Wearable device for endoscopic operator

By designing an endoscopic operator wear device including wearable components and support components, the problem that existing devices cannot adjust the height and angle of the arm elbow support, the function of flexible support and adapting to different body types of the operator's arms is achieved, reducing strain and enhancing practicality and versatility.

CN223041627UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01THE AFFILIATED SIR RUN RUN SHAW HOSPITAL OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ZHEJIANG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202421678271.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

The existing endoscopic wearable devices for the operator cannot facilitate the adjustment of the height and angle of the arm elbow support, resulting in limitations in use and are not suitable for operators of different body types.

Method used

An endoscopic wearable device including a wearable assembly and a support assembly is designed. The wearable assembly includes a garment and a back guard, and the support assembly includes an elbow support structure that can adjust the height and angle, and the height and angle adjustment of the elbow support is achieved through the combination of moving blocks, limit bars, support rods, damping balls and screws.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible support for the surgeon's arms, reduces strain on the shoulders, neck, elbows and waist, and is suitable for surgeons of different body types, enhancing the practicality and versatility of the wearable device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wearing device for an endoscopic operator, which belongs to the field of wearing for endoscopic operators and comprises a wearing component and a bearing component, the wearing component comprises a protective clothing and a back protector, two sides of the protective clothing are fixedly connected with two buckling rods, two sides of the back protector are fixedly connected with two buckling belts, and the supporting component is arranged on the back protector. Two first limiting belts and two second limiting belts are sewn to the upper end of the protective clothing and the upper end of the protective back correspondingly, the bearing assembly comprises a guide plate installed at the front end of the protective clothing, and a plurality of limiting strips are connected to the two sides of the guide plate at equal intervals; the wearable assembly is matched with the bearing assembly, so that the wearable device is suitable for operators of different body types to wear, universality is enhanced, meanwhile, arms of the operators can be borne, strain of shoulders, necks, elbows and the waist is reduced, meanwhile, the height and the angle of the elbow support can be adjusted according to needs, and the wearable device is convenient to use. Therefore, the practicability of the wearable device can be enhanced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of endoscopic surgeons' wearing, and particularly relates to an endoscopic surgeon's wearing device. Background Art

[0002] As an indispensable diagnostic and minimally invasive surgical device in gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, otolaryngology, urology, etc., the endoscope is also the field with the fastest growth rate of medical devices in recent years. There are many endoscope practitioners, and the operation of holding the endoscope by hand is very extensive, such as gastroscopy, electronic cystoscope, flexible ureteroscope, bronchoscope, choledochoscope, electronic laryngoscope, etc. Especially the examination of gastroscopy is particularly common. Although there are robot-assisted endoscopic operation methods in some foreign centers, currently the doctor's hand-held operation is still the mainstream. At the same time, dozens or even hundreds of endoscopic examinations are carried out every day in some domestic medical centers. The doctor's hand-held operation will inevitably cause occupational strain on the shoulders, elbows and waist. Therefore, a wearing device is needed. The existing wearing device structure is not convenient for the surgeon's arm to adjust the height and angle according to needs when supporting the elbow, so there are limitations in use. Based on this, it is necessary to provide a wearing device that can support the surgeon's arm, reduce the strain on the shoulders, elbows and waist, and enhance the practicability. In addition, most of the existing wearing devices are of fixed size and cannot be used by surgeons of different body types. Based on this, it is necessary to provide a wearing device that is convenient for surgeons of different body types to wear and enhances the versatility. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] An embodiment of the utility model provides an endoscopic surgeon's wearing device, aiming to solve the problems that the existing wearing device is not convenient to adjust the height and angle of the elbow support, affects the practicability, and is not suitable for surgeons of multiple body types to wear.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides an endoscopic surgeon's wearing device, including a wearing component and a supporting component;

[0005] Among them, the wearing component includes a protective garment and a protective back. Two buckle rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective garment, and two buckle belts are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective back. Two first limiting belts and two second limiting belts are respectively sewn at the upper ends of the protective garment and the protective back. A back strap is wound between the protective garment and the protective back. The protective garment and the protective back conform to the chest and back curves of the human body and ergonomics;

[0006] The supporting assembly includes a guide plate installed at the front end of the protective clothing. A number of limiting strips are evenly connected to both sides of the guide plate. A moving block is slidably buckled to the side surface of the guide plate. The upper end of the moving block is detachably connected to a sleeve. A support rod is inserted into the sleeve. The upper end of the support rod is fixedly connected to a damping block. A damping ball is installed inside the damping block. The upper end of the damping ball is movably connected to an elbow rest, and the elbow rest is a semi-circular or V-shaped structure capable of wrapping the elbow.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, hair magic tapes and thorn magic tapes are respectively sewn on the surfaces of the two buckles.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a female buckle and a male buckle are respectively hinged to one end of the two first limiting bands and the second limiting bands, and the male buckle and the female buckle are buckled to each other.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is formed on one side of the moving block, and the guide groove is fitted with the guide plate and the limiting strips.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first screw hole is formed in the upper end of the moving block, a first screw block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sleeve, and the first screw block is threadedly connected inside the first screw hole.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first screw tube is fixedly connected to the side surface of the sleeve, and a screw rod is threadedly connected inside the first screw tube.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a second screw tube is fixedly connected to the side surface of the damping block, a second screw block is threadedly connected inside the second screw tube, and a rubber block is fixedly connected to the end of the second screw block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the upper end of the damping ball, a conical seat is fixedly connected to the lower end of the elbow rest, and the connecting shaft is inserted into the conical seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. When the patient holds the endoscope for use, first, according to the needs of the operator, control the moving block to move along the guide plate. The presence of the limiting strip can provide a certain resistance, thereby providing a certain fixing force for the moving block after movement. When the moving block moves along the guide block to the left end of the guide plate, the elbow rest with a semi-circular or V-shaped structure can support the operator's left arm. When the moving block moves to the right end of the guide plate, it can support the operator's right arm. At the same time, by controlling the depth of the support rod inserted into the sleeve, the height of the elbow rest can be adjusted to facilitate the height adjustment of the operator's arm. In addition, by controlling the all-round rotation of the damping ball, the angle and orientation of the elbow rest can be adjusted. Then, by screwing the second screw block to rotate along the second screw tube, a certain resistance can be provided to the damping ball, thereby fixing the angle and orientation of the elbow rest. Therefore, the flexible operation of the endoscope can be realized. Compared with the existing wearable devices, through the mutual cooperation of the above structures, the present utility model can not only support the operator's arm, reduce the strain on the shoulders, necks, elbows and waists, but also adjust the height and angle of the elbow rest according to needs. Therefore, the practicability of the wearable device can be enhanced;

[0016] 2. When wearing the wearable device, first attach the protective clothing and the protective back to the operator's chest and back respectively. The protective clothing and the protective back that conform to ergonomics and the curves of the chest and back can fully fit the patient's body. Then, bypass the two buckles around the buckle rod and bond the hair magic tape and the thorn magic tape at different positions. Therefore, it can be suitable for operators of different body types. Subsequently, fasten the male buckle and the female buckle to each other. The first limiting belt and the second limiting belt can improve the wearing stability of the operator. Compared with the existing wearable devices, through the mutual cooperation of the above structures, the present utility model can make the wearable device suitable for operators of different body types. Therefore, the versatility of the wearable device can be enhanced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the structure of the wearable component of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the structure at A of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the structure of the guide plate of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the structure of the lifting mechanism of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 is an exploded view of the structure of the supporting component of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 100, wearable component; 101, chest protector; 102, back protector; 103, buckle rod; 104, buckle strap; 105, first limiting strap; 106, second limiting strap; 111, plush magic tape; 112, prickly magic tape; 121, female buckle; 122, male buckle;

[0024] 200, supporting component; 201, guide plate; 202, limiting strip; 203, moving block; 204, sleeve; 205, support rod; 206, damping block; 207, damping ball; 208, elbow rest; 211, guide groove; 221, first screw hole; 222, first screw block; 231, first screw tube; 232, screw rod; 241, second screw tube; 242, second screw block; 251, connecting shaft; 252, conical seat. Detailed implementation manner

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 6 , the present invention provides an endoscopic operator wearing device, including a wearable component 100 and a supporting component 200;

[0027] Among them, the wearable component 100 includes a chest protector 101 and a back protector 102. Two buckle rods 103 are fixedly connected to both sides of the chest protector 101, and two buckle straps 104 are fixedly connected to both sides of the back protector 102. Two first limiting straps 105 and second limiting straps 106 are respectively sewn to the upper ends of the chest protector 101 and the back protector 102. A back strap 107 is wound between the chest protector 101 and the back protector 102. The chest protector 101 and the back protector 102 conform to the chest and back curves of the human body and ergonomics;

[0028] The supporting component 200 includes a guide plate 201 installed at the front end of the chest protector 101. A number of limiting strips 202 are equidistantly connected to both sides of the guide plate 201. A moving block 203 is slidably buckled to the side surface of the guide plate 201. The upper end of the moving block 203 is detachably connected to a sleeve 204. A support rod 205 is inserted into the sleeve 204. The upper end of the support rod 205 is fixedly connected to a damping block 206. A damping ball 207 is installed inside the damping block 206. The upper end of the damping ball 207 is movably connected to an elbow rest 208. The elbow rest 208 is a semi-circular or V-shaped structure capable of wrapping the elbow.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, the wearable component 100 and the supporting component 200 are configured to not only make the wearable device suitable for operators of different body types, enhancing versatility, but also support the operator's arm, reducing strain on the shoulders, elbows, and waist. At the same time, the height and angle of the elbow rest 208 can be adjusted as needed, thus enhancing the practicality of the wearable device. When in use, first attach the protective clothing 101 and the protective back 102 to the operator's chest and back. Then, wrap the buckle strap 104 around the buckle rod 103 and bond the hook-and-loop fastener 112 to different positions of the loop-and-loop fastener 111, enabling it to fit operators of different body types. Subsequently, fasten the male buckle 122 and the female buckle 121. The first limiting strap 105 and the second limiting strap 106 can improve the wearing stability of the wearable device. Then, control the moving block 203 to move along the guide plate 201. In cooperation with the limiting strip 202, the moving block 203 can be controlled to move to both ends of the guide plate 201 and be fixed. At this time, the elbow rest 208 can support the operator's left or right arm. At the same time, by controlling the depth of insertion of the support rod 205 into the sleeve 204, the height of the elbow rest 208 can be adjusted. Then, control the damping ball 207 to rotate omnidirectionally to adjust the angle orientation of the elbow rest 208. Then, fix the damping ball 207 by pressing it with the second screw block 242.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The loop-and-loop fastener 111 and the hook-and-loop fastener 112 are respectively sewn on the surface of the buckle strap 104.

[0031] In a specific embodiment, the loop-and-loop fastener 111 and the hook-and-loop fastener 112 can be bonded to each other to adjust the winding length of the buckle strap 104, thereby adjusting the tightness of the fit between the protective clothing 101, the protective back 102, and the operator.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 One end of each of the first limiting strap 105 and the second limiting strap 106 is respectively hinged with a female buckle 121 and a male buckle 122, and the male buckle 122 and the female buckle 121 are fastened to each other.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, the male buckle 122 and the female buckle 121 can be fastened to each other to facilitate the connection of the first limiting strap 105 and the second limiting strap 106, thereby limiting the protective clothing 101 and the protective back 102, and further improving the wearing stability of the wearable device.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 4 - Figure 6 A guide groove 211 is formed on one side of the moving block 203, and the guide groove 211 is fitted with the guide plate 201 and the limiting strip 202.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the guide groove 211, the guide plate 201, and the limiting strip 202 fit together, which can not only control the movement of the moving block 203, but also increase a certain resistance, facilitating the fixation of the moving block 203 after it moves to the designated position.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 - Figure 6 , a first screw hole 221 is opened at the upper end of the moving block 203, and a first screw block 222 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sleeve 204. The first screw block 222 is threadedly connected inside the first screw hole 221.

[0037] In a specific embodiment, the threaded connection of the first screw block 222 inside the first screw hole 221 facilitates the disassembly and use of the sleeve 204.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 4 - Figure 6 , a first screw tube 231 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the sleeve 204, and a screw rod 232 is threadedly connected inside the first screw tube 231.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the threaded connection of the screw rod 232 inside the first screw tube 231 facilitates the extrusion and fixation of the support rod 205, improving the stability of height adjustment.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 - Figure 6 , a second screw tube 241 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the damping block 206, a second screw block 242 is threadedly connected inside the second screw tube 241, and a rubber block is fixedly connected to the end of the second screw block 242.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, the threaded connection of the second screw block 242 inside the second screw tube 241 can tightly fix the damping ball 207. The presence of the rubber block can fit with the damping ball 207 and increase the friction force at the same time, further improving the stability of the elbow rest 208 after angle adjustment.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 4 - Figure 6 , a connecting shaft 251 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the damping ball 207, a conical seat 252 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the elbow rest 208, and the connecting shaft 251 is inserted inside the conical seat 252.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the insertion of the connecting shaft 251 inside the conical seat 252 facilitates the disassembly, replacement, or cleaning of the elbow rest 208.

[0044] Working principle: When in use, first attach the garment protector 101 and the back protector 102 to the front chest and back of the operator. Then, pass the buckle strap 104 around the buckle rod 103 and bond the hook-and-loop fastener 112 to different positions of the loop-and-loop fastener 111, so that it can be worn by operators of different body types, enhancing the versatility of the wearing device. At the same time, fasten the male buckle 122 and the female buckle 121. The first limiting strap 105 and the second limiting strap 106 can improve the wearing stability of the wearing device. Then, control the moving block 203 to move along the guide plate 201. Cooperating with the limiting strip 202 can control the moving block 203 to move to both ends of the guide plate 201 and be fixed. At this time, the elbow support 208 can support the left arm or right arm of the operator. Subsequently, by controlling the depth of the insertion rod 205 into the sleeve 204, the height of the elbow support 208 can be adjusted. Controlling the all-round rotation of the damping ball 207 can adjust the angular orientation of the elbow support 208. Finally, the damping ball 207 is pressed and fixed by the second screw block 242. Therefore, the height and orientation of the elbow support 208 can be adjusted, improving the flexible angle transformation of the endoscope and enhancing the practicality of the wearing device.

[0045] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0046] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device worn by an endoscopy operator, characterized in that: include: A wearable component (100), the wearable component (100) comprising a protective garment (101) and a back protector (102), two buckle rods (103) being fixedly connected to both sides of the protective garment (101), two buckle belts (104) being fixedly connected to both sides of the back protector (102), two first limiting belts (105) and second limiting belts (106) being sewn to the upper ends of the protective garment (101) and the back protector (102), a shoulder strap (107) being wound around the protective garment (101) and the back protector (102), and the protective garment (101) and the back protector (102) conform to the chest and back curves of the human body and ergonomics; A support assembly (200), the support assembly (200) comprising a guide plate (201) mounted on the front end of a protective garment (101), a plurality of limit strips (202) being equidistantly connected to both sides of the guide plate (201), a moving block (203) being slidably buckled on the side surface of the guide plate (201), the upper end of the moving block (203) being detachably connected to a sleeve (204), a support rod (205) being inserted into the interior of the sleeve (204), a damping block (206) being fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod (205), a damping ball (207) being installed in the interior of the damping block (206), an elbow support (208) being movably connected to the upper end of the damping ball (207), the elbow support (208) being a semicircular or V-shaped structure capable of wrapping the elbow.

2. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the two buckle straps (104) are sewn with fur Velcro (111) and thorn Velcro (112) respectively.

3. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of each of the first limiting belt (105) and the second limiting belt (106) is respectively hinged with a mother buckle (121) and a child buckle (122), and the child buckle (122) and the mother buckle (121) are buckled with each other.

4. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove (211) is provided on one side of the moving block (203), and the guide groove (211) fits with the guide plate (201) and the limiting strip (202).

5. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first screw hole (221) is formed at the upper end of the moving block (203), and a first screw block (222) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sleeve (204), wherein the first screw block (222) is threadedly connected to the inside of the first screw hole (221).

6. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first spiral tube (231) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the sleeve (204), and a screw rod (232) is internally threadedly connected to the first spiral tube (231).

7. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second screw tube (241) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the damping block (206); the second screw tube (241) is internally threadedly connected to a second screw block (242); and the end of the second screw block (242) is fixedly connected to a rubber block.

8. The endoscopy operator wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the damping ball (207) is fixedly connected to a connecting shaft (251), the lower end of the elbow support (208) is fixedly connected to a conical seat (252), and the connecting shaft (251) is inserted into the interior of the conical seat (252).