公开(公告)号：US20140046133A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14035530

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Inventor： Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Shinichi YAMAKAWA ,  Yasunori OHTA ,  Charles Alan BRANTINGHAM

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0016

Abstract: A self-propelling device includes a drive unit and a toroid unit supported thereabout. The toroid unit includes a track structure of a toroid shape and a roller support sleeve inside the track structure. Three belt portions are provided in the track structure with high rigidity. The drive unit includes an inner sleeve for mounting on an introducer of an endoscope, and an outer sleeve supported around the inner sleeve. An inner surface of the roller support sleeve and an outer surface of the outer sleeve extend triangularly. Drive wheels are disposed upstream and downstream of respectively flat portions of the outer sleeve. Two follower rollers are disposed on respectively each of flat portions of the roller support sleeve. The drive wheels and follower rollers nip the belt portions of the track structure to move the track structure endlessly.

Abstract translation: 自推进装置包括驱动单元和支撑在其上的环形单元。 环形单元包括轨道结构的轨道结构和轨道结构内的滚子支撑套筒。 轨道结构中具有高刚性的三个皮带部。 驱动单元包括用于安装在内窥镜的导引器上的内套筒和围绕内套筒支撑的外套筒。 辊支撑套筒的内表面和外套筒的外表面三角地延伸。 驱动轮设置在外套筒的分别平坦部分的上游和下游。 两个从动辊分别设置在辊支撑套筒的平坦部分上。 驱动轮和从动辊夹持轨道结构的带部分以使轨道结构不停地移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130261391A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13853118

申请日：2013-03-29

Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Inventor： Takumi DEJIMA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Naoyuki MORITA

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014 ,  A61B1/0016

Abstract: A propulsion assembly for mounting on a tip device of an endoscope includes a barrel sleeve having inner and outer surfaces. A flexible endless track device is disposed to extend along the inner and outer surfaces of the barrel sleeve, for endlessly moving in an axial direction, for propulsion by contacting a wall of a body cavity. A drive gear is engaged with the endless track device, for moving the same. A driving mechanism rotates the drive gear. Engaging teeth are formed on the endless track device at a predetermined pitch, arranged serially, moved by the drive gear in mesh therewith. A peripheral surface of the engaging teeth is curved without a sharp form. Furthermore, a support sleeve is disposed between the driving mechanism and the endless track device, for supporting the drive gear in a rotatable manner.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在内窥镜的尖端装置上的推进组件包括具有内表面和外表面的筒套筒。 柔性环形轨道装置设置成沿着筒套的内表面和外表面延伸，以便在轴向方向上不停地移动，以通过接触体腔的壁而进行推动。 驱动齿轮与环形轨道装置接合，以便使其移动。 驱动机构使驱动齿轮旋转。 啮合齿以预定的间距形成在环形轨道装置上，以预定的间距排列，由啮合的驱动齿轮串联地移动。 啮合齿的周边表面是弯曲的，没有尖锐的形状。 此外，支撑套筒设置在驱动机构和环形轨道装置之间，以可旋转的方式支撑驱动齿轮。

公开(公告)号：US20140228638A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14258534

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Inventor： Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Jin MURAYAMA ,  Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Hidetoshi HIRATA ,  Kazuyoshi HARA ,  Shinichi YAMAKAWA ,  Takayuki IIDA

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/374 ,  A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/0002 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0661 ,  A61B1/128 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: An electronic endoscope system is composed of an electronic endoscope, a light source apparatus, and a temperature converter. The electronic endoscope has a CMOS sensor in a distal portion of an insert section to be inserted into a patient's body cavity. Illumination light from the light source apparatus is applied to the body cavity through the distal portion. The temperature converter obtains an average pixel value of an optical black (OB) region out of an imaging signal from the CMOS sensor, and converts the average OB pixel value into a temperature of the CMOS sensor on a frame-by-frame basis with the use of data in a temperature conversion table. The table represents a relationship between the average OB pixel value and the temperature of the CMOS sensor. Light quantity of the illumination light is adjusted in accordance with the temperature of the CMOS sensor to prevent deterioration of image quality.

Abstract translation: 电子内窥镜系统由电子内窥镜，光源装置和温度转换器构成。 电子内窥镜在插入部分的远端部分中具有CMOS传感器，以插入患者的体腔中。 来自光源装置的照明光通过远端部分施加到体腔。 温度转换器从CMOS传感器的成像信号中获得光学黑（OB）区域的平均像素值，并且将平均OB像素值逐帧地转换为CMOS传感器的温度， 在温度转换表中使用数据。 该表表示CMOS传感器的平均OB像素值和温度之间的关系。 根据CMOS传感器的温度来调节照明光的光量，以防止图像质量的劣化。

公开(公告)号：US20130310646A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13893975

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Takumi DEJIMA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Naoyuki MORITA

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/01

CPC classification number: A61B1/00154 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/01

Abstract: An auxiliary thrust device includes a membrane, a carrier tube, and a drive cylinder. First and second insertion holes into which first and second torque wires are inserted are formed in a wire sheath. First and second gears are fixed to tip portions of the torque wires, which protrudes from a tip of the wire sheath, respectively. The first gear fixed to the first torque wire meshes with a spur gear portion of the drive cylinder, and the second gear connected to the second torque wire meshes with the first gear. Since the respective torque wires are inserted into one wire sheath and are bent in the same shape, a frictional force generated between the first torque wire and the inner surface of the wire sheath is substantially the same as that generated between the second torque wire and the inner surface of the wire sheath.

Abstract translation: 辅助推力装置包括膜，载体管和驱动气缸。 第一和第二插入孔，第一和第二扭矩线插入其中，形成在电线护套中。 第一和第二齿轮被固定到分别从电线护套的尖端突出的扭矩线的末端部分。 固定到第一扭矩线的第一齿轮与驱动气缸的正齿轮部分啮合，与第二扭矩线连接的第二齿轮与第一齿轮啮合。 由于相应的扭矩线被插入一根线鞘并弯曲成相同的形状，因此在第一扭矩线和线鞘的内表面之间产生的摩擦力基本上与第二扭矩线和第二扭矩线之间产生的摩擦力相同 电线护套的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130137927A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13688477

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Inventor： Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Naoyuki MORITA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Takumi DEJIMA

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00133 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014 ,  A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/05

Abstract: A propulsion assembly includes a support sleeve for mounting on a tip device of an endoscope. An endless track device is supported on the support sleeve in an endlessly movable manner, for contacting a wall of a body cavity, for propulsion of the tip device relative to the body cavity. A drive sleeve drives the endless track device. First and second torque wire devices have proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion being rotated by a motor, the distal end portion actuating the drive sleeve. Plural helical windings of a first group constitute the first wire device, and are so wound as to increase tightness thereof upon moving the endoscope in a distal direction. Plural helical windings of a second group constitute the second wire device, and are so wound as to increase tightness thereof upon moving the endoscope in a proximal direction.

Abstract translation: 推进组件包括用于安装在内窥镜的尖端装置上的支撑套筒。 环形轨道装置以无限可移动的方式支撑在支撑套上，用于接触体腔的壁，用于推动尖端装置相对于体腔。 驱动套筒驱动循环轨道装置。 第一和第二扭矩线装置具有近端部分和远端部分，近端部分由马达旋转，远端部分致动驱动套筒。 第一组的多个螺旋绕组构成第一线装置，并且在远端方向移动内窥镜时被卷绕成增加其紧密度。 第二组的多个螺旋绕组构成第二线装置，并且在沿近端方向移动内窥镜时被卷绕成增加其紧度。

公开(公告)号：US20140012086A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14028047

申请日：2013-09-16

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Shinichi YAMAKAWA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Yasunori OHTA ,  Timothy P. SHERIDAN

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0016

Abstract: A self-propelling device includes a turning unit and a supporter. The supporter includes a first support sleeve, a second support sleeve and a cover formed respectively cylindrically. A drive wheel is secured to the first support sleeve in a rotatable manner. A pair of follower rollers are secured to the second support sleeve together. The cover is fitted on an outer surface of the second support sleeve externally, and disposed in the turning unit together with the second support sleeve. The turning unit is pressed by the follower rollers to the drive wheel. When the drive wheel rotates, the turning unit is circulated around the second support sleeve in a longitudinal direction of the first support sleeve. An inner wall of a body cavity will not be damaged, as the follower rollers are covered by the cover and do not appear externally even if the turning unit breaks.

Abstract translation: 自推进装置包括转向单元和支撑件。 支撑件包括第一支撑套筒，第二支撑套筒和分别圆柱形地形成的盖子。 驱动轮以可旋转的方式固定到第一支撑套筒。 一对从动辊一起固定到第二支撑套筒上。 外壳上安装有第二支承套筒的外表面，并与第二支撑套筒一起设置在转动单元中。 转向单元被从动辊压到驱动轮上。 当驱动轮旋转时，转动单元沿着第一支撑套筒的纵向方向围绕第二支撑套筒循环。 即使转动单元断裂，体腔的内壁也不会被损坏，因为从动辊被盖子覆盖并且不会出现在外部。

公开(公告)号：US20130197307A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13750446

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Takumi DEJIMA ,  Naoyuki MORITA

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/00006 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014

Abstract: A propulsion apparatus for an endoscope includes a propulsion assembly for mounting on a tip device of the endoscope, for propulsion in a body cavity. First and second wire devices are disposed to extend from the tip device in a proximal direction, having a coil winding, for rotating to drive the propulsion assembly. First and second motors are connected with proximal ends of respectively the first and second wire devices, for rotating the first and second wire devices. A timer is actuated if a speed difference between rotational speeds of the first and second motors becomes equal to or more than a reference speed value, for measuring an elapsed time. A break detector detects breakage of the first wire device if the elapsed time becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined time. A controller controls the first and second motors in response to an output of the break detector.

Abstract translation: 用于内窥镜的推进装置包括用于安装在内窥镜的尖端装置上的用于在体腔内推进的推进组件。 第一和第二线装置设置成从尖端装置沿近端方向延伸，具有用于旋转以驱动推进组件的线圈绕组。 第一和第二电动机分别与第一和第二线装置的近端连接，用于旋转第一和第二线装置。 如果第一和第二电动机的转速之间的速度差等于或大于基准速度值，则用于测量经过的时间，启动定时器。 如果经过时间变得等于或长于预定时间，断路检测器检测第一线装置的断裂。 控制器响应于断路检测器的输出来控制第一和第二电动机。

公开(公告)号：US20140107419A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13936698

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION

Inventor： Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Yasunori OHTA ,  Shinichi YAMAKAWA ,  Charles Alan BRANTINGHAM

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/00135

Abstract: An assist assembly for propulsion of a tip device of an endoscope in a body cavity includes an attachment sleeve and a support sleeve. A deformable circulation device is disposed to extend over inner and outer surfaces of the support sleeve, for endlessly moving in an axial direction of the tip device. Plural rollers are disposed on the support sleeve in a rotatable manner, for pressing an inner surface of the circulation device. An alignment projection is formed on the inner surface of the circulation device to project at a height L1. A location offset prevention groove is formed in the rollers at a depth L2, for receiving the alignment projection, and satisfying a condition L1≧L2, to prevent location offset of the circulation device from the rollers. Drive wheels tension the circulation device in cooperation with the rollers by deforming the alignment projection in the location offset prevention groove.

Abstract translation: 用于在体腔内推动内窥镜的尖端装置的辅助组件包括附接套筒和支撑套筒。 可变形循环装置设置成在支撑套筒的内表面和外表面上延伸，以在尖端装置的轴向方向上不停地移动。 多个辊以可旋转的方式设置在支撑套上，用于按压循环装置的内表面。 在循环装置的内表面上形成一个高度为L1的突起。 在辊的深度L2处形成位置偏移防止槽，用于接收对准突起，并且满足条件L1≥L2，以防止循环装置与辊的位置偏移。 驱动轮通过使位置偏移防止槽中的对准突起变形而与辊协作地张紧循环装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130158353A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13714069

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Takumi DEJIMA ,  Naoyuki MORITA

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/273

CPC classification number: A61B1/00156 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00066 ,  A61B1/00117 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/2736 ,  A61B1/31

Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an endoscope includes a support sleeve and a barrel unit. An endless track device is disposed to extend along inner and outer surfaces of the barrel unit, for endlessly moving in an axial direction of an elongated tube of the endoscope, and contacting a wall of a body cavity, for propulsion of the elongated tube. Worm wheels are disposed on the support sleeve, for driving the endless track device by engagement therewith. Plural idler rollers are disposed on the inner surface of the barrel unit in a rotatable manner, for keeping the endless track device movable in driving of the worm wheels. An guide projection is formed on the endless track device. A guide groove is formed in the barrel unit, for receiving the guide projection, to guide the endless track device on the barrel unit in the axial direction.

Abstract translation: 用于内窥镜的推进组件包括支撑套筒和筒体单元。 环形履带装置设置成沿着筒单元的内表面和外表面延伸，以在内窥镜的细长管的轴向方向上不停地移动，并且与体腔的壁接触以推动细长管。 蜗轮设置在支撑套筒上，用于通过与其接合来驱动环形履带装置。 多个惰辊以可旋转的方式设置在筒单元的内表面上，用于保持环形轨道装置可在蜗轮的驱动中移动。 引导突起形成在环形轨道装置上。 引导槽形成在枪管单元中，用于接收引导突起，以沿轴向引导枪管单元上的环形轨道装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130144123A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13688304

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Takayuki NAKAMURA ,  Naoyuki MORITA ,  Tsuyoshi ASHIDA ,  Nobuyuki TORISAWA ,  Takumi DEJIMA

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00133 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014 ,  A61B1/0016

Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an endoscope includes a support sleeve and an endless track device. A clamping sleeve is contained in the support sleeve. Male and female threads cooperate for moving the clamping sleeve between operative and non-operative states upon rotation of the clamping sleeve. The operative state is on a side of a proximal direction from the non-operative state along a central axis. A sealing device is contained in the support sleeve, has a C-shape in a resiliently deformable manner, is disposed around the endoscope and between the clamping sleeve and a receiving surface. The sealing device is pushed by the clamping sleeve when the clamping sleeve is in the operative state, for squeezing the endoscope by radially compressing thereabout, and released from push of the clamping sleeve when the clamping sleeve is in the non-operative state, for releasing the endoscope by radially returning to expand thereabout.

Abstract translation: 用于内窥镜的推进组件包括支撑套筒和环形轨道装置。 夹紧套筒包含在支撑套筒中。 公螺纹和内螺纹配合用于在夹紧套筒旋转时在夹紧套筒之间的操作状态和非操作状态之间移动。 操作状态位于沿着中心轴线的非操作状态的近端方向的一侧。 密封装置容纳在支撑套筒中，具有可弹性变形的C形，围绕内窥镜设置在夹紧套筒和接纳表面之间。 当夹紧套筒处于工作状态时，密封装置被夹紧套筒推动，用于通过在其周围径向压缩来挤压内窥镜，并且当夹紧套筒处于非操作状态时从夹紧套筒推动释放，用于释放 内窥镜通过径向返回而在其周围扩张。