Adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection

By designing a plug-in plate and snap-fit ​​block structure, combined with a movable snap-fit ​​plate and an ejector spring, the problem of inconvenient replacement of existing endoscope probes is solved, enabling rapid disassembly and assembly of the probe and improving its sealing performance.

CN223501251UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31SHANDONG ANTAI CHEM PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTION CENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423099565.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

The existing adjustable endoscope probes have a complicated installation structure during replacement, resulting in low work efficiency.

Method used

The probe is designed with a plug-in plate and snap-fit ​​block structure, combined with a movable snap-fit ​​plate and an ejector spring. The probe can be quickly installed and removed by plugging and unplugging, and the corrugated rubber sleeve and ejector spring are used to improve the sealing performance.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick probe replacement and ensures a tight seal, improving work efficiency and preventing dust from entering.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable endoscope probe for inspection of special equipment, which belongs to the technical field of endoscope probes and comprises an endoscope main body, an optical fiber is arranged at the top of the endoscope main body, a mounting seat is arranged at the tail end of the optical fiber, a slot is formed in the periphery of the top of the mounting seat, and clamping blocks are arranged on the inner walls of the two sides in the slot. A clamping block is arranged at the tail end of the optical fiber, a clamping spring is arranged at one end of the clamping block, a probe is arranged at the top of the mounting base, an inserting plate is arranged on the periphery of the bottom of the probe, fixed clamping plates are arranged on the two sides of the bottom end of the inserting plate, and the inserting plate with the fixed clamping plates and the movable clamping plates is arranged on the periphery of the bottom of the probe, and the mounting base with the inserting groove is arranged at the tail end of the optical fiber and matched with the clamping block in the inserting groove. According to the probe fixing device, the purpose of clamping and fixing is achieved through clamping formed by the fixed clamping plate and the clamping block in an inserting mode, and the purpose of releasing the clamping state is achieved by matching with the movable clamping plate and pressing again and pulling outwards, so that the probe is convenient to disassemble, assemble and replace, and the convenience of replacing the probe is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of endoscope probe technology, specifically relating to an adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection. Background Technology

[0002] Endoscopes are used when special equipment needs to be inspected. Endoscopes can perform non-destructive testing without disassembly or damage to the assembly or without stopping the equipment. The images are transmitted to the endoscope's display through the probe to better inspect special equipment.

[0003] Currently, existing adjustable endoscope probes require different probes to be replaced depending on the situation, and most probes have a complicated installation structure, which is not conducive to quick disassembly and replacement, thus reducing work efficiency. To address this, we propose an adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection, so as to solve the existing problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection, comprising an endoscope body, a mounting base, and an insert plate. An optical fiber is fixedly connected to the top of the endoscope body, and the mounting base is fixedly installed at the end of the optical fiber. Slots are provided around the top of the mounting base. A locking block is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the top two sides of the slot. A locking spring is provided at one end of the locking block extending into the inner wall of the slot. A probe is disposed on the top of the mounting base. An insert plate is fixedly installed around the bottom of the probe. Fixing plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the insert plate. The probe is inserted into the slot at the top of the mounting base through the bottom insert plate and engages with the locking block through the fixing plates.

[0006] Preferably, the insert plate has a through groove in the middle, a movable retaining plate is slidably disposed inside the groove, the two ends of the movable retaining plate extend outward through the groove, both ends of the movable retaining plate and the fixed retaining plate have inclined surfaces in opposite directions, and a return spring is disposed at the top of the groove.

[0007] Preferably, a corrugated rubber sleeve is provided around the bottom of the probe by adhesive bonding, and a rubber plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the corrugated rubber sleeve by adhesive bonding.

[0008] Preferably, the corrugated rubber sleeve is provided with a lifting spring inside, and the two ends of the lifting spring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe and the top of the rubber plate, respectively.

[0009] Preferably, a top plate is provided at the bottom of the slot, and an ejector spring is provided at the bottom of the top plate. The two ends of the ejector spring are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the slot and the bottom of the top plate, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, a handle is provided at the bottom of the endoscope body, and the handle is fixedly installed at the bottom of the endoscope body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. By setting an insert plate with a fixed plate and a movable plate around the bottom of the probe, and setting a mounting base with a slot at the end of the optical fiber, and setting a snap-fit ​​block inside the slot, the insert plate is inserted into the slot by plugging it in. The snap-fit ​​is achieved by the fixed plate and the snap-fit ​​block. With the movable plate, the snap-fit ​​is released when pressed and pulled outward, so as to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the probe, which greatly improves the convenience of replacing the probe.

[0013] 2. By setting a top plate and an ejector spring inside the slot, assistance is provided when pulling the probe outward during the process of releasing the jamming state, thereby achieving the purpose of saving effort. At the same time, the use of corrugated rubber sleeve, ejector spring and rubber plate ensures that the probe can move telescopically while improving the sealing between the probe and the top of the mounting base to prevent dust from entering, and also provides a certain lifting assistance. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a multi-angle structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the slot and insert structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Endoscope body; 2. Handle; 3. Fiber optic cable; 4. Mounting base; 5. Slot; 6. Snap-fit ​​block; 7. Snap-fit ​​spring; 8. Ejection spring; 9. Top plate; 10. Probe; 11. Corrugated rubber sleeve; 12. Lifting spring; 13. Rubber plate; 14. Insert plate; 15. Fixing plate; 16. Slide groove; 17. Movable plate; 18. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not 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 effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution for an adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection: it includes an endoscope body 1, a mounting base 4, and an insert plate 14. An optical fiber 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the endoscope body 1, and the mounting base 4 is fixedly installed at the end of the optical fiber 3. Slots 5 are opened around the top of the mounting base 4. A locking block 6 is slidably arranged on the inner wall of the top of both sides of the slot 5. A locking spring 7 is provided at one end of the locking block 6 extending into the inner wall of the slot 5. A probe 10 is arranged on the top of the mounting base 4. The insert plate 14 is fixedly installed around the bottom of the probe 10. Fixed locking plates 15 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the insert plate 14. The probe 10 is inserted into the slot 5 at the top of the mounting base 4 through the bottom insert plate 14 and is locked with the locking block 6 through the fixed locking plate 15.

[0022] Specifically, the middle of the insert plate 14 is provided with a through groove 16, and a movable retaining plate 17 is slidably arranged inside the groove 16. The two ends of the movable retaining plate 17 extend outward through the groove 16. Both ends of the movable retaining plate 17 and the fixed retaining plate 15 are provided with inclined surfaces in opposite directions. A return spring 18 is provided at the top of the inside of the groove 16.

[0023] Specifically, a corrugated rubber sleeve 11 is provided around the bottom of the probe 10 by adhesive bonding, and a rubber plate 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the corrugated rubber sleeve 11 by adhesive bonding.

[0024] Specifically, a lifting spring 12 is provided inside the corrugated rubber sleeve 11, and the two ends of the lifting spring 12 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe 10 and the top of the rubber plate 13, respectively.

[0025] Specifically, a top plate 9 is provided at the bottom of the slot 5, and an ejector spring 8 is provided at the bottom of the top plate 9. The two ends of the ejector spring 8 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the slot 5 and the bottom of the top plate 9, respectively.

[0026] Specifically, a handle 2 is provided at the bottom of the endoscope body 1, and the handle 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the endoscope body 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, during use, when the probe 10 needs to be replaced, first press the old probe 10, causing the insert plate 14 to move deeper into the slot 5 and compress the top plate 9 and its bottom ejection spring 8, causing the movable locking plate 17 to move below the locking block 6. Then, quickly pull the probe 10 outward. During the pulling process, the insert plate 14 moves outward from the slot 5. The movable locking plate 17, due to the obstruction of the locking block 6, moves along the track of the slide groove 16 and gradually merges with the fixed locking plate 15. Utilizing the inclined surface on the movable locking plate 17, as the insert plate 14 moves outward from the slot 5, it compresses the locking block 6, causing it to retract into the inner wall of the slot 5, thus engaging in a locking state. With the movable locking plate 17 and the fixed locking plate 15 merged, during the rapid pulling process, both quickly pass through the locking block 6 in sequence, thereby achieving the purpose of disassembling the probe 10. The ejector spring 8 at the bottom of the top plate 9 pushes the top plate 9 upward to provide assistance, and the lifting spring 12 inside the corrugated rubber sleeve 11 lifts the probe 10 upward, providing resistance in sync with the ejector spring 8, improving the ease of disassembly. Then, the new probe 10 is inserted into the corresponding mounting base 4, so that the insertion plate 14 at the bottom of the probe 10 is inserted into the slot 5 until the fixing plate 15 moves to the bottom of the locking block 6, so that the two are locked together. At this time, the top plate 9 receives pressure from the insertion plate 14, which pushes the ejector spring 8, and the bottom rubber plate 13 of the corrugated rubber sleeve 11 and the top of the mounting base 4 are in close contact under the action of the lifting spring 12, achieving the function of dust prevention. This completes the replacement of the probe 10, so that the installation of the probe 10 can be achieved simply by pressing, and when pressed again and pulled in the opposite direction, the locking state is engaged, greatly improving the ease of replacing the probe 10.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection, comprising an endoscope body (1), a mounting base (4), and a mounting plate (14), characterized in that: An optical fiber (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the endoscope body (1). A mounting base (4) is fixedly installed at the end of the optical fiber (3). Slots (5) are provided around the top of the mounting base (4). A snap-fit ​​block (6) is slidably provided on the inner wall of the top two sides of the slot (5). A snap-fit ​​spring (7) is provided at one end of the snap-fit ​​block (6) extending into the inner wall of the slot (5). A probe (10) is provided on the top of the mounting base (4). An insert plate (14) is fixedly installed around the bottom of the probe (10). Fixing plates (15) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the insert plate (14). The probe (10) is inserted into the slot (5) at the top of the mounting base (4) through the insert plate (14) at the bottom and is snapped into the snap-fit ​​block (6) through the fixing plates (15).

2. The adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert plate (14) has a through groove (16) in the middle. A movable retaining plate (17) is slidably arranged inside the groove (16). Both ends of the movable retaining plate (17) extend outward through the groove (16). Both ends of the movable retaining plate (17) and the fixed retaining plate (15) have inclined surfaces in opposite directions. A return spring (18) is provided at the top of the inside of the groove (16).

3. The adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the probe (10) is provided with a corrugated rubber sleeve (11) by gluing, and a rubber plate (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the corrugated rubber sleeve (11) by gluing.

4. The adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The corrugated rubber sleeve (11) is provided with a lifting spring (12) inside, and the two ends of the lifting spring (12) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe (10) and the top of the rubber plate (13), respectively.

5. The adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot (5) has a top plate (9) at its inner bottom end. The top plate (9) has an ejector spring (8) at its bottom. The two ends of the ejector spring (8) are fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the slot (5) and the bottom of the top plate (9), respectively.

6. The adjustable endoscope probe for special equipment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The endoscope body (1) is provided with a handle (2) at the bottom, and the handle (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the endoscope body (1).