Cleaning device

Abstract

The present invention provides a cleaning device having a hybrid fin and wiper system that facilitates the removal of residual solids and liquids from tubular devices (e.g., endoscopes) even in a single pass. [Solution] The cleaning device 100 provides pressure equalization and release, enabling effective cleaning of blind channels without causing hydrostatic compression of debris. Furthermore, the cleaning device 100 facilitates adjustment and customization based on the needs of a specific application by connecting multiple cleaning sections 150A, 150B, and 150C via a connection system.

Claims

1. Control shaft and, A first cleaning section including multiple wipers offset from each other in the axial direction. Each of the plurality of wipers is at least partially around the first core member It extends circumferentially and forms a width in the direction that crosses the first core member, and this width is the length in the vertical direction The first cleaning section is larger than the first, A second cleaning section comprising a plurality of fins, wherein the plurality of fins It extends vertically along the second core member, forming a vertical length, and this length is the A second cleaning section, which is wider than the width in the direction across the second core member, Cleaning devices, including

2. The plurality of wipers are integrally formed with the first core member, as described in claim 1. The included cleaning device.

3. The plurality of wipers are molded on the first core member, and the plurality of wipers The first core member comprises a first material, and the first core member has a hardness different from that of the first material. The cleaning device according to claim 1, comprising a second material.

4. The first core member and the second core member are the first cleaning section and And defining the lumen that extends at least partially through the second cleaning section The second cleaning section is located between the lumen and the outside of the cleaning device. A cleaning device according to claim 1, having a port that provides fluid communication with the space on the side. Vice.

5. The first cleaning section comprises the control shaft and the second cleaning section A cleaning device according to claim 1, located between the cushion and the cleaning device.

6. Claim 1, wherein the plurality of fins form the distal end of the cleaning device. The cleaning device described above.

7. Each of the plurality of wipers extends around only a portion of the first core member. The cleaning device according to claim 1.

8. Each of the plurality of wipers extends around the entire circumference of the first core member. The cleaning device described in claim 1.

9. The cleaning device according to claim 1, A fluid system, One or more inlets for receiving fluid from a fluid source, A fluid line that is in fluid communication with one or more of the aforementioned inlets, A fluid system including, It is a handle, A first interface for coupling to the fluid line, A second interface for coupling with the cleaning device, A handle including, A system that includes this.

10. The handle rotates relative to the fluid system Rotatable in the fluid system to provide rotation for the cleaning device. The system according to claim 9, which is coupled to the

11. Control shaft and, A first cleaning section including a plurality of first wipers offset from each other in the axial direction The configuration is such that each of the plurality of first wipers extends around the entire circumference of the first core member. The first cleaning section extends across, A second cleaning section including a plurality of second wipers offset from each other in the axial direction. In this configuration, each of the plurality of second wipers is only a part of the second core member. The second cleaning section extends around it, Cleaning devices, including

12. Each of the plurality of first wipers has a width in the direction across the first core member. Larger than the length of the direction, Each of the plurality of second wipers has a width in the direction across the second core member. Larger than the length of the direction The cleaning device according to claim 11.

13. Each of the plurality of first wipers is molded on the first core member, and the plurality of first The wiper and the first core member are made of different materials having different hardnesses. Each of the plurality of second wipers is formed integrally with the second core member. ru, The cleaning device according to claim 11.

14. A third cleaning section including multiple fins offset from each other in the circumferential direction The cleaning device according to claim 11 further includes.

15. A control shaft including a control shaft engagement element, The first cleaning section, The first cleaning feature section, A first proximal engaging element configured to releasably engage with the control shaft engaging element. Original, The first distal engagement element and The first cleaning section includes, The second cleaning section, The second cleaning feature section, The second proximal engagement element, The second cleaning section includes, It is a connector, A proximal connector engaging element configured to releasably engage with the first distal engaging element. Original, A distal connector engaging element configured to releasably engage with the second proximal engaging element. Original, Includes connectors, A modular cleaning device, including...

16. The first cleaning feature part includes a plurality of wipers, as described in claim 15. A device for processing.

17. Each of the plurality of wipers extends around only a portion of the core member, claim The cleaning device described in 16.

18. Each of the aforementioned wipers extends around the entire circumference of the core member, claim The cleaning device described in item 16.

19. The second cleaning feature includes a plurality of fins, as described in claim 15. A sling device.

20. The aforementioned connector is a first connector, The cleaning device further includes a third cleaning section, the third The cleaning section is, The third cleaning feature is, A third proximal engagement element, A third distal engagement element, including, The cleaning device according to claim 15.

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