Endoscope cleaning and disinfecting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting device which comprises a cleaning box, a circle of enclosure is arranged on the top of the cleaning box, a disinfecting cavity is formed by the enclosure and the top of the cleaning box, a buffering water tank is arranged on the top of the back face of the enclosure, a faucet is arranged on one side of the top of the buffering water tank, and a flushing hose is arranged on the other side of the top of the buffering water tank. A brush is arranged at the end of the flushing hose, a water pump is arranged at the bottom of the back face of the cleaning box, the water pump is connected with the buffer water tank through a connecting pipe, the water pump is connected with the bottom of the side face of the cleaning box, and the water suction end of the water pump communicates with the bottom of the inner side of the cleaning box. A fine flushing hose is installed at the top of the cleaning and disinfecting device, a valve and a brush are arranged at the end of the flushing hose, the brush can be inserted into some pipelines of the endoscope to brush the pipelines, and meanwhile the side face of the brush can spray water. And the inside of some pipelines of the endoscope can be flushed through spraying of the brush while brushing is carried out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscope cleaning technology, specifically to an endoscope cleaning and disinfection device. Background Technology

[0002] Many gastroenterological diseases require the use of endoscopes for diagnosis. After each use, endoscopes need to be rigorously cleaned and disinfected to ensure safe reuse. Currently, the most common method for cleaning endoscopes is to send them to a cleaning and disinfection room, where they undergo initial cleaning before being immersed in a disinfectant solution for thorough cleaning and disinfection.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219763295U discloses an endoscope cleaning and disinfection device, including a cleaning and disinfection chamber. A cleaning and fixing frame is provided inside the cleaning and disinfection chamber, and an endoscope lens is engaged and connected inside the cleaning and fixing frame. A movable fixing plate is slidably connected to the other side of the endoscope lens. A screw is fixedly connected to the end of the movable fixing plate, and a bolt is threaded onto the outside of the screw. An endoscope connecting hose is connected to the bottom end of the endoscope lens.

[0004] The endoscope cleaning and disinfection device provided by the aforementioned patent is equipped with an electric telescopic rod, which improves the automation level of the device, reduces the labor intensity of medical staff, and drives the cleaning frame and the endoscope lens and endoscope connecting hose fixed inside to move up and down through the electric telescopic rod. The disinfectant inside the cleaning and disinfection chamber rinses the endoscope lens and endoscope connecting hose, improving the cleaning effect. However, in actual endoscope cleaning, some tube interiors still need to be brushed. The operator uses a brush to clean the inside of the tubes. Although this brush cleaning method can achieve the purpose of brushing the inside of the tubes, it cannot effectively wash away the dirt inside the tubes. It is necessary to brush repeatedly, which is not conducive to the operator's quick and efficient disinfection of the endoscope. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an endoscope cleaning and disinfection device, which aims to improve the existing method of manually cleaning the inside of the endoscope tube by using a brush, which requires repeated brushing to clean the inside of the tube and does not allow staff to quickly and efficiently disinfect the endoscope.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] An endoscope cleaning and disinfection device includes a cleaning tank. The top of the cleaning tank is surrounded by a barrier, which together with the top of the cleaning tank forms a disinfection chamber. A buffer water tank is located on the top back of the barrier. A faucet is located on one side of the top of the buffer water tank, and a rinsing hose is located on the other side. A brush is located at the end of the rinsing hose. A water pump is located at the bottom back of the cleaning tank. The water pump and the buffer water tank are connected by a connecting pipe. The water pump is also connected to the bottom side of the cleaning tank, and the suction end of the water pump communicates with the bottom inside the cleaning tank.

[0008] Preferably, the cleaning tank has support feet at the bottom corners, and a liquid injection pipe is provided on the side of the cleaning tank near the top. The upper surface of the liquid injection pipe has an adapter ring at the opening, and a cap is threaded onto the adapter ring. A drainage bend is provided at the bottom of the back of the cleaning tank.

[0009] Preferably, the upper surface of the buffer tank is provided with a first adapter pipe for connecting to the flushing hose, and the bottom of the buffer tank is provided with a second adapter pipe, the bottom end of which is provided with an adapter cap.

[0010] Preferably, a control box is provided on one side of the buffer water tank, and a plug-in groove is provided at the bottom of the control box. Drain valves are provided at the bottom of the side of the cleaning tank and the bottom of the enclosure.

[0011] Preferably, the water pump has multiple fixing feet at one end that is in contact with the cleaning tank, and the fixing feet have fixing holes. The side of the water pump has two external pipes, one of which is the water outlet and the other is the drain outlet. The end of the external pipe is provided with an external cap.

[0012] Preferably, the water pump has a wire on its side, and the end of the wire has a connector for connecting the water pump to power.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom end of the flushing hose is provided with a connecting cap, the other end of the flushing hose is provided with a handle, and the end of the handle is provided with a throttle valve.

[0014] Preferably, the throttle valve has a switch on top and a connecting ring at the end of the throttle valve facing the brush for connecting to the brush.

[0015] Preferably, the brush has multiple annular bristles on its arc surface and multiple water spray holes on its side.

[0016] Preferably, the brush has a connector at one end facing the rinsing hose, and the connector has a threaded groove at its end for threaded connection with the rinsing hose.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. Install a thin rinsing hose on the top of the cleaning and disinfection device. The end of the rinsing hose is equipped with a valve and a brush. The brush can be inserted into some of the endoscope's channels to clean them. At the same time, water can be sprayed from the side of the brush. While brushing, the water spray from the brush can rinse the inside of some of the endoscope's channels, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope quickly and effectively.

[0019] 2. The brush can be quickly replaced according to usage needs, allowing staff to quickly change the brush after cleaning the endoscope, avoiding the unhygienic problem of using the same brush multiple times. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning box of this utility model from a front-view angle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning box of this utility model from a rear-end oblique tilting angle;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water pump of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flushing hose of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank; 11. Support leg; 12. Injection pipe; 13. Adapter ring; 14. Cap; 15. Enclosure; 16. Buffer water tank; 161. First adapter pipe; 162. Faucet; 163. Second adapter pipe; 164. Adapter cap; 17. Drainage bend; 18. Control box; 181. Plug slot; 19. Drain valve; 2. Water pump; 21. Fixing foot; 22. Fixing hole; 23. External pipe; 24. External cap; 25. Wire; 26. Connecting plug; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Flushing hose; 41. Connecting cap; 42. Handle; 43. Throttling valve; 44. Connecting ring; 45. Switch; 5. Brush; 51. Brush bristles; 52. Spray hole; 53. Connector; 54. Threaded groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides further details:

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an endoscope cleaning and disinfection device includes a cleaning tank 1. A surrounding barrier 15 is provided on the top of the cleaning tank 1, forming a disinfection chamber with the barrier 15. The cleaning tank 1 facilitates the storage of disinfectant and its use, while the disinfection chamber facilitates the cleaning and disinfection of the endoscope. A buffer water tank 16 is located on the top back of the barrier 15. A faucet 162 is located on one side of the top of the buffer water tank 16, and a rinsing hose 4 is located on the other side. The buffer tank buffers the disinfectant, allowing it to smoothly enter the faucet 162. The rinsing hose 4 ensures that the sprayed disinfectant effectively rinses and disinfects the inside of the endoscope's tubing. A brush 5 is located at the end of the rinsing hose 4 for brushing the inside of the endoscope's tubing. A water pump 2 is provided at the bottom back of the cleaning tank 1. The water pump 2 and the buffer water tank 16 are connected by a connecting pipe 3. The water pump 2 is also connected to the bottom side of the cleaning tank 1. The suction end of the water pump 2 is connected to the bottom inside the cleaning tank 1. The water pump 2 can easily draw out the disinfectant from the cleaning tank 1 and inject it into the buffer water tank 16, so that the disinfectant enters the faucet 162 and the rinsing hose 4 through the buffer water tank 16.

[0031] Working Principle: Disinfectant is injected into the cleaning tank 1 according to usage requirements. Then, water pump 2 is activated, drawing the disinfectant into the buffer vertical section. The disinfectant is then introduced into the disinfection chamber through faucet 162. The endoscope is then placed inside the disinfection chamber for disinfection and cleaning. When cleaning the inside of the endoscope tube, the operator inserts brush 5 into the endoscope's canister and opens the flushing hose 4, allowing disinfectant to spray from inside brush 5. Brush 5 also scrubs the inside of the tube, while the disinfectant rinses away the scrubbed dirt, thus effectively cleaning the endoscope. Compared to existing technologies, this application installs a small flushing hose 4 at the top of the cleaning and disinfection device. The end of the flushing hose 4 has a valve and brush 5. Brush 5 can be inserted into some of the endoscope's tubes to scrub them. Simultaneously, water can be sprayed from the side of brush 5. While scrubbing, the water spray from brush 5 can also rinse the inside of some of the endoscope's tubes, achieving rapid and effective cleaning and disinfection of the endoscope.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an endoscope cleaning and disinfection device includes a cleaning tank 1. A surrounding barrier 15 is provided on the top of the cleaning tank 1, forming a disinfection chamber with the barrier 15. The cleaning tank 1 facilitates the storage of disinfectant and its use, while the disinfection chamber facilitates the cleaning and disinfection of the endoscope. A buffer water tank 16 is located on the top back of the barrier 15. A faucet 162 is located on one side of the top of the buffer water tank 16, and a rinsing hose 4 is located on the other side. The buffer tank buffers the disinfectant, allowing it to smoothly enter the faucet 162. The rinsing hose 4 ensures that the sprayed disinfectant effectively rinses and disinfects the inside of the endoscope's tubing. A brush 5 is located at the end of the rinsing hose 4 for brushing the inside of the endoscope's tubing. A water pump 2 is provided at the bottom back of the cleaning tank 1. The water pump 2 and the buffer water tank 16 are connected by a connecting pipe 3. The water pump 2 is also connected to the bottom side of the cleaning tank 1. The suction end of the water pump 2 is connected to the bottom inside the cleaning tank 1. The water pump 2 can easily draw out the disinfectant from the cleaning tank 1 and inject it into the buffer water tank 16, so that the disinfectant enters the faucet 162 and the rinsing hose 4 through the buffer water tank 16.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the cleaning tank 1 has feet 11 at the bottom corners for stable placement. Near the top, a liquid injection pipe 12 is located on the side of the cleaning tank 1 for injecting a suitable amount of disinfectant. An adapter ring 13 is located at the opening on the upper surface of the injection pipe 12, with a threaded cap 14 for sealing. A drainage bend 17 is located at the bottom back of the cleaning tank 1 for connecting to the suction end of the water pump 2. A first adapter pipe 161 is located on the upper surface of the buffer tank 16 for connecting to the rinsing hose 4, and a second adapter pipe 163 is located at the bottom of the buffer tank 16. An adapter cap 164 is located at the bottom of the second adapter pipe 163 for connecting to the connecting pipe 3. A control box 18 is located on one side of the buffer tank 16 for connecting to and controlling the water pump 2. The bottom of the control box 18 is provided with a plug-in slot 181, which is convenient for connecting the water pump 2 and the control box 18. The bottom side of the cleaning tank 1 and the bottom of the enclosure 15 are both provided with drain valves 19, which are convenient for draining the disinfectant solution inside the cleaning tank 1 and the disinfection chamber.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the water pump 2 has multiple fixing feet 21 at one end that is attached to the cleaning tank 1. Each fixing foot 21 has a fixing hole 22. The fixing feet 21 and fixing holes 22 are designed to facilitate fixing the water pump 2 in place with bolts. Two external connecting pipes 23 are located on the side of the water pump 2. These connecting pipes 23 facilitate connection between the water pump 2 and the connecting pipe 3 and the drain bend 17. One external connecting pipe 23 is the water outlet, and the other is the drain outlet. An external cap 24 is located at the end of each external connecting pipe 23, facilitating the connection of the water pump 2, the connecting pipe 3, and the drain bend 17. A wire 25 is located on the side of the water pump 2, and a connector 26 is located at the end of the wire 25 for connecting the water pump 2 to electricity.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the bottom end of the rinsing hose 4 is provided with a connecting cap 41, which facilitates the connection between the rinsing hose 4 and the first adapter pipe 161. The other end of the rinsing hose 4 is provided with a handle 42, which facilitates the operation of the rinsing hose 4 and the brush 5. A throttle valve 43 is provided at the end of the handle 42, and a switch 45 is provided at the top of the throttle valve 43. The throttle valve 43, in conjunction with the switch 45, facilitates the control of the opening and closing of the rinsing hose 4. A connecting ring 44 is provided at the end of the throttle valve 43 facing the brush 5 for connection to the brush 5.

[0037] like Figure 6As shown, the brush 5 has multiple annular bristles 51 on its arc-shaped surface, which facilitates brushing the inside of the endoscope tube. The brush 5 also has multiple water spray holes 52 on its side, which facilitate the spraying of disinfectant to rinse the inside of the tube. Furthermore, the end of the brush 5 facing the flushing hose 4 has a connector 53, and the end of the connector 53 has a threaded groove 54 for threaded connection with the flushing hose 4.

[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An endoscope cleaning and disinfection device, comprising a cleaning tank (1), characterized in that, The cleaning tank (1) is provided with a ring of barriers (15) on the top. The barriers (15) and the top of the cleaning tank (1) form a disinfection chamber. A buffer water tank (16) is provided on the back top of the barriers (15). A faucet (162) is provided on one side of the top of the buffer water tank (16), and a rinsing hose (4) is provided on the other side. A brush (5) is provided at the end of the rinsing hose (4). A water pump (2) is provided at the bottom back of the cleaning tank (1). The water pump (2) and the buffer water tank (16) are connected by a connecting pipe (3). The water pump (2) is connected to the bottom side of the cleaning tank (1), and the water suction end of the water pump (2) is connected to the bottom inside the cleaning tank (1).

2. The endoscope washing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The cleaning tank (1) has a support foot (11) at the bottom corner, and a liquid injection pipe (12) is provided on the side of the cleaning tank (1) near the top. A transition ring (13) is provided at the opening on the upper surface of the liquid injection pipe (12), and a cap (14) is threaded onto the transition ring (13). A drainage bend (17) is provided at the bottom of the back of the cleaning tank (1).

3. The endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer tank (16) has a first adapter pipe (161) on its upper surface for connecting to the flushing hose (4), and the buffer tank (16) has a second adapter pipe (163) at its bottom, with an adapter cap (164) at the bottom of the second adapter pipe (163).

4. The endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buffer water tank (16) is provided with a control box (18) on one side, and the bottom of the control box (18) is provided with a plug slot (181). The bottom of the side of the cleaning tank (1) and the bottom of the enclosure (15) are both provided with drain valves (19).

5. The endoscope washing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The water pump (2) is provided with multiple fixing feet (21) at one end that is in contact with the cleaning tank (1). The fixing feet (21) are provided with fixing holes (22). The side of the water pump (2) is provided with two external pipes (23). One external pipe (23) is set as the water outlet end, and the other external pipe (23) is set as the drain end. The end of the external pipe (23) is provided with an external cap (24).

6. The endoscope washing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The water pump (2) has a wire (25) on its side, and a connector (26) is provided at the end of the wire (25) for connecting the water pump (2) to power.

7. The endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flushing hose (4) has a connecting cap (41) at the bottom end and a handle (42) at the other end. The handle (42) has a throttle valve (43) at the end.

8. The endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The throttle valve (43) has a switch (45) on top and a connecting ring (44) on one end of the throttle valve (43) facing the brush (5) for connecting to the brush (5).

9. An endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The brush (5) has multiple annular bristles (51) on its arc surface, and multiple water spray holes (52) on its side.

10. An endoscope cleaning and disinfection device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The brush (5) has a connector (53) at one end facing the flushing hose (4), and the end of the connector (53) has a threaded groove (54) for threaded connection with the flushing hose (4).

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