WO2023216758A1

WO2023216758A1 - Portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system

Info

Publication number: WO2023216758A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/085090
Authority: WO
Inventors: 蒋艳荣; 朱能革
Original assignee: 杭州英术生命科技有限公司
Priority date: 2022-05-12
Filing date: 2023-03-30
Publication date: 2023-11-16
Also published as: CN114795065A

Abstract

Provided are a portable electronic endoscope and an endoscope system. The endoscope comprises an endoscope body (1) and a host body (2). The host body (1) comprises a display module (2a), a control processing module (2b), and a housing (2c), and further comprises a heat dissipation module (2d) for dissipating heat of the control processing module (2b). The heat dissipation module (2d) comprises an attachment part (d1) attached to a heat generation part of the control processing module (2b), and a heat dissipation part (d2) exposed outside the housing (2c), and a heat conduction part (d3) for transferring heat on the attachment part (d1) to the heat dissipation part (d2). The heat conduction part (d3) is fixed to the housing (2c). The heat dissipation part (d2) is rotationally connected with the heat conduction part (d3) in a damping manner. Window holes (5) are formed in the heat dissipation part (d2) in a directly-opposite and penetrating manner. The heat conduction part (d3) is provided with a storage position and an unfolding position for the heat dissipation part (d2) to be stored and unfolded. When the heat dissipation part (d2) is located on the unfolding position, the housing (2c) is supported and kept in an inclined state by means of the heat dissipation part (d2). The endoscope is small and exquisite in overall structure and convenient to move, and the functions of heat dissipation, display, support and the like can be taken into consideration at the same time.

Description

A portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a portable electronic endoscope and an endoscope system.

Background technique

In the field of medical electronic endoscopes, such as bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes, otolaryngoscopes, choledochoscopes, duodenoscopes, and gastroscopes, the images in the body of the subject are obtained through the image SENSOR of the insertion part of the endoscope. The image data is then transmitted to the image processor for image processing, and finally the image data is transmitted to the display screen for imaging display for the operator to view. Here, the detected object can be a human or an animal. The body of the subject usually refers to the internal organs of the subject, such as lungs, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines, etc. The operator mainly refers to a doctor.

In the field of traditional electronic endoscopes, the endoscope system consists of a scope body, image processing equipment, and a display. The scope body has an operating handle and an insertion tube. There is an image chip at the front end of the insertion tube, and the insertion part can be inserted into the patient's internal organs. cavities, such as the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, bladder, etc., to obtain images inside the patient's body, and transmit the acquired image data to the image processor for image processing through the cable on the scope connected to the image processor, and finally Transmits the image to a monitor for the operator to view.

At present, the image processing device and image display device of endoscopes are both separate. When using it, users generally need to connect the electronic endoscope to the image processing device for image processing, and then use the image processing device to process the processed image. It is transmitted to the monitor for display for users to observe, and the viewing angle of the display screen is fixed and non-adjustable, making it inconvenient for users to view from different viewing angles. Products that separate data image processing and display modules are costly and bulky. , not portable.

The range of usage scenarios of traditional electronic endoscopes is limited, because when performing endoscopic examinations on patients or performing endoscopic surgeries, they need to be used in operating rooms, ICUs and other scenarios equipped with monitor equipment that detects the patient's physiological parameters. In order to expand the scope of use of electronic endoscopes, the present invention provides a portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system that are easy to carry and transfer, so as to solve the problem of limited use scope and scenarios of traditional endoscopes.

technical problem

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic endoscope and an endoscope system in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, which can well solve the above problems.

Technical solutions

In order to achieve the above requirements, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problems are:

A portable electronic endoscope and an endoscope system are provided. The endoscope includes an endoscope body and a host body. The host body is electrically connected to the endoscope body and is used to process and display the endoscope. The image acquired by the host body, which includes a display module, a control processing module, and a shell that encapsulates the display module and the control processing module, and dissipates the heat of the heating part of the control processing module out of the shell The heat dissipation module; the heat dissipation module includes a fitting part embedded in the housing and in contact with the heating part of the control processing module, and a heat dissipation part exposed outside the housing, and the fitting part is The heat is transferred to the heat conduction part on the heat dissipation part; the heat conduction part is fixed on the back of the housing, the heat dissipation part is connected to the heat conduction part with damping and rotation, and a long strip is arranged opposite the heat dissipation part. The heat-conducting part is provided with a storage position and a deployment position for storing and deploying the heat dissipation part. When the heat dissipation part is located in the deployment position, the housing is supported and maintained by the heat dissipation part. Tilt state.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the portable electronic endoscope further includes a blood oxygen probe that cooperates with the display module to display the blood oxygen saturation of the person or animal being treated.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the casing includes a front half shell and a rear half shell, and the rear half shell is provided with an installation groove for installing the heat conduction part, and the heat conduction part It is detachably arranged in the installation groove, and the inner wall of the installation groove is provided with a through hole for the fitting portion to pass through.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the heat dissipation part is U-shaped and its two arms are rotationally connected to the heat conduction part, and a cavity is formed between the two arms of the heat dissipation part. In the window hole, when the heat dissipation part is located in the unfolded position, the connection point of the two arms of the heat dissipation part is located on the same horizontal plane as the lower end of the housing.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, both arms of the heat dissipation part are connected to the heat conduction part through a rotating shaft with damping rotation, and the heat conduction part corresponds to the two arms of the heat dissipation part. There are two movable grooves for its rotation. The ends of the two arms of the heat dissipation part are provided with bushings corresponding to the rotating shaft. The bushings are integrally formed with the heat dissipation part. When assembled in place, the inner wall of the movable groove is in contact with the rotating shaft. The outer side wall of the shaft sleeve is in close contact with the shaft sleeve.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the end portions of both arms of the heat dissipation part are provided with bending sections, and the shaft sleeve is provided at the ends of the bending sections.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the housing is provided with a plurality of input interfaces for connecting the endoscope body and the control processing module, and for the control processing module to be connected. The module extends multiple expansion interfaces for peripherals; the input interface and the expansion interface are located on the left and right sides of the display module respectively.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, a dust sealing groove is provided on the outer shell corresponding to the expansion interface, and the expansion interface is located on the bottom surface of the dust sealing groove, and the outer shell corresponds to The dust sealing groove is provided with a movable sealing cover, and the opening direction of the movable sealing cover is toward the rear of the display module.

In the portable electronic endoscope and endoscope system of the present invention, the bonding part is sheet-shaped; the bonding part, the thermal conductive part and the heat dissipation part are all made of good thermal conductor materials.

A portable electronic endoscope system is also provided, as shown in Figure 1-8. The system includes:

A control processing module used to process the image information of the part to be treated in the human body or animal body acquired by the endoscope body;

The endoscope body module is used to extend into the body of the treatment object to take pictures of the site to be treated and transmit the acquired image information to the control processing module. It includes a handheld part for medical personnel to hold, An insertion part inserted into the treatment object, a lever for controlling the deflection of the end lens on the insertion part, and a connection line connecting the lens on the insertion part and the processor module;

A display module, configured to receive signals from the control processing module and display the images acquired by the endoscope body module to medical personnel;

A monitoring module used to monitor one or more physiological parameter indicators of the treatment object;

An alarm module, which cooperates with the monitoring module, is used to alert medical personnel when the physiological parameter index of the treatment subject is abnormal.

beneficial effects

The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the overall structure of the present invention is compact, easy to move, and can simultaneously take into account the functions of heat dissipation, display, and support. It is connected to the host body through the speculum body for image processing and display to facilitate user observation, and can greatly It enhances the adaptability of the endoscope and takes into account both image processing and display. In addition, the portable device not only has different viewing angles for the display screen, the heat dissipation module also has a product handle function and also helps the main chip to dissipate heat.

Description of the drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings and examples. The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those in the field Ordinary technicians can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without exerting creative work:

Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the endoscope body of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the main body of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view of the heat dissipation module of the portable electronic endoscope rotated to the storage position according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the heat dissipation module of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention is rotated to the unfolded position.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the heat dissipation module of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention is rotated to the stop position.

Figure 6 is an exploded view of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a partial view of the exploded structure of the portable electronic endoscope of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a positional relationship diagram between the alarm module and the housing of the portable electronic endoscope according to the present invention.

Figure 9 is a system framework diagram of the portable electronic endoscope system of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention

The terms "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" in the description, claims and drawings of the present invention are used to distinguish different objects, rather than describing a specific sequence. . Furthermore, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes Other steps or units inherent to such processes, methods, products or devices.

Reference herein to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of this phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art understand, both explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

"Plural" means two or more. "And/or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and/or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The character "/" generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

Moreover, the terms "upper, lower, left, right, upper end, lower end, longitudinal", etc. that indicate the orientation are all based on the attitude and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, a clear and complete description will be given below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only partial embodiments of the present invention, and Not all examples. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without any creative effort fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

The portable electronic endoscope according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1-8, includes an endoscope body 1 and a host body 2. A general endoscope body 1 includes a handheld portion 1a for medical personnel to hold. The insertion part 1b is used to insert into the treatment object, the lever 1c is used to control the deflection of the end lens 100 on the insertion part 1b, and the connection line 1d connecting the lens 100 on the insertion part 1b and the main body 2 ; The host body 2 is electrically connected to the endoscope body 1 and is used to process and display the images acquired by the endoscope body 1. The host body 2 includes a display module 2a, a control processing module 2b, and a packaged display module 2a and a control processing module. 2b housing 2c, and a heat dissipation module 2d that dissipates the heat of the heating part of the control processing module 2b out of the housing 2c. The control processing module 2b is generally composed of a control motherboard b1 and an interface motherboard b2. In addition, it can also add detection of treatment objects. The detection module of various physiological parameter indicators and the alarm module 3 that cooperates with the alarm, so that medical staff can timely understand the physical condition of the treatment object, such as blood pressure, blood oxygen content, blood sugar and other indicators. The alarm method can be sound and light. A; Further, the heat dissipation module 2d includes a fitting portion d1 embedded in the housing 2c and in contact with the heating portion of the control processing module 2b, and a heat dissipation portion d2 exposed outside the housing 2c, and transfers the heat on the joining portion d1 to the heat conduction part d3 on the heat dissipation part d2; the fitting part d1 and the heat sweeping part and the heat dissipation part d2 cooperate with each other to achieve silent heat dissipation of the equipment. Compared with the fan cooling method, the design of this solution can ensure that medical personnel are in a quiet environment , to avoid interference with it; specifically, the heat conduction part d3 is fixed on the back of the casing 2c, the heat dissipation part d2 is connected to the heat conduction part d3 with damping and rotation, and the heat dissipation part d2 is provided with a strip-shaped window hole 5 opposite to the heat conduction part d2. D3 is respectively provided with a storage position (not shown) and a deployment position (not shown) for storing and deploying the heat dissipation part d2. Furthermore, the heat conduction part d3 is also provided with a position that continues to rotate when the heat dissipation part rotates to the deployment position. Stop position (not shown in the figure), when the heat dissipation part is rotated to the heat dissipation part, it forms a coplanar state with the main body to facilitate carrying and holding. When the heat dissipation part d2 is located in the unfolded position, the shell 2c is supported by the heat dissipation part d2 Keep it tilted for viewing images. Of course, you can also rotate the multi-position buckle to keep the casing 2c tilted. The heat dissipation part d2 can take into account multiple functions to achieve heat dissipation, support, and portability, simplifying the overall structure, reducing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing and processing.

The invention has a compact overall structure and is easy to move. It can take into account functions such as heat dissipation, display and support at the same time. It is connected to the host body 2 through the endoscope body for image processing and display to facilitate user observation and can greatly enhance the adaptability of the endoscope. performance, taking into account both image processing and display. In addition, the portable device not only has different viewing angles that can realize the display screen, the heat dissipation module 2d also has a product handle function, and also helps the main chip heat dissipation function, simplifying the traditional endoscopic image The processing equipment combines image processing and image display into one, making it easy to carry and transfer. This eliminates the need to rely on traditional monitor equipment, greatly expands the scope of use and scenarios of endoscopes, and can even be used for endoscope inspections. The scenes extend from inside the hospital to emergency situations outside the hospital.

Specifically, the display module 2a is a touch screen, and the operator can control and interact with the endoscope through the human-computer interaction interface of the touch screen. The human-computer interaction interface generally includes but is not limited to the following functions: photography, video recording, and white balance. , time setting, image setting, patient information input, and patient physiological parameter alarm range setting, etc. In order to enhance the portable adaptability of the device, a battery is also provided in the casing 2c.

In this scheme, the alarm module 3 is specifically composed of a light guide cover 3a and an alarm light 3b. The light guide cover 3a is fixed on the upper end of the housing to alarm the patient's parameters. In this scheme, the detected blood oxygen saturation of the patient is Once the physiological indicators such as blood oxygen saturation measured by the patient's oximeter exceed the set warning range, a light alarm will be issued. The light can be of one color or multiple colors. The combination can be static light or flashing light. In the present invention, the alarm light 3b is set on the control main board b1, or a separate alarm light board can be set up to be connected to the control main board for data transmission and control.

Preferably, the present invention also includes a blood oxygen probe (not shown) that cooperates with the display module 2a to display the blood oxygen saturation of the person or animal being treated, so that the medical staff can grasp the blood oxygen saturation of the treatment object in real time. The touch screen not only displays the acquired The image can also display the blood oxygen saturation parameter values obtained through the blood oxygen probe, as well as other physiological parameter values.

Preferably, the shell 2c includes a front half shell c1 and a rear half shell c2. The rear half shell c2 is provided with an installation groove 4 for installing the heat conduction part d3. The heat conduction part d3 is detachably arranged in the installation groove 4. The inner wall of the installation groove 4 is provided with There is a through hole (not shown) for the fitting part d1 to pass through. Furthermore, the heat dissipation part d2 is U-shaped and its two arms are rotationally connected to the heat conduction part d3. The cavity between the two arms of the heat dissipation part d2 forms a window. Hole 5, on the one hand, can increase the speed of heat dissipation, on the other hand, it can be conveniently held by hand when moving and carrying, without holding the entire device in the arms. When the heat dissipation part d2 is in the unfolded position, the two arms of the heat dissipation part d2 are connected is located on the same horizontal plane as the lower end of the housing 2c, which can ensure that the display module 2a is maintained at a good viewing angle. Furthermore, both arms of the heat dissipation part d2 are connected to the heat conduction part d3 through the rotating shaft 6 with damping rotation, and the heat conduction part d3 corresponds to The two arms of the heat dissipation part d2 are provided with two movable grooves (not shown in the figure) for its rotation. The ends of the two arms of the heat dissipation part d2 are provided with bushings corresponding to the rotating shaft 6. The bushings and the heat dissipation part d2 are integrally formed. The molding method can be one-piece. Casting can also be integrally processed by a lathe. When assembled in place, the inner wall of the movable groove is in close contact with the outer wall of the shaft sleeve to ensure the heat transfer rate and the heat dissipation effect of the control processing module 2b.

Preferably, the end parts of both arms of the heat dissipation part d2 are provided with bending sections 7, and the shaft sleeves are provided at the ends of the bending sections 7, so as to keep the two arms close to the shell 2c when the arms are stored, so as to improve the compact structure of the product. At the same time, since the heat dissipation part d2 is arranged on the rear half shell c2, the center of gravity of the main body of the main unit is deflected, and the bending section 7 can ensure that the main body of the main unit is kept vertical when the main body is carried.

Preferably, the housing 2c is provided with a plurality of input interfaces 8 for connecting the endoscope body 1 and the control processing module 2b, and a plurality of expansion interfaces 9 for the control processing module 2b to expand peripherals; the input interfaces 8 and the expansion interface 9 They are respectively located on the left and right sides of the display module 2a to facilitate plugging and wiring; among them, multiple expansion interfaces 9 can be connected to external storage media, an oximeter can be connected for data transmission, and a USB camera can be connected to transmit image data. It is an HDMI interface or USB interface, which is used to expand the peripheral display. The peripheral display can synchronously display the image and other information displayed on the display screen on the host.

Preferably, the housing 2c is provided with a dust sealing slot 10 corresponding to the expansion interface 9. The expansion interface 9 is located on the bottom surface of the dust sealing groove 10. The housing 2c is provided with a movable sealing cover 11 corresponding to the dust sealing groove 10. The opening direction of the movable sealing cover 11 is toward the display. The rear of module 2a serves the purpose of preventing dust mosquitoes from entering.

Preferably, the bonding part d1 is in the shape of a sheet; the bonding part d1, the thermal conductive part d3, and the heat dissipation part d2 are all made of good thermal conductor materials.

The portable electronic endoscope system according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figure 9. The system includes:

The control processing module K1 is used to process the image information of the part to be treated in the human body or animal body acquired by the endoscope body 1;

The endoscope body module K2 is used to extend into the body of the treatment object to take pictures of the site to be treated and transmit the acquired image information to the control processing module 2b. It includes a handheld part 1a for medical personnel to hold. , the insertion part 1b used to insert into the treatment object, the lever 1c used to control the deflection of the end lens 100 on the insertion part 1b, and the lens 100 on the insertion part 1b and the processor module. Connecting line 1c;

The display module K3 is used to receive the signal from the control processing module 2b and display the image acquired by the endoscope body 1 module to medical personnel;

Monitoring module K4 is used to monitor one or more physiological parameter indicators of the treatment object;

The alarm module K5 cooperates with the monitoring module and is used to alert medical personnel when the physiological parameter index of the treatment object is abnormal.

It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

A portable electronic endoscope, characterized by comprising an endoscope body and a host body, the host body being electrically connected to the endoscope body and used to process and display images acquired by the endoscope body, The host body includes a display module, a control processing module, a housing that encapsulates the display module and the control processing module, and a heat dissipation module that dissipates the heat of the heating part of the control processing module out of the housing; The heat dissipation module includes a fitting part embedded in the housing and in contact with the heating part of the control processing module, and a heat dissipation part exposed outside the housing, and transfers the heat on the fitting part to the heat dissipation part. The heat conduction part on the heat dissipation part; the heat conduction part is fixed on the back of the housing, the heat dissipation part is damped and rotated with the heat conduction part, and the heat dissipation part is provided with a long window hole opposite to it, so The heat conduction part is respectively provided with a storage position and a deployment position for storing and deploying the heat dissipation part. When the heat dissipation part is located at the deployment position, the housing is supported by the heat dissipation part and maintained in an inclined state.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that the portable electronic endoscope further includes a blood oxygen probe that cooperates with the display module to display the blood oxygen saturation of the person or animal being treated.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing includes a front half shell and a rear half shell, and the rear half shell is provided with an installation groove for installing the heat conductive part, and the heat conductive part can It is disassembled and installed in the installation groove, and the inner wall of the installation groove is provided with a through hole for the fitting portion to pass through.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 3, characterized in that the heat dissipation part is U-shaped and its two arms are rotationally connected to the heat conduction part, and the cavity between the two arms of the heat dissipation part forms the In the window hole, when the heat dissipation part is located in the unfolded position, the connection point of the two arms of the heat dissipation part is located on the same horizontal plane as the lower end of the housing.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 4, characterized in that both arms of the heat dissipation part are connected to the heat conduction part through a rotating shaft with damping rotation, and the heat conduction part is provided with two arms corresponding to the heat dissipation part. There are two movable grooves for its rotation. The ends of the two arms of the heat dissipation part are provided with sleeves corresponding to the rotating shaft. The sleeves are integrally formed with the heat dissipation part. When assembled in place, the inner wall of the movable groove is in contact with the rotating shaft. The outer wall of the shaft sleeve is tightly attached.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 5, wherein the end portions of both arms of the heat sink are provided with bending sections, and the shaft sleeve is provided at the ends of the bending sections.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is provided with a plurality of input interfaces for connecting the endoscope body and the control processing module, and the control processing module is provided with a plurality of input interfaces for connecting the endoscope body and the control processing module. Multiple expansion interfaces for expansion peripherals; the input interface and the expansion interface are located on the left and right sides of the display module respectively.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 7, characterized in that a dust sealing groove is provided on the housing corresponding to the expansion interface, the expansion interface is located on the bottom surface of the dust sealing groove, and the housing is provided corresponding to the dust sealing groove. The dust sealing groove is provided with a movable sealing cover, and the opening direction of the movable sealing cover is toward the rear of the display module.
The portable electronic endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the bonding part is sheet-shaped; the bonding part, the thermal conductive part and the heat dissipation part are all made of materials that are good conductors of heat.
A portable electronic endoscope system, including the portable electronic endoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the system further includes:

A control processing module used to process the image information of the part to be treated in the human body or animal body acquired by the endoscope body;

The endoscope body module is used to extend into the body of the treatment object to take pictures of the site to be treated and transmit the acquired image information to the control processing module. It includes a handheld part for medical personnel to hold, An insertion part inserted into the treatment object, a lever for controlling the deflection of the end lens on the insertion part, and a connection line connecting the lens on the insertion part and the processor module;

A display module, configured to receive signals from the control processing module and display the images acquired by the endoscope body module to medical personnel;

A monitoring module used to monitor one or more physiological parameter indicators of the treatment object;

An alarm module, which cooperates with the monitoring module, is used to alert medical personnel when the physiological parameter index of the treatment object is abnormal.