A cleaning rack and cleaning device for a TEE probe

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cleaning of TEE probe's washing rack and cleaning device, it is related to cleaning equipment field, including base, support rod and storage plate, the lower end of above-mentioned support rod is fixedly connected to base, the upper end of support rod is fixedly connected to the back of storage plate, and storage plate is inclinedly arranged before and after;The front of above-mentioned storage plate is provided with baffle along the front and back inclined direction, and storage plate is divided into left half area and right half area. Left half area is equipped with first storage groove, for placing uncleaned power connector. Right half area is equipped with second storage groove, for placing cleaned power connector. Cleaning device includes washing rack and cleaning cabinet, and the operating table surface of the cleaning cabinet is provided with at least one cleaning pool and at least one soaking pool side by side, and washing rack is movably placed on operating table surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment, specifically a cleaning rack and cleaning device for a TEE probe. Background Technology

[0002] A TEE probe is a special ultrasound probe used in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). It allows for close observation of the heart's anatomy and function from behind by inserting the probe into the esophagus. From bottom to top, the TEE probe includes an insertion section, an operating handle (including a knob), a cable, and a power connector. Because the power connector is heavy and cannot be exposed to water, cleaning the already cumbersome TEE probe becomes inconvenient, affecting cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, damage to the TEE probe due to accidental drops or water ingress of the power connector is not uncommon. Therefore, it is necessary to design a device specifically designed to properly house the power connector and assist in the cleaning process of the TEE probe. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cleaning rack and cleaning device for TEE probes, which aims to overcome the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A cleaning rack for a TEE probe includes a base, a support rod, and a shelf. The lower end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the base, and the upper end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the back of the shelf. The shelf is tilted forward and backward. A partition extends along the forward and backward tilting direction on the front of the shelf, dividing the shelf into a left half and a right half. A first L-shaped plate and a second L-shaped plate extend to both sides of the partition. A first corner guard and a second corner guard are provided at the left and right ends of the shelf, respectively. Each of the first and second corner guards has at least one notch to avoid the connection point between the power connector and the cable.

[0005] A first storage slot with an upward-sloping opening, formed by a first corner protector, a left half-area, a first L-shaped plate, and a partition, is used to place uncleaned power connectors; a second storage slot with an upward-sloping opening, formed by a second corner protector, a right half-area, a second L-shaped plate, and a partition, is used to place cleaned power connectors.

[0006] Furthermore, both the first and second corner protectors are provided with two notches, one of which is located on the lower surface of the corner protector and the other is located on the side surface of the corner protector.

[0007] Furthermore, the left and right ends of the aforementioned shelf are respectively provided with a first guide plate and a second guide plate.

[0008] Furthermore, both the left and right halves of the aforementioned area have a third gap.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned support rod is a telescopic rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper surface of the aforementioned base is provided with a storage groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a counterweight is fixed to the bottom of the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the aforementioned support rod is fixed with a hanger for suspending the operating handle.

[0013] A cleaning device for a TEE probe includes a cleaning cabinet with at least one cleaning tank and at least one soaking tank arranged side by side on the operating surface of the cleaning cabinet, and also includes a cleaning shelf with the structure described in any of the above, the cleaning shelf being movably placed on the operating surface.

[0014] Furthermore, the work surface of the aforementioned cleaning cabinet is equipped with a pull-out faucet and a pressure air gun.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: This utility model discloses a cleaning rack, comprising a base, a support rod, and a shelf. The shelf has a first storage slot and a second storage slot. During the cleaning of TEE probes, the rack can properly hold the power connectors, reducing the risk of accidental drops or water ingress, thus simplifying the cleaning process. Furthermore, the first and second storage slots can distinguish between uncleaned and cleaned power connectors, preventing recontamination and ensuring effective cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning rack in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the support rod in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner sleeve in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the cleaning rack and an existing TEE probe in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage status of the cleaning rack and another existing TEE probe in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many details are described below to provide a comprehensive understanding of this utility model; however, those skilled in the art can implement this utility model without these details.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, a cleaning rack for a TEE probe includes a base 11, a support rod 12, and a shelf 13. The lower end of the support rod 12 is fixedly connected to the base 11, and the upper end of the support rod 12 is fixedly connected to the back of the shelf 13, with the shelf 13 tilted forward and backward. Preferably, the lower end of the support rod 12 is detachably fixed to the base 11 by threads, and the upper end is fixedly connected to the back of the shelf 13 by screws or an integral molding method. The shelf 13 can be made of plastic or metal.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a partition 131 extends along the front of the shelf 13 in a front-to-back inclined direction, dividing the shelf 13 into a left half 101-1 and a right half 102-1. A first L-shaped plate 101-4 and a second L-shaped plate 102-4 extend from the partition 131 to both sides. A first corner guard 101-3 and a second corner guard 102-3 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the shelf 13. Furthermore, both the first corner guard 101-3 and the second corner guard 102-3 have at least one notch 1001 to avoid the connection point between the power connector a-1 and the cable a-2.

[0025] The first storage slot 101, formed by the first corner protector 101-3, the left half-area 101-1, the first L-shaped plate 101-4, and the partition 131, has an upward-sloping opening and is used to place the uncleaned power connector a-1. The second storage slot 102, formed by the second corner protector 102-3, the right half-area 102-1, the second L-shaped plate 102-4, and the partition 131, has an upward-sloping opening and is used to place the cleaned power connector a-1.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, preferably, both the first corner protector 101-3 and the second corner protector 102-3 have two notches 1001, one notch 1001 is located on the lower surface of the corner protector, and the other notch 1001 is located on the side of the corner protector. Existing TEE probes include a power connector a-1, a cable a-2, an operating handle a-3, and an insertion part a-4 connected in sequence. Currently, there are two types of power connector a-1: one is the connection point between the power connector a-1 and the cable a-2, located on the bottom surface of the power connector a-1 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (As shown); another type is the connection between power connector a-1 and cable a-2, located on the side of power connector a-1 (as shown). Figure 5 (As shown). The two notches 1001 enable the cleaning rack to be compatible with the two commonly available power connectors a-1 described above.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the left and right ends of the shelf 13 are respectively provided with a first guide plate 101-2 and a second guide plate 102-2, which are used to cooperate with the partition 131 to more accurately place the power connector a-1 into the corresponding shelf slot.

[0028] Preferably, the shelf 13, partition 131, first guide plate 101-2, first corner protector 101-3, first L-shaped plate 101-4, first guide plate 102-2, second corner protector 102-3 and second L-shaped plate 102-4 are integrally formed.

[0029] Preferably, both the left half 101-1 and the right half 102-1 are provided with a third notch 1003, which facilitates the placement and removal of the power connector a-1, and also helps the evaporation of residual liquid on the surface of the power connector a-1.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the support rod 12 is a telescopic rod. In one specific embodiment, the support rod 12 includes a lower section rod 121, an outer sleeve 122, an upper section rod 123, and an inner sleeve 124. The lower end of the inner sleeve 124 has an external thread section, and the upper end has several spring pieces 1241. The lower end of the outer sleeve 122 has an internal thread section, and the inner surface of the upper end is constricted. The lower end of the upper section rod 123 is movably inserted into the upper end of the lower section rod 121. The lower end of the outer sleeve 122 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the upper end of the lower section rod 121, and several spring pieces 1241 are wound around the outside of the upper section rod 123. Through the cooperation of the internal thread section and the external thread section, the lower end of the outer sleeve 122 is threaded to the outside of the inner sleeve 124, and the upper end of the outer sleeve 122 is sleeved on the outside of the several spring pieces 1241. In use, the outer sleeve 122 is rotated, causing it to spiral downward relative to the inner sleeve 124. Since the upper inner surface of the outer sleeve 122 is contracted, it holds several spring pieces 1241, causing their inner surfaces to press tightly against the outer surface of the upper rod 123, thus locking the upper rod 123 to the lower rod 121. Conversely, rotating the outer sleeve 122 in the opposite direction causes it to spiral upward relative to the inner sleeve 124. The upper inner surface of the outer sleeve 122 separates from the spring pieces 1241, at which point the outer sleeve 122 loses its holding effect on the spring pieces 1241. The spring pieces 1241 elastically reset and separate from the outer surface of the upper rod 123, thus unlocking the upper rod 123. At this point, the upper rod 123 can rotate and move up and down relative to the lower rod 121.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the support rod 12 is fixedly equipped with a hanger 14, which is used to suspend the operating handle a-3. Specifically, the hanger 14 is, but is not limited to, a rubber product with elastic deformation capability. The hanger 14 includes an integrally formed connecting sleeve 141 and a snap-fit ​​sleeve 142, the snap-fit ​​sleeve 142 having a snap-fit ​​interface 1421. The snap-fit ​​sleeve 142 is interference-fitted and fixedly fitted onto the outside of the support rod 12, specifically fixedly fitted onto the outside of the lower section rod 121. Of course, it can also be fixedly fitted onto the outside of the upper section rod 123. During operations such as soaking or wiping the insertion part a-4, the operating handle a-3 can be suspended on the hanger 14 to prevent the operating handle a-3 from accidentally slipping or getting wet. Specifically, the operating handle a-3 is pushed vertically into the snap-fit ​​sleeve 142 through the snap-fit ​​interface 1421, and the force generated by the elastic deformation of the snap-fit ​​sleeve 142 is used to clamp the operating handle a-3.

[0032] Preferably, the upper surface of the base 11 is provided with a storage groove 10, which can be used to place the cable a-2, the operating handle a-3, or cleaning tools, such as a wiping cloth.

[0033] Preferably, a counterweight 14 is fixed to the bottom of the base 11 to further prevent the cleaning rack from accidentally tipping over.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a cleaning device for a TEE probe includes a cleaning cabinet 4, on the operating surface 40 of which at least one cleaning tank 401 and at least one soaking tank 402 are arranged side by side. The cleaning device also includes a cleaning rack 1 with the structure described above, which is movably placed on the operating surface 40.

[0035] In addition, the work surface 40 of the cleaning cabinet 4 is equipped with a pull-out faucet 2, a pressure air gun 3, and a cover 5 for covering the soaking tank 402. The cover 5 has a fourth notch 51 on one side for inserting the insertion part a-4.

[0036] Preferably, a protective pad 6 is partially laid on the bottom of the cleaning tank 401 and at least one soaking tank 402. The protective pad 6 is used to place the front end a-41 of the insertion part a-4 and provides protection. The protective pad 6 includes, but is not limited to, a silicone pad.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the general method of using this utility model is as follows: (1) As needed, place the cleaning rack 1 in a suitable position on the work surface 40 and adjust the placement angle.

[0038] (2) Take the TEE probe, place the insertion part a-4 in the cleaning tank 401, and place the tip a-41 on the protective pad 6.

[0039] (3) Use a clean water cloth to wipe the power connector a-1, cable a-2 and operating handle a-3 from top to bottom multiple times.

[0040] (4) Place the power connector a-1 in the first storage slot 101 of the cleaning rack 1, suspend the operating handle a-3 on the hanging piece 14, or place the cable a-2 and the operating handle a-3 in the storage slot 10, or properly place them on the operating table 40.

[0041] (5) Rinse the surface of the insertion part a-4 under warm water.

[0042] (6) Prepare a multi-enzyme solution in the soaking tank 402; place the insertion part a-4 into the soaking tank 402, and place the tip a-41 on the protective pad 6, immersing for 3 minutes; at the same time, close the soaking tank 402 with the cover plate 5 to reduce the evaporation of the multi-enzyme solution. Due to the presence of the fourth notch 51, the operating handle a-3 is blocked at the upper end of the cover plate 5, and the operating handle a-3 will not be immersed in the multi-enzyme solution. Then, scrub each surface of the insertion part a-4 multiple times below the surface of the multi-enzyme solution.

[0043] (7) Wipe the power connector a-1 (taken out from the first storage slot 101), cable a-2 and operating handle a-3 from top to bottom multiple times with a multi-enzyme solution cloth. Prevent water from entering the power connector a-1. If water does enter, wipe it dry immediately with a low-fiber cotton cloth. If necessary, use a pressure air gun 3 to blow it dry.

[0044] (8) Use a pure water cloth to wipe the power connector a-1, cable a-2 and operating handle a-3 from top to bottom multiple times to thoroughly remove contaminants and residues of multi-enzyme solution.

[0045] (9) Place the power connector a-1 in the second storage slot 101 of the cleaning rack 1.

[0046] (10) Place the insertion part a-4 in the cleaning tank 401. Rinse the surface of the insertion part a-4 under running water for at least 1 minute. Finally, wipe the surface of the insertion part a-4 dry with a low-fiber cotton cloth.

[0047] (11) Add disinfectant to the cleaned soaking tank 402, put the insertion part a-4 into the soaking tank 402, and place the tip a-41 on the protective pad 6 and immerse for 3-5 minutes; at the same time, close the soaking tank 402 with the cover plate 5 to reduce the evaporation of disinfectant.

[0048] (12) Wipe the power connector a-1 (taken out of the second storage slot 101), cable a-2 and operating handle a-3 from top to bottom multiple times with disinfectant wipes or a pure cloth containing chlorine disinfectant.

[0049] (13) Rinse each surface of the insertion part a-4 with purified water for at least 2-5 minutes.

[0050] (14) Place the TEE on a sterile towel and wipe the power connector a-1, cable a-2 and operating handle a-3 dry with a sterile low-fiber cotton cloth.

[0051] To better protect the power connector a-1 and the operating handle a-3, and to prevent the power connector a-1 and the operating handle a-3 from accidentally falling or getting wet, during the above cleaning process, try to place the power connector a-1 in the two storage slots (including the first storage slot and the second storage slot) of the cleaning rack 1, and suspend the operating handle a-3 on the hanger 14.

[0052] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to this utility model using this concept shall be considered as an infringement of the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning rack for a TEE probe, characterized in that: The device includes a base (11), a support rod (12), and a shelf (13). The lower end of the support rod (12) is fixedly connected to the base (11), and the upper end of the support rod (12) is fixedly connected to the back of the shelf (13). The shelf (13) is tilted forward and backward. A partition (131) extends along the forward and backward tilting direction on the front of the shelf (13), dividing the shelf (13) into a left half (101-1) and a right half (102-1). A first L-shaped plate (101-4) and a second L-shaped plate (102-4) extend to both sides of the partition (131). The left and right ends of the shelf (13) are respectively provided with a first corner guard (101-3) and a second corner guard (102-3); the first corner guard (101-3) and the second corner guard (102-3) are each provided with at least one notch (1001) to avoid the connection between the power connector (a-1) and the cable (a-2); A first storage slot (101) with an upward-sloping opening is formed by a first corner guard (101-3), a left half-area (101-1), a first L-shaped plate (101-4), and a partition (131), for placing an uncleaned power connector (a-1); a second storage slot (102) with an upward-sloping opening is formed by a second corner guard (102-3), a right half-area (102-1), a second L-shaped plate (102-4), and a partition (131), for placing a cleaned power connector (a-1).

2. The cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first corner protector (101-3) and the second corner protector (102-3) are each provided with two notches (1001), one notch (1001) is opened on the lower surface of the corner protector, and the other notch (1001) is opened on the side surface of the corner protector.

3. The cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the shelf (13) are respectively provided with a first guide plate (101-2) and a second guide plate (102-2).

4. The cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the left half (101-1) and the right half (102-1) are provided with a third gap (1003).

5. A cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (12) is a telescopic rod.

6. A cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the base (11) is provided with a storage groove (10).

7. A cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: A counterweight is fixed to the bottom of the base (11).

8. A cleaning rack for a TEE probe according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The support rod (12) is fixed with a hanger (14) for suspending the operating handle (a-3).

9. A cleaning device for a TEE probe, comprising a cleaning cabinet (4), wherein at least one cleaning tank (401) and at least one soaking tank (402) are arranged side by side on the operating surface (40) of the cleaning cabinet (4), characterized in that: It also includes a cleaning rack (1) as described in any one of claims 1-8, the cleaning rack (1) being movably placed on the work surface (40).

10. A cleaning device for a TEE probe according to claim 9, characterized in that: The operating surface (40) of the cleaning cabinet (4) is equipped with a pull-out faucet (2) and a pressure air gun (3).

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