Electronic biliary tract endoscope

By incorporating a combination of protective sheath, support head, and reinforcing web at the tip of the biliary endoscope, the problem of easily damaged rubber sheaths in biliary endoscopes is solved, maintenance costs are reduced, and the durability and service life of the equipment are improved.

CN223640693UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09THE THIRD XIANGYA HOSPITAL OF CENT SOUTH UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422742772.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The rubber sheath of existing choledochoscopes is prone to breakage during clamping, resulting in high repair costs and increased surgical expenses for patients.

Method used

A protective skin is installed at the tip of the biliary endoscope. The inner wall is equipped with a fixing strip, a support head, and a reinforcing webbing. The support head has a trapezoidal structure, and the support head and the reinforcing webbing form a ring structure. The support head deforms when clamped to reduce the tension of the protective skin. The protective skin is made of rubber to increase its strength and resilience.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids damage to the protective sheath, reduces maintenance costs, minimizes unnecessary economic losses, and extends the service life of the cholangioscope.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of endoscopes, in particular to an electronic biliary tract endoscope which comprises a control end, the lower end of the control end is fixedly connected with a bending portion, the control end of the bending portion is connected with a protective sleeve, the front end of the bending portion is provided with a tip portion, the top end of the bending portion is provided with a sealing cover, and the sealing cover is located at the front end of the tip portion. The front end of the protective cover is provided with a front end portion, two sides of the front end portion are provided with clamping pieces, the front end portion is sleeved with a protective cover, the inner side wall of the protective cover is fixedly connected with a plurality of reinforcing web pieces, and the inner side wall of the protective cover is fixedly connected with a plurality of supporting heads. The protective skin is prevented from being damaged due to clamping during an operation, the maintenance cost of the endoscope is reduced, meanwhile, the service life of the endoscope is prolonged, the operation cost of a patient is reduced, and the endoscope is more economical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscopy technology, specifically to an electronic biliary endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical biliary surgery, cholangioscopy is used to minimize trauma to the patient. The tip of the cholangioscopy endoscope is covered with a soft rubber sheath containing the fiber optic bundle and balloon. However, during the procedure, because the common bile duct is a very narrow opening, forceps are needed to clamp the tip of the endoscope to precisely align it with the duct opening before insertion into the bile duct for exploration. However, in clinical practice, the rubber sheath at the tip of the cholangioscopy is prone to tearing or damage when held with forceps. When the rubber sheath is damaged, repair is necessary, but this repair is quite expensive; cholangioscopy repair can cost 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, significantly increasing the patient's surgical costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electronic biliary endoscope to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electronic biliary endoscope, including a control end, a curved part fixedly connected to the lower end of the control end, a protective sleeve provided at the control end connection of the curved part, a tip end provided at the front end of the curved part, a sealing cap provided at the top end of the curved part, the sealing cap being located at the front end of the tip end, snap-fit ​​components provided on both sides of the tip end, a protective skin sleeved on the tip end, a plurality of reinforcing webs fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin, and a plurality of support heads fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin.

[0005] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​component has multiple through holes in the middle, and the side end of the snap-fit ​​component abuts against the inner wall of the protective skin.

[0006] Preferably, the side end of the snap-fit ​​component is provided with a fixing groove, and a fixing strip is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin. The fixing strip is a cylindrical strip or a rubber strip, and the fixing strip is snapped into the fixing groove.

[0007] Preferably, the support head has a trapezoidal structure, the support head is a rubber head, and a reinforcing hole is provided in the middle of the support head, the reinforcing hole having an elliptical structure.

[0008] Preferably, the reinforcing web has a fan-shaped structure, is located in the gap between the two support heads, and is fixedly connected to the side walls of the support heads on both sides.

[0009] Preferably, the reinforcing web is made of rubber, and the support head and the reinforcing web form a ring structure, with the top of the support head abutting against the tip.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: a protective skin is provided at the tip, and a fixing strip is provided on the inner wall of the protective skin to fix the protective skin to the snap fastener. A support head and a reinforcing web plate are provided on the inner wall of the protective skin. When the protective skin is clamped and bent, the support head will shift and pull the reinforcing web plate. The reinforcing web plate can increase the structural strength of the protective skin when it is clamped and bent. When the clamping force is large, the support head will deform and deform to both sides, reducing the tensile force on the reinforcing web plate, avoiding damage to the protective skin, avoiding unnecessary economic losses, and reducing the surgical cost for patients. At the same time, the support head and the reinforcing web plate can increase the resilience of the protective skin, allowing it to quickly rebound from a bent state to a vertical state. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope connection.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the snap-fit ​​connector and the protective cover.

[0013] Figure 3 Diagram of the protective skin structure.

[0014] In the diagram: 1 Control end, 2 Protective sleeve, 3 Bending part, 4 Tip end, 5 Sealing cover, 6 Clip-on part, 7 Fixing groove, 8 Protective skin, 9 Fixing strip, 10 Support head, 11 Reinforcing hole, 12 Reinforcing web plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described and introduced below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments, and are not intended to limit the embodiments in any way. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: an electronic biliary endoscope, including a control end 1, a curved part 3 fixedly connected to the lower end of the control end 1, a protective sleeve 2 connected to the control end 1 of the curved part 3, a tip end 4 at the front end of the curved part 3, a sealing cap 5 at the top end of the curved part 3, the sealing cap 5 being located at the front end of the tip end 4, snap-fit ​​pieces 6 on both sides of the tip end 4, a protective skin 8 sleeved on the tip end 4, a plurality of reinforcing webs 12 fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the protective skin 8, and a plurality of support heads 10 fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the protective skin 8.

[0017] The connector 6 has multiple through holes in the middle, and the side end of the connector 6 abuts against the inner wall of the protective skin 8. The through holes facilitate the installation of fiber optic bundles and other endoscope structures.

[0018] The side end of the snap-fit ​​part 6 is provided with a fixing groove 7, and a fixing strip 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin 8. The fixing strip 9 is a cylindrical strip and a rubber strip. The fixing strip 9 is snapped into the fixing groove 7, thereby limiting and fixing the protective skin 4 and the snap-fit ​​part 6 to prevent the protective skin from shifting.

[0019] The support head 10 has a trapezoidal structure and is made of rubber. A reinforcing hole 11, which is elliptical in shape, is located in the center of the support head 10. The reinforcing web plate 12 has a fan-shaped structure and is situated in the gap between the two support heads 10. The two sides of the reinforcing web plate 12 are fixedly connected to the sidewalls of the support head 10. The reinforcing web plate 12 is made of rubber. The support head 10 and the reinforcing web plate 12 form a ring structure. The top end of the support head 10 rests against the tip end 4. The support head 10 supports the protective skin 8. When the protective skin 8 is clamped, the protective skin... The protective skin 8 deforms and bends first, and the support head 10 can provide support to reduce the degree of deformation of the protective skin 8. When the clamping force is large, the support head 10 moves, and the reinforcing web plate 12 can pull the support head 10 to avoid excessive deformation and damage to the protective skin 8 between the two support heads 10. At the same time, the support head 10 will deform due to the reinforcing hole 11 and deform to both sides to reduce the tension on the reinforcing web plate 12. The support head 10 and the reinforcing web plate 12 work together to increase the structural strength of the protective skin 8 and prevent the protective skin 8 from breaking when it is clamped.

[0020] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it should be emphasized that the above description is merely an introduction and description of the usage of the embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Those skilled in the art will understand 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 electronic biliary endoscope, comprising a control terminal (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the control end (1) is fixedly connected to a bending part (3). The control end (1) of the bending part (3) is connected to a protective sleeve (2). The front end of the bending part (3) is provided with a tip end (4). The top end of the bending part (3) is provided with a sealing cap (5). The sealing cap (5) is located at the front end of the tip end (4). Both sides of the tip end (4) are provided with snap fasteners (6). A protective skin (8) is sleeved on the tip end (4). Multiple reinforcing webs (12) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin (8). Multiple support heads (10) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin (8).

2. The electronic biliary endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component (6) has multiple through holes in the middle, and the side end of the snap-fit ​​component (6) abuts against the inner wall of the protective skin (8).

3. The electronic biliary endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side end of the snap-fit ​​component (6) is provided with a fixing groove (7), and a fixing strip (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective skin (8). The fixing strip (9) is a cylindrical strip and a rubber strip. The fixing strip (9) is snapped into the fixing groove (7).

4. The electronic biliary endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support head (10) has a trapezoidal structure and is a rubber head. The support head (10) has a reinforcing hole (11) in the middle and the reinforcing hole (11) has an elliptical structure.

5. An electronic biliary endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing fin plate (12) has a fan-shaped structure and is located in the gap between the two support heads (10). The two sides of the reinforcing fin plate (12) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the support head (10).

6. An electronic biliary endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing fin plate (12) is made of rubber. The support head (10) and the reinforcing fin plate (12) form a ring structure. The top end of the support head (10) abuts against the tip end (4).