JP2010035850A - Endoscope washing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a washing operator from changing a device parameter by erroneously shifting a mode into a management mode, and also to prevent a manager from being contaminated by an operation button contaminated by the washing operator. <P>SOLUTION: An endoscope washing device washes an endoscope according a predetermined washing process. In the device, switches for inputting a command for controlling the endoscope washing device is divided into the switch for the washing operator to perform the washing work of the endoscope and the switch for the device manager to manage the endoscope washing device, and the switch for the washing operator is arranged away from the switch for the device manager. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an endoscope cleaning apparatus, and more particularly, to an endoscope cleaning apparatus that divides the contents that can operate an endoscope cleaning apparatus in accordance with an operator who uses the endoscope cleaning apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, medical diagnosis using an endoscope has been widely performed in the medical field, and in particular, an imaging element such as a CCD is built in an insertion tip portion to be inserted into a body cavity of an electronic endoscope. An image (endoscopic image) is taken, signal-processed by a processor device, displayed on a monitor, and observed by a doctor for use in diagnosis.

  The endoscope after the endoscopic examination is cleaned by an endoscope cleaning device (endoscope cleaning machine) and then stored in a predetermined place until the next use. Usually, in a certain scale hospital, a plurality of endoscopes are used, and an endoscope cleaning apparatus is operated by a plurality of operators. Further, the endoscope cleaning apparatus may be operated for maintenance or the like by an apparatus manager (management operator). It is necessary to be able to manage the endoscope cleaning apparatus efficiently so that no erroneous operation occurs even if the endoscope cleaning apparatus is operated by various persons.

Therefore, for example, an endoscope cleaning apparatus is known in which various switches including a digital setting switch are combined in one place to simplify the operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-8-140930

  However, in the conventional endoscope cleaning apparatus, since both the cleaning operator and the administrator operate the same operation button of the cleaning apparatus, there are the following security and hygiene problems. . That is, for example, there is a security problem that the cleaning operator mistakenly operates the operation button for the manager to enter the management mode and changes the setting of the apparatus parameter. On the other hand, when the cleaning operator touches the operation button of the endoscope cleaning apparatus with a hand touching the contaminated endoscope, the management operator touches and contaminates the contaminated operation button without protecting against infection. There are also some problems.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and prevents the cleaning operator from accidentally entering the management mode, changing the apparatus parameters, or contaminating the administrator with the operation button contaminated by the cleaning operator. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope cleaning apparatus capable of improving security and hygiene.

  In order to achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 is an endoscope cleaning apparatus for cleaning an endoscope in accordance with a preset cleaning process, and a command for controlling the endoscope cleaning apparatus. Are separated into a switch for a cleaning operator that performs the cleaning operation of the endoscope and a switch for an apparatus manager that manages the endoscope cleaning apparatus, and the switch for the cleaning operator and the switch Provided is an endoscope cleaning apparatus characterized in that it is arranged apart from a switch for an apparatus manager.

  In this way, since the switch operated by the cleaning operator and the switch operated by the device administrator are separated and arranged separately, the cleaning operator accidentally operates the device administrator switch and enters the management mode to change the device parameters. In other words, it is prevented that the device administrator who does not infect and protect the switch contaminated by the cleaning operator touches and contaminates the switch.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the endoscope cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one of the switches for the cleaning operator is a call switch for a predetermined cleaning process. It is characterized by.

  As described above, since a predetermined cleaning process can be executed only by operating one switch, the operation is simple and an erroneous operation can be prevented.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the endoscope cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a switch for the apparatus manager is arranged on an upper part of the apparatus main body, and the switch for the cleaning operator is provided. Is arranged at the lower part of the apparatus main body as a foot switch operated by a foot.

  As described above, the switch for the cleaning operator and the switch for the apparatus manager are separated from each other on the upper and lower sides of the apparatus main body, so that they can be prevented from touching each other. Further, the foot switch can prevent the cleaning operator from touching the endoscope and touching the switch with a contaminated hand.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein a switch for the apparatus manager is provided in a controller separated from the endoscope cleaning apparatus. It is characterized by being.

  In this way, by disposing the switch for the device manager away from the device main body, it is possible to prevent touching each other.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising the authentication system of the cleaning operator, and a person who is not authenticated by the authentication system, A warning is issued when an attempt is made to touch the switch for the device manager.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising the authentication system of the apparatus manager, and a person who is not authenticated by the authentication system, A warning is issued when an attempt is made to touch the switch for the cleaning operator.

  As a result, a warning is issued even if the operator tries to touch the switch that the operator should not touch, so that touching by mistake can be prevented.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the switch operated by the cleaning operator and the switch operated by the device manager are separately arranged, the cleaning operator accidentally operates the switch for the device administrator. It is prevented that the management mode is entered and the device parameters are changed, or the device administrator who is not protecting the infected switch by the cleaning operator touches the device to contaminate it. Thereby, security and hygiene can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an endoscope cleaning apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an embodiment of an endoscope cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is formed in a box shape and includes an apparatus main body 12 and an upper lid 14.

  A cleaning tank 18 that houses the endoscope 16 is formed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 12, and a rotary injection device 20 is provided in the cleaning tank 18. Further, a waterproof cap 22 that is attached to an electrical signal connector (not shown) of the endoscope 16 is provided inside the cleaning tank 18.

  Since the LG connector of the endoscope 16 is formed in a waterproof type, the waterproof cap for the LG connector is not shown.

  The apparatus main body 12 has an operation panel 24 for a cleaning operator, an operation panel 26 for a management operator (apparatus manager), and a display unit (display panel) for displaying operation contents or the state of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 on the upper front surface thereof. ) 28. The operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are switches for inputting commands for controlling the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10, respectively. On the display panel 28, the remaining time of the cleaning work, the time until the work is completed, or a warning when a trouble occurs is displayed.

  Although not shown, the apparatus main body 12 has a central processing unit (CPU), and the CPU controls the operation of each unit such as the rotary injection device 20 in accordance with a preset cleaning program. Control from the start to the end of cleaning of the endoscope 16 is automatically performed.

  The endoscope 16 used in the examination is removed from the light source device built-in control unit (endoscope processor) (not shown) and stored in the cleaning tank 18 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10. And the waterproof cap 22 is attached to an electrical signal connector, and the upper cover 14 is closed.

  Thereafter, when a start command is input from the operation panel 24, the cleaning liquid is sprayed from the spray nozzle 20A of the rotary spray device 20 and the endoscope 16 is cleaned in accordance with a preset cleaning process. Yes.

  Next, the operation of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The electrical signal connector and the LG connector of the endoscope 16 used for the inspection are removed from the connection portion of the endoscope processor, and the endoscope 16 is placed in the cleaning tank 18 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10.

  When the waterproof cap 22 is attached to the electrical signal connector, although not shown in detail, the conductive member provided on the outer peripheral surface of the waterproof cap 22 contacts the metal plate of the electrical signal connector and the endoscope cleaning device 10 The main power turns on. When the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned on, the operation panel 24 and the like are lit and various commands can be input.

  Thereafter, the cleaning operator closes the upper lid 14 and inputs a start command for instructing the start of cleaning from the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator. Then, the rotary injection device 20 and the drain valve are controlled according to a preset cleaning program, and the endoscope 16 is cleaned.

  After the predetermined cleaning process is completed, the cleaning operator opens the top cover 14 and removes the waterproof cap 22 from the electrical connector. When the waterproof cap 22 is detached from the electrical connector, the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned off.

  The turning on / off of the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is not limited to that by attaching the waterproof cap 22 as described above, and a switch for turning on / off the main power supply is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body 12, for example. May be.

  FIG. 2 shows an outline of an endoscope sterilization process in the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the endoscope sterilization process includes a water leakage detection process, a cleaning process, a disinfection process, a rinse process, and an alcohol flush process.

  In the water leakage detection step, the endoscope 16 is immersed in the water of the cleaning tank 18, air is sent into the endoscope 16 and water leakage is inspected by generation of bubbles. The water leakage detection step does not need to be performed for each cleaning, and is usually performed at a predetermined interval. For example, the cumulative use count of the endoscope 16 is counted, and the water leakage test is set to be performed before cleaning every predetermined number of times (for example, every 10 times).

  At this time, the cumulative use count counted by the endoscope processor is held in the management server, and the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 uses, for example, the identification information acquired from the RFID tag of the endoscope 16 during the endoscope cleaning. When it is determined that it is necessary to execute the water leakage detection process by obtaining the cumulative number of times that the endoscope 16 is used from the management server, the display panel 28 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 notifies the execution of the water leakage detection process. Like that.

  In the cleaning process, the cleaning tank 18 is filled with a predetermined cleaning liquid, and the endoscope 16 is immersed therein to clean the endoscope 16.

  In the disinfection process, the cleaning tank 18 is filled with a predetermined disinfectant solution, and the endoscope 16 is immersed therein to disinfect the endoscope 16.

  In the rinsing process, the cleaning liquid or the disinfecting liquid in the cleaning tank 18 is discharged, and instead the cleaning water for rinsing is supplied into the cleaning tank 18 to rinse the endoscope 16. The rinsing process may be performed each time the water leakage detection process and the cleaning process are completed.

  The alcohol flush process is a process in which alcohol is injected into the pipe line of the endoscope 16 and then air is sent into the endoscope 16 for several minutes to dry it.

  Note that the endoscope sterilization process is not always performed in all of these processes, and some of the processes may be selected and performed automatically or by a cleaning operator, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an operation panel 24 for a cleaning operator, an operation panel 26 for a management operator, and a display panel 28 are provided on the upper front surface of the apparatus main body 12 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10.

  The operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are provided separately on the left and right with the display panel 28 interposed therebetween.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator, and FIG. 4B shows the operation panel 26 for the management operator.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator has six commands “leak”, “alcohol”, “disinfection”, “start”, “stop”, and “pre-temperature control”. It has an operation button to input.

  The “leak” button is used to input a command for calling a water leak detection process, the “alcohol” button is used to input a command for calling an alcohol flush process, and the “disinfection” button is a command for calling a disinfection process. Is input.

  The “start” button is used to instruct the start of all processes, and when “start” is pressed, all preset cleaning processes are automatically executed to the end and the process is terminated. The “stop” button is for interrupting each process while it is being executed.

  The “pre-temperature control” button is used to instruct execution of temperature control in advance so that the chemical solution or the like is in a temperature band that is optimal for the cleaning effect during the cleaning operation.

  Note that the type and number of buttons or their arrangement are not limited to the examples shown here.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the operation panel 26 for the management operator includes a cross key and “OK” and “RETURN” buttons.

  As will be described in detail later, a predetermined operation is selected with the cross key while viewing the display on the display panel 28, and “OK” is pressed to execute the operation.

  The “return” button is used when returning the display screen of the display panel 28 to the previous one.

  As described above, the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are separated from each other. One of them is the management of the cleaning operator and the cleaning apparatus that handles the contaminated endoscope 16 used in the inspection. This is to prevent the management operator performing the operation from touching the same operation panel (operation button).

  As described above, the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are provided separately, so that the management operator who is not protected against infection touches the operation button contaminated by the cleaning operator, so that the disease In addition, the cleaning operator is prevented from accidentally operating the operation panel 26 for the management operator to enter the management mode and changing the setting of the apparatus parameters.

  FIG. 5 shows another example in which the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are provided separately.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the operation panel for the cleaning operator is provided as a foot-operated pedal as a foot switch 25 on the lower front surface of the apparatus main body 12. In this way, it is possible to completely separate the foot-operated operation button (foot switch 25) for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the leftmost pedal “open” of the foot switch 25 is for opening the upper lid 14. The meaning of the other pedals is the same as that of the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator shown in FIG. Even in this case, the meaning and the number of installed pedals are not limited to this.

  FIG. 6 shows another example in which the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 26 for the management operator are provided separately.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the operation panel 27 for the management operator is arranged in a separate controller separated from the apparatus main body 12. An operation panel 27 for a management operator provided in this separate controller is configured to communicate with the apparatus main body 12 in a wired or wireless manner.

  In this way, the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator and the operation panel 27 for the management operator can be completely separated, and the panel operated by the cleaning operator and the management operator will not be mistaken.

  In addition, as described above, measures to prevent the cleaning operator from operating the operation panel for the management operator by mistake or from touching the operation button contaminated by the cleaning operator by mistake, In addition to those that physically separate the panels (buttons) to be operated, a combination of these with the authentication system of each operator is also conceivable.

  This is to issue a warning when an unauthenticated worker tries to touch a button that cannot be operated.

  For example, in the case of having a cleaning operator authentication system, the apparatus main body 12 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 has a cleaning operator authentication system and is an operator who is not authenticated as a cleaning operator (for example, a management operator). The display panel 28 displays that the button cannot be operated because it is not authenticated as the cleaning operator.

  In addition, when an unauthenticated person tries to touch the operation panel (button) for the cleaning operator, a warning is issued by sound or light. A method for detecting that the person has tried to touch the operation panel is not particularly limited. For example, a person approaching the operation panel may be photographed and detected by a monitoring camera or the like.

  As an authentication system, authentication using an RFID tag may be used, biometric authentication such as face authentication, fingerprint authentication, vein authentication, or the like, or authentication using a password.

  Further, when the management operator (maintenance operator) authentication system is provided, the apparatus main body 12 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 has a management operator authentication system, and an operator who is not authenticated as a management operator (for example, a cleaning operator). In such a case, a message indicating that the operation cannot be performed is displayed, and if an attempt is made to touch the operation panel (button) for the management operator in an attempt to perform the operation, a warning is generated by sound or light.

  As in the above, the authentication system may be an authentication using an RFID tag, or biometric authentication such as face authentication, fingerprint authentication, vein authentication, or authentication using a password.

  As described above, the embodiment in which the operation panel (button) for the cleaning operator and the operation panel (button) for the management operator are separated has been described. However, the operation method using the specific operation panel and the display method of the display panel 28 are illustrated in FIG. This will be described in detail below with reference to (a) to (l) and FIGS. 8 (a) to (p).

  First, the screen display relating to the operation of the cleaning operator will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the cleaning operator sets the inspected endoscope 10 in the cleaning tank 18 of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 and attaches the waterproof cap 22 to the electrical signal connector, the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned on. When the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned on, a startup screen (not shown) is displayed on the display panel 28, and when the disinfectant is sufficiently in the tank, as shown in FIG. Main screen is displayed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 4A, the operation panel 24 for the cleaning operator is provided with “water leakage”, “alcohol”, “disinfection”, “start”, “stop”, and “pre-temperature control”. Shall. When the cleaning operator presses the “start” button, cleaning is started according to a preset program process, and the cleaning process, the disinfection process, and the rinsing process are automatically executed.

  At this time, in particular, when it is desired to execute the water leakage detection process or the alcohol flush process, the “leakage” or “alcohol” button may be pressed. It should be noted that, according to the setting of the management operator, by pressing the “Start” button, it is set to execute all the processes from water leakage detection, cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, and alcohol flushing as shown in FIG. Also good.

  Further, when the main power of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned on, if the disinfectant tank is empty, an error screen as shown in FIG. 7B is displayed after the startup screen is displayed. It is displayed on the panel 28.

  Here, in accordance with the instruction displayed on the display panel 28, the disinfecting liquid cartridge is replaced to create the disinfecting liquid, and then the “Start” button is pressed to return to the main screen of FIG. 7A. The creation of the disinfectant will be described later.

  Next, when the “Start” button is pressed on the main screen shown in FIG. 7A, cleaning is started. As shown in FIG. 7C, the display indicating the cleaning process is turned on (or the color changes). The display panel 28 indicates that cleaning is in progress. At this time, the remaining time is also displayed.

  When the cleaning is completed, as shown in FIG. 7D, the cleaning completion is displayed, and a message is displayed to take out the endoscope 16.

  When the cleaning operator opens the top lid 14 and removes the endoscope, the number of times the disinfectant is used is detected. If the number of times the disinfectant is used exceeds the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. A message indicating that the number of times of use has exceeded the predetermined number is displayed, and a message prompting to create a disinfectant is displayed.

  If the number of times the disinfectant is used after the cleaning is still less than the predetermined number, a concentration confirmation dialog screen shown in FIG.

  Next, preparation of a disinfectant will be described.

  When preparing the disinfecting liquid, first, as shown in FIG. 7F, a message indicating that the disinfecting liquid is being discharged is displayed and the disinfecting liquid is discharged from the cleaning tank 18.

  When the discharging of the disinfecting liquid is completed, a message for exchanging the disinfecting liquid cartridge is displayed as shown in FIG. When the cleaning operator replaces the disinfectant cartridge according to the contents displayed on the display panel 28 as shown in FIG. 7G and sets a new disinfectant cartridge, the disinfectant is being prepared as shown in FIG. 7H. Is displayed.

  Thereafter, a concentration confirmation dialog screen for confirming the concentration of the disinfectant is displayed as shown in FIG. After confirming the concentration of the disinfectant, the cleaning operator presses the “start” button in the normal case, and returns to the main screen of FIG. If it is abnormal, press the “Stop” button to interrupt the operation and investigate the cause.

  Further, when the cleaning operator presses the “leakage” button in order to perform a leak check on the endoscope 16, a leak detection screen as shown in FIG. 7J is displayed. When the water leakage inspection process is completed, the screen returns to the main screen of FIG.

  When the washing operator presses the “alcohol” button, an alcohol flush execution screen as shown in FIG. 7K is displayed, and the alcohol flush process is executed. When the alcohol flush process is finished, the screen returns to the main screen of FIG.

  When the cleaning operator presses the “pre-temperature control” button, a pre-temperature control execution screen as shown in FIG. 7L is displayed, and the pre-temperature control is executed. When the pre-temperature adjustment is completed, the screen returns to the main screen shown in FIG.

  Next, the screen display regarding the operation of the management operator will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, it is assumed that the management operator operation panel 26 is composed of a cross key, “OK”, and “RETURN” buttons.

  After the main power supply of the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 is turned on and the main screen shown in FIG. 7A is displayed, when the management operator presses the “Determine” button on the operation panel 26 for the management operator, A menu screen as shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the display panel 28 as the main screen.

  In the example of the menu screen shown in FIG. 8A, four menus of “program selection”, “history display”, “maintenance”, and “pre-temperature control” are displayed. When the management operator selects a menu with the up and down cross keys and presses the “OK” button, the display shifts to the menu display screen.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when “program selection” is selected, a program selection screen as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed. When you select a program with the up and down arrow keys and press the “Enter” button, the screen moves to the program execution screen and the program is executed.

  At this time, when returning to the menu screen, the user presses a “return” button to cancel. When the management operator presses the “return” button, a cancel confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 8C is displayed. At this time, select either “Yes” or “No” with the left and right cross keys and press the “OK” button.

  When the history display is selected on the menu screen of FIG. 8A, the history information list screen of FIG. 8D is displayed. Here, for example, the top No. When one endoscope 16 is selected and the “OK” button is pressed, a display screen showing details of the history information corresponding to the scope ID that identifies the endoscope 16 is displayed as shown in FIG. Is done. When the “return” button is pressed on the history information list screen in FIG. 8D, the menu screen in FIG. Further, when “OK” is pressed on the history information detail screen of FIG. 8E, the screen returns to the previous history information list screen of FIG. 8D.

  When “Maintenance” is selected on the menu screen of FIG. 8A, the maintenance menu screen of FIG. 8F is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8F, the maintenance menu includes “operation information display”, “time setting”, “device HW setting”, “device operation setting”, “sequence setting”, “network setting”, “history tracking setting”. ”And“ Exchange setting ”menus are displayed. Use the four-way controller to select a menu and press “Enter” to move to the menu screen. When the “return” button is pressed, the menu screen shown in FIG.

  Here, when “display operation information” is selected, the operation shifts to the maintenance operation information screen of FIG.

  On the operation information screen shown in FIG. 8G, the number of times of cleaning, the number of times of preparation of the disinfectant, the number of days, the date, and the like are displayed as the operation content. Pressing “Return” on the operation information screen returns to the maintenance menu screen of FIG.

  When “time setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8F, the time setting screen of FIG.

  In the time setting screen of FIG. 8 (h), editing is performed by selecting a date or time with the cross key and pressing the “OK” button. If the “Return” button is pressed, the screen moves to a cancel confirmation screen shown in FIG. 8C. If “Yes” is selected, the time setting is canceled.

  When “apparatus HW setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8 (f), the screen shifts to the maintenance apparatus HW setting screen of FIG. 8 (i).

  As shown in FIG. 8I, whether or not to perform “network connection”, “RFID”, and “receipt printer” is set on the maintenance device HW setting screen. Use the four-way controller to select the item you want to set and press the “Enter” button to edit it. If the “return” button is pressed, the device HW setting is canceled. For example, when the network connection is set to “Yes”, the screen shifts to a maintenance network screen shown in FIG.

  When “apparatus operation setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8F, the screen shifts to the apparatus operation setting screen of FIG.

  Similarly to the above, when an item is selected with the cross key and the “OK” button is pressed, the editing is performed, and when the “RETURN” button is pressed, the item is canceled.

  When “sequence setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8F, the screen shifts to the maintenance program selection screen of FIG.

  When an item is selected with the cross key and the “OK” button is pressed, the program content editing screen shown in FIG. 8 (l) is displayed and the program content is edited. In both FIGS. 8 (k) and 8 (l), pressing the “return” button cancels the operation.

  When “network setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8F, the screen shifts to the network setting screen of FIG.

  Editing is performed by selecting an item with the cross key and pressing the “OK” button. In addition, when the “return” button is pressed, it is canceled.

  When “history tracking setting” is selected in the maintenance menu of FIG. 8F, the screen shifts to the maintenance history tracking setting screen of FIG.

  In the maintenance history tracking setting screen of FIG. 8 (n), editing is performed by selecting an item with the cross key and pressing the “OK” button, and canceled with the “RETURN” button.

  If “exchange setting” is selected on the maintenance menu screen of FIG. 8F, the screen shifts to the replacement setting screen of FIG.

  In the exchange setting screen of FIG. 8 (o), it is selected which one is reset and exchanged. Use the four-way controller to select an item and press the “OK” button to set the exchange. At this time, when the “OK” button is pressed, the screen moves to the reset execution confirmation dialog screen shown in FIG.

  As described above, the contents of operating the endoscope cleaning apparatus 10 are completely different between the cleaning operator and the management operator. However, in the present embodiment, the operation panel for the cleaning operator and the operation panel for the management operator are separated. As a result, you will never touch the same buttons.

  Therefore, the cleaning operator mistakenly operates the operation panel for the management operator to enter the management mode, changes the device parameters, or touches the operation operator contaminated by the cleaning operator and touches the management operator who has not been infected, Contamination is prevented. This makes it possible to improve security and hygiene.

  Although the endoscope cleaning apparatus of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various improvements and modifications may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of one Embodiment of the endoscope washing | cleaning apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the endoscope sterilization process in the endoscope washing | cleaning apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows arrangement | positioning of the operation panel of an endoscope cleaning apparatus. (A) shows the example of the operation panel for cleaning operators, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the operation panel for management operators. It is a perspective view which shows the other example which isolate | separated the operation panel for cleaning operators, and the operation panel for management operators. It is a perspective view which shows the further another example which isolate | separated the operation panel for cleaning operators, and the operation panel for management operators. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (E) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (F) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (G) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (H) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (I) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (J) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (K) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (L) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a cleaning operator. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (E) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (F) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (G) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (H) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (I) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (J) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (K) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (L) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (M) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (N) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (O) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator. (P) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen regarding operation of a management operator.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Endoscope washing | cleaning apparatus, 12 ... Apparatus main body, 14 ... Upper cover, 16 ... Endoscope, 18 ... Cleaning tank, 20 ... Rotary injection apparatus, 20A ... Injection nozzle, 22 ... Waterproof cap, 24 ... For washing operators Operation panel, 25 ... foot switch, 26, 27 ... operation panel for management operator, 28 ... display panel

Claims (6)

An endoscope cleaning apparatus for cleaning an endoscope according to a preset cleaning process,
A switch for inputting a command for controlling the endoscope cleaning apparatus is separated into a switch for a cleaning operator for performing the cleaning operation of the endoscope and a switch for an apparatus manager for managing the endoscope cleaning apparatus. The endoscope cleaning apparatus is characterized in that the switch for the cleaning operator and the switch for the apparatus manager are arranged apart from each other.   2. The endoscope cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one of the switches for the cleaning operator is a call switch for a predetermined cleaning process.   The endoscope cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the switch for the apparatus manager is disposed on an upper part of the apparatus main body, and the switch for the operator is operated by a foot as the foot switch. An endoscope cleaning apparatus characterized by being arranged at a lower part.   The endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch for the apparatus manager is provided in a controller separated from the endoscope cleaning apparatus. Cleaning device.   The endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising an authentication system for the cleaning operator, and a person who is not authenticated by the authentication system tries to touch the switch for the apparatus manager. An endoscope cleaning apparatus that issues a warning.   The endoscope cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising an authentication system for the apparatus manager, and a person who is not authenticated by the authentication system tries to touch the switch for the cleaning operator. An endoscope cleaning apparatus that issues a warning.

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