Portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope

By designing an industrial endoscope with an adjustable handle and a standing mechanism, the problem of a fixed and unadjustable handle has been solved, improving operating comfort and stability and meeting the needs of different users.

CN224399667UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23SHENZHEN RALCAM CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN RALCAM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

The handle of existing industrial endoscopes cannot be adjusted to accommodate different heights or body types, resulting in discomfort during operation, increased fatigue during prolonged use, and instability when placed on a table.

Method used

A portable, integrated handheld industrial endoscope was designed, comprising an adjustable-length handle, a limiting mechanism, and a standing mechanism. The handle length is adjusted via the limiting mechanism, stability is improved by using a sleeve and an anti-slip sleeve, and the endoscope is supported on a tabletop by the standing mechanism.

Benefits of technology

The handle length is flexibly adjustable, reducing user fatigue, improving operating comfort and stability, meeting the needs of different users, and ensuring operating safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable integrated handheld type industrial endoscope belongs to industrial endoscope technical field, according to the length of handle of different height or personnel of figure can not be adjusted, can not ensure that different staffs are comfortably operated, reduce the problem of the cooperation smoothness of this industrial endoscope, including endoscope host computer, handle and sleeve, handle fixed connection is in the below of endoscope host computer, the above of endoscope host computer is provided with wire and probe, the left and right sides symmetry of handle are opened and are provided with positioning slot, sleeve setting is in the outside of handle, the utility model discloses the handle, positioning slot, sleeve and limiting mechanism can be adjusted to the length of handle that stretches out, according to the use demand of different user and adjust, reduced the fatigue feeling when long -time use, improved the comfort degree of user, and limiting mechanism operation is simple, improves the adjustment efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of industrial endoscope technology, specifically relating to a portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] Endoscopic inspection in China has entered the practical application stage and is increasingly used in quality control during product manufacturing processes, developing into a routine inspection method. Industrial endoscopes are mainly used in automobiles, aircraft engines, pipelines, and mechanical parts, enabling non-destructive testing without disassembly, damage to assembly, or equipment shutdown. They are widely used in various sectors of modern core industries such as aviation, automobiles, shipbuilding, electrical, chemical, power, gas, nuclear energy, and civil engineering.

[0003] The existing technology includes a portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope with patent publication number CN216670398U. This patent, in use, utilizes a fixing block and a slot. The fixing block engages with the positioning slot, allowing the wiring, probe tubing, and endoscope body to be placed together, making it more convenient to use, preventing wiring from becoming loose, facilitating handling, and improving the connection strength between the tubing storage box and the fixing block. It also facilitates the replacement of probes with different wiring lengths. However, in practical use, it still has the following shortcomings: From a practical standpoint, the fixed handle of the industrial endoscope cannot be adjusted to accommodate different heights or body types, failing to ensure comfortable operation for different personnel and reducing the smoothness of operation. Furthermore, the fixed integrated design requires the operator to hold the endoscope body for extended periods, increasing fatigue and causing shaking or deviation during operation, especially for tasks requiring prolonged use. Additionally, the existing endoscope body cannot be placed directly on a table, reducing its stability.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a portable, integrated handheld industrial endoscope to solve the problems of fixed handle settings in existing industrial endoscopes, which prevent the handle length from being adjusted according to people of different heights or body types, thus failing to ensure comfortable operation for different workers and reducing the smoothness of collaboration of the industrial endoscope. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, integrated handheld industrial endoscope to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope, comprising an endoscope main unit, a handle, and a sleeve. The handle is fixedly connected to the lower part of the endoscope main unit. A wire and a probe are provided on the upper part of the endoscope main unit. Positioning grooves are symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the handle. The sleeve is disposed outside the handle. Limiting mechanisms are symmetrically provided between the handle and the sleeve to fix the connection between the handle and the sleeve. A standing mechanism is provided below the sleeve, and the endoscope is mounted on a tabletop via the standing mechanism.

[0007] It should be noted that the limiting mechanism consists of a slide rod, a moving plate, a first spring, a C-shaped plate, a fixed shaft, a connecting plate, a ball bearing, a pressing plate, a second spring, a connecting block, and a positioning block. A mounting cavity is provided on one side of the sleeve, and grooves are symmetrically provided on the upper and lower sides of the mounting cavity. The slide rod is fixedly connected inside the grooves, and the moving plate is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod. The first spring is fixedly connected between the moving plate and the side of the groove, and is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod. The C-shaped plate is fixedly connected to one side of the moving plate.

[0008] It is worth noting that the fixed shaft is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the installation cavity, and a ring is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed shaft. The connecting plate is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the ring, and the ball bearing is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, it should be noted that the pressing plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the C-shaped plate, and the pressing plate slides inside the mounting cavity. The second spring is fixedly connected to the right side of the middle part of the pressing plate, the connecting block is fixedly connected to the right side of the second spring, and the positioning block is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the balls on both sides of the ring are rotatably connected to the inside of the C-shaped plate and the second spring, respectively.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the size of the positioning block is adapted to the positioning groove.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the standing mechanism consists of a mounting block, a base, a guide plate, and an anti-slip layer. The mounting block is fixedly connected to the lower part of the sleeve. Limiting grooves are symmetrically formed around the perimeter of the mounting block. The base has an installation groove inside that matches the mounting block. The guide plate is symmetrically fixedly connected to the four sides inside the installation groove. The shape and size of the guide plate match the limiting groove.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the anti-slip layer is fixedly disposed on the bottom surface of the base, and an anti-slip sleeve is disposed on the outside of the sleeve. The anti-slip sleeve is made of thermoplastic rubber material, and the anti-slip layer is made of soft PVC material.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The extension length of the handle can be adjusted by the handle, positioning groove, sleeve and limiting mechanism. It can be adjusted according to the usage needs of different users, reducing fatigue during long-term use and improving user comfort. The limiting mechanism is easy to operate and improves adjustment efficiency.

[0016] (2) The stand-up mechanism and anti-slip sleeve can increase hand-held stability and switch between hand-held and stand-up modes with one click. No additional tools are required, which meets the real-time use needs on site and provides extremely high stability. Users can operate with more confidence, avoid accidents during use, and ensure operation safety. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the standing mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Endoscope main unit; 2. Handle; 3. Positioning groove; 4. Sleeve; 5. Limiting mechanism; 6. Standing mechanism; 7. Anti-slip sleeve; 501. Mounting cavity; 502. Groove; 503. Slide rod; 504. Moving plate; 505. First spring; 506. C-shaped plate; 507. Fixed shaft; 508. Connecting plate; 509. Ball bearing; 510. Pressing plate; 511. Second spring; 512. Connecting block; 513. Positioning block; 601. Mounting block; 602. Limiting groove; 603. Base; 604. Mounting groove; 605. Guide plate; 606. Anti-slip layer. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope, including an endoscope main unit 1, a handle 2, and a sleeve 4. The handle 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the endoscope main unit 1. A wire and a probe are provided on the top of the endoscope main unit 1. Positioning grooves 3 are symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the handle 2. The sleeve 4 is provided on the outside of the handle 2. Limiting mechanisms 5 are symmetrically provided between the handle 2 and the sleeve 4 to fix the connection between the handle 2 and the sleeve 4. A standing mechanism 6 is provided below the sleeve 4 to support the endoscope on a table.

[0024] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth noting that the limiting mechanism 5 consists of a slide rod 503, a moving plate 504, a first spring 505, a C-shaped plate 506, a fixed shaft 507, a connecting plate 508, a ball bearing 509, a pressing plate 510, a second spring 511, a connecting block 512, and a positioning block 513. A mounting cavity 501 is provided on one side of the sleeve 4. Grooves 502 are symmetrically provided on the upper and lower sides of the mounting cavity 501. The slide rod 503 is fixedly connected inside the groove 502. The moving plate 504 is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod 503. The first spring 505 is fixedly connected between the moving plate 504 and the side of the groove 502, and the first spring 505 is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 503. The C-shaped plate 506 is fixedly connected to one side of the moving plate 504.

[0025] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth noting that the fixed shaft 507 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the inside of the mounting cavity 501. A ring is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed shaft 507. The connecting plate 508 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the ring. The ball bearing 509 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate 508. The ball bearings 509 on both sides of the ring are rotatably connected to the inside of the C-shaped plate 506 and the second spring 511, respectively.

[0026] The ring rotates outside the fixed shaft 507, causing the connecting plates 508 and ball bearings 509 on both sides to rotate, thereby causing the C-shaped plates 506 on both sides and the second spring 511 to move in opposite directions.

[0027] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth noting that the size of the positioning block 513 is adapted to the positioning groove 3;

[0028] By inserting the positioning block 513 into different positioning slots 3, the position of the sliding sleeve 4 can be fixed, thereby improving the stability of the sleeve 4 and the handle 2.

[0029] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it is worth noting that the pressing plate 510 is fixedly connected to the left side of the C-shaped plate 506, and the pressing plate 510 slides inside the mounting cavity 501. The second spring 511 is fixedly connected to the right side of the middle part of the pressing plate 510, the connecting block 512 is fixedly connected to the right side of the second spring 511, and the positioning block 513 is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block 512.

[0030] As can be seen from the above working process, the extension length of the handle 2 can be adjusted by the handle 2, positioning groove 3, sleeve 4 and limiting mechanism 5. This can be adjusted according to the usage needs of different users, reducing fatigue during long-term use and improving user comfort. In addition, the limiting mechanism 5 is easy to operate and improves adjustment efficiency.

[0031] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the standing mechanism 6 consists of a mounting block 601, a base 603, a guide plate 605, and an anti-slip layer 606. The mounting block 601 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the sleeve 4. Limiting grooves 602 are symmetrically opened around the mounting block 601. The base 603 has a mounting groove 604 that matches the mounting block 601 inside. The guide plate 605 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the four sides inside the mounting groove 604. The shape and size of the guide plate 605 match the limiting groove 602.

[0032] When the endoscope needs to be temporarily placed on the table for other operations, the standing mechanism 6 provides convenient support. With the mounting block 601 and base 603, as well as the anti-slip layer 606 that fits against the table, the endoscope can stand stably on the flat surface, reducing the risk of damage caused by unstable placement.

[0033] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the anti-slip layer 606 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the base 603, and the sleeve 4 is provided with an anti-slip sleeve 7. The anti-slip sleeve 7 is made of thermoplastic rubber material, and the anti-slip layer 606 is made of soft PVC material.

[0034] The sleeve 4 is equipped with an anti-slip sleeve 7 made of thermoplastic rubber, which enhances grip comfort and stability. Meanwhile, the anti-slip layer 606 and the soft PVC base provide even better anti-slip performance, further improving safety during use.

[0035] This solution has the following working process: During use, the endoscope main unit 1 is held by the sleeve 4 and the anti-slip sleeve 7, while the other hand drives the wires and probe to inspect the workpiece. Different users can adjust the extension length of the handle 2 according to their own grip. At this time, the pressing plates 510 on both sides can be pressed manually to compress the second spring 511. The C-shaped plates 506 on both sides drive the moving plate 504 to move, thereby compressing the first spring 505. At the same time, the ball bearing 509 at one end rotates inside the C-shaped plate 506. The connecting plate 508 drives the ring to rotate outside the fixed shaft 507, thereby driving the ball bearing 509 at the other end to rotate inside the connecting block 512. This causes the connecting block 512 to move to one side of the pressing plate 510, causing the positioning block 513 to retract. Retract the sleeve 4 into the mounting cavity 501 and slide it down along the handle 2 until the positioning block 513 aligns with the positioning groove 3 in a comfortable position. Release the pressing plate 510, and the positioning block 513 is inserted into the positioning groove 3 by the push of the first spring 505 and the second spring 511, so that the sleeve 4 locks the handle 2 and completes the fixation, improving the comfort of using the sleeve 4 and the anti-slip sleeve 7. During long-term testing, the hand end is prone to fatigue. Take out the mounting block 601 and place it on the table. Then align the mounting block 601 at the bottom of the sleeve 4 with the mounting groove 604 of the base 603. The guide plate 605 and the limiting groove 602 cooperate to achieve quick positioning, ensuring that the base 603 and the mounting block 601 are vertically aligned, so that the endoscope host 1 stands stably on the table, reducing the risk of damage caused by unstable hand operation.

[0036] In summary: The extension length of the handle 2 can be adjusted by the handle 2, positioning groove 3, sleeve 4, and limiting mechanism 5, according to the needs of different users, reducing fatigue during long-term use and improving user comfort. The limiting mechanism 5 is also easy to operate and improves adjustment efficiency. The standing mechanism 6 and anti-slip sleeve 7 increase handheld stability, and the handheld and standing modes can be switched with one button without additional tools, meeting the real-time usage needs on site and providing extremely high stability. Users can operate with more confidence, avoid accidents during use, and ensure operational safety.

Claims

1. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope, comprising an endoscope main unit (1), a handle (2), and a sleeve (4), characterized in that: The handle (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the endoscope host (1). The endoscope host (1) is provided with wires and probes. The handle (2) has symmetrical positioning grooves (3) on the left and right sides. The sleeve (4) is located outside the handle (2). The handle (2) and the sleeve (4) are symmetrically provided with limiting mechanisms (5) on the left and right sides. The connection between the handle (2) and the sleeve (4) is fixed by the limiting mechanisms (5). The sleeve (4) is provided with a standing mechanism (6) at the bottom. The standing mechanism (6) is used to place the handle on the table.

2. The portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) consists of a slide rod (503), a moving plate (504), a first spring (505), a C-shaped plate (506), a fixed shaft (507), a connecting plate (508), a ball bearing (509), a pressing plate (510), a second spring (511), a connecting block (512), and a positioning block (513). A mounting cavity (501) is provided on one side of the sleeve (4). Grooves (502) are symmetrically provided on the upper and lower sides of the mounting cavity (501). The slide rod (503) is fixedly connected to the inside of the groove (502). The moving plate (504) is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rod (503). The first spring (505) is fixedly connected between the moving plate (504) and the side of the groove (502), and the first spring (505) is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod (503). The C-shaped plate (506) is fixedly connected to one side of the moving plate (504).

3. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed shaft (507) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the interior of the mounting cavity (501). A ring is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed shaft (507). The connecting plate (508) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the ring. The ball bearing (509) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate (508).

4. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing plate (510) is fixedly connected to the left side of the C-shaped plate (506), and the pressing plate (510) slides inside the mounting cavity (501). The second spring (511) is fixedly connected to the right side of the middle part of the pressing plate (510). The connecting block (512) is fixedly connected to the right side of the second spring (511). The positioning block (513) is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting block (512).

5. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ball bearings (509) on both sides of the ring are rotatably connected to the inside of the C-shaped plate (506) and the second spring (511), respectively.

6. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dimensions of the positioning block (513) are adapted to the positioning groove (3).

7. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 6, characterized in that: The standing mechanism (6) consists of a mounting block (601), a base (603), a guide plate (605), and an anti-slip layer (606). The mounting block (601) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sleeve (4). The mounting block (601) has symmetrically opened limit grooves (602) around its perimeter. The base (603) has an installation groove (604) inside that matches the mounting block (601). The guide plate (605) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the four sides inside the installation groove (604). The shape and size of the guide plate (605) match those of the limit groove (602).

8. A portable integrated handheld industrial endoscope according to claim 7, characterized in that: The anti-slip layer (606) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the base (603), and the sleeve (4) is provided with an anti-slip sleeve (7). The anti-slip sleeve (7) is made of thermoplastic rubber material, and the anti-slip layer (606) is made of soft PVC material.