JP2003111769A - Endo-therapy accessory system for endoscope - Google Patents
Endo-therapy accessory system for endoscopeInfo
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Abstract
(57)【要約】 (修正有)
【課題】 術者が、一人で体腔内に挿入される処置具の
操作を行えるようにした内視鏡用処置具システムを提供
すること。
【解決手段】 体内挿入部の先端部と基部に開口する処
置具挿通チャンネルを備えた内視鏡本体:及び処置具挿
通チャンネルに挿通される挿入部と、この挿入部の先端
に備えられた可動部と、後端に備えられた基部と、該基
部に装着された固定部と、上記基部の後端に設けられた
操作部材と、可動部と固定部とを接続し、操作部材と固
定部の相対的な往復動作により可動部を動作させる、挿
入部内に配置された駆動ワイヤとを有する処置具;を有
するシステムにおいて、上記内視鏡本体及び処置具とは
別部材からなる処置具駆動ユニット上に、上記固定部を
保持する固定部材と、操作部材に結合される連結部材
と、この連結部材を進退させて上記操作部材を往復動さ
せるアクチュエータを作動させるスイッチとを設けたこ
とを特徴とする内視鏡用処置具システム。
(57) [Summary] (with correction) [PROBLEMS] To provide a treatment tool system for an endoscope that allows a surgeon to operate a treatment tool inserted into a body cavity alone. SOLUTION: An endoscope main body provided with a treatment instrument insertion channel opened at a distal end portion and a base portion of a body insertion portion: an insertion portion inserted into the treatment instrument insertion channel; and a movable portion provided at a distal end of the insertion portion. Part, a base provided at the rear end, a fixed part attached to the base, an operating member provided at the rear end of the base, a movable part and a fixed part connected, and the operating member and the fixed part A treatment tool having a drive wire disposed in the insertion portion for operating the movable part by a relative reciprocating motion of the treatment tool; a treatment tool drive unit comprising a member separate from the endoscope body and the treatment tool A fixing member for holding the fixing portion, a connecting member coupled to the operating member, and a switch for operating an actuator for reciprocating the operating member by moving the connecting member forward and backward are provided. Endoscope Treatment instrument system.
Description
【0001】[0001]
【技術分野】本発明は、内視鏡の挿入部とともに体内に
挿入されて患部の処置を行う内視鏡用処置具システムに
関する。TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a treatment instrument system for an endoscope which is inserted into a body together with an insertion portion of an endoscope to treat an affected area.
【0002】[0002]
【従来技術及びその問題点】医療用の内視鏡の使用態様
の一つに、内視鏡の挿入部を体内に挿入し、内視鏡の処
置具挿入口から処置具挿通チャンネルに鉗子を挿入し
て、内視鏡の先端部に設けられた処置具挿通チャンネル
出口から鉗子の先端部を突出させて、鉗子の基端部に設
けられた操作部材を操作することにより鉗子の先端部に
設けられた先端カップを開閉させて、この先端カップに
より体内の患部の処置を行うことがある。2. Description of the Related Art One of the modes of use of a medical endoscope is to insert the insertion portion of the endoscope into the body, and insert forceps from the treatment instrument insertion port of the endoscope to the treatment instrument insertion channel. Insert the tip of the forceps into the distal end of the forceps by operating the operating member provided at the proximal end of the forceps by projecting the tip of the forceps from the outlet of the treatment instrument insertion channel provided at the tip of the endoscope. The provided tip cup may be opened and closed to treat a diseased part in the body.
【0003】このような場合、内視鏡の挿入部の体内へ
の挿入操作は術者が行うため、この術者が鉗子の操作部
材を操作するのは難しく、通常、術者の指導に従い操作
部材の操作を行う補助者を必要としてた。In such a case, since the operator inserts the insertion portion of the endoscope into the body, it is difficult for the operator to operate the operation member of the forceps. Usually, the operation is performed according to the instruction of the operator. I needed an assistant to operate the parts.
【0004】[0004]
【発明の目的】本発明は、内視鏡の挿入部の体内への挿
入操作を行う術者が、他の補助者を要することなく、一
人で内視鏡の処置具挿通チャンネルを介して体腔内に挿
入される鉗子等の処置具の可動部の操作を行えるように
した内視鏡用処置具システムを提供することを目的とす
る。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention that an operator who inserts an insertion portion of an endoscope into a body does not need any other assistant and can perform a body cavity alone through a treatment instrument insertion channel of the endoscope. An object of the present invention is to provide a treatment instrument system for an endoscope capable of operating a movable part of a treatment instrument such as forceps to be inserted therein.
【0005】[0005]
【発明の概要】本発明は、体内挿入部の先端部の処置具
出口と基部の処置具挿入口とに両端部が開口する処置具
挿通チャンネルを備えた内視鏡本体:及び上記処置具挿
通チャンネルに挿通される挿入部と、この挿入部の先端
に備えられ上記処置具出口から突出する可動部と、上記
挿入部の後端に備えられた基部と、該基部に、基部の長
手方向に相対移動可能に装着された固定部と、上記基部
の後端に設けられ上記処置具挿入口から突出する操作部
材と、上記可動部と上記固定部とを接続し、上記操作部
材と上記固定部の相対的な往復動作により可動部を動作
させる、上記挿入部内に相対移動自在に配置された駆動
ワイヤとを有する処置具;を有する内視鏡用処置具シス
テムにおいて、上記内視鏡本体及び処置具とは別部材か
らなる処置具駆動ユニットを設け、この処置具駆動ユニ
ット上に、内視鏡本体の上記処置具挿入口から出た処置
具の上記固定部を保持する固定部材と、上記操作部材に
結合される連結部材と、この連結部材を進退させて上記
操作部材を往復動させるアクチュエータと、該アクチュ
エータを作動させるスイッチとを設けたことを特徴とし
ている。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an endoscope main body provided with a treatment instrument insertion channel whose both ends are opened at a treatment instrument outlet at a distal end of a body insertion portion and a treatment instrument insertion opening at a base: An insertion part that is inserted into the channel, a movable part that is provided at the tip of the insertion part and projects from the treatment tool outlet, a base part that is provided at the rear end of the insertion part, and the base part in the longitudinal direction of the base part. A fixed portion mounted so as to be relatively movable, an operation member provided at the rear end of the base portion and protruding from the treatment instrument insertion port, the movable portion and the fixed portion are connected, and the operation member and the fixed portion are connected. A treatment tool having a drive wire disposed in the insertion part so as to be movable relative to each other, the movable part being operated by relative reciprocal movement of the endoscope. Driving a treatment tool that is a separate member from the tool A knit is provided, and on the treatment instrument drive unit, a fixing member that holds the fixed portion of the treatment instrument that has emerged from the treatment instrument insertion opening of the endoscope body, a connecting member that is coupled to the operation member, and An actuator for moving the connecting member forward and backward to reciprocate the operating member, and a switch for operating the actuator are provided.
【0006】上記アクチュエータが電磁ソレノイドであ
るのが好ましい。Preferably, the actuator is an electromagnetic solenoid.
【0007】また、上記連結部材を上記処置具の軸線回
りに回転させる回転駆動手段と、該回転駆動手段を作動
させるスイッチとを設けるのが好ましい。Further, it is preferable to provide a rotary drive means for rotating the connecting member around the axis of the treatment instrument and a switch for operating the rotary drive means.
【0008】また、上記回転駆動手段がモータであるの
が好ましい。Further, it is preferable that the rotation driving means is a motor.
【0009】さらに、上記アクチュエータのスイッチと
上記回転駆動手段のスイッチの少なくとも一つがフット
スイッチであるのが好ましい。Further, it is preferable that at least one of the switch of the actuator and the switch of the rotation driving means is a foot switch.
【0010】また、上記可動部が2枚の開閉自在な先端
カップを備えるとともに、該先端カップが上記スイッチ
を1回操作するごとに、開状態と、患部をえぐり取る閉
状態とに切り替わるのが好ましい。In addition, the movable part is provided with two openable and closable tip cups, and each time the tip cup operates the switch once, it switches between an open state and a closed state in which the affected area is scooped out. preferable.
【0011】さらに、上記固定部が、上記駆動ワイヤを
介して上記先端カップに連係され、開位置と閉位置の間
を往復移動するとともに、上記開位置に移動することに
より上記先端カップを開き、上記閉位置に移動すること
により上記先端カップを閉じるのが好ましい。Further, the fixing portion is linked to the tip cup via the drive wire, reciprocates between an open position and a closed position, and moves to the open position to open the tip cup, Preferably, the tip cup is closed by moving to the closed position.
【0012】上記操作部材が環状のハンドルであり、上
記連結部材が、上端部に上記ハンドルが嵌合する凹部が
形成された駆動部材であり、該駆動部材の上面に、上記
ハンドルが上記凹部から上方に抜け出すのを防止するハ
ンドル押さえ板を固定することができる。The operating member is an annular handle, the connecting member is a drive member having a recess formed in the upper end to which the handle fits, and the handle is provided on the upper surface of the drive member from the recess. It is possible to fix the handle pressing plate that prevents the handle pressing plate from coming out upward.
【0013】また、上記操作部材が環状のハンドルであ
り、上記連結部材が、上記ハンドルの外周部に弾性係合
する内向きに弾性付勢された平面視略C字形の弾性連結
部材とすることができる。Further, the operating member is an annular handle, and the connecting member is an inward elastically urged elastic inwardly elastically connecting member elastically engaging the outer peripheral portion of the handle. You can
【0014】また、上記操作部材が環状のハンドルであ
り、上記連結部材が、上面に上記ハンドルが嵌合する係
合溝が形成された係合部材とすることができる。Further, the operating member may be an annular handle, and the connecting member may be an engaging member having an engaging groove formed on the upper surface for engaging the handle.
【0015】上記固定部材が、上記固定部と基部が上方
から嵌合する下向きの嵌合凹部を有するとともに、上記
処置具の長手方向に並ぶ一対の支持部材からなり、上記
固定部に、上記一対の支持部材の対向面のそれぞれに当
接する一対のフランジを設けることができる。The fixing member has a downward fitting recess into which the fixing portion and the base are fitted from above, and is composed of a pair of supporting members arranged in the longitudinal direction of the treatment instrument. It is possible to provide a pair of flanges that abut on each of the opposing surfaces of the support member.
【0016】また、上記固定部が上記支持部材に対して
上方に移動するのを防止する浮き上がり防止手段を設け
るのが好ましい。Further, it is preferable to provide a floating preventing means for preventing the fixed portion from moving upward with respect to the supporting member.
【0017】さらに、上記浮き上がり防止手段が、上記
処置具駆動ユニット上に上記処置具の両側方に位置する
ように立設され、互いに近づく方向に弾性付勢されると
ともに、上下方向の中間部に外向きに凹むとともに上記
固定部の両側面に弾性係合する係合部が形成された一対
の弾性把持部材であるのが好ましい。Further, the lifting preventing means is erected on the treatment instrument drive unit so as to be positioned on both sides of the treatment instrument, elastically biased toward each other, and at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction. It is preferable that the pair of elastic gripping members have an outwardly recessed engaging portion that is elastically engaged with both side surfaces of the fixing portion.
【0018】[0018]
【発明の実施の形態】図1ないし図8を参照して、本発
明の第1の実施形態について説明する。図1に示す電子
内視鏡(内視鏡)1は医療用の内視鏡であり、体腔内に
挿入される挿入部3とその基部側に接続された操作部5
を有している。挿入部3は、先端側から順に先端部7、
湾曲部9及び可撓管部11を有しており、さらに可撓管
部11が連結部13を介して操作部5に接続している。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. An electronic endoscope (endoscope) 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a medical endoscope, and includes an insertion portion 3 to be inserted into a body cavity and an operation portion 5 connected to a base side thereof.
have. The insertion portion 3 has a distal end portion 7 in order from the distal end side,
It has a bending portion 9 and a flexible tube portion 11, and the flexible tube portion 11 is connected to the operation portion 5 via a connecting portion 13.
【0019】先端部7は、硬性部材からなる先端部本体
(不図示)を有し、この先端部本体に、対物レンズ保持
孔、配光レンズ保持孔、送気送水チャンネル出口、処置
具挿通チャンネル出口(処置具出口)1a等が形成され
ている。対物レンズ保持孔と配光レンズ保持孔には、結
像用の対物レンズと照明用の配光レンズが保持されてい
る。The tip portion 7 has a tip portion main body (not shown) made of a hard member, and an objective lens holding hole, a light distribution lens holding hole, an air / water feeding channel outlet, and a treatment instrument insertion channel are provided in the tip portion main body. An outlet (treatment instrument outlet) 1a and the like are formed. An objective lens for image formation and a light distribution lens for illumination are held in the objective lens holding hole and the light distribution lens holding hole.
【0020】湾曲部9内には、軸線と直交する軸を中心
に相対回動可能に連結された複数の節輪(湾曲駒)が、
その軸線方向に並べて設けられている。操作部5に設け
た左右湾曲操作ノブ15A、上下湾曲操作ノブ15Bを
回動操作することによって、不図示の複数の湾曲操作ワ
イヤが牽引または弛緩されて、複数の節輪を相対回動さ
せる。すると、湾曲部9が湾曲される。具体的には、左
右湾曲操作ノブ15Aを正逆方向に回動操作すると、一
対の湾曲操作ワイヤを介して湾曲部9が左右方向に湾曲
し、上下湾曲操作ノブ15Bを正逆方向に回動操作する
と、別の一対の湾曲操作ワイヤを介して湾曲部9は上下
方向に湾曲する。さらに、湾曲部9の湾曲状態は、左右
ロックノブ17Aや上下ロックレバー17Bを操作する
ことによって固定させることが可能である。In the bending portion 9, a plurality of node rings (bending pieces) connected so as to be relatively rotatable about an axis orthogonal to the axis are provided.
They are arranged side by side in the axial direction. By rotating the left and right bending operation knobs 15A and the up and down bending operation knobs 15B provided on the operation unit 5, a plurality of bending operation wires (not shown) are pulled or loosened to relatively rotate a plurality of node rings. Then, the bending portion 9 is bent. Specifically, when the left / right bending operation knob 15A is rotated in the forward / reverse directions, the bending portion 9 is bent in the left / right direction via the pair of bending operation wires, and the up / down bending operation knob 15B is rotated in the forward / reverse directions. When operated, the bending portion 9 bends in the vertical direction via another pair of bending operation wires. Further, the bending state of the bending portion 9 can be fixed by operating the left and right lock knobs 17A and the up and down lock levers 17B.
【0021】操作部5からはユニバーサルチューブ19
が延出しており、該ユニバーサルチューブ19の端部に
は、プロセッサに接続するコネクタ部(いずれも不図
示)が設けられている。コネクタ部には、不図示の信号
伝送用ケーブルやライトガイドの端部、送気チューブや
送水チューブの入口部等が設けられており、コネクタ部
をプロセッサに接続することによって、これらの各部
は、プロセッサ側の画像処理装置、光源及び送気送水源
に接続される。From the operating section 5, the universal tube 19
Is extended, and a connector portion (not shown) for connecting to the processor is provided at the end portion of the universal tube 19. The connector part is provided with an end part of a signal transmission cable and a light guide (not shown), an inlet part of an air supply tube or a water supply tube, and the like.By connecting the connector part to a processor, these parts are It is connected to the image processing device on the processor side, the light source, and the air / water supply source.
【0022】先端部7内には、対物レンズの背後にCC
Dが設けられており、対物レンズから該CCDの受光面
に入った観察対象の像は光電変換され、CCDから挿入
部3と操作部5を経由してユニバーサルチューブ19の
コネクタ部まで配設された前述の信号伝送用ケーブルを
介して、電子画像としてプロセッサに送られる。プロセ
ッサでは、電子画像をモニタに表示したり画像記録媒体
に記録することができる。操作部5には、画像処理関連
の遠隔操作を行うための複数のリモート操作ボタンスイ
ッチ21が設けられている。また、配光レンズには、ユ
ニバーサルチューブ19のコネクタ部から挿入部3の先
端部7まで配設された前述のライトガイドを介して、プ
ロセッサに設けた光源からの照明光が与えられる。In the tip portion 7, a CC is placed behind the objective lens.
D is provided, and the image of the observation object entered from the objective lens into the light receiving surface of the CCD is photoelectrically converted, and is arranged from the CCD to the connector section of the universal tube 19 via the insertion section 3 and the operation section 5. Further, it is sent to the processor as an electronic image through the above-mentioned signal transmission cable. The processor can display the electronic image on a monitor or record it on an image recording medium. The operation unit 5 is provided with a plurality of remote operation button switches 21 for performing remote operations related to image processing. In addition, illumination light from a light source provided in the processor is given to the light distribution lens via the above-described light guide provided from the connector portion of the universal tube 19 to the distal end portion 7 of the insertion portion 3.
【0023】操作部5には、リモート操作ボタンスイッ
チ21の近傍位置に送気送水ボタン29が設けられてお
り、送気送水ボタン29を押圧すると、プロセッサ側の
送気源または送水源から前述の送気チューブや送水チュ
ーブに送り込まれた空気や液体が、先端部7の送気送水
チャンネル出口から対物レンズに向けて噴射される。The operation unit 5 is provided with an air / water supply button 29 in the vicinity of the remote operation button switch 21, and when the air / water supply button 29 is pressed, the above-mentioned air supply source or water supply source on the processor side is operated. The air or liquid sent to the air supply tube or the water supply tube is jetted from the air supply / water supply channel outlet of the tip portion 7 toward the objective lens.
【0024】電子内視鏡1の連結部13には、鉗子や高
周波焼灼処置具等の処置具挿入用の処置具挿入口突起2
5が設けられており、処置具挿入口27には、処置具の
非使用時に処置具挿入口27の開口部を塞ぐ鉗子栓(不
図示)が付属している。処置具挿入口27から内視鏡内
方に向けて、処置具挿通チャンネル1bが構成されてお
り、処置具挿通チャンネル1bの先端部は、先端部7に
形成した前述の処置具挿通チャンネル出口1aに臨んで
いる。処置具挿通チャンネル1bには、図示しない吸引
チューブが接続しており、この吸引チューブは、電子内
視鏡1の外部に設けた図示されない負圧源(吸引源)に
接続されている。At the connecting portion 13 of the electronic endoscope 1, a treatment instrument insertion port projection 2 for inserting a treatment instrument such as forceps or a high frequency cautery treatment instrument.
5, the treatment instrument insertion port 27 is provided with a forceps plug (not shown) that closes the opening of the treatment instrument insertion port 27 when the treatment instrument is not used. A treatment instrument insertion channel 1b is configured from the treatment instrument insertion opening 27 toward the inside of the endoscope, and the distal end portion of the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b has the above-described treatment instrument insertion channel outlet 1a formed in the distal end portion 7. Facing. A suction tube (not shown) is connected to the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b, and the suction tube is connected to a negative pressure source (suction source) (not shown) provided outside the electronic endoscope 1.
【0025】処置具挿通チャンネル1bに対しては、処
置具挿入口27を介して鉗子や高周波焼灼処置具等の処
置具を挿入することと、吸引チューブを介して負圧源か
ら負圧をかけることが可能であり、操作部5に設けた吸
引ボタン23を押圧すると、負圧源側の管路と処置具挿
通チャンネル1bが連通されて、負圧が処置具挿通チャ
ンネル1bに作用し、処置具挿通チャンネル出口1aか
ら体液等の液体を吸引することができる。For the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b, a treatment instrument such as forceps or an induction cauterization treatment instrument is inserted through the treatment instrument insertion port 27, and a negative pressure is applied from a negative pressure source through a suction tube. When the suction button 23 provided on the operation unit 5 is pressed, the negative pressure source side conduit is communicated with the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b, and the negative pressure acts on the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b. A liquid such as a body fluid can be sucked from the tool insertion channel outlet 1a.
【0026】次に、処置具挿入口27から電子内視鏡1
の内部に挿入される鉗子(処置具)61と、この鉗子6
1を操作する鉗子駆動ユニット(処置具駆動ユニット)
Uについて説明する。Next, the electronic endoscope 1 is inserted from the treatment instrument insertion port 27.
Forceps (treatment tool) 61 to be inserted inside the body, and the forceps 6
Forceps drive unit for operating 1 (treatment instrument drive unit)
U will be described.
【0027】鉗子61は、小径筒状をなすとともに、周
面に長手方向を向く案内溝62aが形成された操作部本
体(基部)62の後端部にリング状の第1の指掛け部
(操作部材)(ハンドル)63を設けて、操作部本体6
2に大径筒状の操作スライダー(固定部)64を摺動自
在に外嵌し、操作スライダー64の内周面から内向きに
突出する取付片(不図示)を案内溝62aを通して操作
部本体62の内部に嵌合し、操作部本体62の前端部に
挿入部65を連結したものである。操作スライダー64
の前部と後端面には、前後一対のリング状の第2の指掛
け部(フランジ)64a、64bが固着されている。The forceps 61 has a small-diameter cylindrical shape, and has a ring-shaped first finger-holding portion (operation portion) at the rear end of the operation portion main body (base portion) 62 having a circumferentially-oriented guide groove 62a formed in the longitudinal direction. Member) (handle) 63, and the operation unit main body 6
2, a large-diameter tubular operation slider (fixed portion) 64 is slidably fitted on the outside, and an attachment piece (not shown) protruding inward from the inner peripheral surface of the operation slider 64 is passed through the guide groove 62a to the operation portion main body. The insertion portion 65 is fitted inside the operation portion 62, and the insertion portion 65 is connected to the front end portion of the operation portion main body 62. Operation slider 64
A pair of front and rear ring-shaped second finger hooks (flange) 64a, 64b are fixed to the front and rear end surfaces of the.
【0028】挿入部65は、可撓性を有するコイルシー
ス66の先端部に、左右両側部にスリット67aが設け
られた中空の先端フレーム67を固着し、コイルシース
66の外周面を外套管Sで覆ったものである。The insertion portion 65 has a hollow distal end frame 67 having slits 67a on both left and right sides fixed to the distal end of a flexible coil sheath 66, and the outer peripheral surface of the coil sheath 66 is covered with a jacket tube S. It is a thing.
【0029】図7及び図8に示すように、先端フレーム
67の内部には2枚の先端カップ68の基端部が収納さ
れており、両先端カップ68の中間部は上下方向に重合
しており、この重合部が先端フレーム67内に支持され
た固定支点として機能する固定ピン67bに枢着されて
いる。両先端カップ68の後端部には、2つのリンク部
材69の前端部がそれぞれ連結ピン69aにより枢着さ
れており、両リンク部材69の後端部同士は可動ピン6
9bにより枢着されている。可動ピン69bには後方を
向く操作ワイヤ係止部材70が固着されており、この操
作ワイヤ係止部材70には、コイルシース66の内部を
貫通するとともに、後端が操作部本体62の内部におい
て取付片に固着されている駆動ワイヤWの前端部が固着
されている。As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the proximal end portions of two distal end cups 68 are housed inside the distal end frame 67, and the intermediate portions of both distal end cups 68 are vertically overlapped with each other. The overlapping portion is pivotally attached to a fixing pin 67b that functions as a fixed fulcrum supported in the tip frame 67. The front ends of the two link members 69 are pivotally attached to the rear ends of both the tip cups 68 by connecting pins 69a, and the rear ends of both link members 69 are movable pins 6.
It is pivotally connected by 9b. An operation wire locking member 70 facing rearward is fixed to the movable pin 69b, and the operation wire locking member 70 penetrates the inside of the coil sheath 66 and has its rear end attached inside the operation portion main body 62. The front end of the drive wire W fixed to the piece is fixed.
【0030】第1の指掛け部63を、操作スライダー6
4に対して図3及び図5に示す開位置まで前方に押す
と、図7に示すように駆動ワイヤWが可動ピン69bを
前方に押圧し、リンク部材69が回動して先端カップ6
8が開き、第1の指掛け部63を、操作スライダー64
に対して図4及び図6に示す閉位置まで後方に引くと、
図8に示すように駆動ワイヤWが可動ピン69bを後退
させ、リンク部材69が回動して先端カップ68が閉じ
る。The first finger hook 63 is attached to the operation slider 6
4 is pushed forward to the open position shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the drive wire W pushes the movable pin 69b forward as shown in FIG.
8 is opened, and the first finger hook 63 is moved to the operation slider 64.
On the other hand, pulling backwards to the closed position shown in FIGS. 4 and 6,
As shown in FIG. 8, the drive wire W retracts the movable pin 69b, the link member 69 rotates, and the tip cup 68 closes.
【0031】次に、電子内視鏡1及び鉗子61とは別部
材からなる、鉗子61を操作するための鉗子駆動ユニッ
トUについて説明する。Next, a forceps drive unit U for operating the forceps 61, which is a member separate from the electronic endoscope 1 and the forceps 61, will be described.
【0032】床面31に載置された机33の上面には固
定台35が移動不能に載置されている。固定台35の前
端部(図1の右側端部)には、上部に下向きの嵌合凹部
37a、39aが設けられた前後一対の支持部材(固定
部材)37、39が設けられており、固定台35上面の
支持部材37、39の後方(図1の左方)には、上面が
ポリテトラフルオロエチレン等の低摩擦材料で形成され
た摩擦低減部材41が固着されている。A fixed base 35 is immovably mounted on the upper surface of a desk 33 mounted on the floor 31. A front end portion (right end portion in FIG. 1) of the fixing base 35 is provided with a pair of front and rear support members (fixing members) 37 and 39 having downward fitting recesses 37a and 39a provided thereon. A friction reducing member 41 having an upper surface made of a low friction material such as polytetrafluoroethylene is fixed to the rear of the support members 37 and 39 on the upper surface of the table 35 (left side in FIG. 1).
【0033】また、固定台35上面の摩擦低減部材41
の直後には電磁ソレノイド(アクチュエータ)43が固
着されており、電磁ソレノイド43に設けられた前後方
向に進退自在な棒状の移動部材45の前端部には、上面
に下向きのねじ孔47が穿設された駆動部材(連結部
材)49が固着され、駆動部材49は摩擦低減部材41
の上面に載置されている。電磁ソレノイド43は、後述
するフットスイッチ57を1回踏む度に、移動部材45
を図3に示す位置まで前進させる駆動状態と、図4に示
す位置まで後退させる非駆動状態とに切り替わる。Further, the friction reducing member 41 on the upper surface of the fixed table 35.
An electromagnetic solenoid (actuator) 43 is fixed immediately after, and a downward screw hole 47 is formed on the upper surface of a front end portion of a rod-shaped moving member 45 provided on the electromagnetic solenoid 43 and movable back and forth. The drive member (coupling member) 49 is fixed, and the drive member 49 is the friction reducing member 41.
Is placed on the upper surface of. The electromagnetic solenoid 43 moves the moving member 45 every time the foot switch 57 described later is stepped on once.
3 is switched to a driving state in which it is moved forward to the position shown in FIG. 3 and a non-driving state in which it is moved backward to the position shown in FIG.
【0034】固定台35上面にはさらに、主電源スイッ
チ51を備える制御回路部53が設けられており、制御
回路部53はケーブル55を介して電磁ソレノイド43
に接続されている。A control circuit portion 53 having a main power switch 51 is further provided on the upper surface of the fixed base 35, and the control circuit portion 53 is connected to the electromagnetic solenoid 43 via a cable 55.
It is connected to the.
【0035】制御回路部53は、床面31上に載置され
たフットスイッチ(スイッチ)57にケーブル59を介
して接続されている。主電源スイッチ51をONにして
フットスイッチ57を1回踏むごとに、制御回路部53
から電磁ソレノイド43に信号が送られ、電磁ソレノイ
ド43は図3に示す駆動状態と図4に示す非駆動状態と
に切り替わる。主電源スイッチ51をOFFにすると、
電磁ソレノイド43は図4に示す非駆動状態に保持され
る。The control circuit section 53 is connected to a foot switch (switch) 57 mounted on the floor surface 31 via a cable 59. Each time the main power switch 51 is turned on and the foot switch 57 is stepped on once, the control circuit section 53
Sends a signal to the electromagnetic solenoid 43, and the electromagnetic solenoid 43 switches between the driving state shown in FIG. 3 and the non-driving state shown in FIG. When the main power switch 51 is turned off,
The electromagnetic solenoid 43 is held in the non-driving state shown in FIG.
【0036】以上説明した机33、固定台35、電磁ソ
レノイド43、制御回路部53、フットスイッチ57、
及びケーブル55、59により鉗子駆動ユニットUが構
成されている。The desk 33, the fixed base 35, the electromagnetic solenoid 43, the control circuit section 53, the foot switch 57, which are described above,
The cables 55 and 59 form a forceps drive unit U.
【0037】図2乃至図4に示すように、鉗子61の操
作スライダー64の前部が支持部材37の嵌合凹部37
aに、操作部本体62が支持部材39の嵌合凹部39a
にそれぞれ嵌合支持されており、前後一対の第2の指掛
け部64a、64bが前後の支持部材37、39の対向
面に当接することにより、鉗子61の固定台35に対す
る前後動が規制されている。As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the front portion of the operation slider 64 of the forceps 61 is the fitting recess 37 of the support member 37.
a, the operation portion main body 62 is the fitting recess 39a of the support member 39.
The pair of front and rear second finger hooks 64a and 64b are brought into contact with the facing surfaces of the front and rear support members 37 and 39, whereby the forward and backward movement of the forceps 61 with respect to the fixed base 35 is restricted. There is.
【0038】駆動部材49の上部に形成された環状段部
(凹部)49aには環状の第1の指掛け部63が嵌合し
ており、駆動部材49と第1の指掛け部63の上面に被
せられた平面視円形の第1の指掛け部押さえ板(ハンド
ル押さえ板)71の中心部を貫通する固定ねじ73を、
駆動部材49のねじ孔47に螺合することにより、第1
の指掛け部63と駆動部材49が結合され、第1の指掛
け部63と移動部材45が一体化されている。An annular first finger hooking portion 63 is fitted in an annular step portion (recess) 49a formed on the upper part of the driving member 49, and the upper surfaces of the driving member 49 and the first finger hooking portion 63 are covered. The fixing screw 73 that penetrates the center of the first finger-holding portion pressing plate (handle pressing plate) 71 that is circular in plan view
By being screwed into the screw hole 47 of the driving member 49, the first
The finger hooking portion 63 and the driving member 49 are connected, and the first finger hooking portion 63 and the moving member 45 are integrated.
【0039】次に、以上のような構成からなる内視鏡用
処置具システムの作用について説明する。Next, the operation of the endoscopic treatment instrument system having the above-described configuration will be described.
【0040】まず主電源スイッチをONにしてから、術
者が手で電子内視鏡1を掴み、電子内視鏡1の挿入部3
を患者の体腔内に挿入し、その先端部7を患部に近接さ
せる。次いで、図1に示すように先端カップ68を閉じ
た状態で鉗子61の挿入部65を、処置具挿入口27か
ら電子内視鏡1の内部に挿入し、処置具挿通チャンネル
1bを通して処置具挿通チャンネル出口1aから電子内
視鏡1の外部に突出させる。First, the main power switch is turned on, and then the operator grasps the electronic endoscope 1 by hand to insert the insertion portion 3 of the electronic endoscope 1.
Is inserted into the body cavity of the patient, and the tip portion 7 thereof is brought close to the affected area. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, with the distal end cup 68 closed, the insertion portion 65 of the forceps 61 is inserted into the electronic endoscope 1 from the treatment instrument insertion opening 27, and the treatment instrument insertion channel 1b is inserted. The channel exit 1 a is projected to the outside of the electronic endoscope 1.
【0041】術者がフットスイッチ57を1回踏んで、
電磁ソレノイド43が駆動状態となり、先端カップ68
が開いたら、先端カップ68を患部に近接させる。この
状態で再び術者がフットスイッチ57を踏めば、電磁ソ
レノイド43が非駆動状態となり、先端カップ68が閉
じて、先端カップ68により患部の一部が体内からえぐ
り取られるとともに、患部が2枚の先端カップ68の間
に把持される。The operator steps on the foot switch 57 once,
The electromagnetic solenoid 43 is driven and the tip cup 68
When is opened, the tip cup 68 is brought close to the affected area. In this state, when the operator steps on the foot switch 57 again, the electromagnetic solenoid 43 is brought into a non-driving state, the distal end cup 68 is closed, and the distal end cup 68 scoops a part of the affected part from the body, and two affected parts are cut. Gripped between the tip cups 68.
【0042】この後、術者が鉗子61を電子内視鏡1か
ら取り出し、鉗子61の先端部を不図示の容器に入れて
フットスイッチ57を1回踏めば、先端カップ68が開
き、えぐり取られた患部が先端カップ68から容器内に
落ちる。After this, the operator takes out the forceps 61 from the electronic endoscope 1, puts the tip end of the forceps 61 in a container (not shown), and depresses the foot switch 57 once. The affected part falls from the tip cup 68 into the container.
【0043】以上のような本実施形態によれば、術者が
自らの足でフットスイッチ57を踏むことにより鉗子6
1の先端カップ68の開閉操作を簡単に行えるので、補
助者を要することなく、術者が単独で電子内視鏡1と鉗
子61の操作を同時に行えるようになる。According to this embodiment as described above, the forceps 6 can be operated by the operator stepping on the foot switch 57 with his / her own foot.
Since the opening / closing operation of the distal end cup 68 of No. 1 can be easily performed, the operator can simultaneously operate the electronic endoscope 1 and the forceps 61 at the same time without requiring an assistant.
【0044】また、上述の鉗子61の作動システムに
は、既存の鉗子61を利用することができるという利点
がある。The actuating system for the forceps 61 described above has the advantage that the existing forceps 61 can be used.
【0045】次に本発明の第2の実施形態について図9
乃至図11を参照しながら説明する。なお、第1の実施
形態と同じ部材には、同じ符号を付すに止めて、その詳
細な説明は省略する。Next, FIG. 9 shows the second embodiment of the present invention.
It will be described with reference to FIGS. The same members as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
【0046】固定台35には、支持部材37、39の左
右に位置する一対のねじ孔75が穿設されている。操作
スライダー64の上面には正面視略逆V字形をなす押さ
え板(浮き上がり防止手段)77が被せられており、押
さえ板77の左右両端部を貫通するねじ79がねじ孔7
5に螺合されている。The fixed base 35 is provided with a pair of screw holes 75 located on the left and right sides of the support members 37 and 39. The upper surface of the operation slider 64 is covered with a pressing plate (lifting prevention means) 77 having a substantially inverted V shape in a front view, and screws 79 penetrating both left and right ends of the pressing plate 77 are screw holes 7.
5 is screwed together.
【0047】電磁ソレノイド43はスペーサ81を介し
て固定台35の上面に移動不能に載置されている。移動
部材45の前端部には平面視C字形をなすとともに、内
向きに弾性付勢された弾性連結部材(連結部材)83が
固着されており、この弾性連結部材83を一旦外向きに
広げて弾性連結部材83の内部に第1の指掛け部63を
位置させた後、弾性連結部材83を内向きに弾性復帰さ
せて第1の指掛け部63の外周部に弾性係合させること
により、弾性連結部材83と第1の指掛け部63が結合
され、第1の指掛け部63と移動部材45が一体化され
ている。The electromagnetic solenoid 43 is immovably mounted on the upper surface of the fixed base 35 via a spacer 81. At the front end of the moving member 45, a C-shape in a plan view is formed, and an elastic connecting member (connecting member) 83 elastically biased inward is fixed, and the elastic connecting member 83 is once expanded outward. After the first finger hooking portion 63 is positioned inside the elastic connecting member 83, the elastic connecting member 83 is elastically returned inward and elastically engaged with the outer peripheral portion of the first finger hooking portion 63, thereby elastically connecting the first finger hooking portion 63. The member 83 and the first finger hooking portion 63 are combined, and the first finger hooking portion 63 and the moving member 45 are integrated.
【0048】このような実施形態によれば、押さえ板7
7により鉗子61の浮き上がりを阻止できるので、鉗子
61の使用中等において鉗子61が支持部材37、39
から抜け出すのをより確実に防止することができる。According to such an embodiment, the pressing plate 7
Since the lifting of the forceps 61 can be prevented by the forceps 61, the forceps 61 prevents the forceps 61 from being used while the forceps 61 are being used.
It is possible to more reliably prevent the vehicle from coming off.
【0049】また、弾性連結部材83を第1の指掛け部
63の外周部に弾性係合するだけで移動部材45と第1
の指掛け部63を一体化しているので、移動部材45と
第1の指掛け部63の結合構造が第1の実施形態に比べ
て簡素化されている。さらに、弾性連結部材83を外向
きに広げて弾性連結部材83の内部に第1の指掛け部6
3を出し入れするだけで、弾性連結部材83と第1の指
掛け部63を簡単に着脱することができる。Further, the elastic connecting member 83 is elastically engaged with the outer peripheral portion of the first finger hooking portion 63, so that the moving member 45 and the first finger hooking portion 63 are elastically engaged.
Since the finger hooking portion 63 is integrated, the coupling structure of the moving member 45 and the first finger hooking portion 63 is simplified as compared with the first embodiment. Further, the elastic connecting member 83 is expanded outward so that the first finger-holding portion 6 is provided inside the elastic connecting member 83.
The elastic connecting member 83 and the first finger-holding portion 63 can be easily attached and detached only by taking in and out 3.
【0050】次に、本発明の第3の実施形態について図
12乃至図14を参照しながら説明する。なお、第1の
実施形態と同じ部材には、同じ符号を付すに止めて、そ
の詳細な説明は省略する。Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same members as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
【0051】固定台35の上面には、前後の支持部材3
7、39の間に位置する、左右一対の弾性把持部材(浮
き上がり防止手段)85が立設されている。この弾性把
持部材85は、その上下方向の中央部が、外側に湾曲す
る係合部87となっており、その上端部が、外向きに反
り返った拡開部89となっている。左右の弾性把持部材
85は互いに近づく方向に弾性付勢されている。鉗子6
1の操作スライダー64を左右の弾性把持部材85の拡
開部89に上方から下向きに圧接して、左右の弾性把持
部材85を外側に弾性変形させるとともに、操作スライ
ダー64と操作部本体62を前後の支持部材37、39
に上方から嵌合すると、左右の弾性把持部材85が内側
に弾性復帰して、左右の係合部87が操作スライダー6
4の両側面に弾性係合する。The front and rear support members 3 are provided on the upper surface of the fixed base 35.
A pair of left and right elastic gripping members (floating prevention means) 85, which are located between 7 and 39, are provided upright. The elastic gripping member 85 has an engaging portion 87 that bends outward at the center in the up-down direction, and an expanding portion 89 that bends outward at the upper end thereof. The left and right elastic gripping members 85 are elastically biased toward each other. Forceps 6
The operation slider 64 of No. 1 is pressed downward from above to the expansion portions 89 of the left and right elastic gripping members 85 to elastically deform the left and right elastic gripping members 85 outward, and the operation slider 64 and the operation section main body 62 are moved back and forth. Support members 37, 39 of
When the left and right elastic gripping members 85 elastically return to the inside, the left and right engaging portions 87 are engaged with the operation slider 6.
4 are elastically engaged with both side surfaces.
【0052】移動部材45の前端部には、上面に下向き
の係合溝91が形成された係合部材(連結部材)93が
固着されている。係合溝91には第1の指掛け部63の
後端部が上方から係合しており、第1の指掛け部63と
移動部材45が一体化されている。At the front end of the moving member 45, an engaging member (coupling member) 93 having a downward engaging groove 91 formed on the upper surface is fixed. The rear end of the first finger hook 63 is engaged with the engaging groove 91 from above, and the first finger hook 63 and the moving member 45 are integrated.
【0053】このような実施形態によれば、左右の弾性
把持部材85により鉗子61の浮き上がりを阻止できる
ので、鉗子61の使用中等において鉗子61が支持部材
37、39から抜け出すのをより確実に防止することが
できるとともに、鉗子61を弾性把持部材85に簡単に
着脱できる。According to this embodiment, the left and right elastic gripping members 85 can prevent the forceps 61 from being lifted up, so that the forceps 61 can be more reliably prevented from coming out of the support members 37 and 39 during use of the forceps 61. The forceps 61 can be easily attached to and detached from the elastic gripping member 85.
【0054】また、係合部材93に第1の指掛け部63
の後端部を係合するだけで、移動部材45と第1の指掛
け部63を一体化しているので、移動部材45と第1の
指掛け部63の結合構造が第1の実施形態に比べて簡素
化されている。さらに、第1の指掛け部63を係合溝9
1に着脱するだけで、係合部材93と第1の指掛け部6
3の結合とその解除を簡単に行うことができる。In addition, the first finger hooking portion 63 is provided on the engaging member 93.
Since the moving member 45 and the first finger hooking portion 63 are integrated by only engaging the rear end portion, the connecting structure of the moving member 45 and the first finger hooking portion 63 is different from that of the first embodiment. It has been simplified. Further, the first finger hook 63 is provided in the engagement groove 9
The engaging member 93 and the first finger-holding portion 6 can be simply attached to or detached from the engaging member 93.
The connection and disconnection of 3 can be easily performed.
【0055】最後に、本発明の第4の実施形態について
図15乃至図17を参照しながら説明する。なお、第3
の実施形態と同じ部材には、同じ符号を付すに止めて、
その詳細な説明は省略する。Finally, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The third
The same members as those of the embodiment of
Detailed description thereof will be omitted.
【0056】固定台35の後端部にはモータ(回転駆動
手段)Mが載置されており、モータMの前面から突出す
る回転軸M1の先端部には、側面視L字形をなす保持台
97が固着され、保持台97の上面にはソレノイド43
が固定されている。移動部材45の前端部には、第1の
指掛け部63の後端部に嵌合する貫通孔99が穿設され
た結合部材(連結部材)101が固着されている。A motor (rotational driving means) M is mounted on the rear end of the fixed base 35, and a tip end of the rotary shaft M1 protruding from the front surface of the motor M has an L-shaped holding base in side view. 97 is fixed, and the solenoid 43 is attached to the upper surface of the holding base 97.
Is fixed. At the front end of the moving member 45, a coupling member (coupling member) 101 having a through hole 99 that fits into the rear end of the first finger hook 63 is fixed.
【0057】制御回路部53(図15乃至図17では不
図示)にはケーブル59とは別のケーブル103の一端
が接続されており、このケーブル103の他端にはフッ
トスイッチ(スイッチ)105が設けられている。術者
がフットスイッチ105を踏んでる間は、制御回路部5
3からモータMに信号が送られてモータMが回転し、術
者がフットスイッチ105から足を離すと、モータMの
回転が停止する。よって、術者がフットスイッチ105
を操作することにより、モータMの回転軸M1を、一定
方向に所定角度だけ回転させることができる(図17
は、回転軸M1を90°回転させた状態を示してい
る)。One end of a cable 103, which is different from the cable 59, is connected to the control circuit section 53 (not shown in FIGS. 15 to 17), and a foot switch (switch) 105 is connected to the other end of the cable 103. It is provided. While the operator is stepping on the foot switch 105, the control circuit section 5
A signal is sent from 3 to the motor M to rotate the motor M, and when the operator releases the foot switch 105, the rotation of the motor M stops. Therefore, the operator operates the foot switch 105
The rotary shaft M1 of the motor M can be rotated by a predetermined angle in a certain direction by operating (FIG. 17).
Shows a state in which the rotating shaft M1 is rotated by 90 °).
【0058】このような本実施形態によれば、術者は、
自らの足でフットスイッチ105を踏むことにより、挿
入部65の軸線に対する先端カップ68の回転位置を、
補助者を要することなく自由に調整でき、かつ、その後
にフットスイッチ57を操作することにより、先端カッ
プ68の開閉操作を最適な状態で行うことができる。According to this embodiment, the operator is
By stepping on the foot switch 105 with your own foot, the rotational position of the tip cup 68 with respect to the axis of the insertion portion 65
It can be adjusted freely without requiring an assistant, and by operating the foot switch 57 after that, the opening / closing operation of the tip cup 68 can be performed in an optimum state.
【0059】以上説明した本発明は上記の実施形態に限
定されるものではなく、鉗子61以外の処置具、例えば
スネアー等の作動システムにも適用することができる。
また、例えば第1、第3及び第4の実施形態の固定台3
5に押さえ板77を設けたり、第1及び第2の実施形態
の固定台35に弾性把持部材85を設けることができ
る。さらに、電磁ソレノイド43の代わりに、モータ等
のアクチュエータを用いることも可能である。The present invention described above is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be applied to treatment tools other than the forceps 61, for example, an operating system such as a snare.
In addition, for example, the fixed base 3 of the first, third and fourth embodiments
5 can be provided with a pressing plate 77, and the fixing base 35 of the first and second embodiments can be provided with an elastic gripping member 85. Further, instead of the electromagnetic solenoid 43, an actuator such as a motor can be used.
【0060】[0060]
【発明の効果】本発明によれば、内視鏡の挿入部の体内
への挿入操作を行う術者が、他の補助者を要することな
く、一人で内視鏡内に挿入された鉗子の可動部の操作を
行えるようになる。According to the present invention, the operator who inserts the insertion portion of the endoscope into the body does not require any other assistant, and the forceps inserted into the endoscope alone is used. You will be able to operate the movable part.
【図1】本発明の第1の実施形態の内視鏡用処置具シス
テムの全体図である。FIG. 1 is an overall view of a treatment tool system for an endoscope according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図2】同じく、内視鏡用処置具システムの平面図であ
る。FIG. 2 is also a plan view of the endoscopic treatment tool system.
【図3】同じく、内視鏡用処置具システムの鉗子の先端
部が開いた状態の要部の側面図である。FIG. 3 is likewise a side view of the main part of the endoscopic treatment device system with the forceps tip open.
【図4】同じく、鉗子の先端部が閉じた状態の図3と同
様の側面図である。FIG. 4 is a side view similar to FIG. 3 with the distal end of the forceps closed.
【図5】同じく、開状態にある鉗子の平面図である。FIG. 5 is likewise a plan view of the forceps in the open state.
【図6】同じく、閉状態にある鉗子の平面図である。FIG. 6 is likewise a plan view of the forceps in a closed state.
【図7】同じく、開状態にある鉗子の先端部の横断平面
図である。FIG. 7 is likewise a cross-sectional plan view of the tip of the forceps in the open state.
【図8】同じく、閉状態にある鉗子の先端部の横断平面
図である。FIG. 8 is likewise a cross-sectional plan view of the tip portion of the forceps in the closed state.
【図9】本発明の第2の実施形態の内視鏡用処置具シス
テムの要部の平面図である。FIG. 9 is a plan view of a main part of a treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図10】同じく、図9のX‐X線に沿う縦断正面図であ
る。FIG. 10 is likewise a vertical sectional front view taken along line XX of FIG.
【図11】同じく、図9のXI矢線方向に見た内視鏡用処
置具システムの要部の側面図である。11 is a side view of the main part of the treatment instrument system for an endoscope as seen in the direction of the arrow XI in FIG. 9.
【図12】本発明の第3の実施形態の内視鏡用処置具シ
ステムの要部の平面図である。FIG. 12 is a plan view of a main part of a treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図13】同じく、図12のXIII‐XIII線に沿う縦断正
面図である。FIG. 13 is likewise a vertical sectional front view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 12.
【図14】同じく、図12のXIV矢線方向に見た内視鏡
用処置具システムの要部の側面図である。14 is a side view of the main part of the treatment instrument system for an endoscope as seen in the direction of the arrow XIV in FIG.
【図15】本発明の第4の実施形態の内視鏡用処置具シ
ステムの平面図である。FIG. 15 is a plan view of a treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
【図16】同じく、内視鏡用処置具システムの要部の側
面図である。FIG. 16 is likewise a side view of the main part of the treatment instrument system for an endoscope.
【図17】同じく、内視鏡用処置具システムの要部の、
鉗子が90°回転した状態を示す側面図である。FIG. 17 is also a main part of a treatment tool system for an endoscope,
It is a side view which shows the state which forceps rotated 90 degrees.
1 電子内視鏡(内視鏡) 1a 処置具挿通チャンネル出口(処置具出口) 1b 処置具挿通チャンネル 3 挿入部 5 操作部 7 先端部 9 湾曲部 11 可撓管部 13 連結部 15A 左右湾曲操作ノブ 15B 上下湾曲操作ノブ 17A 左右ロックノブ 17B 上下ロックレバー 19 ユニバーサルチューブ 21 リモート操作ボタンスイッチ 23 吸引ボタン 25 処置具挿入口突起 27 処置具挿入口 29 送気送水ボタン 31 床面 33 机 35 固定台 37 支持部材(固定部材) 39 支持部材(固定部材) 41 摩擦低減部材 43 電磁ソレノイド(アクチュエータ) 45 移動部材 47 ねじ孔 49 駆動部材(連結部材) 49a 環状段部(凹部) 51 主電源スイッチ 53 制御回路部 55 ケーブル 57 フットスイッチ(スイッチ) 59 ケーブル 61 鉗子(処置具) 62 操作部本体(基部) 62a 案内溝 63 第1の指掛け部(操作部材)(ハンドル) 64 操作スライダー(固定部) 64a 第2の指掛け部(フランジ) 64b 第2の指掛け部(フランジ) 65 挿入部 66 コイルシース 67 先端フレーム 67a スリット 67b 固定ピン 68 先端カップ 69 リンク部材 69a 連結ピン 69b 可動ピン 70 操作ワイヤ係止部材 71 第1の指掛け部押さえ板(ハンドル押さえ板) 73 固定ねじ 75 ねじ孔 77 押さえ板(浮き上がり防止手段) 79 ねじ 81 スペーサ 83 弾性連結部材(連結部材) 85 弾性把持部材(浮き上がり防止手段) 87 係合部 89 つまみ部 91 係合溝 93 係合部材(連結部材) 97 保持台 99 連結溝 101 結合部材(連結部材) 103 ケーブル 105 フットスイッチ(スイッチ) M モータ(回転駆動手段) M1 回転軸 S 外套管 U 鉗子駆動ユニット(処置具駆動ユニット) W 操作ワイヤ 1 Electronic endoscope (endoscope) 1a Treatment instrument insertion channel outlet (treatment instrument outlet) 1b Treatment instrument insertion channel 3 Insert 5 Operation part 7 Tip 9 curved part 11 Flexible tube 13 Connection 15A Left and right bending operation knob 15B Vertical bending operation knob 17A Left and right lock knob 17B Vertical lock lever 19 universal tubes 21 Remote control button switch 23 Suction button 25 Treatment tool insertion port protrusion 27 Treatment tool insertion port 29 Air / water button 31 floor 33 desks 35 fixed base 37 Support member (fixing member) 39 Support member (fixing member) 41 Friction reducing member 43 Electromagnetic solenoid (actuator) 45 Moving member 47 screw holes 49 Drive member (connecting member) 49a Annular step (recess) 51 Main power switch 53 Control circuit section 55 cable 57 foot switch (switch) 59 cable 61 forceps (treatment tool) 62 Main body of operation unit (base) 62a guide groove 63 First finger hook (operation member) (handle) 64 Operation slider (fixed part) 64a Second finger hook (flange) 64b Second finger hook (flange) 65 Insert 66 coil sheath 67 Tip frame 67a slit 67b Fixed pin 68 Tip cup 69 Link member 69a connecting pin 69b Movable pin 70 Operation wire locking member 71 First finger-holding part pressing plate (handle pressing plate) 73 fixing screw 75 screw holes 77 Press plate (lifting prevention means) 79 screws 81 Spacer 83 Elastic connection member (connection member) 85 Elastic gripping member (lifting prevention means) 87 Engagement part 89 knob 91 Engagement groove 93 Engaging member (connecting member) 97 holding table 99 connecting groove 101 connecting member (connecting member) 103 cable 105 foot switch (switch) M motor (rotation drive means) M1 rotation axis S mantle U Forceps drive unit (treatment tool drive unit) W operation wire
Claims (13)
の処置具挿入口とに両端部が開口する処置具挿通チャン
ネルを備えた内視鏡本体:及び上記処置具挿通チャンネ
ルに挿通される挿入部と、この挿入部の先端に備えられ
上記処置具出口から突出する可動部と、上記挿入部の後
端に備えられた基部と、該基部に、基部の長手方向に相
対移動可能に装着された固定部と、上記基部の後端に設
けられ上記処置具挿入口から突出する操作部材と、上記
可動部と上記固定部とを接続し、上記操作部材と上記固
定部の相対的な往復動作により可動部を動作させる、上
記挿入部内に相対移動自在に配置された駆動ワイヤとを
有する処置具;を有する内視鏡用処置具システムにおい
て、 上記内視鏡本体及び処置具とは別部材からなる処置具駆
動ユニットを設け、この処置具駆動ユニット上に、内視
鏡本体の上記処置具挿入口から出た処置具の上記固定部
を保持する固定部材と、上記操作部材に結合される連結
部材と、この連結部材を進退させて上記操作部材を往復
動させるアクチュエータと、該アクチュエータを作動さ
せるスイッチとを設けたことを特徴とする内視鏡用処置
具システム。1. An endoscope main body having a treatment instrument insertion channel whose both ends are opened at a treatment instrument outlet at a distal end of a body insertion section and a treatment instrument insertion port at a base: and an endoscope body inserted through the treatment instrument insertion channel. Insertion part, a movable part provided at the tip of the insertion part and protruding from the treatment tool outlet, a base part provided at the rear end of the insertion part, and a relative movement to the base part in the longitudinal direction of the base part. The mounted fixed part, the operation member provided at the rear end of the base part and protruding from the treatment tool insertion port, the movable part and the fixed part are connected to each other, and the relative position of the operation member and the fixed part is fixed. A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, comprising: a treatment instrument having a drive wire that is movable in a reciprocating manner and is movably arranged in the insertion portion; A treatment instrument drive unit consisting of members On the treatment instrument drive unit, a fixing member that holds the fixed portion of the treatment instrument that has come out of the treatment instrument insertion opening of the endoscope body, a coupling member that is coupled to the operation member, and the coupling member. A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, comprising: an actuator for moving the operating member back and forth to reciprocate; and a switch for operating the actuator.
において、上記アクチュエータが電磁ソレノイドである
内視鏡用処置具システム。2. The endoscopic treatment instrument system according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is an electromagnetic solenoid.
システムにおいて、上記連結部材を上記処置具の軸線回
りに回転させる回転駆動手段と、該回転駆動手段を作動
させるスイッチとを設けた内視鏡用処置具システム。3. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 1, further comprising a rotation drive means for rotating the connecting member around an axis of the treatment instrument and a switch for operating the rotation drive means. Treatment system for endoscopes.
において、上記回転駆動手段がモータである内視鏡用処
置具システム。4. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 3, wherein the rotation driving means is a motor.
内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記アクチュエータ
のスイッチと上記回転駆動手段のスイッチの少なくとも
一つがフットスイッチである内視鏡用処置具システム。5. The endoscopic treatment instrument system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of the switch of the actuator and the switch of the rotation driving means is a foot switch. Fixture system.
内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記可動部が2枚の
開閉自在な先端カップを備えるとともに、該先端カップ
が上記スイッチを1回操作するごとに、開状態と、患部
をえぐり取る閉状態とに切り替わる内視鏡用処置具シス
テム。6. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the movable portion includes two openable and closable tip cups, and the tip cups include the switch. An endoscopic treatment instrument system that switches between an open state and a closed state in which the affected area is scooped out each time the operation is performed.
において、上記固定部が、上記駆動ワイヤを介して上記
先端カップに連係され、開位置と閉位置の間を往復移動
するとともに、上記開位置に移動することにより上記先
端カップを開き、上記閉位置に移動することにより上記
先端カップを閉じる内視鏡用処置具システム。7. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 6, wherein the fixing portion is linked to the distal end cup via the drive wire and reciprocates between an open position and a closed position, A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, wherein the distal end cup is opened by moving to the open position, and the distal end cup is closed by moving to the closed position.
内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記操作部材が環状
のハンドルであり、上記連結部材が、上端部に上記ハン
ドルが嵌合する凹部が形成された駆動部材であり、該駆
動部材の上面に、上記ハンドルが上記凹部から上方に抜
け出すのを防止するハンドル押さえ板を固定した内視鏡
用処置具システム。8. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the operation member is an annular handle, and the connecting member has the handle fitted to an upper end portion thereof. An endoscopic treatment instrument system comprising a drive member having a recess formed therein, and a handle pressing plate for preventing the handle from coming out of the recess above the drive member.
内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記操作部材が環状
のハンドルであり、上記連結部材が、上記ハンドルの外
周部に弾性係合する内向きに弾性付勢された平面視略C
字形の弾性連結部材である内視鏡用処置具システム。9. The endoscopic treatment device system according to claim 1, wherein the operating member is an annular handle, and the connecting member is elastically engaged with an outer peripheral portion of the handle. Inwardly elastically urged substantially in plan view C
A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, which is a character-shaped elastic connecting member.
の内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記操作部材が環
状のハンドルであり、上記連結部材が、上面に上記ハン
ドルが嵌合する係合溝が形成された係合部材である内視
鏡用処置具システム。10. The endoscopic treatment tool system according to claim 1, wherein the operating member is an annular handle, and the connecting member has an upper surface to which the handle fits. A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, which is an engagement member having a mating groove formed therein.
載の内視鏡用処置具システムにおいて、上記固定部材
が、上記固定部と基部が上方から嵌合する下向きの嵌合
凹部を有するとともに、上記処置具の長手方向に並ぶ一
対の支持部材からなり、上記固定部に、上記一対の支持
部材の対向面のそれぞれに当接する一対のフランジを設
けた内視鏡用処置具システム。11. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member has a downward fitting concave portion into which the fixing portion and the base portion are fitted from above. A treatment instrument system for an endoscope, comprising a pair of support members arranged in a longitudinal direction of the treatment instrument, wherein the fixing portion is provided with a pair of flanges that abut against respective opposing surfaces of the pair of support members.
テムにおいて、上記固定部が上記支持部材に対して上方
に移動するのを防止する浮き上がり防止手段を設けた内
視鏡用処置具システム。12. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 11, further comprising a floating prevention means for preventing the fixed portion from moving upward with respect to the support member. .
テムにおいて、上記浮き上がり防止手段が、上記処置具
駆動ユニット上に上記処置具の両側方に位置するように
立設され、互いに近づく方向に弾性付勢されるととも
に、上下方向の中間部に外向きに凹むとともに上記固定
部の両側面に弾性係合する係合部が形成された一対の弾
性把持部材である内視鏡用処置具システム。13. The treatment instrument system for an endoscope according to claim 12, wherein the lifting prevention means is erected on the treatment instrument drive unit so as to be located on both sides of the treatment instrument, and is close to each other. A treatment instrument for an endoscope, which is a pair of elastic gripping members that are elastically urged to the upper and lower portions, and are formed with an engaging portion that is recessed outward in a vertical middle portion and elastically engages with both side surfaces of the fixing portion. system.
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