JPH10234660A - Endoscope connector - Google Patents

Endoscope connector

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JPH10234660A
JPH10234660A JP9037680A JP3768097A JPH10234660A JP H10234660 A JPH10234660 A JP H10234660A JP 9037680 A JP9037680 A JP 9037680A JP 3768097 A JP3768097 A JP 3768097A JP H10234660 A JPH10234660 A JP H10234660A
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endoscope
eyepiece
camera
mounting portion
optical axis
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Inventor
Shinkichi Tanizawa
信吉 谷沢
Yutaka Tatsuno
裕 龍野
Hitoshi Kimura
仁 木村
Masami Shimizu
正己 清水
Kenji Omachi
健二 大町
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Olympus Corp
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Olympus Optical Co Ltd
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the structure of attaching/detaching mechanism section by providing a moving means for moving an interval between an image pickup device attaching part and an endoscope attaching part along with a plane almost vertical to the optical axis direction of an image pickup optical system of the image pickup device between a regular link position and an endoscope attaching/detaching position. SOLUTION: After an inserting part 5 of the hard mirror 1 is inserted from the right side to an endoscope holder 13 of the endoscope connector 4, the section of the hard mirror 1 near the terminal part of an eyepiece part 2 on the side of an eyepiece lens holding part 2a is held while being engaged with an endoscope receiving part 14 of the endoscope holder 13. Then, an endoscope attaching part 12 is inserted into a guide frame 18 of the camera attaching part 11 and formed a moving mechanism while being supported so as to be slid between the regular link position, where the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece part 2 is matched with the optical axis of the TV camera 3, and the endoscope attaching/detaching position protruded from an upper surface opening part 18 of the guide frame 18 at a camera attaching part 11 to the outside of the guide frame 18.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、内視鏡接眼部に対
して例えばTVカメラや、各種アダプター等の所定の撮
像装置を着脱可能に連結させる内視鏡接続装置に関す
る。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope connecting device for detachably connecting a predetermined imaging device such as a TV camera and various adapters to an endoscope eyepiece.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】一般に、内視鏡、例えば硬性鏡の接眼部
(アイピース)と外付TVカメラとの間を接続するマウ
ント部はワンタッチ着脱が可能で、かつ精度を出す構成
となっている。この種の内視鏡接続装置として、例えば
実開昭64−30525号公報にはカメラ等の撮像装置
のマウント部に内視鏡接眼部を挿入させる挿入口を設
け、内視鏡接眼部を入射光の入射方向(内視鏡接眼部の
光軸方向)より、マウント部の挿入口内に挿入させるこ
とにより、内視鏡接眼部を撮像装置のマウント部に着脱
可能に連結する構成にした装置が示されている。
2. Description of the Related Art In general, a mount for connecting an eyepiece (eyepiece) of an endoscope, for example, a rigid endoscope, and an external TV camera can be attached and detached with one touch, and it is configured to increase accuracy. . As an endoscope connecting device of this type, for example, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 64-30525 discloses an insertion port for inserting an endoscope eyepiece into a mount portion of an imaging device such as a camera. The endoscope eyepiece is detachably connected to the mount of the imaging device by inserting the endoscope into the insertion opening of the mount from the incident direction of the incident light (the direction of the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece). The device shown in FIG.

【0003】また、上記公報の撮像装置のマウント部に
は挿入口の入口側に内視鏡接眼部の抜けを防止するロッ
ク機構が配設されている。このロック機構には挿入口の
入口側に突没する係止部材と、この係止部材を挿入口の
入口側に突出する方向に付勢する付勢部材とが設けられ
ている。
Further, a lock mechanism for preventing the endoscope eyepiece from coming off is provided at the entrance side of the insertion port in the mount of the imaging apparatus of the above publication. The lock mechanism includes a locking member that protrudes and retracts at the entrance side of the insertion port, and a biasing member that urges the locking member in a direction to protrude toward the entrance side of the insertion port.

【0004】そして、撮像装置のマウント部に内視鏡接
眼部を連結する場合には内視鏡接眼部が入口側から挿入
口内の正規の連結位置まで挿入させることにより、撮像
装置のマウント部によって内視鏡接眼部が保持されるよ
うになっている。さらに、内視鏡接眼部が挿入口内の正
規の連結位置まで挿入された時点で、ロック機構の付勢
部材の付勢力によって係止部材が挿入口の入口側に突出
し、挿入口内の正規の連結位置から内視鏡接眼部が抜け
ることが防止されるようになっている。
When the endoscope eyepiece is connected to the mount of the image pickup apparatus, the endoscope eyepiece is inserted from the entrance side to a regular connection position in the insertion port, thereby mounting the image pickup apparatus. The endoscope eyepiece section is held by the section. Furthermore, when the endoscope eyepiece is inserted to the regular connection position in the insertion port, the locking member projects to the entrance side of the insertion port by the urging force of the urging member of the lock mechanism, and the regular The endoscope eyepiece is prevented from falling out of the connection position.

【0005】なお、付勢部材の付勢力に抗して係止部材
を挿入口の入口側から退避させる方向に移動させること
により、ロック機構のロックが解除され、撮像装置のマ
ウント部の挿入口から内視鏡接眼部を取り外すことがで
きるようになっている。
The lock mechanism is unlocked by moving the locking member in a direction to retract from the entrance side of the insertion port against the urging force of the urging member, and the insertion port of the mount portion of the image pickup apparatus is released. The endoscope eyepiece can be removed from the camera.

【0006】また、例えば特開昭58−105221号
公報にはカメラ等の撮像装置のマウント部に略U字状の
連結溝部を設け、このU字状の開口部から連結溝部内に
内視鏡接眼部を挿入させることにより、内視鏡接眼部の
光軸方向に対して垂直方向から内視鏡接眼部を撮像装置
のマウント部に着脱可能に連結する構成にした装置が示
されている。
For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-105221 discloses a mounting portion of an imaging device such as a camera, which is provided with a substantially U-shaped connecting groove, and an endoscope is inserted into the connecting groove from the U-shaped opening. An apparatus is shown in which the eyepiece is inserted so that the endoscope eyepiece is detachably connected to the mount of the imaging device from a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the endoscope eyepiece. ing.

【0007】上記公報の撮像装置のマウント部にはU字
状連結溝部の開口部側に内視鏡接眼部の抜けを防止する
ロック機構が配設されている。このロック機構にはU字
状連結溝部の開口部側を開閉操作するスライドレバー
と、このスライドレバーをU字状連結溝部の開口部を閉
じる方向に付勢する付勢部材とが設けられている。
[0007] A lock mechanism for preventing the endoscope eyepiece from coming off is provided on the mount side of the U-shaped connecting groove in the mount portion of the above-mentioned publication. The lock mechanism is provided with a slide lever for opening and closing the opening side of the U-shaped connection groove, and an urging member for urging the slide lever in a direction to close the opening of the U-shaped connection groove. .

【0008】そして、撮像装置のマウント部に内視鏡接
眼部を連結する場合には内視鏡接眼部がU字状連結溝部
内の正規の連結位置まで挿入させることにより、撮像装
置のマウント部のU字状連結溝部によって円形状の内視
鏡接眼部の半円部分以上が保持されるようになってい
る。さらに、内視鏡接眼部がU字状連結溝部内の正規の
連結位置まで挿入された時点で、ロック機構の付勢部材
の付勢力によってスライドレバーがU字状連結溝部の開
口部側に進入し、U字状連結溝部内の正規の連結位置か
ら内視鏡接眼部が抜けることが防止されるようになって
いる。
[0008] When the endoscope eyepiece is connected to the mount of the imaging device, the endoscope eyepiece is inserted into the U-shaped connection groove to a proper connection position, so that the imaging device can be connected. The U-shaped connecting groove of the mounting portion holds a semicircular portion or more of the circular endoscope eyepiece. Further, when the endoscope eyepiece is inserted to the regular connection position in the U-shaped connection groove, the slide lever is moved toward the opening of the U-shaped connection groove by the urging force of the urging member of the lock mechanism. The endoscope eyepiece is prevented from entering and coming out of the regular connection position in the U-shaped connection groove.

【0009】また、付勢部材の付勢力に抗してスライド
レバーをU字状連結溝部の開口部を開く方向にスライド
移動させることにより、ロック機構のロックが解除さ
れ、U字状連結溝部の開口部から内視鏡接眼部を取り外
すことができるようになっている。
Further, by sliding the slide lever in a direction to open the opening of the U-shaped connecting groove against the urging force of the urging member, the lock of the locking mechanism is released, and the U-shaped connecting groove is unlocked. The endoscope eyepiece can be removed from the opening.

【0010】[0010]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記従
来構成のものにあっては複雑な構成のロック機構を使用
しているので、撮像装置のマウント部と内視鏡接眼部と
の間の着脱機構部分の部品数が増え、コスト高になる問
題がある。さらに、撮像装置のマウント部と内視鏡接眼
部との間の着脱機構部分の構造が複雑で、組立性、保守
性が悪く、洗浄にも時間がかかる問題がある。
However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, since a lock mechanism having a complicated configuration is used, the attachment and detachment between the mount unit of the imaging apparatus and the endoscope eyepiece unit is performed. There is a problem that the number of parts of the mechanism increases and the cost increases. Furthermore, the structure of the attachment / detachment mechanism between the mount unit and the endoscope eyepiece unit of the imaging device is complicated, and the assembling and maintenance are poor, and there is a problem that cleaning takes time.

【0011】また、使用中の不用意な操作で、撮像装置
のマウント部のロック機構を間違って解除してしまった
場合には、撮像装置のマウント部から内視鏡接眼部が脱
落し、内視鏡が落下するおそれもある。
If the locking mechanism of the mount of the imaging device is accidentally released by an inadvertent operation during use, the endoscope eyepiece drops off from the mount of the imaging device. The endoscope may fall.

【0012】本発明は上記事情に着目してなされたもの
で、その目的は、撮像装置のマウント部と内視鏡接眼部
との間の着脱機構部分の構造を簡素化することができ、
部品点数の削減、組立性、メンテナンス性、洗浄性の向
上が図れ、かつ確実に内視鏡の落下を防止することがで
きる内視鏡接続装置を提供することにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to simplify the structure of a detachable mechanism between a mount section of an imaging apparatus and an endoscope eyepiece section,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an endoscope connection device that can reduce the number of parts, improve assemblability, maintainability, and cleanability, and can reliably prevent the endoscope from falling.

【0013】[0013]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は内視鏡接眼部に
対して所定の撮像装置を着脱可能に連結させる内視鏡接
続装置において、前記撮像装置に取付けられる撮像装置
取付け部と、前記撮像装置の撮像光学系の画像入射方向
とは反対方向から前記内視鏡接眼部が挿入された状態
で、前記内視鏡接眼部に着脱可能に取付けられる内視鏡
取付け部と、前記内視鏡接眼部の光軸と前記撮像装置の
光軸とを一致させた正規の連結位置と、前記内視鏡接眼
部を内視鏡取付け部に着脱可能に連結する内視鏡着脱位
置との間で前記撮像装置取付け部と前記内視鏡取付け部
との間を前記撮像装置の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対し、
略垂直方向の平面に沿って移動させる移動手段とを具備
したことを特徴とする内視鏡接続装置である。そして、
撮像装置と内視鏡接眼部との連結時には内視鏡着脱位置
で内視鏡取付け部に撮像装置の撮像光学系の画像入射方
向とは反対方向から内視鏡接眼部が挿入された状態で、
内視鏡接眼部が着脱可能に取付けられ、また撮像装置取
付け部に撮像装置が取付けられる。この状態で、移動手
段によって撮像装置取付け部と内視鏡取付け部との間を
撮像装置の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対し、略垂直方向の
平面に沿って内視鏡接眼部の光軸と撮像装置の光軸とを
一致させた正規の連結位置まで移動させることにより、
確実な落下防止を図るようにしたものである。
According to the present invention, there is provided an endoscope connection device for detachably connecting a predetermined imaging device to an endoscope eyepiece, comprising: an imaging device mounting portion mounted to the imaging device; With the endoscope eyepiece inserted from a direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the imaging device, an endoscope attachment part detachably attached to the endoscope eyepiece, A normal connection position where the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece and the optical axis of the imaging device are matched, and an endoscope that detachably connects the endoscope eyepiece to an endoscope mounting portion In the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the imaging device between the imaging device mounting portion and the endoscope mounting portion between the attachment and detachment position,
Moving means for moving along a substantially vertical plane. And
At the time of connection between the imaging device and the endoscope eyepiece, the endoscope eyepiece was inserted into the endoscope mounting portion from the direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the imaging device at the endoscope attachment / detachment position. In the state,
An endoscope eyepiece is detachably attached, and an imaging device is attached to the imaging device attachment portion. In this state, the light of the endoscope eyepiece section is moved along a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the imaging apparatus by the moving means between the imaging apparatus mounting section and the endoscope mounting section. By moving the axis to the regular connection position where the optical axis of the imaging device is matched,
This is to ensure the fall prevention.

【0014】[0014]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の第1の実施の形態
を図1および図2(A),(B)を参照して説明する。
図1は内視鏡、例えば硬性鏡1の接眼部2に対して所定
の撮像装置、例えば外付TVカメラ3を着脱可能に連結
させる本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置4全体の概略構成
を示すものである。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A and 2B.
FIG. 1 schematically shows an entire endoscope connection device 4 of the present embodiment in which a predetermined imaging device, for example, an external TV camera 3 is detachably connected to an eyepiece 2 of an endoscope, for example, a rigid endoscope 1. 2 shows the configuration.

【0015】ここで、硬性鏡1には体内に挿入される細
長い挿入部5の基端部にこの挿入部5よりも大径な手元
側端部6が連結されている。この手元側端部6の外周面
には例えばライトガイド口金7が突設されている。この
ライトガイド口金7にはライトガイドケーブル8が連結
されている。
The rigid endoscope 1 has a proximal end 6 connected to a proximal end of an elongated insertion portion 5 to be inserted into the body. For example, a light guide base 7 is protruded from an outer peripheral surface of the proximal end portion 6. A light guide cable 8 is connected to the light guide base 7.

【0016】また、手元側端部6の基端部には接眼部2
が連結されている。この接眼部2の端縁部には手元側端
部6よりも大径な接眼レンズ保持部2aが配設されてい
る。この接眼レンズ保持部2aと手元側端部6との間に
は接眼レンズ保持部2a側から手元側端部6側に向かう
にしたがって外径寸法が徐々に小さくなるテーパ面2b
が形成されている。
An eyepiece 2 is provided at the proximal end of the proximal end 6.
Are connected. An eyepiece holding portion 2a having a larger diameter than the proximal end portion 6 is disposed at an edge of the eyepiece portion 2. A tapered surface 2b between the eyepiece holding portion 2a and the proximal end 6 whose outer diameter gradually decreases from the eyepiece holding portion 2a toward the proximal end 6
Are formed.

【0017】さらに、TVカメラ3にはカメラ本体9
と、このカメラ本体9に接続されたカメラケーブル10
とが設けられている。なお、カメラ本体9内には図示し
ない撮像光学系が配設されている。
Further, the TV camera 3 includes a camera body 9.
And a camera cable 10 connected to the camera body 9.
Are provided. An imaging optical system (not shown) is provided in the camera body 9.

【0018】また、内視鏡接続装置4にはTVカメラ3
に取付けられるカメラ取付け部(撮像装置取付け部)1
1と、硬性鏡1の接眼部2に着脱可能に取付けられる内
視鏡取付け部12とが設けられている。
The endoscope connecting device 4 includes a TV camera 3
Camera mounting part (imaging device mounting part) 1 to be mounted on
1 and an endoscope attachment section 12 that is detachably attached to the eyepiece section 2 of the rigid endoscope 1.

【0019】ここで、内視鏡取付け部12には図2
(B)に示すように略リング状の内視鏡保持体13が設
けられている。この内視鏡保持体13の一面側(図2
(A)中で右側面)には凹陥状の内視鏡受部14が形成
されている。この内視鏡受部14には硬性鏡1の接眼部
2の接眼レンズ保持部2aよりも大径な大径部14a
と、接眼部2のテーパ面2bと対応する形状のテーパ面
14bとが設けられている。そして、内視鏡保持体13
に図2(A)中で右側から硬性鏡1の挿入部5が挿入さ
れたのち、硬性鏡1の接眼部2の接眼レンズ保持部2a
側の端部近傍部位がこの内視鏡保持体13の内視鏡受部
14に係合された状態で保持されるようになっている。
Here, FIG.
As shown in (B), a substantially ring-shaped endoscope holder 13 is provided. One side of the endoscope holder 13 (FIG. 2)
A concave endoscope receiving portion 14 is formed on the right side in FIG. The endoscope receiving portion 14 has a large-diameter portion 14 a having a diameter larger than that of the eyepiece holding portion 2 a of the eyepiece portion 2 of the rigid endoscope 1.
And a tapered surface 14 b having a shape corresponding to the tapered surface 2 b of the eyepiece 2. And the endoscope holder 13
2A, after the insertion portion 5 of the rigid endoscope 1 is inserted from the right side in FIG. 2A, the eyepiece holding portion 2a of the eyepiece portion 2 of the rigid endoscope 1
A portion near the end on the side is held while being engaged with the endoscope receiving portion 14 of the endoscope holder 13.

【0020】また、内視鏡保持体13には図2(B)に
示すように硬性鏡1のライトガイド口金7との干渉を避
ける切欠部15が形成されている。さらに、この内視鏡
保持体13の外周面には同方向に略平行に延設された2
本の可動アーム16が突設されている。これらの可動ア
ーム16はそれぞれ内視鏡保持体13のリングの接線方
向に沿って延出されている。また、各可動アーム16の
先端部にはそれぞれ外向きに略直角に屈曲された係合爪
17が形成されている。
As shown in FIG. 2B, the endoscope holder 13 is formed with a notch 15 for avoiding interference with the light guide base 7 of the rigid endoscope 1. Further, an outer peripheral surface of the endoscope holder 13 extends substantially parallel to the same direction.
The movable arm 16 of the book protrudes. Each of these movable arms 16 extends along the tangential direction of the ring of the endoscope holder 13. At the tip of each movable arm 16 is formed an engaging claw 17 which is bent outward at a substantially right angle.

【0021】また、カメラ取付け部11には内視鏡取付
け部12をTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対
し、略垂直方向の平面に沿ってスライド可能に支持する
略箱型のガイドフレーム18が設けられている。このガ
イドフレーム18にはTVカメラ3が取付けられる平板
状のカメラ取付け板18aと、このカメラ取付け板18
aと離間対向配置された平板状の対向板18bと、カメ
ラ取付け板18aと対向板18bとの間を連結する図2
(B)中で、左右一対の係合爪ガイド板18cとが設け
られている。ここで、カメラ取付け板18aは対向板1
8bに対してTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の画像入射方向
とは反対側に配置されている。さらに、対向板18bに
は硬性鏡1の接眼部2との干渉を避ける切欠部19が形
成されている。
A substantially box-shaped guide for supporting the endoscope mounting portion 12 on the camera mounting portion 11 so as to be slidable along a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3. A frame 18 is provided. The guide frame 18 has a flat camera mounting plate 18a on which the TV camera 3 is mounted, and a camera mounting plate 18a.
FIG. 2 for connecting the flat plate-shaped opposing plate 18b spaced apart from and with the camera mounting plate 18a and the opposing plate 18b.
In (B), a pair of left and right engaging claw guide plates 18c is provided. Here, the camera mounting plate 18a is the opposite plate 1
8b, it is arranged on the side opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3. Further, a notch 19 is formed in the opposing plate 18b to avoid interference with the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1.

【0022】また、ガイドフレーム18には図2
(A),(B)中で、上面側に開口部18d、下面側に
閉塞板18eがそれぞれ形成されている。さらに、ガイ
ドフレーム18の左右一対の係合爪ガイド板18cには
閉塞板18e側の端部に係止穴18fがそれぞれ形成さ
れている。そして、内視鏡取付け部12はカメラ取付け
部11のガイドフレーム18内に挿入されて内視鏡接眼
部2の光軸とTVカメラ3の光軸とを一致させた正規の
連結位置と、カメラ取付け部11のガイドフレーム18
の上面開口部18dからガイドフレーム18の外部に突
出された内視鏡着脱位置との間でスライド可能に支持さ
れている。これにより、内視鏡取付け部12をTVカメ
ラ3の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対し、略垂直方向の平面
に沿って移動させる移動機構(移動手段)20が形成さ
れている。
The guide frame 18 has a
In (A) and (B), an opening 18d is formed on the upper surface side, and a closing plate 18e is formed on the lower surface side. Further, locking holes 18f are formed in the pair of left and right engaging claw guide plates 18c of the guide frame 18 at the ends on the closing plate 18e side. Then, the endoscope mounting portion 12 is inserted into the guide frame 18 of the camera mounting portion 11 and has a regular connection position where the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece 2 and the optical axis of the TV camera 3 are matched. Guide frame 18 of camera mounting section 11
Is slidably supported between an endoscope mounting / removing position protruding outside the guide frame 18 from the upper surface opening 18d of the guide frame 18. Thus, a moving mechanism 20 for moving the endoscope mounting section 12 along a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3 is formed.

【0023】そして、内視鏡取付け部12が正規の連結
位置に保持されている状態では図2(B)中に点線で示
すように内視鏡取付け部12の各可動アーム16の係合
爪17が係合爪ガイド板18cの係止穴18f内に挿入
された状態で係合され、内視鏡取付け部12が正規の連
結位置でロックされるようになっている。さらに、内視
鏡取付け部12が図1および図2(A),(B)に示す
ように内視鏡着脱位置に移動された状態では硬性鏡1の
接眼部2を内視鏡取付け部12に着脱可能に連結する作
業が行われるようになっている。このとき、TVカメラ
3の撮像光学系の画像入射方向とは反対方向から硬性鏡
1の接眼部2が内視鏡取付け部12に挿入されるように
なっている。
When the endoscope mounting portion 12 is held at the proper connection position, the engagement claws of each movable arm 16 of the endoscope mounting portion 12 are indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 2B. The engagement 17 is inserted into the engagement hole 18f of the engagement claw guide plate 18c so as to be engaged, and the endoscope mounting portion 12 is locked at the proper connection position. Further, when the endoscope mounting portion 12 is moved to the endoscope attaching / detaching position as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A and 2B, the eyepiece portion 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is moved to the endoscope mounting portion. An operation of detachably connecting to the device 12 is performed. At this time, the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is inserted into the endoscope mounting section 12 from the direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3.

【0024】次に、上記構成の本実施の形態の内視鏡接
続装置4の作用について説明する。まず、硬性鏡1の接
眼部2に対して外付TVカメラ3を連結する作業時には
予め図1および図2(A),(B)に示すように内視鏡
取付け部12がカメラ取付け部11のガイドフレーム1
8の上面開口部18dからガイドフレーム18の外部に
突出された内視鏡着脱位置に移動される。この内視鏡着
脱位置で、内視鏡取付け部12にTVカメラ3の撮像光
学系の画像入射方向とは反対方向から硬性鏡1の接眼部
2が挿入され、硬性鏡1の接眼部2が内視鏡取付け部1
2の内視鏡受部14に着脱可能に取付けられる。また、
カメラ取付け部11にはTVカメラ3が取付けられる。
Next, the operation of the endoscope connection device 4 of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described. First, at the time of connecting the external TV camera 3 to the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1, the endoscope mounting section 12 is previously connected to the camera mounting section as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A and 2B. 11 guide frames 1
8 is moved to an endoscope attaching / detaching position protruding from the upper surface opening 18d to the outside of the guide frame 18. At this endoscope attachment / detachment position, the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is inserted into the endoscope attachment section 12 from a direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3, and the eyepiece of the rigid endoscope 1 2 is the endoscope mounting part 1
The second endoscope receiving portion 14 is detachably attached. Also,
The TV camera 3 is mounted on the camera mounting section 11.

【0025】さらに、内視鏡取付け部12の内視鏡受部
14に硬性鏡1の接眼部2が取付けられたのち、内視鏡
取付け部12がTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の光軸方向に
対し、略垂直方向の平面に沿ってスライド移動され、カ
メラ取付け部11内に収納される。このとき、内視鏡取
付け部12がカメラ取付け部11のガイドフレーム18
の閉塞板18eの位置まで達すると、内視鏡取付け部1
2の各可動アーム16の係合爪17が係合爪ガイド板1
8cの係止穴18f内に挿入された状態で係合され、内
視鏡取付け部12が正規の連結位置でロックされる。こ
のように内視鏡取付け部12が正規の連結位置まで移動
されると、硬性鏡1の接眼部2の光軸とTVカメラ3の
光軸とが一致される。
Further, after the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is mounted on the endoscope receiving portion 14 of the endoscope mounting portion 12, the endoscope mounting portion 12 is moved to the optical axis of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3. It is slid along a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction, and housed in the camera mounting portion 11. At this time, the endoscope mounting portion 12 is connected to the guide frame 18 of the camera mounting portion 11.
When the endoscope reaches the position of the closing plate 18e, the endoscope mounting portion 1
2 is the engaging claw 17 of each movable arm 16 is the engaging claw guide plate 1
The endoscope mounting portion 12 is engaged in a state where the endoscope mounting portion 12 is inserted into the locking hole 18f of the 8c, and is locked at the proper connection position. When the endoscope mounting section 12 is moved to the normal connection position in this way, the optical axis of the eyepiece section 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 and the optical axis of the TV camera 3 match.

【0026】また、硬性鏡1を取外す場合には内視鏡取
付け部12の両側の可動アーム16の係合爪17を内方
向に押し込むことにより、各可動アーム16は係合爪1
7が係合爪ガイド板18cの係止穴18fから外れる位
置まで弾性変形され、内視鏡取付け部12のロックが解
除される。この状態で、内視鏡取付け部12が図1およ
び図2(A),(B)に示すように内視鏡着脱位置に引
き出される。この内視鏡着脱位置で硬性鏡1を内視鏡取
付け部12から引き抜く作業が行われる。
When the rigid endoscope 1 is to be removed, the movable claws 17 of the movable arms 16 on both sides of the endoscope mounting portion 12 are pushed inward, so that each movable arm 16
7 is elastically deformed to a position where it comes off from the locking hole 18f of the engaging claw guide plate 18c, and the lock of the endoscope mounting portion 12 is released. In this state, the endoscope attachment section 12 is pulled out to the endoscope attachment / detachment position as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A and 2B. At this endoscope attachment / detachment position, the operation of pulling out the rigid endoscope 1 from the endoscope attachment portion 12 is performed.

【0027】そこで、上記構成のものにあっては次の効
果を奏する。すなわち、本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置
4では外付TVカメラ3と硬性鏡1の接眼部2との連結
時には内視鏡取付け部12をカメラ取付け部11のガイ
ドフレーム18の上面開口部18dからガイドフレーム
18の外部に突出された内視鏡着脱位置に移動させ、こ
の内視鏡着脱位置で内視鏡取付け部12にTVカメラ3
の撮像光学系の画像入射方向とは反対方向から硬性鏡1
の接眼部2を挿入させた状態で、硬性鏡1の接眼部2を
取付けたのち、カメラ取付け部11内に内視鏡取付け部
12を移動させ、硬性鏡1の接眼部2の光軸とTVカメ
ラ3の光軸とを一致させた正規の連結位置でロックする
ようにした。そのため、TVカメラ3と連結されている
硬性鏡1を取外す場合には正規の連結位置で内視鏡取付
け部12のロックを解除した後、内視鏡取付け部12を
カメラ取付け部11のガイドフレーム18の上面開口部
18dからガイドフレーム18の外部に突出された内視
鏡着脱位置に移動させる動作が必要になるので、使用中
の不用意な操作で、カメラ取付け部11に対する内視鏡
取付け部12のロックが間違って解除してしまった場合
であっても本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置4から硬性鏡
1が直ちに脱落することを防止できる。したがって、従
来に比べて確実な硬性鏡1の落下防止を図ることができ
る。
Therefore, the above configuration has the following effects. That is, in the endoscope connection device 4 of the present embodiment, when the external TV camera 3 is connected to the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1, the endoscope mounting portion 12 is connected to the upper opening of the guide frame 18 of the camera mounting portion 11. The endoscope is moved from the portion 18d to the endoscope attaching / detaching position protruding outside the guide frame 18, and the TV camera 3 is attached to the endoscope attaching portion 12 at the endoscope attaching / detaching position.
From the direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system
After the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is mounted in a state where the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 2 is inserted, the endoscope mounting part 12 is moved into the camera mounting part 11, and the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is moved. The optical axis is locked at a regular connection position where the optical axis of the TV camera 3 is matched. Therefore, when removing the rigid endoscope 1 connected to the TV camera 3, the endoscope mounting portion 12 is unlocked at the proper connection position, and then the endoscope mounting portion 12 is connected to the guide frame of the camera mounting portion 11. An operation of moving the endoscope from the upper surface opening 18d of the base 18 to the endoscope attaching / detaching position protruding to the outside of the guide frame 18 is required. Even if the lock of 12 is accidentally released, the rigid endoscope 1 can be prevented from immediately dropping off from the endoscope connection device 4 of the present embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the hard mirror 1 from falling as compared with the related art.

【0028】さらに、本実施の形態ではカメラ取付け部
11に対する内視鏡取付け部12のロック機構の一部を
構成する可動アーム16および係合爪17を内視鏡取付
け部12の内視鏡保持体13と一体成形するとともに、
係合爪17と係脱可能に係合する係止穴18fをカメラ
取付け部11のガイドフレーム18に形成したので、カ
メラ取付け部11と内視鏡取付け部12との間の着脱機
構部分の構造を従来に比べて簡素化することができる。
そのため、TVカメラ3のマウント部と硬性鏡1の接眼
部2との間の着脱機構部分の部品点数を従来に比べて削
減し、大幅なコストダウンを図ることができるととも
に、組立性、メンテナンス性、洗浄性の向上を図ること
ができる。
Further, in this embodiment, the movable arm 16 and the engaging claw 17 which constitute a part of the lock mechanism of the endoscope mounting portion 12 with respect to the camera mounting portion 11 are held by the endoscope mounting portion 12 with the endoscope. While being integrally molded with the body 13,
Since the locking hole 18f which is detachably engaged with the engaging claw 17 is formed in the guide frame 18 of the camera mounting portion 11, the structure of the detachable mechanism between the camera mounting portion 11 and the endoscope mounting portion 12 is provided. Can be simplified as compared with the related art.
For this reason, the number of components in the detachable mechanism between the mount of the TV camera 3 and the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 can be reduced as compared with the conventional case, so that the cost can be significantly reduced, and the assemblability and maintenance can be achieved. And cleanability can be improved.

【0029】また、内視鏡取付け部12はカメラ取付け
部11から取外し可能になっているので、内視鏡取付け
部12をカメラ取付け部11から取外した状態で洗浄、
消毒作業を行うことができる。そのため、内視鏡取付け
部12とカメラ取付け部11とを連結させた状態で洗
浄、消毒作業を行う場合に比べてその洗浄作業性の向上
を図ることができる。
Since the endoscope mounting portion 12 is detachable from the camera mounting portion 11, the endoscope mounting portion 12 can be cleaned and removed with the endoscope mounting portion 12 removed from the camera mounting portion 11.
Disinfection work can be performed. Therefore, the cleaning workability can be improved compared to the case where cleaning and disinfecting work is performed in a state where the endoscope mounting portion 12 and the camera mounting portion 11 are connected.

【0030】また、図3乃至図5は本発明の第2の実施
の形態を示すものである。本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装
置30は、TVカメラ3に取付けられる略円板状のカメ
ラ取付け部(撮像装置取付け部)31を設け、このカメ
ラ取付け部31の外周面に第1のピン受部32を突設す
るとともに、硬性鏡1の接眼部2に着脱可能に取付けら
れる略円板状の内視鏡取付け部33を設け、この内視鏡
取付け部33の外周面に第2のピン受部34を突設し、
さらに第1,第2のピン受部32,34間を回転ピン3
5を介して回動可能に連結したものである。ここで、カ
メラ取付け部31と内視鏡取付け部33との間は図3お
よび図4に示すように両者間が離間され、硬性鏡1の接
眼部2を内視鏡取付け部33に着脱可能に連結する内視
鏡着脱位置と、両者間が対向配置された状態に接合さ
れ、硬性鏡1の接眼部2の光軸とTVカメラ3の光軸と
を一致させた正規の連結位置との間で回転ピン35を中
心に回動可能に支持されている。これにより、内視鏡取
付け部33をTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対
し、略垂直方向の平面に沿って移動させる移動機構(移
動手段)36が形成されている。
FIGS. 3 to 5 show a second embodiment of the present invention. The endoscope connection device 30 of the present embodiment is provided with a substantially disk-shaped camera attachment portion (imaging device attachment portion) 31 attached to the TV camera 3, and a first pin is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the camera attachment portion 31. A receiving portion 32 is protruded, and a substantially disk-shaped endoscope attachment portion 33 is detachably attached to the eyepiece portion 2 of the rigid endoscope 1. A second endoscope attachment portion 33 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the endoscope attachment portion 33. The pin receiving portion 34 of the
Further, a rotating pin 3 is provided between the first and second pin receiving portions 32 and 34.
5 so as to be rotatable. Here, the camera mounting portion 31 and the endoscope mounting portion 33 are separated from each other as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is attached to and detached from the endoscope mounting portion 33. An endoscope detachable position where the connection is possible, and a regular connection position where the two are joined to face each other and the optical axis of the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 and the optical axis of the TV camera 3 are matched. Are supported so as to be rotatable around a rotation pin 35. Thus, a moving mechanism (moving means) 36 for moving the endoscope mounting section 33 along a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3 is formed.

【0031】さらに、図4に示すようにカメラ取付け部
31における内視鏡取付け部33との接合面の外周部位
には第1のピン受部32の突設位置とは周方向に略18
0°離れた部位にロック用の係止穴37が形成されてい
る。
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an outer peripheral portion of a joint surface of the camera attachment portion 31 with the endoscope attachment portion 33 is substantially 18 cm away from the projecting position of the first pin receiving portion 32 in the circumferential direction.
A locking hole 37 for locking is formed at a position separated by 0 °.

【0032】また、内視鏡取付け部33の外周部位には
第2のピン受部34の突設位置とは周方向に略180°
離れた部位に2本のスリット38が略平行に形成され、
両側のスリット38間に舌片状の操作レバー39が形成
されている。この操作レバー39にはカメラ取付け部3
1の係止穴37に対して係脱可能に係合する係合ピン4
0が突設されている。
The outer peripheral portion of the endoscope mounting portion 33 is substantially 180 ° apart from the projecting position of the second pin receiving portion 34 in the circumferential direction.
Two slits 38 are formed substantially in parallel at distant portions,
A tongue-shaped operating lever 39 is formed between the slits 38 on both sides. The operation lever 39 has a camera mounting portion 3.
Engagement pin 4 that removably engages with one lock hole 37
0 is protruding.

【0033】そして、内視鏡取付け部33が正規の連結
位置に保持されている状態では図5に示すように内視鏡
取付け部33の操作レバー39の係合ピン40がカメラ
取付け部31の係止穴37内に挿入された状態で係合さ
れ、内視鏡取付け部33が正規の連結位置でロックされ
るようになっている。
When the endoscope mounting portion 33 is held at the proper connection position, the engaging pin 40 of the operation lever 39 of the endoscope mounting portion 33 is connected to the camera mounting portion 31 as shown in FIG. The endoscope mounting portion 33 is engaged in a state where it is inserted into the locking hole 37, and is locked at a proper connection position.

【0034】また、TVカメラ3と連結されている硬性
鏡1を取外す場合には正規の連結位置で内視鏡取付け部
33の操作レバー39を図5中で上方向に引上げ、操作
レバー39の係合ピン40をカメラ取付け部31の係止
穴37から引き抜くことにより、内視鏡取付け部33の
ロックが解除されるようになっている。
When the rigid endoscope 1 connected to the TV camera 3 is to be detached, the operation lever 39 of the endoscope mounting portion 33 is pulled upward in FIG. By pulling out the engagement pin 40 from the locking hole 37 of the camera attachment part 31, the lock of the endoscope attachment part 33 is released.

【0035】さらに、内視鏡取付け部33が図3および
図4に示すように内視鏡着脱位置に移動された状態では
硬性鏡1の接眼部2を内視鏡取付け部33に着脱可能に
連結する作業が行われるようになっている。このとき、
第1の実施の形態(図1および図2(A),(B)参
照)と同様にTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の画像入射方向
とは反対方向から硬性鏡1の接眼部2が内視鏡取付け部
33に挿入されるようになっている。
Further, the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 can be attached to and detached from the endoscope attachment portion 33 when the endoscope attachment portion 33 is moved to the endoscope attachment / detachment position as shown in FIGS. The work to connect to the is performed. At this time,
As in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2 (A) and 2 (B)), the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is set inside from the direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3. It is designed to be inserted into the endoscope attachment part 33.

【0036】そこで、本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置3
0では外付TVカメラ3と硬性鏡1の接眼部2との連結
時には予め内視鏡取付け部33をカメラ取付け部31か
ら離間させた内視鏡着脱位置に移動させ、この内視鏡着
脱位置で内視鏡取付け部33にTVカメラ3の撮像光学
系の画像入射方向とは反対方向から硬性鏡1の接眼部2
を挿入させた状態で、硬性鏡1の接眼部2を取付けるよ
うになっている。さらに、硬性鏡1の取付け後、回転ピ
ン35を中心に内視鏡取付け部33を回動させ、この内
視鏡取付け部33とカメラ取付け部31との間を対向配
置させた状態に接合させて硬性鏡1の接眼部2の光軸と
TVカメラ3の光軸とを一致させた正規の連結位置でロ
ックするようにした。そのため、TVカメラ3と連結さ
れている硬性鏡1を取外す場合には正規の連結位置で内
視鏡取付け部33のロックを解除した後、内視鏡取付け
部33を回転ピン35を中心にカメラ取付け部31から
離れた内視鏡着脱位置に移動させる動作が必要になるの
で、使用中の不用意な操作で、カメラ取付け部31に対
する内視鏡取付け部33のロックが間違って解除してし
まった場合であっても本実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置3
0から硬性鏡1が直ちに脱落することを防止できる。し
たがって、本実施の形態でも第1の実施の形態と同様に
従来に比べて確実な硬性鏡1の落下防止を図ることがで
きる。
Therefore, the endoscope connection device 3 of the present embodiment
At 0, when the external TV camera 3 and the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 are connected to each other, the endoscope mounting section 33 is moved to the endoscope mounting / detaching position separated from the camera mounting section 31 in advance. At the position, the eyepiece section 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is inserted into the endoscope mounting section 33 from the direction opposite to the image incident direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3.
Is inserted, and the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is attached. Further, after the rigid endoscope 1 is mounted, the endoscope mounting portion 33 is rotated about the rotation pin 35, and the endoscope mounting portion 33 and the camera mounting portion 31 are joined in a state where they are opposed to each other. Thus, the rigid endoscope 1 is locked at a regular connection position where the optical axis of the eyepiece 2 and the optical axis of the TV camera 3 are matched. Therefore, when removing the rigid endoscope 1 connected to the TV camera 3, the endoscope mounting portion 33 is unlocked at the proper connection position, and then the endoscope mounting portion 33 is turned around the rotation pin 35. Since an operation of moving the endoscope to the attaching / detaching position distant from the attaching portion 31 is required, the lock of the endoscope attaching portion 33 to the camera attaching portion 31 is accidentally released by an inadvertent operation during use. Endoscope connection device 3 of the present embodiment even if
It is possible to prevent the rigid endoscope 1 from dropping immediately from zero. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, the fall of the rigid endoscope 1 can be more reliably prevented as compared with the related art.

【0037】また、図6(A),(B)は上記各実施の
形態の内視鏡接続装置1、30とは異なる構成の内視鏡
接続装置51を示すものである。図6(A)の内視鏡接
続装置51には外付TVカメラ3の先端フランジ部52
に一体成形された略U字状の内視鏡受部53が設けられ
ている。ここで、内視鏡受部53は例えば外付TVカメ
ラ3の先端フランジ部52に一体にモールド成形されて
いる。
FIGS. 6A and 6B show an endoscope connecting device 51 having a configuration different from the endoscope connecting devices 1 and 30 of the above embodiments. The endoscope connection device 51 shown in FIG.
Is provided with a substantially U-shaped endoscope receiving portion 53 integrally formed with the endoscope. Here, the endoscope receiving portion 53 is integrally molded with, for example, the distal end flange portion 52 of the external TV camera 3.

【0038】さらに、この内視鏡受部53には図6
(B)に示すようにU字の底部に接眼受部54が形成さ
れている。そして、硬性鏡1の接眼部2は内視鏡受部5
3のU字の開口部からTVカメラ3の撮像光学系の光軸
方向に対し、略垂直方向に沿ってこの内視鏡受部53内
に挿入されるようになっている。ここで、内視鏡受部5
3の接眼受部54には図6(A)に示すように硬性鏡1
の接眼部2のテーパ面2bと対応するテーパ面54aが
形成されている。
Further, the endoscope receiving section 53 has
As shown in (B), an eyepiece receiver 54 is formed at the bottom of the U-shape. The eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is provided with an endoscope receiver 5.
The U-shaped opening 3 is inserted into the endoscope receiving portion 53 along a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the TV camera 3. Here, the endoscope receiving section 5
As shown in FIG. 6A, the rigid endoscope 54
A tapered surface 54a corresponding to the tapered surface 2b of the eyepiece 2 is formed.

【0039】また、内視鏡受部53のU字の両端部には
図6(B)中で上方向に延出された弾性爪部55が形成
されている。なお、2つの弾性爪部55間の間隔は硬性
鏡1の接眼部2の外径寸法よりも若干小さくなるように
設定されている。そして、2つの弾性爪部55の稜線で
硬性鏡1の接眼部2をTVカメラ3の先端フランジ部5
2の当接面52aに押しつけることにより、硬性鏡1の
接眼部2をTVカメラ3の内視鏡受部53に係脱可能に
係止するようになっている。
At both ends of the U-shaped endoscope receiving portion 53, elastic claws 55 extending upward in FIG. 6B are formed. The space between the two elastic claws 55 is set to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1. Then, the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is connected to the tip flange 5 of the TV camera 3 at the ridge line of the two elastic claws 55.
The eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 is detachably engaged with the endoscope receiving portion 53 of the TV camera 3 by pressing the endoscope 2 against the contact surface 52a of the TV.

【0040】さらに、内視鏡受部53の弾性爪部55の
先端部には外向きに屈曲された係止解除操作用の操作レ
バー56が形成されている。そして、この操作レバー5
6を図6(B)中で左方向に押圧することによって2つ
の弾性爪部55が弾性変形してTVカメラ3の内視鏡受
部53と硬性鏡1の接眼部2との係合が解除され、TV
カメラ3の内視鏡受部53から硬性鏡1の接眼部2を引
き抜くことができるようになっている。
Further, an operation lever 56 for unlocking operation, which is bent outward, is formed at the end of the elastic claw 55 of the endoscope receiving portion 53. And this operation lever 5
6B is pressed leftward in FIG. 6B, the two elastic claws 55 are elastically deformed to engage the endoscope receiving portion 53 of the TV camera 3 with the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1. Is released and the TV
The eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 can be pulled out of the endoscope receiver 53 of the camera 3.

【0041】そこで、上記構成のものにあっては内視鏡
受部53をTVカメラ3の先端フランジ部52に一体に
モールド成形できるので、内視鏡接続装置51の構成を
従来に比べて簡略化することができる。そのため、コス
トダウンを図ることができるとともに、洗滌性も良くす
ることができ、洗滌作業時間を短縮することができる。
さらに、内視鏡接続装置51のディスポ化も可能とな
る。
Therefore, in the above configuration, the endoscope receiving portion 53 can be molded integrally with the distal end flange portion 52 of the TV camera 3, so that the configuration of the endoscope connection device 51 is simplified as compared with the related art. Can be Therefore, the cost can be reduced, the cleaning property can be improved, and the cleaning operation time can be reduced.
Further, the endoscope connection device 51 can be made a disposable device.

【0042】また、図7はさらに別の内視鏡接続装置6
1の構成例を示すものである。図7の内視鏡接続装置6
1には、図6(A),(B)の内視鏡接続装置51の弾
性爪部55に相当する回動爪62が内視鏡受部53とは
別体の部品によって形成されている。この回動爪62の
基端部は枢支ピン63を介して内視鏡受部53に回動可
能に枢支されている。
FIG. 7 shows still another endoscope connection device 6.
1 shows a configuration example. Endoscope connection device 6 of FIG.
In FIG. 1, a rotating claw 62 corresponding to the elastic claw 55 of the endoscope connection device 51 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B is formed by a component separate from the endoscope receiving portion 53. . The base end of the rotating claw 62 is pivotally supported by the endoscope receiving portion 53 via a pivot pin 63.

【0043】さらに、枢支ピン63には回動爪62の先
端部側を閉じる方向に付勢する例えばばね部材等の付勢
部材64が装着されている。そして、2つの回動爪62
で硬性鏡1の接眼部2をTVカメラ3の先端フランジ部
52の当接面52aに押しつけることにより、硬性鏡1
の接眼部2をTVカメラ3の内視鏡受部53に係脱可能
に係止するようになっている。なお、回動爪62の基端
部にはこの回動爪62を付勢部材64の付勢力に抗して
回動爪62の先端部側を開く方向に押圧する係合解除用
の操作レバー65が形成されている。
Further, an urging member 64, such as a spring member, for urging the pivot pin 63 in a direction to close the distal end side of the rotating claw 62 is mounted on the pivot pin 63. And two rotating claws 62
By pressing the eyepiece 2 of the rigid endoscope 1 against the contact surface 52a of the distal end flange 52 of the TV camera 3, the rigid endoscope 1
The eyepiece 2 of the TV camera 3 is detachably engaged with the endoscope receiving portion 53 of the TV camera 3. An operating lever for disengagement is provided at the base end of the rotating claw 62 to press the rotating claw 62 in a direction to open the distal end side of the rotating claw 62 against the urging force of the urging member 64. 65 are formed.

【0044】そこで、上記構成のものにあっては内視鏡
受部53をTVカメラ3の先端フランジ部52に一体に
モールド成形できるので、内視鏡接続装置61の構成を
従来に比べて簡略化することができる。そのため、コス
トダウンを図ることができるとともに、洗滌性も良くす
ることができ、洗滌作業時間を短縮することができる。
Therefore, in the above configuration, since the endoscope receiving portion 53 can be integrally molded with the distal end flange portion 52 of the TV camera 3, the configuration of the endoscope connecting device 61 is simplified as compared with the conventional one. Can be Therefore, the cost can be reduced, the cleaning property can be improved, and the cleaning operation time can be reduced.

【0045】なお、本発明は上記各実施の形態に限定さ
れるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲で種
々変形実施できることは勿論である。次に、本出願の他
の特徴的な技術事項を下記の通り付記する。
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Next, other characteristic technical matters of the present application will be additionally described as follows.

【0046】記 (付記項1) 内視鏡接眼部を所定の撮影装置の撮像光
学系の光軸に対し、垂直方向より着脱可能とした内視鏡
接続装置において、内視鏡接眼部を、撮影装置の撮像光
学系の入射側とは反対方向より挿入後、撮像光学系の光
軸に対し垂直方向より着脱可能としたことを特徴とする
内視鏡接続装置。
(Additional Item 1) In an endoscope connecting device in which an endoscope eyepiece is detachable from a vertical direction with respect to an optical axis of an imaging optical system of a predetermined photographing device, an endoscope eyepiece is provided. An endoscope connection device characterized in that, after being inserted from a direction opposite to an incident side of an imaging optical system of an imaging device, the imaging device can be detached from a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the imaging optical system.

【0047】(付記項1の発明が解決しようとする課
題) 従来は、内視鏡接眼部を撮像装置の入射光側より
挿入していたが、使用中の不用意な操作で、接眼部のロ
ック機構を間違って解除してしまい、内視鏡が脱落する
恐れがあった。
(Problem to be Solved by the Invention of Supplementary Item 1) Conventionally, an endoscope eyepiece was inserted from the incident light side of the imaging apparatus. However, the eyepiece was inadvertently operated during use. There was a risk that the locking mechanism of the unit was accidentally released and the endoscope fell off.

【0048】(付記項1の効果) 本案では、入射光と
は反対の方向より、接眼受け部に挿入することにより、
確実な落下防止機構として提供可能とした。 (付記項2) 垂直方向への着脱は、撮像装置本体側に
固定され、光軸と垂直方向に設けられたレール部と、内
視鏡接眼部の受け部が、前記レール部を光軸と垂直方向
へ移動可能としたことを特徴とする付記項1に記載の内
視鏡接続装置。
(Effects of Additional Item 1) In the present case, by inserting into the eyepiece receiving portion from the direction opposite to the incident light,
It can be provided as a reliable fall prevention mechanism. (Additional Item 2) The vertical attachment / detachment is performed by fixing a rail portion fixed to the image pickup apparatus main body side and provided in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis, and a receiving portion of an endoscope eyepiece portion, by connecting the rail portion to the optical axis. 3. The endoscope connection device according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope connection device is movable vertically.

【0049】(付記項3) 上記レール部及び受け部に
は、内視鏡接眼部の光軸と、撮像光学系の光軸が略一致
したときに固定される係止部及び、内視鏡接眼部を取り
付け時に受け部がレール部より脱落しない為の係止部を
それぞれ設けたことを特徴とする付記項2に記載の内視
鏡接続装置。
(Additional Item 3) The rail portion and the receiving portion have a locking portion fixed when the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece and the optical axis of the imaging optical system substantially coincide with each other, and the endoscope. 3. The endoscope connection device according to claim 2, wherein locking portions are provided to prevent the receiving portion from falling off the rail portion when the mirror eyepiece is attached.

【0050】(付記項4) 垂直方向への着脱は、撮像
装置本体側の内視鏡接眼部受けに、内視鏡接眼部外径よ
りも外側に設けた回転軸部を設け、ここを回転中心とし
て内視鏡接眼部挿入部を移動可能とした付記項1に記載
の内視鏡接続装置。
(Supplementary item 4) For attachment / detachment in the vertical direction, a rotation shaft provided outside the outer diameter of the endoscope eyepiece is provided in the endoscope eyepiece receiver on the imaging device main body side. 2. The endoscope connection device according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope eyepiece insertion section is movable about the center of rotation.

【0051】(付記項5) 上記回転軸部において内視
鏡接眼部受け部が回転し、撮像光学系と内視鏡接眼部の
光軸が略一致したとき固定される為の係止部を設けたこ
とを特徴とする付記項4に記載の内視鏡接続装置。
(Supplementary note 5) Engagement for fixing when the endoscope eyepiece receiving part rotates in the rotation shaft part and the optical axes of the imaging optical system and the endoscope eyepiece substantially coincide with each other. The endoscope connection device according to additional item 4, wherein the endoscope connection device is provided.

【0052】(付記項6) 内視鏡接眼部の垂直方向へ
の着脱固定は、撮像装置の光軸に対し垂直方向に一部開
口された開口部を設け、撮像装置側に固定された1ケ所
の内視鏡接眼部受け部と、内視鏡接眼部の斜面を光軸方
向に対し垂直方向に付勢可能とした複数の弾性爪部を設
けことを特徴とする内視鏡接続装置。
(Additional Item 6) In order to attach and detach the eyepiece of the endoscope in the vertical direction, an opening partly opened in the vertical direction with respect to the optical axis of the image pickup device is provided and fixed to the image pickup device side. An endoscope comprising: one endoscope eyepiece receiving portion; and a plurality of elastic claws capable of biasing a slope of the endoscope eyepiece in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis direction. Connection device.

【0053】(付記項6の従来技術) 先行例として、
特開昭58−105221号公報の第2,3図に光軸と
垂直方向から内視鏡接眼部が着脱可能な実施例があげら
れている。ここでは、接眼部受け部が内視鏡接眼部の半
分以上を受け、1ケ所の付勢部材にて固定している。
(Prior Art in Additional Item 6) As a preceding example,
FIGS. 2 and 3 of JP-A-58-105221 show an embodiment in which an endoscope eyepiece can be attached and detached from a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. Here, the eyepiece receiver receives more than half of the endoscope eyepiece and is fixed by one biasing member.

【0054】(付記項6の効果) 付記項6は、複数の
弾性爪部を設けることにより、特別なロック解除操作を
しなくても着脱可能に構成できた。また、特別なロック
解除機構をなくしたことにより、着脱機構部分を一体成
型で構成可能とした為、大幅なコストダウンも可能とし
た。
(Effect of Additional Item 6) Additional item 6 can be configured to be detachable by providing a plurality of elastic claws without performing a special unlocking operation. In addition, the elimination of a special lock release mechanism allows the attachment / detachment mechanism part to be formed by integral molding, thus enabling a significant cost reduction.

【0055】(付記項7) 上記内視鏡接眼部受け部及
び複数の弾性爪部及び、内視鏡接眼部端面の当接部を一
体に成型したことを特徴とする付記項6に記載の内視鏡
接続装置。
(Additional Item 7) The additional item 6, wherein the endoscope eyepiece receiving portion, the plurality of elastic claws, and the contact portions of the endoscope eyepiece end surfaces are integrally formed. The endoscope connection device as described in the above.

【0056】(付記項8) 上記弾性爪部は、内視鏡接
眼部受け部及び内視鏡接眼部端面とは別体に形成し、コ
イルバネで付勢したことを特徴とする付記項6に記載の
内視鏡接続装置。
(Additional Item 8) The additional item, wherein the elastic claw portion is formed separately from the endoscope eyepiece receiving portion and the endoscope eyepiece end face, and is urged by a coil spring. 7. The endoscope connection device according to 6.

【0057】(付記項9) 内視鏡(P接眼)と各種ア
ダプター、TVカメラを接続するマウントにおいて、マ
ウント本体部に一体的に設けられた光軸に対しスライド
するアイピース受けを有することを特徴とする内視鏡接
続装置。
(Additional Item 9) A mount for connecting an endoscope (P eyepiece) to various adapters and a TV camera is characterized in that it has an eyepiece receiver which slides on an optical axis provided integrally with the mount body. Endoscope connection device.

【0058】(付記項9の従来技術) 硬性鏡(アイピ
ース)と外付TVカメラを接続するマウント部はワンタ
ッチ着脱が可能でかつ精度を出す構成となっている。 (付記項9の解決しようとする課題) しかし、構造が
複雑で組立性、保守性が悪く、洗浄にも時間がかかって
いた。また部品点数も多く、コストアップにつながって
いた。さらにフランジ面につきあててロックを行うが、
正確に係合していないと内視鏡を落とすといった不注意
をよびやすかった。
(Prior Art in Additional Item 9) The mount for connecting the rigid endoscope (eyepiece) and the external TV camera is configured to be one-touch detachable and high in accuracy. (Problem to be Solved in Supplementary Item 9) However, the structure is complicated, the assemblability and maintainability are poor, and it takes time to clean. In addition, the number of parts was large, leading to an increase in cost. Furthermore, it locks against the flange surface,
It was easy to call carelessness such as dropping the endoscope if it was not correctly engaged.

【0059】(付記項9の目的) 部品点数の削減、構
造の簡素化(組立性、メンテナンス性、洗浄性の向上)
がなされ、かつ確実に落下を防ぐRマウントの提供。 (付記項10) 結像光学系を有する撮影装置に設けた
内視鏡用接続部において、内視鏡接眼部の光軸と同軸に
設けられた結像光学系の光軸に対し、垂直方向より内視
鏡接眼部を挿入可能とし、係合爪により固定したことを
特徴とする内視鏡接続装置。
(Purpose of Additional Item 9) Reduction in the number of parts and simplification of the structure (improvement of assemblability, maintenance, and cleaning)
Provide R mount that has been made and prevents falling. (Supplementary Note 10) In the endoscope connecting portion provided in the imaging device having the imaging optical system, the optical axis of the imaging optical system provided coaxially with the optical axis of the endoscope eyepiece is perpendicular to the optical axis. An endoscope connection device, wherein an endoscope eyepiece can be inserted from a direction and fixed by an engagement claw.

【0060】(付記項10の解決しようとする課題)
硬性鏡アイピースに撮影装置を接続するためのマウント
構造において、ワンタッチで着脱でき、確実な固定がで
きるようにする為に、非常に複雑な構造で部品点数も多
く、コストアップの要因となっていた。又、消毒を必要
とする為、薬液浸漬やガス滅菌可能としているが、形状
が複雑である為、前処置としての洗滌に時間がかかると
いう問題がある。
(Problem to be solved in Additional Item 10)
In the mounting structure for connecting the imaging device to the rigid endoscope eyepiece, it has a very complicated structure and a large number of parts, so that it can be attached and detached with one touch and can be securely fixed, which has caused a cost increase. . In addition, since it requires disinfection, it can be immersed in a chemical solution or gas sterilized. However, since the shape is complicated, there is a problem that it takes a long time for cleaning as a pretreatment.

【0061】(付記項10の目的) 着脱性を損わずに
簡単な構成のマウントを提供することにより、コストダ
ウンがはかれ、洗滌も短時間で行えるようにすることを
目的とする。
(Purpose of Supplementary Item 10) It is an object of the present invention to provide a mount having a simple structure without impairing the detachability, thereby reducing costs and performing washing in a short time.

【0062】[0062]

【発明の効果】本発明によれば撮像装置のマウント部と
内視鏡接眼部との間の着脱機構部分の構造を簡素化する
ことができ、部品点数の削減、組立性、メンテナンス
性、洗浄性の向上が図れ、かつ確実に内視鏡の落下を防
止することができる。
According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the structure of an attaching / detaching mechanism portion between a mount section of an imaging apparatus and an endoscope eyepiece section, thereby reducing the number of parts, assembling property, maintainability, and the like. The cleaning performance can be improved, and the endoscope can be reliably prevented from falling.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】 本発明の第1の実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置
全体の概略構成を示す斜視図。
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an entire endoscope connection device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】 (A)は第1の実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置
の内視鏡取付け部を内視鏡着脱位置まで移動させた状態
を一部断面にして示す側面図、(B)は同正面図。
FIG. 2A is a side view showing a state in which an endoscope attachment portion of the endoscope connection device according to the first embodiment has been moved to an endoscope attachment / detachment position in a partial cross section, and FIG. Is a front view of the same.

【図3】 本発明の第2の実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置
全体の概略構成を示す斜視図。
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an entire endoscope connection device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

【図4】 第2の実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置の内視鏡
取付け部を内視鏡着脱位置まで移動させた状態を示す正
面図。
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state in which an endoscope attachment portion of the endoscope connection device according to the second embodiment has been moved to an endoscope attachment / detachment position;

【図5】 第2の実施の形態の内視鏡接続装置の内視鏡
取付け部の操作レバーの係合ピンがカメラ取付け部の係
止穴内に挿入された状態で係合された状態を示す要部の
縦断面図。
FIG. 5 shows a state in which the engagement pin of the operation lever of the endoscope attachment portion of the endoscope connection device according to the second embodiment is engaged with the engagement pin inserted into the locking hole of the camera attachment portion. The longitudinal section of the important section.

【図6】 内視鏡接続装置の他の構成例を示すもので、
(A)は内視鏡接続装置の要部の縦断面図、(B)は内
視鏡接続装置の要部の斜視図。
FIG. 6 shows another configuration example of the endoscope connection device.
(A) is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part of the endoscope connection device, and (B) is a perspective view of a main part of the endoscope connection device.

【図7】 さらに別の内視鏡接続装置の構成例を示す要
部の斜視図。
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part showing a configuration example of still another endoscope connection device.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 硬性鏡(内視鏡) 2 接眼部 3 外付TVカメラ(撮像装置) 11、31 カメラ取付け部(撮像装置取付け部) 12、33 内視鏡取付け部 20、36 移動機構(移動手段) DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Rigid endoscope (endoscope) 2 Eyepiece part 3 External TV camera (imaging device) 11, 31 Camera mounting part (imaging device mounting part) 12, 33 Endoscope mounting part 20, 36 Moving mechanism (moving means)

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【手続補正書】[Procedure amendment]

【提出日】平成9年5月16日[Submission date] May 16, 1997

【手続補正1】[Procedure amendment 1]

【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement

【補正対象項目名】0031[Correction target item name] 0031

【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change

【補正内容】[Correction contents]

【0031】また、内視鏡取付け部33には図2(B)
に示す第1の実施の形態の内視鏡保持体13と同様に硬
性鏡1のライトガイド口金7との干渉を避ける切欠部1
5が形成されている。さらに、図4に示すようにカメラ
取付け部31における内視鏡取付け部33との接合面の
外周部位には第1のピン受部32の突設位置とは周方向
に略180°離れた部位にロック用の係止穴37が形成
されている。
FIG. 2 (B) shows the endoscope mounting portion 33.
Similarly to the endoscope holder 13 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
Notch 1 to avoid interference with light guide base 7 of sex mirror 1
5 are formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a portion of the camera mounting portion 31 that is approximately 180 ° apart from the projecting position of the first pin receiving portion 32 on the outer peripheral portion of the joint surface with the endoscope mounting portion 33. Is formed with a locking hole 37 for locking.

【手続補正2】[Procedure amendment 2]

【補正対象書類名】図面[Document name to be amended] Drawing

【補正対象項目名】図4[Correction target item name] Fig. 4

【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change

【補正内容】[Correction contents]

【図4】 FIG. 4

フロントページの続き (72)発明者 清水 正己 東京都渋谷区幡ヶ谷2丁目43番2号 オリ ンパス光学工業株式会社内 (72)発明者 大町 健二 福島県西白河郡西郷村大字ト田倉字狼山3 番地1 白河オリンパス株式会社内Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Masami Shimizu 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kenji Omachi 3 Okuyama, Takura-ji, Okurayama, Nishigo-mura, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 1. Inside Shirakawa Olympus Corporation

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 内視鏡接眼部に対して所定の撮像装置を
着脱可能に連結させる内視鏡接続装置において、 前記撮像装置に取付けられる撮像装置取付け部と、 前記撮像装置の撮像光学系の画像入射方向とは反対方向
から前記内視鏡接眼部が挿入された状態で、前記内視鏡
接眼部に着脱可能に取付けられる内視鏡取付け部と、 前記内視鏡接眼部の光軸と前記撮像装置の光軸とを一致
させた正規の連結位置と、前記内視鏡接眼部を内視鏡取
付け部に着脱可能に連結する内視鏡着脱位置との間で前
記撮像装置取付け部と前記内視鏡取付け部との間を前記
撮像装置の撮像光学系の光軸方向に対し、略垂直方向の
平面に沿って移動させる移動手段とを具備したことを特
徴とする内視鏡接続装置。
1. An endoscope connection device for detachably connecting a predetermined imaging device to an endoscope eyepiece, comprising: an imaging device mounting portion mounted to the imaging device; and an imaging optical system of the imaging device. An endoscope mounting portion detachably attached to the endoscope eyepiece with the endoscope eyepiece inserted from a direction opposite to the image incident direction of the endoscope eyepiece; Between the normal connection position where the optical axis of the imaging device and the optical axis of the imaging device are matched, and the endoscope attachment / detachment position where the endoscope eyepiece is detachably connected to the endoscope attachment portion. Moving means for moving between the mounting portion of the imaging device and the mounting portion of the endoscope along a plane substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the imaging optical system of the imaging device. Endoscope connection device.
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