WO2019225153A1 - Endoscope reprocessing tool - Google Patents

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WO2019225153A1
WO2019225153A1 PCT/JP2019/013754 JP2019013754W WO2019225153A1 WO 2019225153 A1 WO2019225153 A1 WO 2019225153A1 JP 2019013754 W JP2019013754 W JP 2019013754W WO 2019225153 A1 WO2019225153 A1 WO 2019225153A1
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  • the present invention relates to an endoscope reproduction processing tool for performing a reproduction process on an endoscope with an elevator.
  • Endoscopes and accessories used in the medical field are subjected to a regeneration process using a fluid such as a disinfectant after use.
  • An endoscope reprocessor that automatically performs a reproduction process on an endoscope is also known.
  • some endoscopes include an elevator that is provided at an insertion portion and moves relative to the insertion portion.
  • the present invention solves the above-described problems, and can automatically set the raising angle of the raising stand when executing the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor for the endoscope with the raising stand.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope reproduction processing tool.
  • An endoscope regeneration processing tool is provided in a fluid introduction port connected to a fluid supply source of an endoscope reprocessor and an endoscope with an elevator, and a raising lever is movable.
  • a lever fixing portion that is held within a predetermined range, a first fluid outlet port provided in the lever fixing portion, and a first tube that communicates the fluid inlet port and the first fluid outlet port.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an endoscope reprocessor.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the distal end portion of the insertion portion of the endoscope with the elevator and the endoscope reproduction processing tool.
  • 3 and 4 are partially enlarged views showing the operation unit and the endoscope reproduction processing tool of the endoscope with the elevator.
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the operation unit viewed from a direction along the longitudinal axis of the base portion of the universal cord
  • FIG. 4 is a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the base portion of the universal cord and the rotation axis of the raising lever. It is the figure which looked at the operation part from.
  • the endoscope reprocessor 1 is a device that performs a reproduction process on the endoscope 100 with an elevator.
  • the regeneration treatment here is not particularly limited, and is a rinsing treatment with water, a washing treatment for removing dirt such as organic matter, a disinfection treatment for invalidating predetermined microorganisms, and a sterilization for eliminating or killing all microorganisms. Either processing or a combination thereof may be used.
  • upper refers to a position that is further away from the ground relative to the comparison target
  • lower refers to a position that is closer to the ground relative to the comparison target.
  • the height in the following description shall show the height relationship along the gravity direction.
  • the endoscope with elevator 100 includes an insertion unit 101, an operation unit 110, and a universal cord 109. As shown in FIG. 2, an elevator base 102 that moves relative to the distal end portion 101 a is disposed at the distal end portion 101 a of the insertion portion 101. The raising base 102 is accommodated in the accommodation space 103 formed in the front-end
  • a treatment instrument outlet 103a communicating with the treatment instrument insertion channel 104 is opened.
  • the treatment instrument insertion channel 104 is a conduit that communicates the treatment instrument outlet 103a and a treatment instrument introduction port that is an opening (not shown).
  • the treatment instrument introduction port is provided in the operation unit 110. The treatment instrument inserted into the treatment instrument insertion channel 104 from the treatment instrument introduction port projects out of the distal end portion 101a through the treatment instrument outlet 103a and the accommodation space 103.
  • the elevator 102 can be rotated around the rotation shaft 102 a in the accommodation space 103.
  • the elevator 102 is an arm-like member extending in one direction from the rotating shaft 102a.
  • the raising base 102 rotates according to the movement of the raising lever 112 provided in the operation unit 110 described later.
  • the elevator 102 is disposed at a position where it comes into contact with the treatment tool protruding from the treatment tool outlet 103a.
  • the posture of the treatment instrument protruding out of the distal end portion 101a is changed by rotating the raising table 102 that is in contact with the treatment instrument.
  • the position of the raising base 102 in the rotational direction is referred to as a raising angle.
  • the operation unit 110 includes a housing 111 and a raising lever 112.
  • the insertion unit 101 and the universal cord 120 are connected to the casing 111.
  • the casing 111 is provided with a bending operation handle 114.
  • the bending operation handle 114 is a member for performing a bending operation of the insertion unit 101.
  • the housing 111 has a substantially quadrangular prismatic outer shape, and the insertion portion 101 is coupled to one end portion 111e along the long axis.
  • first surface 111a a surface of the housing 111 facing the right when viewed from the user
  • second surface 111b a surface facing the left when viewed from the user
  • third surface 111c a surface facing the left when viewed from the user
  • the first surface 111a, the second surface 111b, and the third surface 111c may be curved surfaces.
  • the direction in which the first surface 111a of the casing 111 faces is referred to as the front direction
  • the direction in which the third surface 111c faces is referred to as the left direction
  • a direction toward the end 111e along the long axis of the casing 111 is referred to as a downward direction
  • the opposite direction is referred to as an upward direction.
  • the bending operation handle 114 is disposed so as to protrude rightward from the second surface 111b.
  • the bending operation handle 114 can be rotated around the rotation axis 113 with respect to the casing 111.
  • the rotation shaft 113 is substantially orthogonal to the second surface 111b. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the bending operation handle 114 protrudes forward from the first surface 111a.
  • the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 is connected to the third surface 111c opposite to the second surface 11b.
  • a longitudinal axis 120 b of the base 120 a of the universal cord 120 is along a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis 113. As shown in FIG. 3, the base 120a of the universal cord 120 protrudes toward the near side from the first surface 111a.
  • the raising lever 112 can be rotated around the rotation axis 113 with respect to the casing 111.
  • the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 protrudes in the near direction from the first surface 111a.
  • the front end 112 a of the raising lever 112 is a portion that is touched when the user operates the raising lever 112.
  • the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 moves upward and downward with respect to the housing 111 on the near side of the first surface 111a.
  • tip 112a of the raising lever 112 is located between the bending operation handle 114 and the base 120a of the universal cord 120 when the casing 111 is viewed from above as shown in FIG.
  • the raising angle of the raising base 102 changes.
  • the entire raising base 102 is accommodated in the accommodation space 103 as shown in FIG. Housed inside.
  • the endoscope reprocessor 1 includes a control unit 5, a power supply unit 6, a processing tank 2, a fluid supply source 59, and an endoscope regeneration processing tool 60.
  • the control unit 5 can include an arithmetic device (CPU), a storage device (RAM), an auxiliary storage device, an input / output device, a power control device, and the like, and executes a predetermined program according to instructions from the user. And it has the structure which controls operation
  • the operation unit 7 and the display unit 8 constitute a user interface that exchanges information between the control unit 5 and the user.
  • the operation unit 7 includes an operation member that receives an operation instruction from a user, such as a push switch or a touch sensor. An operation instruction from the user is converted into an electric signal by the operation unit 7 and input to the control unit 5.
  • the operation instruction from the user is, for example, an instruction to start reproduction processing.
  • the operation unit 7 may be provided in an electronic device separated from the main body 1a of the endoscope reprocessor 1 that performs wired communication or wireless communication with the control unit 5.
  • the display unit 8 includes, for example, a display device that displays images and characters, a light emitting device that emits light, a speaker that emits sound, a vibrator that emits vibration, or a combination thereof.
  • the display unit 8 outputs information from the control unit 5 to the user.
  • the display unit 8 may be provided in an electronic device separated from the main body 1a of the endoscope reprocessor 1 that performs wired communication or wireless communication with the control unit 5.
  • the power supply unit 6 supplies power to each part of the endoscope reprocessor 1.
  • the power supply unit 6 distributes electric power obtained from the outside such as a commercial power supply to each part.
  • the power supply unit 6 may include a power generation device or a battery.
  • the treatment tank 2 has a concave shape having an opening, and can store liquid therein.
  • An endoscope 100 with a raising stand can be disposed in the processing tank 2.
  • a plurality of endoscopes 100 with an elevator stand may be arranged.
  • a lid 3 that opens and closes the opening of the processing tank 2 is provided on the top of the processing tank 2.
  • the opening of the processing tank 2 is closed by the lid 3.
  • the treatment tank 2 is provided with a cleaning liquid nozzle 15, a chemical liquid nozzle 12, a water nozzle 14, a drain port 11, a circulation port 59b, and a discharge part 59a.
  • the cleaning liquid nozzle 15 is an opening that communicates with the cleaning liquid tank 50 via the cleaning liquid conduit 51.
  • the cleaning liquid tank 50 stores the cleaning liquid.
  • the cleaning liquid is used for the cleaning process.
  • a cleaning liquid pump 52 is provided in the cleaning liquid pipe 51.
  • the cleaning liquid pump 52 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the cleaning liquid pump 52 is controlled by the control unit 5. By operating the cleaning liquid pump 52, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid tank 50 is transferred into the processing tank 2.
  • the chemical nozzle 12 is an opening that communicates with the chemical tank 20 through the chemical pipe 26.
  • the chemical tank 20 stores a chemical.
  • the type of the chemical solution stored in the chemical solution tank 20 is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the chemical solution is a disinfecting solution used for disinfection processing or a sterilizing solution used for sterilization processing.
  • An example of the disinfectant or sterilizing solution is an aqueous solution of peracetic acid.
  • the chemical liquid pipe 26 is provided with a chemical liquid pump 27.
  • the chemical liquid in the chemical liquid tank 20 is transferred into the processing tank 2 via the chemical liquid conduit 26 and the chemical liquid nozzle 12.
  • the endoscope reprocessor 1 may be configured to collect the chemical solution in the processing tank 2 and return it to the chemical solution tank 20.
  • the water nozzle 14 is an opening that communicates with the water supply source connection 46 via the water supply pipe 43.
  • the water supply source connection unit 46 is connected to a water supply source 49 such as a water supply facility that sends out water through, for example, a hose.
  • the water supply pipe 43 is provided with a water introduction valve 45 for opening and closing the water supply pipe 43 and a water filter 44 for filtering water.
  • the water introduction valve 45 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the water introduction valve 45 is controlled by the control unit 5.
  • the water introduction valve 45 is opened, the water supplied from the water supply source 49 is introduced into the treatment tank 2 via the water nozzle 14.
  • the water is used as rinse water for rinsing an endoscope or the like disposed in the treatment tank 2.
  • the drainage port 11 is an opening provided at the lowest position in the treatment tank 2.
  • the drainage port 11 is connected to the discharge pipe 21.
  • the discharge conduit 21 is provided with a valve 22.
  • the valve 22 opens and closes the discharge pipeline 21.
  • the valve 22 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the valve 22 is controlled by the control unit 5.
  • valve 22 If the valve 22 is closed, the liquid can be stored in the treatment tank 2. If the valve 22 is opened while the chemical liquid is stored in the processing tank 2, the liquid in the processing tank 2 is discharged out of the processing tank 2 via the discharge pipe 21.
  • the circulation port 59b and the discharge part 59a are included in the fluid supply source 59.
  • the fluid supply source 59 delivers the fluid from the discharge part 59a.
  • the configuration of the fluid supply source 59 and the type of fluid delivered by the fluid supply source 59 are not particularly limited.
  • the fluid supply source 59 includes a circulation port 59b, a discharge unit 59a, a circulation conduit 59c, and a pump 59b.
  • the circulation port 59 b is an opening provided in the vicinity of the bottom surface of the treatment tank 2.
  • the discharge part 59a is arrange
  • the discharge part 59a can be connected to a fluid introduction port 61 of an endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 described later.
  • the circulation pipe 59c communicates with the circulation port 59b and the discharge part 59a.
  • the circulation line 59c is provided with a pump 59d.
  • the pump 59d is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the pump 59d is controlled by the control unit 5.
  • the liquid in the processing tank 2 is sent out from the discharge part 59a by operating the pump 59d.
  • the liquid delivered from the ejection unit 59a returns to the processing tank 2 via the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 connected to the ejection unit 59a.
  • a sensor 59e is disposed in a section between the pump 59d and the discharge part 59a of the circulation pipe 59c.
  • the sensor 59e is a pressure sensor or a flow sensor.
  • the sensor 59e is connected to the control unit 5, and the measurement result of the sensor 59e is input to the control unit 5.
  • the fluid supply source 59 may include a configuration in which air and alcohol stored in the endoscope reprocessor 1 are sent out from the discharge unit 59.
  • the configuration of the fluid supply source 59 that sends out air or alcohol from the discharge unit 59 is well known, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60.
  • the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 includes a fluid introduction port 61, a lever fixing portion 70, a first tube 63, and a first fluid outlet port 71.
  • the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 includes a holding unit 80 and a second tube 84.
  • the fluid inlet 61 is connected to the discharge part 59 a of the fluid supply source 59.
  • the fluid inlet 61 is disposed in the connector 62.
  • the connector 62 can be attached to and detached from the discharge part 59a.
  • the fluid introduction port 61 and the discharge part 59a are connected.
  • at least a part of the fluid delivered from the fluid supply source 59 is introduced into the fluid introduction port 61.
  • the base end 63a of the first tube 63 is coupled to the connector 62.
  • a pipe line in the first tube 63 communicates with the fluid inlet 61.
  • a lever fixing portion 70 is coupled to the other end 63 b of the first tube 63.
  • the conduit in the first tube 63 communicates with a first fluid outlet 71 that is an opening provided in a lever fixing portion 70 described later. That is, the fluid introduction port 61 and the first fluid outlet port 71 communicate with each other via the conduit of the first tube 63.
  • the lever fixing unit 70 regulates the movement range of the raising lever 112 of the endoscope 100 with raising table within a predetermined range, and the position (raising angle) of the raising table 102 with respect to the distal end portion 101a is within the predetermined range. Hold.
  • the raising lever 112 is a member that can move with respect to the operation unit 110.
  • the lever fixing portion 70 of the present embodiment can be attached to the operation unit 110 and interferes with the movement of the raising lever 112 when attached to the operation unit 110.
  • the lever fixing portion 70 includes a main body portion 70a and a pair of arm portions 70b extending from the main body portion 70a.
  • the pair of arm portions 70b can sandwich the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 therebetween.
  • the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110 by sandwiching the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 by the pair of arm portions 70b.
  • the main body portion 70 a In a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70 a is on the near side of the first surface 111 a of the housing 111 and is between the bending operation handle 114 and the base portion 120 a of the universal cord 120. Be placed. Further, in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70 a is disposed below the distal end portion 112 a of the raising lever 112.
  • the main body 70a is disposed below the tip 112a of the raising lever 112, thereby interfering with the movement of the raising lever 112. Specifically, in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70a holds the distal end portion 112a of the raising lever 112 at the upper end of the movable range.
  • the protrusion 70c is formed in the site
  • FIG. Specifically, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 of the pair of arm portions 70b. Further, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 of the main body 70a. Further, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the main body 70a contacts the casing 111. In addition, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the bending operation handle 114 of the main body 70a.
  • the protrusion 70c has, for example, a conical shape or a hemispherical shape, and the contact between the lever fixing portion 70 and the endoscope 100 with the elevator base is a point contact.
  • the first fluid outlet 71 is an opening formed in the lever fixing portion 70.
  • the first fluid outlet port 71 is disposed at a location facing the outer surface of the endoscope 100 with a raising base in the state where the lever fixing unit 70 is mounted on the operation unit 110.
  • the first fluid outlet 71 is disposed at a location facing the outer surface of the base 120a of the universal cord 120 of the main body 70a.
  • the first fluid outlet port 71 communicates with the fluid inlet port 61 via the conduit of the first tube 63. Therefore, the fluid sent from the fluid supply source 59 into the fluid inlet 61 is led out from the first fluid outlet 71.
  • the holding unit 80 includes a second fluid outlet 81.
  • the second fluid outlet 81 communicates with the fluid inlet 61 via the pipe line of the second tube 84.
  • the second tube 84 branches from the first tube 63.
  • the second tube 84 may be coupled to the connector 62.
  • the fluid sent from the fluid supply source 59 into the fluid inlet 61 is led out from the second fluid outlet 81.
  • the holding unit 80 has a plurality of second fluid outlets 81, but the holding unit 80 may have a single second fluid outlet 81.
  • the holding portion 80 can be attached to the distal end portion 101 a of the insertion portion 101.
  • the second fluid outlet port 81 opens toward the accommodation space 103.
  • the holding portion 80 includes a pedestal portion 82 and a lever 83.
  • a second tube 84 is coupled to the pedestal portion 82.
  • a second fluid outlet 81 is formed in the pedestal portion 82.
  • the lever 83 holds the tip 101a between the lever 83 and the base 82 by a spring mechanism.
  • the fluid derived from the second fluid outlet 81 is fed into the accommodation space 103 of the tip 101a. Therefore, when the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment is used, the fluid used for the regeneration process sent from the fluid supply source 59 is poured around the elevator 102 arranged in the accommodation space 103. Can do. For this reason, according to the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively perform the regeneration process on the inner peripheral surface of the accommodation space 103 and the outer surface of the elevator 102.
  • regeneration processing tool 60 of this embodiment is provided with the lever fixing
  • the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment can reliably hold the position of the elevator 102 in the accommodation space 103 within a predetermined range by attaching the lever fixing portion 70 to the operation portion 110. . For this reason, when performing the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor 1 for the endoscope 100 with the elevator, the user can use the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment to allow the user to raise the elevator.
  • the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment when the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor 1 is performed on the endoscope 100 with the elevator base, The raising angle of the upper base 102 can be set naturally. For this reason, if the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 is used, it is possible to save labor when executing the reproduction processing using the endoscope reprocessor 1.
  • the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment has a first fluid outlet opening that faces and is close to the outer surface of the endoscope 100 with the raising base in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110. 71 is provided.
  • the resistance for sending the fluid from the first fluid outlet 71 is less than that when the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110. Lower when not attached.
  • the control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is attached to the operation unit 110 when the pressure measurement result by the sensor 59e is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. To do. The control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is not attached to the operation unit 110 when the pressure measurement result by the sensor 59e is less than a predetermined threshold value.
  • the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment it is possible to automatically determine whether or not the lever fixing unit 70 is attached to the operation unit 110 by the endoscope reprocessor 1.
  • the control unit 5 has the lever fixing unit 70 attached to the operation unit 110 when the flow rate measurement result by the sensor 59e is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value. Is determined. The control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is not attached to the operation unit 110 when the flow rate measurement result by the sensor 59e exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist or concept of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification.
  • the processing tool is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

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Abstract

This endoscope reprocessing tool includes: a fluid inlet port that is connected to a fluid supply source of an endoscope reprocessor; a lever fixing part that is attached to a raising base-equipped endoscope and that holds a raising lever in a predetermined range within the possible movement range; a first fluid outlet port that is provided to the lever fixing part; and a first tube that connects the fluid inlet port and the first fluid outlet port.

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内視鏡再生処理具Endoscope regeneration processing tool
 本発明は、起上台付内視鏡に再生処理を施すための内視鏡再生処理具に関する。 The present invention relates to an endoscope reproduction processing tool for performing a reproduction process on an endoscope with an elevator.
 医療分野において使用される内視鏡および付属品は、使用後に消毒液等の流体を用いた再生処理が施される。また、内視鏡に対して再生処理を自動的に行う内視鏡リプロセッサが知られている。 Endoscopes and accessories used in the medical field are subjected to a regeneration process using a fluid such as a disinfectant after use. An endoscope reprocessor that automatically performs a reproduction process on an endoscope is also known.
 日本国特開2010-69095号公報に開示されているように、内視鏡には、挿入部に設けられ、挿入部に対して移動する起上台を備えるものがある。 As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-69095, some endoscopes include an elevator that is provided at an insertion portion and moves relative to the insertion portion.
 内視鏡リプロセッサを用いて起上台を備える起上台付内視鏡に再生処理を施す場合、起上台をメーカー指定の位置に固定した状態で内視鏡リプロセッサ内に配置する必要があるため、使用者は注意を払う必要がある。 When performing replay processing on an endoscope with a raising stand using an endoscope reprocessor, it is necessary to place the raising stand in the endoscope reprocessor with the raising stand fixed at a position designated by the manufacturer. , The user needs to pay attention.
 本発明は、上述した問題点を解決するものであって、起上台付内視鏡に対して内視鏡リプロセッサを用いた再生処理を実行する際に起上台の起上角度を自ずと設定できる内視鏡再生処理具を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention solves the above-described problems, and can automatically set the raising angle of the raising stand when executing the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor for the endoscope with the raising stand. An object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope reproduction processing tool.
 本発明の一態様による内視鏡再生処理具は、内視鏡リプロセッサの流体供給源に接続される流体導入口と、起上台付内視鏡に装着されて、起上レバーを移動可能範囲のうちの所定の範囲内に保持するレバー固定部と、前記レバー固定部に設けられた第1流体導出口と、前記流体導入口および前記第1流体導出口を連通する第1チューブと、を含む。 An endoscope regeneration processing tool according to an aspect of the present invention is provided in a fluid introduction port connected to a fluid supply source of an endoscope reprocessor and an endoscope with an elevator, and a raising lever is movable. A lever fixing portion that is held within a predetermined range, a first fluid outlet port provided in the lever fixing portion, and a first tube that communicates the fluid inlet port and the first fluid outlet port. Including.
内視鏡リプロセッサの構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structure of an endoscope reprocessor. 起上台付内視鏡の挿入部の先端部および内視鏡再生処理具の部分断面図である。It is a fragmentary sectional view of a tip part of an insertion part of an endoscope with a raising stand, and an endoscope reproduction processing tool. 起上台付内視鏡の操作部および内視鏡再生処理具を示す部分拡大図である。It is the elements on larger scale which show the operation part and endoscope reproduction | regeneration processing tool of an endoscope with a raising stand. 起上台付内視鏡の操作部および内視鏡再生処理具を示す部分拡大図である。It is the elements on larger scale which show the operation part and endoscope reproduction | regeneration processing tool of an endoscope with a raising stand. 内視鏡再生処理具の構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structure of an endoscope reproduction | regeneration processing tool.
 以下に、本発明の好ましい形態について図面を参照して説明する。なお、以下の説明に用いる各図においては、各構成要素を図面上で認識可能な程度の大きさとするため、構成要素毎に縮尺を異ならせてあるものであり、本発明は、これらの図に記載された構成要素の数量、構成要素の形状、構成要素の大きさの比率、および各構成要素の相対的な位置関係のみに限定されるものではない。 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings used for the following description, the scale of each component is made different in order to make each component recognizable on the drawing. It is not limited only to the quantity of the component described in (1), the shape of the component, the ratio of the size of the component, and the relative positional relationship of each component.
 以下に、本発明の実施形態の一例を説明する。図1は、内視鏡リプロセッサの構成を示す図である。図2は、起上台付内視鏡の挿入部の先端部および内視鏡再生処理具の部分断面図である。図3および図4は、起上台付内視鏡の操作部および内視鏡再生処理具を示す部分拡大図である。図3は、ユニバーサルコードの基部の長手軸に沿う方向から操作部を見た図であり、図4は、ユニバーサルコードの基部の長手軸と、起上レバーの回動軸と、に直交する方向から操作部を見た図である。 Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an endoscope reprocessor. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the distal end portion of the insertion portion of the endoscope with the elevator and the endoscope reproduction processing tool. 3 and 4 are partially enlarged views showing the operation unit and the endoscope reproduction processing tool of the endoscope with the elevator. FIG. 3 is a view of the operation unit viewed from a direction along the longitudinal axis of the base portion of the universal cord, and FIG. 4 is a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the base portion of the universal cord and the rotation axis of the raising lever. It is the figure which looked at the operation part from.
 内視鏡リプロセッサ1は、起上台付内視鏡100に対して、再生処理を施す装置である。なお、ここでいう再生処理とは特に限定されるものではなく、水によるすすぎ処理、有機物等の汚れを落とす洗浄処理、所定の微生物を無効化する消毒処理、全ての微生物を排除もしくは死滅させる滅菌処理、またはこれらの組み合わせ、のいずれであってもよい。 The endoscope reprocessor 1 is a device that performs a reproduction process on the endoscope 100 with an elevator. The regeneration treatment here is not particularly limited, and is a rinsing treatment with water, a washing treatment for removing dirt such as organic matter, a disinfection treatment for invalidating predetermined microorganisms, and a sterilization for eliminating or killing all microorganisms. Either processing or a combination thereof may be used.
 なお、以下の説明において、上方とは比較対象に対してより地面から遠ざかった位置のことを指し、下方とは比較対象に対してより地面に近づいた位置のことを指す。また、以下の説明における高低とは、重力方向に沿った高さ関係を示すものとする。 In the following description, “upper” refers to a position that is further away from the ground relative to the comparison target, and “lower” refers to a position that is closer to the ground relative to the comparison target. Moreover, the height in the following description shall show the height relationship along the gravity direction.
 まず、起上台付内視鏡100の概略的な構成について説明する。なお、起上台付内視鏡100の構成は公知であるため、詳細な説明は省略する。 First, the schematic configuration of the endoscope 100 with the elevator will be described. In addition, since the structure of the endoscope 100 with a raising base is well-known, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
 起上台付内視鏡100は、挿入部101、操作部110およびユニバーサルコード109を含む。図2に示すように、挿入部101の先端部101aには、先端部101aに対して移動する起上台102が配設されている。起上台102は、先端部101aに形成された収容空間103内に収容されている。 The endoscope with elevator 100 includes an insertion unit 101, an operation unit 110, and a universal cord 109. As shown in FIG. 2, an elevator base 102 that moves relative to the distal end portion 101 a is disposed at the distal end portion 101 a of the insertion portion 101. The raising base 102 is accommodated in the accommodation space 103 formed in the front-end | tip part 101a.
 収容空間103内には、処置具挿通チャンネル104に連通する処置具導出口103aが開口している。処置具挿通チャンネル104は、処置具導出口103aと図示しない開口である処置具導入口とを連通する管路である。処置具導入口は、操作部110に設けられている。処置具導入口から処置具挿通チャンネル104内に挿入された処置具は、処置具導出口103aおよび収容空間103を通って先端部101a外に突出する。 In the accommodation space 103, a treatment instrument outlet 103a communicating with the treatment instrument insertion channel 104 is opened. The treatment instrument insertion channel 104 is a conduit that communicates the treatment instrument outlet 103a and a treatment instrument introduction port that is an opening (not shown). The treatment instrument introduction port is provided in the operation unit 110. The treatment instrument inserted into the treatment instrument insertion channel 104 from the treatment instrument introduction port projects out of the distal end portion 101a through the treatment instrument outlet 103a and the accommodation space 103.
 起上台102は、収容空間103内において、回動軸102a周りに回動可能である。起上台102は、回動軸102aから1方向に延出する腕状の部材である。起上台102は、後述する操作部110に設けられた起上レバー112の動きに応じて回動する。 The elevator 102 can be rotated around the rotation shaft 102 a in the accommodation space 103. The elevator 102 is an arm-like member extending in one direction from the rotating shaft 102a. The raising base 102 rotates according to the movement of the raising lever 112 provided in the operation unit 110 described later.
 起上台102は、処置具導出口103aから突出する処置具に当接する位置に配置されている。処置具に当接している起上台102が回動することにより、先端部101a外に突出する処置具の姿勢が変化する。以下では、起上台102の回動方向の位置を、起上角度と称する。 The elevator 102 is disposed at a position where it comes into contact with the treatment tool protruding from the treatment tool outlet 103a. The posture of the treatment instrument protruding out of the distal end portion 101a is changed by rotating the raising table 102 that is in contact with the treatment instrument. Hereinafter, the position of the raising base 102 in the rotational direction is referred to as a raising angle.
 図3および図4に示すように、操作部110は、筐体111および起上レバー112を含む。筐体111には、挿入部101およびユニバーサルコード120が接続されている。また、筐体111には、湾曲操作ハンドル114が設けられている。湾曲操作ハンドル114は、挿入部101の湾曲操作を行うための部材である。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the operation unit 110 includes a housing 111 and a raising lever 112. The insertion unit 101 and the universal cord 120 are connected to the casing 111. The casing 111 is provided with a bending operation handle 114. The bending operation handle 114 is a member for performing a bending operation of the insertion unit 101.
 筐体111は、略四角柱状の外形を有しており、長軸に沿った一方の端部111eに挿入部101が結合されている。 The housing 111 has a substantially quadrangular prismatic outer shape, and the insertion portion 101 is coupled to one end portion 111e along the long axis.
 以下では、端部111eを下方に向け、使用者から見て湾曲操作ハンドル114が筐体111の右側に位置するよう使用者が筐体111を保持した場合において、筐体111の使用者に対向する面を第1面111aと称する。またこの場合において、筐体111の、使用者から見て右に向く面を第2面111bと称し、使用者から見て左に向く面を第3面111cと称する。なお、第1面111a、第2面111bおよび第3面111cは、曲面であってもよい。 Hereinafter, when the user holds the casing 111 so that the end 111e faces downward and the bending operation handle 114 is positioned on the right side of the casing 111 when viewed from the user, the user faces the user of the casing 111. The surface to be called is referred to as a first surface 111a. Further, in this case, a surface of the housing 111 facing the right when viewed from the user is referred to as a second surface 111b, and a surface facing the left when viewed from the user is referred to as a third surface 111c. The first surface 111a, the second surface 111b, and the third surface 111c may be curved surfaces.
 以下の説明では、筐体111の第1面111aが向く方向を手前方向、第2面111bが向く方向を右方向、第3面111cが向く方向を左方向と称する。また、筐体111の長軸に沿って端部111eに向かう方向を下方向と称し、その反対の方向を上方向と称する。 In the following description, the direction in which the first surface 111a of the casing 111 faces is referred to as the front direction, the direction in which the second surface 111b faces in the right direction, and the direction in which the third surface 111c faces is referred to as the left direction. In addition, a direction toward the end 111e along the long axis of the casing 111 is referred to as a downward direction, and the opposite direction is referred to as an upward direction.
 湾曲操作ハンドル114は、第2面111bから右方向に突出するよう配置されている。湾曲操作ハンドル114は、筐体111に対して回動軸113周りに回動可能である。回動軸113は、第2面111bに対して略直交している。図3に示すように、湾曲操作ハンドル114の一部は、第1面111aよりも手前方向に突出している。 The bending operation handle 114 is disposed so as to protrude rightward from the second surface 111b. The bending operation handle 114 can be rotated around the rotation axis 113 with respect to the casing 111. The rotation shaft 113 is substantially orthogonal to the second surface 111b. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the bending operation handle 114 protrudes forward from the first surface 111a.
 第2面11bとは反対側の第3面111cには、ユニバーサルコード120の基部120aが接続されている。ユニバーサルコード120の基部120aの長手軸120bは、回動軸113に直交する平面に沿っている。図3に示すように、ユニバーサルコード120の基部120aは、第1面111aよりも手前方向に突出している。 The base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 is connected to the third surface 111c opposite to the second surface 11b. A longitudinal axis 120 b of the base 120 a of the universal cord 120 is along a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis 113. As shown in FIG. 3, the base 120a of the universal cord 120 protrudes toward the near side from the first surface 111a.
 起上レバー112は、筐体111に対して回動軸113周りに回動可能である。起上レバー112の先端部112aは、第1面111aよりも手前方向に突出している。起上レバー112の先端部112aは、使用者が起上レバー112を操作する際に触れる箇所である。起上レバー112の先端部112aは、第1面111aよりも手前側において、筐体111に対して上方向および下方向に移動する。 The raising lever 112 can be rotated around the rotation axis 113 with respect to the casing 111. The tip 112a of the raising lever 112 protrudes in the near direction from the first surface 111a. The front end 112 a of the raising lever 112 is a portion that is touched when the user operates the raising lever 112. The tip 112a of the raising lever 112 moves upward and downward with respect to the housing 111 on the near side of the first surface 111a.
 また、起上レバー112の先端部112aは、図4に示すように筐体111を上から見た場合において、湾曲操作ハンドル114とユニバーサルコード120の基部120aとの間に位置している。 Further, the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 is located between the bending operation handle 114 and the base 120a of the universal cord 120 when the casing 111 is viewed from above as shown in FIG.
 起上レバー112の先端部112aの筐体111に対する上方向および下方向の移動に伴い、起上台102の起上角度が変化する。本実施形態では、起上レバー112の先端部112aが、移動可能範囲のうちの上方向の端に位置している場合に、起上台102の全体が、図2に示すように、収容空間103内に収容される。 As the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 moves upward and downward relative to the casing 111, the raising angle of the raising base 102 changes. In the present embodiment, when the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 is located at the upper end of the movable range, the entire raising base 102 is accommodated in the accommodation space 103 as shown in FIG. Housed inside.
 次に、内視鏡リプロセッサ1の構成を説明する。図1に示すように、内視鏡リプロセッサ1は、内視鏡リプロセッサ1は、制御部5、電源部6、処理槽2、流体供給源59および内視鏡再生処理具60を含む。 Next, the configuration of the endoscope reprocessor 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the endoscope reprocessor 1 includes a control unit 5, a power supply unit 6, a processing tank 2, a fluid supply source 59, and an endoscope regeneration processing tool 60.
 制御部5は、演算装置(CPU)、記憶装置(RAM)、補助記憶装置、入出力装置および電力制御装置等を具備して構成することができ、使用者からの指示に従って所定のプログラムを実行し、内視鏡リプロセッサ1を構成する各部位の動作を制御する構成を有している。以下の説明における内視鏡リプロセッサ1に含まれる各構成の動作は、特に記載がない場合であっても制御部5によって制御される。 The control unit 5 can include an arithmetic device (CPU), a storage device (RAM), an auxiliary storage device, an input / output device, a power control device, and the like, and executes a predetermined program according to instructions from the user. And it has the structure which controls operation | movement of each site | part which comprises the endoscope reprocessor 1. FIG. The operation of each component included in the endoscope reprocessor 1 in the following description is controlled by the control unit 5 even when not specifically described.
 操作部7および表示部8は、制御部5と使用者との間の情報の授受を行うユーザインターフェースを構成する。操作部7は、例えばプッシュスイッチやタッチセンサ等の、使用者からの動作指示を受け付ける操作部材を含む。使用者からの動作指示は、操作部7により電気信号に変換され、制御部5に入力される。使用者からの動作指示とは、例えば再生処理の開始指示等である。なお、操作部7は、制御部5との間で有線通信または無線通信を行う内視鏡リプロセッサ1の本体部1aと分離した電子機器に備えられる形態であってもよい。 The operation unit 7 and the display unit 8 constitute a user interface that exchanges information between the control unit 5 and the user. The operation unit 7 includes an operation member that receives an operation instruction from a user, such as a push switch or a touch sensor. An operation instruction from the user is converted into an electric signal by the operation unit 7 and input to the control unit 5. The operation instruction from the user is, for example, an instruction to start reproduction processing. The operation unit 7 may be provided in an electronic device separated from the main body 1a of the endoscope reprocessor 1 that performs wired communication or wireless communication with the control unit 5.
 また、表示部8は、例えば画像や文字を表示する表示装置、光を発する発光装置、音を発するスピーカ、振動を発するバイブレータ、またはこれらの組み合わせ、を含む。表示部8は、制御部5から使用者に対して情報を出力する。なお、表示部8は、制御部5との間で有線通信または無線通信を行う内視鏡リプロセッサ1の本体部1aと分離した電子機器に備えられる形態であってもよい。 The display unit 8 includes, for example, a display device that displays images and characters, a light emitting device that emits light, a speaker that emits sound, a vibrator that emits vibration, or a combination thereof. The display unit 8 outputs information from the control unit 5 to the user. The display unit 8 may be provided in an electronic device separated from the main body 1a of the endoscope reprocessor 1 that performs wired communication or wireless communication with the control unit 5.
 電源部6は、内視鏡リプロセッサ1の各部位に電力を供給する。電源部6は、商用電源等の外部から得た電力を各部位に分配する。なお、電源部6は、発電装置やバッテリーを備えていてもよい。 The power supply unit 6 supplies power to each part of the endoscope reprocessor 1. The power supply unit 6 distributes electric power obtained from the outside such as a commercial power supply to each part. Note that the power supply unit 6 may include a power generation device or a battery.
 処理槽2は、開口部を有する凹形状であり、内部に液体を貯留することが可能である。処理槽2内には、起上台付内視鏡100を配置することができる。処理槽2内には、複数の起上台付内視鏡100を配置可能であってもよい。 The treatment tank 2 has a concave shape having an opening, and can store liquid therein. An endoscope 100 with a raising stand can be disposed in the processing tank 2. In the treatment tank 2, a plurality of endoscopes 100 with an elevator stand may be arranged.
 処理槽2の上部には、処理槽2の開口部を開閉する蓋3が設けられている。処理槽2内において内視鏡に再生処理を施す場合には、処理槽2の開口部は蓋3によって閉じられる。 A lid 3 that opens and closes the opening of the processing tank 2 is provided on the top of the processing tank 2. When the endoscope is subjected to a regeneration process in the processing tank 2, the opening of the processing tank 2 is closed by the lid 3.
 処理槽2には、洗浄液ノズル15、薬液ノズル12、水ノズル14、排液口11、循環口59b、および吐出部59aが設けられている。 The treatment tank 2 is provided with a cleaning liquid nozzle 15, a chemical liquid nozzle 12, a water nozzle 14, a drain port 11, a circulation port 59b, and a discharge part 59a.
 洗浄液ノズル15は、洗浄液管路51を介して洗浄液タンク50に連通する開口部である。洗浄液タンク50は、洗浄液を貯留する。洗浄液は、洗浄処理に用いられる。洗浄液管路51には、洗浄液ポンプ52が設けられている。洗浄液ポンプ52は制御部5に接続されており、洗浄液ポンプ52の動作は制御部5によって制御される。洗浄液ポンプ52を運転することにより、洗浄液タンク50内の洗浄液が、処理槽2内に移送される。 The cleaning liquid nozzle 15 is an opening that communicates with the cleaning liquid tank 50 via the cleaning liquid conduit 51. The cleaning liquid tank 50 stores the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid is used for the cleaning process. A cleaning liquid pump 52 is provided in the cleaning liquid pipe 51. The cleaning liquid pump 52 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the cleaning liquid pump 52 is controlled by the control unit 5. By operating the cleaning liquid pump 52, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid tank 50 is transferred into the processing tank 2.
 薬液ノズル12は、薬液管路26を介して薬液タンク20に連通する開口部である。薬液タンク20は、薬液を貯留する。薬液タンク20が貯留する薬液の種類は特に限定されるものではないが、本実施形態では一例として、薬液は消毒処理に用いられる消毒液、または滅菌処理に用いられる滅菌液である。消毒液または滅菌液としては、過酢酸水溶液が挙げられる。 The chemical nozzle 12 is an opening that communicates with the chemical tank 20 through the chemical pipe 26. The chemical tank 20 stores a chemical. The type of the chemical solution stored in the chemical solution tank 20 is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, as an example, the chemical solution is a disinfecting solution used for disinfection processing or a sterilizing solution used for sterilization processing. An example of the disinfectant or sterilizing solution is an aqueous solution of peracetic acid.
 薬液管路26には、薬液ポンプ27が設けられている。薬液ポンプ27を運転することにより、薬液タンク20内の薬液が、薬液管路26および薬液ノズル12を経由して、処理槽2内に移送される。なお、薬液が再利用可能である場合には、内視鏡リプロセッサ1は、処理槽2内の薬液を回収して薬液タンク20内に戻す構成を備えていてもよい。 The chemical liquid pipe 26 is provided with a chemical liquid pump 27. By operating the chemical liquid pump 27, the chemical liquid in the chemical liquid tank 20 is transferred into the processing tank 2 via the chemical liquid conduit 26 and the chemical liquid nozzle 12. When the chemical solution is reusable, the endoscope reprocessor 1 may be configured to collect the chemical solution in the processing tank 2 and return it to the chemical solution tank 20.
 水ノズル14は、給水管路43を介して水供給源接続部46に連通する開口部である。水供給源接続部46は、例えばホース等を介して、水を送出する水道設備等の水供給源49に接続される。給水管路43には、給水管路43を開閉する水導入バルブ45および水を濾過する水フィルタ44が設けられている。水導入バルブ45は、制御部5に接続されており、水導入バルブ45の動作は制御部5によって制御される。 The water nozzle 14 is an opening that communicates with the water supply source connection 46 via the water supply pipe 43. The water supply source connection unit 46 is connected to a water supply source 49 such as a water supply facility that sends out water through, for example, a hose. The water supply pipe 43 is provided with a water introduction valve 45 for opening and closing the water supply pipe 43 and a water filter 44 for filtering water. The water introduction valve 45 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the water introduction valve 45 is controlled by the control unit 5.
 水導入バルブ45を開状態とすれば、水供給源49から供給された水が水ノズル14を経由して、処理槽2内に導入される。水は、処理槽2内に配置された内視鏡等をすすぐためのすすぎ水等として用いられる。 If the water introduction valve 45 is opened, the water supplied from the water supply source 49 is introduced into the treatment tank 2 via the water nozzle 14. The water is used as rinse water for rinsing an endoscope or the like disposed in the treatment tank 2.
 排液口11は、処理槽2内の最も低い箇所に設けられた開口部である。排液口11は、排出管路21に接続されている。排出管路21はバルブ22が設けられている。バルブ22は、排出管路21を開閉する。バルブ22は制御部5に接続されており、バルブ22の動作は制御部5によって制御される。 The drainage port 11 is an opening provided at the lowest position in the treatment tank 2. The drainage port 11 is connected to the discharge pipe 21. The discharge conduit 21 is provided with a valve 22. The valve 22 opens and closes the discharge pipeline 21. The valve 22 is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the valve 22 is controlled by the control unit 5.
 バルブ22を閉状態とすれば、処理槽2内に液体を貯留することができる。また、処理槽2内に薬液が貯留されている時に、バルブ22を開状態とすれば、処理槽2内の液体が排出管路21を経由して処理槽2外に排出される。 If the valve 22 is closed, the liquid can be stored in the treatment tank 2. If the valve 22 is opened while the chemical liquid is stored in the processing tank 2, the liquid in the processing tank 2 is discharged out of the processing tank 2 via the discharge pipe 21.
 循環口59bおよび吐出部59aは、流体供給源59に含まれる。流体供給源59は、吐出部59aから流体を送出する。なお、流体供給源59の構成や流体供給源59が送出する流体の種類は特に限定されるものではない。本実施形態では一例として、流体供給源59は、循環口59b、吐出部59a、循環管路59cおよびポンプ59bを含む。 The circulation port 59b and the discharge part 59a are included in the fluid supply source 59. The fluid supply source 59 delivers the fluid from the discharge part 59a. The configuration of the fluid supply source 59 and the type of fluid delivered by the fluid supply source 59 are not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, as an example, the fluid supply source 59 includes a circulation port 59b, a discharge unit 59a, a circulation conduit 59c, and a pump 59b.
 循環口59bは、処理槽2の底面付近に設けられた開口部である。吐出部59aは、処理槽2内に配置され、流体を送出する開口を有する。吐出部59aは、後述する内視鏡再生処理具60の流体導入口61に接続することができる。 The circulation port 59 b is an opening provided in the vicinity of the bottom surface of the treatment tank 2. The discharge part 59a is arrange | positioned in the processing tank 2, and has an opening which sends out a fluid. The discharge part 59a can be connected to a fluid introduction port 61 of an endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 described later.
 循環管路59cは、循環口59bおよび吐出部59aを連通している。循環管路59cには、ポンプ59dが設けられている。ポンプ59dは制御部5に接続されており、ポンプ59dの動作は制御部5によって制御される。処理槽2内に液体が貯留されている場合においてポンプ59dを運転することにより、処理槽2内の液体が吐出部59aから送出される。詳しくは後述するが、吐出部59aから送出された液体は、吐出部59aに接続されている内視鏡再生処理具60内を経由して処理槽2内に戻る。 The circulation pipe 59c communicates with the circulation port 59b and the discharge part 59a. The circulation line 59c is provided with a pump 59d. The pump 59d is connected to the control unit 5, and the operation of the pump 59d is controlled by the control unit 5. When the liquid is stored in the processing tank 2, the liquid in the processing tank 2 is sent out from the discharge part 59a by operating the pump 59d. As will be described in detail later, the liquid delivered from the ejection unit 59a returns to the processing tank 2 via the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 connected to the ejection unit 59a.
 循環管路59cのポンプ59dから吐出部59aの間の区間には、センサ59eが配設されている。センサ59eは、圧力センサまたは流量センサである。センサ59eは、制御部5に接続されており、センサ59eの測定結果は制御部5に入力される。 A sensor 59e is disposed in a section between the pump 59d and the discharge part 59a of the circulation pipe 59c. The sensor 59e is a pressure sensor or a flow sensor. The sensor 59e is connected to the control unit 5, and the measurement result of the sensor 59e is input to the control unit 5.
 なお、流体供給源59は、空気および内視鏡リプロセッサ1内に貯留されているアルコールを吐出部59から送出する構成を含んでいてもよい。内視鏡リプロセッサ1において、空気やアルコールを吐出部59から送出する流体供給源59の構成は公知であるため、詳細な説明は省略する。 Note that the fluid supply source 59 may include a configuration in which air and alcohol stored in the endoscope reprocessor 1 are sent out from the discharge unit 59. In the endoscope reprocessor 1, the configuration of the fluid supply source 59 that sends out air or alcohol from the discharge unit 59 is well known, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.
 次に、内視鏡再生処理具60の構成について説明する。図5は、内視鏡再生処理具60の構成を示す図である。 Next, the configuration of the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60.
 図5に示すように、内視鏡再生処理具60は、流体導入口61、レバー固定部70、第1チューブ63および第1流体導出口71を含む。また、内視鏡再生処理具60は、保持部80および第2チューブ84を含む。 As shown in FIG. 5, the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 includes a fluid introduction port 61, a lever fixing portion 70, a first tube 63, and a first fluid outlet port 71. The endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 includes a holding unit 80 and a second tube 84.
 流体導入口61は、流体供給源59の吐出部59aに接続される。流体導入口61は、コネクタ62に配設されている。コネクタ62は、吐出部59aに着脱可能である。コネクタ62が吐出部59aに装着されている場合に、流体導入口61と吐出部59aとが接続される。流体導入口61と吐出部59aとが接続された状態では、流体供給源59から送出される流体の少なくとも一部が、流体導入口61内に導入される。 The fluid inlet 61 is connected to the discharge part 59 a of the fluid supply source 59. The fluid inlet 61 is disposed in the connector 62. The connector 62 can be attached to and detached from the discharge part 59a. When the connector 62 is attached to the discharge part 59a, the fluid introduction port 61 and the discharge part 59a are connected. In a state where the fluid introduction port 61 and the discharge portion 59 a are connected, at least a part of the fluid delivered from the fluid supply source 59 is introduced into the fluid introduction port 61.
 コネクタ62には、第1チューブ63の基端63aが結合されている。第1チューブ63内の管路は、流体導入口61に連通している。第1チューブ63の他端63bには、レバー固定部70が結合されている。第1チューブ63内の管路は、後述するレバー固定部70に設けられた開口である第1流体導出口71に連通している。すなわち、流体導入口61と第1流体導出口71とは、第1チューブ63の管路を介して連通している。 The base end 63a of the first tube 63 is coupled to the connector 62. A pipe line in the first tube 63 communicates with the fluid inlet 61. A lever fixing portion 70 is coupled to the other end 63 b of the first tube 63. The conduit in the first tube 63 communicates with a first fluid outlet 71 that is an opening provided in a lever fixing portion 70 described later. That is, the fluid introduction port 61 and the first fluid outlet port 71 communicate with each other via the conduit of the first tube 63.
 レバー固定部70は、起上台付内視鏡100の起上レバー112の移動範囲を所定の範囲内に規制し、先端部101aに対する起上台102の位置(起上角度)を所定の範囲内に保持する。前述のように、本実施形態では、起上レバー112は操作部110に対して移動可能な部材である。本実施形態のレバー固定部70は、操作部110に装着可能であり、操作部110に装着された状態において、起上レバー112の動きに干渉する。 The lever fixing unit 70 regulates the movement range of the raising lever 112 of the endoscope 100 with raising table within a predetermined range, and the position (raising angle) of the raising table 102 with respect to the distal end portion 101a is within the predetermined range. Hold. As described above, in the present embodiment, the raising lever 112 is a member that can move with respect to the operation unit 110. The lever fixing portion 70 of the present embodiment can be attached to the operation unit 110 and interferes with the movement of the raising lever 112 when attached to the operation unit 110.
 より具体的に、図3および図4に示すように、レバー固定部70は、本体部70aおよび本体部70aから延出する一対の腕部70bを備える。一対の腕部70bは、ユニバーサルコード120の基部120aを間に挟み込むことができる。一対の腕部70bによりユニバーサルコード120の基部120aを挟み込むことにより、レバー固定部70は操作部110に装着される。 More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lever fixing portion 70 includes a main body portion 70a and a pair of arm portions 70b extending from the main body portion 70a. The pair of arm portions 70b can sandwich the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 therebetween. The lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110 by sandwiching the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 by the pair of arm portions 70b.
 レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着された状態において、本体部70aは、筐体111の第1面111aの手前側であって、湾曲操作ハンドル114とユニバーサルコード120の基部120aとの間に配置される。また、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着された状態において、本体部70aは、起上レバー112の先端部112aの下に配置される。 In a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70 a is on the near side of the first surface 111 a of the housing 111 and is between the bending operation handle 114 and the base portion 120 a of the universal cord 120. Be placed. Further, in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70 a is disposed below the distal end portion 112 a of the raising lever 112.
 本体部70aは、起上レバー112の先端部112aの下に配置されることにより、起上レバー112の動きに干渉する。具体的には、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着された状態において、本体部70aは、起上レバー112の先端部112aを、移動可能範囲のうちの上方向の端に保持する。 The main body 70a is disposed below the tip 112a of the raising lever 112, thereby interfering with the movement of the raising lever 112. Specifically, in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110, the main body portion 70a holds the distal end portion 112a of the raising lever 112 at the upper end of the movable range.
 なお、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着された状態における、レバー固定部70の操作部110と接触する部位には、突起70cが形成されている。具体的には、突起70cは、一対の腕部70bのユニバーサルコード120の基部120aと接触する箇所に設けられている。また、突起70cは、本体部70aの起上レバー112の先端部112aと接触する箇所に設けられている。また、突起70cは、本体部70aの筐体111と接触する箇所に設けられている。また、突起70cは、本体部70aの湾曲操作ハンドル114と接触する箇所に設けられている。 In addition, the protrusion 70c is formed in the site | part which contacts the operation part 110 of the lever fixing part 70 in the state with which the lever fixing part 70 was mounted | worn with the operation part 110. FIG. Specifically, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the base portion 120a of the universal cord 120 of the pair of arm portions 70b. Further, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the tip 112a of the raising lever 112 of the main body 70a. Further, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the main body 70a contacts the casing 111. In addition, the protrusion 70c is provided at a location where the protrusion 70c contacts the bending operation handle 114 of the main body 70a.
 突起70cは、例えば円錐形状や半球形状であり、レバー固定部70と起上台付内視鏡100との接触を点接触とする。レバー固定部70と起上台付内視鏡100との接触を点接触とすることにより、起上台付内視鏡100の表面全体に再生処理に用いられる流体を接触させることができる。 The protrusion 70c has, for example, a conical shape or a hemispherical shape, and the contact between the lever fixing portion 70 and the endoscope 100 with the elevator base is a point contact. By making the contact between the lever fixing portion 70 and the endoscope 100 with the elevator stand as point contact, the fluid used for the regeneration process can be brought into contact with the entire surface of the endoscope 100 with the elevator stand.
 第1流体導出口71は、レバー固定部70に形成された開口部である。第1流体導出口71は、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着された状態において、起上台付内視鏡100の外表面に近接して対向する箇所に配置されている。本実施形態では一例として、第1流体導出口71は、本体部70aのユニバーサルコード120の基部120aの外表面に対向する箇所に配置されている。 The first fluid outlet 71 is an opening formed in the lever fixing portion 70. The first fluid outlet port 71 is disposed at a location facing the outer surface of the endoscope 100 with a raising base in the state where the lever fixing unit 70 is mounted on the operation unit 110. In the present embodiment, as an example, the first fluid outlet 71 is disposed at a location facing the outer surface of the base 120a of the universal cord 120 of the main body 70a.
 前述のように、第1流体導出口71は、第1チューブ63の管路を介して流体導入口61に連通している。したがって、流体供給源59から流体導入口61内に送り込まれた流体は、第1流体導出口71から導出される。 As described above, the first fluid outlet port 71 communicates with the fluid inlet port 61 via the conduit of the first tube 63. Therefore, the fluid sent from the fluid supply source 59 into the fluid inlet 61 is led out from the first fluid outlet 71.
 保持部80は、第2流体導出口81を備える。第2流体導出口81は、第2チューブ84の管路を介して流体導入口61に連通している。本実施形態では一例として、第2チューブ84は、第1チューブ63から分岐している。なお、第2チューブ84は、コネクタ62に結合される形態であってもよい。 The holding unit 80 includes a second fluid outlet 81. The second fluid outlet 81 communicates with the fluid inlet 61 via the pipe line of the second tube 84. In the present embodiment, as an example, the second tube 84 branches from the first tube 63. The second tube 84 may be coupled to the connector 62.
 流体供給源59から流体導入口61内に送り込まれた流体は、第2流体導出口81から導出される。なお、図示する実施形態では保持部80は、複数の第2流体導出口81を有するが、保持部80は、1つの第2流体導出口81を有する形態であってもよい。 The fluid sent from the fluid supply source 59 into the fluid inlet 61 is led out from the second fluid outlet 81. In the illustrated embodiment, the holding unit 80 has a plurality of second fluid outlets 81, but the holding unit 80 may have a single second fluid outlet 81.
 図2に示すように、保持部80は、挿入部101の先端部101aに装着可能である。保持部80が先端部101aに装着された状態において、第2流体導出口81は収容空間103内に向かって開口する。 As shown in FIG. 2, the holding portion 80 can be attached to the distal end portion 101 a of the insertion portion 101. In a state where the holding portion 80 is attached to the distal end portion 101 a, the second fluid outlet port 81 opens toward the accommodation space 103.
 具体的には、保持部80は、台座部82およびレバー83を含む。台座部82には、第2チューブ84が結合されている。また、台座部82には、第2流体導出口81が形成されている。レバー83は、バネ機構により、台座部82との間に先端部101aを挟持する。 Specifically, the holding portion 80 includes a pedestal portion 82 and a lever 83. A second tube 84 is coupled to the pedestal portion 82. In addition, a second fluid outlet 81 is formed in the pedestal portion 82. The lever 83 holds the tip 101a between the lever 83 and the base 82 by a spring mechanism.
 第2流体導出口81から導出された流体は、先端部101aの収容空間103内に送り込まれる。したがって、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60を用いれば、流体供給源59から送出される再生処理に用いられる流体を、収容空間103内に配置されている起上台102の周囲に流し込むことができる。このため、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60によれば、収容空間103の内周面と起上台102の外表面に対して、効果的に再生処理を施すことができる。 The fluid derived from the second fluid outlet 81 is fed into the accommodation space 103 of the tip 101a. Therefore, when the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment is used, the fluid used for the regeneration process sent from the fluid supply source 59 is poured around the elevator 102 arranged in the accommodation space 103. Can do. For this reason, according to the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively perform the regeneration process on the inner peripheral surface of the accommodation space 103 and the outer surface of the elevator 102.
 そして、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60は、起上レバー112の位置を移動可能範囲のうちの所定の範囲内に保持するレバー固定部70を備える。本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60は、レバー固定部70を操作部110に装着することにより、収容空間103内における起上台102の位置を所定の範囲内に確実に保持することができる。このため、起上台付内視鏡100に対して内視鏡リプロセッサ1を用いた再生処理を実行する際において、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60を用いれば、使用者が起上台102をメーカーにより指定された位置(起上角度)に固定する作業が不要となる。以上に説明したように、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60によれば、起上台付内視鏡100に対して内視鏡リプロセッサ1を用いた再生処理を実行する際に、起上台102の起上角度を自ずと設定することができる。このため、内視鏡再生処理具60を用いれば、内視鏡リプロセッサ1を用いた再生処理を実行する際における省力化が可能である。 And the endoscope reproduction | regeneration processing tool 60 of this embodiment is provided with the lever fixing | fixed part 70 which hold | maintains the position of the raising lever 112 in the predetermined | prescribed range of the movable range. The endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment can reliably hold the position of the elevator 102 in the accommodation space 103 within a predetermined range by attaching the lever fixing portion 70 to the operation portion 110. . For this reason, when performing the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor 1 for the endoscope 100 with the elevator, the user can use the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment to allow the user to raise the elevator. The work of fixing 102 at the position (rise angle) designated by the manufacturer becomes unnecessary. As described above, according to the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment, when the reproduction process using the endoscope reprocessor 1 is performed on the endoscope 100 with the elevator base, The raising angle of the upper base 102 can be set naturally. For this reason, if the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 is used, it is possible to save labor when executing the reproduction processing using the endoscope reprocessor 1.
 また、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60は、レバー固定部70を操作部110に装着した状態において、起上台付内視鏡100の外表面に近接して対向する第1流体導出口71を備える。このような本実施形態では、第1流体導出口71から流体を送出するため抵抗が、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されている場合に対して、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていない場合の方が低くなる。 In addition, the endoscope regeneration processing tool 60 of the present embodiment has a first fluid outlet opening that faces and is close to the outer surface of the endoscope 100 with the raising base in a state where the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110. 71 is provided. In this embodiment, the resistance for sending the fluid from the first fluid outlet 71 is less than that when the lever fixing portion 70 is attached to the operation portion 110. Lower when not attached.
 すなわち、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60では、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されている場合と、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていない場合と、の間で、センサ59eによって測定される圧力または流量に差が生じる。 That is, in the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment, between the case where the lever fixing unit 70 is attached to the operation unit 110 and the case where the lever fixing unit 70 is not attached to the operation unit 110. , A difference occurs in the pressure or flow rate measured by the sensor 59e.
 例えば、センサ59eが圧力センサである場合には、制御部5は、センサ59eによる圧力の測定結果が所定の閾値以上である場合に、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていると判定する。また、制御部5は、センサ59eによる圧力の測定結果が所定の閾値未満である場合に、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていないと判定する。 For example, when the sensor 59e is a pressure sensor, the control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is attached to the operation unit 110 when the pressure measurement result by the sensor 59e is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. To do. The control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is not attached to the operation unit 110 when the pressure measurement result by the sensor 59e is less than a predetermined threshold value.
 このように、本実施形態の内視鏡再生処理具60によれば、内視鏡リプロセッサ1によるレバー固定部70の操作部110への装着の有無の自動判定が可能である。 Thus, according to the endoscope reproduction processing tool 60 of the present embodiment, it is possible to automatically determine whether or not the lever fixing unit 70 is attached to the operation unit 110 by the endoscope reprocessor 1.
 なお、例えば、センサ59eが流量センサである場合には、制御部5は、センサ59eによる流量の測定結果が所定の閾値以下である場合に、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていると判定する。また、制御部5は、センサ59eによる流量の測定結果が所定の閾値を超えている場合に、レバー固定部70が操作部110に装着されていないと判定する。 For example, when the sensor 59e is a flow rate sensor, the control unit 5 has the lever fixing unit 70 attached to the operation unit 110 when the flow rate measurement result by the sensor 59e is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value. Is determined. The control unit 5 determines that the lever fixing unit 70 is not attached to the operation unit 110 when the flow rate measurement result by the sensor 59e exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
 本発明は、前述した実施形態に限られるものではなく、請求の範囲および明細書全体から読み取れる発明の要旨或いは思想に反しない範囲で適宜変更可能であり、そのような変更を伴う内視鏡再生処理具もまた本発明の技術的範囲に含まれるものである。 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist or concept of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification. The processing tool is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
 本出願は、2018年5月23日に日本国に出願された特願2018-098972号を優先権主張の基礎として出願するものであり、上記の開示内容は、本願明細書、請求の範囲、図面に引用されたものとする。 This application is filed on the basis of the priority claim of Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-098972 filed in Japan on May 23, 2018, and the above disclosure is disclosed in the present specification, claims, It shall be cited in the drawing.

Claims (3)

  1.  内視鏡リプロセッサの流体供給源に接続される流体導入口と、
     起上台付内視鏡に装着されて、起上レバーを移動可能範囲のうちの所定の範囲内に保持するレバー固定部と、
     前記レバー固定部に設けられた第1流体導出口と、
     前記流体導入口および前記第1流体導出口を連通する第1チューブと、
    を含むことを特徴とする内視鏡再生処理具。
    A fluid inlet connected to the fluid source of the endoscope reprocessor;
    A lever fixing portion that is attached to the endoscope with the elevator, and holds the elevator lever within a predetermined range of the movable range;
    A first fluid outlet provided in the lever fixing portion;
    A first tube communicating the fluid inlet and the first fluid outlet;
    An endoscope reproduction processing tool comprising:
  2.  前記レバー固定部は、前記起上台付内視鏡に装着可能であって、
     前記第1流体導出口は、前記レバー固定部が前記起上台付内視鏡に装着された状態において、前記起上台付内視鏡の外表面に近接して対向するよう配置されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の内視鏡再生処理具。
    The lever fixing portion can be attached to the endoscope with the elevator,
    The first fluid outlet port is disposed so as to face the outer surface of the endoscope with an elevator in proximity to the outer surface of the endoscope with the elevator when the lever fixing portion is attached to the endoscope with the elevator. The endoscope reproduction processing tool according to claim 1, wherein
  3.  前記起上台付内視鏡の挿入部の先端部を保持する保持部と、
     前記保持部に設けられた第2流体導出口と、
     前記流体導入口および前記第2流体導出口を連通する第2チューブと、
    を含むことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の内視鏡再生処理具。
    A holding portion for holding a distal end portion of the insertion portion of the endoscope with the elevator,
    A second fluid outlet provided in the holding portion;
    A second tube communicating the fluid inlet and the second fluid outlet;
    The endoscope regeneration processing tool according to claim 1, comprising:
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