# US 2024/0197155 A1 · Systems, devices, and methods for providing motorized control for medical devices > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2024/0197155 A1 - Document ID: US20240197155A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/541,422 - Filed: 2023-12-15 - Published: 2024-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2022-12-16 - Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Inventors: Martin FAWDRY; Aiden FLANAGAN; Michael HUGHES; Anthony O'BRIEN; Pearse COFFEY; Stephen McCOOEY; Leo DOWNES; Matthew LYNSKEY; Donal HUNT - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20240197155A1 ## CPC - A61B 1/00149: {using articulated arms} - A61B 1/0016: {using motor drive units} - A61B 1/00045: {Display arrangement} - A61B 1/00131: {Accessories for endoscopes} - A61B 1/0052: {Constructional details of control elements, e.g. handles} - A61B 1/0053: {using distributed actuators, e.g. artificial muscles} - A61B 34/30: Surgical robots - A61B 1/00133: {Drive units for endoscopic tools inserted through or with the endoscope} - A61B 2034/301: {for introducing or steering flexible instruments inserted into the body, e.g. catheters or endoscopes} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract A motorized control system for a medical device may include a control assembly including a first body with a cradle assembly and a second body moveably coupled to the first body. The cradle assembly may be configured to removably couple to the medical device. The second body may include a gear assembly, a first motor configured to drive a first gear of the gear assembly, and a second motor configured to drive a second gear of the gear assembly. The control assembly may be configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The gear assembly may be configured to receive a plurality of knobs of the medical device in the closed configuration. The first motor may be configured to drive the first gear to rotate a first knob. The second motor may be configured to drive the second gear to rotate a second knob. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A motorized control system for a medical device, comprising: a control assembly, comprising: a first body including a cradle assembly, wherein the cradle assembly is configured to removably couple to the medical device, the first body including: a gear assembly, a first motor configured to drive a first gear of the gear assembly, and a second motor configured to drive a second gear of the gear assembly; wherein the gear assembly is configured to receive a plurality of knobs of the medical device; wherein the first motor is configured to drive the first gear to rotate a first knob of the plurality of knobs; and wherein the second motor is configured to drive the second gear to rotate a second knob of the plurality of knobs. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, further comprising a rotary drive coupled to a proximal end of the control assembly, wherein the rotary drive is configured to rotate the control assembly and the medical device about a longitudinal axis of the medical device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The motorized control system of claim 2, further comprising: a base assembly coupled to the first body; and a rail assembly coupled to the base assembly, wherein the rail assembly includes at least one motor and is configured to move the control assembly in proximal and distal directions. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The motorized control system of claim 3, wherein the control assembly further comprises: an actuator assembly comprising: an elevator actuator configured to align with an elevator lever of the medical device; an elevator motor; and a third gear coupled to the elevator motor; wherein the actuator assembly is configured to move an elevator lever of the medical device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, wherein the cradle assembly further comprises: a first worm gear coupled to the first motor and engaged with the first gear; and a second worm gear coupled to the second motor and engaged with the second gear. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The motorized control system of claim 5, wherein: the first motor, the first worm gear, and the first gear are longitudinally aligned; the second motor, the second worm gear, and the second gear are longitudinally aligned; and the first gear is adjacent to the second gear. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, wherein the first gear includes a series of recesses configured to align with prongs of the first knob; and wherein the second gear includes a series of recesses configured to align with prongs of the second knob. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, wherein the control assembly is controlled by a control unit including an electronic display. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, wherein the first body includes a first frame, a base frame, and a mounting plate. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The motorized control system of claim 9, wherein the mounting plate extends longitudinally in a proximal-distal direction, and wherein the first motor and the second motor are coupled to the mounting plate. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, further comprising a telescopic support assembly. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The motorized control system of claim 9, wherein the first frame includes a first distal lumen and the base frame includes a second distal lumen, and wherein each of the first distal lumen and the second distal lumen are configured to receive a portion of the medical device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, further comprising a remote control configured to communicate with the control assembly to operate the first motor and the second motor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, wherein the medical device is an endoscope. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The motorized control system of claim 1, further comprising an actuator assembly including a first circular member and a second circular member, wherein the actuator assembly is configured to receive a shaft of the medical device. ### Claim 16 A motorized control system for a medical device, comprising: a control assembly, comprising: a first body including a cradle assembly, wherein the cradle assembly is configured to removably couple to the medical device, the first body comprising: a gear assembly, and a first motor configured to drive a first gear of the gear assembly; and a rotary drive coupled to a proximal end of the control assembly, wherein the rotary drive is configured to rotate the control assembly and the medical device about a longitudinal axis of the medical device; wherein the gear assembly is configured to receive a first knob of the medical device; and wherein the first motor is configured to drive the first gear to rotate the first knob. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The motorized control system of claim 16, wherein the control assembly further comprises: an elevator actuator assembly comprising: an elevator actuator configured to align with an elevator lever of the medical device, wherein the elevator actuator includes at least one biasing member; an elevator motor; and a third gear coupled to the elevator motor and engaged with the elevator motor; wherein the elevator actuator assembly is configured to move an elevator lever of the medical device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The motorized control system of claim 16, wherein the first gear includes a series of recesses configured to align with prongs of the first knob. ### Claim 19 A motorized control system for a medical device, comprising: a control assembly comprising: a first body configured to removably couple to the medical device, the first body including: a gear assembly, a first frame rotatably coupled to a base frame; and a first motor configured to drive a first gear of the gear assembly; and an actuator assembly configured to move an elevator lever of the medical device, comprising: an elevator actuator configured to align with an elevator lever of the medical device; an elevator motor; and a third gear coupled to the elevator motor, wherein the gear assembly is coupled to the first frame and is configured to receive a first knob of the medical device; and wherein the first motor is configured to drive the first gear to rotate the first knob. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The motorized control system of claim 19, wherein the first frame includes a first lumen and the base frame includes a second lumen longitudinally aligned with the first lumen; and wherein each of the first lumen and the second lumen is configured to receive a portion of the medical device.