Intelligent endoscope storage cabinet

Abstract

An air duct is formed between an inner container and a cabinet body, a plurality of tray racks used for placing trays are vertically arranged in the inner container, vent holes are formed in the side wall of the inner container, an inner cavity of the inner container is communicated with the air duct through the vent holes, and the air duct is communicated with the outside through an exhaust valve. The side wall of one side of the inner container is provided with a quick plug connector used for being connected with an endoscope, a purifying and drying system, a dehumidifying system and a pipeline negative pressure drying system are arranged in the cabinet body on the same side of the quick plug connector, and the purifying and drying system purifies and dries gas flowing through the purifying and drying system. The purified and dried gas enters the inner container; the dehumidification system is used for dehumidifying the flowing gas; the pipeline negative pressure drying system comprises a vacuum pump, and the vacuum pump is connected with the quick connector through a connecting pipeline. The storage cabinet can ensure that the endoscope storage space is clean, dry, constant in temperature, constant in humidity and positive in pressure, is provided with a special negative pressure pipeline drying system, is used for drying pipelines in the endoscope, prevents bacteria from breeding in the pipelines in the endoscope, and improves the safety of endoscope storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of medical devices, specifically relating to an intelligent endoscope storage cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Endoscopes, including gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, and laparoscopes, are optical instruments that can enter the human body through natural or invasive cavities for diagnostic testing and treatment. After each use, endoscopes must undergo rigorous cleaning, disinfection, and drying before being stored in a dedicated storage space. The cleanliness, dryness, and ventilation of the storage environment directly affect the risk of secondary infection upon reuse. Traditional storage methods cannot completely disinfect and dry the internal tubing of the endoscope and cannot prevent air from entering and causing secondary contamination. Therefore, endoscopes need to undergo a complete cleaning, disinfection, and drying process before each use, resulting in a significant waste of manpower and resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent endoscope storage cabinet that ensures the endoscope storage space is clean, dry, at a constant temperature and humidity, and under positive pressure. It also has a dedicated negative pressure pipeline drying system for drying the internal tubing of the endoscope, preventing bacterial growth and improving the safety of endoscope storage.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] An intelligent endoscope storage cabinet includes a cabinet body and an inner liner housed within the cabinet body, forming an air duct between the inner liner and the cabinet body. Multiple tray racks for placing trays are vertically arranged inside the inner liner. Ventilation holes are provided on the side wall of the inner liner, connecting the inner cavity of the inner liner to the air duct. The air duct is connected to the outside via an exhaust valve. A quick-connect connector for connecting endoscopes is provided on one side wall of the inner liner. A purification and drying system, a dehumidification system, and a pipeline negative pressure drying system are located within the cabinet body on the same side as the quick-connect connector. The purification and drying system purifies and dries the gas flowing through it, and the purified and dried gas enters the inner liner. The purification and drying system, along the air intake direction, consists of a pre-filter, a purification fan, a heater, and a high-efficiency filter. The dehumidification system dehumidifies the gas flowing through it. The pipeline negative pressure drying system includes a vacuum pump, which is connected to the quick-connect connector via a connecting pipe.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the dehumidification system includes an air pump, a dehumidification box, a thermoelectric cooler, and a heat dissipation assembly. The heat dissipation assembly is positioned above the thermoelectric cooler, and the dehumidification box is positioned below the thermoelectric cooler. The dehumidification box has a drain outlet, a dehumidification air inlet, and a dehumidification air outlet. The drain outlet is located at the bottom of the dehumidification box and is connected to a drain pipe. The dehumidification air inlet is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner, and the dehumidification air outlet is connected to the air pump. The air pump is also connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner.

[0007] More preferably, the heat dissipation assembly includes an axial fan and a heat sink. The heat sink includes a U-shaped tube, heat dissipation fins, and a heat sink block. The heat dissipation fins are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the vertical section of the U-shaped tube. The semiconductor cooling chip is installed below the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube. The heat sink block is located above the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube. The heat sink block has alternating grooves and protrusions. The axial fan is located on one side of the heat dissipation fins.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the pipeline negative pressure drying system also includes a first filter, the inlet end of which is connected to the outlet end of the quick-connect fitting, and the outlet end of the first filter is connected to the air inlet of the vacuum pump.

[0009] As a preferred method, the number of quick-connect fittings corresponds one-to-one with the number of tray racks. The air inlet end of the quick-connect fitting extends into the inner liner cavity, while the air outlet end is located outside the inner liner cavity and is connected to the vacuum pump via a connecting pipe.

[0010] As a preferred method, a circulating fan is installed in the air duct on the side of the quick-connect connector. The circulating fan is a cross-flow fan, which blows the gas in the inner liner cavity into the air duct through the ventilation hole on the opposite side.

[0011] As a preferred method, ultraviolet lamps are installed in the air ducts above the inner liner and cabinet.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, an accessory compartment is provided on one side of the cabinet, and the dehumidification system and vacuum pump are located in the accessory compartment.

[0013] More preferably, the accessory compartment is provided with a dehumidifier box mounting bracket, the dehumidifier box is placed on the dehumidifier box mounting bracket, the air pump is placed below the dehumidifier box mounting bracket, and the vacuum pump is located on the front side of the dehumidifier box mounting bracket. The air pump and the vacuum pump are respectively connected to the bottom of the accessory compartment via spring feet.

[0014] As a preferred method, multiple lights are provided on the inner wall opposite the quick-connect connector.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) the endoscope storage space is clean, dry, and has constant temperature and humidity to prevent bacterial growth; (2) the internal pipeline of the endoscope is continuously dried to avoid secondary contamination of the endoscope due to incomplete drying; (3) continuous positive pressure storage prevents external polluted air from entering the endoscope storage space. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an intelligent endoscope storage cabinet;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an intelligent endoscope storage cabinet without a door panel;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of part of the intelligent endoscope storage cabinet;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the intelligent endoscope storage cabinet;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the parts compartment;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of some components inside the parts compartment;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidification system.

[0024] In the diagram: 1 Cabinet, 2 Inner liner, 3 Exhaust valve, 4 Purification and drying system, 41 Pre-filter, 42 Purification fan, 43 Heater, 44 High-efficiency filter, 5 Dehumidification system, 51 Air pump, 52 Dehumidification box, 521 Dehumidification air inlet, 522 Dehumidification air outlet, 523 Drain, 53 Semiconductor cooling chip, 54 Heat dissipation assembly, 541 Axial fan, 542 Radiator, 5421 U-tube, 5422 Heat dissipation fins, 5423 Heat dissipation block, 54231 Groove, 54232 Raised rib, 6 Piping negative pressure drying system, 61 Vacuum pump, 62 First filter, 7 Air duct, 8 Tray, 9 Tray rack, 10 Quick connector, 11 Ventilation hole, 12 Circulating fan, 13 Ultraviolet lamp, 14 Lighting, 15 Accessory compartment, 16 Dehumidification box mounting bracket, 17 Spring feet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses an intelligent endoscope storage cabinet, comprising a cabinet body 1 and an inner liner 2 disposed within the cabinet body 1. An air duct 7 is formed between the inner liner 2 and the cabinet body 1. Multiple tray racks 9 for placing trays 8 are vertically arranged inside the inner liner 2. Ventilation holes 11 are provided on the side wall of the inner liner 2, connecting the inner cavity of the inner liner 2 to the air duct 7. The air duct 7 is connected to the outside via an exhaust valve 3. A quick-connect connector 10 for connecting endoscopes is provided on one side wall of the inner liner 2. A purification and drying system is provided inside the cabinet body 1 on the same side as the quick-connect connector 10. 4. A dehumidification system 5 and a pipeline negative pressure drying system 6. The purification and drying system 4 purifies and dries the gas flowing through it. The purified and dried gas enters the inner liner 2. The purification and drying system 4 consists of a pre-filter 41, a purification fan 42, a heater 43, and a high-efficiency filter 44 in sequence along the air intake direction. The dehumidification system 5 is used to dehumidify the gas flowing through it. The pipeline negative pressure drying system 6 includes a vacuum pump 61, which is connected to a quick-connect fitting 10 via a connecting pipe. The pipeline negative pressure drying system 6 also includes a first filter 62, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet of the quick-connect fitting 10, and the outlet of which is connected to the air intake of the vacuum pump 61.

[0028] See Figure 7 In this embodiment, the dehumidification system 5 includes an air pump 51, a dehumidification box 52, a thermoelectric cooler 53, and a heat dissipation assembly 54. The heat dissipation assembly 54 is positioned above the thermoelectric cooler 53, and the dehumidification box 52 is positioned below the thermoelectric cooler 53. The dehumidification box 52 has a drain outlet 523, a dehumidification air inlet 521, and a dehumidification air outlet 522. The drain outlet 523 is located at the bottom of the dehumidification box 52 and is connected to a drain pipe. The dehumidification air inlet 521 is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner 2, and the dehumidification air outlet 522 is connected to the air pump 51, which is also connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner 2. Air in the inner cavity of the inner liner 2 is drawn out by the air pump 51 and enters the dehumidification box 52. The water vapor in the air condenses into water under the action of the thermoelectric cooler 53, and the accumulated water is discharged from the drain outlet 523. The dehumidified dry air is pumped back into the inner chamber by the air pump 51, thereby achieving humidity control of the inner chamber.

[0029] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the heat dissipation assembly 54 includes an axial fan 541 and a heat sink 542. The heat sink 542 includes a U-shaped tube 5421, heat dissipation fins 5422, and a heat sink block 5423. The heat dissipation fins 5422 are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the vertical section of the U-shaped tube 5421. The semiconductor cooling chip 53 is installed below the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube 5421. The heat sink block 5423 is located above the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube 5421. The heat sink block 5423 has alternating grooves 54231 and protrusions 54232, which can increase the heat dissipation area. The axial fan 541 is located on one side of the heat dissipation fins 5422. The axial fan 541 blows air onto the heat dissipation fins 5422 to accelerate airflow and promote heat dissipation.

[0030] In this embodiment, the number of quick-connect connectors 10 corresponds one-to-one with the number of tray racks 9. The air inlet end of the quick-connect connector 10 extends into the inner liner 2 cavity, and the air outlet end is located outside the inner liner 2 cavity, and is connected to the vacuum pump 61 via a connecting pipe.

[0031] In this embodiment, a circulating fan 12 is installed in the air duct 7 on the side of the quick-connect connector 10. The circulating fan 12 is a cross-flow fan, which blows the gas in the inner liner 2 cavity into the air duct 7 through the ventilation hole 11 on the opposite side. An ultraviolet lamp 13 is installed in the air duct 7 above the inner liner 2 and the cabinet 1 to disinfect the air entering the air duct 7. Multiple lighting lamps 14 are installed on the inner liner 2 wall on the opposite side of the quick-connect connector 10.

[0032] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The cabinet 1 has an accessory compartment 15 on one side, where the dehumidification system 5 and vacuum pump 61 are housed for easy maintenance. The accessory compartment 15 contains a dehumidification box mounting bracket 16, on which the dehumidification box 52 is placed. The air pump 51 is positioned below the bracket, and the vacuum pump 61 is located in front of it. Both the air pump 51 and the vacuum pump 61 are connected to the bottom of the accessory compartment 15 via spring feet 17. The spring feet 17 provide cushioning, protecting the air pump 51 and vacuum pump 61 and reducing noise during operation.

[0033] The specific working process of this intelligent endoscope storage cabinet is as follows:

[0034] 1. After the endoscope is stored in the endoscope storage cabinet and the door is closed, the purification and drying system 4 starts to work; under the action of the purification fan 42, the outside air passes through the pre-filter 41, heater 43 and high-efficiency filter 44 in sequence, and is transformed into clean and dry air that enters the inner tank 2. Under the action of positive pressure, the air in the inner tank 2 is discharged through the exhaust valve 3 and replaced by clean and dry air.

[0035] 2. After the air in the inner liner 2 is replaced with clean and dry air, the circulating fan 12 and ultraviolet light are turned on to continuously dry the outer surface of the endoscope and disinfect the air in the inner liner 2.

[0036] 3. When connecting the endoscope storage cabinet, connect the quick-connect connector 10 on the side of the cabinet. After the inner liner 2 is purified, dried and dehumidified, the pipeline negative pressure drying system 6 is turned on. The vacuum pump 61 draws the clean and dry air in the inner liner 2 out of the equipment through the endoscope pipeline, forming a negative pressure in the endoscope cavity to accelerate the evaporation of residual moisture. Larger water droplets are drawn into the first filter 62 to keep the endoscope cavity continuously dry.

[0037] 4. After the residual moisture on the outer surface of the endoscope is dried and evaporated, the humidity of the inner chamber 2 rises. Once a certain humidity is reached, the dehumidification system 5 starts to work. The air pump 51 draws out the humid air from the inner chamber 2, and the water vapor is condensed by the semiconductor cooling chip 53 of the dehumidification system 5. The dry air is then pumped back into the inner chamber by the air pump 51, thus achieving humidity control in the inner chamber 2.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An intelligent endoscope storage cabinet, comprising a cabinet body (1) and an inner liner (2) disposed within the cabinet body (1), characterized in that: An air duct (7) is formed between the inner liner (2) and the cabinet (1). Multiple tray racks (9) for placing trays (8) are arranged vertically inside the inner liner (2). Ventilation holes (11) are provided on the side wall of the inner liner (2). The ventilation holes (11) connect the inner cavity of the inner liner (2) to the air duct (7). The air duct (7) is connected to the outside through the exhaust valve (3). A quick-connect connector (10) for connecting an endoscope is provided on one side wall of the inner liner (2). A purification and drying system (4), a dehumidification system (5), and a pipeline negative pressure drying system are provided in the cabinet (1) on the same side as the quick-connect connector (10). The purification and drying system (4) purifies and dries the gas flowing through it. The purified and dried gas enters the inner liner (2). The purification and drying system (4) consists of a primary filter (41), a purification fan (42), a heater (43), and a high-efficiency filter (44) in sequence along the air intake direction. The dehumidification system (5) is used to dehumidify the gas flowing through it. The pipeline negative pressure drying system (6) includes a vacuum pump (61), which is connected to a quick-connect fitting (10) via a connecting pipeline.

2. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dehumidification system (5) includes an air pump (51), a dehumidification box (52), a semiconductor cooling chip (53), and a heat dissipation component (54). The heat dissipation component (54) is located above the semiconductor cooling chip (53), and the dehumidification box (52) is located below the semiconductor cooling chip (53). The dehumidification box (52) has a drain outlet (523), a dehumidification air inlet (521), and a dehumidification air outlet (522). The drain outlet (523) is located at the bottom of the dehumidification box (52) and is connected to a drain pipe. The dehumidification air inlet (521) is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner (2), and the dehumidification air outlet (522) is connected to the air pump (51). The air pump (51) is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner (2).

3. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly (54) includes an axial fan (541) and a heat sink (542). The heat sink (542) includes a U-shaped tube (5421), heat dissipation fins (5422), and a heat sink block (5423). The heat dissipation fins (5422) are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the vertical section of the U-shaped tube (5421). A semiconductor cooling chip (53) is installed below the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube (5421). The heat sink block (5423) is located above the horizontal section of the U-shaped tube (5421). The heat sink block (5423) has alternating grooves (54231) and protrusions (54232) distributed on it. The axial fan (541) is located on one side of the heat dissipation fins (5422).

4. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipeline negative pressure drying system (6) also includes a first filter (62), the inlet end of the first filter (62) is connected to the outlet end of the quick connector (10), and the outlet end of the first filter (62) is connected to the air inlet of the vacuum pump (61).

5. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of quick-connect connectors (10) corresponds one-to-one with the number of trays (9). The air inlet of the quick-connect connector (10) extends into the inner liner (2) cavity, and the air outlet is located outside the inner liner (2) cavity. It is connected to the vacuum pump (61) through the connecting pipe.

6. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circulating fan (12) is provided in the air duct (7) on the side of the quick-connect connector (10). The circulating fan (12) is a cross-flow fan, which blows the gas in the inner liner (2) cavity into the air duct (7) through the ventilation hole (11) on the opposite side.

7. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultraviolet lamp (13) is installed in the air duct (7) above the inner liner (2) and the cabinet (1).

8. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) has an accessory compartment (15) on one side, and the dehumidification system (5) and vacuum pump (61) are installed in the accessory compartment (15).

9. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The accessory compartment (15) is provided with a dehumidifier box mounting bracket (16), the dehumidifier box (52) is placed on the dehumidifier box mounting bracket (16), the air pump (51) is placed below the dehumidifier box mounting bracket (16), and the vacuum pump (61) is located in front of the dehumidifier box mounting bracket (16). The air pump (51) and the vacuum pump (61) are respectively connected to the bottom of the accessory compartment (15) via spring feet (17).

10. The intelligent endoscope storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple lights (14) are provided on the inner wall (2) opposite to the quick-connect connector (10).

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