Endoscopy Cart

Abstract

The present invention provides a cart for an endoscope and an apparatus for an endoscope, wherein the apparatus for an endoscope can be disinfected even if respiratory droplets or similar have adhered to the apparatus for an endoscope.　The apparatus for an endoscope is mounted on a shelf plate (27) that forms a mount part. UV light source parts irradiate the apparatus for an endoscope with UV light. A UV light source part (40) is provided to a handle part (25a), and a UV light source part (43) is provided to a drawer part (25b). A UV light source part (47) is provided to a rotating panel (45). A UV light source unit (53) that has a UV light source part (50) is provided to a side surface (27a) of the shelf plate (27).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an endoscope cart and an endoscope device. [Background technology]

[0002] In the medical field, endoscopes are used to observe the digestive tract and other organs. During endoscopic observation, users such as doctors, technicians, and nurses directly touch and operate endoscopic equipment, including the endoscope, light source, and processor. To prevent infection with pathogens or viruses through user contact, endoscopic equipment is typically disinfected or sterilized before an examination.

[0003] For example, in Patent Document 1, in a light source device or a processor device, multiple covering members are stacked on the operating section of the front panel, and the covering members are peeled off after the examination to maintain cleanliness. In Patent Document 2, the entire surface of the touch panel on the front of an endoscopic processor is covered with a film set, and the film is peeled off after the examination, eliminating the need for cleaning or disinfection. In Patent Document 3, when an endoscopic examination is not being performed on an endoscopic cart, the monitor is covered with a hood, and at least the front of endoscopic equipment such as a processor placed on the cart is covered with a screen curtain to prevent dust and the like from adhering to the endoscopic equipment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-309262 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-135471 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-75392 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When a covering member or film is used as in Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is cumbersome to replace it after each examination. It may also be difficult to determine whether the covering member has been replaced. Furthermore, peeled-off covering members must be disposed of, and infection prevention measures are required during this disposal process. Regarding Patent Document 3, the hood or screen must be opened during the examination, which can result in droplets adhering to the endoscopic equipment. In this case, viruses adhering to the endoscopic equipment cannot be removed. Therefore, rather than preventing droplets from adhering to the endoscopic equipment, there is a need to sterilize the endoscopic equipment even if droplets have adhered to it.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an endoscopic cart and an endoscopic device that can sterilize an endoscopic device even if droplets or the like adhere to the endoscopic device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The endoscope cart of the present invention is a When exposed to the outside a placement section for placement; Exposed to the outside and an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic device.

[0008] It is preferable that the endoscopic device includes a top plate provided above the mounting portion and a handle portion provided in front of the top plate, and the ultraviolet light source portion is provided on the handle portion.It is preferable that the endoscopic device includes a top plate provided above the mounting portion and a drawer portion provided between the top plate and the mounting portion and having a slide plate movable between a stored position and a drawn-out position drawn out from the stored position, and the ultraviolet light source portion is provided on the slide plate.It is preferable that the endoscopic device is irradiated with ultraviolet light from at least either above or obliquely above.

[0009] The device preferably comprises a top plate provided above the mounting section, a drawer section provided between the top plate and the mounting section and having a sliding plate that can move between a storage position and a drawer position pulled out from the storage position, and a rotating panel that is rotatably attached to the sliding plate between a closed position and an open position, and the ultraviolet light source section is preferably provided on the rotating panel.

[0010] It is preferable to provide an ultraviolet light source unit that is composed of a light source housing in which an ultraviolet light source unit is provided, and a light source holding unit that holds the light source housing, the light source holding unit being movable in a first direction and rotatable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] The ultraviolet light source unit preferably has an ultraviolet light source that emits ultraviolet light and an emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, the ultraviolet light source and the emission unit facing each other. The ultraviolet light source unit preferably has an ultraviolet light source that emits ultraviolet light, a light guide plate that guides the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light source, and the emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, the light guide plate and the emission unit facing each other.

[0012] The ultraviolet light source is preferably either an excimer lamp or an LED. The endoscopic device is preferably one or a combination of two or more of a processor device, a light source device, a balloon controller, a water supply device, an air supply device, a navigation device, a diagnostic support device, an ultrasound observation device, and a treatment tool power supply.

[0013] The endoscopic device of the present invention includes an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light. , and is irradiated with ultraviolet light while exposed to the outside.

[0014] It is preferable to provide an ultraviolet light source unit that is composed of a light source housing in which an ultraviolet light source unit is provided, and a light source holding unit that holds the light source housing, the light source holding unit being movable in a first direction and rotatable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0015] The ultraviolet light source unit preferably has an ultraviolet light source that emits ultraviolet light and an emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, the ultraviolet light source and the emission unit facing each other. The ultraviolet light source unit preferably has an ultraviolet light source that emits ultraviolet light, a light guide plate that guides the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light source, and the emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, the light guide plate and the emission unit facing each other.

[0016] The ultraviolet light source is preferably either an excimer lamp or an LED. It is preferable that the power source is one or a combination of two or more of a processor device, a light source device, a cleaning and disinfecting device, a balloon controller, a water supply device, an air supply device, a navigation device, a diagnostic support device, an ultrasound observation device, and a treatment tool power source. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, even if droplets or the like adhere to the endoscopic equipment, the endoscopic equipment can be sterilized. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an endoscope system and an endoscope cart. [Figure 2] 10 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit is provided in a handle portion. FIG. [Figure 3] 10 is a side view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit is provided in a handle portion. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit is provided in a drawer portion. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a side view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit is provided in a drawer portion. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a side view of the light source device, the processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted when the rotating panel on which the ultraviolet light source unit is provided is in a closed state. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a side view of the light source device, the processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted when the rotating panel on which the ultraviolet light source unit is provided is in an open state. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is not in use; FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a side view of the light source device, the processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is not in use. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted, when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is in a transition stage for use. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a side view of a light source device, a processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted, when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is in a transitional stage for use. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and the mounting portion on which these are mounted, when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is in use; FIG. [Figure 13] 10 is a side view of the light source device, the processor device, and the mounting portion on which they are mounted, when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the mounting portion is in use. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet light source unit including an ultraviolet light source. [Figure 15] 3 is a cross-sectional view of an ultraviolet light source unit including an ultraviolet light source and a light guide plate. FIG. [Figure 16] 1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit attached to the light source device is not in use; FIG. [Figure 17] 1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted, when an ultraviolet light source unit attached to the light source device is in a transition stage from use. [Figure 18]1 is a perspective view of a light source device, a processor device, and a mounting portion on which these are mounted when an ultraviolet light source unit attached to the light source device is in use; FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cleaning and disinfecting apparatus. [Figure 20] 1 is a perspective view of the cleaning disinfection apparatus when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the cleaning disinfection apparatus is not in use. FIG. [Figure 21] 1 is a perspective view of the cleaning disinfection apparatus when the ultraviolet light source unit attached to the cleaning disinfection apparatus is in use. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1, the endoscope system 10 includes an endoscope 12, a light source device 14, a processor device 15, a display 16, and an endoscope cart 20 on which these devices are placed and transported. The endoscope 12 captures an image of an object to be observed. The light source device 14 emits illumination light to irradiate the object to be observed. The processor device 15 controls the endoscope system 10. The display 16 is a display unit that displays an observation image based on an endoscopic image, etc.

[0020] The endoscope 12 has a flexible section 12a to be inserted into the subject, an operating section 12b provided at the base end of the flexible section 12a, a bending section 12c provided at the distal end of the flexible section 12a, and a distal end section 12d. The bending section 12c is bent by operating an angle knob 12e of the operating section 12b. As a result, the distal end section 12d is oriented in a desired direction. The endoscope 12 is equipped with a cord 12f connected to a light source device 14 and a processor device 15, and is optically connected to the light source device 14 and electrically connected to the processor device 15. The insertion section of the endoscope 12 is composed of the flexible section 12a, the bending section 12c, and the distal end section 12d.

[0021] The endoscope cart 20 includes a frame base 21, four casters 22, support columns 23 and 24, a top plate 26, shelf boards 27 and 28, a stand 29, and two hangers 32. The frame base 21 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and has casters 22 at its four corners. The support columns 23 and 24 are columnar members that stand upward from both side ends of the frame base 21. The top plate 26 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and is disposed at the upper ends of the support columns 23 and 24. Both side ends of the top plate 26 are fixed to the inside of the upper ends of the support columns 23 and 24.

[0022] Shelves 27 and 28 are mounting sections for placing endoscopic equipment and the like, and are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and fixed to the inside of the middle parts of supports 23 and 24. The endoscopic equipment includes, in addition to light source device 14 and processor device 15, a balloon controller, a water supply device, an air supply device, a navigation device, a diagnostic support device, an ultrasound observation device, and a power supply for treatment tools.

[0023] The shelves 27, 28 separate the frame base 21 and the top plate 26. Each caster 22 is provided with a stop lever 22a for restricting its rotation. When the stop lever 22a is in the raised position, the rotation of the caster 22 is restricted, and when the stop lever 22a is in the lowered position, the caster 22 is allowed to rotate.

[0024] The top panel 26 and the shelves 27 and 28 are panels on which endoscopic equipment and the like are placed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the processor device 15 and the light source device 14 are placed on the top surface of the shelf 27.

[0025] A handle 25a is provided on the front of the top plate 26. A user can easily move the endoscope cart 20 by holding the handle 25a. A drawer 25b is provided between the top plate 26 and the shelf 27, and is movable between a storage position (as shown in FIG. 2) and a pull-out position (as shown in FIG. 4) pulled out from this storage position. A keyboard 30 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) used for inputting data to the processor device 15 and the like is stored in the drawer 25b. The display 16 is fixed to a stand 29 attached to the upper end of the left-side support column 24, and is connected to the processor device 15 via wiring within the stand 29 and the support column 24.

[0026] A hanger stand 31 is attached to the upper end of the right-side support column 23. The hanger stand 31 is composed of an L-shaped stand member 31a and a linear stand member 31b. One end of the stand member 31a is attached to the support column 23 so that it can rotate freely. Two hangers 32 are fixed to the stand member 31b. The hangers 32 have notches or grooves, and the operation section 12b of the endoscope 12 can be held in the notch or groove to hang the endoscope 12 from the hanger 32.

[0027] The stand member 31b is rotatably connected to the other end of the stand member 31a. This allows the position of the endoscope 12 held by the hanger 32 to be adjusted by rotating the stand members 31a and 31b relative to the support 23.

[0028] The endoscopic cart 20 is provided with an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic equipment. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an ultraviolet light source unit 40 is provided on the handle unit 25a. The ultraviolet light source unit 40 is provided on the underside of the handle unit 25a and irradiates ultraviolet light UV onto the light source device 14 or the processor device 15. The ultraviolet light source unit 40 is preferably provided so that ultraviolet light UV is irradiated onto at least one of the operation panel 14a of the light source device 14 or the operation panel 15a of the processor device 15 (irradiation from above or obliquely above). The ultraviolet light UV is used to disinfect or sterilize the endoscopic equipment, as will be described later. Note that "upward" refers to an upward direction relative to the vertical direction V (see FIGS. 2 and 3), and "obliquely upward" refers to an oblique direction at a predetermined angle relative to the vertical direction V.

[0029] The operation panel 14a is a touch panel or the like, and is used by users such as doctors, engineers, and nurses to directly touch and press the panel to perform various setting operations on the light source device 14. The same applies to the operation panel 15a. Furthermore, a human presence sensor (not shown) may be provided on the endoscope cart 20, and when the human presence sensor detects that no one is near the endoscope cart 20, ultraviolet light UV may be automatically irradiated from the ultraviolet light source unit 40 onto the light source device 14 or the processor device 15.

[0030] 4 and 5, when the drawer section 25b has a slide plate 42 that can move between a storage position and a drawn-out position when drawn out from the storage position, an ultraviolet light source section 43 is provided on the slide plate 42. 3 is provided on the underside of the slide plate 42, and irradiates ultraviolet rays UV onto the light source device 14 or the processor device 15 when the slide plate 42 is in the drawn-out position. The ultraviolet light source unit 43 is preferably provided so that ultraviolet rays UV are irradiated onto at least one of the operation panel 14a of the light source device 14 or the operation panel 15a of the processor device 15 (irradiation from above or obliquely above).

[0031] 6 and 7, when a rotating panel 45 that can rotate between a closed position (the state in FIG. 6) and an open position (the state in FIG. 7) is provided on the underside of the sliding plate 42, an ultraviolet light source unit 47 may be provided on the rotating panel 45. The rotating panel 45 is rotatably attached to the underside of the sliding plate 42 by a hinge 48. When the rotating panel 45 is in the closed position, it is in parallel contact with the sliding plate 42. By moving the rotating panel 45 to the closed position, the sliding plate 42 can be moved to the storage position. On the other hand, when the rotating panel 45 is in the open position, it is in a state where it has a certain angle (greater than 0 degrees) with respect to the sliding plate 42, and ultraviolet light UV can be irradiated from the ultraviolet light source unit 47 to the light source device 14 or the processor device 15.

[0032] The angle of the rotating panel 45 in the open position is preferably set so that ultraviolet light UV is irradiated onto at least one of the operation panel 14a of the light source device 14 and the operation panel 15a of the processor device 15. For example, in the case of Fig. 7, the angle of the rotating panel 45 with respect to the sliding plate 42 is approximately 90 degrees, and the ultraviolet light source unit 47 faces the operation panels 14a and 15a.

[0033] 8 to 15, the endoscope cart 20 may be provided with an ultraviolet light source unit 53 including a light source housing 51 in which an ultraviolet light source section 50 is provided, and a light source holder 52 that holds the light source housing 51 and is movable in a first direction and rotatable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Specifically, the ultraviolet light source unit 53 is preferably provided along the side surface 27a of the shelf 27. For example, the light source holder 52 is attached to the side surface of the shelf 27. The light source holder 52 has a fixing plate 55 fixedly attached to the side surface 27a of the shelf, and an extension plate 56 that holds the light source housing 51 and extends the position of the light source housing 51 to the front side of the processor device 15. Note that the ultraviolet light source unit 53 is composed of three members, the light source housing 51, the fixing plate 56, and the extension plate 56. However, the ultraviolet light source unit 53 is composed of the light source housing 51 and the fixing plate 55. 5It may be configured with only these two members.

[0034] In the ultraviolet light source unit 53, it is preferable that the light source housing 51 is movable in the depth direction X (first direction) and rotatable in the width direction Y (second direction) perpendicular to the depth direction X. To this end, the fixed plate 55 is provided with one rail 55a through which one long protrusion 56a provided on the extension plate 56 is inserted. The protrusion 56a and the rail 55a enable the extension plate 56 to move between an extension plate extended position where it extends from the fixed plate 55 and an extension plate retracted position (see FIG. 9) where a part of the fixed plate 55 is retracted.

[0035] The extension plate 56 is provided with two rails 56b through which two long protrusions 51a provided at both ends of the light source casing 51 are inserted. These protrusions 51a and rails 56b enable the light source casing 51 to move between a casing extended position (see FIG. 11) in which it is extended from the extension plate 56 and a casing retracted position in which the extension plate 56 is retracted. A rotation unit 58 is provided between the light source casing 51 and the extension plate 56 to enable the light source casing 51 to rotate from the depth direction X to the width direction Y or from the width direction Y to the depth direction X (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

[0036] When the ultraviolet light source unit 53 is not in use and ultraviolet light is not being emitted (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the extension plate 56 is in the extension plate storage position and the light source housing 51 is in the housing storage position. On the other hand, when ultraviolet light is being emitted and the extension plate 56 is in use, the extension plate 56 is first moved to the extension plate extended position, and the light source housing 51 is moved to the housing extended position (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Then, the light source housing 51 is rotated from the depth direction X to the width direction Y by the rotation unit 58. As a result, the ultraviolet light source unit 50 in the light source housing 51 faces the operation panel 15a of the processor device 15 (see FIGS. 12 and 13). In this state, ultraviolet light UV is irradiated onto the operation panel 15a. Note that the ultraviolet light source unit 53 may be attached to the support columns 23 and 24, and ultraviolet light UV may be irradiated onto the light source device 14 by moving or rotating the light source housing 51 in the same manner as described above.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 14, the ultraviolet light source unit 40 preferably includes an ultraviolet light source 60 that emits ultraviolet light UV and an emission unit 61 that emits the ultraviolet light UV toward the endoscopic equipment. The emission unit 61 is made of a transparent material that transmits light and is provided on one surface of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped light source box 62. The ultraviolet light source 60 and the emission unit 61 face each other, so that the ultraviolet light UV from the ultraviolet light source 60 is irradiated onto the endoscopic equipment through the emission unit 61. It is preferable that a plurality of ultraviolet light sources 60 (five in Fig. 14) are arranged at predetermined intervals inside the light source box 62. It is preferable that the other ultraviolet light source units 43, 47, and 50 also have a configuration similar to that of the ultraviolet light source unit 40.

[0038] 15, the ultraviolet light source unit 40 preferably includes an ultraviolet light source 60 that emits ultraviolet light UV, a light guide plate 63 that guides the ultraviolet light UV emitted from the ultraviolet light source 60, and an emission unit 64 that emits the ultraviolet light UV toward the endoscopic device. The light guide plate 63 has an incident surface 63a and an emission surface 63b. The ultraviolet light source 60 is disposed opposite the incident surface 63a of the light guide plate 63. The ultraviolet light UV incident from the ultraviolet light source 60 through the incident surface 63a is internally reflected and emitted from the emission surface 63b. The emission unit 64 is made of a transparent member that transmits light and is disposed on one surface of a light source box 65 that is substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped. The light guide plate 63 and the emission unit 64 are opposed to each other, so that the emission surface 63b of the light guide plate to The emitted ultraviolet light UV passes through the emission section 54 and is irradiated onto the endoscopic equipment.

[0039] The ultraviolet light source 60 is either an excimer lamp or an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (LED). The excimer lamp preferably emits ultraviolet light of the first type, which has a peak wavelength of 222 nm (±10 nm) and a wavelength range of 200 nm to 280 nm. The transmittance of the first type is lower than that of ultraviolet light of 254 nm (specific ultraviolet), which has a higher light intensity. For example, the transmittance of the cornea (the percentage of light absorbed by the cornea out of light incident on the cornea) is 0.01% for the first type ultraviolet and 30% for the specific ultraviolet. Therefore, the first type ultraviolet is safe for the skin and eyes of humans and animals while retaining the sterilizing and virus inactivating capabilities inherent to ultraviolet light. Since ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, a separate visible light source may be provided to emit visible light, such as blue. In this case, the intensity of the visible light may be adjusted over time, or it may be slowly flashed.

[0040] The ultraviolet LED preferably emits second ultraviolet light, which is deep ultraviolet light with a wavelength band of 300 nm or less. The second ultraviolet light has the function of destroying the genetic information of viruses and bacteria, and therefore has a sterilizing effect on water and air. For example, the second ultraviolet light has a high sterilizing effect on the human coronavirus (HCoV-229E) as a virus. In addition, the ultraviolet LED preferably has functions such as waterproofing and heat dissipation. Compared to mercury lamps, ultraviolet LEDs have a smaller impact on the environment.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the ultraviolet light source unit is provided on the endoscopic cart 20, but the ultraviolet light source unit 53 may also be attached to other endoscopic equipment. For example, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the ultraviolet light source unit 53 may be attached to the side surface 14b of the light source device 14. In this case, when not in use and not irradiating ultraviolet light (see FIG. 16), the extension plate 56 is set to the extension plate storage position and the light source casing 51 is set to the casing storage position. On the other hand, when in use and irradiating ultraviolet light, the extension plate 56 is first moved to the extension plate extended position, and the light source casing 51 is moved to the casing extended position (see FIG. 17). Then, the rotation unit 58 rotates the light source casing 51 from the depth direction X to the width direction Y. As a result, the ultraviolet light source unit 50 in the light source casing 51 faces the operation panel 14a of the light source device 14 (see FIG. 18). In this state, ultraviolet light UV is irradiated onto the operation panel 14a. The ultraviolet light source unit 53 may be attached to the processor device 15 and irradiate ultraviolet light UV onto the processor device 15. Furthermore, it is preferable that ultraviolet light be irradiated in the preparation stage before an endoscopic examination or in the examination completion stage after the endoscopic examination is completed.

[0042] 19 to 21, the ultraviolet light source unit 53 may be attached to a side surface 70a of the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 70. The cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 70 includes a storage section 71 for storing endoscopes and cleaning or disinfecting them, a lid 72 for sealing the storage section 71, and an operation panel 73 for performing operations such as starting cleaning. In this case, when the apparatus is not in use and ultraviolet light irradiation is not performed (see FIG. 20), the extension plate 56 is set to the extension plate storage position and the light source housing 51 is set to the housing storage position. On the other hand, when the apparatus is in use and ultraviolet light irradiation is performed, the extension plate 56 is first moved to the extension plate extended position and the light source housing 51 is moved to the housing extended position. Then, the rotation unit 58 rotates the light source housing 51 from the height direction K (first direction) to the width direction L (second direction). As a result, the ultraviolet light source unit 50 in the light source housing 51 faces the operation panel 73 (see FIG. 21). In this state, ultraviolet light UV is irradiated onto the operation panel 73.

[0043] [Additional note 1] A cleaning and disinfecting device equipped with an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet rays.

[0044] [Additional note 2] The cleaning and disinfecting apparatus according to claim 1 is provided with an ultraviolet light source unit comprising a light source housing in which the ultraviolet light source unit is provided, and a light source holding unit that holds the light source housing and is movable in a first direction and rotatable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 10 Endoscopy System 12 Endoscopy 12a Soft part 12b Operation section 12c curved section 12d Tip 12e Angle Knob 12f code 14 Light source device 14a Operation panel 14b Side 15 Processor unit 15a Operation panel 16 Display 20 Endoscopy Cart 21 Frame base 22 Caster 22a Stop lever 23, 24 posts 25a Handle 25b Drawer section 26 Top plate 27, 28 Shelves 27a side 29 Stand 30 keyboards 31 Hanger Stand 31a Stand member 31b Stand member 32 Hanger 40, 43, 47, 50 Ultraviolet light source section 42 Slide plate 45 Rotating Panel 48 Hinge 51 Light source housing 51a Protrusion 52 Light source holder 53 Ultraviolet light source unit 55 Fixed plate 55a rail 56 Extension plate 56a Protrusion 56b rail 58 Rotating part 60 UV light source 61 Exit section 62 Light Source Box 63 Light guide plate 63a Entrance plane 63b Output surface 64 Exit section 65 Light Source Box 70 Cleaning and disinfecting equipment 70a side 71 Storage area 72 Lid 73 Operation Panel

Claims

1. A mounting section on which an endoscopic device is mounted in an exposed state to the outside; an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic device in a state where the device is exposed to the outside, a top plate provided above the placement portion; a handle portion provided in front of the top plate, The ultraviolet light source unit is provided in the handle portion of the endoscope cart.

2. A mounting section on which an endoscopic device is mounted in an exposed state to the outside; an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic device in a state where the device is exposed to the outside, a top plate provided above the placement portion; a drawer section provided between the top plate and the placement section, the drawer section having a slide plate movable between a storage position and a drawer position drawn out from the storage position, The ultraviolet light source unit is provided on the slide plate.

3. 3. The endoscope cart according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the endoscopic equipment from at least one of an upper side and an obliquely upper side.

4. A mounting section on which an endoscopic device is mounted in an exposed state to the outside; an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic device in a state where the device is exposed to the outside, a top plate provided above the placement portion; a drawer section provided between the top plate and the placement section, the drawer section having a slide plate movable between a storage position and a drawer position drawn out from the storage position; a rotating panel rotatably attached to the slide plate between a closed position and an open position, The ultraviolet light source unit is provided on the rotating panel of the endoscope cart.

5. A mounting section on which an endoscopic device is mounted in an exposed state to the outside; an ultraviolet light source unit that irradiates ultraviolet light onto the endoscopic device in a state where the device is exposed to the outside, An endoscope cart equipped with an ultraviolet light source unit comprising a light source housing in which the ultraviolet light source unit is provided, and a light source holding unit that holds the light source housing and is movable in a first direction and rotatable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

6. the ultraviolet light source unit includes an ultraviolet light source that emits the ultraviolet light and an emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, 6. An endoscope cart according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet light source and the emission part face each other.

7. the ultraviolet light source unit includes an ultraviolet light source that emits the ultraviolet light, a light guide plate that guides the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light source, and an emission unit that emits the ultraviolet light toward the endoscopic device, 6. An endoscope cart according to claim 1, wherein the light guide plate and the light emitting portion face each other.

8. 8. An endoscope cart according to claim 6, wherein the ultraviolet light source is either an excimer lamp or an LED.

9. 9. An endoscopic cart according to claim 1, wherein the endoscopic equipment is one or a combination of two or more of a processor device, a light source device, a balloon controller, a water supply device, an air supply device, a navigation device, a diagnostic support device, an ultrasound observation device, and a treatment tool power supply.

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