Forceps holding device for embedding

Abstract

A forceps holding device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprises: a forceps mounting unit in which at least a portion of forceps is inserted and mounted; and a storage space connected to the forceps mounting unit and accommodating contaminants therein. The forceps mounting unit includes a first tunnel extending from the storage space and a second tunnel extending from the first tunnel, and the second tunnel may be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first tunnel.

Description

Embedding forceps holder

[0001] The present invention relates to a forceps holder for embedding.

[0002] Generally, pathology departments in hospitals, clinical pathology laboratories, and similar facilities prepare tissue slides for the observation of tissue specimens. The process of preparing tissue slides includes the preparation of a specimen block in which a tissue specimen (hereinafter abbreviated as specimen) is embedded. The specimen block can be prepared by embedding the specimen on a wax-like medium such as paraffin or celloidin.

[0003] Meanwhile, an embedding center device may be used during the embedding process. The embedding center device is equipped with a forceps mounting section into which forceps can be inserted and mounted, which is maintained at a temperature above the melting point of the wax-type medium (hereinafter referred to as paraffin) used for embedding (i.e., heat is generated). Multiple forceps mounting sections may exist, and forceps can be inserted and mounted in each forceps mounting section.

[0004] When removing forceps from the forceps holder for use, the gripping portion (i.e., the clamp part) of the forceps, which is heated by the forceps holder, must not cool below a predetermined temperature. Accordingly, multiple forceps are used in rapid alternation.

[0005] If the gripping portion of the forceps cools below a predetermined temperature, the paraffin adhering to the gripping portion during use may harden, causing contaminants to adhere to the gripping portion. Handling other specimens using forceps with attached contaminants can contaminate them. Although the contaminants can be detached from the forceps by inserting and mounting them in the forceps holder, the heat from the holder may cause the contaminants to accumulate on the inner bottom of the holder. Furthermore, because the gripping portion of the forceps is in close contact with the inner bottom of the holder, there is a high possibility of re-attachment of the contaminants.

[0006] However, in order to remove contaminants and paraffin accumulated on the inner bottom of the mounting section, the forceps must be completely removed from the mounting section and maintained at a temperature above the melting point of paraffin, but this is practically impossible during a continuous inspection.

[0007] For example, Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2127629 discloses a heating holder for embedded forceps capable of removing foreign substances remaining on the forceps.

[0008] One objective of the present invention is to provide a forceps holder that can effectively remove contaminants adhering to embedding forceps.

[0009] A forceps mounting device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include: a forceps mounting portion into which at least a portion of a forceps is inserted and mounted; and a storage space connected to the forceps mounting portion and accommodating contaminants.

[0010] The forceps mounting portion includes a first tunnel extending from the storage space and a second tunnel extending from the first tunnel, and the second tunnel may be provided to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first tunnel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first tunnel may be extended forming a first angle with a horizontal plane, and the second tunnel may be extended forming a second angle with the extension direction of the first tunnel. The second angle may be larger than the first angle.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first tunnel may be extended at an angle of 70° to 90° with respect to the horizontal plane, and the second tunnel may be extended at an obtuse angle with respect to the extension direction of the first tunnel.

[0013] In one embodiment, the forceps mounting device may further include a wiping portion comprising a plurality of flexible members disposed inside the second tunnel.

[0014] In one embodiment, each of the plurality of flexible members is 3 m 2 It can have a BET surface area of ​​less than 1 / g.

[0015] In one embodiment, the wiping portion may be provided at a position corresponding to the end of the forceps inserted into the forceps mounting portion when the forceps are inserted into and mounted in the forceps mounting portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the plurality of flexible members are formed to protrude from the inner surface of the second tunnel, and may be protruded at a predetermined angle in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

[0017] In one embodiment, the wiping portion may include a first wiping portion and a second wiping portion spaced apart from the first wiping portion in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

[0018] In one embodiment, each of the first wiping portion and the second wiping portion may include a plurality of flexible members coupled to the inner circumference of the second tunnel. The plurality of flexible members included in the second wiping portion may have a shorter length than the plurality of flexible members included in the first wiping portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first wiping part and the second wiping part may be arranged so as to be misaligned with respect to the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

[0020] In one embodiment, the forceps mounting device may further include: a main body part having the forceps mounting part and the storage space; and a vibration part coupled to the main body part and applying vibration to at least one of the main body part and the forceps mounting part.

[0021] In one embodiment, the forceps mounting device may further include a warm air unit positioned adjacent to the upper part of the second tunnel and outputting wind having a predetermined temperature in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

[0022] The embedding forceps mounting device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention can effectively remove contaminants adhering to the forceps when the forceps are inserted into and mounted in the forceps mounting portion.

[0023] The embedding forceps holder device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention can effectively prevent the forceps from being re-contaminated by contaminants stored or kept in a storage space.

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a forceps holder for embedding according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of a part of the forceps holder device illustrated in Figure 1.

[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of a forceps mounting device for embedding according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates a wiping portion of a forceps mounting device for embedding according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 5 illustrates a modified example of the wiping portion of a forceps mounting device for embedding according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a configuration in which a plurality of wiping portions of a forceps mounting device for embedding according to one embodiment of the present invention are arranged.

[0030] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a configuration in which a plurality of wiping portions of a forceps mounting device for embedding according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged.

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the attached drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various different forms.

[0032] To clearly explain the embodiments of the present invention, parts unrelated to the description may be omitted. Additionally, in describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions could obscure the essence or description of the present invention, such detailed description may be omitted.

[0033] The classification of components in this specification is merely based on the primary function each component is responsible for. That is, two or more components may be combined into a single component, or a single component may be divided into two or more components based on more subdivided functions. Additionally, each component may perform some or all of the functions of other components in addition to its primary function, and some of the primary functions of each component may be exclusively performed by other components.

[0034] In describing the components of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used. Such terms are used for convenience of explanation to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specified, the nature, order, etc., of the components are not limited by such terms.

[0035] Additionally, in the present specification, where it is stated that a first component is "connected" or "coupled" to a second component, it may mean that the first component is directly connected or coupled to the second component, or it may mean that the first component is connected or coupled to the second component through a third component.

[0036] In this specification, the statement that the second layer is formed "on" the first layer may include not only the case where the second layer is formed directly on top of the first layer, but also the case where another third layer is interposed between the first layer and the second layer. On the other hand, the statement that the second layer is formed "directly on" the first layer may indicate that no other third layer is interposed between the first layer and the second layer.

[0037] For each step, unless a specific order is clearly indicated in the context, the steps may proceed differently from the specified order. That is, the steps may be performed in the same order as specified, substantially simultaneously, or in the reverse order.

[0038] In this specification, "and / or" may mean each of the listed components and a combination of two or more of the components.

[0039] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various different forms.

[0040] FIG. 1 illustrates a forceps holder device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of a part of the forceps holder device illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of a forceps holder device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates a wiping part of a forceps holder device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing illustrating a forceps holder device (1; hereinafter abbreviated as forceps holder device) according to one embodiment, for example, FIG. 1 can be understood as a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the forceps holder device (1). FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A of the forceps holder device (1) shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the forceps holder device (1) shown in FIG. 1, and some components shown in FIG. 3 are not shown in FIG. 1 but can be understood as being provided inside and / or outside the forceps holder device (1). FIG. 4 is a view of the wiping portion (200) of the forceps holder device (1) shown in FIG. 1 from the direction in which the forceps are inserted and mounted (D; hereinafter abbreviated as forceps insertion direction).

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, the forceps holder (1) may include a main body (100) comprising a storage space (110) and a forceps mounting part (120). In some examples, the forceps holder (1) may include a main body (100); and at least one of a wiping part (200), a tray (300), a heating part (400), a vibration part (500), and a hot air part (600). In some examples, the forceps holder (1) may further include a control part (700) and a storage part (900). In some examples, the forceps holder (1) may further include a communication part (800).

[0043] The main body (100) constitutes the exterior of the forceps holder device (1), and at least some of the other components of the forceps holder device (1) may be accommodated or arranged inside the main body (100). For example, a predetermined space may be provided inside the main body (100) in which at least one of a wiping unit (200), a tray (300), a heating unit (400), a hot air unit (600), a vibration unit (500), a control unit (700), a communication unit (800), and a storage unit (900) may be arranged. Depending on various embodiments, the main body (100) may be referred to as a housing, a case, etc.

[0044] A storage space (110) may be provided inside the main body (100). Contaminants separated from the forceps (F) may be stored or kept in the storage space (110). A forceps mounting part (120) may be provided inside the main body (100) and may be connected to the storage space (100). A forceps (F) may be inserted and mounted in the forceps mounting part (120). For example, 'mounting' may be a concept that includes physical placement, fixation, etc.

[0045] The storage space (110) may be a predetermined empty space formed inside the main body (100). At least a portion of the storage space (110) may be connected to the outside of the main body (100) so that the tray (300) can be inserted and removed (hereinafter abbreviated as insertion and removal). For example, an opening (130) connected to the storage space (110) may be formed in the main body (100), and through the opening (130), the tray (300) may be inserted into the storage space (110) or removed from the storage space (110) and separated from the main body (100). Through this, contaminants stored in the storage space (110) can be removed more easily.

[0046] The forceps mounting portion (120) may extend from at least a portion of the storage space (110) to communicate with the storage space (110). For example, the forceps mounting portion (120) may be a tunnel-shaped empty space extending from the storage space (110) and communicating with the outside of the forceps mounting device (1) (particularly, the outside of the main body portion (110)). For example, the cross-section of the forceps mounting portion (120) may be circular, but is not necessarily limited thereto and may have various cross-sectional shapes such as elliptical or square.

[0047] The forceps mounting portion (120) may include a first tunnel (121) extending from the storage space (110); and a second tunnel (122) extending from the first tunnel (121) so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the first tunnel (121) and connected (or communicating) with the outside of the main body portion (100). For example, the first tunnel (121) may be connected to at least a part of the storage space (110), and the second tunnel (122) may be connected to the first tunnel (121) and extended to form an opening (or forceps insertion port) with one end exposed to the outside of the main body portion (100). That is, the upper end of the second tunnel (122) (for example, the end opposite to the end to which the first tunnel (121) is connected) may be exposed in the form of an opening on the outer surface of the main body portion (100) and function as a forceps (F) insertion port.

[0048] The first tunnel (121) may be extended to form a first angle (a1) with the extension direction of the storage space (110). Alternatively, the first tunnel (121) may be extended to form a first angle (a1) with a horizontal plane. In other words, the extension direction of the first tunnel (121) and the extension direction of the storage space (110) may form a first angle (a1). Alternatively, the extension direction of the first tunnel (121) and the horizontal plane may form a first angle (a1). The first angle (a1) may mean a contained angle. The first angle (a1) may mean the smaller angle among the angles formed according to the above description.

[0049] The second tunnel (122) may be extended at an angle to form a second angle (a2) with the first tunnel (121). That is, the second tunnel (122) may be extended to form a second angle (a2) with the extension direction of the first tunnel (121). In other words, the extension direction of the second tunnel (122) and the extension direction of the first tunnel (121) may form a second angle (a2). The second angle (a2) may mean an inverted angle. The second angle (a2) may mean the smaller angle among the angles formed according to the above description.

[0050] In some examples, the first angle (a1) may be 70° to 90° or 80° to 90°, and the second angle (a2) may be greater than the first angle (a1) and less than 180°. For example, the second angle (a2) may be an obtuse angle. For example, the second angle may be 100° to 170°, 110° to 160°, or 120° to 150°.

[0051] The first tunnel (121) and the second tunnel (122) may be formed to have the same diameter or different diameters. For example, the diameter of the first tunnel (121) may be smaller than the diameter of the second tunnel (122). In this case, when the forceps (F) are mounted, the gripping portion of the forceps (F) can be effectively prevented from reaching the storage space (110), and the placement space for the warm air unit (600) can also be secured more widely.

[0052] As the first tunnel (121) and the second tunnel (122) of the forceps mounting part (120) form a predetermined angle, the end of the forceps (F) (hereinafter abbreviated as the gripping part) may be restricted from coming into contact with contaminants stored in the storage space (110) when the forceps (F) are mounted. That is, the insertion direction (D) of the forceps may be set so that the second tunnel (122) is tilted, and due to the angle between the first tunnel (121) and the second tunnel (122), the forceps (F) are restricted from completely passing through the first tunnel (121) and reaching a position close to the storage space (110). Accordingly, when the forceps (F) are mounted, the gripping part of the forceps (F) may be separated from the storage space (110) by a predetermined distance, thereby effectively preventing the forceps (F) from being re-contaminated by contaminants stored in the storage space (110).

[0053] The extension length of the second tunnel (122) may be shorter than the length of the forceps (F) being mounted (or intended to be mounted). For example, the extension length of the second tunnel (122) relative to the length of the forceps (F) may be 0.5 to 0.8 or 0.6 to 0.75. In this case, when the forceps (F) are mounted, the gripping portion of the forceps (F) can be effectively prevented from reaching the storage space (110).

[0054] The forceps mounting portion (120) may be formed as one or more. For example, the forceps mounting portion (120) may be formed as a plurality, and the plurality of forceps mounting portions (120) may each extend from the storage space (110) so as to be spaced apart at a predetermined interval.

[0055] For example, in FIG. 1, the forceps mounting device (1) may include a first forceps mounting part (120a), a second forceps mounting part (120b) formed at a position spaced apart by a predetermined distance to the right of the first forceps mounting part (120a) (based on FIG. 1), and a third forceps mounting part (120c) formed at a position spaced apart by a predetermined distance to the right of the second forceps mounting part (120b). However, FIG. 1 is exemplary, and the number and position of the forceps mounting parts (120) are not limited to the illustrated form and may be varied according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0056] Meanwhile, when a plurality of forceps mounting parts (120) are provided, the types of forceps (F) mounted on the plurality of forceps mounting parts (120) may differ, and each of the plurality of forceps mounting parts (120) may have a different size or a different shape corresponding to the size and / or type of the forceps (F) mounted. For example, the plurality of forceps mounting parts (120) may have different diameters, and the second angle (a2) between each first tunnel (121) and second tunnel (122) may have different angles.

[0057] The wiping part (200) may be provided inside the second tunnel (122) of the forceps mounting part (120). The wiping part (200) can remove contaminants from the forceps (F) by shaking off or wiping away contaminants attached to the forceps (F) mounted on the forceps mounting part (120). The wiping part (200) may be provided at a position adjacent to the gripping part of the forceps (F) while the forceps (F) are mounted on the forceps mounting part (120). For example, the wiping part (200) may be placed on the inner wall (or inner surface) of the second tunnel (122), and may be provided at a position adjacent to the end (i.e., lower end) of the second tunnel (122) connected to the first tunnel (121). Depending on various embodiments, the wiping part (200) may be referred to as a wiper.

[0058] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the wiping portion (200) may include a plurality of flexible members (210). For example, the wiping portion (200) may be in a form in which a plurality of flexible members (210) are arranged along the inner wall (or inner surface) of the second tunnel (122), and one end of the plurality of flexible members (210) may be fixedly connected to the inner wall (or inner surface) of the second tunnel (122).

[0059] A plurality of flexible members (210) may be spaced apart from each other and formed of a flexible material so as to be deformed in response to the movement of the forceps (F). For example, the plurality of flexible members (210) may be a material that is flexible but has low absorbency, such as natural rubber or synthetic rubber (e.g., silicone rubber). In some examples, the BET surface area of ​​each of the plurality of flexible members (210) is 3 m² 2 / g or less, 2 m 2 / g or less or 1 m 2 It may be less than / g. The BET surface area of ​​each of the plurality of flexible members (210) is greater than 0 or 0.001 m 2 / g or more, 0.01 m 2 / g or more or 0.1 m 2 It may be greater than / g. The BET surface area of ​​each of the plurality of flexible members (210) may be substantially 0 (i.e., may be measured as 0).

[0060] Meanwhile, according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the wiping portion (200) may be formed of a plurality of flexible members (210) having the same size, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] In some examples, the wiping portion (200) may be formed protruding from the inner wall (or inner surface) of the second tunnel (122), but may be formed protruding at a predetermined angle in the forceps insertion direction (D) (or, the direction from the second tunnel (122) toward the first tunnel (121)). Accordingly, the other end of the wiping portion (200) may be positioned closer to the lower end of the second tunnel (122) (or the first tunnel (121)) than the one end coupled to the second tunnel (122). For example, the predetermined angle may be 20° to 70°, 30° to 60°, or 40° to 50°. That is, the wiping portion (200) may be implemented in a tilted shape by combining a plurality of flexible members (210) at an angle in the forceps insertion direction (D). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent contaminants separated from the forceps (F) from remaining in the wiping part (200).

[0062] A tray (300) may be placed inside a storage space (110) to store contaminants removed from the end of a forceps (F). The tray (300) may be provided in a removable manner within the storage space (110). For example, the tray (300) may be inserted into or withdrawn from the storage space (110) through an opening (130) formed in the main body (100).

[0063] A heating unit (400) may be provided to provide a predetermined heat (H) inside the forceps mounting unit (120). The heating unit (400) may be provided inside the main body (100) to heat the inside of the first tunnel (121) and the second tunnel (122) of the forceps mounting unit (120) to a predetermined temperature. For example, the temperature inside the first tunnel (121) and the second tunnel (122) may be maintained at a predetermined temperature by the heat (H) provided by the heating unit (400). The heating unit (400) may be positioned adjacent to the upper end of the first tunnel (121) (i.e., the end connected to the second tunnel (122)). However, the position of the heating unit (400) is not particularly limited. The heating unit (400) may be controlled by a control unit (700). Meanwhile, although not shown, the heating unit (400) can be operated by receiving power from a power supply unit (not shown) and can be controlled based on a value measured by a temperature sensor (not shown) equipped to measure the temperature of the forceps mounting unit (120).

[0064] A vibration unit (500) may be provided to apply a predetermined vibration to the main body (100). The vibration unit (500) may be coupled to the outside of the main body (100) to apply vibration to the main body (100). For example, the vibration unit (500) may be provided at the bottom of the main body (100) to generate vibration, thereby shaking the main body (100). Vibration may act on the forceps (F) mounted on the forceps mounting unit (120) by the operation of the vibration unit (500). Additionally, vibration may act on the wiping unit (200) provided on the forceps mounting unit (120) by the operation of the vibration unit (500). The vibration unit (500) may generate vibration to provide the effect of easily shaking off contaminants attached to the end of the forceps (F).

[0065] Meanwhile, the location of the vibration unit (500) is not limited to the illustrated form, and according to various embodiments, the vibration unit (500) may be provided inside the main body (100) or may be provided at a location adjacent to the wiping unit (200) inside the main body (100).

[0066] A warm air unit (600) is provided at the inlet side (i.e., the forceps insertion port) of the forceps mounting unit (120) and can provide warm air or hot air in a direction toward the storage space (110) inside the forceps mounting unit (120). For example, the warm air unit (600) may be positioned adjacent to the upper end of the second tunnel (122) and can output wind having a predetermined temperature in a direction toward the first tunnel (121) inside the second tunnel (122). The warm air provided by the warm air unit (600) can clean the inside of the forceps mounting unit (120) by moving contaminants attached inside the first tunnel (121) and / or the second tunnel (122) toward the storage space (110). In some examples, the predetermined temperature may be a temperature higher than the melting point of the wax-type medium (e.g., paraffin) used for embedding.

[0067] The arrangement, structure, and number of the warm air unit (600) are not specifically limited and can be implemented in various forms within the range where warm air can be output downward inside the second tunnel (122). Although two types of arrangement forms of the warm air unit (600) are shown in FIG. 1, this is for convenience of explanation and is not intended to limit the arrangement of the warm air unit (600) to different types in each of the multiple forceps mounting parts (120), nor is the arrangement form of the warm air unit (600) limited to the two types shown. Below, with reference to FIG. 1, two arrangement forms of the warm air unit (600) will be described.

[0068] First, regarding the arrangement of the warm air unit (600a) provided in the first forceps mounting part (120) and the second forceps mounting part (120), the warm air unit (600a) may be positioned on the inner side of the second tunnel (122) and may be positioned in a location that does not restrict the movement of the forceps (F) with a size that does not restrict the movement of the forceps (F). The warm air unit (600a) may be provided in such a way that a part of the warm air output (e.g., a part equipped with a ventilation hole for outputting wind) is exposed into the second tunnel (122), and another part (e.g., a part equipped with a driving part for outputting wind) is embedded inside the main body part (100).

[0069] Next, regarding the arrangement of the warm air unit (600b) provided in the third forceps mounting part (120), the warm air unit (600b) is embedded inside the main body part (100) so as to be adjacent to the entrance side of the second tunnel (122), and can output warm air to the second tunnel (122) through a passage (140) connecting the warm air unit (600b) and the second tunnel (122). Here, the passage (140) extends downward at an angle from the warm air unit (600b) to the second tunnel (122), thereby causing the warm air output from the warm air unit (600b) to move downward.

[0070] The control unit (700) can control the overall operation of the device (1) and the signal flow between the internal components of the device (1), and perform data processing functions for processing data. The control unit (700) can control the components of the forceps holder device (1), for example, a heating unit (400), a vibration unit (500), a warm air unit (600), a communication unit (800), a storage unit (900), and at least one other component. That is, the control unit (700) can provide information or data necessary for the operation of the components of the forceps holder device (1) and can perform calculations based on the information or data generated or managed by the components. For example, the control unit (700) may include at least one processor, at least one circuit, etc. That is, the control unit (700) can perform the necessary control to operate the forceps holder device (1) according to the exemplary embodiments described in this specification.

[0071] The communication unit (800) can perform the function of transmitting and receiving signals with other devices. The communication unit (800) performs wired communication or wireless communication and can process signals according to the control of the control unit (700). For example, the communication unit (800) may include an RF circuit, an antenna, etc. for wireless communication, or a connection terminal, a modem, a driver module, etc. for wired communication. For example, the communication unit (800) may support at least one of various communication protocols, such as cellular communication like LTE and 5G, short-range wireless communication like WiFi and Bluetooth, and short-range wired communication like Ethernet.

[0072] The storage unit (900) can store data used in the forceps mounting device (1), software for the operation of the device, programs, and commands. Additionally, the storage unit (900) can provide stored data under the control of the control unit (700). Additionally, the storage unit (900) can store applications, drivers, etc. to be driven by the control unit (700). For example, the storage unit (900) may include RAM such as DRAM, SRAM, etc.; ROM; EEPROM; HDD; SSD; flash storage means, etc.

[0073] Additionally, although not illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, the forceps holder (1) may further include at least one of a power supply, a display device, an input device, and an output device. For example, the forceps holder (1) may further include a display device (e.g., a display), an input device (e.g., a touch panel, a button), and a power supply (e.g., a battery, a power supply).

[0074] FIG. 5 illustrates a modified example of the wiping portion of a forceps mounting device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a wiping part (200') of a different form from the wiping part (200) illustrated in FIG. 4. In describing FIG. 5 below, details that overlap with previous descriptions will be omitted, and the explanation will focus on the modified parts.

[0076] Unlike the wiping part (200') according to the modified example shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of flexible members (210) may be formed to have different shapes and sizes. In addition, the wiping part (200') according to the modified example may have a greater number of flexible members (210) than the wiping part (200) shown in FIG. 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the wiping part (200, 200') of the forceps mounting device (1) according to the present invention may be implemented so that the plurality of flexible members (210) have various shapes and various numbers.

[0077] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a configuration in which a plurality of wiping portions of a forceps mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged.

[0078] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a configuration in which a plurality of wiping parts (200) are arranged along the extension direction of the second tunnel (122) in the forceps mounting device (1) shown in FIG. 1. Hereinafter, in describing FIGS. 6A and 6B, details that overlap with the preceding description will be omitted, and the description will focus on the modified parts.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, the wiping section (200) may include a first wiping section (220) and a second wiping section (230) spaced apart from the first wiping section (220) along the extension direction of the second tunnel (122). For example, the second wiping section (230) may be spaced apart from the first wiping section (220) by a predetermined distance in the forceps insertion direction (D).

[0080] FIGS. 6a and FIGS. 6b illustrate different embodiments in which the first wiping part (220) and the second wiping part (230) are arranged.

[0081] As illustrated in FIG. 6a, the first wiping portion (220) and the second wiping portion (230) may be formed with the same length. The length of the wiping portion (200) may refer to the length at which the wiping portion (200) protrudes and extends from the inner wall (or inner surface) of the second tunnel (122). For example, the first wiping portion (220) and the second wiping portion (230) may each have a plurality of flexible members provided therein formed with the same first length (L1).

[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 6b, the first wiping section (220) and the second wiping section (230) may be formed with different lengths. For example, the length of the first wiping section (220) located relatively higher may be greater than the length of the second wiping section (230) located relatively lower (i.e., located closer to the first tunnel (121)). For example, the first wiping section (220) and the second wiping section (230) may each have a plurality of flexible members provided therein that have different lengths. For example, when the plurality of flexible members of the first wiping section (220) located relatively higher have a first length (L1), the plurality of flexible members (210) of the second wiping section (230) located relatively lower may have a second length (L2) that is shorter than the first length (L1). In other words, each of the multiple flexible members of the first wiping section (220) may have a longer length than the multiple flexible members of the second wiping section (230).

[0083] Meanwhile, FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate a configuration equipped with two wiping sections (200), but this is exemplary, and three or more wiping sections (200) may be arranged along the extension direction of the second tunnel (122).

[0084] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a configuration in which a plurality of wiping portions of a forceps mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention are arranged.

[0085] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings for explaining an embodiment in which, in the forceps holder device (1) shown in FIG. 1, the wiping portion (200) includes a first wiping portion (220) and a second wiping portion (230), and a plurality of flexible members (221, 231) thereof are arranged alternately without being aligned with each other. Hereinafter, in describing FIGS. 7A and 7B, content that overlaps with the preceding description will be omitted, and the description will focus on the modified parts.

[0086] FIG. 7a illustrates a second tunnel (122) in which a first wiping section (220) and a second wiping section (230) are arranged, and FIG. 7b illustrates the second tunnel (122) shown in FIG. 7a as viewed from direction B.

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 7a and 7b, the first wiping section (220) and the second wiping section (230) may be arranged such that their respective flexible members (221, 231) are not aligned with each other but are offset. For example, a plurality of flexible members (221) of the first wiping section (220) and a plurality of flexible members (231) of the second wiping section (230) may be arranged such that they are not aligned with respect to the extension direction of the second tunnel (122). That is, the gap (or gap) between the flexible members (221) of the first wiping section (220) and the gap (or gap) between the flexible members (231) of the second wiping section (230) do not overlap each other along the extension direction (or forceps insertion direction (D)) of the second tunnel (122), and the gap between the flexible members (221) of the first wiping section (220) overlaps with a part of the flexible members (231) of the second wiping section (230). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7b, when the second tunnel (122) is viewed from above, a part of the flexible members (231) of the second wiping section (230) is exposed through the gap between the flexible members (221) of the first wiping section (220).

[0088] In this way, as the first wiping part (220) and the second wiping part (230) are alternately arranged in an offset manner, when the forceps (F) are mounted, the first wiping part (220) and the second wiping part (230) can wipe or brush off the entire end of the forceps (F).

[0089] In this specification, the designation of "one embodiment" of the principles of the present invention and various variations of such expression means that specific features, structures, characteristics, etc., associated with this embodiment are included in at least one embodiment of the principles of the present invention. Accordingly, the expression "in one embodiment" and any other variations disclosed throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0090] All embodiments and conditional examples disclosed herein are intended to help readers of the art with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention understand the principles and concepts of the present invention, and those of the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a limiting sense. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the foregoing description, and all variations within the scope of equivalents should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

[0091] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0092] 1: Forceps holder 100: Main body

[0093] 110: Storage space 120: Forceps mounting part

[0094] 121: Tunnel 1 122: Tunnel 2

[0095] 130: Gaegu 200: Wipingbu

[0096] 210: Multiple flexible members 220: First wiping part

[0097] 230: 2nd Wiping Section 300: Tray

[0098] 400: Heating unit 500: Vibrating unit

[0099] 600: Hot air unit 700: Control unit

[0100] 800: Communications Unit 900: Storage Unit

Claims

1. A forceps mounting portion into which at least a portion of the forceps is inserted and mounted; and It includes a storage space connected to the forceps mounting part and accommodating contaminants; and The forceps mounting portion includes a first tunnel extending from the storage space and a second tunnel extending from the first tunnel, and The second tunnel is a forceps mounting device inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the first tunnel.

2. In Claim 1, The above-mentioned first tunnel extends while forming a first angle with the horizontal plane, and The second tunnel is extended to form a second angle with the extension direction of the first tunnel, and A forceps holder device in which the second angle is larger than the first angle.

3. In Claim 1, The first tunnel above extends to form an angle of 70° to 90° with the horizontal plane, and A forceps mounting device in which the second tunnel extends, forming an obtuse angle with the extension direction of the first tunnel.

4. In Claim 1, A forceps mounting device further comprising a wiping portion disposed inside the second tunnel and including a plurality of flexible members.

5. In Claim 4, Each of the above plurality of flexible members is 3 m 2 A forceps holder having a BET surface area of ​​less than / g.

6. In Claim 4, The above wiping portion is a forceps mounting device provided at a position corresponding to the end of the forceps inserted into the forceps mounting portion when the forceps are inserted into and mounted in the forceps mounting portion.

7. In Claim 4, A forceps mounting device wherein the plurality of flexible members are formed to protrude from the inner surface of the second tunnel, and protrude at a predetermined angle in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

8. In Claim 4, A forceps holder device comprising: a first wiping part; and a second wiping part spaced apart from the first wiping part in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

9. In Claim 8, Each of the first wiping part and the second wiping part comprises a plurality of flexible members coupled to the inner circumference of the second tunnel, and A forceps mounting device in which the plurality of flexible members included in the second wiping portion have a shorter length than the plurality of flexible members included in the first wiping portion.

10. In Claim 8, A forceps holder device in which the first wiping part and the second wiping part are arranged so as to be misaligned with respect to the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

11. In Claim 1, A main body part equipped with the above forceps mounting part and the above storage space; and A forceps mounting device further comprising: a vibration part coupled to the main body part and applying vibration to at least one of the main body part and the forceps mounting part.

12. In Claim 1, A forceps mounting device further comprising: a warm air unit positioned adjacent to the upper part of the second tunnel and outputting wind having a predetermined temperature in the direction in which the forceps are inserted.

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