Sterile sleeve

By designing a sterile sleeve with a rigid connecting cap and a soft sheath, the problems of complex installation and low stability of sterile sleeves were solved, achieving simplicity and stability of the sterile environment and ensuring the smooth progress of surgery.

CN223585915UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25MEXIAI PRECISION INSTR (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422821205.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

Existing sterile sleeves are complex to install on endoscope handles and are not very secure, increasing the risks of medical procedures.

Method used

Design a sterile sleeve comprising a rigid connecting cap and a soft sleeve body. The connecting cap is detachably connected to the endoscope handle base, and the sleeve body is extendable to cover the endoscope handle. Secure installation is ensured by threaded connections and seals, and the extension of the sleeve body forms a sterile space.

Benefits of technology

It enables simple installation and secure fixation of the sterile sleeve, ensuring a sterile environment during surgery and reducing surgical risks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sterile sleeve which comprises a hard connecting cap and a soft sleeve body, and the sleeve body is fixedly connected with one end of the connecting cap. The connecting cap is provided with a through hole for a sheath of the endoscope to penetrate through, and the sleeve body can be extended to form a containing space communicated with the through hole; the connecting cap is detachably connected with a base of the endoscope handle, and the sleeve body can be extended so that the endoscope handle can be contained in the containing space. When the sterile sleeve is installed on the handle of the endoscope, the sheath of the endoscope penetrates through the through hole of the connecting cap, then the connecting cap and the base of the handle of the endoscope are fixed, and finally the sleeve body extends in the direction away from the connecting cap to cover the handle of the endoscope, so that a sterile space is established. The sterile sleeve is easy to install, firm after being installed and not prone to falling off, and therefore smooth operation can be guaranteed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical consumables, and particularly relates to a sterile sleeve. BACKGROUND

[0002] The sterile sleeve is generally bound or bonded to the base of the endoscope handle at the front end by means of a rubber band or adhesive tape, so that an effective sterile environment can be established. However, the sterile sleeve is relatively complicated to install on the endoscope handle, and once the binding is not tight, secondary sterilization is required to reestablish the sterile environment, which brings greater risk to medical operations.

[0003] Therefore, in view of the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide a sterile sleeve. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a sterile sleeve which can solve the problems of complicated installation and low installation firmness of the sterile sleeve.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the technical scheme as follows in one specific embodiment.

[0006] A sterile sleeve comprises a hard connecting cap and a soft sleeve body, the sleeve body is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting cap, the connecting cap is provided with a through hole for the sheath of an endoscope to pass through, the sleeve body can be stretched to form a containing space in communication with the through hole, the connecting cap is detachably connected to the base of an endoscope handle, and the sleeve body can be stretched to contain the endoscope handle in the containing space.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the connecting cap is provided with a mounting hole in communication with the through hole, the mounting hole is located on the side of the through hole close to the sleeve body, and the connecting cap is threadedly connected to the base of the endoscope handle through the hole wall of the mounting hole.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the mounting hole is coaxially arranged with the through hole, and the hole diameter of the mounting hole is greater than that of the through hole.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, a sealing element is cooperatively arranged at the intersection of the mounting hole and the through hole, and the sealing element can be clamped between the connecting cap and the base of the endoscope handle.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, a clamping groove is cooperatively arranged at the intersection of the mounting hole and the through hole, and the sealing element is clamped in the clamping groove.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the mounting hole comprises a first hole wall section screw connected with the base of the endoscope handle, and a second hole wall section located at one end of the first hole wall section away from the through hole, the hole diameter of the second hole wall section increases in the direction away from the first hole wall section.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the connecting cap is provided with an expansion surface near one end of the sleeve body, the sleeve body is formed with a connecting surface near the closed end of the connecting cap, and the connecting surface is arranged in abutment with the expansion surface.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the connecting cap comprises a cap body and a flange fixedly connected with each other, the through hole is arranged in the cap body, and the expansion surface is located on one side of the flange away from the cap body.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the connecting surface of the sleeve body is heat-sealed and connected on the expansion surface of the connecting cap.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the extension length of the sleeve body is greater than the length of the endoscope handle.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, when the sterile sleeve of the utility model is installed on the endoscope handle, the sheath of the endoscope is first arranged to pass through the through hole of the connecting cap, then the connecting cap is fixedly connected with the base of the endoscope handle, and finally the sleeve is extended in the direction away from the connecting cap to cover the endoscope handle, so as to establish a sterile space. The sterile sleeve of the utility model is simple to install, and is firm and not easy to fall off after installation, so that the smooth operation of the operation can be ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the following embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments described in the utility model, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0018] Figure 1 It is an embodiment of the utility model that the sterile sleeve is sleeved on the section view of the outer periphery of the endoscope.

[0019] Figure 2 It is an enlarged sectional view of the connecting cap, the sleeve body and the sealing element in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 An enlarged view of A in the figure.

[0021] Main figure mark explanation:

[0022] 1, connecting cap; 11, through hole; 12, mounting hole; 121, first hole wall section; 122, second hole wall section; 13, clamping groove; 14, expansion surface; 15, cap body; 16, flange; 2, sleeve body; 21, connecting surface; 3, sealing element; 4, sheath; 5, base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the person skilled in the art better understand the technical scheme in the utility model, the technical scheme in the utility model embodiment will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the utility model embodiment. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor should belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0024] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the sterile sleeve in an embodiment of the utility model includes a hard connecting cap 1 and a soft sleeve body 2, the sleeve body 2 is fixedly connected with one end of the connecting cap 1; the connecting cap 1 is provided with a through hole 11 for the sheath 4 of the endoscope to pass through, the sleeve body 2 can be extended to form a containing space in communication with the through hole 11; the connecting cap 1 is detachably connected with the base 5 of the endoscope handle, and the sleeve body 2 can be extended to contain the endoscope handle in the containing space. In the embodiment, the connecting cap 1 and the sleeve body 2 can both be made of plastic. Among them, the sleeve body 2 is made of plastic film.

[0025] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the connecting cap 1 is provided with a mounting hole 12 in communication with the through hole 11, the mounting hole 12 is located on the side of the through hole 11 close to the sleeve body 2, and the connecting cap 1 is threadedly connected with the base 5 of the endoscope handle through the hole wall of the mounting hole 12.

[0026] When it is needed to use, the sheath 4 of the endoscope is passed through the through hole 11 of the connecting cap 1, then the connecting cap 1 is rotated, so that the connecting cap 1 is threadedly connected with the base 5 of the endoscope handle to fix the connecting cap 1 to the base 5. Among them, the hole wall of the mounting hole 12 and the base 5 of the endoscope are provided with internal and external threads matched. After the connecting cap 1 is fixed, the sleeve body 2 is extended away from the connecting cap 1, so as to form a containing space and cover the handle of the endoscope, and a sterile environment can be established. In the embodiment, the extension length of the sleeve body 2 is greater than the length of the endoscope handle. The sleeve body 2 can also cover part of the cable of the endoscope to meet the requirement of sterile environment.

[0027] After use, reverse rotation of the connecting cap 1, and make the endoscope sheath 4 away from the through hole 11, that is, the sleeve body 2 away from the handle of the endoscope, to complete the sterile sleeve disassembly. The sterile sleeve of the embodiment is simple and convenient to install, and has the advantages of low cost, which can improve the effective sterile environment for surgery.

[0028] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the mounting hole 12 is coaxially arranged with the through hole 11, and the diameter of the mounting hole 12 is larger than that of the through hole 11. The diameter of the mounting hole 12 is matched with the size of the base 5 of the endoscope, and the diameter of the through hole 11 is matched with the size of the sheath 4 of the endoscope.

[0029] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the sealing element 3 is cooperatively arranged at the intersection of the mounting hole 12 and the through hole 11, and can be clamped between the connecting cap 1 and the base 5 of the endoscope handle. The clamping groove 13 is cooperatively arranged at the intersection of the mounting hole 12 and the through hole 11, and the sealing element 3 is clamped in the clamping groove 13. In the embodiment, the sealing element 3 can be a sealing ring, and the clamping groove 13 is correspondingly arranged as an annular groove. The sealing element 3 can effectively establish a sealed environment, further ensuring the effectiveness of the sterile environment.

[0030] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the mounting hole 12 includes a first hole wall section 121 threadedly connected with the base 5 of the endoscope handle, and a second hole wall section 122 located at the end of the first hole wall section 121 away from the through hole 11, and the diameter of the second hole wall section 122 increases in the direction away from the first hole wall section 121. The diameter of the second hole wall section 122 is arranged to facilitate the sheath 4 of the endoscope to pass into the through hole 11, improving the convenience of installing the sterile sleeve.

[0031] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the connecting cap 1 is provided with an expansion surface 14 at the end close to the sleeve body 2, and the sleeve body 2 is formed with a connecting surface 21 at the closed end close to the connecting cap 1, and the connecting surface 21 is arranged in abutment with the expansion surface 14. The arrangement of the connecting surface 21 and the expansion surface 14 can increase the connection area between the connecting cap 1 and the sleeve body 2, further ensuring the firmness of the connection between them, thereby ensuring the subsequent use effect of the sterile sleeve. In the embodiment, the connecting surface 21 of the sleeve body 2 is heat-sealed to the expansion surface 14 of the connecting cap 1. The heat-sealed connection can not only improve the firmness and convenience of the connection between the connecting cap 1 and the sleeve body 2, but also ensure the sealing of the connecting cap 1 and the sleeve body 2 at the connection.

[0032] With reference to Figure 2Specifically, the connecting cap 1 comprises a cap body 15 and a flange 16 fixedly connected with each other, the through hole 11 is arranged on the cap body 15, and the expansion surface 14 is arranged on the side of the flange 16 away from the cap body 15. The sleeve body 2 is heat-sealedly connected with the expansion surface 14 on the flange 16. In other embodiments, the flange 16 can be replaced by a cone, and the side of the cone away from the cap body 15 is the expansion surface 14, etc.

[0033] It is apparent for those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the foregoing exemplary embodiments, and the present application can be implemented in other concrete forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all aspects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended to embrace all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims. Any reference signs in the claims should not be considered as limiting the claims involved.

[0034] In addition, it should be understood that, although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be properly combined to form other embodiments that those skilled in the art can understand.

Claims

1. A sterile sleeve, characterized in that, The device includes a rigid connecting cap (1) and a soft sleeve (2), the sleeve (2) being fixedly connected to one end of the connecting cap (1); the connecting cap (1) has a through hole (11) through which the endoscope sheath (4) passes, and the sleeve (2) can be extended to form a receiving space communicating with the through hole (11); the connecting cap (1) is detachably connected to the base (5) of the endoscope handle, and the sleeve (2) can be extended to receive the endoscope handle in the receiving space.

2. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting cap (1) has a mounting hole (12) that communicates with the through hole (11). The mounting hole (12) is located on the side of the through hole (11) near the sleeve (2). The connecting cap (1) is threaded to the base (5) of the endoscope handle through the hole wall of the mounting hole (12).

3. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting hole (12) is coaxially arranged with the through hole (11), and the diameter of the mounting hole (12) is larger than the diameter of the through hole (11).

4. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 3, characterized in that, A sealing element (3) is installed at the interface between the mounting hole (12) and the through hole (11), and the sealing element (3) can be clamped between the connecting cap (1) and the base (5) of the endoscope handle.

5. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 4, characterized in that, A slot (13) is provided at the interface between the mounting hole (12) and the through hole (11), and the sealing element (3) is engaged in the slot (13).

6. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting hole (12) includes a first hole wall section (121) that is threaded to the base (5) of the endoscope handle, and a second hole wall section (122) located at the end of the first hole wall section (121) away from the through hole (11), wherein the diameter of the second hole wall section (122) increases in the direction away from the first hole wall section (121).

7. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting cap (1) has an extension surface (14) at one end near the sleeve (2), and the sleeve (2) has a connecting surface (21) at the closing end near the connecting cap (1). The connecting surface (21) abuts against the extension surface (14).

8. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting cap (1) includes a cap body (15) and a flange (16) that are fixedly connected to each other. The through hole (11) is opened in the cap body (15), and the extended surface (14) is located on the side of the flange (16) away from the cap body (15).

9. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting surface (21) of the sleeve (2) is heat-sealed onto the extended surface (14) of the connecting cap (1).

10. The aseptic sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension length of the sleeve (2) is greater than the length of the endoscope handle.