Endoscope connecting pipe with water supply function

By designing an endoscope connection tube with a water delivery function, the problem of automated flushing of digestive endoscopes was solved, enabling doctors to control automated cleaning and drug delivery, reducing workload and increasing functional versatility.

CN224166285UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28FUJIAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Current digestive endoscopes lack effective automated flushing functions, resulting in a heavy workload for nurses and difficulty in controlling the flushing volume. Furthermore, imported gastrointestinal endoscopes equipped with flushing ports are expensive.

Method used

Design an endoscope connection tube with water delivery function, including tube body, first connector, second connector, branch tube and switch. By connecting with water pump and biopsy valve tube, it realizes automated delivery of cleaning solution, and by connecting with syringe through branch tube for drug injection, simplifying the operation process.

Benefits of technology

It enables doctors to control endoscopic irrigation independently, reducing the need for nurse assistance, lowering workload, and enhancing functional versatility, supporting drug delivery to improve field of vision.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an endoscope connecting tube with a water supply function, which comprises a tube body, a first connector used for being connected with an outlet end of a water pump is arranged at one end of the tube body along the axial direction, a second connector capable of being inserted into a biopsy valve tube is arranged at the other end of the tube body along the axial direction, and the endoscope connecting tube further comprises a branch tube arranged on the tube body. One end of the branch pipe is a fixed end communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe body, the other end of the branch pipe is a dosing port, and a first switch for opening and closing the branch pipe is arranged on the branch pipe. After the technical scheme is adopted, for a gastrointestinal endoscope without a connecting tube, the endoscope connecting tube is used, the first connector is connected to a water pump, the second connector is inserted into a biopsy valve tube, and the water pump is started to convey cleaning liquid into the gastrointestinal endoscope for washing, so that the labor force can be saved, and the working efficiency is improved. According to the utility model, the branch pipe is additionally arranged, so that the functions of the multifunctional water dispenser are more diversified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function. Background Technology

[0002] In gastrointestinal endoscopy, rinsing of the digestive tract is sometimes necessary to obtain a better view and improve surgical efficiency. Some imported gastroscopes and colonoscopes are equipped with rinsing ports, and the water pump connecting tube can be directly screwed to the rinsing port. The rinsing solution is delivered to the endoscope through the rinsing port via the water pump and connecting tube. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN216257016U, entitled "A Water Pump Connecting Device for a Digestive Endoscope," discloses a water pump connecting device for a digestive endoscope, comprising: a connecting tube, including a first end and a second end; a saline connector, one end for connecting to saline solution, and the other end connected to the first end of the connecting tube; a flow rate tube, sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting tube, with a portion of the connecting tube extending into and connected to the flow rate tube; a water pump pressure tube, sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting tube located under the rolling groove of the water pump main unit; and an endoscope spiral connector, one end connected to the second end of the connecting tube, and the other end connected to the water delivery port of the endoscope. This type of connecting pipe can be used to transport cleaning fluid, but it is only suitable for equipment with rinsing ports, and its function is relatively simple.

[0003] Imported gastroscopes and colonoscopes equipped with the aforementioned irrigation ports are more expensive, costing tens of thousands of yuan more than those without such ports. Some gastroscopes and colonoscopes do not have these irrigation ports. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN218852743U, entitled "Endoscopic Biopsy Cap Anti-Spray Device," discloses an endoscopic biopsy cap anti-spray device, including a main body, a connecting and fixing mechanism, and a valve anti-spray mechanism. The connecting and fixing mechanism is provided on one outer wall of the main body, and a valve anti-spray mechanism is provided at one end of the connecting and fixing mechanism. The valve anti-spray mechanism includes a biopsy valve tube, a soft rubber cap, a silicone connecting rope, a soft rubber threaded inner plug, a soft rubber plug, and a back buckle. The front end of the biopsy valve tube is provided with a soft rubber cap, one side of which is connected to a silicone connecting rope. A soft rubber threaded inner plug is provided on one inner wall of the soft rubber cap, and a soft rubber plug is provided at one end of the soft rubber threaded inner plug. A back buckle is provided on one outer wall of the soft rubber cap. When this type of endoscope requires irrigation, the soft rubber cap is removed, and 50ml of normal saline is drawn up using a 50ml syringe and injected into the endoscope through the valve. This method requires nurses to manually assist the hospital in performing the procedure at any time, increasing the workload and making it difficult to control the irrigation volume.

[0004] Based on the above issues, the applicant conducted research, which led to this case. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function that can reduce workload and has more diverse functions.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function includes a tube body, one end of which is provided with a first connector for connecting to the outlet end of a water pump, and the other end of which is provided with a second connector that can be inserted into a biopsy valve tube. It also includes a branch tube provided on the tube body, one end of which is a fixed end communicating with the inner cavity of the tube body, and the other end is a drug injection port. A first switch for opening and closing the branch tube is provided on the branch tube.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a first sleeve section and a first connecting section, wherein the first sleeve section is sleeved on the pipe body.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first sleeve section is provided with an external threaded connection.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second connector includes a second sleeve section and a second connecting section, wherein the second sleeve section is sleeved on the pipe body.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second connecting section is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, and the outer diameter of the cylindrical body is smaller than the outer diameter of the tube body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drug delivery port is provided with a syringe nipple connector.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tube body is a flexible tube, and the first switch is a first clamp.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tube body is further provided with a second switch for opening and closing the tube body.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the second switch is a second clip.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the second switch is disposed between the fixed end and the first connector.

[0017] With the adoption of the technical solution of this utility model, for gastroscopes and colonoscopes without connecting tubes, the endoscope connecting tube of this utility model is used. The first connector is connected to the water pump, and the second connector is inserted into the biopsy valve tube. The water pump is started to deliver the cleaning solution into the gastroscope and colonoscope for rinsing. In this way, the doctor can control the water pump by himself (for example, some water pumps are controlled by a foot switch), without the need for nurses to manually assist the doctor in rinsing the wound or mucosa under endoscopy, saving labor. This utility model adds a branch tube, which is used to connect a syringe. Special drugs such as norepinephrine in saline can be used for wound hemostasis; 50ml of normal saline with 1ml of simethicone can be used as an antifoaming agent to remove bubbles in the intestine (many bubbles are generated during gastrointestinal peristalsis, which can affect the endoscope's field of vision and obscure lesions), making the functions of this utility model more diversified. Attached Figure Description

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

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] Pipe body 10 First connector 20

[0021] First casing section 21 First connecting section 22

[0022] Second joint 30; Second sleeve section 31

[0023] Second connecting section 32, branch pipe 40

[0024] Fixed end 41, dosing port 42

[0025] Syringe nipple connector 43 First switch 51

[0026] Second switch 52 Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the following description is provided in more detail with reference to the embodiments.

[0028] Reference Figure 1An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function includes a tube body 10. One axial end of the tube body 10 is provided with a first connector 20 for connecting to the outlet end of a water pump. In use, the first connector 20 is connected to the outlet end of the water pump, specifically to the outlet end of the water pump's connecting pipe. The other axial end of the tube body 10 is provided with a second connector 30 that can be inserted into a biopsy valve tube. In the prior art, gastroscopes and colonoscopes without an irrigation head inject cleaning fluid directly into the biopsy valve tube through a syringe. This invention injects cleaning fluid into the biopsy valve through the second connector 30, with the second connector 30 acting similarly to a syringe tip. This utility model also includes a branch pipe 40 disposed on the pipe body 10. The branch pipe 40 is integrally formed with the pipe body 10 and is set at an angle to the pipe body 10. One end of the branch pipe 40 is a fixed end 41 that communicates with the inner cavity of the pipe body 10, and the other end is a drug inlet 42. A first switch 51 for opening and closing the branch pipe 40 is provided on the branch pipe 40. When drug addition is not required, the communication between the drug inlet 42 and the pipe body 10 is cut off by the first switch 51.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first connector 20 includes a first sleeve section 21 and a first connecting section 22, wherein the first sleeve section 21 is sleeved on the pipe body 10. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first sleeve section 21 is provided with an external threaded connection part, which can be directly screwed onto the outlet position of the water pump's connecting pipe, thereby connecting the connecting pipe of the present invention with an existing water pump.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second connector 30 includes a second sleeve section 31 and a second connecting section 32, wherein the second sleeve section 31 is sleeved on the tube body 10. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second connecting section 32 is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, the outer diameter of the cylindrical body is smaller than the outer diameter of the tube body 10, and the overall cylindrical body is in the shape of a short needle tube.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drug injection port 42 is provided with a syringe nipple connector 43. When drug injection is required, the syringe is inserted into the syringe nipple connector 43 to inject the drug solution into the branch tube 40.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the pipe body 10 is a flexible hose, and the first switch 51 is a first clamp. In another preferred embodiment, the pipe body 10 is further provided with a second switch 52 for opening and closing the pipe body 10. In a preferred embodiment, the second switch 52 is a second clamp. In a preferred embodiment, the second switch 52 is disposed between the fixed end 41 and the first connector 20. The clamp structure is simple and low-cost. Of course, other types of switches can also be used in this invention, such as directly installing a control valve on the branch pipe 40 or the pipe body 10.

[0033] The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to this embodiment. Any similar modifications made to it are considered to be within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function, comprising a tube body, wherein one end of the tube body along the axial direction is provided with a first connector for connecting to the outlet end of a water pump, characterized in that: The tube body is provided with a second connector at the other end along the axial direction, which can be inserted into the biopsy valve tube. It also includes a branch tube provided on the tube body. One end of the branch tube is a fixed end that communicates with the inner cavity of the tube body, and the other end is a drug injection port. A first switch for opening and closing the branch tube is provided on the branch tube.

2. The endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector includes a first sleeve section and a first connecting section, with the first sleeve section fitted onto the pipe body.

3. The endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first sleeve section is provided with an external threaded connection.

4. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second connector includes a second sleeve section and a second connecting section, with the second sleeve section fitted onto the pipe body.

5. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting section is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, and the outer diameter of the cylindrical body is smaller than the outer diameter of the tube body.

6. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The drug delivery port is equipped with a syringe nipple connector.

7. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The tube body is a flexible tube, and the first switch is a first clamp.

8. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The tube body is also provided with a second switch for opening and closing the tube body.

9. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The second switch is the second clip.

10. An endoscope connecting tube with water delivery function as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The second switch is disposed between the fixed end and the first connector.