TWI491375B - Micro-photographic device for endoscopy - Google Patents

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TWI491375B
TWI491375B TW100104124A TW100104124A TWI491375B TW I491375 B TWI491375 B TW I491375B TW 100104124 A TW100104124 A TW 100104124A TW 100104124 A TW100104124 A TW 100104124A TW I491375 B TWI491375 B TW I491375B
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Description

適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置Miniature imaging device for endoscopes

本發明係與內視鏡有關，特別是指一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置。The present invention relates to endoscopes, and more particularly to a miniature photographic device suitable for use in endoscopes.

習知的內視鏡，係具有一條可撓曲管，其內設有攝影裝置及光源，在連接於一顯示器後即可把進行內視操作時所取得的影像(例如身體器官內部的構造、交通工具維修時的狹縫內部構造、電子裝置內的元件構造或建築物的裂縫內部的構造)顯示於該顯示器上。The conventional endoscope has a flexible tube with a photographic device and a light source, and after being connected to a display, the image obtained during the internal view operation (for example, the internal structure of the body organ, The internal structure of the slit at the time of maintenance of the vehicle, the component configuration in the electronic device, or the configuration inside the crack of the building are displayed on the display.

然而，由第六圖及第七圖所示之習知內視鏡100可知，該習知內視鏡100具有光感測元件101及微型攝影裝置102，其中，該微型攝影裝置102包含有光源103及取像鏡頭104，該光源103及取像鏡頭104係藉由一鏡座105支撐固定，且該光源103及取像鏡頭104共用同一保護層107。光感測元件101設置於連接結構108上，藉此可根據光學影像以及產生對應的電子訊號將其傳送於一處理器(圖中未示)，進而由該處理器處理影像的電子訊號後再提供於一顯示器109上顯示影像。However, as is known from the conventional endoscope 100 shown in the sixth and seventh figures, the conventional endoscope 100 has a light sensing element 101 and a miniature imaging device 102, wherein the miniature imaging device 102 includes a light source The light source 103 and the image taking lens 104 are supported and fixed by a lens holder 105, and the light source 103 and the image taking lens 104 share the same protective layer 107. The light sensing component 101 is disposed on the connection structure 108, and can be transmitted to a processor (not shown) according to the optical image and the corresponding electronic signal, and then the processor processes the electronic signal of the image. An image is displayed on a display 109.

上述的習知內視鏡中，由於光源103及取像鏡頭104共用同一保護層107，因此會使得光源103所射出之部份光線由該保護層107反射至該取像鏡頭104中，造成顯示的影像局部過亮或反白，進而造成影像畫面無法清楚的顯示。In the above-mentioned conventional endoscope, since the light source 103 and the image taking lens 104 share the same protective layer 107, part of the light emitted from the light source 103 is reflected by the protective layer 107 into the image capturing lens 104, causing display. The image is partially bright or white, which may cause the image to be displayed unclearly.

本發明之主要目的在於提供一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其可避免不當的干擾光線進入到取像鏡頭前方的保護件，進而確保了取像的清晰度。The main object of the present invention is to provide a miniature photographic device suitable for use in an endoscope, which can prevent improper interference light from entering the protection member in front of the image taking lens, thereby ensuring the sharpness of the image taken.

為了達成前述目的，依據本發明所提供之一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，包含有：一殼體，用以配合設於一內視鏡之管體前端，該殼體具有一容置空間；至少一光源，位於該容置空間，用以發出光線；一第一保護件，係為透明，位於該容置空間且位於該至少一光源的前端；一取像鏡頭，位於該容置空間，用以進行取像；一第二保護件，係為透明，位於該容置空間且位於該取像鏡頭前端；以及一遮罩，位於該容置空間，且將該取像鏡頭及該第二保護件遮住，並且保留該第二保護件的端面開放而可供光線進入以進行取像，該遮罩係使該光源所發出的光線在該殼體內時不會經由該第二保護件反射至該取像鏡頭。藉此，可避免不當的光線干擾，進而使得取像更為清晰。In order to achieve the foregoing object, a miniature photographic apparatus suitable for an endoscope according to the present invention includes: a housing for engaging a front end of a tube disposed in an endoscope, the housing having an accommodation At least one light source is located in the accommodating space for emitting light; a first protection member is transparent, located in the accommodating space and located at the front end of the at least one light source; and an image taking lens is located in the accommodating a second protection member is transparent, located in the accommodating space and located at the front end of the image taking lens; and a mask is located in the accommodating space, and the image capturing lens and the image capturing lens The second protection member is covered, and the end surface of the second protection member is kept open for light to enter for image capturing, and the mask is such that the light emitted by the light source does not pass the second protection when the light is emitted in the housing The piece is reflected to the image taking lens. In this way, improper light interference can be avoided, thereby making the image clearer.

為了詳細說明本發明之技術特點所在，茲舉以下之較佳實施例並配合圖式說明如後，其中：如第一圖至第二圖所示，本發明第一較佳實施例所提供之一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置10，主要由一殼體11、至少一光源13、一第一保護件15、一取像鏡頭17、一第二保護件19以及一遮罩21所組成，其中： 該殼體11，用以配合設於一內視鏡的管體前端，該殼體11具有一容置空間12。In order to explain the technical features of the present invention in detail, the following preferred embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein, as shown in the first to second drawings, the first preferred embodiment of the present invention provides A miniature photographic device 10 for an endoscope is mainly composed of a casing 11, at least one light source 13, a first protection member 15, an image taking lens 17, a second protection member 19 and a mask 21. ,among them: The housing 11 is configured to cooperate with a front end of a tube disposed on an endoscope, and the housing 11 has an accommodating space 12.

該至少一光源13，本實施例中係為發光二極體(LED)，位於該容置空間12內，用以發出光線。實施上使用一光源13即可提供照明的效果，而於本實施例中係以複數光源13來舉例說明。The at least one light source 13 is a light emitting diode (LED) in the embodiment, and is disposed in the accommodating space 12 for emitting light. The effect of providing illumination by using a light source 13 is implemented, and in the present embodiment, the plural light source 13 is exemplified.

該第一保護件15，係為透明，位於該容置空間12且位於該至少一光源13的前端。The first protection member 15 is transparent and located in the accommodating space 12 and located at the front end of the at least one light source 13 .

該取像鏡頭17，位於該容置空間12，用以進行取像。The image taking lens 17 is located in the accommodating space 12 for taking an image.

該第二保護件19，係為透明，位於該容置空間12且位於該取像鏡頭17前端。The second protection member 19 is transparent and located in the accommodating space 12 and located at the front end of the image taking lens 17 .

於本實施例中，該第一保護件15與該第二保護件19係分別由透明黏膠、玻璃、壓克力或塑膠其中一種材質所製成，本於本實施例中該第一保護件15及該第二保護件係呈片狀。In this embodiment, the first protection member 15 and the second protection member 19 are respectively made of one of transparent adhesive, glass, acrylic or plastic, and the first protection is in the embodiment. The piece 15 and the second protection member are in the form of a sheet.

該遮罩21，位於該容置空間12，並將該容置空間12局部分隔出一第一區域Z1以及一第二區域Z2，該些複數光源13係佈設於該第一區域Z1內且圍繞該第二區域Z2。該些複數光源13以及該第一保護件15係位於該第一區域Z1，而該取像鏡頭17以及第二保護件19係位於該第二區域Z2。該遮罩21係將該取像鏡頭17及該第二保護件19遮住，並且保留該第二保護件19的端面開放而可供光線進 入以進行取像，該遮罩21係使該些複數光源13所發出的光線在該殼體11內時不會經由該第二保護件19反射至該取像鏡頭17。The mask 21 is located in the accommodating space 12 and partially separates the accommodating space 12 from a first area Z1 and a second area Z2. The plurality of light sources 13 are disposed in the first area Z1 and surround The second zone Z2. The plurality of light sources 13 and the first protection member 15 are located in the first region Z1, and the image taking lens 17 and the second protection member 19 are located in the second region Z2. The mask 21 covers the image taking lens 17 and the second protecting member 19, and the end surface of the second protecting member 19 is kept open for light to enter. In order to perform image capturing, the mask 21 is such that the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 13 is not reflected to the image taking lens 17 via the second protecting member 19 when the light is emitted in the casing 11.

於本實施例中，該取像鏡頭17以及該光源13均係朝向該殼體11的前方，然而，朝向前方僅是舉例而已，並非限制取像鏡頭17必須朝向前方。在其他的例子中，該取像鏡頭17以及該光源13亦可朝向該殼體11的側邊，其狀況類同於朝向前方，因此不再舉例贅述。In the present embodiment, the image taking lens 17 and the light source 13 are both directed toward the front of the casing 11. However, the frontward direction is merely an example, and the image taking lens 17 is not limited to face forward. In other examples, the image taking lens 17 and the light source 13 may also face the side of the casing 11, and the condition is similar to that of the front side, and thus will not be described again.

此外，在本實施例中，係以該取像鏡頭17的取像方向係朝向前方為例，在此結構下，該第一保護件15的位置係較該第二保護件19更為後方，且該遮罩21位於該第一保護件15與該第二保護件19之間。In the present embodiment, the image taking direction of the image taking lens 17 is directed toward the front. In this configuration, the position of the first protecting member 15 is further rearward than the second protecting member 19, The mask 21 is located between the first protection member 15 and the second protection member 19.

接下來說明本第一實施例的操作狀態。Next, the operational state of the first embodiment will be described.

請參閱第二圖，在操作時，係使該些複數光源13發光。由於該第二保護件19僅有前端面開放而側面都被該遮罩21所遮蔽，且該些複數光源13所發出的光會受到該殼體11內壁以及該遮罩21的阻擋而僅在第一區域Z1內向前行進，因此該些複數光源13所發出的光在該殼體11內行進時即不會反射或折射進入該第二保護件19，該取像鏡頭17即不會被不該出現的光線所干擾，而可取得清晰的影像。Referring to the second figure, in operation, the plurality of light sources 13 are illuminated. Since the second protective member 19 has only the front end surface open and the side surface is shielded by the mask 21, the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 13 is blocked by the inner wall of the housing 11 and the mask 21 only Moving forward in the first area Z1, the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 13 does not reflect or refract into the second protection member 19 when traveling in the housing 11, and the image taking lens 17 is not A clear image can be obtained without interference from the light that should appear.

請再參閱第三圖，本發明第二較佳實施例所提供之一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置30，主要概同於前揭第一實施例，不同之處在於： 本實施例中係以該取像鏡頭37的取像方向朝向前方為例，在此結構下，該第一保護件35的位置係與該第二保護件39對齊，且該遮罩41位於該第一保護件35與該第二保護件39之間。Referring to the third figure, a miniature photographic device 30 suitable for use in an endoscope according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention is mainly similar to the first embodiment disclosed above, except that: In this embodiment, the image capturing direction of the image taking lens 37 is directed toward the front. In this structure, the position of the first protecting member 35 is aligned with the second protecting member 39, and the mask 41 is located in the image. The first protection member 35 is between the second protection member 39.

藉此，本第二實施例在操作時，該些複數光源33所發出的光仍然受到該遮罩41的隔離而不會反射或折射進入該第二保護件39，該取像鏡頭37即不會被不該出現的光線所干擾，而與第一實施例同樣的可取得清晰的影像。Therefore, in the second embodiment, the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 33 is still isolated by the mask 41 and is not reflected or refracted into the second protection member 39. The image capturing lens 37 is not It can be disturbed by light that should not appear, and a clear image can be obtained as in the first embodiment.

本第二實施例的其餘結構及所能達成的功效均概同於前揭第一實施例，容不贅述。The remaining structure of the second embodiment and the achievable effects are the same as those of the first embodiment, and are not described here.

請再參閱第四圖，本發明第三較佳實施例所提供之一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置50，主要概同於前揭第一實施例，不同之處在於： 本實施例中係以該取像鏡頭57的取像方向朝向前方為例，在此結構下，該第一保護件55的位置係較該第二保護件59更為前方，且該遮罩61位於該第一保護件55與該第二保護件59之間。Referring to the fourth figure, a miniature photographic device 50 suitable for use in an endoscope according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention is mainly similar to the first embodiment disclosed above, except that: In this embodiment, the image capturing direction of the image taking lens 57 is directed toward the front. In this configuration, the position of the first protecting member 55 is further forward than the second protecting member 59, and the mask 61 Located between the first protection member 55 and the second protection member 59.

藉此，本第三實施例在操作時，該些複數光源53所發出的光仍然受到該遮罩61的隔離而不會反射或折射進入該第二保護件59，該取像鏡頭57即不會被不該出現的光線所干擾，而與第一實施例同樣的可取得清晰的影像。Therefore, in the third embodiment, the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 53 is still isolated by the mask 61 and is not reflected or refracted into the second protection member 59. The image capturing lens 57 is not It can be disturbed by light that should not appear, and a clear image can be obtained as in the first embodiment.

本第三實施例的其餘結構及所能達成的功效均概同於前揭第一實施例，容不贅述。The remaining structure of the third embodiment and the achievable functions are the same as those of the first embodiment, and are not described herein.

請再參閱第五圖，本發明第四較佳實施例所提供之一 種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置70，主要概同於前揭第一實施例，不同之處在於： 本實施例中係以該取像鏡頭77的取像方向朝向前方為例，在此結構下，該遮罩81係呈前大後小的筒狀，進而可使得該取像鏡頭77的取像範圍較大，可取得更多的影像。Please refer to the fifth figure again, which is provided by the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. A miniature photographic device 70 suitable for use in an endoscope is mainly similar to the first embodiment disclosed above, except that: In this embodiment, the image capturing direction of the image taking lens 77 is directed toward the front. In this configuration, the mask 81 is in the shape of a front large and small cylindrical shape, and thus the image capturing lens 77 can be imaged. A larger range allows for more images.

藉此，本第四實施例在操作時，該些複數光源73所發出的光仍然受到該遮罩81的隔離而不會反射或折射進入該第二保護件79，該取像鏡頭77即不會被不該出現的光線所干擾，而與第一實施例同樣的可取得清晰的影像。Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the light emitted by the plurality of light sources 73 is still isolated by the mask 81 and is not reflected or refracted into the second protection member 79. The image capturing lens 77 is not It can be disturbed by light that should not appear, and a clear image can be obtained as in the first embodiment.

本第四實施例的其餘結構及所能達成的功效均概同於前揭第一實施例，容不贅述。The remaining structure of the fourth embodiment and the achievable functions are the same as those of the first embodiment, and are not described herein.

由上可知，本發明所可達成之功效在於：可確保取像鏡頭前方的第二保護件不會被不當的光線所干擾，光源的光線在殼體內行進時係藉由該遮罩的擋止而不會經由反射或折射進入該第二保護件，可進而確保取像的清晰。It can be seen from the above that the achievable effect of the present invention is that the second protection member in front of the image taking lens is not disturbed by the improper light, and the light of the light source is blocked by the mask when traveling in the casing. The second protection member is not accessed by reflection or refraction, thereby ensuring the clarity of the image.

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30‧‧‧適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置30‧‧‧Microphotographic device for endoscopes

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50‧‧‧適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置50‧‧‧Microphotographic device for endoscopes

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81‧‧‧遮罩81‧‧‧ mask

Z1‧‧‧第一區域Z1‧‧‧ first area

Z2‧‧‧第二區域Z2‧‧‧Second area

第一圖係本發明第一較佳實施例之前視圖。The first drawing is a front view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

第二圖係本發明第一較佳實施例之側視示意圖，顯示殼體剖開後之內部設置狀態。The second drawing is a side view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the internal setting state after the housing is cut away.

第三圖係本發明第二較佳實施例之側視示意圖，顯示殼體剖開後之內部設置狀態。The third drawing is a side view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the internal setting state after the housing is cut away.

第四圖係本發明第三較佳實施例之側視示意圖，顯示殼體剖開後之內部設置狀態。The fourth drawing is a side view of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the internal setting state after the housing is cut away.

第五圖係本發明第四較佳實施例之側視示意圖，顯示殼體剖開後之內部設置狀態。Fig. 5 is a side elevational view showing a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an internal setting state after the housing is cut away.

第六圖係習知內視鏡之微型攝影裝置之爆炸圖。The sixth figure is an exploded view of a miniature photographic device of a conventional endoscope.

第七圖係習知內視鏡之微型攝影裝置之側視示意圖，顯示內部的設置狀態。The seventh figure is a side view of a miniature photographic device of a conventional endoscope, showing the internal setting state.

10．．．適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置10. . . Miniature imaging device for endoscopes

11．．．殼體11. . . case

12．．．容置空間12. . . Housing space

13．．．光源13. . . light source

15．．．第一保護件15. . . First protector

17．．．取像鏡頭17. . . Image capture lens

19．．．第二保護件19. . . Second protection

21．．．遮罩twenty one. . . Mask

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一種適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，包含有：一殼體，用以配合設於一內視鏡之管體前端，該殼體具有一容置空間；至少一光源，位於該容置空間，用以發出光線；一第一保護件，係為透明，位於該容置空間且位於該至少一光源的前端；一取像鏡頭，位於該容置空間，用以進行取像；一第二保護件，係為透明，位於該容置空間且位於該取像鏡頭前端；以及一遮罩，位於該容置空間，且將該取像鏡頭及該第二保護件遮住，並且保留該第二保護件的端面開放而可供光線進入以進行取像，該遮罩係使該光源所發出的光線在該殼體內時不會經由該第二保護件反射至該取像鏡頭。A miniature photographic device for an endoscope includes: a housing for engaging a front end of a tube disposed in an endoscope, the housing having an accommodating space; at least one light source located in the accommodating space The first protection member is transparent, located in the accommodating space and located at the front end of the at least one light source; an image taking lens is located in the accommodating space for image capturing; a protective member is transparent, located in the accommodating space and located at the front end of the image capturing lens; and a mask is located in the accommodating space, and the image capturing lens and the second protecting member are covered, and the first The end surface of the second protection member is open for light to enter for image capturing, and the mask is such that the light emitted by the light source is not reflected to the image taking lens via the second protection member when the light is emitted in the housing. 依據申請專利範圍第1項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：該遮罩係於該容置空間內局部分隔出一第一區域以及一第二區域，該光源以及該第一保護件係位於該第一區域，該取像鏡頭以及該第二保護件係位於該第二區域。The micro-photographic device for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the mask partially separates a first region and a second region in the accommodating space, the light source and the first A protection member is located in the first area, and the image taking lens and the second protection member are located in the second area. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：在定義該取像鏡頭的取像方向為前方時，該第一保護件的位置係較該第二保護件更為後方，且該遮罩位於該第一保護件與該第二保護件之間。According to the micro-photographic apparatus applicable to the endoscope according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein the position of the first protection member is compared with the second protection member when the imaging direction of the imaging lens is defined as being forward Further rearward, and the mask is located between the first protection member and the second protection member. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：在定義該取像鏡頭的取像方向為前方時，該第一保護件的位置係較該第二保護件更為前方，且該遮罩位於該第一保護件與該第二保護件之間。According to the micro-photographic apparatus applicable to the endoscope according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein the position of the first protection member is compared with the second protection member when the imaging direction of the imaging lens is defined as being forward Further forward, and the mask is located between the first protection member and the second protection member. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：在定義該取像鏡頭的取像方向為前方時，該第一保護件的位置係與該第二保護件對齊，且該遮罩位於該第一保護件與該第二保護件之間。The micro-photographic apparatus suitable for an endoscope according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein: the position of the first protection member and the second protection member are defined when the imaging direction of the imaging lens is defined as the front direction Aligned, and the mask is located between the first protection member and the second protection member. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：在定義該取像鏡頭的取像方向為前方時，該遮罩係呈前大後小的筒狀。According to the micro-photographic apparatus applicable to the endoscope according to the second aspect of the patent application, in the case where the image capturing direction of the image taking lens is defined as the front side, the mask is formed in a cylindrical shape which is large in front and small. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：該第一區域係環繞該第二區域，且該至少一光源係為複數，佈設於該第一區域內且圍繞該第二區域。The micro-photographic device for an endoscope according to claim 2, wherein: the first region surrounds the second region, and the at least one light source is plural, disposed in the first region and Surround the second area. 依據申請專利範圍第1項所述之適用於內視鏡的微型攝影裝置，其中：該第一保護件以及該第二保護件，係分別由透明黏膠、玻璃、壓克力或塑膠其中一種材質所製成；該至少一光源係為發光二極體(LED)。The miniature photographic device for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the first protection member and the second protection member are respectively made of transparent adhesive, glass, acrylic or plastic. The material is made; the at least one light source is a light emitting diode (LED).
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