Gynecological examination and sampling equipment capable of replacing vaginal speculum

By designing gynecological examination and sampling equipment that can replace vaginal speculum, the integration of examination and sampling is achieved, solving the problems of complex operation and low accuracy of traditional equipment, and improving patient comfort and examination efficiency.

CN120345847AActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ZHENGZHOU UNIV +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510419831.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-03

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Technical Problem

During the use of traditional vaginal speculum, patients have strong discomfort, the sampling operation is complicated and it is difficult to ensure accuracy, and it is difficult for existing equipment to integrate inspection and sampling.

Method used

A gynecological examination and sampling device including a vaginal expansion tube, an endoscopic mechanism and a sampling mechanism are designed. Earrings are installed on the vaginal expansion tube for easy grip. The sampling mechanism can move up and down and rotate about the axis diameter. It combines with an optical fiber endoscope to achieve real-time photography. The sampling head can be rotated and tilted, and the clamp pin and clamp plate limit structure are used to facilitate disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of the examination and the accuracy of sampling, reduces patient discomfort, enhances the convenience and reliability of the sampling equipment, and is suitable for all kinds of gynecological examination scenarios.

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Abstract

The invention provides gynecological examination and sampling equipment capable of replacing a vaginal speculum. The gynecological examination and sampling equipment comprises a vaginal dilation tube, an endoscope mechanism and a sampling mechanism, the vaginal dilation tube is convenient to fix and operate, and inspection stability is ensured; the sampling mechanism can move up and down and rotate around the shaft diameter, so that a sampling part can be accurately sampled, and the sampling precision is improved; the angle of the sampling head can be adjusted, so that the sampling requirements of different parts, especially vagina side walls and other areas are met; a rotary button is matched with a spring reset mechanism, so that the sampling operation is smoother, and the sampling device can quickly restore to the original position; the connecting mechanism adopts a limiting and clamping design of a clamping pin and a clamping plate, so that the sampling head is easy to disassemble, and the pollution risk is reduced; the optical fiber endoscope can shoot and transmit images in real time, a doctor is assisted in accurate positioning, and the examination efficiency and accuracy are improved; the problems that a traditional vaginal speculum is inconvenient to operate and low in sampling precision are solved, examination and sampling are integrated, the vaginal speculum is suitable for various gynecological examination scenes, and the comfort level of a patient and the medical efficiency are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of gynecological examination sampling equipment, and in particular to a gynecological examination and sampling equipment that can replace a vaginal speculum. Background Art

[0002] Gynecological examination is an important part of female reproductive health management. Among them, the vaginal speculum is widely used to dilate the vaginal wall for doctors to observe and sample. Clinically, corresponding gynecological examinations must be carried out to prevent and treat vaginal and cervical diseases, including taking vaginal discharge tests at the vagina and fornix with a vaginal speculum, and regularly performing cervical cancer screenings. At present, the vaginal speculum is one of the essential diagnosis and treatment tools in gynecological examinations. Relying solely on the doctor wearing medical gloves and using the touch of 1-2 fingers, although the general situation inside the vagina can be understood, the conditions of the vagina and cervix cannot be comprehensively understood. The vaginal speculum must be inserted into the vagina, and the speculum is gradually dilated and gently rotated when entering the vagina to see the upper, lower, left, and right of the vaginal wall. However, the traditional vaginal speculum has many deficiencies in the use process. For example, during the examination using the vaginal speculum, patients often feel fear, tension, and pain, especially for nulliparous and postmenopausal women. In addition, its structure is relatively fixed and difficult to adjust flexibly, which may cause discomfort to patients. Moreover, during vaginal sampling, the traditional method usually relies on manual sampling with cotton swabs or scraping plates, which is not only complicated in operation but also difficult to ensure the accuracy and sufficiency of sampling, affecting the pathological analysis results.

[0003] In recent years, with the development of medical technology, gynecological examination equipment has gradually developed towards the direction of intelligence and precision. Fiber optic endoscopes have been applied in the field of medical imaging. However, how to combine it with a sampling mechanism to achieve the integration of examination and sampling is still the research focus of current technology. In addition, most of the existing sampling equipment uses a fixed-angle sampling method, and the sampling head angle cannot be adjusted flexibly, resulting in difficulties in sampling specific parts such as the side wall, affecting the comprehensiveness of clinical diagnosis.

[0004] Therefore, we provide a device that can replace the traditional vaginal speculum and integrate the functions of endoscope examination and efficient sampling, which is a gynecological examination and sampling equipment that can replace the vaginal speculum and improve the efficiency and accuracy of gynecological examinations. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a gynecological examination and sampling equipment that can replace a vaginal speculum.

[0006] The object of the present invention is achieved as follows: A gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum, including a vaginal dilator tube and an endoscope mechanism. Earrings are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the vaginal dilator tube. A sampling mechanism is disposed in the vaginal dilator tube so as to be movable up and down and withdrawn. The sampling mechanism includes a sampling head and a lifting rod mechanism. The sampling head is located in the vaginal dilator tube so as to be movable up and down, and the sampling head can rotate around the axis diameter of the vaginal dilator tube within the vaginal dilator tube. The upper end of the sampling head is detachably connected to the lifting rod mechanism.

[0007] Further, the lifting rod mechanism includes a lifting rod that is located in the vaginal dilator tube so as to be movable up and down. The lower end of the lifting rod is connected to the sampling head. A baffle is provided on the lifting rod. A retaining ring is fixedly disposed in the vaginal dilator tube. The baffle is located in the vaginal dilator tube above the retaining ring so as to be movable up and down. The lifting rod penetrates through the baffle so as to be movable up and down. A top rod is provided at the upper end of the lifting rod. A first spring is sleeved on the lifting rod, and the upper and lower ends of the first spring are respectively connected to the baffle and the lower end face of the top rod.

[0008] Further, a connecting mechanism is provided between the sampling head and the lifting rod mechanism to connect the sampling head and the lifting rod mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a connecting seat. The upper end of the connecting seat is connected to the lifting rod mechanism. Two symmetrically distributed and laterally movable pins are provided in the connecting seat. The outer end of the rear side of the pin is a slope structure inclined downward to the middle. The upper end of the sampling head is connected with a connecting plate. Two clamping plates are symmetrically provided on the upper left and right sides of the upper part of the front side of the connecting plate. The upper part of the inner side of the clamping plate is a slope structure inclined downward to the middle. The clamping plates are clamped and limited by the pins.

[0009] Further, two limiting plates are symmetrically provided on the connecting plate between the two clamping plates. The gap between the two limiting plates is a clamping groove. A movable plate is disposed in the connecting seat between the two pins so as to be movable left and right. The length of the movable plate is equal to the length of the clamping groove.

[0010] Further, the upper end of the middle part of the connecting seat is connected with a first connecting rod. The upper end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower end of the lifting rod mechanism. Two second connecting rods are symmetrically and fixedly provided on the upper surface of the connecting seat respectively. A pressing rod is connected to the upper part of the second connecting rod. The lower end of the pressing rod is connected to the second connecting rod. A sliding groove is provided in the middle of the second connecting rod. A pressing rod groove is transversely provided in the middle of the second connecting rod. The lower end of the pressing rod is located in the pressing rod groove so as to be movable up and down and rotatable. A rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the pressing rod. The rotating shaft is located in the sliding groove so as to be movable up and down and rotatable. The upper part of the pressing rod penetrates through the baffle and a button so as to be movable up and down. The sliding groove of the left second connecting rod penetrates through the left side surface of the second connecting rod outward. The lower part of the lifting rod is a bent structure, and the rotation connection shaft between the first connecting rod and the lifting rod mechanism is parallel to the rotation connection shaft at the lowermost end of the second connecting rod and the pressing rod, and the distances from the sampling head are equal.

[0011] Further, a pressing rod is movably arranged inside the lower part of the second connecting rod. The lower end of the pressing rod movably penetrates through the inside of the connecting seat. The inner side of the lower end of the pressing rod is of an inclined surface structure, and the upper part of the outer side of the pin is of an inclined surface structure. The inclined surface structure at the lower end of the pressing rod is fitted with the inclined surface structure on the outer side of the pin. A guiding rod is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the pressing rod. The guiding rod movably penetrates through the bottom of the pressing rod groove of the second connecting rod. A pressing plate is arranged at the upper end of the guiding rod. A third spring is sleeved on the outer side of the guiding rod, and the upper and lower ends of the third spring are respectively in contact with the pressing plate and the bottom of the pressing rod groove.

[0012] The endoscope mechanism includes a fiber optic endoscope main rod, a fiber optic endoscope body, and a data cable. The fiber optic endoscope main rod is connected to the fiber optic endoscope body. A data cable is connected to the rear end of the fiber optic endoscope body. The data cable transmits the data obtained by the endoscope mechanism to the rear end for processing and recognition. A lighting mechanism is arranged at the front end of the fiber optic endoscope main rod to illuminate the inside of the human body. The front end of the fiber optic endoscope main rod is equipped with a camera mechanism to cooperate with the fiber optic endoscope body to photograph the inside of the human body. The photographed data is transmitted to the rear end through the data cable for processing and recognition. The fiber optic endoscope main rod and the fiber optic endoscope body are prior arts and will not be described in technical details. As long as they can achieve the above functions.

[0013] When the present invention is used, the vaginal dilator is placed in the vagina, and then the inside of the vagina is photographed through the endoscope mechanism. The part to be sampled is determined through the recognition at the rear end. The inner end of the vaginal dilator is moved to the part to be sampled in cooperation with the vaginal dilator. The endoscope mechanism is taken out, and the sampling mechanism is inserted into the vaginal dilator to sample the sampling part.

[0014] When the sampling mechanism samples, the sampling mechanism is placed in the vaginal dilator. At this time, the sampling head is located at the lower end inside the vaginal dilator. The outer side of the baffle is in contact with and moves along the inner side of the vaginal dilator, and the outer side of the lower part of the button is in contact with and moves up and down along the inner side of the vaginal dilator. At this time, the baffle is limited by the retaining ring to prevent the whole sampling mechanism from continuing to move downward along the vaginal dilator. The sampling head can movably penetrate through the retaining ring. At this time, the lower end of the sampling head is located at the position of the lower port of the vaginal dilator. When sampling the inside of the vagina, the button is pressed downward. The button drives the ejector rod to move downward, and at the same time drives the lifting rod to move downward, thereby driving the sampling head to move downward, so that the sampling head is in contact with and fits the sampling part. In order to ensure accurate sampling of the sampling part, the sampling head needs to be rotated to ensure successful sampling of the sampling part and avoid sampling errors caused by the limited contact area of the sampling head. When rotating and sampling the sampling head, by rotating the button, since the button is provided with protrusions to increase the friction with the hand, it is convenient to rotate the button to rotate the sampling head. When the button rotates, since the button, the ejector rod, and the lifting rod are fixedly connected, and the lifting rod is connected to the sampling head, the sampling head will be driven to rotate during rotation, realizing precise sampling operation.

[0015] In addition, when it is necessary to sample the vaginal side wall, a simple downward-facing sampling head may cause inconvenience in sampling or poor sampling effect. Therefore, the present application is provided with a rotatable sampling head. When it is necessary to tilt the sampling head to sample the vaginal side wall, by pressing down the lever at the right end, the lower end of the lever squeezes the second connecting rod downward, driving the connecting seat to rotate downward. In order to avoid rotational interference, a sliding groove is provided to ensure that the rotating shaft can move up and down. At the same time, the sliding groove on the left side of the second connecting rod extends through the left side surface of the second connecting rod. When the connecting seat rotates, the lever on the left side will disengage from the sliding groove of the second connecting rod, realizing the inclination of the connecting seat, and then driving the adjustment of the inclination angle of the sampling head; after the sampling head is tilted, the sampling operation of the vaginal side wall can be realized.

[0016] After sampling, reset the inclination angle of the sampling head. Releasing the button can drive the sampling head to retract into the vaginal dilator under the reset action of the first spring; then take out the entire sampling mechanism, and remove the sampling head on the sampling mechanism. When removing the sampling head, in order to avoid direct contact of the human hand with the sampling head causing contamination of the sample and to increase the convenience of using the sampling mechanism, a connecting mechanism is provided, which can facilitate the disassembly of the sampling head and avoid direct hand contact with the sampling head; that is, when removing the sampling head, the sampling head is reset, that is, at this time, the lower ends of both levers are located in the sliding groove. At the same time, press down the levers, so that the lower ends of both levers simultaneously squeeze the corresponding pressure plates. At this time, the guide rod moves downward, and the third spring is compressed. When the guide rod moves downward, it drives the extrusion rod to move downward. The inclined surface structure at the lower end of the extrusion rod squeezes the inclined surface structure on the outer side of the pin. During the extrusion process, the pin is driven to move towards the middle position of the connecting seat. When the extrusion rod moves to the lowest end, at this time, the outer end of the inclined surface at the outer end of the rear side of the pin disengages from the limiting action of the lower surface of the clamping plate, and the length of the rear part of the pin is located below the disengaging groove. The pin disengages from the limiting of the connecting plate through the disengaging groove, and at this time, the inner end of the pin cooperates with the moving plate to squeeze the second spring. At this time, the second spring is completely located in the spring groove, and the inner end of the pin is in contact with the end surface of the moving plate to ensure that the moving plate is located directly below the clamping groove to release the limiting action on the limiting plate. At this time, the sampling head can be naturally detached from the connecting structure by the self-gravity of the sampling head, or the sampling head can also be removed by pulling down the sampling head with an external force, or a spring mechanism is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate to realize the detachment of the sampling head from the connecting structure by the elastic force of the spring structure. The above specific structures or methods are not limited technically, as long as the sampling head can be detached from the connecting mechanism.

[0017] When installing the sampling head with the above-mentioned connecting mechanism, one only needs to hold the sampling head and align the connecting plate at the upper end of the sampling head with the connecting groove provided at the lower end of the connecting seat (the connecting groove and the connecting plate fit each other). When pushing the connecting plate into the connecting groove, the inclined surface structure at the outer end of the rear side of the latch pin is subjected to the acting force of the inclined surface structure of the clamping plate, causing the latch pin to move outwards. When the connecting plate is completely located within the connecting groove, the inclined surface of the latch pin disengages from the limiting effect of the inclined surface of the clamping plate, and the latch pin resets, realizing the limiting and clamping of the lower end surface of the clamping plate, and further realizing the limiting effect on the connecting plate and the connection effect on the sampling head.

[0018] During the sampling process of the sampling head, it may cause the extrusion of one side of the pressure rod on the second connecting rod (causing the guide rod to move downwards and the extrusion rod to move downwards, and further causing the latch pin to move inwards, so that one side of the latch pin disengages from the limiting effect on the connecting plate, causing the sampling head to disengage from the sampling mechanism). For example, when adjusting the inclination angle of the sampling head, in order to prevent one side of the pressure rod from moving downwards and causing one side of the latch pin to disengage from the limiting effect on the clamping plate, resulting in only one side of the latch pin having a limiting effect and there being a certain risk of the sampling head disengaging, a movable plate that can move left and right is provided in cooperation with the two springs II on both sides. (That is, when one side of the clamping plate moves towards the middle, because) and when both sides of the latch pins move downwards to the lowest position, the movable plate will be directly below the disengaging groove. Therefore, no matter which side of the latch pin moves downwards to the lowest position, the movable plate will limit one side of the limiting plate, cooperating with the limiting effect of the latch pin and the clamping plate on the other side, that is, forming two-position limiting effects can ensure that the sampling head will not disengage from the sampling mechanism and ensure the service life of the connecting mechanism (the connection of a single point to the sampling head will cause instability after long-term use, and problems such as wear and sampling head detachment are likely to occur).

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] Convenient expansion and fixation: Ear rings are provided on both sides of the vaginal speculum, facilitating grasping and operation, improving the stability of use, and at the same time enhancing the doctor's control force, making the examination smoother.

[0021] Precise sampling mechanism: The sampling mechanism can move up and down and can rotate around the axis diameter of the vaginal speculum, enabling the sampling head to accurately align with the target part, improving the sampling accuracy and reducing errors.

[0022] Automatic reset function: The sampling head is connected to the lifting rod mechanism and is equipped with a spring I, which can achieve automatic reset, avoiding errors caused by manual adjustment and improving the sampling efficiency at the same time.

[0023] Convenient rotation operation: A convex structure is provided on the outside of the button to enhance the friction force, making rotation easier, thus facilitating the adjustment of the angle of the sampling head and improving the convenience and accuracy of the operation.

[0024] Multi-angle sampling: The sampling head can be adjusted in angle through the lever mechanism to meet different sampling requirements. Especially for parts such as the side wall of the vagina that are difficult to sample directly, it improves the comprehensiveness of sampling.

[0025] Interference-free structural design: Through the reasonable layout of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, it avoids structural interference when the sampling head rotates, improving the stability and durability of the equipment.

[0026] Efficient sampling head disassembly method: Adopting the limit clamping structure of the pin and the clamping plate enables the sampling head to be quickly disassembled, reducing direct contact by medical staff, lowering the risk of contamination, and improving the reuse rate of the equipment.

[0027] Stable connection mechanism: The moving plate cooperates with the bilateral pins to ensure that the sampling head is stable and does not fall off during the sampling process. At the same time, it avoids loosening of the connection components caused by long-term use, improving the reliability and service life of the equipment.

[0028] Integrated endoscope examination function: The fiber endoscope can capture and transmit data in real time, assisting doctors in accurately positioning the sampling location, improving the examination efficiency, reducing unnecessary sampling, and enhancing patient comfort.

[0029] Through precise structural design, the present invention realizes the integration of examination and sampling, avoids the discomfort of traditional vaginal speculums, improves the accuracy and convenience of sampling, and is applicable to various gynecological examination scenarios. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the invention.

[0031] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the dilating tube structure of the invention.

[0032] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the partial structure of the dilating tube of the invention.

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the connecting seat of the invention.

[0034] Figure 5 It is a sectional view of the partial structure of the connecting seat of the invention.

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the sampling head structure of the invention.

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connecting seat of the invention.

[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the sampling mechanism of the invention.

[0038] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the endoscope mechanism structure of the invention.

[0039] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0040] 1. Vaginal dilator tube, 2. Earring, 3. Button, 4. Protrusion, 5. Pressing rod, 6. Pushing rod, 7. First spring, 8. Baffle plate, 9. Retaining ring, 10. Lifting rod, 11. Sampling head, 12. Connecting seat, 13. Extrusion rod, 14. Second connecting rod, 15. First connecting rod, 16. Rotating shaft, 17. Limiting plate, 18. Moving plate, 19. Second spring, 20. Pin, 21. Clamping plate, 22. Third spring, 23. Guide rod, 24. Connecting plate, 25. Lighting mechanism, 26. Main rod of fiber optic endoscope, 27. Fiber optic endoscope body, 28. Data cable, 29. Eyepiece. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] In Embodiment 1, as Figures 1-9 shown, the object of the present invention is achieved as follows: A gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum, including a vaginal dilator tube 1 and an endoscope mechanism. Earrings 2 are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the vaginal dilator tube 1, and the provision of the earrings 2 facilitates the holding of the vaginal dilator tube 1. A sampling mechanism is disposed in the vaginal dilator tube 1 so as to be movable up and down and withdrawn. The sampling mechanism samples the sampling site in the vagina. The sampling mechanism includes a sampling head 11 and a lifting rod 10 mechanism. The sampling head 11 is located in the vaginal dilator tube 1 so as to be movable up and down, and the sampling head 11 can rotate around the axis diameter of the vaginal dilator tube 1 in the vaginal dilator tube 1. The upper end of the sampling head 11 is detachably connected to the lifting rod 10 mechanism.

[0042] The lifting rod 10 mechanism includes a lifting rod 10. The lifting rod 10 is located in the vaginal dilator tube 1 so as to be movable up and down. The lower end of the lifting rod 10 is connected to the sampling head 11. A baffle plate 8 is provided on the lifting rod 10. A retaining ring 9 is fixedly disposed in the vaginal dilator tube 1. The baffle plate 8 is located in the vaginal dilator tube 1 above the retaining ring 9 so as to be movable up and down. The lifting rod 10 penetrates through the baffle plate 8 so as to be movable up and down. A pushing rod 6 is provided at the upper end of the lifting rod 10. A first spring 7 is sleeved on the lifting rod 10. The upper and lower ends of the first spring 7 are respectively connected to the baffle plate 8 and the lower end face of the pushing rod 6.

[0043] The upper end of the pushing rod 6 is connected to a button 3; a circle of protrusions 4 is evenly provided on the outer side surface of the upper part of the button 3 to facilitate operations such as rotating the button 3. The outer side surface of the lower part of the button 3 is a bevel chamfer structure to facilitate the placement of structures such as the button 3 into the vaginal dilator tube 1. The outer side surface of the lower part of the button 3 is in contact with the inner side surface of the vaginal dilator tube 1.

[0044] A connecting mechanism is provided between the sampling head 11 and the lifting rod 10 mechanism, and the sampling head 11 is connected to the lifting rod 10 mechanism through the connecting mechanism; the connecting mechanism includes a connecting seat 12, the upper end of the connecting seat 12 is connected to the lifting rod 10 mechanism, two symmetrically distributed and horizontally movable locking pins 20 are arranged in the connecting seat 12, the outer end of the rear side of the locking pin 20 is a bevel structure inclined downward to the middle, a connecting plate 24 is connected to the upper end of the sampling head 11, and two clamping plates 21 are symmetrically arranged on the upper left and right sides of the upper part of the front side of the connecting plate 24. The upper part of the inner side of the clamping plate 21 is a bevel structure inclined downward to the middle, and the clamping plate 21 is clamped and limited by the locking pin 20.

[0045] Two limiting plates 17 are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate 24 between the two clamping plates 21, the gap between the two limiting plates 17 is a clamping groove, and a movable plate 18 is horizontally movably arranged in the connecting seat 12 between the two locking pins 20. The length of the movable plate 18 is equal to the length of the clamping groove.

[0046] Two second springs 19 are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the movable plate 18 respectively, and the two ends of the second spring 19 are respectively connected to the movable plate 18 and the locking pin 20. Spring grooves are arranged on both the left and right sides of the movable plate 18, and one end of the second spring 19 is located in the spring groove. The gap between the clamping plate 21 and the limiting plate 17 is a release groove, and the length of the rear part of the locking pin 20 is equal to the length of the release groove, which facilitates the locking pin 20 to release the limit on the connecting plate 24 through the release groove.

[0047] A guide rod is arranged inside the moving plate 18. The guide rod penetrates through the left and right ends of the moving plate 18. Two second springs 19 are sleeved on the guide rod. The two ends of the guide rod are respectively located inside the latch 20 and can move left and right. The upper middle part of the connecting seat 12 is connected with a first connecting rod 15. The upper end of the first connecting rod 15 is rotatably connected with the lower end of the lifting rod 10 mechanism. On the left and right sides of the upper surface of the connecting seat 12, second connecting rods 14 are symmetrically and fixedly arranged respectively. The upper part of the second connecting rod 14 is connected with a pressing rod 5. The lower end of the pressing rod 5 is connected with the second connecting rod 14. A chute is opened in the middle of the second connecting rod 14. A pressing rod 5 groove is transversely opened in the middle of the second connecting rod 14. The lower end of the pressing rod 5 can move up and down and is rotatably located in the pressing rod 5 groove. A rotating shaft 16 is arranged at the lower end of the pressing rod 5. The rotating shaft 16 can move up and down and is rotatably located in the chute. The upper part of the pressing rod 5 can move up and down through the baffle 8 and the button 3. The chute of the second connecting rod 14 on the left side penetrates through the left side surface of the second connecting rod 14 outward; the lower part of the lifting rod 10 is of a bent structure, and the rotating connection shaft between the first connecting rod 15 and the lifting rod 10 mechanism is parallel to the rotating connection shaft at the lowermost end of the second connecting rod 14 and the pressing rod 5, and the distances from the sampling head 11 are equal. The arrangement of the first connecting rod 15 and the second connecting rod 14 and other structures can ensure that when the sampling head 11 rotates, the outer end of the sampling head 11 with a limited length can contact the guiding side wall, or the length of the sampling head 11 can be set as required. The upper end of the first connecting rod 15 is rotatably connected with the lifting rod 10. The lifting rod 10 has parallel structures at the upper and lower ends. The first connecting rod 15 is fixed on the rear side surface of the connecting plate 24, which can avoid structural movement interference when the sampling head 11 rotates.

[0048] An extrusion rod 13 is arranged inside the lower part of the second connecting rod 14 and can move up and down. The lower end of the extrusion rod 13 can move up and down through the inside of the connecting seat 12. The inner side of the lower end of the extrusion rod 13 is of an inclined surface structure. The upper part of the outer side surface of the latch 20 is of an inclined surface structure. The inclined surface structure at the lower end of the extrusion rod 13 fits with the inclined surface structure of the outer side surface of the latch 20; a guiding rod 23 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the extrusion rod 13. The guiding rod 23 can move up and down through the bottom of the pressing rod 5 groove of the second connecting rod 14. A pressing plate is arranged at the upper end of the guiding rod 23. A third spring 22 is sleeved on the outer side surface of the guiding rod 23. The upper and lower ends of the third spring 22 are respectively in contact with the pressing plate and the bottom of the pressing rod 5 groove.

[0049] The endoscope mechanism includes a fiber optic endoscope main rod 26, a fiber optic endoscope main body 27, and a data cable 28. The fiber optic endoscope main rod 26 is connected to the fiber optic endoscope main body 27, and the data cable 28 is connected to the rear end of the fiber optic endoscope main body 27. The data cable 28 transmits the data obtained by the endoscope mechanism to the rear end for processing and recognition. A lighting mechanism 25 is provided at the front end of the fiber optic endoscope main rod to illuminate the interior of the human body. The interior of the human body is photographed through the eyepiece 29 at the front end of the fiber optic endoscope main rod 26 in cooperation with the fiber optic endoscope main body 27. The photographed data is transmitted to the rear end through the data cable 28 for processing and recognition. The lighting mechanism 25, the fiber optic endoscope main rod 26, the fiber optic endoscope main body 27, and the eyepiece 29 are prior arts and will not be described in detail technically. As long as the above functions can be achieved.

[0050] When the present invention is used, the vaginal speculum 1 is placed in the vagina, and then the interior thereof is photographed through the endoscope mechanism. The part that needs to be sampled is determined through the recognition at the rear end. The inner end of the vaginal speculum 1 is moved to the part that needs to be sampled in cooperation with the vaginal speculum 1. The endoscope mechanism is taken out, and the sampling mechanism is inserted into the vaginal speculum 1 to sample the sampling part thereof.

[0051] When the sampling mechanism samples, the sampling mechanism is placed in the vaginal speculum 1. At this time, the sampling head 11 is located at the lower end inside the vaginal speculum 1. The outer side surface of the baffle 8 fits and moves with the inner side surface of the vaginal speculum 1, and the outer side surface of the lower part of the button 3 fits and moves up and down with the inner side surface of the vaginal speculum 1. At this time, the baffle 8 is limited by the retaining ring 9 to prevent the whole sampling mechanism from continuing to move downward along the vaginal speculum 1. The sampling head 11 can move up and down through the retaining ring 9. At this time, the lower end of the sampling head 11 is located at the position of the lower port of the vaginal speculum 1. When it is necessary to sample the interior of the vagina, the button 3 is pressed downward. The button 3 drives the ejector rod 6 to move downward, and at the same time drives the lifting rod 10 to move downward, thereby driving the sampling head 11 to move downward, so that the sampling head 11 contacts and fits with the sampling part. In order to ensure accurate sampling of the sampling part, the sampling head 11 needs to be rotated, which can ensure successful sampling of the sampling part and avoid sampling errors caused by the limited contact area of the sampling head 11. When rotating and sampling the sampling head 11, by rotating the button 3, since the button 3 is provided with a protrusion 4 to increase the friction between it and the hand, it is convenient to rotate the button 3 to realize the rotation of the sampling head 11. When the button 3 rotates, since the button 3, the ejector rod 6, and the lifting rod 10 are fixedly connected, and the lifting rod 10 is connected to the sampling head 11, the sampling head 11 will be driven to rotate during rotation, realizing accurate sampling operation.

[0052] In addition, when it is necessary to sample the side wall of the vagina, the simple downward-facing sampling head 11 may cause inconvenience in sampling or poor sampling effect. Therefore, the present application is provided with a rotatable sampling head 11. When it is necessary to take a sample from the side wall of the vagina at an inclined angle of the sampling head 11, by pressing down the lever 5 at the right end, the lower end of the lever 5 squeezes the second connecting rod 14 downward, driving the connecting seat 12 to rotate downward. In order to avoid rotational interference, a chute is provided to ensure that the rotating shaft 16 can move up and down. At the same time, the chute on the left side of the second connecting rod 14 penetrates through the left side surface of the second connecting rod 14 outward. When the connecting seat 12 rotates, the lever 5 on the left side will disengage from the chute of the second connecting rod 14, realizing the inclination of the connecting seat 12, and then driving the adjustment of the inclination angle of the sampling head 11; after the sampling head 11 is inclined, the sampling operation of the side wall of the vagina can be realized.

[0053] After sampling, reset the inclination angle of the sampling head 11. Loosing the button 3 can drive the sampling head 11 to retract into the vaginal dilator 1 under the reset action of the first spring 7; then take out the entire sampling mechanism, and remove the sampling head 11 on the sampling mechanism. When removing the sampling head 11, in order to avoid direct contact of the human hand with the sampling head 11 causing contamination of the sample, and at the same time increasing the convenience of using the sampling mechanism, a connecting mechanism is provided, which can facilitate the disassembly of the sampling head 11 and avoid direct hand contact with the sampling head 11; that is, when removing the sampling head 11, the sampling head 11 is reset, that is, at this time, the lower ends of the two levers 5 are both located in the chute. At the same time, press down the levers 5, so that the lower ends of the two levers 5 simultaneously squeeze the corresponding pressure plates. At this time, the guide rod 23 moves downward, and the third spring 22 is compressed. When the guide rod 23 moves downward, it drives the extrusion rod 13 to move downward. The inclined surface structure at the lower end of the extrusion rod 13 squeezes the inclined surface structure on the outer side of the pin 20. During the extrusion process, the pin 20 is driven to move towards the middle position of the connecting seat 12. When the extrusion rod 13 moves to the lowest position, at this time, the outer end of the inclined surface at the outer end of the rear side of the pin 20 disengages from the limiting action of the lower surface of the clamping plate 21, and the length of the rear part of the pin 20 is located below the disengaging groove. The pin 20 disengages from the limiting of the connecting plate 24 through the disengaging groove, and at this time, the inner end of the pin 20 cooperates with the moving plate 18 to squeeze the second spring 19. At this time, the second spring 19 is completely located in the spring groove, and the inner end of the pin 20 is in contact with the end surface of the moving plate 18, ensuring that the moving plate 18 is located directly below the clamping groove to release the limiting effect on the limiting plate 17. At this time, due to the self-gravity of the sampling head 11, it can naturally disengage from the connecting structure, or the sampling head 11 can also be removed by pulling down the sampling head 11 with an external force, or a spring mechanism is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate 24 to realize the disengagement of the sampling head 11 from the connecting structure by the elastic force of the spring structure. The above specific structures or methods are not limited technically, as long as the sampling head 11 can be disengaged from the connecting mechanism.

[0054] When installing the sampling head 11, the above-mentioned connecting mechanism only requires holding the sampling head 11 by hand and aligning the connecting plate 24 at the upper end of the sampling head 11 with the connecting groove opened at the lower end of the connecting seat 12 (the connecting groove and the connecting plate 24 fit each other). When pushing the connecting plate 24 into the connecting groove, the inclined surface structure at the outer end of the rear side of the latch 20 is subjected to the acting force of the inclined surface structure of the clamping plate 21, causing the latch 20 to move outwards. When the connecting plate 24 is completely located within the connecting groove, the inclined surface of the latch 20 disengages from the limiting effect of the inclined surface of the clamping plate 21, and the latch 20 resets, realizing the limiting and clamping of the lower end surface of the clamping plate 21, thereby realizing the limiting effect on the connecting plate 24 and the connecting effect on the sampling head 11.

[0055] During the sampling process of the sampling head 11, it may cause the extrusion of the pressure rod 5 on one side against the second connecting rod 14 (causing the guide rod 23 to move downward, the extrusion rod 13 to move downward, and further causing the latch 20 to move inward, so that the latch 20 on one side disengages from the limiting effect on the connecting plate 24, causing the sampling head 11 to disengage from the sampling mechanism). For example, when adjusting the inclination angle of the sampling head 11, in order to prevent the latch 20 on one side from disengaging from the limiting effect on the clamping plate 21 when the pressure rod 5 on one side moves downward, resulting in only one side of the latch 20 having a limiting effect and there being a certain risk of the sampling head 11 disengaging, a movable plate 18 that can move left and right is provided in cooperation with the two springs two 19 on both sides. (That is, when the clamping plate 21 on one side moves towards the middle, because) And when both latches 20 on both sides move downward to the lowest position, the movable plate 18 will be directly below the disengaging groove. Therefore, no matter which side the latch 20 moves downward to the lowest position, the movable plate 18 will limit one side of the limiting plate 17, cooperating with the limiting effect of the latch 20 and the clamping plate 21 on the other side, that is, forming two-position limiting effects can ensure that the sampling head 11 will not disengage from the sampling mechanism and ensure the service life of the connecting mechanism (the connection of a single point to the sampling head 11 will cause instability after long-term use, and problems such as wear and the sampling head 11 falling off are likely to occur).

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0057] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum, comprising a vaginal dilator tube and an endoscope mechanism, characterized in that: Earrings are provided on both the left and right sides of the upper end of the vaginal speculum tube; a sampling mechanism is disposed in the vaginal speculum tube so as to be movable up and down and drawn out. The sampling mechanism includes a sampling head and a lifting rod mechanism. The sampling head is located in the vaginal speculum tube and can move up and down. The sampling head can rotate around the axis diameter of the vaginal speculum tube within the vaginal speculum tube; the upper end of the sampling head is detachably connected to the lifting rod mechanism.

2. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting rod mechanism includes a lifting rod. The lifting rod is located in the vaginal speculum tube and can move up and down. The lower end of the lifting rod is connected to the sampling head. A baffle is provided on the lifting rod. A retaining ring is fixedly disposed in the vaginal speculum tube. The baffle is located in the vaginal speculum tube above the retaining ring and can move up and down. The lifting rod penetrates through the baffle and can move up and down. A top rod is provided at the upper end of the lifting rod. A first spring is sleeved on the lifting rod, and the upper and lower ends of the first spring are respectively connected to the baffle and the lower end face of the top rod.

3. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the top rod is connected to a button; a circle of protrusions is evenly provided on the outer side surface of the upper part of the button.

4. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer side surface of the lower part of the button is a chamfered inclined surface structure, and the outer side surface of the lower part of the button fits with the inner side surface of the vaginal speculum tube.

5. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 2, wherein: A connecting mechanism is provided between the sampling head and the lifting rod mechanism to connect the sampling head and the lifting rod mechanism; the connecting mechanism includes a connecting seat. The upper end of the connecting seat is connected to the lifting rod mechanism. Two symmetrically distributed and horizontally movable pins are provided in the connecting seat. The outer end of the rear side surface of the pin is an inclined surface structure inclined downward to the middle. The upper end of the sampling head is connected to a connecting plate. Two clamping plates are symmetrically provided on the upper left and right sides of the upper part of the front side surface of the connecting plate. The upper part of the inner side surface of the clamping plate is an inclined surface structure inclined downward to the middle. The clamping plate is clamped and limited by the pin.

6. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two limiting plates are symmetrically provided on the connecting plate between the two clamping plates. The gap between the two limiting plates is a clamping groove. A movable plate is horizontally movable in the connecting seat between the two pins. The length of the movable plate is equal to the length of the clamping groove.

7. The gynecological examination and sampling device replaceable with a vaginal speculum according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two second springs are symmetrically provided at the left and right ends of the movable plate respectively. The two ends of the second spring are respectively connected to the movable plate and the pin.

8. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 7, characterized in that: Spring grooves are provided on both the left and right sides of the movable plate, and one end of the second spring is located in the spring groove.

9. The gynecological examination and sampling device capable of replacing a vaginal speculum according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gap between the clamping plate and the limiting plate is a disengaging groove. The length of the rear part of the pin is equal to the length of the disengaging groove, which facilitates the pin to disengage from the limit of the connecting plate through the disengaging groove.

10. The gynecological examination and sampling device that can replace a vaginal speculum according to claim 8, characterized in that: A guide rod is provided in the movable plate. The guide rod penetrates through the left and right ends of the movable plate. The two second springs are sleeved on the guide rod, and the two ends of the guide rod are horizontally movable in the pin respectively.

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