Endoscope defogging device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an endoscope defogging device, including cleaning seat and heating assembly, cleaning seat installs at the top of heating assembly, and cleaning seat includes the horizontal plate and vertical plate of integrated mould, is equipped with the cleaning groove on the horizontal plate, is equipped with the cleaning blind hole on the vertical plate, and the one end of cleaning groove and cleaning blind hole intercommunication forms the cleaning channel, and the shape of cleaning channel is compatible with endoscope surface profile, heating assembly has heating channel, can be for endoscope defogging. Its beneficial effect is, it integrates cleaning seat and heating assembly in a device, realizes the high integration of function. Medical staff need not frequently switch operation between different cleaning equipment and defogging equipment, and the whole process of cleaning, disinfection and defogging of endoscope can be completed through the device, simplifies the work flow, improves operation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical equipment technology, and in particular to an endoscope defogging device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of medical technology, endoscopes occupy a crucial position in modern medical diagnosis and treatment. They can penetrate deep into various cavities and ducts within the human body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and joint cavities, providing doctors with intuitive and precise images of internal tissues and organs. This greatly assists in the early detection, accurate diagnosis, and minimally invasive surgical treatment of diseases, effectively improving treatment outcomes.

[0003] In practice, when an endoscope is rapidly inserted into the warm, humid cavity of the human body from a room-temperature environment, the significant temperature and humidity difference easily causes condensation to form on the lens surface, leading to fogging. This fogging phenomenon instantly blurs the endoscope's field of vision, severely interfering with the doctor's precise observation and accurate diagnosis of lesions. Currently, although some defogging devices based on heating principles have emerged, these devices typically only have a single heating function, preventing fogging by heating the lens or endoscope body. However, they have revealed significant limitations in clinical use. On the one hand, they can only solve the single problem of lens fogging and are ineffective in addressing the comprehensive cleaning and disinfection necessary before and after endoscope use. After each use, a large amount of human tissue, blood, secretions, and other contaminants remain on the surface and internal channels of the endoscope. These contaminants are not only a potential source of cross-infection but may also affect the imaging quality and lifespan of the endoscope. A single heating and defogging device cannot meet the stringent clinical requirements for endoscope cleaning and disinfection. Medical staff still need to use other cleaning equipment and tools to perform tedious cleaning of the endoscope, which affects surgical efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an endoscopic defogging device, which solves the technical problem of the prior art affecting surgical efficiency.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] This utility model provides an endoscope defogging device, including a cleaning seat and a heating assembly. The cleaning seat is installed on the top of the heating assembly. The cleaning seat includes an integrally formed horizontal plate and a vertical plate. A cleaning groove is formed on the horizontal plate, and a cleaning blind hole is formed on the vertical plate. One end of the cleaning groove and the cleaning blind hole are connected to form a cleaning channel. The shape of the cleaning channel is adapted to the contour of the endoscope surface. The heating assembly has a heating channel and can defog the endoscope.

[0009] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the cleaning tank is arc-shaped.

[0010] Optionally, disposable medical gauze is provided in the cleaning channel.

[0011] Optionally, the heating assembly includes a housing, a switching assembly, and a heating assembly; the switching assembly and the heating assembly are disposed within the housing, and the switching assembly is connected to the heating assembly.

[0012] Optionally, the heating assembly includes a glass tube and a heating lamp; the glass tube and the heating lamp are installed inside the housing, the glass tube is horizontally arranged above the heating lamp, the cavity inside the glass tube is a heating channel, one end of the glass tube is the open end of the heating channel and is located outside the housing; the other end of the glass tube is provided with a plug for sealing.

[0013] Optionally, the heating assembly also includes a concave mirror; the concave mirror is positioned above the glass tube and faces the glass tube.

[0014] Optionally, a temperature sensor is installed inside the glass tube.

[0015] Optionally, the heating lamp is an infrared heating lamp.

[0016] Optionally, the switch assembly includes a wire connector and a power cord; the wire connector is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the heating assembly; a wiring port is disposed on the outside of the housing, and a protective sleeve is disposed at the wiring port, through which the power cord can be connected to the wire connector.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This utility model provides an endoscope defogging device. The horizontal and vertical plates of the cleaning seat are integrally formed, and the cleaning channel formed by the cleaning groove and the cleaning blind hole is highly adapted to the contour of the endoscope surface. The specially designed cleaning blind hole is for cleaning the endoscope lens, ensuring that when the endoscope is inserted into the cleaning channel, both the cylindrical part of the endoscope and the lens part can make close contact with the cleaning channel. During the cleaning process, by placing disinfectant wipes or cotton balls in the cleaning groove and manually rotating the endoscope, it is ensured that all parts of the endoscope surface are thoroughly wiped and cleaned, effectively removing contaminants such as blood, mucus, and tissue fragments that have accumulated during use, greatly reducing the risk of cross-infection and ensuring medical safety. The heating channel of the heating assembly provides a stable heating environment for the endoscope, achieving the defogging effect. Compared with the prior art, this device integrates the cleaning seat and the heating assembly into one device, achieving a high degree of functional integration. Medical staff no longer need to frequently switch between different cleaning and defogging devices; the entire process of cleaning, disinfecting, and defogging the endoscope can be completed using this device. This integrated design greatly simplifies the workflow and improves surgical efficiency. Furthermore, the operation is simple and intuitive, easy to learn, and requires no complex training or specialized skills; users can quickly get started. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the endoscope defogging device in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the endoscope defogging device in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0022] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0023] 11: Horizontal plate; 12: Vertical plate; 13: Cleaning tank; 14: Cleaning blind hole;

[0024] 21: Housing; 22: Glass tube; 221: Temperature sensor; 23: Heating lamp; 24: Concave mirror; 25: Wire connector; 26: Wire sheath. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention can be understood more clearly and thoroughly, and that the scope of the present invention can be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0026] Example 1:

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an endoscope defogging device, including a cleaning seat and a heating assembly. The cleaning seat is installed on top of the heating assembly. The cleaning seat includes an integrally formed horizontal plate 11 and a vertical plate 12. A cleaning groove 13 is provided on the horizontal plate 11, and a cleaning blind hole 14 is provided on the vertical plate 12. One end of the cleaning groove 13 and the cleaning blind hole 14 are connected to form a cleaning channel. The shape of the cleaning channel is adapted to the contour of the endoscope surface. The heating assembly has a heating channel, which can defog the endoscope.

[0028] Specifically, the horizontal plate 11 and vertical plate 12 of the cleaning seat are integrally formed, and the cleaning channel formed by the cleaning groove 13 and the cleaning blind hole 14 is highly adapted to the contour of the endoscope surface. The specially designed cleaning blind hole 14 is for cleaning the endoscope lens, so that when the endoscope is inserted into the cleaning channel, both the cylindrical part of the endoscope body and the lens part can make close contact with the cleaning channel. During the cleaning process, by placing disinfectant wipes or disinfectant cotton balls in the cleaning groove 13 and manually rotating the endoscope, it can be ensured that all parts of the endoscope surface are thoroughly wiped and cleaned, effectively removing contaminants such as blood, mucus, and tissue fragments that have accumulated during use, greatly reducing the risk of cross-infection and ensuring medical safety. The heating channel of the heating assembly can provide a stable heating environment for the endoscope, achieving a defogging effect. Compared with the existing technology, it integrates the cleaning seat and the heating assembly into one device, achieving a high degree of functional integration. Medical staff do not need to frequently switch between different cleaning and defogging devices; the entire process of cleaning, disinfecting, and defogging the endoscope can be completed through this device. This integrated design greatly simplifies the workflow and improves surgical efficiency. Furthermore, the operation is simple and intuitive, easy to learn, and requires no complex training or specialized skills; users can quickly get started.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning groove 13 has an arc-shaped cross-section, which perfectly fits the cylindrical body of the endoscope, maximizing the contact area between the cleaning groove 13 and the endoscope body during cleaning. This allows cleaning media (such as disinfectant wipes, disinfectant cotton cloths, etc.) to act evenly and fully on the surface of the endoscope body, effectively removing various stains, microorganisms, and other contaminants. This ensures that the endoscope is thoroughly cleaned after each use, significantly improving cleaning effect and efficiency, providing reliable hygiene protection for subsequent medical examinations or surgical procedures, and reducing the risk of cross-infection. Preferably, in this embodiment, disposable medical gauze is provided in the cleaning channel. Medical gauze is typically made of materials with certain absorbency and cleaning capabilities. It can not only effectively kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, but also absorb grease, mucus, and other difficult-to-remove stains on the endoscope body.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the heating assembly includes a housing 21, a switch assembly, and a heating assembly. The switch assembly and heating assembly are housed within the housing 21, with the switch assembly connected to the heating assembly. Integrating the switch assembly and heating assembly within the housing 21 creates a compact and independent functional unit. This effectively reduces the overall size and footprint of the device, facilitating installation and layout in limited spaces such as hospital endoscopy rooms. Specifically, the heating assembly includes a glass tube 22 and a heating lamp 23. The glass tube 22 and heating lamp 23 are installed within the housing 21. The glass tube 22 is horizontally positioned above the heating lamp 23. The cavity within the glass tube 22 serves as a heating channel, with one end of the glass tube 22 being the open end of the heating channel and located outside the housing 21. The other end of the glass tube 22 is sealed with a plug. The heating lamp 23 is connected to the switch assembly. In this embodiment, the heating lamp 23 is an infrared heating lamp. The horizontal placement of the glass tube 22 above the heating lamp 23 ensures that the heat generated by the heating lamp 23 is evenly radiated upwards onto the glass tube 22. The glass tube 22, serving as the heating channel carrier, effectively transfers heat to the internal endoscope. Due to the material properties and structural design of the glass tube 22, heat is evenly distributed within it, preventing localized overheating or underheating, thus providing a stable and suitable heating environment for the endoscope. One end of the glass tube 22 is open for insertion and removal of the endoscope, while the plug at the other end helps to concentrate heat within the tube. The plug reduces heat loss from the end of the glass tube 22, allowing more heat to be applied to the endoscope and improving heat utilization efficiency.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating assembly further includes a concave mirror 24; the concave mirror 24 is disposed above the glass tube 22 and faces the glass tube 22. The placement of the concave mirror 24 further optimizes the performance of the heating assembly. The concave mirror 24 has the characteristics of focusing light and reflecting heat, which can concentrate and reflect the light and heat emitted by the heating lamp 23 onto the glass tube 22, allowing the glass tube 22 to receive more energy. This heat concentration effect can significantly increase the temperature rise rate and the final heating temperature inside the glass tube 22, thereby shortening the heating and defogging time of the endoscope.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a temperature sensor 221 is installed inside the glass tube 22, which can monitor the temperature changes in the heating channel in real time. This allows for easy adjustment of the heating temperature via a switching assembly.

[0033] The endoscope defogging device provided in this embodiment is used as follows: During clinical surgery, when defogging is required, the endoscope is first placed in the cleaning channel with the endoscope body and lens in close contact with the disinfectant wipe. The endoscope is manually rotated to clean and disinfect the endoscope body and lens through the disinfectant wipe. Then, the endoscope is inserted into the heating channel through the opening end of the heating channel. The heating lamp 23 is activated by the switch assembly to heat and defog the endoscope. The temperature is adjusted by the switch assembly according to the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor 221 to ensure a stable and suitable temperature.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] This embodiment provides an endoscope defogging device, which includes all the structures of the endoscope defogging device described in Embodiment 1. Further, in this embodiment, the switching assembly consists of a wire connector 25 and a power cord. The wire connector 25 is disposed inside the housing 21 and is electrically connected to the heating lamp 23 of the heating assembly. A wiring port is provided on the outside of the housing 21, and a cable sheath 26 is provided at the wiring port. The power cord can be connected to the wire connector 25 through the cable sheath 26, and power is supplied to the heating lamp 23 through the power cord and the wire connector 25.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "beneath" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications, alterations, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An endoscope defogging device, characterized in that, Includes cleaning seat and heating assembly; The cleaning seat is installed on the top of the heating assembly. The cleaning seat includes an integrally formed horizontal plate (11) and a vertical plate (12). A cleaning groove (13) is provided on the horizontal plate (11), and a cleaning blind hole (14) is provided on the vertical plate (12). One end of the cleaning groove (13) and the cleaning blind hole (14) are connected to form a cleaning channel. The shape of the cleaning channel is adapted to the contour of the endoscope surface. The heating assembly has a heating channel that can defog the endoscope.

2. The endoscope defogging device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the cleaning tank (13) is arc-shaped.

3. The endoscope defogging device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Disposable medical gauze is provided in the cleaning channel.

4. The endoscope defogging device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes a housing (21), a switching assembly, and a heating assembly; The switching assembly and the heating assembly are housed in the housing (21), and the switching assembly is connected to the heating assembly.

5. The endoscopic defogging device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes a glass tube (22) and a heating lamp (23); The glass tube (22) and the heating lamp (23) are installed inside the housing (21). The glass tube (22) is horizontally arranged above the heating lamp (23). The cavity inside the glass tube (22) is the heating channel. One end of the glass tube (22) is the opening end of the heating channel and is located outside the housing (21). The other end of the glass tube (22) is provided with a plug for sealing.

6. The endoscopic defogging device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating assembly also includes a concave mirror (24); A concave mirror (24) is positioned above the glass tube (22) and faces the glass tube (22).

7. The endoscope defogging device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (221) is installed inside the glass tube (22).

8. The endoscope defogging device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating lamp (23) is an infrared heating lamp.

9. The endoscopic defogging device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a wire connector (25) and a power cord; The wire connector (25) is located inside the housing (21) and is electrically connected to the heating component. A wiring port is provided on the outside of the housing (21), and a wire sheath (26) is provided at the wiring port. The power cord can be connected to the wire connector (25) through the wire sheath (26).

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