Cleaning device for digestive endoscopy

By designing the cleaning channel, internal spiral pattern, bristles, and drive mechanism of the cleaning device, the problem of inconvenient operation of digestive endoscope cleaning was solved, and the convenient use of cleaning agents and efficient cleaning effect were achieved.

CN223996788UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17NINGBO MINGZHOU HOSPITAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Current methods for cleaning digestive endoscopes require the cleaning agent to be injected into the forceps channel before the cleaning device is used, which is inconvenient.

Method used

A cleaning device was designed, including a cleaning head, a cleaning hose, and multiple cleaning holes, forming a complete cleaning channel. The inner wall of the cleaning hose has an inner spiral pattern, and the outer side has bristles. A drive device drives the cleaning hose to rotate. A liquid storage tank and a gas storage tank are used to store different cleaning agents, and a vibration device is used for cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the goal of eliminating the need for pre-filling the cleaning agent into the clamp channel, ensuring uniform flow of the cleaning agent, and maximizing contact between the bristles and the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby improving cleaning efficiency. It can target different areas of stains and offers comprehensive functionality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cleaning device for a digestive endoscope, and the cleaning device comprises a cleaning end head which is internally provided with a cavity, and the two sides of the cleaning end head are respectively provided with an injection port and an output port which are communicated with the cavity; one end of the cleaning hose is connected with the output port, and the cleaning hose is provided with a cleaning pipeline communicated with the output port; when the cleaning device is in a working state, the cleaning hose is located in a forceps channel of the digestive endoscope; the cleaning holes are formed in the cleaning hose, and when the cleaning device is in a working state, the injection opening, the output opening, the cleaning pipeline and the cleaning holes form a cleaning channel used for cleaning the digestive endoscopes. The technical problem that when an existing digestive endoscope is cleaned, a cleaning agent needs to be input into a forceps channel of the digestive endoscope firstly, then a cleaning device is used for cleaning the digestive endoscope, and operation of a user is inconvenient is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device disinfection and cleaning technology, and more specifically, to a cleaning device for digestive endoscopes. Background Technology

[0002] A digestive endoscope is a diagnostic instrument that integrates traditional optics, ergonomics, precision mechanics, modern electronics, mathematics, and software. It is equipped with an image sensor, optical lens, light source, and mechanical devices, and can be inserted into the stomach through the mouth or other natural orifices. Digestive endoscopes can visualize lesions that cannot be seen with X-rays, thus playing a vital role in medicine. For example, with the help of a digestive endoscope, doctors can observe ulcers or tumors in the stomach and formulate the best treatment plan accordingly.

[0003] However, the relevant technology has at least one of the following problems: the existing digestive endoscope cleaning process requires the cleaning agent to be introduced into the forceps of the digestive endoscope before the cleaning device is used to clean the digestive endoscope, which is inconvenient for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this invention is that existing digestive endoscope cleaning methods require the cleaning agent to be injected into the forceps of the digestive endoscope before the cleaning device is used to clean the digestive endoscope, which is inconvenient for users.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a cleaning device for a digestive endoscope. The cleaning device includes: a cleaning tip with a cavity inside, and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the cavity on both sides of the cleaning tip; a cleaning hose with one end connected to the outlet and having a cleaning channel communicating with the outlet; wherein, when the cleaning device is in operation, the cleaning hose is located in the forceps of the digestive endoscope; and multiple cleaning holes on the cleaning hose, wherein, when the cleaning device is in operation, the inlet, outlet, cleaning channel, and cleaning holes constitute a cleaning channel for cleaning the digestive endoscope.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by connecting the injection port and output port of the cleaning end to the cleaning hose, a complete cleaning channel is formed, which allows the cleaning agent to enter the inner wall of the digestive endoscope through the injection port and clean the digestive endoscope, without the need to pre-inject the cleaning agent into the forceps channel, thus improving the convenience of the cleaning device.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the cleaning pipe is provided with an inner spiral pattern to guide the flow of cleaning agent; wherein, from the injection port to the output port, the inner spiral pattern rotates along a first direction; when the cleaning agent flows through the cleaning pipe, the cleaning agent flows along the inner spiral pattern and flows out from the cleaning hole.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: by setting an inner spiral pattern on the inner wall of the cleaning pipe, the cleaning agent can be guided by the inner spiral pattern, which increases the flow rate of the cleaning agent in the cleaning hose, thereby making the cleaning agent flow out of the cleaning hole more evenly and the cleaning effect of the cleaning hose better.

[0009] In one embodiment of this invention, the cleaning holes are arranged along the direction of the inner spiral pattern.

[0010] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by arranging the cleaning holes along the direction of the inner spiral pattern, the cleaning agent can flow through the cleaning holes to the outer surface of the cleaning hose and the inner wall of the clamp channel while flowing along the inner spiral pattern.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the outer side of the cleaning hose is provided with bristles, which are arranged spirally along the axis of the cleaning hose; wherein, when the cleaning device is working, the bristles contact the inner wall of the clamp channel; from the inlet to the outlet, the spiral direction of the bristles rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: by setting bristles on the outside of the cleaning hose, the dirt on the inner wall of the clamp channel can be scraped by the brush towel, thereby cleaning the inner wall of the clamp channel; on the other hand, by setting the spiral direction of the bristles and the flow direction of the cleaning agent in opposite directions, a cross force can be formed between the bristles and the cleaning agent, improving the uniformity of the distribution of the cleaning agent.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cleaning end also includes a driving device, and one end of the cleaning hose near the cleaning end is connected to the driving device to drive the cleaning hose to rotate; wherein, the driving device drives the cleaning hose to rotate in a second direction.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: By setting a drive device to rotate the cleaning hose, the bristles can make more thorough contact with the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby cleaning away dirt; on the other hand, the rotation direction of the drive device is opposite to the flow direction of the cleaning agent, which can guide the cleaning agent away from the cleaning head by means of the rotation of the internal spiral pattern. The rotation direction of the drive device is the same as the setting direction of the bristles, which can guide the cleaning agent out of the inner wall of the clamp channel through the bristles after the cleaning agent flows out of the cleaning hole, carrying away dirt and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, an inlet is provided at the end of the cleaning hose away from the cleaning end; wherein, when the cleaning device is working, the inlet enters the clamp channel before the cleaning hose to guide the cleaning hose to be inserted smoothly.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: by setting an inlet component, the resistance encountered by the cleaning hose when entering the clamp channel can be reduced, thereby avoiding damage to the inner wall of the clamp channel.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cleaning device further includes multiple liquid storage tanks connected to the injection port of the cleaning end; and / or the cleaning device further includes a gas storage tank connected to the injection port of the cleaning end.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by setting up multiple liquid storage chambers, different types of cleaning agents, such as enzyme detergents, disinfectants, and clean water, can be stored in the liquid storage chambers; and by setting up gas storage chambers, the inner wall of the clamp channel can be quickly dried after cleaning by means of the double spiral texture.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, when the cleaning device includes multiple liquid storage tanks, a pressure pump is provided in each liquid storage tank; wherein, the pressure pump is connected to the injection port, and the pressure pump is used to control the outflow rate of the liquid in the liquid storage tank by adjusting the output pressure.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by installing a pressure pump inside the liquid storage tank, the outflow rate of the liquid in the storage tank can be adjusted, thereby enabling cleaning for different scenarios and making the cleaning device more comprehensive.

[0021] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cleaning end is equipped with a vibration device, and one end of the cleaning hose is connected to the vibration device; wherein, the vibration device generates vibration to drive the cleaning hose to clean the digestive endoscope.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by this technical solution is as follows: the vibration device can generate vibration at a certain frequency, which in turn drives the cleaning tube to vibrate slightly, further loosening and peeling off the stains on the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0023] In one embodiment of this invention, the cleaning holes are non-uniformly distributed on the cleaning hose to divide the surface of the cleaning hose into high-density areas and low-density areas.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: some areas on the inner wall of the clamp channel have severe stains, and the high-density bristles can effectively target these areas, thereby improving overall efficiency.

[0025] By adopting the technical solution of this utility model, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0026] (1) By connecting the inlet and outlet of the cleaning end to the cleaning hose, a complete cleaning channel is formed, which allows the cleaning agent to enter the inner wall of the digestive endoscope through the inlet and clean the digestive endoscope. There is no need to pre-inject the cleaning agent into the forceps channel, which improves the convenience of the cleaning device.

[0027] (2) By setting an inner spiral pattern on the inner wall of the cleaning pipe, the cleaning agent can be guided by the inner spiral pattern, which increases the flow rate of the cleaning agent in the cleaning hose, and makes the cleaning agent flow out of the cleaning hole more evenly, and the cleaning effect of the cleaning hose is better.

[0028] (3) By setting a drive device to drive the cleaning hose to rotate, the bristles can make more sufficient contact with the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby cleaning away dirt; on the other hand, the rotation direction of the drive device is opposite to the flow direction of the cleaning agent, and the rotation of the inner spiral pattern can guide the cleaning agent to the end away from the cleaning head. The rotation direction of the drive device is the same as the setting direction of the bristles. After the cleaning agent flows out of the cleaning hole, it can guide the cleaning agent out of the inner wall of the clamp channel through the bristles, and remove dirt, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a digestive endoscope and its cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the cleaning device.

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the cleaning device.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Cleaning device; 2. Digestive endoscope; 10. Cleaning tip; 11. Inlet; 12. Outlet; 13. Cavity; 20. Cleaning hose; 21. Cleaning pipe; 22. Cleaning hole; 23. Internal spiral pattern; 24. Bristles; 30. Forceps opening. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See Figures 1 to 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning device 1 for a digestive endoscope 2 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The cleaning device 1 is inserted into the forceps opening 30 of the digestive endoscope 2. The cleaning device 1 includes a cleaning tip 10, a cleaning hose 20, and multiple cleaning holes 22. The cleaning tip 10 has a cavity 13 inside, and an inlet 11 and an outlet 12 communicating with the cavity 13 are respectively provided on both sides of the cleaning tip 10. One end of the cleaning hose 20 is connected to the outlet 12, and the cleaning hose 20 has a cleaning channel 21 communicating with the outlet 12. When the cleaning device 1 is in working condition, the cleaning hose 20 is located in the forceps of the digestive endoscope 2. The cleaning holes 22 are provided on the cleaning hose 20. When the cleaning device 1 is in working condition, the inlet 11, the outlet 12, the cleaning channel 21, and the cleaning holes 22 constitute a cleaning channel for cleaning the digestive endoscope 2.

[0037] By connecting the inlet 11 and outlet 12 of the cleaning end 10 to the cleaning hose 20, a complete cleaning channel is formed, allowing the cleaning agent to enter the inner wall of the digestive endoscope 2 through the inlet 11 and clean the digestive endoscope 2. There is no need to pre-inject the cleaning agent into the forceps channel, which improves the convenience of the cleaning device 1.

[0038] Preferably, the inner wall of the cleaning pipe 21 is provided with an inner spiral pattern 23 to guide the flow of cleaning agent; wherein, from the inlet 11 to the outlet 12, the inner spiral pattern 23 rotates along a first direction; when the cleaning agent flows through the cleaning pipe 21, the cleaning agent flows along the inner spiral pattern 23 and flows out from the cleaning hole 22.

[0039] By setting an inner spiral pattern 23 on the inner wall of the cleaning pipe 21, the cleaning agent can be guided by the inner spiral pattern 23, which increases the flow rate of the cleaning agent in the cleaning hose 20, and makes the cleaning agent flow out of the cleaning hole 22 more evenly, resulting in a better cleaning effect of the cleaning hose 20.

[0040] Furthermore, the cleaning holes 22 are arranged along the direction of the inner spiral pattern 23. By arranging the cleaning holes 22 along the direction of the inner spiral pattern 23, the cleaning agent can flow through the cleaning holes 22 to the space between the outer surface of the cleaning hose 20 and the inner wall of the clamp channel while flowing along the inner spiral pattern 23.

[0041] In addition, the outer side of the cleaning hose 20 is provided with bristles 24, which are spirally arranged along the axis of the cleaning hose 20; wherein, when the cleaning device 1 is working, the bristles 24 contact the inner wall of the clamp channel; from the inlet 11 to the outlet 12, the spiral direction of the bristles 24 rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0042] By providing bristles 24 on the outside of the cleaning hose 20, the bristles 24 can be used to scrape the dirt on the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby cleaning the inner wall of the clamp channel; on the other hand, by setting the spiral direction of the bristles 24 and the flow direction of the cleaning agent to be opposite, a cross force can be formed between the bristles 24 and the cleaning agent, improving the uniformity of the distribution of the cleaning agent.

[0043] Preferably, the cleaning end 10 further includes a driving device, and one end of the cleaning hose 20 near the cleaning end 10 is connected to the driving device to drive the cleaning hose 20 to rotate; wherein the driving device drives the cleaning hose 20 to rotate in a second direction.

[0044] By setting a drive device to rotate the cleaning hose 20, the bristles 24 can make more thorough contact with the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby cleaning away dirt. On the other hand, the rotation direction of the drive device is opposite to the flow direction of the cleaning agent, and the rotation of the inner spiral pattern 23 can guide the cleaning agent away from the cleaning head. The rotation direction of the drive device is the same as the setting direction of the bristles 24. After the cleaning agent flows out of the cleaning hole 22, it can be guided out of the inner wall of the clamp channel through the bristles 24, carrying away dirt and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0045] Furthermore, the end of the cleaning hose 20 away from the cleaning end 10 is provided with an inlet; wherein, when the cleaning device 1 is working, the inlet enters the clamp channel before the cleaning hose 20 to guide the cleaning hose 20 to be inserted smoothly.

[0046] The guide is made of a rigid material and has a rounded front end, which facilitates entry into the inner wall of the clamp channel. By setting the guide, the resistance encountered by the cleaning hose 20 when entering the clamp channel can be reduced, so as to avoid damage to the inner wall of the clamp channel.

[0047] In addition, the cleaning device 1 also includes multiple liquid storage tanks, which are connected to the injection port 11 of the cleaning end 10; and / or the cleaning device 1 also includes a gas storage tank, which is connected to the injection port 11 of the cleaning end 10.

[0048] By setting up multiple liquid storage chambers, different types of cleaning agents, such as enzyme detergents, disinfectants, and water, can be stored in the liquid storage chambers; while by setting up gas storage chambers, the inner wall of the clamp channel can be quickly dried after cleaning by means of the double spiral pattern.

[0049] Furthermore, in the case where the cleaning device 1 includes multiple liquid storage tanks, a pressure pump is installed inside each liquid storage tank. The pressure pump is connected to the inlet 11 and is used to control the outflow rate of the liquid within the storage tank by adjusting the output pressure. By installing a pressure pump inside the liquid storage tank, the outflow rate of the liquid within the tank can be adjusted, thereby enabling cleaning for different scenarios and making the cleaning device 1 more comprehensive in its functionality.

[0050] For example, multiple liquid storage chambers can be used in conjunction with each other. For instance, when cleaning the digestive endoscope 2, the pilot is inserted into the forceps channel. After adjusting the position, the inside of the forceps channel is first initially cleaned with warm water. Next, the valve of the enzyme cleaning agent is opened to clean the residual protein. Then, clean water is used again to remove the residual enzyme cleaning agent and protein. Subsequently, the inner wall of the forceps channel is disinfected with disinfectant. Finally, the gas storage chamber is opened to quickly air dry the inner wall of the forceps channel.

[0051] Furthermore, the cleaning end 10 is equipped with a vibration device, and one end of the cleaning hose 20 is connected to the vibration device; wherein, the vibration device generates vibration to drive the cleaning hose 20 to clean the digestive endoscope 2.

[0052] The vibration device can generate vibrations at a certain frequency, which in turn causes the cleaning tube to vibrate slightly, further loosening and peeling off the dirt on the inner wall of the clamp channel, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0053] Preferably, the cleaning holes 22 are non-uniformly distributed on the cleaning hose 20 to divide the surface of the cleaning hose 20 into high-density areas and low-density areas.

[0054] Some areas on the inner wall of the clamp channel have severe stains. The high-density bristles 24 can effectively target these areas, thereby improving overall efficiency.

[0055] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for a digestive endoscope, characterized by, The cleaning device comprises: a cleaning head (10) provided with a cavity (13) therein, the cleaning head (10) being provided with an injection port (11) and an output port (12) on two sides thereof, respectively, the injection port (11) and the output port (12) being in communication with the cavity (13); a cleaning hose (20) having one end connected with the output port (12), the cleaning hose (20) being provided with a cleaning channel (21) in communication with the output port (12); wherein, when the cleaning device is in a working state, the cleaning hose (20) is located in a channel of the digestive endoscope; a plurality of cleaning holes (22) provided on the cleaning hose (20), when the cleaning device is in the working state, the injection port (11), the output port (12), the cleaning channel (21) and the cleaning holes (22) constitute a cleaning channel for cleaning the digestive endoscope.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: an inner helical thread (23) is provided on an inner wall of the cleaning channel (21) for guiding the flow of the cleaning agent; wherein, in a direction from the injection port (11) to the output port (12), the inner helical thread (23) rotates in a first direction; when the cleaning agent flows through the cleaning channel (21), the cleaning agent flows along the inner helical thread (23) and flows out of the cleaning holes (22).

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: the cleaning holes (22) are arranged along the direction of the inner helical thread (23).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein: bristles (24) are provided on the outer side of the cleaning hose (20), the bristles (24) being helically arranged along the axis of the cleaning hose (20); wherein, when the cleaning device is working, the bristles (24) are in contact with the inner wall of the channel; in the direction from the injection port (11) to the output port (12), the helical direction of the bristles (24) rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein: the cleaning head (10) further comprises a driving device, one end of the cleaning hose (20) close to the cleaning head (10) is connected with the driving device to drive the cleaning hose (20) to rotate; wherein, the driving device drives the cleaning hose (20) to rotate in the second direction.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: an introducing member is provided on the end of the cleaning hose (20) away from the cleaning head (10); wherein, when the cleaning device is working, the introducing member enters the channel before the cleaning hose (20) to guide the cleaning hose (20) to be smoothly inserted.

7. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: the cleaning device further comprises a plurality of liquid storage bins, the liquid storage bins being connected with the injection port (11) of the cleaning head (10); and / or The cleaning device further comprises a gas storage bin connected with the injection port (11) of the cleaning head (10).

8. The cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the case that the cleaning device comprises a plurality of liquid storage bins, a pressure pump is arranged in the liquid storage bin. The pressure pump is connected with the injection port (11), and the pressure pump is used to control the outflow speed of the liquid in the liquid storage bin by adjusting the output pressure.

9. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning head (10) is provided with a vibration device, and one end of the cleaning hose (20) is connected with the vibration device. The vibration device generates vibration to drive the cleaning hose (20) to clean the digestive endoscope.

10. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning holes (22) are non-uniformly distributed on the cleaning hose (20) to divide the surface of the cleaning hose (20) into a high-density area and a low-density area.