Waterproof surgical host shell

The surgical equipment shell design addresses water-tightness issues by using a combinable shell structure with a water channel and flexible latches to direct water away from the interior, ensuring effective sealing and cost-effective assembly.

CN223110328UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15INNOLCON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521109406.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-03

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Technical Problem

The main housing of existing surgical equipment is prone to leakage when facing water splashing and temperature changes, and the advanced waterproof structure increases assembly difficulty and cost, making it difficult to seal the joints.

Method used

A structure including a pieceable front cover, outer shell and inner shell is designed, and the drip is exported using a water guide groove and water delivery channel, combining elastic snaps and water guide strips to ensure sealing and prevent water from dripping into the interior of the main machine.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water droplets from entering the main machine without increasing costs, ensures that the shell is assembled conveniently and has good sealing, and reaches the IPX1 waterproof level.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof surgical host shell, which comprises a front cover, an outer shell and an inner shell which can be spliced together, the inner shell is arranged in the outer shell, the front end of the inner shell is fixedly connected with the front cover, the rear end of the inner shell is fixedly connected with the outer shell, so that the inner shell, the front cover and the outer shell form a whole, and the front end side of the outer shell is clamped with the rear end side of the front cover. A water guide groove is formed in the outer shell along the upper side of the front end of the outer shell, the front side of the water guide groove is an opening, the upper side of the rear end of the front cover is inserted into the opening and clamped with the upper side of the front end of the outer shell, and a gap in the connecting position of the outer shell and the upper side of the front cover is right opposite to the water guide groove. A water delivery channel in butt joint with the two ends of the water guide groove is formed between the two sides of the outer shell and the two sides of the inner shell so that water in the water guide groove can flow out. According to the utility model, the water chute is arranged for receiving possible leaked water, and the leaked water is led out of the shell, so that an effective waterproof effect is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and particularly relates to a waterproof surgical mainframe housing. Background Art

[0002] When a doctor uses an electrosurgical / ultrasonic scalpel surgical system for minimally invasive surgery, it is necessary to connect a surgical device mainframe to supply energy to the electrosurgical / ultrasonic scalpel. In order to provide reliable and stable energy, the surgical device mainframe needs to maintain the safety and stability of its internal components. During actual operation, there is water splash, and it is easily affected by dripping water in the external environment during testing. Moreover, since the mainframe is usually made of sheet metal, condensation water is likely to be generated due to temperature changes in its material. All these will cause the mainframe to have a risk of water leakage. Therefore, the housing of the surgical device mainframe still needs to have the functions of shock resistance and waterproofing.

[0003] However, the probability of the mainframe housing being impacted by a large amount of water flow is relatively low. If a high-level waterproof structure is set, it will not only increase the assembly difficulty and inconvenience of the mainframe, but also increase the additional cost. At the same time, due to the weak straightening property of the sheet metal, it is difficult to provide a consistent pressing force at its joints. Therefore, gaps are likely to occur at the joints of the mainframe, making it difficult to tightly press the sealing ring to form a complete seal. Therefore, how to set a reasonable waterproof structure for the mainframe housing is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a waterproof surgical mainframe housing.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] The waterproof surgical mainframe housing includes a front cover, an outer housing, and an inner housing that can be assembled together. The inner housing is placed inside the outer housing, and the front end of the inner housing is fixedly connected to the front cover, and the rear end thereof is fixedly connected to the outer housing to form an integral body. The front edge side of the outer housing is engaged with the rear edge side of the front cover, and a water guide groove is provided along the upper front side of the outer housing. The front side of the water guide groove is open, and the upper rear side of the front cover is inserted into the opening and engaged with the upper front side of the outer housing. The gap at the upper side connection of the outer housing and the front cover is aligned with the water guide groove. A water transmission channel is formed between the two sides of the outer housing and the inner housing and is connected to both ends of the water guide groove to allow the water in the water guide groove to flow out.

[0007] Preferably, a stepped surface adapted to the front edge side of the outer housing is formed on the rear edge side of the front cover to be snap-connected to the upper front edge side of the outer housing, and an inclined cut surface is provided at the bottom of the upper rear edge side of the front cover to gradually reduce its thickness from front to back, and the width of the opening is not greater than the maximum thickness of the upper rear edge side of the front cover.

[0008] Preferably, the cross-section of the water guide groove is U-shaped or V-shaped.

[0009] Preferably, the two side edges at the rear end of the front cover are snap-fitted with the two side edges at the front end of the outer housing, and at least a pair of elastic buckles are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of the two side edges at the front end of the outer housing. The elastic buckle is bent to form an elastic opening with a clamping force, and the two side edges at the rear end of the front cover are respectively inserted into the corresponding elastic openings, so that the elastic buckle limits the positions of the two side edges at the rear end of the front cover.

[0010] Preferably, the two sides of the inner housing are fixedly connected to the two side edges at the rear end of the front cover by screws. A gap communicating with the outside is formed between the two sides of the inner housing and the two sides of the outer housing, and the gap is the water delivery channel.

[0011] Preferably, a gap not greater than the width of the water delivery channel is formed between the two ends of the water guide groove and the side walls on both sides of the outer housing, and water guide strips protruding from the inner walls on both sides of the outer housing and abutting against the two ends of the water guide groove are provided. The water guide strips introduce the water in the water guide groove into the water delivery channel.

[0012] Preferably, the water guide strip extends obliquely from the end of the water guide groove towards the inner wall of the outer housing.

[0013] Preferably, support feet are provided at the bottom of the inner housing to suspend the bottom of the inner housing.

[0014] Preferably, a set of connecting pieces covering the rear end face of the inner housing are provided on the rear edge side of the outer housing, and the connecting pieces are fixedly connected to the rear end face of the inner housing by screws.

[0015] Preferably, the upper rear edge side of the outer housing and the upper halves of the two side edge sides connected thereto protrude outward from the rear end face of the inner housing to form a water retaining shed.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0017] 1. A water guide groove capable of holding water is provided at the upper side connection between the outer casing and the front cover where water leakage is likely to occur, so as to collect dripping water and convey the dripping water into the gap between the outer casing and the inner casing on both sides to form a water conveyance channel, and to discharge the accumulated water in the water guide groove out of the casing in real time, which can not only prevent water droplets from dripping into the host computer, but also eliminate the need to set up other waterproof structures, ensuring convenient assembly of the casing while effectively controlling costs;

[0018] 2. The water guide groove has an opening with a width not greater than the maximum thickness of the upper side of the rear end in the front-rear direction. After the upper side of the rear end of the front cover is inserted into the opening, it is in a tight fit with the opening, avoiding water leakage at the opening and enhancing the clamping stability between the front cover and the outer casing at the same time;

[0019] 3. An outwardly convex water guide strip is provided to dock with both ends of the water guide groove. By utilizing the characteristics of fluid attachment to the wall, the water flow in the water guide groove is introduced into the water conveyance channel, avoiding unnecessary splashing caused by natural dripping of the water flow, and ensuring that the water in the water guide groove will not drip into the inner casing;

[0020] 4. The rear end side part of the outer casing protrudes outwardly from the inner casing to form a water retaining shed to prevent the accumulated water on the top of the outer casing from flowing into the interior from its rear end. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The technical solution of the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 : Schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 : Schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 : Cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 : Bottom view of an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the drawings. However, these embodiments are not limited to the present utility model, and any structural, method, or functional transformation made by those of ordinary skill in the art based on these embodiments is included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of the solution, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplification, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Also, in the description of the solution, with the operator as a reference, the direction close to the operator is the proximal end, and the direction away from the operator is the distal end.

[0028] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the present utility model discloses a waterproof surgical mainframe housing, including a front cover 1, an outer housing 2, and an inner housing 3 that can be assembled together. The inner housing 3 is placed inside the outer housing 2, and the front end of the inner housing 3 is fixedly connected to the front cover 1, and the rear end thereof is fixedly connected to the outer housing 2 to form an integral body. The front end side of the outer housing 2 is engaged with the rear end side of the front cover 1, and a water guide groove 201 is provided along the upper side of the front end of the outer housing 2. The front side of the water guide groove 201 is an opening 202. The upper side of the rear end of the front cover 1 is inserted into the opening 202 and engaged with the upper side of the front end of the outer housing 2. The gap at the connection between the upper sides of the outer housing 2 and the front cover 1 is directly opposite to the water guide groove 201. A water delivery channel 100 that is docked with both ends of the water guide groove 201 is formed between the two sides of the outer housing 2 and the inner housing 3 to allow the water in the water guide groove 201 to flow out.

[0029] In this solution, a water guide groove 201 that can hold water is provided at the connection between the upper sides of the outer housing 2 and the front cover 1 where water leakage is likely to occur, to collect dripping water and at the same time transport the dripping water into the gap between the two sides of the outer housing 2 and the inner housing 3 to form the water delivery channel 100, so as to discharge the accumulated water in the water guide groove 201 out of the housing in real time. It can not only prevent water droplets from dripping into the mainframe, but also does not require other waterproof structures, achieving the required IPX1 waterproof level, ensuring convenient assembly of the housing while effectively controlling costs.

[0030] Specifically, as Figure 3As shown in the figure, a stepped surface 101 adapted to the front edge side of the outer housing 2 is formed on the rear edge side of the front cover 1 to be snap-connected to the upper front edge side of the outer housing 2. Moreover, a beveled surface 102 is provided at the bottom of the upper rear edge side of the front cover 1 so that its thickness gradually decreases from front to back. The width of the opening 202 is not greater than the maximum thickness of the upper rear edge side of the front cover 1. Such a structure enables the upper rear edge side of the front cover 1 to be tightly fitted with the opening 202 after being inserted into the opening 202, preventing water leakage at the opening 200 and enhancing the snap connection stability between the front cover 1 and the outer housing 2 at the same time.

[0031] Preferably, the cross-section of the water guide groove 201 is U-shaped or V-shaped. In other feasible embodiments, the inner wall of the water guide groove 201 may be inclined from the middle to both ends to form a further water guiding effect.

[0032] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the two rear side edges of the front cover 1 are snap-fitted with the two front side edges of the outer housing 2. Moreover, at least a pair of elastic buckles 203 are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of the two front side edges of the outer housing 2. The elastic buckles 203 are bent to form an elastic opening with a clamping force. The two rear side edges of the front cover 1 are respectively inserted into the corresponding elastic openings, so that the elastic buckles 203 limit the positions of the two rear side edges of the front cover 1. The elastic buckles 203 can ensure the connection tightness between the two sides of the front cover 1 and the outer housing 2. And during the actual installation process, the front cover 1 is first fixedly connected to the front end of the inner housing 3, and then the inner housing 3 is inserted into the outer housing 2 for fixation. Therefore, the arrangement of the elastic buckles 203 can also play a role of pre-positioning to facilitate the subsequent fixing operation between the outer housing 2 and the inner housing 3.

[0033] The two sides of the inner housing 3 are fixedly connected to the two rear side edges of the front cover 1 by screws. A gap that can communicate with the outside is formed between the two sides of the inner housing 3 and the two sides of the outer housing 2. The gap is the water delivery channel 100.

[0034] Preferably, a gap not greater than the width of the water delivery channel 100 is formed between the two ends of the water guide groove 201 and the two side walls of the outer housing 2. And water guide strips 204 that abut against the two ends of the water guide groove 201 are convexly provided on the inner walls of the two sides of the outer housing 2. The water guide strips 204 introduce the water in the water guide groove 201 into the water delivery channel 100.

[0035] Further, the water guide strip 204 extends obliquely from the end of the water guide groove 201 towards the inner wall of the outer housing 2. An outwardly convex water guide strip 204 is provided to dock with both ends of the water guide groove 201. Utilizing the characteristic of fluid adhering to the wall, the water flow in the water guide groove 201 is introduced into the water conveyance channel 100, avoiding unnecessary splashing caused by natural dripping of the water flow, and ensuring that the water in the water guide groove 201 does not drip into the inner housing.

[0036] In other feasible embodiments, a concave strip structure can also be provided on the inner wall of the outer housing 2 to replace the water guide strip 204 to form a water guiding function.

[0037] Support feet 301 are provided at the bottom of the inner housing 3, making the bottom of the inner housing 3 suspended, ensuring that the water conveyance channel 100 is connected to the outside to drain water, and avoiding internal seepage caused by water accumulation at the bottom of the inner housing 3.

[0038] A set of connecting pieces 205 are provided on the rear side edge of the outer housing 2, which are wrapped around the rear end face of the inner housing 3, and the connecting pieces 205 are fixedly connected to the rear end face of the inner housing 3 by screws.

[0039] Further, the upper part of the rear upper side of the outer housing 2 and the upper halves of the two side edges connected thereto protrude outward from the rear end face of the inner housing 3 to form a water retaining shed 206. The setting of the water retaining shed 206 can prevent the accumulated water on the top of the outer housing 2 from flowing into the interior from its rear end, further enhancing the waterproof effect of the entire housing.

[0040] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not each embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0041] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of the feasible embodiments of the present invention, and they are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof surgical mainframe housing, comprising a front cover (1), an outer housing (2), and an inner housing (3) that can be assembled together. The inner housing (3) is disposed inside the outer housing (2), and the front end of the inner housing (3) is fixedly connected to the front cover (1), and the rear end thereof is fixedly connected to the outer housing (2) to form an integral body of the three. It is characterized in that: The front edge side of the outer housing (2) is engaged with the rear edge side of the front cover (1). A water guide groove (201) is provided along the upper side of the front end of the outer housing (2). The front side of the water guide groove (201) is an opening (202). The upper side of the rear end of the front cover (1) is inserted into the opening (202) to be engaged with the upper side of the front end of the outer housing (2). The gap at the connection between the upper sides of the outer housing (2) and the front cover (1) is aligned with the water guide groove (201). A water conveyance channel (100) that is docked with both ends of the water guide groove (201) is formed between both sides of the outer housing (2) and the inner housing (3) to allow the water in the water guide groove (201) to flow out.

2. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 1, wherein: A stepped surface (101) that is adapted to the front edge side of the outer housing (2) is formed at the rear edge side of the front cover (1) to be clamped with the upper side of the front end of the outer housing (2). The bottom of the upper side of the rear end of the front cover (1) has an inclined cutting surface (102) to gradually reduce its thickness from front to back. The width of the opening (202) is not greater than the maximum thickness of the upper side of the rear end of the front cover (1).

3. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 2, wherein: The cross-section of the water guide groove (201) is U-shaped or V-shaped.

4. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 3, wherein: Both sides of the rear end of the front cover (1) are engaged with both sides of the front end of the outer housing (2). At least a pair of elastic buckles (203) are symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of both sides of the front end of the outer housing (2). The elastic buckles (203) are bent to form an elastic opening with a clamping force. Both sides of the rear end of the front cover (1) are respectively inserted into the corresponding elastic openings, so that the elastic buckles (203) define the positions of both sides of the rear end of the front cover (1).

5. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the inner housing (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the rear end of the front cover (1) by screws. A gap that can communicate with the outside is formed between both sides of the inner housing (3) and both sides of the outer housing (2). The gap is the water conveyance channel (100).

6. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gap not greater than the width of the water conveyance channel (100) is formed between both ends of the water guide groove (201) and the side walls on both sides of the outer housing (2). Water guide strips (204) that abut against both ends of the water guide groove (201) are convexly provided on the inner walls of both sides of the outer housing (2). The water guide strips (204) introduce the water in the water guide groove (201) into the water conveyance channel (100).

7. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 6, wherein: The water guide strips (204) extend obliquely from the ends of the water guide groove (201) towards the inner wall of the outer housing (2).

8. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 7, wherein: Support feet (301) are provided at the bottom of the inner housing (3) to suspend the bottom of the inner housing (3).

9. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 7, wherein: A set of connecting pieces (205) that are wrapped around the rear end face of the inner housing (3) are provided at the rear edge side of the outer housing (2). The connecting pieces (205) are fixedly connected to the rear end face of the inner housing (3) by screws.

10. The waterproof surgical mainframe housing according to claim 9, wherein: The upper side of the rear end of the outer housing (2) and the upper halves of both side edges connected thereto protrude from the rear end face of the inner housing (3) to form a water retaining shed (206).