JP2006006568A - Endoscope washing and disinfecting system, endoscope, and endoscope washing and disinfecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate connection to respective pipelines, or the like, provided on an endoscope and to accurately connect a device side and the endoscope in a short time at the time of washing and disinfecting the endoscope. <P>SOLUTION: The washing and disinfecting tub 4 of the washing and disinfecting device 1 is provided with an endoscope connection part 31 to be joined to the connector part 105a of an endoscope body 100 and is also provided with receiving side nozzles 36a-39a to be connected to the respective pipelines 106-109 of the endoscope body 100. At the time of washing and disinfecting the endoscope body 100, after making the connector part 105a face the endoscope connection part 31 in the state of being positioned as prescribed, when a switch is turned ON, an electromagnet disposed to the endoscope connection part 31 is excited and the connector part 105a is attracted and fixed by generated magnetic force. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system that automatically cleans and disinfects a used endoscope, an endoscope that is cleaned and disinfected by an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, and an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus.

  Endoscopes used for the purpose of inspection and treatment in body cavities are not only the outer surface of the insertion part to be inserted into the body cavity, but also various endoscopes such as air / water supply conduits, suction conduits, forceps conduits, etc. Dirt also adheres in the mirror duct. Therefore, it is necessary to clean and disinfect used endoscopes.

  In general, when performing a cleaning process and a disinfection process of an endoscope using a cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, first, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-263066), first, A used endoscope is set, and the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus side is connected to a pipe connection opening opened to the endoscope through a cleaning tube.

  Next, the processing start switch is turned on. Then, the cleaning process is started first, and then the disinfection process is started.

  In the cleaning process, first, cleaning water is supplied into the cleaning / disinfecting tank. Then, after the cleaning water reaches a predetermined water level, cleaning is started. The washing water circulates and the outer surface of the endoscope is washed by the water flow. Further, in each endoscope pipeline, the cleaning water in the cleaning / disinfecting tank is sucked by the circulation pump, and cleaning is performed with the water pressure discharged from the circulation pump.

Then, when the cleaning process is completed, the process proceeds to the disinfection process, but before that, the cleaning water is washed away with tap water. When the process proceeds to the disinfection process, the disinfecting liquid diluted to a predetermined concentration is supplied to the cleaning / disinfecting tank instead of the cleaning water supplied in the above-described cleaning process, and the disinfecting liquid in the cleaning / disinfecting tank is sucked by the circulation pump. The disinfectant is supplied into the endoscope channel by the water pressure discharged from the endoscope. After the disinfecting liquid is supplied into the endoscope channel, the endoscope is immersed in the disinfecting liquid for a while to disinfect. After the disinfection process is completed in a predetermined manner, the disinfectant solution is washed away with tap water, and then the endoscope is dried to complete a series of processes.
JP 2002-263066 A

  As described above, cleaning and disinfection of the endoscope must be performed not only on the outer surface of the endoscope but also in the endoscope conduit, so when setting the endoscope in the cleaning / disinfecting tank, It is necessary to connect cleaning tubes to all the pipelines in the endoscope.

  The cleaning tube is connected by connecting one of the cleaning tubes to each pipe connection opening opened on the endoscope side, and the other of the cleaning tubes is provided corresponding to each pipe connection opening. It must be connected to the cleaning tube connector on the disinfection device side, and if there are many pipe lines, it takes time to connect, and the time required for cleaning and disinfection becomes longer. There's a problem.

  Furthermore, when performing a leak check on the outer surface of the endoscope before the start of cleaning and disinfection, it is necessary to connect a leak check tube in addition to the cleaning tube, and the number of tubes connected increases.

  In addition, since the cleaning tube is connected manually, if the number of tubes to be connected increases, the connection operation becomes more cautious to avoid forgetting the connection, and whether or not it is connected correctly. It takes time to check the connection, and there is a problem that the connection work becomes more complicated and longer.

  In view of the above circumstances, the present invention makes it easy to connect to each conduit provided in the endoscope during cleaning and disinfection, and can connect the apparatus side and the endoscope in a short time and accurately. An object is to provide an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting system.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system is an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system including an endoscope and an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, and is provided on the endoscope side. A connector part and an endoscope connecting part fixed to a cleaning tank in the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, and at the time of endoscope cleaning and disinfecting, the endoscope and the endoscope connecting part, It is characterized by connecting directly.

  The second endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system is an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system including an endoscope and an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting device, and is provided on the endoscope side. A connector portion that can removably connect the main body and the universal cord; and an endoscope connecting portion fixed to a cleaning tank in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. The universal cord is detached from the main body of the endoscope, and the main body of the endoscope and the endoscope connecting portion are directly connected.

  The first endoscope is capable of detachably connecting a universal cord to an endoscope main body having an insertion portion that can be inserted into a body cavity and an operation portion provided on the proximal side of the insertion portion. A connector portion that can be directly and detachably connected to an endoscope connecting portion fixed in a cleaning tank in a mirror cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided.

  The first endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus can detachably connect a universal cord to an endoscope main body having an insertion portion that can be inserted into a body cavity and an operation portion provided on the proximal side of the insertion portion. An endoscope connecting portion that can be directly and detachably connected to the connector portion provided in is fixedly provided in the cleaning tank.

  According to the present invention, at the time of cleaning and disinfection, it is possible to facilitate connection to each pipeline provided in the endoscope, and to connect the apparatus side and the endoscope in a short time and accurately. As a result, the time required for cleaning and disinfection is shortened, and the operation efficiency of the endoscope can be relatively improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 16 show a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 3 show a plan view, a front view, and a right side view of FIG. 2 of an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus.

  The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 includes an apparatus main body 2 and a cleaning cover 3 that opens and closes the upper part thereof. A cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is provided on an upper surface (hereinafter referred to as “main body upper surface”) 2c of the apparatus main body 2. Is provided. The cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 sets a main body (hereinafter referred to as “endoscopic main body”) 101 of an endoscope 100 (see FIG. 12), and cleans and disinfects the main body 101 of the endoscope.

  Further, a water supply connector 5 that also serves as a water supply valve is provided at the rear side corner (the right corner in the figure) of the main body upper surface 2c. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the water supply connector 5 is rotatably supported with respect to the apparatus main body 2 and is connected to a water tap (not shown) via a water supply hose 6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a drainage bracket 8 that supports the drainage hose 7 is disposed at the lower part of the apparatus body 2. The drainage bracket 8 is supported so as to be rotatable about the same central axis A as the water supply connector 5, and an end portion of a drainage passage (not shown) piped inside the apparatus main body 2 at the center of rotation. The drainage passage and the drainage hose 7 are communicated with each other via a drainage bracket 8. Further, a chamfered portion 2a is formed in the middle of the side surface of the rear corner of the apparatus body 2 where the water supply connector 5 and the drainage bracket 8 are disposed, and the power cord 9 is extended from the chamfered portion 2a to the outside. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus main body 2 includes a detergent tank 11 for storing a liquid detergent, a disinfecting liquid tank 12 for storing a disinfecting liquid diluted to a predetermined concentration, an alcohol tank 13 for storing alcohol, and a water tap. A water filter 14 for filtering supplied tap water and an air filter 15 are provided. The disinfectant tank 12 is fixed in the apparatus main body 2. Reference numeral 12a denotes a disinfectant drain port, which is normally closed.

  Moreover, the detergent tank 11, the alcohol tank 13, the water filter 14, and the air filter 15 are mounted on the trays 11a and 13a to 15a, respectively. The trays 11a, 13a to 15a can be drawn forward by opening the front door 2b of the apparatus main body 2, and can be replenished with liquids or replaced with parts.

  When replenishing the disinfectant tank 12 with the disinfectant liquid, the front door 2b of the apparatus body 2 is opened, and the disinfectant liquid bottle 17 filled with the disinfectant liquid with respect to the bottle connector 16 fixed inside the apparatus is inserted. Do it by connecting. At that time, the tap water filtered by the water filter 14 is supplied to the disinfectant tank 12 through the dilution valve 18. Accordingly, the disinfecting liquid tank 12 stores the disinfecting liquid diluted to a predetermined concentration. FIG. 5 shows a state where the trays 11a and 13a to 15a are pulled out.

  FIG. 6 shows the main body upper surface 2c with the cleaning cover 3 removed. In the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 disposed on the upper surface 2c of the main body, a concave portion 4a for accommodating the endoscope main body 101 is formed in a horizontally long oval shape, and high pressure is applied to the outer peripheral wall surface and the inner peripheral wall surface of the accommodating concave portion 4a. Nozzles 19 are arranged at predetermined intervals. A drain port 20 is provided on the bottom surface of the housing recess 4a. Furthermore, a circulation port 21 is provided on one side of the outer peripheral wall surface of the housing recess 4a.

  Further, a detergent nozzle 22, a disinfecting liquid nozzle 23, and a water supply / circulation nozzle 24 are provided at the corner of the main body upper surface 2c on the side where the water supply connector 5 is provided. Furthermore, a monitor 26 using an operation panel 25, a liquid crystal device, and the like is disposed on the front side of the main body upper surface 2c.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the detergent nozzle 22 is communicated with the detergent tank 11 via a detergent pump 27, and the disinfecting liquid nozzle 23 is communicated with the disinfecting liquid tank 12 via a chemical liquid pump 28. Further, the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 is selectively connectable to the water filter 14 and the fluid pump 30 via a three-way valve 29.

  In a state where the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 is connected to the water filter 14 side via the three-way valve 29, tap water filtered by the water filter 14 is discharged from the water supply / circulation nozzle 24. On the other hand, in a state where the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 is connected to the fluid pump 30 via the three-way valve 29, the cleaning water or the disinfecting liquid stored in the housing recess 4a taken in from the circulation port 21 is discharged and circulated. Is done. Although not shown, a high pressure nozzle 19 is connected between the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 and the three-way valve 29 via a high pressure pump, and the same liquid (tap water) as the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 is also connected to the high pressure nozzle 19. , Washing water) is ejected at high pressure. The liquid discharged from the high-pressure nozzle 19 and the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 generates a water flow in the housing recess 4a, and the outer surface of the endoscope main body 101 is cleaned by the water flow in the cleaning process. The washing solution or the disinfecting solution is washed away.

  Here, the configuration of the endoscope 100 employed in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in the figure, an endoscope 100 includes an endoscope main body 101 and a universal cord 102, and both parts 101 and 102 are separable. The universal code 102 is a disposable type and is discarded every time the endoscopy is completed. Therefore, the endoscope body 101 is the only part that requires cleaning and disinfection.

  The endoscope main body 101 includes an operation unit 104 on the hand side and an insertion unit 105 extending from the operation unit 104. A main body side pipe connector portion 105 a is provided on the proximal side of the insertion portion 105, and a pipe connector receiving portion 102 a provided at the base end of the universal cord 102 is provided on the main body side pipe connector portion 105 a. Is connected. Although not shown, the pipe connector part 105a and the pipe connector receiving part 102a are mechanically fitted and fixed via a hook or the like.

  The insertion portion 105 of the endoscope main body 101 includes an air supply conduit 106, a water supply conduit 107, a sub-water supply conduit 108, a suction conduit 109, and the like that are representative of the endoscope conduit, and a main body side conduit connector portion 105a. From the distal end to the distal end side and is open to the distal end surface (the distal end surface of the endoscope). Note that the air supply duct 106 and the water supply duct 107 are gathered in the middle of the distal end side and opened at the distal end face of the endoscope.

  The main body side pipe connector 105a is provided with pipe caps 106a to 109a as connection ports communicating with the base ends of the pipes 106 to 109.

  The caps 126a to 129a disposed in the pipe connector receiving portion 102a of the universal cord 102 are connected to the pipe caps 106a to 109a, respectively. The base ends of the pipes 126 to 129 disposed in the universal cord 102 are connected to the caps 126a to 129a. The distal ends of the pipes 126 to 129 are opened in a scope connector portion 102 b provided on the extended end side of the universal cord 102. Note that a forceps port 110 branchingly connected to a channel 129 communicating with the suction channel 109 is opened in the channel connector receiving portion 102a, and the forceps port 110 is freely closed by a forceps plug 110a.

  The scope connector portion 102b provided on the universal cord 102 is connected to an endoscope control unit (not shown). The endoscope control unit includes a power supply unit that supplies driving power to the endoscope 100, a switching valve for supplying and supplying air to the air supply conduit 106 (106b) and the water supply conduit 107 (107b), A valve for supplying water to the water supply pipe 108 (108b), a valve for supplying negative pressure to the suction pipe 109 (109b), and the like are provided.

  On the other hand, on the distal end surface of the endoscope 100, an imaging element 111 as an imaging means including a CCD for imaging a subject and an illumination element 112 as an illumination means including an LED for illuminating the subject are disposed. Both elements 111 and 112 are connected to an endoscope side control circuit 113 provided in the operation unit 104.

  The endoscope side control circuit 113 includes a power supply circuit, and supplies light emission power to the illumination element 112. Furthermore, the endoscope side control circuit 113 includes a video processing unit as a video processing unit that performs signal processing on an image signal captured by the image sensor 111, an operation signal input unit, scope individual information such as a model number, recognition information, It has a readable / writable non-volatile memory element or the like as a storage means for storing information related to the endoscope main body 101 such as various history information such as the number of times of repair and cleaning.

  On the outer periphery of the operation unit 104, operation switches such as a track ball 114 for bending the endoscope distal end and scope switches 115a to 115c for performing various operations such as air / water supply are arranged. The operation signals from these operation switches are input to an operation signal input unit provided in the endoscope side control circuit 113.

  The endoscope-side control circuit 113 receives an image signal captured by the image sensor 111 and a signal corresponding to an operation signal output from each operation switch via the transmission / reception antenna 116 built in the operation unit 104. Wireless transmission to the mirror control unit. In the endoscope control unit, an endoscope image is displayed on a monitor (not shown) based on a signal transmitted from the endoscope side control circuit 113, and each pipe line 106 ( 106b) to 108 (109b) are operated to perform control operations such as air supply and water supply.

  As described above, control operations such as air supply and water supply for the pipes 106 (106b) to 108 (109b) are performed by the valves provided in the endoscope control unit, and thus are provided in the endoscope main body 101. Each of the pipelines 106 to 108 does not include a valve or a mechanism for operating the valve, and the universal cord 103 is separated from the endoscope body 101. Straight piping.

  Power for the power supply circuit provided in the endoscope side control circuit 113 is supplied from a power supply unit (not shown) provided in the endoscope control unit via the universal cord 102. The scope connector 102b of the universal cord 102 is provided with a secondary transmission / reception coil 117a, and a primary transmission / reception coil (not shown) that is electromagnetically coupled to the secondary transmission / reception coil 117a serves as an endoscope control unit. Is provided.

  Further, a primary side transmission / reception coil 117b connected to the secondary side transmission / reception coil 117a is provided in the pipe connector receiving portion 102a of the universal cord 102, and a secondary side transmission / reception coil 118 that is electromagnetically coupled to the primary side transmission / reception coil 117b. Is provided in the main body side pipe connector portion 105 a of the endoscope main body 101. Therefore, power is transmitted to the power supply circuit from the endoscope control unit side in a non-contact state.

  Further, the main body side pipe connector portion 105a is provided with a water leakage detection base 119 as a water leakage detection connection port. The water leakage detection base 119 is communicated with the endoscope main body 101, and the internal pressure is increased by sending air from the water leakage detection base 119, and a small hole is formed on the outer surface of the endoscope main body 101 from the leakage state. Check if cracks are open. Further, a pressure sensor 120 as an internal pressure detecting means is disposed in the operation unit 104. Based on the internal pressure of the endoscope main body 101 detected by the pressure sensor 120, the endoscope side control circuit 113 checks whether or not leakage due to water leakage, that is, cracks or the like has occurred in the endoscope main body 101.

  Furthermore, a pipe line sensor 121 as a state detecting unit is disposed in each of the pipe lines 106 to 108. The pipe line sensor 121 is a general term for sensors that detect the state of the pipe lines 106 to 109, such as a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor, and a transparency sensor, and the flow rate and pressure of the fluid flowing through the pipe lines 106 to 108 by the sensors. , Detect the transparency.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, one side of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 provided in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is connected to the main body side pipe connector portion 105 a provided in the endoscope main body 101. An endoscope connecting portion 31 is provided, and further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, receives a signal from a transmission / reception antenna 116 provided in the endoscope main body 101 or transmits to the transmission / reception antenna 116. A device-side transmitting / receiving antenna 32 is provided.

  The endoscope connecting portion 31 basically has the same configuration as the pipe connector receiving portion 102a provided in the universal cord 102 described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, receiving end caps 36 a to 39 a and 40 as receiving connection ports are disposed on the distal end surface of the endoscope connecting portion 31, and A primary side transmission / reception coil 33 that is electromagnetically coupled to a secondary side transmission / reception coil 118 provided in the main body side pipe connector portion 105a is provided. Therefore, power is transmitted in a non-contact state from the apparatus main body 2 side to the power supply circuit provided in the endoscope side control circuit 113 of the endoscope main body 101.

  The receiving side caps 36a to 39a and 40 provided in the endoscope connecting portion 31 are connected to the pipe bases 106a to 109a provided in the main body side pipe connector portion 105a of the endoscope main body 101 and water leakage. It is disposed at a position corresponding to the detection base 119. When the main body side pipe connector part 105a is connected to the endoscope connecting part 31, the receiving side bases 36a to 39a, 119 on the main body side pipe connector part 105a side are connected to the receiving side bases 36a to 39a of the endoscope connecting part 31. , 40. The endoscope connecting portion 31 is provided with an electromagnet unit 56 (see FIG. 11) as attachment / detachment means. The caps 106a to 109a and 119 of the main body side pipe connector portion 105a are connected to the endoscope connecting portion 31. When the start switch (not shown) provided on the operation panel 25 of the apparatus main body 2 is turned on in a state of being joined to the receiving side caps 36a to 39a and 40 and positioned in a predetermined position, the electromagnet 56b of the electromagnet unit 56 is turned on. The main body side pipe connector portion 105a is attracted and fixed to the endoscope connecting portion 31 by being excited. In this embodiment, the attachment / detachment means for the endoscope connecting portion 31 is an electromagnet type, but it may be attachment / detachment means using air pressure or mechanical movement means.

  A single cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a is branchedly connected to each of the receiving side caps 36a to 39a, and this cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a communicates with the discharge port of the channel block 42 formed of a four-way valve. In addition, the circulation port 21, the alcohol tank 13, and the compressor 44 are communicated with each of the three inlets of the channel block 42. A channel pump 43 that sucks fluid (tap water, washing water, disinfectant) from the circulation port 21 is interposed between the circulation port 21 and the channel block 42. Further, an alcohol valve 45 that opens and closes the flow path is interposed between the alcohol tank 13 and the channel block 42. An air filter 15 is interposed between the compressor 44 and the channel block 42.

  By switching the channel block 42 and selectively communicating the inlets with the outlets, the liquids stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 from the receiving bases 36a to 39a (tap water, cleaning water, Disinfectant), alcohol stored in the alcohol tank 13, or air from the compressor 44 is supplied.

  On the other hand, a water leakage detection pump 46 is connected to the base 40 via a water leakage detection tube 41b, and a cutoff valve 47 is interposed in the water leakage detection tube 41b. When detecting whether a small hole, crack, or the like is open on the outer surface of the endoscope body 101, first, the cutoff valve 47 is opened, and the air from the water leakage detection pump 46 is supplied with the water leakage detection base 119. Through the endoscope body 101 to increase the internal pressure to a predetermined level. Thereafter, the cutoff valve 47 is closed, and the endoscope body 101 is kept at the internal pressure. Then, from the change in the internal pressure of the endoscope main body 101 during that period, it is examined whether or not a small hole, crack or the like is opened on the outer surface of the endoscope main body 101. This change in internal pressure is detected by a pressure sensor 120 provided in the endoscope body 101. In addition, the code | symbol 48 is an exhaust valve, and it can release the air from the water leak detection pump 46 and the compressor 44 outside by opening.

  Further, in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, an ultrasonic vibrator 49, a water pipe disinfecting connector 50, a cleaning case 51, and the like are disposed in a predetermined manner, and a switching valve 52 is disposed in the drain port 20. The ultrasonic vibrator 49 applies vibration to cleaning water or tap water stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 to ultrasonically clean or rinse the outer surface of the endoscope body 101. The water suction pipe disinfection connector 50 is connected to the disinfecting liquid nozzle 23 via a hose or the like, supplies a disinfecting liquid to a water supply pipe communicating with the water filter 14, and disinfects the water supply pipe. In addition, the cleaning case 51 accommodates detachable parts attached to the endoscope main body 101 such as buttons of the scope switches 115 a to 115 c of the endoscope main body 101. They are to be cleaned and disinfected together.

  Further, the switching valve 52 disposed in the drain port 20 switches the drainage channel during drainage. When tap water or cleaning water is stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, the drain port 20 is connected to the drain hose. Connect to 7 side and drain as it is. On the other hand, when the disinfecting liquid is stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, the drain port 20 is connected to the disinfecting liquid tank 12 side, and the disinfected disinfecting liquid is collected in the disinfecting liquid tank 12. Therefore, the disinfectant is repeatedly used.

  The switching operation of each valve 29, 42, 45, 52 is controlled by a device-side control circuit 53 built in the device body 2. As shown in FIG. 11, a sensor system 130 including each sensor and a transmission / reception unit 54 connected to the device-side transmission / reception antenna 32 are connected to the input side of the device-side control circuit 53. Further, on the output side, a non-contact power transmission / reception unit 55 for supplying power to the primary side transmission / reception coil 33, an electromagnet unit 56, various pumps 27, 28, 30, 43, 46, valves 29, 42, 45, 52, etc. A drive system 131, a monitor 26 for displaying an endoscopic image, an operation panel 25, and the like are connected. The electromagnet unit 56 includes an electromagnet 56b and a scope attachment / detachment control circuit 56a that excites the electromagnet 56b.

  Further, the device-side control circuit 53 is provided with a sensor control circuit 57, a video processing circuit 58, and a scope memory R / W circuit 59. The sensor control circuit 57 transmits image information, sensor information, scope individual information such as the model number of the endoscope main body 101, recognition information, repair history, and number of cleanings transmitted from the endoscope main body 101 received by the transmission / reception unit 54. The history information such as is received and processed.

  The video processing circuit 58 processes the image information and outputs it as a video signal to the monitor 26 to display an endoscopic image on the monitor 26. In addition, by confirming the endoscopic image on the monitor 26 during cleaning and disinfection, it is possible to confirm whether or not the image sensor 111 is operating normally.

  The scope memory R / W circuit 59 reads scope individual information of the endoscope main body 101, displays the information on the monitor 26, and stores it in the memory element. Further, the scope memory R / W circuit 59 transmits information such as the date and time of this cleaning and disinfection to the endoscope main body 101 side via the transmission / reception unit 54, and the endoscope side control circuit of the endoscope main body 101. Data is written in the memory element provided in 113. In addition to the endoscopic image and scope individual information, the monitor 26 displays information related to cleaning and disinfection such as the remaining cleaning time and the remaining disinfection time. The operation panel 25 is provided with setting switches such as a mode selection switch in addition to the start switch.

  Next, an operation for cleaning and disinfecting the used endoscope 100 using the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 having the above-described configuration will be described.

  The used endoscope 100 that has finished the endoscopic inspection first removes the pipe connector receiving portion 102a of the disposable universal cord 102 from the main body side pipe connector portion 105a of the endoscope main body 101, and then removes it from the endoscope main body 101. Dispose of. Thereafter, the endoscope body 101 is preliminarily cleaned at the bedside.

  Next, the main cleaning using the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is performed. In performing the main cleaning, first, the cleaning cover 3 of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is opened, and the endoscope main body 101 is set in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2. A holding net (not shown) is laid on the bottom surface of the housing recess 4 a of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4.

  When the endoscope main body 101 is set in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, the main body side pipe connector part 105 a of the endoscope main body 101 is connected to the endoscope connecting part 31 provided on the outer peripheral wall surface of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4. Make it. The endoscope connecting portion 31 basically has the same configuration as the pipe connector receiving portion 102a of the universal cord 102, and has a structure that can be joined to each other.

  And after setting the endoscope main body 101 to the washing | cleaning disinfection tank 4 predetermined | prescribed, a power switch is turned ON. Then, power is turned on to the apparatus-side control circuit 53 built in the apparatus main body 2, and the apparatus-side control circuit 53 starts a cleaning / disinfecting execution routine shown in FIGS.

  In this routine, first, in step S1, the input of the start switch is awaited, and when the start switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S <b> 2, an excitation signal is output to the electromagnet unit 56 provided in the endoscope connection unit 31. In the electromagnet unit 56, the scope attachment / detachment control circuit 56a excites the electromagnet 56b in accordance with the excitation signal, and the main body side pipe connector portion 105a of the endoscope main body 101 is attracted by the magnetic force generated in the electromagnet 56b. The connector part 105 a is connected to the endoscope connection part 31. As a result, the pipe caps 106a to 109a provided in the main body side pipe connector portion 105a and the water leakage detection cap 119 are provided on the receiving side caps 36a to 39a and 40 provided in the endoscope connecting portion 31. Automatically joined to.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the endoscope main body 101 is set in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, the pipes 106 to 109 and the cleaning / disinfecting pipes on the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 side are connected using tubes. Since it is not necessary to connect one by one through a tube or the like, the time required for connection can be greatly shortened, and connection errors can be made without causing connection errors or connection failures.

  Then, it progresses to step S3 and supplies the alternating voltage of a predetermined frequency to the primary side transmission / reception coil 33 provided in the endoscope connection part 31. FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the main body side pipe connector portion 105a and the endoscope connection portion 31 of the endoscope main body 101 are connected to the primary side transmitting / receiving coil 33 and the second side constituting the power transmission means using electromagnetic induction coupling. Secondary transmission / reception coils 118 are provided, and power is transmitted from the primary transmission / reception coil 33 to the secondary transmission / reception coil 118 in a non-contact state.

  The power transmitted to the secondary transmission / reception coil 118 is rectified by a power supply circuit provided in the endoscope control circuit 113 to generate a power supply voltage. The power supply voltage causes the endoscope control circuit 113 to flow. Start. Then, the endoscope-side control circuit 113 and the device-side control circuit 53 accommodated in the device body 2 can communicate with each other via the transmission / reception antennas 116 and 32.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S4, and the scope individual information such as the model number of the endoscope 1 stored in the memory element of the endoscope side control circuit 113, the repair history, and various history information such as the number of washings are transmitted and received by the transmission / reception antenna 32. , 116 is read by wireless communication, and the information is stored in a memory element (not shown) by the scope memory R / W circuit 59 of the device-side control circuit 53 provided in the device body 2.

  Then, it progresses to step S5 and starts water supply. When starting the water supply, first, the three-way valve 29 is operated to connect the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 to the water filter 14 side. Then, the tap water filtered by the water filter 14 is supplied from the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 to the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4. In step S6, the water level in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is detected by a water level sensor (not shown) or the like, and the end time of water supply is monitored. Then, when the water level stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 reaches the set water level, the three-way valve 29 is operated again, the connection between the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 and the water filter 14 side is interrupted, and the water supply is terminated. Proceed to step S7.

  In step S7, various function checks are performed. Function check items include basic items and model-specific items. The basic items are items that are uniformly executed regardless of the model of the endoscope main body 101 to be cleaned and disinfected. On the other hand, the model-specific items are set for each endoscope 1 based on the read model number. The check item corresponding to is automatically set. Basic items include water leakage check and pipeline blockage check.

  In the water leakage check, first, the cutoff valve 47 built in the apparatus main body 2 is opened, and the air from the water leakage detection pump 46 is joined to the base 40 through the water leakage detection tube 41b and the base 40. The inside of the endoscope main body 101 is pressurized by being supplied into the endoscope main body 101 from a water leakage detection base 119 provided in the main body side pipe connector portion 105a of the endoscope main body 101. When the predetermined pressure is reached, the cutoff valve 47 is closed and the pressure change in the endoscope body 101 is measured. If the pressure change at this time is large, it is determined that a hole is formed in the outer surface of the endoscope main body 101 and air is leaking. If the pressure change is small, it is determined to be normal. The change in internal pressure at this time is detected by the pressure sensor 120.

  In order to check the clogging of the pipeline, first, the channel block 42 is operated to connect the circulation port 21 opened in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 to the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a. Next, by driving the channel pump 43, the tap water stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is supplied to the pipes 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101 via the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a and circulated. And the flow volume of the tap water which distribute | circulates the inside of each pipe line 106-109 at this time is measured, The value and a reference value are compared, and when the flow volume is below a reference value, it is judged that a pipe line is blocked. On the other hand, when the flow rate is equal to or higher than the reference value, it is determined as normal.

  On the other hand, the model-specific items differ for each model. For example, in the case where the illumination element 112 is provided at the distal end of the endoscope as illumination means as in this embodiment, the illumination element 112 is illuminated from the endoscope side control circuit 113. The driving signal is output, the endoscopic image at that time is displayed on the monitor 26, and it is checked whether or not the illumination element 112 is lit based on the brightness. In this case, in order to automatically determine whether or not it is operating normally, for example, the amount of light received by the image sensor 111 is compared with a reference value, and when the amount of light is equal to or less than a set value, it is determined as abnormal, It is determined as normal when the value is greater than or equal to the set value.

  In the endoscope 1 including an angle control means for controlling the bending of the distal end portion of the endoscope insertion portion 105 using a conductive polymer artificial muscle (EPAM) that expands and contracts by application of voltage, the endoscope An angle control signal is output from the side control circuit 113 to the EPAM, and the endoscopic image at that time is displayed on the monitor 26, and it is checked whether or not the endoscopic image is operating normally depending on whether or not the endoscopic image is moving. In this case as well, in order to automatically determine whether or not the device is operating normally, for example, the continuous movement of the image in a specific pixel region of the endoscopic image captured by the image sensor 111 is detected, and this movement is performed. Is compared with the drive signal output to EPAM, and if it is almost compatible, it is determined to be normal, and if not compatible, it is determined to be abnormal.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S8, and if it is determined that any one of the functions is abnormal as a result of the function check, the process branches to step S9 to display on the monitor 26 that the endoscope body 101 is abnormal. Then, the process proceeds to step S10, the cleaning / disinfecting process is stopped, and the routine is terminated.

  Various means for notifying abnormality may be considered. For example, the notification may be displayed on the monitor 26, a buzzer may be sounded, or pseudo sound from a speaker may be used. Alternatively, an abnormality display lamp may be provided on the operation panel and this lamp may be turned on.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the function check items are normal, the process proceeds to step S11, and the cleaning process is started. Since the automatic operation is performed after the cleaning process, the cleaning cover 3 is closed.

  When the cleaning process is started, first, an appropriate amount of liquid detergent stored in the detergent tank 11 is discharged from the detergent nozzle 22 by driving the detergent pump 27 and mixed with tap water stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4. Generate wash water. In the cleaning process, the cleaning water stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is ejected from the high-pressure nozzle 19 provided on the outer peripheral wall surface of the receiving recess 4a and the inner peripheral wall surface of the endoscope body 101 into the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4. A water flow is generated, and the water flow is further vibrated by driving the ultrasonic vibrator 49. As a result, the outer surface of the endoscope main body 101 is cleaned by the flow of cleaning water and ultrasonic vibration.

  In addition, the three-way valve 29 and the channel block 42 are operated to connect the circulation port 21 with the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 and the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a. As a result, the cleaning water is discharged and circulated from the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 by driving the fluid pump 30. At the same time, the cleaning water is supplied to the pipes 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101 by the discharge pressure of the channel pump 43 through the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a, and the insides of the pipes 106 to 109 are cleaned.

  Since the pipes 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101 employed in this embodiment do not include a valve or a mechanism for operating the valves and the universal cord 103 is separated, the pipes 106 to 109 are separated. 109 can be piped substantially straight. As a result, each of the pipes 106 to 109 has a low flow resistance, and the washing water can flow smoothly, and the inside of each of the pipes 106 to 109 can be washed evenly.

  Then, it progresses to step S12, it is judged whether the washing | cleaning process was complete | finished by whether the washing | cleaning time reached the setting time, and a washing | cleaning process is continued until it reaches the setting time. When the set time is reached, it is determined that the cleaning is finished, and the process proceeds to step S13 to drain the cleaning water. The drainage of the washing water operates the switching valve 52 provided at the drain opening 20 opened at the bottom of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4, connects the drain opening 20 and the drain hose 7, and drives the drain pump 34, Force to drain.

  When the drainage is completed in a predetermined manner, the switching valve 52 is operated to close the drainage port 20, the three-way valve 29 is further operated to shut off the circulation port 21 and the water supply / circulation nozzle 24, and then the process proceeds to step S14. Start the disinfection process.

  When the disinfection process is started, first, the chemical liquid pump 28 is driven to feed the disinfecting liquid stored in the disinfecting liquid tank 12 to the disinfecting liquid nozzle 23, and the disinfecting liquid nozzle 23 disinfects the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4. Supply liquid. In this state, since the circulation port 21 and the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a are in communication, the disinfecting liquid stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is driven by the channel pump 43 so that each pipe line 106 of the endoscope main body 101 is filled. To 109. Then, after the water level of the disinfecting liquid supplied to the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 reaches the set water level, the disinfecting liquid is circulated for a set time.

  Thereafter, when the set time is reached, the driving of the channel pump 43 is stopped, and the endoscope main body 101 is immersed in the disinfectant for the set time. Also in this case, since the respective pipelines 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101 according to the present embodiment are piped in a substantially straight shape, the disinfectant can be evenly distributed in the respective pipelines 106 to 109.

  Next, the immersion time of the endoscope main body 101 is measured in step S15. When the immersion time reaches the set time, it is determined that the disinfection is completed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, the disinfectant is collected. Since the disinfectant is repeatedly used a certain number of times, the switching valve 52 is operated to connect the drain port 20 to the disinfectant tank 12 and the disinfectant stored in the cleaning disinfecting tank 4 is recovered.

  After the disinfecting liquid is collected in the disinfecting liquid tank 12 in a predetermined manner, the process proceeds to step S17, and the rinsing process is started. When the rinsing process is started, first, the three-way valve 29 is driven to connect the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 to the water filter 14 side, and the tap water filtered by the water filter 14 from the water supply / circulation nozzle 24 is washed and disinfected. Supply to tank 4. Then, after reaching the set water level, the three-way valve 29 is closed, and the tap water stored in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 is circulated as in the cleaning process. Then, after the set time has elapsed, the water is drained.

  In step S18, the number of times of rinsing N is counted, and when the number of times of rinsing N reaches the set number of times, it is determined that the rinsing has been completed. And after the tap water used in the last rinse process is drained predetermined, it progresses to step S19 and starts an air supply process. When the air supply process is started, the channel block 42 is operated, the compressor 44 and the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a are communicated, and air is supplied to the pipe lines 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101. Water is removed from the passages 106 to 109 and dried.

  In step S20, the air supply time by the compressor 44 is counted, and when the set time is reached, it is determined that the air supply process is finished, the compressor 44 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, an alcohol flush process is started. In the alcohol flush process, first, the channel block 42 is driven to connect the alcohol tank 13 and the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41a, and by driving the alcohol pump 35, only a small amount of alcohol stored in the alcohol tank 13 is visualized. The liquid is sent to the pipes 106 to 109 of the mirror main body 101. Next, the channel block 42 is driven again, this time the cleaning / disinfecting tube 41 a is communicated with the compressor 44, and the air is supplied to the pipelines 106 to 109 of the endoscope main body 101 by driving the compressor 44.

  And alcohol is supplied to each pipe line 106-109 of the endoscope main body 101 with air, the alcohol accelerate | stimulates the evaporation of the slight water | moisture content which remains in each pipe line 106-109, and it dries at an early stage.

  In step S22, the air feeding time is counted, and when the set time is reached, it is determined that the alcohol flush process is finished, and the routine is finished.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the used endoscope main body 101 is cleaned and disinfected, the main body side pipe connector portion 105a formed on the endoscope main body 101 is replaced with the endoscope connecting portion 31 of the apparatus main body 2. Since the connection can be completed by mounting with one touch, no complicated connection work is required, and the work efficiency can be improved. Further, by improving the work efficiency, the time required for cleaning and disinfection is shortened, and the operation efficiency of the endoscope 1 can be improved correspondingly.

  Furthermore, since the endoscope main body 101 and the apparatus main body 2 are all non-contact types except for the portions where the pipes 106 to 109 and the leak detection base 119 are joined, the cleaning water, A liquid such as a disinfectant does not enter the endoscope main body 101, and a good waterproof property can be obtained.

  Incidentally, in the various function checks executed in step S7 of the cleaning / disinfecting execution routine shown in FIG. 14, in addition to the basic items, model-specific items are also checked. The model-specific items are from the cleaning process to the disinfecting process. It may be performed in the background during a series of processing steps.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of various function check execution routines executed in the background.

  In this routine, first, in step S31, the angle operation of the tip portion operated by EPAM is checked. The angle operation check is performed by outputting an angle operation signal to the EPAM from the endoscope side control circuit 113 and checking whether or not the endoscope is operating normally from the movement of the endoscope image at that time.

  In step S32, a lighting signal is output from the endoscope side control circuit 113 to the illumination element 112, and the illumination element 112 determines whether a predetermined brightness is obtained from the light quantity of the endoscope image at that time. Check whether it is normal.

  In step S33, whether or not the image sensor 111 is operating normally is checked based on the signal output from the image sensor 111.

  When it is determined in step S34 that all operations are normal, the routine is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if at least one abnormality is detected, the process branches to step S35, and after notifying the abnormality, the process proceeds to step S36 to wait for an input as to whether or not to stop the current processing process. If you do not want to stop, just exit the routine. On the other hand, when stopping a process, it progresses to step S37, stops the present process, and complete | finishes a routine.

  Thus, by performing the model-specific item in the background during the processing process, the time required for cleaning and disinfection can be further shortened, and the operating efficiency of the endoscope 100 can be relatively improved.

  17 to 19 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ employed when cleaning and disinfecting the capsule endoscope main body 150 will be described. In addition, about the component similar to 1st form, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, the configuration of the capsule endoscope main body 150 will be described with reference to FIG. The capsule endoscope main body 150 includes an elongated insertion portion 151 having flexibility, and a capsule-shaped capsule portion 152 provided integrally at the distal end of the insertion portion 151, and the insertion portion 151. A scope connector 153 is provided at the rear end. In the endoscopic examination, the scope connector unit 153 is connected to an endoscope control unit or an air / water supply / suction (AWS) unit (not shown).

  In the insertion portion 151, an air supply conduit 106, a water supply conduit 107, a suction conduit 109, and the like are arranged in a predetermined manner, and the air supply conduit 106 and the water supply conduit 107 join in the capsule portion 152. The air / water supply conduit 106 ′ and the suction conduit 109 ′ thus arranged are arranged in a predetermined manner. A forceps port is not connected in the middle of the suction conduit 109. The forceps are automatically inserted into and removed from the suction conduit 109 from the endoscope control unit or the AWS unit.

  In the capsule portion 152, first to fifth base members 155 to 159 are disposed along the longitudinal direction. The imaging element 111 is arranged on the first base member 155 on the most advanced side, and the illumination element 112 is arranged around the imaging element 111.

  Further, the first base member 155 and the second base member 156 disposed behind the first base member 155 are connected to each other via a visual field direction variable member 160 made of EPAM or the like. The first base member 155 is tiltably disposed. The first base member 155 is tilted by the expansion / contraction operation of the viewing direction variable member 160, and the distal end of the capsule portion 152 is tilted in an arbitrary direction to change the viewing direction. Can be varied.

  Further, a rotating member 161 composed of a motor or the like is disposed between the second and third base members 156 and 157, and by driving the rotating member 161, the rotating member 161 is moved forward from the suction conduit 109 ′. It is possible to variably adjust the protruding direction of the forceps protruding to the left.

  The fifth base member 159 disposed on the rearmost end side is provided with an imaging element 111 ′ and an illumination element 112 ′ for imaging the rear. Further, the fifth base member 159 and the fourth base member 158 in front of the fifth base member 158 are connected to each other via an other visual field direction variable member 162 made of EPAM or the like, so that the visual field described above can be obtained. Similar to the direction changing member 160, the fifth base member 159 can be tilted by the expansion / contraction operation, and the rear viewing direction can be changed.

  Furthermore, the capsule unit 152 accommodates an endoscope-side control circuit 113 having a power supply circuit, and information processed by the endoscope-side control circuit 113 such as image signals captured by the imaging elements 111 and 111 ′. A transmission / reception antenna 116 that receives information inputted from the outside is incorporated. Further, the endoscope side control circuit 113 is provided with a memory element. This memory element stores various pieces of history information such as scope individual information such as model numbers, recognition information, repairs, and number of cleanings.

  On the other hand, the scope connector 153 is provided with pipe caps 106a, 107a, 109a communicating with the pipes 106, 107, 109, respectively. Furthermore, a secondary transmission / reception coil 118 connected to a power supply circuit provided in the endoscope side control circuit 113, a water leak detection base 119 communicating with the capsule endoscope main body 150, an endoscope cleaning and disinfection described later. A magnetic body 163 or the like that is attracted by the magnetic force generated in the electromagnet unit 56 provided in the device 1 ′ is disposed in a predetermined manner. The endoscope control unit or AWS unit to which the scope connector unit 153 is connected, and the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ have a primary side transmission / reception coil (33) electromagnetically coupled to the secondary side transmission / reception coil 118. ) Is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ for cleaning and disinfecting the capsule endoscope main body 150 will be described.

  The configuration of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ is almost the same as that of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment described above, but the endoscope connecting part 31 ′ for connecting the scope connector 153, And the monitor 26 'is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the monitor 26 ′ is provided on a monitor arm 26 a extending from the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2. The monitor arm 26a is rotatable in the horizontal direction, and a monitor 26 'is supported to be tiltable with respect to the monitor arm 26a. Therefore, for example, when the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ is installed in a vertically long direction, that is, when the left side surface of FIG. The monitor 26 'can be directed. In this case, by using the monitor 26 'as a touch panel, various settings by the operation panel 25 can be performed on the monitor 26' side, and operability is improved.

  In addition, the endoscope connection portion 31 ′ provided on the outer peripheral wall surface of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 ′ has basically the same configuration as the endoscope connection portion provided in the endoscope control unit or the AWS unit. ing. That is, receiving side caps 36a, 37a, 39a, and 40 that are joined to the pipe caps 106a, 107a, and 109a and the leak detection base 119 provided in the scope connector portion 153 are provided, and a magnetic body is provided. An electromagnet 56b provided in the electromagnet unit 56 (see FIG. 11) is disposed at a portion facing the H.163. Further, a primary transmission / reception coil 33 that is electromagnetically coupled to the secondary transmission / reception coil 118 is provided at a portion facing the secondary transmission / reception coil 118.

  Further, a device-side transmitting / receiving antenna 32 is disposed on the side of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 ′ facing the capsule portion 152.

  In such a configuration, the used capsule-type endoscope main body 150 that has been subjected to the endoscopic examination is preliminarily washed at the bedside, and then the main washing is performed. The capsule endoscope main body 150 is set in a predetermined manner in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 ′ provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2.

  Next, the scope connector portion 153 of the capsule endoscope 150 is disposed opposite to the endoscope connection portion 31 ′ provided on the outer peripheral wall surface of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 4 ′. Since the endoscope connecting portion 31 ′ has basically the same configuration as the endoscope connecting portion provided in the endoscope control unit or the AWS unit, the endoscope connecting portion 31 ′ has a structure that can be connected to each other. .

  Next, when the power switch of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ is turned on, the scope attachment / detachment control circuit 56a provided in the electromagnet unit 56 excites the electromagnet 56b, and the magnetic force generated in the electromagnet 56b causes the scope connector portion. The magnetic body 163 provided in 153 is attracted, and the scope connector portion 153 is connected to the endoscope connecting portion 31 ′.

  As a result, the pipe caps 106a, 107a, 109a provided in the scope connector 153 and the water leak detection cap 119 are received by the receiving caps 36a, 37a, 39a, provided in the endoscope connecting portion 31. 40 automatically joined.

  Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the capsule endoscope main body 150 is cleaned and disinfected, the scope connector portion 153 is joined to the endoscope connecting portion 31 of the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 ′ with one touch. Therefore, the connection time can be greatly shortened, and connection errors can be made without causing connection errors or connection failures.

  Since the subsequent function check, cleaning process, and disinfection process are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  The capsule endoscope main body 150 employed in this embodiment does not include a valve or a mechanism for operating the valve between the insertion portion 151 and the capsule portion 152, and each of the ducts 106, 107, and 109 has almost no function. Since the pipes are arranged in a straight shape, the cleaning water and the disinfecting liquid can be evenly distributed in the pipes 106, 107, and 109 when cleaning and disinfecting.

[Appendix] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the following configuration can be obtained.

(Appendix 1)
Both the endoscope main body and the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus for cleaning / disinfecting the endoscope main body,
Information transmission means capable of two-way wireless communication;
An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system, comprising: an electric power transmission means for transmitting electric power in an electrically non-contact state.

(Appendix 2)
The connector part provided in the endoscope main body is provided with a connection port that communicates with all of the endoscope conduits disposed in the endoscope main body part,
An endoscope connecting part for connecting the connector part to the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided,
A receiving side connection port that can be connected to the connection port is provided in the endoscope connection part,
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system according to appendix 1, wherein the connector portion and the endoscope connecting portion are detachable via electromagnetic means.

(Appendix 3)
The connector part is provided with a water leak detection connection port communicating with the inside of the endoscope body,
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system according to appendix 2, wherein a receiving side connection port connected to the water leakage detection connection port is provided in the endoscope connection portion.

(Appendix 4)
In the endoscope body,
An angle control means for controlling the bending of the endoscope insertion portion;
Illumination means for illuminating the subject;
Imaging means for imaging the subject;
Video processing means for processing an image picked up by the image pickup means;
Transmission means for wirelessly transmitting various information of the endoscope body to the cleaning and disinfecting apparatus;
Power transmission means for receiving power from the cleaning and disinfecting device in a non-contact state;
State detection means for detecting the state of each endoscope conduit provided in the endoscope body;
An internal pressure detecting means for detecting an internal pressure of the endoscope body;
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, further comprising storage means for storing information relating to the endoscope main body.

(Appendix 5)
The endoscope according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein the cleaning and disinfecting apparatus performs various function checks of the endoscope body in the middle of the process of cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope body. Cleaning and disinfection system.

(Appendix 6)
The check item for the function check is set based on individual information stored in the storage unit provided in the endoscope main body. system.

(Appendix 7)
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system according to appendix 6, wherein the cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided with means for displaying the status of the function check and notifying the check result.

Plan view of an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus according to the first embodiment Front view of endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus The right side view of FIG. Same part perspective view of FIG. Schematic configuration diagram of endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus Top view of the cleaning and disinfecting tank VII-VII cross-sectional schematic of FIG. 6 VIII-VIII cross-sectional schematic view of FIG. 6 The top view of the cleaning / disinfecting tank with the endoscope body set 9 is an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. Schematic configuration diagram showing the internal circuit of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus Schematic sectional view of the endoscope Same as above, enlarged view of section XI in FIG. Same as above, flowchart showing a cleaning / disinfecting execution routine Same as above, flowchart showing a cleaning / disinfecting execution routine (continued) Same as above, flowchart showing various function check execution routines Schematic sectional view of a capsule endoscope body according to the second embodiment Top view of the cleaning and disinfecting tank The top view of the cleaning / disinfecting tank with the capsule endoscope body set

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1 '... Endoscope cleaning disinfection apparatus, 2 ... Apparatus main body, 3 ... Cleaning cover, 4, 4' ... Cleaning disinfection tank, 25 ... Operation panel, 26, 26 '... Monitor, 31, 31' ... Inside Endoscope connection portion 32... Device-side transmission / reception antenna, 33... Primary-side transmission / reception coil, 36 a to 39 a, 40... Reception-side base, 53 ... device-side control circuit, 54. ... Electromagnet unit, 56b ... Electromagnet, 57 ... Sensor control circuit, 101, 150 ... Endoscope body, 102a ... Pipe line connector receiving part, 105a ... Body side pipe line connector part, 106-109 ... Pipe line, 106a-109a DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Pipe cap, 111, 111 '... Imaging element, 112, 112' ... Illumination element, 113 ... Endoscope side control circuit, 116 ... Transmission / reception antenna, 118 ... Secondary transmission / reception coil, 119 ... Water leak detection base 120 ... pressure sensor, 121 ... line sensor, 150 ... capsule endoscope body, 163 ... magnetic

Agent Patent Attorney Susumu Ito

Claims (5)

An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system composed of an endoscope and an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting device,
A connector portion provided on the endoscope side, and an endoscope connection portion fixed to a cleaning tank in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus,
An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system, wherein the endoscope and the endoscope connecting portion are directly connected at the time of endoscope cleaning / disinfecting. An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system composed of an endoscope and an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting device,
A connector portion that is provided on the endoscope side and that can detachably connect the main body of the endoscope and the universal cord;
An endoscope connecting portion fixed to the cleaning tank in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus,
The endoscope is characterized in that at the time of endoscope cleaning and disinfection, the universal cord is detached from the endoscope main body and the endoscope main body and the endoscope connecting portion are directly connected. Endoscopic cleaning and disinfection system. In both the endoscope and the cleaning / disinfecting device,
An information transmission means that is electrically non-contact;
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an electrical non-contact power supply means. An endoscope main body having an insertion part that can be inserted into a body cavity and an operation part provided on the proximal side of the insertion part,
An endoscope characterized in that a universal cord can be removably connected and a connector portion that can be directly removably connected to an endoscope connection portion fixed in a cleaning tank in an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. mirror. An endoscope main body having an insertion part that can be inserted into a body cavity and an operation part provided on the proximal side of the insertion part,
Endoscope cleaning / disinfection, characterized in that a connector portion provided so that the universal cord can be removably connected is fixedly provided in a cleaning tank with an endoscope connection portion capable of being directly removably connected. apparatus.

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