A dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine

By designing a rotatable and adjustable dual camera endoscope, the problems of small visual range and poor waterproofness of the endoscope are solved, flexible visual control and convenient cleaning are achieved, and service life is extended.

CN114732333BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01SHANTOU YUWEI ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210047829.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-01-17
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-17

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Technical Problem

The dual-camera endoscopes for internal medicine on the market cannot increase the coherent visual range, and the visual range is small, so the visual method cannot be adjusted as needed, poor waterproofness, low cleanliness, which affects service life and operation difficulty.

Method used

A dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine is designed, adopting a rotatable and adjustable dual-camera structure. The camera is sealed in the main body of the endoscope. The perspective cover is made of high-transparent glass material. The adapter is set to improve the freedom of the camera adjustment, and the visual range is controlled through an electric telescopic rod. The main body of the endoscope is made of titanium alloy to increase water resistance and cleanliness.

Benefits of technology

It achieves maximum utilization of visual range, reduces the difficulty of medical operation, improves water resistance and cleanliness, extends service life, and enhances the adjustment flexibility of the camera.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of endoscopes, and specifically relates to a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine, which includes an endoscope main body. One end of the endoscope main body is provided with a probe, and a camera is rotatably installed inside the probe. The other end of the endoscope main body is installed with an external wire, and one end of the external wire is installed with a display component. A display screen and control buttons are installed on the upper surface of the display component. A heat dissipation net is installed on the outer surface of one side of the display component. A camera cable is arranged inside the endoscope main body. An electric telescopic rod is installed on the inner surface of the probe, and an electric telescopic rod cable is installed at the input end of the electric telescopic rod. The present invention is provided with a rotatable and adjustable dual-camera, which can electrically adjust the visible surface or change its visible mode according to needs, and can be adjusted to view the front or both sides in front. The camera inside the device is sealed inside the endoscope main body, increasing its waterproofness and making cleaning convenient and fast.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of endoscopes, and in particular, to a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine. Background Art

[0002] An endoscope is a detection instrument integrating traditional optics, ergonomics, precision machinery, modern electronics, mathematics, software, etc. It has an image sensor, an optical lens, a light source for illumination, a mechanical device, etc. It can enter the stomach through the oral cavity or enter the body through other natural orifices. With the endoscope, lesions that cannot be shown by X-rays can be seen, so it is very useful for doctors. An endoscope is a tube equipped with a light. It can enter the human body through the natural orifices of the human body or through a small incision made during surgery. Today's endoscopes usually have two fiberglass tubes. Light enters the body through one of them, and doctors observe through the other tube or through a camera. Some endoscopes even have a micro integrated circuit sensor to feed back the observed information to a computer.

[0003] The Chinese patent discloses a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine (authorization publication number CN110830701A). This patented technology integrates a straight camera and a side camera at the front end, and the diameter of the lens is relatively small, which preferably solves the problem that the cameras of traditional endoscopes are all single-lens when in use. When using this endoscope, images in two different directions can be collected and displayed on the screen at the same time, thus preferably expanding the visible range of the endoscope. The overall structure is simple, and the inspection efficiency of the staff is greatly improved. However, for the dual-camera endoscopes for internal medicine on the market, the continuous visible range cannot be increased, or the visible range is relatively small, and the utilization effect of the dual cameras cannot reach the maximum. Generally, the visible surface cannot be adjusted according to needs or its visible mode cannot be changed. Generally, the endoscopes on the market are single-camera, with a small visible range, and can only detect a small area in the front, which is not conducive to understanding the situation, and the difficulty of medical operations is high. Generally, the camera of the device is directly exposed outside the device, with poor waterproof performance, which is not conducive to the service life of the device, and there are many gaps at the camera installation position, and the cleanliness of cleaning is relatively low. Therefore, the technical personnel in this field provide a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine to solve the problems raised in the above background art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine, comprising an endoscope main body, one end of the endoscope main body is provided with a probe, one end of the probe is installed with a perspective cover, a camera is rotatably installed inside the probe, the other end of the endoscope main body is installed with an external wire, one end of the external wire is installed with a display member, a display screen and control buttons are installed on the upper surface of the display member, a heat dissipation net is installed on the outer surface of one side of the display member, a camera cable is arranged inside the endoscope main body, an electric telescopic rod is installed on the inner surface of the probe, and an electric telescopic rod cable is installed at the input end of the electric telescopic rod.

[0006] Further, a battery and a single-chip microcomputer are installed inside the display member, a plug is arranged at one end of the external wire, and a jack is installed on the outer surface of one side of the display member.

[0007] Further, a support member is welded inside the probe, a first adapter is welded on the outer surface of one side of the camera, a second adapter is welded on the outer surface of the other side of the camera, and a third adapter is welded on the inner surface of the probe.

[0008] Further, the perspective cover is made of high-transparency glass material, and both the endoscope main body and the probe are made of titanium alloy material.

[0009] Further, the camera is rotatably installed inside the endoscope main body through the electric telescopic rod, and two sets of the camera, the camera cable, the electric telescopic rod cable and the electric telescopic rod are provided, and the two sets of the camera, the camera cable, the electric telescopic rod cable and the electric telescopic rod are correspondingly installed at the upper and lower ends inside the endoscope main body.

[0010] Further, the input end of the electric telescopic rod is electrically connected to the output end of the display member through the electric telescopic rod cable, and the input end of the camera is electrically connected to the output end of the display member through the camera cable.

[0011] Further, the output end of the battery is electrically connected to the input end of the single-chip microcomputer, the output end of the single-chip microcomputer is electrically connected to the input ends of the display screen, the control buttons, the camera and the electric telescopic rod, and the external wire and the display member are electrically connected through the plug and the jack.

[0012] Further, the camera is rotatably installed on the upper and lower ends of the outer surface of the support member through the first adapter, the lower end of the electric telescopic rod is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the camera through the second adapter, and the upper end of the camera is rotatably installed on the inner surface of the probe through the third adapter.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] 1. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine of the present invention is provided with a rotatable and adjustable dual camera, which can increase the continuity of the visual range and maximize the utilization rate of the dual cameras. The visual surface can be electrically adjusted or its visual mode can be changed as needed. It can be adjusted to look forward or to look at both sides of the front. The visual range of this device is large, which is conducive to understanding the situation and reducing the difficulty of medical operation. The control button can be pressed to control the operation of the electric telescopic rod through the single-chip microcomputer. The upper end of the electric telescopic rod rotates inside the probe through the third adapter, and the lower end of the electric telescopic rod rotates with the outside of the camera through the second adapter. The camera rotates on the outer surface of the support through the first adapter, driving the camera to rotate and adjust the size of the visual surface. The two cameras can be controlled separately, and the image after adjusting the visual range is displayed on the display screen.

[0015] 2. The camera inside the device is sealed in the endoscope body to increase its waterproofness and cover the gap where the camera is installed. It has high cleanliness and is easy and quick to clean, which increases the service life of the device. The perspective cover is made of high-transparency glass, which not only protects the camera but also increases the lubricity of the endoscope. Insert the endoscope body into the affected area, and the camera will view the affected area through the perspective cover. After use, take out the device and clean the endoscope body.

[0016] 3. The configuration of the first adapter, the second adapter, and the third adapter of the dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine of the present invention helps to improve the adjustment freedom of the camera, makes the adjustment direction of the camera more flexible, and further broadens the visual range within the human body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an endoscope body in a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine;

[0019] Figure 3 A perspective view of an endoscope body in a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine;

[0020] Figure 4 A partial perspective view of an endoscope body in a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine;

[0021] Figure 5 A perspective view of the display components of a dual-camera endoscope used in internal medicine.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Endoscope body; 2. External line; 3. Display component; 4. Probe; 5. Peripheral cover; 6. Display screen; 7. Control buttons; 8. Heat dissipation net; 9. Camera; 10. Camera cable; 11. Electric telescopic rod; 12. Electric telescopic rod cable; 13. Support member; 14. First adapter; 15. Second adapter; 16. Third adapter; 17. Plug; 18. Jack; 19. Battery; 20. Microcontroller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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 efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, a dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine includes an endoscope body 1, a probe 4 is provided at one end of the endoscope body 1, a perspective cover 5 is installed at one end of the probe 4, a camera 9 is rotatably installed inside the probe 4, an external line 2 is installed at the other end of the endoscope body 1, a display component 3 is installed at one end of the external line 2, a display screen 6 and a control button 7 are installed on the upper surface of the display component 3, a heat dissipation net 8 is installed on the outer surface of one side of the display component 3, a camera cable 10 is provided inside the endoscope body 1, an electric telescopic rod 11 is installed on the inner surface of the probe 4, and an electric telescopic rod cable 12 is installed at the input end of the electric telescopic rod 11, the perspective cover 5 is made of high-transmittance glass, the endoscope body 1 and the probe 4 are both components made of titanium alloy, the camera 9 is rotatably installed at the internal position of the endoscope body 1 through the electric telescopic rod 11, the camera 9, the camera cable 10, the electric telescopic rod cable 12 and the electric telescopic rod 11 are all arranged There are two groups, two groups of cameras 9, camera cables 10, electric telescopic rod cables 12 and electric telescopic rods 11 are installed at the upper and lower ends of the interior of the endoscope body 1, and the input end of the electric telescopic rod 11 is connected to the output end of the display component 3 through the electric telescopic rod cable 12 electrode, and the input end of the camera 9 is connected to the output end of the display component 3 through the camera cable 10 electrode. Take out the device, connect the endoscope body 1 and the display component 3, then press the control button 7 to turn on the device, the image taken by the camera 9 is transmitted to the inside of the display component 3, and the image is displayed on the display screen 6. Insert the endoscope body 1 into the affected part, and the camera 9 visits the affected part through the perspective cover 5. Press the control button 7 to control the electric telescopic rod 11 to operate, drive the camera 9 to rotate, and adjust the size of the visible area. The two cameras 9 can be controlled separately, and the image after adjusting the visible range is displayed on the display screen 6. Finally, after use, take out the device and clean the endoscope body 1.

[0025] exist Figure 3 、 5 In the middle: the display component 3 is internally installed with a battery 19 and a single-chip microcomputer 20, one end of the external line 2 is provided with a plug 17, and a jack 18 is installed on the outer surface of one side of the display component 3. The output electrode of the battery 19 is connected to the input end of the single-chip microcomputer 20, and the output end of the single-chip microcomputer 20 is connected to the display screen 6, the control button 7, the camera 9 and the input end electrode of the electric telescopic rod 11. The external line 2 and the display component 3 are connected to the jack 18 electrode through the plug 17. Insert the plug 17 on the external line 2 into the inside of the jack 18 on the display component 3 to connect the endoscope body 1 and the display component 3. The battery 19 supplies power to the single-chip microcomputer 20, and then , press the control button 7 to turn on the device, the image captured by the camera 9 is transmitted to the inside of the single-chip microcomputer 20 through the camera cable 10, and the single-chip microcomputer 20 processes the image and displays it on the display screen 6. Insert the endoscope body 1 into the affected area, and the camera 9 visits the affected area through the perspective cover 5. Press the control button 7 to control the electric telescopic rod 11 through the single-chip microcomputer 20 to drive the camera 9 to rotate and adjust the size of the visible area. The two cameras 9 can be controlled separately, and the image after the adjusted visible range is displayed on the display screen 6. After use, take out the device, clean the endoscope body 1, and charge the battery 19 inside the display component 3.

[0026] exist Figure 3 、 4 Middle: A support 13 is welded to the inside of the probe 4, a first adapter 14 is welded to the outer surface of one side of the camera 9, a second adapter 15 is welded to the outer surface of the other side of the camera 9, and a third adapter 16 is welded to the inner surface of the probe 4. The camera 9 is rotatably installed on the upper and lower ends of the outer surface of the support 13 through the first adapter 14. The lower end of the electric telescopic rod 11 is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the camera 9 through the second adapter 15. The upper end of the camera 9 is rotatably installed on the inner surface of the probe 4 through the third adapter 16. The upper end of the electric telescopic rod 11 rotates inside the probe 4 through the third adapter 16, and the lower end of the electric telescopic rod 11 rotates with the outside of the camera 9 through the second adapter 15. The camera 9 rotates on the outer surface of the support 13 through the first adapter 14, driving the camera 9 to rotate and adjust the size of the visible surface. The two cameras 9 can be controlled separately.

[0027] It should be noted that: camera 9 (model: YB-022), electric telescopic rod 11 (model: JINGE-1604), single chip computer 20 (model: MKL16Z128VFM4).

[0028] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: first, take out the device, insert the plug 17 on the external line 2 into the inside of the jack 18 on the display component 3, connect the endoscope body 1 and the display component 3, and the battery 19 supplies power to the single-chip microcomputer 20. Then, press the control button 7 to turn on the device, and the image captured by the camera 9 is transmitted to the inside of the single-chip microcomputer 20 through the camera cable 10. The single-chip microcomputer 20 processes the image and displays it on the display screen 6. Insert the endoscope body 1 into the affected area, and the camera 9 explores the affected area through the perspective cover 5. The control button 7 can be pressed to control the battery through the single-chip microcomputer 20. The electric telescopic rod 11 is in operation, the upper end of the electric telescopic rod 11 rotates inside the probe 4 through the third adapter 16, the lower end of the electric telescopic rod 11 rotates with the outside of the camera 9 through the second adapter 15, and the camera 9 rotates on the outer surface of the support 13 through the first adapter 14, driving the camera 9 to rotate and adjust the size of the visible surface. The two cameras 9 can be controlled separately, and the image after the adjusted visible range is displayed on the display screen 6. Finally, after use, the device is taken out, the endoscope body 1 is cleaned, and the battery 19 inside the display component 3 is charged.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included therein. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0030] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A dual - camera endoscope for internal medicine, comprising an endoscope body (1), characterized in that, One end of the endoscope body (1) is provided with a probe (4), one end of the probe (4) is installed with a perspective cover (5), inside the probe (4) is rotatably installed a camera (9), there are two groups of cameras (9), and they are respectively rotatably installed inside the endoscope body (1) through electric telescopic rods (11), and the electric telescopic rods (11) are installed on the inner surface of the probe (4). The other end of the endoscope body (1) is installed with an outer wire (2), one end of the outer wire (2) is installed with a display component (3), on the upper surface of the display component (3) are installed a display screen (6) and control buttons (7); on one side of the outer surface of the display component (3) is installed a heat dissipation net (8). Inside the probe (4) is welded a support piece (13), on one side outer surface of the camera (9) is welded a first adapter (14), on the other side outer surface of the camera (9) is welded a second adapter (15), and on the inner surface of the probe (4) is welded a third adapter (16). The camera (9) is rotatably installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer surface of the support piece (13) through the first adapter (14), the lower end of the electric telescopic rod (11) is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the camera (9) through the second adapter (15), and the upper end of the camera (9) is rotatably installed on the inner surface of the probe (4) through the third adapter (16).

2. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Inside the display component (3) are installed a battery (19) and a single - chip microcomputer (20), one end of the outer wire (2) is provided with a plug (17), and on one side outer surface of the display component (3) is installed a jack (18).

3. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output terminal electrode of the battery (19) is connected to the input terminal of the single - chip microcomputer (20), the output terminal of the single - chip microcomputer (20) is electrode - connected to the input terminals of the display screen (6), control buttons (7), camera (9) and electric telescopic rod (11), and the outer wire (2) and the display component (3) are electrode - connected through the plug (17) and the jack (18).

4. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine according to claim 1, wherein The perspective cover (5) is made of high - transparency glass material, and both the endoscope body (1) and the probe (4) are made of titanium alloy material components.

5. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine according to claim 1, wherein, Inside the endoscope body (1) is provided with a camera cable (10), the input end of the electric telescopic rod (11) is installed with an electric telescopic rod cable (12), and the input end of the electric telescopic rod (11) is electrode - connected to the output end of the display component (3) through the electric telescopic rod cable (12), and the input end of the camera (9) is electrode - connected to the output end of the display component (3) through the camera cable (10).

6. The dual-camera endoscope for internal medicine according to claim 5, wherein, There are two groups of the camera (9), camera cable (10), electric telescopic rod cable (12) and electric telescopic rod (11), and the two groups of the camera (9), camera cable (10), electric telescopic rod cable (12) and electric telescopic rod (11) are correspondingly installed at the upper and lower ends inside the endoscope body (1).

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