Endoscope with integrated dual system
By integrating the buttons of the intelligent assistance system onto the endoscope system, and utilizing the thumb control lever and multi-function buttons, the problem of prolonged operation time caused by multi-person coordination is solved, and efficient control for single-person operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING JIJIA MEDTECH LLC
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Current endoscopic procedures require multiple people to coordinate the endoscopic system and intelligent assistance system, which leads to longer operation time and more complex procedures.
By integrating the buttons of the intelligent assistance system onto the endoscope system, a single person can control the endoscope and the intelligent assistance system through a thumb control lever and multi-function buttons.
It enables single-person operation of the endoscope and intelligent auxiliary system, reduces circuit interference, and improves surgical efficiency and ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of endoscopic instrument technology, and particularly relates to the field of endoscope technology, specifically an endoscope integrating a dual system. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, during endoscopic examinations, images collected by the endoscope are often processed by an intelligent auxiliary system before being displayed on a display screen. However, the images displayed on the screen often have inappropriate positions and sizes, requiring the use of the intelligent auxiliary system's adjustment buttons to control the image position and size. In clinical practice, endoscopic operations involve not only controlling the insertion and withdrawal of the endoscope but also the operation of various instruments, fluid inlet heads, negative pressure suction heads, balloon inflation heads, and levers and control discs. Adjusting the angle of the control disc via levers allows for control of the angle of the curved section at the tip. All these instruments require the operator to concentrate on controlling the endoscope. Therefore, adjusting the image position and size using the intelligent auxiliary system necessitates additional personnel. However, this second person must adjust according to the endoscopic operator's requirements, which often leads to coordination difficulties and prolongs the surgical time.
[0003] This invention addresses the aforementioned technical problems by providing an endoscope that integrates two systems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the issues of high manpower consumption and long operation times caused by two people separately adjusting the endoscope system and intelligent auxiliary system, and the resulting coordination difficulties, this invention aims to combine the buttons of the intelligent auxiliary system onto the endoscope system, thereby integrating the two systems and enabling a single person to control both systems simultaneously. However, because the intelligent auxiliary system has a large number of buttons, typically including multiple function keys such as up, down, left, right, zoom, etc., the operating fingers need to be highly flexible. The thumb is the most flexible finger in the human body. Setting multiple function keys within the thumb control area would greatly improve the control of the two systems by a single person.
[0005] This invention achieves the purpose of controlling the intelligent auxiliary system by placing the connector containing the operating instrument channel and the connector of the negative pressure suction structure on the upper side of the handle, and placing the lever and the control structure of the intelligent auxiliary system on the lower side of the handle.
[0006] The specific technical solution is as follows: an endoscope integrating dual systems includes a handle, a first end of which is close to the main tube of the endoscope, and a second end of which is away from the main tube of the endoscope; the handle is provided with a connector containing an operation channel, a negative pressure suction connector, a control structure and a signal transmission structure of an intelligent auxiliary system.
[0007] The first connector is located at the first end of the handle. The negative pressure suction connector is located at the second end of the handle. The lever and control disc are also located at the second end of the handle. The control structure of the intelligent auxiliary system is located on the inclined surface at the second end of the handle, which includes multiple function keys for adjusting position and size. It also includes a signal transmission structure connected to the control structure and the endoscope camera, used to transmit the image signal from the camera and the command signal for adjusting the image position and size.
[0008] The handle is divided into corresponding upper and lower sides, front and rear sides. The outer part of the connector and the negative pressure suction connector is located on the upper side of the handle. The lever's actuating part and the inclined surface are located on the lower side of the second end of the handle. The control disc and the signal transmission structure are correspondingly located on the front and rear sides of the second end of the hand.
[0009] The above setup allows the index finger to be positioned above the negative pressure suction connector to control the opening and closing of the negative pressure suction structure. The placement of the lever's actuating part and the inclined surface on the lower side of the second end of the handle allows the thumb to control the lever and adjust the multi-function buttons on the control structure, making the setup of the dual system much simpler.
[0010] Furthermore, the second end of the handle is provided with an enlarged portion, on which a negative pressure suction connector, lever, control disc, signal transmission structure, and control structure of the intelligent auxiliary system are installed; the enlarged portion ensures that all the structures are located at the second end of the hand.
[0011] Furthermore, the inclined surface slopes downwards from the upper side of the second end of the handle towards the lower side of the first end. This inclination design allows for thumb operation during grip, making the entire operation smoother.
[0012] Furthermore, the signal transmission structure is located inside the second end of the handle and connects the circuit board of the control structure to the wires of the camera via wires.
[0013] Furthermore, the circuit module of the signal transmission structure is housed within the bulging annular disk at the second end of the hand. The center of the annular disk features a connection hole or a protruding connector for connecting to external transmission lines. This bulging annular disk design increases the space available for the circuit module of the signal transmission structure, preventing interference with the wiring and control disk setup.
[0014] Furthermore, the inner cavity at the second end of the handle includes a tail cavity, and a circuit board for the control structure is set on the edge of the tail cavity, with multiple function keys adapted to the circuit board. The tail cavity ensures the effective setting of the inclined surface.
[0015] Furthermore, multiple function buttons are set as independent buttons, and a setting hole corresponding to each button is opened on the side wall corresponding to the inclined surface. An enlarged edge ring is set on the inner end of each button. The edge ring can prevent the button from falling out of the setting hole. In addition, the above settings can make the control structure set on the inner and outer sides of the second end of the handle, which facilitates the combination of the control structure and the signal transmission structure. Both signals are transmitted through a single signal transmission structure, avoiding the interference of multiple lines on the surgical operation caused by setting a separate transmission structure for the control structure.
[0016] Furthermore, the control structure includes a central button for size adjustment and four peripheral buttons for adjusting position in four directions, which allows for convenient adjustment.
[0017] Technical effect
[0018] The design of the connector one and the outer part of the handle of the negative pressure suction connector are located on the upper side of the handle, while the lever and the inclined surface are located on the lower side of the second end of the handle. This allows the operator to use their thumb to operate the lever and multi-button control structure, their index finger to control the opening and closing of the negative pressure suction connector, and their other hand to operate the connector one. By using a single signal transmission structure to transmit the camera image signal and the command signal for adjusting the image position and size, and positioning it opposite to the control disc, signal transmission is convenient, the wiring is simpler, and interference during operation is reduced. This allows for single-person control of both systems, making the control of the endoscopic system and the image more controllable and convenient, effectively improving surgical efficiency.
[0019] By setting the direction of the tilt surface, it can be made to fit the operating position of the thumb, making it more convenient for the thumb to operate the multi-button control structure.
[0020] The inner cavity of the second end of the handle, including the tail cavity, and the multiple function buttons set as independent buttons, with corresponding setting holes for each button on the side wall corresponding to the inclined surface, can ensure the setting inside the control structure circuit board, making its connection with the signal transmission structure more convenient, and providing a favorable premise for a single signal transmission structure to transmit signals from two systems. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the handle of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded part of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse cross-section of the expanded portion of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the side wall containing the inclined surface with the hole in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical button structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the triangular prism button structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the four-way connector of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one half of the handle side wall portion that is compatible with the connector of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the limiting groove portion of the pull wire in this utility model;
[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the half-side structure of the expanded portion of the present invention, which has a protruding block and a limiting hole thereon.
[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the negative pressure suction connector with a limiting post of this utility model;
[0032] Explanation of main figure symbols
[0033] 11. Connector 1; 111. Protruding disc; 1111. Arc edge; 112. Straight edge; 113. Limiting plate; 114. Limiting groove; 12. Expanded part; 121. Negative pressure suction connector; 122. Lever; 123. Control disc; 124. Signal transmission structure; 1241. Annular disc; 1242. Circuit module; 125. Control structure; 1251. Center button; 1252. Peripheral button; 1253. Edge ring; 1254. Circuit board; 126. Inclined surface; 1261. Setting hole; 13. Wire; 14. Limiting groove; 151. Limiting post; 152. Protruding block; 153. Limiting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0034] It should be understood that, generally speaking, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate that the steps and elements are explicitly identified, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list, as the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements.
[0035] When an element or layer is referred to as being on, "connected to," or "attached to" another element or layer, it can be directly on, directly connected to, or directly attached to the other element or layer, or there may be intermediate elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," "directly connected to," or "directly attached to" another element or layer, there are no intermediate elements or layers. The same reference numerals always refer to the same elements. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0036] As used in this article, the terms “first,” “second,” etc., are used as labels for the nouns that precede them and do not imply any type of order (e.g., spatial, temporal, logical, etc.) unless explicitly defined otherwise.
[0037] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 An endoscope integrating a dual system includes a handle, a first end of which is close to the main body of the endoscope, and a second end of which is away from the main body of the endoscope. The first end of the handle has a four-way connector 11 containing an operating channel. The second end of the handle has a bulge 12, on which a negative pressure suction connector 121, a lever 122, a control disc 123, a signal transmission structure 124, and a control structure 125 for an intelligent auxiliary system are mounted. The control structure 125 for the intelligent auxiliary system is located on an inclined surface 126 at the end of the second end of the handle. The inclined surface 126 slopes downwards from the upper side of the second end of the handle towards the first end.
[0038] refer to Figure 2 The control structure 125 includes five function keys for adjusting position and size: a central key 1251 for size adjustment and four peripheral keys 1252 for adjusting position in four directions. The signal transmission structure 124 is connected to the control structure 125 and the endoscope camera, and is used to transmit the camera's image signal and the command signals for adjusting image position and size.
[0039] The handle is divided into corresponding upper and lower sides, front and rear sides, see reference. Figure 1 The portion of the outer side of the handle of the connector 11 and the negative pressure suction connector 121 is located on the upper side of the handle, and the actuating portion of the lever 122 and the inclined surface 126 are located on the lower side of the second end of the handle; Reference Figure 3 The control disk 123 and the signal transmission structure 124 are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the second end of the hand.
[0040] More specifically, see reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The signal transmission structure 124 is internally located at the second end of the handle, connecting the circuit board 1254 of the control structure 125 and the camera's wire 13 via wires 13. The circuit module 1242 of the signal transmission structure 124 is housed within a bulging annular disk 1241 at the second end of the handle. The center of the annular disk 1241 has a connection hole for connecting external transmission lines or a protruding connector for connecting external transmission lines. The bulging annular disk 1241 increases the space available for the circuit module 1242 of the signal transmission structure 124, preventing interference with the placement of the wires 13 and the control disk 123. The inner cavity at the second end of the handle includes a tail cavity, the edge of which houses the circuit board 1254 of the control structure 125, with multiple function keys compatible with the circuit board 1254. The tail cavity ensures the effective placement of the tilting surface 126.
[0041] More specifically, Figure 4-6 Five function buttons are configured as independent buttons. A mounting hole 1261 corresponding to each button is provided on the side wall corresponding to the inclined surface 126. An enlarged edge ring 1253 is provided on the inner end of each button. The center button 1251 is a cylindrical button, and the outer buttons 1252 are triangular prism buttons. This shape combination is reasonable and ensures ease of thumb operation. The edge ring 1253 prevents the buttons from slipping out of the mounting hole 1261. Furthermore, the above configuration allows the control structure 125 to be positioned on the inner and outer sides of the second end of the handle, facilitating its integration with the signal transmission structure 124. Both signals are transmitted through a single signal transmission structure 124, avoiding interference from multiple lines caused by a separate transmission structure for the control structure 125.
[0042] The design of the enlarged portion 12 ensures that all structures are positioned at the second end of the hand. This tilted design facilitates thumb movement during gripping, resulting in smoother operation.
[0043] More specifically, a fixation balloon is placed at the front end of the main tube of the endoscope. After the fixation balloon is inflated, it can fix the direction of the front end of the main tube (not shown in the figure).
[0044] In use, the main tube of the endoscope is inserted into the patient's natural cavity. During advancement, images of the natural cavity's location are acquired. The direction of the main tube is adjusted by moving the lever 122 with the thumb. Simultaneously, the signal is transmitted to the computer display via the signal transmission structure 124. The intelligent auxiliary system processes the images and displays them on the display. To ensure the position, size, display effect, and lesion identification of the displayed image match the operator's observation, five buttons on the control structure 125 are adjusted by pressing with the thumb. Adjustment stops when the appropriate position and size are achieved, allowing the operator to determine if the desired position or observation effect has been reached. Once the appropriate position is reached, the instrument is inserted into the precise location of the bronchus through the operating channel of connector 11. To fix the front end of the main tube and prevent movement, the balloon can be inflated via the inflation structure. If a drop in blood oxygenation occurs, the instrument is withdrawn, and oxygen is delivered through another connector on the outside. Ultimately, a single person can complete the adjustment and control of the endoscope system and intelligent auxiliary system. The entire operation is very smooth, and the positions of each structure are reasonably set, resulting in high space utilization.
[0045] More specifically, see reference Figure 7-8 The handle is divided into two interlocking structures. Connector 11 is a four-way connector with two ends inside the handle and two ends outside. A protruding disc 111 is provided on the four-way connector, which has an arc-shaped edge 1111 and a straight edge 112. The straight edge 112 is perpendicular to the sidewall and positioned relative to the arc-shaped edge 1111, closer to the second end of the handle. Correspondingly, a limiting plate 113 extending from the sidewall is provided inside the handle cavity. After the two halves are joined, a limiting groove 114 with the same shape as the protruding disc 111 is formed. The four-way connector is fixed to the hollow protruding structure protruding from the handle. The limiting plate 113 extends from the inner sidewall of the protruding structure, and the protruding disc 111 is positioned on the inner connector aligned with the operating channel direction. This configuration fixes the four-way connector inside the handle, preventing it from moving up and down. The corresponding placement of the straight edge 112 prevents the limiting structure from extending excessively into the handle cavity, thus preserving effective space for the various structures. The above design reduces the use of space within the handle's interior, maintains the smooth alignment of all components along the handle's longitudinal axis, and does not affect other connectors. The protruding structure features extension holes that allow the two outer connectors of the handle to extend outwards.
[0046] More specifically, see reference Figure 9 The handle cavity is also provided with a pull line limiting groove 14, which is composed of an array of multiple small pillars. This limiting method can make the limiting effect more stable and has a certain degree of elasticity.
[0047] More specifically, see reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 The negative pressure suction connector 121 is connected to an internal connector of the four-way connector through a connecting tube. A limiting post 151 is provided in the inner cavity of the handle of the negative pressure suction connector 121, and a protruding block 152 with a limiting hole 153 extends out from the side wall of the handle. In this way, the negative pressure suction connector 121 is effectively limited to the second end of the handle.
[0048] The technical solutions of this utility model have been clearly and completely described above through specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. In the absence of conflict, the above embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An endoscope integrating a dual system, comprising a handle, a first end of the handle being closer to the main body of the endoscope, and a second end of the handle being farther from the main body of the endoscope; the handle is provided with... Connector 1 (11) has an operating channel and is disposed at the first end of the handle; A negative pressure suction connector (121) is located at the second end of the handle; A lever (122) and a control disk (123) are disposed at the second end of the handle; characterized in that, The handle also has The control structure (125) of the intelligent auxiliary system includes multiple function keys for adjusting position and size and corresponding circuit boards (1254); the control structure (125) is set on the inclined surface (126) at the second end of the handle; The signal transmission structure (124), which is connected to the control structure (125) and the endoscope camera, is used to transmit the image signal of the camera and the instruction signal for adjusting the image position and size. The handle is divided into an upper side and a lower side, a front side and a rear side. The outer part of the handle of the connector (11) and the negative pressure suction connector (121) is located on the upper side of the handle. The actuating part of the lever (122) and the inclined surface (126) are located on the lower side of the second end of the handle. The control disc (123) and the signal transmission structure (124) are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the second end of the hand.
2. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end of the handle is provided with an enlarged part (12), and the enlarged part (12) is provided with the negative pressure suction connector (121), the lever (122), the control disk (123), the signal transmission structure (124) and the control structure (125) of the intelligent auxiliary system.
3. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclined surface (126) is a surface that is inclined downward from the upper side of the second end of the handle toward the first end of the handle.
4. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal transmission structure (124) is connected to the circuit board (1254) of the control structure (125) and the wire (13) of the endoscope system camera via wires (13) inside the second end of the handle.
5. The endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that, The signal transmission structure (124) is provided with a circuit module and a bulging annular disk (1241) at the second end of the hand; the circuit module (1242) is disposed on the annular disk (1241), and the center of the annular disk (1241) is a connection hole that allows connection to an external transmission line or a protruding plug for connection to an external transmission line.
6. The endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the second end of the handle includes a tail cavity, and the edge of the tail cavity is provided with the circuit board (1254) of the control structure (125), and multiple function keys are adapted to the circuit board (1254).
7. The endoscope according to claim 6, characterized in that, Multiple function keys are set as independent keys. A setting hole (1261) corresponding to each key is opened on the side wall corresponding to the inclined surface (126). An enlarged edge ring (1253) is provided on the inner end of each key.
8. The endoscope according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control structure (125) includes a central button (1251) for size adjustment and four peripheral buttons (1252) for adjusting the position in four directions.
9. The endoscope according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The handle is divided into two interlocking structures. The first connector (11) is a four-way connector with two ends inside the handle and two ends outside the handle. A protruding disc (111) is provided on the four-way connector. The protruding disc (111) has an arc-shaped edge (1111) and a straight edge (112). The straight edge (112) is perpendicular to the side wall and is located near the second end of the handle relative to the arc-shaped edge (1111). Correspondingly, a limiting plate (113) extending from the side wall is provided in the inner cavity of the handle. After the two halves of the structure are joined, a limiting groove (114) with the same shape as the protruding disc (111) is formed.
10. The endoscope according to claim 9, characterized in that, The four-way connector is fixed at the position of the hollow protruding structure protruding from the handle, the limiting plate (113) extends from the inner cavity side wall of the protruding structure, and the protruding disc (111) is set on the inner connector in the same direction as the operating channel.
11. The endoscope according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, A limiting post (151) is provided in the inner cavity of the handle of the negative pressure suction connector (121), and a protruding block (152) with a limiting hole (153) extends out from the side wall of the handle.