ENT surgery examination equipment

The ENT surgical examination tool addresses bacterial growth and dust accumulation issues by using a magnetic rubber cushion system and electrostatic dust-removing cloth to maintain lens clarity and ease of use.

JP3251537UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-05広東薬科大学付属第一病院
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Application Number
JP2025000548U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2025-06-05
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

Conventional otoscopes lack effective protective measures to prevent bacterial growth and dust accumulation on the magnifying lens, leading to reduced clarity during examinations.

Method used

An ENT surgical examination tool with a protective barrier structure featuring a magnetic rubber cushion system and an electrostatic dust-removing cloth to maintain lens cleanliness and prevent bacterial growth.

Benefits of technology

The tool effectively prevents dust entry and bacterial growth, ensuring clear visibility and ease of cleaning, while providing comfortable and secure operation.

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Abstract

To provide an examination tool for ear, nose, larynx and neck surgery in which the gap between a protective lid and a protective cover is unlikely to open automatically and dust is prevented from entering when the tool is stored. [Solution] The otolaryngeal and cervical surgical examination tool comprises an otoscope body 1, a detection head 3 fixed to the front of the otoscope body, a magnifying lens 6 attached to the inside top of the detection head, a protective barrier structure covering the outside of the detection head, the protective barrier structure having a fitting groove opened on the outside of the top of the detection head and a protective cover 52, a fitting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover, a third magnetic rubber cushion 521 is fixed to the edge of the top of the protective cover, and one end of the protective cover away from the third magnetic rubber cushion is flexibly connected to the protective lid 51.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and in particular to an ENT surgical examination tool. [Background technology]

[0002] In clinical diagnosis of ENT surgery, detailed observation of the inside of the ear canal is a crucial step in the diagnosis of many diseases, and commonly used examination tools include an otoscope device.

[0003] The otoscope includes a magnifying lens, a light source, an otoscope base, an inflation bag, and a battery case, and operates as follows: the doctor inserts the otoscope into the patient's ear canal, adjusts the focal length and light beam to view the details within the ear canal, and uses the magnifying lens to magnify the fine structures inside the ear so that these structures can be clearly seen.

[0004] Currently, a silicone cover is bolted onto the position of the magnifying lens of an otoscope to improve safety protection and prevent collisions when medical staff's eyes approach the magnifying lens and touch the device. However, silicone covers are prone to bacterial growth when in prolonged contact with the skin and are relatively tedious to remove. Conventional otoscopes often lack effective protective measures when stored or not in use, and because they come into contact with air, dust and bacteria are easily accumulated, affecting the clarity of the examination.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to design an ENT surgical examination tool with a protective barrier structure to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention proposes an ENT surgical examination tool to solve the above technical problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the otolaryngological and laryngo-laryngo-neck surgical examination instrument proposed in the present invention comprises an otoscope body, a clamping part fixed to the middle part of the otoscope body, a detection head fixed to the front part of the otoscope body, an insertion examination head fixed to the bottom of the detection head so as to be in vertical communication with the detection head, an illumination lamp attached to the edge of the bottom of the insertion examination head, a magnifying lens attached to the top of the inside of the detection head, and a protective barrier structure covering the outside of the detection head, the protective barrier structure having a fitting groove and a protective cover opened on the outside of the top of the detection head, and a bottom of the protective cover. a frame is fixedly connected to the portion, a third magnetic rubber cushion is fixed to the top edge of the protective cover, one end of the protective cover away from the third magnetic rubber cushion is flexibly connected to a protective lid, a second magnetic rubber cushion that fits the third magnetic rubber cushion is fixed to the edge of the protective lid facing the end face of the magnifying lens, a first magnetic rubber cushion is fixed to the middle part of the other end face of the protective lid, a handle is fixed to the lower part of the connection end of the protective cover close to the protective lid, and a fourth magnetic rubber cushion is fixed to the top edge of the handle.

[0008] Preferably, the first magnetic rubber cushion, the second magnetic rubber cushion, the third magnetic rubber cushion and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion are all made of a magnetic rubber material, the first magnetic rubber cushion has a magnetic property opposite to that of the fourth magnetic rubber cushion, and the third magnetic rubber cushion has a magnetic property opposite to that of the second magnetic rubber cushion.

[0009] Preferably, the protective cover is fitted into the fitting groove via the fitting frame to cover the top of the detection head, and in addition, the position of the magnifying lens is exposed.

[0010] Preferably, a convex cushion is fixed to the middle part of the protective cover facing the end face of the magnifying lens, and a static electricity dust removing cloth is fixed to the top of the convex cushion.

[0011] Preferably, the convex cushion fits into the through hole in the middle of the protective cover, and the electrostatic dust removing cloth is in contact with and attached to the magnifying lens.

[0012] Preferably, the protective cover, the protective cover, the grip and the convex cushion are made of a material selected from the group consisting of silicone material, rubber material and soft plastic.

[0013] Preferably, a gripping portion is fixed to an outer end of the protective cover that is close to the third magnetic rubber cushion, and the gripping portion protrudes from the protective cover. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The ENT surgical examination instrument of the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0015] In the protective barrier structure of the present invention, the protective cover is fitted into the fitting groove on the detection head via the fitting frame to cover the top of the detection head, and in addition, combined with the protective lid, it surrounds and protects the magnifying lens, so that the space between the protective lid and the protective cover is automatically made difficult to open through the magnetic connection between the third magnetic rubber cushion and the second magnetic rubber cushion, and dust is prevented from entering when stored.

[0016] In this invention, when the protective cover is opened by holding the gripping part, the turned-over protective cover comes into contact with the grip, and position restriction is achieved through the magnetic connection between the first magnetic rubber cushion and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion; in addition, when the medical staff brings their eyes close to the magnifying lens and touches the protective cover, the contact is relatively comfortable because the protective cover is made of silicone, making it unlikely to cause discomfort to the medical staff; in addition, the protective cover can later be pulled and deformed by holding it, allowing it to be pulled out of the detection head, and it can be disinfected and cleaned to prevent the growth of bacteria and make it easy to attach and remove.

[0017] In this invention, a convex cushion is attached to the protective cover, and the surface of the convex cushion is connected to the electrostatic dust-removing cloth. When the protective cover is closed with the protective cover, the convex cushion is inserted into the through hole of the protective cover, and the electrostatic dust-removing cloth comes into contact with the magnifying lens. The electrostatic dust-removing cloth can be used to adsorb dust particles on the surface of the magnifying lens under the action of static electricity, so that the lens can be kept relatively clean during use, and manual cleaning is unnecessary, making it relatively convenient. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ENT surgical examination tool according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the protective barrier structure in the ENT surgery examination tool of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a partial schematic diagram of an ENT surgical examination tool according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the protective barrier structure of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the protective barrier structure of the present invention. Form for implementing a utility model

[0019] Example 1 As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the otolaryngological and laryngopharyngeal surgery examination tool has an otoscope body 1, a clamping portion 2 fixed to the middle portion of the otoscope body 1, a detection head 3 fixed to the front portion of the otoscope body 1, and an insertion inspection head 4 fixed to the bottom of the detection head 3. The detection head 3 is in communication with the insertion inspection head 4 from above and below, an illumination lamp is attached to the edge of the bottom of the insertion inspection head 4, and a magnifying lens 6 is attached to the inside top of the detection head 3.

[0020] Specifically, the medical staff energizes the otoscope to turn on the light of the insertion examination head 4, holds the otoscope and inserts the insertion examination head 4 into the patient's ear canal, then brings their eyes close to the magnifying lens 6 to observe the inside of the ear canal, and magnifies the inside of the ear canal through the magnifying lens 6, making the inside of the ear canal more clearly visible.

[0021] The detection head 3 is covered with a protective barrier structure 5 on the outside, which has a fitting groove 54 opened on the outside of the top of the detection head 3 and a protective cover 52, a fitting frame 522 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover 52, a third magnetic rubber cushion 521 is fixed to the top edge of the protective cover 52, one end of the protective cover 52 away from the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 is flexibly connected to the protective cover 51, a second magnetic rubber cushion 513 that fits the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 is fixed to the edge of the protective cover 51 facing the end face of the magnifying lens 6, a first magnetic rubber cushion 511 is fixed to the middle part of the other end face of the protective cover 51, a grip 53 is fixed to the lower part of the connection end of the protective cover 52 close to the protective cover 51, and a fourth magnetic rubber cushion 531 is fixed to the top edge of the grip 53.

[0022] Specifically, the protective cover 52 fits into a fitting groove 54 on the detection head 3 via a fitting frame 522 to cover the top of the detection head 3, and in addition, in combination with the protective lid 51, it surrounds and protects the magnifying lens 6 to prevent dust from entering when stored.

[0023] When using the otoscope, the medical staff grasps the gripping portion 512 and turns the protective cover 51 over to open it. When the medical staff brings their eyes close to the magnifying lens 6 and touches the protective cover 52, the contact is relatively comfortable because the protective cover 52 is made of silicone, and is unlikely to cause discomfort to the medical staff. In addition, the protective cover 52 can be later grasped and pulled to cause deformation, allowing it to be removed from the detection head 3, and disinfection and cleaning are performed to prevent the growth of bacteria and make it easy to attach and remove.

[0024] The first magnetic rubber cushion 511, the second magnetic rubber cushion 513, the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion 531 are all made of magnetic rubber material, the first magnetic rubber cushion 511 has the opposite magnetism to the fourth magnetic rubber cushion 531, and the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 has the opposite magnetism to the second magnetic rubber cushion 513. The protective cover 51 and the protective cover 52 are automatically difficult to open through the magnetic connection between the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 and the second magnetic rubber cushion 513. When the protective cover 51 is turned over to open, the turned over protective cover 51 comes into contact with the grip, and the position restriction is achieved through the magnetic connection between the first magnetic rubber cushion 511 and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion 531.

[0025] The protective cover 52 fits into the fitting groove 54 via the fitting frame 522 to cover the top of the detection head 3 and in addition expose the position of the magnifying lens 6. Later, it becomes possible to grab and pull the protective cover 52 to cause deformation and pull it off from the detection head 3.

[0026] Example 2 Based on the first embodiment, a convex cushion 55 is fixed to the middle part of the protective cover 51 facing the end face of the magnifying lens 6, and an electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56 is fixed to the top of the convex cushion 55. The convex cushion 55 is attached to the protective cover 51, and the surface of the convex cushion 55 is connected to the electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56. When the protective cover 51 is closed with the protective cover 52, the convex cushion 55 is inserted into the through hole of the protective cover 52, and the electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56 comes into contact with the magnifying lens 6, so that the dust particles on the surface of the magnifying lens 6 can be adsorbed by the electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56 under the action of static electricity, so that the relatively clean state can be maintained during use, and manual cleaning is unnecessary, which is relatively convenient.

[0027] The protective cover 51, the protective cover 52, the grip 53 and the convex cushion 55 are all made of one of silicone material, rubber material and soft plastic.

[0028] A grip 512 is fixed to the outer end of the protective cover 51 close to the third magnetic rubber cushion 521, and the grip 512 protrudes from the protective cover 52. Through the grip 512, it is convenient to turn the protective cover 51 over and open it.

[0029] The operating principle is as follows.

[0030] When using the otoscope, the medical staff energizes the otoscope to light up the illumination light of the insertion examination head 4, holds the otoscope and inserts the insertion examination head 4 into the patient's ear canal, then brings their eyes close to the magnifying lens 6 to observe the inside of the ear canal, and magnifies the inside of the ear canal through the magnifying lens 6, making the inside of the ear canal more clearly visible.

[0031] The protective barrier structure 5 is attached to the detection head 3, and the protective cover 52 is fitted into the fitting groove 54 on the detection head 3 via the fitting frame 522 to cover the top of the detection head 3, and in addition, combined with the protective lid 51 to surround and protect the magnifying lens 6, so that the space between the protective lid 51 and the protective cover 52 becomes difficult to open automatically through the magnetic connection between the third magnetic rubber cushion 521 and the second magnetic rubber cushion 513, and dust is prevented from entering when the detection head 3 is stored.

[0032] When a medical staff member uses an otoscope, the medical staff holds the grip portion 512 and turns the protective cover 51 over to open it, and the turned-over protective cover 51 comes into contact with the grip, and position restriction is achieved through the magnetic connection between the first magnetic rubber cushion 511 and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion 531. Furthermore, when the medical staff member brings their eyes close to the magnifying lens and comes into contact with the protective cover 52, the contact is relatively comfortable because the protective cover 52 is made of silicone, and it is unlikely to cause discomfort to the medical staff. In addition, the protective cover 52 can later be pulled and deformed by holding it and pulling it, which allows it to be removed from the detection head 3, and it can be disinfected and cleaned to prevent the growth of bacteria and to make it easy to attach and remove.

[0033] In addition, a convex cushion 55 is attached to the protective cover 51, and the surface of the convex cushion 55 is connected to the electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56. When the protective cover 51 is closed with the protective cover 52, the convex cushion 55 is inserted into the through-hole of the protective cover 52 and the electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56 comes into contact with the magnifying lens 6. The electrostatic dust-removing cloth 56 can be used to adsorb dust particles on the surface of the magnifying lens 6 under the action of static electricity, so that a relatively clean state can be maintained during use, and manual cleaning is unnecessary, which is relatively convenient. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1-Otoscope body;2-Clasp part;3-Detection head;4-Insertion inspection head;5-Protective barrier structure;51-Protective cover;511-First magnetic rubber cushion;512-Gripping part;513-Second magnetic rubber cushion;52-Protective cover;521-Third magnetic rubber cushion;522-Mounting frame;53-Grip;531-Fourth magnetic rubber cushion;54-Mounting groove;55-Convex cushion;56-Static dust removal cloth;6-Magnifying lens

Claims

1. An otoscope body (1), a clamping part (2) fixed to the middle part of the otoscope body (1), a detection head (3) fixed to the front part of the otoscope body (1), an insertion inspection head (4) fixed to the bottom of the detection head (3) so as to be in vertical communication with the detection head (3), and an illumination lamp attached to the edge of the bottom of the insertion inspection head (4), further comprising a magnifying lens (6) attached to the top of the inside of the detection head (3) and a protective barrier structure (5) covering the outside of the detection head (3), the protective barrier structure (5) having a fitting groove (54) and a protective cover (52) opened on the outside of the top of the detection head (3), and a fitting frame (522) fixedly attached to the bottom of the protective cover (52). a third magnetic rubber cushion (521) is fixed to the edge of the top of the protective cover (52); one end of the protective cover (52) away from the third magnetic rubber cushion (521) is flexibly connected to the protective lid (51); a second magnetic rubber cushion (513) that fits the third magnetic rubber cushion (521) is fixed to the edge of the protective lid (51) facing the end face of the magnifying lens (6); a first magnetic rubber cushion (511) is fixed to the middle part of the other end face of the protective lid (51); a grip (53) is fixed to the lower part of the connection end of the protective cover (52) that is close to the protective lid (51); and a fourth magnetic rubber cushion (531) is fixed to the edge of the top of the grip (53).

1. An otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgical examination tool comprising:

2. The first magnetic rubber cushion (511), the second magnetic rubber cushion (513), the third magnetic rubber cushion (521) and the fourth magnetic rubber cushion (531) are all made of a magnetic rubber material, the first magnetic rubber cushion (511) has a magnetism opposite to that of the fourth magnetic rubber cushion (531), and the third magnetic rubber cushion (521) has a magnetism opposite to that of the second magnetic rubber cushion (513), 2. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 1.

3. The protective cover (52) fits into the groove (54) via the frame (522) to cover the top of the detection head (3) and expose the position of the magnifying lens (6).

2. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 1.

4. A convex cushion (55) is fixed to the middle part of the protective cover (51) facing the end face of the magnifying lens (6), and an electrostatic dust removing cloth (56) is fixed to the top of the convex cushion (55).

2. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 1.

5. The convex cushion (55) fits into the through hole in the middle of the protective cover (52), and the electrostatic dust removing cloth (56) is in contact with and attached to the magnifying lens (6).

5. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 4.

6. The protective cover (51), the protective cover (52), the grip (53) and the convex cushion (55) are made of one of silicone material, rubber material and soft plastic material.

5. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 4.

7. A gripping portion (512) is fixed to an outer end portion of the protective cover (51) that is close to the third magnetic rubber cushion (521), and the gripping portion (512) protrudes from the protective cover (52).

2. The otorhinolaryngeal and cervical surgery examination tool according to claim 1.