KR20040110567A - Tool system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A tool system is provided to install a tool for diagnosis and/or treatment in organs of human body in a simple way. CONSTITUTION: A tool system comprises a main body(100) where tools for diagnosis and/or treatment are mounted, and has a fixing portion accommodation portion; a guide pipe coupled to the main body; a fixing portion lead-out line inserted into the guide pipe; and a fixing portion fixed at an end of the fixing portion lead-out line, and accommodated in the fixing portion accommodation portion of the main body. The fixing portion is drawn by the lead-out line, such that a certain part of the fixing portion inserted into the guide pipe. When the fixing portion is partially inserted into the guide pipe by the drawing of the lead-out line, the fixing portion fixes the main body by picking a part of an object(1) at which the main body is to be fixed.

Description

TOOL SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a tool system, and more particularly, to a tool system capable of fixing a diagnosis / treatment tool for diagnosis and / or treatment in the esophagus, intestines, and the like of the human body.

When a disease occurs in an organ of the human body such as the esophagus, the stomach, or the large intestine, the disease is diagnosed by visually viewing through an endoscope, or a tissue or body fluid sample is examined by using a wired device such as a catheter.

For example, in the case of diagnosis of reflux esophagitis, the induction tube connected through the oral cavity is inserted to collect reflux gastric acid through the oral cavity, and the induction tube is always connected to the boundary between the esophagus and the stomach through the oral cavity. There is a problem that must be.

In recent years, the catheter has been improved by using a catheter that has improved function, and since then, the catheter is removed, and the method of performing the test function independently is maintained while maintaining the position in the organ.

By the way, when it is necessary to install a test device in the organ for diagnosis, there is a hassle to use a catheter, and at this time, there is a problem that causes pain or discomfort in the process of connecting the device to the mouth or nose of the patient.

In addition, the test apparatus installed in the organ has various problems such as disturbing the social activities of the patients or inconvenient food intake due to the attached devices.

An object of the present invention is to provide a tool system that can more easily install a tool for diagnosis and / or treatment in the organs of the human body in order to solve the above problems.

Another object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, the tool for diagnosis and / or treatment can be fixed in the organ of the human body with a simple driving principle and a small energy in the organ of the human body, in particular wirelessly controlled It is to provide a tool system that can be operated.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a tool system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of the tool system of FIG. 1.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the tool system of FIG.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the IV-IV direction of FIG. 3.

5A, 5B and 5C are perspective views showing the operation of the tool system of FIG. 1, respectively.

6A, 6B and 6C are perspective views showing the operation of the tool system of FIG. 1 in the organs of the human body, respectively.

7A, 7B and 7C are cross-sectional views illustrating the process of the tool system of FIG. 1 in combination with a conventional endoscope.

8 is an exploded perspective view of a tool system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

9A, 9B and 9C are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the tool system of FIG. 8, respectively.

10 is an exploded perspective view of a tool system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

11A, 11B and 11C are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the tool system of FIG. 10, respectively.

***** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing *****]

100: main body 110: fixed part accommodation

200: guide pipe 260: fixed part lead wire

300: fixed part 310: connection part

320: fixed arm 400: extension tube

410: separation unit 500: operation unit

600: external device 700: main body

710: fixing unit receiving portion 810: stator

820: mover 830: elastic member

850: Actuator

The present invention has been made to achieve the object of the present invention as described above, the tool is mounted and having a fixed portion receiving portion; An induction pipe coupled to the body; A fixed part lead wire inserted into the guide pipe; And a fixing part fixed to an end of the fixing part leader line and received in the fixing part receiving part, wherein the fixing part is pulled by the leader line and a part thereof is inserted into the induction pipe and inserted into the induction pipe. Provided is a tool system, characterized in that the part of the object to be fixed to the main body is picked up to fix the main body.

In another aspect, the present invention is the main body having a fixed part accommodating part is mounted at the same time the tool is mounted; A stator accommodated in the stator accommodating part and including a stator and a part of the object to which the main body is to be fixed while moving away from the stator and holding the main body together with the stator to fix the main body; A fixed part; An elastic member for applying an elastic force to move the mover toward the stator; Fixing the mover to provide a tool system, characterized in that it comprises an operating unit for releasing the fixing so that the mover by the elastic member.

Hereinafter, the tool system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The tool system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the main body 100 is mounted with a tool (not shown) and has a fixed portion receiving portion 110; An induction pipe 200 coupled to the main body 100; A fixed part leader line 260 inserted into the induction pipe 200; And a fixing part 300 fixed to an end 261 of the fixing part leader line 260 and accommodated in the fixing part receiving part 110, wherein the fixing part 300 is connected to the leader line 260. A part of the object 1 to be fixed while being pulled by the guide tube 200 is inserted into the guide tube 200 and inserted into the guide tube 200 to fix the main body 100. It is characterized in that the fixing.

The main body 100 may form a variety of shapes, in consideration of the movement in the organ (S), such as the esophagus, digestive organs of the human body, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, will usually form a cylindrical shape, various Diagnostic or / and therapeutic tools (not shown) and the like are mounted. The main body 100 is made of a material such as a polymer that is harmless to the human body.

And the fixing part receiving portion 110 is formed on the side, that is, the outer peripheral surface 101 of the cylindrical, as shown in Figure 3 based on the traveling direction of the main body 100, of the cylindrical outer peripheral surface 101 A part is formed in the flat surface cut in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100.

In addition, the fixing part 300 to be described later is accommodated in the fixing part accommodating part 110 so that the movement of the main body 100 does not interfere.

The induction pipe 200 is made of a member that can withstand the compressive force in the axial direction is installed in the main body 100, from the fixing portion receiving portion 110 to the rear surface based on the moving direction of the main body 100 Is installed over. In addition, the induction pipe 200 has a bent shape in consideration of the operation of the tool system to be described later. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4, the first pipe is perpendicular to the outer circumferential surface 101 of the main body 100. The path 240 and the second path 250 parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body 100 are formed in a 'b' shape.

And the bent portion of the induction pipe 200, as shown in Figure 4, was formed to form a gentle curved surface 230 to prevent the lowering of tension transfer and to reduce the resistance.

In addition, the induction pipe 200, as shown in Figure 4 so that a portion of the stator 300 is inserted, it is preferable to form a step 210 in a portion. And the insertion unit 220 is formed in the induction pipe 200 on the rear side of the main body 100 so that the extension pipe 400 to be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the fixing part 300 is connected to the fixing part leader line 260 and is fixed to the connecting part 310 at the same time and is fixed at an end with each other. The jaw 330 is configured to include a pair of fixed arms 320 respectively formed. The fixing part 300 is a clip ( http://www.et.olympus.co.jp ) used for Rotatable Clip Fixing Devices, which is a product of OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. /etp/hms/cfd_01.html ) may be used.

The connection part 310 of the fixing part 300 is preferably formed in a hemispherical shape to be inserted into the induction pipe 200 smoothly, so that only a part of the fixing part 300 is inserted into the induction pipe 200. As described above, the step 210 is formed in the induction pipe 200, or the fixed jaw (not shown) or the inclined portion 340 is formed in the fixed arm 320, as shown in FIG. 3. In addition, it is preferable to be installed on the side surface 101 based on the circumferential direction of the main body 100, that is, the moving direction of the main body 100 for fixing in the organ.

The fixing part leader line 260 is connected to the connection part 310 of the fixing part 200 to pull the fixing part 200 to insert a part into the induction pipe 300 when fixing the main body 100. Play a role. The device for applying the tensile force to the leader line 260 may be variously modified by the person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, the fixing part leader line 260 is inserted into an extension tube 400 that is additionally connected to the induction tube 200 at a rear surface of the main body 100, and the extension tube ( It is coupled to the end of 400 is connected to the operation unit 500 for the operation of applying a tensile force to the leader line 260. And the extension pipe 400 is made of a material that can easily withstand the compression force in the axial direction while bending easily. In particular, the main body 100 and the extension tube are preferably coupled to fit the main body 100 so as not to rotate in the axial direction of the extension tube 400.

The operation unit 500 retracts the lever (not shown) connected to the leader line 260 to move the fixing unit 300 through the guide tube 200 by the relative movement between the extension pipe 400 and the leader line 260. Pulled.

In addition, the leader line 260 is separated in the induction pipe 200 or extension pipe 400, preferably separated when a greater than a constant force is applied in the vicinity of the induction pipe 200 and the extension pipe 400 is connected. 410 is additionally installed. As shown in FIG. 3, the separating unit 410 is stably fixed to the organ of the human body by the fixing unit 200, and then the leader line 260 is separated when the separation unit 410 becomes more than a predetermined force. It consists of a notch or the like installed in the middle of the leader line 260.

Referring to the operation of the tool system according to the first embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration in detail as follows.

The main body 100 of the tool system according to the first embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the inside of an organ such as the esophagus to be treated and / or diagnosed, and is usually a camera device for internal imaging installed in the main body 100 (not shown). Is transmitted to the external device 600 through the external device 600, and an appropriate position for fixing the tool system through the external device 600 is selected. In this case, the fixing part 200 is accommodated in the fixing part receiving part 110 so as not to disturb the movement of the main body 100. In addition, the camera device may be separately installed, and after the injection of the molding agent into the organ, a fixed position of the main body 100 may be selected by checking the shape and position of the organ using a fluoroscope (not shown).

When the main body 100 of the tool system is in an appropriate position, as shown in FIG. 1, a tension force is applied to the leader line 260 through the operation unit 500, and the fixing part accommodated in the fixing part receiving part 110 ( Pull the 200 to the guide pipe 300, the fixed portion 200 is pulled by the leader line 260 is inserted into the guide portion 300. The operation of the fixing part is shown in detail in FIGS. 5A to 6C.

In this case, the fixing part 200 is inserted into the induction pipe 300, and the fixing arm 320, which has been opened at a predetermined angle, is collected, and the object to which the main body 100 is to be fixed, that is, a part of the inner wall of the organ S is clamped. The main body 100 is fixed to the inner wall of the organ.

On the other hand, the tool system according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be used in combination with the existing endoscope, as shown in Figure 7a to 7c, the channel for the extension tube 400 to the existing endoscope 900 (not shown) C), an extension tube 400 is inserted into the channel.

By the above configuration, the user inserts the tool system according to the present invention together with the endoscope 900 in the organ of the human body and checks its movement and position with the naked eye using a camera of the endoscope to determine a fixed position. At this time, the main body 100 maintains a constant distance between the lens of the camera of the endoscope and the body 100 at the beginning of the insertion process in order to prevent the camera from covering the field of view, and when the position is determined at the end of the endoscope 900 The main body 100 is in close contact.

In addition, the user pulls the leader line to fix the tool system, and when the extension tube is retracted after being fixed to the organ, the endoscope and the extension tube are separated from the main body.

On the other hand, in order to fix the tool system on the organs of the human body, a power source and a drive unit having a constant power is required, but the power source and the drive unit having a fixing force for stably fixing the organ in general has the disadvantage that the overall size of the tool system increases. .

In particular, in the human body, such as a microcapsule-type robot that can be independently operated with a power source, a linear driver, and a transceiver capable of receiving a radio signal, rather than being installed on the outside as in the first embodiment of the present invention. There is a need for a device that can move a robot stably in the organs of the human body.

Therefore, the present invention recognizes the above problems, and can operate wirelessly from the outside of the human body with a power source, a linear driver, and a wireless transceiver as in the first and second embodiments of the present invention. It provides a tool system that can be stably fixed to the inner wall of the system.

As shown in FIG. 7, the tool system according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body 700 having a fixing part accommodating part 710 in which a tool is mounted and a part thereof is opened to the outside; The part of the object which is accommodated in the stator accommodating part 710 and is fixed to the main body 700 while moving to the stator 810 while being kept away from the stator 810 and the stator 810 A fixing part 800 including a mover 820 which is picked up together with the stator 810 to fix the main body 700; An elastic member 830 for applying an elastic force to move the mover 820 toward the stator 810; While fixing the mover 820, the mover 820 is characterized in that it comprises an operating unit 850 to release the fixing to move by the elastic member 830.

The main body 700 has a cylindrical shape, as shown in Figures 2 and 3 in consideration of the movement in the organ (S) of the human body in the first embodiment of the present invention, and various diagnostic or / and Treatment tools (not shown) are mounted.

The fixing part accommodating part 710 is formed inside the main body 700 and serves to prevent body fluids or impurities from flowing into other tools and devices installed in the main body 700, and the main body 700. The open part 711 opened to pick up a part of the object to be fixed is formed on a part of the outer circumferential surface 701 of the main body 700 which is a side with respect to the moving direction of the main body 700.

The stator 810 is preferably formed as part of the main body 700 as shown in FIG. 7, and the mover 820 is a stator accommodating part 710 about an axis 821 installed in the main body 700. ) Is rotatably installed. A needle 822 may be additionally installed at the end of the mover 820 to be more stably attached to the organ.

The elastic member 830 is installed to apply an elastic force to the mover 820 in a direction approaching the stator 810. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the elastic member 830 is installed between the stator 810 and the mover 820 to pull the mover 820 toward the stator 810. On the contrary, the mover 820 is installed on the opposite side of the stator 810 so as to push the mover 820 toward the stator 810.

And the operation unit 850 for operating the fixing unit 800 is to maintain the state of engagement with the mover 820 to prevent the movement, when you want to fix the main body 700 to release the jam state 820 is configured to be movable.

The operating unit 840, as shown in Figure 7, the hook member 842 rotatably installed on the fixed pin 841 is fixed in the main body 700 to maintain the engaging state with the mover 820 The actuator 843 may be installed at the other end of the hook member 842 to rotate the hook member 842 to release the engaged state with the mover 820.

As the actuator 843, a shape memory alloy driver having a spring shape in which the fixing pin 841 is fixedly installed is used, and the shape memory alloy driver can be adjusted wirelessly from the outside of the human body, and in particular, a very small battery and a magnetic It is connected to the drive circuit including a switch, it can be controlled wirelessly using a magnetic force from the outside of the human body.

Meanwhile, the tool system according to the third embodiment of the present invention has a configuration similar to that of the tool system of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the stator accommodating part 710 has an outer circumferential surface 701 of the main body 700. It is formed in the inner side of the mover 820 is characterized in that the guide portion 860 is further installed to guide the movement so that the linear movement. In addition, a plurality of diaphragms 861 may be installed inside the main body 700 in order to support the guide 860 and prevent inflow of foreign substances.

The mover 820 is installed to be movable toward the stator 810 along the guide part 860, and on the opposite side of the stator 810 based on the mover 820, the mover 820 toward the stator 810. An elastic member 850 for applying an elastic force is installed.

In addition, a contact portion (not shown) may be additionally installed at the end of the mover 820 so as to smoothly pick up a part of the inner wall of the organ together with the stator 810, and to secure the fixing to the main body 700. When a portion of the inner wall of the organ is sandwiched between the stator 810 and the mover 820, a needle 822 that can penetrate a portion of the inner wall is additionally provided at the end of the mover 810.

And the operation unit 840 for the operation of the fixing unit 810 to prevent the movement of the mover 820 by maintaining a locked state with the mover 820 so that the mover 820 and the stator 810 are opened. The fixing pin 845 and the actuator 846 to move the fixing pin 845 to release the locking state with the mover 820 to move the mover 820 by the elastic force of the elastic member 830. . The actuator 846 has a configuration similar to that of the actuator in the second embodiment.

Parts not described with respect to the tool system according to the third embodiment of the present invention have a configuration similar to that of the tool system of the first or second embodiment.

The operation of the tool system according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention having the above configuration will be described in detail as follows.

The tool system is inserted into and moved within the organ of the human body to be treated and / or diagnosed. As in the first embodiment of the present invention, a camera device (not shown) capable of capturing the inner wall of the organ S is installed in the main body 700 so as to photograph the inner wall of the organ and to display image information on the external device 600. Will be sent. In addition, after the injection of the molding agent to the organ without installing the camera device separately, the fixed position of the main body may be selected by checking the shape and position of the organ using a fluoroscopy.

When the tool system reaches a position to fix the main body 700 according to the image information, the operation unit 840 is operated by transmitting an operation signal to the tool system through the external device 600.

That is, the control unit (not shown) installed in the main body 700 receives the control signal by a transceiver (not shown) installed in the main body 700 and capable of transmitting and receiving wirelessly with the external device 600. It is to operate the operation unit 840.

By the operation of the operation unit 840, the mover 820 is moved toward the stator 810, and by moving the stator 810 to pick up a portion of the inner wall of the organ to fix the body 700 to the inner wall of the organ Let's go. That is, when a part of the inner wall of the organ is pushed in between the stator 810 and the mover 820 by a peristaltic motion such as contraction or relaxation of the organ, the stator 810 and the mover 820 pick up a part of the inner wall of the organ. In particular, when the needle 822 is installed in the mover 820, the main body 700 is fixed to the organ by penetrating a part of the inner wall of the organ.

In particular, in the tool system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the mover 820 is installed so as to protrude to the outside of the main body 700 while rotating, so that the mover 820 is the outside of the main body 700. The needle 822 installed in the mover 820 penetrates the inner wall of the organ and draws a part of the inner wall of the organ to the inside of the main body 700 to fix the main body to the inner wall of the organ.

11A, 11B and 11C and 9A, 9B and 9C are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the tool system according to the second and third embodiments of the present invention, respectively.

The tool system according to the present invention has an advantage in that a tool for diagnosing and / or treating an organ of the human body and the like can be more simply installed in the organ of the human body.

In addition, the tool system according to the present invention has the advantage that the tool for diagnosis and / or treatment can be operated in a simple operation principle and small energy in the organ of the human body.

In addition, the tool system according to the present invention by improving the installation equipment to install a variety of diagnostic sensors, drug delivery devices, etc. in a simpler way, or by implementing to be fixed and attached to the desired diagnostic site independently and actively without the installation equipment It can reduce the pain and discomfort that patients feel when diagnosing or treating a disease, and can provide a more convenient way for the doctor or practitioner to implement it, and provide a device that can improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the diagnosis or treatment. There is an advantage to this.

In addition, the tool system according to the present invention is applied to a micro-robot or micro-capsular robot for treating and / or diagnosing an organ of a human body, and the like, so that the robot can be attached and fixed in the organ of the human body with a simple driving principle and small energy. have.

In particular, a robot having a small size, such as a microcapsule-type robot, has an advantage in that a fixing part for fixing in an organ of a human body is wirelessly controllable and simple and small.

Claims (16)

A main body on which the tool is mounted and which has a fixed part accommodation portion; An induction pipe coupled to the body; A fixed part lead wire inserted into the guide pipe; A fixing part fixed to an end of the fixing part leader line and accommodated in the fixing part receiving part; The fixing unit is pulled by the lead wire and a part thereof is inserted into the guide tube, and inserted into the guide tube, the tool system, characterized in that to pick up a portion of the object to be fixed to the main body to fix the main body . The method of claim 1, Said tool is a diagnostic and / or therapeutic tool. The method of claim 1, The leader line is a tool system, characterized in that the fixing part is separated from the fixing part after being inserted into the guide pipe. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The fixed portion and the connecting portion coupled to the leader line; And a pair of fixed arms which are secured to the connection and at the same time open to each other. The method of claim 4, wherein The fixed arm is a tool system, characterized in that the fixed jaw is formed so that only a part of the guide tube is inserted. The method of claim 1, The guide tube is a tool system, characterized in that formed in the 'b' shape. The method of claim 1, And an extension tube having one end connected to the induction pipe at an outside of the main body and the other end connected to an operation unit for manipulating the leader line. The method of claim 1, And the main body is in the shape of a cylinder. The method of claim 8, And the receiving portion is formed in a part of the cylindrical outer circumferential surface of the main body. A main body having a fixed part accommodating part on which a tool is mounted and a part of which is open to the outside; A stator accommodated in the stator accommodating part and including a stator and a part of the object to which the main body is to be fixed while moving away from the stator and holding the main body together with the stator to fix the main body; A fixed part; An elastic member for applying an elastic force to move the mover toward the stator; And an actuating portion for holding said mover and releasing said move so that said mover is moved by an elastic member. The method of claim 10, The mover is rotatably installed about an axis installed in the main body, And the elastic member is installed to apply an elastic force to the mover in a direction approaching the stator. The method of claim 10, The receiving system is a tool system, characterized in that the guide portion for guiding the movement of the mover is installed on the outside of the main body. The method according to claim 10, 11 or 12, The operation unit is a tool system, characterized in that to maintain the locked state of the mover to prevent the movement, when the fixed to the main body to release the locked state to move the mover. The method of claim 13, The operating unit is a tool system, characterized in that the linear actuator using a shape memory alloy. The method of claim 14, And said linear actuator is actuated by a magnetic switch. The method of claim 10, And said operating part is controlled and operated wirelessly.