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JP2006015078A
JP2006015078AJP2004198529AJP2004198529AJP2006015078AJP 2006015078 AJP2006015078 AJP 2006015078AJP 2004198529 AJP2004198529 AJP 2004198529AJP 2004198529 AJP2004198529 AJP 2004198529AJP 2006015078 AJP2006015078 AJP 2006015078A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical apparatus whose grip is equipped with operating switches which are excellent in operability for inputting various functions to the medical devices and peripheral apparatuses, without increasing the size of the grip part. <P>SOLUTION: This endoscope apparatus is provided with an endoscope having a camera head 12 on the grip side. The camera head 12 is equipped with the operating switches 16 and 17 that are placed on a slider 18 capable of sliding at least in two directions on the camera head 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、医療用具の操作に関する信号と医療用具によって撮像された映像信号の処理設定に関する信号との少なくとも一方の信号を制御手段に入力するスイッチを医療用具の手元側に有する医療用装置に関する。  The present invention relates to a medical device having a switch on the hand side of a medical device that inputs at least one of a signal related to operation of the medical device and a signal related to processing setting of a video signal imaged by the medical device to a control unit.

従来、この種の医療用装置として、内視鏡装置が広く知られている。内視鏡装置は、細長の挿入部を体腔内や管路内等に挿入することにより、体腔内や管路内等の被検部位を観察できるものであり、このような内視鏡装置は、例えば、図15に示すような構成を有している。  Conventionally, an endoscope apparatus is widely known as this type of medical apparatus. An endoscope apparatus can observe a test site such as a body cavity or a duct by inserting an elongated insertion portion into a body cavity or a duct. Such an endoscope apparatus is For example, it has a structure as shown in FIG.

図15に示すように、内視鏡装置101は、細長の挿入部を体腔内や管路内等に挿入して得た被写体像が結像される図示しない対物レンズを有する内視鏡102と、該内視鏡102に照射光を供給する図示しない光源装置と、内視鏡102の基端部に着脱自在に取り付けられ内視鏡102の上記対物レンズに結像された被写体像を撮像する内視鏡用撮像装置103と、該内視鏡用撮像装置103で撮像された撮像信号をモニタ表示できるよう映像信号に変換する周辺装置であるビデオプロセッサ104と、このビデオプロセッサ104で変換された映像信号が表示される周辺装置であるモニタ装置105とを有して主要部が構成されている。  As shown in FIG. 15, anendoscope apparatus 101 includes anendoscope 102 having an objective lens (not shown) on which a subject image obtained by inserting an elongated insertion portion into a body cavity or a duct is formed. A light source device (not shown) that supplies irradiation light to theendoscope 102 and a subject image formed on the objective lens of theendoscope 102 that is detachably attached to the proximal end portion of theendoscope 102 Anendoscope imaging device 103, avideo processor 104 that is a peripheral device that converts an imaging signal captured by theendoscope imaging device 103 into a video signal so that it can be displayed on a monitor, and thevideo processor 104 The main part is composed of amonitor device 105 which is a peripheral device for displaying a video signal.

内視鏡用撮像装置103は、内視鏡102の基端部の接眼部111に着脱自在であるカメラヘッド121と、該カメラヘッド121とビデオプロセッサ104とを接続するケーブル122と、該ケーブル122の端部に設けられビデオプロセッサ104に着脱自在であるコネクタ123とを有して主要部が構成されている。  Anendoscope imaging apparatus 103 includes acamera head 121 that is detachable from an eyepiece 111 at the proximal end of theendoscope 102, acable 122 that connects thecamera head 121 and thevideo processor 104, and the cable. A main part is configured with aconnector 123 provided at an end of 122 and detachable from thevideo processor 104.

カメラヘッド121の内部に、内視鏡102の図示しない対物レンズに結像された被写体像を撮像するCCD等の撮像素子124が設けられており、該撮像素子124から、撮像信号等を伝送するための信号線125が延出され、該信号線125の他端は、ケーブル122内を挿通されてコネクタ123に電気的に接続されている。  Animaging element 124 such as a CCD that captures a subject image formed on an objective lens (not shown) of theendoscope 102 is provided inside thecamera head 121, and an imaging signal or the like is transmitted from theimaging element 124. Asignal line 125 is extended, and the other end of thesignal line 125 is inserted through thecable 122 and electrically connected to theconnector 123.

ビデオプロセッサ104は、撮像素子124からケーブル122を介して入力された撮像信号をモニタ表示できるよう映像信号に変換する、即ち映像信号処理機能を実行する映像信号処理回路131と、該映像信号処理回路131が実行する映像信号処理機能の動作を設定する動作設定操作スイッチ133と、映像信号処理回路131において変換された映像信号をモニタ装置105へ伝送するモニタケーブル132とを有して構成されている。  Thevideo processor 104 converts an image signal input from theimage sensor 124 via thecable 122 into a video signal so as to be displayed on the monitor, that is, a videosignal processing circuit 131 that executes a video signal processing function, and the video signal processing circuit. The operationsetting operation switch 133 for setting the operation of the video signal processing function executed by 131 and themonitor cable 132 for transmitting the video signal converted in the videosignal processing circuit 131 to themonitor device 105 are configured. .

このような構成を有する内視鏡装置101は、内視鏡102の図示しない対物レンズに結像された被写体像が、内視鏡用撮像装置103のカメラヘッド121内の撮像素子124により撮像され、該撮像された被写体像の撮像信号は、ケーブル122、コネクタ123を介してビデオプロセッサ104の映像信号処理回路131に伝送される。  In theendoscope apparatus 101 having such a configuration, a subject image formed on an objective lens (not shown) of theendoscope 102 is imaged by theimaging element 124 in thecamera head 121 of theendoscope imaging apparatus 103. The captured image signal of the subject image is transmitted to the videosignal processing circuit 131 of thevideo processor 104 via thecable 122 and theconnector 123.

次いで、映像信号処理回路131が、撮像信号をモニタ表示できる映像信号に変換され、該映像信号は、モニタケーブル132を介してモニタ装置105へ伝送され、モニタ装置105に、撮像素子124で撮像された被写体像が映し出されるようになっている。  Next, the videosignal processing circuit 131 converts the imaging signal into a video signal that can be displayed on the monitor, and the video signal is transmitted to themonitor device 105 via themonitor cable 132 and is captured by themonitor device 105 with theimaging device 124. The subject image is projected.

この一連の内視鏡102を用いた撮像動作においては、操作者がビデオプロセッサ104の動作設定操作スイッチ133を操作することにより、例えば撮像された被写体像の色調や輪郭強調の程度、画像の明るさ等を調節することができる。言い換えれば映像信号を処理する機能を設定することができるようになっている。  In this series of imaging operations using theendoscope 102, the operator operates the operationsetting operation switch 133 of thevideo processor 104, for example, the color tone of the captured subject image, the degree of contour enhancement, and the brightness of the image. Etc. can be adjusted. In other words, a function for processing a video signal can be set.

ところで、このような構成を有する内視鏡装置101の内視鏡102を操作する際は、操作者は、内視鏡102の基端部の接眼部111に接続された内視鏡用撮像装置103のカメラヘッド121を把持して、映像信号を処理する機能の入力を行う、または体腔内や管路内等に細長の挿入部を挿入し各種操作を行う。  By the way, when operating theendoscope 102 of theendoscope apparatus 101 having such a configuration, the operator takes an image for endoscope connected to the eyepiece 111 at the proximal end of theendoscope 102. Thecamera head 121 of theapparatus 103 is held and an input of a function for processing a video signal is performed, or various operations are performed by inserting an elongated insertion portion into a body cavity or a duct.

しかしながら、体腔内や管路内等に細長の挿入部を挿入し各種操作を行っている際は、操作者の片方の手は、カメラヘッド121を把持しているため、動作設定操作スイッチ133が操作し難いといった問題があった。  However, when an elongated insertion portion is inserted into a body cavity or a conduit and various operations are performed, the operator's one hand is holding thecamera head 121, so the operationsetting operation switch 133 is There was a problem that it was difficult to operate.

このような問題に鑑み、例えば特許文献1には、図15に示すように、信号線142を介して映像信号処理回路131に接続された動作設定操作スイッチ133と同じ機能を有する動作設定スイッチ141を、カメラヘッド121に配設することにより、体腔内や管路内等に細長の挿入部を挿入し各種操作を行っている最中であっても、動作設定スイッチ141を操作することにより、映像信号を処理する機能の入力を行うことができる内視鏡装置101が提案されている。
特開2000−201891号公報
In view of such a problem, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses anoperation setting switch 141 having the same function as the operationsetting operation switch 133 connected to the videosignal processing circuit 131 via thesignal line 142 as shown in FIG. By disposing thecamera head 121, theoperation setting switch 141 is operated even when various operations are being performed by inserting an elongated insertion portion into a body cavity or a conduit, etc. Anendoscope apparatus 101 that can input a function for processing a video signal has been proposed.
JP 2000-201891 A

ところで、特許文献1に提案された内視鏡装置101のカメラヘッド121を把持する際は、該カメラヘッド121を確実に把持するため、親指以外の人差し指〜薬指の4本の指でカメラヘッドを把持し、親指で動作設定スイッチ141を操作するのが一般的である。  By the way, when grasping thecamera head 121 of theendoscope apparatus 101 proposed in Patent Document 1, in order to grasp thecamera head 121 with certainty, the camera head is held with four fingers from the index finger to the ring finger other than the thumb. It is common to hold and operate theoperation setting switch 141 with the thumb.

しかしながら、図16に示すように、内視鏡装置101においては、操作者は、カメラヘッド121を親指以外の4本の指で把持すると、動作設定スイッチ141が操作者の手のひらの部分に配置されてしまい、動作設定スイッチ141を親指で操作することが難しくなってしまうといった問題がある。  However, as shown in FIG. 16, in theendoscope apparatus 101, when the operator holds thecamera head 121 with four fingers other than the thumb, theoperation setting switch 141 is arranged in the palm part of the operator. Therefore, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to operate theoperation setting switch 141 with the thumb.

また、動作設定スイッチ141は、カメラヘッド121に配設されているため、動作設定スイッチ141に、映像信号を処理する機能の入力を行う以外のスイッチ、例えば内視鏡102のアングル操作等を行う機能のスイッチを設けてしまうと、動作設定スイッチの数が増大してしまい、その結果カメラヘッド121が大型化されてしまうといった問題もある。  Since theoperation setting switch 141 is disposed in thecamera head 121, theoperation setting switch 141 performs a switch other than the input of a function for processing a video signal, for example, an angle operation of theendoscope 102 or the like. If the function switch is provided, the number of operation setting switches increases, resulting in a problem that thecamera head 121 is enlarged.

尚、このことは、上述した内視鏡102に限らず、内視鏡102に内視鏡用撮像装置103を内蔵させたタイプの内視鏡に適用する場合、または医療用処置具の操作スイッチを把持部に設けた場合も同様に問題となる。  This is not limited to theendoscope 102 described above, but is applied to an endoscope of a type in which theendoscope 102 has a built-inendoscope imaging device 103, or an operation switch of a medical treatment instrument. A problem also arises when the handle is provided on the grip.

本発明の目的は、上記問題点に鑑みてなされたものであり、医療用具や周辺装置に種々多用な機能の入力を行う操作性に優れた操作スイッチが、医療用具の把持部に該把持部を大型化することなく配設された医療用装置を提供するにある。  An object of the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an operation switch excellent in operability for inputting various functions to a medical device or a peripheral device is provided on the grip portion of the medical device. It is in providing the medical device arrange | positioned without enlarging.

上記目的を達成するために本発明による医療用装置は、手元側に操作部を有する医療用具を備える医療用装置であって、上記操作部に、操作スイッチが設けられており、該操作スイッチは、上記操作部において少なくとも2方向に移動する入力位置変更手段に配設されていることを特徴とする。  In order to achieve the above object, a medical device according to the present invention is a medical device including a medical tool having an operation unit on a hand side, and the operation unit is provided with an operation switch, The operation unit is provided with input position changing means that moves in at least two directions.

本発明によれば、医療用具や周辺装置に種々多用な機能の入力を行う操作性に優れた操作スイッチが、医療用具の把持部に該把持部を大型化することなく配設された医療用装置を提供することができる。  According to the present invention, an operation switch excellent in operability for inputting various functions to a medical device or a peripheral device is disposed on the grip portion of the medical device without increasing the size of the grip portion. An apparatus can be provided.

以下、図面を参照して本発明の実施の形態を説明する。尚、以下の説明においては、医療用装置は、接眼部を備えた内視鏡を有する内視鏡装置を例に挙げて説明する。  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the medical apparatus will be described by taking an endoscope apparatus having an endoscope provided with an eyepiece as an example.

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図1は、本発明の第1実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置の構成の概略を示す図、図2は、図1の撮像装置のカメラヘッドの拡大斜視図、図3は、図2のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダが直線移動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの拡大斜視図である。
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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of an endoscope apparatus showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a camera head of the imaging apparatus of FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the camera head showing a state in which a slider disposed on the camera head is linearly moved.

図1に示すように、内視鏡装置1は、体腔内や管路内等に挿入した際、被写体像が結像される図示しない対物レンズを有する内視鏡2と、内視鏡2の図示しない対物レンズに結像された被写体像を撮像する撮像装置4と、内視鏡2と撮像装置4を接続する光学アダプタ5と、周辺装置90とから主要部が構成されている。  As shown in FIG. 1, an endoscope apparatus 1 includes anendoscope 2 having an objective lens (not shown) on which a subject image is formed when inserted into a body cavity or a duct, and theendoscope 2. The main part includes an imaging device 4 that captures a subject image formed on an objective lens (not shown), anoptical adapter 5 that connects theendoscope 2 and the imaging device 4, and aperipheral device 90.

周辺装置90は、内視鏡2に照明光を供給する光源装置3と、撮像装置4において撮像された被写体像の撮像信号からモニタ表示ができるよう該撮像信号を映像信号に変換処理する、及び内視鏡2の動作制御を行う制御手段であるビデオプロセッサ6と、該ビデオプロセッサ6で変換された映像信号を映し出すモニタ装置7とから、主要部が構成されている。  Theperipheral device 90 converts the imaging signal into a video signal so that a monitor display can be performed from the imaging signal of the subject image captured by the imaging device 4, and thelight source device 3 that supplies the illumination light to theendoscope 2. Avideo processor 6 that is a control means for controlling the operation of theendoscope 2 and amonitor device 7 that displays a video signal converted by thevideo processor 6 constitute a main part.

内視鏡2は、体腔内や管路内等に挿入される細長の挿入部8と、該挿入部8の基端部に連設された本体部9と、該本体部9の一側面から延出し、端部が光源装置3に接続されて光源装置3からの照明光を内視鏡2に導光するライトガイドケーブル11と、内視鏡2の図示しない対物レンズに結像された被写体像を撮像装置4に出射する、本体部9の基端部に連設された接眼部10とを有して主要部が構成されている。尚、ライトガイドケーブル11の端部は、光源装置3に対して着脱自在である。  Theendoscope 2 includes an elongated insertion portion 8 that is inserted into a body cavity, a duct, and the like, amain body portion 9 that is connected to the proximal end portion of the insertion portion 8, and one side surface of themain body portion 9. Alight guide cable 11 that extends and has an end connected to thelight source device 3 to guide the illumination light from thelight source device 3 to theendoscope 2 and an object formed on an objective lens (not shown) of theendoscope 2 The main part is configured to include aneyepiece 10 that is connected to the base end of themain body 9 and emits an image to the imaging device 4. The end portion of thelight guide cable 11 is detachable from thelight source device 3.

撮像装置4は、接眼部10の基端部に光学アダプタ5を介して接続されるカメラヘッド12と、接眼部10から出射される被写体像を撮像するカメラヘッド12に内蔵されたCCD等の撮像素子13と、該撮像素子13で撮像した被写体像の撮像信号等をビデオプロセッサ6へ伝送する、カメラヘッド12から折れ止め19(図2参照)を介して延出したケーブル14と、該ケーブル14をビデオプロセッサ6に接続する、該ケーブル14の端部に設けられたコネクタ15とを有して主要部が構成されている。  The imaging device 4 includes acamera head 12 connected to the proximal end portion of theeyepiece unit 10 via theoptical adapter 5, a CCD built in thecamera head 12 that captures a subject image emitted from theeyepiece unit 10, and the like. Theimage sensor 13, the image signal of the subject image captured by theimage sensor 13, etc., transmitted to thevideo processor 6, thecable 14 extended from thecamera head 12 through the bend 19 (see FIG. 2), The main part is composed of aconnector 15 provided at an end of thecable 14 for connecting thecable 14 to thevideo processor 6.

尚、接眼部10は、本体部9に対して着脱自在であり、コネクタ15は、ビデオプロセッサ6に対して着脱自在であり、さらには、光学アダプタ5も接眼部10に対して着脱自在である。  Theeyepiece 10 is detachable from themain body 9, theconnector 15 is detachable from thevideo processor 6, and theoptical adapter 5 is also detachable from theeyepiece 10. It is.

また、光学アダプタ5は、接眼部10が接続される受け部5uと、光学アダプタ5を接眼部10に対して着脱する際用いられる回転部5kを有して構成されており、回転部5kの後端に、カメラヘッド12が接続されている。尚、この接続により、カメラヘッド12は、内視鏡2を操作する際の該内視鏡2の手元側の操作部となる。  Theoptical adapter 5 includes a receivingportion 5u to which theeyepiece 10 is connected and a rotatingportion 5k used when theoptical adapter 5 is attached to and detached from theeyepiece 10. Thecamera head 12 is connected to the rear end of 5k. By this connection, thecamera head 12 becomes an operation unit on the hand side of theendoscope 2 when operating theendoscope 2.

ビデオプロセッサ6に、該ビデオプロセッサ6で変換された被写体像の映像信号をモニタ装置7へ出力するモニタケーブル6aの一端が接続されている。モニタケーブル6aの他端は、モニタ装置7に接続されている。  One end of a monitor cable 6 a that outputs the video signal of the subject image converted by thevideo processor 6 to themonitor device 7 is connected to thevideo processor 6. The other end of the monitor cable 6 a is connected to themonitor device 7.

図2に示すように、カメラヘッド12は、カメラヘッドワク26(図4参照)から山部12yを有する略円筒状に形成されている。詳しくは、カメラヘッド12の図中上側のケーブル14側後半部に、カメラヘッドワク26から構成されたカメラヘッド12の主軸方向に略垂直な面(以下先端面と称す)12yzを有する山部12yが形成されている。  As shown in FIG. 2, thecamera head 12 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape having amountain portion 12 y from the camera head wall 26 (see FIG. 4). More specifically, apeak portion 12y having a surface (hereinafter referred to as a front end surface) 12yz that is substantially perpendicular to the main axis direction of thecamera head 12 composed of thecamera head wax 26 in the rear half of thecamera head 12 in the upper side of thecable 14 in the drawing. Is formed.

カメラヘッド12の図中上側の円周面12aに、入力位置変更手段であるスライダ18が配設されている。スライダ18に、操作スイッチであるスイッチ16,17が配設されている。スイッチ16,17は、ビデオプロセッサ6に、該ビデオプロセッサ6において実行される映像信号の処理設定に関する信号を入力するスイッチ、言い換えれば映像信号処理等の動作指示を入力するプッシュスイッチである。  On the upper circumferential surface 12a of thecamera head 12 in the figure, aslider 18 as input position changing means is disposed.Switches 16 and 17 that are operation switches are disposed on theslider 18. Theswitches 16 and 17 are switches that input signals related to video signal processing settings executed in thevideo processor 6 to thevideo processor 6, in other words, push switches that input operation instructions such as video signal processing.

尚、各スイッチ16,17は、ビデオプロセッサ6によって、選択的に入力機能が割り当てられる。具体的には、例えば、スイッチ16には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられており、スイッチ17には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号の明るさを調節する入力を行う機能が割り当てられている。  Theswitches 16 and 17 are selectively assigned input functions by thevideo processor 6. Specifically, for example, theswitch 16 is assigned a function of performing setting input regarding white balance with respect to the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13, and theswitch 17 is allocated with the image sensor. A function of performing input for adjusting the brightness of the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted at 13 is assigned.

スライダ18は、円周面12aにおいて、少なくとも2方向に移動するようになっている。詳しくは、後端面18bが、カメラヘッド12の山部12yの先端面12yzに当接している図2に示す位置から、後端面18bが先端面12yzから離間する位置、即ちスライダ18の先端面18fが光学アダプタの受け部5uの主軸方向に略垂直な面(以下後端面と称す)5ubに近接する図3に示す位置までスライド軸20によって、カメラヘッド12の主軸に沿って、円周面12aの上方を直線移動できるようになっている。  Theslider 18 moves in at least two directions on the circumferential surface 12a. Specifically, the position where therear end surface 18b is separated from the front end surface 12yz from the position shown in FIG. 2 where therear end surface 18b is in contact with the front end surface 12yz of thepeak portion 12y of thecamera head 12, that is, thefront end surface 18f of theslider 18. 3 along the main axis of thecamera head 12 by theslide shaft 20 to a position shown in FIG. 3 close to a surface (hereinafter referred to as a rear end surface) 5ub substantially perpendicular to the main axis direction of the receivingportion 5u of the optical adapter. It is possible to move linearly above.

尚、図2に示す位置は、操作者がカメラヘッド12を親指以外の4本の指で把持すると、スイッチ16,17が操作者の手のひらの部分に配置されてしまう位置である。  The position shown in FIG. 2 is a position where theswitches 16 and 17 are arranged in the palm of the operator's hand when the operator holds thecamera head 12 with four fingers other than the thumb.

次に、カメラヘッド12の内部の構成について説明する。図4は、図2中のIV−IV線に沿う断面図、図5は、図3中のV−V線に沿う断面図である。  Next, the internal configuration of thecamera head 12 will be described. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V in FIG.

カメラヘッド12は、カメラヘッドワク26から構成されており、カメラヘッドワク26の内部12iは中空となっている。内部12iに、CCD等の撮像素子13が配設されており、該撮像素子13に、他端がケーブル14の内部を通りビデオプロセッサ6と接続された信号ケーブル29の一端が複数接続されている。  Thecamera head 12 is composed of acamera head wax 26, and theinterior 12i of thecamera head wax 26 is hollow. Animage sensor 13 such as a CCD is disposed in the inside 12i, and one end of asignal cable 29 having the other end passing through thecable 14 and connected to thevideo processor 6 is connected to theimage sensor 13. .

スライダ18は、スイッチワク21と、カメラヘッド12の円周面12aに対向するソコイタ22とから構成されており、スイッチ16、17は、スイッチワク21に水密的に嵌合されている。  Theslider 18 is composed of aswitch pad 21 and asocoita 22 facing the circumferential surface 12 a of thecamera head 12, and theswitches 16 and 17 are fitted in theswitch pad 21 in a watertight manner.

ソコイタ22上に、フレキシブル基板23が固定されており、フレキシブル基板23上のスイッチ16、17の接点部と一致する位置に、タクトスイッチ24、25がそれぞれ配置されている。  Aflexible substrate 23 is fixed on thesocoiter 22, and tact switches 24 and 25 are arranged at positions corresponding to the contact portions of theswitches 16 and 17 on theflexible substrate 23.

スイッチワク21とソコイタ22は、水密的に接合されている。スイッチワク21の後端面、即ちスライダ18の後端面18bに貫通孔が形成されており、該貫通孔に、スライド軸20の先端面が水密的に、嵌入され固定されている。  Theswitch pad 21 and thesocoiter 22 are joined in a watertight manner. A through hole is formed in the rear end surface of theswitch wax 21, that is, therear end surface 18b of theslider 18, and the front end surface of theslide shaft 20 is fitted and fixed in the through hole in a watertight manner.

カメラヘッド12のカメラヘッドワク26の先端面12yzが形成された位置に、貫通孔が形成されており、該貫通孔に、中空状のスライド軸20が嵌入されている。スライド軸20はカメラヘッド12と主軸方向に対して2方向に摺動自在となっており、スライド軸20の外周とカメラヘッドワク26の貫通孔の内周との間に、スライド軸20とカメラヘッドワク26とを水密に保つOリング27が介装されている。  A through hole is formed at a position where thefront end surface 12 yz of the camera head workpiece 26 of thecamera head 12 is formed, and ahollow slide shaft 20 is fitted into the through hole. Theslide shaft 20 is slidable in two directions with respect to thecamera head 12 and the main axis direction. Between the outer periphery of theslide shaft 20 and the inner periphery of the through hole of thecamera head wax 26, theslide shaft 20 and the camera are arranged. An O-ring 27 is provided to keep theheadwax 26 watertight.

このことにより、スライド軸20に接続されたスライダ18は、上述したように、後端面18bが、カメラヘッド12の山部12yの先端面12yzに当接している図2に示す位置から、後端面18bが先端面12yzから離間する位置、即ちスライダ18の先端面18fが光学アダプタの受け部5uの後端面5ubに近接する図3に示す位置までスライド軸20によってカメラヘッド12の主軸に沿って、円周面12aの上方を2方向に直線移動できるようになっている。  As a result, theslider 18 connected to theslide shaft 20 has the rear end surface from the position shown in FIG. 2 where therear end surface 18b is in contact with the front end surface 12yz of themountain portion 12y of thecamera head 12, as described above. 18b along the main axis of thecamera head 12 by theslide shaft 20 to the position shown in FIG. 3 where thefront end surface 18f of theslider 18 is separated from the front end surface 12yz, that is, thefront end surface 18f of theslider 18 is close to the rear end surface 5ub of the optical adapter. The upper part of the circumferential surface 12a can be linearly moved in two directions.

スライド軸20の中空状に形成された内部20iに、一端がタクトスイッチ24、25と電気的に接続され、他端がケーブル14の内部を通りビデオプロセッサ6と接続されている、柔軟性を有するスイッチケーブル28が配設されている。  One end is electrically connected to the tact switches 24 and 25 and the other end is connected to thevideo processor 6 through the inside of thecable 14 in the interior 20i formed in the hollow shape of theslide shaft 20, and has flexibility. Aswitch cable 28 is provided.

次に、このように構成された本実施の形態における内視鏡装置1の作用について説明する。  Next, the operation of the endoscope apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

まず、操作者によるビデオプロセッサ6の操作によって、例えば、スイッチ16には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられ、スイッチ17には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号の明るさを入力によって調節する機能が割り当てられる。  First, by the operation of thevideo processor 6 by the operator, for example, theswitch 16 is assigned a function of inputting setting regarding white balance for the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13. Is assigned a function for adjusting the brightness of the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 by input.

よって、スライダ18の後端面18bが、カメラヘッド12の山部12yの先端面12yzに当接している図4の位置にあるとき、スイッチ16が押圧されると、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定ができ、また、スイッチ17が押圧されると、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対して明るさを調節することができる。  Therefore, when therear end surface 18b of theslider 18 is at the position shown in FIG. 4 in contact with the front end surface 12yz of thepeak portion 12y of thecamera head 12, when theswitch 16 is pressed, the image is picked up and transmitted by theimage sensor 13. The white balance can be set for the video signal of the subject image, and when theswitch 17 is pressed, the brightness of the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 can be adjusted. it can.

次に、スライダ18が、スライド軸20によってスライドされ図4に示す位置から、スライダ18の先端面18fが光学アダプタの受け部5uの後端面5ubに近接する図5に示す位置までカメラヘッド12の主軸に沿って、円周面12aの上方を直線移動したときは、スライダ18の移動に伴い、スイッチ16、17、タクトスイッチ24、25、フレキシブル基板23も主軸に沿って直線移動する。  Next, theslider 18 is slid by theslide shaft 20 to the position shown in FIG. 5 from the position shown in FIG. 4 to the position shown in FIG. 5 where thefront end face 18f of theslider 18 is close to the rear end face 5ub of the receivingportion 5u of the optical adapter. When the linear movement of the upper surface of the circumferential surface 12 a is performed along the main axis, theswitches 16 and 17, the tact switches 24 and 25, and theflexible substrate 23 are also linearly moved along the main axis as theslider 18 moves.

その際、スイッチケーブル28は柔軟性を有しているため、タクトスイッチ24、25と、ビデオプロセッサ6との電気的接続は保たれたままである。よって、図3、図5に示す位置に、スライダ18が移動された際、スイッチ16が押圧されると、図2、図4での位置同様、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定ができ、また、スイッチ17が押圧されると、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対して明るさを調節することができる。  At this time, since theswitch cable 28 has flexibility, the electrical connection between the tact switches 24 and 25 and thevideo processor 6 is maintained. Therefore, when theswitch 18 is pressed when theslider 18 is moved to the position shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 is transmitted as in the positions in FIGS. 2 and 4. The white balance can be set for the video signal, and when theswitch 17 is pressed, the brightness of the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 can be adjusted.

このように、本発明の第1実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置1においては、内視鏡装置1の内視鏡2の後端部に接続された撮像装置4の手元側操作部であるカメラヘッド12に配設されたスイッチ16,17が設けられたスライダ18が、図2,図4に示す位置から、図3,図5に示す位置までスライド軸20によりカメラヘッド12の主軸に沿って、円周面12aの上方を直線移動できるようにし、さらには、スライダ18の移動にかかわらず、スイッチ16,17によってビデオプロセッサ6に対する入力が行えるようにした。  Thus, in the endoscope apparatus 1 which shows 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a hand side operation part of the imaging device 4 connected to the rear-end part of theendoscope 2 of the endoscope apparatus 1. FIG. Theslider 18 provided with theswitches 16 and 17 disposed on thecamera head 12 moves along the main axis of thecamera head 12 by theslide shaft 20 from the position shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to the position shown in FIGS. Thus, it is possible to move linearly above the circumferential surface 12a, and to allow input to thevideo processor 6 by theswitches 16 and 17 regardless of the movement of theslider 18.

このことにより、図2,図4に示す位置においては、操作者がカメラヘッド12を親指以外の4本の指で把持すると、スイッチ16,17が操作者の手のひらの部分に配置されてしまうが、スライダ18を、図3,図5に示す位置に移動させれば、操作者は容易に、手の親指を用いてスイッチ16,17を操作することができる。  2 and 4, when the operator holds thecamera head 12 with four fingers other than the thumb, theswitches 16 and 17 are arranged in the palm of the operator. If theslider 18 is moved to the position shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the operator can easily operate theswitches 16 and 17 using the thumb of the hand.

また、このことに限らず、スライダを、図2、図4〜図3、図5の間であれば自由に2方向に直線移動させることができることから、操作者の使い方、握り方に応じて操作しやすい位置に、スイッチ16,17を配置することができるため、操作性に優れたスイッチ16,17が配設された内視鏡装置1を提供することができる。  In addition to this, the slider can be freely linearly moved in two directions as long as it is between FIG. 2, FIG. 4 to FIG. 3, and FIG. Since theswitches 16 and 17 can be disposed at positions that are easy to operate, the endoscope apparatus 1 in which theswitches 16 and 17 having excellent operability are disposed can be provided.

また、図3、図5に示す位置に、スライダ18が配置されてもOリング27によりカメラヘッドワク26内に消毒液等が浸入しないようになっている。よって、内視鏡2を体腔内に挿入させ各種観察等を行っている最中に、スライダ18を図3、図5に示す位置にスライドさせても、カメラヘッドワク26内への消毒液等の侵入を防ぐことができる。よって、スライダ18をどの位置に配置していても、消毒滅菌を行うことができる。よって、水密性、耐消毒滅菌性といった従来の機能を維持したまま、スイッチ16,17の位置を変更することができる。  Further, even when theslider 18 is disposed at the position shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the O-ring 27 prevents the disinfecting liquid or the like from entering thecamera head wax 26. Therefore, even if theslider 18 is slid to the position shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 while theendoscope 2 is inserted into the body cavity and various observations are performed, the disinfecting liquid or the like into thecamera head wax 26 can be obtained. Can prevent intrusion. Therefore, disinfection and sterilization can be performed regardless of the position of theslider 18. Therefore, the positions of theswitches 16 and 17 can be changed while maintaining conventional functions such as water tightness and antiseptic sterilization.

以下、変形例を示す。本実施の形態においては、ビデオプロセッサ6により、スイッチ16には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられており、スイッチ17には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号の明るさ入力により調節する機能が割り当てられていると示した。  Hereinafter, a modification is shown. In the present embodiment, thevideo processor 6 assigns to the switch 16 a function for performing setting input relating to white balance for the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13. Indicates that a function of adjusting by brightness input of a video signal of a subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 is assigned.

これに限らず、スイッチ16,17に、他の映像信号処理等の動作指示を入力する機能を割り当てても良く、また、撮像装置4を用いて撮像動作を行う際、内視鏡2に対して各種操作を入力するためのスイッチ、例えばレリーズスイッチや、アングル調整スイッチを割り当てても良い。  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a function for inputting operation instructions such as other video signal processing may be assigned to theswitches 16 and 17, and when performing an imaging operation using the imaging device 4, A switch for inputting various operations, for example, a release switch or an angle adjustment switch may be assigned.

また、スライダ18に配設されるスイッチは、本実施の形態においては、2つのスイッチを例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、可能な限りいくつ配設しても良いということは勿論である。  Further, in the present embodiment, two switches are shown as examples of the switches disposed on theslider 18; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of switches may be disposed as much as possible. It is.

さらに、スライダ18は、図2に示す位置と、図3に示す位置との少なくとの2方向に直線移動すると示したが、これに限らず、複数の方向に移動できるようにしても、本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができる。  Furthermore, although theslider 18 has been shown to linearly move in at least two directions, the position shown in FIG. 2 and the position shown in FIG. 3, the present invention is not limited to this, and theslider 18 may be moved in a plurality of directions. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.

また、本実施の形態においては、医療用具は、接眼部10を備え、撮像装置が接続される内視鏡を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、撮像装置が内視鏡に内蔵されたタイプの内視鏡の操作部に、スイッチ16,17が設けられたスライダ18を配設しても、または医療用処置具の把持部に、スイッチ16,17が設けられたスライダ18を配設しても本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができる。尚、この場合、処置具が例えば電気メスであれば、スイッチ16,17は、刃部に通電を開始させるためのものであってもよい。  In the present embodiment, the medical device includes aneyepiece unit 10 and an endoscope to which the imaging device is connected is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the imaging device is used as the endoscope. Even if theslider 18 provided with theswitches 16 and 17 is disposed in the operation portion of the endoscope of the built-in type, or theslider 18 provided with theswitches 16 and 17 in the grip portion of the medical treatment instrument. Even if it arrange | positions, the effect similar to this Embodiment can be acquired. In this case, if the treatment tool is, for example, an electric knife, theswitches 16 and 17 may be for starting energization of the blade portion.

これに伴い、医療用装置は内視鏡を備えた内視鏡装置を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、処置具を備えた装置であっても良い。  Along with this, the medical apparatus has been described by taking an endoscope apparatus including an endoscope as an example, but is not limited thereto, and may be an apparatus including a treatment tool.

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図6は、本発明の第2実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置の撮像装置のカメラヘッドの断面図、図7は、図6のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダが直線移動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの断面図、図8は、図6のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダに設けられたスイッチの機能を示した図表である。
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FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a camera head of an imaging apparatus of an endoscope apparatus showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows a state in which a slider arranged in the camera head of FIG. FIG. 8 is a table showing the function of a switch provided on a slider provided in the camera head of FIG.

この第2実施の形態の内視鏡装置の構成は、上記図1乃至図5に示した内視鏡装置1と比して、カメラヘッド内に、検知スイッチが配設されている点のみが異なる。よって、この相違点のみを説明し、第1実施の形態と同様の構成には同じ符号を付し、その説明は省略する。  The configuration of the endoscope apparatus according to the second embodiment is only that a detection switch is provided in the camera head as compared with the endoscope apparatus 1 shown in FIGS. Different. Therefore, only this difference will be described, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

図6、図7に示すように、内視鏡装置201の手元側操作部であるカメラヘッド220の内部220iであって、山部220yの先端面220yzを構成するカメラヘッドワク26におけるスライド軸20の近傍に、例えばプッシュスイッチから構成された検知スイッチ30が配設されている。検知スイッチ30は、後述するが、スライダ18の少なくとも2方向の直線移動によってオンオフされる。尚、検知スイッチ30は、非接触式であってもよい。  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, theslide shaft 20 in thecamera head wagon 26 that forms thefront end surface 220 yz of thecrest 220 y in the interior 220 i of thecamera head 220 that is the hand side operation unit of theendoscope apparatus 201. Adetection switch 30 composed of, for example, a push switch is disposed in the vicinity of. As will be described later, thedetection switch 30 is turned on and off by linear movement of theslider 18 in at least two directions. Thedetection switch 30 may be a non-contact type.

また、スライド軸20の後端部に、検知スイッチ30に接触する高さを有するフランジ部20aが設けられている。尚、スライド軸20のフランジ部20a以外の外周は、検知スイッチ30とは非接触となっている。  Further, aflange portion 20 a having a height that contacts thedetection switch 30 is provided at the rear end portion of theslide shaft 20. The outer periphery of theslide shaft 20 other than theflange portion 20a is not in contact with thedetection switch 30.

検知スイッチ30と、検知スイッチケーブル31の一端は電気的に接続されており、検知スイッチケーブル31の他端は、ケーブル14の内部を通ってビデオプロセッサ6と接続されている。  One end of thedetection switch 30 and thedetection switch cable 31 is electrically connected, and the other end of thedetection switch cable 31 is connected to thevideo processor 6 through the inside of thecable 14.

次に、このように構成された本実施の形態における内視鏡装置201の作用について説明する。  Next, the operation of theendoscope apparatus 201 in the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

スライダ18が、図6に示す位置、即ち、スライダ18の後端面18bが、カメラヘッド220の山部220yの先端面220yzに当接しているときには、スライド軸20のフランジ部20aは、プッシュスイッチである検知スイッチ30から離間されている。即ち、フランジ部20aと検知スイッチ30は、非接触である。このことにより、検知スイッチ30は、ビデオプロセッサ6に検知スイッチケーブル31を介してオフを出力する。即ち、検知スイッチ30はオフである。  When theslider 18 is in the position shown in FIG. 6, that is, when therear end surface 18b of theslider 18 is in contact with the front end surface 220yz of thepeak portion 220y of thecamera head 220, theflange portion 20a of theslide shaft 20 is a push switch. It is separated from acertain detection switch 30. That is, theflange portion 20a and thedetection switch 30 are not in contact with each other. As a result, thedetection switch 30 outputs OFF to thevideo processor 6 via thedetection switch cable 31. That is, thedetection switch 30 is off.

このとき、ビデオプロセッサ6により、スイッチ16、17には、図8に示すように、それぞれ1つずつ選択的に入力機能が割り当てられており、例えば、スイッチ16には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられており、スイッチ17には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号の明るさを入力により調節する機能が割り当てられている。  At this time, thevideo processor 6 selectively assigns one input function to each of theswitches 16 and 17 as shown in FIG. 8. For example, theswitch 16 is imaged by theimage sensor 13. A function for performing setting input relating to white balance is assigned to the transmitted video signal of the subject image, and the brightness of the video signal of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 is input to theswitch 17. The function to be adjusted is assigned.

次に、スライダ18が、図6に示す位置から、スライダ18の先端面18fが光学アダプタの受け部5uの後端面5ubに近接する図7に示す位置までカメラヘッド220の主軸に沿って、上面220aの上方を直線移動したときは、スライド軸20のフランジ部20aが検知スイッチ30に接触する。このことにより、検知スイッチ30は、ビデオプロセッサ6に検知スイッチケーブル31を介してオンを出力する。即ち、検知スイッチ30はオンである。  Next, the upper surface of theslider 18 along the main axis of thecamera head 220 from the position shown in FIG. 6 to the position shown in FIG. 7 where thetip end face 18f of theslider 18 is close to the rear end face 5ub of the opticaladapter receiving portion 5u. When linearly moving above 220 a, theflange portion 20 a of theslide shaft 20 contacts thedetection switch 30. As a result, thedetection switch 30 outputs ON to thevideo processor 6 via thedetection switch cable 31. That is, thedetection switch 30 is on.

検知スイッチ30がオンのときには、スイッチ16、17は、検知スイッチ30がオフのときに割り当てた機能とは別の機能、例えば映像信号の処理設定に関する信号の入力のみならず、内視鏡2の操作に関する信号の入力機能を割り当てることができる。  When thedetection switch 30 is on, theswitches 16 and 17 have functions other than those assigned when thedetection switch 30 is off, for example, input of signals related to video signal processing settings, as well as theendoscope 2. It is possible to assign an input function of signals related to operation.

例えば、検知スイッチ30がオンのときは、図8に示すように、スイッチ16には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の静止画をモニタ装置7に表示させるフリーズ機能が割り当てられ、スイッチ17には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像を記録媒体に記録する機能、即ちレリーズ機能等が割り当てられている。  For example, when thedetection switch 30 is on, as shown in FIG. 8, theswitch 16 is assigned a freeze function that causes themonitor device 7 to display a still image of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13. Theswitch 17 is assigned a function of recording a subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13 on a recording medium, that is, a release function.

このように、本発明の第2実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置201においては、カメラヘッド220の内部220iに、スライド軸20の後端部に設けられたフランジ部20aを検知する、即ちスライダ18の移動を検知する検知スイッチ30を設けた。  Thus, in theendoscope apparatus 201 showing the second embodiment of the present invention, theflange portion 20a provided at the rear end portion of theslide shaft 20 is detected in the interior 220i of thecamera head 220, that is, the slider. Adetection switch 30 for detecting 18 movements is provided.

このことにより、2つのスイッチ16、17が設けられたスライダ18を、図6に示す位置と図7に示す位置とに2方向に直線移動させることで、スイッチの個数を4つに増やすことなく、2つのスイッチ16,17に4つの入力機能を割り当てることができる。  Accordingly, theslider 18 provided with the twoswitches 16 and 17 is linearly moved in two directions between the position shown in FIG. 6 and the position shown in FIG. 7 without increasing the number of switches to four. Four input functions can be assigned to the twoswitches 16 and 17.

また、スライダ18の図6に示す位置は、操作者がカメラヘッド220を親指以外の4本の指で把持すると、スイッチ16,17が操作者の手のひらの部分に配置されてしまい、スイッチ操作が親指でし難い位置である。  Further, the position of theslider 18 shown in FIG. 6 is that when the operator holds thecamera head 220 with four fingers other than the thumb, theswitches 16 and 17 are arranged in the palm of the operator, and the switch operation is not performed. It is difficult to do with your thumb.

よって、スライダ18が図6の位置にあるときには、内視鏡2を操作する前に設定する機能、あるいは操作中に内視鏡2またはカメラヘッド220がぶれても特に影響のない機能を割り当てればよい。例えば本実施の形態においては、図8に示すように、ホワイトバランスに関する設定を行う機能と明るさを調整する機能とを割り当てた。  Therefore, when theslider 18 is in the position shown in FIG. 6, a function that is set before operating theendoscope 2 or a function that does not particularly affect even if theendoscope 2 or thecamera head 220 is shaken during the operation is assigned. That's fine. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a function for setting white balance and a function for adjusting brightness are assigned.

スライダ18を図6に示す位置から直線移動させて、図7に示す位置に移動させた場合、スライダ18の図7に示す位置においては、操作者は容易に、親指を用いてスイッチ16,17を操作することができる。  When theslider 18 is linearly moved from the position shown in FIG. 6 to the position shown in FIG. 7, at the position shown in FIG. Can be operated.

よって、スライダ18が図7の位置にあるときは、内視鏡2を操作している最中に操作する機能、内視鏡2を操作している最中に内視鏡またはカメラヘッド220がぶれると困る機能を割り当てればよい。例えば、本実施の形態においては、図8に示すように、静止画を表示させるフリーズ機能と内視鏡画像を記録媒体に記録するレリーズ機能とを割り当てた。  Therefore, when theslider 18 is in the position of FIG. 7, the function of operating theendoscope 2 while operating theendoscope 2, the endoscope or thecamera head 220 is operating while operating theendoscope 2. All you need to do is assign a function that is troublesome. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a freeze function for displaying a still image and a release function for recording an endoscopic image on a recording medium are assigned.

このことにより、カメラヘッド220を大型化することなく、限られた数のスイッチにより多くの機能を割り当てることができる、及びスイッチの位置によって適した機能を割り当てることができる内視鏡装置201を提供することができる。  As a result, anendoscope apparatus 201 that can allocate more functions to a limited number of switches without increasing the size of thecamera head 220 and that can allocate functions appropriate to the positions of the switches is provided. can do.

尚、その他の効果は、上述した第1実施の形態の内視鏡装置1と同様である。  Other effects are the same as those of the endoscope apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment described above.

以下、変形例を示す。  Hereinafter, a modification is shown.

本実施の形態においては、ビデオプロセッサ6により、スライダ18が、図6の位置にあるときは、スイッチ16には、ホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられており、スイッチ17には、映像信号の明るさを調節する機能が割り当てられていると示した。また、スライダ18が、図7に示す位置に移動された場合は、スイッチに16には、静止画を表示させるフリーズ機能、スイッチ17には、内視鏡画像を記録媒体に記録するレリーズ機能が割り当てられていると示した。  In the present embodiment, when theslider 18 is in the position shown in FIG. 6 by thevideo processor 6, theswitch 16 is assigned a function for performing setting input relating to white balance, and theswitch 17 has an image. It was shown that the function to adjust the brightness of the signal was assigned. When theslider 18 is moved to the position shown in FIG. 7, theswitch 16 has a freeze function for displaying a still image, and theswitch 17 has a release function for recording an endoscopic image on a recording medium. Indicated that it was assigned.

これに限らず、スライダ18の移動に応じて、言い換えれば検知スイッチ30のオンオフに応じて割り当てられる、スイッチ16,17の4つの機能には、他の映像信号処理等の動作指示を入力する機能を割り当てても良く、また、撮像装置4を用いて内視鏡2を介して撮像動作を行う際、各種操作を入力するためのスイッチ機能、例えばレリーズスイッチや、アングル調整スイッチ機能を割り当てても良い。即ち、どんな入力機能を割り当てても良い。  Not limited to this, the four functions of theswitches 16 and 17 assigned according to the movement of theslider 18, in other words, according to the on / off state of thedetection switch 30, are functions for inputting operation instructions such as other video signal processing. In addition, when an imaging operation is performed via theendoscope 2 using the imaging device 4, a switch function for inputting various operations, for example, a release switch or an angle adjustment switch function may be allocated. good. That is, any input function may be assigned.

また、スライダ18に配設されるスイッチは、本実施の形態においては、2つのスイッチを例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、可能な限りいくつ配設しても良いということは勿論である。  Further, in the present embodiment, two switches are shown as examples of the switches disposed on theslider 18; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of switches may be disposed as much as possible. It is.

さらに、スライダ18は、図6に示す位置と、図7に示す位置との少なくとの2方向に直線移動すると示したが、これに限らず、複数の方向に移動できるようにしても、本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができる。  Further, theslider 18 has been shown to linearly move in at least two directions, the position shown in FIG. 6 and the position shown in FIG. 7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and theslider 18 may be moved in a plurality of directions. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.

さらに、検知スイッチ30は、カメラヘッド220に、1つのみ配設する例を挙げて示したが、これに限らず、可能な限りいくつ配設してもよい。このことにより、スイッチ16,17に、4つに限らず複数の機能を割り当てることができる。例えば、検知スイッチ30を2つ配設すれば、スイッチ16,17に6つの入力機能を割り当てることができる。  Furthermore, although the example which arrange | positions only onedetection switch 30 in thecamera head 220 was shown and shown, it may arrange | position not only this but as many as possible. Accordingly, a plurality of functions can be assigned to theswitches 16 and 17 without being limited to four. For example, if twodetection switches 30 are provided, six input functions can be assigned to theswitches 16 and 17.

尚、本実施の形態においても、医療用具は、接眼部10を備え、撮像装置が接続される内視鏡を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、撮像装置が内視鏡に内蔵されたタイプの内視鏡の操作部にスイッチ16,17が設けられたスライダ18を配設しても、または医療用処置具の把持部に、スイッチ16,17が設けられたスライダ18を配設しても本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができる。尚、この場合、処置具が例えば電気メスであれば、スイッチ16,17は、刃部に通電を開始させるためのものであってもよい。これに伴い、医療用装置は内視鏡を備えた内視鏡装置を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、処置具を備えた装置であっても良い。  Also in the present embodiment, the medical device includes theeyepiece unit 10 and the endoscope to which the imaging device is connected is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the imaging device is used as the endoscope. Even if theslider 18 provided with theswitches 16 and 17 is provided in the operation part of the endoscope of the built-in type, or theslider 18 provided with theswitches 16 and 17 is provided in the grip part of the medical treatment instrument. Even if it is provided, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained. In this case, if the treatment tool is, for example, an electric knife, theswitches 16 and 17 may be for starting energization of the blade portion. Along with this, the medical apparatus has been described by taking an endoscope apparatus including an endoscope as an example, but is not limited thereto, and may be an apparatus including a treatment tool.

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図9は、本発明の第3実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置のカメラヘッドを示す斜視図、図10は、図9のカメラヘッドに配設された回動部材が回動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの斜視図、図11は、図10中のXI−XI線に沿う断面図、図12は、図10中のXII−XII線に沿う断面図、図13は、図9中のXIII−XIII線に沿う断面図、図14は、図9のカメラヘッドに配設されたスイッチの機能を示した図表である。
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FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a camera head of an endoscope apparatus showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 shows a state in which a turning member arranged in the camera head of FIG. 9 is turned. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 10, and FIG. 13 is taken along line XIII- in FIG. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII, and FIG. 14 is a table showing the functions of the switches arranged in the camera head of FIG.

この第3実施の形態の内視鏡装置の構成は、上記図6、図7に示した内視鏡装置201と比して、操作スイッチは移動せずに、該1つの操作スイッチに複数の機能を割り当てることができる点のみが異なる。よって、この相違点のみを説明し、第1,第2実施の形態と同様の構成には同じ符号を付し、その説明は省略する。  Compared with theendoscope apparatus 201 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the configuration of the endoscope apparatus according to the third embodiment does not move the operation switch, and a plurality of operation switches are provided on the one operation switch. The only difference is that functions can be assigned. Therefore, only this difference will be described, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

図9、図10に示すように、内視鏡装置301の手元側の操作部であるカメラヘッド320に、入力位置変更手段である操作レバーユニット32が、内視鏡2の主軸方向を中心に少なくとも2方向に回動自在となるよう配設されている。操作レバーユニット32は、操作レバー33と、回転リング34とから主要部が構成されている。  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, anoperation lever unit 32, which is an input position changing unit, is attached to thecamera head 320, which is an operation unit on the hand side of theendoscope apparatus 301, with the main axis direction of theendoscope 2 as the center. It is arranged so as to be rotatable in at least two directions. Theoperation lever unit 32 is mainly composed of anoperation lever 33 and arotating ring 34.

図11に示すように、カメラヘッド320は、カメラヘッドワク35によって構成されており、カメラヘッドワク35に、接触面が図中上方に露出するよう、操作スイッチであるスイッチ36が水密的に嵌合固定されている。  As shown in FIG. 11, thecamera head 320 is constituted by acamera head wax 35, and aswitch 36, which is an operation switch, is watertightly fitted to thecamera head wax 35 so that the contact surface is exposed upward in the figure. It is fixed.

スイッチ36は、ビデオプロセッサ6に、該ビデオプロセッサ6において実行される映像信号の処理設定に関する信号を入力するスイッチ、言い換えれば映像信号処理等の動作指示を入力するプッシュスイッチである。  Theswitch 36 is a switch that inputs a signal related to the processing setting of the video signal executed in thevideo processor 6 to thevideo processor 6, in other words, a push switch that inputs an operation instruction such as video signal processing.

カメラヘッドワク35に覆われたカメラヘッド320の内部320iに、リジッド基板37がカメラヘッドワク35に固定されて配設されており、リジッド基板37上であって、スイッチ36の接点部と一致する位置に、タクトスイッチ38が配設されている。  Arigid board 37 is fixed to thecamera head wax 35 and disposed inside thecamera head 320 covered with thecamera head wax 35, and coincides with a contact portion of theswitch 36 on therigid board 37. Atact switch 38 is disposed at the position.

タクトスイッチ38は、スイッチ36の接点部によってオンオフされるプッシュスイッチであり、一端がケーブル14を介してビデオプロセッサ6と接続されたスイッチケーブル28の他端が電気的に接続されることにより、ビデオプロセッサ6と接続されている。  Thetact switch 38 is a push switch that is turned on / off by a contact portion of theswitch 36, and the other end of theswitch cable 28, one end of which is connected to thevideo processor 6 via thecable 14, is electrically connected. Theprocessor 6 is connected.

回転リング34は、カメラヘッドワク35の外周に、2つのOリング39を介して水密的かつ2方向に回動自在に配設されている。カメラヘッドワク35の、2つのOリング39の間の位置に、検知スイッチ40が嵌合固定されている。検知スイッチ40は、一端がケーブル14を介してビデオプロセッサ6と接続された検知スイッチケーブル41の他端が電気的に接続されることにより、ビデオプロセッサ6と接続されている。  The rotatingring 34 is disposed on the outer periphery of the camera head wake 35 through two O-rings 39 so as to be watertight and rotatable in two directions. Adetection switch 40 is fitted and fixed at a position between the two O-rings 39 of thecamera head arm 35. Thedetection switch 40 is connected to thevideo processor 6 by electrically connecting the other end of thedetection switch cable 41 whose one end is connected to thevideo processor 6 via thecable 14.

回転リング34に、図11中上方に突出する凹状の突出部34aが設けられており、該突出部34aは、操作レバー33に形成された貫通孔に嵌合され、固定ピン43が、突出部34aの穴部に嵌入されることにより、操作レバー33に固定されている。また、突出部34aと操作レバー33との間に、板バネ42が嵌合されている。  The rotatingring 34 is provided with a concave projectingportion 34a projecting upward in FIG. 11. The projectingportion 34a is fitted into a through hole formed in theoperation lever 33, and the fixingpin 43 is provided with the projecting portion. Theoperation lever 33 is fixed by being fitted into thehole 34 a. Aleaf spring 42 is fitted between the protrudingportion 34 a and theoperation lever 33.

よって、回転リング34は、例えば図12に示す位置から図13に示す位置に回転された後、操作者が操作レバー33から手を放したとしても、板バネ42の弾性力により、図12の位置に戻るようになっている。  Therefore, for example, even if the operator releases theoperation lever 33 after therotation ring 34 is rotated from the position shown in FIG. 12 to the position shown in FIG. It comes to return to the position.

また、図12、図13に示すように、回転リング34の内周面に、図12の位置において検知スイッチ40に接触する高さを有する突起部34bが設けられている。尚、突起部34bの突起部34b以外の内周面は、検知スイッチ40と非接触となっている。  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, aprotrusion 34 b having a height that comes into contact with thedetection switch 40 at the position shown in FIG. 12 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of therotating ring 34. The inner peripheral surface of theprotrusion 34b other than theprotrusion 34b is not in contact with thedetection switch 40.

操作レバー33の下面であって、スイッチ36と対向する位置に、スイッチ36を押圧する押しピン44が固定されている。カメラヘッドワク35の後端部に、ウシロカバー45が水密的に接合されている。ウシロカバー45の内部に、オレドメ19、ケーブル14が嵌入され固定されている。  Apush pin 44 that presses theswitch 36 is fixed on the lower surface of theoperation lever 33 at a position facing theswitch 36. Acowhide cover 45 is watertightly joined to the rear end of thecamera headwork 35. Anoleome 19 and acable 14 are fitted and fixed inside thebovine cover 45.

次に、このように構成された本実施の形態における内視鏡装置301の作用について説明する。  Next, the operation of theendoscope apparatus 301 in the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

操作レバーユニット32が図10に示す位置にあるとき、図12に示すように、回転リング34の突起部34bは、検知スイッチ40と接触する。この際、検知スイッチ40は、ビデオプロセッサ6に検知スイッチケーブル41を介してオンを出力する。即ち、検知スイッチ40はオンになる。このとき、操作者は、操作レバーユニット32の操作レバー33を用いてスイッチ36を用いた入力を行うことができる。  When theoperation lever unit 32 is in the position shown in FIG. 10, theprotrusion 34 b of therotating ring 34 contacts thedetection switch 40 as shown in FIG. 12. At this time, thedetection switch 40 outputs ON to thevideo processor 6 via thedetection switch cable 41. That is, thedetection switch 40 is turned on. At this time, the operator can perform input using theswitch 36 by using theoperation lever 33 of theoperation lever unit 32.

操作レバーユニット32が図10に示す位置から、回転リング34を介してカメラヘッド320の外周上を回動して図9に示す位置に移動したとき、図13に示すように、突起部34bは、検知スイッチ40から離間する。即ち、突起部34bと検知スイッチ40とは非接触となる。この際、検知スイッチ40は、ビデオプロセッサ6に検知スイッチケーブル41を介してオフを出力する。即ち、検知スイッチ40はオフになる。このとき、操作者は、該操作者の指によってスイッチ36を用いた入力を行うことができる。  When theoperation lever unit 32 is rotated from the position shown in FIG. 10 to the position shown in FIG. 9 by rotating on the outer periphery of thecamera head 320 via the rotatingring 34, as shown in FIG. , Away from thedetection switch 40. That is, theprotrusion 34b and thedetection switch 40 are not in contact with each other. At this time, thedetection switch 40 outputs OFF to thevideo processor 6 via thedetection switch cable 41. That is, thedetection switch 40 is turned off. At this time, the operator can perform an input using theswitch 36 with the finger of the operator.

尚、スイッチ36は、検知スイッチ40がオンオフされることにより、ビデオプロセッサ6によって、選択的に入力機能が割り当てられる。具体的には、図14に示すように、例えば、図9、図13に示す位置に、操作レバーユニット32があるときは、即ち検知スイッチ40がオフのときは、スイッチ36には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の映像信号に対してホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられている。よって、操作者は、スイッチ36を押下すると、ホワイトバランスの入力を行うことができる。  Theswitch 36 is selectively assigned an input function by thevideo processor 6 when thedetection switch 40 is turned on / off. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, when theoperation lever unit 32 is in the position shown in FIGS. 9 and 13, that is, when thedetection switch 40 is off, theswitch 36 includes an image sensor. 13 is assigned a function for inputting a setting related to white balance for the video signal of the subject image picked up and transmitted at 13. Therefore, when the operator presses theswitch 36, the white balance can be input.

操作レバーユニット32が図9に示す位置から、回転リング34を介してカメラヘッド320の外周上を回動して図10、図12に示す位置に移動したときは、即ち検知スイッチ40がオンのときには、スイッチ36には、撮像素子13で撮像され伝送された被写体像の静止画をモニタ装置7に表示させるフリーズ機能が割り当てられている。よって、操作者は、操作レバーユニット32の操作レバー33を用いてスイッチ36を押下すると、モニタ装置7に静止画を表示させることができる。  When theoperation lever unit 32 rotates from the position shown in FIG. 9 on the outer periphery of thecamera head 320 via the rotatingring 34 to the position shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, that is, thedetection switch 40 is turned on. Sometimes, theswitch 36 is assigned with a freeze function for causing themonitor device 7 to display a still image of the subject image captured and transmitted by theimage sensor 13. Therefore, when the operator presses theswitch 36 using theoperation lever 33 of theoperation lever unit 32, themonitor device 7 can display a still image.

このように、本発明の第3実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置301においては、カメラヘッド320の内部320iに、カメラヘッド320の外周に2方向に回動移動する回転リング34の突起部34bを検知する、即ち回転リング34に固定された操作レバー33の回動移動を検知する検知スイッチ40を設けた。また、スイッチ36をカメラヘッド320に固定した。  As described above, in theendoscope apparatus 301 showing the third embodiment of the present invention, theprotrusion 34b of therotating ring 34 that rotates in two directions around the outer periphery of thecamera head 320 is provided in the inside 320i of thecamera head 320. That is, adetection switch 40 for detecting the rotational movement of theoperation lever 33 fixed to therotating ring 34 is provided. Theswitch 36 is fixed to thecamera head 320.

このことにより、回転リング34を、図9に示す位置と図10に示す位置とに2方向に回動移動させることで、スイッチ36を移動することなく、またスイッチの個数を2つに増やすことなく、1つの固定されたスイッチ36に2つの入力機能を割り当てることができる。  As a result, therotational ring 34 can be rotated in two directions between the position shown in FIG. 9 and the position shown in FIG. 10 to increase the number of switches to two without moving theswitch 36. Instead, two fixed functions can be assigned to one fixedswitch 36.

このことにより、カメラヘッド320を大型化することなく、限られた数のスイッチにより多くの機能を割り当てることができる、及びスイッチの位置によって適した機能を割り当てることができる内視鏡装置301を提供することができる。  This provides anendoscope apparatus 301 that can allocate more functions to a limited number of switches without increasing the size of thecamera head 320, and that can allocate functions that are suitable for the positions of the switches. can do.

以下、変形例を示す。  Hereinafter, a modification is shown.

本実施の形態においては、回転リング34が、図9の位置にあるときは、ビデオプロセッサ6により、スイッチ36には、ホワイトバランスに関する設定入力を行う機能が割り当てられており、回転リング34が、図8に示す位置に移動された場合は、スイッチに16には、静止画を表示させるフリーズ機能が割り当てられていると示した。  In the present embodiment, when therotating ring 34 is in the position of FIG. 9, thevideo processor 6 assigns the switch 36 a function for performing setting input relating to white balance. When moved to the position shown in FIG. 8, theswitch 16 is assigned with a freeze function for displaying a still image.

これに限らず、回転リング34の移動に応じて、言い換えれば検知スイッチ40のオンオフに応じて割り当てられる、スイッチ36の2つの機能には、他の映像信号処理等の動作指示を入力する機能を割り当てても良く、また、撮像装置4を用いて内視鏡2を介して撮像動作を行う際、各種操作を入力するためのスイッチ機能、例えばレリーズスイッチや、アングル調整スイッチ機能を割り当てても良い。即ち、どんな入力機能を割り当てても良い。  Not limited to this, the two functions of theswitch 36, which are assigned according to the movement of therotating ring 34, in other words, according to the on / off state of thedetection switch 40, have a function for inputting operation instructions such as other video signal processing. In addition, when performing an imaging operation via theendoscope 2 using the imaging device 4, a switch function for inputting various operations, for example, a release switch or an angle adjustment switch function may be allocated. . That is, any input function may be assigned.

また、スイッチ36は、本実施の形態においては、1つのスイッチを例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、可能な限りいくつ配設しても良いということは勿論である。  Further, in the present embodiment, theswitch 36 is shown by taking one switch as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that theswitch 36 may be arranged as many as possible.

さらに、回転リング34は、少なくとも2方向に回動すると示したが、これに限らず、複数の方向に回動しても本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができるということは勿論である。  Furthermore, although it has been shown that therotating ring 34 rotates in at least two directions, the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained even if therotating ring 34 rotates in a plurality of directions. is there.

尚、本実施の形態においても、医療用具は、接眼部10を備え、撮像装置が接続される内視鏡を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、撮像装置が内視鏡に内蔵されたタイプの内視鏡の操作部にスイッチ36を配設しても、または医療用処置具の把持部に、スイッチ36を配設しても本実施の形態と同様の効果を得ることができる。尚、この場合、処置具が例えば電気メスであれば、スイッチ36は、刃部に通電を開始させるためのものであってもよい。これに伴い、医療用装置は内視鏡を備えた内視鏡装置を例に挙げて示したが、これに限らず、処置具を備えた装置であっても良い。  Also in the present embodiment, the medical device includes theeyepiece unit 10 and the endoscope to which the imaging device is connected is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the imaging device is used as the endoscope. Even if theswitch 36 is arranged in the operation part of the built-in type endoscope or theswitch 36 is arranged in the grip part of the medical treatment tool, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained. Can do. In this case, if the treatment instrument is, for example, an electric knife, theswitch 36 may be for starting energization of the blade portion. Along with this, the medical apparatus has been described by taking an endoscope apparatus including an endoscope as an example, but is not limited thereto, and may be an apparatus including a treatment tool.

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以上詳述した如く、本発明の実施形態によれば、以下の如き構成を得ることができる。即ち、
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手元側に操作部を有する医療用具を備える医療用装置であって、
上記医療用具の上記操作部に、操作スイッチと、上記操作部に対して少なくとも2方向に回動移動する入力位置変更手段と、上記入力位置変更手段の回動移動によってオンオフされる検知スイッチとが設けられおり、
上記医療用具に、該医療用具の動作制御及び該医療用具を介して撮像された映像信号の処理を行う制御手段が設けられており、
上記検知スイッチのオンオフに応じて、上記操作スイッチに、上記制御手段に入力する上記医療用処置具の操作に関する信号と上記映像信号の処理設定に関する信号との少なくとも一方の信号が割り当てられていることを特徴とする医療用装置。
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As described in detail above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the following configuration can be obtained. That is,
(1)
A medical device provided with a medical tool having an operation part on the hand side,
The operation unit of the medical device includes an operation switch, an input position changing unit that rotates and moves in at least two directions with respect to the operation unit, and a detection switch that is turned on and off by the rotation of the input position changing unit. Provided,
The medical device is provided with control means for performing operation control of the medical device and processing of a video signal imaged through the medical device,
According to the on / off state of the detection switch, at least one of the signal related to the operation of the medical treatment instrument and the signal related to the processing setting of the video signal input to the control means is assigned to the operation switch. A medical device characterized by.

本発明の第1実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置の構成の概略を示す図。The figure which shows the outline of a structure of the endoscope apparatus which shows 1st Embodiment of this invention.図1の撮像装置のカメラヘッドの拡大斜視図。FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a camera head of the imaging apparatus in FIG. 1.図2のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダが直線移動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの拡大斜視図。FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the camera head showing a state in which a slider disposed in the camera head of FIG. 2 has linearly moved.図2中のIV−IV線に沿う断面図。Sectional drawing which follows the IV-IV line in FIG.図3中のV−V線に沿う断面図。Sectional drawing which follows the VV line | wire in FIG.本発明の第2実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置の撮像装置のカメラヘッドの断面図。Sectional drawing of the camera head of the imaging device of the endoscope apparatus which shows 2nd Embodiment of this invention.図6のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダが直線移動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの断面図。Sectional drawing of the camera head which shows the state which the slider arrange | positioned at the camera head of FIG. 6 moved linearly.図6のカメラヘッドに配設されたスライダに設けられたスイッチの機能を示した図表。FIG. 7 is a table showing the function of a switch provided on a slider provided in the camera head of FIG. 6.本発明の第3実施の形態を示す内視鏡装置のカメラヘッドを示す斜視図。The perspective view which shows the camera head of the endoscope apparatus which shows 3rd Embodiment of this invention.図9のカメラヘッドに配設された回動部材が回動した状態を示すカメラヘッドの斜視図。The perspective view of the camera head which shows the state which the rotation member arrange | positioned at the camera head of FIG. 9 rotated.図10中のXI−XI線に沿う断面図。Sectional drawing which follows the XI-XI line | wire in FIG.図10中のXII−XII線に沿う断面図。Sectional drawing which follows the XII-XII line | wire in FIG.図9中のXIII−XIII線に沿う断面図。Sectional drawing which follows the XIII-XIII line | wire in FIG.図9のカメラヘッドに配設されたスイッチの機能を示した図表。The table | surface which showed the function of the switch arrange | positioned at the camera head of FIG.従来の内視鏡装置の構成を示した図。The figure which showed the structure of the conventional endoscope apparatus.図15の内視鏡装置のカメラヘッド部を示した斜視図。The perspective view which showed the camera head part of the endoscope apparatus of FIG.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1…内視鏡装置
2…内視鏡
12…カメラヘッド
16…操作スイッチ
17…操作スイッチ
18…スライダ
32…操作レバーユニット
33…操作レバー
36…操作スイッチ
201…内視鏡装置
220…カメラヘッド
301…内視鏡装置
320…カメラヘッド
代理人 弁理士 伊藤 進
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ...Endoscope apparatus 2 ...Endoscope 12 ...Camera head 16 ...Operation switch 17 ...Operation switch 18 ...Slider 32 ...Operation lever unit 33 ...Operation lever 36 ...Operation switch 201 ...Endoscope apparatus 220 ...Camera head 301 ...Endoscope 320 ... Camera head agent Patent attorney Susumu Ito

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手元側に操作部を有する医療用具を備える医療用装置であって、
上記操作部に、操作スイッチが設けられており、
上記操作スイッチは、上記操作部において少なくとも2方向に移動する入力位置変更手段に配設されていることを特徴とする医療用装置。
A medical device provided with a medical tool having an operation part on the hand side,
The operation unit is provided with an operation switch,
The medical device according to claim 1, wherein the operation switch is disposed in an input position changing unit that moves in at least two directions in the operation unit.
上記医療用具は、内視鏡と医療用処置具とのいずれかであることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の医療用装置。  The medical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the medical instrument is one of an endoscope and a medical treatment instrument. 上記内視鏡の動作制御及び上記内視鏡を介して撮像された映像信号の処理を行う制御手段をさらに有し、
上記操作スイッチは、上記制御手段に、上記内視鏡の操作に関する信号と上記映像信号の処理設定に関する信号との少なくとも一方の信号を入力するスイッチであることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の医療用装置。
A control means for performing operation control of the endoscope and processing of a video signal imaged through the endoscope;
3. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the operation switch is a switch for inputting at least one of a signal related to the operation of the endoscope and a signal related to the processing setting of the video signal to the control unit. Medical device.
上記制御手段は、上記医療用処置具の動作制御をさらに行い、上記制御手段に、上記操作スイッチから上記医療用処置具の操作に関する信号が入力されることを特徴とする請求項3に記載の医療用装置。  The said control means performs operation control of the said medical treatment tool further, The signal regarding operation of the said medical treatment tool is input into the said control means from the said operation switch, The said control means is characterized by the above-mentioned. Medical device. 上記操作部に、さらに上記入力位置変更手段の移動によってオンオフされる検知スイッチが設けられおり、上記検知スイッチのオンオフに応じて、上記操作スイッチに、上記制御手段に入力する上記内視鏡と上記医療用処置具とのいずれかの操作に関する信号と上記映像信号の処理設定に関する信号との少なくとも一方の信号が割り当てられていることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の医療用装置。  The operation unit is further provided with a detection switch that is turned on and off by the movement of the input position changing means, and the endoscope that inputs the operation switch to the control means and the endoscope according to the on / off of the detection switch 5. The medical apparatus according to claim 4, wherein at least one of a signal related to any operation with the medical treatment instrument and a signal related to processing setting of the video signal is assigned. 上記入力位置変更手段は、上記操作部に対して少なくとも2方向に直線移動するスライダであることを特徴とする請求項1〜5のいずれかに記載の医療用装置。  6. The medical device according to claim 1, wherein the input position changing means is a slider that linearly moves in at least two directions with respect to the operation unit.
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