Automatic soft endoscope pipeline cleaning brush

By designing an automated soft endoscopic pipe cleaning brush, the drive mechanism and control mechanism are used to realize the rotation and pulling of the brush, which solves the problem of unstable manual brushing efficiency, and achieves multi-dimensional thorough cleaning of the mirror pipe, improving the quality of reprocessing of the endoscopic and diagnosis and treatment safety.

CN223008640UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24JILIN UNIV FIRST HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202421816085.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the brushing of the soft endoscope body pipe depends on manual operation, resulting in unstable cleaning efficiency and insufficient brushing times, which may lead to missing brushes, affecting the cleaning effect and reprocessing quality of the endoscope.

Method used

An automated soft endoscopic pipe cleaning brush is designed, using a driving mechanism and a control mechanism. Through the cooperation of the first motor and the second motor, the rotation and pulling movement of the brush is realized to ensure multi-dimensional cleaning of the mirror pipe.

Benefits of technology

High-frequency and consistent multi-dimensional brushing is achieved, ensuring the thorough cleaning of the endoscopic body pipes, improving the cleaning effect and reprocessing quality, and reducing the risk of infection in patients.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic soft endoscope pipeline cleaning brush, which relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary instruments and comprises a grab handle, a brush is arranged on the left of the grab handle, a driving mechanism is arranged on the grab handle, and the grab handle is connected with the brush through the driving mechanism. In the use process, firstly, the brush is inserted into the mirror body pipeline, then the first motor and the second motor are started, the first motor outputs to enable the brush to rotate, and then the inner wall of the mirror body pipeline is brushed; meanwhile, the second motor output can make a brush move in a reciprocating mode through a coupler, a reciprocating lead screw, a motor connecting frame and reciprocating of a first motor, and then the brush does rotary drawing movement in the mirror body pipeline, so that multi-dimensional cleaning is conducted on the interior of the mirror body pipeline, and the optimal cleaning effect is achieved; the problem that the inner wall of a mirror body pipeline is not thoroughly flushed in a traditional method is solved, and the device is simple in structure, convenient to operate, safe and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary instruments, and particularly relates to an automatic soft endoscope tube cleaning brush. Background Art

[0002] Soft endoscopes are a type of reusable medical device with precise and complex structures, special materials, and high requirements for reprocessing links such as cleaning and disinfection. When a soft endoscope is taken out of a patient's body, patient body fluids, mucus, and blood will remain in the tube of the endoscope body, and the tube of the endoscope body needs to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before it can be used again. At present, the brushing of the endoscope body tube is mainly manual brushing, and the operator needs to hold a brush to brush the endoscope body tube. To ensure the cleaning effect of the endoscope body tube, the cleaning personnel need to maintain a consistent brushing speed and strength, but it is often difficult to achieve due to factors such as the proficiency, self-discipline, and fatigue degree of the cleaning personnel. Incomplete brushing of the endoscope body tube will affect the quality of endoscope reprocessing, increase the risk of patient infection, and pose a hidden danger to the safety of diagnosis and treatment. Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, we provide an automatic soft endoscope tube cleaning brush, which solves the problem of insufficient brushing times or even missed brushing of the endoscope body tube caused by the unstable cleaning efficiency of the cleaning personnel through high-frequency and consistent multi-dimensional brushing, so as to ensure the cleaning effect and reprocessing quality of the endoscope. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic soft endoscope tube cleaning brush to solve the problem of insufficient brushing times or even missed brushing of the endoscope body tube caused by the unstable cleaning efficiency of the cleaning personnel as mentioned in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, this application provides the following technical solutions: An automatic soft endoscope tube cleaning brush includes a handle, a brush is arranged on the left side of the handle, a driving mechanism is arranged on the handle, the handle and the brush are connected through the driving mechanism, and a control mechanism is arranged on the handle;

[0005] The driving mechanism includes a movable cavity opened on the handle, a first motor is arranged in the movable cavity, an avoidance hole is opened on the side of the handle, the output shaft of the first motor penetrates through the avoidance hole, the brush is detachably installed on the output shaft of the first motor, a second motor is installed on the inner wall of the side of the movable cavity, the output shaft of the second motor is installed with a reciprocating lead screw through a coupling, and the first motor is cooperatively installed with the reciprocating lead screw through a motor connection frame.

[0006] Preferably, the motor connecting frame includes a first connecting plate, the first motor is installed on the side of the first connecting plate, a plurality of support rods are installed on the side of the first connecting plate away from the first motor, and the other ends of the plurality of support rods are jointly installed with a second connecting plate. A through hole is provided on the side of the second connecting plate, and a sliding column is installed on the inner wall of the circumferential side of the through hole. The sliding column is installed in cooperation with the reciprocating lead screw.

[0007] Preferably, the control mechanism includes a control unit installed on the handle. A storage battery, a controller, a display screen and a plurality of buttons are fixedly arranged on the control unit, and a USB interface is fixedly arranged on the side of the control unit.

[0008] Preferably, an installation groove is provided at the end of the output shaft of the first motor. One end of the brush abuts against the inner wall of the side of the installation groove. A threaded hole is provided on the outer wall of the circumferential side of the output shaft of the first motor, and a locking screw is threadedly installed on the threaded hole. The end of the locking screw abuts against the outer wall of the circumferential side of the brush.

[0009] Preferably, an anti-slip sleeve is fixedly arranged on the handle.

[0010] Preferably, the installation position of the brush corresponds to the center of the handle.

[0011] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. In the present utility model, when in use, first insert the brush into the mirror body pipeline, and then start the first motor and the second motor. The output of the first motor will cause the brush to rotate, thereby brushing the inner wall of the mirror body pipeline. At the same time, the output of the second motor will cause the reciprocating lead screw to rotate through the coupling. The rotation of the reciprocating lead screw will cause the first motor to reciprocate through the motor connecting frame. The reciprocating movement of the first motor will cause the brush to reciprocate, so that the brush makes a rotary pulling movement in the mirror body pipeline, thereby performing multi-dimensional cleaning on the inside of the mirror body pipeline, achieving the best cleaning effect, solving the problem that the inner wall of the mirror body pipeline is not thoroughly flushed by the traditional method, and having a simple structure, convenient operation, safety and reliability.

[0013] 2. In the present utility model, through the setting of the locking screw, it is convenient to maintain and replace the brush, reducing resource waste. Through the setting of the anti-slip sleeve, it plays a certain anti-slip role, avoiding slipping during use, and improving the comfort of the user's grip. Description of the Drawings

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic perspective view of the three-dimensional structure from the first perspective in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic perspective view of the three-dimensional structure from the second perspective in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic top view of the first perspective in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic top view of the partial section in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic perspective view of the three-dimensional structure without the handle in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic perspective view of the motor connecting frame in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Handle; 2. Brush; 3. Anti-slip sleeve; 11. First motor; 12. Motor connecting frame; 13. Reciprocating lead screw; 14. Second motor; 15. Coupling; 16. Locking screw; 17. Control unit; 121. First connecting plate; 122. Support rod; 123. Second connecting plate; 1231. Sliding column; 171. Display screen; 172. Button; 173. USB interface. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Embodiment: Refer to Figures 1 - 6 The shown automatic flexible endoscope pipeline cleaning brush includes a handle 1, a brush 2 is arranged on the left of the handle 1, a driving mechanism is arranged on the handle 1, the handle 1 and the brush 2 are connected through the driving mechanism, and a control mechanism is arranged on the handle 1;

[0024] The driving mechanism includes a movable cavity formed in the handle 1. A first motor 11 is arranged in the movable cavity. An avoidance hole is formed in the side of the handle 1. The output shaft of the first motor 11 penetrates through the avoidance hole. The brush 2 is detachably installed on the output shaft of the first motor 11. A second motor 14 is installed on the inner wall of the side of the movable cavity. The output shaft of the second motor 14 is installed with a reciprocating lead screw 13 through a coupling 15. The first motor 11 is cooperatively installed with the reciprocating lead screw 13 through a motor connection bracket 12.

[0025] With the above structure, during use, first install the brush 2 on the output shaft of the first motor 11, and then insert the brush 2 into the mirror body pipeline. When the brush 2 is inside the mirror body pipeline, turn on the first motor 11 and the second motor 14 through the control mechanism. The output of the first motor 11 will cause the brush 2 to rotate, thereby brushing the inner wall of the mirror body pipeline. At the same time, the output of the second motor 14 will cause the reciprocating lead screw 13 to rotate through the coupling 15. The rotation of the reciprocating lead screw 13 will cause the motor connection bracket 12 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the motor connection bracket 12 will cause the first motor 11 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the first motor 11 will cause the brush 2 to move reciprocally, so that the brush (2) makes a rotational pulling movement inside the mirror body pipeline, thereby cleaning the inside of the mirror body pipeline more thoroughly and ensuring the brushing effect.

[0026] As Figure 6 shown, the motor connection bracket 12 includes a first connection plate 121. The first motor 11 is installed on the side of the first connection plate 121. A plurality of support rods 122 are installed on the side of the first connection plate 121 away from the first motor 11. The other ends of the plurality of support rods 122 are commonly installed with a second connection plate 123. A through hole is formed in the side of the second connection plate 123. A sliding column 1231 is installed on the inner wall of the periphery of the through hole. The sliding column 1231 is cooperatively installed with the reciprocating lead screw 13. The advantage of such a setting is that through the settings of the first connection plate 121, the support rods 122, the second connection plate 123, and the sliding column 1231, it is convenient to make the brush 2 move reciprocally.

[0027] Specifically, when the reciprocating lead screw 13 rotates, the sliding column 1231 will slide in the spiral chute of the reciprocating lead screw 13. The sliding of the sliding column 1231 will cause the second connection plate 123 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the second connection plate 123 will cause the support rods 122 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the support rods 122 will cause the first connection plate 121 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the first connection plate 121 will cause the first motor 11 to move reciprocally. The reciprocal movement of the first motor 11 will cause the brush 2 to move reciprocally, thereby cleaning multiple positions inside the mirror body pipeline.

[0028] As Figure 2As shown in the figure, the control mechanism includes a control unit 17 installed on the handle 1. A storage battery, a controller, a display screen 171 and a plurality of buttons 172 are fixedly arranged on the control unit 17. A USB interface 173 is fixedly arranged on the side of the control unit 17. The advantage of such a setting is that through the settings of the control unit 17, the controller, the display screen 171 and the buttons 172, it is convenient to control the rotation speed and rotation direction of the first motor 11 and the second motor 14, so as to control the scrubbing force of the brush 2. Through the setting of the storage battery, it is convenient to supply electric energy to the whole device.

[0029] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, an installation groove is formed at the end of the output shaft of the first motor 11. One end of the brush 2 abuts against the inner wall of the side of the installation groove. Threaded holes are formed on the circumferential outer wall of the output shaft of the first motor 11. A locking screw 16 is threadedly installed in the threaded hole. The end of the locking screw 16 abuts tightly against the circumferential outer wall of the brush 2. The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the locking screw 16, it is convenient to maintain and replace the brush 2, reducing resource waste.

[0030] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, an anti-slip sleeve 3 is fixedly arranged on the handle 1. The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the anti-slip sleeve 3, it plays a certain anti-slip role, avoiding the occurrence of slipping during use, and improving the comfort of the user when grasping.

[0031] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, the installation position of the brush 2 corresponds to the center of the handle 1. The advantage of such a setting is that it avoids the eccentric installation of the brush 2, thus avoiding the eccentric rotation of the brush 2 and colliding with the mirror body pipeline during use.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush, comprising a handle (1), characterized in that: A brush (2) is arranged on the left side of the handle (1), a driving mechanism is arranged on the handle (1), the handle (1) and the brush (2) are connected via the driving mechanism, and a control mechanism is arranged on the handle (1); The driving mechanism comprises an active cavity provided on the handle (1), a first motor (11) being arranged in the active cavity, a side opening of the handle (1) being provided with an avoidance hole, an output shaft of the first motor (11) passing through the avoidance hole, the brush (2) being detachably mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (11), a second motor (14) being mounted on the inner wall of the side of the active cavity, a reciprocating screw (13) being mounted on the output shaft of the second motor (14) via a coupling (15), and the first motor (11) being mounted in cooperation with the reciprocating screw (13) via a motor connecting frame (12).

2. The automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor connecting frame (12) comprises a first connecting plate (121), the first motor (11) is mounted on the side of the first connecting plate (121), a plurality of support rods (122) are mounted on the side of the first connecting plate (121) away from the first motor (11), a second connecting plate (123) is mounted on the other ends of the plurality of support rods (122), a through hole is opened on the side of the second connecting plate (123), a sliding column (1231) is mounted on the inner wall of the circumference of the through hole, and the sliding column (1231) is mounted in cooperation with the reciprocating screw (13).

3. The automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control mechanism comprises a control unit (17) mounted on the handle (1), the control unit (17) being provided with a storage battery, a controller, a display screen (171) and a plurality of buttons (172), and a USB interface (173) being provided on the side of the control unit (17).

4. The automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided at the end of the output shaft of the first motor (11), one end of the brush (2) abuts against the inner wall of the side of the mounting groove, a threaded hole is provided on the outer wall of the peripheral side of the output shaft of the first motor (11), a locking screw (16) is threadedly installed on the threaded hole, and the end of the locking screw (16) abuts against the outer wall of the peripheral side of the brush (2).

5. The automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip cover (3) is fixedly provided on the handle (1).

6. The automated flexible endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation position of the brush (2) corresponds to the center of the handle (1).