JP2736652B2 - Ophthalmic equipment - Google Patents
Ophthalmic equipmentInfo
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- JP2736652B2 JP2736652B2 JP63101061A JP10106188A JP2736652B2 JP 2736652 B2 JP2736652 B2 JP 2736652B2 JP 63101061 A JP63101061 A JP 63101061A JP 10106188 A JP10106188 A JP 10106188A JP 2736652 B2 JP2736652 B2 JP 2736652B2
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- probe
- eye
- ultrasonic
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
- A61B8/10—Eye inspection
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
- A61B8/42—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
- A61B8/4209—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient by using holders, e.g. positioning frames
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 ［産業上の利用分野］ 本発明は、例えば超音波式眼軸長測定装置のように、
被検眼角膜の表面に接触させる探触子を有する眼科装置
に関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to, for example, an ultrasonic
The present invention relates to an ophthalmologic apparatus having a probe that comes into contact with the surface of a cornea of a subject's eye.
［従来の技術］ 従来、超音波式眼軸長測定装置のような超音波探触子
を有する眼科装置には、検者が探触子を直接手で握って
測定を行うものと、左右動・前後進自在の摺動台上に載
置された支持部材に探触子を取り付けて測定を行うもの
とがあり、これらの装置は探触子単体を本体から容易に
着脱できない構造になっている。[Prior Art] Conventionally, an ophthalmologic apparatus having an ultrasonic probe, such as an ultrasonic eye axial length measuring apparatus, includes an apparatus in which an examiner directly measures a probe with a hand, and a method in which an examiner moves left and right.・ Some probes are attached to a support member placed on a sliding table that can move forward and backward, and measurement is performed.These devices have a structure in which the probe alone cannot be easily attached to or detached from the main body. I have.
しかしながら、探触子が装置本体から分離できない
と、探触子を滅菌処理する際に、消毒液を滲み込ませた
脱脂綿で先端部を拭く程度のことしかできず、病原菌の
感染を防止するための十分な滅菌処理がなし難いという
問題点がある。However, if the probe cannot be separated from the main unit, it can only wipe the tip with absorbent cotton impregnated with a disinfectant when sterilizing the probe. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to perform a sufficient sterilization treatment.
［発明の目的］ 本発明の目的は、従来例の問題点を改善し、探触子を
装置本体から容易に着脱できる構造にすることにより、
探触子を単体で取り外し、十分な滅菌処理を実施できる
眼科装置を提供することにある。[Object of the Invention] An object of the present invention is to improve the problems of the conventional example and to provide a structure in which the probe can be easily attached to and detached from the apparatus main body.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an ophthalmologic apparatus that can remove a probe by itself and perform a sufficient sterilization process.
［発明の概要］ 上述の目的を達成するための本発明の要旨は、被検眼
角膜の表面に接触させる棒状の探触子を有し、該探触子
により被検眼情報を検知する眼科装置において、前記探
触子の後部に電気接続部を設け、前記探触子の後方部を
位置合わせ用の機構を有する摺動台上の探触子支持部に
対して抜き挿し自在にすると共に、前記探触子の後方部
を前記探触子支持部に挿入した際に前記探触子が前記探
触子支持部によって機械的に保持されるように構成し、
この挿入によって前記電気接続部が前記摺動台の電気回
路に接続することを特徴とする。[Summary of the Invention] The gist of the present invention for achieving the above object is an ophthalmologic apparatus having a rod-shaped probe that is brought into contact with the surface of a cornea of an eye to be inspected, and detecting eye information by the probe. An electrical connection portion is provided at a rear portion of the probe, and a rear portion of the probe can be freely inserted into and removed from a probe support portion on a slide table having a mechanism for positioning. When the rear portion of the probe is inserted into the probe support portion, the probe is configured to be mechanically held by the probe support portion,
The insertion connects the electric connection portion to the electric circuit of the slide base.
［発明の実施例］ 本発明を図示の実施例に基づいて詳細に説明する。[Embodiment of the Invention] The present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated embodiment.
第１図は本発明を超音波式眼軸長測定装置に適用した
場合の超音波探触子の外観図であり、探触子１内の先端
部には超音波送受信子２が設けられ、その後部には整合
回路３が収納されており、後端部にはコネクタピン４が
突設されている。FIG. 1 is an external view of an ultrasonic probe when the present invention is applied to an ultrasonic eye axial length measuring apparatus, and an ultrasonic transceiver 2 is provided at a distal end in the probe 1, A matching circuit 3 is accommodated in the rear part, and a connector pin 4 is protruded from the rear end.
第２図は探触子１を組込んだ眼軸長測定装置全体を示
す概略構成図であり、電気回路ユニット５を収納する固
定台６上に設置された摺動台７は、操作桿８の操作で前
後左右に摺動するようになっており、操作桿８の基部に
設けたダイアル９の回転により上下動する探触子支持台
10が摺動台７の上面に載置されている。この探触子支持
台10には案内棒11が固定され、案内棒11に沿って探触子
ホルダ12が前後方向に摺動可能とされ、更に微力なばね
13により前方に付勢されている。探触子ホルダ12には探
触子１が挿着されるようにされ、探触子ホルダ12の奥部
には探触子１のコネクタピン４と嵌合するクリック端子
14a、14bを有するコネクタジャック14が取り付けられて
おり、コネクタジャック14はケーブル15により電気回路
ユニット５と接続されている。また、摺動台７の後面に
は測定データの表示器16が設けられており、固定台６に
は被検者の顔支持部17が構設されている。FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the entire eye axial length measuring device incorporating the probe 1, and a sliding table 7 installed on a fixed table 6 that accommodates the electric circuit unit 5 includes an operating rod 8. The probe support slidably moves back and forth and right and left by the operation of, and moves up and down by rotation of a dial 9 provided at the base of the operation rod 8.
10 is mounted on the upper surface of the slide 7. A guide rod 11 is fixed to the probe support base 10, and a probe holder 12 is slidable along the guide rod 11 in the front-rear direction.
It is biased forward by 13. The probe 1 is inserted into the probe holder 12, and a click terminal which fits with the connector pin 4 of the probe 1 is provided at the back of the probe holder 12.
A connector jack 14 having 14a and 14b is attached, and the connector jack 14 is connected to the electric circuit unit 5 by a cable 15. A display 16 for measurement data is provided on the rear surface of the slide table 7, and a face support 17 of the subject is provided on the fixed table 6.
上述の構成の眼軸長測定装置を使用する際には、先ず
探触子１を滅菌槽に入れるなどして滅菌処理を施してか
ら、探触子ホルダ12に挿し込み、コネクタジャック14の
クリック端子14a、14bをコネクタピン４に接触させる。
これにより、コネクタピン４とコネクタジャック14とが
嵌合した状態で機械的に適度の力で保持されると共に、
電気的にも電気回路ユニット５と接続され、超音波送受
信子２からの超音波の送受信により、従来装置と同様の
操作で被検眼Ｅの眼軸長の測定を行うことができる。When using the eye axial length measuring apparatus having the above-described configuration, first, the probe 1 is subjected to a sterilization process such as placing it in a sterilization tank, and then inserted into the probe holder 12, and the connector jack 14 is clicked. The terminals 14a and 14b are brought into contact with the connector pins 4.
Thereby, while the connector pin 4 and the connector jack 14 are fitted together, the connector pin 4 is mechanically held with an appropriate force.
It is also electrically connected to the electric circuit unit 5, and the transmission and reception of the ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic transmitter / receiver 2 enables the measurement of the axial length of the eye E to be measured by the same operation as the conventional apparatus.
ここで、第１図に示した探触子１は機械的にも単純な
構成で済むため防水構造にすることも容易であり、探触
子１全体を消毒液に漬けたり、ガス滅菌槽に入れたりす
ることも可能となり、効果的な滅菌処理が施すことがで
きる。Here, the probe 1 shown in FIG. 1 requires only a simple mechanical structure, so that it is easy to provide a waterproof structure. The entire probe 1 can be immersed in a disinfecting solution or can be placed in a gas sterilization tank. It is also possible to carry out an effective sterilization treatment.
また、複数の被検者を続けて測定する場合には、探触
子１を複数個用意しておき、交互に滅菌処理しながら被
検者ごとに探触子１を取り変えることにより、効率的な
測定が実施できる。In the case of continuously measuring a plurality of subjects, a plurality of probes 1 are prepared, and the probes 1 are changed for each subject while alternately sterilizing. Measurement can be performed.
［発明の効果］ 以上説明したように本発明に係る眼科装置は、被検眼
に接触する探触子を機械的及び電気的に着脱可能にした
ことにより、探触子の滅菌処理を効果的かつ容易にでき
るため、探触子の接触による病原菌の感染を防止できる
効果がある。[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the ophthalmologic apparatus according to the present invention is capable of mechanically and electrically detaching the probe that contacts the eye to be examined, thereby effectively and sterilizing the probe. Since it can be easily performed, there is an effect that infection of pathogenic bacteria due to contact of the probe can be prevented.
図面は本発明に係る眼科装置の実施例を示し、第１図は
超音波探触子の側面図、第２図は眼軸長測定装置の概略
構成図である。 符号１は超音波探触子、２は超音波送受信子、４はコネ
クタピン、５は電気回路ユニット、10は探触子支持台、
12は探触子ホルダ、14はコネクタジャックである。The drawings show an embodiment of an ophthalmologic apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a side view of an ultrasonic probe, and FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of an eye axial length measuring device. 1 is an ultrasonic probe, 2 is an ultrasonic transceiver, 4 is a connector pin, 5 is an electric circuit unit, 10 is a probe support,
12 is a probe holder and 14 is a connector jack.
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 濱野 好正 神奈川県川崎市中原区今井上町53番地 キヤノン株式会社小杉事業所内 (72)発明者 小林 萬伸 神奈川県川崎市中原区今井上町53番地 キヤノン株式会社小杉事業所内 (72)発明者 松村 勲 神奈川県川崎市中原区今井上町53番地 キヤノン株式会社小杉事業所内 (56)参考文献 特開 昭59−131336（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 昭62−122640（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 昭61−203935（ＪＰ，Ａ) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshimasa Hamano 53 Imaiue-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside the Kosugi Office of Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Mannobu 53 53 Imaiue-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Kosugi Works, Inc. (72) Inventor Isao Matsumura 53, Imaiue-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Canon Kosugi Works (56) References JP-A-59-131336 (JP, A) JP-A-62-122640 (JP, A) JP-A-61-203935 (JP, A)
Claims (1)
子を有し、該探触子により被検眼情報を検知する眼科装
置において、前記探触子の後部に電気接続部を設け、前
記探触子の後方部を位置合わせ用の機構を有する摺動台
上の探触子支持部に対して抜き挿し自在にすると共に、
前記探触子の後方部を前記探触子支持部に挿入した際に
前記探触子が前記探触子支持部によって機械的に保持さ
れるように構成し、この挿入によって前記電気接続部が
前記摺動台の電気回路に接続することを特徴とする眼科
装置。1. An ophthalmologic apparatus having a rod-shaped probe to be brought into contact with the surface of a cornea of an eye to be inspected and detecting information on an eye to be inspected by the probe, wherein an electrical connection portion is provided at a rear portion of the probe. Along with allowing the rear portion of the probe to be freely inserted into and removed from a probe support portion on a slide base having a mechanism for positioning,
When the rear portion of the probe is inserted into the probe support, the probe is mechanically held by the probe support. An ophthalmologic apparatus, wherein the apparatus is connected to an electric circuit of the slide table.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP63101061A JP2736652B2 (en) | 1988-04-22 | 1988-04-22 | Ophthalmic equipment |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP63101061A JP2736652B2 (en) | 1988-04-22 | 1988-04-22 | Ophthalmic equipment |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| JPH01270845A JPH01270845A (en) | 1989-10-30 |
| JP2736652B2 true JP2736652B2 (en) | 1998-04-02 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| JP63101061A Expired - Fee Related JP2736652B2 (en) | 1988-04-22 | 1988-04-22 | Ophthalmic equipment |
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Family Cites Families (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3337842A1 (en) * | 1982-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | Storz Instrument Co., St. Louis, Mo. | Ultrasonic probe |
| ATE95998T1 (en) * | 1985-09-27 | 1993-11-15 | Mentor O & O Inc | INDEPENDENT, PORTABLE ULTRASOUND INSTRUMENT FOR APPLICATION IN Ophthalmology. |
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| JPH01270845A (en) | 1989-10-30 |
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| LAPS | Cancellation because of no payment of annual fees |