An improved bronchoscope connector

By designing an improved bronchoscope connector, the problems of high consumable costs and unstable connections in existing bronchoscopic alveolar lavage procedures have been solved. This has enabled the closed collection of lavage fluid, reduced the cost of medical consumables, and improved operational efficiency.

CN224307313UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02于佳男

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
于佳男
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an improved bronchoscope connector, including a connector body and a suction assembly. The outer surface of the connector body is integrally formed with a connecting cylinder, and the connecting cylinder is integrally formed with a fixing plate. The connecting cylinder is provided with a sealing cap. Both ends of the connector body are integrally formed with connecting heads, and both sets of connecting heads are provided with connecting structures. When using this utility model, take two sets of connectors, connect the coarse end interface of one set of connectors to the coarse suction tube, and connect the fine end interface of the other end to the negative pressure suction device connecting tube. Connect the fine end interface of the other set of connectors to the fine suction tube, and connect the coarse end interface of the other end to the bronchoscope negative pressure suction device connector. The assembly is completed. When in use, the irrigation fluid is collected through the sealed cavity, the operation is smooth and there is no leakage. By modifying existing consumables, the cost of medical consumables can be significantly reduced, saving examination costs for patients and saving medical insurance funds.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an improved bronchoscope connector. Background Technology

[0002] Bronchoscopes are a commonly used medical device in clinical practice for observing lesions in the lobes, segments, and subsegments of the lungs. They can help detect early lesions, perform internal surgical procedures such as polyp removal, and are a valuable precision instrument for the study of bronchial and lung diseases and postoperative examinations.

[0003] The existing technology has the following shortcomings;

[0004] In existing bronchoscopic alveolar lavage procedures, disposable closed sputum collectors are typically used as lavage fluid collection devices. However, these are costly and lack connection stability during operation, which may affect operational efficiency. Furthermore, traditional collectors are independent consumables and cannot be modified and reused with other low-cost instruments, resulting in persistently high medical costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an improved bronchoscope connector to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an improved bronchoscope connector, comprising a connector body and a suction assembly, wherein a connecting cylinder is integrally formed on the outer surface of the connector body, a fixing plate is integrally formed on the connecting cylinder, a sealing cap is provided on the connecting cylinder, and connector heads are integrally formed at both ends of the connector body, with connecting structures provided on both sets of connector heads.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sputum suction assembly includes a sputum collector, on which a coarse suction tube and a fine suction tube are fixedly installed.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the ends of the two sets of connectors away from the connector body are respectively the coarse end interface and the fine end interface, and the connector body and the connectors are made of rubber material as a whole.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the coarse end interface is adapted to the interface of the bronchoscope negative pressure suction tube and the interface of the coarse suction tube, respectively, and the fine end interface is adapted to the interface of the fine suction tube, and the fine end interface is tapered.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the connection structure includes multiple sets of tapered and annular sealing rings, and the multiple sets of sealing rings are equidistantly distributed and integrally formed with the coarse end interface and the fine end interface respectively.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting strip is fixedly connected between the fixing plate and the sealing cover, and a pull strip is provided at the end of the sealing cover away from the connecting strip.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an improved bronchoscope connector, which has the following advantages:

[0013] This improved bronchoscope connector, when in use, involves removing the disposable suction assembly and cutting off the end of the suction tube with the channel. Two sets of connectors are then taken; the coarse end of one set is connected to the coarse suction tube, and the fine end is connected to the negative pressure suction device connector. The fine end of the other set is connected to the fine suction tube, and the coarse end is connected to the bronchoscope negative pressure suction device connector. Assembly is complete. During use, the lavage fluid is collected through a sealed cavity, ensuring smooth operation without leakage. By modifying existing consumables, the cost of medical consumables can be significantly reduced, saving patients examination costs and conserving medical insurance funds. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the sealing cap of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of this utility model from another perspective.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Connector body; 2. Connecting cylinder; 201. Fixing plate; 202. Connecting strap; 203. Sealing cap; 204. Pull strip; 3. Connecting head; 301. Coarse end interface; 302. Fine end interface; 4. Connecting structure; 401. Sealing ring; 5. Suctioning assembly; 501. Sputum collector; 502. Coarse suction tube; 503. Fine suction tube. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4In this embodiment: an improved bronchoscope connector includes a connector body 1 and a suction assembly 5. The outer surface of the connector body 1 is integrally formed with a connecting cylinder 2. The connecting cylinder 2 is integrally formed with a fixing plate 201. The connecting cylinder 2 is provided with a sealing cap 203. Both ends of the connector body 1 are integrally formed with connector heads 3. Both sets of connector heads 3 are provided with a connecting structure 4.

[0021] In this embodiment, the sputum suction assembly 5 includes a sputum collector 501, on which a coarse suction tube 502 and a fine suction tube 503 are fixedly installed.

[0022] In this embodiment, the ends of the two sets of connectors 3 furthest from the connector body 1 are respectively the coarse end interface 301 and the fine end interface 302, and the connector body 1 and the connectors 3 are made entirely of rubber material.

[0023] In this embodiment, the coarse end interface 301 is adapted to the interface of the bronchoscope negative pressure suction tube and the interface of the coarse suction tube 502, respectively, and the fine end interface 302 is adapted to the interface of the fine suction tube 503. The fine end interface 302 is tapered. In use, two sets of connectors are then taken. The coarse end interface 301 of one set of connectors is connected to the coarse suction tube 502, and the fine end interface 302 of the other end is connected to the negative pressure suction device connecting tube. The fine end interface 302 of the other set of connectors is connected to the fine suction tube 503, and the coarse end interface 301 of the other end is connected to the bronchoscope negative pressure suction device connector. The assembly is completed. In use, the irrigation fluid is collected through the closed cavity. The operation is smooth and there is no leakage. By modifying the existing consumables, the cost of medical consumables can be significantly reduced, saving examination costs for patients.

[0024] In this embodiment, the connection structure 4 includes multiple sets of tapered and annular sealing rings 401. The multiple sets of sealing rings 401 are equidistantly distributed and integrally formed with the coarse end interface 301 and the fine end interface 302 respectively. By setting the sealing rings 401, the sealing of each interface can be ensured when connecting each interface.

[0025] In this embodiment, a connecting strip 202 is fixedly connected between the fixing plate 201 and the sealing cover 203. A pull strip 204 is provided at the end of the sealing cover 203 away from the connecting strip 202. By providing the pull strip 204, the sealing cover 203 can be easily removed by pulling the pull strip 204 during use.

[0026] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When in use, take out the disposable suction assembly 5 and cut off the end of the suction tube with the channel. Then take two sets of connectors. Connect the coarse end interface 301 of one set of connectors to the coarse suction tube 502 and connect the fine end interface 302 of the other end to the negative pressure suction device connecting tube. Connect the fine end interface 302 of the other set of connectors to the fine suction tube 503 and connect the coarse end interface 301 of the other end to the bronchoscope negative pressure suction device connector. The assembly is completed. When in use, the irrigation fluid is collected through the sealed cavity. The operation is smooth and there is no leakage. It can significantly reduce the cost of medical consumables and save examination costs for patients.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An improved bronchoscope connector comprising a connector body (1) and a suctioning assembly (5), characterized in that: The outer surface of the connector body (1) is integrally formed with a connecting cylinder (2), a fixing plate (201) is integrally formed on the connecting cylinder (2), a sealing cover (203) is provided on the connecting cylinder (2), and both ends of the connector body (1) are integrally formed with connector heads (3), and both sets of connector heads (3) are provided with connecting structures (4).

2. The improved bronchoscope connector according to claim 1, wherein: The suction assembly (5) includes a sputum collector (501), on which a coarse suction tube (502) and a fine suction tube (503) are fixedly installed.

3. The improved bronchoscope connector according to claim 1, wherein: The ends of the two sets of connectors (3) away from the connector body (1) are respectively the coarse end interface (301) and the fine end interface (302), and the connector body (1) and connectors (3) are made of rubber material as a whole.

4. The improved bronchoscope connector according to claim 3, wherein: The coarse end interface (301) is adapted to the interface of the bronchoscope negative pressure suction tube and the interface of the coarse suction tube (502), respectively. The fine end interface (302) is adapted to the interface of the fine suction tube (503), and the fine end interface (302) is tapered.

5. The improved bronchoscope connector according to claim 1, wherein: The connection structure (4) includes multiple sets of tapered and annular sealing rings (401), and the multiple sets of sealing rings (401) are equidistantly distributed and integrally formed with the coarse end interface (301) and the fine end interface (302).

6. The improved bronchoscope connector of claim 1, wherein: The fixing plate (201) and the sealing cover (203) are fixedly connected by a connecting strip (202), and the sealing cover (203) is provided with a pull strip (204) at one end away from the connecting strip (202).