Abstract:
PURPOSE: An endoscope capsule having paramagnet and a magnetic force applying device therefor are provided to shorten a diagnosing time by accelerating the endoscope capsule while finely controlling the position of the endoscope from the outside of human body. CONSTITUTION: An endoscope capsule includes a capsule(20), a transparent window(23), a camera(22), a battery(26), and a paramagnetic material(24). The capsule is administrated into a subject and moves along an inner organ(10). The transparent window is implemented on one side of the capsule. The camera is implemented in the capsule and takes pictures of the inner organ through the transparent window. The battery is implemented on the other side of the capsule. The paramagnetic material is implemented between the camera and the battery.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An apparatus for moving an intestinal endoscope is provided to allow the micro robot to reciprocate in a smooth manner within the intestine of the patient. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus comprises a power generating unit(20) including a motor(21) arranged on the central shaft of a housing(10) and which supplies rotating power by converting an electrical energy into a rotating motion, and a cylindrical worm(22) coupled to the rotating shaft of the motor and which transmits rotating force of the motor to an external source; a power relay unit(30) disposed within the housing, and which relays rotating force of the motor by converting the horizontal circular motion of the power generating unit into a vertical circular motion; and a reciprocating unit(40) penetrating through the housing, and which converts the vertical circular motion of the power relay unit into a linear reciprocation motion.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A space movement apparatus of a smart capsule for inspecting the inner part of the intestines is provided to improve the mobility of a capsule by employing a plurality of actuators. CONSTITUTION: A capsule(6) is provided with a camera and an illuminating system in the inner part thereof in order to photograph the inner of the intestines. A plurality of actuators(2,3,4) are arranged on a housing of the capsule(6) at a predetermined angle in order to move the capsule(6). A control unit(5) is installed on the tail of the capsule(6), is electrically connected to the actuators(2,3,4) to control forward and backward movements thereof, and controls forward and backward movements and rotational motion of the capsule(6). A capsule protecting film(7) wraps the outer surface of the capsule(6) in order to protect the capsule(6).
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An apparatus for moving an intestinal endoscope is provided to allow the micro robot to reciprocate in a smooth manner within the intestine of the patient. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus comprises a power generating unit(20) including a motor(21) arranged on the central shaft of a housing(10) and which supplies rotating power by converting an electrical energy into a rotating motion, and a cylindrical worm(22) coupled to the rotating shaft of the motor and which transmits rotating force of the motor to an external source; a power relay unit(30) disposed within the housing, and which relays rotating force of the motor by converting the horizontal circular motion of the power generating unit into a vertical circular motion; and a reciprocating unit(40) penetrating through the housing, and which converts the vertical circular motion of the power relay unit into a linear reciprocation motion.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An intestinal travel device is provided to achieve improved performance of movement, while allowing for direction reverse and movement against the adsorptive power of intestine. CONSTITUTION: An intestinal travel device comprises a shell(10) having an appropriate size to be inserted into a narrow and long tube; a plurality of elastic orbits(12) radially arranged at the shell, and which has an elastic force and friction on the inner wall of the tube; and a driving unit mounted on the shell so as to drive the elastic orbit. The driving unit includes a driving motor(14) mounted on the shell; a worm gear(16) mounted to the rotating shaft of the driving motor; and a tooth form arranged on the surface of the elastic orbit at a predetermined angle for each pitch with respect to the lengthwise direction, in such a manner that the tooth form is engaged with the tooth form of the worm gear.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An intestinal travel device is provided to achieve improved performance of movement, while allowing for direction reverse and movement against the adsorptive power of intestine. CONSTITUTION: An intestinal travel device comprises a shell(10) having an appropriate size to be inserted into a narrow and long tube; a plurality of elastic orbits(12) radially arranged at the shell, and which has an elastic force and friction on the inner wall of the tube; and a driving unit mounted on the shell so as to drive the elastic orbit. The driving unit includes a driving motor(14) mounted on the shell; a worm gear(16) mounted to the rotating shaft of the driving motor; and a tooth form arranged on the surface of the elastic orbit at a predetermined angle for each pitch with respect to the lengthwise direction, in such a manner that the tooth form is engaged with the tooth form of the worm gear.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A space movement apparatus of a smart capsule for inspecting the inner part of the intestines is provided to improve the mobility of a capsule by employing a plurality of actuators. CONSTITUTION: A capsule(6) is provided with a camera and an illuminating system in the inner part thereof in order to photograph the inner of the intestines. A plurality of actuators(2,3,4) are arranged on a housing of the capsule(6) at a predetermined angle in order to move the capsule(6). A control unit(5) is installed on the tail of the capsule(6), is electrically connected to the actuators(2,3,4) to control forward and backward movements thereof, and controls forward and backward movements and rotational motion of the capsule(6). A capsule protecting film(7) wraps the outer surface of the capsule(6) in order to protect the capsule(6).
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An inner-tube moving device is provided to be capable of performing a moving moment efficiently by securing a sufficient friction even in a slippery tube. CONSTITUTION: A main body(12) has an appropriate size and weight so as to move in a narrow tube, and an electric-powered motor(14) is mounted on the main body(12). A pair of rotary links(16A,16B) are installed at both sides of the main body(12) so as to be rotated. Put links(18A,18B) are connected to the rotary links and lift the main body(12) to make the main body progress when the rotary links are rotated. A power transfer unit is supplied with a driving force of the motor(14) and transfers a rotary power to the rotary links(16A,16B). A power control part(18) supplies the power of the motor and controls a rotary direction of the motor(14).
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An inner-tube moving device is provided to be capable of performing a moving moment efficiently by securing a sufficient friction even in a slippery tube. CONSTITUTION: A main body(12) has an appropriate size and weight so as to move in a narrow tube, and an electric-powered motor(14) is mounted on the main body(12). A pair of rotary links(16A,16B) are installed at both sides of the main body(12) so as to be rotated. Put links(18A,18B) are connected to the rotary links and lift the main body(12) to make the main body progress when the rotary links are rotated. A power transfer unit is supplied with a driving force of the motor(14) and transfers a rotary power to the rotary links(16A,16B). A power control part(18) supplies the power of the motor and controls a rotary direction of the motor(14).