Endoscope channel cleaning brush

Abstract

The utility model relates to an endoscope channel cleaning brush which is composed of a handle, an insertion part, a cleaning agent channel, a brush assembly and a PCB. A camera and an LED lamp are integrated at the front end of the insertion part to shoot the interior of the channel in real time; the cleaning agent channel penetrates through the insertion part and is directly communicated with the root of the brush, so that the cleaning agent is accurately conveyed. The brush assembly is connected with the insertion part through the pressure sensor, bristles are made of soft materials and designed to be gradually shrunk in a gradient mode, different channel inner diameters are adapted, and damage is avoided through automatic alarm under overpressure. The PCB is integrated in the handle and synchronously linked with the camera, the sensor and the displayer, and cleaning pictures and pressure data are displayed in real time. The surface of the handle is provided with an anti-slip groove and a protective sleeve, and the insertion part can be of a hard / hose structure. The device integrates visual monitoring, pressure feedback and cleaning agent direct conveying functions, the maintenance process is simplified through a standardized interface, adaptability is improved through gradient bristles, stain recognition is enhanced through an LED lamp, and cleaning efficiency and operation safety are both considered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscope technology, and in particular to an endoscope channel cleaning brush. Background Technology

[0002] The endoscope channel needs to be cleaned. Traditional endoscope channel cleaning brushes are mainly metal rods with bristles. Cleaning the endoscope channel mainly relies on the operator's experience. The cleanliness of the endoscope channel cannot be known, and it is easy to leave contaminants or cause cleaning damage, and the cleaning efficiency is reduced. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an endoscope channel cleaning brush that enables visual monitoring of the cleaning process and improves cleaning efficiency.

[0004] An endoscope channel cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a handle, an insertion part, a cleaning agent channel, a brush assembly, and a PCB board. The insertion part is connected to the handle, and a camera is disposed at the tip of the insertion part. The cleaning agent channel is disposed in the insertion part, and its inlet extends out of the handle. The brush assembly is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the insertion part via a pressure sensor, and one end of the brush assembly communicates with the cleaning agent channel, allowing cleaning agent to be output from the brush assembly. The PCB board is disposed inside the handle, and is electrically connected to the camera and the pressure sensor. An external connector is also electrically connected to the PCB board for connecting to an external display.

[0005] It has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] The cleaning process is monitored in real-time by capturing images with the camera and displaying the images on the monitor. Operators can accurately locate soiled areas and dynamically verify the cleaning effect, improving cleaning efficiency and safety. The brush assembly is connected to the insertion part via a pressure sensor, forming a dynamic pressure feedback mechanism combined with the real-time signal processing function of the PCB board. When the contact pressure exceeds a preset threshold, an alarm is triggered to prevent damage to the instrument channel during cleaning. The modular design of the brush assembly and its use of soft materials allow the brush assembly to be compatible with various endoscope models, significantly reducing the need for medical institutions to purchase multiple models of dedicated cleaning brushes, thereby reducing purchase and maintenance costs. The cleaning agent channel outputs the cleaning agent from the brush assembly, facilitating cleaning, reducing the need for additional cleaning agent additions during the cleaning process, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the brush assembly includes a plurality of bristles, the pressure sensor is disposed in the insertion part, the bristles are connected to the pressure sensor, the root of the bristles communicates with the cleaning agent channel, and an outlet is provided on the periphery of the bristles for discharging cleaning agent.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the bristles are made of silicone, rubber or plastic, and the bristles are in the form of sheets or columns.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction of the bristles is along the radial direction of the insertion part, and the length of the bristles gradually decreases towards the tip along the axial direction of the insertion part.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an LED light is provided on the tip of the insertion part.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle is provided with a gripping recess.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a protective sleeve is connected to the handle, and the insertion part is connected to the protective sleeve.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the insertion part is a rigid tube or a flexible tube.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope channel cleaning brush after removing part of the housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope channel cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tip of the endoscope channel cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the brush assembly of the endoscope channel cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the brush assembly of the endoscope channel cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] Handle 100, grip recess 110, protective cover 120;

[0025] Insertion part 200, tip 210, camera 220, LED light 230;

[0026] Cleaning agent channel 300;

[0027] Brush assembly 400, pressure sensor 410, bristles 420, outlet 430;

[0028] PCB board 500, external socket 510. Detailed Implementation

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 7This utility model discloses an endoscope channel cleaning brush, including a handle 100, an insertion part 200, a cleaning agent channel 300, a brush assembly 400, and a PCB board 500. The insertion part 200 is connected to the handle 100, and a camera 220 is mounted on its tip 210. The cleaning agent channel 300 is disposed within the insertion part 200, with its inlet extending out of the handle 100. The brush assembly 400 is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the insertion part 200 via a pressure sensor 410, and one end of the brush assembly 400 is connected to the cleaning agent channel 300, allowing cleaning agent to be output from the brush assembly 400. The PCB board 500 is disposed within the handle 100 and electrically connected to the camera 220 and the pressure sensor 410. An external connector 510 is also electrically connected to the PCB board 500 for connecting to an external display.

[0033] Understandably, the endoscope channel cleaning brush is essentially a brush mounted on the endoscope. The insertion part 200 of the endoscope is relatively small and can extend into the channels of other endoscopes. The channels of the endoscope being cleaned are mainly those where guide wires need to be placed or liquids need to be aspirated. It can also be used to clean the insertion channels of other endoscopes. The tip 210, camera 220, and LED light 230 are all installed using common endoscope mounting methods. The PCB board 500 integrates a control chip, which is also well known in the field.

[0034] It should be noted that by capturing images through camera 220 and displaying the captured content on a monitor, real-time visual monitoring of the cleaning process is achieved. Operators can accurately locate soiled areas and dynamically verify the cleaning effect, improving cleaning efficiency and safety. The brush assembly 400 is connected to the insertion part 200 through pressure sensor 410, forming a dynamic pressure feedback mechanism in conjunction with the real-time signal processing function of PCB board 500. When the contact pressure exceeds a preset threshold, an alarm is triggered to prevent damage to the instrument channel during cleaning. The modular design of the brush assembly 400 and its use of soft materials allow it to be adapted to various endoscope models, significantly reducing the need for medical institutions to purchase multiple models of dedicated cleaning brushes, thereby reducing purchase and maintenance costs. The cleaning agent channel 300 outputs cleaning agent from the brush assembly 400, facilitating cleaning, reducing the need for additional cleaning agent additions during the cleaning process, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6The brush assembly 400 includes a plurality of bristles 420. A pressure sensor 410 is disposed within the insertion portion 200. The bristles 420 are connected to the pressure sensor 410. The roots of the bristles 420 communicate with the cleaning agent channel 300. An outlet 430 is provided on the periphery of the bristles 420 for discharging cleaning agent. The bristles 420 are made of silicone, rubber, or plastic. The bristles 420 are sheet-like or columnar. The length direction of the bristles 420 is radial along the insertion portion 200, and the length of the bristles 420 gradually shortens towards the tip 210 along the axial direction of the insertion portion 200. It is understood that the bristles 420 are made of rubber. Rubber is flexible and has elastic recovery force, which allows the brush assembly 400 to adapt to channels with different apertures, making it easy to adapt to a wide range of cleaning conditions. The pressure sensor 410 can be disposed within or outside the insertion portion 200. Most importantly, the pressure sensor 410 can be pressured by the bristles 420.

[0036] Reference Figure 7 It is understood that the brush assembly 400 includes a sleeve 440 and annular bristles 420. The bristles 420 are disc-shaped and spaced apart along the axial direction of the sleeve 440. The bristles 420 are made of silicone and are used to clean the endoscope tube. The sleeve 440 is used to fit onto the insertion part 200. The pressure sensor 410 is disposed inside the sleeve 440.

[0037] In some embodiments, an LED light 230 is provided at the tip of the insertion part 200. A gripping recess 110 is provided on the handle 100. A protective sleeve 120 is connected to the handle 100, and the insertion part 200 is connected to the protective sleeve 120. The insertion part 200 can be a rigid tube or a flexible tube. It is understood that the LED light 230 can be a point light source or a ring light source. The insertion part 200 itself is a long and thin tubular component, and the flexible tube or rigid tube is selected according to actual needs.

[0038] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0039] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An endoscope channel cleaning brush, characterized in that, include: Handle (100); An insertion part (200) is connected to the handle (100), and a camera (220) is provided on the tip (210) of the insertion part (200). A cleaning agent channel (300) is provided in the insertion part (200), and the inlet of the cleaning agent channel (300) extends out of the handle (100). A brush assembly (400) is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the insertion part (200) via a pressure sensor (410). One end of the brush assembly (400) is connected to the cleaning agent channel (300), and the cleaning agent can be output from the brush assembly (400). A PCB board (500) is disposed inside the handle (100). The PCB board (500) is electrically connected to the camera (220) and the pressure sensor (410). An external socket (510) is also electrically connected to the PCB board (500) for connecting to an external display.

2. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brush assembly (400) includes a plurality of bristles (420), the pressure sensor (410) is disposed in the insertion part (200), the bristles (420) are connected to the pressure sensor (410), the root of the bristles (420) is connected to the cleaning agent channel (300), and an outlet (430) is provided on the periphery of the bristles (420) for discharging cleaning agent.

3. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bristles (420) are made of silicone, rubber or plastic, and the bristles (420) are in the form of sheets or columns.

4. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length direction of the bristles (420) is along the radial direction of the insertion part (200), and the length of the bristles (420) gradually decreases towards the tip (210) along the axial direction of the insertion part (200).

5. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that, An LED light (230) is provided on the tip of the insertion part (200).

6. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (100) is provided with a gripping recess (110).

7. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective sleeve (120) is attached to the handle (100), and the insertion part (200) is attached to the protective sleeve (120).

8. The endoscope channel cleaning brush according to claim 7, characterized in that, The insertion part (200) is a rigid tube or a flexible tube.

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