JP4095168B2 - Carrying case for endoscope - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an endoscope carrying case for storing and transporting an endoscope.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Many of the carrying cases for endoscopes are stored in an endoscopy room of a hospital and used there if necessary.
[0003]
However, in recent years, it has become possible to perform endoscopy at home visits due to the spread of home medical care and the advancement of endoscopy technology. It is stored in a case and transported to a home visit, and after the examination, the dirty endoscope is stored again in the carrying case and brought home.
[0004]
A carrying case used for carrying an endoscope during such a home examination is generally formed in a suitcase shape that can be opened and closed with a handle.
[0005]
In the case, the endoscope is not bent suddenly in the inner frame 11 as shown in FIG. 7 formed of a foamed plastic material having countless fine continuous holes for imparting elasticity. A housing groove 12 is formed to be fitted into the housing.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if the dirty endoscope after use is stored in the inner frame having countless fine continuous holes as described above, the contaminants enter the minute holes of the inner frame and all the contaminants will be washed. Can no longer be removed, and may contaminate the next clean endoscope.
[0007]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a hygienic carrying case for an endoscope that can be used to store a dirty endoscope and then can be cleaned by washing away all contaminants.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an endoscope carrying case of the present invention is an endoscope carrying case formed in a suitcase shape that is openable and closable for storing and transporting an endoscope, The inner frame housed in the case is formed of a non-porous synthetic resin material with high chemical resistance, and the housing groove is formed in the inner frame to be fitted in a state where the endoscope is not bent suddenly. To do.
[0009]
The inner frame may be integrally formed with the case. In this case, when the case is opened and placed on the floor, the inner frame communicates laterally from the housing groove to the outside of the case. A liquid groove may be formed in the frame.
[0010]
In addition, the inner frame may be formed separately from the case, and in that case, a liquid passage hole may be formed in the bottom surface of the housing groove for gripping when carrying the carrying case. A handle may be integrally formed with the inner frame.
[0011]
The material of the inner frame may be polypropylene, the inner frame may be formed in a thin plate shape, and the space between the inner frame and the case may be formed hollow.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
2 and 3 are a front view and a plan view of the endoscope carrying case according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a closed state, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the endoscope carrying case being opened. It is a top view of a state.
[0013]
The endoscope carrying case is formed in a suitcase shape that can be freely opened and closed. The lower case 1 a and the upper case 1 b that are each formed in a rectangular opening container shape and are connected by a hinge portion 4, The handle 3 is configured to be openable and closable at the center, and is attached to the lower case 1a for gripping during transportation.
[0014]
A lower inner frame 2a and an upper inner frame 2b are accommodated in the lower case 1a and the upper case 1b. However, both the inner frames 2a and 2b of this embodiment are formed integrally with the lower case 1a and the upper case 1b, as shown in FIG. 1 showing the II cross section.
[0015]
Specifically, the upper and lower cases 1b and 1a and the upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a are non-porous thin plate-like synthetic materials having high chemical resistance such as polypropylene (ie, resistant to acid and alkali). The upper and lower cases 1b and 1a and the upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a are hollow.
[0016]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 1, the upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a have, for example, an accommodation groove 5 into which an endoscope having a flexible tubular insertion portion and its accessories are fitted in a state where there is no sudden bending. Is formed.
[0017]
Therefore, by fitting the endoscope and accessories into the accommodation groove 5 and closing the upper and lower cases 1b and 1a, the endoscope and accessories can be transported in a state of being accommodated. The endoscope and accessories can be taken out by opening 1b and 1a.
[0018]
The upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a lead laterally from the housing groove 5 to the outside of the cases 1a and 1b when the upper and lower cases 1b and 1a are opened and the surfaces thereof are placed facing the floor surface. A fluid passage groove 6 is formed.
[0019]
In the endoscope carrying case of the embodiment configured as described above, after storing the dirty endoscope after being used for the inspection, both the cases 1a and 1b are opened and the endoscope is taken out. The inner frames 2a and 2b can be cleaned.
[0020]
Since the inner frames 2a and 2b are made of non-porous material, all the contaminants adhering to the surface can be washed away, and since the chemical resistance is high, sterilization and disinfection with chemicals are sufficiently performed. Infection prevention can be ensured. The liquid passage groove 6 is effective for draining a cleaning liquid or the like.
[0021]
5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows cases 1a and 1b and inner frames 2a and 2b, of which cases 1a and 1b are shown in appearance, and inner frames 2a and 2b are taken along the line VV in FIG. Yes.
[0022]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper and lower cases 1b and 1a formed integrally and the upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a formed integrally are formed separately, and Both inner frames 2b, 2a are accommodated in the upper and lower cases 1b, 1a.
[0023]
The materials and the like of the upper and lower inner frames 2b and 2a are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the handle 3 is formed integrally with the inner frames 2a and 2b. A liquid passage hole 7 for draining the cleaning liquid or the like is formed in the bottom surface of the housing groove 5.
[0024]
The endoscope carrying case formed in this way takes out the inner frames 2a and 2b from both cases 1a and 1b in a state in which the endoscope is stored after storing the dirty endoscope after use. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent infection of persons involved in the cleaning.
[0025]
And like the endoscope carrying case of the first embodiment, the inner frames 2a and 2b are made of non-porous material, so that all contaminants adhering to the surface can be washed away, and chemical resistance Because of its high nature, it can be reliably sterilized and disinfected with a chemical solution to prevent infection.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the housing groove into which the endoscope is fitted is formed, and the inner frame housed in the case is formed of a non-chemical synthetic resin material having high chemical resistance. After being used for containment, all contaminants adhering to the surface of the inner frame can be washed away to make it completely clean.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 4 of an endoscope carrying case according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the endoscope carrying case according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a closed state.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the endoscope carrying case according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a closed state.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the endoscope carrying case according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an open state.
FIG. 5 is a partial side sectional view showing an exploded state of the carrying case for an endoscope according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an open state of an inner frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of a conventional inner frame.
[Explanation of symbols]
1a, 1b Case 2a, 2b Inner frame 3 Handle 5 Housing groove 6 Liquid passage groove 7 Liquid passage hole

Claims (5)

An endoscope carrying case formed in a suitcase shape that is openable and closable for storing and transporting an endoscope,
The inner frame housed in the case is formed of a non-porous synthetic resin material with high chemical resistance, and the housing groove into which the endoscope is fitted in a state without a sharp bend is formed in the inner frame, When the case is opened and placed on the floor surface, the inner frame has a liquid passage groove having a shape in which the upper surface side in the direction of gravity is opened in the entire region from the inside of the housing groove to the outside of the case. A carrying case for an endoscope characterized by being formed in The carrying case for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the inner frame is integrally formed with the case. The carrying case for an endoscope according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a handle for gripping the carrying case is integrally formed with the inner frame. The endoscope carrying case according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the material of the inner frame is polypropylene. The carrying case for an endoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the inner frame is formed in a thin plate shape, and a space is formed between the inner frame and the case.

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