TWM630667U

TWM630667U - Light source sheath structure for endoscope

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Publication number: TWM630667U
Application number: TW111201834U
Authority: TW
Inventors: 吳佳明
Original assignee: 安締思生物科技有限公司; 吳佳明
Priority date: 2022-02-22
Filing date: 2022-02-22
Publication date: 2022-08-11

Abstract

一種內視鏡之具光源護套結構，主要係於內視鏡之探條前端的管體，設有突露於該管體且連接於後端控制電路之導電端子；該護套係包含固定座及連接於該固定座之套置部，於該固定座的前緣設有鏡片，並於該鏡片嵌置設有發光元件，且向下延伸設有導接部之電路單元。俾於患部觀察或插管醫療時，將內視鏡穿套於該護套，以供直接觀察或插置於氣管內管，且於檢查結束或插管醫療完成後，將使用過的護套拋棄，以防止交叉感染。其中，當內視鏡穿套於該護套時，導電端子將會接觸於單元之導接部，藉由控制電路點亮發光元件，以利於內視鏡擷取影像。 A light source sheath structure for an endoscope is mainly tied to a tube body at the front end of a probe rod of the endoscope, There is a conductive terminal protruding from the tube body and connected to the rear control circuit; the sheath includes a fixing seat and a sleeve part connected to the fixing seat, a lens is arranged on the front edge of the fixing seat, and The lens is embedded with a light-emitting element, and extends downward with a circuit unit provided with a conductive portion. For the observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, the endoscope is put through the sheath for direct observation or insertion into the endotracheal tube, and the used sheath is placed after the inspection or intubation medical treatment is completed. Discard to prevent cross contamination. Wherein, when the endoscope is sheathed in the sheath, the conductive terminal will contact the lead portion of the unit, and the light-emitting element will be lit by the control circuit, so as to facilitate the endoscope to capture images.

Description

內視鏡之具光源護套結構 Light source sheath structure for endoscope

本創作係有關一種內視鏡之具光源護套結構，尤指一種於患部觀察或插管醫療時可防止交叉感染，且具有光源以利於擷取影像之內視鏡及護套結構。 The present invention relates to an endoscope sheath structure with light source, especially an endoscope and sheath structure that can prevent cross infection during observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, and has a light source to facilitate image capture.

按；一般醫療用之內視鏡1，如圖9所示，係設有一軟性材質且為可撓性之探條11，於該探條11的前端設有管體12，於管體12內設有濾光片、鏡頭13及發光元件等元件，後端係設有一控制電路14。於使用時將內視鏡1***病患口內，並將控制電路14連接於一具有顯示幕之主機，藉由發光元件照亮後由鏡頭擷取器官之影像，再將影像訊號傳輸至設於內視鏡1後端之控制電路，俾於主機之顯示幕觀視影像。 Press; the general medical endoscope 1, as shown in FIG. 9, is provided with a soft material and a flexible probe 11, a tube body 12 is arranged at the front end of the probe 11, and inside the tube body 12 Filters, lenses 13 and light-emitting elements are provided, and a control circuit 14 is provided at the rear end. When in use, the endoscope 1 is inserted into the patient's mouth, and the control circuit 14 is connected to a host with a display screen, and the image of the organ is captured by the lens after being illuminated by the light-emitting element, and then the image signal is transmitted to the device. The control circuit at the rear end of the endoscope 1 is used for viewing images on the display screen of the host computer.

習知之內視鏡1於使用後，有的國家會將整支需探條11丟棄，雖可達到完全防止交叉感染之目的，惟探條11的成本不低，實也非每個國家所能負荷。因此，大多數國家係藉由適當的消毒作業以防止交叉感染，不但耗工費時，也無法達到完全杜絕交叉感染之目的。而雖然現階段有護套可供套置於探條11，於使用後只需將護套丟棄即可，雖可大大降低使用內視鏡1的成本，惟由於發光元件係設於探條11前端之管體12，護套多少會影響鏡頭擷取影像的品質。 Conventionally, after the endoscope 1 is used, some countries will discard the entire probe 11. Although it can achieve the purpose of completely preventing cross-infection, the cost of the probe 11 is not low, and it is not possible for every country. load. Therefore, in most countries, proper disinfection is used to prevent cross-infection, which is not only labor-intensive and time-consuming, but also cannot achieve the purpose of completely eliminating cross-infection. Although there is a sheath that can be placed on the probe 11 at this stage, the sheath only needs to be discarded after use. Although the cost of using the endoscope 1 can be greatly reduced, the light-emitting element is arranged on the probe 11. The tube body 12 at the front end and the sheath will somewhat affect the quality of the image captured by the lens.

申請人有鑑於此，經不斷研究、實驗，遂萌生設計一種內視鏡之具光源護套結構，於患部觀察或插管醫療時可防止交叉感染，且具有光源以利於影像之擷取。 In view of this, the applicant, after continuous research and experimentation, came up with the design of a light source sheath structure for an endoscope, which can prevent cross-infection during observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, and has a light source to facilitate image capture.

本創作之主要目的，即在提供一種內視鏡之具光源護套結構，於患部觀察或插管醫療時可將護套套於內視鏡以防止交叉感染，且於護套端部具有光源，以利於影像之擷取。 The main purpose of this creation is to provide an endoscope with a light source sheath structure, the sheath can be sheathed on the endoscope to prevent cross infection during the observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, and the end of the sheath has a light source , to facilitate image capture.

前述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，係於內視鏡之探條前端的管體，設有突露於該管體且連接於後端控制電路之導電端子；該護套係包含固定座及連接於該固定座之套置部，於該固定座的前緣設有鏡片，並於該鏡片嵌置設有發光元件，且向下延伸設有導接部之電路單元。俾於患部觀察或插管醫療時，將內視鏡穿套於該護套，以供直接觀察或插置於氣管內管，且於檢查結束或插管醫療完成後，將使用過的護套拋棄，以防止交叉感染。其中，當內視鏡穿套於該護套時，導電端子將會接觸於單元之導接部，藉由控制電路點亮發光元件，以利於內視鏡擷取影像。 The aforementioned light source sheath structure of the endoscope is attached to the tube body at the front end of the probe rod of the endoscope, and is provided with a conductive terminal protruding from the tube body and connected to the rear control circuit; the sheath includes a fixed The seat and the sleeve part connected to the fixing seat are provided with a lens on the front edge of the fixing seat, a light-emitting element is embedded in the lens, and a circuit unit with a conducting part is extended downward. For the observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, the endoscope is put through the sheath for direct observation or insertion into the endotracheal tube, and the used sheath is placed after the inspection or intubation medical treatment is completed. Discard to prevent cross contamination. Wherein, when the endoscope is sheathed in the sheath, the conductive terminal will contact the lead portion of the unit, and the light-emitting element will be lit by the control circuit, so as to facilitate the endoscope to capture images.

前述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中該鏡片的表面係設有一環形之凹槽，該電路單元係包含第一電路板及第二電路板，該第一電路板及第二電路板係以一連接段連接。其中，該第一電路板係設有適當長度之兩導接部，上緣係以一連接段連接於第二電路板；該第二電路板係呈環片狀，以供嵌置於鏡片之凹槽，並於該第二電路板設有複數個發光元件。 The aforementioned endoscope with light source sheath structure, wherein the surface of the lens is provided with an annular groove, the circuit unit includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the first circuit board and the second circuit board connected by a connecting segment. Wherein, the first circuit board is provided with two conductive parts of appropriate length, and the upper edge is connected to the second circuit board by a connecting section; the second circuit board is in the shape of a ring for embedding in the lens a groove, and a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged on the second circuit board.

前述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中該鏡片的周緣係設有一缺口，使電路單元之連接段置於該缺口。 In the aforementioned light source sheath structure of the endoscope, a notch is formed on the periphery of the lens, so that the connecting section of the circuit unit is placed in the notch.

前述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中該電路單元之第一電路板及第二電路板，係為軟性印刷電路板(Flexible Printed Circuit，FPC)，以利於拗折。 In the aforementioned light source sheath structure of the endoscope, the first circuit board and the second circuit board of the circuit unit are flexible printed circuit boards (FPC) to facilitate folding.

前述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中該等發光元件，係可依不同之醫療或檢驗需求，設為相同顏色或不同顏色之發光二極體(L.E.D.)。 In the aforementioned light source sheath structure of the endoscope, the light emitting elements can be set as light emitting diodes (L.E.D.) of the same color or different colors according to different medical or inspection requirements.

1:內視鏡 1: Endoscope

11:探條 11: Scouting

12:管體 12: Tube body

13:鏡頭 13: Lens

14:控制電路 14: Control circuit

15:導電端子 15: Conductive terminal

2:護套 2: Sheath

21:固定座 21: Fixed seat

22:套置部 22: sleeve part

3:鏡片 3: Lenses

31:凹槽 31: Groove

32:階部 32: Steps

33:缺口 33: Notch

4:電路單元 4: circuit unit

41:第一電路板 41: The first circuit board

411:導接部 411: Conductor

42:第二電路板 42: Second circuit board

43:連接段 43: Connection segment

44:發光元件 44: Light-emitting element

圖1係本創作之立體圖。 Figure 1 is a perspective view of this creation.

圖2係本創作之內視鏡立體圖。 Figure 2 is a perspective view of the endoscope in this creation.

圖3係本創作之內視鏡剖視圖。 Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope of this creation.

圖4係本創作之護套立體圖。 Figure 4 is a perspective view of the sheath of this creation.

圖5係本創作之護套立體分解圖。 Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the sheath of the present invention.

圖6係本創作之護套剖視圖。 Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the sheath of the present invention.

圖7係本創作之內視鏡套置於護套狀態立體圖。 Figure 7 is a perspective view of the endoscope sleeve in the present invention in a state where the sleeve is placed.

圖8係本創作之內視鏡套置於護套剖視圖。 FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope cover placed in the sheath of the present invention.

圖9係習知內視鏡立體圖。 FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional endoscope.

請參閱圖1至圖6，係為本創作之立體圖、內視鏡立體圖、內視鏡剖視圖，以及護套立體圖、立體分解圖、剖視圖。如圖所示，本創作係包含內視鏡1及供套置於該內視鏡1之護套2。其中，該內視鏡1係設有一軟性材質且為可撓性之探條11，其中，該探條11的前端係設有管體12，於管體12內設有濾光片、鏡頭13等，後端係連接有一控制電路14。該探條11前端的管體12，係設有突露於該管體12之垂直壁面，且連接於後端控制電路14之導電端子15。 Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , which are the three-dimensional view, the three-dimensional view of the endoscope, the cross-sectional view of the endoscope, and the three-dimensional view, the three-dimensional exploded view, and the cross-sectional view of the sheath. As shown in the figure, the present invention includes an endoscope 1 and a sheath 2 for covering the endoscope 1 . The endoscope 1 is provided with a flexible probe 11 made of soft material, wherein the front end of the probe 11 is provided with a tube body 12, and a filter and a lens 13 are arranged in the tube body 12 etc., a control circuit 14 is connected to the rear end. The tube body 12 at the front end of the probe bar 11 is provided with a vertical wall protruding from the tube body 12 and is connected to the conductive terminal 15 of the rear end control circuit 14 .

該護套2係包含固定座21及連接於該固定座21之套置部22，於該固定座21的前緣設有一鏡片3及一電路單元4。其中，該鏡片3的表面係設有一環形之凹槽31，周緣係設有一階部32，並於周緣適當位置設有一缺口33。 The sheath 2 includes a fixing base 21 and a sleeve portion 22 connected to the fixing base 21 . A lens 3 and a circuit unit 4 are arranged on the front edge of the fixing base 21 . Wherein, the surface of the lens 3 is provided with an annular groove 31, the periphery is provided with a step portion 32, and a gap 33 is provided at an appropriate position of the periphery.

該電路單元4係包含第一電路板41及第二電路板42，該第一電路板41及第二電路板42係以一連接段43連接，使該連接段43可垂直、水平連續拗折，進而使第二電路板42水平排列於第一電路板41上方。其中，該第一電路板41係設有適當長度之兩導接部411，上緣係以一連接段43連接於第二電路板42；該第二電路板42係呈環片狀，於該第二電路板42設有複數個發光元件44，使該等發光元件44電性連接於導接部411。於本實施例，該連接段43係等於或略小於鏡片3之缺口33；該第二電路板42係等於或略小於鏡片3之凹槽31；該電路單元4之第一電路板41及第二電路板42係為軟性印刷電路板(Flexible Printed Circuit，FPC)，以利於拗折；該等發光元件44，係可依不同之醫療或檢驗需求，設為相同顏色或不同顏色之發光二極體(L.E.D.)。 The circuit unit 4 includes a first circuit board 41 and a second circuit board 42. The first circuit board 41 and the second circuit board 42 are connected by a connecting section 43, so that the connecting section 43 can be continuously folded vertically and horizontally. , so that the second circuit board 42 is horizontally arranged above the first circuit board 41 . The first circuit board 41 is provided with two conductive portions 411 of appropriate lengths, and the upper edge is connected to the second circuit board 42 by a connecting section 43; the second circuit board 42 is in the shape of a ring, The second circuit board 42 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements 44 , so that the light-emitting elements 44 are electrically connected to the conductive portion 411 . In this embodiment, the connecting section 43 is equal to or slightly smaller than the notch 33 of the lens 3; the second circuit board 42 is equal to or slightly smaller than the groove 31 of the lens 3; The two circuit boards 42 are flexible printed circuit boards (FPC) to facilitate folding; the light-emitting elements 44 can be set as light-emitting diodes of the same color or different colors according to different medical or inspection requirements Body (L.E.D.).

該電路單元4之第二電路板42，係可供90度拗折為水平狀，以供嵌置於鏡片3之凹槽31，使其連接段43置於鏡片3之缺口33；該第一電路板41係可將其捲繞後，使該兩導接部411圈繞於第一電路板41的內緣。俾將組裝後之鏡片3及電路單元4，套置固定於護套2之固定座21，使固定座21的端部內緣嵌置於鏡片3之階部32，從而使鏡片3及發光元件44由固定座21前端突露。 The second circuit board 42 of the circuit unit 4 can be folded 90 degrees into a horizontal shape, so as to be embedded in the groove 31 of the lens 3, so that the connecting section 43 is placed in the notch 33 of the lens 3; the first After the circuit board 41 is wound, the two conductive portions 411 can be wound around the inner edge of the first circuit board 41 . The assembled lens 3 and the circuit unit 4 are sleeved and fixed on the fixing seat 21 of the sheath 2, so that the inner edge of the end of the fixing seat 21 is embedded in the step 32 of the lens 3, so that the lens 3 and the light-emitting element 44 It protrudes from the front end of the fixing base 21 .

藉由前述構件的組合，構成內視鏡之具光源護套結構。俾於患部觀察或插管醫療時，將內視鏡1由套置部22穿套於該護套2內，以供直接觀察或插置於病患的氣管內管，且於檢查結束或插管醫療完成後，將使用過的護套2拋棄，以防止交叉感染。其中，當內視鏡1穿套於該護套2內時，設於探條11管體12之導電端子15將會接觸於電路單元4之第一電路板41的導接部411，使發光元件44與控制電路14構成電性導通，俾藉由控制電路14點亮發光元件44，以利於內視鏡1擷取影像。 The light source sheath structure of the endoscope is formed by the combination of the aforementioned components. For observation of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, the endoscope 1 is put through the sheath 2 from the sheath part 22 for direct observation or insertion into the patient's endotracheal tube. After the tube treatment is completed, the used sheath 2 is discarded to prevent cross-infection. Wherein, when the endoscope 1 is sheathed in the sheath 2, the conductive terminals 15 provided on the tube body 12 of the probe rod 11 will contact the conductive portion 411 of the first circuit board 41 of the circuit unit 4, so that light is emitted The element 44 is electrically connected to the control circuit 14, so that the light-emitting element 44 is illuminated by the control circuit 14, so as to facilitate the endoscope 1 to capture images.

請參閱圖7，係為本創作之內視鏡套置於護套狀態立體圖。如圖所示，本創作使用於患部檢察或插管醫療時，係將內視鏡1穿套於該護套2內，以供直接觀察或插置於病患之氣管內管。藉由護套2前端之發光元件44照亮後，由鏡頭13擷取器官之影像，再將影像訊號傳輸至內視鏡1後端之控制電路14，由控制電路14將影像訊號傳輸至一主機，俾於主機之顯示幕觀視影像。且於檢查結束或插管醫療完成後，將使用過的護套2拋棄，以防止交叉感染。 Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a perspective view of the endoscope cover placed in the sheath in this invention. As shown in the figure, when the present invention is used for inspection of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, the endoscope 1 is sheathed in the sheath 2 for direct observation or insertion into the patient's endotracheal tube. After being illuminated by the light-emitting element 44 at the front end of the sheath 2, the image of the organ is captured by the lens 13, and then the image signal is transmitted to the control circuit 14 at the rear end of the endoscope 1, and the control circuit 14 transmits the image signal to a The host computer is used to watch the image on the display screen of the host computer. And after the inspection or intubation medical treatment is completed, the used sheath 2 is discarded to prevent cross infection.

請參閱圖8，係為本創作之內視鏡套置於護套剖視圖。如圖所示，本創於內視鏡1穿套於該護套2內時，設於內視鏡1管體12壁面之導電端子 15將會接觸於電路單元4第一電路板41之導接部411，將控制電路14之電源訊號經由導電端子15傳導至導接部411，進而由導接部411傳導至第二電路板42之該等發光元件44，以供點亮該等發光元件44。其中，由於該兩導接部411係圈繞於第一電路板41的內緣，因此當內視鏡1於套置護套2後，即可使導電端子15於不需任何角度定位的情況下，確實的接觸於第一電路板41之導接部411，使用上相當方便、快速。 Please refer to FIG. 8 , which is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope cover placed in the sheath of the present invention. As shown in the figure, when the endoscope 1 is sheathed in the sheath 2, the conductive terminals are arranged on the wall surface of the tube body 12 of the endoscope 1. 15 will be in contact with the conducting portion 411 of the first circuit board 41 of the circuit unit 4, and the power signal of the control circuit 14 will be conducted to the conducting portion 411 through the conducting terminal 15, and then the conducting portion 411 will be conducted to the second circuit board 42 The light-emitting elements 44 are used for lighting the light-emitting elements 44 . Wherein, since the two conductive parts 411 are looped around the inner edge of the first circuit board 41 , when the endoscope 1 is placed in the sheath 2 , the conductive terminals 15 can be positioned without any angle. Next, it is actually in contact with the conducting portion 411 of the first circuit board 41, which is very convenient and fast to use.

前述實施例，僅為說明本創作之較佳實施方式，而非限制本創作之範圍，凡經由些微修飾、變更，仍不失本創作之要義所在，亦不脫本創作之精神範疇。 The foregoing examples are only to illustrate the preferred implementations of the present creation, rather than limiting the scope of the present creation. All modifications and changes are made without losing the essence of the present creation, nor deviating from the spirit of the present creation.

綜上所述，本創作以設有發光元件之護套，配合設有導電端子之內視鏡，構成內視鏡之具光源護套結構。於患部檢查或插管醫療時可將護套套於內視鏡以防止交叉感染，且於護套端部具有光源，以利於影像之擷取。為一實用之設計，誠屬一俱新穎性之創作，爰依法提出專利之申請，祈鈞局予以審查，早日賜准專利，至感德便。 To sum up, the present invention uses a sheath with a light-emitting element and an endoscope with a conductive terminal to form a light source sheath structure for the endoscope. The sheath can be wrapped around the endoscope to prevent cross infection during the inspection of the affected part or intubation for medical treatment, and a light source is provided at the end of the sheath to facilitate image capture. For a practical design, it is a creation of novelty, and it is necessary to file a patent application in accordance with the law, and the bureau will review it and grant the patent as soon as possible.

1:內視鏡 1: Endoscope

11:探條 11: Scouting

12:管體 12: Tube body

13:鏡頭 13: Lens

14:控制電路 14: Control circuit

15:導電端子 15: Conductive terminal

2:護套 2: Sheath

21:固定座 21: Fixed seat

22:套置部 22: sleeve part

3:鏡片 3: Lenses

44:發光元件 44: Light-emitting element

Claims

一種內視鏡之具光源護套結構，包含：一護套，係包含固定座及連接於該固定座之套置部，於該固定座的前緣設有一鏡片及一電路單元，並於該電路單元設有複數發光元件，以及與該等發光元件電性連接之導接部；一內視鏡，係套置於該護套，其設有一探條，於該探條的前端設有設有鏡頭，後端係連接有一控制電路；該探條前端之垂直壁面，係設有突露於該垂直壁面，且連接於該控制電路之導電端子；俾於患部檢察或插管醫療時，藉由該護套以防止交叉感染；且藉由該導電端子接觸於該導接部，由該控制電路點亮該等發光元件。 A light source sheath structure for an endoscope, comprising: a sheath including a fixed seat and a sleeve part connected to the fixed seat, a lens and a circuit unit are arranged on the front edge of the fixed seat, and the The circuit unit is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements, and a lead portion electrically connected with the light-emitting elements; an endoscope is sleeved on the sheath, and is provided with a probe, and the front end of the probe is provided with a device. There is a lens, and the rear end is connected to a control circuit; the vertical wall of the front end of the probe is provided with a conductive terminal protruding from the vertical wall and connected to the control circuit; The sheath is used to prevent cross infection; and the light-emitting elements are lit by the control circuit by the conductive terminal being in contact with the conductive portion.

如請求項1所述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中，該電路單元係包含第一電路板及第二電路板，該第二電路板係位於該第一電路板上方，其間係以一連接段連接；該導接部係設於該第一電路板；該等發光元件係設於該第二電路板。 The light source sheathing structure for an endoscope as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circuit unit comprises a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the second circuit board is located above the first circuit board, and there are connected by a connecting section; the conducting part is arranged on the first circuit board; the light-emitting elements are arranged on the second circuit board.

如請求項1或2所述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中，該鏡片的表面係設有一環形之凹槽；該第二電路板係呈環片狀，以供嵌置於該凹槽。 The light source sheath structure for an endoscope according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a surface of the lens is provided with an annular groove; the second circuit board is in the shape of a ring for embedding in the groove.

如請求項1或2所述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中，該鏡片的周緣係設有一缺口，該電路單元之該連接段係置於該缺口。 The light source sheath structure for an endoscope according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a notch is formed on the periphery of the lens, and the connection section of the circuit unit is located in the notch.

如請求項1或2所述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中，該電路單元之該第一電路板及該第二電路板，係為軟性印刷電路板。 The light source sheath structure of the endoscope according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first circuit board and the second circuit board of the circuit unit are flexible printed circuit boards.

如請求項1所述之內視鏡之具光源護套結構，其中，該等發光元件係為相同顏色或不同顏色之發光二極體(L.E.D.)。 The light source sheath structure of the endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting elements are light emitting diodes (L.E.D.) of the same color or different colors.