EP0288751A2 - Process for manufactering an electrode for contact-free lithotripsy - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an axially backlash-free positive connection between the inner conductor and the outer conductor of an electrode for contact-free lithotripsy by means of shock waves that are generated by sparkover at an electrode.
- connection between the inner conductor, insulation and outer conductor is known to design the connection between the inner conductor, insulation and outer conductor as an adhesive connection.
- adhesive connections do not meet all requirements in practice. They are difficult to check and can come loose during transport or when used under impact loads.
- the connection between the jacket of the sleeve-shaped inner conductor insulation and the bore of the outer conductor is particularly critical because the adhesive connection is subjected to high loads and can tear due to different thermal expansion coefficients of the components when the temperature changes during operation.
- the invention has for its object to connect the inner conductor with the outer conductor of an electrode inexpensively and permanently safely with each other.
- Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of an electrode as it is used for the contact-free crushing of concrements and is described in more detail, for example, in German patents P 26 35 635 and 35 43 881.
- the view shows a metallic (preferably made of brass) inner conductor 2, a sleeve 6 located on the jacket 4 of the inner conductor 2 made of thermoplastic material (for example polycarbonate available under the trademark "Pocan 1505 nature") and a sleeve-shaped outer conductor 8, which like the inner conductor 2 consists of conductive material, for example brass.
- the bore 10 of the outer conductor 8 has a circumferential annular groove 12 in the exemplary embodiment. If the metal sleeve of the outer conductor 8 is heated inductively, for example by means of the induction coil 14 (at 18 to 30 kV), the plastic of the sleeve 6 expands. Due to the greater thermal expansion of the plastic compared to the metal sleeve, the gap between the inner conductor 2 and outer conductor 8 sealed and the plastic pressed into the annular groove 12. After cooling, the plastic remains in the ring groove, since the expansion has gone beyond the plastic area. After cooling (and removal of the induction coil 14), the groove 12 results in a secure, form-fit connection free of axial play, between the inner conductor 2 and the outer conductor 8.
- the inner conductor 2 forms a tip 20.
- the metallic outer conductor 8 is connected to a second electrode tip 24 via a cage 22 formed from wires.
- the plastic 6 expands and lies against the outer sleeve 8.
- the entire wing gap 28 is sealed. With further heating in the area of the grooves 12 in the outer conductor 8, the pressure rises sharply.
- the plastic state is reached, the plastic is forcibly molded into the grooves 12 of the outer conductor 8.
- the entire connection is cooled with cold air (compressed air) which flows out of the openings 30 of the cooling device 32 immediately after molding.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine axial spielfreie Formschlussverbindung zwischen dem Innenleiter und dem Ausenleiter einer Elektrode für die berührungsfreie Lithotripsie mittels Stoßwellen, die durch Funkenüberschlag an einer Elektrode erzeugt werden,.The invention relates to an axially backlash-free positive connection between the inner conductor and the outer conductor of an electrode for contact-free lithotripsy by means of shock waves that are generated by sparkover at an electrode.
Vorrichtung und Bauteile zur Verwendung bei der Lithotripsie befinden sich in A 61 B 17/22 der Internationalen Patentklassifikation (IPC) und in den USA auch in A 61 B 17/00.Devices and components for use in lithotripsy are in A 61 B 17/22 of the International Patent Classification (IPC) and in the USA also in A 61 B 17/00.
Es ist bekannt, die Verbindung zwischen Innenleiter, Isolation und Aussenleiter als Klebeverbindung auszuführen. Solche Klebeverbindungen werden jedoch nicht allen Anforderungen in der Praxis gerecht. Sie sind schlecht zu prüfen und können sich während des Transports oder beim Einsatz unter stossförmiger Belastung lösen. Kritisch ist insbesondere die Verbindung zwischen dem Mantel der hülsenförmigen Innenleiterisolation und der Bohrung des Aussenleiters, weil durch verschiedenartige Wärmeausdehnungskoeffizienten der Bauteile bei Temperaturänderung während des Betriebs die Klebeverbindung hoch belastet wird und reissen kann.It is known to design the connection between the inner conductor, insulation and outer conductor as an adhesive connection. However, such adhesive connections do not meet all requirements in practice. They are difficult to check and can come loose during transport or when used under impact loads. The connection between the jacket of the sleeve-shaped inner conductor insulation and the bore of the outer conductor is particularly critical because the adhesive connection is subjected to high loads and can tear due to different thermal expansion coefficients of the components when the temperature changes during operation.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Innenleiter mit dem Aussenleiter einer Elektrode fertigungstechnisch günstig und dauerhaft sicher miteinander zu verbinden.The invention has for its object to connect the inner conductor with the outer conductor of an electrode inexpensively and permanently safely with each other.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Lehre der Ansprüche gelöst.This task is solved by the teaching of the claims.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Figuren näher erläutert:
Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1 eine Elektrode für die Lithotripsie in Schnittdarstellung und
- Fig. 2 eine Einzelheit von Fig. 1.
Show it:
- Fig. 1 shows an electrode for lithotripsy in a sectional view and
- FIG. 2 shows a detail of FIG. 1.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Schnittansicht einer Elektrode, wie sie zur berührungsfreien Zertrümmerung von Konkrementen verwendet wird und beispielsweise in den deutschen Patentschriften P 26 35 635 und 35 43 881 näher beschrieben ist.
Die Ansicht zeigt einen metallischen (vorzugsweise aus Messing bestehenden) Innenleiter 2, eine auf dem Mantel 4 des Innenleiters 2 befindliche Hülse 6 aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff (z.B. Polycarbonat unter dem Warenzeichen "Pocan 1505 nature" erhältlich) und einen ebenfalls hülsenförmigen Aussenleiter 8, der wie der Innenleiter 2 aus leitendem Material, zum Beispiel Messing, besteht. Auf dem Aussenleiter 8 befindet sich eine weitere Hülse 9 aus Kunststoffmaterial, die der Fixierung der Elektrode in einem nicht gezeigten Gehäuse dient. Diese Hülse 9 umschliesst nur den vorderen Teil des Aussenleiters 8 und ist mit ihm über die Schulter 11 formschlüssig verbunden.Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of an electrode as it is used for the contact-free crushing of concrements and is described in more detail, for example, in German patents P 26 35 635 and 35 43 881.
The view shows a metallic (preferably made of brass)
Die Bohrung 10 des Aussenleiters 8 weist im Ausführungsbeispiel eine umlaufende Ringnut 12 auf. Wird die Metallhülse des Aussenleiters 8 induktiv erwärmt, zum Beispiel mittels der Induktionsspule 14 (bei 18 bis 30 kV), so dehnt sich der Kunststoff der Hülse 6 aus. Durch die grössere Wärmeausdehnung des Kunststoffs gegenüber der Metallhülse wird der Spalt zwischen Innenleiter 2 und Aussenleiter 8 abgedichtet und der Kunststoff in die Ringnut 12 gepresst. Der Kunststoff verbleibt nach dem Abkühlen in der Ringnut, da die Ausdehnung über den plastischen Bereich hinausgegangen ist. Durch die Nut 12 ergibt sich nach dem Abkühlen (und Entfernen der Induktionsspule 14) eine sichere axial spielfreie Formschlussverbindung, zwischen Innenleiter 2 und Aussenleiter 8.The
In Fig. 1 ist zu erkennen, dass der Innenleiter 2 eine Spitze 20 bildet. Der metallische Aussenleiter 8 steht über einen aus Drähten gebildeten Käfig 22 mit einer zweiten Elektrodenspitze 24 in Verbindung. Während der induktiven Erwärmung mittels der Induktionsspule 14 befindet sich zwischen den Spitzen 20, 24 ein Abstandshalter 26, der die Elektrodenspitzen genau positioniert.It can be seen in FIG. 1 that the
Diese Positionierung der Spitzen 20, 24 bleibt nach Entfernen des Abstandhalters 26 dauerhaft durch die erfindungsgemässe Forschlussverbindung erhalten.After the spacer 26 has been removed, this positioning of the
Der Verfahrensablauf wird anhand von Fig. 2 näher erläutert:The process sequence is explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 2:
Bei induktiver Erwärmung dehnt sich der Kunststoff 6 aus und legt sich an die äußere Hülse 8 an. Dabei wird der gesamte Flügelspalt 28 abgedichtet. Bei weiterer Erwärmug im Bereich der Nuten 12 im Außenleiter 8 steigt der Druck stark an. Bei Erreichen des plastischen Zustandes erfolgt ein zwangsweise Einformen des Kunststoffes in die Nuten 12 des Außenleiters 8. Nach dem Abkühlen ergibt sich ein sicherer Formschluß mit hoher Tragfähigkeit in axialer Richtung.
Um die Plastifizierung im Bereich der Nuten 12 zu begrenzen, wird sofort nach dem Einformen die gesamte Verbindung mit kalter Luft (Pressluft) abgekühlt, die den Öffnungen 30 der Kühleinrichtung 32 entströmt.In the case of inductive heating, the
In order to limit the plasticization in the area of the
Durch die Erfindung ergeben sich folgende Vorteile:
- Axiale formschlüssige Verbindung von Innenleiter und Außenleiter (einstellbar, abhängig von Elektrodenabstand).
- Hohe axiale mechanische Belastung zwischen Innenleiter und Außenleiter durch Stoßwelle.
- Keine Beeinträchtigung der Isolierfestigkeit, Hochspannung bis 50 kV ist zulässig.
- Formschluß beseitigt Probleme durch Langzeitverhalten (Schrumpfen) des Kunststoffes.
- Exakte Fügung, um Elektrodenspalt genau einzustellen und geringe Toleranzen einzuhalten.The following advantages result from the invention:
- Axial positive connection between inner conductor and outer conductor (adjustable, depending on the electrode distance).
- High axial mechanical load between inner conductor and outer conductor due to shock wave.
- No impairment of the insulation strength, high voltage up to 50 kV is permitted.
- Positive locking eliminates problems due to long-term behavior (shrinking) of the plastic.
- Exact joining to set the electrode gap exactly and to maintain small tolerances.
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| DE19873713884 DE3713884A1 (en) | 1987-04-25 | 1987-04-25 | CONNECTING A METAL SLEEVE TO A PLASTIC SLEEVE IN ITS HOLE |
| DE3713884 | 1987-04-25 |
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| EP0288751A2 true EP0288751A2 (en) | 1988-11-02 |
| EP0288751A3 EP0288751A3 (en) | 1989-09-27 |
| EP0288751B1 EP0288751B1 (en) | 1994-01-05 |
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| EP88104804A Expired - Lifetime EP0288751B1 (en) | 1987-04-25 | 1988-03-25 | Process for manufactering an electrode for contact-free lithotripsy |
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| US4938781A (en) * | 1987-04-25 | 1990-07-03 | Dornier System Gmbh | Method of orienting electrode tips |
| US6217531B1 (en) | 1997-10-24 | 2001-04-17 | Its Medical Technologies & Services Gmbh | Adjustable electrode and related method |
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| DE4016054A1 (en) * | 1990-05-18 | 1991-11-21 | Dornier Medizintechnik | SPARK RANGE FOR LITHOTRIPSY |
| ES2097848T3 (en) * | 1992-09-28 | 1997-04-16 | Hmt Ag | APPARATUS FOR THE GENERATION OF SHOCK WAVES FOR THE CONTACTLESS DESTRUCTION OF CONCRETIONS IN BODIES OF ORGANISMS. |
| US5420473A (en) * | 1993-10-12 | 1995-05-30 | Thomas; Howard C. | Spark gap electrode assembly for lithotripters |
| DE19718512C1 (en) * | 1997-05-02 | 1998-06-25 | Hmt Ag | Production of shock waves for medical applications using spark discharge in water |
| DE19755985A1 (en) * | 1997-12-17 | 1999-07-01 | Rohwedder Gmbh U Co Kg Praezis | Hot-embedding metal inserts into plastic |
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| US4938781A (en) * | 1987-04-25 | 1990-07-03 | Dornier System Gmbh | Method of orienting electrode tips |
| US6217531B1 (en) | 1997-10-24 | 2001-04-17 | Its Medical Technologies & Services Gmbh | Adjustable electrode and related method |
| CZ297145B6 (en) * | 1997-10-24 | 2006-09-13 | Medipool Treuhand- Und Beteiligungsgesellschaft Für Medizintechnik Gmbh | System for automatic adjustment of mutual distance of electrodes for setting spark gap in electrohydraulic systems with impulse wave |
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| EP0288751B1 (en) | 1994-01-05 |
| US4938781A (en) | 1990-07-03 |
| DE3886806D1 (en) | 1994-02-17 |
| DE3713884A1 (en) | 1988-11-03 |
| DE3713884C2 (en) | 1989-07-13 |
| EP0288751A3 (en) | 1989-09-27 |
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