A conveying and recycling mechanism, a continuously conveyable brush and a control method
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI HONGKANG KAIRUI MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electron microscope cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a conveying and recycling mechanism. Furthermore, this invention also relates to a continuously conveying brush and a control method suitable for the aforementioned conveying and recycling machine. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of modern medicine, electron microscopy is increasingly being used in minimally invasive surgery. Specifically, electron microscopes are inserted into the stomach through the mouth or other natural orifices.
[0003] An electron microscope typically includes an operating section, an insertion section, and a connecting section. The insertion section includes an insertion tube and a tip located at the head end of the insertion tube. Inside the insertion section, there are camera units, illumination units, working forceps channels, water vapor channels, etc. The tail end of the insertion tube is connected to one side of the operating section, and the other side of the operating section is equipped with a connecting section to connect the main unit and the monitor. In use, the insertion section is inserted into the human body through the mouth or other natural orifices. Medical personnel hold the operating section to control the position of the tip inside the human body. The treatment instrument extends from the tip through the working forceps channel to sample or treat the patient's lesion.
[0004] As an invasive instrument, electron microscopes are susceptible to various contaminants, including proteins, mucopolysaccharides, fats, and carbohydrates. Failure to clean and disinfect electron microscopes can lead to cross-infection, endangering patients' health and lives. The standard procedure for cleaning and disinfecting electron microscopes is as follows: manually wipe the exterior of the microscope, fill the internal cavity with liquid and gas for bedside pre-cleaning, then transfer the microscope to the disinfection room and immerse it in the disinfection solution. Fill the internal cavity with the solution, wipe the outer surface of the microscope with a soft cloth, and use a brush to scrub the inner wall of the microscope. Finally, fill the microscope with solution again to complete the cleaning process.
[0005] However, when manually cleaning an electron microscope, the process of brushing the microscope requires multiple brushings of the working forceps, suction channels, and instrument channels, which involves many steps and places a heavy burden on medical staff.
[0006] In conclusion, how to reduce the operational difficulty of electron microscope cleaning is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention
[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a conveying and recycling mechanism that makes cleaning an electron microscope easier.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a continuously conveying brush and a control method applicable to the above-mentioned conveying and recycling machine.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0010] A conveying and recycling mechanism, comprising:
[0011] An import module includes a support member and at least two import tubes. The support member has at least two brush insertion channels that extend through it along its thickness direction, and one end of each brush insertion channel is conductively connected to the corresponding import tube. The import tube is used to connect to the cleaning port of an electron microscope.
[0012] The drive module includes a first conveying component and a first power component connected to the first conveying component. The first conveying component has a conveying channel through which the brush passes, and the first conveying component can push or pull the brush to move along the conveying channel of the first conveying component. Under the drive of the first power component, the conveying channel of the first conveying component can be selectively aligned with the corresponding brush insertion channel.
[0013] Preferably, it also includes a raw material module, which includes a material holding assembly, a guide tube, a second conveying assembly, and a second power assembly connected to the material holding assembly;
[0014] The material holding assembly includes a first material box and a second material box, wherein the first material box is used to hold unused brushes and the second material box is used to hold used brushes.
[0015] The material inlets of the first material box and the second material box can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube under the drive of the second power component. The guide tube is connected to the first conveying component, and the outlet of the guide tube is aligned with the conveying channel of the first conveying component.
[0016] The second conveying component has a conveying channel through which the brush passes, the second conveying component can push or pull the brush along the conveying channel of the second conveying component, and the second conveying component is disposed between the first material box and the guide tube for conveying unused brushes to the guide tube.
[0017] Preferably, the third material box of the material holding assembly is used to hold the brush during use, and the material inlets of the first material box, the second material box, and the third material box can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube under the drive of the second power assembly.
[0018] Preferably, the material inlets of the first material box, the second material box, and the third material box are arranged in a collinear manner, and the material inlet of the third material box is located between the material inlets of the first material box and the second material box.
[0019] Preferably, the material holding assembly further includes a third conveying assembly, the third conveying assembly having a conveying channel through which the brush passes, the third conveying assembly being able to push or pull the brush along the conveying channel of the third conveying assembly, and the third conveying assembly being disposed between the second material box and the guide tube for conveying used brushes to the second material box.
[0020] Preferably, the first conveying component includes at least one set of opposing first rollers, and the opposing first rollers have the conveying channel between them;
[0021] And / or, the second conveying component includes at least one set of opposing second rollers, and the opposing second rollers have the conveying channel between them;
[0022] And / or, the third conveying component includes at least one set of opposing third rollers, and the opposing third rollers have the conveying channel between them.
[0023] Preferably, the support member further has at least two liquid delivery channels, at least two flow channels, and at least two connection channels;
[0024] An inner core is movably inserted into the connecting channel, and the circumferential surface of the central shaft section of the inner core is dynamically sealed with the connecting channel. Each of the flow channels is located on one side of the corresponding inner core to push the inner core into or out of the central hole section of the brush channel. Each of the connecting channels is provided with a return element to push the inner core to reset.
[0025] Each of the liquid delivery channels is conductively connected to the side wall of the brush channel near the inlet tube, so that liquid can always be input into the brush channel.
[0026] A continuously conveying brush, applicable to the conveying and recycling mechanism provided in any of the above claims, includes: a plurality of brushes, each brush including an inner core and a protective tube, the protective tube being sleeved outside the inner core, and the head end of the inner core having a first snap-fit portion, the tail end of the protective tube having a second snap-fit portion, and two adjacent brushes being connected by a head-to-tail snap-fit connection through the first snap-fit portion and the second snap-fit portion.
[0027] Preferably, the brushes are connected by snap-fits at both ends and arranged in a disc shape;
[0028] The first snap-fit part is a round head that covers the corresponding inner core end, and the second snap-fit part is a groove.
[0029] A control method, applied to the conveying and recycling mechanism provided in any of the above claims, the control method comprising:
[0030] The first power unit controls the first transmission unit to move so that the transmission channel of the first transmission unit is aligned with a brush channel;
[0031] The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding unit so that the material outlet of the first material box is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube;
[0032] The second conveying component pushes the unused brush forward so that it passes through the guide tube and enters the conveying channel of the first conveying component;
[0033] The first conveying component continues to push the unused brush forward so that it passes sequentially through the brush insertion channel, the inlet tube, and into one channel of the electron microscope;
[0034] The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding assembly so that the material outlet of the third material box is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube;
[0035] The first conveying component pulls the brush in the electron microscope backward so that it passes sequentially through the inlet tube, the brush insertion channel, the conveying channel of the first conveying component, the guide tube, and enters the third material box;
[0036] The first power component controls the movement of the first transmission component to align the transmission channel of the first transmission component with the other brush channel;
[0037] The first conveying component pushes a brush located in the conveying channel of the first conveying component so that it passes sequentially through the guide tube, the conveying channel of the first conveying component, the brush insertion channel, the inlet tube and enters another channel of the electron microscope;
[0038] The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding assembly so that the material outlet of the second material box is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube;
[0039] The first conveying component pulls the brush in the electron microscope backward, so that it passes sequentially through the inlet tube, the brush insertion channel, the conveying channel of the first conveying component, and enters the guide tube;
[0040] The third conveying component continues to pull the brush back to guide it into the second hopper.
[0041] The conveying and recycling mechanism provided by the present invention includes a drive module for guiding and pushing / pulling the brush so that it moves along the inlet module used to guide the brush into the electron microscope.
[0042] In the import module, each brush insertion channel opened in the support component runs through the support component. The brush insertion channel can be a straight channel or a curved channel, and one end of the brush insertion channel is open while the other end is connected to the corresponding import tube.
[0043] In the drive module, the first transmission component is used to push the brush located in the transmission channel in the forward direction or pull it in the reverse direction. The first transmission component is connected to the first power component. Under the action of the first power component, the first transmission component can move up and down and / or back and forth to control the alignment of the transmission channel in the middle of the first transmission component with the corresponding brush insertion channel.
[0044] In use, connect the free end of the inlet tube to the cleaning port of the electron microscope, start the drive module, and the first power component drives the first transmission component to move so that the transmission channel of the first transmission component is aligned with the preset brush insertion channel. Insert the brush into the transmission channel of the first transmission component. The first transmission component moves forward, pushing the brush into the preset brush insertion channel and pushing the brush through the preset inlet tube into the preset channel of the electron microscope. The first transmission component moves in reverse, pulling the brush out of the electron microscope.
[0045] The conveying and recycling mechanism changes the position of the first conveying component through the first power component, and drives the brush to move through the first conveying component. The conveying and recycling mechanism can insert the brush into the corresponding channel of the electron microscope or pull the brush out of the corresponding channel of the electron microscope, which effectively reduces the difficulty of operation when brushing the electron microscope and helps to ensure the cleanliness of the electron microscope. Attached Figure Description
[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0047] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention;
[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support member according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0049] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention;
[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention;
[0051] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention;
[0052] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transmission component in a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0053] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth structure according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0054] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0055] Figure 9 A first schematic diagram of the control method according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0056] Figure 10 This is a second schematic diagram of the control method provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0057] Figure 11 This is a third schematic diagram of the control method provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0058] Figure label:
[0059] 1-Inlet module; 11-Support component; 111-Brush insertion channel; 112-Liquid delivery channel; 113-Flow delivery channel; 114-Connection channel; 12-Inlet tube;
[0060] 2-Drive module; 21-First transmission component; 211-Transmission channel; 22-First power component;
[0061] 3-Raw material module; 31-Filling assembly; 311-First material box; 312-Second material box; 313-Third material box; 314-Second conveying assembly; 315-Third conveying assembly; 32-Guide tube;
[0062] 4-Brush; 41-Inner core; 411-First snap-fit part; 42-Protective tube. Detailed Implementation
[0063] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0064] The core of this invention is to provide a conveying and recycling mechanism that reduces the difficulty of cleaning electron microscopes using this mechanism. Another core aspect of this invention is to provide a continuously conveying brush and a control method suitable for the aforementioned conveying and recycling machine.
[0065] Please refer to Figure 1This invention provides a conveying and recycling mechanism, including an inlet module 1 and a drive module 2. The inlet module 1 includes a support member 11 and at least two inlet tubes 12. The support member 11 has at least two brush insertion channels 111 extending along its thickness direction, and one end of each brush insertion channel 111 is conductively connected to a corresponding inlet tube 12. The inlet tube 12 is used to connect to the cleaning port of an electron microscope. The drive module 2 includes a first conveying component 21 and a first power component 22 connected to the first conveying component 21. The first conveying component 21 has a conveying channel 211 through which a brush 4 passes, and the first conveying component 21 can push or pull the brush 4 to move along the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21. Under the drive of the first power component 22, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21 can be selectively aligned with the corresponding brush insertion channel 111.
[0066] Drive module 2 is used to guide brush 4 and push and pull brush 4 so that it moves along the inlet module 1 used to guide brush 4 into the electron microscope. Specifically, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, in the import module 1, each brush insertion channel 111 opened in the support member 11 passes through the support member 11. The brush insertion channel 111 can be a straight channel or a curved channel, etc., and one end of the brush insertion channel 111 is open and the other end is connected to the corresponding import tube 12. In use, the free end of the import tube 12 is connected to the corresponding cleaning port of the electron microscope. The brush 4 inserted into each brush insertion channel 111 can be inserted into the channel of the electron microscope through the corresponding guide tube 32.
[0067] like Figure 6 As shown, the first conveying component 21 is used to push the brush 4 located in the conveying channel 211 in the forward direction or pull it in the reverse direction.
[0068] Optionally, the first conveying component 21 has opposing conveying structures on both sides of its conveying channel 211, and the conveying structures may be rows of gears.
[0069] Optionally, the first transmission component 21 includes a centering clamping mechanism, a clamping assembly, and a drive assembly. The clamping assembly drives the centering clamping mechanism to tighten or loosen, and the drive assembly outputs linear motion. Both the centering clamping mechanism and the clamping assembly are mounted on the base, and the drive assembly is fixedly connected to the base so that the centering clamping mechanism and the clamping assembly can move synchronously through the drive assembly. The drive assembly can be an electric push-pull rod, or a crank-slider mechanism and a motor that drives the crank to rotate the cover, etc. The through hole at the center of the centering clamping mechanism is the transmission channel 211. It should be noted that the clamping assembly that drives the centering clamping mechanism to tighten or loosen is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. In use, the clamping assembly drives the centering clamping mechanism to tighten and clamp the brush 4 located in the conveying channel 211. The drive assembly is then activated, causing the centering clamping mechanism and the clamping assembly to move synchronously, simultaneously moving the brush 4 clamped by the centering clamping mechanism. The clamping assembly then drives the centering clamping mechanism to tighten and release the brush 4 from the conveying channel 211. The drive assembly is then activated, causing the centering clamping mechanism to reset. This process of clamping and moving the brush 4 is repeated, allowing for continuous pushing or pulling of the brush 4. It should be noted that the first conveying assembly 21 is not limited to the type described above, as long as it fulfills the aforementioned functions.
[0070] The first transmission component 21 is connected to the first power component 22. Under the action of the first power component 22, the first transmission component 21 can move up and down and / or back and forth to control the alignment of the transmission channel 211 in the middle of the first transmission component 21 with the corresponding brush insertion channel 111. Optionally, the open ports of each brush insertion channel 111 are arranged in a straight line, such as in the vertical or horizontal direction. Optionally, the open ports of each brush insertion channel 111 are arranged in a curve, such as in the arc direction. Correspondingly, the first power component 22 adopts an electric slide rail, and the base of the first transmission component 21 is set on the electric slide rail. Optionally, the first power component 22 adopts an electric telescopic rod, and the base of the first transmission component 21 is fixedly connected to the free end of the electric telescopic rod. Optionally, the first power component 22 adopts a motor, and the base of the first transmission component 21 is connected to the output shaft of the motor through a lever arm. In use, driven by the first power component 22, the first transmission component 21 can be moved along a preset trajectory so that the transmission channel 211 in the middle of the first transmission component 21 can be selectively aligned with the open ports of each brush channel 111. It should be noted that the arrangement of the first power component 22 and the open ports of each brush channel 111 is not limited to the above type, as long as the above functions can be met.
[0071] In use, connect the free end of the inlet tube 12 to the cleaning port of the electron microscope, start the drive module 2, and the first power component 22 drives the first transmission component 21 to move so that the transmission channel 211 of the first transmission component 21 is aligned with the preset brush insertion channel 111. Insert the brush 4 into the transmission channel 211 of the first transmission component 21. The first transmission component 21 moves forward, pushing the brush 4 into the preset brush insertion channel 111 and pushing the brush 4 through the preset inlet tube 12 into the preset channel of the electron microscope. The first transmission component 21 moves in reverse, pulling the brush 4 out of the electron microscope.
[0072] The conveying and recycling mechanism changes the position of the first conveying component 21 through the first power component 22, and drives the brush 4 to move through the first conveying component 21. The conveying and recycling mechanism can insert the brush 4 into the corresponding channel of the electron microscope or pull the brush 4 out of the corresponding channel of the electron microscope, which effectively reduces the difficulty of operation when brushing the electron microscope with the brush 4 and helps to ensure the cleanliness of the electron microscope.
[0073] Based on the above embodiments, a raw material module 3 is also included. The raw material module 3 includes a material holding component 31, a guide tube 32, a second conveying component 314, and a second power component connected to the material holding component 31. The material holding component 31 includes a first material box 311 and a second material box 312. The first material box 311 is used to hold unused brushes 4, and the second material box 312 is used to hold used brushes 4. The material inlets of the first material box 311 and the second material box 312 can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32 under the drive of the second power component. The guide tube 32 is connected to the first conveying component 21, and the outlet of the guide tube 32 is aligned with the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21. The second conveying component 314 has a conveying channel 211 through which the brushes 4 pass. The second conveying component 314 can push or pull the brushes 4 to move along the conveying channel 211 of the second conveying component 314. The second conveying component 314 is located between the first material box 311 and the guide tube 32 and is used to convey unused brushes 4 to the guide tube 32.
[0074] like Figure 5 As shown, in the material holding assembly 31, the first material box 311 is used to hold new brushes 4, and the second material box 312 is used to hold used brushes 4. The first material box 311 and the second material box 312 are arranged side by side or opposite to each other, etc. The first material box 311 and the second material box 312 can adopt a rectangular cylindrical structure or a D-shaped hollow structure, etc.; furthermore, the material holding assembly 31 is also provided with a second conveying assembly 314. Figure 6The diagram shows one embodiment of the second conveying component 314. The second conveying component 314 is located between the first material box 311 and the guide tube 32, and the conveying channel 211 in the middle of the second conveying component 314 is aligned with the material inlet of the first material box 311. The brush 4 extending from the first material box 311 can be inserted into the conveying channel 211 of the second conveying component 314, and the material inlet of the first material box 311 can be aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32 through the conveying channel 211 of the second conveying component 314. Similarly, the second conveying component 314 can push the brush 4 forward or pull it backward.
[0075] like Figure 5 As shown, one end of the guide tube 32 is disposed on the first conveying assembly 21, and the opening of this end of the guide tube 32 is aligned with the conveying channel 211 in the middle of the first conveying assembly 21, so that the brush 4 extending from the guide tube 32 can be inserted into the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying assembly 21, and the brush 4 extending from the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying assembly 21 can be inserted into the guide tube 32; Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the other end of the guide tube 32 is fixed in a preset position to prevent it from moving at will. Preferably, the raw material module 3 also includes a mounting base, and this end of the guide tube 32 is fixed on the mounting base. Furthermore, the mounting base has a horn-shaped interface, and the end of the guide tube 32 is inserted into the horn-shaped interface. This arrangement effectively increases the opening of this end of the guide tube 32, which is beneficial for guiding the brush 4 into the guide tube 32.
[0076] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the material holding assembly 31 is connected to the second power assembly. The second power assembly can be an electric slide rail, an electric telescopic rod, or a motor, etc. Under the driving action of the second power assembly, the material holding assembly 31 can move laterally or rotate, etc., to control the alignment of the first material box 311 or the second material box 312 in the material holding assembly 31 with the inlet of the guide tube 32.
[0077] When cleaning the electron microscope, the inlet tube 12 is connected to the cleaning port of the electron microscope, and the brush 4 is placed in the first material box 311. At this time, the end of the brush 4 extends out of the first material box 311 and enters the conveying channel 211 of the second conveying component 314. The second power component is activated to drive the material holding component 31 to move so that the material port of the first material box 311 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. The second conveying component 314 is activated to push the brush 4 forward so that it enters the guide tube 32. The first conveying component 21 is activated to continue to push the brush 4 forward so that it moves. The brush 4 passes through the guide tube 32, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21, the brush insertion channel 111 and the inlet tube 12 in sequence according to the preset track, and finally enters the channel of the electron microscope. After the brush 4 enters the electron microscope, the first conveying component 21 pushes or pulls the brush 4 forward so that it reciprocates in the electron microscope to complete the cleaning of the inner wall of the electron microscope.
[0078] When recycling brush 4, the second power unit is activated to drive the material holding component 31 to move so that the material inlet of the second material box 312 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. The first conveying component 21 is activated to pull brush 4 out of the electron microscope. The brush 4 is pulled back to reverse the direction of the preset track. That is, brush 4 passes through the inlet tube 12, the brush insertion channel 111, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21 and the guide tube 32 in sequence, and finally enters the second material box 312 to complete the recycling of brush 4 after use.
[0079] The conveying and recycling mechanism changes the position of the material holding component 31 through the second power component. Combined with the first conveying component 21 and the second conveying component 314, it can automatically convey the brush 4 into the electron microscope to complete the brushing work, and can also automatically complete the recycling of the brush 4. The conveying and recycling mechanism has a high degree of automation, which further reduces the difficulty of brushing the electron microscope with the brush 4.
[0080] Based on the above embodiments, the material holding assembly 31 also includes a third material box 313, which is used to hold the brush 4 during use. The material inlets of the first material box 311, the second material box 312, and the third material box 313 can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32 under the drive of the second power assembly.
[0081] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the material holding component 31 is provided with a third material box 313 for holding the brush 4. Optionally, the first material box 311, the third material box 313 and the second material box 312 are arranged in sequence along a preset direction. Alternatively, the first material box 311, the second material box 312 and the third material box 313 are arranged in sequence along a preset direction. It should be noted that the first material box 311, the second material box 312 and the third material box 313 can be the same or different, and there is no limit to the number of the first material box 311, the second material box 312 and the third material box 313, as long as the need to hold the brush 4 is met.
[0082] In some embodiments, after cleaning one channel of the electron microscope, the second power component is activated to drive the material holding component 31 to move so that the material inlet of the third material box 313 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. The first conveying component 21 pulls the brush 4 back to pull it out of one channel of the electron microscope. The tail end of the brush 4 moves in the opposite direction through the preset track into the third material box 313, while the head end of the brush 4 is located in the conveying channel 211 and / or the brush insertion channel 111 and / or the inlet tube 12 of the first conveying component 21. When it is necessary to clean another channel of the electron microscope, the first conveying component 21 is activated to push the brush 4 located in the first conveying component 21 forward to pull the brush 4 out of the third material box 313 and move it according to the preset track.
[0083] In some embodiments, after a brush 4 is fully pulled out of the first material box 311, the second power component is activated to drive the material holding component 31 to move so that the material inlet of the third material box 313 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. During the process of the brush 4 being pushed forward or pulled backward by the first conveying component 21 to make it reciprocate inside the electron microscope, the tail end of the brush 4 can enter the third material box 313 by passing through the aforementioned preset track in the opposite direction.
[0084] The conveying and recycling mechanism can hold the brush 4 during the washing process in the third material box 313, which helps to protect the brush 4 and thus ensure the cleanliness of the electron microscope.
[0085] Based on the above embodiments, the material inlets of the first material box 311, the second material box 312, and the third material box 313 are arranged in a collinear manner, and the material inlet of the third material box 313 is located between the material inlets of the first material box 311 and the second material box 312.
[0086] like Figure 5 As shown, the inlets of the first material box 311, the second material box 312, and the third material box 313 are collinear laterally. In use, the second power assembly drives the material-holding assembly 31 to move laterally, so that the inlet of the first material box 311, the second material box 312, or the third material box 313 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. Furthermore, the inlets of the first material box 311, the third material box 313, and the two openings of the second material box 312 are arranged sequentially laterally. First, align the inlet of the first material box 311 with the inlet of the guide tube 32 to pull out unused brushes 4 from the first material box 311, thereby cleaning the inner wall of the electron microscope. Then, align the inlet of the third material box 313 with the inlet of the guide tube 32 to receive the brushes 4 used during the process through the third material box 313. Finally, align the inlet of the second material box 312 with the inlet of the guide tube 32 to receive the used brushes 4. This arrangement facilitates the actual use of the conveying and recycling mechanism.
[0087] Based on the above embodiments, the material holding assembly 31 further includes a third conveying assembly 315. The third conveying assembly 315 has a conveying channel 211 through which the brush 4 passes. The third conveying assembly 315 can push or pull the brush 4 to move along the conveying channel 211 of the third conveying assembly 315. The third conveying assembly 315 is located between the second material box 312 and the guide tube 32 for conveying the used brush 4 to the second material box 312.
[0088] Figure 6 The diagram shows one embodiment of the third conveying assembly 315, which is located between the second material box 312 and the guide tube 32, as shown. Figure 5As shown, the conveying channel 211 of the third conveying component 315 is aligned with the material inlet of the second material box 312. The brush 4 extending from the conveying channel 211 of the third conveying component 315 can be inserted into the second material box 312, and the material inlet of the second material box 312 can be aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32 through the conveying channel 211 of the third conveying component 315. Similarly, the third conveying component 315 can push the brush 4 in the forward direction or pull it in the reverse direction. It should be noted that the types of the first conveying component 21, the second conveying component 314 and the third conveying component 315 can be the same or different, as long as they can push and pull the brush 4.
[0089] When recycling brush 4, the second power assembly is activated to align the inlet of the second material box 312 with the inlet of the guide tube 32. The first conveying assembly 21 and the third conveying assembly 315 are activated to pull brush 4 out of the electron microscope and make it pass through the preset track in the opposite direction. Finally, it enters the second material box 312 under the push of the third conveying assembly 315.
[0090] The conveying and recycling mechanism assists in the recycling of brush 4 through the third conveying component 315, which helps to improve recycling efficiency.
[0091] Based on the above embodiments, the first conveying component 21 includes at least one set of oppositely arranged first rollers, and a conveying channel 211 is provided between the oppositely arranged first rollers; based on the above embodiments, the second conveying component 314 includes at least one set of oppositely arranged second rollers, and a conveying channel 211 is provided between the oppositely arranged second rollers; based on the above embodiments, the third conveying component 315 includes at least one set of oppositely arranged third rollers, and a conveying channel 211 is provided between the oppositely arranged third rollers.
[0092] Based on any embodiment of this application, the support member 11 further has at least two liquid delivery channels 112, at least two flow delivery channels 113, and at least two connecting channels 114; an inner core is movably inserted into the connecting channel 114, and the circumferential surface of the central shaft section of the inner core is dynamically sealed with the connecting channel 114; each flow delivery channel 113 is located on one side of the corresponding inner core to push the inner core into or out of the central hole section of the brush channel 111; and each connecting channel 114 is provided with a return member to push the inner core to reset; each liquid delivery channel 112 is conductively connected to the side wall of the brush channel 111 near the inlet tube 12 so that liquid can always be input into the brush channel 111.
[0093] like Figure 2As shown, a connecting channel 114 is provided inside the support member 11. One end of the connecting channel 114 extends to and communicates with the middle hole of the brush insertion channel 111. An inner core is inserted into the connecting channel 114. The inner core can be a cylindrical structure or a hollow rod structure, etc., and the inner core can move relative to the support member 11 along the connecting channel 114. This allows the head end of the inner core to be pushed into or pulled out of the brush insertion channel 111 to block or open the open end of the brush insertion channel 111 on the surface of the support member 11. Furthermore, a liquid delivery channel 112 is provided inside the support member 11. Each liquid delivery channel 112 communicates with the corresponding brush insertion channel 111. The liquid delivery channel 112 extends to the opening of the connecting channel 114 on the side wall of the brush insertion channel 111. In the middle of the hole between the end of the guide tube 12 and the brush channel 111, liquid can be delivered to the brush channel 111 through the liquid delivery channel 112, regardless of whether the inner core is inserted into the brush channel 111. Furthermore, a flow channel 113 is provided inside the support member 11. Each flow channel 113 is connected to the corresponding connecting channel 114. Under the action of the middle shaft section of the inner core, the chambers on both sides of the middle shaft section of the connecting channel 114 are independent of each other, and the flow channel 113 is located on one side of the tail end of the inner core. Liquid or gas can be delivered through the flow channel 113 to drive the inner core to move. A return element, such as a spring or cooperating magnetic poles, is provided in the connecting channel 114 to assist the inner core in resetting.
[0094] It should be noted that the types of the liquid delivery channel 112, the flow delivery channel 113, and the connecting channel 114 are not limited. For example, each liquid delivery channel 112 is independent of each other, but is electrically connected to the corresponding brush insertion channel 111; each flow delivery channel 113 is independent of each other, but is electrically connected to the corresponding connecting channel 114; the starting and ending ends of each connecting channel 114 are electrically connected; and the middle section of each connecting channel 114 for mating with the inner core dynamic seal is independent of each other. Or, as... Figure 2 As shown, the end of each liquid delivery channel 112 is connected to the corresponding brush insertion channel 111, and the beginning of each channel is connected to a second main channel. The end of each flow delivery channel 113 is connected to the corresponding connection channel 114, and the beginning of each channel is connected to a first main channel. Each connection channel 114 is independent of each other and is connected to the corresponding brush insertion channel 111. As long as the above functions are met, it is acceptable.
[0095] During irrigation, fluid is delivered into the connecting channel 114 through the delivery channel 113 to push the inner core into the brush insertion channel 111, thereby sealing the opening of the brush insertion channel 111 on the surface of the support member 11 to meet the irrigation requirements. During washing, the fluid used to push the inner core is discharged from the connecting channel 114 through the delivery channel 113, and the inner core is reset by the action of the return member. At this time, the inner core is pulled out from the brush insertion channel, so that the brush can extend out of the support member 11. Furthermore, cleaning solution is continuously introduced into the brush insertion channel 111 through the liquid delivery channel 112. On the one hand, cleaning solution can be injected into the electron microscope through the inlet tube 12 to remove the impurities washed off by the brush 4 from the electron microscope. On the other hand, the brush bristles can be rinsed when the brush 4 moves into the brush insertion channel 111, which helps to improve the cleanliness of the electron microscope. This support member does not require frequent disassembly or reconnection of the electron microscope and the inlet tube when performing irrigation or washing operations on the electron microscope, making it convenient to use and highly automated.
[0096] In addition to the above-mentioned conveying and recycling mechanism, the present invention also provides a continuously conveying brush applicable to the conveying and recycling machine disclosed in the above embodiments. The continuously conveying brush includes a plurality of brushes 4, each brush 4 including an inner core 41 and a protective tube 42. The protective tube 42 is sleeved on the outside of the inner core 41, and the head end of the inner core 41 has a first snap-fit part 411, and the tail end of the protective tube 42 has a second snap-fit part. Two adjacent brushes 4 are connected by a head-to-tail snap-fit connection through the first snap-fit part 411 and the second snap-fit part.
[0097] like Figure 8 As shown, each brush 4 is a long, rod-shaped structure, and the brush 4 has a double-layer structure. The main body of the brush 4 is the inner core 41. The tail end of one of two adjacent brushes 4 is connected to the head end of the other through a first locking part 411 and a second locking part. Each brush 4 is connected in sequence to form the continuously conveying brush. Optionally, the first locking part 411 is a bullet-shaped protrusion, and the second locking part is a bullet-shaped groove. Furthermore, the protective tube 42 is sleeved on the outside of the inner core 41 to prevent the brush 4 from scratching the inner wall of the electron microscope when it is inserted into the electron microscope. The continuous brush 4 can continuously provide brushes 4 for the above-mentioned conveying and recycling mechanism, effectively reducing the replacement frequency of the brush 4.
[0098] Based on the above embodiment, each brush 4 connected by head and tail snaps is wound around and in a disc shape; based on the above embodiment, the first snap-fit part 411 is a round head covering the head end of the corresponding inner core 41, and the second snap-fit part is a groove.
[0099] Each brush 4 is a flexible structure. In this embodiment, the continuously conveyable brush 4 is wound into a disc shape, which is convenient for storage and also convenient for setting the continuously conveyable brush in the above-mentioned conveying and recycling mechanism.
[0100] Preferably, the first locking part 411 has a round head, and the second locking part has a spherical or other arbitrary type of groove that is adapted to the round head. This arrangement further prevents the brush 4 from scratching the inner wall of the electron microscope when it is inserted into the electron microscope.
[0101] In addition to the aforementioned conveying and recycling mechanism and continuously conveyable brush, the present invention also provides a control method applicable to the conveying and recycling machine disclosed in the above embodiments, specifically including the following steps: Step S1, the first power component 22 controls the first conveying component 21 to move so that the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21 is aligned with a brush insertion channel 111; after this step, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21 can be aligned with the preset brush insertion channel 111, so that the brush 4 in the first conveying channel 211 can be inserted into the preset brush insertion channel 111, and further inserted into the preset channel of the electron microscope through the corresponding inlet tube 12.
[0102] Step S2: The second power component controls the material holding component 31 to move so that the material outlet of the first material box 311 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. After this step, the material outlet of the first material box 311 can be aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32, so that the brush 4 extending from the first material box 311 can be inserted into the guide tube 32.
[0103] In step S3, the second conveying component 314 pushes the unused brush 4 forward so that it passes through the guide tube 32 and enters the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21. In this step, under the continuous pushing action of the second conveying component 314, the brush 4 is pulled out from the first material box 311, then enters the guide tube 32, and then enters the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21. That is, the brush 4 begins to move along the preset track.
[0104] Step S4: The first conveying component 21 continues to push the unused brush 4 forward so that it passes through the brush insertion channel 111, the inlet tube 12 and enters a channel of the electron microscope in sequence. In this step, under the pushing action of the first conveying component 21, the brush 4 first enters the brush insertion channel 111, then enters the inlet tube 12, and finally enters the preset channel of the electron microscope. That is, the brush 4 continues to move along the preset track, so as to clean the inner wall of the preset channel in the electron microscope.
[0105] Step S5: The second power component controls the material holding component 31 to move so that the material outlet of the third material box 313 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. After this step, the material outlet of the third material box 313 can be aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32, so that the brush 4 extending from the guide tube 32 can be inserted into the third material box 313.
[0106] Step S6: The first conveying component 21 pulls the brush 4 out of the electron microscope so that it passes through the inlet tube 12, the brush insertion channel 111, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21, the guide tube 32 and enters the third material box 313 in sequence. In this step, under the action of the first conveying component 21, the brush 4 is pulled out of the electron microscope and enters the inlet tube 12. After passing through the conveying channel 211 and the guide tube 32 in the first conveying component 21 in sequence, it enters the third material box 313. That is, the brush 4 moves in the opposite direction along the above-mentioned preset track and finally enters the third material box 313.
[0107] Step S7: The first power component 22 controls the first transmission component 21 to move so that the transmission channel 211 of the first transmission component 21 is aligned with another brush insertion channel 111. After this step, the transmission channel 211 of the first transmission component 21 can be aligned with another preset brush insertion channel 111, so that the brush 4 in the first transmission channel 211 can be inserted into the corresponding preset brush insertion channel 111, and further inserted into another preset channel of the electron microscope through the corresponding inlet tube 12.
[0108] In step S8, the first conveying component 21 pushes the brush 4 located in the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21 so that it passes through the guide tube 32, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21, the brush insertion channel 111, the inlet tube 12 and enters another channel of the electron microscope. In this step, under the continuous pushing action of the first conveying component 21, the brush 4 is pulled out from the third material box 313 and then moves along the preset track, so as to wash the inner wall of the other preset channel of the electron microscope.
[0109] Step S9: The second power component controls the material holding component 31 to move so that the material outlet of the second material box 312 is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32. After this step, the material outlet of the second material box 312 can be aligned with the inlet of the guide tube 32, so that the brush 4 extending from the guide tube 32 can be inserted into the third material box 313.
[0110] In step S10, the first conveying component 21 pulls the brush 4 in the electron microscope in reverse so that it passes through the inlet tube 12, the brush insertion channel 111, the conveying channel 211 of the first conveying component 21, and enters the guide tube 32 in sequence. In this step, under the reverse pulling action of the first conveying component 21, the brush 4 moves in the opposite direction along the preset track and thus moves into the guide tube 32.
[0111] Step S11: The third conveying component 315 continues to pull the brush 4 back to make it enter the second material box 312. In this step, under the action of the third conveying component 315, the brush 4 is pulled out from the guide tube 32 and finally the brush 4 is pushed into the second material box 312.
[0112] In summary, steps S1 to S4 are used to clean the inner wall of the preset channel of the electron microscope; steps S5 to S6 are used to pull out the brush 4 after cleaning the preset channel; steps S7 to S8 are used to clean the inner wall of another preset channel of the electron microscope; and steps S9 to S11 are used to pull out the brush 4 after cleaning for recycling.
[0113] In some embodiments, step S4 further includes steps S41, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the forward direction to push the head of the brush 4 into the interior of the electron microscope; step S42, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the reverse direction to pull the head of the brush 4 out of the electron microscope; step S43, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the forward direction to push the head of the brush 4 into the interior of the electron microscope; and step S44, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the reverse direction to pull the head of the brush 4 out of the electron microscope. In summary, steps S41 to S44 are used to drive the head of the brush 4 to reciprocate within the endoscope to complete the cleaning of the preset channel of the endoscope.
[0114] In some embodiments, step S8 further includes steps S81, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the forward direction to push the head of the brush 4 into the interior of the electron microscope; step S82, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the reverse direction to pull the head of the brush 4 out of the electron microscope; step S83, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the forward direction to push the head of the brush 4 into the interior of the electron microscope; and step S84, where the first conveying component 21 operates in the reverse direction to pull the head of the brush 4 out of the electron microscope. In summary, steps S81 to S84 are used to drive the head of the brush 4 to reciprocate within the endoscope to complete the cleaning of another preset channel of the endoscope.
[0115] It should be noted that the relational terms such as "first" and "second" mentioned above are only used to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities; the terms "upper surface," "lower surface," "top," and "bottom" and the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" mentioned above are defined based on the accompanying drawings in the specification.
[0116] These are all differences from other embodiments. For the same or similar parts between the various embodiments, please refer to each other.
[0117] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of the conveying and recycling mechanism, the continuously conveying brush, and the control method provided by this invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this invention. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A conveying and recycling mechanism, characterized in that, include: The import module (1) includes a support (11) and at least two import tubes (12). The support (11) has at least two brush insertion channels (111) that extend through it along its thickness direction, and one end of each brush insertion channel (111) is connected to the corresponding import tube (12). The import tube (12) is used to connect to the cleaning port of the electron microscope. The drive module (2) includes a first transmission component (21) and a first power component (22) connected to the first transmission component (21). The first transmission component (21) has a transmission channel (211) through which the brush (4) passes, and the first transmission component (21) can push or pull the brush (4) to move along the transmission channel (211) of the first transmission component (21). Under the drive of the first power component (22), the transmission channel (211) of the first transmission component (21) can be selectively aligned with the corresponding brush insertion channel (111). It also includes a raw material module (3), which includes a material holding assembly (31), a guide tube (32), a second conveying assembly (314), and a second power assembly connected to the material holding assembly (31); The material holding assembly (31) includes a first material box (311) and a second material box (312). The first material box (311) is used to hold unused brushes (4), and the second material box (312) is used to hold used brushes (4). The material inlet of the first material box (311) and the material inlet of the second material box (312) can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube (32) under the drive of the second power component. The guide tube (32) is connected to the first conveying component (21), and the outlet of the guide tube (32) is aligned with the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21). The second conveying assembly (314) has a conveying channel (211) through which the brush (4) passes. The second conveying assembly (314) can push or pull the brush (4) along the conveying channel (211) of the second conveying assembly (314). The second conveying assembly (314) is located between the first material box (311) and the guide tube (32) for conveying unused brushes (4) to the guide tube (32).
2. The conveying and recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material holding assembly (31) also includes a third material box (313), which is used to hold the brush (4) during use. The material inlet of the first material box (311), the material inlet of the second material box (312), and the material inlet of the third material box (313) can be selectively aligned with the inlet of the guide tube (32) under the drive of the second power assembly.
3. The conveying and recycling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material inlet of the first material box (311), the material inlet of the second material box (312), and the material inlet of the third material box (313) are arranged in a collinear manner, and the material inlet of the third material box (313) is located between the material inlet of the first material box (311) and the material inlet of the second material box (312).
4. The conveying and recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material holding assembly (31) further includes a third conveying assembly (315), which has a conveying channel (211) through which the brush (4) passes. The third conveying assembly (315) can push or pull the brush (4) to move along the conveying channel (211) of the third conveying assembly (315). The third conveying assembly (315) is located between the second material box (312) and the guide tube (32) for conveying the used brush (4) to the second material box (312).
5. The conveying and recycling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first conveying component (21) includes at least one set of opposing first rollers, and the opposing first rollers have the conveying channel (211) between them. And / or, the second conveying component (314) includes at least one set of opposing second rollers, and the opposing second rollers have the conveying channel (211) between them. And / or, the third conveying assembly (315) includes at least one set of opposing third rollers, and the conveying channel (211) is between the opposing third rollers.
6. The conveying and recycling mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The support (11) also has at least two liquid delivery channels (112), at least two flow delivery channels (113) and at least two connection channels (114). The inner core is movably inserted in the connecting channel (114), and the circumferential surface of the middle shaft section of the inner core is dynamically sealed with the connecting channel (114). Each of the flow channels (113) is located on one side of the corresponding inner core to push the inner core into or out of the middle hole section of the brush channel (111). Each of the connecting channels (114) is provided with a return member to push the inner core to reset. Each of the liquid delivery channels (112) is connected to the side wall of the brush channel (111) near the inlet tube (12) so that liquid can always be input into the brush channel (111).
7. A continuously conveying brush, applicable to the conveying and recycling mechanism according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, include: Several brushes (4) are provided. Each brush (4) includes an inner core (41) and a protective tube (42). The protective tube (42) is sleeved on the outside of the inner core (41). The head end of the inner core (41) has a first snap-fit part (411), and the tail end of the protective tube (42) has a second snap-fit part. Two adjacent brushes (4) are connected by a head-to-tail snap-fit by the first snap-fit part (411) and the second snap-fit part.
8. The continuously conveyable brush according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each brush (4) connected by a head-to-tail snap fastener is wound around and arranged in a disc shape; The first snap-fit part (411) is a round head covering the head end of the corresponding inner core (41), and the second snap-fit part is a groove.
9. A control method, characterized in that, The control method, applied to the conveying and recycling mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprises: The first power unit (22) controls the first transmission unit (21) to move so that the transmission channel (211) of the first transmission unit (21) is aligned with a brush channel (111); The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding assembly (31) so that the material inlet of the first material box (311) is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube (32); The second conveying component (314) pushes the unused brush (4) forward so that it passes through the guide tube (32) into the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21); The first conveying component (21) continues to push the unused brush (4) forward so that it passes sequentially through the brush insertion channel (111), the inlet tube (12) and into one channel of the electron microscope; The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding assembly (31) so that the material outlet of the third material box (313) is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube (32); The first conveying component (21) pulls the brush (4) in the electron microscope backward so that it passes through the inlet tube (12), the brush insertion channel (111), the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21), the guide tube (32) and enters the third material box (313). The first power unit (22) controls the first transmission unit (21) to move so that the transmission channel (211) of the first transmission unit (21) is aligned with the other brush channel (111); The first conveying component (21) pushes the brush (4) located in the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21) so that it passes sequentially through the guide tube (32), the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21), the brush insertion channel (111), the inlet tube (12) and into another channel of the electron microscope; The second power unit controls the movement of the material holding assembly (31) so that the material outlet of the second material box (312) is aligned with the inlet of the guide tube (32); The first conveying component (21) pulls the brush (4) in the electron microscope backward so that it passes through the inlet tube (12), the brush insertion channel (111), the conveying channel (211) of the first conveying component (21) in sequence and enters the guide tube (32). The third conveying component (315) continues to pull the brush (4) back to allow it to enter the second hopper (312).