Endoscopic regenerative treatment equipment

Abstract

The endoscope regeneration treatment device comprises: a treatment tank; a transparent portion, which is composed of a transparent material that can transmit observation waves and is configured to allow the observation waves to pass from the outside of the regeneration treatment device into the treatment tank; and at least one terminal holding portion, which is configured on the outside of the regeneration treatment device and holds an observation terminal at a position where the inside of the treatment tank can be observed through the transparent portion, and the observation terminal includes a receiving portion for receiving the observation wave.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an endoscope regeneration treatment tool. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there are endoscope regeneration treatment devices that perform regeneration treatments such as cleaning and disinfection on endoscopes used for subjects. Endoscope regeneration treatment devices require a technology that determines whether the endoscope is used in an appropriate configuration state so as to perform regeneration treatment correctly.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-272684 discloses an endoscope cleaning device that irradiates ultrasonic waves into a cleaning tank, detects ultrasonic reflection information, and then determines whether the endoscope is properly arranged based on the ultrasonic reflection information and RFID information.

[0004] However, if an attempt is made to provide a device for determining whether the endoscope is being used in an appropriate state, such as the arrangement state of the endoscope, in a conventional endoscope regenerative treatment instrument, the structure of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument becomes complicated or large.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an endoscopic regenerative treatment tool that can more simply provide an observation terminal for determining whether the endoscopic regenerative treatment tool is used in an appropriate usage state. Summary of the invention

[0006] Solutions for solving problems

[0007] An endoscopic regeneration treatment device according to one technical solution of the present invention comprises: a transmission portion, which is made of a transmission material that can transmit observation waves and is configured to enable the observation waves to pass from the surface of the regeneration treatment device into a treatment tank; and at least one terminal holding portion, which is configured on the surface of the regeneration treatment device and holds an observation terminal at a position where the inside of the treatment tank can be observed through the transmission portion, and the observation terminal includes a receiving portion for receiving the observation wave. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the endoscope regenerative treatment device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 It is a top view of the endoscope regenerative treatment device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which an endoscope is arranged in a treatment tank of an endoscopic regeneration treatment instrument according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 4This is a front view of the observation terminal of the endoscope regenerative treatment device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the observation terminal of the endoscope regenerative treatment device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 6 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of detecting the fluid flow state of the channel of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 7 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of detecting the concentration state of the drug solution of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 8 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of detecting the concentration state of the drug solution of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Fig. 9 It is a perspective view of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Fig.10 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Fig.11 It is an upper perspective view of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to a second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Fig.12 This is a bottom perspective view of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment tool according to a second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Fig.13 It is a side view of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to a third modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Fig.14 It is a perspective view of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument according to a fourth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Fig.15 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment tool according to a fifth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Fig.16 It is a plan view for explaining a first position of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Fig.17 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a first position of a terminal holding portion of an endoscope regenerative treatment tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Fig.18 It is a perspective view for explaining the second position of the terminal holding portion of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Fig.19 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second position of the terminal holding portion of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Fig. 20 It is a perspective view of an endoscope regenerative treatment device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] (First embodiment)

[0030] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 It is a plan view of the endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the endoscope E is arranged in the treatment tank 31 of the endoscopic regeneration treatment instrument 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The endoscope regeneration treatment device 1 is a device for regenerating a contaminated endoscope E and parts or accessories of the endoscope E. The regeneration treatment mentioned here is not particularly limited, and may be any of rinsing with water, cleaning to remove organic matter and other dirt, disinfection to inactivate predetermined microorganisms, sterilization to eliminate or kill all microorganisms, or a combination thereof. In addition, the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1 can also be used for regenerating a dilator or endoscope sheath as a tubular medical device.

[0032] In the following description, the downward direction indicates the direction of gravity, the upward direction indicates the direction opposite to the direction of gravity, and the high and low indicate the height relationship along the direction of gravity.

[0033] In this embodiment, the endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 includes a top cover 11 having a cover panel 13 as a transparent portion, a regenerative treatment device body 21, and a terminal holder 111 provided on the top cover 11. The terminal holder 111 holds an observation terminal D that receives visible light as an observation wave.

[0034] The top cover 11 is arranged so that the back side faces the treatment tank 31 of the regeneration treatment device body 21. The top cover 11 can open and close the treatment tank 31 by rotating around the hinge 11a. That is, one end of the top cover 11 is connected to the regeneration treatment device body 21 by the hinge 11a, and the other end rotates around the one end. When it is in a closed state, the top cover 11 covers the treatment tank 31. The top cover 11 includes a cover frame 12, a cover panel 13 as a permeable portion, a gas filter 14, and a finger-hanging portion 15.

[0035] The cover frame 12 is made of, for example, metal or resin, and is provided to surround the peripheral edge of the top cover 11. The cover frame 12 has a gasket 12a provided on the back surface to surround the upper edge of the processing tank 31. When the top cover 11 is in a closed state, the gasket 12a is in close contact with the upper edge of the processing tank 31.

[0036] The cover panel 13 is light-transmissive. As a transparent material constituting the cover panel 13, for example, resin or ceramic can be cited. As a resin, polycarbonate having chemical resistance and visible light transmittance can be cited. The cover panel 13 is arranged on the inner side of the cover frame 12. The cover panel 13 is not particularly limited, but it can also have a cover exhaust port 13a at a dome-shaped bulging portion on one end side.

[0037] The gas filter 14 is composed of a filter material storage container made of resin or the like and a filter material stored in the filter material storage container, and is detachably mounted on the cover exhaust port 13a. The gas filter 14 has a filter exhaust port 14a ( Figure 2 The gas filter 14 takes in the gas in the treatment tank 31 from the cover exhaust port 13a, and discharges the gas filtered and deodorized from the filter exhaust port 14a.

[0038] The finger hook portion 15 is made of, for example, metal or resin, and is provided in a continuous manner with the other end of the cover frame 12 so that the user can hook his or her finger thereon. A fixing member 15 a is provided inside the finger hook portion 15 .

[0039] The regeneration treatment instrument main body 21 includes a lock portion 22 , a display portion 23 , an operation portion 24 , a water supply hose connection port 25 , a communication portion 26 , a control portion 27 , and a treatment tank 31 .

[0040] The locking portion 22 is provided at the other end side of the upper portion of the regeneration treatment instrument body 21. The locking portion 22 locks the fixing member 15a or releases the locking of the fixing member 15a under the control of the control unit 27. When the locking portion 22 locks the fixing member 15a, the top cover 11 is locked in a closed state. The locking portion 22 may be connected to the foot pedal 28 so that the fixing member 15a can be released by the foot pedal.

[0041] The display unit 23 is provided at a corner portion on the other end side of the upper portion of the regeneration treatment instrument main body 21. The display unit 23 has a display panel, and under the control of the control unit 27, various notifications are given to the user.

[0042] The operation unit 24 has instruction input buttons, and can input various instructions to the endoscope regenerative treatment tool 1 .

[0043] The water supply hose connection port 25 is connected to a faucet via a water supply pipe W.

[0044] The communication unit 26 is connected to the control unit 27, and is configured to be able to communicate with the observation terminal D by wire or wirelessly under the control of the control unit 27. The communication unit 26 may be configured to be able to communicate with an external device via a network.

[0045] The control unit 27 is used to control each part in the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1. The control unit 27 has a processor and a memory, and can execute various programs stored in the memory. The functions of the control unit 27 are realized by reading the programs stored in the memory and executing them.

[0046] The control unit 27 is connected to the observation terminal D via the communication unit 26. When a judgment result indicating an abnormality is input from the observation terminal D, the control unit 27 notifies the user of the abnormality. The abnormality notification may be a warning display based on the display unit 23 or an output of a warning sound based on a speaker (not shown). In addition, when a judgment result indicating an abnormality is input from the observation terminal D, the control unit 27 may control to stop the regeneration process.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the treatment tank 31 is provided at the upper portion of the regeneration treatment tool body 21. Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the top cover 11 is opened, the processing tank 31 is exposed to the outside. The processing tank 31 has a concave shape so as to accommodate the endoscope E to be regenerated, and can store liquids such as cleaning liquid, disinfectant, and flushing liquid. The processing tank 31 has an air and water supply connector 32, a holding net 33, a cleaning box 34, a water level gauge 35, a liquid nozzle 36, a water supply circulation nozzle 37, a circulation port 38, and a liquid discharge port 39.

[0048] In the treatment tank 31, the cleaning tube T is connected to the regeneration treatment instrument body 21 and the endoscope E. The cleaning tube T has an endoscope-side connector T1 connected to the endoscope E and a regeneration treatment instrument-side connector T2 connected to the regeneration treatment instrument body 21. The regeneration treatment instrument-side connector T2 has a discharge port T3 for discharging liquid in a liquid-passing state.

[0049] The endoscope E includes, for example, an endoscope operating unit E1, an insertion unit E2 having an elongated shape extending from the endoscope operating unit E1 toward the distal end, a universal cord E3 extending from the endoscope operating unit E1, and a scope connector E4 extending from the distal end of the universal cord E3. An endoscope-side connector T1 is connected to the endoscope operating unit E1 and the scope connector E4.

[0050] The air and water supply connector 32 is provided on the wall of the treatment tank 31. The regeneration treatment tool side connector T2 is connected to the air and water supply connector 32. Figure 3 8 air and water supply connectors 32 are shown, but the number is not limited to 8. The air and water supply connectors 32 are connected to the circulation port 38 via a pipeline. If the control unit 27 drives the circulation pump, the air and water supply connectors 32 deliver the liquid taken in from the circulation port 38 to the endoscope E. In addition, if the control unit 27 drives the air compressor, the air and water supply connectors 32 deliver air taken in from the atmosphere to the endoscope E.

[0051] The holding net 33 is made of metal or resin, for example, and is attached to the bottom of the treatment tank 31. The holding net 33 includes an index pin 33a having a mark indicating the height of the disinfection water level, an operation unit receiving portion 33b for arranging the endoscope operation unit E1, a scope connector receiving portion 33c for arranging the scope connector E4, and a hook 33d for hooking the insertion unit E2 and the universal cord E3. The user arranges the endoscope operation unit E1 on the operation unit receiving portion 33b, arranges the scope connector E4 on the scope connector receiving portion 33c, and winds the insertion unit E2 and the universal cord E3 so as to pass through the inner side of the hook 33d. The user holds the endoscope E on the holding net 33 so that it is located below the mark of the index pin 33a so that it does not exceed the disinfection water level.

[0052] The cleaning box 34 is mounted on the central part of the holding net 33. The cleaning box 34 contains accessories such as air and water supply buttons, suction buttons or covers removed from the endoscope E. The lower part of the cleaning box 34 is connected to the bottom connector provided at the bottom of the regeneration treatment instrument body 21. The cleaning box 34 supplies air or water from the bottom connector under the control of the control unit 27. The accessories are not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a suction button, air and water supply buttons or a top cover covering the top end of the endoscope E that are installed on the endoscope E when in use and removed from the endoscope E during regeneration treatment.

[0053] The water level meter 35 measures the water level of the liquid in the cleaning tank and outputs the measurement result to the control unit 27 .

[0054] The liquid medicine nozzle 36 is provided on a platform portion, which is provided at a position higher than one step in the peripheral portion of the treatment tank 31. The liquid medicine nozzle 36 is connected to the liquid medicine tank in the regeneration treatment tool body 21, and the liquid medicine in the liquid medicine tank is sprayed into the treatment tank 31 by driving the liquid medicine pump of the control unit 27.

[0055] The water supply circulation nozzle 37 is provided on the platform portion. The water supply circulation nozzle 37 is connected to the circulation port 38 via a pipeline. When the control unit 27 drives the circulation pump, the water supply circulation nozzle 37 sprays the liquid taken in from the circulation port 38 to the treatment tank 31. In addition, under the control of the control unit 27, the water supply circulation nozzle 37 sprays the water supplied from the water supply pipe W to the treatment tank 31 via the water supply hose connection port 25.

[0056] The circulation port 38 and the drain port 39 are respectively arranged at the bottom of the treatment tank 31, and a mesh filter ( Figure 2 ). The circulation port 38 takes in the liquid of the treatment tank 31. The drain port 39 is connected to an external drain component to discharge the liquid of the treatment tank 31 to the outside. In addition, the drain port 39 can be connected to the liquid medicine tank under the control of the control unit 27. If the drain port 39 is connected to the liquid medicine tank, the liquid medicine used in the treatment tank 31 is recovered to the liquid medicine tank.

[0057] The liquid medicine used in the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1 is, for example, a peracetic acid solution. The peracetic acid solution is prepared to a predetermined concentration by diluting the stock solution with water supplied from the water supply pipe W in the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1. The liquid medicine is stored in a liquid medicine tank, and when the endoscope E is disinfected, it is sprayed from the liquid medicine nozzle 36 to the treatment tank 31. After being used to disinfect the endoscope E, the liquid medicine is recovered to the liquid medicine tank so that it can be used for the next regeneration treatment. The concentration of the liquid medicine decreases with the number of days and times of use. In addition, the preparation of the liquid medicine can also be performed in the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1.

[0058] The terminal holding portion 111 is made of, for example, metal or resin, and is provided on the surface side (opposite to the back side) of the top cover 11. Figure 2 The terminal holding portion 111 is configured to hold the observation terminal D at a position where the inside of the processing tank 31 can be observed through the cover panel 13 . That is, the terminal holding portion 111 is disposed on the outer surface of the top cover 11 .

[0059] Figure 4 This is a front view of the observation terminal D of the endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a rear view of the observation terminal D of the endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the observation terminal D is, for example, a tablet-type portable information terminal. The observation terminal D includes cameras D1 and D2, a control unit D3, a communication unit D4, a display unit D5, and an external connector D6.

[0061] The camera D1 is provided on the front surface of the observation terminal D. The camera D2 is provided on the rear surface of the observation terminal D. The cameras D1 and D2 have a photographing element composed of a CMOS or a CCD, etc., for photographing the outside and outputting the photographed image to the control unit D3. The cameras D1 and D2 may also have a wide-angle lens. The wide-angle lens may be fixed to the observation terminal D or may be removable relative to the observation terminal D.

[0062] That is, the camera D1 as a receiving unit is used to receive the visible light reflected in the processing tank 31 and transmitted through the cover panel 13 .

[0063] The control unit D3 has a processor and a memory, and is used to control the operation of each part in the observation terminal D. The control unit D3 detects the use status information based on the captured image or video. The use status information is, for example, the configuration state of the endoscope E, the connection state of the endoscope E and the regeneration treatment device body 21, the waterproof state of the endoscope E, the installation state of the mesh filter, the liquid flow state of the pipeline, the pump driving state, and the concentration state of the liquid medicine. In addition, the use status information can be all or part of the above states, or can be use status information indicating other use states.

[0064] In addition, the control unit D3 determines whether the usage status information is normal or abnormal based on the detection result, and outputs the determination result.

[0065] The communication unit D4 communicates with the communication unit 26 and outputs the determination result to the control unit 27 .

[0066] The display unit D5 can display various information on the display panel under the control of the control unit D3. The display unit D5 can also display the judgment result. The display unit D5 has a touch panel superimposed on the display panel, and various instructions can be input through touch operation.

[0067] The external connector D6 is electrically connected to an external device.

[0068] That is, the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1 comprises: a top cover 11, which is composed of a light-transmitting member and is configured to allow observation waves to pass from the outside of the regeneration treatment device into the treatment tank 31; and at least one terminal holding portion 111, which is arranged on the outside of the regeneration treatment device and holds an observation terminal D including cameras D1 and D2 for receiving light at a position where the inside of the treatment tank 31 can be observed through the cover panel 13. The observation terminal D has a camera D1 for receiving light and observes the inside of the treatment tank 31 using light.

[0069] (Detection and judgment of usage status information)

[0070] Next, the detection and determination of the usage status information will be described.

[0071] The user holds the endoscope E on the holding net 33, connects the endoscope E and the regeneration treatment instrument main body 21 with the cleaning tube T, and closes the top cover 11.

[0072] In the observation terminal D, the camera D1 captures the interior of the processing tank 31 and outputs the captured image to the control unit D3.

[0073] The control unit D3 is used to detect usage status information.

[0074] For example, the control unit D3 detects the arrangement state of the endoscope E from the respective positions of the endoscope operating unit E1 , the insertion unit E2 , the universal cord E3 , and the scope connector E4 based on the captured image.

[0075] For example, the control unit D3 detects and determines the connection status between the endoscope E and the regeneration treatment instrument body 21, such as the type of cleaning tube T, the installation status of the endoscope side connector T1 to the endoscope E, the installation status of the regeneration treatment instrument side connector T2 to the air and water supply connector 32, the removal of unused cleaning tubes T, and the bending of the cleaning tube T based on the captured image.

[0076] For example, the control unit D3 detects the waterproof state of the endoscope E, such as whether a waterproof cap is attached to the scope connector E4, based on the captured image.

[0077] For example, the control unit D3 detects the installation status of the mesh filters of the circulation port 38 and the drain port 39, such as whether the mesh filters are installed and whether the mesh filters are clogged, based on the captured images.

[0078] Figure 6 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of detecting the fluid flow state of the channel of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] For example, when the control unit 27 drives the regeneration treatment instrument body 21 to supply liquid to the air and water supply connector 32, part of the liquid is ejected from the ejection port T3 ( Figure 6 The camera D1 captures the liquid ejected from the ejection port T3 and outputs the captured image to the control unit D3. The control unit D3 detects the liquid flow state of the pipeline by whether the ejected liquid collides with the back of the top cover 11 based on the captured image.

[0080] For example, the control unit 27 drives the regeneration treatment instrument body 21 to eject the liquid taken in from the circulation port 38 from the water supply circulation nozzle 37. The camera D1 captures the water supply circulation nozzle 37 and outputs the captured image to the control unit D3. The control unit D3 detects the driving state of the pump based on whether the liquid is ejected from the water supply circulation nozzle 37 based on the captured image.

[0081] Figure 7 and Figure 8 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of detecting the concentration state of the drug solution of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the user opens the top cover 11, removes the cap 36a of the liquid medicine nozzle 36, and immerses the test paper S in the liquid in the liquid medicine nozzle 36 for a predetermined time. After immersion for a predetermined time, the user causes the camera D1 to shoot the test paper S from which the excess liquid has been removed by liquid removal. The camera D1 shoots the test paper S and outputs the shot image to the control unit D3. The control unit D3 detects the liquid medicine concentration state according to the degree of discoloration of the test paper S based on the shot image.

[0083] At this time, the observation terminal D may also support the user with a test method for the immersion time, liquid removal time, etc. of the test paper S. Examples of the support method include a method of displaying the immersion time or liquid removal time on the display unit D5 of the observation terminal D, a method of displaying a count timer from the start to the end of the immersion time or liquid removal time on the display unit D5, a method of transmitting the immersion time or liquid removal time by voice from the observation terminal D, and a method of counting from the start to the end of the immersion time or liquid removal time by voice from the observation terminal D.

[0084] In addition, the user can also make the liquid medicine adhere to the test paper S according to the technology described in International Publication No. 2013 / 011724. Figure 8 As shown, the user can also remove the gas filter 14 and immerse the test paper S in the chemical solution in the treatment tank 31 from the filter exhaust port 14a. In addition, the user can also insert the test paper S from the opening of the chemical solution tank and immerse it in the chemical solution. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the user can also collect the chemical solution from the discharge port into a container and insert the test paper S into the container to perform concentration measurement.

[0085] The control unit D3 compares the detection result with the reference information pre-stored in the memory to determine whether the detection result is within the normal range or is abnormal and exceeds the normal range, and outputs the determination result to the control unit 27 via the communication units D4 and 26.

[0086] When a determination result indicating an abnormality is input, the control unit 27 displays a warning on the display unit 23 to notify the user of the abnormality.

[0087] According to the embodiment, the endoscope regenerative treatment tool 1 can be provided more simply with the observation terminal D for determining whether the endoscope regenerative treatment tool 1 is used in an appropriate usage state.

[0088] (Variation 1 of the First Embodiment)

[0089] The terminal holding portion 211 may have, for example, a shape in which a substantially U-shaped cross section is continuous in the longitudinal direction.

[0090] Fig. 9 It is a perspective view of the terminal holding portion 211 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig.10 This is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the terminal holding portion 211 of the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1 of the modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. In this modification, the description of the same structure as other embodiments and modifications is omitted. Regarding the following other embodiments and modifications, the description of the same structure is also omitted.

[0091] The terminal holding part 211 is made of, for example, resin, ceramic or metal. When at least the portion of the terminal holding part sandwiched between the observation terminal D and the top cover 11 is formed of a material having visible light transmittance and the same refractive index as the top cover 11, it is advantageous that the user can easily observe the display part of the observation terminal D through the top cover 11.

[0092] The terminal holding portion 211 is provided on the outer surface of the top cover 11 so that the direction from the other end toward one end is the insertion direction for viewing the terminal D. The terminal holding portion 211 includes holding plates 212 a and 212 b , an insertion opening 213 , and a stopper 214 .

[0093] like Fig. 9 As shown, the holding plates 212a and 212b are arranged substantially in parallel at a distance corresponding to the thickness of the viewing terminal D. The length and width of the holding plates 212a and 212b are determined according to the size of the viewing terminal D so as to stably hold the viewing terminal D. The holding plate 212a is attached to the surface of the cover panel 13.

[0094] like Fig.10 As shown, the insertion opening 213 is provided on the other end side of the holding plates 212a and 212b. The observation terminal D is inserted into the insertion opening 213 so that the camera D1 faces the processing tank 31 via the cover panel 13.

[0095] The baffle 214 is connected to the holding plates 212a and 212b between the holding plates 212a and 212b at one end side of the holding plates 212a and 212b. The observation terminal D inserted from the insertion opening 213 hits the baffle 214. If it hits the baffle 214, the observation terminal D is positioned in a manner that allows the inside of the processing tank 31 to be photographed. That is, the terminal holding portion 211 has the insertion opening 213 at the other end side and the baffle 214 for positioning the inserted observation terminal D at one end side.

[0096] The retaining plates 212a, 212b and the baffle plate 214 constitute a receiving platform.

[0097] The area surrounded by the holding plates 212a, 212b and the baffle plate 214 constitutes a holding groove.

[0098] Thus, the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 can more easily hold the observation terminal D using the terminal holding portion 211 .

[0099] (Variation 2 of the first embodiment)

[0100] In the first modification of the first embodiment, the holding plate 212 b is fixed to the cover panel 13 , but a detachable portion 321 may be provided between the holding plate 212 b and the cover panel 13 .

[0101] Fig.11 It is an upper perspective view of the terminal holding portion 311 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig.12 It is a bottom perspective view of the terminal holding portion 311 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] The detachable portion 321 is detachably mounted on the cover panel 13 . The detachable portion 321 includes a plate body 322 , a knob 323 , and a suction cup 324 .

[0103] The plate body 322 is made of resin or metal, etc. The plate body 322 is connected to the cover panel 13 side of the holding plate 212a. The plate body 322 has protrusions 322a protruding in the longitudinal direction from the two ends of the holding plate 212a.

[0104] The knob 323 is made of resin or metal, for example, and is provided on the surface of the protrusion 322a. The knob 323 is connected to the center of the suction cup 324 by a screw member provided so as to penetrate the plate body 322. The knob 323 is rotated in forward and reverse directions by the user's fingers holding the outer periphery, so that the screw member moves forward and backward.

[0105] The suction cup 324 is made of, for example, an elastic resin and is provided on the back side of the protrusion 322a. The suction cup 324 has a concavely curved suction surface on the back side and is detachably attached to the cover panel 13 by negative pressure.

[0106] If the user rotates the knob 323 in the forward direction, the threaded member pulls the center of the suction cup 324 toward the surface, and the suction cup 324 increases the suction force between the suction cup 324 and the cover panel 13. If the user rotates the knob 323 in the reverse direction opposite to the forward direction, the threaded member pushes the center of the suction cup 324 back toward the back direction, and the suction cup 324 weakens the suction force between the suction cup 324 and the cover panel 13.

[0107] In addition, the terminal holding portion 311 is not limited to the top cover 11 , and may be detachably mounted on other parts of the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument 1 .

[0108] That is, the terminal holding unit 311 includes a receiving platform for holding the observation terminal D and a loading and unloading unit 321 that configures the receiving platform to be loadable and detachable.

[0109] Thus, the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 can more easily and detachably attach the terminal holding portion 311 to the outer surface of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 .

[0110] (Variation 3 of the first embodiment)

[0111] When the terminal holding portion holds the viewing terminal so that the display portion of the viewing terminal faces the top cover, the terminal holding portion preferably holds the viewing terminal at a position that does not overlap with the display portion.

[0112] With such a configuration, it is easy for the user to observe the display unit of the observation terminal through the top cover.

[0113] In the first and second modified examples of the first embodiment, the terminal holding parts 211 and 311 have a shape that is substantially U-shaped in cross section and continues in the length direction, but the terminal holding part 411 may also have a shape that is substantially L-shaped in cross section and continues in the length direction. In other words, the cover panel 13 or the regeneration treatment tool body 21 may also bear Fig. 9 The function of the retaining plate 212a. Fig.13 It is a side view of the terminal holding portion 411 of the endoscope regeneration treatment instrument 1 according to the third modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] The terminal holding portion 411 is made of, for example, resin, ceramic, or metal, etc. The terminal holding portion 411 includes a holding plate 412 , an insertion opening 413 , and a stopper 414 .

[0115] The holding plate 412 is provided substantially parallel to the cover panel 13 at a distance corresponding to the thickness of the viewing terminal D. The length and width of the holding plate 412 are determined according to the size of the viewing terminal D so that the viewing terminal D can be stably held.

[0116] The insertion opening 413 is provided on the other end side of the holding plate 412. The observation terminal D is inserted into the insertion opening 413 so that the camera D1 faces the processing tank 31 via the cover panel 13.

[0117] The baffle plate 414 is provided between one end side of the holding plate 412 and the cover panel 13 and connected to one end side of the holding plate 412 and the cover panel 13. The observation terminal D inserted from the insertion opening 413 hits the baffle plate 414. When hitting the baffle plate 414, the observation terminal D is positioned in a manner that allows the inside of the processing tank 31 to be photographed.

[0118] The retaining plate 412 and the baffle plate 414 constitute a receiving platform.

[0119] The area surrounded by the holding plate 412 and the baffle plate 414 constitutes a holding groove.

[0120] A mounting and dismounting portion such as a suction cup may be provided between the baffle plate 414 and the cover panel 13 .

[0121] The terminal holding portion 411 may be a shape whose substantially rectangular cross section continues in the longitudinal direction, and the terminal holding portion 411 and the cover panel 13 form a V-shaped cross section. In other words, the holding plate 412 may also serve as the baffle plate 414.

[0122] (Variation 4 of the first embodiment)

[0123] In the third modification of the first embodiment, the terminal holding portion 411 does not include the terminal connector 531 , but the terminal holding portion 511 may include the terminal connector 531 to which the observation terminal D is connected.

[0124] Fig.14 It is a perspective view of a terminal holding portion 511 of an endoscope regenerative treatment instrument 1 according to a fourth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0125] The terminal holding portion 511 includes a terminal connector 531 and a battery 532 .

[0126] The terminal connector 531 is provided on the holding groove side of the shutter 414. The terminal connector 531 is configured to be connectable to the external connector D6 of the held observation terminal D.

[0127] The battery 532 is connected to the terminal connector 531 , and outputs power to the observation terminal D connected to the terminal connector 531 .

[0128] In addition, the terminal connector 531 may be connected to an external power source to output the power supplied by the external power source to the observation terminal D.

[0129] That is, the terminal holding portion 511 includes an insertion opening 413 into which the observation terminal D is inserted, a shutter 414 for positioning the inserted observation terminal D, and a terminal connector 531 provided on the shutter 414 .

[0130] Thereby, the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 can supply power to the observation terminal D using the terminal holding portion 511 .

[0131] In addition, the terminal connector 531 may be a connector for connecting the observation terminal D to an external memory or other smart device.

[0132] (Variation 5 of the first embodiment)

[0133] In variants 1 to 4 of the first embodiment, the terminal holders 211 to 511 hold the observation terminal D in a substantially parallel manner to the cover panel 13 , but the terminal holder 611 may also be configured to hold the observation terminal D at an angle intersecting the cover panel 13 depending on the intended use of the observation terminal D.

[0134] Fig.15 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of the terminal holding portion 611 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0135] like Fig.15 As shown, the terminal holding portion 611 is made of, for example, resin or metal. The terminal holding portion 611 is provided on the surface of the top cover 11 so that the direction from one end toward the other end becomes the insertion direction of the observation terminal D. The terminal holding portion 611 has holding plates 612a, 612b, an insertion opening 613, and a baffle 614.

[0136] One surface of the holding plate 612a is provided on the surface of the cover panel 13. The other surface of the holding plate 612a is inclined so as to approach the top cover 11 from one end side to the other end side. The holding plate 612b is configured to be spaced apart from the holding plate 612a by a gap corresponding to the thickness of the observation terminal D and to be substantially parallel to the holding plate 612a.

[0137] The insertion opening 613 is provided on one end side of the holding plates 612a and 612b. The observation terminal D is inserted into the insertion opening 613 so that the camera D1 as a receiving unit faces the processing tank 31 via the cover panel 13.

[0138] The baffle 614 is provided between the holding plates 612a and 612b on the other end sides of the holding plates 612a and 612b and connected to the holding plates 612a and 612b. The observation terminal D inserted from the insertion opening 613 hits the baffle 614.

[0139] The retaining plates 612a, 612b and the baffle plate 614 constitute a receiving platform.

[0140] The area surrounded by the holding plates 612a, 612b and the baffle plate 614 constitutes a holding groove.

[0141] In addition, the inclination angle of the other surface of the holding plate 612a may be configured to be adjustable by the user.

[0142] Thus, in the endoscopic regenerative treatment instrument 1 , the terminal holding portion 611 holds the observation terminal D in a state where the observation terminal D is tilted relative to the treatment tank 31 , and the observation terminal D can be used to capture a wider range of the treatment tank 31 .

[0143] (Variation 6 of the first embodiment)

[0144] The observation terminal D may be arranged so as not to cover the portion on the one end side of the processing tank 31 .

[0145] The terminal holding portion 111 is provided at a position offset from the center of the top cover 11. Figure 2 It is provided at a position closer to the other end side than the central portion and is used to hold the observation terminal D inserted from the other end side toward the one end side.

[0146] Thus, the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 can be visually confirmed by the user at a portion ( Figure 2 The user can visually confirm, for example, whether the ejection of the liquid from the ejection port T3 and the ejection of the liquid from the water supply circulation nozzle 37 are being performed appropriately.

[0147] (Second embodiment)

[0148] In the first embodiment and its modifications 1 to 6, the terminal holders 111 to 611 cannot rotate the observation terminal D relative to the cover panel 13 , but the terminal holder 711 may be configured to be able to rotate the observation terminal D relative to the cover panel 13 .

[0149] Fig.16 It is a plan view for explaining the first position of the terminal holding portion 711 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.17 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first position of the terminal holding portion 711 of the endoscope regeneration treatment instrument 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.18It is a perspective view for explaining the second position of the terminal holding portion 711 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.19 It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second position of the terminal holding portion 711 of the endoscope regeneration treatment tool 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0150] like Fig.16 and Fig.17 As shown, the terminal holding portion 711 is made of, for example, resin or metal. The terminal holding portion 711 is provided so that the direction from one end toward the other end on the surface of the top cover 11 becomes the insertion direction of the observation terminal D. The terminal holding portion 711 includes holding plates 712a, 712b, an insertion opening 713, a baffle 714, and a rotating portion 741.

[0151] The retaining plates 712a and 712b are spaced apart by a distance corresponding to the thickness of the observation terminal D and are arranged in a substantially parallel shape.

[0152] The insertion opening 713 is provided on the side of the holding plates 712a and 712b opposite to the rotating portion 741. The observation terminal D is inserted into the insertion opening 713.

[0153] The baffle plate 714 is provided between the holding plates 712a and 712b on the rotating portion 741 side of the holding plates 712a and 712b and connected to the holding plates 712a and 712b.

[0154] The observation terminal D is inserted from the insertion opening 713 with the camera D2 facing the holding plate 712 a side and the camera D1 facing the holding plate 712 b side, and hits the baffle 714 .

[0155] The retaining plates 712a, 712b and the baffle plate 714 constitute a receiving platform.

[0156] The area surrounded by the holding plates 712a, 712b and the baffle plate 714 constitutes a holding groove.

[0157] The rotating portion 741 is provided on the surface of the top cover 11 and has a rotating shaft provided in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the observation terminal D, and supports the baffle 714 so as to be rotatable around the rotating shaft.

[0158] The terminal holding portion 711 is configured at either the first position or the second position by the rotation of the rotating portion 741 .

[0159] The first position is a position where the insertion opening 713 faces one end side of the top cover 11. At the first position, the camera D2 is arranged to face the processing tank 31. When the top cover 11 is in the closed state, the terminal holding portion 711 is arranged at the first position.

[0160] like Fig.18 and Fig.19 As shown, the second position is a position where the insertion opening 713 faces the other end side of the top cover 11. At the second position, the camera D1 is arranged so as to protrude from the other end side of the top cover 11. When the top cover 11 is in the open state, the terminal holding portion 711 is in the second position.

[0161] That is, the terminal holding portion 711 includes a receiving platform for holding the observation terminal D and a rotating portion 741 that supports the receiving platform so as to be rotatable, and the rotating portion 741 rotates the receiving platform in such a manner that it becomes a first position when the top cover 11 is in a closed state and becomes a second position different from the first position when the top cover 11 is in an open state.

[0162] Thus, in the endoscope regenerative treatment instrument 1 , the top cover 11 is brought into the closed state, and the terminal holding portion 711 is brought into the first position, so that the inside of the treatment tank 31 can be imaged.

[0163] In the endoscope regeneration treatment device 1, the top cover 11 is opened and the terminal holding portion 711 is placed in the second position, so that various information such as manuals, instructions, notifications or warnings are displayed on the display portion D5. The user can refer to the various information displayed on the display portion D5 to perform operations for regeneration treatment such as disposing or connecting the endoscope E in the treatment tank 31.

[0164] According to the embodiment, the endoscope regenerative treatment tool 1 includes the terminal holding portion 711 that can be rotated by the rotating portion 741, and the observation terminal D for determining whether the endoscope regenerative treatment tool 1 is used in an appropriate usage state can be provided more simply.

[0165] (Third embodiment)

[0166] In the first embodiment, the modification of the first embodiment, and the second embodiment, the endoscope regeneration treatment instrument 1 does not have a light reflecting structure, but may have a light reflecting structure.

[0167] Fig. 20 It is a perspective view of an endoscope regenerative treatment device 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] The regeneration treatment instrument body 21 includes a terminal holding portion 811 , an observation panel 813 as a transmissive portion, a reflective mirror 851 as a light reflecting structure, and an observation terminal F.

[0169] The terminal holding part 811 is made of, for example, resin or metal. The terminal holding part 811 is disposed adjacent to the transparent part on the outer peripheral side of the regeneration treatment instrument body 21. The terminal holding part 811 has a holding base for holding the observation terminal F.

[0170] The observation panel 813 is made of, for example, resin and has light transmissivity. The observation panel 813 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the regeneration treatment instrument body 21 so that the inside of the treatment tank 31 can be observed.

[0171] The reflective mirror 851 is made of, for example, glass or metal, etc. The reflective mirror 851 is provided on the wall of the processing tank 31 at a location facing the observation panel 813 .

[0172] The observation terminal F is held by the terminal holding unit 811. The observation terminal F includes a camera F1, a control unit F3, and a communication unit F4.

[0173] The camera F1 is disposed opposite to the reflection mirror 851 via the observation panel 813. The camera F1 can capture the interior of the processing tank 31 reflected on the reflection mirror 851. The configurations of the control unit F3 and the communication unit F4 are the same as those of the control unit D3 and the communication unit D4, and thus description thereof is omitted.

[0174] According to the embodiment, the observation terminal F of the endoscopic regeneration treatment tool 1 can also observe the back of the storage objects in the treatment tank 31 using the reflection mirror 851, and the observation terminal F for determining whether the endoscopic regeneration treatment tool 1 is used in an appropriate state can be more simply provided.

[0175] In the embodiment and the modification, an example is described in which the observation wave is light, but the observation wave may be an electromagnetic wave including visible light, invisible light, etc. In addition, the observation wave may be not only an electromagnetic wave but also an acoustic wave.

[0176] The observation terminals D and F may include filters for receiving only specific wavelengths of the observation waves.

[0177] In the embodiment and the modified example, the observation terminals D and F are tablet-type portable information terminals or camera terminals, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The observation terminals D and F may be portable information terminals such as smartphones or camera terminals such as web cameras.

[0178] In the embodiment and the modified example, the observation terminals D and F and the terminal holding units 111 to 811 are provided as a single set, but the present invention is not limited thereto and the observation terminals D and F and the terminal holding units 111 to 811 may be provided as a plurality of sets.

[0179] In the embodiments and modifications, the terminal holding portions 111 to 811 are configured to hold a tablet-type portable information terminal or a camera terminal, but the shapes of the terminal holding portions 111 to 811 are not limited to those in the embodiments and modifications.

[0180] (Fourth embodiment)

[0181] Different from the first to third embodiments, the holding table having the terminal holding portion and the endoscope regeneration treatment tool of the fourth embodiment are separate bodies.

[0182] As a holding platform, any platform can be used as long as it can hold the observation terminal D in a state where the cover panel 13 is closed or opened so as to be able to observe the processing tank 31. As the shape of the holding platform, for example, a music stand shape can be cited. As other examples of the shape of the holding platform, a shape consisting of a hanging portion for hanging the observation terminal D and a supporting portion for supporting the hanging portion can be cited.

[0183] The endoscope regeneration treatment instrument 1, the observation terminal D or the holding table may include at least one of a detection unit for detecting whether the treatment tank 31 has entered the field of view of the observation terminal D and a notification unit for notifying the detection result of the detection unit.

[0184] The endoscopic regeneration treatment device 1, observation terminal D or holding table may also have at least one of a calculation unit for calculating the position of the holding table, the height of the holding part or the angle of the terminal holding part in such a way that the treatment tank 31 enters the field of view of the observation terminal D, and a notification unit for notifying the calculation unit of the calculation result.

[0185] In the embodiment and the modification, the observation terminals D and F perform the judgment processing of the detection results, but the device for performing the judgment processing is not limited to this. The device for performing the judgment processing may be any one of an information terminal such as a PC terminal, a server, a portable information terminal such as a smart phone, a wearable device such as a watch type, a pendant type, a pin type, a glasses type, a headband / hat type, and the regeneration treatment device body 21, in addition to the observation terminals D and F.

[0186] In the embodiment and the modification, the notification process is performed by the regeneration treatment device main body 21, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The notification process may be performed by any one of an information terminal such as a PC terminal, a server, a portable information terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet, a wearable device such as a watch type, a pendant type, a pin type, a glasses type, or a headband / hat type, a projector, and a virtual image monitor, in addition to the regeneration treatment device main body 21.

[0187] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0188] This application is filed based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-079080 filed in Japan on April 17, 2018 as a basis for claiming priority, and the above-mentioned disclosed content is cited in the specification, claims, and drawings of this application.

Claims

1. An endoscopic regenerative treatment device, characterized in that: The endoscopic regenerative treatment device comprises: treatment tank; a transmissive portion, which is made of a material having visible light transmissivity and is configured to allow visible light to pass through the outer surface of the regeneration treatment tool into the treatment tank; and at least one terminal holding portion, which is arranged on the surface of the regeneration treatment device and holds an observation terminal at a position where the inside of the treatment tank can be observed through the transparent portion, and the observation terminal includes a display portion and a receiving portion for receiving the visible light. The permeable portion is a top cover covering the processing tank, The terminal holding portion is arranged on the outer surface of the top cover, The terminal holding unit comprises: A receiving platform for holding the observation terminal; and a rotating portion that supports the receiving platform so as to be rotatable and has a rotating shaft arranged in a direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the observation terminal, The rotating portion rotates the receiving platform so that the receiving platform is in a first position when the top cover is in a closed state and in a second position different from the first position when the top cover is in an open state.

2. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the top cover is connected to the regeneration treatment device body by a hinge, and the other end rotates around the one end. The terminal holding portion is configured so that the direction from the other end toward the one end becomes the insertion direction of the observation terminal, has an insertion opening on the other end side, and has a baffle for positioning the observation terminal inserted into the one end side.

3. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal holding unit comprises: The loading and unloading part configures the receiving platform to be capable of loading and unloading.

4. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal holding unit comprises: An insertion opening for inserting the observation terminal; a baffle plate for positioning the inserted observation terminal; and The terminal connector is arranged on the baffle.

5. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal holding portion holds the observation terminal in a state where the observation terminal is inclined relative to the processing tank.

6. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal holding portion is provided at a position offset from the center of the top cover, and is used to hold the observation terminal inserted from the other end side toward the one end side.

7. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the viewing terminal is held by the terminal holding portion in such a manner that the display portion faces the top cover, The terminal holding portion holds the viewing terminal in a manner that allows the entire surface of the display portion to be seen through the inner surface of the top cover.

8. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover has visible light transmittance, The terminal holding portion holds the observation terminal by clamping, At least a portion of the terminal holding portion that is sandwiched between the viewing terminal and the top cover is formed of a material having visible light transmittance and the same refractive index as that of the top cover.

9. The endoscopic regenerative treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the top cover is opened, the display unit can display information through the transparent portion.

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