JP2003000612A - Energy treating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an energy treating system with a highly efficient operability. SOLUTION: The energy treating system such as an ultrasonic operation system which is equipped with a handpiece 1 provided with a treating section 2, a handpiece plug 3 and a connection section 15, a transmission cable 6 whose one end is connected with a generator and a handpiece socket 5 connected with the handpiece 3 at one branch 6a and a hand switch input plug 7 at other branch 6b as well as a hand switch unit 9 including a hand switch 10 having a output button 12 for prescribed output switching and a 100% output button 13, a hand switch section 10 having a freely attachable and detachable section 14 with the connection section 15, a hand switch cable 11 to be extended from the hand switch 10 and an output plug 8 installed in a leading edge of the hand switch cable 11 to be connected with the hand switch input plug 7.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an energy treatment system for treating living tissue by generating treatment energy such as ultrasonic vibration.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An ultrasonic scalpel device as an alternative surgical instrument to an electric scalpel, which is capable of performing coagulation, incision, puncture or the like on living tissue by utilizing ultrasonic vibration or other energy. Ultrasonic surgical systems such as and ultrasonic trocar devices have been developed, put into practical use, and widely spread.

As a surgical operating apparatus using such an ultrasonic wave, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 9-38098, a handpiece incorporating an ultrasonic vibrator is attached to the apparatus main body, and a drive output from the apparatus main body. The ultrasonic vibration is generated in the ultrasonic transducer by a signal, the generated ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the treatment section provided on the tip side of the handpiece, and the treatment section is pressed against the treatment target site to obtain biological tissue. There is described a surgical device for treating

Also, in such an ultrasonic surgical system, the types of handpieces that can be used are increasing as the range of application is expanded. Therefore, in order to meet the demand for using various handpieces in a single surgical operation, a configuration has been proposed in which a plurality of handpieces can be connected to the apparatus body.

However, when using a plurality of handpieces, there are a plurality of cables extending from each handpiece in the operating room, which may complicate the operating room.

In order to deal with such a problem, the applicant of the present invention has a single handpiece cable in Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-229296, and various ultrasonic treatment tools can be attached to and detached from the handpiece cable. Proposing technology.

By the way, in the above-mentioned handpiece, the output is generally controlled by operating the foot switch. However, depending on the kind of the treatment tool, the hand switch may be used rather than the foot switch. It may be preferable to use it.

Various types of hand switches have been proposed, for example, US Pat. No. 5,015,227.
Or a hand switch integrally formed on a handpiece as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-42893, or US Pat. No. 5,433,702, US Pat.
There is known a hand switch configured to be attachable / detachable to / from a handpiece as described in Japanese Patent No. 552143, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-087276, and the like.

Now, with reference to FIG. 10, a hand switch constructed so as to be attachable to and detachable from the hand piece will be described. FIG. 10: is a figure which shows the example of a combination of the conventional ultrasonic surgery system.

This ultrasonic surgical system includes a plurality of types of handpieces, for example, a hook probe type handpiece 91, a scissor probe type handpiece 92,
In a system in which any of the trocar probe type handpieces 93 can be selectively connected to a generator 96 via a drive energy supply cord 94, a hand switch unit 95 is detachably connected to the selected handpiece. It is configured to be able to.

That is, each of the above handpieces 91, 9
2, 93 have handpiece plugs 91a, 92a, 9
3a are provided respectively, and these handpiece plugs 91a, 92a, 93a are handpiece sockets 94 provided at one end of the drive energy supply cord 94.
It has a common plug shape so that it can be connected to a.

The drive energy supply cord 94 has the handpiece socket 94 at one end of the cable 94b.
A is provided, and a generator plug 94c is provided on the other end side.

The generator plug 94c is a handpiece connector 96 provided on the generator 96.
It is designed to be connected to a.

The hand switch unit 95 is also provided.
Is a hand switch portion 95a which is provided with operation switches and can be attached to a gripping portion or the like of the hand pieces 91, 92, 93, and the hand switch portion 9a.
Cable 95b extending from 5a and this cable 9
5b, and a hand switch generator plug 95c disposed on the other end side of 5b.

This hand switch generator plug 9
5c is connected to the hand switch connector 96b provided on the generator 96.

Further, a foot switch 97 is detachably attached to the generator 96, and a foot switch plug 97 provided at the tip of a cable 97a extending from the foot switch 97.
By connecting b to the generator 96, setting is performed.

Further, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2608692,
A hand switch cable is integrally extended from a hand piece socket provided at one end of the hand piece cable, and a hand switch is integrally provided at an end portion of the hand switch cable. A technique is described that allows the device to be attached and detached.

[0018]

However, in the configuration as shown in FIG. 10, the handpiece cable and the handswitch cable are separate bodies.
The following operations may be troublesome.

For example, one end of the handpiece cable is connected to a treatment tool and the other end is connected to a generator. Further, a hand switch is attached to the treatment tool, and the hand switch generator plug is connected to the generator.
In this state, the treatment tool is used.

After that, the treatment instrument with the hand switch attached is removed from one end of the handpiece cable, another treatment instrument is connected to one end of the handpiece cable, and the operation of the other treatment instrument is stopped. Use by using a foot switch. At this time, if the hand switch that is still attached to the original treatment tool is operated, there is a possibility that output may be output from the other treatment tool that is currently used. As a result, it takes time and labor, which leads to increase in operation time.

Further, in the structure as shown in FIG. 10, the number of cables extending from the handpiece is two, so that the operation room becomes complicated.

Further, in the one described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Publication No. 2608692, since the hand switch and the hand switch cable are integrated with the hand piece cable, the optimum shape according to the treatment tool to be attached is obtained. There is a case in which the hand switch cannot be selected, and the operability of the treatment tool itself is deteriorated, or the hand tool cannot be attached. Also,
Even with a treatment tool that does not require a hand switch,
Since the hand switch is integrated, it has to be attached to the hand piece, which may be troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an energy treatment system having good operability.

[0024]

In order to achieve the above object, the energy treatment system according to the first invention comprises a treatment energy signal generating means for generating a treatment energy signal for treatment, and the treatment energy signal generation. A device main body having an exterior for storing the means, and a first connector provided on the device main body and having a first energy signal output end for outputting a treatment energy signal generated by the treatment energy signal generating means. A receiving portion, a treatment energy signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the treatment energy signal, and a treatment energy signal transmission cable provided at one end of the treatment energy signal transmission cable and detachable from the first energy signal output end Said first having a first energy signal input connected to
And a second connector means provided on the other end of the treatment energy signal transmission cable for outputting the transmitted treatment energy signal.
Second connector means having an energy signal output end, and a second detachable second energy signal output end
Has a second connector receiving portion that is attachable to and detachable from the second connector means by arranging the energy signal input end of the A handpiece means having a different treatment portion, a changeover switch unit for changing the output level of the treatment energy signal, which has a mounting portion that can be attached to the handpiece means,
A third connector receiving portion having a first switching signal output end for outputting a switching signal from the changeover switch unit, a switching signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the switching signal, and one end of the switching signal transmission cable. A third connector which is provided in the first connector, has a first switching signal input end for detachably connecting the switching signal transmission cable to the first switching signal output end, and is detachable from the third connector receiving portion. Means and the other end of the switching signal transmission cable are connected, and the second connector is provided on the first connector means.
Input from the second switching signal input end and a second switching signal input end that is provided on the first connector receiving portion and is detachable from the second switching signal output end. Control means for controlling the treatment energy signal generating means on the basis of the switching signal thus generated.

The energy treatment system according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a treatment energy signal generating means for generating a treatment energy signal for treatment, an apparatus main body having an exterior for storing the treatment energy signal generating means, and the apparatus. A first connector receiving portion provided on the main body, having a first energy signal output end for outputting a treatment energy signal generated by the treatment energy signal generating means, and a treatment capable of transmitting the treatment energy signal. An energy signal transmission cable, and a first energy signal input end provided at one end of the treatment energy signal transmission cable and detachably connecting the treatment energy signal transmission cable to the first energy signal output end A first connector means detachably attached to the first connector receiving portion; Second connector means provided at the other end of the energy signal transmission cable and having a second energy signal output end for outputting the transmitted treatment energy signal; and detachable to the second energy signal output end. A relay adapter unit that has a second energy signal input end and is detachably connected to the second connector means, and a third adapter provided in the relay adapter unit for outputting the input treatment energy signal. An adapter connection part having an energy signal output end, and a second energy signal input end that is detachable to the third energy signal output end, and a second detachable connection to the adapter connection part
And a mounting portion that is attachable to the handpiece means, the handpiece means having a connector receiving portion and a treatment portion capable of treating the test portion with the treatment energy signal input from the second energy signal input end. A changeover switch unit for switching the output level of the treatment energy signal which is connected to the relay adapter unit, and a first changeover switch unit provided in the relay adapter unit for outputting a changeover signal from the changeover switch unit. Switching signal output end, a switching signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the switching signal, and one end of the switching signal transmission cable provided on the second connector means and detachable from the first switching signal output end. When the first switching signal input end connected to the switch and the other end of the switching signal transmission cable are connected A second switching signal output terminal provided on the first connector means and a second switching signal input terminal provided on the first connector receiving portion and detachably attached to the second switching signal output terminal. An end and a control means for controlling the treatment energy signal generating means based on the switching signal input from the second switching signal input terminal.

[0026]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a handpiece and a hand switch unit of an ultrasonic operation system, and FIG. 2 is a view of the ultrasonic operation system. It is a block diagram which mainly shows an electric constitution.

The handpiece 1 as the handpiece means is
An elongated insertion portion extends from the grip portion toward the distal end portion, and a hook-shaped treatment portion 2 is provided at the distal end of the insertion portion. Further, a tapered connecting portion 15 is provided on the tip side of the grip portion of the handpiece 1, and a second energy signal input end for inputting a drive signal which is a treatment energy signal is provided on the rear end side. Two handpiece plugs 3, which are connector receiving portions, are provided respectively.

The handpiece 1 further includes an ultrasonic vibrator 16 (see FIG. 2) for generating ultrasonic vibration, and the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 16 for treating the ultrasonic wave.
And an ultrasonic vibration transmission section for transmitting to.

The handpiece plug 3 is for inputting a drive signal for driving the ultrasonic transducer 16, and is a second connector means having a second energy signal output end of the handpiece socket 5. It can be detachably connected to the drive signal plug 4.

The handpiece socket 5 is provided in one branch 6a of a transmission cable 6 which is a drive energy supply cord for transmitting a drive signal output from a generator 21 (see FIG. 2) described later. 6
The other branch 6b is provided with a hand switch input plug 7 as a third connector means having a first switching signal input end.

An output plug 8 serving as a third connector receiving portion having a first switching signal output end of a hand switch unit 9 serving as a selector switch unit is detachably connected to the hand switch input plug 7. And
A signal from the hand switch unit 9 can be transmitted to the generator 21.

The hand switch unit 9 is a switching means for performing an operation for controlling the output of ultrasonic vibration, and is a hand switch relay body 10 and a hand switch cable 11 extending from the hand switch portion 10. And an output plug 8 provided at the end of the hand switch cable 11.

The hand switch section 10 has a set value output button 12 for inputting an operation so as to perform an output determined by a predetermined set value, and a 100% output button 13 for inputting an operation so as to always perform the maximum output. And a mounting portion 14 which is a snap-fit type coupling means for coupling with the coupling portion 15.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the circuit configuration of the ultrasonic operation system including the handpiece 1 and the generator 21 as described above will be described.

At the other end of the transmission cable 6, there is provided a generator plug 19 as a first connector means having a first energy signal input end and a second switching signal output end, and a handpiece of a generator 21. Connector 2
6 is detachably connected. In the transmission cable 6, a drive signal line 17 which is a treatment energy signal transmission cable for transmitting a drive signal which is a treatment energy signal, and a hand switch signal line 18 which is a switching signal transmission cable for transmitting a hand switch signal (switching signal). After the transmission cable 6 is branched on the tip side, the drive signal line 17 is arranged on the branch 6a side and the hand switch signal line 18 is arranged on the branch 6b side. .

Further, the generator 21 is connected to the foot switch plug 28 so that the foot switch 2
9 is connected.

The generator 21 is for connecting the generator plug 19, and has a first energy signal output end and a second switching signal input end, and is a handpiece connector 26 as a first connector receiving portion, A foot switch connector 27 for connecting the foot switch plug 28, a drive circuit 23 as a treatment energy signal generating means for generating and outputting a drive signal for driving the ultrasonic transducer 16, and the hand switch unit. 9 set value output button 12 or 100% output button 1
A switch detection circuit (hereinafter, referred to as SW detection circuit) 24 that detects when 3 is pressed, and a display panel 25 that is provided so as to be exposed on the exterior of the generator 21 and that performs a display related to the ultrasonic operation system. , The SW detection circuit 24
The drive circuit 23 and the display panel 25 on the basis of a signal output from the controller, an operation signal input from a foot switch 29 described later, or an operation signal input from an operation switch provided on the front panel of the generator 21. And a control circuit 22 as a control means for controlling the.

Next, the operation of the ultrasonic operation system configured as described above will be described.

Before use, the operator connects the generator plug 19 of the transmission cable 6 to the handpiece connector 26, and then connects the handpiece plug 3 to the drive signal plug 4 of the handpiece socket 5.

When using the hand switch unit 9, the output plug 8 of the hand switch unit 9 is further used.
Is connected to the hand switch input plug 7, and the mounting portion 14 is connected to the connecting portion 15 on the hand piece 1.

After the setting is completed in this way, when using, the operator depresses either the set value output button 12 or the 100% output button 13 of the hand switch section 10.

Then, the switch detection circuit 24 detects the pressed button and transmits a signal indicating the detection result to the control circuit 22. When the control circuit 22 receives this signal, the control circuit 22 adjusts the parameter so as to obtain an output according to the result and operates the drive circuit 23. As a result, the drive circuit 23 generates and outputs a drive signal. When this drive signal is transmitted to the ultrasonic transducer 16 via the drive signal line 17, the ultrasonic transducer 16 generates ultrasonic vibrations, and the ultrasonic vibrations transmit the ultrasonic vibrations. It is transmitted to the treatment section 2 through the section.

When the treatment tool to be used is changed to another one, the procedure is as follows. Here, another treatment tool to be used next will be described as one that does not use the hand switch unit 9.

First, the output plug 8 is removed from the hand switch input plug 7, and the hand piece plug 3 is removed from the drive signal plug 4 of the hand piece socket 5.

Then, by connecting the handpiece plug 3 of the other treatment tool to the drive signal plug 4 of the handpiece socket 5 in the same manner as described above, the other treatment tool can be used.

At this time, the ultrasonic vibration output of the other treatment tool is turned on / off by operating the foot switch 29.

According to the first embodiment as described above, the hand switch unit can be freely attached to and detached from the cable for supplying the driving energy, so that the hand switch unit is attached only when necessary. In addition, it is possible to select and use the most suitable hand switch for each hand piece.

Therefore, the hand switch can be formed in an optimum shape for each hand piece and can be dedicated to each hand piece, and thus good operability can be obtained.

When the hand switch is unnecessary,
Since it can be removed, it is possible to prevent accidental operation.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing the configurations of the handpiece and the hand switch unit of the ultrasonic operation system. This second
In the embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

The ultrasonic surgical operation system of the second embodiment is basically constructed in the same manner as the ultrasonic surgical operation system of the first embodiment described above, except for the following points.

In the above-described first embodiment, the transmission cable 6 is branched into two at the tip side, the handpiece socket 5 is provided at one branch 6a, and the hand switch input plug 7 is provided at the other branch 6b. It was being done. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the handpiece socket 5A is integrally formed with the handswitch input plug 7A.

More specifically, the hand switch input plug 7A is constructed so that the connecting portion with the output plug 8 projects from the peripheral surface of the handpiece socket 5A having a substantially cylindrical shape.

The handpiece socket 5 having such a configuration
When the ultrasonic surgical system having A is used, the setting is performed in substantially the same manner as in the first embodiment described above.

That is, the operator connects the generator plug 19 of the transmission cable 6 to the handpiece connector 26 before using, and then connects the handpiece plug 3 to the drive signal plug 4 of the handpiece socket 5A.

When the hand switch unit 9 is used, the output plug 8 of the hand switch unit 9 is further added.
To the hand switch input plug 7A,
Is connected to the connecting portion 15 on the handpiece 1.

According to the second embodiment as described above, substantially the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment is obtained, and the output plug is fixed because the hand switch input plug is fixed on the handpiece socket. Can be relatively easily attached and detached, and the operation time can be shortened.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention and is a front view showing the construction of a handpiece socket and a handswitch input plug. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

The ultrasonic surgical operation system of the third embodiment is basically constructed in the same manner as the ultrasonic surgical operation system of the first embodiment or the second embodiment described above, but the following points are provided. Are different.

The hand switch input plug 7B is the same as the above-mentioned second embodiment, and the hand piece socket 5B.
Although provided integrally with the above, in the third embodiment, the hand switch input plug 7B is further
It is configured to be freely rotatable along the peripheral surface of the handpiece socket 5B.

The handpiece socket 5 having such a structure
When the ultrasonic surgical system having B is used, the setting is performed in substantially the same manner as in the second embodiment described above.

After that, when the operator uses the handpiece 1, since the handswitch unit 9 is coupled by fitting the mounting portion 14 into the connecting portion 15 as described above, the handswitch portion 10 is connected. Can be rotated around the handpiece 1.

In this way, when the hand switch section 10 is rotated to a desired position on the hand piece 1 in accordance with the state of operating the hand piece 1, the hand switch input plug 7B is rotated according to the rotation of the hand switch 9. Is followed and rotated.

According to the third embodiment, the same effect as that of the first and second embodiments described above can be obtained, and the mounting position of the hand switch can be adjusted as desired. In addition, the operability is further improved.
For example, in the case of a treatment instrument having a deformed treatment section such as a hook probe, the mounting position of the hand switch needs to be set according to the operator's preference. Is possible.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing the configurations of the handpiece and the hand switch unit of the ultrasonic operation system. This 4th
In the embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

The ultrasonic surgical operation system of the fourth embodiment is basically constructed in the same manner as the ultrasonic surgical operation system of the first to third embodiments described above, except for the following points. There is.

Hand switch unit 9 of this embodiment
Although C has the set value output button 12, the 100% output button 13, and the mounting portion 14, the rear end of the main body extends to almost the same position as the handpiece plug 3 of the handpiece 1. The output plug 8C is integrally provided there.

On the other hand, in the handpiece socket 5C provided at the tip of the transmission cable 6, the drive signal plug 4 and the handswitch input plug 7C are provided on the same end face, and the handpiece plug 3 and the output are respectively provided. It is adapted to be connected to the plug 8C.

When the ultrasonic operation system having the hand switch unit 9C and the handpiece socket 5C having such a structure is used, setting is performed as follows.

Before use, the operator connects the generator plug 19 of the transmission cable 6 to the handpiece connector 26 and attaches the handswitch unit 9C to the handpiece 1.
After attaching, the handpiece plug 3 is connected to the drive signal plug 4 of the handpiece socket 5C.

At this time, since the output plug 8C and the hand switch input plug 7C are automatically connected at the same time, it is not necessary to make a separate connection.

When connecting the hand switch unit 9C to a handpiece of a type that does not require it, only the handpiece plug 3 and the drive signal plug 4 of the handpiece socket 5C are connected.

Also, if the hand switch unit 9C is formed exclusively for each type and shape of the handpiece 1, the operability is improved, as described above.

According to the fourth embodiment as described above, substantially the same effects as those of the above-described first to third embodiments are obtained, and the hand switch is simultaneously connected by only once connecting the handpiece socket. Therefore, the setting operation becomes simple and the operation time can be shortened.

6 to 9 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a hand piece and a hand switch unit of an ultrasonic operation system, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the ultrasonic operation system, FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing mainly the electrical configuration of the ultrasonic operation system, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of combination of the ultrasonic operation systems.

In the fifth embodiment, the above-mentioned first
The same parts as those of the fourth embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different points will be mainly described.

Unlike the above-described handpiece 1, the handpiece 1D of this embodiment is not provided with a dedicated connecting portion 15, and instead, the gripping portion functions as the connecting portion 15D. There is.

A handpiece socket 5D is provided on the tip side of the transmission cable 6, and the handpiece socket 5D has a second energy signal output end and a first energy signal output end.
The common plug 4D is provided as the second connector means having the switching signal input end. This shared plug 4D
Is provided with an electrical contact for transmitting both a drive signal and a hand switch signal. The shared plug 4D
More specifically, the electric contact is arranged so that the handpiece plug 3 having the third energy signal input end can be connected alone, and in addition to this electric contact, a handswitch signal is transmitted. It is provided with electric contacts and has upward compatibility with the drive signal plug 4.

A hand switch unit 9D is provided between the handpiece 1D and the handpiece socket 5D through a relay adapter 31 which is a relay adapter unit.
Can be attached.

The hand switch unit 9D is a switching means for controlling the output and is a hand switch relay body, ie, a hand switch section 10D, and the hand switch section 10D.
A mounting portion 14D that is provided so as to project from the lower surface side of the handpiece 1D for connecting to the connecting portion 15D of the handpiece 1D, and that extends from the handswitch portion 10D.
The hand switch cable 11 for transmitting the hand switch signal output from 0D and the relay adapter 31 provided at the rear end of the hand switch cable 11 are included.

The hand switch section 10D is provided with the set value output button 12 and the 100% output button 13.

The relay adapter 31 is connected to the handpiece plug 3 and has a third energy signal output end for transmitting a drive signal. The drive signal plug 32 is an adapter connecting portion and the common plug 4D. , And a common plug 33 having a second energy signal input end for inputting a drive signal and a first switching signal output end for outputting a hand switch signal.

Further, the handpiece 1D, the handswitch unit 9D and the handpiece socket 5 as described above.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which D and D are connected to each other and set in the generator 21 to which the foot switch 29 is connected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a circuit configuration of an ultrasonic operation system including the above-mentioned handpiece 1D and generator 21 will be described.

The electrical configuration of the handpiece 1D, the electrical configuration of the hand switch unit 10D of the hand switch unit 9D, the configuration of the generator 21 and the foot switch 29, etc. are the same as those shown in FIG.

The common plug 4D provided at one end of the transmission cable 6 has the drive signal line 17 as described above.
Electrical contact and hand switch signal line 18 connected to
And electrical contacts connected to. The generator plug 19 provided at the other end of the transmission cable 6 is the same as above.

Further, the above hand switch unit 9D
As described above, the relay adapter 31 is also connected to the handpiece plug 3 for transmitting a drive signal, and the common plug 4D for connecting a drive signal and a handswitch signal. 33
And are provided.

When the ultrasonic operation system having the hand switch unit 9D, the handpiece 1D and the handpiece socket 5D having the above-mentioned structure is used, the setting is performed as follows.

Before use, the operator connects the generator plug 19 of the transmission cable 6 to the handpiece connector 26, while connecting the handpiece plug 3 to the drive signal plug 32 of the relay adapter 31, and then attaches it. Part 14
The hand switch unit 9D is attached to the handpiece 1D by fitting D into the connecting portion 15D.

After that, the common plug 33 of the hand switch unit 9D integrated with the handpiece 1D is connected to the common plug 4D of the handpiece socket 5D.

When the hand switch unit 9D is connected to a handpiece of a type that does not require it, the handpiece plug 3 of the handpiece 1D and the common plug 4D of the handpiece socket 5D are directly connected. . As described above, since the shared plug 4D has upward compatibility with the drive signal plug 4, such a direct connection is possible.

FIG. 9 shows a combination example of the ultrasonic surgical system using the hand switch unit 9D as described above.

The hand switch unit 9D is used not only in combination with the hook probe type handpiece 1D as described above, but also in combination with, for example, the scissors probe type handpiece 1E or the trocar probe type handpiece 1F. It is ready to be used.

The above handpieces 1D, 1E, 1F have a common handpiece plug 3,
When attaching the hand switch unit 9D to any of these handpieces 1D, 1E, 1F, the handpiece plug 3 is connected to the drive signal plug 32 of the relay adapter 31 and the common plug 33 is connected to the handpiece. This is done by connecting to the shared plug 4D of the socket 5D.

Further, the above handpieces 1D, 1E, 1F
When any of the above is used without attaching the hand switch unit 9D, the hand piece plug 3 is directly connected to the common plug 4D of the hand piece socket 5D.

Thus, a plurality of types of handpieces 1
D, 1E, 1F and handpiece socket 5D
By connecting the relay adapter 31 so that the relay adapter 31 is sandwiched between and, the system is configured so that the hand switch unit 9D can be used.

The hand switch unit 9D may be formed exclusively for each type and shape of the handpiece. In this case, the operability is further improved as described above. .

According to the fifth embodiment as described above, substantially the same effects as those of the above-described first to fourth embodiments are obtained, and when the hand switch is not used, the hand switch unit is removed. It can be made compact without a hand switch input plug. As a result, operability can be improved for both operators who prefer a foot switch and operators who prefer a hand switch.

In the above description, the ultrasonic surgical system using ultrasonic vibration as the treatment energy for treatment is given as an example of the energy treatment system, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of an energy treatment system using other energy Also, it is possible to apply the same configuration.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[Additional Notes] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention as described in detail above, the following configuration can be obtained.

(1) An energy treatment system for treating a living body with supplied drive energy, the drive having a handpiece having a treatment section and an electrically detachable handpiece socket. An energy supply cord, a switching means for switching the output of drive energy and detachable to the handpiece, and an output plug for outputting a switching signal and detachable to the drive energy supply cord. An energy treatment system comprising: a hand switch unit having:

(2) An energy treatment system for treating a living body with supplied drive energy, which has a handpiece having a treatment section and an electrically detachable handpiece socket. On the drive energy supply cord, there is provided an energy supply cord, a hand switch unit that is detachably attached to the handpiece, and has a switching unit for performing an operation input for switching the output of drive energy and an output plug that outputs a switching signal. And a hand switch input plug that is detachably attached to the output plug and that receives a switching signal output from the hand switch means.

(3) The energy treatment system according to appendix (2), wherein the hand switch input plug is provided at an end of a cable branched from the drive energy supply cord.

(4) The energy treatment system according to appendix (2), wherein the hand switch input plug is provided in the hand piece socket of the drive energy supply cord.

(5) The energy treatment system according to appendix (4), wherein the hand switch input plug is provided in the hand piece socket so as to be rotatable.

(6) The energy as described in appendix (2), wherein the output plug of the hand switch means is provided at the end of the hand switch cable extended from the hand switch means. Treatment system.

(7) An ultrasonic oscillator for generating ultrasonic vibration, a drive energy supply cord for transmitting drive energy to the ultrasonic oscillator, and a handpiece provided so as to include the ultrasonic oscillator. , An ultrasonic vibration transmission unit that transmits the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator, a handpiece socket configured to be detachable from the handpiece, and detachable from the handpiece, A hand switch means having a switching means for performing an operation input for switching the output of the driving energy and an output plug for outputting a switching signal, and the output plug is provided on the driving energy supply cord so as to be detachable from the output plug. And a hand switch input plug for receiving a switching signal output from the hand switch means. Ultrasonic surgery system.

(8) An energy treatment system for treating a living body with supplied drive energy, which has a handpiece having a treatment section and an electrically detachable handpiece socket. A hand switch means having an energy supply cord, a switch means detachably attached to the hand piece, for performing an operation input for switching the output of drive energy, and an output plug for outputting a switch signal, the hand piece and the drive. An energy treatment system comprising: a relay adapter detachable from an energy supply cord; and a hand switch relay body having switching means for switching the output of the driving energy.

(9) An ultrasonic oscillator for generating ultrasonic vibration, a drive energy supply cord for transmitting drive energy to the ultrasonic oscillator, and a handpiece provided so as to include the ultrasonic oscillator. An ultrasonic vibration transmission unit that transmits the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator, a handpiece socket configured to be detachable from the handpiece, the handpiece and the drive energy supply cord An ultrasonic surgical system, comprising: a relay adapter that is attachable to and detachable from and a hand switch relay body that has switching means for switching the output of the drive energy.

[0111]

As described above, according to the energy treatment system of the present invention, operability can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a hand piece and a hand switch unit of an ultrasonic operation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram mainly showing an electrical configuration of the ultrasonic surgical operation system according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a hand piece and a hand switch unit of the ultrasonic surgical operation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configurations of a handpiece socket and a handswitch input plug according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a hand piece and a hand switch unit of the ultrasonic surgical operation system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing configurations of a hand piece and a hand switch unit of an ultrasonic surgical operation system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an ultrasonic operation system according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram mainly showing an electrical configuration of an ultrasonic surgical operation system according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a combination of ultrasonic surgery systems according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of combination of conventional ultrasonic surgery systems.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1D, 1E, 1F ... Handpiece (handpiece means) 2 ... Treatment part 3 ... Handpiece plug (second connector receiving part, third energy signal input end) 4 ... Drive signal plug (second connector) Means) 4D ... Common plug 5,5A, 5B, 5C, 5D ... Handpiece socket 6 ... Transmission cable (driving energy supply cord) 7,7A, 7B, 7C ... Hand switch input plug (third connector means) 8, 8C ... Output plug (third connector receiving portion) 9, 9C, 9D ... Hand switch unit (switching switch unit) 10, 10D ... Hand switch portion (switching means, hand switch relay) 11 ... Hand switch cable 12 ... Setting Value output button 13 ... 100% output button 14, 14D ... Mounting portion 15, 15D ... Connection portion 16 ... Ultrasonic transducer 17 ... Drive signal No. line (treatment energy signal transmission cable) 18 ... Hand switch signal line (switching signal transmission cable) 19 ... Generator plug (first connector means) 21 ... Generator (apparatus main body) 22 ... Control circuit (control means) 23 ... Drive Circuit (treatment energy signal generating means) 24 ... Switch detection circuit 25 ... Display panel 26 ... Handpiece connector (first connector receiving portion) 29 ... Foot switch 31 ... Relay adapter (relay adapter unit) 32 ... Drive signal plug (first 3 energy signal output end,
Adapter connection part 33 ... Common plug (second energy signal input end, first
Switching signal output end)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A treatment energy signal generating means for generating a treatment energy signal for treatment, an apparatus main body having an exterior for housing the treatment energy signal generating means, and the treatment energy provided in the apparatus main body. A first connector receiving portion having a first energy signal output end for outputting the treatment energy signal generated by the signal generating means, a treatment energy signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the treatment energy signal, and the treatment energy In the first connector receiving portion, which is provided at one end of the signal transmission cable and has a first energy signal input end that detachably connects the treatment energy signal transmission cable to the first energy signal output end. A detachable first connector means and a second connector provided at the other end of the treatment energy signal transmission cable. Second connector means having a second energy signal output end for outputting the transmitted treatment energy signal, and a second energy signal input end detachable from the second energy signal output end. The second connector means has a second connector receiving portion that is detachably attached to the second connector means, and has a treatment portion that can treat the test portion by a treatment energy signal input from the second energy signal input end. A first switch for outputting a switching signal from the changeover switch unit, the changeover switch unit having a handpiece means, a mounting portion attachable to the handpiece means, and switching the output level of the treatment energy signal. A third connector receiving portion having a switching signal output end, and a switching signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the switching signal, The switching signal transmission cable has a first switching signal input end which is provided at one end of the switching signal transmission cable and detachably connects the switching signal transmission cable to the first switching signal output end. A detachable third connector means, the other end of the switching signal transmission cable is connected, a second switching signal output end provided on the first connector means, and the first connector receiving portion. A second switching signal input end that is provided on the second switching signal output end and is detachable from the second switching signal output end, and the treatment energy signal generation based on the switching signal input from the second switching signal input end. An energy treatment system comprising: a control unit that controls the unit. 2. A treatment energy signal generating means for generating a treatment energy signal for treatment, an apparatus main body having an exterior for storing the treatment energy signal generating means, and the treatment energy provided in the apparatus main body. A first connector receiving portion having a first energy signal output end for outputting the treatment energy signal generated by the signal generating means, a treatment energy signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the treatment energy signal, and the treatment energy In the first connector receiving portion, which is provided at one end of the signal transmission cable and has a first energy signal input end that detachably connects the treatment energy signal transmission cable to the first energy signal output end. A detachable first connector means and a second connector provided at the other end of the treatment energy signal transmission cable. Second connector means having a second energy signal output end for outputting the transmitted treatment energy signal, and a second energy signal input end detachable from the second energy signal output end. And a relay adapter unit detachably connected to the second connector means, and a third energy signal output end provided on the relay adapter unit for outputting the input treatment energy signal. The adapter connection part and the second energy signal output end are provided with a removable third energy signal input end, and the adapter connection part has a removable second connector receiving part.
And a handpiece means having a treatment portion capable of treating the test portion by the treatment energy signal input from the energy signal input end, and a mounting portion attachable to the handpiece means, and connected to the relay adapter unit. A changeover switch unit for changing over the output level of the treatment energy signal, and a first changeover switch unit provided for the relay adapter unit for outputting a changeover signal from the changeover switch unit.
A switching signal output end, a switching signal transmission cable capable of transmitting the switching signal, and the second connector means, and one end of the switching signal transmission cable is attached to or detached from the first switching signal output end. A first switching signal input end that is freely connected, the other end of the switching signal transmission cable is connected, and a second switching signal output end provided in the first connector means, and the first connector The treatment energy signal is provided based on a switching signal input from the second switching signal input terminal, which is provided in the receiving portion and is detachable from the second switching signal output terminal, and the switching signal input from the second switching signal input terminal. An energy treatment system comprising: a control unit that controls the generation unit.