Ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device

By designing a cleaning device for cleaning chambers and tilting nozzles to drive agitating rollers in ultrasonic medical equipment, the cleaning blind spot problem caused by device stacking is solved, and a comprehensive and efficient cleaning effect is achieved, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of medical equipment.

CN223222083UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15HUNAN BILISHENG MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422340137.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-25

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Technical Problem

The stacking of instruments causes the ultrasonic medical equipment to be incompletely cleaned, resulting in cleaning blind spots, affecting the disinfection effect and equipment safety.

Method used

A cleaning device including a cleaning chamber and nozzle is designed, and the nozzle is tilted and distributed and the agitating roller flip device is driven, combined with ultrasonic cleaning, ensuring all-round cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It realizes comprehensive cleaning and efficient disinfection of medical equipment, avoids cleaning dead corners, and improves the safety and efficiency of equipment use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a medical equipment cleaning device, belongs to the technical field of ultrasonic cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to an ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device which comprises an outer shell, a cleaning structure is arranged in the outer shell, and the cleaning structure comprises a cleaning bin which is arranged in the outer shell and corresponds to the outer shell. A cleaning bin is arranged in the outer shell, a plurality of nozzles which are evenly distributed and inclined at a certain angle are arranged on the side wall of the cleaning bin, a plurality of stirring devices corresponding to the nozzles are arranged in the cleaning bin, the cleaning structure is arranged in the outer shell, equipment to be cleaned is contained in the cleaning bin, and after cleaning is started, the nozzles drive water flow in multiple directions, so that the cleaning effect is improved. The stirring roller can be driven to rotate while the equipment is flushed, so that the equipment body in the cleaning liquid is turned over, cleaning dead angles are avoided, and meanwhile, the nozzles are matched with ultrasonic cleaning, so that more comprehensive cleaning is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model provides a medical equipment cleaning device, which belongs to the technical field of ultrasonic cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to an ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Ultrasonic medical device cleaning devices are tools specifically designed for cleaning and disinfecting medical devices, particularly small or complex ones that are difficult to clean using traditional methods. They typically use high-frequency sound waves to create tiny bubbles in a liquid. These bubbles, when collapsed, produce powerful shock waves, effectively removing dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants from the device surface. This device can improve cleaning efficiency, reduce the need for manual cleaning, and help ensure the cleanliness and sterility of medical devices to prevent cross-infection.

[0003] When ultrasonic medical equipment undergoes cleaning and disinfection procedures, the stacking arrangement of the instruments may lead to uneven distribution of the ultrasonic cavitation effect, resulting in cleaning blind spots, which may hinder the comprehensive decontamination of the instrument surface, reduce the disinfection effect, and thus affect the performance and safety of the instrument. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art, the embodiments of the present application provide an ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device to solve the problem of incomplete cleaning caused by stacking instruments, ensure the comprehensive cleaning and disinfection effect of medical instruments, and improve the safety and efficiency of equipment use.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device, comprising an outer shell, a cleaning structure provided inside the outer shell, the cleaning structure comprising a cleaning chamber arranged inside the outer shell and corresponding to the outer shell, a plurality of nozzles evenly distributed and inclined at a certain angle are provided on the side wall of the cleaning chamber, and a plurality of stirring rollers corresponding to the nozzles are provided inside the cleaning chamber.

[0006] Preferably, a sealing cover corresponding to the cleaning chamber is provided above the outer shell, a sealing plate is provided on a side of the sealing cover close to the cleaning chamber, and an upper shell is provided below the sealing plate, which is sleeved on the cleaning chamber and corresponds to the outer shell.

[0007] Preferably: the top surface of the upper shell is provided with a rubber surface corresponding to the sealing plate, and the end of the nozzle away from the cleaning chamber is provided with a ring-shaped connecting pipe connected to itself, and the bottom of the connecting pipe is connected to an external interface placed inside the outer shell through a water pipe connected to itself.

[0008] Preferably, a support frame is provided below the communicating pipe and is sleeved on the outside of the cleaning chamber. The outside of the support frame is connected to a connecting ring via a bolt structure passing through the support frame, and the connecting ring corresponds to the outer shell.

[0009] Preferably, an ultrasonic generator penetrating a plate on one side of the cleaning chamber is provided in the outer shell, and a switch key correspondingly connected to the ultrasonic generator is provided on the outer shell.

[0010] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0011] The utility model provides a cleaning structure placed inside the outer shell, and uses a cleaning chamber to accommodate the equipment to be cleaned. After cleaning begins, the nozzle drives water flow from multiple directions, and can also drive the stirring roller to rotate while flushing the equipment, thereby flipping the equipment body in the cleaning liquid to avoid leaving dead corners for cleaning. At the same time, the nozzle cooperates with ultrasonic cleaning to ensure more comprehensive cleaning.

[0012] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present invention will be described in part in the following description and will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on an examination of the following or may be learned from the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the cleaning chamber of the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device of the present invention.

[0017] As shown in the figure:

[0018] 1. Outer shell;

[0019] 11. Cover; 12. Sealing plate; 13. Upper shell; 14. Rubber surface; 15. External interface; 16. Support frame; 17. Connecting ring; 18. Ultrasonic generator; 19. On / off switch;

[0020] 2. Clean up the structure;

[0021] 21. Cleaning chamber; 22. Nozzle; 23. Stirring roller; 24. Connecting pipe; 25. Water pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms “vertical”, “horizontal”, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right” and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains; the terms used herein in the specification of this invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this invention; the term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device includes an outer shell 1 and a cleaning structure 2 located inside the outer shell 1. The cleaning structure 2 includes a cleaning chamber 21 located inside the outer shell 1 and corresponding to the outer shell 1. A sealing cover 11 corresponding to the cleaning chamber 21 is provided above the outer shell 1. A sealing plate 12 is provided on the side of the sealing cover 11 close to the cleaning chamber 21. An upper shell 13 corresponding to the cleaning chamber 21 is provided below the sealing plate 12. A plurality of nozzles 22 evenly distributed and inclined at a certain angle are provided on the side wall of the cleaning chamber 21. A plurality of stirring rollers 23 corresponding to the nozzles 22 are provided inside the cleaning chamber 21. An ultrasonic generator 18 is provided in the outer shell 1 and passes through a plate on one side of the cleaning chamber 21. A switch key 19 corresponding to the ultrasonic generator 18 is provided on the outer shell 1.

[0026] In this embodiment, in the utility model patent application, the ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device includes an outer shell 1, which is provided with a cleaning structure 2 for cleaning medical equipment. The cleaning structure includes a cleaning chamber 21 for accommodating the medical equipment to be cleaned. A cover 11 corresponding to the cleaning chamber 21 is provided above the outer shell 1. A sealing plate 12 is provided on the side of the cover 11 close to the cleaning chamber 21 to ensure sealing during the cleaning process. An upper shell 13 corresponding to the cleaning chamber 21 is provided below the sealing plate 12 to form a closed cleaning chamber. A plurality of nozzles 22 arranged at a specific angle are evenly distributed on the side wall of the cleaning chamber 21 for spraying from multiple directions. The water flow not only rinses the equipment, but also drives the stirring roller 23 to rotate, thereby flipping the equipment body to avoid the generation of blind spots in cleaning. In addition, an ultrasonic generator 18 is provided inside the outer shell 1 and passes through a plate on one side of the cleaning chamber 21. It is used to generate ultrasonic waves to enhance the cleaning effect. The outer shell 1 is also provided with a switch 19 corresponding to the ultrasonic generator 18 for controlling the working state of the ultrasonic generator. Through this design, the cleaning device of the utility model can achieve all-round and high-efficiency cleaning of medical equipment, ensure the comprehensiveness and thoroughness of the cleaning process, avoid the dead angle problem in the cleaning process, and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the medical equipment.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top surface of the upper shell 13 is provided with a rubber surface 14 corresponding to the sealing plate 12, and the end of the nozzle 22 away from the cleaning chamber 21 is provided with a ring-shaped connecting pipe 24 connected to itself, and the bottom of the connecting pipe 24 is connected to the external interface 15 placed inside the outer shell 1 through a water pipe 25 connected to itself, and the bottom of the connecting pipe 24 is provided with a support frame 16 sleeved on the outside of the cleaning chamber 21, and the outside of the support frame 16 is connected to a connecting ring 17 through a bolt structure passing through itself, and the connecting ring 17 corresponds to the outer shell 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the top surface of the upper shell 13 is specially designed with a rubber surface 14, which cooperates with the sealing plate 12 to provide a tighter sealing effect, ensuring that there will be no liquid leakage during the cleaning process, while also protecting the equipment from the influence of the external environment. One end of the nozzle 22 is connected to the water pipe 25 through an annular connecting pipe 24, and the water pipe 25 is connected to the external interface 15 inside the outer shell 1. This design allows the cleaning liquid to be smoothly transported from the external interface 15 to the nozzle 22, ensuring a continuous supply of cleaning liquid. The support frame 16 below the connecting pipe 24 not only provides a stable support for the connecting pipe 24, but is also connected to the connecting ring 17 through a bolt structure. The connecting ring 17 matches the outer shell 1, enhancing the structural stability of the entire device.

[0029] When using:

[0030] 1. Preparation stage:

[0031] First, ensure that all power and water sources are connected to the cleaning device and check that the outer shell 1 is firmly in place.

[0032] Check whether the ultrasonic generator 18 and the switch 19 are working properly to ensure that they can normally control the generation and stop of ultrasonic waves.

[0033] 2. Loading medical equipment:

[0034] The cover 11 is opened, and the sealing plate 12 and the upper shell 13 are removed so that the cleaning chamber 21 can be accessed.

[0035] Carefully place the medical device to be cleaned into the cleaning chamber 21, ensuring that the device is firmly placed and will not move or collide during the cleaning process.

[0036] 3. Set cleaning parameters:

[0037] Set appropriate cleaning time, temperature and ultrasonic intensity according to the material and contamination degree of the medical equipment.

[0038] The ultrasonic generator 18 is activated by the switch key 19 and its working state is adjusted as needed.

[0039] 4. Start cleaning:

[0040] Put the upper shell 13 back into place and ensure that the rubber surface 14 is in close contact with the sealing plate 12 to form a good seal.

[0041] Replace the cover 11 and ensure it is properly installed to prevent leakage of the cleaning fluid.

[0042] When the cleaning program is started, the nozzle 22 will begin to spray water and the stirring roller 23 will rotate to ensure that all surfaces of the medical device are fully cleaned.

[0043] 5. Monitor the cleaning process:

[0044] During the cleaning process, the cleaning status of the medical device can be monitored through an observation window or other monitoring equipment.

[0045] If necessary, the supply amount of the cleaning liquid can be adjusted or the cleaning liquid can be replaced through the external interface 15.

[0046] 6. Cleaning completed:

[0047] After the cleaning process is finished, the ultrasonic generator 18 is turned off and the power supply is disconnected.

[0048] Open the cover 11 and take out the medical device for inspection to ensure that the cleaning effect meets the requirements.

[0049] 7. Equipment maintenance:

[0050] After cleaning is completed, necessary maintenance is performed on the device, including cleaning the nozzle 22 and the stirring roller 23.

[0051] Check the wear of the rubber surface 14 and the sealing plate 12 and replace them if necessary.

[0052] 8. Device storage:

[0053] When the cleaning device is not in use, ensure it is properly stored in a dry, clean environment until it is ready for next use.

[0054] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with this technology may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the definition of the claims.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device, comprising an outer shell (1), characterized in that: A cleaning structure (2) is provided inside the outer shell (1), and the cleaning structure (2) comprises a cleaning chamber (21) disposed inside the outer shell (1) and corresponding to the outer shell (1), a plurality of nozzles (22) evenly distributed and inclined at a certain angle are provided on the side wall of the cleaning chamber (21), and a plurality of stirring rollers (23) corresponding to the nozzles (22) are provided inside the cleaning chamber (21).

2. The ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cover (11) corresponding to the cleaning chamber (21) is provided above the outer shell (1), a sealing plate (12) is provided on a side of the sealing cover (11) close to the cleaning chamber (21), and an upper shell (13) corresponding to the sealing plate (12) is provided below the sealing plate (12).

3. The ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the upper shell (13) is provided with a rubber surface (14) corresponding to the sealing plate (12); an annular connecting pipe (24) communicating with the nozzle (22) is provided on one end away from the cleaning chamber (21); and the lower portion of the connecting pipe (24) is connected to an external interface (15) disposed inside the outer shell (1) via a water pipe (25) communicating with the nozzle (22).

4. The ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support frame (16) is provided below the communicating pipe (24) and is sleeved on the outside of the cleaning chamber (21). The outside of the support frame (16) is connected to a connecting ring (17) via a bolt structure passing through the support frame (16). The connecting ring (17) corresponds to the outer shell (1).

5. The ultrasonic medical equipment cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultrasonic generator (18) penetrating a plate on one side of the cleaning chamber (21) is provided in the outer shell (1), and a switch (19) correspondingly connected to the ultrasonic generator (18) is provided on the outer shell (1).