Detachable and replaceable imaging diagnosis device

Abstract

The detachable and replaceable image diagnosis device of the present invention captures an image of an affected part of a patient by means of an endoscope module mounted on the front surface of a main body part, and is characterized in that the endoscope module comprises: a linear perspective tube; the endoscope body surrounds the rear side of the perspective tube in the circumferential direction; an LED which vertically supplies a light source to the inside of the perspective tube from the upper part of the endoscope body; the heat dissipation plate is mounted on the upper side of the LED; and an LED connection insertion hole protruding from the rear side of the endoscope body, the rear end of the perspective tube protruding from the rear side of the endoscope body by a certain length, and the main body part comprises a focal length lens for observing the state of an affected part through the perspective tube; the camera is used for shooting the state of the affected part through an adjusting rod capable of enlarging or reducing the state of the affected part displayed by the focal length lens and storing a cavity shot image; and the capturing trigger captures the shot image, an LED power supply jack inserted into the LED connecting jack and a clamping groove inserted into the rear end of the perspective tube are formed in the front of the upper part of the main body part, and the endoscope modules with the perspective tubes of different sizes are selected and detachably combined with the main body part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device, and more specifically, to a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device used in otolaryngology hospitals when doctors examine the condition of patients' ear canals, nasal cavities, or throats (hereinafter referred to as "affected areas"), and which can be widely used by replacing endoscopes of various sizes, thereby making imaging diagnosis of various affected areas simple and convenient. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, medical imaging diagnostic devices have been developed for taking pictures of patients' affected areas. Doctors can easily take pictures of the affected areas and display the images on a monitor. Doctors can not only observe the affected areas in detail, but also save the image information so that it can be conveniently used anytime when needed.

[0003] Patent No. 10-0679282 (Medical Wireless Imaging Diagnostic Device) includes: an image separation device that separates an image of a patient's affected area into two paths, with the image separated through one path being transmitted wirelessly and the image separated through the other path being allowed for direct visual confirmation by the user through a lens; and an image receiving device that receives the image transmitted wirelessly from the image separation device and transmits it to an external output device, while simultaneously charging the image separation device.

[0004] However, traditional medical wireless imaging diagnostic devices have the following problems: when doctors need to change the size of the endoscope to observe or photograph the patient's affected area more clearly, the entire image separation device must be replaced because the endoscope and the image separation device are integrated. This makes imaging diagnosis difficult and requires multiple image separation devices for endoscopes of different sizes, which is very uneconomical. In addition, corresponding imaging devices need to be prepared according to different affected areas such as the ear canal, nasal cavity, or throat.

[0005] Existing technical documents Patent documents (Patent Document 0001) Korean Patent No. 10-0679282, Invention Title: "Medical Wireless Imaging Diagnostic Device" (Publication Date: February 6, 2007) Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention was created to address the aforementioned problems and needs, and its purpose is to provide a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device that can be used in ENT hospitals when doctors examine the condition of patients' affected areas. This device can be widely used by replacing endoscopes of various sizes, thereby making the imaging diagnosis of various affected areas simple and convenient.

[0007] To achieve the aforementioned objective, an embodiment of the present invention provides a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device that captures images of a patient's affected area via an endoscope module mounted at the front end of the main body. The endoscope module comprises: a linear fluoroscopic tube; an endoscope body surrounding the rear side of the fluoroscopic tube in a circumferential direction; an LED that provides a light source vertically from the upper part of the endoscope body into the fluoroscopic tube; a heat sink mounted on the upper side of the LED; and an LED connection socket protruding from the rear of the endoscope body, wherein the rear end of the fluoroscopic tube protrudes a certain length from the rear of the endoscope body.

[0008] The main body includes: a focal length lens for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopic tube; a camera for capturing the condition of the affected area and storing the image captured by the cavity through an adjustment lever that can magnify or reduce the condition of the affected area displayed by the focal length lens; and a capture trigger for capturing the captured image.

[0009] The upper front of the main body has an LED power socket for inserting into the LED connection socket and a locking groove for inserting into the rear end of the fluoroscopic tube. Endoscope modules of different sizes of fluoroscopic tubes are detachably combined with the main body.

[0010] According to the present invention, since one of the endoscope modules with different sizes of fluoroscopic tubes is selected and detachably combined with the front of the main body, it can be selectively disassembled and replaced according to the type of lesion. When the endoscope module malfunctions, it can also be removed for repair, thereby having the advantages of economy, versatility, ease of maintenance and repair and cost reduction.

[0011] The effects of this invention are not limited to the exemplary content above, and this specification also includes many other effects. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is an overall perspective view of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an endoscope module of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is an example diagram illustrating an endoscope module of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to several embodiments of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is an overall cross-sectional view showing a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 This is an anatomical view illustrating a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10: Detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 100: Endoscope Module 110: X-ray tube 120: Endoscope body 130: LED 140: Heat sink 150: LED connection socket 160: Installation Cover 200: Main body 210: Focal length lens 220: Adjusting rod 230: Camera 240: Capture Trigger 250: LED power socket 260: Snap-fit ​​slot Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention can be modified in various ways and can have multiple embodiments; therefore, specific embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the illustrations.

[0019] However, this is not intended to limit the invention to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents or substitutions made within the spirit and technical scope of the invention.

[0020] Furthermore, the structural elements of the embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are not limited to these embodiments, but can be implemented and included in other embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Even if additional descriptions are omitted, multiple embodiments can be integrated into one embodiment for reimplementation, which is to be expected.

[0021] Furthermore, when describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, regardless of the reference numerals, the same structural elements will be given the same or related reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0022] Furthermore, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of relevant prior art may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0023] This invention proposes a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device, which is versatile and easy to maintain and manage. It can install and use endoscope modules of various sizes according to the patient's affected area (ear, nose, throat, etc.), and can be disassembled and repaired separately when the endoscope module malfunctions, as detailed below.

[0024] Figure 1This is an overall perspective view showing a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an endoscope module of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] and, Figure 3 This is an example diagram illustrating an endoscope module of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 4 This is an overall cross-sectional view showing a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is an anatomical view showing a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention relates to an imaging diagnostic device 10 for taking images of a patient's affected area by means of an endoscope module 100 mounted in front of a main body 200.

[0027] The endoscope module 100 includes: a straight fluoroscopic tube 110; an endoscope body 120 surrounding the rear side of the fluoroscopic tube 110 in a circumferential direction; an LED 130 providing a light source vertically from the upper part of the endoscope body 120 into the interior of the fluoroscopic tube 110; a heat sink 140 mounted on the upper side of the LED 130; and an LED connection socket 150 protruding from the rear of the endoscope body 120, wherein the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopic tube protrudes a certain length from the rear of the endoscope body 120.

[0028] The main body 200 includes: a focal length lens 210 for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopic tube 110; a camera 230 for capturing the condition of the affected area and storing the cavity-captured image by means of an adjustment lever 220 that can magnify or reduce the condition of the affected area displayed by the focal length lens 210; and a capture trigger 240 for capturing the captured image.

[0029] The upper front of the main body 200 has an LED power socket 250 for inserting into the LED connection socket 150 and a locking groove 260 for inserting into the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopic tube. Endoscope modules 100 of different sizes of the fluoroscopic tube 110 are detachably combined with the main body 200.

[0030] Furthermore, the endoscope body 120 is elliptical, and the fluoroscopic tube 110 is configured to be tilted downward by a first distance H1. The upper part of the endoscope body 120 provides space for installing the LED 130, the heat sink 140, and the LED connection socket 150.

[0031] Furthermore, the heat sink 140 is crescent-shaped, and in order to improve heat dissipation efficiency, it is formed with wrinkles along its crescent surface.

[0032] Furthermore, the endoscope module 100 may also include a semi-circular mounting cover 160, which is embedded in the lower part of the endoscope body 120 to support the lower part of the fluoroscopic tube 110.

[0033] Furthermore, the camera 230 may be a CCD camera capable of converting light intensity into electrical signals.

[0034] Furthermore, the capture trigger 240 can be positioned close to the fluoroscopic tube 110 and deflected downwards by the first distance H1 from the endoscope body 120.

[0035] The structure and operation of the detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 proposed in this invention includes: an endoscope module 100 of various sizes, which can visualize the patient's affected area; and a main body 200, which takes pictures of the patient's affected area through the endoscope module 100.

[0037] Among them, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the endoscope module 100 includes a fluoroscopy tube 110, an endoscope body 120, an LED 130, a heat sink 140, and an LED connection socket 150, etc.

[0038] In particular, such as Figure 3 As shown, the endoscope module 100 includes fluoroscopic tubes 110 of various sizes, for example, Figure 3 (a) shows an endoscope used to examine the ear. Figure 3 (b) shows an endoscope used to examine the nose. Figure 3 (c) shows an endoscope used to examine the throat, from which fluoroscopic tubes 110 of various sizes can be applied.

[0039] The fluoroscopic tube 110 is generally straight, with a long and thin front and a larger volume at the rear, resembling an egg-shaped oval, protruding so that it can be detached from the front of the main body 200.

[0040] That is, the protruding part of the fluoroscopy tube 110 is inserted into the patient's tympanic membrane and nose from the front end, and the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube extends and protrudes a certain length from the rear end of the endoscope body 120, so that it can be inserted into the locking groove 260 formed at the front of the main body 200 and fixed.

[0041] Furthermore, the fluoroscopic tube 110 is inserted from the front into the patient's tympanic membrane and nose, allowing observation of the condition of the affected area.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the endoscope body 120 has an elliptical cross-section. During installation, the front end of the fluoroscopy tube 110 protrudes beyond the rear end and is formed by surrounding the rear side of the fluoroscopy tube 110 in a circumferential direction.

[0043] In particular, the endoscope body 120 forms the outer shell of the endoscope module 100, such as Figure 4 As shown, the fluoroscopic tube 110 is positioned at a downward angle at the center.

[0044] That is, the endoscope body 120 has an elliptical cross section, and the fluoroscopic tube 110 is positioned downward at a first angle H1, thereby providing space in the upper part of the endoscope body 120 for installing the LED 130, heat sink 140 and LED connection socket 150, which will be described later.

[0045] LED 130 is a light-emitting diode that provides light into the fluoroscopic tube 110. It is mounted on the upper part of the endoscope body 120 and is a device that irradiates light into the fluoroscopic tube 110 in a direction orthogonal to the fluoroscopic tube 110.

[0046] The heat sink 140 is located on the upper side of the LED 130 and is a semi-circular or crescent-shaped plate used to disperse and dissipate the heat generated by the LED 130. Its material is aluminum (AL).

[0047] In particular, such as Figure 5 As shown, the heat sink 140 is corrugated along the meniscus to improve heat dissipation efficiency. That is, the heat sink 140 is corrugated along the circular meniscus surface to increase the surface area, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0048] Therefore, by absorbing and dissipating the heat generated by the fluoroscopic tube 110 and the LED 130, the heat sink 140 can prevent malfunction of the endoscope module 100 and protect the equipment.

[0049] LED connection socket 150 is a medium component that transmits power from the main body 200 to the LED 130. It protrudes from the rear of the endoscope body 120 and is connected to the LED power socket 250.

[0050] That is, the LED connection socket 150 is a pair of metal protrusions that protrude from the rear of the endoscope body 120 and can be engaged with or separated from the LED power socket 250.

[0051] The placement cover 160 is semi-circular and supports the lower rear part of the fluoroscopy tube 110, thereby preventing the fluoroscopy tube 110 from wobbling within the endoscope body 120 while surrounding and protecting the circumference of the lower rear part of the fluoroscopy tube 110. The placement cover 160 can be made of a soft sealing material. Furthermore, both ends of the placement cover 160 may protrude to allow for insertion and fixation along the circumferential direction of the endoscope body 120.

[0052] The main body 200 is shaped like a handle that can be held by a person, and various types of endoscope modules 100 can be detached and installed in front of it.

[0053] And, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the main body 200 includes a focal lens 210, an adjustment rod 220, a camera 230, and a capture trigger 240, etc.

[0054] The focal lens 210 is a lens for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube 110. It is configured at an angle to the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube to magnify and display the condition of the affected area. On the other hand, the focal lens 210 reflects the image incident from the fluoroscopy tube 110 through an angled reflector (not shown).

[0055] Furthermore, the adjustment lever 220 is an adjuster that can magnify or reduce the state of the affected area displayed through the focal lens 210. It has small teeth formed on its circular circumference and is structurally easy to rotate with a finger. That is, the adjustment lever 220 can be easily operated externally by being exposed on both sides of the main body 200.

[0056] The camera 230 is an imaging device that can capture images of the affected area and store the images captured by the cavity through the focal lens 210. That is, the camera 230 can capture images of the affected area by adjusting the size of the image through the operation of the adjustment lever 230.

[0057] In particular, the camera 230 is a charge-coupled device (CCD) that converts light intensity into electrical signals and can store a large amount of image data.

[0058] Furthermore, the capture trigger 240 is an operation button for capturing images, which can be easily operated with a finger while holding the main body 200.

[0059] In particular, the capture trigger 240 can be configured close to the fluoroscopy tube 110, and deflected downwards from the endoscope body 120 by a distance of [missing information]. Figure 5 The first distance H1, therefore, just like accurately grasping the aiming position and operating instantly when shooting, the closer to the horizontal direction of the fluoroscopy tube 110, the more accurately the affected area can be captured.

[0060] The LED power socket 250 has a pair of recessed slots formed on the front of the upper part of the main body 200, into which the LED connection socket 150 can be inserted. If the LED connection socket 150 is male, then the LED power socket 250 is female. The LED power socket 250 receives power supplied to the main body 200 and connects with the LED connection socket 150, thereby supplying power to the LED 130.

[0061] In particular, the LED power socket 250 and the LED connection socket 150 are detachable. When attached, they receive the supplied power and supply power to the LED 130. At the same time, a pair of protrusions are inserted into a pair of recesses, which can improve the bonding force and make it easy to disassemble in the horizontal direction.

[0062] The engaging groove 260 is recessed at the front of the upper part of the main body 200 and is larger in size than the recessed groove, so as to accommodate the rear end 110a of the transparent tube. That is, when the LED connection socket 150 is inserted under the guidance of the LED power socket 250, the engaging groove 260 can guide the rear end 110a of the transparent tube to be inserted.

[0063] Therefore, the detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 proposed in this invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, since it is a structure that selects one of the endoscope modules 100 of different sizes of the fluoroscopic tube 110 and is detachably combined with the front of the main body 200, it can be selectively disassembled and replaced according to the type of disease. When the endoscope module 100 malfunctions, it can also be removed for repair, thereby achieving the effects of economy, versatility, maintenance and repair and cost reduction.

[0064] In particular, the fluoroscopic tube 110 is positioned at a first downward offset distance H1 from the center of the endoscope body 120. This not only allows for the installation of LEDs 130, heat sinks 140, and LED connection sockets 150 on the upper part of the endoscope body 120, but also, because the LEDs 130, heat sinks 140, and LED connection sockets 150 have been moved to the upper part of the endoscope body 120, the main body 200 can obtain more gripping space. The capture trigger 240 can be positioned close to the fluoroscopic tube 110 and offset at a first offset distance H1, thus enabling accurate capture of the affected area.

[0065] The above description is merely an exemplary description of the technical concept of the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications, alterations, and substitutions without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0066] Therefore, the embodiments and accompanying drawings disclosed in this invention are not intended to limit the technical concept of the invention, but are intended to explain and illustrate it. The scope of the technical concept of the invention is not limited to these embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0067] The scope of protection of this invention shall be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the same scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device, characterized in that, an endoscope module mounted on the front of the main body is used to image the patient's affected area, and that, The endoscope module includes: A straight, transparent tube; The endoscope body surrounds the rear side of the fluoroscopic tube in a circumferential direction; LEDs provide a light source vertically from the upper part of the endoscope body into the fluoroscopic tube; A heat sink is mounted on the upper side of the LED; and An LED connection socket protrudes from the rear of the endoscope body. The rear end of the fluoroscopic tube protrudes a certain length from behind the endoscope body. The main body includes: A focal length lens is used to observe the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopic tube. The camera, via an adjustment lever that magnifies or reduces the view of the affected area displayed by the focal lens, captures images of the affected area and stores the images captured by the cavity; and A capture trigger is used to capture the captured image. The upper front of the main body has an LED power socket for inserting the LED connection socket and a locking groove for inserting the rear end of the fluoroscopic tube. Endoscope modules of different sizes of fluoroscopic tubes are selected and detachably combined with the main body.

2. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The endoscope body is elliptical, and the fluoroscopic tube is positioned downwards at a first angle. Space is provided on the upper part of the endoscope body for mounting the LED, the heat sink, and the LED connection socket.

3. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat sink is crescent-shaped and wrinkled along the crescent surface.

4. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The endoscope module also includes a semi-circular mounting cover, which is embedded in the lower part of the endoscope body and is used to fix the lower part of the fluoroscopic tube.

5. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera is a CCD camera that converts light intensity into electrical signals.

6. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The capture trigger is positioned close to the fluoroscopic tube and deflected downwards from the endoscope body by the first distance.

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