Endoscope operation, drying and storage system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an endoscope transferring, drying and storing system, which relates to the field of medical instruments and comprises a transferring and storing machine, an inner cavity of which is provided with a supporting assembly for storing an endoscope; the ventilation pipeline is detachably connected with the transfer storage machine; and the disinfection air supply assembly is connected with the ventilation pipeline, and the disinfection air supply assembly is used for introducing constant-temperature, constant-pressure and constant-humidity gas with the disinfection capacity into the ventilation pipeline and the transfer storage machine so as to disinfect the inner cavity of the transfer storage machine. According to the endoscope operating, drying and storing system, after being disinfected and sterilized, an endoscope can be stored on the supporting assembly in the transferring and storing machine, the transferring and storing machine communicates with the disinfection and air supply assembly through the ventilation pipeline, and the disinfection and air supply assembly can introduce constant-temperature, constant-pressure and constant-humidity gas into the transferring and storing machine and disinfect the endoscope; therefore, the endoscope is prevented from being polluted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to an endoscope operation drying and storage system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of medical technology, endoscopy, as an extension of doctors' eyes and hands, has reached a level of "all-pervasiveness." Through endoscopic examination, the following diseases can be diagnosed: inflammation, ulcers, benign and malignant tumors occurring in the digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, and large intestine); benign and malignant lesions of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas duct system; and benign and malignant lesions of abdominal organs.

[0003] Endoscopes must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after use to remove any remaining microorganisms and contaminants and prevent cross-infection. Disinfected endoscopes must be dried before being used by patients. If an endoscope is not sufficiently dried, the risk of recontamination before patient use increases significantly. Using a contaminated endoscope for examination may lead to the spread of various pathogens, cross-infection between patients, hospital-acquired infection outbreaks, and misdiagnosis.

[0004] However, the current endoscope processing process suffers from problems such as high risk of bacterial contamination, low drying efficiency, difficulty in monitoring the storage environment, time-consuming and labor-intensive manual transportation, and difficulty in information traceability.

[0005] In conclusion, ensuring that endoscopes remain non-toxic and sterile before use is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an endoscope transport drying and storage system. The transport storage machine can store endoscopes through a support component, and a sterilization air supply component can introduce constant temperature, constant pressure, and constant humidity gas into the transport storage machine to sterilize the endoscopes until they are used, thus avoiding contamination of the endoscopes.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] An endoscope transport dry storage system, comprising:

[0009] The transfer and storage machine has an internal cavity equipped with a support assembly for storing endoscopes;

[0010] The ventilation duct is detachably connected to the transfer and storage machine.

[0011] A disinfection air supply assembly is connected to the ventilation duct. The disinfection air supply assembly is used to introduce gas with constant temperature, constant pressure, constant humidity and disinfection capability into the ventilation duct and the transfer and storage machine to disinfect the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine.

[0012] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support rod and extension rods. The support rod is arranged in a vertical direction, and at least three extension rods are provided and fixedly connected to the support rod. The extension rods are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the support rod.

[0013] Preferably, each of the extension rods is provided with at least three limiting protrusions, which are used to position the endoscope.

[0014] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support plate, and at least two support plates are provided. The surface of the support plate is evenly distributed with a plurality of mesh holes penetrating its surface.

[0015] Preferably, the disinfection and air supply assembly includes a plasma air sterilizer and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the transfer and storage machine is provided with a ventilation interface for connecting the ventilation duct.

[0016] Preferably, the ventilation duct has at least two interfaces, the transfer and storage machine has at least two interfaces, and each interface corresponds to one ventilation interface.

[0017] Preferably, the transfer storage machine is equipped with a drive component and a controller. The controller and the drive component are connected by a signal. The drive component is used to move the transfer storage machine to a designated position, and the controller is used to send instructions to the drive component.

[0018] Preferably, the transfer and storage machine includes a base and a movable door, the movable door being electrically connected to the controller, and the controller being used to control the opening or closing of the movable door.

[0019] Preferably, the system also includes a charging power supply, which is configured correspondingly to the ventilation duct, and the transfer storage machine is further provided with a power interface for connecting the charging power supply.

[0020] Preferably, the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine is further provided with an identification component and a recording component, the identification component and the recording component are signal connected, and the identification component and the recording component are used together to record the retrieval record of the endoscope.

[0021] This utility model provides an endoscope transport drying and storage system. The system's transport and storage machine is equipped with a support component, which can store endoscopes. Storing the endoscopes in the transport and storage machine can prevent them from directly contacting the external environment. The transport and storage machine is connected to a disinfection and air supply component through a ventilation duct. The disinfection and air supply component can introduce constant temperature, constant pressure, and constant humidity gas into the transport and storage machine through the ventilation duct to disinfect the endoscopes inside the transport and storage machine. Until the endoscopes are used, they can be kept in a clean environment and will not be contaminated. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transfer and storage machine provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of transfer and storage machine provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope operation, drying, and storage system provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1-Transfer and storage machine; 2-Ventilation duct; 3-Disinfection and air supply assembly; 4-Support rod; 5-Extension rod; 6-Support plate; 7-Ventilation interface. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] The core of this invention is to provide an endoscope operation drying and storage system that enables the endoscope to be kept in a constant temperature, constant pressure and constant humidity environment after disinfection, thus preventing the endoscope from being contaminated.

[0031] It should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", and "rear" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of this application and simplifying the description. It is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0032] This application provides an endoscope transport drying and storage system, comprising: a transport storage machine 1, a ventilation duct 2, and a disinfection air supply assembly 3;

[0033] The inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 is equipped with a support component for storing endoscopes;

[0034] Ventilation duct 2 is detachably connected to transfer and storage machine 1;

[0035] The disinfection air supply component 3 is connected to the ventilation duct 2. The disinfection air supply component 3 is used to introduce gas with constant temperature, constant pressure, constant humidity and disinfection capability into the ventilation duct 2 and the transfer and storage machine 1 and to disinfect the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1.

[0036] Specifically, the transfer and storage machine 1 is equipped with a support component inside. After the endoscope is cleaned, it is stored on the support component inside the transfer and storage machine 1. The transfer and storage machine 1 can store and transport the endoscope. The disinfection and air supply component 3 is connected to the transfer and storage machine 1 through the ventilation duct 2. The disinfection and air supply component 3 can generate gas with constant temperature, constant pressure, and constant humidity, and introduce it into the transfer and storage machine 1 through the ventilation duct 2, so that the endoscope can always be in a relatively clean environment. In addition, the gas introduced into the transfer and storage machine 1 by the disinfection and air supply component 3 also has a certain disinfection and sterilization effect. The specific principle will be introduced later. In this way, contaminants that may adhere to the endoscope during the process from cleaning to storage can be disinfected and sterilized.

[0037] Based on the above embodiment, the support assembly includes a support rod 4 and an extension rod 5. The support rod 4 is arranged in a vertical direction, and at least three extension rods 5 are provided and fixedly connected to the support rod 4. The extension rods 5 are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the support rod 4.

[0038] Specifically, the structure of the first support component provided in this application can be found in the attached diagram. Figure 1The support assembly includes a support rod 4 arranged vertically and an extension rod 5 arranged horizontally or extending obliquely upward from the support rod 4. In this application, the extension rod 5 is arranged horizontally, and three extension rods 5 are provided in each horizontal plane. The included angle between the three extension rods 5 is 120°, and at least three sets of extension rods 5 are provided on the support rod 4. The strip-shaped endoscope can be hung on the extension rod 5 or between the support rod 4 and the extension rod 5. Compared with directly coiling the endoscope in a tray, the suspended state allows the endoscope to fully contact the air introduced into the transfer and storage machine 1 by the disinfection and air supply assembly 3.

[0039] Based on the above embodiments, each extension rod 5 is provided with at least three limiting protrusions, which are used to position the endoscope.

[0040] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 The extension rod 5 is provided with multiple limiting protrusions. The setting direction of the limiting protrusions is to extend upward in the vertical direction. When placing the endoscope, the endoscope can be spaced between the multiple limiting protrusions to prevent the endoscope from falling off.

[0041] In some embodiments, the support assembly includes a support plate 6, of which at least two are provided, and the surface of the support plate 6 is evenly distributed with a plurality of mesh holes penetrating its surface.

[0042] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 This application also provides a second type of transfer and storage machine. The supporting component of the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 is a plate-shaped structure, namely a support plate 6, and the support plate 6 is filled with mesh holes so that the support plate 6 becomes a mesh component. When the disinfection air supply component 3 introduces gas into the transfer and storage machine 1, the mesh holes on the surface of the support plate 6 can promote gas flow, thereby filling the entire inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 with disinfection gas.

[0043] In some embodiments, the disinfection air supply assembly 3 includes a plasma air sterilizer and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the transfer and storage unit 1 is provided with a ventilation interface 7, which is used to connect the ventilation duct 2.

[0044] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 3 Plasma air sterilizers primarily utilize plasma technology to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the air. Their core principle involves releasing trillions of positive and negative electrons through a high-energy ion generator. These ions generate a large amount of energy upon annihilation, thereby destroying the bacterial envelope and killing the cell nucleus, achieving highly efficient sterilization. Furthermore, plasma can break the chemical bonds of harmful gas molecules, decomposing them into harmless substances. Plasma sterilization is extremely effective, has a short action time, does not produce harmful substances, and avoids secondary contamination of endoscopes.

[0045] In addition, the disinfection air supply component 3 also includes an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lamp. This UV lamp primarily utilizes ultraviolet light emitted from a mercury lamp to achieve its sterilization function. Its working principle involves irradiating microorganisms with UV light, causing photolysis and denaturation of bacterial proteins, and damaging the DNA or RNA structure of the microorganisms, thereby rendering them unable to reproduce and self-replicate, thus achieving sterilization. Furthermore, when UV light passes through the air, it can ionize oxygen in the air to produce ozone, further enhancing the sterilization effect. UV light has a high kill rate against bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, generally achieving a kill rate of 99% to 99.9% within 0.5 minutes, resulting in rapid disinfection.

[0046] Based on the above embodiments, the ventilation duct 2 is provided with at least two interfaces, the transfer storage machine 1 is provided with at least two interfaces, and each interface is provided with a ventilation interface 7.

[0047] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 The disinfection air supply component 3 is connected to one interface of the ventilation duct 2. This interface is not among the two interfaces mentioned above. It can be understood that the ventilation duct 2 and the disinfection air supply component 3 are integrated and connected. The remaining interface is normally idle. Its function is to connect to the transfer and storage machine 1. The transfer and storage machine 1 has at least two interfaces for storing or transporting endoscopes. The transfer and storage machine 1 is equipped with a ventilation interface 7. The ventilation interface 7 is equipped with a seal to ensure that when the transfer and storage machine 1 is connected to the ventilation duct 2, the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 is sealed and does not come into contact with the outside world, thus preventing the endoscope from being contaminated.

[0048] The size of the ventilation interface 7 can be flexibly expanded according to the size of the transfer storage machine 1.

[0049] In some embodiments, the transfer storage machine 1 is provided with a drive component and a controller. The controller and the drive component are connected by a signal. The drive component is used to drive the transfer storage machine 1 to a designated position, and the controller is used to send instructions to the drive component.

[0050] Specifically, a drive component, typically a wheel, is installed at the bottom of the transport and storage machine 1. This wheel is electrically driven, meaning it is connected to a power source and a controller. The controller can control the power source to turn on or off, and the power source can supply power to the wheel. The controller can also control the direction of movement of the transport and storage machine 1. In practical applications, the controller is used to control the transport and storage machine 1 to travel to the operating room. Once the operating room is sterilized, the endoscope inside the transport and storage machine 1 is removed to prevent contamination of the endoscope.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, the transfer storage machine 1 includes a base and a movable door. The movable door is electrically connected to a controller, which is used to control the opening or closing of the movable door.

[0052] Specifically, the transfer and storage machine 1 is equipped with a movable door, which is electrically controlled by a controller. The movable door is preferably a double-door structure, and a sealing component is provided on one side of the two movable doors facing each other, so that the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 can be sealed when the movable door is closed.

[0053] Based on the above embodiments, a charging power supply is also included, which is correspondingly arranged with the ventilation duct 2. The transfer storage machine 1 is also provided with a power interface for connecting the charging power supply.

[0054] Specifically, the drive components and the movable door are all powered by electricity. The transport and storage machine 1 needs to move back and forth between the examination room, the disinfection room and the endoscope storage room. Therefore, the power supply is generally not solar-powered. Instead, a power interface needs to be set on the transport and storage machine 1. The transport and storage machine 1 is charged through the power interface. In addition, the charging power supply should be set to correspond to the interface of the ventilation duct 2. When the transport and storage machine 1 is idle or needs to be charged due to insufficient power, it can be charged and the endoscope disinfection and maintenance can be carried out at the same time.

[0055] Based on the above embodiments, the inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine 1 is further provided with an identification component and a recording component. The identification component and the recording component are connected by signals and are used in conjunction to record the use of the endoscope.

[0056] Specifically, an identification component is installed inside the transfer storage machine 1. This identification component is preferably an NFC card reader identification component (NFC, Near Field Communication). It can identify the endoscope stored in the cavity. Recording begins when the endoscope is placed into the cavity of the transfer storage machine 1 and ends when the endoscope is removed from the cavity. The time of this process needs to be calibrated and recorded, that is, the time corresponding to one storage and retrieval of the endoscope. This information is sent to the recording component in the form of a signal, and the information is stored through the recording component to achieve traceability and docking.

[0057] In summary, the endoscope transport and drying storage system of this application has the following advantages:

[0058] Improved management efficiency: Intelligent control and automated operation reduce manual intervention and improve management efficiency; Ensured drying effect: Highly efficient drying technology and precise control ensure thorough drying of endoscopes, extending their service life; Optimized storage environment: Temperature and humidity monitoring and adjustment provide optimal storage conditions for endoscopes, reducing the risk of damage; Enhanced traceability: Intelligent identification and tracking technology enables full recording and traceability of endoscope information. This integrated solution for automatic antibacterial treatment, drying, automatic transfer, and automatic storage of cleaned and disinfected endoscopes solves problems such as high risk of contamination, low drying efficiency, difficulty in monitoring the storage environment, time-consuming and labor-intensive manual transfer, and difficulty in information traceability in existing endoscope processing.

[0059] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0060] The above provides a detailed description of an endoscope operation drying and storage system provided by this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An endoscope transport drying and storage system, characterized in that, include: The transfer and storage machine (1) has a support component in its inner cavity for storing endoscopes; Ventilation duct (2) is detachably connected to the transfer and storage machine (1); The disinfection air supply assembly (3) is connected to the ventilation duct (2). The disinfection air supply assembly (3) is used to introduce a gas with constant temperature, constant pressure, constant humidity and disinfection capability into the ventilation duct (2) and the transfer storage machine (1) to disinfect the inner cavity of the transfer storage machine (1).

2. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support rod (4) and an extension rod (5). The support rod (4) is arranged in a vertical direction. The extension rod (5) has at least three extension rods and is fixedly connected to the support rod (4). The extension rods (5) are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the support rod (4).

3. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the extension rods (5) is provided with at least three limiting protrusions, which are used to position the endoscope.

4. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support plate (6), and at least two support plates (6) are provided. The surface of the support plate (6) is evenly distributed with a plurality of mesh holes penetrating its surface.

5. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disinfection and air supply assembly (3) includes a plasma air sterilizer and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp. The transfer and storage machine (1) is provided with a ventilation interface (7), which is used to connect the ventilation duct (2).

6. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ventilation duct (2) is provided with at least two interfaces, and the transfer storage machine (1) is provided with at least two interfaces, and each interface is provided with a corresponding ventilation interface (7).

7. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer storage machine (1) is equipped with a drive component and a controller. The controller and the drive component are connected by a signal. The drive component is used to drive the transfer storage machine (1) to a designated position. The controller is used to send instructions to the drive component.

8. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transfer storage machine (1) includes a base and a movable door. The movable door is electrically connected to the controller, which is used to control the opening or closing of the movable door.

9. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, It also includes a charging power supply, which is configured in correspondence with the ventilation duct (2), and the transfer storage machine (1) is also provided with a power interface for connecting the charging power supply.

10. The endoscope transport drying and storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the transfer and storage machine (1) is also provided with an identification component and a recording component. The identification component and the recording component are signal connected. The identification component and the recording component are used together to record the use record of the endoscope.

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