An endoscope

Abstract

An endoscope, in which the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is in the shape of a first square, the display screen includes at least a first screen, the first screen includes an image display area, the image display area is in the shape of a second square, the second square and the first square are similar squares to each other; and the first screen is configured to be in the shape of a third square, the third square coincides with the center of the second square, and the third square and the second square are similar squares or equal squares to each other. The endoscope provided by the present invention is provided with a display screen structure with a coordinated appearance design, which reduces the production cost of the display screen, the screen observed by medical staff is square, the field of view is wide, and it is convenient for medical staff to use, which improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improves the treatment effect of patients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and in particular to an endoscope. Background Art

[0002] Endoscope refers to a medical instrument that enters the human body through various channels to observe the internal conditions of the human body. Endoscopes can be used to see lesions that cannot be shown by X-rays, so they are very useful to doctors. For example, with the help of endoscopes, doctors can observe ulcers or tumors in the stomach and formulate the best treatment plan accordingly. Some endoscopes also have treatment functions, such as cystoscopes, gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, laparoscopy, etc.

[0003] In order to achieve refinement in endoscopes, image sensors must achieve more pixels in the same area, and the current technology uses square image sensors. In terms of display, the external display usually displays a 1:1 image in an area of ​​4:3, 16:9 or other ratios. For handheld endoscopes with display screens of 4:3, 16:9 or other ratios, the area of ​​the display screen is much larger than the area of ​​the image display that needs to be displayed. For example, the actual 1:1 display area of ​​a 5-inch 16:9 display screen is only equivalent to a 3-inch 1:1 square display screen.

[0004] Therefore, it can be concluded from the above that the structural design of the display screen of the existing endoscope and the arrangement of the image display area therein lead to an inconsistent appearance of the display screen, waste the design space area of ​​the display, increase the weight of the display and further increase its production cost, and the high center of the image area can easily make medical staff fatigued, making it inconvenient for medical staff to operate, and greatly increasing the discomfort of patients. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope to solve the technical defects of the above-mentioned existing endoscopes. The endoscope is provided with a display screen structure with a coordinated appearance design to reduce the production cost of the display. The screen observed by medical staff is square and has a wide field of view. It is easy for medical staff to use, improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improves the treatment effect of patients.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An endoscope comprises a display, an endoscope body, an endoscope insertion tube and an integrated camera, wherein the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole of the endoscope body, the integrated camera is arranged at the front end of the endoscope insertion tube, and the integrated camera is provided with an image sensor; the display comprises a display screen and a display screen housing, the display screen is mounted on the display screen housing, the display screen housing is connected to the upper end of the endoscope body, and the integrated camera is electrically connected to the display screen; the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is a first square, the display screen comprises at least a first screen, the first screen comprises an image display area, the image display area is a second square, the first square and the second square are similar squares to each other, the first screen is configured to be a third square, the third square coincides with the center of the second square, and the third square and the second square are similar squares or equal squares to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the margin between the third square and the second square is set to be 0 mm to 10 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the side length of the third square is set to be 30 mm to 80 mm.

[0010] Furthermore, the display screen also includes a second screen, and the second screen is connected to at least one side of the first screen.

[0011] Furthermore, the display screen housing is rotatably connected to the upper end of the endoscope body.

[0012] Furthermore, the display screen housing can be rotated at an angle of 0° to 120°.

[0013] Furthermore, the endoscope body includes a connecting seat, an operating handle and a battery unit, wherein the lower portion of the connecting seat is connected to the operating handle, the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole provided in the operating handle, the display screen housing is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting seat, and the battery unit is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting seat.

[0014] An endoscope comprises a display, an endoscope body, an endoscope insertion tube and an integrated camera, wherein the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole of the endoscope body, the integrated camera is arranged at the front end of the endoscope insertion tube, and the integrated camera is provided with an image sensor; the display comprises a display screen and a display screen housing, the display screen is mounted on the display screen housing, the display screen housing is connected to the upper end of the endoscope body, and the integrated camera is electrically connected to the display screen; the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is a first circle, the display screen comprises at least a first screen, the first screen comprises an image display area, the image display area is a second circle, the first circle and the second circle are similar circles to each other, the first screen is configured to be a square, and the center of the square coincides with the center of the second circle.

[0015] Furthermore, a margin between the square and the second circle is 0 mm to 10 mm.

[0016] Furthermore, the display screen also includes a second screen, and the second screen is connected to at least one side of the first screen.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0018] The endoscope of the present invention is characterized in that the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is in the shape of a first square, the display screen includes at least a first screen, the first screen includes an image display area, the image display area is in the shape of a second square, the second square and the first square are similar squares to each other; and the first screen is configured to be a third square, the third square coincides with the center of the second square, and the third square and the second square are similar squares or equal squares to each other; or, the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is in the shape of a first circle, the display screen includes at least a first screen, the first screen includes an image display area, the image display area is in the shape of a second circle, the second circle and the first circle are similar circles to each other; and the first screen is configured to be a square, the square coincides with the center of the second circle.

[0019] With respect to the above-mentioned endoscope, when the endoscope is used, the integrated camera enters the human body along with the endoscope insertion tube, and the observed information is fed back to the display through the image sensor on the integrated camera. Specifically, the first screen on the display screen is square, and the image display area of ​​the first screen is also square. The centers of the above-mentioned two squares coincide and are similar squares or equal squares to each other. The image sensor presents the image observed in the human body in the image display area. The structural setting of the above-mentioned display screen makes the layout of the image display area in the display screen coordinated, reduces the production cost of the display screen, and the image picture observed by medical staff from the display screen is square, with a wide field of view, which improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment. The endoscope provided by the present invention solves the technical defects of the above-mentioned existing endoscopes. The endoscope is provided with a display screen structure with a coordinated appearance design, which reduces the production cost of the display. The picture observed by medical staff is square, with a wide field of view, and is convenient for medical staff to use, which improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improves the treatment effect of patients. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a front view of an endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a left side view of the endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a right side view of the endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the figure, 10—endoscope body, 11—connection seat, 111—rotation axis, 12—operation handle, 13—battery unit, 20—display, 21—display screen, 211—first screen, 2111—image display area, 212—second screen, 22—display screen housing DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 , Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view of an endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 2 is a left side view of the endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 It is a right side view of the endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] An embodiment of the present invention provides an endoscope for use in the field of medical device technology. The endoscope solves the technical defects of the above-mentioned existing endoscopes. The endoscope is provided with a display screen structure with a coordinated appearance design, which reduces the production cost of the display. The screen observed by medical staff is square and has a wide field of view. It is easy for medical staff to use, improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improves the treatment effect of patients.

[0028] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 The endoscope of this embodiment includes an endoscope body 10, a display 20, an endoscope insertion tube and an integrated camera (not shown), wherein the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole of the endoscope body 10, and the integrated camera is arranged at the leading end of the endoscope insertion tube. As the endoscope insertion tube enters the human body, the integrated camera is provided with an image sensor; the display 20 includes a display screen 21 and a display screen housing 22, the display screen 21 is installed on the display screen housing 22, the display screen housing 22 is connected to the upper end of the endoscope body 10, and the integrated camera is electrically connected to the display screen 21.

[0029] In this embodiment, it is preferred that the display screen housing 22 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the endoscope body 10, and the endoscope body 10 includes a connecting seat 11, an operating handle 12 and a battery unit 13, wherein the lower part of the connecting seat 11 is connected to the operating handle 12, specifically, it can be a threaded connection, the operating handle 12 is easy to install and disassemble, the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole provided by the operating handle 12, one end of the connecting seat 11 is provided with a rotating shaft 111, and the display screen housing 22 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 11 through the rotating shaft 111, specifically, the rotatable angle of the display screen housing 22 is set to 0°~120°, which can meet the different use requirements of different medical staff, is convenient for medical staff to use, and has a good use effect for medical staff; in addition, the battery unit 13 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting seat 11, specifically, the other end of the connecting seat 11 is provided with a battery barrel, and a rechargeable battery can be loaded into the battery barrel, and the rechargeable battery can be easily loaded and unloaded on the battery barrel, and the battery unit 13 is arranged in the form of a tail counterweight, which balances the center of gravity, and has high stability when the endoscope is used.

[0030] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The display screen 21 of the endoscope includes at least a first screen 211, and the first screen 211 includes an image display area 2111. The image sensor in this embodiment is a square image sensor, the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is square, and the image display area 2111 is also square, and the two squares are similar squares to each other. In this embodiment, the first screen 211 is set to be a square, and the center of the first screen 211 and the image display area 2111 coincide with each other, and they are similar squares or equal squares to each other.

[0031] Specifically, when they are similar squares, the single-side margin is set to be greater than 0mm and not greater than 10mm, and preferably the spacing is set to 5mm, that is, the first screen 211 has a little border relative to the image display area 2111, which is convenient for processing and design, and also meets the requirements of medical staff for observation. If the spacing is too large, it will lead to waste of space design and inharmonious appearance; when they are equal squares, that is, the area of ​​the image display area 2111 is equal to that of the first screen 211, a full screen is realized, and the image display on the first screen 211 achieves the most coordinated effect, which is convenient for medical staff to observe and improves the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

[0032] In addition, the side length of the first screen 211 is set to 30 mm to 80 mm, which meets the observation requirements of medical staff and avoids inconvenience caused by too large a size, and avoids eye fatigue and unclear observation caused by too small a size.

[0033] In this embodiment, preferably, see Figure 2 The display screen 21 also includes a second screen 212, which is connected to the bottom edge of the first screen 211. The width of the second screen 212 is generally set at 1mm to 5mm. The setting of the second screen 212 is convenient for setting buttons, display lights, marks, etc. on it. On the other hand, the design of the second screen 212 can also increase the aesthetic appearance of the entire display screen 21.

[0034] With respect to the above-mentioned endoscope, when the endoscope is used, the integrated camera enters the human body along with the endoscope insertion tube, and the observed information is fed back to the display screen 21 of the display 20 through the image sensor on the integrated camera. Specifically, the first screen 211 on the display screen 21 is square, and the image display area 2111 of the first screen 211 is also square. The centers of the above-mentioned two squares coincide and are similar squares or equal squares to each other. The image sensor presents the image observed in the human body in the image display area 2111. The structural setting of the above-mentioned display screen 21 makes the layout of the image display area 2111 in the display screen 21 coordinated, which further reduces the production cost of the display screen 21. In addition, the image observed by medical staff from the display screen 21 is square, with a wide field of view, thereby improving the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

[0035] The modified examples of this embodiment are described in detail below (only the differences are described below):

[0036] The image sensor in this variant example is a circular image sensor, the sensing area of ​​the image sensor is circular, the image display area 2111 is also circular, and the two circles are similar to each other. In this variant example, the first screen 211 is set to be still square, and the center of the first screen 211 coincides with the center of the image display area 2111. Specifically, the square of the first screen 211 and the circle of the image display area 2111 have a margin of 0mm to 10mm. Among them, when the margin is set to be greater than 0mm and not greater than 10mm, that is, the first screen 211 has a little border relative to the image display area 2111, which is convenient for processing and design, and also meets the observation requirements of medical staff. If the spacing is too large, it will lead to waste of space design and inconsistent appearance; when the margin is 0mm, that is, the square of the first screen 211 is tangent to the circle of the image display area 2111, ensuring that the image observed by medical staff from the display screen is square and has a wide field of view, so as to improve the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An endoscope comprising a display, an endoscope body, an endoscope insertion tube and an integrated camera, wherein: The endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole of the endoscope body, the integrated camera is arranged at the front end of the endoscope insertion tube, and the integrated camera is provided with an image sensor; the display includes a display screen and a display screen housing, the display screen is mounted on the display screen housing, the display screen housing is connected to the upper end of the endoscope body, and the integrated camera is electrically connected to the display screen; it is characterized in that: The sensing area of ​​the image sensor is in the shape of a first square, the display screen includes at least a first screen, the first screen includes an image display area, the image display area is in the shape of a second square, the first square and the second square are similar squares to each other, the first screen is configured to be in the shape of a third square, the third square coincides with the center of the second square, and the third square and the second square are similar squares or equal squares to each other.

2. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The margin between the third square and the second square is set to be 0 mm to 10 mm.

3. The endoscope according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side length of the third square is set to be 30 mm to 80 mm.

4. The endoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The display screen further includes a second screen, and the second screen is connected to at least one side of the first screen.

5. The endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: The display screen housing is rotatably connected to the upper end of the endoscope body.

6. The endoscope according to claim 5, characterized in that: The display screen housing can be rotated at an angle of 0° to 120°.

7. The endoscope according to claim 6, characterized in that: The endoscope body includes a connecting seat, an operating handle and a battery unit, wherein the lower portion of the connecting seat is connected to the operating handle, the endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole provided in the operating handle, the display screen housing is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting seat, and the battery unit is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting seat.

8. An endoscope comprising a display, an endoscope body, an endoscope insertion tube and an integrated camera, wherein: The endoscope insertion tube passes through the inner hole of the endoscope body, the integrated camera is arranged at the front end of the endoscope insertion tube, and the integrated camera is provided with an image sensor; the display includes a display screen and a display screen housing, the display screen is mounted on the display screen housing, the display screen housing is connected to the upper end of the endoscope body, and the integrated camera is electrically connected to the display screen; it is characterized in that: The sensing area of ​​the image sensor is in the shape of a first circle, the display screen includes at least a first screen, the first screen includes an image display area, the image display area is in the shape of a second circle, the first circle and the second circle are similar circles to each other, the first screen is configured to be a square, and the center of the square coincides with the center of the second circle.

9. The endoscope according to claim 8, characterized in that: The margin between the square and the second circle is 0 mm to 10 mm.

10. The endoscope according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The display screen further includes a second screen, and the second screen is connected to at least one side of the first screen.

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