JPS5921768Y2 - Carrying case for endoscope - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to an endoscope carrying case for storing and transporting an endoscope.

For example, when performing a gastric examination on a patient using an endoscope such as a gastrocamera, as shown in FIG. A light guide conduit 5 is connected to the tube 3 in the upward direction, that is, to the operating section 4.
It is gradually inserted at an angle toward the suction button 6 and the air/water supply button 7 on the side opposite to the connecting portion 5a.

However, as shown in FIG. 2, conventional carrying cases for transporting this type of endoscope 2 are provided with curved insertion grooves 9 and 10 in the case body 8, into which the flexible tube 3 of the endoscope 2 is inserted. The light guide conduction tube 5 is bent into the groove 9 and into the insertion groove 10 to be inserted and held therein.

Therefore, when the flexible tube 3 is stored in the carrying case, the light guide conduit tube 5
It is bent toward the connecting portion 5a.

For this reason, when the endoscope 2 is taken out of the carrying case, the flexible tube 3 (as shown by the solid line in Figure 3) has a tendency to bend in the downward direction, and when inserted into the patient, as shown by the chain line in Figure 3. If you angle it upward, it will curve into an S-shape, making it difficult to insert it into the body cavity.

In addition, a flexible tube 3 with a tendency to bend as shown by the solid line in FIG.
When the flexible tube 3 is inserted into a body cavity and then pulled out, the flexible tube 3 elastically restores itself in the downward direction due to its bending tendency.
There is a drawback that dirt adhering to the machine may be scattered in the direction of the operator a, which is unsanitary.

This idea was made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to bend and hold the flexible tube of the endoscope to the opposite side of the connection part of the light guide conduit. An object of the present invention is to provide a carrying case for an endoscope that can be bent upward to facilitate insertion into a body cavity.

This invention will be explained below based on an embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.

In the figure, 11 is a case body, and 12 is a lid hinged to this case body 11.

A handle 13 is provided on the case main body 11 so that the case body 11 can be carried.

A cushioning material 14 such as a sponge is attached inside the case body 11.

A first insertion groove 17 into which the operating section 16 of the endoscope 15 is inserted is provided on the upper surface of the cushioning material 14 in the diagonal direction of the case body 11 .

An angle knob 18 is provided in this first insertion groove 17.
The operating section 16 is inserted with the side facing up.

A second insertion groove 19 curved into a substantially C-shape is continuously provided at one longitudinal end of the first insertion groove 17, and a second insertion groove 19 curved into an arc shape is provided at one side. A third insertion groove 20 is continuously provided.

A flexible tube 21 connected to the operating section 16 is inserted into the second insertion groove 19, and a light guide conduit 22 connected to the operating section 16 is inserted into the third insertion groove 20. There is.

Therefore, the flexible tube 21 inserted into the second insertion groove 19
The middle part is the light guide conduit tube 22 of the operation section 16.
The connecting portion 22a is bent toward the side opposite to the suction button 23 and the air/water supply button 24 side.

Therefore, the curved portion 25 provided at the distal end side of the flexible tube 21 is located near the operating portion 16.

Furthermore, a pair of protrusions 26.26 are integrally provided with the cushioning material 14 at the midway part of the second insertion groove 19, and there is a space between these protrusions 26.26 having a width narrower than the outer diameter of the curved part 25. Clamping groove 2
7 is formed.

The curved portion 25 is fixedly held within the second insertion groove 19 by being pushed into the clamping groove 27.

Therefore, the flexible tube 21 of the endoscope 15 housed in the carrying case configured as described above is inserted into the second insertion groove 19.
By bending, the flexible tube 21 is bent in the upward direction, and when taken out from the carrying case, the flexible tube 21 is bent toward the suction button 23 and the air/water supply button 24 of the operating section 16, as shown in FIG. Ru.

Therefore, when using the endoscope 15, that is, when inserting the flexible tube 21 into a patient's body cavity, the flexible tube 21 is angled upward, but the flexible tube 21 has a tendency to bend upward. This makes it easier to angle and improve insertion.

Furthermore, when the flexible tube 21 is removed from the body cavity, the flexible tube 21 is bent upward with a tendency to bend, so dirt attached to the flexible tube 21 may be scattered in the direction of the operator. It is very hygienic.

As explained above, this invention consists of a first insertion groove in which a groove for storing an endoscope is provided in the diagonal direction of the case body, and a longitudinal direction of the first insertion groove for inserting the operating section of the endoscope. a second insertion groove that is continuously curved in the direction and into which the flexible tube is inserted; and a side portion of the first insertion groove opposite to the direction in which the second insertion groove is bent Since the flexible tube is provided with a third insertion groove and a third insertion groove into which the light guide conduit tube is inserted, when the flexible tube is inserted in the upward direction, that is, into the body cavity, it tends to bend in the direction in which it is angled. In addition to improving the ease of insertion, when the flexible tube is removed from the body cavity, dirt adhering to the flexible tube does not scatter in the direction of the operator, making it sanitary.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing how the endoscope is used, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a conventional carrying case, Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a conventional endoscope, and Figs. 4 to 6 are One embodiment of this invention is shown, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a carrying case, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a carrying case.
The figure is an enlarged perspective view of section V in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the endoscope. 11...Case body, 15...Endoscope, 16...Operation unit, 21...Flexible tube,
22... Light guide conduction tube, 22 a...
...Connection part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A groove for storing an endoscope formed from a flexible tube extending in the longitudinal direction of the operating section and a light guide conduit extending from the side of the operating section and connected to a connector. In a rectangular carrying case equipped with a cushioning material, the groove is continuous in the longitudinal direction with a first insertion groove provided in a diagonal direction of the case body and into which the operating section is inserted. a second tube into which the flexible tube is inserted;
and a third insertion groove formed in a curved manner on one side of the first insertion groove opposite to the bending direction of the second insertion groove, into which the light guide conduit tube is inserted. A carrying case for an endoscope that is characterized by its ability to be opened.