Endoscope

Abstract

The utility model relates to an endoscope, which comprises a transmission line unit, a probe unit and a host unit, the first end of the transmission line unit is provided with the probe unit, the second end of the transmission line unit is provided with a first photoelectric unit, the host unit is provided with a second photoelectric unit, and optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit. Anti-corrosion cover plates are arranged on the surfaces of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit, the host unit communicates with the probe unit through optical communication connection, the second end (equivalent to a handle) of the transmission line unit cannot be corroded, and the service life of the second end of the transmission line is greatly prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical instruments, in particular to an endoscope. Background Art

[0002] In a traditional endoscope, the endoscope probe part needs to enter the human body many times, and therefore faces the problem of disinfection each time. At this time, the handle part set at the end of the communication cable needs to be plugged in and out many times and disinfected at the same time. The disinfectant often has a corrosive effect on metal handles. As a result, the service life of the handle set at the end of the communication cable is greatly reduced. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides an endoscope that can greatly reduce the wear and tear of the handle and increase the service life of the handle.

[0004] An endoscope comprises a transmission line unit, a probe unit and a host unit, wherein the first end of the transmission line unit is provided with the probe unit, the second end of the transmission line unit is provided with a first photoelectric unit, and the host unit is provided with a second photoelectric unit;

[0005] An optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit, and the host unit and the probe unit communicate through the optical communication connection. The surfaces of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit are both provided with anti-corrosion cover plates.

[0006] In one embodiment, the second end of the transmission line unit is further provided with a fixed interface, and the second end of the transmission line unit is connected to the host unit via the fixed interface.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic unit includes a first PCB board, a first optoelectronic chip and a first connector unit that are electrically connected, and the first optoelectronic chip and the first connector unit are both arranged on the first PCB board;

[0008] The first optoelectronic chip unit is used to receive the first electrical signal output by the host unit and convert it into a first optical signal and send it to the second optoelectronic unit;

[0009] The first connector unit is used to generate a high level signal when the first optoelectronic chip receives an incoming optical signal;

[0010] The first optoelectronic chip is also used to receive the second optical signal returned by the second optoelectronic unit, convert it into a second electrical signal, and send it to the host unit.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second optoelectronic unit includes a second PCB board, an electrically connected second optoelectronic chip and a second connector unit, and the second optoelectronic chip and the second connector unit are both arranged on the second PCB board;

[0012] The second connector unit is used to generate a high level signal when the second optoelectronic chip receives the first optical signal transmitted by the first optoelectronic chip;

[0013] The second optoelectronic chip is used to convert the first optical signal into a third electrical signal and send the third electrical signal to the probe unit;

[0014] The second optoelectronic chip unit is used to receive the fourth electrical signal output by the probe unit, and convert the fourth electrical signal into a second optical signal to send to the first optoelectronic unit.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip are of the same type.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip both adopt AFBR-FS50B00.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic unit further includes a first current monitor, and the first current monitor is used to obtain the output current of the first optoelectronic chip.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second optoelectronic unit further includes a second current monitor, and the second current monitor is used to obtain the output current of the second optoelectronic chip.

[0019] In one embodiment, the supply voltage of the first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip is 3.3V.

[0020] In one embodiment, the corrosion-resistant cover plate is made of glass.

[0021] The above-mentioned endoscope includes a transmission line unit, a probe unit and a main unit. The first end of the transmission line unit is provided with the probe unit, the second end of the transmission line unit is provided with the first photoelectric unit, and the main unit is provided with the second photoelectric unit. An optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit. The surfaces of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit are both provided with anti-corrosion cover plates. The main unit and the probe unit communicate with each other through an optical communication connection. By establishing an optical communication connection between the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit, the second end of the transmission line unit (equivalent to the handle) does not need to be electrically connected to the main unit through a traditional electrical interface. The sizes of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit are greatly reduced in the actual process. In addition, the surfaces of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit are provided with anti-corrosion cover plates. In this way, even if disinfection is performed multiple times, the second end of the above-mentioned transmission line unit (equivalent to the handle) will not be corroded, and the service life of the second end of the transmission line is greatly enhanced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an endoscope provided for one embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first photoelectric unit provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a second photoelectric unit provided for one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the scheme in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0029] In addition, if the description of "first", "second", etc. is involved in the utility model, it is only used for descriptive purposes (such as for distinguishing the same or similar elements), and cannot be understood as indicating or implying its relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, an endoscope 100 is provided, including a transmission line unit 110, a probe unit 120 and a host unit 130, wherein the first end of the transmission line unit 110 is provided with the probe unit 120, the second end of the transmission line unit 110 is provided with a first photoelectric unit 140, and the host unit 130 is provided with a second photoelectric unit 150;

[0031] An optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150 , and the host unit 130 and the probe unit 120 communicate via the optical communication connection. Anti-corrosion covers are provided on the surfaces of the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150 .

[0032] The endoscope 100 includes a transmission line unit 110, a probe unit 120 and a host unit 130. The first end of the transmission line unit 110 is provided with the probe unit 120, the second end of the transmission line unit 110 is provided with a first photoelectric unit 140, and the host unit is provided with a second photoelectric unit 150. An optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150. The surfaces of the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150 are both provided with an anti-corrosion cover plate. The host unit 130 and the probe unit 120 communicate with each other through an optical communication connection, wherein the optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150. By establishing an optical communication connection between the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150, the second end of the transmission line unit 110 (equivalent to the handle) does not need to be electrically connected to the main unit 130 through a traditional electrical interface, and the sizes of the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150 are greatly reduced in the actual process. In addition, the surfaces of the first photoelectric unit 140 and the second photoelectric unit 150 are provided with anti-corrosion covers. In this way, even if disinfection is performed multiple times, the second end of the transmission line unit 110 (equivalent to the handle) will not be corroded, and the service life of the second end of the transmission line is greatly enhanced.

[0033] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the second end of the transmission line unit 110 is further provided with a fixed interface 160 , and the second end of the transmission line unit 110 is connected to the host unit 130 via the fixed interface 160 .

[0034] In this embodiment, the fixed interface 160 set at the second end of the transmission line unit 110 establishes a connection with the host unit 130, mainly for fixing the entire transmission line unit 110 during operation. The fixed interface 160 is a non-electrical interface and only plays a fixing role to reduce the physical burden of the user.

[0035] The fixed interface 160 here may be a corrosion-resistant interface device.

[0036] In one embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the first optoelectronic unit 140 includes a first PCB board 141 , a first optoelectronic chip 142 and a first connector unit 143 which are electrically connected. The first optoelectronic chip 142 and the first connector unit 143 are both disposed on the first PCB board 141 .

[0037] The first optoelectronic chip 142 unit is used to receive the first electrical signal output by the host unit 130 and convert it into a first optical signal to send to the second optoelectronic unit 150 .

[0038] The first connector unit 143 is used to generate a high level signal when the first optoelectronic chip 142 receives an incoming optical signal.

[0039] The first optoelectronic chip 142 is further used to receive the second optical signal returned by the second optoelectronic unit 150 , convert it into a second electrical signal, and send it to the host unit 130 .

[0040] In this embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip 142 and the second optoelectronic unit 150 can perform optical communication with each other, and the first connector unit 143 can generate a high-level signal for indication when the first optoelectronic chip 142 receives an incoming optical signal.

[0041] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the second optoelectronic unit 150 includes a second PCB board 151 , an electrically connected second optoelectronic chip 152 and a second connector unit 153 , and the second optoelectronic chip 152 and the second connector unit 153 are both disposed on the second PCB board 151 .

[0042] The second connector unit 153 is used to generate a high level signal when the second optoelectronic chip 152 receives the first optical signal transmitted by the first optoelectronic chip 142 .

[0043] The second optoelectronic chip 152 is used to convert the first optical signal into a third electrical signal and send the third electrical signal to the probe unit 120 .

[0044] The second optoelectronic chip 152 unit is used to receive the fourth electrical signal output by the probe unit 120 , and convert the fourth electrical signal into a second optical signal to send to the first optoelectronic unit 140 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip 142 and the second optoelectronic chip 153 can perform optical communication with each other, and the second connector unit 153 can generate a high-level signal for indication when the second optoelectronic chip 152 receives an incoming optical signal.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip 142 and the second optoelectronic chip 152 are of the same model.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first optoelectronic chip 142 and the second optoelectronic chip 152 both use AFBR-FS50B00.

[0048] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the first optoelectronic unit 140 further includes a first current monitor 170 , and the first current monitor 170 is used to obtain the output current of the first optoelectronic chip 142 .

[0049] In one embodiment, the second optoelectronic unit 150 further includes a second current monitor 180 , and the second current monitor 180 is used to obtain the output current of the second optoelectronic chip 152 .

[0050] In one embodiment, the supply voltage of the first optoelectronic chip 142 and the second optoelectronic chip 152 is 3.3V.

[0051] In one embodiment, the corrosion-resistant cover plate is made of glass.

[0052] In this embodiment, the anti-corrosion cover plate is made of glass, which can reduce costs and provide excellent protection.

[0053] The above description is only a partial or preferred embodiment of the present invention. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An endoscope, characterized in that: It comprises a transmission line unit, a probe unit and a host unit, wherein the probe unit is arranged at a first end of the transmission line unit, a first photoelectric unit is arranged at a second end of the transmission line unit, and the host unit is arranged at a second photoelectric unit; An optical communication connection is established between the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit, and the host unit and the probe unit communicate with each other through the optical communication connection. Anti-corrosion covers are provided on the surfaces of the first photoelectric unit and the second photoelectric unit.

2. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that The second end of the transmission line unit is also provided with a fixed interface, and the second end of the transmission line unit establishes a fixed connection with the host unit through the fixed interface.

3. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that The first optoelectronic unit includes a first PCB board, a first optoelectronic chip and a first connector unit which are electrically connected, and the first optoelectronic chip and the first connector unit are both arranged on the first PCB board; The first optoelectronic chip unit is used to receive the first electrical signal output by the host unit and convert it into a first optical signal and send it to the second optoelectronic unit; The first connector unit is used to generate a high level signal when the first optoelectronic chip receives an incoming optical signal; The first optoelectronic chip is also used to receive the second optical signal returned by the second optoelectronic unit, convert it into a second electrical signal, and send it to the host unit.

4. The endoscope according to claim 3, characterized in that The second optoelectronic unit includes a second PCB board, an electrically connected second optoelectronic chip and a second connector unit, and the second optoelectronic chip and the second connector unit are both arranged on the second PCB board; The second connector unit is used to generate a high level signal when the second optoelectronic chip receives the first optical signal transmitted by the first optoelectronic chip; The second optoelectronic chip is used to convert the first optical signal into a third electrical signal and send the third electrical signal to the probe unit; The second optoelectronic chip unit is used to receive the fourth electrical signal output by the probe unit, and convert the fourth electrical signal into the second optical signal to send to the first optoelectronic unit.

5. The endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that The first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip are of the same model.

6. The endoscope according to claim 5, characterized in that The first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip both adopt AFBR-FS50B00.

7. The endoscope according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first optoelectronic unit further includes a first current monitor, which is used to obtain an output current of the first optoelectronic chip.

8. The endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that The second optoelectronic unit further includes a second current monitor, and the second current monitor is used to obtain an output current of the second optoelectronic chip.

9. The endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power supply voltage of the first optoelectronic chip and the second optoelectronic chip is 3.3V.

10. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that The anti-corrosion cover plate is made of glass.

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