Animal otoscope
By integrating a camera and a channel tube into the animal otoscope, the problem of dirt affecting imaging and treatment has been solved, enabling clear observation and flexible treatment, thus improving the efficiency of veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OPCOM O E (DONGGUAN) INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing animal otoscopes become dirty during use, affecting the camera's image quality and preventing direct treatment, thus causing inconvenience for veterinarians in diagnosis and treatment.
An animal otoscope integrating a camera and a channel tube was designed. The camera control structure is easy to operate, the channel tube can be connected to a syringe for cleaning and treatment, the insertion tube seat and channel interface are tilted to avoid bending, and the insertion tube seat and handle design reduces the difficulty of holding.
It enables clear ear canal observation and flexible treatment functions. The camera control structure improves diagnostic efficiency, and the channel tube design ensures smooth fluid delivery, facilitating veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal medical equipment design, and in particular to an animal otoscope. Background Technology
[0002] When animal ears develop lesions, the location and condition of the lesions are difficult to observe directly due to the long and narrow ear canals of most animals. In the past, treatment could only rely on the experience and judgment of veterinarians, which resulted in a high rate of misdiagnosis.
[0003] With technological advancements, animal otoscopes are now available on the market. An animal otoscope is a medical instrument used to observe the ear canal and eardrum of animals. It typically has an insertion tube with a camera, which is inserted into the animal's ear canal to take pictures. This allows veterinarians to quickly detect lesions in the animal's ear canal, enabling them to better diagnose and treat the animal's ear.
[0004] However, in actual use of animal otoscopes, it has been found that, since existing animal otoscopes usually only have the function of imaging the ear canal, on the one hand, there is often a lot of dirt in the animal's ear canal, which will seriously affect the imaging of the camera on the insertion tube, that is, affect the veterinarian's observation of the animal's ear canal, and thus affect the veterinarian's judgment of the lesion. On the other hand, even after the animal otoscope finds the lesion, the veterinarian often cannot directly rely on the animal otoscope to perform certain treatments on the lesion, which is quite inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an animal otoscope that can solve one or more of the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, an animal otoscope is provided, comprising an insertion tube, an insertion tube base, a handle, a camera, a camera control structure, a channel tube, and a channel interface.
[0007] The insertion tube socket is connected to the handle, the insertion tube is fixedly connected to the insertion tube socket, and the insertion tube has a receiving cavity inside.
[0008] One end of the camera and one end of the channel tube are respectively fixed to the end of the accommodating cavity. The camera control structure is located on the grip, and the camera is electrically connected to the camera control structure.
[0009] The channel tube is fixedly embedded in the accommodating cavity, the channel interface is embedded in the handle, one end of the channel tube can be connected to the outside, and the other end of the channel tube is connected to and communicates with the channel interface. A syringe can be connected to the channel interface.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention has a high degree of integration, is small in size, and is easy to carry. During use, the insertion tube can be inserted into the animal's ear canal, and a camera can be used to photograph the ear canal, facilitating veterinarians' observation of the ear canal's condition and timely detection of any lesions. The camera control structure allows for easy control of the camera's operation, such as switching it on and off and taking pictures. Furthermore, during ear canal imaging, a cleaning solution can be injected into the insertion tube via a syringe, allowing the solution to enter the ear canal and clean it, ensuring clear imaging. Medication can also be injected via the syringe, allowing it to reach the lesions in the ear canal for treatment, demonstrating high flexibility.
[0011] In addition to its use with syringes, the tube itself allows the passage of other surgical instruments, enabling better treatment of lesions in the animal's ear.
[0012] In some embodiments, the insertion tube socket is inclined, with the distal end of the insertion tube socket positioned higher than the proximal end relative to the center line of the grip. This configuration allows the insertion tube on the socket to curve upwards, enabling the user to grip the grip from a lower position and reducing the difficulty of holding the grip.
[0013] In some embodiments, the channel tube passes through the insert socket, and the channel interface is inclined, with the distal end of the channel interface from the center line of the handle positioned lower than the proximal end. This arrangement prevents the section where the channel tube connects to the channel interface after passing through the insert socket, thus ensuring unobstructed liquid delivery within the channel tube.
[0014] In some embodiments, the insertion tube seat includes a tube seat and a sleeve block. The sleeve block is fixedly fitted onto the tube seat, and the insertion tube is connected to the tube seat. The tube seat has a through hole that communicates with the receiving cavity, and the sleeve block is connected to a handle. The tube seat can fix and limit the insertion tube, the through hole facilitates the passage of the tube, and the sleeve block facilitates the connection with the handle.
[0015] In some embodiments, the grip includes a grip body and a connector. The connector is connected to the grip body and has an inclined portion. The insertion tube seat is connected to the inclined portion, and the connector has a recessed hole. The channel interface is embedded in the recessed hole. The recessed hole can close and limit the channel interface, and the inclined portion allows the insertion tube seat to be effectively tilted.
[0016] In some embodiments, the camera control structure includes a driver board, a power supply, and a bracket, wherein the driver board is fixedly mounted on the bracket, the power supply is detachably mounted on the bracket, and the bracket is fixedly embedded in the grip.
[0017] In some embodiments, the camera control structure includes several buttons, and the driver board is provided with several trigger units. The buttons are mounted on the grip, and the buttons and trigger units are connected in a one-to-one correspondence. Thus, by pressing a button, the corresponding trigger unit can be activated, allowing the driver board to activate different operating modes of the camera, such as power on / off, recording, or taking photos.
[0018] In some embodiments, the camera control structure includes an interface connected to a driver board, and a recess is provided on the grip, with the interface communicating with the recess. The interface can output images captured by the camera and can also be used for power supply or charging of this invention.
[0019] In some embodiments, a transparent cap is connected to the end of the accommodating cavity, the cap having an opening through which the channel tube can communicate with the outside. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an animal otoscope according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an animal otoscope in use according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an animal otoscope according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Insertion tube, 2. Insertion tube socket, 3. Grip, 4. Camera, 5. Camera control structure, 6. Channel tube, 7. Channel interface, 11. Receptacle, 21. Tube socket, 22. Sleeve block, 211. Through hole, 31. Grip body, 32. Connector, 311. Recess, 321. Slant, 322. Recess, 51. Driver board, 52. Power supply, 53. Bracket, 54. Button, 511. Trigger, 55. Interface, 10. Syringe, 541. Photo / Video recording button, 542. Illumination button, 543. Switch button. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The present invention relates to an animal otoscope, comprising an insertion tube 1, an insertion tube base 2, a handle 3, a camera 4, a camera control structure 5, a channel tube 6, and a channel interface 7.
[0026] The grip 3 includes a grip body 31 and a connector 32. The connector 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the grip body 31 by a threaded connection. The connector 32 has an inclined portion 321, and the insertion tube seat 2 is connected to the inclined portion 321. The connector 32 also has a recessed hole 322, and the channel interface 7 is fixedly embedded in the recessed hole 322, so that the insertion tube seat 2 can be connected to the grip 3, and the channel interface 7 is fixedly embedded in the grip 3.
[0027] The insertion tube socket 2 includes a tube socket 21 and a sleeve block 22. The sleeve block 22 is fixedly fitted onto the tube socket 21 by a snap fastener. The sleeve block 22 is also fixedly connected to the inclined part 321 of the handle 3 by a snap fastener. One end of the insertion tube 1 is embedded in the tube socket 21 and fixedly connected to the tube socket 21 by a screw. Thus, the tube socket 21 can be fitted onto the insertion tube 1, thereby fixing the insertion tube 1 to the tube socket 21.
[0028] The insertion tube 1 has a receiving cavity 11, and the tube seat 21 has a through hole 211. After the insertion tube 1 is connected to the tube seat 21, the receiving cavity 11 and the through hole 211 are connected.
[0029] One end of the camera 4 and the channel tube 6 are respectively fixed to the end of the accommodating cavity 11 away from the handle 3, and a transparent cover is connected to the end of the accommodating cavity 11. The transparent cover can not affect the shooting of the camera 4. At the same time, the cover has an opening. The tube opening on one end of the channel tube 6 is connected to the opening and the size matches it, so that one end of the channel tube 6 can be connected to the outside through the opening.
[0030] The other end of the channel tube 6 can pass through the accommodating cavity 11 and the insertion tube seat 2 in sequence and then connect to the channel interface 7, and the channel tube 6 and the channel interface 7 are connected after the connection.
[0031] When the handle 3 is placed perpendicular to the horizontal plane, the inserted tube seat 2 is tilted, and the channel interface 7 is also tilted. The distal end of the inserted tube seat 2 from the center line of the handle 3 is positioned higher than the proximal end, while the distal end of the channel interface 7 is positioned lower than the proximal end. In other words, the inserted tube seat 2 is tilted upwards, and the channel interface 7 is tilted downwards. In this embodiment, the angle between the inserted tube seat 2 and the horizontal plane is preferably around 45°, and the angle between the channel interface 7 and the horizontal plane is approximately 5°. This arrangement effectively prevents the section where the channel tube 6 connects to the channel interface 7 after passing through the inserted tube seat 2 from bending, thus ensuring smooth liquid transport in the channel tube 6.
[0032] The syringe 10 can be connected to the channel interface 7, and the connected syringe 10 can be connected to the channel tube 6 through the channel interface 7.
[0033] The camera control structure 5 includes a driver board 51, a power supply 52, and a bracket 53. The driver board 51 is fixedly connected to the connector 32 of the grip 3 by screws. The power supply 52 is preferably a dry cell battery and is detachably mounted on the bracket 3. The driver board 51 is fixedly mounted on the bracket 53 by screws, and the driver board 51 and the power supply 52 are electrically connected through terminals. The driver board 51, the power supply 52, and the bracket 53 are all located inside the grip body 31 of the grip 3.
[0034] The camera 4 is electrically connected to the driver board 51 via a wire, so the user can adjust the operation of the camera 4 by triggering the driver board 51, and the data captured by the camera 4 can also be transmitted to the driver board 51.
[0035] The camera control structure 5 may also include several buttons 54, and the driver board 51 may also have several trigger parts 511. In this embodiment, both buttons 54 and trigger parts 511 are preferably three. All buttons 54 are mounted on the side of the grip body 31 of the grip 3, and the three buttons 54 and three trigger parts 511 are connected one-to-one. When two trigger parts 511 are triggered, they can cause the driver board 51 to control the camera 4 to take pictures, record videos, or turn it on and off. Correspondingly, the buttons 54 can be provided with corresponding function patterns. The two buttons 54 are respectively set as a photo / record button 541 and a switch button 543. This allows the user to trigger the corresponding trigger part 511 when pressing different buttons 54, thereby enabling the camera 4 to perform different functions.
[0036] In addition, an illumination element can be provided in the receiving cavity 11 of the insertion tube 1 of this animal otoscope. The illumination element is preferably an LED light. The illumination element can also be connected to the drive board 51 by wires. One of the trigger parts 511 on the drive board 51 can be set to drive the illumination element to perform illumination work, so as to improve the ambient brightness when the camera 4 is shooting. One of the buttons 54 is correspondingly set as the illumination button 542, so that the user can control the operation of the illumination element by pressing the illumination button 542.
[0037] The camera control structure 5 includes an interface 55. The interface 55 is connected to the drive board 51 by welding and is electrically connected. The bottom of the grip body 31 of the grip 3 is also provided with a recess 311. The end of the interface 55 protrudes from the bottom of the recess 311 and is connected to the recess 311.
[0038] This animal otoscope is highly integrated and compact, making it easy for users to carry and use. In use, the user holds the handle 3 and inserts the insertion tube 1 into the animal's ear canal. The camera 4 then captures images of the ear canal. External electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets can be connected to the interface 55 via a data cable, allowing the images captured by the camera 4 to be displayed on the device. Users can then use these images to diagnose and treat ear diseases in animals.
[0039] In addition, the driver board 51 can also be equipped with a wireless module such as Bluetooth or WIFI. Users can also directly connect the driver board 51 of this animal ear mirror wirelessly through external mobile phones or tablets, so that the image data captured by the camera 4 can be directly transmitted to the above-mentioned electronic products through the wireless network to obtain the captured images.
[0040] Meanwhile, during the shooting process, the user can press button 54 to trigger different functions of camera 4, such as controlling the camera 4 to turn on / off, take photos or record videos.
[0041] In addition, users can also use the syringe 10 to clean or treat the animal's ear canal. Specifically, when cleaning the animal's ear canal is required, the syringe 10 can be filled with cleaning solution. The syringe 10 is connected to the channel interface 7, and then the cleaning solution in the syringe 10 is injected into the channel tube 6. The cleaning solution can flow into the animal's ear canal through the channel tube 6, thus effectively cleaning the animal's ear canal. When treating the animal's ear canal is required, when the insertion tube 1 is moved to the lesion in the animal's ear canal, the syringe 10 can be filled with medication. The syringe 10 is connected to the channel interface 7, and then the medication in the syringe 10 is injected into the channel tube 6. The medication can flow into the lesion in the animal's ear canal through the channel tube 6, thus effectively treating the lesion in the animal's ear canal.
[0042] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An otoscope, characterized in that Includes an insertion tube, insertion tube socket, grip, camera, camera control structure, channel tube, and channel interface. The insertion tube socket is connected to the handle, the insertion tube is fixedly connected to the insertion tube socket, and the insertion tube has a receiving cavity inside. One end of the camera and one end of the channel tube are respectively fixed to the end of the accommodating cavity. The camera control structure is located on the grip, and the camera is electrically connected to the camera control structure. The channel tube is fixedly embedded in the accommodating cavity, the channel interface is embedded in the handle, one end of the channel tube can be connected to the outside, and the other end of the channel tube is connected to and communicates with the channel interface. A syringe can be connected to the channel interface.
2. The animal otoscope of claim 1, wherein, The insertion tube seat is inclined, and the height of the far end of the insertion tube seat from the center line of the grip is higher than that of the near end from the center line of the grip.
3. The animal otoscope according to claim 2, characterized in that, The channel tube passes through the insertion tube seat, the channel interface is inclined, and the distance from the far end of the channel interface to the center line of the grip is lower than the distance from the near end of the center line of the grip.
4. The animal otoscope of claim 1, wherein, The insertion tube seat includes a tube seat and a sleeve block. The sleeve block is fixedly fitted onto the tube seat. The insertion tube is connected to the tube seat. The tube seat has a through hole that communicates with the receiving cavity. The sleeve block is connected to the handle.
5. The animal otoscope of claim 1, wherein, The grip includes a grip body and a connector. The connector is connected to the grip body and has an inclined portion. The insertion tube seat is connected to the inclined portion and has a recessed hole. The channel interface is embedded in the recessed hole.
6. The animal otoscope of claim 1, wherein, The camera control structure includes a driver board, a power supply, and a bracket. The driver board is fixedly mounted on the bracket, the power supply is detachably mounted on the bracket, and the bracket is fixedly embedded in the grip.
7. The animal otoscope of claim 6, wherein, The camera control structure includes several buttons, and the driver board is provided with several trigger parts. The buttons are mounted on the grip, and the buttons and trigger parts are connected one-to-one.
8. The animal otoscope of claim 6, wherein, The camera control structure includes an interface connected to a driver board, and a recess is provided on the grip, with the interface communicating with the recess.
9. The animal otoscope of claim 1, wherein, A transparent cap is connected to the end of the accommodating cavity. The cap has an opening, through which the channel tube can communicate with the outside.