Modular visual laryngoscope

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and provides a modularized visual laryngoscope which comprises a main control module, a visual laryngoscope body, a visual laryngoscope body, a visual laryngoscope body, a visual laryngoscope body, a visual laryngoscope body and a visual laryngoscope body, and is characterized in that the main control module comprises a main control shell and a display screen; the handle module comprises a handle shell, and the handle shell is detachably connected with the main control shell; the image collecting module comprises a fixing assembly and an image collecting device, the image collecting device is arranged at the end of the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly is detachably connected with the handle shell. According to the modularized visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the main control module, the handle module and the image acquisition module are modularly arranged, and the main control shell, the handle shell and the fixing assembly are detachably connected, so that the main control module, the handle module or the image acquisition module with different sizes and specifications can be conveniently replaced; therefore, different use requirements are met, and meanwhile, all the modules are convenient to disassemble, assemble and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a modular visual laryngoscope. Background Art

[0002] A video laryngoscope is a medical device that can take photos and videos of the throat to assist doctors in performing tracheal intubation. Compared with traditional direct-view laryngoscopes, it is simpler to operate and makes it easier for doctors to observe the inside of the patient's throat, providing patients with safer diagnosis and treatment services.

[0003] Video laryngoscopes bring convenience to both doctors and patients. However, there are still some problems with existing video laryngoscopes in actual use. From the doctor's perspective, the display screens of video laryngoscopes vary in size and cannot meet the usage habits of different doctors. From the patient's perspective, the insertion end of the video laryngoscope is relatively single and cannot fully adapt to the internal structure of the throat of different people. Some special groups, such as obese patients, patients with limited neck movement, thick necks, short necks, etc., may feel uncomfortable when using video laryngoscopes due to mismatched insertion ends. From the perspective of long-term use, in order to meet the waterproof requirements, most video laryngoscopes are precisely matched or glued, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble and repair the equipment when it fails.

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a modular visual laryngoscope to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a modular visual laryngoscope, which is used to solve the defects of poor applicability and difficult disassembly and maintenance of the visual laryngoscope in the prior art.

[0006] The utility model provides a modular visual laryngoscope, comprising:

[0007] A main control module, the main control module comprises a main control housing and a display screen, and the display screen is arranged in the main control housing;

[0008] A handle module, the handle module comprising a handle housing, the handle housing being detachably connected to the main control housing;

[0009] An image acquisition module comprises a fixing assembly and an image acquisition device, wherein the image acquisition device is arranged at the end of the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly is detachably connected to the handle housing.

[0010] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the fixing assembly includes a fixing shell and a fixing tube, the fixing shell is detachably connected to the handle shell, the first end of the fixing tube is connected to the fixing shell, and the image acquisition device is arranged at the second end of the fixing tube.

[0011] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the fixing assembly further comprises a fixing seat, the fixing seat is embedded in the second end of the fixing tube, and the image acquisition device is arranged on the fixing seat.

[0012] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, a hinge assembly is provided at the bottom of the main control shell, and the handle shell is hingedly connected to the main control shell through the hinge assembly.

[0013] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the hinge assembly includes a first hinge cover, a second hinge cover, and a hinge shaft. The first hinge cover and the second hinge cover are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the main control shell, and the two ends of the hinge shaft are respectively rotatably matched with the first hinge cover and the second hinge cover, and the hinge shaft is detachably connected to the handle shell.

[0014] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the articulation assembly further comprises an articulation shaft housing, the articulation shaft housing is sleeved on the articulation shaft and can rotate synchronously with the articulation shaft, and the articulation shaft housing is detachably connected to the handle housing.

[0015] According to the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model, the main control module further includes a main control circuit board, the main control circuit board is arranged in the main control housing, and the display screen is connected to the main control circuit board;

[0016] The handle module further includes a switching circuit board, and the switching circuit board is arranged in the handle housing;

[0017] The main control circuit board is provided with a first wiring socket, the adapter circuit board is provided with a second wiring socket and a third wiring socket, the first wiring socket and the second wiring socket are plug-connected by wires, and the image acquisition device is plug-connected to the third wiring socket by wires.

[0018] The modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model further includes a power supply device, which is arranged in the handle housing.

[0019] The modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model further includes an indicating device, which is arranged on the main control shell.

[0020] The modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model further comprises a laryngoscope blade, and the laryngoscope blade is sleeved on the image acquisition module.

[0021] The modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model can facilitate replacement of main control modules, handle modules or image acquisition modules of different sizes and specifications to meet different usage requirements, and also facilitates disassembly, assembly and maintenance of each module by modularly configuring the device into a main control module, a handle module and an image acquisition module, and by detachably connecting the main control housing, the handle housing and the fixing assembly.

[0022] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present invention will be described in the following description to some extent, and will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the following examination and research, or can be taught from the practice of the present invention to some extent. The objectives and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a modular visual laryngoscope provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a main control module in a modular visual laryngoscope provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of a handle module in a modular visual laryngoscope provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of an image acquisition module in a modular visual laryngoscope provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a control block diagram of the modular visual laryngoscope provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Main control module; 101. Main control housing; 1011. First main control housing; 1012. Second main control housing; 102. Display screen; 103. Main control circuit board; 104. Hinge assembly; 1041. First hinge cover; 1042. Second hinge cover; 1043. Hinge shaft; 1044. Hinge shaft housing; 105. Indicator;

[0031] 2. handle module; 201. handle housing; 2011. first handle housing; 2012. second handle housing; 202. adapter circuit board; 203. power supply device;

[0032] 3. Image acquisition module; 301. Fixed assembly; 3011. Fixed housing; 30111. First fixed housing; 30112. Second fixed housing; 3012. Fixed tube; 302. Image acquisition device; 303. Fixed seat;

[0033] 4. Laryngoscope blade. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0037] Combine the following Figures 1 to 5 The utility model describes a modular video laryngoscope.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, the utility model provides a modular visual laryngoscope, comprising: a main control module 1, a handle module 2 and an image acquisition module 3. The main control module 1 comprises a main control housing 101 and a display screen 102, and the display screen 102 is arranged in the main control housing 101; the handle module 2 comprises a handle housing 201, and the handle housing 201 is detachably connected to the main control housing 101; the image acquisition module 3 comprises a fixing component 301 and an image acquisition device 302, and the image acquisition device 302 is arranged at the end of the fixing component 301, and the fixing component 301 is detachably connected to the handle housing 201.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the utility model, the main control housing 101 includes a first main control housing 1011 and a second main control housing 1012, and an installation space is formed between the first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012, which is used to install and fix components such as the display screen 102 and the main control circuit board 103. The first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012 can be connected by snapping or fixed by bolt connection (taking bolt connection as an example), which is convenient for disassembling and assembling the first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012. When maintenance or replacement of parts is required, the first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012 can be disassembled to expose various components arranged in the main control housing 101 for maintenance. In addition, corresponding positions of the first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012 are also provided with grooves, which are convenient for installing and setting different control buttons.

[0040] The display screen 102 is provided with adhesive, and the adhesive area corresponds to the groove position provided on the first main control housing 1011, so as to facilitate the bonding and fixing of the display screen 102 in the main control housing 101. In some embodiments, the position of the first main control housing 1011 facing the display screen 102 is made of transparent material, so as to facilitate observation of the display content of the display screen 102. In some embodiments, the display screen 102 can use a touch screen for touch control. In this case, the position of the first main control housing 1011 facing the display screen 102 is provided with a hollow structure, which can expose the touch area of ​​the display screen 102 for touch operation.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, the handle housing 201 includes a first handle housing 2011 and a second handle housing 2012. An installation space is formed between the first main control housing 1011 and the second main control housing 1012 for installing and fixing the adapter circuit board 202 and the power supply device. The first handle housing 2011 and the second handle housing 2012 can be connected by snapping or fixed by bolt connection (taking bolt connection as an example), which is convenient for disassembly and assembly of the first handle housing 2011 and the second handle housing 2012. When maintenance or replacement of parts is required, the first handle housing 2011 and the second handle housing 2012 can be disassembled to expose various components arranged in the handle housing 201 for maintenance.

[0042] The modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model is modularly configured as a main control module 1, a handle module 2 and an image acquisition module 3, and the main control housing 101, the handle housing 201 and the fixing assembly 301 are detachably connected, so that the main control module 1, the handle module 2 or the image acquisition module 3 of different sizes can be easily replaced to meet different usage requirements, and the disassembly, assembly and maintenance of each module are also convenient.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the main control module 1 also includes a main control circuit board 103, which is arranged in the main control housing 101, and the display screen 102 is connected to the main control circuit board 103; the handle module 2 also includes a switching circuit board 202, which is arranged in the handle housing 201; the main control circuit board 103 is provided with a first wiring seat, and the switching circuit board 202 is provided with a second wiring seat and a third wiring seat, the first wiring seat and the second wiring seat are connected by wire plugging, and the image acquisition device 302 is connected to the third wiring seat by wire plugging. It is convenient to disassemble and assemble the main control module 1, the handle module 2 and the image acquisition module 3, and replace the main control module 1, the handle module 2 or the image acquisition module 3 of different specifications.

[0044] Specifically, plug-in terminals are provided at both ends of the wire between the first wiring seat and the second wiring seat, and the plug-in terminals provided at both ends are connected to the corresponding wiring seats, so as to facilitate the connection or disconnection of the main control circuit board 103 and the adapter circuit board 202. In some embodiments, the first wiring seat and the second wiring seat respectively located on the main control circuit board 103 and the adapter circuit board 202 can be exposed on the corresponding side of the housing, and one end terminal of the wire can be set outside the housing, so that the terminal of the wire can be disassembled and assembled with the wiring seat without disassembling the main control housing 101 or the handle housing 201, making the module replacement operation easier.

[0045] Similarly, the end of the wire connected to the image acquisition device 302 is also provided with a plug-in terminal, and the wire can be fixed by the fixing assembly 301, and connected to the third wiring seat provided on the adapter circuit board 202 through the plug-in terminal, so as to facilitate the connection or disconnection of the image acquisition device 302 with the adapter circuit board 202. In some embodiments, the second wiring seat and the third wiring seat can be respectively provided on different sides of the handle housing 201, for example, the second wiring seat is provided on the side of the top of the handle housing 201, and the third wiring seat is provided on the side of the bottom of the handle housing 201, so that the adapter circuit board 202 is respectively connected to the main control circuit board 103 and the image acquisition device 302.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, the main control circuit board 103 is provided with screw holes along its circumference, and the main control circuit board 103 is locked and fixed to the second main control housing 1012 by screws. Figure 4 As shown, screw holes are also provided on the adapter circuit board 202, and the adapter circuit board 202 is locked and fixed to the first handle housing 2011 by screws.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the fixing assembly 301 includes a fixing shell 3011 and a fixing tube 3012, the fixing shell 3011 is detachably connected to the handle shell 201, the first end of the fixing tube 3012 is connected to the fixing shell 3011, and the image acquisition device 302 is arranged at the second end of the fixing tube 3012. By arranging the fixing tube 3012, the image acquisition device 302 can be extended into the throat of the patient, which is convenient for the camera operation. At the same time, the fixing shell 3011 can better fix the fixing tube 3012 and is convenient for detachable connection with the handle shell 201.

[0048] Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, the fixed housing 3011 includes a first fixed housing 30111 and a second fixed housing 30112. The first fixed housing 30111 and the second fixed housing 30112 can be fixed by snap connection or bolt connection (taking bolt connection as an example). The first end of the fixed housing 3011 is provided with a convex snap edge, and the second end of the handle housing 201 is provided with a slot. When installing, the snap edge of the first end of the fixed housing 3011 is snapped into the slot of the second end of the handle housing 201, so that the fixed housing 3011 can be effectively fixed. The first end of the fixed tube 3012 is provided with a sheet-like connector, and the sheet-like connector is provided with a through hole. The corresponding position of the second end of the fixed housing 3011 is provided with a screw hole, and the sheet-like connector can be fixed to the fixed housing 3011 by screws, so as to realize the detachable fixation of the fixed housing 3011 and the fixed tube 3012. In this embodiment, the fixed tube 3012 is set to be curved to adapt to the specific structure of the throat.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, in a further embodiment of the present invention, the fixing assembly 301 further includes a fixing seat 303, the fixing seat 303 is embedded in the second end of the fixing tube 3012, and the image acquisition device 302 is arranged on the fixing seat 303. Specifically, a groove is arranged on the second end of the fixing tube 3012 for limiting and fixing the fixing seat 303, the image acquisition device 302 is fixed in the fixing seat 303, the shape of the image acquisition device 302 is consistent with the shape of the groove arranged on the second end of the fixing tube 3012, and the image acquisition device 302 is glued and fixed in the fixing tube 3012, so as to stabilize the image acquisition device 302 and prevent it from moving relative to the fixing tube 3012 during use.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, a hinge assembly 104 is provided at the bottom of the main control housing 101, and the handle housing 201 is hingedly connected to the main control housing 101 through the hinge assembly 104. By providing the hinge assembly 104, the rotation angle of the main control module 1 can be adjusted during use, so that the doctor can observe the display screen 102 of the main control module 1.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the utility model, the hinge assembly 104 includes a first hinge cover 1041, a second hinge cover 1042, and a hinge shaft 1043. The first hinge cover 1041 and the second hinge cover 1042 are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the main control housing 101, and the two ends of the hinge shaft 1043 are respectively rotatably matched with the first hinge cover 1041 and the second hinge cover 1042, and the hinge shaft 1043 is detachably connected to the handle housing 201. The first hinge cover 1041 and the second hinge cover 1042 can fix the hinge shaft 1043, and the hinge shaft 1043 can be rotated along its axis through the rotational cooperation between the hinge shaft 1043 and the first hinge cover 1041 and the second hinge rod. During use, by applying force to the main control housing 101, the main control housing 101 can be pushed to rotate around the hinge shaft 1043, thereby adjusting the angle of the main control module 1.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in a further embodiment of the present invention, the hinge assembly 104 further includes a hinge shaft housing 1044, which is sleeved on the hinge shaft 1043 and can rotate synchronously with the hinge shaft 1043, and the hinge shaft housing 1044 is detachably connected to the handle housing 201. The hinge shaft housing 1044 can firstly connect the hinge shaft 1043 and the handle housing 201, transmit the force driving the handle housing 201 to rotate to the hinge shaft 1043, and can also shield the hinge shaft 1043 to increase the aesthetics of the device.

[0053] In some embodiments, the articulated shaft 1043 can be set to a hollow structure, and the wire used to connect the first terminal block and the second terminal block passes through the inside of the articulated shaft 1043, and the terminals at both ends of the wire are extended to the outside of the articulated shaft housing 1044, thereby ensuring that the articulated shaft 1043 can complete the rotation function while avoiding wire entanglement.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the modular visual laryngoscope provided in some embodiments of the present invention further includes a laryngoscope blade 4, which is sleeved on the image acquisition module 3. During use, the laryngoscope blade 4 is a disposable item, sleeved on the image acquisition module 3, and plays a role in protecting the image acquisition module 3 while being inserted into the human throat.

[0055] It should be noted that different laryngoscope blades 4 can be selected according to different human oral structures. The difference between different laryngoscope blades 4 lies in the different front end lengths, but the size of the part that is covered on the image acquisition module 3 is the same. Therefore, different laryngoscope blades 4 can be suitable for connection with the same image acquisition module and are suitable for different human oral structures.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the modular video laryngoscope provided in some embodiments of the utility model further includes a power supply device 203, which is disposed in the handle housing 201 to provide power. Specifically, the power supply device 203 can be a battery, a card slot is provided in the handle housing 201, the battery is disposed in the card slot and connected to the adapter circuit board 202, and a fixed foam is provided on the battery to provide shock absorption and fixation.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, the modular visual laryngoscope provided in some embodiments of the utility model further includes an indication device 105, which is disposed on the main control housing 101. The indication device 105 is used to provide an indication, for example, to indicate the power level, working status information, etc. of the device through sound or light display. Specifically, the indication device 105 of this embodiment uses a light guide column for light indication, and a fixing hole is provided on the main control housing 101, and the light guide column is fixed to the fixing hole by interference fit.

[0058] The following is a detailed description of the use principle of the modular visual laryngoscope provided by the utility model. Figure 5 .

[0059] When in use, the power supply device 203 provided in the handle module 2 supplies power to the main control module 1 and the image acquisition module 3, the main control module 1 transmits a control signal to the handle module 2, the handle module 2 then sends a control signal to the image acquisition module 3, the image acquisition device 302 of the image acquisition module 3 acquires image information and transmits the image information to the handle module 2, the handle module 2 then transmits the image information to the main control module 1, and the display screen 102 of the main control module 1 displays the image information. During use, the laryngoscope blade 4 is a disposable item, which is put on the image acquisition module 3 for use, and when inserted into the human throat, it plays a role in protecting the image acquisition module 3.

[0060] When the main control module 1 , the handle module 2 or the image acquisition module 3 needs to be replaced or repaired, the corresponding module can be removed and repaired or replaced with a component of another specification.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A modular video laryngoscope, characterized in that: include: A main control module, the main control module comprises a main control housing and a display screen, and the display screen is arranged in the main control housing; A handle module, the handle module comprising a handle housing, the handle housing being detachably connected to the main control housing; An image acquisition module comprises a fixing assembly and an image acquisition device, wherein the image acquisition device is arranged at the end of the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly is detachably connected to the handle housing.

2. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a fixing shell and a fixing tube. The fixing shell is detachably connected to the handle shell. The first end of the fixing tube is connected to the fixing shell. The image acquisition device is arranged at the second end of the fixing tube.

3. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing assembly further comprises a fixing seat, the fixing seat is embedded in the second end of the fixing tube, and the image acquisition device is arranged on the fixing seat.

4. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge assembly is provided at the bottom of the main control housing, and the handle housing is hingedly connected to the main control housing via the hinge assembly.

5. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinge assembly includes a first hinge cover, a second hinge cover, and a hinge shaft. The first hinge cover and the second hinge cover are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the main control shell. The two ends of the hinge shaft are respectively rotatably matched with the first hinge cover and the second hinge cover. The hinge shaft is detachably connected to the handle shell.

6. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge assembly also includes an hinge shaft housing, which is sleeved on the hinge shaft and can rotate synchronously with the hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft housing is detachably connected to the handle housing.

7. The modular video laryngoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module further includes a main control circuit board, which is disposed in the main control housing, and the display screen is connected to the main control circuit board; The handle module further includes a switching circuit board, and the switching circuit board is arranged in the handle housing; The main control circuit board is provided with a first wiring socket, the adapter circuit board is provided with a second wiring socket and a third wiring socket, the first wiring socket and the second wiring socket are plug-connected by wires, and the image acquisition device is plug-connected to the third wiring socket by wires.

8. The modular video laryngoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply device, which is arranged in the handle housing.

9. The modular video laryngoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes an indicating device, which is arranged on the main control housing.

10. The modular video laryngoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes a laryngoscope blade, which is sleeved on the image acquisition module.

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