An endoscope insertion section of a interchangeable lens module and an endoscope

Abstract

The utility model discloses an endoscope insertion part of interchangeable lens module and endoscope. The endoscope insertion part of interchangeable lens module, include: insert pipe, set up the first locking piece on the outer surface of the insert pipe front end, install the first plug -in spare of insert pipe front end, lens module, install the second plug -in spare of lens module rear end, the movable sleeve of the lens module rear end is covered, the inside of movable sleeve is provided with the second locking piece, the first locking piece with second locking piece cooperation, first plug -in spare with second plug -in spare cooperation. The utility model discloses a unique lens modular design, adds the standardization interface and quick -release structure, can replace the compatible lens fast, and this innovative design breaks the traditional endoscope " one machine one mirror " limit, overcomes the limitation of the prior art under various working conditions difficult to be used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscope technology, and in particular to an endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module and an endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] Industrial electronic video endoscopes, commonly used visual inspection instruments in the industrial field, consist primarily of a probe, a display screen, and a control panel. The probe integrates key components such as lenses and illumination sources. Lens types are diverse and categorized based on various dimensions: by observation angle, direct-view lenses allow for wide-field inspection of targets, side-view lenses excel at penetrating narrow gaps and complex structures like bends, and integrated direct-view and side-view lenses achieve multi-angle observation by combining direct and side-view functions; by functional characteristics, ordinary electronic video lenses achieve high-definition imaging through digital signal processing, while infrared endoscopes capture heat distribution to detect temperature abnormalities; and by imaging device, CCD lenses offer high sensitivity but are more expensive, while CMOS lenses offer advantages such as low cost and low power consumption.

[0003] However, most industrial electronic video endoscopes currently on the market use non-removable lens structures, making it difficult to achieve comprehensive and accurate inspection when facing the complex internal structures of objects in different environments. The innovation of this invention lies in its groundbreaking modular lens design, allowing for quick lens replacement under different environmental conditions. Combined with the coordinated operation of the display screen and control panel, this effectively solves the problem of comprehensive and accurate inspection of complex internal structures of objects. This modular design not only allows a single endoscope to be used flexibly in different working conditions but also significantly improves inspection efficiency through quick lens replacement, fully meeting the diverse needs of industrial inspection scenarios.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies have shortcomings and need to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an endoscope insertion part and an endoscope with a replaceable lens module, which greatly improves the detection efficiency through quick lens replacement and fully meets the needs of diverse industrial detection scenarios.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module is provided, including: an insertion tube, a first locking member disposed on the outer surface of the front end of the insertion tube, a first plug-in member installed at the front end of the insertion tube, a lens module, a second plug-in member installed at the rear end of the lens module, and a movable sleeve sleeved on the rear end of the lens module; the inner side of the movable sleeve is provided with a second locking member, the first locking member cooperates with the second locking member, and the first plug-in member cooperates with the second plug-in member.

[0007] Furthermore, the first connector and the second connector are coupled in a pin-and-socket manner. The first connector may have a plurality of pins, and the second connector may have a plurality of sockets, with the pins engaging with the sockets; or, the first connector may have a plurality of sockets, and the second connector may have a plurality of pins, with the pins engaging with the sockets.

[0008] Furthermore, the endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module also includes: a boss that carries all the pins, and a positioning ring surrounding the insertion hole, the positioning ring cooperating with the boss.

[0009] Furthermore, the first locking element has an external thread, and the second locking element has an internal thread, with the external thread engaging with the internal thread. There are two external threads and two internal threads.

[0010] Furthermore, the endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module also includes: a first threaded component disposed on the front end of the insertion tube, and a second threaded component disposed on the movable sleeve.

[0011] Furthermore, the surface of the movable sleeve is provided with the model number of the lens module.

[0012] Furthermore, the lens module includes an optical lens and an illumination source.

[0013] Furthermore, this utility model also provides an endoscope, including: the aforementioned endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module, a handle, an operating table, and a display; the endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module, the operating table, and the display are all mounted on the handle, and the endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module is connected to the operating table.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the endoscope of this invention has significant innovation and superiority. It adopts a unique modular lens design, adding a standardized interface and quick-release structure, enabling rapid replacement of compatible lenses. This innovative design breaks the traditional "one machine, one endoscope" limitation of endoscopes and overcomes the limitation of existing technologies in terms of versatility across various working conditions. Through this newly added modular structure, the device can efficiently adapt to different testing needs, significantly improving testing efficiency and meeting the demands of complex and ever-changing industrial testing scenarios.

[0015] By adopting the above solution, this utility model provides an endoscope insertion part and endoscope with a replaceable lens module. It innovatively modularizes the lens design, allowing for quick lens replacement under different environmental conditions. Combined with the coordinated operation of the display screen and control panel, it effectively solves the problem of comprehensive and accurate detection of complex internal structures of objects. This modular design not only allows a single endoscope to be used flexibly in different working conditions, but also significantly improves detection efficiency through quick lens replacement, fully meeting the diverse needs of industrial inspection scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the endoscope of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope insertion part of the lens replacement module of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the lens module, the second connector, and the movable sleeve.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the insertion tube, the first locking element, and the first connector. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides an endoscope, including: an endoscope insertion part 10 with a replaceable lens module, a handle 11, an operating table 12, and a display 13; the endoscope insertion part 10 with the replaceable lens module, the operating table 12, and the display 13 are all mounted on the handle 11, and the endoscope insertion part 10 with the replaceable lens module is connected to the operating table 12.

[0022] In this embodiment, the endoscope insertion part 10 with replaceable lens module includes: an insertion tube 14, a first locking member 15 disposed on the outer surface of the front end of the insertion tube 14, a first connector 16 installed at the front end of the insertion tube 14, a lens module, a second connector 17 installed at the rear end of the lens module, and a movable sleeve 18 sleeved on the rear end of the lens module; the inner side of the movable sleeve 18 is provided with a second locking member 19, the first locking member 15 cooperates with the second locking member 19, and the first connector 16 cooperates with the second connector 17. The first connector 16 and the second connector 17 cooperate to realize power supply and signal transmission to the lens module. The first locking member 15 and the second locking member 19 cooperate to realize the connection between the lens module and the insertion tube 14. During installation, align the first connector 16 with the second connector 17 to connect them. At this point, the front end of the insertion tube 14 is inserted into the movable sleeve 18. Then, rotate the movable sleeve 18 to engage the first locking member 15 with the second locking member 19, thereby mounting the lens module onto the insertion tube 14. When it is necessary to remove the lens module, simply rotate the movable sleeve 18 to disengage the first locking member 15 from the second locking member 19. Then, pull the lens module to disengage the first connector 16 from the second connector 17, thus removing the lens module.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first connector 16 and the second connector 17 are coupled in the form of pins and sockets. The first connector 16 has a plurality of pins, and the second connector 17 has a plurality of sockets, with the pins engaging with the sockets. Preferably, the pins are pingo spring pins.

[0024] In this embodiment, the endoscope insertion part 10 of the replaceable lens module further includes: a boss 20 that carries all the pins, and a positioning ring 21 surrounding the insertion hole, wherein the positioning ring 21 cooperates with the boss 20. The cooperation between the positioning ring and the boss facilitates the alignment and connection of the first connector 16 and the second connector 17.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first locking member 15 has an external thread, and the second locking member 19 has an internal thread, with the external thread engaging with the internal thread. There are two external threads and two internal threads.

[0026] The lens module and insertion tube 14 are quickly connected via internal and external threads, ensuring a simple and reliable connection. High-speed signal transmission is achieved between the lens module and insertion tube 14 through pins and sockets. The pins have a lifespan of up to 10,000 cycles, and their design ensures stable signal transmission while facilitating quick replacement and maintenance of the lens module, significantly improving the equipment's efficiency and flexibility. This modular design allows the lens module to handle image acquisition and illumination, while the insertion tube 14 provides signal transmission and physical support. Their collaborative operation ensures reliability and ease of operation even in complex environments, providing an efficient and reliable innovative solution for industrial inspection.

[0027] In this embodiment, the endoscope insertion part 10 with replaceable lens module further includes: a first threaded component 22 disposed on the front end of the insertion tube 14, and a second threaded component 23 disposed on the movable sleeve 18. The first threaded component 22 and the second threaded component 23 provide clamping positions for easy clamping with tweezers, pliers, etc., and facilitate rotation of the movable sleeve 18. Preferably, different colors can be applied to the second threaded component 23 to enable rapid identification of different lens module models.

[0028] In this embodiment, the surface of the movable sleeve 18 is provided with the lens module model number 24, which facilitates the identification of the lens module.

[0029] In this embodiment, the lens module includes an optical lens 25 and an illumination source 26.

[0030] This utility model has the following technical advantages: The modular lens design, through standardized pin and socket connections and the quick-release structure of the first and second locking components 19, allows for rapid lens replacement. Combined with the display screen and control panel, it enables comprehensive and accurate inspection of complex internal structures of objects. This design breaks the traditional "one machine, one endoscope" limitation of endoscopes, overcomes their incompatibility under various working conditions, significantly improves inspection efficiency, and better meets diverse inspection needs in different environments.

[0031] In summary, this invention provides an endoscope insertion part and endoscope with a replaceable lens module. It features a groundbreaking modular lens design, allowing for quick lens replacement under different environmental conditions. Combined with the coordinated operation of the display screen and control panel, it effectively solves the challenge of comprehensive and accurate detection of complex internal structures. This modular design not only allows a single endoscope to be used flexibly in different working conditions but also significantly improves detection efficiency through quick lens replacement, fully meeting the diverse needs of industrial inspection scenarios.

[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module, characterized in that, include: An insertion tube, a first locking member disposed on the outer surface of the front end of the insertion tube, a first plug-in member installed at the front end of the insertion tube, a lens module, a second plug-in member installed at the rear end of the lens module, and a movable sleeve fitted on the rear end of the lens module; the inner side of the movable sleeve is provided with a second locking member, the first locking member cooperates with the second locking member, and the first plug-in member cooperates with the second plug-in member; It also includes: a first threaded component on the front end of the insertion tube, and a second threaded component on the movable sleeve.

2. The endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector and the second connector are coupled in the manner of a pin and a socket.

3. The endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connector is a plurality of pins, and the second connector is a plurality of sockets, wherein the pins mate with the sockets; or, the first connector is a plurality of sockets, and the second connector is a plurality of pins, wherein the pins mate with the sockets.

4. The endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A boss that carries all the pins, and a positioning ring surrounding the socket, the positioning ring engaging with the boss.

5. The endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking element has an external thread, and the second locking element has an internal thread, with the external thread engaging with the internal thread.

6. The endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two external threads and two internal threads.

7. An endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens module model number is printed on the surface of the movable sleeve.

8. An endoscope insertion part with a replaceable lens module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens module includes an optical lens and an illumination source.

9. An endoscope, characterized in that, include: The endoscope insertion part, handle, operating table, and display of the replaceable lens module according to any one of claims 1-8; the endoscope insertion part, operating table, and display of the replaceable lens module are all mounted on the handle, and the endoscope insertion part of the replaceable lens module is connected to the operating table.

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