Visualization apparatus for the transmission of images of a microscopy device

Abstract

The invention relates to a visualization device ( 1 ), in particular a virtual reality (VR) headset or head mounted display (HMD) for transferring images of a microscopy device ( 100 ), comprising: a supporting device ( 2 ) for arranging the visualization device ( 1 ) on the head of a user, at least one mounting device ( 3 ) for mounting at least one optical display device ( 4 ) about a point of rotation on the supporting device ( 2 ), wherein there is at least one drive device ( 5 ) via which the at least one optical display device ( 4 ) on the at least one mounting device ( 3 ) is movable between an operating position (B) and a rest position (R), such that the at least one optical display device ( 4 ) can be fixed, in the operating position (B), in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position (R), outside of the field of view of the user, wherein the drive device ( 5 ) is attached in a region outside of the point of rotation of the mounting device ( 3 ) on the at least one display device ( 4 ).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Visualization device, for transferring images of a microscopy device, comprising:
 a supporting device for arranging the visualization device on the head of a user,   at least one mounting device for mounting at least one optical display device about a point of rotation on the supporting device,   wherein the at least one optical display device on the at least one mounting device is movable between an operating position and a rest position, such that the at least one optical display device can be fixed in the operating position in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position outside of the field of view of the user, and   wherein the visualization device further comprises a slipping clutch and/or resistor to avoid an unintentional movement of the at least one optical display device from the rest position into the operating position and/or vice versa.   
     
     
         2 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the visualization device further comprises at least one drive device via which the at least one optical display device on the at least one mounting device is movable between an operating position and a rest position, such that the at least one optical display device can be fixed in the operating position in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position outside of the field of view of the user, wherein the at least one drive device is movable by at least one control device. 
     
     
         3 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one control device comprises at least one actuating device which can be activated by the user for adjusting the drive device. 
     
     
         4 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is separated or spaced apart from the at least one drive device. 
     
     
         5 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one control device is characterized through a mechanical connection, an electric connection, a hydraulic connection or a pneumatic connection between the at least one actuating device and the at least one drive device. 
     
     
         6 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device comprises a mechanic, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic drive. 
     
     
         7 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device is part of at least one control device. 
     
     
         8 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device is formed by an actuator, a linear motor, a servo motor or an electric excitable magnet. 
     
     
         9 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is activatable through a touch of the user, preferable through a switch, a push-button or lever. 
     
     
         10 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is activatable in a contact-free manner through the user. 
     
     
         11 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device comprises at least one sensor or at least one sensor coupled such that the actuating device is activatable in a contact-free manner through gestures or acoustic commands from the user. 
     
     
         12 . Visualization device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device comprises at least one transmission device and the at least one drive device or the at least one control device comprising a receiver device, such that a signal transmission between the at least one actuating device and the at least one drive device can be established. 
     
     
         13 . Visualization device according to  claim 12 , characterized in that the signal transmission is wireless. 
     
     
         14 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is slewable mounted at the at least one mounting device. 
     
     
         15 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is movable along guide device, mounted at the at least one mounting device. 
     
     
         16 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one mounting device is formed by the at least one drive device. 
     
     
         17 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is formed by a curved OLED display. 
     
     
         18 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one air-conditioning device, preferable formed by a ventilator, is arranged at the visualization device. 
     
     
         19 . Microscopy device with at least one visualization device according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         20 . Use of the visualization device according to  claim 1  with a microscopy device according to  claim 19  for medical interventions, surgeries and/or medical examinations. 
     
     
         21 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , wherein the visualization device is a virtual reality headset or a head mounted display. 
     
     
         22 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor configured to allow a movement of the at least one optical display device from the rest position into the operating position and/or vice versa upon a nodding head movement of the user. 
     
     
         23 . Visualization device according to  claim 1 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor is provided in the at least one mounting device. 
     
     
         24 . Visualization device according to  claim 2 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor is provided in the at least one control device. 
     
     
         25 . Visualization device according to  claim 15 , wherein the resistor is provided by the at least one guide device.