Plug-in assembly and endoscope system

By setting identification parts on the connectors and interfaces of the endoscope system, the problem of difficult identification of the connectors and interfaces is solved, rapid plugging and circumferential alignment are achieved, plugging efficiency is improved and the structure is simplified.

WO2025200839A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-10-02HUNAN VATHIN MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2025/077245
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-25
Filing Date
2025-02-13
Publication Date
2025-10-02

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Technical Problem

In existing endoscope systems, connectors and interfaces are difficult to identify, resulting in low plugging efficiency and complicated operations.

Method used

A first identification portion and a second identification portion are provided on the housing of the connector and the interface, and rapid identification and circumferential alignment are achieved through matching and alignment of the identification portions, thereby simplifying the plugging process.

Benefits of technology

The plug-in efficiency is improved, the structure is simplified, the quick identification and circumferential alignment of the connector and the interface are achieved, and the operation steps are simplified.

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Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a plug-in assembly and an endoscope system. The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices. The plug-in assembly comprises plugs and sockets. Each plug is arranged on one of the distal end of an adapter cable of a handle and an outer shell of an all-in-one device, and each socket is arranged on the other of the distal end of the adapter cable of the handle and the outer shell of the all-in-one device. Each plug comprises a first housing and a first terminal module. Each socket comprises a second housing and a second terminal module. The plugs have at least two models, and the sockets have at least two models. The at least two models of the plugs are provided with at least two first identification parts, and the first identification parts are arranged on the first housings. The at least two models of the sockets are provided with at least two second identification parts, and the second identification parts are arranged on the outer shell. The types of the second identification parts match those of the first identification parts. When the plugs and the sockets are plugged into each other and achieve circumferential alignment, the first identification parts are located at positions aligned with the second identification parts. The plug-in assembly facilitates the identification of different models of plugs and sockets, thereby improving the plug-in efficiency.
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Plug-in assembly and endoscope system Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a plug-in assembly and an endoscope system. Background Art

[0002] Endoscopes are commonly used medical devices that allow direct access to the body's natural cavities and are increasingly used in diagnostic examinations, minimally invasive surgery, and other areas. Endoscopes typically consist of an insertion portion for insertion into the human body, a handle for controlling operations, and a host device for analyzing and / or displaying the internal environment of the body's natural cavities. These three components work together to allow for internal visualization, lesion detection, and treatment.

[0003] In some cases where coordinated operations are required or spare handles need to be prepared, two or more endoscope handles may need to be connected to the host to ensure smooth and safe operation. For this purpose, the host usually has multiple interfaces for the handles to be plugged in. Since different types of endoscopes have different first terminal modules in their handle connectors, in order to adapt to different endoscopes, the second terminal modules in the multiple interfaces of the host are also different. In the related art, when different models of endoscopes are plugged into the host, the interfaces are difficult to identify, and the handle connectors need to be tried one by one with the host interface, which results in low plug-in efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, providing an endoscope system with easily identifiable plug connectors and interfaces has become a technical problem that needs to be urgently solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application discloses a plug-in assembly and an endoscope system to solve the technical problem of the endoscope system in the related art that the connectors and interfaces are difficult to identify.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A first aspect of the present application provides a plug assembly.

[0008] The plug-in assembly of the present application is applied to an endoscope system, and the plug-in assembly includes a connector and an interface, wherein the connector is provided on one of the distal end of the transfer cable of the handle and the shell of the all-in-one device, and the interface is provided on the other of the distal end of the transfer cable and the shell, the connector includes a first shell and a first terminal module, and the interface includes a second shell and a second terminal module, the connector has at least two models, the interface has at least two models, at least two models of the connectors have at least two first identification parts, the first identification part is provided on the first shell, at least two models of the interface have at least two second identification parts, the second identification part is provided on the shell, the type of the second identification part matches the first identification part, and when the connector and the interface are plugged into each other and circumferentially aligned, the first identification part is located in a position aligned with the second identification part.

[0009] Furthermore, the connector also includes a first positioning portion, which is arranged on the first shell, and the interface also includes a second positioning portion, which is arranged on the inner wall of the second shell, and based on the clamping connection between the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion, the connector and the interface are fixed in the circumferential direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the first identification portion is provided on the upper surface of the first shell, and the central axis of the first identification portion is aligned with the central axis of the first positioning portion; the second identification portion is provided on the upper surface of the shell, and the central axis of the second identification portion is aligned with the central axis of the second positioning portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of the first positioning portions is at least two, and the at least two first positioning portions are distributed along the circumferential direction of the first shell; the number of the second positioning portions is at least two, and the at least two second positioning portions are distributed along the circumferential direction of the second shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the first positioning portion is one of a convex block and a concave block, the second positioning portion is the other of the convex block and the concave block, and the shape of the convex block matches the shape of the concave block.

[0013] Furthermore, the connector also includes a first fixing portion, which is arranged on the first shell, and the interface also includes a second fixing portion, which is arranged on the inner wall of the second shell, and based on the clamping connection between the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, the connector is fixedly connected to the interface.

[0014] Furthermore, the joint further includes an anti-slip portion, and the anti-slip portion is provided on the first shell.

[0015] Furthermore, the first identification portion and the first shell are an integrated structure, or the first identification portion is fixed to the surface of the first shell; the second identification portion and the second shell are an integrated structure, or the second identification portion is fixed to the surface of the second shell.

[0016] Furthermore, the first identification portion and the second identification portion are at least two types of graphics; or the first identification portion and the second identification portion are at least two types of numbers; or the first identification portion and the second identification portion are at least two types of graphics and numbers.

[0017] A second aspect of the present application provides an endoscope system.

[0018] The endoscope system of the present application includes an endoscope component and an all-in-one device. The endoscope component and the all-in-one device are connected via a plug-in component, and the plug-in component is the plug-in component described in any technical solution in the present application.

[0019] The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The plug-in assembly of the present application can identify different types of connectors and interfaces through the first identification part and the second identification part, and can also realize the alignment of the connector and the interface in the circumferential direction through the first identification part and the second identification part. Since the first identification part and the second identification part are respectively provided on the first shell and the second shell, they have the advantage of being easy to identify, which can improve the plug-in efficiency and solve the technical problem of the endoscope system in the related art that the connector and the interface are not easy to identify; in addition, the plug-in assembly of the present application, the first identification part and the second identification part can realize the identification of different types of connectors and interfaces, and also have the function of realizing the alignment of the connector and the interface in the circumferential direction, which can not only realize the rapid plug-in of the connector and the interface, but also, compared with the method of setting two groups of identification parts to realize the matching identification of the connector and the interface and the circumferential alignment identification of the connector and the interface respectively, the present application can realize two functions through one group of identification parts, and also helps to simplify the structure of the plug-in assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the plug-in cooperation between the connector and the interface according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG2 is a first schematic diagram of an all-in-one device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG3 is a second schematic diagram of the all-in-one device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] FIG4 is an enlarged view of portion A in FIG3 ;

[0026] FIG5 is a first schematic diagram of a joint according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG6 is a second schematic diagram of a joint according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the plug-in cooperation between the connector and the interface according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of an all-in-one device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of a joint according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0031] In the figure: 110, connector; 110a, first identification portion; 111, first shell; 112, first terminal module; 113, first positioning portion; 114, first fixing portion; 115, anti-slip portion; 120, interface; 120a, second identification portion; 121, second shell; 122, second terminal module; 123, second positioning portion; 124, second fixing portion; 210, adapter cable; 300, all-in-one device; 310, shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more clear, the technical solutions of this application will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of this application, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of this application can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein, and that the objects distinguished by "first," "second," and the like are generally of the same type, and do not limit the number of objects; for example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, the term "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects connected are in an "or" relationship.

[0034] In each embodiment of the present application, "proximal end" and "distal end" refer to the position of each component relative to the user in the use environment, wherein the end closer to the user is designated as the "proximal end" and the end farther from the user is designated as the "distal end".

[0035] In the related art, the main unit usually has multiple interfaces for the handle to be plugged in. Different types of endoscopes have different first terminal modules in the handle connectors. In order to adapt to different endoscopes, the second terminal modules in the multiple interfaces of the main unit are also different. Because the second terminal modules are located inside the main unit housing and the interfaces have the same appearance, it is difficult for the operator to directly observe whether each interface is compatible with the handle connector by looking at the interface appearance during plugging. The operator can only try to match the handle connector with the main unit interface one by one. On the other hand, during the plugging process, the connector needs to be rotated to achieve circumferential positioning of the connector and the interface, which is cumbersome, increases the operator's workload, and reduces the plugging efficiency.

[0036] To this end, the present application provides a plug-in assembly, which provides an identification part on the shell of the connector and the interface, and can identify different models of connectors and interfaces based on the identification part, thereby improving the plug-in efficiency; further, the identification part can also realize the alignment of the connector and the interface in the circumferential direction, which not only further improves the plug-in efficiency of the connector and the interface, but also compared with setting two groups of identification parts to respectively realize the matching identification of the connector and the interface and the circumferential alignment identification of the connector and the interface, the present application can realize two functions through one group of identification parts, and also helps to simplify the structure of the plug-in assembly.

[0037] The following describes in detail the plug-in assembly and endoscope system provided in the embodiments of the present application through specific embodiments and their application scenarios with reference to Figures 1 to 9.

[0038] The first aspect of this embodiment provides a detailed description of the plug-in assembly.

[0039] The plug assembly of this embodiment is applied to an endoscope system, specifically, to connect an endoscope handle to an all-in-one device 300. The plug assembly of this embodiment is particularly suitable for situations where multiple endoscope handles need to be plugged into the all-in-one device 300.

[0040] The plug-in assembly of this embodiment includes a connector 110 and an interface 120, as shown in Figures 1 to 6. The connector 110 is located on the distal end of the handle's adapter cable 210 or on the housing 310 of the all-in-one device 300, and the interface 120 is located on the other of the adapter cable 210 and the housing 310. By plugging the connector 110 and the interface 120 together, the endoscope handle and the all-in-one device can be connected, thereby enabling data transmission. Figures 1, 5, and 6 show schematic diagrams of the connector 110 being located on the distal end of the handle's adapter cable 210, and Figures 1 to 3 show schematic diagrams of the interface 120 being located on the housing 310 of the all-in-one device 300.

[0041] The connector 110 includes a first housing 111 and a first terminal module 112. The first housing 111 protects the first terminal module 112, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. The connector 110 is available in at least two models, each with a different first terminal module 112. This means that the plug assembly has connectors 110 with at least two different first terminal modules 112. Each model of connector 110 can have one, two, or more. Figures 1 and 5 illustrate a schematic diagram of a connector 110 with two of each model.

[0042] The interface 120 includes a second housing 121 and a second terminal module 122. The second housing 121 protects the second terminal module 122, as shown in Figure 4. The interface 120 is available in at least two models, each with a different second terminal module 122. This means that the plug assembly has at least two different types of interfaces 120 with different second terminal modules 122. Each model of interface 120 can have one, two, or more. Figures 1 to 4 illustrate a model with two interfaces 120.

[0043] Preferably, at least two types of connectors 110 have at least two types of first identification portions 110a, which are disposed on the first housing 111, as shown in Figures 1 and 5. That is, each connector 110 has a first identification portion 110a disposed on the first housing 111, and connectors 110 with different first terminal modules 112 have different first identification portions 110a, as shown in Figures 1 and 5. Specifically, connectors 110 with two types of first terminal modules 112 have two corresponding types of first identification portions 110a; connectors 110 with three types of first terminal modules 112 have three corresponding types of first identification portions 110a.

[0044] Preferably, at least two types of interfaces 120 have at least two types of second identification portions 120a, which are disposed on the housing 310, as shown in Figures 1 to 4. That is, each interface 120 corresponds to a second identification portion 120a, and interfaces 120 with different second terminal modules 122 have different second identification portions 120a, as shown in Figures 1 to 4. Specifically, an interface 120 with two types of second terminal modules 122 has two corresponding types of second identification portions 120a; an interface 120 with three types of second terminal modules 122 has three corresponding types of second identification portions 120a.

[0045] More preferably, the type of the second identification portion 120a matches that of the first identification portion 110a, which facilitates quick identification of the second identification portion 120a that matches the first identification portion 110a, thereby quickly identifying the interface 120 that matches the connector 110. For example, when the first identification portion 110a is a graphic, the second identification portion 120a is also a graphic, as shown in Figures 1 to 5; when the first identification portion 110a is a number, the second identification portion 120a is also a number, as shown in Figures 7 to 9.

[0046] According to an optional embodiment, the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a are at least two types of the graphics. For example, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, the first identification portion 110a includes two types: an arrow and a triangle. Correspondingly, the second identification portion 120a also includes two types: an arrow and a triangle. The connector 110 with an arrow identification can be mated with the interface 120 with an arrow identification, and the connector 110 with a triangle identification can be mated with the interface 120 with a triangle identification.

[0047] According to another optional embodiment, the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a are at least two types of numbers. For example, as shown in Figures 7 to 9, the first identification portion 110a includes three types of numbers "1", "2", and "3". Correspondingly, the second identification portion 120a also includes three types of numbers "1", "2", and "3". The connector 110 with the number "1" identification can be matched and plugged with the interface 120 with the number "1", the connector 110 with the number "2" identification can be matched and plugged with the interface 120 with the number "2", and the connector 110 with the number "3" identification can be matched and plugged with the interface 120 with the number "3".

[0048] According to another optional embodiment, the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a are at least two types of graphics and numbers. For example, the first identification portion 110a includes two types of arrows and the number "1". Correspondingly, the second identification portion 120a also includes two types of arrows and the number "1". The connector 110 with the arrow mark can be mated with the interface 120 with the arrow mark, and the connector 110 with the number "1" can be mated with the interface 120 with the number "1".

[0049] In the plug-in assembly of this embodiment, when the connector 110 and the interface 120 are plugged into each other and circumferentially aligned, the first identification portion 110a is located at a position aligned with the second identification portion 120a, so that based on the matching and alignment of the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a, the connector 110 and the interface 120 can be plugged into each other and circumferentially aligned, as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 7.

[0050] That is, the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a of this embodiment have at least the following two functions: one is to determine whether the connector 110 can be plugged into the interface 120 by matching the first identification portion 110a with the second identification portion 120a (such as arrows matching arrows, triangles matching triangles); the second is that when the first identification portion 110a on the connector 110 matches the second identification portion 120a on the interface 120, it is also possible to determine whether the connector 110 and the interface 120 are aligned in the circumferential direction by whether the first identification portion 110a on the connector 110 and the second identification portion 120a on the interface 120 are aligned.

[0051] The plug-in assembly of this embodiment can identify different types of connectors 110 and interfaces 120 through the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a, and can also achieve circumferential alignment of the connector 110 and the interface 120 through the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a.

[0052] Since the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a are respectively arranged on the first shell 111 and the second shell 121, they have the advantage of being easy to identify, which can improve the plug-in efficiency and solve the technical problem of the endoscope system in the related art that the connector 110 and the interface 120 are difficult to identify.

[0053] On the other hand, in the plug-in assembly of this embodiment, the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a not only realize the identification of different types of connectors 110 and interfaces 120, but also have the function of realizing the alignment of the connector 110 and the interface 120 in the circumferential direction. Not only can the connector 110 and the interface 120 be quickly plugged in, but also compared to setting two groups of identification portions to respectively realize the matching identification of the connector 110 and the interface 120 and the circumferential alignment identification of the connector 110 and the interface 120, the present application can realize two functions through one group of identification portions, and also helps to simplify the structure of the plug-in assembly.

[0054] According to an optional embodiment, the first identification portion 110a and the first housing 111 are integrally formed, that is, the first identification portion 110a and the first housing 111 are integrally molded, thereby simplifying the production process of the connector 110. Without limitation, the first identification portion 110a can also be fixed to the surface of the first housing 111. For example, the first identification portion 110a can be fixed to the surface of the first housing 111 by gluing, printing, or other methods.

[0055] According to an optional embodiment, the second identification portion 120a and the second housing 121 are integrally formed, that is, the second identification portion 120a and the second housing 121 are integrally molded, thereby simplifying the production process of the interface 120. Without limitation, the second identification portion 120a can also be fixed to the surface of the second housing 121. For example, the second identification portion 120a can be fixed to the surface of the second housing 121 by gluing, printing, or other methods.

[0056] According to an optional embodiment, the connector 110 further includes a first positioning portion 113, which is disposed on the first housing 111, as shown in FIG5 . Specifically, the first positioning portion 113 is located on the portion of the first housing 111 that plugs into the interface 120. The interface 120 further includes a second positioning portion 123, which is disposed on the inner wall of the second housing 121, as shown in FIG4 . Specifically, the second positioning portion 123 is located on the portion of the second housing 121 that plugs into the connector 110.

[0057] Preferably, the first positioning portion 113 is a projection or a groove, and the second positioning portion 123 is the other of the projection or the groove, and the shape of the projection matches the shape of the groove. FIG5 shows a schematic diagram of the first positioning portion 113 being a projection, and FIG4 shows a schematic diagram of the second positioning portion 123 being a groove. More preferably, the first positioning portion 113 extends along the axial direction of the connector 110, and the second positioning portion 123 extends along the axial direction of the interface 120, thereby enhancing the stability of the circumferential positioning of the connector 110 and the interface 120. Exemplarily, both the projection and the groove are elongated square structures, and the projection can be snapped into the groove, as shown in FIG4 and FIG5.

[0058] The plug-in assembly of the preferred technical solution of this embodiment can fix the connector 110 and the interface 120 in the circumferential direction through the snap connection between the first positioning portion 113 and the second positioning portion 123, thereby achieving preliminary fixation of the connector 110 and the interface 120.

[0059] Preferably, the number of first positioning portions 113 is at least two, and at least two first positioning portions 113 are distributed along the circumferential direction of the first shell 111; the number of second positioning portions 123 is at least two, and at least two second positioning portions 123 are distributed along the circumferential direction of the second shell 121, thereby ensuring the reliability of the circumferential positioning of the existing joint 110 and the interface 120.

[0060] According to an optional embodiment, the first identification portion 110a is provided on the upper surface of the first housing 111, and the central axis of the first identification portion 110a is aligned with the central axis of the first positioning portion 113, as shown in Figure 5. Specifically, after the connector 110 and the interface 120 are plugged into and mated, the first identification portion 110a is located in the upper portion of the first housing 111. At the same time, when the first identification portion 110a and the first positioning portion 113 are in the same plane, the central axes thereof coincide with each other. When the first identification portion 110a and the first positioning portion 113 are in different planes, the central axes thereof are parallel to each other and coincide with each other in the vertical direction, as shown in Figure 5.

[0061] Similarly, the second identification portion 120a is provided on the upper surface of the housing 310, and the central axis of the second identification portion 120a is aligned with the central axis of the second positioning portion 123, as shown in Figure 4. Specifically, the central axis of the second identification portion 120a is parallel to the central axis of the second positioning portion 123, and the two coincide with each other in the vertical direction, as shown in Figure 4.

[0062] Without limitation, the second identification portion 120 a may also be provided on the front side of the housing 310 (the side where the interface 120 is provided), in which case the central axis of the second identification portion 120 a and the central axis of the second positioning portion 123 are perpendicular to each other.

[0063] The plug assembly of the preferred technical solution of this embodiment aligns the central axis of the first identification portion 110a with the central axis of the first positioning portion 113, and the central axis of the second identification portion 120a with the central axis of the second positioning portion 123. When the operator plugs the connector 110 into the interface 120, the alignment of the first identification portion 110a with the second identification portion 120a ensures that the first positioning portion 113 is aligned with the second positioning portion 123, thereby achieving circumferential positioning of the connector 110 and the interface 120. This alignment method has the advantage of being easy to identify because the first identification portion 110a and the second identification portion 120a are located outside the first shell 111 and the second shell 121, respectively. It also reduces the number of rotational alignment steps when plugging the connector 110 and the interface 120, further improving the plugging efficiency of the two.

[0064] According to an optional embodiment, the connector 110 also includes a first fixing portion 114, which is arranged on the first shell 111, and the interface 120 also includes a second fixing portion 124, which is arranged on the inner wall of the second shell 121, and based on the clamping connection between the first fixing portion 114 and the second fixing portion 124, the connector 110 is fixedly connected to the interface 120, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0065] 4 and 5 only illustrate schematic diagrams in which one connector 110 is provided with the first fixing portion 114 and one interface 120 is provided with the second fixing portion 124. It is understood that corresponding first fixing portions 114 may also be provided on the remaining two connectors 110, and corresponding second fixing portions 124 may also be provided on the remaining two interfaces 120.

[0066] Illustratively, the first fixing portion 114 is one of a slot and a buckle, and the second fixing portion 124 is the other of the slot and the buckle, and the buckle can be snapped into the slot. FIG5 shows a schematic diagram of a buckle provided on the connector 110, and FIG4 shows a schematic diagram of a slot provided on the interface 120.

[0067] In the plug-in assembly of the preferred technical solution of this embodiment, the clamping connection between the first fixing portion 114 and the second fixing portion 124 can not only further achieve the circumferential limitation of the connector 110 and the interface 120, but also achieve the axial limitation of the connector 110 and the interface 120, thereby fixing the connector 110 in the interface 120.

[0068] According to an optional embodiment, the connector 110 further includes an anti-slip portion 115, which is provided on the first housing 111, as shown in FIG5 . Exemplarily, the anti-slip portion 115 is a convex strip disposed along the circumference of the first housing 111, as shown in FIG5 . When the connector 110 is plugged into the interface 120, the operator can grip the anti-slip portion 115 to facilitate application of force.

[0069] The second aspect of this embodiment describes the endoscope system in detail.

[0070] The endoscope system of this embodiment includes an endoscope assembly and an all-in-one device 300. The endoscope assembly and the all-in-one device 300 are connected via a plug-in assembly, which can be any of the plug-in assembly described in any of the technical solutions of this embodiment. The endoscope assembly includes an endoscope handle and an insert (the structures of the endoscope handle and insert are not shown in the figure and can be existing structures). The all-in-one device 300 includes a housing 310 and a circuit board located within the housing 310. The remaining structures of the endoscope assembly and the all-in-one device 300 are similar to those of the prior art and will not be further described here.

[0071] The endoscope system of this embodiment has a plug-in component of any one of the technical solutions in this embodiment. When multiple endoscope components need to be connected to the all-in-one device 300, it is easy to identify the interface corresponding to the endoscope connector, which can realize quick plug-in of the connector and the interface and simplify the structure of the plug-in component.

[0072] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the statement "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element. In addition, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and devices in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, and may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the opposite order according to the functions involved. For example, the described method may be performed in an order different from that described, and various steps may also be added, omitted, or combined. In addition, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0073] The above is only a specific implementation method of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with this technical field can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in this application, which should be covered by the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A plug-in assembly, used in an endoscope system, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly comprises a connector (110) and an interface (120), wherein the connector (110) is provided on one of the distal end of the adapter cable (210) of the handle and the housing (310) of the all-in-one device (300), and the interface (120) is provided on the other of the distal end of the adapter cable (210) and the housing (310). The connector (110) comprises a first housing (111) and a first terminal module (112); the interface (120) comprises a second housing (121) and a second terminal module (122); the connector (110) has at least two models; and the interface (120) has at least two models. At least two types of connectors (110) have at least two first identification portions (110a), and the first identification portions (110a) are provided on the first shell (111). At least two types of interfaces (120) have at least two second identification portions (120a), and the second identification portions (120a) are provided on the shell (310). The type of the second identification portion (120a) matches the first identification portion (110a), and when the connector (110) and the interface (120) are plugged into each other and circumferentially aligned, the first identification portion (110a) is located at a position aligned with the second identification portion (120a).

2. The plug assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The joint (110) further comprises a first positioning portion (113), wherein the first positioning portion (113) is provided on the first shell (111). The interface (120) further includes a second positioning portion (123), the second positioning portion (123) being provided on the inner wall of the second shell (121), and Based on the clamping connection between the first positioning portion (113) and the second positioning portion (123), the joint (110) and the interface (120) are fixed in the circumferential direction.

3. The plug assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The first identification portion (110a) is provided on the upper surface of the first shell (111), and the central axis of the first identification portion (110a) and the central axis of the first positioning portion (113) are aligned with each other; The second identification portion (120a) is provided on the upper surface of the housing (310), and the central axis of the second identification portion (120a) and the central axis of the second positioning portion (123) are aligned with each other.

4. The plug assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The number of the first positioning portions (113) is at least two, and at least two of the first positioning portions (113) are distributed along the circumferential direction of the first shell (111); the number of the second positioning portions (123) is at least two, and at least two of the second positioning portions (123) are distributed along the circumferential direction of the second shell (121).

5. The plug assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The first positioning portion (113) is one of a convex block and a concave block, the second positioning portion (123) is the other of the convex block and the concave block, and the shape of the convex block matches the shape of the concave block.

6. The plug assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The joint (110) further includes a first fixing portion (114), wherein the first fixing portion (114) is provided on the first shell (111). The interface (120) further includes a second fixing portion (124), the second fixing portion (124) being provided on the inner wall of the second shell (121), and Based on the clamping connection between the first fixing portion (114) and the second fixing portion (124), the connector (110) and the interface (120) are fixedly connected.

7. The plug assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The joint (110) further includes an anti-slip portion (115), and the anti-slip portion (115) is provided on the first shell (111).

8. The plug-in assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first identification portion (110a) and the first shell (111) are an integrated structure, or the first identification portion (110a) is fixed to the surface of the first shell (111); The second identification portion (120a) and the second shell (121) are an integrated structure, or the second identification portion (120a) is fixed to the surface of the second shell (121).

9. The plug-in assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first identification portion (110a) and the second identification portion (120a) are at least two types of graphics; or the first identification portion (110a) and the second identification portion (120a) are at least two types of numbers; or the first identification portion (110a) and the second identification portion (120a) are at least two types of graphics and numbers.

10. An endoscope system, characterized in that: It comprises an endoscope component and an all-in-one device (300), wherein the endoscope component and the all-in-one device (300) are connected via a plug-in component, and the plug-in component is the plug-in component according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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