JPH10290783A - Endoscope system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a system portable and to use a power source except for an AC power source by providing power, which is to be supplied to an endoscope processing supporting device, from the portable power source. SOLUTION: An endoscope system 200 is loaded on a housing part 7k attached on a rear carrier 7f of bicycle 7, and provided with an endoscope, endoscope processor 4, endoscope monitor device 5 and battery device 6. A dynamo motor 7d is attached to a main frame 7a of bicycle 7 and when a pedal 7c is turned while tightly adhering it onto the side face of tire section on a rear wheel 7b, power is generated. The generated current is sent to the battery device 6, and power for operation is supplied to the endoscope processor 4 and the endoscope monitor device 5. By extracting electricity generated by the dynamo motor 7d or from the battery device 6, even at any place where commercial AC power supply can not be provided, the endoscope can be used without trouble.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope provided with an endoscope for visually observing a portion to be observed, and an endoscope processing support device for providing support including at least illumination to the endoscope. It relates to system improvement.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the medical field or the industrial field, an endoscope is conventionally used for inspecting the inside of a part to be observed by visual observation from the outside.

The configuration of this endoscope will be described below. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the endoscope, and FIG.
Fig. 3 is a perspective view from the insertion portion to each connector.
(B) has shown the front view of the front-end | tip part of the endoscope shown in FIG. 3 (A), respectively.

[0004] As shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 0 'includes an insertion portion 1 having flexibility, a hand operation portion 2 provided on the base end side of the insertion portion 1, and a connector cord portion 3 connected to the hand operation portion 2 and extended. It is configured.

[0005] The insertion portion 1 has a distal end 10 in order from the distal end side.
And an angle unit 11 remotely controlled by a hand operation unit
And a flexible portion 12 having flexibility.

As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the front end portion 10 has illumination lenses 13 and 13, an objective lens 14, an air / water nozzle 15 and a suction / treatment port 16 on its front surface.
And

The hand operation unit 2 includes a grip unit 20.
An upper and lower angle knob 21a and a left and right angle knob 21b for controlling the angle section 11 through remote bending via a wire, a suction button 22a, an air / water supply button 22b, a forceps port member 24 and a forceps plug 25. Have.

Next, a support for supplying illumination light or the like to the illumination lens 13 of the endoscope 100 'is provided, or a video signal output from the objective lens 14 by imaging is output. The configuration of an endoscope processor that is an endoscope processing support device that performs processing will be described below.

An endoscope processor (not shown, for example, FIG. 1)
See 4 below. ) Has a box-shaped housing, and in this housing, a halogen lamp, a xenon lamp, or the like for sending illumination light to a support function sending socket (not shown; see, for example, 41 shown in FIG. 1). Light source (not shown), a blower fan (not shown) for cooling the light source, and an endoscope 100 ′
Processing board (not shown) that processes video signals from the camera
And an air supply pump (not shown) for sending compressed air to the support function sending socket, and a power supply transformer (not shown) for supplying operating power to these components.

[0010] A front plate (not shown; see, for example, 40 shown in FIG. 1) of the housing is used to send light from the light source and compressed air from the air supply pump to the endoscope 100 '. (Not shown; see, for example, 41 shown in FIG. 1), a video signal receiving socket (not shown, see, for example, 42 shown in FIG. 1), and the endoscope processor A power switch (not shown; see, for example, 43 shown in FIG. 1) for turning ON or OFF the power supply is provided.

Further, the connector cord portion 3 described above
In order from the distal end side, the flexible portion 30, the first branch portion 31 branched from the flexible portion 30, the support function receiving connector 33 ′ provided on the base end side, and the other portion branched from the flexible portion 30. A second branch portion 32, a video signal transmission connector 34 provided on the base end side thereof, and a waterproof cap 3
4a.

The support function receiving connector 33 'described above.
Is connected by being inserted into a socket for sending a support function of an endoscope processor (not shown; see, for example, 41 shown in FIG. 1), receives illumination light by a light guide connector 33a, and supplies air (not shown). Accepts compressed air through connectors. A water supply connector 33b for receiving pressurized water from a water supply pump (not shown) is provided on the outer surface of the support function receiving connector 33 '.
A suction connector 33c for receiving suction by a suction device (not shown); and a high-frequency power supply terminal 33d that can be used as an electric knife or the like by high-frequency current from a high-frequency power supply device (not shown). .

With the above configuration, light from the light source in the endoscope processor is transmitted to the light guide connector 33a.
From the connector cord portion 3 into a light guide (not shown). The light guide is composed of an optical fiber bundle, is inserted through the connector cord section 3 into the insertion section 1, whereby light is emitted from the illumination lenses 13, 13 provided at the distal end section 10 to be observed. The field of the objective lens 14 in the section is illuminated.

An objective lens 14 provided at the distal end portion 10 captures an image in the field of view of the portion to be observed, and a CCD (Charge Cup) (not shown) disposed after the objective lens 14.
After being converted into electric signals (video signals) of a large number of pixels by a pledDevice (charge-coupled imaging device), the connector code section 3 and the video signal transmission connector 34 are inserted from the insertion section 1 by a lead wire (not shown) or the like. After that, it is sent to a processing board (not shown) in the endoscope processor and processed.
The processed video signal is supplied from an endoscope processor to a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube: cathode ray tube image display device) provided outside.
And an endoscope monitor device (not shown, for example, see 5 shown in FIG. 1) such as a liquid crystal display device or the like, and becomes an image.

In addition, the connectors 33b, 33c, 33d, etc. of the support function receiving connector 33 'supply air and water to the air supply / water supply nozzle 15 of the distal end portion 10 of the endoscope 100'. In addition to performing suction from the treatment port 16, various treatment tools can be protruded from the suction / treatment port 16 and remotely operated to perform various treatments on the observation target portion.

The above-mentioned endoscope processor and endoscope monitor device are generally housed in a storage rack or the like in a room such as a hospital, for example, and generally obtain operation power from a commercial AC power supply.

[0017]

The endoscope system including the endoscope, the endoscope processor, the endoscope monitor device, and the like described above is carried out outdoors and used even in a place where commercial AC power is not available. There was a request to do so.

However, the conventional endoscope system is
It is intended only for indoor use, and there is no consideration in the design of the operation power supply from a power supply other than the AC power supply, as well as its transportation, and such use is not considered. It was possible.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an endoscope system which can be transported and can use a power source other than an AC power source. It is in.

[0020]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an endoscope system according to the present invention has an objective lens for visually observing a portion to be observed at a distal end thereof, and remote curvature control is performed by a hand operation unit. Endoscope having an angle portion to be provided, an insertion portion provided with a flexible portion that is flexible, and inserted into a portion to be observed, and endoscope processing support for providing support including at least illumination to the endoscope In the endoscope system provided with the device, the power supplied to the endoscope processing support device is obtained from a portable power source.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the portable power source has a battery that can only be discharged.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the portable power supply has a power generation means.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the portable power supply has a power storage means capable of charging and discharging.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the endoscope processing support device and the portable power supply are mounted on a moving body that moves by human power or mechanical power.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the support includes water supply to a distal end of the endoscope, and is provided detachably built in the endoscope processing support device. Equipped with a water storage container.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the support includes air supply or water supply to a tip of the endoscope, and air supply / water supply pump for performing air supply or water supply by manual power. With.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the endoscope processing support device processes a video signal from the endoscope, converts the video signal into a video, and displays the video signal. And the portable power supply supplies power to the video display device.

In the above-mentioned endoscope system, preferably, the image display device is mounted on a moving body that moves by human power or mechanical power.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an endoscope system according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an endoscope system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a more detailed configuration of the endoscope processor shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 (A) is a perspective view showing a relationship between a water storage container and an air supply pump, and FIG. ) Shows conceptual diagrams showing flows of water and air from the water storage container and the air supply pump, respectively.

As shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 0 denotes an endoscope 100 (not shown) that is mounted on a storage section 7k mounted on a rear loading platform 7f of the bicycle 7.
, An endoscope processor 4, an endoscope monitor device 5 electrically connected to the endoscope processor 4, and a battery electrically connected to the endoscope processor 4 and the endoscope monitor device 5. The device 6 is provided. Also,
The endoscope 100 shown in FIG. 3 except that the endoscope 100 has a support function receiving connector 33 (described later; see FIG. 2) which is different from the support function receiving connector 33 '.
It has the same constituent elements as.

Among the components of the endoscope system 200 described above, the storage portion 7k is attached to the main frame 7a for supporting the rear wheel 7b of the bicycle 7, and is attached to the main frame 7a in a substantially "V" shape. A rear loading platform 7f supported by the storage unit support frame 7m, a frame-shaped member 7g vertically provided from four corners of the rear loading platform 7f, a shelf plate 7h supported in the middle of the frame-shaped component 7g, and a frame-shaped component. It has a top plate 7i supported at the top of the member 7g.

The endoscope processor 4 is housed on the rear loading platform 7f, and is fixed by a fixture (not shown) such as a bolt or a clamp for preventing the endoscope from falling off. The battery device 6 is housed on the shelf plate 7h, and is fixed by a fixing device (not shown) such as a bolt or a clamp for preventing the battery device 6 from falling off. A substantially thin endoscope monitor device 5 such as a liquid crystal display device or a plasma display is attached to one end edge of the top plate 7i so as to be opened and closed by a hinge or the like.

A dynamo generator 7d is mounted on a main frame 7a for supporting a rear wheel 7b of the bicycle 7, and the dynamo generator 7d is mounted on the rear wheel while the bicycle 7 is supported by supporting legs 7n. When the pedal 7c is rotated while being in close contact with the side surface of the tire portion 7b, the shaft of the dynamo generator 7d rotates with the rotation of the rear wheel 7b, and power is generated. The generated current is sent to the battery device 6 via the conductor 7e. The battery device 6 has a built-in storage battery (not shown) and operates the endoscope processor 4 and the endoscope monitor device 5 by charging the input electricity and discharging the charged electricity. Supply power for

With the above-described configuration, the endoscope system 200 can be freely moved to a desired place on the bicycle 7, and can be operated by electricity generated by the dynamo generator 7d. Or dynamo generator 7
It is possible to temporarily store the electricity generated by d in the battery device 6 and to operate it by taking out the electricity from the battery device 6 when it is desired to operate it. There is the advantage that an endoscope can be used.

In the endoscope system, water is supplied to the distal end portion 10 of the endoscope for the purpose of cleaning the objective lens 14 or the like.
Air is released from the water supply nozzle 15 or air is released from the air supply / water supply nozzle 15 for the purpose of, for example, securing the field of view of the objective lens 14 by enlarging the portion to be observed. An air supply pump (not shown) and a water supply pump (not shown) for supplying water have been driven by electricity.

In the endoscope processor 4 of this embodiment, a water storage container cover 45 and an air supply cover 46 are provided on the side plate 44 of the housing. As shown in FIG. 2, these lids can be opened and closed by hinges.

Further, inside the water storage container cover 45,
A water storage container storage space 45a is provided, and the water storage container 8 is provided.
Can be detachably accommodated. The water storage container 8 is provided with a water inlet 8a with a cap 8e at the top, and a water outlet 8b with an open / close valve 8d (see FIG. 2B) near the bottom, and a handle 8c for carrying.
Is provided at the top.

An air supply valve 46a is provided inside the air supply section cover 46, and the air supply / water supply pump 9 can be mounted. The air / water pump 9 includes an elastic body 9a made of a flexible material such as vinyl resin and formed in a substantially bellows shape, which can be expanded and contracted by pressing, and an air supply pipe 9b communicating with the elastic body 9a.

With the above configuration, the cap 8e of the water inlet 8a of the water storage container 8 is removed, water is injected, and after the water storage container 8 is filled with water, the cap 8e is closed. Next, the water container storage part cover 45 is opened, and the water container storage space 4 is opened.
The water storage container 8 is inserted and set in 5a, and the water storage container cover 45 is closed. When the handle 8c of the water storage container 8 is inserted into the water storage container housing space 45a, the handle 8c can be folded so as not to interfere. Further, the air supply unit lid 46 is opened, and the air supply pipe 9b of the air / water supply pump 9 is attached to the air supply valve 46a.

When the water reservoir 8 and the air / water pump 9 are set in the endoscope processor 4 as described above, the open / close valve 8d provided at the water outlet 8b of the water reservoir 8 opens, and the water outlet 8b is opened. Water pipe 47a in the endoscope processor 4
2 (B), the water W in the water storage container is guided into the pressure chamber 49 through the check valve 47c.

On the other hand, when the telescopic body 9a of the air / water pump 9 is repeatedly pressed by stepping or the like, the air A is sent into the air supply pipe 9b, and the air supply valve 46a sends the air A through the air supply pipe 48a in the endoscope processor 4. (See FIG. 2 (B)).
Air supply / water supply switch 48b, air supply pipe 48c, check valve 48d
Through the pressure chamber 49. A water pipe 47b having a check valve 47d is connected to the pressure chamber 49, and water W in the pressure chamber 49 is sent to the support function sending socket 41 via an air / water switch (not shown). Can be The air A from the air / water pump 9 is supplied to the air / water switch 4.
8b, the air is sent to the support function sending socket 41 via the air supply pipe 48e.

When the air / water switch 48b is switched to the water supply side, the water supply pipe 47b is opened in the support function transmission socket 41, and water W is transmitted from the pressure chamber 49 through the water supply pipe 47b. It is sent to the socket 41 and sent to the distal end portion 10 of the endoscope 100 via the support function receiving connector 33. Conversely, when the air / water switch 48b is switched to the air supply side, the air supply pipe 4
8e is opened and the air A from the air supply pump 9 is supplied to the air supply pipe 48.
e to the support function sending socket 41, and through the support function receiving connector 33, the distal end 1 of the endoscope 100.
Sent to 0.

With the above-described configuration, the endoscope system 200 has the advantage described above, and the water reservoir 8 is built in the endoscope processor 4, so that the water reservoir can be lost. It is possible to send air A or water W to the tip of the endoscope 100 by driving the air / water supply pump 9 by stepping on the endoscope 100, which is an obstacle even in places where commercial AC power is not available. There is an advantage that the endoscope can be used without using the endoscope.

In the above embodiment, the dynamo generator 7d and the battery device 6 constitute a portable power supply. The dynamo generator 7d corresponds to a power generation unit. Further, the battery device 6 corresponds to a power storage unit. The bicycle 7 is equivalent to a moving object. The endoscope monitor device 5 corresponds to a video display device.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The above embodiment is an exemplification, and has substantially the same configuration as the technical idea described in the scope of the claims of the present invention. It is included in the technical scope of the invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the light image in the field of view captured by the objective lens is converted into video signals of a large number of pixels by a CCD (not shown) arranged at the tip, and the endoscope is connected to the endoscope by a lead wire or the like. An example of an endoscope system in which the data is transmitted to a processing support device and processed, and then sent to an external endoscope monitor device and the like to be imaged has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. An endoscope system having another configuration, for example, an optical image captured by an objective lens is transmitted to an eyepiece (not shown) provided in a hand operation unit or the like by an optical fiber bundle (not shown), and a doctor or the like is used. May be an endoscope system of a type for directly observing with the naked eye.

In the above embodiment, the dynamo generator 7d and the battery device 6 for storing the generated electricity have been described as examples of the portable power source, but the present invention is not limited to this. A portable power source having another configuration, for example, a primary battery such as a dry battery capable of only discharging may be used. Further, the power generating means may have another configuration. For example, a solar cell (not shown) may be provided on the upper surface of the top plate 7i of the storage section 7k to generate DC power.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the endoscope processor 4 and the like are mounted on the bicycle 7 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be mounted on a rear car, a motorcycle, a motorcycle, or the like. In short, any type of endoscope system may be used as long as it is mounted on a moving body that moves by human power or mechanical power.

Also, in the above embodiment, the air / water pump 9 driven manually by stepping or the like has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other configurations, for example, An air / water pump driven by a portable power supply may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, a thin type image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , CRT (Cathode Ray Tub
e: cathode-ray tube image display device).

[0051]

As described above, according to the endoscope system according to the present invention, the power supplied to the endoscope processing support device for providing support including at least illumination to the endoscope is obtained from the portable power supply. It is possible to transport, and
It can be used without trouble even in places where AC power is not available. In addition, by providing a water storage container that is detachably built in the endoscope processing support device and that supplies water, loss of the water storage container and the like can be prevented. In addition, since an air supply / water supply pump that performs air supply or water supply by human power is provided, air supply or water supply can be performed without trouble even in places where commercial AC power is not available, and use of an endoscope without trouble Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire configuration of an endoscope system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a more detailed configuration of the endoscope processor shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 (A) is a perspective view showing a relationship between a water storage container and an air supply pump; The conceptual diagram which shows the flow of water and air from a water storage container and an air supply pump is shown, respectively.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of an example of an endoscope;
(A) is a perspective view including from the insertion portion to each connector,
FIG. 3B is a front view of the distal end portion of the endoscope shown in FIG. 3A.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Insertion part 2 Hand operation part 3 Connector code part 4 Endoscope processor 5 Endoscope monitor device 6 Battery device 7 Bicycle 7a Main frame 7b Rear wheel 7c Pedal 7d Dynamo generator 7e Lead wire 7f Rear carrier 7g Frame member 7h Shelf Plate 7i Top plate 7k Storage part 7m Storage part support frame 7n Support leg 8 Water storage container 8a Water inlet 8b Water outlet 8c Handle 8d Open / close valve 8e Cap 9 Air / water pump 9a Elastic body 9b Air supply pipe 10 Tip 11 Flexible part Part 13 Illumination lens 14 Objective lens 15 Air supply / water supply nozzle 16 Suction / treatment port 20 Grip part 21a Vertical angle knob 21b Left / right angle knob 22a Suction button 22b Air supply / water supply button 24 Forceps port member 25 Forceps plug 30 Flexible part 31 First branch 32 Second branch 3, 33 'Support function receiving connector 33a Light guide connector 33b Water supply connector 33c Suction connector 33d High frequency power supply terminal 34 Video signal transmitting connector 34a Waterproof cap 34b Connecting member 40 Front plate 41 Support function transmitting socket 42 Video signal receiving socket 43 Power switch 44 Side plate 45 Water storage container cover 45a Water storage container space 46 Air supply cover 46a Air supply valve 47a, 47b Water supply pipe 47c, 47d Check valve 48a Air supply pipe 48b Air supply / water supply switch 48c Air supply pipe 48d check valve 48e air supply pipe 49 pressure chamber 100, 100 'endoscope

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An oblique portion having an objective lens for visually observing a portion to be observed at a distal end thereof, the angle portion being remotely curved and controlled by a hand operating portion, and a flexible portion having flexibility are arranged and placed in the portion to be observed. An endoscope system comprising: an endoscope having an insertion portion to be inserted; and an endoscope processing support device for performing support including at least illumination to the endoscope, wherein supply to the endoscope processing support device is provided. An endoscope system wherein power is obtained from a portable power source. 2. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the portable power supply has a battery capable of discharging only. 3. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the portable power supply has a power generation unit. 4. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the portable power supply has a power storage unit capable of charging and discharging. Endoscope system. 5. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope processing support device and a portable power supply are movable by human power or mechanical power. An endoscope system, which is mounted on a computer. 6. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the assistance includes water supply to a tip of the endoscope, and the endoscope. An endoscope system comprising a water storage container that is detachably built in the processing support device and that supplies water. 7. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the assistance includes air supply or water supply to a distal end of the endoscope, and a human power. An endoscope system comprising an air supply / water supply pump for performing air supply or water supply according to (1). 8. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope processing support device processes a video signal from the endoscope, and An endoscope system comprising: a video display device that converts a video signal into an image and displays the video signal, and wherein the portable power supply supplies power to the video display device. 9. The endoscope system according to claim 8, wherein the image display device is mounted on a moving body that moves by human power or mechanical power.