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- the present invention relates to irradiation probes and irradiation probe systems.
- the light in which the light is emitted from the side to the entire surroundings, the light reaches, for example, a region in the living body that originally does not need to be irradiated with light or should not be irradiated with light. There is a possibility that the light will be irradiated in vain.
- one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a novel and improved illumination probe and illumination probe system, such that, for example, the illumination direction of light from the side of the probe can be switched around the axis of the probe. That is.
- the irradiation probe of the present invention is, for example, an irradiation probe that bundles a plurality of optical fibers each having a leakage section that outputs leaked light radially outward as at least a partial section in the longitudinal direction, wherein the optical fiber:
- Each of the optical fibers has a directivity in which the intensity of leaked light in a specific radial direction is higher than the intensity of leaked light in other radial directions in a cross section that intersects the axial direction of the leaking section, are arranged apart from each other in different radial directions from the central axis of the irradiation probe, and are bundled in such a manner that the leaked light from the leaking sections in the specific radial direction faces radially outward of the irradiation probe.
- the irradiation probe of the present invention is, for example, an irradiation probe that bundles a plurality of optical fibers each having a leakage section that outputs leaked light radially outward as at least a partial section in the longitudinal direction, wherein the irradiation probe includes: a reflecting member positioned at least radially inward of the illumination probe relative to the optical fiber for reflecting leaked light from the optical fiber, the optical fibers intersecting the axial direction of the leakage section, respectively; In the cross section, the intensity of leaked light in a specific radial direction is higher than the intensity of leaked light in other radial directions, and the optical fibers have different diameters from the central axis of the irradiation probe. are spaced apart in the direction, and bundled in such a manner that the leaked light in the specific radial direction from the leakage section is directed radially inward of the illumination probe.
- At least one of the optical fibers in the leakage section may have a scattering region that scatters light in a predetermined range in the circumferential direction of the optical fiber.
- the outer peripheral surface of the optical fiber in the scattering region is a convex curved surface in which the average radius of curvature in the scattering region is equal to or greater than the radius of a general region outside the scattering region, in the radial direction of the optical fiber. or a concave curved surface that is concave inward in the radial direction.
- the optical fibers are respectively spaced apart in different radial directions from the central axis of the irradiation probe, and the leaked light from the respective leakage sections of the optical fibers is emitted in the radial direction of the irradiation probe. It may have a shielding member that blocks the inward or circumferential direction.
- the irradiation probe of the present invention is, for example, an irradiation probe that bundles a plurality of optical fibers each having a leakage section that outputs leaked light radially outward as at least a partial section in the longitudinal direction, wherein the optical fiber: Shields respectively spaced apart in different radial directions from the central axis of the illumination probe to block the leaked light from the leaking section of each of the optical fibers from traveling radially inward or circumferentially of the illumination probe. have members.
- the shielding member may reflect the leaked light.
- the shielding member may have an intervening portion positioned between two optical fibers among the plurality of optical fibers in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe.
- the shielding member may have an opaque fiber that does not transmit leaked light.
- the shielding member is positioned radially inside the irradiation probe with respect to the optical fiber as the impermeable fiber, or is positioned radially inward of the irradiation probe with respect to the optical fiber, or is located in two of the plurality of optical fibers in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe. It may also include a first opaque fiber positioned between the two optical fibers.
- the shielding member includes, as the opaque fibers, two first opaque fibers adjacent to each other, and a side near the optical fiber with respect to the boundary between the two first opaque fibers. a second opaque fiber located at the .
- the shielding member may have a metal member.
- the metal member may have conductivity.
- the shielding member may have a coating as the metal member, and a core member surrounded by the coating and made of a material having an elastic modulus smaller than that of the metal member.
- the shielding member may have an extension extending in a radial direction of the irradiation probe at least in the leak section.
- a plurality of extension portions as the extension portions may be integrated inside the irradiation probe in the radial direction.
- the shielding member includes a sleeve that partially covers the outer periphery of the optical fiber at least in the leak section and has an opening that extends in the longitudinal direction and opens radially outward of the irradiation probe.
- the irradiation probe is a projected portion projected by the projection light of the irradiation probe, and when the projection light is projected in the radial direction of the irradiation probe, the projected shape by the projection light is the center of the irradiation probe.
- the projected part may be configured differently depending on the rotational orientation about the axis.
- the projection target portions are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction, and are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe at a central angle different from 0° or 180° when viewed in the longitudinal direction. It may have at least two parts that are aligned.
- the optical fiber may have an outer scattering portion positioned radially outward of the irradiation probe in the leakage section and scattering light.
- the optical fiber may have an inner scattering portion positioned radially inside the irradiation probe in the leakage section and scattering light.
- the irradiation probe may include a core wire extending in the longitudinal direction of the irradiation probe, and the plurality of optical fibers may be arranged along the outer circumference of the core wire.
- the diameter of the core wire may be larger than the diameter of the optical fiber.
- the plurality of optical fibers may be at least partially accommodated in recesses provided in the core wire.
- the core wire may include a portion made of a synthetic resin material.
- the core wire may have a scatterer.
- the irradiation probe system of the present invention includes, for example, the irradiation probe, a light source, and a switching mechanism that selectively inputs light from the light source into at least one of the plurality of optical fibers.
- the irradiation probe system of the present invention is, for example, an irradiation probe, and a plurality of optical fibers arranged side by side in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe and capable of leaking light radially outward from each outer peripheral surface in a longitudinal leakage section.
- the irradiation probe system may include a plurality of light sources as the light sources.
- the irradiation probe system may include a control mechanism for controlling at least one of the light source and the switching mechanism so that the light from the light source is intermittently input to the optical fiber.
- the switching mechanism may operate so that the optical fiber into which the light from the light source is input is sequentially switched over time in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe.
- FIG. 1 is an exemplary schematic configuration diagram of the illumination probe system of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of the irradiation probe of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the optical fiber of the irradiation probe of the first embodiment;
- FIG. 4 is an exemplary block diagram of an embodiment illumination probe system.
- FIG. 5 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe showing an example of a change over time in the irradiation state of light by the irradiation probe system of the embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is an exemplary schematic configuration diagram of the illumination probe system of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of the irradiation probe of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of the optical fiber of the irradiation probe of the first embodiment;
- FIG. 4 is an
- FIG. 6 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe showing an example of a change over time in the irradiation state of light by the irradiation probe system of the embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is an exemplary schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the illumination probe system of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is an exemplary schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the irradiation probe system of the second embodiment, showing a state different from that of FIG.
- FIG. 9 is an exemplary schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the irradiation probe system of the second embodiment, showing a state different from FIGS.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a modification of the scattering region of the irradiation probe of the embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a modification of the scattering region of the irradiation probe of the embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a modification of the scattering region of the irradiation probe of the embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view of a modification of the scattering region of the irradiation probe of the embodiment;
- FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a modification of the scattering region of the irradiation probe of the embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment; FIG.
- FIG. 16 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment; 17 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 16.
- FIG. FIG. 18 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 19 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 20 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 21 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 21 is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 22 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of part of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 23 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 24 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 25 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 26 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 27 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment
- FIG. 28 is an exemplary schematic cross-sectional view of part of an optical fiber of a modified example of the embodiment
- FIG. 29 is an exemplary schematic side view of a shielding member provided at the end of the irradiation probe of the modified example of the embodiment.
- FIG. 30 is an exemplary schematic side view of the shielding member of FIG. 29 that differs from that of FIG. 29 in rotational posture about the central axis.
- FIG. 31 is an exemplary and schematic explanatory diagram of a shielding member provided at an end portion of an irradiation probe according to a modified example of the embodiment;
- FIG. 32 is an exemplary and schematic explanatory view of a shielding member of FIG. 31 whose rotational posture about the central axis is different from that of FIG.
- FIG. 33A and 33B are exemplary and schematic explanatory diagrams of a shielding member provided at an end portion of an irradiation probe according to a modification of the embodiment;
- FIG. 34A and 34B are exemplary and schematic explanatory diagrams of the shielding member of FIG. 33 having different rotational postures about the central axis.
- the X direction is the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the irradiation probe 10 .
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an irradiation probe system 1 according to an embodiment.
- the irradiation probe system 1 includes a light output device 100, an irradiation probe 10, a control device 200, a delivery optical fiber 20, and an input section 220.
- the light output device 100 has multiple light source units 110 .
- Each of the light source units 110 has a light source that outputs laser light and an optical system that guides the light from the light source to the delivery optical fiber 20 (both not shown).
- the light source includes, for example, a laser element that outputs laser light.
- the light output device 100 has a plurality of light source units 110 , that is, light sources, as an example in this embodiment, but is not limited to this, and may have at least one light source unit 110 .
- Each light source unit 110 and the irradiation probe 10 are optically connected via a delivery optical fiber 20 provided corresponding to the light source unit 110 .
- the irradiation probe 10 includes a plurality of optical fibers, has an elongated substantially cylindrical and linear shape, and is flexible.
- the irradiation probe 10 also has an end portion 10a that is one end in the axial direction and an end portion 10b that is the other end in the axial direction.
- the end portion 10a is an input end into which light from the light source unit 110 is input, and can also be referred to as a base end.
- the end portion 10b is located on the opposite side of the end portion 10a in the axial direction and can also be referred to as a tip.
- the irradiation probe 10 has a leak section 11 and a transmission section 12 .
- the leaking portion 11 is provided over a predetermined length in the axial direction at a position away from the end portion 10a, and is a section that leaks light radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 10c of the irradiation probe 10. As shown in FIG. The leaked light from the outer peripheral surface 10 c as the side surface of the leaking portion 11 is the irradiated light from the irradiation probe 10 .
- the transmitting portion 12 may be provided between the end portion 10a and the leaking portion 11, between the leaking portion 11 and the end portion 10b, or when a plurality of leaking portions 11 are provided at intervals in the axial direction.
- the leak portion 11 is provided only in a section adjacent to the end portion 10b, but is not limited to this, and may be provided apart from the end portion 10b.
- the control device 200 can control the light source unit 110, for example, to output light or stop outputting light.
- the control device 200 can also control the operation of devices and parts other than the light source unit 110 in the irradiation probe system 1 .
- the input unit 220 constitutes a user interface operated by an operator (user), and inputs an instruction signal to the control device 200 according to the operator's operation input.
- the control device 200 is an example of a control mechanism, and the input section 220 is an example of an operation input section.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the leakage portion 11 of the irradiation probe 10.
- the illumination probe 10 has a plurality of bundled optical fibers 30 and a coating 13 transparent to light transmitted through the optical fibers 30 .
- the irradiation probe 10 has three optical fibers 30, but the number of optical fibers 30 is not limited to three, and may be two, or four or more. There may be.
- the plurality of optical fibers 30 are arranged around the central axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 at substantially equal intervals and substantially rotationally symmetrical. In other words, the optical fibers 30 are shifted from the center axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 in different radial directions D1 to D3.
- the irradiation probe 10 may have a holding member (not shown) that holds the plurality of optical fibers 30 in a predetermined relative positional relationship in a cross section that intersects the axial direction of the leakage portion 11 .
- the optical fibers 30 are optically connected to the delivery optical fibers 20 respectively.
- the optical fiber 30 and the delivery optical fiber 20 may be directly connected by fusion splicing or the like or indirectly via a coupling portion or the like. It may be made from fiber.
- Each optical fiber 30 has a core 31 and a clad (not shown) surrounding the core 31 .
- the optical fiber 30 has a core 31 and a clad.
- the cladding is substantially removed from each optical fiber 30, and only the cores 31 are bundled. That is, in the example of FIG. 2 , the outer peripheral surface 30 a of each optical fiber 30 is the outer peripheral surface of the core 31 .
- the scattering region 33 In the leaking portion 11, at least one of the outer peripheral surface 30a and a range having a predetermined depth in the vicinity of the outer peripheral surface 30a is provided with a scattering region 33 that scatters light.
- the scattering region 33 extends in the circumferential direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the scattering region 33 is a partial section in the circumferential direction, specifically, a predetermined central angle (in FIG. 2, , as an example, 60 deg) or a range in the vicinity thereof. Moreover, although not shown, the scattering region 33 also extends in the axial direction (longitudinal direction). In other words, the scattering region 33 is provided over a predetermined lengthwise section in the leaking portion 11 .
- the scattering region 33 may be provided all over the leaking portion 11 , may be provided in a part of the leaking portion 11 , or may be intermittently provided at a plurality of locations of the leaking portion 11 . Note that when a plurality of scattering regions 33 are provided in the leaking portion 11, the scattering regions 33 are provided so as to line up in the longitudinal direction.
- the section provided with the scattering region 33 is an example of a leaky section.
- the leak section is included in the leak section 11 .
- the leaky section of the optical fiber 30 in which the scattering region 33 is provided is part of the component of the leaky portion 11 of the illumination probe 10 .
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the optical fiber 30 at the site where the scattering region 33 is provided.
- the outer peripheral surface 30a is provided with a plurality of recesses 33a.
- the light transmitted through the core 31 is refracted and scattered at the concave portion 33a and leaks out of the core 31, that is, out of the optical fiber 30 from the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- the recesses 33a are provided discretely, and the size and depth of the recesses 33a are not constant.
- the plurality of recesses 33a may be arranged regularly, or the specifications such as the size, depth, and shape of the plurality of recesses 33a may be substantially constant.
- the outer peripheral surface 30a may be provided with convex portions instead of the concave portions 33a.
- the protrusion may be, for example, a portion between the recesses 33a.
- the concave portion 33a and the convex portion facilitate the leakage of light from the core 31 to the outside in the radial direction.
- the distribution of the light leakage intensity in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the leaking portion 11 is appropriately adjusted. can do.
- the intensity distribution of the leaked light in the circumferential direction in the cross section that intersects the axial direction of the optical fiber 30 has a central axis Ax2 of the optical fiber 30.
- the intensity of leaked light in a specific radial direction (outside in the radial direction) from the optical fiber is higher than the intensity of leaked light in other radial directions, that is, an optical fiber having directivity.
- the intensity of leaked light in the radial direction Df is higher than the intensity in other radial directions.
- the radial direction Df is an example of a specific radial direction.
- the specific radial direction is defined as the radial direction in which the intensity distribution of the leaked light from the optical fiber 30 in the circumferential direction of the optical fiber 30 has a peak.
- radial directions for example, two directions
- each of them is assumed to be a specific radial direction.
- the optical fibers 30 having the directivity of the leaked light as described above are separated from the central axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 in different radial directions D1 to D3. are placed.
- the optical fibers 30 are bundled in the leaking portion 11 in such a posture that the leaked light from the scattering region 33 in the radial direction Df is directed radially outward of the irradiation probe 10 .
- FIG. are output in radial directions D1 to D3 (outside in the radial direction) of the irradiation probe 10, which are different from each other.
- the light source unit 110 is optically connected to optical fibers 30 different from each other. Therefore, the control device 200 controls the light output device 100 so that one of the plurality of light source units 110 selectively outputs light, thereby outputting the leaked light from the plurality of optical fibers 30. Fiber 30 can be selected.
- the leaked light is output from the leaking portion 11 of the irradiation probe 10 in different radial directions D1 to D3 depending on the optical fiber 30.
- Control device 200 is an example of a switching mechanism.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the illumination probe system 1.
- the irradiation probe system 1 includes a control device 200, an input section 220, and an output section 230.
- the input unit 220 and the output unit 230 construct a user interface for users and operators.
- the input unit 220 is, for example, an input device such as a remote controller, an operation unit such as a switch box or joystick, a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, a switch, or an operation button.
- the output unit 230 is, for example, a display, a printer, a lamp, a speaker, or the like, and is an output device for images, printing, and sound.
- the control device 200 also has a controller 210 , a main storage unit 241 and an auxiliary storage device 242 .
- the controller 210 is, for example, a processor (circuit) such as a CPU (central processing unit).
- the main storage unit 241 is, for example, RAM (random access memory) or ROM (read only memory).
- the auxiliary storage device 242 is, for example, a non-volatile rewritable storage device such as an SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive).
- the controller 210 operates as an irradiation control unit 211, an input control unit 212, and an output control unit 213 by reading programs stored in the main storage unit 241 and the auxiliary storage device 242 and executing each process.
- the program can be provided as an installable file or an executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.
- a recording medium may also be referred to as a program product.
- Values used in arithmetic processing by programs and processors, information such as maps and tables may be stored in advance in the main storage unit 241 and auxiliary storage device 242, or may be stored in the storage unit of a computer connected to a communication network. and stored in the auxiliary storage device 242 by being downloaded via the communication network.
- Auxiliary storage device 242 stores data written by the processor.
- the computational processing by controller 210 may be performed, at least in part, by hardware.
- the controller 210 may include, for example, an FPGA (field programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit).
- the irradiation control unit 211 can individually control light output and output stop for each of the light source units 110 included in the light output device 100 .
- the irradiation control unit 211 can switch the light source unit 110 that outputs light among the plurality of light source units 110 (light sources) according to the operator's operation input to the input unit 220 . That is, the irradiation direction (radial directions D1 to D3) of the light from the irradiation probe 10 is switched by the operation of the irradiation control unit 211 .
- the input control section 212 receives an input signal from the input section 220 . Further, the input control section 212 may control the input section 220 so that a predetermined operation input is possible.
- the output control unit 213 controls the output unit 230 to perform a predetermined output.
- Example of irradiation control 5 and 6 are cross-sectional views of the leaking portion 11 showing an example of the temporal change in the state of light irradiation by the irradiation probe 10.
- the irradiation control unit 211 sequentially switches the three light source units 110 between an operating state and an operating stop state, thereby allowing light to be input from the light output device 100 to the optical fiber 30-1.
- the state in which the light is input to the optical fiber 30-2 and the state in which the light is input to the optical fiber 30-3 are sequentially and repetitively switched.
- the irradiation light as the leaked light is output from the leaking portion 11 in the radial direction D1 (upward in FIG. 5) and in the radial direction D2 (lower left in FIG. 5).
- and output in the radial direction D3 (lower right in FIG. 5) are sequentially and repetitively switched.
- the irradiation light from the irradiation probe 10 rotates around the central axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the irradiation control unit 211 switches between the operation state and the operation stop state of one light source unit 110 to input light from the light output device 100 to the optical fiber 30-1, A state in which light is not input to any optical fiber 30 is alternately switched.
- the irradiation light as leaked light is intermittently output in the radial direction D1 (upward in FIG. 6).
- the irradiation light output in the radial direction D1 blinks at predetermined time intervals.
- the light (leakage light, irradiation light) from the irradiation probe 10 is emitted without changing the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 about the central axis Ax1.
- the irradiation direction can be switched. Therefore, for example, when the irradiation probe 10 irradiates a region different from the region to be irradiated with light, or when the light is irradiated in a plurality of different radial directions, when switching the irradiation direction, A change in the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 is not necessary or can be minimized, so that the irradiation direction can be changed more easily or more quickly.
- the control device 200 by operating the control device 200, the light is rotated around the central axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 or blinked, thereby adjusting the irradiation intensity of the light, the irradiation area, and the irradiation timing. , it becomes easier to achieve a more appropriate light irradiation state for the affected area.
- FIG. 7 to 9 are schematic diagrams of the switching mechanism 40 included in the irradiation probe system 1 of the second embodiment.
- 7 shows the state in which the light from the light output device 100 is input to the optical fiber 30-1
- FIG. 8 shows the state in which the light from the light output device 100 is input to the optical fiber 30-2.
- FIG. 9 also shows a state in which light from the light output device 100 is input to the optical fiber 30-3.
- the switching mechanism 40 can select the optical fiber 30 that inputs light from the delivery optical fiber 20, that is, the optical fiber 30 that leaks and outputs light in the leaking portion 11. .
- the switching mechanism 40 has, for example, a movable portion 40a that can move in the Y direction in FIGS. 3.
- the switching mechanism 40 also has a drive mechanism (not shown) that can change the position of the movable portion 40a in the Y direction.
- the drive mechanism includes, for example, a motor, a reduction mechanism that reduces rotation of the motor, and a motion conversion mechanism that converts rotation of the reduction mechanism into linear motion of the movable portion 40a along the Y direction.
- the operation of the switching mechanism 40 (driving mechanism) is controlled by a switching control section 214 included in the controller 210, as shown in FIG.
- the drive mechanism is not limited to such a configuration, and may have another mechanism such as an electromagnetic solenoid, for example.
- the switching mechanism 40 changes the position of the movable part 40a in the Y direction so that the light from the light output device 100 is reflected by the mirror 40b-1 and coupled to the optical fiber 30-1.
- state (FIG. 7)
- light from the light output device 100 is coupled to the optical fiber 30-2 without passing through the mirrors 40b-1 and 40b-3 (FIG. 8)
- light from the light output device 100 is The state of being reflected by the mirror 40b-3 and coupled to the optical fiber 30-3 (FIG. 9) can be switched.
- the configuration of the irradiation probe 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, according to the present embodiment as well, light can be selectively output from any one of the plurality of optical fibers 30 in the leak portion 11, thereby providing the same effects and effects as those of the first embodiment. effect can be obtained.
- the number of light source units 110 in the light output device 100 can be reduced accordingly.
- Advantages such as the ability to configure the light output device 100 to be smaller or lighter, and the labor and cost of manufacturing the light output device 100 can be reduced.
- FIG. 10 and 11 are cross-sectional views each showing an example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- FIG. 10 and 11 are cross-sectional views each showing an example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- FIG. 10 and 11 are cross-sectional views each showing an example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- FIG. 10 Inside the optical fiber 30 in which the scattering region 33 is formed, particles 33b are contained in the example of FIG. 10, and holes 33c are contained in the example of FIG.
- the particles 33b and the holes 33c may be nanostructures with a diameter of 100 [nm] or less, for example.
- Particles 33b may be, for example, microparticles or fillers such as microtubes.
- the traveling direction of the light is changed by the particles 33b and the holes 33c, that is, the light is scattered, so the light tends to leak outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- the outer peripheral surface 30 a of the optical fiber 30 is inclined with respect to the X direction, which is the longitudinal direction of the optical fiber 30 .
- the outer peripheral surface 30a is, for example, a tapered surface. In this manner, at a portion where the shape of the outer peripheral surface 30a changes in the X direction, for example, light is incident on the portion exceeding the critical angle, so light tends to leak radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- Particles 33b and holes 33c may also be referred to as scattering elements.
- FIG. 13 is a side view showing another example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- the scattering region 33 is curved. Light leaks easily from the bent portion. That is, even with the configuration of FIG. 13, light tends to leak radially outward from the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the scattering region 33.
- the scattering region 33 has a coating layer 32 that at least partially covers the outer peripheral surface 31 a of the core 31 .
- the refractive index of the coating layer 32 is set substantially equal to or higher than the refractive index of the core 31 .
- the coating layer 32 also contains scattering elements 33d such as particles and voids. In this case, light reaching the interface between the core 31 and the coating layer 32 enters the coating layer 32, is scattered by the scattering elements 33d, and leaks radially outward.
- the coating layer 32 by providing the coating layer 32, it is possible to appropriately set or change the location where light leaks, the location where light leaks easily, or the location where the intensity of leaked light increases. You get the advantage of being able to Further, when the core 31 is appropriately pressurized radially inward by the coating layer 32, light tends to leak from the pressurized portion.
- FIGS. 10 to 14 may be combined as appropriate in the optical fiber 30 and implemented.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the leak portion 11 has a shielding member 50 .
- the shielding member 50 is provided for each of the optical fibers 30 positioned deviated from the central axis Ax1 of the irradiation probe 10 in the radial direction D1 to D3 (hereinafter referred to as the eccentric direction) so that the leaked light from the optical fiber 30 is blocked. It blocks the direction opposite to the eccentric direction and the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- leaked light with high directivity is output from each optical fiber 30 in the radial directions D1 to D3, which are the respective eccentric directions.
- some of the leaked light is output in directions other than the radial directions D1-D3, ie, directions different from the intended directions.
- Such light in a direction different from the intended direction causes a decrease in the directivity of the irradiation probe 10, causing the light to reach, for example, a region in the living body that originally does not need or should not be irradiated with light. is wasted.
- the shielding member 50 suppresses leakage light (irradiation light) from the irradiation probe 10 from being output in directions other than the intended direction (radial directions D1 to D3). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the directivity of the irradiation probe 10, and to prevent the light from being unnecessarily irradiated, for example, to a region in the living body which originally does not need or should not be irradiated with the light. can be suppressed.
- the shielding member 50 has multiple plates 51 .
- Each of the plates 51 radially extends from the central axis Ax1 so as to pass between the two optical fibers 30 . That is, the plate 51 is located between the two optical fibers 30 in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the plurality of plates 51 are connected and integrated with each other on or near the central axis Ax1, that is, on the inner side of the irradiation probe 10 in the radial direction.
- two plates 51 are positioned opposite to the eccentric direction of each optical fiber 30 and positioned on both sides of the optical fiber 30 in the circumferential direction. With such a configuration, leakage light from the optical fiber 30 is blocked from traveling in the direction opposite to the eccentric direction and in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the plate 51 is an example of an intermediate portion and an example of an extension portion.
- the shielding member 50 includes, for example, a metal member and shields light leaking from the optical fiber 30 .
- the shielding member 50 may be made entirely of a metallic material, such as a copper-based material. As a result, heat dissipation in the leaking portion 11 can be enhanced, and an increase in temperature of the leaking portion 11 can be suppressed.
- the shielding member 50 is an example of a metal member.
- the shielding member 50 may have a core member, such as a synthetic resin material, whose elastic modulus is smaller than that of a metal material, and a coating made of a metal material that covers the surface of the core member.
- the shielding member 50 and the leakage portion 11 can be configured more flexibly.
- the coating is an example of a metal member.
- the shielding member 50 may reflect leaked light.
- the shielding member 50 reflects leaked light traveling in a direction different from the intended direction to a direction close to the intended direction, thereby improving the directivity of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the shielding member 50 is an example of a reflecting member.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the scattering region 33 was located radially outside the irradiation probe 10 in each optical fiber 30, whereas in the example of FIG. It is positioned radially inside the irradiation probe 10 .
- the scattering region 33 in the case of FIG. 15 is an example of the inner scattering portion
- the scattering region 33 in the case of FIG. 16 is an example of the outer scattering portion.
- the intensity distribution of the leaked light in the circumferential direction of the optical fiber 30 is such that the intensity of the leaked light directed radially outward of the irradiation probe 10 in the posture shown in FIG. and the intensity of the leaked light toward the inner side in the radial direction of the irradiation probe 10 have directivity in which the intensity of the leaked light toward the other directions is higher.
- the optical fibers 30 extend in two directions: radial directions D1 to D3 (eccentric direction, radially outward) and the direction opposite to the eccentric direction (radial inward). It has highly directional leakage light radiation characteristics.
- the shielding member 50 is an example of a reflecting member and is configured to reflect leaked light.
- part of the light (scattered light) that has traveled radially outward of the irradiation probe 10 in the scattering region 33 is transferred to the surface of the optical fiber 30 on the opposite side of the scattering region 33 (hereinafter referred to as facing (referred to as a surface) are totally reflected and remain in the optical fiber 30 .
- another part of the light directed radially outward of the irradiation probe 10 in the scattering region 33 does not satisfy the total reflection condition on the opposing surface, leaks out of the optical fiber 30 from the opposing surface, and D3 or a direction close to the radial direction D1 to D3.
- part of the light (scattered light) directed radially inward of the irradiation probe 10 in the scattering region 33 is reflected by the shielding member 50 and travels in the radial direction D1 to D3 or a direction close to the radial direction D1 to D3.
- another part of the scattered light directed radially inward of the irradiation probe 10 in the scattering region 33 enters the optical fiber 30 again, and on the opposite surface, the light remaining in the optical fiber 30 and the light from the opposite surface It is divided into light emitted in the radial directions D1 to D3 or in directions close to the radial directions D1 to D3.
- most of the scattered light from the scattering region 33 including the light reflected by the shielding member 50 and input to the optical fiber 30 again, is output to the outside of the leaking portion 11 via the opposing surface.
- the opposing surface light that does not satisfy the total reflection condition, that is, light that has a small inclination angle with respect to the radial directions D1 to D3 selectively leaks out of the optical fiber 30 . Therefore, according to the configuration in which the scattering region 33 in each optical fiber 30 is located inside the irradiation probe 10 in the radial direction as in the examples of FIGS.
- the directivity of the irradiation probe 10 in the radial directions D1 to D3 is higher than in the configuration positioned inside.
- FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of part of the modification of FIG.
- the average radius of curvature of the scattering regions 33 is the same as the radius of the general region of the outer peripheral surface 30a of the optical fiber 30 where the scattering regions 33 are not formed.
- the outer peripheral surface 30a is a convex curved surface.
- FIG. 18 shows another modified example in which the shape of the scattering region 33 is changed with respect to the example of FIG.
- the average radius of curvature of the outer peripheral surface 30a in the scattering region 33 is greater than or equal to the radius of the general region of the outer peripheral surface 30a of the optical fiber 30 where the scattering region 33 is not formed.
- the outer peripheral surface 30a is a convex curved surface.
- FIG. 19 shows another modified example in which the shape of the scattering region 33 is changed with respect to the example of FIG.
- the outer peripheral surface 30 a in the scattering region 33 is a plane that intersects the radial direction of the optical fiber 30 .
- FIG. 20 shows another modified example in which the shape of the scattering region 33 is changed with respect to the example of FIG.
- the outer peripheral surface 30 a of the scattering region 33 is a concave curved surface that is concave radially inward of the optical fiber 30 .
- the branching ratio can be increased compared to the case where the radius of curvature of the surface 30a is the same as the radius of the general area. 19 and 20, when the outer peripheral surface 30a of the scattering region 33 is flat or concavely curved, the radius of curvature of the outer peripheral surface 30a of the scattering region 33 is the same as the radius of the general region. It was found that the branching ratio can be made smaller than in the case.
- the magnitude of the branching ratio can be adjusted by adjusting various specifications of the scattering region 33 such as the radius of curvature and the length of the scattering region 33 in the circumferential direction. As a result, for example, the effect of increasing the degree of freedom in designing the irradiation probe 10 can be obtained.
- the scattering elements in the scattering region 33 are concave portions 33a (see FIG. 3) or convex portions provided on the outer peripheral surface 30a, and particles 33b (see FIG. 10) provided inside and near the outer peripheral surface 30a. (see FIG. 11) or holes 33c (see FIG. 11).
- the outer peripheral surface 30a of the optical fiber 30 is masked except for the portion where the scattering region 33 is to be formed, and the unmasked opening portion is sandblasted.
- the concave portion 33a and the convex portion can be formed by applying a process for forming an uneven surface such as the above.
- the shape and radius of curvature of the scattering region 33 can be appropriately adjusted by performing masking in multiple stages or by adjusting the irradiation time depending on the irradiation direction of sandblasting.
- FIG. 21 shows another modified example in which the shape of the scattering region 33 is changed with respect to the example of FIG.
- the scattering region 33 is formed as a covering layer 32 as shown in FIG.
- the coating layer 32 can be configured as part of a thin clad layer. Even with such a configuration, the same actions and effects as in the examples of FIGS. 15 to 20 can be obtained.
- FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a modified example in which the directivity of leaked light from the optical fiber 30 is lowered with respect to the examples of FIGS.
- the optical fiber 30 does not have the scattering region 33 only in a specific portion in the circumferential direction, but substantially uniformly over the entire cross section, or the outer peripheral surface 30a or the region near the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- a scattering element is provided on, or throughout. In this case, the intensity distribution of the leaked light in the circumferential direction of the optical fiber 30 becomes a relatively flat distribution without a specific peak in the radial direction.
- the shielding member 50 as a reflecting member, light reflected from the shielding member 50, including light reflected by the shielding member 50, is emitted from the irradiation probe 10 in the eccentric direction (radial direction D1 to D3) of the optical fiber 30. Leakage light (irradiation light) with relatively high directivity is output.
- the plurality of plates 51 may be separated from each other. In this case, the boundaries between the plates 51 may be covered with another shielding member (not shown).
- FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the shielding member 50 has multiple dummy fibers 52 .
- the plurality of dummy fibers 52 includes a dummy fiber 52 positioned at the cross-sectional center of the irradiation probe 10 and a dummy fiber 52 positioned between the two optical fibers 30 .
- the optical fibers 30 and the dummy fibers 52 are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction around the dummy fiber 52 positioned at the center of the cross section.
- the dummy fiber 52 contains, for example, a metal member, and shields light leaking from the optical fiber 30 .
- dummy fibers 52 are arranged radially inside and on both circumferential sides of the irradiation probe 10 with respect to each optical fiber 30 . Therefore, according to the example of FIG. 23, a plurality of dummy fibers 52 can function as shielding member 50 .
- the dummy fiber 52 is an example of an opaque fiber that does not transmit leaked light, and is an example of a first opaque fiber.
- the dummy fiber 52 may be made of a conductive metal material such as a copper-based material.
- the dummy fiber 52 can be used as a conductor for power or electrical signals.
- the dummy fiber 52 may have an insulating coating.
- the dummy fiber 52 may be a reflecting member that reflects the leaked light from the optical fiber 30 .
- the dummy fiber 52 may be made of a highly reflective synthetic resin material such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
- FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the dummy fiber 52 was entirely made of a metal member, whereas in the example of FIG. It has a small core member 52a and a covering 52b made of a metallic material covering the surface of the core member.
- the shielding member 50 and the leakage portion 11 can be configured more flexibly.
- the coating 52b is an example of a metal member.
- FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- a dummy fiber 53 is added as the shielding member 50 to the example of FIG.
- the dummy fiber 53 contains, for example, a metal member and shields light leaking from the optical fiber 30 .
- the dummy fiber 53 has the same diameter as or different from that of the dummy fiber 52, and is thinner than the dummy fiber 52 as an example, and the optical fiber 30 has a diameter corresponding to the boundary between the two dummy fibers 52 adjacent to each other. It is located on the near side and covers the boundary with respect to the optical fiber 30 .
- the dummy fiber 53 is an example of an opaque fiber and an example of a second opaque fiber.
- leakage light from the optical fiber 30 can be suppressed from traveling in a direction different from the intended direction (radial directions D1 to D3) through the boundary between the two dummy fibers 52. can.
- the dummy fiber 52 may be a reflecting member that reflects the leaked light from the optical fiber 30 . Also, the dummy fiber 52 may be a dummy fiber 52 that does not have the core member 52a and the coating 52b as in the example of FIG.
- FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the leakage unit 11 has the same configuration as in the example of FIG.
- the number of optical fibers 30 is six, which is more than in the example of FIG.
- the shielding member 50 has a dummy fiber 52C located at the center of the cross section and dummy fibers 52 alternately arranged along the outer periphery of the dummy fiber 52C together with the optical fiber 30 .
- the diameter of the dummy fiber 52C is larger than the diameters of the optical fiber 30 and the dummy fiber 52, and the diameter of the dummy fiber 52 is substantially the same as the diameter of the optical fiber 30.
- the dummy fiber 52 ⁇ /b>C is an example of a core wire extending in the longitudinal direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the dummy fiber 52C located at the center of the cross section can function as a supporting member for the plurality of optical fibers 30 and the dummy fiber 52 lined up on the outer periphery or as a guide during manufacturing.
- the diameter of the dummy fiber 52C is larger than the diameter of the optical fiber 30, it is possible to block leaked light from each optical fiber 30 toward the side opposite to the radial directions D1 to D6 more reliably.
- the dummy fiber 52C and the dummy fiber 52 may be reflecting members that reflect the leaked light from the optical fiber 30.
- FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the leakage portion 11.
- the shielding member 50 is formed with a recess 54 a that at least partially accommodates the optical fiber 30 .
- the concave portion 54a can be formed, for example, by pressing the optical fiber 30 or a member other than the optical fiber 30 radially inward during manufacturing.
- the shielding member 50 including the concave portion 54a may be molded by extrusion molding or the like.
- at least part of the shielding member 50 may be made of a relatively flexible material having a lower elastic modulus than metal material, such as synthetic resin material.
- Protrusions 54 are provided on both sides of the recess 54a. Each protrusion 54 is positioned between two optical fibers 30 in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the projecting portion 54 is an example of an intervening portion.
- the plurality of protruding portions 54 are connected and integrated with each other on or near the central axis Ax1, that is, on the inner side in the radial direction of the irradiation probe 10 . Therefore, in the example of FIG. 27 as well, actions and effects similar to those of FIGS. 15 and 16 are obtained.
- the shielding member 50 may be a reflecting member that reflects leaked light from the optical fiber 30 .
- the concave portion 54a and the optical fiber 30 are in surface contact, and the concave portion and the convex portion (not shown) are provided in the concave portion 54a.
- a convex portion or concave portion may be formed along the shape of 54a.
- the scattering region 33 can be formed in contact with the concave portion 54a on the outer peripheral surface 30a.
- the shielding member 50 is an example of a core wire, and the concave portions and convex portions provided in the concave portion 54a are an example of scatterers.
- FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of one optical fiber 30 in the leakage portion 11.
- the shielding member 50 is configured as a sleeve 55 that partially covers the periphery of the optical fiber 30 and extends in the longitudinal direction at the leakage portion 11 .
- the sleeve 55 is provided with a slit-like opening 50a that opens in the radial direction D1 and extends in the longitudinal direction. Even with such a configuration, the sleeve 55 is positioned between the two optical fibers 30 in the circumferential direction and radially inside the irradiation probe 10 with respect to the optical fibers 30 .
- the sleeve 55 can block leakage light from the optical fiber 30 from traveling in the direction opposite to the radial direction D ⁇ b>1 and in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 .
- the sleeve 55 may be a reflecting member that reflects the leaked light from the optical fiber 30 .
- Figures 29 and 30 are side views of variations of the end portion 10b of the illumination probe 10 having a plurality (three in this example) of dummy fibers 52 like the example of Figures 23-25.
- FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 differ in the rotational attitude of the irradiation probe 10 around the central axis Ax1.
- the dummy fiber 52 includes a metal member, and when projected light such as X-rays is irradiated from the side along the radial direction, the two-dot chain line in FIGS. Such projection image Im can be obtained.
- the positions and shapes of the ends 52-1 to 52-3 of the dummy fiber 52 in the longitudinal direction are set so that the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 about the central axis Ax1 can be determined from the projected image Im. .
- the end portions 52-1 to 52-3 of these dummy fibers 52 are examples of projected portions.
- At least two portions to be projected are separated from each other in the longitudinal direction of the irradiation probe 10 and separated from each other in the circumferential direction of the irradiation probe 10 with a central angle different from 0° or 180° when viewed in the longitudinal direction. If there is a part, the projection shape of the projected part will change according to the rotational posture. If the central angles are 0° and 180°, the width of the projection shape becomes too narrow for both of these two parts, and there is a possibility that a rotation posture in which the projection shape cannot be obtained is generated, so they are excluded.
- the ends 52-1 to 52-3 of the three dummy fibers 52 are separated from each other in the X direction (longitudinal direction). Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, the three dummy fibers 52 are radially spaced apart from the central axis Ax1, and when viewed in the longitudinal direction, are circumferentially spaced apart from each other at a central angle of 120°. separated from each other. Therefore, in the examples of FIGS. 29 and 30, two of the end portions 52-1 to 52-3 are an example of two portions that produce the action and effect that the rotational posture can be determined by lateral projection. .
- each of the dummy fibers 52 is provided with an annular coating 56 made of a metal member or the like that covers the outer periphery.
- the dummy fiber 52 is transparent to projection light, such as X-rays, and the coating 56 is opaque to projection light. In this case, projection images Im can be obtained for these multiple coverings 56 .
- the arrangement of the plurality of coatings 56 is set so that the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 about the central axis Ax1 can be determined from the projection image Im when projection light is irradiated from the side along the radial direction.
- the coating 56 is an example of a projected portion. Coating 56 may also be referred to as a marker.
- the coatings 56 provided on the ends 52-1 to 52-3 of the three dummy fibers 52 are separated from each other in the X direction (longitudinal direction).
- the coatings 56 provided on the three dummy fibers 52 are radially spaced apart from the central axis Ax1 and, as shown on the right side of FIGS. are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Therefore, in the example of FIGS. 31 and 32, two of the three coverings 56 are an example of two parts that have the action and effect of being able to discriminate the rotational posture by lateral projection.
- different projection images Im are obtained according to the rotational orientations, including the rotational orientations different from those shown in FIGS.
- the coatings 56 can be arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the curved state of the irradiation probe 10 can also be grasped from the arrangement of the coating 56 .
- the covering 56 may be distributed over a longer section of the leaking portion 11 than only the end portion 10b.
- FIG. 33 and 34 are a side view (left side) and a front view (right side) of a modification of the end portion 10b of the illumination probe 10 having a dummy fiber 52 passing through the central axis Ax1 as in the examples of FIGS. 23-26. .
- FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 differ in the rotational attitude of the irradiation probe 10 around the central axis Ax1.
- the dummy fibers 52 are respectively provided with markers 57-1 and 57-2 made of a metal member or the like on the outer periphery.
- the dummy fiber 52 is transparent to projection light such as X-rays, and the markers 57-1 and 57-2 are opaque to projection light.
- projection images Im can be obtained for these markers 57-1 and 57-2.
- the plurality of markers 57-1 and 57-2 are arranged so that the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 about the central axis Ax1 can be determined from the projection image Im when the projection light is irradiated from the side along the radial direction. is set.
- the markers 57-1 and 57-2 are examples of projected portions.
- the two markers 57-1 and 57-2 provided on the dummy fiber 52 are separated from each other in the X direction (longitudinal direction).
- the two markers 57-1 and 57-2 are separated from the central axis Ax1 in the radial direction, and as shown on the right side of FIGS. are circumferentially spaced from each other with a central angle of Therefore, in the examples of FIGS. 33 and 34, the two markers 57-1 and 57-2 are an example of two parts that have the action and effect of being able to determine the rotational posture by lateral projection.
- different projection images Im are obtained according to the rotational orientations, including the rotational orientations different from those shown in FIGS. Therefore, according to the examples of FIGS. 33 and 34, it is possible to detect the rotational posture of the irradiation probe 10 relatively easily and accurately using the dummy fiber 52 and the markers 57-1 and 57-2.
- the two portions on the markers 57-1 and 57-2 that are separated from each other are also separated from each other in the longitudinal direction and irradiated with a central angle different from 0° or 180° when viewed in the longitudinal direction. Since they are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the probe 10, they can serve as an example of two parts that have the action and effect of being able to determine the rotational posture by lateral projection.
- FIGS. 29 to 34 are merely examples, and the two parts and the projected part can be implemented in various forms.
- the two parts and the projected part can be provided on the shielding member 50 such as the plate 51 other than the dummy fiber 52, the optical fiber 30, the coating 13, etc., and the shape of the two parts and the projected part , arrangement, etc. can be set variously.
- the irradiation probe may include both a reflective member and a non-reflective shielding member.
- the present invention can be used for irradiation probes and irradiation probe systems.
- Irradiation probe system 10 Irradiation probe 10a... End 10b... End 10c... Outer peripheral surface 11... Leakage part 12... Transmission part 13... Coating 20... Delivery optical fiber 30, 30-1, 30-2, 30-3 Optical fiber 30a Outer peripheral surface 31 Core 31a Outer peripheral surface 32 Coating layer 33 Scattering region (outer scattering portion, inner scattering portion) 33a... Concave portion 33b... Particle 33c... Hole 33d... Scattering element 40... Switching mechanism 40a... Movable parts 40b-1, 40b-3... Mirror 50... Shielding member (metal member, projected part) 50a... Opening 51...
- Control device (control mechanism, switching mechanism) Reference numeral 210: controller 211: irradiation control unit 212: input control unit 213: output control unit 214: switching control unit 220: input unit 230: output unit 241: main storage unit 242: auxiliary storage device Ax1: central axis Ax2: central axis D1 ⁇ D6...Radial direction (irradiation probe) Df...Radial direction (optical fiber) Im...Projected image X...Direction Y...Direction
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[照射プローブシステムの構成]
図1は、実施形態の照射プローブシステム1の模式図である。図1に示されるように、照射プローブシステム1は、光出力装置100と、照射プローブ10と、制御装置200と、デリバリ光ファイバ20と、入力部220と、を備えている。
図2は、照射プローブ10の漏洩部11における断面図である。図2に示されるように、照射プローブ10は、束ねられた複数の光ファイバ30と、当該光ファイバ30を伝送される光について透明な被覆13と、を有している。本実施形態では、一例として、照射プローブ10は、3本の光ファイバ30を有しているが、光ファイバ30の数は3には限定されず、2であってもよいし、4以上であってもよい。
図4は、照射プローブシステム1の、ブロック図である。図4に示されるように、照射プローブシステム1は、制御装置200、入力部220、および出力部230を備えている。入力部220および出力部230は、ユーザやオペレータに対するユーザインタフェースを構築している。入力部220は、例えば、リモートコントローラや、スイッチボックス、ジョイスティックのような操作ユニット、キーボード、タッチパネル、マウス、スイッチ、操作ボタンのような、入力デバイスである。出力部230は、例えば、ディスプレイや、プリンタ、ランプ、スピーカ等であって、画像や、印刷、音声による出力デバイスである。
図5および図6は、それぞれ、照射プローブ10による光の照射状態の経時変化の一例を示す漏洩部11の断面図である。
図7~9は、第2実施形態の照射プローブシステム1に含まれる切替機構40の模式図である。図7は、光出力装置100からの光が光ファイバ30-1に入力される状態を示し、図8は、光出力装置100からの光が光ファイバ30-2に入力される状態を示し、また、図9は、光出力装置100からの光が光ファイバ30-3に入力される状態を示している。本実施形態の照射プローブシステム1は、切替機構40によって、デリバリ光ファイバ20から光を入力する光ファイバ30、すなわち漏洩部11において光を漏洩して出力する光ファイバ30を、選択することができる。
図10および図11は、それぞれ、散乱領域33の構成の一例を示す断面図である。散乱領域33が構成されている光ファイバ30の内部には、図10の例では、粒子33bが含まれており、図11の例では、空孔33cが含まれている。粒子33bや空孔33cは、例えば、直径100[nm]以下のような、ナノ構造であってもよい。粒子33bは、例えば、微粒子や、微少チューブのようなフィラーであってもよい。これらの場合、粒子33bや空孔33cによって光の進行方向が変化する、すなわち光が散乱されるため、光が外周面30aから径方向外側へ漏れやすくなる。
図15は、漏洩部11の構成の一例を示す断面図である。図15の例では、漏洩部11は、遮蔽部材50を有している。遮蔽部材50は、照射プローブ10の中心軸Ax1から径方向D1~D3(以下、これを偏心方向と称する)へずれて位置した光ファイバ30のそれぞれに対し、当該光ファイバ30からの漏洩光が偏心方向の反対方向および照射プローブ10の周方向に向かうのを遮っている。
図23は、漏洩部11の構成の一例を示す断面図である。図23の例では、遮蔽部材50は、複数のダミーファイバ52を有している。複数のダミーファイバ52は、照射プローブ10の断面中心に位置するダミーファイバ52と、二つの光ファイバ30の間に位置するダミーファイバ52と、を含む。断面中心に位置するダミーファイバ52の周囲において、光ファイバ30とダミーファイバ52とが交互に周方向に並んでいる。
図27は、漏洩部11の構成の一例を示す断面図である。図27の例では、遮蔽部材50には、光ファイバ30を少なくとも部分的に収容する凹部54aが形成されている。凹部54aは、例えば、製造時に、光ファイバ30あるいは光ファイバ30とは別の部材を径方向内側に向けて押圧することにより、形成することができる。あるいは、凹部54aを含む遮蔽部材50を押出成形等によって成形してもよい。図27の例では、遮蔽部材50の少なくとも一部は、例えば、合成樹脂材料のような、金属材料よりも弾性率が小さい比較的柔軟な材料で作られてもよい。
図29,30は、図23~25の例のような複数(この例では3本)のダミーファイバ52を有した照射プローブ10の端部10bの変形例の側面図である。図29と図30とは、照射プローブ10の中心軸Ax1回りの回転姿勢が相違している。この例では、ダミーファイバ52は、金属部材を含んでおり、径方向に沿って側方から例えばX線のような投影光を照射した場合に、図29,30中に二点鎖線で示されるような投影画像Imを得ることができる。端部10bでは、投影画像Imから照射プローブ10の中心軸Ax1回りの回転姿勢を判別できるよう、ダミーファイバ52の端部52-1~52-3の長手方向の位置や形状が設定されている。これらダミーファイバ52の端部52-1~52-3は、被投影部の一例である。
10…照射プローブ
10a…端部
10b…端部
10c…外周面
11…漏洩部
12…伝送部
13…被覆
20…デリバリ光ファイバ
30,30-1,30-2,30-3…光ファイバ
30a…外周面
31…コア
31a…外周面
32…被覆層
33…散乱領域(外側散乱部、内側散乱部)
33a…凹部
33b…粒子
33c…空孔
33d…散乱要素
40…切替機構
40a…可動部
40b-1,40b-3…ミラー
50…遮蔽部材(金属部材、被投影部)
50a…開口
51…プレート(介在部、延部)
52…ダミーファイバ(不透過ファイバ、第一不透過ファイバ)
52-1~52-3…端部(被投影部)
52a…芯部材
52b…被覆
52C…ダミーファイバ(芯線)
53…ダミーファイバ(不透過ファイバ、第二不透過ファイバ)
54…突出部
54a…凹部
55…スリーブ
56…被覆(被投影部)
57-1,57-2…マーカ(被投影部)
100…光出力装置
110…光源ユニット(光源)
200…制御装置(制御機構、切替機構)
210…コントローラ
211…照射制御部
212…入力制御部
213…出力制御部
214…切替制御部
220…入力部
230…出力部
241…主記憶部
242…補助記憶装置
Ax1…中心軸
Ax2…中心軸
D1~D6…(照射プローブの)径方向
Df…(光ファイバの)径方向
Im…投影画像
X…方向
Y…方向
Claims (31)
- 長手方向の少なくとも一部の区間として径方向外側へ漏洩光を出力する漏洩区間をそれぞれ有する複数の光ファイバを束ねた照射プローブであって、
前記光ファイバは、それぞれ、前記漏洩区間の軸方向と交差した断面において、特定の径方向への漏洩光の強度が他の径方向への漏洩光の強度よりも高くなる指向性を有し、
前記光ファイバは、前記照射プローブの中心軸から互いに異なる径方向に離間して配置されるとともに、それぞれ、前記漏洩区間からの前記特定の径方向への漏洩光が前記照射プローブの径方向外側に向かう姿勢で束ねられた、照射プローブ。 - 長手方向の少なくとも一部の区間として径方向外側へ漏洩光を出力する漏洩区間をそれぞれ有する複数の光ファイバを束ねた照射プローブであって、
前記照射プローブは、前記光ファイバに対して、少なくとも当該照射プローブの径方向内側に位置され、当該光ファイバからの漏洩光を反射する反射部材を有し、
前記光ファイバは、それぞれ、前記漏洩区間の軸方向と交差した断面において、特定の径方向への漏洩光の強度が他の径方向への漏洩光の強度よりも高くなる指向性を有し、
前記光ファイバは、前記照射プローブの中心軸から互いに異なる径方向に離間して配置されるとともに、それぞれ、前記漏洩区間からの前記特定の径方向への漏洩光が前記照射プローブの径方向内側に向かう姿勢で束ねられた、照射プローブ。 - 前記漏洩区間において、少なくとも一つの前記光ファイバは、当該光ファイバの周方向の所定範囲において、光を散乱する散乱領域を有した、請求項1または2に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記散乱領域における前記光ファイバの外周面は、当該散乱領域における平均的な曲率半径が当該散乱領域とは外れた一般領域の半径以上である凸曲面、前記光ファイバの径方向と交差した平面、または、当該径方向内側へ向けて凹む凹曲面である、請求項3に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記光ファイバは、それぞれ、前記照射プローブの中心軸から互いに異なる径方向に離間して配置され、
前記光ファイバのそれぞれの前記漏洩区間から前記漏洩光が前記照射プローブの径方向内側または周方向に向かうのを遮る遮蔽部材を有した、請求項1~4のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。 - 長手方向の少なくとも一部の区間として径方向外側へ漏洩光を出力する漏洩区間をそれぞれする複数の光ファイバを束ねた照射プローブであって、
前記光ファイバは、それぞれ、前記照射プローブの中心軸から互いに異なる径方向に離間して配置され、
前記光ファイバのそれぞれの前記漏洩区間から前記漏洩光が前記照射プローブの径方向内側または周方向に向かうのを遮る遮蔽部材を有した照射プローブ。 - 前記遮蔽部材は、前記漏洩光を反射する、請求項5または6に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、前記照射プローブの周方向において前記複数の光ファイバのうち二つの光ファイバの間に位置した介在部を有した、請求項5~7のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、漏洩光を透過しない不透過ファイバを有した、請求項5~8のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、前記不透過ファイバとして、前記光ファイバに対して前記照射プローブの径方向内側に位置するか、あるいは前記照射プローブの周方向において前記複数の光ファイバのうち二つの光ファイバの間に位置した第一不透過ファイバを含む、請求項9に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、
前記不透過ファイバとして、
互いに隣りあった二つの第一不透過ファイバと、
当該二つの第一不透過ファイバの間の境界に対して前記光ファイバに近い側に位置した第二不透過ファイバと、を含む、請求項10に記載の照射プローブ。 - 前記遮蔽部材は、金属部材を有した、請求項5~11のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記金属部材は、導電性を有した、請求項12に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、前記金属部材としての被覆と、当該被覆に取り囲まれ前記金属部材よりも弾性率が小さい材料で作られた芯部材と、を有した、請求項12または13に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、少なくとも前記漏洩区間において前記照射プローブの径方向に延びた延部を有した、請求項5~14のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記延部としての複数の延部が、前記照射プローブの径方向内側において一体化された、請求項15に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記遮蔽部材は、少なくとも前記漏洩区間において前記光ファイバの外周を部分的に覆うとともに前記長手方向に延び前記照射プローブの径方向外側に向けて開放された開口が設けられたスリーブを有した、請求項5~16のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記照射プローブの投影光によって投影される被投影部であって、前記投影光を前記照射プローブの径方向に投影した場合に、当該投影光による投影形状が前記照射プローブの中心軸周りの回転姿勢に応じて異なるよう構成された被投影部を有した、請求項5~17のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記被投影部は、前記長手方向に互いに離間するとともに、前記長手方向に見た場合に0°または180°とは異なる中心角をあけて前記照射プローブの周方向に互いに離間した少なくとも二つの部位を有した、請求項18に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記光ファイバは、前記漏洩区間において前記照射プローブの径方向外側に位置し光を散乱する外側散乱部を有した、請求項1~19のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記光ファイバは、前記漏洩区間において前記照射プローブの径方向内側に位置し光を散乱する内側散乱部を有した、請求項1~20のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記照射プローブの長手方向に延びた芯線を備え、
前記複数の光ファイバは、前記芯線の外周に沿って並んだ、請求項1~21のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。 - 前記芯線の直径は、前記光ファイバの直径より大きい、請求項22に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記複数の光ファイバは、前記芯線に設けられた凹部に少なくとも部分的に収容された、請求項22または23に記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記芯線は、合成樹脂材料で作られた部位を含む、請求項22~24のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 前記芯線は、散乱体を有する、請求項22~25のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブ。
- 請求項1~26のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブと、
光源と、
前記光源からの光を前記複数の光ファイバのうち少なくとも一つに選択的に入力する切替機構と、
を備えた、照射プローブシステム。 - 照射プローブであって、当該照射プローブの周方向に並べて配置され長手方向の漏洩区間においてそれぞれの外周面から径方向外側に光を漏洩可能な複数の光ファイバが束ねられた照射プローブと、
光源と、
前記光源からの光を前記複数の光ファイバのうち少なくとも一つに選択的に入力する切替機構と、
を備えた、照射プローブシステム。 - 前記光源として複数の光源を備えた、請求項27または28に記載の照射プローブシステム。
- 前記光源からの光が前記光ファイバに間欠的に入力されるよう、前記光源および前記切替機構のうち少なくとも一つを制御する制御機構を備えた、請求項27~29のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブシステム。
- 前記切替機構は、前記光源からの光が入力される前記光ファイバが前記照射プローブの周方向に経時的に順次切り替わるように作動する、請求項27~30のうちいずれか一つに記載の照射プローブシステム。
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