JPH06133930A - Device for washing and disinfecting endoscope - Google Patents
Device for washing and disinfecting endoscopeInfo
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Abstract
Description
【0001】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】この発明は、使用後の内視鏡を洗
滌、消毒する内視鏡洗滌消毒装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an endoscope after use.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】内視鏡は一度使用すると汚染されるの
で、院内感染等を予防するため、使用後に洗滌消毒する
必要があり、例えば、特開平1−153133号公報、
特公平3−6811公報に示すような内視鏡の洗滌消毒
装置が使用されている。2. Description of the Related Art Since an endoscope is contaminated once it is used, it is necessary to wash and disinfect it after use in order to prevent nosocomial infections. For example, JP-A-1-153133.
An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-6811 is used.
【0003】これらの装置は、内視鏡を洗滌槽内にセッ
トした後、洗滌槽内に設けた噴射ノズルから洗滌液を噴
射するとともに、内視鏡管路内へ送液することにより内
視鏡の管路内を洗滌する。また、気泡を洗滌液中に噴出
することも考えられている。In these apparatuses, after the endoscope is set in the washing tank, the washing liquid is jetted from the jet nozzle provided in the washing tank and is fed into the endoscope conduit. Wash the inside of the mirror conduit. It is also considered that air bubbles are jetted into the cleaning liquid.
【0004】洗滌後、消毒液を洗滌液と同様に噴射また
は消毒液に浸漬して、さらに内視鏡管路内に送液するこ
とにより内視鏡の消毒を行う。さらに、洗滌水の噴射及
び送液によりすすぎを行ない、最後に内視鏡管路内に送
気を行うとともに洗滌槽内を加熱して内視鏡の外表面、
管路内とも乾燥させる構成となっている。After the cleaning, the disinfecting liquid is sprayed or dipped in the disinfecting liquid in the same manner as the cleaning liquid, and further fed into the endoscope channel to disinfect the endoscope. Furthermore, rinsing is performed by jetting and sending cleaning water, and finally air is supplied into the endoscope conduit and the inside of the cleaning tank is heated to the outer surface of the endoscope.
The inside of the pipeline is also dried.
【0005】また、内視鏡の洗滌方法として、前述した
噴射洗滌は、柔かく大きな汚れの除去に適しているが、
固く細かい汚れには洗滌効果が劣る。最近では、固く細
かい汚れに洗滌効果を発揮する超音波洗滌が知られてお
り、また、洗滌効果向上のために両者を併用することも
考えられている。As a method for cleaning the endoscope, the above-mentioned jet cleaning is soft and suitable for removing large dirt.
The cleaning effect is poor for hard and fine dirt. Recently, ultrasonic cleaning is known, which exerts a cleaning effect on hard and fine dirt, and it is also considered to use both of them together for improving the cleaning effect.
【0006】[0006]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、噴射洗滌と超
音波洗滌とを併用した洗滌消毒装置は、構造が複雑とな
り、装置の大型化、コストアップ等の問題が生じてしま
う。However, the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus using both the jet cleaning and the ultrasonic cleaning has a complicated structure, which causes problems such as an increase in the size of the apparatus and an increase in cost.
【0007】この発明は、前記事情に着目してなされた
もので、その目的とするところは、簡単な構成でありな
がら、噴射洗滌と超音波洗滌とを併用することができ、
洗滌効果の高い内視鏡洗滌消毒装置を提供することにあ
る。The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to make it possible to use both jet cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning in a simple structure.
An object is to provide an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting device having a high cleaning effect.
【0008】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】この発明は、前記目的を
達成するために、洗滌槽の外壁面に超音波振動子を設置
するとともに、この超音波振動子に一端が前記洗滌槽内
に開口し、他端が給液タンクに連通する貫通孔を設けた
ことにある。In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is to install an ultrasonic vibrator on the outer wall surface of the cleaning tank and to open one end of the ultrasonic vibrator in the cleaning tank. The other end is provided with a through hole communicating with the liquid supply tank.
【0009】[0009]
【作用】洗滌槽の外側壁に設けた超音波振動子を発振さ
せると、給液タンクから供給された洗滌水が超音波振動
子の貫通孔を通過する時に超音波振動を受け、洗滌水は
順次霧化されて洗滌槽内に噴射される。また、洗滌槽内
に洗滌水が満たされた状態で発振すると洗滌水中を超音
波振動が伝わり、超音波洗滌が行われる。[Operation] When the ultrasonic vibrator provided on the outer wall of the cleaning tank is oscillated, the cleaning water supplied from the liquid supply tank receives ultrasonic vibration when passing through the through hole of the ultrasonic vibrator, and the cleaning water is It is successively atomized and sprayed into the washing tank. Further, when the cleaning tank is oscillated in a state where the cleaning water is filled, ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted through the cleaning water, and ultrasonic cleaning is performed.
【0010】[0010]
【実施例】以下、この発明の各実施例を図面に基づいて
説明する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【0011】図1〜図4は第1の実施例を示すもので、
図1は内視鏡洗滌消毒装置の概略的構成を示す。1は洗
滌槽であり、この洗滌槽1の内部には保持部材によって
内視鏡2が支持されている。内視鏡2は、操作部3と挿
入部4およびコネクタ5を有したユニバーサルコード6
とから構成されている。1 to 4 show a first embodiment,
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. Reference numeral 1 denotes a cleaning tank, and an endoscope 2 is supported inside the cleaning tank 1 by a holding member. The endoscope 2 has a universal cord 6 having an operation section 3, an insertion section 4 and a connector 5.
It consists of and.
【0012】内視鏡2の操作部3には鉗子チャンネルに
連通する鉗子口7と送気送水チャンネルに連通する送気
送水口金8が設けられている。また、コネクタ5には内
視鏡2の内部に連通する送気ポート9が設けられてい
る。The operation section 3 of the endoscope 2 is provided with a forceps port 7 communicating with the forceps channel and an air supply / water supply mouthpiece 8 communicating with the air supply / water supply channel. Further, the connector 5 is provided with an air supply port 9 communicating with the inside of the endoscope 2.
【0013】洗滌槽1には送水系管路10、外表面洗滌
用管路11、スコープ管路内洗滌用管路12が接続され
ている。送水系管路10は、一端側が例えば水道水等の
給水源からの給水を受けて貯溜する給液タンクとしての
給水タンク13に接続され、他端側は第1の電磁弁14
を介して前記外表面洗滌用管路11に接続されている。
外表面洗滌用管路11は複数本に分岐され、これらは洗
滌槽1の底部に外側壁に設けられた後述する複数の超音
波振動子15に接続されている。A water supply system pipeline 10, an outer surface cleaning pipeline 11 and a scope pipeline internal cleaning pipeline 12 are connected to the cleaning tank 1. One end side of the water supply system pipeline 10 is connected to a water supply tank 13 as a liquid supply tank for receiving and storing water supply from a water supply source such as tap water, and the other end side thereof is a first solenoid valve 14
Is connected to the outer surface cleaning pipe 11 through.
The outer surface cleaning pipe 11 is branched into a plurality of pipes, which are connected to a plurality of ultrasonic transducers 15 to be described later provided on the outer wall of the bottom of the cleaning tank 1.
【0014】さらに、スコープ管路内洗滌用管路12の
一端側は第1の切換弁16を介して給水タンク13に接
続され、他端側は第2の切換弁17に接続されている。
また、スコープ管路内洗滌用管路12の途中には送液ポ
ンプ18が設けられている。Further, one end side of the cleaning pipe line 12 for cleaning in the scope pipe line is connected to the water supply tank 13 via the first switching valve 16, and the other end side thereof is connected to the second switching valve 17.
Further, a liquid feed pump 18 is provided in the middle of the cleaning pipe line 12 in the scope pipe line.
【0015】第2の切換弁17には送気ポンプ19を有
したスコープ管路内送気管路20が接続され、送液と送
気とが切換えられるようになっており、第2の切換弁1
7は管路を介してチャンネル接続口21と第2の電磁弁
22aを介してチャンネル接続口22とに接続されてい
る。The second switching valve 17 is connected to an in-scope pipe air supply pipe 20 having an air supply pump 19 so as to switch between liquid supply and air supply. 1
7 is connected to the channel connection port 21 via a pipe and to the channel connection port 22 via a second electromagnetic valve 22a.
【0016】さらに、チャンネル接続口21は内視鏡2
の鉗子口7に、チャンネル接続口22は内視鏡2の送気
送水口金8にそれぞれ内視鏡管路洗滌用チューブ23を
介して連結されている。Further, the channel connection port 21 is used for the endoscope 2
The channel connection port 22 is connected to the forceps port 7 of the endoscope 2 and the air / water supply mouthpiece 8 of the endoscope 2 through the endoscope conduit cleaning tube 23.
【0017】前記第1の切換弁16は第3の切換弁24
を介して洗滌槽1の循環水排出口25に連結され、この
循環水排出口25は第3の切換弁24を介して消毒液タ
ンク26に接続されている。この消毒液タンク26は給
水タンク13に接続されているとともに、消毒液ポンプ
27を有する消毒液管路28を介して洗滌槽1の注入口
29に接続されている。The first switching valve 16 is the third switching valve 24.
Is connected to the circulating water discharge port 25 of the cleaning tank 1, and the circulating water discharge port 25 is connected to the disinfecting solution tank 26 via the third switching valve 24. The disinfectant solution tank 26 is connected to the water supply tank 13 and also connected to the inlet 29 of the cleaning tank 1 via the disinfectant solution line 28 having the disinfectant solution pump 27.
【0018】さらに、内視鏡1のコネクタ5に設けられ
た送気ポート9には漏れ検出用チューブ30の一端が接
続され、この他端には漏れ検出用送気ポンプ31が接続
されている。さらに、漏れ検出用チューブ30の途中に
は圧力センサ32が設けられている。Further, one end of a leak detection tube 30 is connected to the air supply port 9 provided in the connector 5 of the endoscope 1, and a leak detection air supply pump 31 is connected to the other end. . Furthermore, a pressure sensor 32 is provided in the middle of the leak detection tube 30.
【0019】また、前記洗滌槽1の外側壁に設けられた
超音波振動子15は、図2に示すように、複数枚の振動
板33を重ね合わせて構成した例えばランジュバン型の
振動子からなり、この超音波振動子15の中央部にはパ
イプ34が貫通して設けられ、貫通孔35を構成してい
る。そして、この貫通孔35の一端側は洗滌槽1に連通
し、他端側は外表面洗滌用管路11を介して給水タンク
13に連通している。The ultrasonic vibrator 15 provided on the outer wall of the cleaning tank 1 is, for example, a Langevin type vibrator formed by stacking a plurality of vibration plates 33 as shown in FIG. A pipe 34 penetrates through the central portion of the ultrasonic transducer 15 to form a through hole 35. One end of the through hole 35 communicates with the cleaning tank 1, and the other end communicates with the water supply tank 13 through the outer surface cleaning conduit 11.
【0020】次に、前記内視鏡洗滌消毒装置の作用につ
いて説明する。まず、洗滌消毒装置の使用時には、使用
済みの内視鏡2を洗滌槽1の保持部材にセットし、内視
鏡2の孔あき検知を図3に示すフローチャートに従って
行う。その後、図示しない各種操作スイッチの操作にと
もない図4に示すように、洗浄、消毒、すすぎ、送気、
乾燥の各工程が行われる。Next, the operation of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus will be described. First, when the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is used, the used endoscope 2 is set on the holding member of the cleaning tank 1, and perforation detection of the endoscope 2 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 4, along with the operation of various operation switches (not shown), cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, air supply,
Each step of drying is performed.
【0021】まず、内視鏡2の送気ポート9に漏れ検出
用チューブ30の一端を接続し、漏れ検出用送気ポンプ
31を作動させて内視鏡2の内部に送気を行う。内視鏡
2の内部の圧力が一定に達した時点で、漏れ検出用チュ
ーブ30と漏れ検出用送気ポンプ31との間を遮断し、
一定時間経過後の圧力低下を圧力センサ32によって測
定する。First, one end of the leak detection tube 30 is connected to the air supply port 9 of the endoscope 2 and the leak detection air supply pump 31 is operated to supply air to the inside of the endoscope 2. When the pressure inside the endoscope 2 reaches a certain level, the leak detection tube 30 and the leak detection air supply pump 31 are shut off from each other,
The pressure sensor 32 measures the pressure drop after a certain period of time.
【0022】すなわち、図3に示すように、ステップS
1で、内視鏡2に設定圧力の送気を行い、一定時間経過
後の圧力低下を圧力センサ32によって測定する、1回
目の測定を行い、ステップS2において圧力低下量が一
定範囲Aに入っているか否かを判断する。That is, as shown in FIG. 3, step S
At 1, the first pressure is supplied to the endoscope 2 and the pressure drop after a lapse of a certain time is measured by the pressure sensor 32. The first measurement is performed. Determine whether or not
【0023】ステップS2でYESの場合にはステップ
S3に移り、内視鏡2に1回目の設定圧力より高い設定
圧力の送気を行い、一定時間経過後の圧力低下を圧力セ
ンサ32によって測定する、2回目の測定を行う。つま
り、再測定を行ってステップS4において1回目と2回
目の測定値の差が一定値B内であるか否かを判断し、Y
ESの場合にはステップS5に移って、良品と判断し、
NOの場合にはステップS6に移って不良品と判断す
る。If YES in step S2, the flow moves to step S3 to supply the endoscope 2 with a pressure higher than the first set pressure, and the pressure sensor 32 measures the pressure drop after a lapse of a certain time. Take the second measurement. That is, re-measurement is performed, and it is determined in step S4 whether the difference between the first and second measurement values is within a constant value B, and Y
In the case of ES, move to step S5, judge that it is a good product,
If NO, the process proceeds to step S6 and it is determined that the product is defective.
【0024】ステップS2でNOの場合にはステップS
7に移り、1回目の測定で圧力低下量が一定範囲Aより
小さいか否かを判断し、YESの場合にはステップS5
に移って、良品と判断し、NOの場合にはステップS6
に移って不良品と判断する。If NO in step S2, step S2
7, it is determined whether or not the pressure drop amount is smaller than the constant range A in the first measurement, and if YES, step S5
Then, it is determined that the product is non-defective, and if NO, step S6.
Move to and determine that the product is defective.
【0025】このように、圧力低下量の値に応じて内視
鏡2の孔あき有無を判定するが、内視鏡2の孔あきが極
めて微小(圧力低下量が範囲に入っているケース)だ
と、内視鏡2の膨脹等による測定誤差が原因であること
も考えられる。そこで、より高い圧力で再測定を行な
い、両測定値を比較の上その差の大小により、孔あきの
有無を決定する。As described above, the presence / absence of perforation of the endoscope 2 is determined according to the value of the pressure reduction amount, but the perforation of the endoscope 2 is extremely small (the case where the pressure reduction amount is within the range). In that case, a measurement error due to expansion of the endoscope 2 or the like may be the cause. Therefore, re-measurement is performed at a higher pressure, the measured values are compared, and the presence or absence of perforation is determined based on the size of the difference.
【0026】すなわち、内視鏡2の膨脹等による測定誤
差は圧力値を上げても大きく変化しないが、孔あきによ
る圧力低下量は高圧ほど大きくなるため、両測定値を比
較すれば、測定誤差によるものか孔あきかを判断でき
る。That is, the measurement error due to the expansion of the endoscope 2 does not change significantly even if the pressure value is increased, but the amount of pressure drop due to perforation increases as the pressure increases. It is possible to judge whether it is due to perforation or perforation.
【0027】次に、洗滌工程に移る。第1の電磁弁14
がONして開弁すると、給水タンク13に貯溜された洗
滌水は重力で送水系管路10を介して超音波振動子15
の貫通孔35内に流入する。ここで、超音波振動子15
が発振すると、洗滌水は霧化されて洗滌槽1内の内視鏡
2に噴射され、洗滌効果を発揮する。Next, the cleaning process is performed. First solenoid valve 14
When the valve is turned on and the valve is opened, the washing water stored in the water supply tank 13 is gravitationally fed through the water supply system pipeline 10 to the ultrasonic transducer 15
Flows into the through hole 35 of Here, the ultrasonic transducer 15
When oscillates, the cleaning water is atomized and sprayed on the endoscope 2 in the cleaning tank 1 to exert a cleaning effect.
【0028】洗滌工程の初めは第3の切換弁24が排水
側になっており、洗滌水は順次排水されてゆくが、大き
な汚れをほぼ除去(予備洗滌)した後は循環側に切換わ
って、洗滌槽1内に洗滌水が貯溜されて内視鏡2は洗滌
水に浸漬される。この状態で超音波振動子15が発振す
ると、貯溜された洗滌水中を超音波が伝わって、超音波
洗滌効果が発揮される。なお、貯溜された洗滌水に洗剤
(図示せず)を添加するとより効果的である。At the beginning of the washing step, the third switching valve 24 is on the drain side, and the washing water is sequentially drained, but after almost removing large dirt (preliminary washing), it is switched to the circulation side. The washing water is stored in the washing tank 1 and the endoscope 2 is immersed in the washing water. When the ultrasonic vibrator 15 oscillates in this state, ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the stored cleaning water, and the ultrasonic cleaning effect is exerted. It is more effective to add a detergent (not shown) to the stored cleaning water.
【0029】また、送液ポンプ18も同時に作動するた
め、初めは給水タンク13の洗滌水がスコープ管路内洗
滌用管路12を介してチャンネル接続口21,22に導
かれ、内視鏡管路洗滌用チューブ23を介して内視鏡2
の鉗子口7および送気送水口金8から鉗子チャンネルお
よび送気送水チャンネル内に送液される。Further, since the liquid feed pump 18 also operates at the same time, the cleaning water in the water supply tank 13 is first introduced to the channel connection ports 21 and 22 through the cleaning pipe line 12 in the scope pipe line, and the endoscope pipe. Endoscope 2 through the tube 23 for cleaning the road
Liquid is fed from the forceps port 7 and the air / water feeding mouthpiece 8 into the forceps channel and the air / water feeding channel.
【0030】このように最初は給水タンク13の洗滌水
が送気送水チャンネル内に送液されるが、超音波洗滌に
切換わるとほぼ同時期から第1の切換弁16が切換わっ
て貯溜水を循環送液するようになる。この際に、第2の
電磁弁22aが閉じて内視鏡2の送気送水チャンネル内
への送液はストップされる。洗滌工程の終りは、再び第
3の切換弁24が排水側になって、工程の初めと同様の
動作を行なう。In this way, the cleaning water in the water supply tank 13 is initially sent into the air / water supply channel, but when switching to ultrasonic cleaning, the first switching valve 16 switches from approximately the same time to store water. To circulate. At this time, the second electromagnetic valve 22a is closed and the liquid feeding into the air / water feeding channel of the endoscope 2 is stopped. At the end of the washing process, the third switching valve 24 is again on the drain side, and the same operation as at the beginning of the process is performed.
【0031】次に、消毒工程に移る。消毒ポンプ27の
作動により、消毒液タンク26内の消毒液が消毒液管路
28を介して洗滌槽1に送液貯溜される。同時に送液ポ
ンプ18により消毒液が内視鏡2の鉗子チャンネル内へ
循環送液される。第2の電磁弁22aは開いており、送
気送水チャンネルにも送液される。一定時間経過後、第
3の切換弁24が消毒液タンク26側に切換わり、消毒
液は自然落下で消毒液タンク26に回収される。次に、
すすぎ工程に移るが、前述した洗滌工程の初め(第3の
切換弁24が排水側)と同様の動作で消毒液をすすぐ。Next, the disinfection step is performed. By the operation of the disinfectant pump 27, the disinfectant solution in the disinfectant solution tank 26 is stored in the cleaning tank 1 via the disinfectant solution conduit 28. At the same time, the liquid supply pump 18 circulates and supplies the disinfectant solution into the forceps channel of the endoscope 2. The second solenoid valve 22a is open and liquid is also sent to the air / water supply channel. After a certain period of time, the third switching valve 24 is switched to the side of the disinfectant solution tank 26, and the disinfectant solution is spontaneously dropped and collected in the disinfectant solution tank 26. next,
The process proceeds to the rinsing process, but the disinfectant solution is rinsed by the same operation as at the beginning of the cleaning process (the third switching valve 24 is on the drain side).
【0032】このように、超音波振動子15の貫通孔3
5を介して洗滌水を流通することにより、超音波振動に
よって洗滌水は霧化されて洗滌槽1内の内視鏡2に噴射
されるため、優れた洗滌効果を発揮し、噴射ノズル、ポ
ンプ等の構成が不要なので、コンパクトでかつ安価な装
置を提供できる。Thus, the through hole 3 of the ultrasonic transducer 15
By circulating the washing water through 5, the washing water is atomized by the ultrasonic vibration and jetted to the endoscope 2 in the washing tank 1, so that an excellent washing effect is exhibited, and the jet nozzle and the pump are provided. Since such a configuration is unnecessary, a compact and inexpensive device can be provided.
【0033】ところで、超音波洗滌は、洗滌槽1内で発
生する定在波により深さ方向に洗滌むらが発生する。す
なわち、波長λの1/2倍ごとに、洗滌力の高い箇所と
低い箇所が生じる。そのため内視鏡2の汚れが激しく、
かつ溜りやすい部分が、この洗滌力が弱い部分に設置さ
れた時は、汚れが残り、消毒が十分になされず、感染の
もとになることが考えらる。By the way, in ultrasonic cleaning, uneven cleaning occurs in the depth direction due to standing waves generated in the cleaning tank 1. That is, a portion having a high cleaning force and a portion having a low cleaning force are generated for each half of the wavelength λ. Therefore, the endoscope 2 is heavily soiled,
Moreover, when the part that easily collects is installed in this part where the cleaning power is weak, it is considered that stains remain and disinfection is not sufficiently performed, which may cause infection.
【0034】図5〜図11に示す内視鏡洗滌消毒装置
は、前述した問題を解決したものであり、図5〜図11
に基づいて説明するが、第1の実施例と同一構成部分は
同一番号を付して説明を省略する。The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus shown in FIGS. 5 to 11 solves the above-mentioned problems.
However, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.
【0035】図5は内視鏡洗滌消毒装置の概略的構成を
示す。洗滌槽1内には図6および図7に示すように洗滌
篭40が設けられ、この洗滌篭40に内視鏡2が収納さ
れている。FIG. 5 shows a schematic structure of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. A cleaning basket 40 is provided in the cleaning tank 1 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and the endoscope 2 is housed in the cleaning basket 40.
【0036】この内視鏡洗滌消毒装置による超音波洗滌
時は、洗滌槽1内では定在波が発生し、その腹aの部分
は洗滌力が高く、節bの部分は洗滌力が低い、そこで、
内視鏡2の挿入部4の先端部4a、鉗子口3a等の、汚
れが激しくまた汚れやすい部分を上記定在波の腹aの部
分に設置し、内視鏡2の上記以外の部分は汚れが強力で
なく、また表面状態も複雑でないため、定在波の節bの
部分に設置する。During ultrasonic cleaning by the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, a standing wave is generated in the cleaning tank 1, the abdomen a has a high cleaning power, and the node b has a low cleaning power. Therefore,
The tip 4a of the insertion portion 4 of the endoscope 2, the forceps port 3a, and the like, which are heavily soiled and are likely to be soiled, are installed at the antinode portion a of the standing wave. Since the dirt is not strong and the surface condition is not complicated, it is installed at the node b of the standing wave.
【0037】前記洗滌槽1には送水系管路10およびス
コープ管路内洗滌用管路12が設けられている。また、
消毒液タンク41及び洗剤タンク42と洗滌槽1とを接
続する管路43,44にはそれぞれ電磁弁45,46が
設けられている。The washing tank 1 is provided with a water supply system pipeline 10 and a scope pipeline washing line 12. Also,
Electromagnetic valves 45 and 46 are respectively provided in the pipelines 43 and 44 that connect the disinfectant tank 41 and the detergent tank 42 to the cleaning tank 1.
【0038】さらに、スコープ管路内洗滌用管路12の
一端は洗滌槽1の循環水排出口47に連結されていると
ともに、他端はスコープ管路内洗滌用ポンプ48を介し
てチャンネル接続口49に連結されている。このチャン
ネル接続口49は洗滌篭40に収納された内視鏡2の各
種チャンネルに内視鏡管路洗滌用チューブ50を介して
連結されている。また、チャンネル接続口49に連結さ
れているスコープ管路内洗滌用管路12の途中には、コ
ンプレッサ51aを有するエアー供給管路51が連結さ
れている。Further, one end of the washing pipe 12 for cleaning the inside of the scope pipe is connected to the circulating water discharge port 47 of the washing tank 1, and the other end is connected to a channel through a pump 48 for washing the inside of the scope pipe. It is connected to 49. The channel connection port 49 is connected to various channels of the endoscope 2 housed in the cleaning basket 40 via an endoscope conduit cleaning tube 50. In addition, an air supply pipeline 51 having a compressor 51a is coupled in the middle of the scope pipeline internal cleaning pipeline 12 coupled to the channel connection port 49.
【0039】また、排水ポンプ52aを有する排水管路
52の一端は洗滌槽1の循環水排水口47に連結されて
いるとともに、他端は装置外まで連通されている。ま
た、循環水排水口47には切換弁53が設けられ、この
切換弁53の操作及び回収ポンプ54の作動により消毒
液が消毒液タンク41に回収できるようになっている。Further, one end of the drainage pipe 52 having the drainage pump 52a is connected to the circulating water drainage port 47 of the cleaning tank 1, and the other end is communicated with the outside of the apparatus. A switching valve 53 is provided at the circulating water drainage port 47, and the disinfecting liquid can be collected in the disinfecting liquid tank 41 by operating the switching valve 53 and operating the recovery pump 54.
【0040】さらに、洗滌槽1には内視鏡乾燥用に温風
発生機55が接続されているとともに排気口56が設け
られている。洗滌槽1の底部における外側壁には、例え
ばランジュバン型の複数の超音波振動子57が取付けら
れており、図示しない発振回路によって超音波振動子5
7が駆動される。なお、58は圧力スイッチである。Further, the washing tank 1 is connected with a warm air generator 55 for drying the endoscope and is provided with an exhaust port 56. A plurality of Langevin type ultrasonic transducers 57, for example, are attached to the outer wall at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, and the ultrasonic transducers 5 are oscillated by an oscillation circuit (not shown).
7 is driven. Reference numeral 58 is a pressure switch.
【0041】次に、前記内視鏡洗滌消毒装置の作用につ
いて説明する。まず、使用済みの内視鏡2を洗滌槽1内
にセットし、内視鏡管路洗滌用チューブ50によって内
視鏡2とチャンネル接続口49とを連結する。その後、
図示しない各種操作スイッチの操作にともない洗滌、消
毒、すすぎ、送気、乾燥の各工程が行われる。まず、洗
滌工程では初めに給水弁10aが開き、例えば水道水等
の給水源からの洗滌水が、送水系管路10を介して洗滌
槽1に供給される。また、あらかじめ設定された液量の
洗剤が洗滌槽1内に注入される。そして、あらかじめ設
定された液面位置まで水が供給されると、圧力スイッチ
58の作動により給水弁10aが閉じ、続いて超音波振
動子57が発振して超音波洗滌が行われる。Next, the operation of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus will be described. First, the used endoscope 2 is set in the cleaning tank 1, and the endoscope 2 and the channel connection port 49 are connected by the endoscope conduit cleaning tube 50. afterwards,
Washing, disinfection, rinsing, air supply, and drying steps are performed in accordance with the operation of various operation switches (not shown). First, in the cleaning step, the water supply valve 10a is first opened, and cleaning water from a water supply source such as tap water is supplied to the cleaning tank 1 via the water supply system pipeline 10. In addition, a preset amount of detergent is poured into the washing tank 1. Then, when water is supplied to the preset liquid surface position, the water supply valve 10a is closed by the operation of the pressure switch 58, and subsequently the ultrasonic transducer 57 is oscillated to perform ultrasonic cleaning.
【0042】このとき、洗滌槽1内では定在波が発生
し、内視鏡2の挿入部4の先端部4a、鉗子口3a等の
汚れが激しく部分は定在波の腹aの部分にあるため強い
洗滌力により確実に洗滌される。また、内視鏡2の上記
以外の部分は汚れが強力でなく、また表面状態も複雑で
ないため、定在波の節bの部分でも容易に洗滌がなされ
る。At this time, a standing wave is generated in the cleaning tank 1, and the tip portion 4a of the insertion portion 4 of the endoscope 2, the forceps port 3a, and the like are heavily contaminated, and the portion is the abdominal portion a of the standing wave. As a result, it is reliably washed by a strong washing force. In addition, since the dirt is not strong and the surface condition is not complicated in the parts of the endoscope 2 other than the above, the parts of the node b of the standing wave can be easily washed.
【0043】洗滌工程が終了すると、排水ポンプ52a
の駆動により洗滌槽1内の洗滌水が排水管路52を介し
て外部に排出される。また、給水弁10aが開いて新し
い洗滌水が洗滌槽1内に供給されるとともにスコープ管
路内洗滌用ポンプ48が駆動される。すなわち、洗滌槽
1内の洗滌水がオーバーフロー式に順次新しい水と入れ
換わりながらすすぎが行われる。その後、給水弁10a
が閉じるとともに、排水ポンプ52aが停止する。When the washing process is completed, the drainage pump 52a
The cleaning water in the cleaning tank 1 is discharged to the outside through the drainage pipe 52 by the driving of. Further, the water supply valve 10a is opened to supply new cleaning water into the cleaning tank 1, and the scope pipe cleaning pump 48 is driven. That is, rinsing is performed while the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 1 is sequentially replaced with fresh water in an overflow manner. After that, the water supply valve 10a
Is closed and the drainage pump 52a is stopped.
【0044】また、すすぎ工程の後半ではスコープ管路
内洗滌用ポンプ48が停止されるとともにコンプレッサ
51aが駆動されてチャンネル接続口49を介して内視
鏡2の各種チャンネル内にエアーが導入され内視鏡2の
水切りが行われる。In the latter half of the rinsing process, the cleaning pump 48 for cleaning the inside of the scope pipe is stopped and the compressor 51a is driven to introduce air into various channels of the endoscope 2 through the channel connection port 49. Draining of the endoscope 2 is performed.
【0045】すすぎ工程が終了した後、続いて消毒工程
が行われる。この消毒工程では初めに電磁弁45が開
く。消毒液タンク41内の消毒液が管路43を介して洗
滌槽1に供給される。内視鏡2の全体は洗滌槽1に溜め
られた消毒液に完全に浸漬されるとともに、スコープ管
路内洗滌用ポンプ48の駆動により洗滌槽1内の消毒液
がチャンネル接続口49に供給され、内視鏡管路洗滌用
チューブ50を介して内視鏡2の各種チャンネル内の消
毒が行われる。そして、所定時間が経過すると切換弁5
3が切換わり、回収ポンプ54が駆動して洗浄槽1内の
消毒液が消毒液タンク41に回収される。After the rinsing process is completed, the disinfection process is subsequently performed. In this disinfection process, the solenoid valve 45 is opened first. The disinfectant solution in the disinfectant solution tank 41 is supplied to the cleaning tank 1 via the conduit 43. The entire endoscope 2 is completely immersed in the disinfectant solution stored in the cleaning tank 1, and the disinfectant solution in the cleaning tank 1 is supplied to the channel connection port 49 by driving the cleaning pump 48 in the scope conduit. The disinfection of the various channels of the endoscope 2 is performed through the endoscope conduit cleaning tube 50. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the switching valve 5
3 is switched, the recovery pump 54 is driven, and the disinfectant solution in the cleaning tank 1 is recovered in the disinfectant solution tank 41.
【0046】消毒工程の終了後、続いて再びすすぎ工程
が行われる。スコープ管路内洗滌用ポンプ48の運転を
停止した後、電磁弁48aが開き、コンプレッサ51a
の駆動により内視鏡2の各種チャンネル内の水切りが完
全に行われる。さらに一定時間経過後、排水ポンプ52
aが停止する。After the disinfection process is completed, the rinsing process is subsequently performed again. After stopping the operation of the washing pump 48 for cleaning the inside of the scope pipe, the solenoid valve 48a opens and the compressor 51a
The water is completely drained from the various channels of the endoscope 2 by driving the. After a certain time, the drainage pump 52
a stops.
【0047】消毒工程の終了後、続いて乾燥工程が行わ
れる。乾燥工程では温風発生機55から洗滌槽1内に温
風が導かれるとともに、コンプレッサ51aからの圧縮
空気をヒータ51bによって加熱した後、内視鏡2の各
種チャンネル内に流す。このとき、洗滌槽1内の蒸気が
排気口56から外部に排出されるようになっており、湿
度を下げ乾燥を促進させる。After the disinfection process is completed, a drying process is subsequently performed. In the drying step, warm air is introduced from the warm air generator 55 into the cleaning tank 1, and the compressed air from the compressor 51a is heated by the heater 51b and then flowed into various channels of the endoscope 2. At this time, the steam in the cleaning tank 1 is discharged to the outside through the exhaust port 56, which lowers the humidity and accelerates the drying.
【0048】このように、汚れやすく、かつ洗滌しにく
い内視鏡2の先端部4aや鉗子口3aを強力な洗滌力で
落とし、その他の部分は比較的弱い洗滌力でも十分な洗
滌効果が得られるため、極めて効率のよい、かつ十分な
洗滌効果が得られる。そのため低い出力で洗滌すること
ができ装置の小型化、低価格化を図ることができる。As described above, the tip portion 4a and the forceps port 3a of the endoscope 2 which are easily soiled and difficult to be washed are dropped with a strong washing force, and the other portions are sufficiently washed with a relatively weak washing force. Therefore, an extremely efficient and sufficient cleaning effect can be obtained. Therefore, cleaning can be performed with a low output, and the size and cost of the device can be reduced.
【0049】なお、前記実施例においては、洗滌篭40
の内部に内視鏡2を斜めに配置して強力に洗滌する腹a
の箇所に、内視鏡2の挿入部4の先端部4aと鉗子口3
aを設置したが、これに限定されず、次のように設置し
てもよい。In the above embodiment, the washing basket 40
Belly a with the endoscope 2 slantingly placed inside the body to cleanse strongly
At the end of the insertion portion 4 of the endoscope 2 and the forceps opening 3
Although a is installed, it is not limited to this and may be installed as follows.
【0050】すなわち、図8は、洗滌篭40に内視鏡2
を略水平に配置して腹aの箇所に、内視鏡2の挿入部4
の先端部4aと鉗子口3aを設置した。図9は、挿入部
4の全体を腹aの部分に設置した。That is, in FIG. 8, the endoscope 2 is attached to the washing basket 40.
Are arranged substantially horizontally, and the insertion portion 4 of the endoscope 2 is placed at the position of the abdomen a.
The tip portion 4a and the forceps port 3a were installed. In FIG. 9, the entire insertion portion 4 is installed in the abdomen a portion.
【0051】図10は、洗滌篭40とは別に、鉗子栓、
吸引ボタン等の内視鏡付属品60を収納し、この内視鏡
付属品60が定在波の腹aの位置になるようにな洗滌篭
61を設けた。In FIG. 10, a forceps plug is provided separately from the washing basket 40.
An endoscope accessory 60 such as a suction button is housed, and a cleaning basket 61 is provided so that the endoscope accessory 60 is located at the position of the antinode a of the standing wave.
【0052】また、内視鏡2の操作部3は強度的に弱
く、強力な超音波洗滌を行うと破損してしまう恐れがあ
り、また、操作部3は挿入部4と違い、汚れが付着しに
くく、かつ汚れの付着強度も弱い。よって必要となる洗
滌力は低くてよい。そこで、図11に示すように、操作
部3の例えば接眼部3bのように弱い部分は、定在波の
節bにくるように、洗滌篭62を構成したものである。
もちろんこれは、操作部3に限らず耐性面で弱い部分
を、節bに持ってくることが可能である。Further, the operation portion 3 of the endoscope 2 is weak in strength and may be damaged by performing strong ultrasonic cleaning. Unlike the insertion portion 4, the operation portion 3 is dirty. It is difficult to do and the adhesion strength of dirt is weak. Therefore, the required cleaning power may be low. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the washing basket 62 is configured such that a weak portion such as the eyepiece 3b of the operation unit 3 comes to the node b of the standing wave.
Of course, this is not limited to the operation unit 3, and it is possible to bring a weak portion in terms of resistance to the node b.
【0053】[0053]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、この発明によれ
ば、洗滌槽の外壁面に超音波振動子を設置するととも
に、この超音波振動子に一端が前記洗滌槽内に開口し、
他端が給液タンクに連通する貫通孔を設けたことによ
り、超音波振動子を発振させると、給液タンクから供給
された洗滌水が貫通孔を通過する時に超音波振動を受
け、洗滌水は順次霧化されて洗滌槽内に噴射される。し
たがって、簡単な構成でありながら、噴射洗滌と超音波
洗滌とを併用することができ、洗滌効果の高い内視鏡洗
滌消毒装置を提供することができる。As described above, according to the present invention, the ultrasonic vibrator is installed on the outer wall surface of the cleaning tank, and one end of the ultrasonic vibrator is opened in the cleaning tank.
When the ultrasonic transducer is oscillated by providing a through hole that communicates with the liquid supply tank at the other end, the cleaning water supplied from the liquid supply tank receives ultrasonic vibration when passing through the through hole, and the cleaning water is washed. Are sequentially atomized and injected into the washing tank. Therefore, it is possible to provide an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus having a high cleaning effect, since it is possible to use the jet cleaning and the ultrasonic cleaning together with a simple structure.
【図1】この発明の第1の実施例における内視鏡洗滌消
毒装置の概略的構成図。FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図2】同実施例における超音波振動子の縦断側面図。FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional side view of the ultrasonic transducer according to the embodiment.
【図3】同実施例の漏れ検出のフローチャート。FIG. 3 is a flowchart of leak detection of the same embodiment.
【図4】同実施例の制御説明図。FIG. 4 is a control explanatory view of the embodiment.
【図5】内視鏡洗滌消毒装置の変形例を示す概略的構成
図。FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a modified example of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus.
【図6】同洗滌消毒装置の洗滌槽の平面図。FIG. 6 is a plan view of a cleaning tank of the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus.
【図7】同洗滌槽に内視鏡を設置した状態の側面図。FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state where an endoscope is installed in the washing tank.
【図8】同洗滌槽に内視鏡を設置した状態の側面図。FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which an endoscope is installed in the washing tank.
【図9】同洗滌槽に内視鏡を設置した状態の側面図。FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state in which an endoscope is installed in the washing tank.
【図10】同洗滌槽に内視鏡を設置した状態の側面図。FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state in which an endoscope is installed in the washing tank.
【図11】同洗滌槽に内視鏡を設置した状態の側面図。FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state where an endoscope is installed in the washing tank.
1…洗滌槽、2…内視鏡、13…給水タンク、15…超
音波振動子、35…貫通孔。DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Washing tank, 2 ... Endoscope, 13 ... Water supply tank, 15 ... Ultrasonic transducer, 35 ... Through hole.
Claims (1)
し、内視鏡を洗滌、消毒する内視鏡洗滌消毒装置におい
て、前記洗滌槽の外壁面に超音波振動子を設置するとと
もに、この超音波振動子に一端が前記洗滌槽内に開口
し、他端が給液タンクに連通する貫通孔を設けたことを
特徴とする内視鏡洗滌消毒装置。1. An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus for accommodating a chemical solution in a cleaning tank for housing an endoscope and for cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope, wherein an ultrasonic transducer is installed on an outer wall surface of the cleaning tank. An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, wherein one end of the ultrasonic transducer is opened in the cleaning tank and the other end is provided with a through hole communicating with the liquid supply tank.
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JP4291636A JPH06133930A (en) | 1992-10-29 | 1992-10-29 | Device for washing and disinfecting endoscope |
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JP4291636A JPH06133930A (en) | 1992-10-29 | 1992-10-29 | Device for washing and disinfecting endoscope |
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JPH06133930A true JPH06133930A (en) | 1994-05-17 |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JPH0928669A (en) * | 1995-07-25 | 1997-02-04 | Olympus Optical Co Ltd | Endoscope cleaning and disinfecting unit |
EP2105147A1 (en) * | 2008-03-28 | 2009-09-30 | FUJIFILM Corporation | Endoscope cleaner and cleaning method |
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1992
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JPH0928669A (en) * | 1995-07-25 | 1997-02-04 | Olympus Optical Co Ltd | Endoscope cleaning and disinfecting unit |
EP2105147A1 (en) * | 2008-03-28 | 2009-09-30 | FUJIFILM Corporation | Endoscope cleaner and cleaning method |
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