Disposable spine endoscope

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a disposable spine endoscope, which comprises a tube sheath module and a handle module, the tube sheath module comprises a metal head end and a metal sheath tube, the metal head end is in clearance fit with the metal sheath tube, the metal head end can rotate relative to the metal sheath tube, and the handle module is connected with the handle module. A water injection hole and a lens hole are formed in the metal head end, a camera module, an LED lamp and a spring tube front end are arranged in the lens hole in a glue sealing mode, and a signal line is arranged in the spring tube in a penetrating mode. The problems that in the prior art, the cross infection risk is high, the equipment maintenance cost is high, the operation view is limited, the operation flexibility is insufficient, and the surgical instrument compatibility is poor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically a disposable spinal endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, traditional methods for treating spinal-related diseases such as lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis mainly include open surgery and conventional spinal endoscopy. Open surgery is highly invasive and has a slow recovery, while conventional spinal endoscopy, although reducing trauma, requires repeated use of endoscopic equipment, posing a risk of cross-infection, and has high maintenance costs. Furthermore, existing endoscopes still need improvement in terms of visual clarity, operational flexibility, and surgical instrument compatibility, resulting in more complex and time-consuming surgeries and a poor patient experience.

[0003] However, in implementing the relevant technologies, it was found that existing technologies have problems such as high risk of cross-infection during use, high equipment maintenance costs, limited surgical field of vision, insufficient operational flexibility, and poor compatibility of surgical instruments. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a disposable spinal endoscope. The main feature of this technology is its minimally invasive nature, which can significantly reduce damage to surrounding tissues, ensure aseptic operation, and optimize the optical performance, operating mechanism, and compatibility of the endoscope, thereby improving surgical efficiency, reducing surgical risks, and improving the quality of postoperative recovery for patients.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a disposable spinal endoscope, comprising a sheath module and a handle module. The sheath module includes a metal head end and a metal sheath tube. The metal head end and the metal sheath tube are fitted with a clearance, and the metal head end can rotate relative to the metal sheath tube. The metal head end is provided with a water injection hole and a lens hole. The lens hole is sealed with a camera module, an LED light, and a spring tube front end. A signal wire passes through the inside of the spring tube.

[0006] Preferably, the handle module includes a handle, a transmission module, a circuit board housing, an O-ring seal, and a water injection connector. The front end of the handle is connected to the end of the metal sheath by adhesive. The water injection connector is connected to the mounting hole at the front end of the handle. The metal sheath has a small hole at the position opposite the water injection hole, and the O-ring seal is fixed inside the O-groove of the handle at the end of the metal sheath.

[0007] Preferably, the transmission module includes a rotating shaft, a limiting shaft, a limiting slider, and a compression spring. The positioning pin of the rotating shaft passes through the limiting slider, the compression spring, and the positioning hole of the limiting shaft to form the transmission module. The cuboid of the limiting shaft cooperates with the rectangular groove of the circuit board shell, so that the circuit board shell and the rotating mechanism can rotate synchronously.

[0008] Preferably, the cylinder at the front end of the rotating shaft cooperates with the cylindrical groove inside the handle. The handle is provided with an axial limiting groove and an axial positioning groove. The axial limiting groove is designed with a boss structure that can cooperate with the axial limiting block of the rotating shaft to limit the rotation angle to 300°.

[0009] Preferably, the axial positioning block on the limiting slider cooperates with the axial positioning groove at the end of the handle to keep the limiting slider in both raised and lowered states.

[0010] Preferably, the camera module includes a camera module, an LED light, a spring tube, a signal line, a circuit board, and a system connector. The spring tube wraps around the signal line, which passes through the handle, an O-ring, a rotating shaft, and a limiting shaft, and is finally glued to the end of the limiting shaft. The remaining signal line is connected to the circuit board.

[0011] Preferably, the number of LEDs is two, and they are located on both sides of the lens.

[0012] Preferably, a circuit board is placed inside the circuit board housing, one end of the circuit board is connected to a signal line, and the other end of the circuit board is connected to a system connector.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. Reduced risk of infection: The single-use design fundamentally eliminates the possibility of cross-infection.

[0015] 2. Improve surgical efficiency: The combination of high-definition imaging and flexible operating mechanisms makes surgery more precise and faster.

[0016] 3. Reduced costs: Although the cost per use is high, in the long run, it reduces equipment maintenance and disinfection costs and avoids additional medical expenses caused by infection.

[0017] 4. Enhance patient experience: The surgery is minimally invasive and recovery is quick, reducing patient pain and recovery time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the metal head end of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the handle of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the transmission module of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a drawing of the handle part of this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Sheath module; 11. Metal head end; 111. Water inlet; 112. Lens hole; 1121. Camera module; 1122. Camera module; 1123. LED light; 1124. Bourdon tube; 1125. Signal cable; 1126. Circuit board; 1127. System connector; 12. Metal sheath;

[0025] 2. Handle module; 21. Handle; 22. Transmission module; 221. Rotating shaft; 222. Limiting shaft; 223. Limiting slider; 224. Compression spring; 225. Axial limiting block; 226. Axial positioning block; 227. Axial limiting groove; 228. Axial positioning groove; 23. Circuit board housing; 24. O-ring seal; 25. Water inlet connector. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a disposable spinal endoscope, including a sheath module 1 and a handle module 2. The sheath module 1 includes a metal head end 11 and a metal sheath tube 12. The metal head end 11 and the metal sheath tube 12 are fitted with a clearance, and the metal head end 11 can rotate relative to the metal sheath tube 12. The metal head end 11 is provided with a water injection hole 111 and a lens hole 112. The lens hole 112 is sealed with a camera module 1121, an LED light 1123 and the front end of a spring tube 1124. The LED light source provides uniform illumination and reduces shadow areas during the operation. A signal line 1125 runs through the inside of the spring tube 1124. The outer diameter of the sheath module 1 is 2.3 mm, which can minimize surgical trauma.

[0028] Specifically, the handle module 2 includes a handle 21, a transmission module 22, a circuit board housing 23, an O-ring seal 24, and a water inlet connector 25. The front end of the handle 21 is connected to the end of the metal sheath 12 by adhesive. The water inlet connector 25 is connected to the mounting hole at the front end of the handle 21. The metal sheath 12 has a small hole at the position opposite to the water inlet hole 111, and the O-ring seal 24 is fixed inside the O-groove of the handle 21 at the end of the metal sheath 12 to prevent water from flowing into the handle 21.

[0029] Furthermore, the transmission module 22 includes a rotating shaft 221, a limiting shaft 222, a limiting slider 223, and a compression spring 224. The positioning post of the rotating shaft 221 passes through the limiting slider 223 and the compression spring 224 and connects with the positioning hole of the limiting shaft 222 to form the transmission module 22. The cuboid of the limiting shaft 222 cooperates with the rectangular groove of the circuit board housing 23, so that the circuit board housing 23 and the rotating mechanism can rotate synchronously.

[0030] Furthermore, the cylinder at the front end of the rotating shaft 221 engages with the cylindrical groove inside the handle 21. The handle 21 has an axial limiting groove 227 and an axial positioning groove 228 respectively. The axial limiting groove 227 is designed with a boss structure that can engage with the axial limiting block 225 of the rotating shaft 221 to limit the rotation angle to 300°.

[0031] It is worth noting that the axial positioning block 226 on the limit slider 223 cooperates with the axial positioning groove 228 at the end of the handle 21 to keep the limit slider 223 in both raised and lowered states.

[0032] It is worth noting that the camera module 1121 includes a camera module 1122, an LED light 1123, a spring tube 1124, a signal line 1125, a circuit board 1126, and a system connector 1127. The camera module 1122 is model OVM6946. The spring tube 1124 wraps around the signal line 1125 and passes through the handle 21, the O-ring 24, the rotating shaft 221, and the limiting shaft 222. Finally, it is glued to the end of the limiting shaft 222. The remaining signal line 1125 is connected to the circuit board 1126. The camera module 1121 provides high-definition image output (≥1080P) and has a wide viewing angle (≥120°) to ensure the clarity and breadth of the surgical field of view.

[0033] It is worth mentioning that there are two LED lights 1123, located on both sides of the lens. The model number of the LED lights 1123 is MK-PB0301WE-010FN.

[0034] It is worth emphasizing that a circuit board 1126 is placed inside the circuit board housing 23. One end of the circuit board 1126 is connected to the signal line 1125, and the other end of the circuit board 1126 is connected to the system connector 1127. The circuit board 1126 adopts advanced image processing algorithms, such as color correction and image stabilization technology, to improve the realism and stability of the image.

[0035] Among them, LED light 1123, signal line 1125, circuit board 1126 and system connector 1127 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail; at the same time, this utility model also includes power supply, controller and switch, etc., which are not the main technical points of this patent and will not be described in detail; the "front, back, left and right" perspectives of this device are as follows: Figure 1 The direction shown in the diagram is the reference.

[0036] Working principle: Before starting surgery, medical staff insert the system connector 1127 into the main unit. During use, the metal sheath 12 of the spinal endoscope is inserted into the pre-cut skin incision. The metal tip 11 is controlled by the circuit board 1126 via the signal line 1125 to move to the area to be observed. The lens hole 112 in the metal tip 11 is used for observation. The LED light 1123 provides uniform illumination. The camera module 1121 provides clear high-definition image output with a wide viewing angle, ensuring the clarity and breadth of the surgical field. Then, the limiting slider 223 is pushed up and rotated clockwise until the axial limiting block 225 is fixed in the axial limiting groove 227. Subsequently, the circuit board housing 23 is rotated to drive the limiting shaft 222 and the rotating shaft 222. 21. The rotation of the spring tube 1124 and even the lens, the cuboid of the limiting shaft 222 and the rectangular groove of the circuit board housing 23 cooperate, so that the circuit board housing 23 and the rotating mechanism can rotate synchronously. After observing and displaying the image to a reasonable angle, the left-hand limiting slider 223 is reset. Under the action of the compression spring 224, the limiting slider 223 presses the limiting shaft 222, thereby solving the problems of high risk of cross-infection, high equipment maintenance cost, limited surgical field of view, insufficient operational flexibility and poor compatibility of surgical instruments in the existing technology. By designing a disposable endoscope, aseptic operation is ensured. At the same time, the optical performance, operating mechanism and compatibility of the endoscope are optimized to improve surgical efficiency, reduce surgical risks and improve the quality of postoperative recovery for patients.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0038] 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. A disposable endoscope for the spinal column comprising a tube sheath module (1) and a handle module (2), characterized in that: The tube sheath module (1) comprises a metal head end (11) and a metal sheath (12), the metal head end (11) is in clearance fit with the metal sheath (12), and the metal head end (11) can rotate relative to the metal sheath (12), the metal head end (11) is respectively provided with a water injection hole (111) and a lens hole (112), the inside of the lens hole (112) is glued to be provided with a camera module (1121), an LED lamp (1123) and a front end of a spring tube (1124), and the inside of the spring tube (1124) is provided with a signal line (1125).

2. The disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein: The handle module (2) comprises a handle (21), a transmission module (22), a circuit board shell (23), an O-shaped sealing ring (24) and a water injection joint (25), the front end of the handle (21) is connected with the end of the metal sheath (12) through gluing, the water injection joint (25) is connected with the front end mounting hole of the handle (21), the metal sheath (12) is provided with a small hole at the position opposite to the water injection hole (111), and the O-shaped sealing ring (24) is fixed in the O-shaped groove of the handle (21) at the end of the metal sheath (12).

3. A disposable endoscope for the spinal column according to claim 2, wherein: The transmission module (22) comprises a rotating shaft (221), a limiting shaft (222), a limiting sliding block (223) and a compression spring (224), the positioning column of the rotating shaft (221) passes through the limiting sliding block (223), the compression spring (224) and the positioning hole of the limiting shaft (222) to be connected to form the transmission module (22), and the cuboid of the limiting shaft (222) is matched with the rectangular groove of the circuit board shell (23) to enable the circuit board shell (23) and the rotating mechanism to rotate synchronously.

4. The disposable endoscope according to claim 3, wherein: The cylinder at the front end of the rotating shaft (221) is matched with the cylindrical groove in the handle (21), the inside of the handle (21) is respectively provided with an axial limiting groove (227) and an axial positioning groove (228), and the axial limiting groove (227) is designed with a boss structure to be matched with the axial limiting block (225) of the rotating shaft (221) to limit the rotation angle to 300°.

5. The disposable endoscope according to claim 3, wherein: The axial positioning block (226) on the limiting sliding block (223) is matched with the axial positioning groove (228) at the end of the handle (21) to enable the limiting sliding block (223) to keep two states of being lifted and falling.

6. The disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein: The camera module (1121) comprises a camera module (1122), an LED lamp (1123), a spring tube (1124), a signal line (1125), a circuit board (1126) and a system joint (1127), the spring tube (1124) wrapping the signal line (1125) passes through the handle (21), the O-shaped sealing ring (24), the rotating shaft (221) and the limiting shaft (222), and is finally connected with the end of the limiting shaft (222) through gluing, and the remaining signal line (1125) is connected with the circuit board (1126).

7. The disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the LED lamp (1123) is two, and the LED lamp (1123) is located on both sides of the lens.

8. The disposable endoscope according to claim 2, wherein: The inside of the circuit board shell (23) is placed with a circuit board (1126), one end of the circuit board (1126) is connected with a signal line (1125), the other end of the circuit board (1126) is connected with a system connector (1127).

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