Endoscope connector and endoscope system
By designing the button and snap-fit structure of the endoscope connector, the problems of inconvenient insertion and removal and unstable connection were solved, realizing quick insertion and removal and reliable connection, ensuring a stable connection between the endoscope and the host.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU RED PINE MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing endoscope connectors are inconvenient to plug and unplug and have unstable connections, making it difficult to guarantee a reliable connection with the host computer.
An endoscope connector was designed, including a housing structure, a button, and a latch. The latch is driven to rotate by the button to achieve quick insertion, and an elastic element is used to ensure reliable engagement between the latch and the connector socket, thus ensuring the stability of the connection.
It enables quick plugging and unplugging and reliable connection between the endoscope connector and the connection socket, preventing loosening or detachment, and improving the reliability and convenience of the connection between the endoscope and the host.
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Description
Endoscope connectors and endoscope systems Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of endoscope technology, and in particular to an endoscope connector and an endoscope system. Background Technology
[0002] An endoscope system is a commonly used medical device. During use, the endoscope is inserted into the patient's body through natural openings or surgical incisions. After the endoscope is guided to the organ to be examined, the doctor can directly view images of lesions on the main unit's display screen, thus enabling medical diagnosis. The endoscope and the main unit are connected via an endoscope connector.
[0003] Generally, the main unit has a connection socket, and the endoscope connects to the endoscope connector. When the endoscope connector is inserted into the connection socket, the endoscope is connected to the main unit. Typically, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the endoscope and the main unit, the endoscope connector must be able to be easily, quickly, and reliably inserted into the connection socket. However, current endoscope connectors suffer from inconvenient insertion and removal, as well as unstable connection. Summary of the Invention
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an endoscope connector and endoscope system to address the above problems. The endoscope connector can be quickly plugged into and unplugged from the connector socket, while ensuring the reliability of the connection with the connector socket.
[0005] The technical solution is as follows:
[0006] On one hand, this application provides an endoscope connector, comprising:
[0007] The housing structure has a mounting cavity, and the housing structure has a button hole and a snap-fit hole, both of which are connected to the mounting cavity;
[0008] A button is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity, and one end of the button can pass through the button hole and protrude from the mounting cavity to form a driving end;
[0009] A snap-fit is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity. One end of the snap-fit is connected to the end of the button that is away from the driving end. The other end of the snap-fit protrudes from the mounting cavity through the snap-fit hole to form a snap-fit end. The snap-fit end has a first snap-fit portion for engaging with a connector socket. The snap-fit also has a rotating portion that is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity, allowing the snap-fit to rotate around the rotating portion under the drive of the button.
[0010] In the aforementioned endoscope connector, the button is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity, and the latch is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity. The button is connected to the latch, and the latch has a rotating part that is rotatably connected to the housing structure. This allows the latch to rotate around the rotating part in a predetermined direction under the drive of the button. Therefore, when inserting the endoscope connector and the connector socket, the button can be pressed first to rotate the latch. After the endoscope connector and the connector socket are aligned, the button can be released to allow the latch to reset under the action of the elastic element. This allows the first engaging part on the latch to quickly engage with the second engaging part on the connector socket, thereby achieving quick insertion of the endoscope connector and the connector socket. Because of the snap-fit between the first locking part and the connector socket, the endoscope connector can only be disengaged by pressing the button when it is plugged into the connector socket. This allows the endoscope connector to be removed, thus preventing it from loosening or falling out. This effectively ensures the reliability and stability of the connection between the endoscope connector and the connector socket, guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the endoscope and the host computer. Furthermore, since the endoscope connector can be quickly removed simply by pressing the button, it features rapid removal. In summary, this endoscope connector allows for both quick plugging and unplugging of the connector socket while ensuring reliable connection.
[0011] The technical solution will be further explained below:
[0012] In one embodiment, the rotating part includes two rotating columns, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the buckle, and the axes of the two rotating columns are collinear. The side wall of the mounting cavity is provided with two rotating side plates, which are disposed on opposite sides of the buckle. Each of the two rotating side plates has a rotating groove, and the two rotating grooves are disposed opposite to each other. The rotating columns are rotatably connected to the rotating grooves in a one-to-one correspondence. The buckle can rotate around the axis of the rotating columns under the drive of the button.
[0013] In one embodiment, the endoscope connector includes an elastic element disposed in the mounting cavity, one end of the elastic element being connected to one end of the latch opposite to the snap-fit end, and the other end being connected to the housing structure.
[0014] In one embodiment, the endoscope connector includes a resilient arm, one end of which is connected to the end of the button opposite to the drive end, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity.
[0015] In one embodiment, the housing structure includes an outer shell and a bracket, the outer shell forming the mounting cavity, the bracket being fixedly installed in the mounting cavity, the button, the buckle and the elastic arm being located on the same side of the bracket, the bracket having a limiting groove with an opening facing the buckle, and the end of the elastic element away from the buckle passing through the limiting groove and abutting against the bottom wall of the limiting groove.
[0016] In one embodiment, the buckle has a positioning post protruding on the side facing the bracket, and the end of the elastic member opposite to the bracket is sleeved on the positioning post.
[0017] In one embodiment, the elastic arm has a limiting post protruding from one side of the bracket, the limiting post being used to abut against the bracket to limit the distance the button can move toward the side closer to the bracket.
[0018] In one embodiment, the housing structure includes a first outer shell, a second outer shell, and an end cap. The first outer shell and the second outer shell are disposed opposite to each other and are detachably connected. The end cap is detachably fitted onto one end of the first outer shell and the second outer shell. The first outer shell, the second outer shell, and the end cap together form a mounting cavity. The button hole is located in the first outer shell, and the snap-fit hole is located in the end cap.
[0019] In one embodiment, the outer surfaces of both the first housing and the second housing are provided with first guide grooves, and the inner wall of the end cap is provided with at least two first guide protrusions spaced apart, with the first guide protrusions being inserted into the first guide grooves one by one.
[0020] And / or, the outer surface of the end cap is provided with a second guide groove, which is used to engage with the connection socket.
[0021] An endoscope system includes a main unit, an endoscope, and the aforementioned endoscope connector. The endoscope is connected to the endoscope connector. The main unit includes a connection socket with a second snap-fit portion. The endoscope connector is inserted into the connection socket, and the first snap-fit portion is snap-fitted into the second snap-fit portion.
[0022] In the aforementioned endoscope system, the button is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity, and the latch is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity. The button is connected to the latch, and the latch has a rotating part that is rotatably connected to the housing structure. This allows the latch to rotate around the rotating part in a predetermined direction under the drive of the button. Therefore, when inserting the endoscope connector and the connector socket, the button can be pressed first to rotate the latch. After the endoscope connector and the connector socket are aligned, the button can be released to allow the latch to reset under the action of the elastic element. This allows the first engaging part on the latch to engage with the second engaging part on the connector socket, achieving quick insertion of the endoscope connector and the connector socket, thereby realizing the connection between the endoscope and the main unit. Because of the engaging engagement between the first and second latching parts, pressing the button is required to release the latching mechanism when the endoscope connector is inserted into the connector socket. This allows the endoscope connector to be removed, thus disconnecting it from the connector socket. Therefore, in this endoscope system, the endoscope connector will not loosen or fall out, effectively ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the endoscope connector and the connector socket, and guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the endoscope and the main unit. Furthermore, since the endoscope connector can be quickly removed simply by pressing the button, this endoscope system features rapid removal. In summary, the endoscope connector in this endoscope system allows for both quick insertion and removal of the connector socket while ensuring reliable connection. Therefore, this endoscope system is characterized by convenient assembly and disassembly, and reliable connection. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the endoscope connector in one embodiment.
[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the endoscope connector in one embodiment.
[0025] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope connector in one embodiment.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0027] 100. Endoscope connector; 1. Housing; 1a. Mounting cavity; 1b. First guide groove; 11. First housing; 111. Button hole; 12. Second housing; 13. End cap; 131. Second guide groove; 132. Snap-fit hole; 133. First guide boss; 13a. Insertion groove; 2. Button; 21. Drive end; 211. Rough; 3. Snap-fit; 31. Snap-fit end; 32. First snap-fit part; 33. Rotating part; 34. Positioning post; 4. Elastic arm; 41. Limiting post; 5. Elastic element; 6. Bracket; 61. Limiting groove; 7. Adapter plate; 71. Adapter part. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0030] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0033] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0034] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, one embodiment of this application provides an endoscope connector 100, including a housing structure, a button 2, a snap-fit 3, and an elastic element 5. Wherein:
[0035] The housing structure has a mounting cavity 1a, and a button hole 111 and a snap-fit hole 132 are provided on the housing structure, both of which communicate with the mounting cavity 1a. The button 2 is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a, and one end of the button 2 can pass through the button hole 111 and out of the mounting cavity 1a to form a drive end 21. The snap-fit 3 is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a, with one end of the snap-fit 3 connected to the end of the button 2 that is away from the drive end 21, and the other end of the snap-fit 3 passing through the snap-fit hole 132 and out of the mounting cavity 1a to form a snap-fit end 31. The snap-fit end 31 has a first snap-fit part 32, which is used to snap-fit with a connection socket; the snap-fit 3 has a rotating part 33 that is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity 1a, and the snap-fit 3 can rotate around the rotating part 33 under the drive of the button 2.
[0036] In the aforementioned endoscope connector 100, button 2 is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a, and latch 3 is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a. Button 2 is connected to latch 3, and latch 3 has a rotating part 33 that is rotatably connected to the housing structure. This allows latch 3 to rotate around rotating part 33 in a predetermined direction under the drive of button 2. Therefore, when inserting the endoscope connector 100 into the connector socket, button 2 can be pressed first to rotate latch 3. After the endoscope connector 100 and connector socket are aligned, button 2 can be released to allow the first engaging part 32 on latch 3 to quickly engage with the connector socket, thereby achieving quick insertion of the endoscope connector 100 into the connector socket. Because the first latching part 32 engages with the connector socket, pressing button 2 is required to disengage the first latching part 32 from the connector socket when the endoscope connector 100 is inserted into the connector socket. This allows the endoscope connector 100 to be removed, thus disconnecting it from the connector socket. Therefore, the endoscope connector 100 will not loosen or fall off during the connection process, effectively ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the endoscope connector 100 and the connector socket, and guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the endoscope and the host computer. Furthermore, since the endoscope connector 100 can be quickly removed simply by pressing button 2, it features rapid removal. In summary, the endoscope connector 100 allows for both rapid insertion and removal of the connector socket while ensuring reliable insertion.
[0037] Schematic illustration: The connector may be provided with a second snap-fit portion, and the first snap-fit portion is used to snap into the second snap-fit portion. Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 3, the first snap-fit portion 32 may be an inverted structure, and the second snap-fit portion may be a slot structure, or it may be an inverted structure.
[0038] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the end face of the driving end 21 of button 2 can be provided with raised texture 211 to indicate to the user that this is the location of button 2, avoid accidental touch, and at the same time enhance the user's experience.
[0039] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2, the rotating part 33 includes two rotating pillars, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the latch 3, and the axes of the two rotating pillars are collinear. Two rotating side plates protrude from the side wall of the mounting cavity 1a, and are disposed on opposite sides of the latch 3. Each rotating side plate has a rotating groove, which is opposite to the other. The rotating pillars are rotatably connected to the rotating grooves in a corresponding manner. The latch 3 can rotate around the axis of the rotating pillars under the drive of the button 2. Thus, through the cooperation of the rotating pillars and the rotating grooves, the latch 3 can rotate in a predetermined direction or in the opposite direction under the action of the button 2 and the elastic element 5, so that the first latching part 32 and the second latching part can engage or disengage, thereby ensuring the quick insertion and removal and reliability of the endoscope connector 100 and the connection socket.
[0040] Optionally, the shape of the rotating column can be designed as needed, for example, it can be cylindrical, frustum conical, etc.
[0041] In other embodiments, the number of rotating columns and the number of rotating side plates can also be one, with the rotating columns rotatably connected to the rotating grooves of the rotating side plates.
[0042] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the endoscope connector 100 includes an elastic element 5 disposed in the mounting cavity 1a. One end of the elastic element 5 is connected to the end of the latch 3 opposite to the latching end 31, and the other end is connected to the housing structure. Thus, when the button 2 drives the latch 3 to rotate, the elastic element 5 can undergo elastic deformation under the action of the latch 3, so that when the force applied to the button 2 is removed, the elastic element 5 can drive the latch 3 to rotate in the opposite direction in a predetermined direction, thereby driving the latch 3 and the button 2 to return to the state before being pressed.
[0043] Optionally, one end of button 2 that is away from the drive end 21 can be fixedly connected to one end of the latch 3 that is away from the snap-fit end 31. Alternatively, one end of button 2 that is away from the drive end 21 can also abut against one end of the latch 3 that is away from the snap-fit end 31.
[0044] In other embodiments, button 2 is fixedly connected to buckle, and the driving end 21 of button 2 may be provided with a handle so that buckle 3 and button 2 can be restored to the state before being pressed by pulling the handle.
[0045] Optionally, the elastic element 5 and the button 2 can be located on the same side of the buckle 3 so that the elastic element 5 stretches elastically when the button 2 is pressed; or, the elastic element 5 and the button 2 can be located on opposite sides of the buckle 3 so that the elastic element 5 compresses elastically when the button 2 is pressed.
[0046] Furthermore, in one embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the endoscope connector 100 includes an elastic arm 4. One end of the elastic arm 4 is connected to the end of the button 2 away from the drive end 21, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity 1a. Thus, the end of the elastic arm 4 away from the button 2 is connected to the housing structure to form a fixed end, while the end of the elastic arm 4 connected to the button 2 is a free end. This allows the elastic arm 4 to not only support the button 2 but also to make the button 2 movable and repositionable, thereby effectively ensuring the reliability of the endoscope connector 100 structure.
[0047] Further, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the housing structure includes an outer shell 1 and a bracket 6. The outer shell 1 forms a mounting cavity 1a, and the bracket 6 is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity 1a. The button 2, the latch 3, and the elastic arm 4 are all located on the same side of the bracket 6. The bracket 6 has a limiting groove 61 with its opening facing the latch 3. The end of the elastic member 5 facing away from the latch 3 passes through the limiting groove 61 and abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 61. In this way, the limiting groove 61 can reliably set the elastic member 5 on the bracket 6, so that the elastic member 5 can reliably support the latch 3. When the force applied to the button 2 is removed, the elastic member 5 can reliably drive the latch 3 to return to the state when it is engaged with the second latching part, thereby ensuring the reliability of the endoscope connector 100 structure.
[0048] Optionally, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a positioning post 34 protrudes from the side of the buckle 3 facing the bracket 6, and the end of the elastic member 5 facing away from the bracket 6 is sleeved on the positioning post 34. This ensures the reliability of the connection between the elastic member 5 and the buckle 3, thereby guaranteeing that the elastic member 5 can reliably support the buckle 3, so that the buckle 3 can maintain its connection with the second snap-fit portion when no external force is applied, effectively ensuring the reliability of the endoscope connector 100.
[0049] Optionally, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a limiting post 41 protrudes from the side of the elastic arm 4 facing the bracket 6. The limiting post 41 abuts against the bracket 6 to limit the distance the button 2 can move towards the side of the bracket 6. In this way, the travel distance of the button 2 can be limited within the elastic limit of the elastic element 5 by the abutting between the limiting post 41 and the bracket 6, thereby avoiding damage to the elastic element 5 due to the button 2's overtravel. Therefore, this design can effectively ensure the reliability of the endoscope connector 100.
[0050] Optionally, the number of limiting posts 41 can be selected as needed, for example, there can be one, two or more. Preferably, there can be two limiting posts 41, which are arranged opposite each other at a distance in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the elastic arm 4.
[0051] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the housing structure includes a first outer shell 11, a second outer shell 12, and an end cap 13. The first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 are disposed opposite each other and are detachably connected. The end cap 13 is detachably fitted onto one end of the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12. The first outer shell 11, the second outer shell 12, and the end cap 13 together form a mounting cavity 1a. A button hole 111 is provided on the first outer shell 11, and a snap-fit hole 132 is provided on the end cap 13. Thus, the endoscope connector 100 is easy to assemble and disassemble, which is beneficial for maintenance of the endoscope connector 100. When the endoscope connector 100 is connected to the connector socket, the end of the end cap 13 can be inserted into the connector socket so that the snap-fit end 3 extending from the end cap 13 can engage with the second snap-fit part of the connector socket, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the endoscope connector 100 and the connector socket.
[0052] Specifically, the outer casing 1 includes a first outer casing 11, a second outer casing 12, and an end cap 13.
[0053] Specifically, the first outer shell 11 is provided with a first mating part, and the second outer shell 12 is provided with a second mating part. The first outer shell 11 is connected to the second outer shell 12 through a detachable engagement of the first mating part and the second mating part. Schematic, the first mating part may include a hook, and the second mating part may include a groove that engages with the hook.
[0054] Additionally, as shown in Figure 3, the fixed end of the elastic arm 4 is connected to the first housing 11. A rotating sidewall can be mounted on the first housing 11. The bracket 6 is fixedly mounted on the second housing 12.
[0055] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1, the end cap 13 has a plug groove 13a on the side opposite to the first housing 11. The plug groove 13a is used to cooperate with the plug boss in the connector socket. The snap-fit end 31 is located in the plug groove 13a, and the second snap-fit part is provided on the outer surface of the plug boss.
[0056] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2, the outer surfaces of both the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 are provided with first guide grooves 1b, and the inner wall of the end cap 13 is provided with at least two first guide protrusions 133 spaced apart, with each first guide protrusion 133 correspondingly inserted into the first guide groove 1b. In this way, the cooperation between the first guide protrusions 133 and the first guide grooves 1b ensures the accuracy of the connection between the end cap 13 and the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the shell structure.
[0057] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the outer surface of the end cap 13 is provided with a second guide groove 131, which is used to engage with the connection socket. In this way, the engagement of the second guide groove 131 on the end cap 13 with the connection socket can ensure that the endoscope connector 100 is inserted into the connection socket in the correct posture, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the connection between the two.
[0058] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the extension direction of the second guide groove 131 is the same as the insertion and removal direction of the endoscope connector 100 when it is inserted into the connection socket. In this way, the cooperation between the second guide groove 131 and the connection socket can also serve as a insertion guide.
[0059] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the endoscope connector 100 further includes an adapter plate 7. The adapter plate 7 is disposed in the mounting cavity 1a, and a portion of the adapter plate 7 extends out of the mounting cavity 1a from the end where the end cover 13 is located to form an adapter portion 71. The adapter portion 71 is used to connect with the connection plate of the host computer. Thus, when the endoscope connector 100 is plugged into the connection socket, the adapter plate 7 of the endoscope connector 100 can connect with the connection plate of the host computer, thereby enabling data transmission between the endoscope and the host computer through the connection between the adapter plate 7 and the connection plate.
[0060] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, the adapter plate 7 is fixedly connected to the bracket 6 so that the adapter plate 7 can be reliably fixed in the mounting cavity 1a.
[0061] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, one embodiment of this application also provides an endoscope system, which includes a main unit, an endoscope, and the endoscope connector 100 of any of the above embodiments. The endoscope is connected to the endoscope connector 100. The main unit includes a connection socket with a second snap-fit portion. The endoscope connector 100 is inserted into the connection socket, and the first snap-fit portion 32 is snap-fitted into the second snap-fit portion.
[0062] In the aforementioned endoscope system, button 2 is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a, and latch 3 is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity 1a. Button 2 is connected to latch 3, and latch 3 is provided with a rotating part 33 that is rotatably connected to the housing structure. This allows latch 3 to rotate around the rotating part 33 in a predetermined direction under the drive of button 2. Therefore, when inserting the endoscope connector 100 and the connection socket, button 2 can be pressed first to rotate latch 3. After the endoscope connector 100 and the connection socket are aligned, button 2 can be released so that the first latching part 32 on latch 3 can engage with the second latching part on the connection socket, thereby achieving quick insertion of the endoscope connector 100 and the connection socket, and thus realizing the connection between the endoscope and the main unit. Because the first latching part 32 and the second latching part engage, when the endoscope connector 100 is inserted into the connection socket, pressing button 2 is required to release the engagement between the first latching part 32 and the second latching part, allowing the endoscope connector 100 to be removed and disconnected from the connection socket. Therefore, in this endoscope system, the endoscope connector 100 will not loosen or fall off, effectively ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the endoscope connector 100 and the connection socket, and guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the endoscope and the main unit. Since the endoscope connector 100 can be quickly removed simply by pressing button 2, the endoscope connector 100 in this endoscope system features quick removal. In summary, the endoscope connector 100 of this endoscope system allows for both quick insertion and removal of the connection socket while ensuring reliable insertion. Therefore, this endoscope system is characterized by convenient assembly and disassembly and reliable connection.
[0063] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0064] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An endoscope connector, characterized in that, include: The housing structure has a mounting cavity, and the housing structure has a button hole and a snap-fit hole, both of which are connected to the mounting cavity; A button is slidably mounted in the mounting cavity, and one end of the button can pass through the button hole and protrude from the mounting cavity to form a driving end; A snap-fit is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity. One end of the snap-fit is connected to the end of the button that is away from the driving end. The other end of the snap-fit protrudes from the mounting cavity through the snap-fit hole to form a snap-fit end. The snap-fit end has a first snap-fit portion for engaging with a connector socket. The snap-fit also has a rotating portion that is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity, allowing the snap-fit to rotate around the rotating portion under the drive of the button.
2. The endoscope connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating part includes two rotating columns, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the buckle, and the axes of the two rotating columns are collinear. The side wall of the mounting cavity is provided with two rotating side plates, which are disposed on opposite sides of the buckle. Each of the two rotating side plates has a rotating groove, and the two rotating grooves are disposed opposite to each other. The rotating columns are rotatably connected to the rotating grooves in a one-to-one correspondence. The buckle can rotate around the axis of the rotating columns under the drive of the button.
3. The endoscope connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The endoscope connector includes an elastic element disposed in the mounting cavity. One end of the elastic element is connected to one end of the buckle that is opposite to the snap-fit end, and the other end is connected to the housing structure.
4. The endoscope connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The endoscope connector includes a flexible arm, one end of which is connected to the end of the button opposite to the drive end, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the mounting cavity.
5. The endoscope connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing structure includes an outer shell and a bracket. The outer shell forms the mounting cavity, and the bracket is fixedly installed in the mounting cavity. The button, the buckle, and the elastic arm are all located on the same side of the bracket. The bracket has a limiting groove with an opening facing the buckle. The end of the elastic element away from the buckle passes through the limiting groove and abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove.
6. The endoscope connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buckle has a positioning post protruding on the side facing the bracket, and the end of the elastic element opposite to the bracket is sleeved on the positioning post.
7. The endoscope connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic arm has a limiting post protruding from one side toward the bracket. The limiting post is used to abut against the bracket to limit the distance the button can move toward the side closer to the bracket.
8. The endoscope connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing structure includes a first outer shell, a second outer shell, and an end cap. The first outer shell and the second outer shell are disposed opposite to each other and are detachably connected. The end cap is detachably fitted onto one end of the first outer shell and the second outer shell. The first outer shell, the second outer shell, and the end cap together form an installation cavity. The button hole is located in the first outer shell, and the snap-fit hole is located in the end cap.
9. The endoscope connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer surfaces of the first housing and the second housing are provided with first guide grooves, and the inner wall of the end cap is provided with at least two first guide protrusions at intervals, and the first guide protrusions are inserted into the first guide grooves one by one. And / or, the outer surface of the end cap is provided with a second guide groove, which is used to engage with the connection socket.
10. An endoscope system, characterized in that, The device includes a host unit, an endoscope, and an endoscope connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the endoscope is connected to the endoscope connector, the host unit includes a connection socket with a second snap-fit portion, the endoscope connector is inserted into the connection socket, and the first snap-fit portion is snap-fitted into the second snap-fit portion.