Integrated endoscope cleaning module

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of flexible endoscope cleaning technology, specifically relating to an integrated endoscope cleaning module, including a bottom cover, a tank, a sandwich, and a top cover that are sealed and connected sequentially from bottom to top. Each of the tank, sandwich, and top cover has a corresponding through-hole for placing objects. Simultaneously, an irrigation hole and a compressed air hole are provided through the bottom cover, tank, and sandwich. An irrigation-drying tank is provided on the lower side of the top cover, and the irrigation hole and compressed air hole are connected to the irrigation-drying tank. Multiple connector ports are provided on the top cover above the irrigation-drying tank. An ultrasonic transducer is fixedly installed on the lower side of the bottom cover corresponding to the through-hole. Disinfectant or compressed air is delivered to the irrigation-drying tank, and then connected to the endoscope for cleaning or drying through the connector ports on the upper side of the irrigation-drying tank. The ultrasonic transducer on the lower side of the bottom cover enables frequent ultrasonic cleaning of endoscope accessories, improving the cleaning effect. The cleaning, disinfection, irrigation, and drying of the endoscope are concentrated inside the tank, reducing branch pipelines and simplifying the structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flexible endoscope cleaning technology, specifically relating to an integrated endoscope cleaning module. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of endoscopic procedures, endoscope cleaning and disinfection are receiving more and more attention. Endoscope cleaning and disinfection devices are used in hospitals to clean and disinfect flexible endoscopic items such as gastroscopes, colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, and diagnostic endoscopes. They can clean, disinfect, and dry endoscopes. Existing endoscope cleaning and disinfection devices only have an endoscope irrigation function in their disinfection module, which cannot achieve both endoscope disinfection and drying. Multiple cleaning and disinfection modules are required to complete the cleaning, disinfection, and drying of the endoscope. The integration of functions such as endoscope irrigation pressure monitoring and endoscope drying is low, resulting in low reliability and affecting the endoscope cleaning and disinfection effect and its usability. Furthermore, the existing endoscope irrigation module has a large number of connectors, making the process complex and costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an integrated endoscope cleaning module that integrates cleaning, disinfection and drying functions into one module, reducing branch pipelines.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an integrated endoscope cleaning module, comprising a bottom cover, a tank, a sandwich layer, and a top cover that are sequentially and sealed from bottom to top. A placement through-hole is correspondingly provided in the middle of the tank, sandwich layer, and top cover. An irrigation hole and a compressed air hole are provided penetrating the bottom cover, tank, and sandwich layer. An irrigation-drying tank is provided on the lower side of the top cover. The irrigation hole and compressed air hole are connected to the irrigation-drying tank. Multiple connector ports are provided on the top cover above the irrigation-drying tank. An ultrasonic transducer is fixedly installed on the lower side of the bottom cover corresponding to the placement through-hole.

[0005] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided on the lower side of the bottom cover, the mounting groove and the placement through hole are concentrically arranged, the ultrasonic transducer is installed in the mounting groove, and the thickness from the bottom of the mounting groove to the upper side of the bottom cover is 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of flow channels are provided on the lower side of the interlayer, one end of the flow channel is connected to the storage through hole of the interlayer, and the other end of the flow channel is connected to the outside of the interlayer.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided between the tank and the interlayer, and a storage through hole, a flow hole and a compressed air hole are also provided on the sealing ring.

[0008] Preferably, edge protrusions are provided on both sides of the edges of the storage through hole, the flow hole and the compressed air hole of the sealing ring.

[0009] Preferably, a leak test hole is provided through the bottom cover, the tank, the interlayer and the top cover. The leak test hole of the top cover is opened in the irrigation drying tank. A connecting protrusion is provided on the lower side of the edge of the leak test hole of the top cover. The end of the connecting protrusion is pressed against the upper side of the interlayer.

[0010] Preferably, an irrigation pipe and a compressed air pipe are connected to the lower side of the irrigation hole and the compressed air hole of the bottom cover, and a one-way valve is provided on the irrigation pipe.

[0011] Preferably, a pressure transmitter is fixedly connected to the bottom cover, and the pressure transmitter is connected to the irrigation hole.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects: The cleaning module of this utility model includes a tank, with a bottom cover, a sandwich layer, and a top cover connected to the upper and lower sides of the tank. A placement through hole is provided in the middle of the tank, sandwich layer, and top cover. The endoscope and its accessories are placed in the placement through hole. An irrigation hole and a compressed air hole are provided through the bottom cover, tank, and sandwich layer. An irrigation drying trough is provided on the lower side of the top cover. The irrigation hole and the compressed air hole are both connected to the irrigation drying trough. Multiple connector ports are provided on the top cover above the irrigation drying trough. The endoscope connector is connected to the connector ports and passes through the irrigation hole. Disinfectant is delivered to the irrigation and drying tank, and finally, the disinfectant is connected to the endoscope through the connector on the upper side of the irrigation and drying tank to clean the endoscope. An ultrasonic transducer is fixedly installed on the lower side of the bottom cover at the position corresponding to the placement hole to realize ultrasonic cleaning of endoscope accessories and improve the cleaning effect. Similarly, compressed air is introduced into the irrigation and drying tank through various compressed air holes, and the compressed air is then introduced into the endoscope through the connector to dry the endoscope. This utility model concentrates the endoscope cleaning, disinfection, irrigation and drying inside the tank, reduces branch pipelines, and has a simple structure; the irrigation pipeline has one inlet and multiple outlets, and the irrigation flow rate is small. In addition, this utility model also integrates a leak detection function, making the functions more centralized and without adding a separate structure. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial front view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tank structure.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sandwich structure.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing ring.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure.

[0020] The components are as follows: 1. Bottom cover; 2. Interlayer; 3. Top cover; 4. Sealing ring; 5. Tank; 6. Ultrasonic transducer; 7. One-way valve; 8. Connecting hole; 9. Bottom cover irrigation hole; 10. Bottom cover air hole; 11. Bottom cover leak test hole; 12. Mounting groove; 13. Interlayer irrigation hole; 14. Interlayer air hole; 15. Interlayer leak test hole; 16. Guide groove; 17. Through hole for placing objects; 18. Sealed irrigation hole; 19. Sealed air hole; 20. Sealed leak test hole; 21. Edge protrusion; 22. Connector connection port; 23. Irrigation and drying tank; 24. Top cover leak test hole; 25. Connecting protrusion; 26. Drain outlet; 27. Round hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Figures 1-7 This is the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is described below in conjunction with the appendix. Figures 1-7 The present invention will be further described below.

[0022] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model discloses an integrated endoscope cleaning module, comprising a bottom cover 1, a tank 5, a mezzanine 2, and a top cover 3, which are sequentially and sealed from bottom to top. The tank 5 can store disinfectant solution after irrigation and disinfection, and a drain outlet 26 is also provided on the tank 5. The bottom cover 1 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the tank 5, the mezzanine 2 is connected to the upper side of the tank 5, and the top cover is connected to the upper side of the mezzanine 2. In this embodiment, the cross-sections of the bottom cover 1, the mezzanine 2, and the top cover 3 are all circular, and the bottom cover 1, the mezzanine 2, and the top cover 3 are concentrically arranged. A corresponding placement hole 17 is provided in the middle of the tank 5, the mezzanine 2, and the top cover 3. The endoscope and its accessories are placed in the placement hole 17 during disinfection. At the same time, an irrigation outlet is provided through the bottom cover 1, the tank 5, and the mezzanine 2. The endoscope has a flow hole and a compressed air hole. Disinfectant enters the flow hole from the bottom of the bottom cover 1, and compressed air enters the compressed air hole from the bottom of the bottom cover 1. A flow drying tank 23 is provided on the bottom of the top cover 3. The flow hole and the compressed air hole are connected to the flow drying tank 23. Disinfectant and compressed air are introduced into the flow drying tank 23. Multiple connector ports 22 are provided on the top cover 3 above the flow drying tank 23. The endoscope connector is connected to the connector port 22. The disinfectant or compressed air in the flow drying tank 23 enters the endoscope through the connector port 22 to clean or dry the endoscope. An ultrasonic transducer 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the bottom cover 1 at the position corresponding to the placement hole 17 to realize ultrasonic cleaning of endoscope accessories and improve the cleaning effect.

[0023] like Figures 3-4As shown, four connecting holes 8 are evenly provided on the bottom cover 1. A circular mounting groove 12 is provided on the lower side of the bottom cover 1. The mounting groove 12 and the placement through hole 17 are concentrically arranged. The ultrasonic transducer 6 is installed in the mounting groove 12. The thickness from the bottom of the mounting groove 12 to the upper side of the bottom cover 1 is 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm, which is to ensure the ultrasonic effect of the ultrasonic transducer 6. The bottom cover 1 is also provided with a bottom cover infusion hole 9, a bottom cover air hole 10 and a bottom cover leak detection hole 11. The bottom cover infusion hole 9 is connected to an infusion pipe, and a one-way valve 7 is provided on the infusion pipe. The disinfectant can only be delivered to the disinfection module from the infusion pipe. The bottom cover air hole 10 is connected to compressed air, and the bottom cover leak detection hole 11 is connected to leak detection gas. The tank body 5 is in the shape of a water tank. A round hole 27 is opened in the middle of the tank body 5. The bottom cover filling hole 9, the bottom cover air hole 10 and the bottom cover leak detection hole 11 are all located in the round hole 27. Four connecting holes 8 are opened around the round hole 27. The connecting holes 8 of the tank body 5 are set in correspondence with the connecting holes 8 of the bottom cover 1.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, the interlayer 2 is connected to the upper side of the tank body 5. A storage through hole 17 is also provided in the middle of the interlayer 2. Four connecting holes 8 are also provided at the edge of the interlayer 2. An interlayer injection hole 13, an interlayer air hole 14 and an interlayer leak detection hole 15 are provided on the outside of the storage through hole 17. The interlayer injection hole 13 is concentric with the bottom cover injection hole 9, the interlayer air hole 14 is concentric with the bottom cover air hole 10, and the interlayer leak detection hole 15 is concentric with the bottom cover leak detection hole 11. Multiple flow channels 16 are provided on the lower side of the interlayer 2. One end of the flow channel 16 is connected to the storage hole 17 of the interlayer 2, and the other end of the flow channel 16 is connected to the outside of the interlayer 2. In this embodiment, four flow channels 16 are provided. The flow channels 16 are evenly arranged on the lower side of the interlayer 2. The disinfectant accumulated in the storage hole 17 flows out to the tank body 5 through the flow channels 16 to prevent liquid from accumulating in the storage hole 17.

[0025] like Figure 6 As shown, a sealing ring 4 is provided between the tank 5 and the interlayer 2. Four connecting holes 8 are also provided on the sealing ring 4. A storage through hole 17 is also provided in the middle of the sealing ring 4. A sealing injection hole 18 and a sealing air hole 19 are provided on the outside of the storage through hole 17. The sealing injection hole 18 is concentric with the interlayer injection hole 13, and the sealing air hole 19 is concentric with the interlayer air hole 14. In order to enhance the sealing effect, edge protrusions 21 are provided on both sides of the edges of the storage through hole 17, the sealing injection hole 18 and the sealing air hole 19 of the sealing ring 4. The edge protrusions 21 are pressed against the upper side of the bottom cover 1 and the lower side of the interlayer 2 respectively.

[0026] like Figure 7As shown, four connection holes 8 are also provided on the top cover 3. The top cover 3, the interlayer 2, the sealing ring 4, the tank 5, and the bottom cover 1 are all connected and fixed by bolts. A storage through hole 17 is provided in the middle of the top cover 3. An irrigation and drying tank 23 is provided on the lower side of the top cover 3. The irrigation and drying tank 23 is circular. The interlayer irrigation hole 13, interlayer air hole 14, and interlayer leak detection hole 15 on the interlayer 2 are all connected to the irrigation and drying tank 23. Multiple connection ports 22 are provided on the top cover 3 above the irrigation and drying tank 23. The disinfectant enters the irrigation and drying tank 23 through the bottom cover irrigation hole 9, the sealing irrigation hole 18, and the interlayer irrigation hole 13 in sequence, and then enters the endoscope through the connector connection port 22 on the upper side of the irrigation and drying tank 23. A pressure transmitter is fixedly connected and communicates with the bottom cover irrigation hole 9 to monitor the irrigation pressure of the endoscope. Compressed gas enters the irrigation drying tank 23 through the bottom cover air hole 10, the sealing air hole 19, and the interlayer air hole 14 in sequence, and then enters the endoscope through the connector connection port 22 on the upper side of the irrigation drying tank 23. A top cover leak test hole 20 is also provided on the top cover 3 on the upper side of the irrigation drying tank 23. A connecting protrusion 25 is provided on the edge of the top cover leak test hole 20 protruding downward. The end of the connecting protrusion 25 is pressed against the upper side of the interlayer 2. When it is necessary to test the endoscope for leaks, the connector is directly connected to the top cover leak test hole 24. The leak test gas directly enters the endoscope through the bottom cover leak test hole 11, the sealing leak test hole 20, the interlayer leak test hole 15, and the top cover leak test hole 24.

[0027] In use, the endoscope connector is connected to the connector port 22, and the endoscope and its accessories are placed in the central storage through-hole 17. Disinfectant, driven by a pump, enters the cleaning module through the one-way valve 7, and sequentially passes through the bottom cover irrigation hole 9, the sealed irrigation hole 18, and the interlayer irrigation hole 13 to reach the irrigation drying tank 23. It then enters the flexible endoscope through the connector port 22 for irrigation and disinfection. Simultaneously, the ultrasonic transducer 6 activates ultrasonic cleaning. After the cleaning process, the water in the storage through-hole 17 is drained through the guide channel 16. Then, the drying stage begins, with compressed air sequentially passing through the bottom cover... The air inlet 10, sealing airlet 19, and interlayer airlet 14 enter the perfusion drying tank 23, and then enter the endoscope through the connector connection port 22 on the upper side of the perfusion drying tank 23 for drying. During this process, due to the presence of the one-way valve 7, the compressed air can only be blown into the endoscope and will not disperse into the perfusion port, ensuring the drying effect. Finally, when testing for leaks in the endoscope, the connector is directly connected to the leak test port 24 on the top cover. The leak test gas directly enters the endoscope through the leak test port 11 on the bottom cover, the sealing leak test port 20, the interlayer leak test port 15, and the leak test port 24 on the top cover to test for leaks in the flexible endoscope. This utility model concentrates the endoscope cleaning, disinfection, perfusion, and drying inside the tank body 5, reduces branch pipelines, and has a simple structure.

[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model without departing from its technical solution shall still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated endoscope cleaning module, characterized in that: The device includes a bottom cover (1), a tank (5), a sandwich layer (2), and a top cover (3) that are sealed and connected from bottom to top. A storage through hole (17) is provided in the middle of the tank (5), the sandwich layer (2), and the top cover (3). A flow hole and a compressed air hole are provided through the bottom cover (1), the tank (5), and the sandwich layer (2). A flow drying tank (23) is provided on the lower side of the top cover (3). The flow hole and the compressed air hole are connected to the flow drying tank (23). Multiple connector ports (22) are provided on the top cover (3) above the flow drying tank (23). An ultrasonic transducer (6) is fixedly installed on the lower side of the bottom cover (1) at the position corresponding to the storage through hole (17).

2. The integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation groove (12) is provided on the lower side of the bottom cover (1). The installation groove (12) and the storage through hole (17) are concentrically arranged. The ultrasonic transducer (6) is installed in the installation groove (12). The thickness from the bottom of the installation groove (12) to the upper side of the bottom cover (1) is 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm.

3. The integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple guide grooves (16) are provided on the lower side of the interlayer (2). One end of the guide groove (16) is connected to the storage through hole (17) of the interlayer (2), and the other end of the guide groove (16) is connected to the outside of the interlayer (2).

4. The integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (4) is provided between the tank (5) and the interlayer (2), and a storage through hole (17), a flow hole and a compressed air hole are also provided on the sealing ring (4).

5. The integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 4, characterized in that: Edge protrusions (21) are provided on both sides of the edges of the storage through hole (17), the flow hole and the compressed air hole of the sealing ring (4).

6. The integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Leakage test holes are provided through the bottom cover (1), the tank (5), the interlayer (2) and the top cover (3). The leakage test holes of the top cover (3) are opened in the irrigation drying tank (23). A connecting protrusion (25) is provided on the lower side of the edge of the leakage test hole (24) of the top cover. The end of the connecting protrusion (25) is pressed against the upper side of the interlayer (2).

7. An integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: An irrigation pipe and a compressed air pipe are connected to the lower side of the irrigation hole and compressed air hole of the bottom cover (1), and a one-way valve (7) is provided on the irrigation pipe.

8. An integrated endoscope cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure transmitter is fixedly connected to the bottom cover (1), and the pressure transmitter is connected to the irrigation hole.

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