Endoscope manufacturing process and endoscope manufactured therefrom

By constructing a resin anchor and resin layer in the endoscope, combining optical fibers and stainless steel metal layers, the problem of lighting methods occupying space and separation at the joint is solved, and the stress resistance and stability of the endoscope are improved.

CN119655692BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18ZIBO SHENGYUAN NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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CN202510177134.9
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-18
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-18

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Technical Problem

The lighting method of the existing endoscope occupies space, and in complex mechanical environments, the problems of separation between the lens base and the stainless steel metal layer and the substrate rupture may occur, which affects the reliability and stability of the endoscope.

Method used

By constructing the resin anchor and resin layer, the optical fiber and stainless steel metal layer are closely combined with the lens matrix, and a permanent magnet array is used to build a controllable magnetic field area to form a stainless steel metal layer containing oxide powder, and an open blind hole is formed through acid liquid treatment for resin filling, enhancing the connection strength and stability of the lens and lens sealing.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the optical fibers occupying too much space in the mirror body, enhances the bonding between the mirror body matrix and the stainless steel metal layer, improves the stress resistance of the endoscope in complex mechanical environments, reduces the occurrence of faults, and improves the reliability and stability of the endoscope.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of optical elements, and specifically relates to an endoscope manufacturing process and an endoscope manufactured therefrom, wherein the endoscope manufacturing process comprises the following steps: S1, pretreatment of optical fiber; S2, pretreatment of oxide powder; S3, construction of optical signal path and electrical path; S4, construction of indium tin oxide conductive tape; S5, sealing of lens and mirror body. The endoscope comprises a mirror body, and lenses and operating handles are respectively arranged at both ends of the mirror body. The mirror body comprises a mirror body substrate, and optical fiber and a stainless steel metal layer are arranged outside the mirror body substrate. An open blind hole is arranged in the stainless steel metal layer, and the inside of the open blind hole is filled with resin, and a resin anchor body is formed inside the open blind hole, and a resin layer is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer. The present invention solves the problem of space occupation of the existing endoscope lighting method, and at the same time improves the combination of the mirror body substrate and the stainless steel metal layer, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the endoscope.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of optical elements, and in particular relates to an endoscope manufacturing process and an endoscope manufactured therefrom. Background Art

[0002] An endoscope is a slender instrument used to observe, diagnose and treat internal human body lesions with the help of imaging and lighting systems. Existing endoscopes use intra-scope optical fiber bundles or intra-scope LED lighting. These two methods greatly occupy the precious space inside the scope, resulting in limited space for effective functional components inside the scope, making it difficult to integrate more functions into the endoscope.

[0003] In addition, the endoscope needs to be inserted into the patient's body for operation. The body fluids and drugs in the patient's body will penetrate through the gap between the endoscope substrate and the substrate coating, causing corrosion to the endoscope substrate. In some special inspections or treatments that require stringent endoscope performance, such as performing delicate operations in narrow and tortuous body cavities, the endoscope needs to better cope with complex mechanical environments. If the stress is too large or acts for a long time, the joint between the endoscope substrate and the substrate coating is prone to separation. In severe cases, the endoscope substrate will rupture, exposing the internal precision components, affecting the normal use of the endoscope, and causing harm to the patient. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an endoscope manufacturing process and an endoscope manufactured thereby, so as to solve the problem of space occupation by existing endoscope lighting methods, and at the same time improve the bonding between the endoscope and the coating layer, reduce the problems of separation of the bonding joint and rupture of the substrate due to stress, and improve the reliability and stability of the endoscope.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] An endoscope manufacturing process comprises the following steps:

[0007] S1. Pretreatment of optical fiber:

[0008] First, titanium vapor is vapor-deposited on the outer surface of the optical fiber to form a sensitized metal layer with a thickness of 200-300 nm. Then, the optical fiber is placed in a gold plating solution to make the sensitized metal layer on the surface of the optical fiber fully contact with the gold plating solution. The gold ions in the gold plating solution are reduced to gold atoms and deposited on the surface of the sensitized metal layer to form a gold plating layer with a thickness of 50-500 nm.

[0009] S2. Oxide powder pretreatment:

[0010] Immersing the oxide powder in a soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, so that the oxide powder is fully in contact with the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, the soft magnetic metal ions in the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution are reduced to soft magnetic metal atoms and deposited on the surface of the oxide powder to form a soft magnetic metal coating, the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 10-50nm;

[0011] S3. Constructing optical signal pathway and electrical pathway:

[0012] A controllable magnetic field region is constructed by using a permanent magnet array, and a mirror body substrate is placed in the magnetic field. The mirror body substrate is used as an electrode. In an electrolyte containing transition metal ions and oxide powders, the current is controlled to deposit the transition metal ions and oxide powders on the outer surface of the mirror body substrate to form a stainless steel metal layer containing oxide powders. The thickness of the stainless steel metal layer is 110-200 μm. The oxide powders in the stainless steel metal layer are arranged in a chain-like manner perpendicular to the mirror body substrate in the magnetic field. The stainless steel metal layer is treated with an acid solution, and the acid solution reacts chemically with the oxide powders to form open blind holes in the stainless steel metal layer. The diameter-to-depth ratio of the open blind holes is ≥2. The blind hole is vacuum dried and exhausted, and then the pretreated optical fiber is axially arranged on the outer surface of the stainless steel metal layer. Then, a connecting agent is injected into the open blind hole, and vacuum dried and degassed. Finally, resin filling is performed to allow the resin to enter the open blind hole and combine with the connecting agent. Ultrasonic diffusion treatment is used to further diffuse the filled resin. The resin forms a resin anchor body inside the open blind hole, and a resin layer is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer. The optical fiber is wrapped inside the resin layer. The optical fiber forms an optical signal path, and the stainless steel metal layer forms an electrical path. The mirror body substrate, the optical fiber, the stainless steel metal layer, the open blind hole, the resin anchor body and the resin layer together constitute the mirror body.

[0013] S4. Constructing Indium Tin Oxide Conductive Strip:

[0014] Spray-depositing indium tin oxide onto the outer surface of the lens to form an indium tin oxide conductive strip;

[0015] S5. Sealing of lens and lens body:

[0016] Titanium vapor, zirconium vapor or nickel vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end face of the lens to form a metal connecting layer, and the metal connecting layer is respectively connected to the two ends of the indium tin oxide conductive tape. The inner surface of the lens body is gold-plated to form a gold-plated connecting layer. The gap between the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer is maintained between 5 and 200 μm. A potassium gold cyanide solution is used as a circulating medium to flow in the gap between the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer. At the same time, the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer are irradiated with a laser. The potassium gold cyanide in the potassium gold cyanide solution decomposes to produce gold, which is deposited between the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer to form a connection.

[0017] Furthermore, the diameter of the optical fiber is 10-100 μm.

[0018] Furthermore, the oxide powder is calcium oxide powder or sodium oxide powder, and the oxide powder as a whole is a flaky powder with an aspect ratio greater than 1.

[0019] Furthermore, the soft magnetic metal is iron metal or cobalt metal.

[0020] Furthermore, the linking agent is siloxane having a hydroxyl group, and the siloxane having a hydroxyl group is hydroxypolydimethylsiloxane.

[0021] Furthermore, the acid solution is hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid or hydrochloric acid.

[0022] Furthermore, the transition metal ions are iron ions, nickel ions and chromium ions, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 70-72%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 15-18%, and the rest are chromium ions, and the resin is epoxy resin.

[0023] Furthermore, the gap between the metal connection layer and the gold-plated connection layer is between 50 and 100 μm.

[0024] An endoscope manufactured by an endoscope manufacturing process comprises an endoscope body, wherein lenses and operating handles are respectively arranged at both ends of the endoscope body, a light source module and a power supply are arranged inside the operating handle, the endoscope body comprises a endoscope body substrate, a light guide fiber and a stainless steel metal layer are arranged outside the endoscope body substrate, an open blind hole is arranged in the stainless steel metal layer, the open blind hole is filled with resin, a resin anchor body is formed inside the open blind hole, a resin layer is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer, the light guide fiber is wrapped inside the resin layer, the endoscope body substrate, the light guide fiber, the stainless steel metal layer, the open blind hole, the resin anchor body and the resin layer together constitute the endoscope body, the end of the light guide fiber away from the lens is connected to the light source module, and the end of the stainless steel metal layer away from the lens is connected to the power supply.

[0025] Furthermore, the scope body is provided with an isolation protection structure in conjunction with the operating handle, and the isolation protection structure includes an isolation cover and a tightening sleeve. The isolation cover is generally arranged in a hollow frustum shape, with the large-diameter end of the isolation cover arranged away from the scope body, and the small-diameter end of the isolation cover is fixed on the scope body in conjunction with the tightening sleeve.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] By constructing a resin anchor body and a resin layer, the light-guiding fiber, the stainless steel metal layer and the endoscope body are tightly integrated together, thereby preventing the light-guiding fiber from occupying too much space in the endoscope body, facilitating functional integration, and preventing gaps, separations or even ruptures between the endoscope body base and the stainless steel metal layer when the endoscope performs delicate operations in narrow and tortuous body cavities.

[0028] The resin anchor body and the resin layer are made of epoxy resin, the material of the light-guiding fiber is polymethyl methacrylate, and the connecting agent used is siloxane with hydroxyl groups. Due to the hydrogen bonding effect of hydroxyl groups, siloxane bonds, epoxy groups, and ester groups, they are attracted to each other. Since the surface of the stainless steel metal layer is acidic, it is attracted to the hydroxyl groups to form a stable whole. Therefore, the resin anchor body, the resin layer, the light-guiding fiber, the stainless steel metal layer and the mirror body substrate are firmly connected.

[0029] By arranging a metal connecting layer on the circumferential end face of the lens and a gold-plated connecting layer on the inner surface of the lens body, the sealing method of the lens and the lens body is optimized. When the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer are irradiated with a laser, the high energy of the laser will break the gold-cyanide bond of potassium gold cyanide, and the gold ions will obtain electrons and be reduced to gold atoms. These gold atoms are deposited between the metal connecting layer and the gold-plated connecting layer to form an atomic-level connection of gold, thereby enhancing the strength and stability of the connection. The potassium gold cyanide solution flows in the gap as a circulating medium, which can ensure that the gold atoms are evenly deposited in the entire gap. This connection method not only solves the problem that the adhesive material used in the adhesive connection is easy to deteriorate and cause the lens packaging failure, but also solves the problem that the welding material used in the welding connection is hard and brittle, causing the lens to be subjected to greater stress. The lens can withstand more demanding application environments.

[0030] By depositing indium tin oxide conductive tape on the lens, the lens can be heated and defogged using electric current, ensuring the imaging clarity of the endoscope during use. It is suitable for operating environments with high humidity or low temperature.

[0031] The present invention solves the problem of space occupation by existing endoscope lighting methods, while improving the bonding between the endoscope body substrate and the stainless steel metal layer, enhancing the endoscope's ability to cope with complex mechanical environments, reducing failures caused by stress during inspection or treatment, and improving the reliability and stability of the endoscope. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 The structure of the endoscope in the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0033] Figure 2 The structure of the endoscope in the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mirror body substrate, stainless steel metal layer and open blind hole in the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mirror body substrate, light-guiding fiber, stainless steel metal layer and open blind hole in the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mirror body substrate, light-guiding fiber, stainless steel metal layer, resin anchor body and resin layer in the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the mirror body substrate, light-guiding fiber, stainless steel metal layer, resin anchor body and resin layer in the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lens and the indium tin oxide conductive tape in the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mirror body, lens, metal connecting layer, gold-plated connecting layer and indium tin oxide conductive tape in the present invention;

[0040] In the figure:

[0041] 1. Mirror body; 101. Mirror body substrate; 102. Light guide fiber; 103. Stainless steel metal layer; 104. Open blind hole; 105. Resin anchor body; 106. Resin layer; 2. Lens; 3. Operating handle; 4. Isolation protection structure; 401. Isolation cover; 402. Tightening sleeve; 5. Indium tin oxide conductive tape; 6. Metal connection layer; 7. Gold-plated connection layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present invention is specifically described and illustrated below in conjunction with embodiments.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] like Figure 1-8 As shown, the endoscope manufacturing process comprises the following steps:

[0045] S1. Pretreatment of optical fiber 102:

[0046] First, titanium vapor is vapor-deposited on the outer surface of the optical fiber 102 to form a sensitized metal layer with a thickness of 200-300 nm. Then, the optical fiber 102 is placed in a gold plating solution to make the sensitized metal layer on the surface of the optical fiber 102 fully contact with the gold plating solution. The gold ions in the gold plating solution are reduced to gold atoms and deposited on the surface of the sensitized metal layer to form a gold plating layer with a thickness of 50-500 nm.

[0047] S2. Oxide powder pretreatment:

[0048] Immersing the oxide powder in a soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, so that the oxide powder is fully in contact with the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, the soft magnetic metal ions in the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution are reduced to soft magnetic metal atoms and deposited on the surface of the oxide powder to form a soft magnetic metal coating, the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 10-50nm;

[0049] S3. Constructing optical signal pathway and electrical pathway:

[0050] A controllable magnetic field region is constructed by using a permanent magnet array, and a mirror body substrate 101 is placed in the magnetic field. The mirror body substrate 101 is used as an electrode. In an electrolyte containing transition metal ions and oxide powders, the transition metal ions and oxide powders are deposited on the outer surface of the mirror body substrate 101 by controlling the current to form a stainless steel metal layer 103 containing oxide powders. The thickness of the stainless steel metal layer 103 is 110-200 μm. The oxide powders in the stainless steel metal layer 103 are arranged in a chain-like manner perpendicular to the mirror body substrate 101 in the magnetic field. The stainless steel metal layer 103 is treated with an acid solution, and the acid solution reacts chemically with the oxide powders to form an open blind hole 104 in the stainless steel metal layer 103. The diameter-to-depth ratio of the open blind hole 104 is ≥2. The inside of the open blind hole 104 is vacuum-dried. Dry exhaust, then axially set the pretreated optical fiber 102 on the outer surface of the stainless steel metal layer 103, then inject a connecting agent into the open blind hole 104, then perform vacuum drying and degassing, and finally perform resin filling, so that the resin enters the open blind hole 104 and combines with the connecting agent, and use ultrasonic diffusion treatment to further diffuse the filled resin, and the resin forms a resin anchor body 105 inside the open blind hole 104, and at the same time forms a resin layer 106 on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer 103, and the optical fiber 102 is wrapped inside the resin layer 106, and the optical fiber 102 forms an optical signal path, and the stainless steel metal layer 103 forms an electrical path, and the mirror body substrate 101, the optical fiber 102, the stainless steel metal layer 103, the open blind hole 104, the resin anchor body 105 and the resin layer 106 together constitute the mirror body 1;

[0051] S4. Constructing indium tin oxide conductive tape 5:

[0052] Spraying and depositing indium tin oxide onto the outer surface of the lens 2 to form an indium tin oxide conductive strip 5;

[0053] S5, lens 2 and lens body 1 are sealed:

[0054] Titanium vapor, zirconium vapor or nickel vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end surface of the lens 2 to form a metal connecting layer 6, and the metal connecting layer 6 is respectively connected to the two ends of the indium tin oxide conductive tape 5. The inner surface of the lens body 1 is gold-plated to form a gold-plated connecting layer 7. The gap between the metal connecting layer 6 and the gold-plated connecting layer 7 is maintained between 5 and 200 μm. A potassium gold cyanide solution is used as a circulating medium to flow in the gap between the metal connecting layer 6 and the gold-plated connecting layer 7. At the same time, the metal connecting layer 6 and the gold-plated connecting layer 7 are irradiated with a laser. The potassium gold cyanide in the potassium gold cyanide solution decomposes to produce gold, which is deposited between the metal connecting layer 6 and the gold-plated connecting layer 7 to form a connection.

[0055] In step S1 , the diameter of the optical fiber 102 is 10-100 μm.

[0056] In step S2, the oxide powder is calcium oxide powder or sodium oxide powder, and the oxide powder as a whole is a flaky powder with an aspect ratio greater than 1.

[0057] In step S2, the soft magnetic metal is iron metal or cobalt metal.

[0058] Iron metal is selected as the soft magnetic metal. When preparing the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, 1 liter of solution is used as the total volume for calculation. The formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 80-100 g / L of ferrous sulfate, 20-40 g / L of ammonium sulfate, 40-65 g / L of citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0059] Cobalt metal is selected as the soft magnetic metal. When preparing the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, 1 liter of solution is used as the total volume for calculation. The formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 90-110 g / L of cobalt sulfate, 20-40 g / L of ammonium sulfate, 40-65 g / L of citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0060] In step S3, the linking agent is siloxane having hydroxyl groups, and the siloxane having hydroxyl groups is hydroxypolydimethylsiloxane.

[0061] In step S3, the acid solution is hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid or hydrochloric acid.

[0062] In step S3, the transition metal ions are iron ions, nickel ions and chromium ions, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 70-72%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 15-18%, and the rest is chromium ions, and the resin is epoxy resin. The epoxy resin is an EPOXY 301-2FL epoxy resin product produced by EPO-TEK, USA.

[0063] When preparing an electrolyte containing transition metal ions and oxide powders, taking 1 liter of solution as the total volume, the formula of the electrolyte containing transition metal ions and oxide powders is: 50~80g / L transition metal ions, 20~30g / L oxide powders, 30~50g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0064] In step S5 , the gap between the metal connection layer 6 and the gold-plated connection layer 7 is between 50 and 100 μm.

[0065] The endoscope manufactured by the endoscope manufacturing process comprises a scope body 1, wherein a lens 2 and an operating handle 3 are respectively arranged at both ends of the scope body 1, a light source module and a power supply are arranged inside the operating handle 3, the scope body 1 comprises a scope body substrate 101, a light guide fiber 102 and a stainless steel metal layer 103 are arranged outside the scope body substrate 101, an open blind hole 104 is arranged in the stainless steel metal layer 103, the open blind hole 104 is filled with resin, a resin anchor 105 is formed inside the open blind hole 104, and a resin layer 106 is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer 103, the scope body substrate 101, the light guide fiber 102, the stainless steel metal layer 103, the open blind hole 104, the resin anchor 105 and the resin layer 106 together constitute the scope body 1, the end of the light guide fiber 102 away from the lens 2 is connected to the light source module, and the end of the stainless steel metal layer 103 away from the lens 2 is connected to the power supply.

[0066] The scope body 1 is provided with an isolation protection structure 4 in conjunction with the operating handle 3. The isolation protection structure 4 includes an isolation cover 401 and a tightening sleeve 402. The isolation cover 401 is generally in a hollow frustum shape. The large-diameter end of the isolation cover 401 is arranged away from the scope body 1, and the small-diameter end of the isolation cover 401 is fixedly arranged on the scope body 1 in conjunction with the tightening sleeve 402.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] In step S1 , the diameter of the optical fiber 102 is 10 μm; the thickness of the sensitized metal layer is 200 nm, and the thickness of the gold plating layer is 50 nm.

[0069] In step S2, the oxide powder is calcium oxide powder; and the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 50 nm.

[0070] In step S2, the formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 80 g / L ferrous sulfate, 20 g / L ammonium sulfate, 40 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0071] In step S3, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 70%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 18%, and the rest are chromium ions.

[0072] In step S3, the electrolyte formula containing transition metal ions and oxide powder is: 50 g / L transition metal ions, 20 g / L oxide powder, 30 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0073] In step S3, the acid solution is hydrofluoric acid; the thickness of the stainless steel metal layer 103 is 110 μm.

[0074] In step S5, titanium vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end surface of the lens 2 to form a metal connection layer 6, and the gap between the metal connection layer 6 and the gold-plated connection layer 7 is 5 μm.

[0075] The remaining steps and structures are the same as in Example 1.

[0076] Example 3

[0077] In step S1 , the diameter of the optical fiber 102 is 50 μm; the thickness of the sensitized metal layer is 230 nm, and the thickness of the gold plating layer is 300 nm.

[0078] In step S2, the oxide powder is calcium oxide powder; and the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 30 nm.

[0079] In step S2, the formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 100 g / L ferrous sulfate, 30 g / L ammonium sulfate, 50 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0080] In step S3, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 72%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 15%, and the rest are chromium ions.

[0081] In step S3, the electrolyte formula containing transition metal ions and oxide powder is: 80 g / L transition metal ions, 25 g / L oxide powder, 50 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0082] In step S3, the acid solution is sulfuric acid; the thickness of the stainless steel metal layer 103 is 180 μm.

[0083] In step S5, zirconium vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end surface of the lens 2 to form a metal connection layer 6, and the gap between the metal connection layer 6 and the gold-plated connection layer 7 is 50 μm.

[0084] The remaining steps and structures are the same as in Example 1.

[0085] Example 4

[0086] In step S1 , the diameter of the optical fiber 102 is 100 μm; the thickness of the sensitized metal layer is 300 nm, and the thickness of the gold plating layer is 100 nm.

[0087] In step S2, the oxide powder is sodium oxide powder; and the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 10 nm.

[0088] In step S2, the formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 90 g / L of cobalt sulfate, 25 g / L of ammonium sulfate, 45 g / L of citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0089] In step S3, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 70%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 15%, and the rest are chromium ions.

[0090] In step S3, the electrolyte formula containing transition metal ions and oxide powder is: 70 g / L transition metal ions, 20 g / L oxide powder, 40 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0091] In step S3, the acid solution is nitric acid; the thickness of the stainless steel metal layer 103 is 150 μm.

[0092] In step S5, nickel vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end surface of the lens 2 to form a metal connection layer 6, and the gap between the metal connection layer 6 and the gold-plated connection layer 7 is 100 μm.

[0093] The remaining steps and structures are the same as in Example 1.

[0094] Example 5

[0095] In step S1 , the diameter of the optical fiber 102 is 50 μm; the thickness of the sensitized metal layer is 280 nm, and the thickness of the gold plating layer is 500 nm.

[0096] In step S2, the oxide powder is sodium oxide powder; and the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 40 nm.

[0097] In step S2, the formula of the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution is: 110 g / L of cobalt sulfate, 40 g / L of ammonium sulfate, 65 g / L of citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0098] In step S3, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 72%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 18%, and the rest are chromium ions.

[0099] In step S3, the electrolyte formula containing transition metal ions and oxide powder is: 60 g / L transition metal ions, 30 g / L oxide powder, 45 g / L citric acid, and the rest is deionized water.

[0100] In step S3, the acid solution is hydrochloric acid; the thickness of the stainless steel metal layer 103 is 200 μm.

[0101] In step S5 , the gap between the metal connection layer 6 and the gold-plated connection layer 7 is 200 μm.

[0102] The remaining steps and structures are the same as in Example 1.

Claims

1. A process for manufacturing an endoscope, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Pretreatment of optical fiber (102): First, titanium vapor is vapor-deposited on the outer surface of the optical fiber (102) to form a sensitized metal layer, the thickness of the sensitized metal layer is 200-300 nm, and then the optical fiber (102) is placed in a gold plating solution so that the sensitized metal layer on the surface of the optical fiber (102) is fully in contact with the gold plating solution, and the gold ions in the gold plating solution are reduced to gold atoms on the surface of the sensitized metal layer and deposited to form a gold plating layer, the thickness of the gold plating layer is 50-500 nm; S2. Oxide powder pretreatment: Immersing the oxide powder in a soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, so that the oxide powder is fully in contact with the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution, the soft magnetic metal ions in the soft magnetic metal ion plating solution are reduced to soft magnetic metal atoms and deposited on the surface of the oxide powder to form a soft magnetic metal coating, the thickness of the soft magnetic metal coating is 10-50nm; S3. Constructing optical signal pathway and electrical pathway: A controllable magnetic field region is constructed by using a permanent magnet array, a mirror body substrate (101) is placed in the magnetic field, and the mirror body substrate (101) is used as an electrode. In an electrolyte containing transition metal ions and oxide powders, the transition metal ions and oxide powders are deposited on the outer surface of the mirror body substrate (101) by controlling the current to form a stainless steel metal layer (103) containing oxide powders. The thickness of the stainless steel metal layer (103) is 110-200 μm. The oxide powders in the stainless steel metal layer (103) are arranged in a chain-like manner perpendicular to the mirror body substrate (101) in the magnetic field. The stainless steel metal layer (103) is treated with an acid solution. The acid solution reacts chemically with the oxide powders to form an open blind hole (104) in the stainless steel metal layer (103). The diameter-to-depth ratio of the open blind hole (104) is ≥2. The inside of the open blind hole (104) is vacuum dried and exhausted. The pretreated optical fiber (102) is axially arranged on the outer surface of the stainless steel metal layer (103), and then a connecting agent is injected into the open blind hole (104), and then vacuum drying and degassing are performed. Finally, resin filling is performed to allow the resin to enter the open blind hole (104) and combine with the connecting agent. Ultrasonic diffusion treatment is used to further diffuse the filled resin, and the resin forms a resin anchor body (105) inside the open blind hole (104). At the same time, a resin layer (106) is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer (103). The optical fiber (102) is wrapped inside the resin layer (106). The optical fiber (102) forms an optical signal path, and the stainless steel metal layer (103) forms an electrical path. The mirror body substrate (101), the optical fiber (102), the stainless steel metal layer (103), the open blind hole (104), the resin anchor body (105) and the resin layer (106) together constitute the mirror body (1); S4. Constructing Indium Tin Oxide Conductive Strip (5): Spraying and depositing indium tin oxide onto the outer surface of the lens (2) to form an indium tin oxide conductive strip (5); S5. Sealing the lens (2) and the lens body (1): Titanium vapor, zirconium vapor or nickel vapor is vapor-deposited on the circumferential end surface of the lens (2) to form a metal connection layer (6), the metal connection layer (6) is respectively connected to the two ends of the indium tin oxide conductive tape (5), the inner surface of the lens body (1) is gold-plated to form a gold-plated connection layer (7), the gap between the metal connection layer (6) and the gold-plated connection layer (7) is maintained between 5 and 200 μm, a potassium gold cyanide solution is used as a circulating medium to flow in the gap between the metal connection layer (6) and the gold-plated connection layer (7), and at the same time, the metal connection layer (6) and the gold-plated connection layer (7) are irradiated with a laser, and the potassium gold cyanide in the potassium gold cyanide solution is decomposed to produce gold, which is deposited between the metal connection layer (6) and the gold-plated connection layer (7) to form a connection.

2. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S1, the diameter of the light guide fiber (102) is 10-100 μm.

3. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the oxide powder is calcium oxide powder or sodium oxide powder, and the oxide powder as a whole is a flaky powder with an aspect ratio greater than 1.

4. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the soft magnetic metal is iron metal or cobalt metal.

5. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S3, the linking agent is siloxane having hydroxyl groups, and the siloxane having hydroxyl groups is hydroxypolydimethylsiloxane.

6. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S3, the acid solution is hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid or hydrochloric acid.

7. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S3, the transition metal ions are iron ions, nickel ions and chromium ions, the mass ratio of iron ions in the transition metal ions is 70-72%, the mass ratio of nickel ions is 15-18%, and the rest are chromium ions, and the resin is epoxy resin.

8. The endoscope manufacturing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S5, the gap between the metal connection layer (6) and the gold-plated connection layer (7) is between 50 and 100 μm.

9. An endoscope manufactured by the endoscope manufacturing process according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a scope body (1), wherein a lens (2) and an operating handle (3) are respectively arranged at both ends of the scope body (1), and a light source module and a power supply are arranged inside the operating handle (3), the scope body (1) comprises a scope body base (101), characterized in that: A light guide fiber (102) and a stainless steel metal layer (103) are arranged outside a mirror body base (101); an open blind hole (104) is arranged in the stainless steel metal layer (103); the inside of the open blind hole (104) is filled with resin; a resin anchoring body (105) is formed inside the open blind hole (104); a resin layer (106) is formed on the surface of the stainless steel metal layer (103); the light guide fiber (102) is wrapped inside the resin layer (106); the mirror body base (101), the light guide fiber (102), the stainless steel metal layer (103), the open blind hole (104), the resin anchoring body (105) and the resin layer (106) together constitute a mirror body (1); an end of the light guide fiber (102) away from the lens (2) is connected to a light source module; and an end of the stainless steel metal layer (103) away from the lens (2) is connected to a power supply.

10. The endoscope according to claim 9, characterized in that The scope body (1) is provided with an isolation protection structure (4) in cooperation with the operating handle (3); the isolation protection structure (4) comprises an isolation cover (401) and a tightening sleeve (402); the isolation cover (401) is arranged in a hollow truncated cone shape as a whole; the large-diameter end of the isolation cover (401) is arranged away from the scope body (1); and the small-diameter end of the isolation cover (401) is fixedly arranged on the scope body (1) in cooperation with the tightening sleeve (402).

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