KR20230171318A - Intelligent control system and method of endoscope storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device. The intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes a cabinet body with a sterilization space therein; a plurality of storage cassettes disposed in the cabinet body and accommodating one endoscope therein; A plasma generator provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space; a tag unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes; A sensor unit installed inside the cabinet body to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body; It has a technical feature in that it includes a control unit that controls the operations of the plasma generator, the tag unit, and the sensor unit.

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Intelligent control system and method of endoscope storage device {Intelligent control system and method of endoscope storage device}

The present invention relates to an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device, and more specifically, to an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device that can maintain cleanliness through internal and external sterilization of the endoscope through atmospheric pressure plasma technology and allows integrated control. .

In general, hospitals use various endoscopes to diagnose and treat patients' conditions.

If these endoscopes are not sufficiently sterilized, they can cause secondary infections. For example, in the reality that secondary infections caused by bacterial infections of endoscopes (gastroscopes, enteroscopes, etc.) currently in use in many hospitals are reaching 18% of the total number of medical cases, sterilizing endoscopes has been an urgent task, but until now, The only way to do this was to sterilize the endoscopic tube with chemicals, and there was no special sterilization method.

Of course, there are various sterilization methods such as high-pressure steam or simple heating, but endoscopic instruments have advanced optical components and, unlike ordinary medical instruments, sterilizing them with high-pressure steam is difficult and expensive, and the frequency of use is very high. Sterilization using oxide gas, etc. is also not suitable.

Conventionally, the cleaning of instruments has been carried out by chemical immersion or soap, but the problems with the former are that the vaporized medicine is harmful, the chemical is expensive, and complete disinfection requires a long time. Also, in the latter case, there are doubts about its sterilizing effect against H.pylori, etc. It is very important to develop a sterilization method for endoscopic instruments that is highly effective and safe in a short period of time.

Conventional endoscope sterilization methods using chemicals, steam, and heat have some degree of sterilization efficiency and sterilization effect, but currently, in hospitals, endoscopes are disinfected, cleaned, then dried, and after drying, they are stored in a separate storage device. .

These tasks are performed manually by the person in charge. For example, after the person in charge disinfects the endoscope, the outside of the endoscope is wiped with a separate gauze or dry towel, and the inside of the endoscope is dried with a separate air gun and then stored in a storage device. Store it in

This manual work has the problem of increasing the possibility of contamination by gauze, dry towels, or foreign substances on the hands of the person in charge after disinfection and cleaning are completed, which can increase the probability of secondary infection of the endoscope. Even in storage devices, atmospheric pressure plasma is used. There is a need for sterilization using technology.

In addition, in controlling the endoscope storage device, efficient management of the bringing in/out of the endoscope is required, and efficient operation of plasma sterilization is required, as well as intelligent control depending on temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0102613 (2021.08.20.)

The present invention is intended to solve the above-described conventional problems, and the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a plasma generator to sterilize the inside and outside of the stored endoscope and to efficiently manage the bringing in/out of the endoscope. The purpose is to provide an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device that can be intelligently controlled according to temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration.

The intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention to solve the above problems includes a cabinet body with a sterilization space therein; a plurality of storage cassettes disposed in the cabinet body and accommodating one endoscope therein; A plasma generator provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space; a tag unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes; A sensor unit installed inside the cabinet body to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body; It has a technical feature in that it includes a control unit that controls the operations of the plasma generator, the tag unit, and the sensor unit.

In addition, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes an endoscope detection unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes to detect whether the endoscope is accepted, and the control unit determines whether the endoscope detected in each of the plurality of storage cassettes is accepted. Based on this, it can be configured to determine the bringing in/out of the endoscope.

In addition, in the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention, the control unit controls the operation of the plasma generator based on the plasma density measured by the sensor unit, and operates the plasma generator if the plasma density is less than a pre-stored standard value. , it may be configured to stop the plasma generator if the plasma density is greater than a pre-stored reference value.

In addition, in the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention, the control unit controls the operation of the plasma generator based on the ozone concentration measured by the sensor unit, and if the ozone concentration is greater than a pre-stored standard value, the plasma density is set to the standard value. It may be configured to stop the plasma generator even if the plasma generator is operating.

In addition, in the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention, a storage ID is assigned to each of the plurality of storage cassettes by the control unit, and the tag unit acquires an operator ID through a tag operation and transmits it to the control unit. Can be configured to match and store the storage ID and the worker ID.

In addition, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention further includes an input unit that receives endoscope management information, which is information about the endoscope, and the endoscope management information includes endoscope ID, disinfection information, and patient information, The control unit may be configured to match and store the endoscope management information and the storage ID when the endoscope management information is input to the input unit and the endoscope is accommodated in one of the plurality of storage cassettes.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes a cabinet body with a sterilization space therein; a plurality of storage cassettes disposed in the cabinet body and accommodating one endoscope therein; A plasma generator provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space; a tag unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes; A sensor unit installed inside the cabinet body to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body; In an intelligent control method of an endoscope storage device including a control unit that controls the operations of the plasma generator, the tag unit, and the sensor unit, the control unit is based on whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the plurality of storage cassettes. A step of determining whether to bring in/out an endoscope; The control unit may be configured to include controlling the operation of the plasma generator based on the plasma density measured by the sensor unit.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention may further include the step of the control unit controlling the operation of the plasma generator based on the ozone concentration measured by the sensor unit.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes the steps of assigning a storage ID to each of the plurality of storage cassettes by the control unit; The tag unit obtaining a worker ID through a tag operation and transmitting it to the control unit; And the control unit may further include the step of matching and storing the storage ID and the worker ID.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention further includes a step of receiving, by an input unit, endoscope management information including an endoscope ID, disinfection information, and patient information, wherein the endoscope management information is input to the input unit. Next, when the endoscope is accommodated in one of the plurality of storage cassettes, the control unit may be configured to match and store the endoscope management information and the storage ID.

The intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device of the present invention is capable of sterilizing the inside and outside of the stored endoscope by providing a plasma generator, as well as efficient management of the bringing in/out of the endoscope, temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration. It has the effect of enabling intelligent control depending on the

1 and 2 are diagrams showing the configuration of an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a front view showing the endoscope storage device according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a front view showing the interior of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the plasma generator according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the plasma generator according to the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing a storage cassette according to the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a storage cassette according to the present invention.
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a nozzle unit according to the present invention.
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the nozzle unit according to the present invention.
11 and 12 are operating state diagrams showing another embodiment of the nozzle unit according to the present invention.
Figure 13 is a flowchart of an intelligent control method of an endoscope storage device according to the present invention.

Since the description of the present invention is only an example for structural or functional explanation, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited by the examples described in the text. In other words, since the embodiments can be modified in various ways and can have various forms, the scope of rights of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents that can realize the technical idea.

Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in the present invention should be understood as follows.

Terms such as “first” and “second” are used to distinguish one component from another component, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is said to be “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to the other component, but that other components may also exist in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Meanwhile, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring" and "directly neighboring" should be interpreted similarly.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as “comprise” or “have” refer to implemented features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or them. It is intended to specify the existence of a combination, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

For each step, identification codes (e.g., a, b, c, etc.) are used for convenience of explanation. The identification codes do not explain the order of each step, and each step clearly follows a specific order in context. Unless specified, events may occur differently from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

All terms used herein, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the related technology, and cannot be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless clearly defined in the present invention.

1 and 2 are diagrams showing the configuration of an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device according to the present invention.

First, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes a cabinet body 20 with a sterilization space therein; A plurality of storage cassettes (30) disposed in the cabinet body (20) and accommodating one endoscope therein; A plasma generator 40 provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space; A tag unit (33) installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes; A sensor unit 70 installed inside the cabinet body 20 to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body 20; It may be configured to include a control unit 80 that controls the operations of the plasma generator 40, the tag unit 33, and the sensor unit 70.

For reference, as shown in FIG. 1, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes a cabinet body 20, a storage cassette 30, a plasma generator 40, a sensor unit 70, and a control unit ( 80) may be configured to be included in one endoscope storage device 100, and the endoscope storage device 100 may be configured to operate as one system.

In addition, as shown in Figure 2, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention may be configured to include an endoscope storage device 100 and a control server 200, and the control server 200 is an endoscope storage device ( 100) can be configured to control.

In addition, if necessary, the intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention is configured to include a user terminal 300, and can partially control the endoscope storage device 100 with the user terminal 300 or control the endoscope storage device 100. By transmitting the information to the user terminal 300, information about the endoscope storage device 100 can be displayed on the user terminal 300.

Additionally, if necessary, a display unit 91 is installed on the outside of the cabinet body 20 to display the internal temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration measured by the sensor unit 70, and is displayed in the control unit 80. The control status can be displayed, and the endoscope ID, storage ID, worker ID, disinfection information, and patient information, which will be described later, can be displayed.

First, explaining the configuration of the endoscope storage device 100, the cabinet body 20 has a sterilization space inside, and a door 21 is provided to allow the storage cassette 30 on which the endoscope is seated to be inserted or withdrawn. You can.

It is also possible to place a storage frame provided with guide rails inside the cabinet body 20 so that the storage cassettes 30 are sequentially arranged in a stack while maintaining a certain interval.

Additionally, casters are provided at the lower part of the cabinet body 20 so that it can be moved.

In the present invention, the storage cassette 30 is placed in the cabinet body 20 and an endoscope is accommodated therein. The storage cassette 30 consists of a casing structure with an opening formed on the upper surface, and may be made of synthetic resin or metal.

At this time, ventilation holes 32 may be further formed on the outer surface of the storage cassette 30, and plasma and air may flow into the ventilation holes 32.

In the present invention, the plasma generator 40 is provided in the cabinet body 20 to introduce plasma into the sterilization space.

The plasma generator 40 includes a discharge housing 41 provided in the cabinet body 20, a plasma generator 42 disposed inside the discharge housing 41, and the plasma generator 41. It may be configured to include a supply nozzle 43 that introduces the plasma generated by (42) into the sterilization space.

The discharge housing 41 may be screwed and fixed to the inner surface of the cabinet body 20.

Plasma (atmospheric pressure plasma) generated from the plasma generator 42 flows into the sterilization space through the supply nozzle 43, and the plasma flowing into the sterilization space is stored through the opening and ventilation hole 32 of the storage cassette 30. It flows into the cassette 30 and sterilizes the endoscope placed in the storage cassette 30.

It is possible to install a plurality of plasma generators 40 depending on the size of the cabinet body 20 and the number of storage cassettes 30.

The discharge housing 41 is further provided with a blowing fan 44, so that the plasma discharged from the supply nozzle 43 can spread and move in the sterilization space.

In other words, the sterilization time can be reduced by increasing the moving speed of the plasma by the blowing fan 44, and the sterilization efficiency can be increased by distributing the plasma uniformly in the sterilization space. The blowing fan 44 is screwed and fixed to the inner surface of the discharge housing 41 and supplies wind in the direction of the supply nozzle 43. Alternatively, it is also possible to arrange the blowing fan 44 inside the supply nozzle 43.

A connection nozzle 45 is provided in the discharge housing 41, and an inlet nozzle 31 is formed in the storage cassette 30 where the endoscope is placed. The connection nozzle 45 and the inlet nozzle 31 are connected to the connection line 46. ) to allow the plasma of the discharge housing (41) to flow into the storage cassette (30).

The inlet nozzle 31 is inserted into the through hole formed in the storage cassette 30 and then fixed.

The connection line 46 is a flexible hose or pipe made of an elastic synthetic resin material, and one end is inserted into the connection nozzle 45 and the other end is inserted into the inlet nozzle 31.

That is, plasma is directly transmitted to the storage cassette 30 through the connection line 46, thereby increasing the sterilization efficiency of the endoscope placed there and reducing the sterilization time.

The connection line 46 can also be formed from a hose made of an elastic synthetic resin material.

At this time, a plurality of inlet nozzles 31 are formed in the storage cassette 30, and the connection line 46 is connected to the inlet nozzle 31 disposed in a position close to the endoscope disposed in the storage cassette 30 to generate plasma. It can be configured to supply.

The inlet nozzle 31 is further coupled with a nozzle unit 50 to insert plasma into the water jet, instrument passage, and air nozzle hole formed in the endoscope, and the nozzle unit 50 has an inlet nozzle 31 inside. A receiving space 51 is provided to receive plasma from the unit, and a coupling hole 52 is formed on the rear side to be fastened to the inlet nozzle 31, and the front part of the nozzle unit 50 is in communication with the receiving space 51. Fastening nozzles 53 may be formed.

A coupling hole 52 is formed in the nozzle unit 50 to communicate with the receiving space 51 so as to be inserted into the inlet nozzle 31. The coupling hole 52 may be formed on the rear portion of the zil unit 50.

The plasma flowing into the receiving space 51 through the inlet nozzle 31 branches out and moves to the fastening nozzles 53, and sterilizes the plasma by flowing into the water spray port, instrument passage, and air nozzle hole.

In other words, the inside of the endoscope can be sterilized by the nozzle unit 50, and the outside of the endoscope can be sterilized by the plasma delivered through the supply nozzle 43, thereby improving sterilization efficiency. It can be maximized.

As such, the endoscope storage device according to the present invention can sterilize the inside and outside of the endoscope through atmospheric pressure plasma of the endoscope, and the control of this storage device will be described in detail.

The intelligent control system of the endoscope storage device includes an endoscope detection unit 34 installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes 30 to detect whether the endoscope is accepted, and the control unit 80 to accept the endoscope detected in each of the plurality of storage cassettes. It may be configured to determine whether to bring in/out the endoscope based on whether or not the endoscope is brought in or out.

The endoscope detection unit 34 may be a weight sensor that detects the weight of the endoscope, or may be an RF sensor that detects a signal reflected from the endoscope.

In this way, in the present invention, it is possible to detect whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the storage cassettes 30, and the control unit 80 can determine whether to bring in or take out the endoscope based on whether the endoscope is accepted.

In addition, in the present invention, the control unit 80 controls the operation of the plasma generator 40 based on the plasma density measured by the sensor 70, and operates the plasma generator 40 when the plasma density is less than a pre-stored standard value. and, if the plasma density is greater than a pre-stored standard value, the plasma generator 40 may be stopped.

The sensor unit 70 includes a cutoff probe that measures plasma density, and the cutoff probe can measure plasma density.

A standard value for plasma density is stored in advance in the control unit 80, and if the plasma density measured by the sensor unit 70 is less than the standard value, the plasma generator 40 is operated. If the plasma density is greater than the standard value, the plasma generator 40 is operated. ) can be stopped.

In addition, in the present invention, the control unit 80 controls the operation of the plasma generator 40 based on the ozone concentration measured by the sensor unit 70. If the ozone concentration is greater than a pre-stored standard value, the plasma density is less than the standard value and the plasma generator 40 controls the operation of the plasma generator 40. It may be configured to stop the plasma generator 40 even if the generator 40 is operating.

The sensor unit 70 includes an ozone sensor that measures ozone concentration, and the ozone sensor can measure the ozone concentration inside the endoscope storage device.

If the ozone concentration is higher than a pre-stored standard value, the control unit 80 can stop the plasma generator 40 even if the plasma generator 40 is already in operation. This is the same even when the plasma generator 40 is operating because the plasma density is less than the standard value.

That is, in the present invention, the operation of the plasma generator 40 can be controlled with priority on ozone concentration over plasma density.

For reference, the components of plasma consist of neutral gas in a normal state, neutral gas in an excited state, electrically charged electrons and ions, and reactive active neutral gas that causes an oxidation reaction. Using this plasma, active gases such as hydroxyl (OH) are intentionally generated, but at the same time, ozone ( _O3 , Ozone), nitrogen monoxide (NO), and nitrogen dioxide ( _NO2 ) that are not necessary for the purpose of use are generated. ), which generates active gases that are harmful to the human body.

Therefore, if the plasma generator 40 continues to generate plasma, ozone may be generated inside the endoscope storage device, and the ozone concentration may increase over time.

Because high levels of ozone concentration are harmful to the human body, there is a need to suppress the increase in ozone levels.

In the present invention, if the ozone concentration is higher than a pre-stored standard value, the ozone concentration value can be prevented from increasing by stopping the plasma generator 40 even if the plasma generator 40 is already in operation.

In addition, in the present invention, a storage ID is assigned to each of the plurality of storage cassettes 30 by the control unit 80, and the tag unit 33 obtains an operator ID through a tag operation and transmits it to the control unit 80, and the control unit ( 80) may be configured to match and store the storage ID and the worker ID.

The tag unit 33 can be implemented using NFC, RFID, barcode, QR code, etc., and can be configured to obtain information through wireless tag operation.

In the present invention, a plurality of storage cassettes 30 are included, and each storage cassette 30 accommodates one endoscope. Therefore, it is necessary to assign a storage ID, which is a unique ID, to each storage cassette 30 to operate it accurately. In addition, management of workers who bring in/out endoscopes is necessary for security purposes. In the present invention, the storage ID, which is the ID of the storage cassette 30, and the worker ID, which is the worker's ID, are matched, stored, and managed to ensure accurate and safe storage of the endoscope. This becomes possible.

Additionally, the present invention may further include an input unit 92 that receives endoscope management information, which is information about the endoscope. And the endoscope management information may include endoscope ID, disinfection information, and patient information.

When endoscope management information is input to the input unit 92 and the endoscope is accommodated in one of the plurality of storage cassettes 30, the control unit 80 can match the endoscope management information and the storage ID and store them.

For endoscope management, an endoscope ID, which is a unique ID of the endoscope, may be assigned, and endoscope management information may include endoscope ID, disinfection information, and patient information.

Endoscope management information can be input through the input unit 92. The input unit 92 is provided outside the endoscope storage device 100 so that the endoscope management information can be input through the operator. In another embodiment, endoscope management information may be input through the user terminal 300.

The endoscope management information entered in this way is transmitted to the control unit 80, and the control unit 80 can match the endoscope management information with the storage ID and save it. With this configuration, in the present invention, it is possible to manage which endoscope is stored in which storage cassette (30) and effectively manage the endoscope by linking disinfection information and patient information.

Additionally, the endoscope storage device according to the present invention may adopt an airtight maintenance structure to increase sterilization efficiency.

For example, an annular locking groove is formed on the outer surface of the inlet nozzle 31, and a part of a friction ring made of an elastic synthetic resin material is inserted into the locking groove so that it protrudes to the outside, so that the coupling hole 52 is formed in the inlet nozzle. When fastened to (31), airtightness is maintained, and the elasticity of the friction ring prevents it from being pressed and separated by external force.

In addition, one end of the elongation line 60 is further fastened to the inlet nozzle 31, and the other end of the elongation line 60 is fastened to the coupling hole 52 of the nozzle unit 50, thereby moving the nozzle unit 50. It may be configured to fasten to an endoscope.

At this time, the extension line 60 is a bellows hose with a flexible structure made of an elastic synthetic resin material, and one end is inserted into the inlet nozzle 31 and the other end is inserted into the coupling hole 52, forming the nozzle unit 50. can be moved. That is, by moving the nozzle unit 50 and inserting the fastening nozzles 53 of the nozzle unit 50 into the water jet port, instrument passage, and air nozzle hole of the endoscope, fastening is possible easily and quickly, and the operator can Since there is no need to bend down to fasten, it can be tightened easily.

It is desirable to form the fastening nozzle 53 so that its inner diameter becomes smaller as it moves toward the free end, to prevent it from getting caught in the process of fastening it to the water spray port, instrument passage, and air nozzle hole.

In addition, the fastening nozzle 53 is made of an elastic synthetic resin material to prevent it from breaking when caught during the fastening process, and can be configured to improve airtightness by adhering closely to the elasticity after fastening.

In addition, the endoscope storage device according to the present invention may be configured to further include a nozzle packing 54 that strengthens the airtight structure with the endoscope (E).

The nozzle packing 54 may have a structure in which one side is screwed to the housing case 51a and the other side is fitted to the endoscope (E). In addition, it is preferable that a through hole be formed in the middle part of the nozzle packing 54 so that the fastening nozzle 53 penetrates.

The nozzle packing 54 can rotate because one side is screwed to the housing case 51a, and as this rotation occurs, the force (pressure) applied to the endoscope E fitted on the other side can become stronger. If the rotation is done in the opposite direction, the force (pressure) applied to the endoscope (E) will be weakened, making fastening easier.

Additionally, in the present invention, a pressure sensor may be installed in the storage cassette 30 and the nozzle packing 54. The pressure sensor installed in the storage cassette 30 may be a first pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor installed in the nozzle packing 54 may be a second pressure sensor.

For example, a first pressure sensor may be installed on the bottom of the storage cassette 30, and this first pressure sensor can detect whether the endoscope E is present in the storage cassette 30. And the second pressure sensor installed in the nozzle packing 54 can detect whether the endoscope (E) and the fastening nozzle 53 are fastened.

These first and second pressure sensors may constitute the endoscope sensing unit 34 of the storage cassette 30.

In this configuration, the control unit 80 can receive detection results from the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor, and control the operation of the plasma generator 40 based on the reception results. According to the results, the operation of the plasma generator 42 can be controlled, and the opening and closing of the connection nozzle 45 can be controlled according to the detection results of the second pressure sensor.

First, when it is determined that the endoscope E is present in the storage cassette 30 through the first pressure sensor, the plasma generator 42 can be operated. In addition, the second pressure sensor determines whether the endoscope (E) and the fastening nozzle 53 are fastened, and if the endoscope (E) and the fastening nozzle 53 are fastened, the connection nozzle 45 can be opened, and the endoscope If (E) and the fastening nozzle 53 are not fastened, the connecting nozzle 45 can be closed.

Energy can be used efficiently by generating plasma through such operation control, and unnecessary waste of plasma is prevented when the endoscope (E) and the fastening nozzle (53) are not fastened by opening and closing the connection nozzle (45). Even if the same energy is used, it becomes possible to operate with higher efficiency.

Figures 13 and 14 are flowcharts of an intelligent control method for an endoscope storage device according to the present invention.

Referring to Figures 13 and 14, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes the step of the control unit 80 determining the import/export of the endoscope based on whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the plurality of storage cassettes ( S100); It may be configured to include a step (S200) in which the control unit 80 controls the operation of the plasma generator 40 based on the plasma density measured by the sensor unit 70.

And it may be configured to include a step (S300) in which the control unit 80 controls the operation of the plasma generator based on the ozone concentration measured by the sensor unit 70.

In step S100, the control unit 80 may be configured to determine the bringing in/out of the endoscope based on whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the plurality of storage cassettes.

In step S200, a reference value for plasma density is stored in advance in the control unit 80, and if the plasma density measured by the sensor unit 70 is less than the reference value, the plasma generator 40 is operated. If the plasma density is greater than the reference value, the plasma density is activated. The generator 40 can be stopped.

In step S300, if the ozone concentration is higher than the pre-stored reference value, the control unit 80 may stop the plasma generator 40 even if the plasma generator 40 is operating because the plasma density is less than the reference value.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention includes the step of assigning a storage ID to each of the plurality of storage cassettes 30 by the control unit 80 (S10); The tag unit 33 acquires a worker ID through a tag operation and transmits it to the control unit 80 (S20); And the control unit 80 may be configured to include a step (S30) of matching and storing the storage ID and the worker ID.

In addition, the intelligent control method of the endoscope storage device according to the present invention may further include a step (S40) in which the input unit receives endoscope management information including the endoscope ID, disinfection information, and patient information.

At this time, after the endoscope management information is input to the input unit 92 and the endoscope is accommodated in one of the plurality of storage cassettes 30, the control unit 80 can match the endoscope management information and the storage ID and store it. .

These steps S10 to S40 can be performed independently from steps S100 to S300 and, if necessary, may be performed before step S100.

Although the present invention has been described in detail so far, it is clear that the embodiments mentioned in the process are only illustrative and not limiting, and that the present invention is limited to the technical idea or field of the present invention provided by the following patent claims. Changes in components to the extent that they can be handled equally, within the scope of the above, will fall within the scope of the present invention.

100: Endoscope storage device
200: Control server
300: User terminal
20: Cabinet body
21: door
30: Storage cassette
31: Inlet nozzle
32: ventilation hole
33: Tag part
34: Endoscope detection unit
40: Plasma generator
41: Discharge housing
42: Plasma generator
43: Supply nozzle
44: blowing fan
45: Connection nozzle
46: connection line
50: nozzle unit
51: Accommodation space
52: coupling hole
53: Fastening nozzle
54: Nozzle packing
60: Kidney line
70: sensor unit
80: control unit
91: display unit
92: input unit

Claims (5)

A cabinet body with a sterilizing space inside;
a plurality of storage cassettes disposed in the cabinet body and accommodating one endoscope therein;
A plasma generator provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space;
a tag unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes;
A sensor unit installed inside the cabinet body to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body; and
a control unit that controls operations of the plasma generator, the tag unit, and the sensor unit;
An intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device comprising a.
According to paragraph 1,
An endoscope detection unit is installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes to detect whether the endoscope is accepted,
The control unit is an intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device, characterized in that the control unit determines the bringing in/out of the endoscope based on whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the plurality of storage cassettes.
According to paragraph 1,
The control unit
Controls the operation of the plasma generator based on the plasma density measured by the sensor,
If the plasma density is less than a pre-stored reference value, operate the plasma generator,
An intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device, characterized in that the plasma generator is stopped when the plasma density is greater than a pre-stored standard value.
According to paragraph 3,
The control unit
Controls the operation of the plasma generator based on the ozone concentration measured by the sensor,
An intelligent control system for an endoscope storage device, characterized in that, when the ozone concentration is higher than a pre-stored standard value, the plasma generator is stopped even if the plasma generator is in operation because the plasma density is less than the standard value.
A cabinet body with a sterilizing space inside; a plurality of storage cassettes disposed in the cabinet body and accommodating one endoscope therein; A plasma generator provided in the cabinet body to introduce plasma into the sterilization space; a tag unit installed in each of the plurality of storage cassettes; A sensor unit installed inside the cabinet body to detect at least one of temperature, humidity, plasma density, and ozone concentration inside the cabinet body; In an intelligent control method of an endoscope storage device including a control unit that controls the operations of the plasma generator, the tag unit, and the sensor unit,
determining, by the control unit, whether to bring in/out the endoscope based on whether or not the endoscope is accepted in each of the plurality of storage cassettes;
Intelligent control method of an endoscope storage device comprising: controlling, by the control unit, the operation of the plasma generator based on the plasma density measured by the sensor unit.