Detachable and interchangeable imaging diagnostic device

Abstract

This invention provides a detachable, interchangeable imaging diagnostic device that allows for the use of various sizes of scopes, enabling easy image diagnosis of various affected areas. [Solution] The interchangeable imaging diagnostic device comprises a scope module including a fluoroscopy tube 110, a scope body 120 surrounding the rear of the fluoroscopy tube, an LED 130 providing light into the fluoroscopy tube, a heat sink 140, and an LED connection jack 150 protruding from the rear surface; a main body including a focus lens 210 for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube, an adjustment lever 220 for magnifying or reducing the condition of the affected area as seen by the focus lens, a camera 230 for saving images of the body cavity, and an imaging trigger 240 for capturing images of the captured images. The main body has an LED power jack into which the LED connection jack is inserted and a coupling groove into which the rear end of the fluoroscopy tube is inserted, and is characterized by a structure that allows for the selection of scope modules with different fluoroscopy tube sizes and their detachable connection to the main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device. More specifically, in the otolaryngology department, when a doctor examines the condition of a patient's ear, nose, or throat (hereinafter simply referred to as the "affected part"), it is used, and scopes of various sizes can be alternately and widely used, and it relates to a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device that enables simple video diagnosis for various affected parts.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, with the development of medical video diagnostic devices for photographing a patient's affected part, doctors can easily photograph the patient's affected part, and the photographed video is displayed via a monitor, so that doctors can not only observe the patient's affected part in detail, but also the acquired video information is stored and can be easily and continuously used at any time.

[0003] Patent No. 10-0679282 (Medical Wireless Video Diagnostic Device) separates the video photographed of a patient's affected part into two paths. The video separated in one path is transmitted into wireless data, and the video separated in the other path is made visible directly by the user through a lens. It is composed of a video separation device and a video receiving device that receives the video transmitted by wireless communication from the video separation device and transmits it to an external output device while charging the video separation device.

[0004] However, in the case where a doctor has to change the size of the scope in order to more clearly confirm or photograph a patient's affected part, since the scope and the video separation device are integrally configured in the conventional medical wireless video diagnostic device, the entire video separation device has to be replaced, making video diagnosis difficult. Since a plurality of video separation devices have to be provided according to the scope size, it is not only very inconvenient economically, but also has the problem that a video device suitable for the affected part site such as the ear, nose, or throat has to be prepared.

Prior Art Documents

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Registration Number 10-0679282, Title of Invention: "Wireless Medical Image Diagnostic Device" (Publication Date: 2007.02.06.) [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] The object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and needs, and to provide a detachable, interchangeable imaging diagnostic device that can be used by doctors in otolaryngology to examine the condition of affected areas of patients, and that can be used universally by switching between various sizes of scopes, and that allows for easy imaging diagnosis of various affected areas. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objective, an interchangeable imaging diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an interchangeable imaging diagnostic device that photographs the affected area of ​​a patient using a scope module attached to the front of the main body, wherein the scope module includes a straight fluoroscopy tube, a scope body surrounding the rear side of the fluoroscopy tube in a circumferential direction, an LED that is perpendicular to the upper part of the scope body and provides light into the fluoroscopy tube, a heat sink attached above the LED, and an LED connection jack protruding from the rear surface of the scope body, the rear end of the fluoroscopy tube protruding for a predetermined length from the rear surface of the scope body. The main body includes a focus lens for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube, a camera for photographing the condition of the affected area using an adjustment lever to enlarge or reduce the image of the affected area projected by the focus lens and saving the image of the body cavity, and an imaging trigger for capturing the image. The main body has an LED power jack into which the LED connection jack is inserted and a coupling groove into which the rear end of the fluoroscopy tube is inserted, and is characterized in that it is possible to select a scope module with a different fluoroscopy tube size and detachably connect it to the main body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, by selecting one of the scope modules with different sizes of fluoroscopy tubes and detachably attaching it to the front of the main body, it is possible to selectively attach and detach and replace them depending on the type of affected area. Furthermore, if a scope module malfunctions, it can be removed and repaired, making it economical, versatile, and offering advantages such as reduced maintenance and cost savings.

[0009] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider range of effects are included in the specification of the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is an overall perspective view showing a removable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]This is a perspective view showing the scope module of a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows a scope module for a detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is an overall cross-sectional view showing a removable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an exploded cross-sectional view showing a removable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The present invention can be modified in various ways and may have various embodiments. Specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be explained through a detailed description.

[0012] However, this should be understood not as an attempt to limit the present invention to any particular embodiment, but rather as including all modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0013] Furthermore, it goes without saying that the components of the embodiments described with reference to each drawing are not limited to the respective embodiments, but can be embodied in other embodiments to the extent that the technical idea of ​​the present invention is maintained, and can also be embodied again in a single embodiment by integrating multiple embodiments, even if further explanation is omitted.

[0014] Furthermore, when providing explanations with reference to the attached drawings, identical components will be denoted by the same or related reference numerals, regardless of the numerals used in the drawings, and redundant explanations related thereto will be omitted.

[0015] Furthermore, in explaining the present invention, if a specific explanation of related prior art is deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the invention, such detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0016] The present invention proposes a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device having versatility and maintenance convenience, such as being able to be worn and used with scope modules of various sizes according to the affected part (ears, nose, throat, etc.) of a patient, and being removable and repairable when the scope module fails, as follows.

[0017] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a scope module of the detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Also, FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing scope modules of detachable and replaceable video diagnostic devices according to various embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an overall cross-sectional view showing a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view showing a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Referring to the above drawings, a detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention relates to a video diagnostic device 10 that photographs an affected part of a patient by a scope module 100 attached to the front surface of a main body 200. The scope module 100 includes a linear fluoroscopy tube 110, a scope body 120 surrounding the rear side of the fluoroscopy tube 110 in the circumferential direction, an LED 130 that orthogonally provides light into the fluoroscopy tube 110 above the scope body 120, a heat sink 140 attached on the LED 130, and an LED connection jack 150 protruding from the rear surface of the scope body 120. The rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube extends protruding by a predetermined length on the rear surface of the scope body 120.

[0020] The main body 200 includes a focus lens 210 for observing the state of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube 110, an adjustment lever 220 for enlarging or reducing the state of the affected area imaged by the focus lens 210 to capture the state of the affected area, a camera 230 for storing the imaging video of the body cavity, and an imaging trigger 240 for imaging the captured video. An LED power jack 250 into which the LED connection jack 150 is inserted is formed on the upper front surface of the main body 200, and a coupling groove 260 into which the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube is inserted is formed. The scope module 100 having different sizes of the fluoroscopy tube 110 is selected and detachably coupled to the main body 200.

[0021] In addition, the scope body 120 is configured such that the fluoroscopy tube 110 is disposed offset downward by a first distance (H1) in an elliptical shape, thereby providing a space on the scope body 120 for mounting the LED 130, the heat dissipation plate 140, and the LED connection jack 150.

[0022] In addition, the heat dissipation plate 140 is formed in a pleated shape along the semi-circular surface in a semi-circular shape to enhance the dissipation efficiency.

[0023] In addition, the scope module 100 further includes a semi-circular mounting cover 160 that enters under the scope body 120 and supports the lower portion of the fluoroscopy tube 110.

[0024] In addition, the camera 230 is a CCD camera that converts the intensity of light into an electrical signal.

[0025] In addition, the imaging trigger 240 can be disposed close to the fluoroscopy tube 110 by the first distance (H1) that is offset downward from the lower side of the scope body 120.

[0026] Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the detachable and replaceable video diagnostic apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described.

[0027] The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 proposed by the present invention includes, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, a scope module 100 of various sizes that is exposed to the affected area of ​​the patient, and a main unit 200 that photographs the affected area of ​​the patient via the scope module 100.

[0028] Here, the scope module 100 includes a viewing tube 110, a scope body 120, an LED 130, a heat sink 140, and an LED connection jack 150, as shown in Figures 2 to 5.

[0029] In particular, the scope module 100 includes fluoroscopy tubes 110 of various sizes, as shown in Figure 3, and various sizes of fluoroscopy tubes 110 can be applied, for example, as shown in Figure 3(a) for endoscopy to examine the ear, Figure 3(b) for endoscopy to examine the nose, and Figure 3(c) for endoscopy to examine the throat.

[0030] The viewing tube 110 is generally straight in shape, with a long, slender front section and a more oval, egg-like rear section that protrudes from the front of the main body 200 for easy attachment and detachment.

[0031] In other words, the fluoroscopy tube 110 is inserted into the patient's eardrum and other affected areas such as the nose from the portion that protrudes forward, and the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube protrudes from the rear surface of the scope body 120 for a predetermined length, so it can be inserted into and coupled to the coupling groove 260 formed on the front surface of the main body 200.

[0032] Furthermore, the fluoroscopy tube 110 is inserted anteriorly into the patient's eardrum and other affected areas such as the nose, allowing observation of the condition of the affected areas.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2, the scope body 120 has an elliptical end face, is mounted so that the front of the viewing tube 110 protrudes more than the rear, and is formed to surround the rear side of the viewing tube 110 in the circumferential direction.

[0034] In particular, the scope body 120 forms the housing of the scope module 100, and as shown in Figure 4, the viewing tube 110 is positioned in the center, offset downwards.

[0035] In other words, the scope body 120 has an elliptical end face, and the viewing tube 110 is positioned offset downward by a first distance (H1), thereby providing space on the scope body 120 for mounting the LED 130, heat sink 140, and LED connection jack 150, which will be described later.

[0036] LED130 is a light-emitting diode that provides light into the fluoroscopy tube 110. It is mounted on the scope body 120 and is a device that irradiates light into the fluoroscopy tube 110 in a direction perpendicular to the fluoroscopy tube 110.

[0037] The heat sink 140 is a semicircular or crescent-shaped round plate located above the LED 130, which dissipates and dissipates the heat generated by the LED 130, and is made of aluminum (AL) material.

[0038] In particular, as shown in Figure 5, the heat sink 140 is formed in a corrugated shape along the crescent surface to increase its heat dissipation efficiency. That is, the heat sink 140 is formed in a corrugated shape along the rounded crescent surface to increase its surface area, thereby increasing its heat dissipation efficiency.

[0039] Therefore, the heat sink 140 absorbs and dissipates the heat generated by the viewing tube 110 and the LED 130, thereby preventing malfunctions of the scope module 100 and protecting the equipment.

[0040] The LED connection jack 150 is a mediating component that transmits power supplied from the main body 200 to the LED 130, and protrudes from the rear surface of the scope body 120 and is connected to the LED power jack 250.

[0041] In other words, the LED connection jack 150 is a detachable component in which a pair of metal protrusions protrude from the rear surface of the scope body 120 and engage with the LED power jack 250 to insert or separate it.

[0042] The mounting cover 160 is semicircular in shape and supports the lower rear side of the viewing tube 110, fixing the viewing tube 110 so that it does not move around inside the scope body 120, and also serves to surround and protect the lower rear side of the viewing tube 110. The mounting cover 160 is made of a flexible packing material. The mounting cover 160 also has bulging protrusions at both ends, and is inserted and fixed in the circumferential direction of the scope body 120.

[0043] The main body 200 has a handle shape that can be grasped by a person, and various types of scope modules 100 can be attached to and detached from the front.

[0044] Furthermore, the main unit 200 includes a focus lens 210, an adjustment lever 220, a camera 230, and an imaging trigger 240, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0045] Here, the focus lens 210 is a lens used to observe the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube 110, and is positioned obliquely to the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube, allowing the observed state of the affected area to be magnified. On the other hand, the focus lens 210 is reflected by a slanted reflector (not indicated) that is incident on the fluoroscopy tube 110.

[0046] Furthermore, the adjustment lever 220 is an adjuster that magnifies or reduces the image of the affected area projected by the focus lens 210, and has a structure in which a small gear is formed around its circular circumference, allowing it to be easily turned with a finger. In other words, the adjustment lever 220 is exposed on both sides of the main body 200 and can be easily operated externally.

[0047] Camera 230 is an imaging device that captures the condition of the affected area as seen by the focus lens 210 and saves the captured image of the body cavity. In other words, camera 230 can capture the affected area by setting the size of the captured image using the adjustment lever 220.

[0048] In particular, camera 230 is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that converts light intensity into electrical signals, allowing it to store large amounts of video data.

[0049] Furthermore, the imaging trigger 240 is an action button for capturing images, and can be easily operated with a finger while holding the main unit 200 in your hand.

[0050] In particular, the imaging trigger 240 can be positioned closer to the fluoroscopy tube 110 by the first distance (H1) shown in Figure 5, which is shifted downwards from the scope body 120. Therefore, the closer it is to the fluoroscopy tube 110 in the horizontal direction, the more accurately the affected area can be imaged, allowing the operator to accurately aim and activate it instantly.

[0051] The LED power jack 250 has a pair of recessed grooves formed on the upper front of the main body 200, into which the LED connection jack 150 can be inserted. If the LED connection jack 150 is male, the LED power jack 250 is female, and the LED power jack 250 can connect to the LED connection jack 150 and supply power from the main body 200 to the LED 130.

[0052] In particular, the LED power jack 250 is detachable from the LED connection jack 150. When attached, it receives power, supplying power to the LED 130. Additionally, a pair of protrusions are inserted into a pair of recessed grooves to enhance the fastening force, and it can also be easily removed horizontally.

[0053] The coupling groove 260 is recessed into the upper front surface of the main body 200, relatively larger than the recessed groove, to accommodate the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube. In other words, the LED power jack 250 is inserted while being guided by the LED connection jack 150, and the coupling groove 260 is designed to guide the insertion of the rear end 110a of the fluoroscopy tube.

[0054] Therefore, the detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 10 proposed by the present invention, as shown in Figure 3, has a structure that allows one of the scope modules 100 with different sizes of fluoroscopy tubes 110 to be selected and detachably connected to the front of the main body 200. This allows for selective attachment and replacement depending on the type of affected area, and if the scope module 100 malfunctions, it can be removed and repaired. Thus, it is economical and versatile, and can achieve maintenance and cost savings.

[0055] In particular, by positioning the fluoroscopy tube 110 offset by a first distance (H1) below the center of the scope body 120, not only can the LED 130, heat sink 140, and LED connection jack 150 be mounted on top of the scope body 120, but conventionally the LED 130, heat sink 140, and LED connection jack 150 are moved to the upper part of the scope body 120, which provides more space for gripping on the main body 200 and makes them easier to handle. The imaging trigger 240 can be positioned closer to the fluoroscopy tube 110 by the first distance (H1), so the affected area can be imaged with high accuracy.

[0056] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of the present invention, and any person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs can make various modifications, changes, and substitutions without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0057] Therefore, the embodiments and accompanying drawings disclosed in this invention are for illustrative purposes only, and not to limit the technical concept of the invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the invention is not limited by such embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0058] The scope of protection of this invention should be analyzed according to the claims described below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope should be considered to be included within the scope of the rights of this invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 10: Detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device 100: Scope Module 110 : Fluoroscopic tube 120: Scope body 130: LED 140: Heat sink 150: LED connection jack 160: Mounting cover 200: Main body 210: Focus lens 220: Adjustment lever 230: Camera 240: Imaging trigger 250: LED power jack 260: Connection groove

Claims

1. A removable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device comprising a main body and a scope module detachably attached to the front surface of the main body, wherein the scope module is used to photograph the affected area of ​​a patient, The scope module includes a straight-shaped viewing tube, a scope body surrounding the rear of the viewing tube in a circumferential direction, an LED that is perpendicular to the upper part of the scope body and provides light into the viewing tube, a heat sink mounted above the LED, and an LED connection jack protruding from the rear surface of the scope body, wherein the rear end of the viewing tube extends protruding for a predetermined length from the rear surface of the scope body. The main body includes a focus lens for observing the condition of the affected area through the fluoroscopy tube, a camera for photographing the condition of the affected area using an adjustment lever to enlarge or reduce the image of the affected area projected by the focus lens and saving the image of the body cavity, and an imaging trigger for capturing the image. An LED power jack into which the LED connection jack is inserted and a coupling groove into which the rear end of the viewing tube is inserted are formed on the upper front of the main body. A detachable and interchangeable imaging diagnostic device characterized by having a structure in which one of the multiple scope modules of different sizes of fluoroscopy tubes is selected and detachably coupled to the main body.

2. The detachable and replaceable image diagnostic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the scope body has an elliptical cross-section, and the viewing tube is positioned eccentrically downward by a first distance from the center of the scope body, thereby providing an internal space in the upper part of the scope body from which the LED, the heat sink, and the LED connection jack are mounted.

3. The detachable and replaceable video diagnostic device according to claim 2, wherein the heat sink is a crescent-shaped plate, and the curved surface constituting the crescent-shaped surface is formed in a corrugated shape along the surface.

4. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the scope module includes a semicircular mounting cover that supports and fixes the lower part of the fluoroscopy tube on the lower side inside the scope body.

5. The detachable and replaceable image diagnostic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the camera is a CCD camera that converts the intensity of light into an electrical signal.

6. The detachable and replaceable imaging diagnostic device according to claim 2, characterized in that the imaging trigger is positioned close to the fluoroscopy tube in the main body such that the distance between the fluoroscopy tube and the imaging trigger is shorter compared to the case where the fluoroscopy tube is positioned in the center, due to the fluoroscopy tube being positioned eccentrically downward by the first distance.

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