Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a mounting apparatus for a medical device.
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive surgical procedures, for example laparoscopy, have become popular due to numerous advantages, including reduced patient trauma, quicker recovery times, and shorter hospital stays. Laparoscopy involves the insertion of specialized surgical instruments and a camera into the patient's body through small incisions. The camera provides real-time visual feedback to the surgeon, enabling precise and controlled navigation within the body.
One crucial component of the laparoscopic setup is mounting a laparoscopic camera during laparoscopy. The mounting setup securely holds and positions the laparoscopic camera within the patient’s body. The laparoscopic camera mounting setup ensures fixedly holding of the camera that ensures clear and stable imaging throughout the procedure. When a laparoscopic holding device is used in laparoscopic surgery, a laparoscopic camera is attached to it. After surgery, the surgeon needs to remove the camera from the device. During surgery, there are several events at which the laparoscopic device is attached and detached. One possible reason to attach and detach the laparoscopic device is to clean the scope of the laparoscopic device during surgery. The attaching and detaching of the laparoscopic camera is a complex and time-consuming process. There are various camera mounting setups known in the prior art. However, conventional camera mounting setups have several limitations that affect the overall effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery.
Further, existing camera mounting setups are often bulky, rigid, and challenging to maneuver within the confined space of the body cavity. Their lack of flexibility and adaptability can hinder the surgeon's ability to obtain optimal views of the surgical area. Furthermore, these setups fail to adequately address the issue of camera stability, which results in blurred or shaky images during the procedure. Moreover, some existing camera mounting setups require frequent manual adjustments, leading to interruptions in the surgical workflow and potentially increasing the risk of complications. Also, the manual adjustment may be difficult due to the complex design of the existing setups. Surgeons and their assistants may also experience fatigue and discomfort due to the need to maintain precise camera positions over extended periods.
Therefore, there exists a need for an improved laparoscopy camera mounting apparatus that can solve the aforementioned problems of the conventional camera mounting setups.
SUMMARY
In view of the foregoing, a mounting apparatus is disclosed. The mounting apparatus includes a guide block, a sliding block, and a clamp. The guide block includes a first side surface and a second side surface. The first side surface is provided with a first recess way that extends along a longitudinal axis of the mounting apparatus. The second side surface is provided with a second recess way that extends along the longitudinal axis. The sliding block is coupled to the first and second recess ways and adapted to slide on the guide block. The sliding block, with respect to the guide block, exhibits one of, (i) a locked position and (ii) an unlocked position. The clamp is disposed on the sliding block. The clamp includes a bracket and a holder. The bracket is provided with an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is provided with a first groove. The holder is adapted to traverse between the upper portion and the lower portion to adjust a gap formed between the holder and the lower portion. The holder is provided with a second groove such that the first groove remains parallel to the second groove while the holder traverses between the upper portion and the lower portion. The gap facilitates to hold a rigid scope of a laparoscopic camera such that a diameter of the rigid scope is in a range of 5 millimeters (mm) to 12 mm.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the clamp further includes an adjusting device that is passed through the upper portion. The adjusting device is coupled to the holder such that the adjusting device facilitates a user to adjust the gap between the holder and the lower portion.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the adjusting device is rotated in a first direction such that the holder traverses towards the lower portion to decrease the gap between the holder and the lower portion. While the holder traverses towards the lower portion, the first groove remains parallel to the second groove.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the adjusting device is rotated in a second direction such that the holder traverses towards the upper portion to increase the gap between the holder and the lower portion. While the holder traverses towards the upper portion, the first groove remains parallel to the second groove.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting apparatus further includes an indexing plunger coupled to the sliding block and facilitates the sliding block to exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block further includes an aperture that is disposed above the first and second recess ways and extends between the first side surface and the second side surface. The indexing plunger is inserted in the aperture to lock the sliding block with the guide block and the indexing plunger is removed from the aperture to unlock the sliding block from the guide block.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the sliding block includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The first lateral surface is provided with a first ledge that extends along the longitudinal axis and the second lateral surface is provided with a second ledge that extends along the longitudinal axis. The first ledge engages with the first recess way and the second ledge engages with the second recess way such that the sliding block slides on the guide block.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting apparatus further includes a base frame that includes a channel. The channel extends along the longitudinal axis and adapted to support the guide block in the base frame.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the base frame further includes a pair of support rods that extend along the longitudinal axis and adapted to support the guide block in the base frame.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block includes a pair of sockets that are coupled to the pair of support rods to slidably secure the guide block in the channel.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of aspects of the present disclosure becomes apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of aspects thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of a mounting apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of the mounting apparatus of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a guide block, a sliding block, and a clamp of the mounting apparatus of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2B illustrates a sectional front view of a guide block, a sliding block, and a clamp of the mounting apparatus of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3A illustrates an isometric zoomed view of a section A-A of FIG. 1A when the sliding block is in an unlocked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 3B illustrates the isometric zoomed view of the section A-A of FIG. 1A when the sliding block is in a locked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of a guide block, a sliding block, a clamp, and a sterile adapter of a mounting apparatus, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 4B illustrates a sectional front view of the guide block, the sliding block, the clamp, and the sterile adapter of the mounting apparatus of FIG. 4A, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a mounting apparatus for a medical device. The following description provides specific details of certain aspects of the disclosure illustrated in the drawings to provide a thorough understanding of those aspects. It should be recognized, however, that the present disclosure can be reflected in additional aspects and the disclosure may be practiced without some of the details in the following description.
The various aspects including the example aspects are now described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the various aspects of the disclosure are shown. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the aspects set forth herein. Rather, these aspects are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete, and fully conveys the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated for clarity.
It is understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers that may be present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
The subject matter of example aspects, as disclosed herein, is described specifically to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventor/inventors have contemplated that the claimed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different features or combinations of features similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other technologies. Generally, the various aspects including the example aspects relate to a mounting apparatus for a medical device.
FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of a mounting apparatus 100 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as “the apparatus 100”), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The apparatus 100 may be mounted on any article near which the laparoscopic camera 102 may be used. For example, the apparatus 100 may be disposed on a laparoscopic bed or one or more frames of the laparoscopic bed. The apparatus 100 may be adapted to hold one or more devices. For example, the apparatus 100 may be adapted to hold a laparoscopic camera 102. In other words, the laparoscopic camera 102 may be mounted on the apparatus 100 such that the laparoscopic camera 102 is easily mounted or removed from the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 may facilitate a user to easily mount and remove the laparoscopic camera 102. The user may efficiently and quickly remove and mount the laparoscopic camera 102 on the apparatus 100. The mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate to hold or lock the laparoscopic camera 102 in six degrees of freedom. The laparoscopic camera 102 being locked in six degrees of freedom may advantageously facilitate to capture clear and precise images of the desired location or portion of a patient while performing laparoscopy.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting apparatus 100 may be made up of a material having vibration dampening properties that may facilitate the mounting apparatus 100 to dampen vibrations. Thus, the mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate the laparoscopic camera 102 to capture clear and precise images of desired portion of a patient while performing laparoscopy. In other words, the material with vibration dampening properties may prevent the laparoscopic camera 102 to capture the blurred images of the desired portion and thereby saving a lot of efforts for the user.
FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of the mounting apparatus 100 of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The apparatus 100 may have a longitudinal axis X-X and a lateral axis Y-Y. The apparatus 100 may include a base frame 104, a guide block 105, a sliding block 106, an indexing plunger 108, and a clamp 110.
The base frame 104 may include a channel 112. The base frame 104 may be disposed at a bottom side of the mounting apparatus 100. The base frame 104 may be mounted on any article near which the laparoscopic camera 102 may be used. For example, the base frame 104 may be disposed on the laparoscopic bed or the one or more frames of the laparoscopic bed. In some other examples, the base frame 104 may be disposed on a table in a laparoscopic room. The base frame 104 may facilitate to support one or more components of the mounting apparatus 100. For example, the base frame 104 may be adapted to support the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, the indexing plunger 108, and the clamp 110.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the base frame 104 may be made up of a material including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of known and later developed materials, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
The channel 112 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X of the apparatus 100. The channel 112 may be a through opening that may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. The channel 112 may be adapted to receive a component of the apparatus 100. For example, the channel 112 may be adapted to receive the guide block 105. The guide block 105 may be slidably secured in the channel 112. In other words, the guide block 105 may slide within the channel 112 along a length of the channel 112. The user may slide the guide block 105 in the channel 112 and secure the guide block 105 at a desired position in the channel 112. The channel 112 may therefore advantageously facilitate the user to secure the guide block 105 anywhere along the length of the channel 112.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the channel 112 may have the length that may be in a range of 150 millimeters (mm) to 200 mm.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the channel 112 may have a width that may be in a range of 12 mm to 18 mm.
The guide block 105 may be coupled to the base frame 104. Specifically, the guide block 105 may be secured in the channel 112 of the base frame 104. The guide block 105 may be positioned anywhere in the channel 112 and then secured at the desired position. In other words, the user may slide the guide block 105 in the channel 112 and then secure the guide block 105 at the desired position. Specifically, the user may slide the guide block 105 along the length of the channel 112 with respect to the base frame 104. Preferably, based on requirements of a laparoscopic surgery, the user may slide the guide block 105 along the length of the channel 112 such that the guide block 105 secures at the desired position in the channel 112.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block 105 may be made up of a material including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of material for the guide block 105, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block 105 may have a length that may be in a range of 45 mm to 50 mm.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block 105 may have a width that may be in a range between 10 mm to 16 mm.
The sliding block 106 may be coupled to the guide block 105. Specifically, the sliding block 106 may be disposed at an upper side of the guide block 105. In other words, the sliding block 106 may be mounted on the guide block 105. Upon securing the guide block 105 at the desired position in the channel 112, the user may couple or mount the sliding block 106 on the guide block 105. The sliding block 106 may exhibit one of, (i) a locked position and (ii) an unlocked position. In some examples, the sliding block 106 may exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position by way of a suitable means such as the indexing plunger 108. Specifically, the sliding block 106 may exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position with respect to the guide block 105. The sliding block 106, in the locked position, may be fixed with respect to the guide block 105. In other words, the sliding block 106, in the locked position, may not move with respect to the guide block 105. The sliding block 106, in the unlocked position, may be movable with respect to the guide block 105. In other words, the sliding block 106, in the unlocked position, may not be fixed with respect to the guide block 105.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the sliding block 106 may be made up of a material including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of known and later developed materials for the sliding block 106, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the sliding block 106 may have a length that may be in a range of 45 mm to 50 mm.
The indexing plunger 108 may be coupled to the sliding block 106. Specifically, the indexing plunger 108 may be coupled to a side of the sliding block 106. The indexing plunger 108 may be a pin type structure. The indexing plunger 108 may facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position. Specifically, the indexing plunger 108 may facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position with respect to the guide block 105. To facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the locked position, the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed towards the sliding block 106. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed to lock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing plunger 108, upon being pushed towards the sliding block 106, may prevent the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105. To facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the unlocked position, the indexing plunger 108 may be pulled away from the sliding block 106. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pulled to unlock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing plunger 108, upon being pulled away from the sliding block 106, may facilitate the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the indexing plunger 108 may have a length that may be in a range of 16 mm to 20 mm.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting apparatus 100 may further include a feedback unit (not shown). The feedback unit may be disposed on the mounting apparatus 100. The feedback unit may be configured to provide a feedback to the user such that the feedback indicates one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position of the indexing plunger 108. In some examples of the present disclosure, the feedback may be one of, an audio-feedback, a visual feedback, and a tactile feedback to the user. The mounting apparatus 100 may include a speaker (not shown), a display screen (not shown), and a vibration motor (not shown). The speaker may be configured to provide the audio-feedback to the user. The feedback unit may include a sensor that may be coupled to the speaker. The sensor may be configured to sense first and second signals representing the (i) locked position and (ii) the unlocked position, respectively, of the indexing plunger 108. The speaker may be configured to produce a first sound when the indexing plunger 108 exhibits the locked position and the speaker may be configured to produce a second sound when the indexing plunger 108 exhibits the unlocked position. The display screen may be configured to provide the visual feedback. The vibration motor may be configured to provide the tactile feedback to the user. The clamp 110 may be disposed on the sliding block 106. Specifically, the clamp 110 may be disposed above the sliding block 106. The clamp 110 may be adapted to hold the laparoscopic camera 102. Specifically, the clamp 110 may be adapted to hold a rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102. The clamp 110 may be easily and quickly handled by the user. The clamp 110 may therefore advantageously facilitate the user to quickly remove the laparoscopic camera 102 from the apparatus 100. The clamp 110 further advantageously facilitate the user to quickly mount the laparoscopic camera 102 to the apparatus 100.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the clamp 110 may be adapted to hold the laparoscopic camera 102 with a diameter that may be in a range of 5 millimeters (mm) to 12 mm. Specifically, the clamp 110 may be adapted to hold the laparoscopic camera 102 such that the diameter of the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102 may be in the range of 5 mm to 12 mm.
FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, and the clamp 110 of the mounting apparatus 100 of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The guide block 105 may include a first side surface 202, a second side surface 204, a plate 206, and an aperture 208. The sliding block 106 may include a first lateral surface 210 and a second lateral surface 212. The clamp 110 may include a bracket 220, an adjusting device 222, and a holder 224.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the guide block 105 may not be a sterilizable component. In other words, the guide block 105 may not be sterilized i.e., the guide block 105 may be a non-sterilizable component.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilizable components. Specifically, the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilizable components such the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilized again and again that may facilitate repeated usage of the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110. In other words, the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilized, therefore, the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be reusable components.
The first and second side surfaces 202, 204 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X and the lateral axis Y-Y of the apparatus 100. The first and second side surfaces 202, 204 may be disposed parallel to each other. The first and second side surfaces 202, 204 may project outwardly from the plate 206. In other words, the plate 206 may be disposed at a lower side of the guide block 105. Specifically, the plate 206 may be disposed below the first and second side surfaces 202, 204. The first side surface 202 may include a first recess way 202a. The first recess way 202a may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. The first recess way 202a may be a furrow or a trench that may be formed on the first side surface 202. Specifically, the first recess way 202a may be formed by removing material from the first side surface 202. The second side surface 204 may include a second recess way 204a. The second recess way 204a may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. The second recess way 204a may be a furrow or a trench that may be formed on the second side surface 204. Specifically, the second recess way 204a may be formed by removing material from the second side surface 204. The plate 206 may be inserted in the channel 112 such that the plate 206 is disposed below the channel 112. The plate 206 may prevent the guide block 105 from being pulled out from the channel 112. The aperture 208 may be disposed above the first and second recess ways 202a, 204a. The aperture 208 may be a through hole that may extend from the first side surface 202 to the second side surface 204. Specifically, the aperture 208 may extend between the first side surface 202 and the second side surface 204 along the lateral axis Y-Y.
The first and second lateral surfaces 210, 212 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X and the lateral axis Y-Y of the apparatus 100. The first and second lateral surfaces 210, 212 may be disposed parallel to each other. The first lateral surface 210 may include a first ledge 214 and a stepped portion 216. The first ledge 214 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. The first ledge 214 may be a protrusion that may be formed on the first lateral surface 210. Specifically, the first ledge 214 may be the protrusion that may be formed on an inner side of the first lateral surface 210. In an example, the first ledge 214 may be formed by shaping the inner side of the first lateral surface 210. In another example, the first ledge 214 may be formed by depositing the protrusion on the inner side of the first lateral surface 210 and along the longitudinal axis X-X. The stepped portion 216 may have a hole (not shown). In other words, the hole may be disposed on the stepped portion 216. The hole may be a through hole that may be formed in the stepped portion 216. The second lateral surface 212 may include a second ledge 218. The second ledge 218 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. The second ledge 218 may be a protrusion that may be formed on the second lateral surface 212. Specifically, the second ledge 218 may be the protrusion that may be formed on an inner side of the second lateral surface 212. In an example, the second ledge 218 may be formed by shaping the inner side of the second lateral surface 212. In another example, the second ledge 218 may be formed by depositing the protrusion on the inner side of the second lateral surface 212 and along the longitudinal axis X-X.
The bracket 220 may be a C-shaped bracket. Specifically, the bracket 220 may be fabricated or designed in a C-shape such that the bracket 220 encloses the holder 224. The bracket 220 may include an upper portion 226 and a lower portion 228. The upper portion 226 may include an opening (not shown). The bracket 220 may be disposed on the sliding block 106. The bracket 220 may project outwardly from the sliding block 106. Specifically, the lower portion 228 of the bracket 220 may project outwardly from an upper side of the sliding block 106. The lower portion 228 may be provided with a first groove 230. The first groove 230 may be a depressed region that may be formed at an upper side of the lower portion 228. In some examples, the first groove 230 may have a pair of slanted sides that may be joined at a center to form a V-shape. In other words, the first groove 230 may be formed on the lower portion 228 such that the shape “V” of the first groove 230 faces towards the holder 224. The first groove 230 may facilitate to hold a component. For example, the first groove 230 may facilitate to hold the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the lower portion 228 may be integrated to the upper side of the sliding block 106. In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the lower portion 228 may be joined or affixed to the upper side of the sliding block 106. In some examples of the present disclosure, the lower portion 228 may be joined or affixed to the upper side of the sliding block 106 by way of glue or other suitable adhesive. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the lower portion 228 may be welded to the upper side of the sliding block 106. In some preferred embodiments, the lower portion 228 may be welded to the upper side of the sliding block 106 by way of a fillet welding technique.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first groove 230 may have a shape including, but not limited to, a V-shape, a W-shape, a semi-circular shape, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any shape of the first groove 230 that may facilitate to hold the component, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first groove 230 may be formed by featuring a texture on a flat surface such that the texture facilitates to exhibit a shape of a groove.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first groove 230 may be coated with an anti-rust paint. The anti-rust paint may prevent rusting of the first groove 230. Specifically, the anti-rust paint may prevent rusting of the first groove 230 while the first groove 230 facilitates to hold the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102.
The adjusting device 222 may include an adjusting knob 222a and a threaded rod 222b. The adjusting knob 222a may be coupled to one side of the threaded rod 222b and the holder 224 may be coupled to another side of the threaded rod 222b. Specifically, the adjusting knob 222 may be coupled to the end of the threaded rod 222b that may be positioned above the upper portion 226 of the bracket 220. The holder 224 may be coupled to the end of the threaded rod 222b that may be positioned below the upper portion 226 of the bracket 220. In other words, the holder 224 may be coupled to the end of the threaded rod 222b that may be positioned between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228 of the bracket 220. The adjusting device 222 may be coupled to the bracket 220. The adjusting device 222 may be passed through the upper portion 226. Specifically, the threaded rod 222b may be passed through the upper portion 226. The threaded rod 222b may be passed through the opening of the upper portion 226. The opening of the upper portion 226 may be provided with internal threads that may engage or mesh with threads of the threaded rod 222b. The threaded rod 222b may be rotated in the opening of the upper portion 226. Specifically, the threaded rod 222b may be rotated to facilitate translation of the threaded rod 222b with respect to the upper portion 226 of the bracket 220. Since, the threads of the threaded rod 222b are in mesh with the internal threads of the opening, therefore, rotation of the threaded rod 222b may facilitate translation of the threaded rod 222b with respect to the upper portion 226 of the bracket 220.
The holder 224 may be coupled to the threaded rod 222b. Specifically, the holder 224 may be coupled to the threaded rod 222b such that the holder 224 is positioned or disposed between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The holder 224 may be a block type structure that may be coupled to the threaded rod 222b. The holder 224 may be provided with a second groove 232. The second groove 232 may be a depressed region that may be formed at a lower side of the holder 224. In some examples, the second groove 232 may have a pair of slanted sides that may be joined at a center to form a V-shape. In other words, the second groove 232 may be formed on the holder 224 such that the shape “V” of the second groove 232 faces towards the lower portion 228. Specifically, the second groove 232 may be formed on the holder 224 such that the second groove 232 faces towards the first groove 230. The second groove 232 may facilitate to hold a component. For example, the second groove 232 may facilitate to hold the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102. The holder 224 may be adapted to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. Specifically, the holder 224 while traversing between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228, the first groove 230 may remain parallel to the second groove 232. The adjusting device 222 may be adapted to facilitate the holder 224 to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The adjusting device 222 may be rotated by the user to facilitate the holder 224 to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. Specifically, the adjusting knob 222a may be rotated by the user such that the threaded rod 222b translates with respect to the upper portion 226 that facilitate the holder 224 to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The holder 224, while traversing between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228, may not rotate. In other words, the holder 224, while traversing between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228, may be fixed or stationary and may only exhibit an up-down motion between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The holder 224 may include a bearing (not shown) that may facilitate a free rotation of the threaded rod 222b within the holder 224. Specifically, the bearing may facilitate free rotation of the threaded rod 222b with respect to the holder 224 such that the holder 224 only exhibits traversing between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228 and may not exhibit any rotation upon rotation of the adjusting knob 222a. The holder 224 may be adapted to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228 to adjust a gap (G) formed between the holder 224 and the lower portion 228. The gap (G) may facilitate to hold the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102 such that a diameter of the rigid scope 103 may be in the range of 5 millimeters (mm) to 12 mm. The adjusting device 222 may be rotated by the user to facilitate the holder 224 to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228 to adjust the gap (G). Specifically, the adjusting knob 222a may be rotated by the user to facilitate the holder 224 to traverse between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228 to adjust the gap (G). Preferably, the user may rotate the adjusting device 222 in a first direction such that the holder 224 traverses towards the lower portion 228 to decrease the gap (G). Upon rotation of the adjusting knob 222a in the first direction, the holder 224 may only traverse toward the lower portion 228 and may not exhibit any rotation thereof. In other words, the holder 224 may only traverse toward the lower portion 228 and may not rotate thereof when the adjusting knob 222a is rotated in the first direction. This may be enabled by the bearing that may disposed within the holder 224. The bearing in the holder 224 may facilitate free rotation of the threaded rod 222b with respect to the holder 224 such that the holder 224 only traverses towards the lower portion 228 and may not rotate thereof upon rotation of the adjusting knob 222a. Specifically, the user may rotate the adjusting knob 222a in the first direction such that the holder 224 traverses towards the lower portion 228 to decrease the gap (G) between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The first groove 230 of the lower portion 228, while the holder 224 traverses towards the lower portion 228, may remain parallel to the second groove 232. Preferably, the user may rotate the adjusting device 222 in a second direction such that the holder 224 traverses towards the upper portion 226 to increase the gap (G). Upon rotation of the adjusting knob 222a in the second direction, the holder 224 may only traverse toward the upper portion 226 and may not exhibit any rotation thereof. In other words, the holder 224 may only traverse toward the upper portion 226 and may not rotate thereof when the adjusting knob 222a is rotated in the second direction. This may be enabled by the bearing that may disposed within the holder 224. The bearing in the holder 224 may facilitate free rotation of the threaded rod 222b with respect to the holder 224 such that the holder 224 only traverses towards the upper portion 226 and may not rotate thereof upon rotation of the adjusting knob 222a. Specifically, the user may rotate the adjusting knob 222a in the second direction such that the holder 224 traverses towards the upper portion 226 to increase the gap (G) between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 228. The first groove 230 of the lower portion 228, while the holder 224 traverses towards the upper portion 226, may remain parallel to the second groove 232.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first direction may be a clockwise direction and the second direction may be a counterclockwise direction when the adjusting knob 222a is seen as in the FIG. 2A. In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the first direction may be the counterclockwise direction and the second direction may be the clockwise direction when the adjusting knob 222a is seen as in the FIG. 2A.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second groove 232 may have a shape including, but not limited to, a V-shape, a W-shape, a semi-circular shape, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any shape of the second groove 232 that may facilitate to hold the component, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second groove 232 may be formed by featuring a texture on a flat surface such that the texture facilitates to exhibit a shape of a groove.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second groove 232 may be coated with an anti-rust paint. The anti-rust paint may prevent rusting of the second groove 232. Specifically, the anti-rust paint may prevent rusting of the second groove 232 while the second groove 232 facilitates to hold the rigid scope 103 of the laparoscopic camera 102.
FIG. 2B illustrates a sectional front view of the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, and the clamp 110 of the mounting apparatus 100 of FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The sliding block 106 may be coupled to the guide block 105. Preferably, to couple the sliding block 106 with the guide block 105, the first lateral surface 210 of the sliding block 106 may abut with the first side surface 202 of the guide block 105. Preferably, to couple the sliding block 106 with the guide block 105, the second lateral surface 212 of the sliding block 106 may abut with the second side surface 204 of the guide block 105.
Although, FIG. 2B illustrates that the first lateral surface 210 abuts with the first side surface 202 and the second lateral surface 212 abuts with the second side surface 204 to facilitate the sliding block 106 to couple with the guide block 105. However, it is understood to the person skilled in the art that, the first lateral surface 210 may abut with the second side surface 204 and the second lateral surface 212 may abut with the first side surface 202. In such a scenario, position of the aperture 208 may be shifted to the opposite side of the guide block 105 i.e., other side of the guide block 105 to facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit one of, the (i) locked position and (ii) the unlocked position.
The sliding block 106 may be coupled to first and second recess ways 202a, 204a such that the sliding block 106 slides on the guide block 105. Specifically, to facilitate the sliding block 106 to couple to the guide block 105, the first ledge 214 may be engaged with the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 may be engaged with the second recess way 204a. The first ledge 214 may be inserted in the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 may be inserted in the second recess way 204a such that the sliding block 106 slides on the guide block 105. Since, the first ledge 214 is arranged parallel to the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 is arranged parallel to the second recess way 204a, therefore, the first ledge 214 is easily inserted in the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 is inserted in the second recess way 204a. To facilitate the insertion of the first ledge 214 in the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 in the second recess way 204a, the sliding block 106 is moved onto the guide block 105. In other words, the sliding block 106 may be slidden or moved over the guide block 105 such that the first ledge 214 is inserted in the first recess way 202a and the second ledge 218 is inserted in the second recess way 204a.
The sliding block 106 may be moved over the guide block 105 up to point that the stepped portion 216 of the sliding block 106 is aligned with the aperture 208 of the guide block 105. Specifically, the sliding block 106 may be moved over the guide block 105 such that the hole of the stepped portion 216 aligns or coincides with the aperture 208 of the guide block 105. Once, the hole of the stepped portion 216 aligns with the aperture 208 of the guide block 105, the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed. Specifically, upon alignment of the hole of the stepped portion 216 with the aperture 208 of the guide block 105, the indexing plunger 108 is pushed to facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the locked position. The indexing plunger 108 may include an indexing pin 234. To facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the locked position, the indexing plunger 108 is pushed such that the indexing pin 234 is inserted into the aperture 208 from the hole of the stepped portion 216. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed such that the indexing pin 234 is inserted into the aperture 208 from the hole of the stepped portion 216 to lock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing pin 234, upon being inserted in the aperture 208 due to pushing of the indexing plunger 108, may prevent the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105. To facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the unlocked position, the indexing plunger 108 is pulled such that the indexing pin 234 is pulled away and removed from the aperture 208. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pulled such that the indexing pin 234 is removed from the aperture 208 to unlock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing pin 234, upon being removed from the aperture 208 due to pulling of the indexing plunger 208, may facilitate the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the indexing pin 234 may be made up of a material including, but not limited to, steel. Preferably, the indexing pin 234 may be made up of stainless steel. The stainless steel may advantageously enhance or increase shear load bearing capacity i.e., shear strength of the indexing pin 234. Specifically, the indexing pin 234 may have the shear strength that may be in a range of 5800 Newton (N) to 6000N. Preferably, the indexing pin 234 may have the shear strength that may be 5830 N. Due to increased shear load bearing capacity, the indexing pin 234 may not break even upon movement of the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105 when the sliding block 106 exhibits the locked position. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of known and later developed materials, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the indexing pin 234 may have a length that may be in a range of 4 mm to 5 mm.
FIG. 3A illustrates a zoomed view of a section A-A of FIG. 1A when the sliding block 106 is in an unlocked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The base frame 104 may further include a pair of support rods 302a, 302b (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the support rods 302”). The guide block 105 may further include a pair of sockets 304a, 304b (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the sockets 304”).
Each support rod of the support rods 302 may be disposed within the base frame 104. Specifically, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be disposed beneath the channel 112. Each support rod of the support rods 302 may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X. Each support rod of the support rods 302 may be disposed parallel to each other. In other words, one support rod of the support rods 302 may be disposed parallel to the other support rod of the support rods 302. Each support rod of the support rods 302 may be adapted to support the guide block 105. Specifically, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be adapted to support the guide block 105 in the base frame 104. In other words, the guide block 105 may be supported on the support rods 302. Specifically, the guide block 105 may be slidably secured on the support rods 302 such that the guide block 105 slides on the support rods 302. The support rods 302 may facilitate the guide block 105 to slide along the channel 112. The support rods 302 may therefore advantageously facilitate the user to set the guide block 105 at a desired position within the channel 112.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a cross sectional shape of each support rod of the support rods 302 may include, but not limited to, a circle, a rectangle, a square, a trapezium, and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of known and later developed cross-sectional shapes of each support rod of the support rods 302, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be supported or fixed from either ends of each support rod of the support rods 302. Each support rod of the support rods 302 may have a length that may be equal to the length of the base frame 104.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be made up of a material including, but not limited to, aluminium. Specifically, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be made up of hard anodized aluminium. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of known and later developed materials for each support rod of the support rods 302, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be provided with a driving mechanism that may facilitate the guide block 105 to slide in the channel 112. In one example of the present disclosure, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be provided with a piston mechanism that may drive the guide block 105 in the channel 112. In another example of the present disclosure, each support rod of the support rods 302 may be adapted to rotate such that upon rotation of each support rod of the support rods 302, the guide block 105 advances within the base frame 104 and along the channel 112.
Each socket of the sockets 304 may be disposed at a bottom side of the guide block 105. Specifically, each socket of the sockets 304 may be coupled to the plate 206 of the guide block 105. Each socket of the sockets 304 may be disposed at a bottom side of the plate 206. Each socket of the sockets 304 may be coupled to the support rods 302. Specifically, each socket of the sockets 304 may be coupled to the support rods 302 to slidably secure the guide block 105 in the channel 112. Each socket of the sockets 304 may be a cavity that may be adapted to receive one or more components. For example, each socket of the sockets 304 may be adapted to receive respective support rod of the support rods 302. In other words, each socket of the sockets 304 may hold respective support rod of the support rods 302. Specifically, each socket of the sockets 304 may hold respective support rod of the support rods 302 to facilitate the guide block 105 to couple to each support rod of the support rods 302. Since, each socket of the sockets 304 is a cavity, therefore, respective support rod of the support rods 302 may be fitted in each socket of the sockets 304. The guide block 105 may be adapted to slide within the base frame 104 along the channel 112 by way of the support rods 302 and the sockets 304. In other words, the guide block 105 may be guided on the support rods 302. Specifically, to facilitate the guide block 105 to slide within the base frame 104 along the channel 112, each socket of the sockets 304 may be guided on respective rod of the support rods 302.
As can be seen through FIG. 3A, the indexing plunger 108 may facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the unlocked position. Specifically, FIG. 3A shows that the indexing plunger 108 may be pulled away from the sliding block 106 that may facilitate the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing plunger 108 may be pulled such that the indexing pin 234 is pulled away and removed from the aperture 208. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pulled such that the indexing pin 234 is removed from the aperture 208 to unlock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing pin 234, upon being removed from the aperture 208 due to pulling of the indexing plunger 208, may facilitate the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105.
FIG. 3B illustrates the zoomed view of the section A-A of FIG. 1A when the sliding block 106 is in a locked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The indexing plunger 108 may facilitate the sliding block 106 to exhibit the locked position. Specifically, FIG. 3B shows that the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed towards the sliding block 106 that may prevent the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing plunger 108 may be pushed such that the indexing pin 234 is inserted in the aperture 208. In other words, the indexing plunger 108 may be pushed such that the indexing pin 234 is inserted into the aperture 208 to lock the sliding block 106 with respect to the guide block 105. The indexing pin 234, upon being inserted into the aperture 208 due to pushing of the indexing plunger 208, may prevent the sliding block 106 to move with respect to the guide block 105.
Although FIG. 3A and 3B shows the support rods 302, however, the present disclosure is not limited to it. It should be obvious to the person skilled in the art to use any mechanism/arrangement/element in place of the support rods 302 that serves the same or substantially similar purpose as being served by the support rods 302. For example, the mechanism/arrangement/element that may be used instead of the support rods 302 may support the guide block 105 and may facilitate the guide block 105 to slide along the channel 112, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of a guide block 402, a sliding block 404, a clamp 406, and a sterile adapter 408 of a mounting apparatus, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. The guide block 402, the sliding block 404, and the clamp 406 may be same or substantially similar to the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, and the clamp 110, respectively, of the mounting apparatus 100. Specifically, the guide block 402, the sliding block 404, and the clamp 406 may be structurally, configurationally, and functionally same or substantially similar to the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, and the clamp 110, respectively, of the mounting apparatus 100. Accordingly, like elements of the guide block 402, the sliding block 404, and the clamp 406 may be interpreted with like reference numerals as used for corresponding elements of the guide block 105, the sliding block 106, and the clamp 110. For sake of brevity, not all the reference numerals are marked for each and every element of the guide block 402, the sliding block 404, and the clamp 406 in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B.
FIG. 4B illustrates a sectional front view of the guide block 402, the sliding block 404, the clamp 406, and the sterile adapter 408 of the mounting apparatus of FIG. 4A, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. The sterile adapter 408 may be a disposable item and may be replaced whenever required. The sterile adapter 408 may be a cap type component that may fit or mounted on the guide block 402 such that the sliding block 404 mounts over the sterile adapter 408. The sterile adapter 408 may have a shape that may correspond to the shape of the guide block 402 such that the sterile adapter 408 fits over the guide block 402.
The sterile adapter 408 may include a central web portion 410, a pair of legs 412a, 412b (hereinafter collectively referred to and designated as “the legs 412”), and a slot 414. Each leg of the legs 412 may extend from the central web portion 410. Specifically, each leg of the legs 412 may extend from the central web portion 410 such that each leg of the legs 412 forms a right angle i.e., a 900 angle with the central web portion 410. In other words, each leg of the legs 412 may extend perpendicularly from the central web portion 410. Each leg of the legs 412 may extend from the central web portion 410 such that each leg of the legs 412 conforms to the shape of the first side surface 202 and the second side surface 204 of the guide block 402. Each leg of the legs 412 may have a trough shape that may correspond to the first and second recess ways 202a, 204a. The trough shape may extend along a length of the legs 412. In other words, the trough shape may extend along the longitudinal axis X-X of the mounting apparatus 100. The trough shape may facilitate to form a ledge that may extend towards inner side of the sterile adapter 408 such that the trough shape forms a complimentary shape to that of the first and second recess ways 202a, 204a. The trough shape may therefore facilitate easy fitment of the sterile adapter 408 over the guide block 402.
The sterile adapter 408 may be disposed between the guide block 402 and the sliding block 404. Specifically, the sterile adapter 408 may be disposed above the guide block 402 and below the sliding block 404. The sterile adapter 408 may be disposed between the guide block 402 and the sliding block 404 such that the slot 414 coincides with the aperture 208 and the hole of the stepped portion 216. The sterile adapter 408 may therefore be positioned between the guide block 402 and the sliding block 404 such that the aperture 208, the slot 414, and the hole of the stepped portion 216 coincides to each other and facilitates insertion and removal of the indexing pin 234 from the aperture 208.
The sterile adapter 408 may be coupled to a drape when the apparatus 100 is disposed or mounted on the laparoscopic bed or the one or more frames of the laparoscopic bed. Since, the guide block 402 is a non-sterilizable component and the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilizable components, therefore, the sterile adapter 408 and the drape forms a boundary between a sterilizable region and a non-sterilizable region. The sterile adapter 408 may therefore advantageously prevents spread of disease by way of usage of the apparatus 100. In other words, the sterile adapter 408 may advantageously protect the non-sterilizable component i.e., the guide block 402 by preventing accumulation of harmful organisms on the guide block 402. The sterile adapter 408 may advantageously prevent sterilizing of all the elements of the mounting apparatus 100, rather the sliding block 106 and the clamp 110 may be sterilized upon usage of the mounting apparatus 100. The sterile adapter 408 may therefore advantageously improves cleanliness and sterilization of the apparatus 100. The sterile adapter 408 may advantageously reduce time and efforts while cleaning and sterilization of the apparatus 100.
Thus, the mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate to hold the rigid scope 103 that is in the range of 5 mm to 12 mm. The mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate the user to set the guide block 105 at a desired position in the channel 112. The mounting apparatus 100 may further facilitate the user to set the sliding block 106 at a desired position with respect to the guide block 105. The mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate the user to lock and unlock the sliding block 106 with the guide block 105. Specifically, the indexing plunger 108 may advantageously and easily facilitate the suer to lock and unlock the sliding block 106 with the guide block 105. Since, the indexing plunger 108 only requires pushing and pulling to lock and unlock the indexing plunger 108 with the guide block 105, therefore the user may very quickly and easily set the position of the laparoscopic camera 102 in no time. The mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate the user to hold the laparoscopic cameras of various diameters. Specifically, the adjusting knob 222a may advantageously facilitate the user to adjust the gap (G) between the lower portion 228 and the holder 224. The adjustment in the gap (G) may advantageously facilitate the user to set or mount the laparoscopic cameras of varying sizes and diameters. The mounting apparatus 100 may advantageously facilitate to hold or lock the laparoscopic camera 102 in six degrees of freedom. The laparoscopic camera 102 being locked in six degrees of freedom may advantageously facilitate to capture clear and precise images of the desired location or portion of a patient while performing laparoscopy. The mounting apparatus 100 may be easy to install and may require less time to mount the laparoscopic camera 102. The mounting apparatus 100 may be easily assembled or disassembled and may be easily carried from one place to another. The mounting apparatus 100 may be easy to use.
The foregoing discussion of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present disclosure are grouped together in one or more aspects, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the aspects, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate aspects, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present disclosure requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed aspect, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate aspect of the present disclosure.
Moreover, though the description of the present disclosure has included description of one or more aspects, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present disclosure, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative aspects, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter. , Claims:1. A mounting apparatus (100) comprising:
a guide block (105) comprising:
a first side surface (202) having a first recess way (202a) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X-X) of the mounting apparatus (100); and
a second side surface (204) having a second recess way (204a) that extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X);
a sliding block (106) that is coupled to the first and second recess ways (202a, 204a), and adapted to slide on the guide block (105), wherein, with respect to the guide block (105), the sliding block (106) exhibits one of, (i) a locked position and (ii) an unlocked position;
a clamp (110) disposed on the sliding block (106), the clamp (110) comprising:
a bracket (220) with an upper portion (226) and a lower portion (228), wherein the lower portion (228) is provided with a first groove (230); and
a holder (224) adapted to traverse between the upper portion (226) and the lower portion (228) to adjust a gap (G) formed between the holder (224) and the lower portion (228), wherein the holder (224) is provided with a second groove (232) such that the first groove (230) remains parallel to the second groove (232) while the holder (224) traverses between the upper portion (226) and the lower portion (228), wherein the gap (G) facilitates to hold a rigid scope (103) of a laparoscopic camera (102) such that a diameter of the rigid scope (103) is in a range of 5 millimeters (mm) to 12 mm.

2. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clamp (110) further comprising:
an adjusting device (222) passing through the upper portion (226) and coupled to the holder (224) such that the adjusting device (222) facilitates a user to adjust the gap between the holder (224) and the lower portion (228).

3. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the adjusting device (222) is rotated in a first direction such that the holder (224) traverses towards the lower portion (228) to decrease the gap between the holder (224) and the lower portion (228), wherein while the holder (224) traverses towards the lower portion (228), the first groove (230) remains parallel to the second groove (232).

4. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the adjusting device (222) is rotated in a second direction such that the holder (224) traverses towards the upper portion (226) to increase the gap between the holder (224) and the lower portion (228), wherein while the holder (224) traverses towards the upper portion (226), the first groove (230) remains parallel to the second groove (232).

5. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an indexing plunger (108) coupled to the sliding block (106) and facilitates the sliding block (106) to exhibit one of, (i) the locked position and (ii) the unlocked position.

6. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the guide block (105) further comprising:
an aperture (208) that is disposed above the first and second recess ways (202a, 204a) and extends between the first side surface (202) and the second side surface (204), wherein the indexing plunger (108) is inserted in the aperture (208) to lock the sliding block (106) with the guide block (105) and the indexing plunger (108) is removed from the aperture (208) to unlock the sliding block (106) from the guide block (105).

7. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sliding block (106) comprising:
a first lateral surface (210) having a first ledge (214) that extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X); and
a second lateral surface (212) having a second ledge (218) that extends along the longitudinal axis (X-X), wherein the first ledge (214) engages with the first recess way (202a) and the second ledge (218) engages with the second recess way (204a) such that the sliding block (106) slides on the guide block (105).

8. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:
a base frame (104) comprising:
a channel (112) extending along the longitudinal axis (X-X) such that the guide block (105) is slidably secured in the channel (112).

9. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the base frame (104) further comprising:
a pair of support rods (302a, 302b) extending along the longitudinal axis (X-X) and adapted to support the guide block (105) in the base frame (104).

10. The mounting apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the guide block (105) further comprising a pair of sockets (304a, 304b) extending along the longitudinal axis (X-X) such that the pair of sockets (304a, 304b) are coupled to the pair of support rods (302a, 302b) to slidably secure the guide block (105) in the channel (112).