JPH1156766A - Air and water feeding device of cleaning duct for endoscope - Google Patents

Air and water feeding device of cleaning duct for endoscope

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JPH1156766A
JPH1156766A JP9242117A JP24211797A JPH1156766A JP H1156766 A JPH1156766 A JP H1156766A JP 9242117 A JP9242117 A JP 9242117A JP 24211797 A JP24211797 A JP 24211797A JP H1156766 A JPH1156766 A JP H1156766A
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Kazuaki Takahashi
一昭 高橋
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Fujinon Corp
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an efficient feeding device for cleaning water and air without leaving cleaning water in a duct. SOLUTION: This device is for an endoscope 10 equipped with a water duct 12A, an air duct 13A, a suction duct 14A and such which are, for instance, arranged that to install a duct-connecting adapter 30 having a turning space 31 for connecting the water duct 12A and the air duct 13A to a tip part 10A whose cap is displaced. When cleaning water and air are fed from the water duct 12A, under a condition that the duct-connecting adapter 30 is attached to, these fluids are fed to the air duct 13A through the turning space 31 and the simultaneous cleaning or dewatering of the connected both ducts is possible. Further, this duct-connecting adapter 30 may be integrally formed with the outer case of a manipulating part 10B.

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】本発明は内視鏡管路洗浄用送
気送水装置、特に内視鏡内に配設した送気/送水管、吸
引管等の洗浄を容易にするための送気送水の構成に関す
る。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air supply / water supply apparatus for cleaning an endoscope pipe line, and more particularly to an air supply / water supply pipe provided inside an endoscope for facilitating cleaning of a suction pipe and the like. Related to the configuration of water supply.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術及び発明が解決しようとする課題】内視鏡
装置では、先端部の対物レンズ窓等に送気や送水を行う
ための送気/送水管が設けられており、この送気/送水
によって使用中に対物レンズ窓の汚れ等を除去すること
ができる。また、内視鏡内には、吸引管が設けられてお
り、この吸引管によれば、被観察体内の内容物等を吸引
・排出することが可能となる。
2. Description of the Related Art In an endoscope apparatus, an air supply / water supply pipe for performing air supply or water supply is provided in an objective lens window or the like at a distal end portion. The water supply can remove stains and the like on the objective lens window during use. Further, a suction tube is provided in the endoscope, and with this suction tube, it becomes possible to suck and discharge contents and the like in the body to be observed.

【0003】そして、このような内視鏡では、医療分野
で用いられることから、上記の送気管、送水管或いは吸
引管の洗浄が行われ、この際には、各管路に対して送水
及び除水(送気)が実施されることになり、この送気送
水装置として、従来では、特開昭63−220832号
公報、特公平7−24648号公報に示されるものがあ
る。即ち、前者の装置は、上記の内視鏡に配置された送
気管と送水管に対し、同時に送水を行って管路内を洗浄
し、その後に同時に管路内の除水を行うように構成され
る。
[0003] In such an endoscope, since it is used in the medical field, the above-mentioned air supply pipe, water supply pipe or suction pipe is washed, and at this time, water supply and water supply to each pipe are performed. Water removal (air supply) is performed, and as this air supply / water supply apparatus, those disclosed in JP-A-63-220832 and JP-B-7-24648 are conventionally known. That is, the former device is configured to simultaneously supply water to the air supply pipe and the water supply pipe arranged in the endoscope to clean the inside of the pipeline, and then simultaneously perform water removal in the pipeline. Is done.

【0004】しかし、この装置では、送気管と送水管の
管路径が異なる場合に、管路間で圧力差が生じることか
ら、内部に洗浄水が残ってしまうという不都合がある。
そこで、後者の装置では、送気管と送水管の徐水行程を
別個に実行するようにしたものである。
[0004] However, in this apparatus, when the pipe diameters of the air supply pipe and the water supply pipe are different, a pressure difference occurs between the pipes, so that there is a disadvantage that the washing water remains inside.
Therefore, in the latter device, the gradual water reduction process of the air supply pipe and the water supply pipe is performed separately.

【0005】しかしながら、この後者の装置では、洗浄
を確実に行うことができても、洗浄に時間がかかり、洗
浄効率が良好でないという不都合がある。
[0005] However, in the latter apparatus, there is a disadvantage that even if the cleaning can be performed reliably, the cleaning takes time and the cleaning efficiency is not good.

【0006】本発明は上記問題点に鑑みてなされたもの
であり、その目的は、管路内に洗浄水を残すことなく、
洗浄のための送水及び送気を効率よく行うことができる
内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送水装置を提供することにある。
[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to leave washing water in a pipeline without leaving it.
An object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope channel cleaning air / water supply device that can efficiently perform water / air supply for cleaning.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成するため
に、請求項1の発明に係る内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送水装
置は、複数の管路が配設された内視鏡において、上記複
数管路の開口が配置された内視鏡の一端部分に取り付け
られ、少なくとも二つの管路を連通させるための管路連
通手段を備え、内視鏡の他端の一方の管路から供給した
流体を、上記管路連通手段を介して他方の管路へ導くよ
うにしたことを特徴とする。請求項2に係る発明は、上
記管路連通手段として、内視鏡先端部に取り付けられ、
所定の管路が接続される折返し空間を形成した管路接続
アダプタを設けたことを特徴とする。請求項3に係る発
明は、上記管路連通手段として、内視鏡先端部が嵌合す
る嵌合部及び所定の管路を接続するための折返し空間
を、内視鏡の外周構造体の一部に形成したことを特徴と
する。
To achieve the above object, an air supply / water supply apparatus for cleaning an endoscope pipe line according to the present invention is an endoscope provided with a plurality of pipe lines. Attached to one end of an endoscope in which the openings of the plurality of conduits are arranged, and provided with conduit communication means for communicating at least two conduits, from one conduit at the other end of the endoscope. The fluid supplied is guided to the other pipe via the pipe communication means. The invention according to claim 2 is attached to the distal end of the endoscope as the conduit communication means,
It is characterized in that a pipe connection adapter is provided which forms a folded space to which a predetermined pipe is connected. According to a third aspect of the present invention, as the conduit communication means, a fitting portion to which the endoscope distal end is fitted and a return space for connecting a predetermined conduit are provided as one of the outer peripheral structures of the endoscope. It is characterized in that it is formed in a part.

【0008】上記の構成によれば、例えば内視鏡の先端
部に管路接続アダプタを取り付けることにより、送水管
と送気管を接続することができ、洗浄時には洗浄水(薬
液、水等)を送水管から管路接続アダプタの折り返し空
間を介して送気管内へ供給することができる。その後、
同様にして送気を実行すれば、管路内の徐水が可能とな
る。
According to the above configuration, for example, a water pipe and an air pipe can be connected by attaching a pipe connection adapter to a distal end portion of an endoscope, and washing water (chemical solution, water, etc.) can be used for washing. Water can be supplied from the water pipe to the air pipe via the return space of the pipe connection adapter. afterwards,
Executing the air supply in the same manner makes it possible to reduce the water in the pipeline.

【0009】従って、この場合は、2本の管路を連結し
た1本の管路として、効率よく洗浄、徐水することがで
き、管路径が異なる場合の徐水においても、管路内の送
気圧が多少相違することにはなるが、洗浄水が管路内に
残留することはない。なお、上記の接続する管路の径が
異なる場合は、管路径が大きい方から小さい方へ流体が
流れるように、送水、送気を行えば、洗浄、徐水効率が
向上する。
Therefore, in this case, it is possible to efficiently wash and gradually reduce water as one pipe connecting the two pipes. Although the air pressure is slightly different, the washing water does not remain in the pipeline. In the case where the diameters of the pipes to be connected are different, if water is supplied and air is supplied so that the fluid flows from the larger pipe to the smaller pipe, the efficiency of washing and gradual water improvement is improved.

【0010】また、上記請求項3の構成によれば、管路
接続アダプタを別体で用意する必要がなく、洗浄、徐水
が容易になるという利点がある。
Further, according to the configuration of the third aspect, it is not necessary to separately prepare the pipeline connection adapter, and there is an advantage that the washing and the water easing are facilitated.

【0011】[0011]

【発明の実施の形態】図1乃至図2には、実施形態の第
1例に係る内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送水装置の構成が示さ
れ、図6には、内視鏡の管路系の全体構成が示されてお
り、まずこの内視鏡管路系の構成から説明する。図6に
おいて、内視鏡(電子内視鏡)10には、先端部10A
から操作部10Bまで、送水管12A,送気管13A,
吸引管(処置具挿通チャンネルでもある)14Aが配設
される。上記先端部10Aの先端には、着脱自在となる
キャップ15が取り付けられており、このキャップ15
に観察窓(対物光学系のレンズ窓)へ送気/送水するた
めのノズル等が設けられる。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 1 and 2 show a configuration of an air / water supply apparatus for cleaning an endoscope conduit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a tube of an endoscope. The overall configuration of the tract system is shown. First, the configuration of the endoscope channel system will be described. In FIG. 6, an endoscope (electronic endoscope) 10 has a distal end 10A.
To the operation unit 10B, the water pipe 12A, the air pipe 13A,
A suction tube (also a treatment tool insertion channel) 14A is provided. A detachable cap 15 is attached to the distal end of the distal end portion 10A.
A nozzle or the like for supplying air / water to an observation window (lens window of the objective optical system) is provided.

【0012】上記操作部10Bには、図示されるよう
に、二段スイッチである送気/送水(A/W)スイッチ
16、吸引スイッチ17や撮影釦18が設けられてお
り、このスイッチ16,17の操作制御信号は、不図示
の信号線により電磁弁ユニット20へ供給される。ま
た、上記操作部10Bとこの電磁弁ユニット20を連結
するように、送水管12B,送気管13Bがケーブル内
に設けられる。そして、上記操作部10Bの後側には、
管路ユニット10Cが設けられ、この管路ユニット10
Cの接続時に形成される折り返し部によって、上記の送
水管12Aと12B、送気管13Aと13Bが連結され
る。
As shown in the figure, the operation unit 10B is provided with an air / water (A / W) switch 16, a suction switch 17, and a photographing button 18, which are two-stage switches. The operation control signal 17 is supplied to the solenoid valve unit 20 via a signal line (not shown). A water pipe 12B and an air pipe 13B are provided in the cable so as to connect the operation unit 10B and the electromagnetic valve unit 20. And, on the rear side of the operation unit 10B,
A conduit unit 10C is provided.
The water supply pipes 12A and 12B and the air supply pipes 13A and 13B are connected by a folded portion formed at the time of connection of C.

【0013】上記の管路ユニット10Cには、上記電磁
弁ユニット20まで延びた吸引管14Bが取り付けら
れ、この吸引管14Bには、途中から分離して鉗子口2
1が設けられる。なお、上記の送水管12Aに接続され
た図示の部材22は、レンズ面フラッシュ口である。
A suction pipe 14B extending to the solenoid valve unit 20 is attached to the pipe unit 10C.
1 is provided. The illustrated member 22 connected to the water pipe 12A is a lens surface flash port.

【0014】上記電磁弁ユニット20には、各管路の開
閉制御をする第1〜第5電磁弁V1,V2 ,V3 ,V4
,V5 、逆止弁24A,24B、ポンプ25及び制御
部26が設けられる。また、この電磁弁ユニット20の
送水管12C、送気管13Cに接続して送水タンク27
が取り付けられ、吸引管14Cには吸引タンク28及び
ポンプが接続される。
The solenoid valve unit 20 includes first to fifth solenoid valves V1, V2, V3, V4 for controlling the opening and closing of each pipeline.
, V5, check valves 24A and 24B, a pump 25 and a control unit 26 are provided. The water supply tank 27 is connected to the water supply pipe 12C and the air supply pipe 13C of the solenoid valve unit 20.
Is attached, and a suction tank 28 and a pump are connected to the suction pipe 14C.

【0015】図1及び図2には、第1例の内視鏡10の
部分の構成が示されており、当該例では、先端部10A
において上記のキャップ15を取り外して管路接続アダ
プタ30が配置される。この管路接続アダプタ30は、
送水管12Aと送気管13Aを接続する折返し空間31
を形成しており、この折返し空間31によって送水管1
2Aから送られる水を送気管13Aへ導く(逆方向でも
よい)ことができる。なお、この管路接続アダプタ30
の先端部への取付けは、単なる嵌合形式(嵌合接触面積
を大きくする等)で強固な固定状態を得るようにしても
よいし、キャップ15を取付けているネジ孔を利用し
て、同様のネジで固定してもよい。
FIGS. 1 and 2 show the configuration of a portion of an endoscope 10 according to a first example.
In, the above-mentioned cap 15 is removed, and the pipeline connection adapter 30 is arranged. This pipeline connection adapter 30 is
Return space 31 connecting water pipe 12A and air pipe 13A
Are formed, and the water supply pipe 1 is formed by the return space 31.
The water sent from 2A can be guided to air supply pipe 13A (the direction may be reversed). Note that this pipe connection adapter 30
May be attached to the distal end by a simple fitting method (e.g., increasing the fitting contact area) to obtain a strong fixed state, or by using a screw hole to which the cap 15 is attached. It may be fixed with screws.

【0016】第1例は以上の構成からなり、洗浄時等で
は、例えば図6において、送気管13Bを電磁弁ユニッ
ト20から取り外し、送気/送水スイッチ16の送水操
作をすることにより、送水タンク27内の洗浄水を供給
することができる。即ち、この洗浄水は送水管12B,
12A内を通り、図1の管路接続アダプタ30の折返し
空間31を介して送気管13A,13B内に流れること
になり、これによって管路内の洗浄が可能となる。
The first example has the above-described structure. For example, in FIG. 6, the air supply pipe 13B is detached from the electromagnetic valve unit 20 and the air supply / water supply switch 16 is operated for water supply at the time of washing or the like. The washing water in 27 can be supplied. That is, the washing water is supplied to the water pipe 12B,
The air flows into the air supply pipes 13A and 13B through the return space 31 of the pipe connection adapter 30 shown in FIG. 1 through the inside of the pipe 12A, whereby the pipe can be cleaned.

【0017】次に、例えば送水管12Bを電磁弁ユニッ
ト20の送気管13Cに接続して、送気/送水スイッチ
16により送気操作をすれば、今度は、ポンプ25から
の空気が上記の送水管12から送気管13へのルートで
送給され、これにより徐水処理が行われることになる。
なお、この送気は、図6の接続状態で送水管12Bを電
磁弁ユニット20から外した状態で、上記の場合と逆の
ルートで送気を行うこともできる。このようにして、第
1例では、送水管12A,Bと送気管13A,Bを連結
した状態で、洗浄及び徐水を一度に行うことができる。
Next, for example, if the water supply pipe 12B is connected to the air supply pipe 13C of the electromagnetic valve unit 20 and the air supply / water supply switch 16 is used to perform the air supply operation, the air from the pump 25 is supplied from the pump 25 in this manner. The water is supplied by a route from the water pipe 12 to the air supply pipe 13, whereby the water reducing process is performed.
In addition, this air supply can also be performed in a state opposite to the above-described route in a state where the water supply pipe 12B is detached from the electromagnetic valve unit 20 in the connection state of FIG. In this manner, in the first example, washing and gradual water reduction can be performed at once with the water supply pipes 12A, B connected to the air supply pipes 13A, B.

【0018】ところで、このような洗浄のための送水
(送液)、送気は、管路の径が異なる場合は、管路径の
大きい方から小さい方へ流体が流れるように構成(特に
徐水の場合)することが好ましい。上記の例では、送水
管12A,Bと送気管13A,Bがほぼ同一径であると
して説明したが、例えば送水管12の径が大きい場合
は、上記と同様に送水管12から送気管13へ送水、送
気を行うことにより、良好な徐水が可能となる。
By the way, such water supply (liquid supply) and air supply for washing are configured so that fluid flows from the larger pipe diameter to the smaller pipe diameter (particularly, gradually decreasing water) when the pipe diameter is different. Is preferred). In the above example, the water pipes 12A, B and the air pipes 13A, B have been described as having substantially the same diameter. However, for example, when the water pipe 12 has a large diameter, the water pipe 12 By performing the water supply and the air supply, it is possible to achieve good water reduction.

【0019】図3には、実施形態の第2例の構成が示さ
れ、この第2例は送水管12Aと吸引管14Aを接続し
たものである。図3において、上記と同様の内視鏡10
で、先端部10Aの先端に取り付けられる管路接続アダ
プタ32には、送水管12Aと吸引管14Aを連結する
折返し空間33が形成される。この第2例の場合も、洗
浄の際には、第1例の場合と同様にして送水、送気が実
行され、送水管と吸引管の両者を連結して同時に洗浄、
徐水することが可能となる。
FIG. 3 shows the configuration of a second example of the embodiment. In the second example, a water supply pipe 12A and a suction pipe 14A are connected. In FIG. 3, the same endoscope 10 as described above is used.
In the pipeline connection adapter 32 attached to the distal end of the distal end portion 10A, a return space 33 that connects the water supply pipe 12A and the suction pipe 14A is formed. Also in the case of the second example, at the time of cleaning, water supply and air supply are performed in the same manner as in the first example, and both the water supply pipe and the suction pipe are connected to perform cleaning and washing simultaneously.
Water can be gradually reduced.

【0020】図4には、実施形態の第3例の構成が示さ
れ、この第3例は3種の管路を同時に行うようにしたも
のである。図4において、先端部10Aの先端に取り付
けられる管路接続アダプタ34には、送水管12A、送
気管13A、吸引管14Aの全てを連結する折返し空間
35が形成される。そして、この場合は、例えば操作部
10Bの管路ユニット(10C)の接続部(受け部)に
螺合結合する洗浄アダプタ36を設ける。この洗浄アダ
プタ36には、送水管12Aと送気管13Aに連通する
供給路37と、吸引管14Aに連通する排出路38が形
成されている。
FIG. 4 shows the configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, three types of pipes are simultaneously operated. In FIG. 4, a return space 35 that connects all of the water supply pipe 12A, the air supply pipe 13A, and the suction pipe 14A is formed in the conduit connection adapter 34 attached to the distal end of the distal end portion 10A. In this case, for example, a cleaning adapter 36 is provided which is screw-coupled to the connection portion (receiving portion) of the conduit unit (10C) of the operation portion 10B. The cleaning adapter 36 has a supply path 37 communicating with the water pipe 12A and the air pipe 13A, and a discharge path 38 communicating with the suction pipe 14A.

【0021】この第3例の構成によれば、注入器等から
洗浄水を洗浄アダプタ36の供給路37を通して送水管
12A、送気管13Aへ供給すると、この洗浄水は管路
接続アダプタ34の折返し空間35を介して吸引管14
A内を通り、排出路38から排出される。また、徐水に
おいても同様であり、空気が上記のルートで供給される
ことにより、送水管12A、送気管13A及び吸引管1
4A内の残留水が除去される。
According to the configuration of the third example, when the cleaning water is supplied from the injector or the like to the water supply pipe 12A and the air supply pipe 13A through the supply path 37 of the cleaning adapter 36, the cleaning water is turned back at the pipe connection adapter 34. Suction tube 14 through space 35
A passes through the discharge path 38 and is discharged from the discharge path 38. The same is true for slow water supply. When air is supplied through the above-described route, the water supply pipe 12A, the air supply pipe 13A, and the suction pipe 1 are supplied.
The residual water in 4A is removed.

【0022】なお、上記の各例では、管路接続アダプタ
30,32,34を先端部10Aに取り付けたが、この
管路連通手段は、操作部10Bの後端部や送水管12
B、送気管13Bの電磁弁ユニット20側の端部等に設
けることもできる。
In each of the above examples, the pipe connection adapters 30, 32, and 34 are attached to the distal end portion 10A. However, the pipe communication means is provided at the rear end of the operation section 10B and the water supply pipe 12A.
B, it can also be provided at the end of the air supply pipe 13B on the electromagnetic valve unit 20 side or the like.

【0023】図5には、実施形態の第4例の構成が示さ
れており、この第4例は管路接続アダプタの機能を操作
部10Bの外周部に一体に形成したものである。図5に
おいて、操作部10Bは、硬質合成樹脂製のケース体か
ら構成されているので、このケース体の表面に一体に、
管路接続アダプタ部40を形成する。即ち、この管路接
続アダプタ部40は、先端部10Aを嵌合固定する嵌合
部41と送水管12Aと送気管13Aを接続する折返し
空間42から構成される。
FIG. 5 shows the configuration of a fourth example of the embodiment. In the fourth example, the function of the pipeline connection adapter is integrally formed on the outer periphery of the operation unit 10B. In FIG. 5, since the operation unit 10B is formed of a hard synthetic resin case body, the operation unit 10B is integrally formed on the surface of the case body.
The conduit connection adapter section 40 is formed. That is, the pipeline connection adapter section 40 is composed of a fitting section 41 for fitting and fixing the distal end section 10A, and a return space 42 for connecting the water supply pipe 12A and the air supply pipe 13A.

【0024】上記の構成によれば、図示のように湾曲部
10Dを曲げながら先端部10Aを上記嵌合部41へ嵌
め込み固定し、この状態で上記第1例と同様に、送水、
送気をすることにより、洗浄及び徐水が可能となる。ま
た、この管路接続アダプタ部40の折返し空間42を上
記の折返し空間32,35と同一とすれば、上記第2例
及び第3例と同様の機能が得られることになる。このよ
うな第4例の構成では、別体となる上述の管路接続アダ
プタ30,32,34が不要となり、洗浄、徐水の準備
等において作業が容易となる利点がある。
According to the above configuration, the distal end portion 10A is fitted and fixed in the fitting portion 41 while bending the bending portion 10D as shown in the figure, and in this state, water supply and water supply are performed in the same manner as in the first example.
By supplying air, cleaning and gradual water release become possible. If the return space 42 of the pipeline connection adapter 40 is the same as the return spaces 32 and 35, the same functions as those of the second and third examples can be obtained. In the configuration of the fourth example, there is an advantage that the above-mentioned separate pipe connection adapters 30, 32, and 34 are not required, and the work can be easily performed in cleaning, preparation for water reduction, and the like.

【0025】[0025]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明によれば、
例えば内視鏡先端部に管路接続アダプタを取り付け、こ
のアダプタに形成された折返し空間により、複数の管路
を連通させた状態で、一方の管路から他方の管路へ空気
又は液体を供給するようにしたので、管路内に洗浄水を
残すことなく、洗浄のための送水及び送気を効率よく行
うことができる。
As described above, according to the present invention,
For example, a pipeline connection adapter is attached to the end of the endoscope, and air or liquid is supplied from one pipeline to the other pipeline in a state where a plurality of pipelines are communicated by a folded space formed in the adapter. As a result, water and air can be efficiently supplied for cleaning without leaving cleaning water in the pipeline.

【0026】また、請求項3の発明によれば、上記管路
接続アダプタの構成を内視鏡操作部等の一部に形成した
ので、別体の管路接続アダプタを準備する必要がなく、
洗浄、徐水が簡単になるという利点がある。
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the configuration of the pipeline connection adapter is formed in a part of the endoscope operation section or the like, there is no need to prepare a separate pipeline connection adapter.
There is an advantage that washing and gradual water can be simplified.

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

【図1】本発明の実施形態の第1例に係る内視鏡管路洗
浄用送気送水装置を適用した内視鏡の構成を示す断面図
である。
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of an endoscope to which an air / water supply device for cleaning an endoscope channel according to a first example of an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

【図2】図1の内視鏡の先端部及び管路接続アダプタの
構成を示す断面図である。
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a distal end portion of the endoscope of FIG. 1 and a conduit connection adapter.

【図3】実施形態の第2例の構成を示す断面図である。FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a second example of the embodiment.

【図4】実施形態の第3例の構成を示す断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a third example of the embodiment.

【図5】実施形態の第4例の構成を示す断面図である。FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a configuration of a fourth example of the embodiment.

【図6】実施形態例の内視鏡の管路系の全体構成を示す
説明図である。
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall configuration of a pipe system of the endoscope according to the embodiment;

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

10 … 内視鏡、 10A … 先端部、12A,1
2B,12C … 送水管、13A,13B,13C
… 送気管、14A,14B,14C … 吸引管、3
0,32,34 … 管路接続アダプタ、31,33,
35,42 … 折返し空間、36 … 洗浄アダプ
タ、40 … 管路接続アダプタ部。
10 endoscope, 10A tip, 12A, 1
2B, 12C ... water pipe, 13A, 13B, 13C
... air supply pipe, 14A, 14B, 14C ... suction pipe, 3
0, 32, 34 ... pipeline connection adapters, 31, 33,
35, 42 ... return space, 36 ... washing adapter, 40 ... conduit connection adapter part.

Claims (3)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 複数の管路が配設された内視鏡におい
て、 上記複数管路の開口が配置された内視鏡の一端部分に取
り付けられ、少なくとも二つの管路を連通させるための
管路連通手段を備え、 内視鏡の他端の一方の管路から供給した流体を、上記管
路連通手段を介して他方の管路へ導くようにしたことを
特徴とする内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送水装置。
1. An endoscope provided with a plurality of conduits, wherein the tube is attached to one end of the endoscope in which the openings of the plurality of conduits are arranged, and communicates at least two conduits. An endoscope conduit provided with conduit communication means, wherein the fluid supplied from one of the other conduits of the endoscope is guided to the other conduit via the conduit communication means. Air / water supply device for cleaning.
【請求項2】 上記管路連通手段として、内視鏡先端部
に取り付けられ、所定の管路が接続される折返し空間を
形成した管路接続アダプタを設けたことを特徴とする上
記請求項1記載の内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送水装置。
2. A pipeline connection adapter, wherein said pipeline communication means includes a pipeline connection adapter which is attached to a distal end portion of an endoscope and forms a return space to which a predetermined pipeline is connected. The air / water supply device for cleaning an endoscope conduit described in the above.
【請求項3】 上記管路連通手段として、内視鏡先端部
が嵌合する嵌合部及び所定の管路を接続するための折返
し空間を、内視鏡の外周構造体の一部に形成したことを
特徴とする上記請求項1記載の内視鏡管路洗浄用送気送
水装置。
3. A part of the outer peripheral structure of the endoscope, wherein the pipe communication means includes a fitting part to which the end of the endoscope fits and a return space for connecting a predetermined pipe. The air / water supply device for cleaning an endoscope pipeline according to claim 1, wherein
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