Adjustable disposable endoscope

By designing an adjustable disposable endoscope and employing a collaborative design of fixed and positioning components, the problem of cross-infection caused by the reuse of traditional endoscopes is solved, achieving rapid assembly and disassembly while ensuring safety, and meeting the needs of high-intensity clinical applications.

CN224155643UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24YANTAI DINGJUN NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANTAI DINGJUN NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The reuse of traditional endoscopes can easily lead to cross-infection among patients, and incomplete disinfection can cause medical accidents.

Method used

An adjustable disposable endoscope is designed, employing a collaborative design of fixed and positioning components to achieve rapid assembly and disassembly and a dual locking mechanism. This ensures stable installation of the internal components, adapts to high-intensity clinical applications, and reduces the risk of cross-infection.

Benefits of technology

By adopting a one-time use solution, the operation process is simplified, the replacement efficiency is improved, the risk of cross-infection is reduced, and the maintainability and safety of the equipment are enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of endoscopes, in particular to an adjustable disposable endoscope which comprises a grip, a switch and a connecting wire are arranged on the lower side of the grip, an inner assembly is arranged on the upper side of the grip and fixed to the grip through a fixing assembly, and the inner assembly is connected with the grip through a connecting wire. The inner mechanism is provided with a positioning assembly used for positioning the fixing assembly, through collaborative design of the fixing assembly and the positioning assembly, through the fixing assembly, stable installation of the inner assembly is ensured, meanwhile, convenient operation of rapid disassembly and assembly is achieved, and the maintainability of equipment is greatly improved; the positioning assembly and the fixing mechanism are matched to realize a double locking mechanism, so that the safety guarantee is improved, the accidental falling risk in clinical operation is effectively prevented, the inner assembly can be quickly replaced after single operation by adopting a disposable scheme, next detection is carried out, and the replacement efficiency in a high-frequency use scene is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscopy technology, and in particular to an adjustable disposable endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] An endoscope is a medical device that enters the human body through natural cavities or tiny incisions for observation and manipulation. It is widely used in diagnosis and treatment. Traditional endoscopes are usually reused after sterilization and disinfection. However, if disinfection is not thorough during reuse, it can lead to cross-infection among patients, resulting in medical accidents. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology by proposing an adjustable disposable endoscope.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] Design an adjustable disposable endoscope, including a handle, a switch and connecting wires on the lower side of the handle, an inner component on the upper side of the handle, the inner component being fixed to the handle by a fixing component, and a positioning component for positioning the fixing component on the inner component.

[0006] Furthermore, the internal component includes a connector and an endoscope disposed on the connector. A plug is disposed on the lower side of the connector and is electrically connected to the endoscope. A socket that mates with the plug is disposed on the upper side of the handle.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a U-shaped plate, the upper end of the handle is provided with a U-shaped groove, the U-shaped plate is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove, the two ends of the U-shaped plate are formed with snap-fit ​​parts, and a spring is fixedly connected between the middle part of the U-shaped plate and the U-shaped groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing component also includes two positioning blocks fixedly connected to the lower side of the connector. The U-shaped groove has slots at the middle of both ends, and the positioning blocks are slidably connected in the slots and engaged with the snap-fit ​​part.

[0009] Furthermore, the positioning component includes a positioning plate fixedly connected to the connector, a positioning rod passing through the positioning plate, a tension spring fixedly connected between the positioning rod and the positioning block, and a hole adapted to the positioning rod on the end face of the U-shaped plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a rubber sleeve is provided on the outside of the switch, and a leather sleeve is provided on the grip of the handle.

[0011] The adjustable disposable endoscope proposed in this utility model has the following advantages: Through the coordinated design of the fixing and positioning components, the fixing component ensures the stable installation of the internal components while enabling convenient quick assembly and disassembly, significantly improving the maintainability of the equipment. The positioning component, in conjunction with the fixing mechanism, achieves a dual locking mechanism, thereby enhancing safety and effectively preventing the risk of accidental dislodgement during clinical operations. By adopting a disposable design, the internal components can be quickly replaced after a single operation for the next examination, improving replacement efficiency in high-frequency use scenarios. This simplifies the operation process, adapts to the needs of high-intensity clinical applications, fundamentally reduces the risk of cross-infection, and provides a more reliable guarantee for medical safety. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing component structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Handle; 11. Socket; 12. U-groove; 13. Slot; 14. Leather sleeve; 2. Switch; 21. Rubber sleeve; 3. Connecting wire; 4. Fixing component; 41. U-shaped plate; 42. Snap-fit ​​part; 43. Spring; 44. Positioning block; 5. Positioning component; 51. Positioning plate; 52. Positioning rod; 53. Tension spring; 6. Internal component; 61. Connector; 62. Endoscope; 63. Plug. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0018] Reference Figure 1-4 An adjustable disposable endoscope includes a handle 1, a switch 2 and a connecting line 3 on the lower side of the handle 1, and an inner component 6 on the upper side of the handle 1. The inner component 6 is fixed to the handle 1 by a fixing component 4. The inner component 6 is provided with a positioning component 5 for positioning the fixing component 4. The connecting line 3 is preferably 1 meter long and has a USB plug at the end for connecting to a computer or mobile phone to synchronize the observations of the endoscope 62 to the computer or mobile phone.

[0019] In this embodiment, the internal component 6 includes a connector 61 and an endoscope 62 disposed on the connector 61. A plug 63 is disposed on the lower side of the connector 61, and the plug 63 is electrically connected to the endoscope 62. A socket 11 that mates with the plug 63 is disposed on the upper side of the handle 1. The endoscope 62 is prior art and will not be described in detail here. In this embodiment, the plug 63 is preferably a USB plug, and the socket 11 is a USB tail plug. The endoscope and the plug 63 are electrically connected. The endoscope 62 preferably has a lens diameter of 3.9mm, 500,000 pixels, and a lens length of 14cm.

[0020] Furthermore, the fixing component 4 includes a U-shaped plate 41, and a U-shaped groove 12 is provided at the upper end of the handle 1. The U-shaped plate 41 is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove 12. The two ends of the U-shaped plate 41 are formed with snap-fit ​​parts 42. A spring 43 is fixedly connected between the middle part of the U-shaped plate 41 and the U-shaped groove 12. The U-shaped plate 41 and the U-shaped groove 12 are slidably connected by a sliding block. The U-shaped plate 41 is reset by the spring 43.

[0021] The fixing assembly also includes two positioning blocks 44 fixedly connected to the lower side of the connector 61. The U-shaped groove 12 has slots 13 at the middle of both ends. The positioning blocks 44 are slidably connected in the slots 13 and engaged with the snap-fit ​​part 42. By pressing the U-shaped plate 41, the snap-fit ​​part 42 is moved, and then the positioning blocks 44 are inserted into the slots 13. After insertion, the U-shaped plate 41 is released, and the positioning rod 52 is pulled upward. The U-shaped plate 41 will be reset by the spring 43, thereby engaging the snap-fit ​​part 42 with the positioning blocks 44. Then the positioning rod 52 is released, and the positioning rod 52 is reset by the tension spring 53.

[0022] It should be noted that the positioning component 5 includes a positioning plate 51 fixedly connected to the connector 61, a positioning rod 52 passing through the positioning plate 51, a tension spring 53 fixedly connected between the positioning rod 52 and the positioning plate 51, and a hole adapted to the positioning rod 52 is opened on the end face of the U-shaped plate 41. The positioning rod 52 is inserted into the hole of the U-shaped plate 41 to prevent the endoscope 62 from becoming loose due to accidental contact during use.

[0023] Based on the above embodiments, a rubber sleeve 21 is provided on the outside of the switch 2, and a leather sleeve 14 is provided on the grip of the handle 1. The rubber sleeve 21 on the outside of the switch 2 is used to prevent water from entering the switch, and the leather sleeve 14 is used for anti-slip.

[0024] Operating procedure: During operation, press the U-shaped plate 41 to retract the snap-fit ​​part 42 inward, then insert the inner component 6. Next, pull open the positioning rod 52 to reset the U-shaped plate 41 via the spring 43. Then, the inner component 6 is fixed on the handle 1 by the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​part 42 and the positioning block 44. Then, release the positioning rod 52 to reset it via the tension spring 53 and insert it into the hole on the U-shaped plate 41. Connect the connecting wire 3 to the computer or mobile phone, and then turn on the switch 2.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable disposable endoscope comprising a handle (1), characterized in that: A switch (2) and a connecting line (3) are provided on the lower side of the grip (1), and an inner component (6) is provided on the upper side of the grip (1). The inner component (6) is fixed to the grip (1) by a fixing component (4), and a positioning component (5) for positioning the fixing component (4) is provided on the inner component (6).

2. An adjustable disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein: The internal component (6) includes a connector (61) and an endoscope (62) disposed on the connector (61). A plug (63) is disposed on the lower side of the connector (61), and the plug (63) is electrically connected to the endoscope (62). A socket (11) that mates with the plug (63) is disposed on the upper side of the handle (1).

3. An adjustable disposable endoscope according to claim 2, wherein: The fixing component (4) includes a U-shaped plate (41), and a U-shaped groove (12) is provided at the upper end of the handle (1). The U-shaped plate (41) is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove (12). The two ends of the U-shaped plate (41) are formed with snap-fit ​​parts (42). A spring (43) is fixedly connected between the middle part of the U-shaped plate (41) and the U-shaped groove (12).

4. An adjustable disposable endoscope according to claim 3, wherein: The fixing component also includes two positioning blocks (44) fixedly connected to the lower side of the connector (61). The U-shaped groove (12) has slots (13) at the middle of both ends. The positioning blocks (44) are slidably connected in the slots (13) and engaged with the snap-fit ​​part (42).

5. An adjustable disposable endoscope according to claim 3, wherein: The positioning component (5) includes a positioning plate (51) fixedly connected to the connector (61), a positioning rod (52) is provided on the positioning plate (51), a tension spring (53) is fixedly connected between the positioning rod (52) and the positioning plate (51), and a hole adapted to the positioning rod (52) is provided on the end face of the U-shaped plate (41).

6. An adjustable disposable endoscope according to claim 1, wherein: The switch (2) is provided with a rubber sleeve (21) on the outside, and the grip (1) is provided with a leather sleeve (14).