JP2000300515A - Washing/disinfection/sterilization system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing/disinfection/sterilization system which selectively effects a reprocessing means according to an object in the reprocessing of flexible and rigid endoscopes, a treating device and other peripheral devices used in combination with the above stated endoscopes. SOLUTION: In this system, a common tray 6 for housing at least one of an endoscope 1, a treating device 2 and other peripheral devices is mounted on a washer, a disinfecting device, a sterilizer, or on a plurality of devices in combination of the functions thereof, and the endoscope 1, the treating device 2 or the peripheral devices housed in the tray 6 is washed, disinfected or sterilized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and other peripheral devices.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A medical soft or hard endoscope, a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope are used by inserting them into a body cavity or blood vessel of a patient. Therefore,
The endoscope used and the treatment tools and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope are contaminated with bacteria and the like, which may cause cross-infection between patients. Therefore, when the endoscope or the like is used again for the next patient, it is necessary to sufficiently clean the endoscope or the like and further perform a disinfection or sterilization treatment (hereinafter, referred to as a reprocess).

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-141925 proposes a cleaning and disinfecting apparatus dedicated to an endoscope. Further, Japanese Patent Application No. 4-103303 proposes a cleaning and disinfecting apparatus for simultaneously cleaning and disinfecting an endoscope and a treatment tool used therein.

[0004] However, there is no reprocessing apparatus that can be commonly used for various endoscopes, treatment tools and other peripheral devices.

[0005] This is because there are various types of endoscopes, and some treatment tools and the like are not resistant to ultrasonic cleaning and high-pressure steam sterilization, and sterilization is particularly essential depending on the use site. This is because different reprocessing must be performed not only for classifications such as flexible endoscopes, rigid endoscopes, and treatment tools, but also for each type of equipment.

[0006] For this purpose, a separate reprocessing device suitable for each device is required, and a large number of devices must be purchased and equipped at medical sites. In addition, since each device does not consider compatibility, each time the reprocessing process changes, it is necessary to take out each device and equipment one by one and reset it, which is extremely efficient. Is bad. For example, in the case of a treatment tool that can be treated with ultrasonic waves, warm water cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning,
At each process from lubricant application, classification and packaging, sterilization, and storage, a person takes it out by himself and resets it in each reprocessing device one by one.

On the other hand, in order to prevent re-contamination during storage, a cassette tray capable of storing an endoscope while maintaining a disinfected or sterilized state has been disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2-97231 and 5-205.
Although proposed in Japanese Patent No. 337081, all of them are dedicated to flexible endoscopes and can cope only with a single reprocessing step, and cannot be used for other rigid endoscopes and treatment tools.

[0008]

As described above, in the conventional technique, reprocessing cannot be performed with a device common to all types of endoscopes, treatment tools, and other peripheral devices. The above steps require many devices, and also have various problems such as the risk of secondary infection to workers and labor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object the reprocessing of flexible and hard endoscopes, treatment tools and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscopes. It is another object of the present invention to provide a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system for selectively executing a reprocessing means depending on an object.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a common container for storing at least one of an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and other peripheral devices is provided. Attaching to a plurality of cleaning devices, disinfecting devices, sterilizing devices or a device combining these functions, cleaning the endoscope, treatment tool or peripheral device stored in the container,
A cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system characterized by being disinfected or sterilized.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage chamber for storing at least one of an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and another peripheral device; A common device having a fluid supply connection for taking in fluid such as cleaning water, disinfectant, sterilizing agent and the like from outside for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing peripheral devices, and a fluid discharge connection for discharging the fluid to the outside. A container, the common container can be detachably mounted, fluid supply means for supplying the fluid through a fluid supply connection of the container, and fluid supply means for discharging the fluid through the fluid discharge connection. The endoscope housed in the container, a treatment tool or a peripheral device, a washing device for washing, a disinfecting device for disinfecting, a sterilizing device for sterilizing or a device combining these functions, the container is A cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system which can be attached to the apparatus in common, shares the container, and cleans, disinfects, or sterilizes an endoscope, a treatment tool, or a peripheral device stored in the container. It is.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, at least one of an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and another peripheral device is housed, and a cleaning device, a disinfection device,
Attached to a sterilization device or a plurality of devices that combine these functions, in a common storage case used for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, treatment tool or peripheral device, an endoscope, A case main body having a storage chamber for accommodating at least one of the treatment tool and the peripheral device, and the endoscope, the treatment tool, and other peripheral devices provided in the case main body for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment tool, and other peripheral devices. A connecting portion for taking in fluid such as washing water, disinfectant, and sterilizing agent from the device, and discharging the fluid to the outside, and a grip portion provided on the case body and carrying the case body. It is a storage case characterized by comprising:

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] A cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Structure) In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a flexible endoscope, 2 denotes a treatment tool used in combination with the flexible endoscope 1, 3 denotes a hard endoscope, and 4 denotes a hard endoscope. 3 is a treatment tool used in combination with 3. Reference numeral 5 denotes various types of reprocessing devices. The reprocessing device 5 performs cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing an endoscope, a treatment tool, and other peripheral devices, or a combination thereof. For example, the reprocessing device 5 is a hot water cleaning device, an ultrasonic cleaning device, a lubricant immersion tank, a chemical immersion device, a gas sterilizer, a high-pressure steam sterilizer, or the like.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 6 denotes a tray (container), in which the endoscope, treatment tools and other peripheral devices can be stored. Other peripheral devices include, for example, a mouthpiece, a sliding tube, a water tank, and the like.

The tray 6 is configured so that it can be mounted in a tray storage section (storage room) 7 of all the reprocessing apparatuses 5 in common with all the reprocessing apparatuses 5. That is, the tray 6 is commonly used for all the reprocessing devices 5. For this reason, the shape and size of the tray 6 and the shape and size of the connecting portion described later are usually the same, and the storage type and the connection method in the reprocessing device 5 to which the tray 6 is mounted are also commonly configured. It is realized by. Otherwise,
For example, it may be different depending on the purpose of the storage object or the process device.

The tray 6 is configured as shown in FIG. That is, the tray 6 is configured such that a tray lid 6b is openably and closably connected to the tray main body 6a, and the tray main body 6a and the tray lid 6b are made of a material resistant to a cleaning liquid, a disinfectant, or a sterilizing agent, for example, stainless steel or vinyl chloride. And so on. The tray main body 6a has two supply ports 11a and 11b for supplying a cleaning liquid, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, or air into the tray 6, and one outlet for discharging the cleaning liquid, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, or air from the inside of the tray 6. 12
Is provided. Here, the supply ports 11a and 11b are:
The endoscope, the treatment tool, and other peripheral devices constitute a fluid supply connection portion for taking in a fluid such as cleaning water, a disinfectant, or a sterilant for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing the tray 6 from outside. I do. In addition, the discharge port 12 forms a fluid discharge connection for discharging the fluid in the tray 6 to the outside.

A supply block 9 connected to one of the supply ports 11a is provided in the tray main body 6a. The supply block 9 has a pipe (channel) for the endoscope 1 and the treatment instrument 2 therein. A connection tube 10 for supplying a fluid such as a cleaning liquid, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, or air is connected.

A connection connector 14 can be attached to the tip of the connection tube 10. The connection tube 10 is connected to the endoscope 1, the treatment tool 2, and the like via the connection connector 14. The connection connector 14 has a different connector shape depending on an object to be connected, and a plurality of types of connection connectors 14 are prepared in order to properly use the connection connector 14 as needed. The connection tube 10 is connected to an object, and a cleaning liquid or a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, or a fluid such as air is supplied into the pipe of the object through the connection tube 10 to clean the inside of the pipe of the object. Or adapted for disinfection, sterilization or aeration. A basket 13 for accommodating accessories 8 attached to an object such as the flexible endoscope 1 is provided at a side position in the tray body 6a so as to face the other supply port 11b. Have been.

The tray 6 constitutes a storage case for carrying or carrying the endoscope, the treatment tool or the peripheral device. For this reason, on the outer wall of the tray body 6a, a grip 6d like a handle for hanging a finger when carrying it in a hand is carried.
Is provided.

FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are views of the various reprocessing devices 5 as viewed from above. Various reprocessing devices 5
In one side portion of the tray storage section 7,
An apparatus-side supply port 16 connected to the supply port 11 of the tray 6 is provided, and an apparatus-side discharge port 17 connected to the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 is provided on the other side surface portion.

Although not shown, depending on the type of the various reprocessing devices 5, a fluid such as a cleaning liquid or a disinfectant or a sterilizing agent is supplied to a portion located outside the tray 6 so that the fluid contacts the portion. A supply port and a discharge port for supplying / discharging the cleaning liquid, disinfectant, sterilizing agent, or the like may be provided in a side surface portion of the tray storage unit 7.

A front door 27a is provided on a front surface of the reprocessing device 5, and a rear door 27b is provided on a rear surface of the reprocessing device 5. Further, the tray 6 is provided with the front door 2 in a storage room of various reprocessing devices 5.
By entering through the rear door 7b and exiting through the rear door 27b, it is possible to move in the reprocessing apparatus 5 in one way.

When the front door 27a or the rear door 27b is open, the apparatus-side supply port 16 and the apparatus-side discharge port 1
7 is in a state of being retracted and stored in the side area of the tray storage section 7 as shown in FIG. When the front door 27a or the rear door 27b is closed, the apparatus-side supply port 1
As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the device 6 and the device-side discharge port 17 protrude into the tray storage unit 7 until the connection is fixed by firmly pressing the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6. Has become.

A plurality of rollers 15 are arranged below the tray housing 7 so that the tray 6 can be easily taken in and out. The tray 6 on which the rollers 15 are mounted by driving the rollers 15 by a motor (not shown) is moved to the front door 27a.
From the rear door 27b.
In the case of a system in which each roller 15 is driven, it is preferable to operate when the front door 27a or the rear door 27b is open. Further, when a predetermined position is reached, the movement may be stopped by a stopper or the like, or the transfer operation may be automatically stopped.

On the other hand, FIG. 4A is a longitudinal sectional view showing a structure of a connecting portion between the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6. A first socket 18 screwed to a side wall of the main body 6a of the tray 6 and a second socket 19 screwed to a distal end of the first socket 18 are provided at the supply port 11 or the discharge port 12, respectively. Have been. An opening / closing valve 20 is arranged in a space surrounded by the first socket 18 and the second socket 19.

The open / close valve 20 is normally closed (when the supply port 11 or the discharge port 12 is not connected) and is held in a closed state pressed against the ring-shaped packing 22 by the spring force of the return spring 21. When the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 are connected to the apparatus-side supply port 16 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17, respectively, as shown in FIG. When the plug 26 of the discharge port 17 is inserted to a predetermined insertion position of the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12, the opening / closing valve 20 is pushed inward against the spring force of the return spring 21, and is separated from the packing 22. Is moved to the opened position. At this time, a flow path is secured in the apparatus-side supply port 16, the apparatus-side discharge port 17, and the tray 6. The second socket 19 has a ball 23, a ball presser 24, and a plug 2 for maintaining the connection state with the plug 26.
Seal members 25 for maintaining watertightness with each other are provided.

(Operation) The operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, a flexible endoscope 1 used for a patient, a treatment tool 2 used in combination with the flexible endoscope 1, a rigid endoscope 3, a treatment tool 4 used in combination with the rigid endoscope 3, and other peripheral devices Is stored in the tray 6. If necessary, the connecting tubes 10 and the connecting tubes 10 in the tray 6 can be used.
Flexible endoscope 1, treatment instrument 2 used in combination with flexible endoscope 1, rigid endoscope 3, treatment used in combination with rigid endoscope 3 on connection connector 14 attached to the distal end of the endoscope The tool 4 is attached. As a result, sufficient cleaning liquid, disinfectant, and sterilant are sent to the pipes of equipment and instruments,
It can work effectively. Thereafter, the tray cover 6b of the tray body 6a is closed.

The tray 6 in the stored state is placed in the tray storage section 7 of the reprocessing device 5 for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing endoscopes, treatment tools and other peripheral devices, or a combination thereof. Insert from the door 27a. At this time, the tray 6 is located at the lower part of the
5 allows easy storage in the tray storage section 7. When the tray 6 is stored in the tray storage section 7, the front door 27a closes automatically or manually, and thereafter,
The supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 and the reprocessing device 5
The apparatus-side supply port 16 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17 are firmly fixed.

Next, when operating conditions are input to the reprocessing device 5 and the reprocessing device 5 is operated, the apparatus-side supply port 1 of the reprocessing device 5 is operated in accordance with the input operating conditions.
A cleaning liquid, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, air, or the like is sent from the container 6 through the supply port 11 of the tray 6 into the tray 6, and the cleaning liquid, disinfectant, the sterilizing agent, the air, or the like sent into the tray 6 is discharged from the tray 6. The flexible endoscope 1, the treatment tool 2, the hard endoscope 3, the treatment tool 4, the tray 6, etc., which are discharged from the outlet 12 through the apparatus-side discharge port 17 of the reprocessing device 5 and stored in the tray 6, The set cleaning, disinfection or sterilization is performed.

When all the steps have been completed, the rear door 27b of the reprocessing device 5 is automatically or manually opened, and at the same time, the plug 2
6 is removed. At this time, each open / close valve 20 of the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 is
, The supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 are automatically switched to the closed state. Therefore, even if the tray 6 is stored as it is, the state after the operation of the reprocessing device 5 can be maintained until it is used.

When it is necessary to set the tray 6 in another reprocessing device, since the basic structure of each reprocessing device and the tray 6 is the same, there is no need to open the tray 6 and transfer it to another tray. Can be set to another reprocessing device as it is.

(Effect) The effect of the first embodiment is that a flexible or hard endoscope, a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope are used by using a common device, and The reprocessing means can be selected and executed depending on the object to be cleaned. Therefore, many kinds of equipment can be safely and efficiently reprocessed using the same equipment at one place, which necessitates the installation of many equipment, the danger of secondary infection to workers, and the need for manual labor. This has the effect of eliminating the conventional problems of such as

[Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Structure) The basic structure of the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the first embodiment. In addition, the following mechanism is added.

That is, as shown in FIG.
A marking mechanism 28 is provided at the bottom of a so that the contents stored in the tray 6 can be recognized. The marking mechanism 28 includes, for example,
A color card or a license plate may be used, or a bar code or an optical card may be used.

As shown in FIG. 6, the reprocessing device 5 is provided with a recognition mechanism 29 at the bottom of the tray housing 7 at a portion where the marker mechanism 28 of the tray 6 passes. The recognition mechanism 29 reads the color and number of the marker mechanism 28 of the tray 6, or information such as a bar code or an optical card, and sends the information to the main body of the reprocessing device 5. The reprocessing device 5 is provided with a mechanism for selecting an operating condition according to the transmitted information and automatically operating the reprocessing device 5.

However, as described in the first embodiment, in the case of the process device 5 in which the cleaning liquid, the disinfectant, and the sterilizing agent come into contact with the outside of the tray 6 as well, the labeling mechanism 28 and the recognition mechanism 29 include the cleaning liquid, It must be made of a material that is resistant to disinfectants and sterilants, or be structured so that it does not come into contact with the cleaning liquid, disinfectant, or sterilant after the start of the process.

(Operation) The operation of the second embodiment of the present invention is as follows.
This is basically the same as the above-described first embodiment. However,
They differ in the following points.

In the first embodiment, after the tray 6 is inserted into the tray storage section 7 of the reprocessing device 5, and after the front door 27a is closed, the operating conditions according to the storage contents of the tray 6 are changed to human. To operate the reprocessing device 5.

However, in the second embodiment, the tray 6
A mechanism is provided for automatically operating the reprocessing device 5 under operating conditions corresponding to the stored items. That is, by the recognition mechanism 29 provided in the tray storage section 7 of the reprocessing device 5, the marker mechanism 28 attached to the tray main body 6a is used.
, The reprocessing device 5 selects appropriate operating conditions according to the information, and automatically operates the reprocessing device 5.

(Effects) The effects of the present invention in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, in the conventional problem that labor is required, efficiency can be further improved.

[Third Embodiment] A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Structure) The basic structure of the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the above-described second embodiment. In addition to this, the following tray transport mechanism is added.

FIGS. 7 (a), 7 (b), 7 (c), and 7 (d) are explanatory views showing a schematic configuration of the tray transport mechanism. FIG.
Reference numeral 32 shown in FIG. 3A is a stand for transporting the tray 6 to the various reprocessing devices 5. This stand 3
2 is provided with rollers 30 for moving the tray 6 located on the upper surface thereof, and mountable connectors 31a and 31b provided on the side surfaces thereof and having concave and convex coupling portions for connecting the mounts 32 to each other. Provided. Terminals of connection lines for connecting signals to a computer or the like are incorporated in the mount connectors 31a and 31b.

As the gantry 32, a gantry 32a for moving the tray 6 in only one direction as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7 (c), there are two types, a gantry 32b for moving the tray 6 only in the front, rear, left and right directions. The gantry 32a is configured such that the rollers 30 are disposed only on opposite sides, and the tray 6 starts rotating only in one direction from the roller 30 with the heavy weight of the tray 6. In the gantry 32b, the rollers 30 are arranged on all four sides,
At the center of the four sides, a recognition mechanism 29 similar to that provided in the reprocessing device 5 is provided. This recognition mechanism 29
Is connected to a computer or the like through the connection line.

When the weight of the tray 6 has been applied to all of the rollers 30, the recognition mechanism 29 of the gantry 32b
The information is read from the marker mechanism 28 attached to the bottom of the tray 6, and the rotation direction of the roller 30 is selected and rotated according to the information.

At the time of actual use, as shown in FIG. 7D, the gantry 32a and the gantry 32b and the various reprocessing devices 5 are combined and connected, and the connected gantry 32a and the gantry 32b and the various reprocessing devices 5 are connected. Is connected to an appropriate place. In this case, the front door 27a shown in FIG.
A connection terminal that can be connected to the gantry connectors 31a and 31b is required under the rear door 27b.

The various reprocessing devices 5 have front doors 27 thereof.
The configuration is such that the front door 27a is opened at the same time as the roller 30 of the gantry 32 connected in front of a rotates. At the same time when the process is completed and the rear door 27b is opened, the rollers 15 installed in the tray storage section 7 of the reprocessing device 5 are opened.
Are rotated so that the tray 6 is moved from the rear door 27b to the next gantry 32.

(Operation) Next, the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the gantry 32a and the gantry 32b, the various reprocessing devices 5, and the transport computer 33 are connected to the gantry connector 31a so that the user can use it easily.
And 31b. And the connected stand 3
2a and the gantry 32b, the connection layout of the various reprocessing devices 5, and the transport computer 33, and the gantry 32b
Information necessary for conveyance, such as the rotation direction for each piece of recognition information, is input.

In this state, the tray 6 is set on the first base 32. The set tray 6 is conveyed as follows. In the case of the gantry 32a, the weight of the tray 6 is added, and at the same time, the rollers 30 rotate in only one direction to convey the tray 6. The roller 30 in the case of the gantry 32b
When the weight of the tray 6 is applied to all of the trays, the information of the marker mechanism 28 attached to the bottom of the tray 6 is transferred to the gantry 32b.
Is read, and the recognition information is sent to the transport computer 33. Then, the transport computer 33 selects the rotation direction of the roller based on the information input in advance, and the gantry 3 that has sent the recognition information.
Instruct 2b. The roller 30 of the gantry 32b rotates according to the instruction, and conveys the tray 6. Also, tray 6
Is transported to the gantry 32 connected in front of the front door 27a of the reprocessing device 5,
At the same time as the rollers 30 of the gantry 32 connected in front of the tray a rotate, the front door 27a opens, and the transported tray 6
Is stored in the tray storage unit 7.

The steps after each reprocessing device 5 is stored in the tray storage section 7 are the same as those in the second embodiment. Then, when the process is completed, the rear door 27b is opened, and at the same time, the roller 15 installed in the tray storage unit 7 of the reprocessing device 5 rotates, and the tray 6 is moved from the rear door 27b to the next frame 32.
Move to.

By the movement of the tray 6 and the respective steps of the reprocessing device 5 as described above, appropriate washing, disinfection or sterilization according to the contents of the tray 6 or a combination of these steps is automatically performed. .

(Effects) The effects of the present invention in the third embodiment are the same as those in the second embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment] A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Structure) The basic structure of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and additionally, the following mechanism is added.

That is, the basic configuration of the tray 6 of the present embodiment is the same as the configuration of the tray 6 shown in FIG. 2, but the tray cover 6b has two layers as shown in FIG. Has become. Among them, the outer layer is provided with a tray sub-function portion 6c having a function necessary for a step of performing cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, or a combination thereof.

The present embodiment is an example in which the function of the tray sub-function unit 6c includes all the ultrasonic cleaning functions, which will be described below. FIG. 9 showing this is a plan view of the schematic configuration of the tray sub-function portion 6c as viewed from above. The ultrasonic transducer 35 is built in the tray sub-function part 6c. In the present embodiment, the five ultrasonic transducers 35 are
However, the arrangement is not limited to this as long as the ultrasonic wave is effectively applied to the object stored in the tray 6. Each ultrasonic transducer 35 is connected to an ultrasonic drive circuit section 36. An outlet 34 from an ultrasonic drive circuit 36 is attached to the side wall of the tray 6. The ultrasonic drive circuit section 36 is set to operate when the cleaning liquid is filled into the inside of the tray 6 via the apparatus-side supply port 16 and the supply port 11, and the ultrasonic vibrator 35 is activated after a certain period of time. It is configured to vibrate.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of a schematic configuration of a cleaning apparatus (reprocessing apparatus 5) corresponding to the tray 6 having the ultrasonic cleaning function section in the tray sub-function section 6c as viewed from above. This basic configuration is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition to this, the tray sub-function portion 6c of the tray 6
Is provided with a power supply 37 connected to the outlet 34 provided in the power supply.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the front door 27a
Alternatively, when the rear door 27b is open, the power supply 37
Is drawn into the side surface of the tray storage unit 7 and is stored in the front door 27a or the rear door 2 as shown in FIG.
When the switch 7b is closed, the power supply 37 is protruded and pressed against the outlet 34 of the tray sub-function unit 6c until it is securely fixed. Power supply 37
When the cleaning liquid is discharged from the inside of the tray 6 through the discharge port 12 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17, the cleaning liquid is automatically removed and returned to the original position.

(Operation) The operation of the fourth embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment described above, but differs in the following points.

In the first embodiment, when the tray 6 is stored in the tray storage section 7, the front door 27 a closes, and thereafter, the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 and the apparatus-side supply port 16 of the reprocessing device 5. And the apparatus-side discharge port 17 are firmly fixed. In this embodiment, at this time, the outlet 34 on the side surface of the tray sub-function portion 6c and the power supply 37 of the reprocessing device 5 are firmly fixed.
Then, when the operating conditions are input to the reprocessing device 5 and the reprocessing device 5 is operated, the ultrasonic drive circuit unit 36 from the power source 37 through the outlet 34 of the tray sub-function unit 6c.
Activate

The ultrasonic drive circuit section 36 is set to operate when the cleaning liquid is filled into the inside of the tray 6 via the supply port 16 and the supply port 11 on the apparatus side. The ultrasonic transducer 35 vibrates. Thus, the stored items in the tray 6 are subjected to ultrasonic cleaning. Thereafter, the cleaning liquid is discharged through the discharge port 12 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17. At the same time, the power supply 37 is automatically disconnected and the ultrasonic drive circuit unit 36 is also stopped, and the operation of ultrasonic cleaning ends.

That is, even if the reprocessing device 5 normally only performs cleaning, the ultrasonic cleaning can be simultaneously performed on the tray storage items as long as power is transmitted to the tray sub-function portion 6c. Will be possible. In the present embodiment, by providing the tray 6 with the tray sub-function portion 6c, in addition to the function of the reprocessing device 5, a plurality of different reprocessing functions can be simultaneously performed.

(Effect) The effect of the present invention in the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment. However, in the conventional problem that more devices need to be installed, There is an advantage that efficiency can be further improved.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIGS. 8, 11 and 12
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

(Structure) The basic structure of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, but in addition to this, the following mechanism is added.

The basic structure of the tray 6 of this embodiment is the same as that of the tray 6 shown in FIG.
The tray cover 6b has two layers in the same manner as shown in FIG.
Have the functions necessary for the step of washing, disinfecting or sterilizing, or a combination thereof.

In this embodiment, the case where the function of the tray sub-function unit 6c has a part of the ultrasonic cleaning function will be described below as an example.

The member 38 of the tray sub-function portion 6c of the tray 6 in FIG. 11A is made of a material that more effectively transmits ultrasonic waves, for example, stainless steel or another metal. The member 39 of the tray sub-function portion 6c of the tray 6 in FIG. 11B is made of a material that does not easily transmit ultrasonic waves, for example, a resin such as plastic.

FIGS. 12A and 12B are schematic views of a cleaning apparatus (reprocessing apparatus 5) having an ultrasonic cleaning function as viewed from above. The basic configuration of the reprocessing device 5 is the same as that shown in FIG. 3, but in addition to this, an ultrasonic unit 40 having a built-in ultrasonic vibrator above the tray storage unit 7 of the reprocessing device 5. Is provided. When the front door 27a or the rear door 27b is open, as shown in FIG. 12A, the ultrasonic unit 40 is stored in the side of the tray storage unit 7, and the front door 27a or the rear door 27b is closed. 12B, the ultrasonic section 40 is pushed out until it hits the upper portion of the tray sub-function section 6c firmly, as shown in FIG. 12B.

The ultrasonic unit 40 is connected to the supply port 1 on the apparatus side.
It is set to operate when the cleaning liquid is filled into the inside of the tray 6 via the supply port 6 and the supply port 11, and the ultrasonic vibrator 35 is configured to vibrate after a predetermined time. The ultrasonic unit 40 is configured to automatically return to the original position when the cleaning liquid is discharged from the inside of the tray 6 through the discharge port 12 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17.

(Operation) The operation of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is basically the same as that of the first embodiment described above.
The following points are different.

In the first embodiment, when the tray 6 is stored in the tray storage section 7, the front door 27a closes, and then the supply port 11 and the discharge port 12 of the tray 6 and the reprocessing device 5
The apparatus-side supply port 16 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17 are firmly fixed. In this embodiment, at this time, the ultrasonic unit 40 of the reprocessing device 5 is pushed out until it hits the upper part of the tray sub-function unit 6c.
Then, the operating conditions are input to the reprocessing device 5, the reprocessing device 5 is operated, and the apparatus-side supply port 16 and the supply port 1 are supplied.
The inside of the tray 6 is filled with the cleaning liquid via 1. Then, the ultrasonic unit 40 is operated, and the stored items in the tray 6 are subjected to ultrasonic cleaning. Thereafter, the cleaning liquid is discharged through the discharge port 12 and the apparatus-side discharge port 17. At the same time, the ultrasonic unit 40 automatically returns to the original position, and the ultrasonic cleaning stops.

Further, in the present embodiment, the action of the ultrasonic wave on the items stored in the tray 6 can be changed by the configuration of the tray sub-function portion 6c of the tray 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 11A, the rigid endoscope 3 having resistance to ultrasonic waves or the treatment tool 4 used in combination with the rigid endoscope 3 is used.
The member 38 of the tray sub-function portion 6c is made of a material that transmits ultrasonic waves more effectively. Therefore, when an object is stored in such a tray 6 and set in a cleaning apparatus (reprocessing apparatus 5) having an ultrasonic cleaning function as shown in FIG. It acts on the tray storage, and provides higher cleaning power.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11B, the flexible endoscope 1 having a relatively low ultrasonic resistance can be mounted on the tray 6 in which the member 39 of the tray sub-function portion 6c is made of a material that does not easily transmit ultrasonic waves. After being set in a cleaning device (reprocessing device 5) having an ultrasonic cleaning function as shown in FIG. 12 and activated, the ultrasonic waves are attenuated by the member 39 that is difficult to transmit the ultrasonic waves, and the ultrasonic waves are stored in the tray. Washing is performed while not hitting or hitting less than usual.

That is, regardless of the presence or absence of the ultrasonic resistance of the tray storage, it is possible to perform cleaning using a cleaning apparatus (reprocessing apparatus 5) having an ultrasonic cleaning function as shown in FIG. .

Therefore, in this embodiment, by providing the tray 6 with the tray sub-function portion 6c, a plurality of different reprocessing functions can be simultaneously realized in addition to the function of the same reprocessing device 5.

(Effects) The effects of the present invention in the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the above-described first embodiment, and in addition to the conventional problem that a large number of devices need to be installed. There is an advantage that efficiency can be improved.

[Sixth Embodiment] A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 7, 13, 14, and 15.

(Configuration) FIG. 13 shows a system according to the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, a marker mechanism 41 is attached to an object such as a soft or hard endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and other peripheral devices. The marking mechanism 41 is the name of the device,
Or suitable cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing means, use, date of purchase,
The system is configured to label information such as a maintenance cycle, a maintenance record, contact information of a service station or the nearest business office, the number of endurance cases and the number of times of use, the presence or absence of special storage means, and the like. For example, a color card, a license plate, a bar code, an optical card, or the like, or a combination thereof may be used as a form of the sign.

In FIG. 13, reference numeral 42 denotes a soft or hard endoscope, such as an operating room or an endoscope room, and a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope. This is the treatment room to be used.

In FIG. 13, reference numeral 43 denotes a soft or hard endoscope used in the treatment room 42, and a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope. Is a first transport mechanism for automatically transporting the sheet, for example, a belt conveyor. This first transport mechanism 4
It is preferable that the devices 3 are sequentially placed at regular intervals, but if they are placed together and overlapped, the first transport mechanism 43 vibrates little by little so that the placement of the devices is dispersed. Configuration.

At the end of the first transport mechanism 43 in the transport direction, a first recognition mechanism 44 is provided. The first recognition mechanism 44 reads the information of the marker mechanism 41 attached to the device transported by the first transport mechanism 43, and determines a rough classification of the device. Classification items can be input to the first recognition mechanism 44,
For example, "objects used in endoscope rooms", "objects used in operating rooms and low in steam pressure sterilization""objects used in operating rooms and highly resistant to steam pressure sterilization", "use in operating rooms And highly resistant to gas sterilization. "

In FIG. 13, reference numeral 45 denotes a second transport mechanism, which is connected to the end of the first transport mechanism 43. A plurality of first sorting mechanisms 46 are provided at side positions of the second transport mechanism 45. Each of these first sorting mechanisms 46 is connected to the first recognition mechanism 44 via a cable 47. Then, the first recognition mechanism 44
Of the first sorting mechanism 46 corresponding to the classification determined by.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the first sorting mechanism 46 includes a shaft 53, a telescopic part 54, and a pusher 55. When an operation signal from the first recognition mechanism 44 is received, As shown in FIG. 14 (b), the extendable portion 54 is extended, and the device being transported on the second transport mechanism 45 is moved to the third transport mechanism 48 by the pusher 55.

The first transport mechanism to the second transport mechanism 45
The movement of the device to is performed after the device on the second transport mechanism 45 is moved to the third transport mechanism 48 by the first sorting mechanism 46. The first sorting mechanism 46
It is possible to increase or decrease the number according to the user's convenience.

In FIG. 13, reference numeral 49 denotes a fourth transport mechanism. The fourth transport mechanism 49 is characterized in that the transported material can be circulated, and its transport path is mainly annular. Is configured. The fourth transport mechanism 49 is provided with a second recognition mechanism 50.
By 0, it is determined to which tray 6 the transported device is to be classified. It is possible to input a classification item and the type and number of devices for each item in the second recognition mechanism 50. For example, they are used for "upper gastrointestinal examination performed in an endoscope room. 1 flexible endoscope, 1 biopsy forceps
Book, for lower gastrointestinal examination performed in the endoscope room,
“One flexible endoscope for lower part, one biopsy forceps, one treatment tool for polyp collection”, or “only fifteen forceps that can perform steam pressure sterilization”, “two flexible endoscopes for disinfecting chemicals, Treatment tool 5
"Book".

Further, the second recognition mechanism 50 reads the number of endurance cases and the number of times of use or the maintenance cycle from the information of the marker mechanism 41 provided on the device to be conveyed, and determines whether the device is in a state that can be used for medical practice. It is configured to perform the classification from the viewpoint of whether or not it is not.

At the center of the fourth transport mechanism 49, the second
A separation mechanism 51 is provided, and the second separation mechanism 51
Is connected to the second recognition mechanism 50 via a cable 52. Then, the second sorting mechanism 51 corresponding to the classification determined by the second recognition mechanism 50 operates. The basic structure of the second sorting mechanism 51 is the same as that of the first sorting mechanism 46. However, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), another expansion / contraction part 57 and a push hand 58 are provided on the shaft 53. This mechanism is also controlled by the second recognition mechanism 50. That is, the second recognition mechanism 50 is also configured to have a function of grasping what and how much is stored for each classification item, and when the device is stored in the tray main body 6a according to the items input in advance. Is configured such that an operation signal is transmitted from the second recognition mechanism 50 to the shaft portion 53 of the second sorting mechanism 51, and the tray body 6 a is moved to the gantry 32 by the pusher 58 via the expansion and contraction portion 57.

The gantry 32 conveys the tray 6 described in the third embodiment, and its basic configuration is the same as that of the third embodiment. Also, the number of the second sorting mechanisms 51 can be increased or decreased according to the user's convenience.

In FIG. 13, reference numeral 56 denotes a tray holding gantry. The tray holding gantry 56 accommodates the equipment pushed out from above the fourth transport mechanism 49 by the pusher 55 of the second sorting mechanism 51. It holds the tray body 6a. Further, the tray holding base 56 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), the portion on which the tray main body 6a is placed is constituted by a bottom plate 60 having a spring 59.
The spring 59 expands and contracts due to the weight of the tray body 6a placed at 0, and the bottom plate 60 moves up and down. That is, the plurality of tray bodies 6a can be stored in the tray holding gantry 56. However, this tray holding frame 56
The basic configuration of the tray 6 is as shown in FIG. 2, but the tray body 6a and the tray cover 6b need to be completely separated, and only the tray body 6a can be stored.

(Operation) The operation of the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. First, rough classification items for the marker mechanism 41 attached to the soft or hard endoscope, the treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and other peripheral devices are firstly stored in the first recognition mechanism 44. register. For example, "materials used in endoscope rooms", "materials used in operating rooms with low resistance to vapor pressure sterilization", "materials used in operating rooms and highly resistant to vapor pressure sterilization", " Used and highly resistant to gas sterilization. "

Next, the classification item and the type and number of devices (markers) for each item are registered in the second recognition mechanism 50 in accordance with the reprocessing means that each device can handle and the procedure in which the device is used. . For example, for an upper gastrointestinal tract examination performed in an endoscope room, “one upper flexible endoscope, one biopsy forceps,
Book, for lower gastrointestinal examination performed in the endoscope room,
"One lower endoscope, one biopsy forceps, one treatment tool for polyp collection" or "only fifteen forceps capable of vapor pressure sterilization", "two flexible endoscopes for disinfecting chemicals" , Five treatment tools ".

The flexible endoscope 1 used for the patient in each treatment room 42, the treatment tool 2 used in combination with the flexible endoscope 1, the rigid endoscope 3, and the rigid endoscope 3 The treatment tool 4 used in combination is placed on the first transport mechanism 43 without distinction. In this case, it is preferable to place each device at a certain interval as much as possible. However, in a case where the devices overlap, the first transport mechanism 43 vibrates little by little to disperse the devices.

The equipment carried on the first transport mechanism 43 is the first transport mechanism 43 at the end of the first transport mechanism 43 in the transport direction.
It passes through the recognition mechanism 44. At this time, the first recognition mechanism 44
Reads the information of the marker mechanism 41 attached to the device and determines the rough classification of the device according to the items input in advance. Then, an operation signal is output via the cable 47 to the first sorting mechanism 46 corresponding to the determined classification. The first sorting mechanism 46 that has received the operation signal indicates that the
It moves from the transport mechanism 43 to the second transport mechanism 45, and operates after a certain period of time until it reaches the position before the first sorting mechanism 46, pushes the device with the pushing hand 55, and places it on the third transport mechanism 48. Move.

The movement of the device from the first transport mechanism 43 to the second transport mechanism 45 is performed when the device on the second transport mechanism 45 is moved to the first transport mechanism 45.
Since this is performed after being moved to the third transport mechanism 48 by the sorting mechanism 46, the devices are reliably sorted.

The third transport mechanism 48 moves the device to the fourth transport mechanism 49. The second transport mechanism 49
The recognition mechanism 50 reads the marker mechanism of the transported device, and at the same time, reads the number of endurance cases and the number of times of use, or the maintenance cycle, which are the information input in advance or the information of the marker mechanism 41 provided on the device. From the viewpoint of whether or not the device is in a state that can be used for the action, it is determined to which tray 6 the device is classified.

Then, an operation signal is output via the cable 52 to the second sorting mechanism 51 corresponding to the determined classification. The second sorting mechanism 51 that has received the operation signal operates after a certain period of time before the second sorting mechanism 51 is approached before the second sorting mechanism 51, pushes the device with the push hand 58, and moves the device onto the tray body 6a. . If several identical devices are carried on the fourth transport mechanism 49, it may not be stored in any tray at that time. It circulates again and can wait for the time to be stored in the tray.

Thereafter, when the devices have been stored in the tray body 6a in accordance with the previously input items, the second recognition mechanism 5
The operation signal is transmitted from 0 to the shaft 53 of the second sorting mechanism 51, and the tray main body 6 a on the tray holding gantry 56 is moved to the gantry 32 by the pusher 58 via the expansion and contraction section 57. Then, the spring 5 provided on the tray holding frame 56 is
The empty tray main body 6a stored in the tray holding base 56 is pushed up by the bottom plate 60 provided with 9, and the equipment is stored again. The tray 6a moved to the gantry 32 is conveyed as described in the above-described third embodiment, and is appropriately cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized after the tray lid 6b is attached on the way. Devices that cannot be used for medical treatment are sorted out and distinguished from other devices by the tray display.

(Effect) The effect of the present invention in the sixth embodiment is that an endoscope, a treatment tool and other peripheral devices are labeled with necessary information relating to them, and a mechanism for unmanned management and classification based on the information. Can be suggested. Therefore, the safety of the worker can be ensured, and the management of the devices and instruments can be performed efficiently, and the safe use for the patient can be further ensured.

<Supplementary Notes> (Invention of the first group) An endoscope, a cleaning device, a disinfecting device, a sterilizing device or a device combining these functions with a common container for storing at least one of a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope Cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing an endoscope, a treatment tool, or a peripheral device housed in the container by being attached to the plurality of items.

2. An endoscope, a storage room for storing at least one of a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope, and the endoscope, the treatment tool, and peripheral devices,
A common container having a fluid supply connection for taking in a fluid such as washing water, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent or the like for washing, disinfecting or sterilizing, and a fluid discharge connection for discharging the fluid to the outside; The container has a fluid supply means for supplying the fluid through a fluid supply connection portion of the container, and a fluid supply means for discharging the fluid through the fluid discharge connection portion. A cleaning device for cleaning the stored endoscope, treatment tool or peripheral device, a disinfecting device for disinfecting, a sterilizing device for sterilizing or a device combining these functions, and the container is common to the device. Cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment tool or the peripheral device housed in the container, wherein the endoscope, the treatment tool or the peripheral device housed in the container is washed, disinfected or sterilized. Stem.

3. An endoscope, at least one of a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope is housed, and a plurality of cleaning devices, disinfecting devices, sterilizing devices or a device combining these functions is provided. A common storage case used for washing, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment tool or the peripheral device attached to the object, wherein at least one of the endoscope, the treatment tool and the peripheral device is stored. And a fluid, such as cleaning water, a disinfectant, a sterilizing agent, etc., provided in the case main body, for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment tool or other peripheral devices. A storage case, comprising: a connection portion for taking in the fluid from the device and discharging the fluid to the outside; and a grip portion provided on the case main body for carrying the case main body.

4. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the connection portion is configured to be held in a closed state when the container or the case is not connected to the device. 5. The container or the case has a sign mechanism, and the device for mounting the container or the case is configured such that the operating condition is automatically set and operated according to the information of the sign mechanism.

6. The apparatus is provided with a transporting means which is automatically transported to the apparatus or a storage location based on information recognized by the marker mechanism provided on the container or the case, and is set in the apparatus. Items described in items 1 to 5.

7. The container or case according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the container or the case is configured to have a part or all of functions necessary for a process of cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing, or a combination thereof.

Thus, in the reprocessing of the endoscope and the treatment tool, a mechanism for selecting and executing the reprocessing means depending on the object to be cleaned can be provided. Therefore, many types of equipment can be safely, efficiently and reliably reprocessed using the same device at one place.

(Invention of the Second Group) A device for classifying a soft or hard endoscope and a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope, wherein the endoscope, the treatment tool and the peripheral device are each suitable for cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization. Information, or a marker mechanism for recognizing information about the application, and the endoscope, a device for classifying treatment tools and peripheral devices, according to the information labeled by the marker mechanism, the endoscope, treatment tools and A peripheral device is configured to be selectively housed in a first group of containers or cases.

[0110] 2. In a device for classifying a soft or hard endoscope, and a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope, the endoscope, the treatment tool and the peripheral device are used to manage each device. The endoscope, a device for classifying treatment tools and peripheral devices having a marker mechanism for recognizing necessary information at the endoscope, the treatment tool and the surroundings according to management information marked by the marker mechanism Among the devices, those that should not be used for the next medical practice are selected and stored in the first group of containers or cases, and a sign indicating that the containers and cases must not be used for medical practices. Characterized by having a mechanism for performing

3. In a device for classifying a treatment tool or other peripheral device used in combination with a soft or hard endoscope, and the endoscope, the endoscope, the treatment device and the peripheral device are used from the place where the device is used to the device. A transport mechanism that can selectively transport the route without contact with a person.

Thus, it is possible to propose a mechanism for labeling necessary information on the soft and hard endoscopes and the treatment tool, and performing unmanned management and classification based on the information. Therefore, the safety of the worker can be ensured, and the management of the devices and instruments can be performed efficiently, and the safe use for the patient can be further ensured.

(Prior art of the invention belonging to the two groups) A soft or hard endoscope used in an endoscopy room or an operating room, and a treatment tool or other peripheral device used in combination with the endoscope After being used for a patient, is transported by a person to a place where reprocessing is performed, such as an apparatus or a central material room, and reprocessed. Usually, bacteria or the like are attached to a soft or hard endoscope after use, and a treatment tool and other peripheral devices used in combination with the endoscope, which may cause secondary infection. It is. For this reason, after use, it must be transported to a reprocessing place without contact with people as much as possible. Ideally, reprocessing is performed without contact with humans as much as possible.

However, there are many types of endoscopes, such as those for the stomach, duodenum, large intestine, bronchi, and blood vessels, and the treatment tools include gripping forceps, high-frequency coagulators, balloons, and the like. There are more models, their structures are also different, and the reprocessing means suitable for them are also different.

Further, when used for a patient, the required combination of equipment and instruments differs depending on the case or procedure. For this reason, a person actually classifies necessary items according to cases and procedures and collectively reprocesses them. In other words, since there is a great risk of secondary infection to the worker, the work is troublesome to avoid infection.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application No. 10-85895 proposes a mechanism in which data for allowing a flexible endoscope to recognize a model is attached, and an appropriate condition setting is automatically selected in a cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. However, the process of setting the device in the apparatus is performed manually, and even hard endoscopes and treatment tools other than flexible endoscopes have no such example. In addition, in order to use equipment and instruments safely for patients, it is necessary to grasp the number of durable cases and maintenance times of the equipment and instruments. is there. However, no consideration has been given to soft and hard endoscopes and treatment tools.

The objects of the inventions belonging to the above two groups have been made to solve the problems, and it is an object of the present invention to mark necessary information on flexible and rigid endoscopes and treatment tools. It is to propose a mechanism for unmanned management and classification based on the information.

According to the inventions belonging to the second group, it is possible to propose a mechanism for labeling necessary information regarding endoscopes, treatment tools, and other peripheral devices, and for unmanned management and classification based on the information. Therefore, the safety of workers can be ensured, and
Efficient management of devices and instruments becomes possible, and safe use for patients becomes more reliable.

[0119]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the reprocessing of an endoscope, a treatment tool, and other peripheral devices, it is possible to propose a mechanism for selecting and executing a reprocessing means depending on an object. Therefore, reprocessing of various types of equipment can be performed safely, efficiently and reliably using the same device at one place.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing an overall configuration of a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a configuration of a dedicated tray of the cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the various reprocessing devices, showing a schematic configuration of various reprocessing devices of the cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a connection portion between a supply port and a discharge port of the tray.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the tray schematically showing a tray according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of various types of reprocessing apparatuses showing a schematic configuration of the various types of reprocessing apparatuses according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration of a tray transport mechanism according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a tray according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic explanatory view showing a tray according to a fourth embodiment as seen through from above.

FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing a reprocessing device to which a tray according to a fourth embodiment can be mounted, as viewed from above.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a tray according to a fifth embodiment as viewed from the front.

FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory view showing a reprocessing device to which a tray according to a fifth embodiment can be mounted, as seen through from the front.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of a transport mechanism for selectively storing devices having a marker mechanism in a tray in the system according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 14 illustrates a first example of the system according to the sixth embodiment.
It is explanatory drawing which showed roughly the structure of the sorting mechanism.

FIG. 15 shows a second example in the system according to the sixth embodiment.
It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the structure which the separation mechanism, the tray holding stand, and the stand were connected.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Flexible endoscope, 2 ... Treatment tool, 3 ... Hard endoscope, 4 ... Treatment tool, 5 ... Various reprocessing devices, 6 ... Tray, 7 ... Tray storage part, 8 ... Accessories, 9 ... Connection tube Box, 1
0: connecting tube, 11: supply port, 12: discharge port, 13
... Accessory storage basket, 14 ... Connector, 15
... Roller, 16 ... Device side supply port, 17 ... Device side drain port, 18 ... First socket, 19 ... Second socket, 20 ...
Opening and closing valve, 21 ... return spring, 22 ... packing, 23 ... ball, 24 ... ball presser, 26 ... plug,
27 ... door, 28 ... sign mechanism, 29 ... recognition mechanism, 30 ... roller, 31 ... mount connector, 32 ... mount, 33 ... transport computer, 34 ... outlet.

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Claims (3)

[Claims] A common container for storing at least one of an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and other peripheral devices is provided with a cleaning device, a disinfecting device, a sterilizing device, or any of these devices. A cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing system which is mounted on a plurality of devices having combined functions to wash, disinfect, or sterilize an endoscope, a treatment tool, or a peripheral device stored in the container. 2. A storage chamber for storing at least one of an endoscope, a treatment tool used in combination with the endoscope, and another peripheral device; and the endoscope, the treatment tool, and the peripheral device. A common container having a fluid supply connection for taking in a fluid such as washing water, disinfectant, sterilizing agent or the like for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing, and a fluid discharge connection for discharging the fluid to the outside; The container has a fluid supply means for supplying the fluid through a fluid supply connection portion of the container, and a fluid supply means for discharging the fluid through the fluid discharge connection portion. The endoscope, the treatment tool or the peripheral device stored therein is provided with a cleaning device for cleaning, a disinfecting device for disinfecting, a sterilizing device for sterilizing or a device combining these functions, and the container is common to the device. Is mountable, cleaning and disinfecting sterilization system which share the container, the endoscope housed in the container, a treatment instrument or peripheral, washed, characterized in that so as to disinfect or sterilize. 3. An endoscope, at least one of a treatment tool and another peripheral device used in combination with the endoscope is housed, and a cleaning device, a disinfection device, a sterilization device, or a combination of these functions is provided. The endoscope, the treatment tool and the peripheral device are mounted on a common storage case used for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment device or the peripheral device. A case main body having a storage chamber for accommodating at least one of them, a cleaning water, a disinfectant for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the endoscope, the treatment tool or other peripheral devices provided in the case main body; Taking fluid such as sterilant from the device,
A storage case, comprising: a connection portion for discharging the fluid to the outside; and a grip portion provided on the case main body for carrying the case main body.