JP3497591B2 - Endoscope cover mounting device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope and an endoscope cover.
About the endoscope cover mounting device used when mounting
You. [0002] Conventionally, an endoscope used once for a case has been used.
Prevents endoscope infections when used again
Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, etc. I
However, once used endoscopes are reliably cleaned, disinfected and sterilized.
It takes a considerable amount of time to do so. For this reason,
The problem is that the use efficiency of the endoscope is low. [0003] Therefore, to improve the use efficiency of the endoscope,
The endoscope itself with a cover,
Performed, and discarding the cover only after the case
A cover-type endoscope that keeps the mirror itself clean has been proposed.
You. [0004] The above-mentioned cover type endoscope includes an endoscope and this endoscope.
And an endoscope cover attached to the endoscope.
Before conducting a case, the endoscope must be sterilized beforehand.
Cover the mirror with a sterilized endoscope cover
Insert the endoscope covered with the cover into the patient's body cavity
Inspection and treatment. [0005] After the inspection and treatment are completed, an endoscope cover is provided.
While removing only the endoscope from the endoscope and discarding it.
Remove the endoscope and remove the sterilized endoscope again.
Attach the mirror cover and reuse. This allows the endoscope
Use the mirror continuously without cleaning and disinfecting each case
Can increase the usage efficiency. However, for example, insertion from the oral cavity into the body cavity
Endoscopes are provided with an elongated and flexible insertion section.
Have been. For this reason, the endoscope cover is inserted into the insertion section of the endoscope.
The work of attaching the umbrella was very troublesome. There
Improves the workability when attaching the endoscope cover to the endoscope
For this purpose, an endoscope cover mounting device has been proposed.
For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-49592 discloses an endoscope for a cover.
Endoscope stand as mounting device for mirror and endoscope cover
An apparatus is disclosed. Also, JP-A-4-357920.
By sending air into the endoscope cover,
Inflate the endoscope cover, endoscope cover and cover endoscope
Increased clearance with mirror insertion section for easy mounting
The technique to do is shown. [0007] Generally, when a cover type endoscope is constructed,
The endoscope cover, together with the cover endoscope,
Pipes are provided. For this reason, insert the endoscope for the cover
The cross-sectional shape of the part is formed into a substantially D-shaped or semi-circular shape
Endoscope to arrange a cover endoscope inside the endoscope cover
Pipes for arranging mirror space and air / water pipes
It is divided into a space for use. [0008] However, the endoscope
Attach the cover to the insertion section of the elongated and flexible endoscope
When connecting the endoscope to the pipes provided in the endoscope cover,
There was an inconvenience that the insertion part was entangled. So, this
Endoscope insertion part and conduit installed inside the endoscope cover
Is placed inside the endoscope cover to eliminate entanglement with
Pipe in the cross section of the endoscope cover in the vertical direction.
To remove the entanglement between the insertion section of the endoscope and the conduit.
I was trying. However, depending on the type of endoscope, endoscope
Located on the conduit provided on the mirror cover and the endoscope cover
Since the layout with the endoscope changes, the method disclosed in
In the endoscope stand device disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No.
Operation unit is always held in a fixed position
Therefore, the pipe line provided on the endoscope cover is
In the case of the endoscope, the insertion part of the endoscope is attached to the endoscope cover.
There is a possibility that the insertion portion may be entangled with the conduit when being mounted. [0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems.
And always keep the conduit provided in the endoscope cover
Position it vertically below the endoscope cover section and
Smooth the endoscope insertion part without entanglement in the conduit of the endoscope cover.
To provide an endoscope cover mounting device to be mounted on a probe
It is an object. [0011] An endoscope cover device according to the present invention.
The dressing device is provided with an insertion tube cover for arranging a conduit and covering the insertion tube of the endoscope.
Bar and the insertion part located near the insertion part cover
Cover that keeps endoscope cover with entrance straight
Holding table, insertion section with observation optical system, and grasping endoscope
Operation of holding an operation unit of an endoscope having an operation unit also serving as a unit
Operation unit holder and the operation unit holder or cover holder
The endoscope operation unit and the endoscope are provided on at least one of the tables.
Turn to match the position of the cover
Switching means. According to the present invention, the endoscope is mounted on the endoscope cover.
When the endoscope operation unit and the endoscope cover are
By matching the position of the
Between the endoscope and the conduit provided in the endoscope cover.
Regardless of the layout, each
The endoscope and the endoscope cover
With the key. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
I do. 1 to 5 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an endoscope cover mounting device, and FIG. 2 is an operation unit.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a rotating means of the holding table, and FIG.
Shows the relationship between the distance from the cover holder and the length of the mouth
FIGS. 4 and 5 show the direction of the endoscope cover arranged on the cover holder.
Fig. 5 shows the endoscope attached to the endoscope cover.
FIG. The endoscope cover mounting device shown in FIG.
1 is an endoscope cover 2 and a cover
This is a device for mounting the endoscope 3. The cover device
The dressing device 1 includes an air supply line, a water supply line, or a suction line.
The endoscope cover 2 with various pipes, etc. arranged in a straight line
A cover holder 4 having a length that can be held, and a cover
Extending from the substantially D-shaped distal end component of the endoscope 3
Side of the insertion portion 31 having flexibility and
The operation unit 5 serving also as a grip unit provided at the side end is viewed from the inside
With the operation unit holder 6 that holds the mirror cover in the same direction as the mirror cover
It is configured. The cover holder 4 has two legs 41, 4
1 and the operation unit holding table 6
Supported by one of the legs 41, with an integrated cover
This is the device 1. In addition, on this cover holding base 4,
Is an insertion part formed in the mouth part 21 of the endoscope cover 2
Endoscope cover with insertion slot 21a facing the operation unit holder
2 places the various pipelines vertically downward and arranges them in a straight line.
Is placed. On the other hand, the operation unit holding table 6 has a cover
When the operation unit 5 of the endoscope 3 is substantially
An operation section fixing tool 62 for fixing the flat section is provided. Soshi
Then, as shown in FIG.
The operation unit rotates with respect to the mouth 21 of the endoscope cover 2
The operating unit holding table 6 is used as a rotating means so as to be freely movable.
Is supported by a fixing pin 63 with respect to the support 61.
You. At this time, the center shaft 5a of the
The rotation axis and the center axis 2a of the endoscope cover substantially coincide with each other.
You. For this reason, the inner part held by the cover holder 4
Fixed to the insertion slot of the endoscope cover 2 and the operation unit holder 6
When the opposing position of the operation unit 5 is shifted,
By rotating the operation unit holding table 6 using
The endoscope operation section for the insertion section insertion port of the endoscope cover
Can be almost matched
ing. The side portion of the operation section 5 of the cover endoscope 3
Provided at the end of the universal cord 51 extending from
The connector 52 is provided with a cover holder as shown in FIG.
4 is held by the connector receiver 42 provided on the operation unit holding table side.
Have been. Further, as shown in FIG.
With respect to the length 1 of the mouth part 21, the cover holding base 4 and the operation unit
The distance L between the holding tables 6 is set so that the relation of l <L holds.
Make up. The cover mounting apparatus 1 constructed as described above
The operation will be described. First, it is sterilized on the cover holder 4
Of the endoscope cover 2 is arranged. At this time, FIG.
As shown, the conduit portion 22 provided on the endoscope cover 2
Is placed on the cover holder with the lower side in the vertical direction. Next, the operation unit 5 of the endoscope 3 is fixed.
It is fixed to the operation part holding base 6 with the tool 62. Then, as shown in FIG.
Endoscope cover held on cover holder 4
Of the operation part holding table 6 to the insertion part
Operating part 5 of cover endoscope 3 fixed to fixture 62
Hand of a D-shaped insertion portion 31 extending from the operating portion 5
The original side and the endoscope cover 2 are linearly arranged in the same direction.
You. However, as shown in FIG.
Insertion part insertion port provided in mouth part 21 and endoscope for cover
The facing positional relationship with the D-shaped insertion part of 3 does not match
It is in a state. For this reason, cover as it is
Insertion section 31 of the endoscope 3 is inserted through the endoscope cover.
Otherwise, there is a possibility that the pipe portion 22 is entangled. Also fixed
Endoscope is inserted into the insertion portion 31 of the endoscope 3
When the mouth 23 is to be opposed, it is arranged on the endoscope cover 2.
The inserted pipe section 22 is arranged in the vertical direction and
And the pipe section 22 may be entangled. At this time, cover
The insertion part 31 of the endoscope 3 is held on the cover holder 4
Are placed along the endoscope cover. Therefore, the operation unit holding table of the cover mounting device 1
Loosen the fixing pin 63 fixing the operation unit 6
Is rotated approximately 90 ° counterclockwise. Then, Figure 2
As shown in (b), the operation unit fixing tool 62 of the operation unit holding table 6.
The operation unit 5 fixed with the
Rotate the D-shaped insertion part 31 and the mouth of the endoscope cover 2
The direction of the insertion part insertion opening 21a provided in the body part 21 matches
Face each other. Next, as described above, the insertion portion insertion port 21a
The facing position of the D-shaped insertion part 31 was matched with
In the state, the distal end of the insertion portion 31 of the endoscope 3 is
Insertion part 3 of endoscope 3 for the cover by grasping inside endoscope cover
Insert 1. At this time, as shown in FIG.
The middle part of the entrance 31 is the cover holder 4 and the operation unit holder 6.
Hanging down so that you don't touch the floor between
You. Then, as shown by the broken line, insert the insertion portion 31 to the distal end side.
After insertion, the mouth part 21 and the operation part 5 are integrally fitted and fixed.
And the mounting of the endoscope and the endoscope cover is completed. As described above, the operation unit of the cover mounting device is held.
An endoscope provided with a rotating means on the table and held on the operation section holding table
Of the endoscope cover to be rotatable about the center axis of the endoscope cover.
By operating the cover endoscope, the operation unit
After fixing it to the fixture of
Insertion opening formed in the mouth of mirror cover and inside the cover
The positional relationship with the D-shaped insertion part of the endoscope can be adjusted.
Wear. This allows the endoscope to be disposed on the cover holder.
The covers are always provided on the endoscope cover.
The endoscope and the endoscope can be positioned so that they are facing downward.
Not only is the mounting work process with the mirror cover unified,
Various tubes provided on the endoscope insertion part and endoscope cover
Eliminating entanglement with the road greatly improves wearability. Further, between the cover holding base and the operation unit holding base.
Since the distance L is set longer than the length l of the mouth,
The operator's hand holds the cover holder and the operation unit while holding the body
Since it can be inserted between the stand and fitted to the operation unit,
Workability is greatly improved. Note that, as shown in FIG.
And disposable sterile sheet 7 on operation unit holder 6
The sterilized endoscope camera can be used
The bar 2 and the cover endoscope 3 are provided with the cover holder 4 and the operation.
It is sanitary because it is not contaminated by the
is there. FIG. 1 shows the shape of the cover holder 4.
As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG.
Cover holder 4a formed elongated in a gutter shape (U-shape)
Or a slender V-shaped cross section as shown in FIG.
The cover holder 4b formed in FIG.
Cover holder 4c formed in a slender shape with a concave cross section
The endoscope placed on the cover holding base 4
Easy and instantaneous endoscope viewing without meandering the mirror cover 2
Various pipes installed on the mirror cover are straight down with the vertical side down
It can be stably arranged in a state. Further, as shown in FIG.
The end of the cover holder 4 is bent into an L-shape,
Similarly to the working holding table, a rotating pin 6
It may be configured to pivotally support at 3. But before
By providing the rotating means, the cover holding table 4
When rotated, the mouth portion 20 of the endoscope cover 2 and the cover
Is displaced. For this reason, the upper surface of the cover holder
The mouth of the endoscope cover 2 can be detached to a predetermined position
Mouth fixing device 44 for fixing and cover for fixing the cover
A holding member 44a is provided. This allows the endoscope
When installing the cover 2 on the cover holder 4, the endoscope cover
The various pipes provided at the lower part of the mouth
After fixing with the fixture 44 and the cover holding member 44a, the endoscope
The position of various pipes provided on the mirror cover can be adjusted.
Installation work of the endoscope cover on the cover holder is greatly
Can be shortened. In this embodiment, the operation is
Since there is no leg on the working holder side, the connector receiver is a separate member.
Formed and fixed integrally to the endoscope cover mounting device.
You. Further, as shown in FIG.
Leg 41 located outside the cover holder 4
By providing a cover holder on these legs, the cover
The angle of the support to the vertical axis is more than 90 degrees
To shorten the overall length of the cover holder and effectively use the inspection room
can do. Note that this cover holder is
Mouth that prevents the mirror cover from shifting on the cover holder
The part fixing tool 44 and the cover holding member 44a serve as a cover holding table.
It is provided above. FIG. 11 shows an endoscope according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure showing the schematic structure of a cover attachment device. As shown
In the endoscope cover mounting apparatus 1A of the present embodiment, the cover
A caster 42a is attached to the leg 42 so as to straddle the
Slide that can be installed and slid in the endoscope cover holding direction
A table 43 is provided. On the upper surface of the slide table 43
The mouth 21 of the endoscope cover 2 is attached to and detached from the slide table 43.
There is provided a mouth part fixing device 44 for fixing the body. others
When the slide table 43 is slid,
Therefore, the mouth of the endoscope cover does not move. Other structures
The structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.
The description is omitted here. The endoscope cover mounting device constructed as described above.
The operation of the device 1A will be described. First, the slide table 43 is viewed
The mirror cover 2 is placed, and various pipes provided on the endoscope cover are connected.
The mouth part 21 of the endoscope cover 2 is vertically
It is fixed with the fixing device 44 and installed in a straight line. Next, the operation section 5 of the endoscope 3 is operated.
It is fixed to the section holder 6 with the operation section fixing tool 62. And maneuver
The mouth body of the endoscope cover 2 using the rotating means of the work holding table 6
Insertion part insertion opening 21a provided in part 21 and endoscope 3 for cover
Of the D-shaped cross-section of the insertion section 31
At the same time, the insertion section 31 is placed on the cover holder 4. Next, it is placed on the cover holding base 4.
The tip of the insertion portion 31 is fixed to the slide table 43
After being inserted through the insertion portion insertion opening 21a of the mouth body portion 21, the
The ride table 43 is moved to the operation section holding table side, and the insertion section 31 is moved.
Is inserted to the distal end side, and the mouth 21 and the operation unit 5 are
The endoscope and the endoscope cover are completely fitted and fixed.
Complete. In this manner, the mouth of the endoscope cover is
The slide table is moved to the end table
By attaching the bar to the cover endoscope, the endoscope
Without moving the cover on the cover holder,
Endoscope cover and cover endoscope
it can. Also, hang the insertion section of the cover endoscope in the floor direction.
Can be placed on the cover support without
Therefore, sanitation is improved. Other functions and effects are described above.
This is the same as in the first embodiment. Also, as shown in FIG.
Of the mouth portion 21 is held by a detachable mouth portion holding member 45.
Then, the mouth body holding member 45 is moved by a motor 46.
To attach the endoscope cover 2 and the cover endoscope 3
The mounting device 1A1 may be used. Automatic mounting mechanism of this automatic mounting device 1A1
Are the mouth part holding member 45, the motor 46, the moving shaft 4
7, a guide plate 48 and a guide shaft 49 are provided.
You. An external thread 47a is formed on the outer periphery of the moving shaft 47.
One end is fixed to the shaft of the motor 46.
And the other end pivots on the shaft receiver 48a of the guide plate 48.
It is kept in existence. Moved to the mouth body holding member 45
A female screw meshing with the male screw 47a of the shaft 47 is screwed.
Into which the slide hole 45a and the guide shaft 49 are inserted.
An id hole 45b is formed. The operation of the automatic mounting device 1A1 will be described.
You. As shown in FIG.
In the state, the mouth part holder for holding the mouth part 21 of the endoscope cover 2 is provided.
The holding member 45 is located behind the center of the cover holding base 4.
Of the endoscope cover is the end of the cover holder 4
It is in a state of hanging from. At this time, cover
The tip of the part does not touch the floor. Insertion of the insertion part provided in the mouth of the endoscope cover
Match the facing positional relationship between the mouth and the insertion section with the D-shaped cross section
After that, the motor 46 of the automatic mounting device 1A1 is rotated.
You. Then, the moving shaft 47 rotates, and FIG.
As shown in FIG.
47a and a female screw formed on the mouth body holding member 45 are screwed.
And the sliding hole 45a is screwed into the
5 is moved to the operation section side. And operation with the mouth part 21
The motor 46 stops rotating when the part 5 is fitted
The mounting of the endoscope cover 2 and the cover endoscope 3 is completed.
You. A moving shaft and a motor are provided.
Without guide shaft and mouth body holding member
Alternatively, an endoscope cover mounting device may be used. By this
And fine-tuning that cannot be obtained by motor drive
Mounting work can be performed while performing. FIGS. 13 and 14 show a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 shows a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device.
FIG. 14 illustrates the operation of the endoscope cover mounting device.
FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the endoscope cover of this embodiment
-The mounting device 1B includes an insertion portion provided with an observation optical system and an endoscope.
An endoscope with an operating part that also serves as a grip for the mirror
Arrange an endoscope by arranging a holding section for holding the operation section and a conduit
Insert cover to cover the part and close to this insert cover
The endoscope cover with the insertion section located at the vertical axis
Holds by changing the tilt angle from 90 degrees to 180 degrees
And a cover holder that can be used. The operation unit holding table 6 includes an operation unit holding plate 71.
And the scope hanger 75, and the endoscope 3 for a cover.
Is provided at the tip of the arm 76 of the scope hanger 75.
The operating part 5 is attached to the fixture 62 of the operating part holding plate 71
And is held vertically. On the other hand, the endoscope cover 2 is
With collapsible strut 77 and casters integrated
A stand-type cover holding base 79 having a leg 78
Fixing the mouth part 21 and the end cover 25 of the endoscope cover 2
26. The operation section holding plate 71 is
It is rotatable in the axial direction, and the arrow shown in the figure
It is rotatably supported also in the A and B directions. this
Therefore, the operation unit holding plate 71 is rotated in the axial direction.
The endoscope cover 2
Operating part holding plate in accordance with the position of the
71 can be moved correspondingly. Also,
Extends from the operation unit 5 held by the operation unit holding plate 71
The connector 52 of the universal cord 51 to the trolley 7
0 is connected to a light source device 72 mounted on the light source device 72. Further
In addition, the scope hanger 75 includes a light source device 72, a video
Mounts the control unit 73, monitor 74, etc.
Trolley 70 is provided integrally. Other configurations
Are the same as in the above embodiment, and the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The description is omitted. The endoscope cover mounting device configured as described above.
The operation of the device 1B will be described. First, the endoscope cover 2 is
Various pipes (not shown) provided on the endoscope cover 2 are vertical
To the stand-type cover holder 79
The operation unit 5 of the cover endoscope 3 is placed on the operation unit holding plate 72.
Is fixed by the fixture 62 to hold the endoscope in a vertical state.
I do. Note that the insertion port of the endoscope cover
So that the insertion section of the D-shaped cross section of the
They are made to face each other by using rolling means. Next, as shown in FIG.
The distal end of the inserted portion 31 is
It is inserted from the insertion part insertion opening of the mouth part 21. In this state, as shown in FIG.
Mouth part 2 of endoscope cover 2 of stand-type cover holder 79
1. Hold the end of the endoscope cover by holding the support 77
Hold the stand-type cover holding base with respect to the vertical axis.
Gradually move from the 90 degree position to the 180 degree position
Then, push the insertion portion 31 into the endoscope cover 2
Go. The column 77 should be covered at the beginning of the operation.
It is folded to the platform side. Then, as shown in FIG.
When the lid cover 79 is upright, the mouthpiece 21 is operated.
The working section 5 is integrally fitted and fixed, and the cover of the endoscope cover 2 is
The attachment to the endoscope 3 is completed. In this state, the mouth
Remove the fixing tool 26 that fixes the front cover 21 and the front cover 25.
Remove the endoscope cover 2 from the stand-type cover holder 7
9 is removed. As described above, the operation section of the cover endoscope is moved to the
Fixed to the operation unit holding plate of the scope hanger provided on the trolley
By doing so, the endoscope cover can be
Cover-type endoscope can be used immediately after mounting is completed
State. Other functions and effects are the same as those of the above-described embodiment.
It is like. FIG. 15 shows an endoscope according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure showing the schematic structure of a cover attachment device. As shown
As described above, in the endoscope cover mounting device 1C of the present embodiment, the trolley
The arm 76 of the scope hanger 75 provided on the
As shown by the arrow in FIG.
There is. In addition, a cover holding the endoscope cover 2 is held.
Rotation type whose part is rotatable around the cover holder rotation axis 80
The cover holding table 81. This cover holding part rotating shaft 80
Has a ratchet structure, and once rotates the mouth side upward
If you move it, unless you press the release button (not shown),
The structure does not return to the original position. Note that the scope
The arm 76 of the hanger 75 has an arm rotation shaft 76a in front.
It has a ratchet structure like the cover holder rotating shaft 80.
Therefore, in the normal state, the arm 76 rotates only downward.
It has a structure to do. Other configurations are the same as those of the third embodiment.
The same reference numerals are given to the same members, and the description is omitted.
You. Endoscope cover configured as described above
The operation of the mounting device 1C will be described. First, the endoscope for the cover
3 is inserted into the mouth 21 of the endoscope cover 2.
You. Next, the rotary cover holding base 81 is moved 9 degrees with respect to the vertical axis.
Rotate from 0 degree position so that the angle gradually increases
And lift it upwards. Next, gradually move the arm 76
Rotate downward to insert the insertion section 31 of the endoscope 3 for cover.
And move it to a position where the endoscope cover 2 is in a straight line.
The cover endoscope 3 is attached to the endoscope cover 2.
Then, the operation unit 5, the insertion unit 31, and the operation unit 5 of the cover endoscope 3
When the endoscope cover 2 is held obliquely in a straight state
The mounting work is completed. Thus, the rotation for disposing the endoscope cover
The mold cover holder can rotate freely via the cover holder rotation axis.
And the scope hanger arm is connected to the arm rotation axis.
The operation part and the mouth part are made to rotate around the center.
The height of the connection can be lowered
Even low people can work at the chest. Other
The operation and effect are the same as those of the above-described embodiment. A fixing device 62 for fixing the operation section 5 is provided.
Is a U-shaped fixture 62a as shown in FIG.
The nut 6 is attached to the screw portion 62b provided on the fixture 62a.
4 is loosely fitted and fixed to the arm 76 in a freely rotatable manner.
As a result, the operation unit holding plate 71 becomes unnecessary. FIG.
As shown in (c), the width of the U-shaped part of the fixture is changed to the width of the operation part.
Formed wider and made a break prevention part made of elastomer material
By holding it, the operation can be performed without loose fit.
The working part can be rotatable. FIGS. 16 and 17 relate to the fifth embodiment.
16 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device, FIG.
7 covers the endoscope cover using the endoscope cover mounting device.
It is a figure which shows the state which mounted | wore the endoscope. As shown in FIG. 16, the scope hanger 75
Arm 76 moves up and down as indicated by the arrow in the figure.
It is possible. On the other hand, the height of the endoscope cover 2 is slightly higher.
It is arranged on the cover holding base 82 set for this purpose. this
The cover holding base 82 has a distal end cover 2 of the endoscope cover 2.
5 is provided with a plurality of tip cover fixing portions 83 for fixing
The length of the insertion section depending on the model.
At the same time, the overtube 84 covers the endoscope cover 2.
Even with the overtube 84 attached
Can be placed on the endoscope cover mounting device.
ing. The scope hanger 75 has a cover.
The tip of the universal coat 51 extending from the endoscope 3
Holding the connector 52 provided in the connector
A part 85 is provided. Other configurations are the same as in the above-described embodiment.
The same reference numerals are given to the same members, and the description is omitted. The endoscope cover mounting device is configured as described above.
The insertion portion 31 of the cover endoscope 3
After inserting into the mouth 21 of the mirror cover 2, the arm 76 is gradually
The insertion portion 31 is lowered by each
The body 21 is inserted into the cover. And support
When the arm 76 is substantially at the same height as the endoscope cover 2,
As shown in FIG. 17, it is fixed to the operation portion holding plate 71.
The operation unit 5 is rotated to the endoscope cover side to complete the mounting.
I do. As a result, the same operation and effect as in the above-described embodiment can be achieved.
The effect can be obtained. Also, as shown in FIG.
86 is provided on the cover holder 87, and the cover holder 87 is provided.
By tilting the endoscope cover 2
Insert the insertion section 31 of the endoscope 3 smoothly
May be. As described above, in the vertical direction of the arm 76,
FIG. 19 shows a scope hanger 75 to be moved.
The scope hanger 130 having such a configuration may be used.
No. As shown in the figure, the scope hanger 130 of the present embodiment
Is a column 131 provided with a rack 131a, and the column 1
A slider 132 disposed so as to be able to move up and down 31;
Before engaging with the rack 131a formed on the support 131
Provided on an arm 132a protruding from the slider 132.
A pinion 133 and a cover meshing with the pinion 133
Holding member 13 for holding the operating section 5 of the endoscope 3
4a. The scope hanger 1 configured as described above
30 is held by the operation portion holding member 134a of the gear 134.
As shown in the figure, move the operation unit 5 in the direction of arrow A (horizontal direction).
Gear 134, the pinion 133 and the gear
And the slider 132 is engaged with the support 131a.
To move down. Also, as shown in FIG.
When rotated in the direction of mark B (vertical direction), the gear 134 and the pini
The ON 133 and the rack 131a mesh with each other to
2 moves the support 131 upward. In addition, endoscope for cover
When the operation unit 5 of the mirror 3 is in the vertical state, the slider
132 indicates that the uppermost insertion portion 31 of the column 131 is
It will be a position away from you. As described above, the endoscope cover is connected to the cover endoscope.
The endoscope cover mounting device used to mount the
For the cover held by the operation part holding member of the hanger
Just tilt the operation part of the endoscope in the horizontal direction (arrow A direction)
To move the held operation unit to the position below the support.
The insertion part into the endoscope cover.
Not only can be inserted into the
Easily attach the endoscope cover to the mouth
Can be. After the endoscope cover is mounted, the endoscope cover
To return the endoscope for the cover covered with the back to the vertical state
Inserts the slider as it moves to a higher position on the post
Part can be kept without touching the floor
You. FIG. 20 is an endoscope according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure showing the schematic structure of a cover attachment device. As shown
As described above, the endoscope cover mounting device 1E of the present embodiment is
Operation Unit Holder 14 with Post 141 Moving Up and Down
0, a cover holding table 142 also serving as an endoscope cover packing material
It is composed of The operation unit holding table 140 is
Rotate to the tip of the support arm 141a provided at the upper end
An endoscope for a cover is provided on the operation unit holding member 141b freely provided.
3 of operation units 5 are held. Operation section holding member 1
The operation unit 5 held by the operation unit 41b is
To move up and down by the hydraulic cylinder 143
I have. The hydraulic syringe of the endoscope cover mounting device 1
The operation unit holding table 140 provided with the
One of the carts 144 on which the
Physically attached. In addition, the operation unit holding table 1
Forty hydraulic cylinders 143 with the support columns 141 up and down
Compression pedal 143a used when moving and compression solution
A removal pedal 143b is provided. In addition, the cover
The holding table 142 is a packing material for packing the endoscope cover 2.
It is. The support arm 141a has a certain length.
And is vertically held by the operation portion holding member 141b.
Even if the insertion part 31 hanging down slightly moves,
Make sure that the part 31 does not hit the cart 144
You. The endoscope cover mounting device constructed as described above
1E is a compression mechanism provided on the hydraulic cylinder 143.
By pressing the dal 143a several times, the strut 141 is
Ascend from low position to high position. Also, the hydraulic cylinder 14
Step on the compression release pedal 143b provided on the
The support 141 descends from the high position to the low position.
You. That is, the operation unit holding unit shown by the broken line in the figure
With the material 141b at a high position, the endoscope cover 2
The mounting of the cover endoscope 3 is started, and the compression release pedal
Lower the column 141 while repeatedly depressing
The insertion section 31 is gradually inserted into the endoscope cover.
At this time, the cover holding the endoscope cover 2 is packed.
The packing material also serving as the table 4 is tilted. And holding the operation unit
When the member 141b reaches the low position, the endoscope of the insertion portion 31
When the insertion into the cover 2 is completed, the operation unit 5 and the mouth unit 20 are
Make a connection. Here, the compression pedal 143a is depressed several times.
Then, the operation unit 5 is returned to the high position again, and the endoscope cover 2 is
Is removed from the cover holder 4 that is the packing material, and is attached.
To end. Thus, an endoscope using a hydraulic cylinder
By using a cover mounting device, the endoscope cover and camera
Opening both hands only by operating the feet when attaching the bar endoscope
It is possible to raise and lower the operation unit holding table with
To easily attach the cover endoscope and the endoscope cover.
Workability is improved. Also, if the cover holder is
Easy management until installation work because of the packaging material
It becomes. The above-described arm member 76 and support arm
141a is that the insertion part hanging down in the vertical state moves a little.
The carts and trolleys will not be contaminated when
I had secured a certain distance. Because of this,
The arm member 76 and the support arm 141a are always
And protruding from the trolley,
Inconvenience sometimes occurred when moving. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
41a is connected to a plurality of link members 145 to expand and contract laterally
It is formed freely. For this reason, the operation unit holding member 141
b when the operation unit 5 of the endoscope 3 is held
The link member 145 is pulled as shown in FIG.
Extending the cover from the cart 144 etc. by extending it
The insertion portion 31 of the mirror 3 can be sufficiently separated. Ma
In addition, what is held by the operation unit holding member 141b is
When the link member 145 is
As it can shrink nearby, it can be stored in tight places and
Movement becomes easy. The support arm 141a includes a link
It is not limited to what is constituted by the member 145,
As shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of sleeves 146 having different diameters,
146. . . Combination and connection of telescopic support arms
The system 141a can also be configured. FIGS. 23 to 25 show a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of the operation unit holding base.
FIG. 24 and FIG. 24 show the insertion portion of the endoscope for the cover on the endoscope cover.
FIG. 25 is a side view showing an inserted state, and FIG. 25 is a front view of FIG.
FIG. As shown in the figure, the endoscope cover device of this embodiment is
A support 151 that forms the operation unit holder 150 of the dressing apparatus 1F.
Are integrally fixed to the cart 144. This pillar 15
1 is provided with a pulley 152 at the upper end thereof.
A wire 153 is hung. One end of the wire 153 has a support 15
The inner slide that moves up and down on the rail provided on the side of the cart 1
The other end of the wire 153 is connected to a rider 154.
A rack provided on the opposite side of the support 151 from the cart 144.
Connected to an outer slider 155 that moves up and down
I have. The outer slider 155 has a support arm 156.
The support arm 156 has a hanger support.
A holding pipe 157 is provided. And the hanger
-A second hanger for holding the operation unit 5 on the support pipe 157
158 and the first hanger 159 for holding the mouth part 20
Is provided. The inner slider 154 and the outer slider 1
Hooks 160 are provided at the lower ends of the
You. In the middle of the rail of the support 151, the cart side and
A stopper 161 is provided on each side opposite to the cart.
This stopper 161 stops each slider at the lowest point.
Inner slider 154 reaches the lowest point
To the hook 160 when it comes into contact with the stopper 161
Inner stopper 162 holding slider 154 is hooked
It has become. The inner stopper 162 is attached to the support side.
The internal slider 154 has a built-in spring on which the power acts.
Moves from top to bottom, and the hook 160 and inner stopper
162 abuts along the slope of the hook 160
The stopper 162 moves, and the inner slider 154 stops.
Immediately before the inner stopper 162 is hit by the spring force, the inner stopper 162 is closed.
Hook 160
You. Similarly, the outer slider 155 is similarly connected to the stopper 161.
Outer stopper 16 which is hooked on the hook 160 when it comes into contact with
3 is fixed. The outer stopper 163
Configuration and relationship with hook 160 and stopper 161
Configuration of internal stop 162 and hook 160 and stopper 1
The description is omitted because it is the same as the relation with 61. The first hanger 159 or the second hanger
The cover endoscope 3 is held on one of the hangers 158.
When the inner slider 154 is moved,
To make the weight distribution slightly heavier than 55
In addition, a weight 154a is provided on the inner slider 154.
You. For this reason, a very small amount
By applying a load downward, the outer slider 155 and
Now balanced with the inner slider 154
ing. That is, the inner slider 154 is
2 and the outer slider 155 is not
In a state where it is not fixed to the stopper 163, the first hanger
159 or the second hanger 158 with the cover endoscope 3
Rises gently while holding the insertion section 31
The first hanger 159 and the second c
The finger 158 moves downward. The wire 153 is connected to the outer slider
When 155 is the lowest position, the inner slider 154
Is the highest position, and conversely, the inner slider 154 is the highest position.
The outer slider 155 is at the highest position when in the lowered position.
The length is set so that Further, the inner stopper 162 has an inner wire
162a is connected to the wire 162a.
The H pedal 164 is connected. In addition, the outer stopper 16
3 is connected to an outer wire 163a.
The L pedal 165 is connected to the gear 163a. sand
In other words, when the H pedal 164 is depressed,
The inner stopper 162 is pulled to the opposite column side through the ear 162a.
The inner stopper 162 moves against the spring force
Hook 160 and inner stopper 162 are released
It is supposed to be. Similarly, the L pedal 165
Stepping through the outer wire 163a.
The stopper 163 is pulled to the opposite side of the support, and against the spring force.
When the outer stopper 163 moves, the hook 160
The fixing with the outer stopper 163 is released.
You. On the other hand, the cover holder 170 of this embodiment is
Hold the endoscope cover 2 at an angle of 90 degrees or more with respect to the vertical axis.
The endoscope cover 2 has a
Is the universal code 51 and the operation unit of the endoscope for the cover
5 is a universal code cover 171 for covering
Is provided. The cover holding table 170 is an endoscope cover.
A mouth body holding portion 172 that holds the mouth body portion 20 of FIG.
Insertion portion cover holding portion for holding a cover covering portion 31
173, and the distal end of the insertion portion cover holding portion 173.
When the cover holder 170 is stored,
Casters so that the table 170 can be installed vertically
A short leg 174 is provided. Ma
In addition, a long leg 175 is provided below the mouth body holding portion 172.
Is provided. The long legs 17 of the cover holding table 170
At the lower end of 5, keep the cover holder 170 from falling sideways
The pipe member 176 supported by the
It is provided directly. The endoscope cover mounting device configured as described above
The operation of the device 1F will be described. For cover as shown in FIG.
Preparation and storage before attaching endoscope 3 and endoscope cover 2
In the state, the first hanger 159 and the second hanger 158 are set.
The girder hanger support pipe 157 is located at the highest point
The tip of the insertion section 31 of the endoscope 3 does not touch the floor
Swelling. Attach the endoscope cover 2 to the cover endoscope 3
First, it hangs down vertically as shown in FIG.
The image fiber of the endoscope for cover 3
Tip of the insertion section 31 having an observation optical system such as a body imaging device
The part is inserted from the mouth part 20. Next, depress the H pedal 164 to move the inner slide
Release the fixing of the screw 154, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.
, The outer slider 155 is lowered.
The insertion part 31 is inserted into the endoscope cover when
Then, the mouth part and the operation part are fitted. At this time, the first hand
Hanger support provided with gar 159 and second hanger 158
The pipe 157 is lowered. As described above, the endoscope for covering is applied with a slight force.
Can be moved downward with the cover endoscope
Release the first hanger 159 or the second hanger if you let go of the mirror
The cover endoscope is held in one of the gars 158.
However, since the hanger support pipe 157 moves upward,
The mountability of the endoscope cover is improved. Other actions and effects
Is the same as in the above embodiment. In the hanger support pipe 157,
The holding portion is formed by the first hanger 159 and the second hanger 158.
The position of the tip of the insertion part with respect to the floor
I will. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
The pipe 157 is a deformation support pipe 157a. The deformable support pipe 157a is
The height of the second hanger 158 that holds the
Make sure that the height of the first hanger 159
It is a good thing. As a result, the first hanger 1
Position of the operation unit 5 of the cover endoscope 3 held at 59
Of the operation unit 5 held by the second hanger 158
The position is the same height. That is, the endoscope cover 2
Holding the covered endoscope 3 on the first hanger 159
When the cover endoscope 3 is moved to the second hanger 15
8, even from the floor to the end of the endoscope cover
And the distance from the floor to the tip of the insertion section are always the same.
You. Further, the cover holder 17 of the seventh embodiment is used.
0 as shown in FIG. 27.
Has formed. As shown in FIG.
Of the insertion section is formed in a fan shape to form the insertion section tip holding section 176.
are doing. The insertion portion distal end holding portion 176 is
Two frame lines 177 parallel to the entering direction are drawn. this
The interval between the two frame lines 177 is outside the cover of the endoscope cover 2.
It is slightly wider than the diameter. Note that the insertion portion cover
-The holding portion 173 has a section wider than the outer diameter of the endoscope cover 2.
The surface shape is a concave guide portion. Also, the insertion
The endoscope cover 2 is provided at the foremost part of the distal end holding portion 176.
When the endoscope for cover 3 is extended in the distal direction by insertion
An abutting portion 178 is provided to abut. As a result, as shown in FIG.
The insertion part 31 is inserted without applying excessive force to the mirror cover 2.
The mouth part 20 and the operation part 5 are fixed at appropriate positions
Endoscope cover 2 is in the straight state in the mounted state
And fit within the border. However, the insertion section 31 is inserted into the endoscope cover 2.
When the user inserts the mouth unit 20 into the operation unit 5,
On the other hand, if the mouth portion 20 is pulled up too much,
As shown in (a), the insertion portion 31 of the endoscope 3 for a cover is used.
Thus, the sheath 179 forming the endoscope cover 2 is expanded.
Will be dismissed. At this time, it is disposed on the endoscope cover 2
Conduit 22 was difficult to stretch with sheath 179
Therefore, the endoscope cover 2 is curved toward the pipe side and
Protrude. Conversely, insert the insertion portion 31 into the endoscope cover 2
When the mouth unit 20 is attached to the operation unit 5
If the mouth 20 is pulled back too much,
The insertion part 31 inserted in is pulled back. At this time,
The source 179 is in a state of being shortened from its natural length.
22 is difficult to shrink like the sheath,
It curves to the opposite side to the pipe side and protrudes from the frame line 177. As described above, the endoscope cover and the endoscope for the cover are provided.
When attaching a mirror, does the endoscope cover protrude from the frame line?
By checking whether the sheath is
Fixing the mouth and operation unit at appropriate positions without such
You can confirm what you have done. Note that FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b)
Variable guide member 18 provided with a plurality of elongated holes 181
2 and the variable guide member 182 is fixed to the fixing screw 18.
3 to the insertion portion cover holding portion 173
For the endoscope cover 2 with different outer diameter
And one type of cover holder can be used
In the financial situation of users who have multiple types of endoscopes
Burden can be reduced. FIG. 29 (a) shows the variable
FIG. 29 shows a state in which the distance between the guide members is minimized.
(B) shows the state where the interval between the variable guide members is maximized.
are doing. FIG. 30 shows the first hanger 1 of the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining another configuration of the embodiment. As shown in the figure
One hanger 159 has a flange 2 provided on the mouth 20.
Step 191 receiving a load of 0c, and forceps of the mouth 20
Notch 192 for letting out the opening 20d
Has formed. Therefore, the forceps opening 20d is cut out.
By disposing the first hanger 15
9 is perpendicular to the direction of the insertion section.
It does not rotate in the plane direction. Further, the first hanger 159 is a hanger.
-Rotatable with respect to the shaft 193 provided on the support pipe 157
It is. However, to restrict rotation in the direction of the arrow,
A rotation regulating member 194 is provided on the gar support pipe 157,
The first hanger 159 is attached to a part of the rotation regulating member 194.
The shoulder opening is struck. Further, the lower end of the mouth 20 is over
-Tube 200 is connected.
Take the connection so that it is located at the lower end of the first hanger 159.
It can be attached. When the endoscope cover 2 is attached, the first hand
The gir 159 is aligned with the direction of the
The cover rotates because it rotates to the anti-rotation restricting member side around 93.
Of the endoscope 3 for use on the endoscope cover 2 is impaired
Never. Further, as shown in FIG.
Bar endoscope 3 is held on first hanger 159
In the state, the endoscope for cover 3 is a universal cord 5
With a weight of 1, it is pulled to the universal cord side
Then, the endoscope 3 for the cover comes into contact with the rotation regulating member 194 and
It is held vertically. Therefore, when the endoscope cover is attached
Outside, the endoscope for the cover is always vertical to the first hanger.
Since it is held, it is prevented from falling. As shown in FIG. 31, an endoscope for a cover is provided.
Including the first hanger 158 that holds the operation unit 5
The hanger part 195 is inserted into the fitting groove 196 provided in the operation part 5.
The endoscope cover is designed to be fitted and held.
-2 is attached to the endoscope 3 for cover,
The mirror 3 can be prevented from moving upward and coming off.
You. FIG. 32 shows the holding of the mouth of the cover holding base 170.
It is a modification of the unit 172. In this embodiment, the mouth body
The outer diameter dimension M of the holding part 172 is set to the inner diameter of the first hanger 159.
It is smaller than the dimension K. This ensures that the cover
While holding the holder 170, the mouth part 20 is placed on the first hanger.
159 so that the worker can
It is easy to secure hygiene by reducing the number of times of touching the operation unit 5 etc.
It becomes. Here, referring to FIG. 33 to FIG.
Outline of daily usage using the endoscope cover mounting device 1F
Will be described for each work procedure. 1. The pre-inspection work procedure will be described. First,
First hanger 159 and second hanger of bar mounting device 1F
-158 with clean gauze containing alcohol
Disinfect with cotton wool. Then, as shown in FIG.
The endoscope 3 for the cover that has been cleaned and disinfected is placed on the second hanger 158
The user extending from the operation unit 5 of the cover endoscope 3
The light source connector provided at the tip of the universal cord 51
The connector 201 is connected to the light source device 202. This and
Be careful not to let the insertion section 31 of the endoscope touch the floor.
You. Subsequently, insertion of the endoscope 3 is performed as shown in FIG.
Make sure that the part 31 does not touch the floor
Lift the Ip 157 above the column 151. Next, the video system center 203
The system cable 204 is connected via a connector. Continued
To the air supply, water supply, and suction unit 205.
Air, water supply, suction tube (hereinafter referred to as AWS tube)
Connect. At this time, add extra AWS tubes to the cart
Do not touch the floor by looping on the hook provided on 144
Keep it. Next, as shown in FIG.
Mouth holding part 172 of holding base 170, insertion part cover holding
Clean part 173 with clean gauze or alcohol
The tray shown in FIG.
213 is prepared on the shelf of the cart 144. 2. The cover attaching / detaching procedure will be described. First,
When attaching the bar, the operator must use the endoscope for the cover and the endoscope cover.
Wear new gloves to carry out the work of wearing. Soshi
The disinfected cover holder shown in FIG.
170, the endoscope cover 2 is set.
Put a bag on a 213 and put it on an empty shelf of cart 144
Keep it. Next, as shown in FIG.
Endoscope for a cover hung on a certain second hanger 158
Lubricating powder 210 is applied to the surface of insertion portion 31 of mirror 3. So
Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the second hanger 158
Of the insertion portion 31 of the endoscope 3 for the cover hung on
Part of which is formed in the mouth 20 of the endoscope cover 2
Insert through the insertion slot. Next, the insertion portion 31 of the cover endoscope is used.
Is inserted into the endoscope cover to some extent,
Press the pedal to fix the cover endoscope 3 to the high position.
The fixed state is released, and the insertion portion 31 is pulled downward, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the hanger support pipe 157 is
151 is fixed at a low position. Here, as shown in FIG.
The remaining insertion part 31 was inserted while holding the holding part 172.
Thereafter, the mouth portion 20 and the operation portion 5 are fitted. At this time,
The hard end of the bar endoscope 3 is positioned at the end of the endoscope cover 2.
When it is not fitted into the cover,
The bar is manually inserted. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Endoscope cover 2 may protrude from frame line 177
Make sure that the mouth part 20 and the operation part 5
Let Next, the first hanger 159 is
Cover hanger cover slightly larger than hanger 159
After that, as shown in FIG.
The mouth part holding portion 172 is removed from the mouth part 20. This and
The insertion section 31 of the cover endoscope 3 is
With the mouthpiece holding portion 172 being held down on the
Lower it down. Cover holder as shown in FIG.
An endoscope for a cover in which the endoscope cover 2 covers 170
The cover endoscope 3 is placed in the second
Change from the hanger 158 to the first hanger 159.
And air supply, water supply, and suction only at the start of the day's inspection
Connect the AWS tube connected to unit 205
Attach to versal cord 51 and extend from mouth 20
Connect the air supply tube, water supply tube, and suction tube
As shown in FIG. 34 (g), the operation unit 5 and the universal
Cover the universal cord cover 171
You. In this state, air supply, water supply, and suction are controlled.
Switch unit (not shown)
Cover 171 and send these codes.
It is connected to the air, water supply and suction unit 205. And figure
As shown in FIG. 34 (h), the endoscope camera is
Insert the insertion section 31 of the cover endoscope 3 over the bar 2
Depress the L-pedal 165 while holding it to release the fixation in the low position.
And a first hanger 159 and a second hanger 158 are provided.
Lifted the hanger support pipe 157 again and raised
And the cover as shown in FIG.
A position where the holder 170 is set upright and out of the way
Move to and store. 3. The procedure for checking the airtightness before use will be described.
In the state shown in FIG.
Check that the pressure tube is connected to the base
Start pressurization. Next, the valve of the pressurized conduit into the endoscope cover is
And close the endoscope cover for a certain period of time
Place. At this time, it is arranged on the pressure line
Airtightness in the endoscope cover 2 due to the numerical change of the pressure gauge
Check the condition. Next, the valve is operated to move the endoscope cover.
Depressurize the pressure. Note that there is a hole in the endoscope cover.
If there is a problem airtight, remove the endoscope cover
Put another endoscope cover according to the cover installation procedure
After that, before use, check whether the endoscope cover 2 has a hole again.
Perform the airtight check procedure. 4. The pre-inspection work procedure will be described. First, figure
From the state shown in FIG. 34 (i), depress the H pedal 164.
The first hanger 159 and the second hanger 158 are provided.
Release the hanger support pipe 157 at the high position
You. Next, as shown in FIG. 35, the endoscope cover
The insertion part 31 of the endoscope 3 for a cover on which the
Hold the insertion portion 31 so that it does not stick to the first hanger 1
59, hanger support pipe provided with second hanger 158
157 until it locks in the low position
The operation unit 5 is removed from the first hanger 159 and inspection is performed.
U. [0113] 5. The work procedure after the inspection is completed will be described. Ma
First, as shown in FIG.
Gar 159 and insert portion 31 into tray 213
Looped inside and the cover with the endoscope cover 2 attached
The medical endoscope 3 is held on the first hanger 159. this
At this time, hold the mouth part 20 with the first hanger 159
You. In this state, the air supply, water supply, and suction unit 20
5 Remove the switch unit cord from the operation unit 5
Remove the switch unit. Next, as shown in FIG.
Move the monkey cover 171 away from the connector
It is bundled near the body part 20. Next, the AWS tube is connected to the air supply tube.
Remove from the pump, water supply tube and suction tube. Soshi
Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the first hanger 159
The mouth part 20 is removed, and the operation part is attached to the second hanger 158.
Multiply by 5. 36 (b) and 36 (c).
As shown in the figure, the first hanger 159 to the second hanger 15
When replacing the cover endoscope 3 with the tray 8, the tray 213 is
From the position directly below the first hanger 159, the second hanger 15
Move to the position just below 8. Next, from the first hanger 159, the used
Remove the hanger cover and put it in the tray 213. This
At this time, as shown in FIG.
Cover 171 over the insertion section 31
Cover to prevent spillage of dirt. 6. Explain the airtightness check procedure after inspection
You. First, depress the L pedal 165 and move the hanger support pie
The lock of the lock 157 at the low position is released. Then, FIG.
As shown in (a), the hanger support pipe 157 is
To be fixed at a high position. Next, in the state shown in FIG.
Check that the pressure tube is connected to the tight check base.
Check and start pressurizing. [0119] Next, the pressurized pipe is inserted into the endoscope cover.
Close the lube and keep the inside of the endoscope cover under high pressure for a certain period of time.
put. At this time, a high pressure
Airtightness inside the endoscope cover due to numerical change of the pressure gauge arranged
Check the condition. Operate the valve to control the pressure inside the endoscope cover.
Is depressurized. At the time of the airtightness check after this inspection, an endoscope
If you see holes in the cover,
After removing the endoscope from the endoscope cover,
Clean and disinfect the mirror. No holes in the endoscope cover
When it is confirmed that only the endoscope cover is
Replace with an endoscope cover and continue inspection. Note that the distal end of the endoscope for the cover has a hard end.
After removing the end cover, as shown in FIG.
5 is released from the mouth body 20 and then turned over.
Hold the endoscope cover 2 over the
Remove it by pulling it and discard it in the tray 213
I do. The gloves used at this time are also on the same tray 213.
Dispose in. And the tray 213
Wrap the endoscope cover, gloves, and hanger cover
And dispose of it. At this time, filth etc.
Be careful not to do so. 7. The work procedure after the completion of the one-day inspection will be described.
You. First, to collect, care and store equipment,
As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the second hanger 158 is held at a high position.
Pull the insertion portion 31 of the endoscope 3 held by the user
Then, depressing the H pedal 164, as shown in FIG.
And lower the first hanger 159 and the second hanger 158
The insertion part 31 is not covered with the bag
It is put in the tray 213. Next, the AWS tube is removed and the cart is removed.
It is hung on the hook provided in 144. Also, in the connector
Tubes and cables from connected airtight check caps
The connector 52 and the light source device 202
And remove it. Next, as shown in FIG.
The endoscope 3 for use from the second hanger 158 and cover
The endoscope 3 is cleaned and disinfected and stored in a predetermined place. This
At this time, the tray 213 is also washed and disinfected and kept in a predetermined place.
Tube. Further, the air supply, water supply, and suction unit 205
Remove the WS tube and discard. Finally, the mouth portion of the cover holding base 170 is held.
The part 172 and the cover holding part 39 are cleaned with alcohol.
Cover holder 1 with clean gauze or cotton wool
Store 70 in place. Also, the first hanger 15
9. The second hanger 158 is also clean with alcohol
Wipe with gauze or absorbent cotton. By the way, in the conventional cover type endoscope, the inside
Pulling up the endoscope cover from the predetermined position to the operation unit side
It was impossible. For this reason, the mouth and the operation
Despite the fact, the end of the endoscope cover and the endoscope for the cover
Visible vignetting due to poor attachment and no contact with the tip of the mirror
And so on. For this reason, the cover type endoscope
Of the endoscope cover and the endoscope for the cover
Good things were desired. Therefore, the mouth 21 of the endoscope cover 2 is
The connection structure of the bar endoscope 3 with the operation unit 5 is as follows.
are doing. As shown in FIG. 39, the mouth of the endoscope cover 2
The portion 21 is formed of an elastically deformable member, and
A projection 90 is formed on the working portion side while projecting from the operation portion 5
A groove 92 is provided in the convex portion 91 to be formed. And this pier
The inner diameter of the raised portion 90 is smaller than the outer diameter of the end of the convex portion 91, and
First, it is formed larger than the outer diameter of the groove 92. Convex part 91
Are formed to be elongated in the axial direction.
Considering in advance the length of the sheath 93 when the bar is attached,
For example, the width of the groove portion 92 so that the mouth portion 21 can move only by H.
Is set. The end face of the projection 90 on the operation section side and the convex
Protrusions and projections are smoothly attached and detached on the tip side of the part 91
It is chamfered to be free. For this reason, the mouth part 21 is pressed against the operation part 5.
By protruding, the protrusion 90 is moved to the distal end side of the operation unit 5.
Over the tip of the convex portion 91 formed in the groove 92
It is dropped. The protruding portion 90 of the mouth portion 21 becomes the groove portion 92
Just dropped, the sheath 93 was stretched.
Between the end of the endoscope cover 2 and the end of the endoscope 3 for cover.
Is not in contact. Therefore, the mouth 21
The operation is performed by the stroke H provided in the groove 92 of the projection 91.
Move to the part side. Then, the sheath 93 is raised.
The end of the endoscope cover 2 is attached to the end of the endoscope cover 2.
The protruding portion 90 moves to the distal end side again and the sheath 93
To the natural length to complete the installation. In this manner, the mouth is attached to the groove of the operation unit.
The sheath can be pulled by making it movable
The endoscope cover and the cover can be extended.
-Make sure that the tip of the
It can be installed without it. Also, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and (b)
Notch 9 at the end of mouth 21 formed of an elastic member
4 and projecting the mouth 21 toward the distal end of the operation unit 5
At an arbitrary position of the cylindrical portion 95 to be formed. In other words, the inner diameter of the mouth 21 is
The diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion 95, and
Troke H is secured. And with the wearing state
Once, the mouth part 21 is moved to the operation part side by the stroke H once.
Then, the sheath 93 is extended, and the end of the endoscope cover 2 is
After bringing the end into contact with the tip of the endoscope 3 for the cover,
21 is fixed to an arbitrary position of the cylindrical portion 95 with a clamp 96.
The same effect can be obtained by setting. Further, as shown in FIG.
A projection 97 is formed on the inner diameter portion, and this projection 97
With a groove 98 that has a fitting groove 98 and secures the stroke H
A cylindrical portion 99 is formed. And the protrusion of the mouth part 21
Move over the groove 97 once over the groove 98 and move only the stroke H
The sheath is extended by moving the tip of the endoscope cover 2
And the tip of the cover endoscope 3 are brought into contact with each other.
Return the protrusion 97 of the 21 to the position of the groove 98 and feel a click
The protrusion 97 and the groove 98 are fitted together with the
And the connection between the control unit 5 and the operation unit 5 can be surely grasped. Further, as shown in FIG.
The fixed body 101 is composed of an id body 100 and a fixed body 101.
Is formed of an elastically deformable member, and the connection provided on the operation unit 5
Connect to the unit 102. Click connection
Key 103 is formed, and click protrusion 103
The click groove 104 formed at one end of the fixed body 101 is
By inserting, the operation unit 5 and the mouth unit 21 can be detachably attached.
It is to be connected. On the other hand, the slide body 100
Has a protruding portion 105 at the end of the operation portion thereof.
05 is the axial direction with respect to the sliding portion 106 of the fixed body 101
To be freely slidable. The fixed body 101
At the other end, a locking flange abutting on the protrusion 105
107 is formed, and the fixed body 101 is
Is prevented from falling off. Also, the slide body
The slide unit 10 is slidable by the stroke H.
6 are set. Therefore, the fixed body 100 of the mouth 21
Click groove 104 and click protrusion provided on operation unit 5
103 and the mouth 21 and the operation unit 5 are connected.
Then, the slide body 101 is moved by the stroke H to
The end 93 of the endoscope cover 2 and the cover
The mounting is completed by bringing the end of the endoscope 3 into contact with the endoscope. By the way, air is blown into the endoscope cover.
This allows the endoscope cover to expand and
Increase the clearance with the endoscope insertion part for the cover,
Techniques for improving the wearability are known. However, conventionally
Cover endoscope, the inflation base is
Endoscope cover and cover endoscope
Lubricating powder applied to improve the sliding properties of the mirror
Dust and dirt accumulate on the inner surface of the tip of the endoscope cover.
The objective lens and illumination lens of the endoscope for the cover,
Is attached to the inner surface of the lens cover at the end of the endoscope cover.
It was the cause of the field failure. This ensures a good field of view.
A cover-type endoscope that can be maintained has been desired. As shown in FIG. 43 to FIG.
1 is provided with a distal end hard portion 111 at the distal end thereof.
At the tip of the bar 2, a tip cover 112 is provided,
The tip rigid portion 111 is used by being fitted into the tip cover 112.
Used. The distal end of the distal end hard portion 111 has an objective light
Optical lens 113, illumination optical system lens 114,
Ration nozzle 115 is provided. The objective light
The imaging lens 116 and the signal cable
Cable 117 is connected to the illumination optical system lens 114.
Has an optical fiber 118 for illumination and inflation
The inflation pipe 119 is in contact with the inflation nozzle 115.
Has been continued. The front cover 112 includes the lens cover 12.
0, treatment instrument insertion port 121, air supply nozzle 122, water supply nozzle
１２３123 is provided. When the endoscope cover is attached, the inflation tube
Air is supplied from the path 119 and the inflation nozzle 1
Inject air from 15. This allows the sheath 93
Expands, and a clear run occurs between the insertion portion 31 and the sheath 93.
Occurs. At this time, the inflation nozzle 115
Are the objective optical system lens 113 and the illumination optical system lens 114
Lubricating powder applied in the sheath 93
For example, there are corn starch powder and talc powder
The dust is the objective optical lens 113 and the illumination optical lens
Even if it adheres to 114, it can be blown off. Also Len
The same applies to powder and dust adhering to the inner surface of the
Can be blown away. As described above, due to the inflation effect,
Improves the wearability and blows powder and dust adhering to the optical system.
Because it can be blown away, a clear field of view can be secured. The cylindrical shape at the tip of the hard portion 111 is
Since the cutout is formed, the diameter of the insertion section can be reduced,
The insertability into a body cavity can be improved. FIG. 46 shows the conduit of the endoscope cover 2.
Showing system and endoscope cover 2 and endoscope 3 for cover
46, and the endoscope cover 2 as shown in FIG.
Has an air supply / water supply line 215 for air supply and water supply.
Then, the distance from the mouth 20 to the tip cover 216 is one
It is formed by a conduit. And, inside the mouth part 20,
A switching valve 217 for air, water supply, and spray is provided. this
The switching valve 217 communicates with the air supply / water supply line 215.
ing. The switching valve 217 has a water supply tube.
218 and the air supply tube 219 are connected. this
Thus, the air supply / water supply line 215 can be made into one line.
Therefore, the diameter of the insertion portion can be reduced. The tip cover 216 is provided with the above air / water supply.
A nozzle 220 communicating with the conduit 215 is provided.
A lens cover with a water-repellent coating
A bar 221 is provided. At the tip of the insertion section 31 of the cover endoscope 3,
A distal end hard portion 222 is provided. This tip hard part 2
22 has an opening in the radial direction formed on the tip cover 216.
Locking portion 223 and the front hard portion 222
An engagement portion 224 is provided for engaging from the opening side of the recording engagement portion.
ing. The locking part 223 and the engaging part 224 are the sheath 1
The engagement portion 79 is prevented from coming off. [0148] As shown in FIG.
In the process of removing the distal end hard portion 222 from the end cover 6,
16 engaging portions of the distal end hard portion 222 with respect to the engaging portions 223
224 is moved to the opening side of the locking portion 223. Then
The distal end hard portion 222 is opposed to the fastening force of the sheath 179.
Moves, and the engagement between the locking portion 223 and the engaging portion 224 is released.
You. Then, the distal end hard portion 222 is further moved to the hand side.
And remove it. This allows the tip cover 216 and the tip
It can be easily attached to and detached from the rigid end portion 222 and does not easily come off during use.
Can be achieved. [Supplementary Notes] Arrange the conduit and insert the endoscope
Insert cover that covers the
The endoscope cover with the insertion port
Cover holder for holding, insertion section with observation optical system
Of an endoscope with an operating part that also serves as a gripper for the endoscope
An operation unit holding table for holding the unit, and the operation unit holding table or
The endoscope operation is performed on at least one of the cover holders.
Positional relationship between the part and the insertion part insertion port of the endoscope cover
Endoscope cover mounting device comprising:
2. Constructs the operation unit of the endoscope for cover and the operation unit holding unit
Described in Supplementary Note 1, which is held in parallel with the operation unit holding table.
Endoscope cover mounting device. 3. The rotating means holds at least the operation unit
Move the operation unit fixed to the base to the endoscope insertion part
Appendix 1 that rotates on a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction
And the endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 2. 4. The rotating means is fixed to the cover holder.
The endoscope cover
On the other hand, note 1 that rotates on a substantially vertical surface
Endoscope cover mounting device. 5. Remove the endoscope cover on the cover holder
The endoscope for a cover is attached while being held, as described in Appendix 4.
Endoscope cover mounting device. 6. The above insertion part does not become higher than the operation part
So that the cover holder is at an angle of 90 degrees or more with respect to the vertical axis.
2. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the device is inclined at an angle. [0154] 7. Secure the endoscope cover to the cover holder
7. The endoscope cover mounting device according to Supplementary Note 4 or 6, further comprising: 8. The endoscope for the cover and the endoscope cover are paired.
3. The endoscope cover according to claim 3, wherein the endoscope cover is attached by being moved in the direction of movement.
Mounting device. 9. The cross section of the cover holder is a gutter type
2. The endoscope cover mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope cover mounting apparatus is in a shape. 10. Note that the cover holder is V-shaped
10. Endoscope cover mounting device according to 1. 2. The endoscope according to claim 1, wherein the cover holding portion has a concave shape.
Mirror cover mounting device 12. Sterilized sheet for cover holding means and operation section holding means
4. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the device is covered with a cover. 13. Between the cover holder and the operation unit holder
3. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 1, wherein a gap is provided in the endoscope cover. 14. Insertion section with observation optical system and endoscope
Length of the operation unit of the endoscope having the operation unit that also serves as the holding unit of the mirror
Has a means to vary the angle between the hand axis and the vertical direction
Arrange the operation part holding base and the conduit to cover the insertion part of the endoscope
Insertion part cover and located close to this insertion part cover
Longitudinal axis and vertical of endoscope cover with insertion port
Cover holder having means for changing the angle between directions
An endoscope cover mounting device comprising: 15. Place the tip of the endoscope cover
Note that the cover holder of the part that is covered is wider than the cover
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to Item 1 and Appendix 14. 16. Hold the connector of the cover endoscope
Note 1 and Note 2 that the connector holding part
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 14. 17. Hold the connector of the cover endoscope
Note 1 that the connector holding part is located on the operation part holding base side.
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 14. 18. The endoscope connector for the cover is
Attach the endoscope for the cover to the endoscope cover
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 14, wherein: 19. Operation unit holding table for holding the endoscope
With an endoscope device such as a light source device and a video processor.
14. The endoscope camera described in Appendix 14 provided integrally with the cart to be placed.
Bar mounting device. 20. Operation unit height of the cover endoscope
Without changing the height of the insertion section than the operation section.
So that the cover support is 90 ° away from the vertical axis.
Endoscope for cover by rotating and moving from degree to more angle
14. The endoscope cover according to claim 14, wherein the endoscope cover is attached to the endoscope cover.
-Mounting device. 21. The cover holder is an endoscope cover.
Appendix 1 installed in an upright position with the insertion section tip facing downward
20. The endoscope cover mounting device according to 4 or 20. 22. The operation unit holder and the cover holder
Rotate the table to move the cover endoscope and endoscope cover
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 14, wherein the endoscope cover is mounted. 23. Position the cover holder on the vertical axis
With the operation unit at 90 degrees, the operation unit of the operation unit
Endoscope for cover
14. The endoscope cover according to claim 14, wherein the endoscope cover is attached to the endoscope cover.
-Mounting device. 24. Operation unit holding table for holding the operation unit
22 and the supplementary note for rotating the shaft by a rack and pinion mechanism
24. The endoscope cover mounting device according to claim 23. 25. Operation unit holding table for holding the operation unit
22 and 23, wherein
Endoscope cover mounting device. 26. Fix the operation part of the operation part holding base
22. The width of the fixing device is wider than the width of the operation unit.
24. The endoscope cover mounting device according to paragraph 23. 27. Rotate the operation section of the operation section holder.
While moving the cover holder vertically from the initial state.
Endoscope cover and endoscope cover
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 14, wherein the endoscope cover is mounted. 28. The initial state is a substantially horizontal position.
28. The endoscope cover mounting device according to item 27. 29. Move the operation unit up and down
30. The endoscope cover mounting device according to attachment 27. 30. Operation unit holding table for holding the operation unit
27. The hydraulic cylinder is used to move the cylinder vertically.
Endoscope cover mounting device. 31. The cover holder is provided with an endoscope cover
15. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 14, which also serves as a packaging material. 32. A telescopic arm is attached to the operation unit holder.
17. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 16, further comprising a system. 33. Endoscope operation unit on the operation unit holding table
C to hold the hanger to hold and the mouth of the endoscope cover
28. The endoscope camera according to Supplementary Notes 14 and 27, wherein
Bar mounting device. 34. Endoscope on the hanger of the operation unit holder
When holding the mirror operation unit, the unit extending from the side of the operation unit
The direction in which the versal cord extends is placed on the cart.
Attach the endoscope cover described in Appendix 33 to the operation surface side of the endoscope device
apparatus. 35. The endoscope operation part of the operation part holding table
Hold the hanger from the floor and the endoscope cover mouth
Adjust the height above the floor of the hanger that holds the body from the floor.
Insertion end of endoscope attached to each hanger
The endoscope camera according to attachment 33, wherein the distance to the end surface is the same.
Bar mounting device. 36. An endoscope for covering the cover holding table
An indicator that informs the user of the state of attachment to the endoscope cover
14. The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 14. 37. The endoscope cover is attached to the cover holder.
Supplementary note 14 provided with a variable guide member corresponding to a change in diameter
An endoscope cover mounting device according to the above. 38. The rotation direction is controlled by the operation unit holder.
Supplementary notes 22 and 27 provided with a stopper that performs
Endoscope cover mounting device. 39. Overtube on endoscope cover
Supplementary notes 1 and 14 where the mounting work can be performed with the cover put on
Endoscope cover mounting device. 40. Holds the end of the endoscope cover
2. The endoscope cover according to claim 1, further comprising fixing means for fixing the endoscope.
-Mounting device. 41. The fixing means is the length of the endoscope cover
Of Supplementary Note 40 provided plurally so as to correspond to
Endoscope cover mounting device. 42. Mouth of endoscope cover and cover
At the connection with the operation section of the endoscope, a locking means for the mouth section,
Movement space to move the mouth part from the locking part to the operation part side
The endoscope cover mounting device according to supplementary note 1 provided. 43. Inflation in the insertion section of the cover endoscope
And the inflation line is inserted
Supplementary note 1 communicating with the nozzle provided at the distal end hard portion of the inlet
An endoscope cover mounting device according to the above. 44. Between the endoscope cover and the endoscope for the cover
Attachment, a step of arranging the endoscope cover in a predetermined direction,
The direction of the endoscope for the cover according to the direction of the endoscope cover
The endoscope cover and the endoscope cover
The process of bringing the mouth and operation unit together by bringing them close to each other.
How to attach an endoscope cover. 45. The predetermined direction of the endoscope cover is
The conduit provided in the endoscope cover is disconnected from the endoscope cover.
45. The endoscope camera according to attachment 44, which is vertically lower than the surface.
Bar mounting method. 46. Endoscope cover and endoscope for cover
Rotate the operation unit holder of the cover endoscope to align the position.
45. The method for attaching an endoscope cover according to supplementary note 44, wherein: 47. Endoscope cover and endoscope for cover
The position of the mouth of the endoscope cover
45. The method for attaching an endoscope cover according to supplementary note 44. 48. Move the endoscope cover
44. The method of attaching an endoscope cover according to supplementary note 44. 49. Move the endoscope side for the cover
45. The method of attaching an endoscope cover according to Supplementary Note 44. 50. The endoscope cover side and inside the cover
45. The endoscope according to attachment 44, wherein both endoscopes are moved.
Cover mounting method. According to the present invention as described above,
The conduit provided on the endoscope cover must always be
Insert the endoscope by positioning it vertically below the section
Attached smoothly without entanglement in the conduit of the endoscope cover
Can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGS. 1 to 5 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an endoscope cover mounting device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a rotating means of an operation unit holding base. FIG. FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the orientation of an endoscope cover arranged on a cover holder. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the endoscope is mounted on the endoscope cover. FIG. 7 is a view showing an endoscope cover mounting device in which a sterilizing sheet is placed on a holding table and an operation unit holding table. FIGS. 7 and 8 relate to another configuration of the endoscope cover mounting device, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing a cross-sectional shape of a cover holder. FIG. 9 is a view showing another configuration of the operation section holder. FIG. 10 is a view showing another configuration of the operation section holder. FIG. 11 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device which is automatically mounted on a vehicle. FIGS. 13 and 14 relate to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 shows a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the endoscope cover mounting device. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 16 and 17 relate to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting device. FIG. 17 shows an endoscope cover mounting device using an endoscope cover mounting device. FIG. 18 is a view showing a state in which a cover endoscope is mounted. FIG. 18 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting apparatus having a configuration partially different from that of the modified example. FIG. 19 is a view showing another configuration of a scope hanger. FIG. 20 shows a schematic configuration of an endoscope cover mounting apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a view showing another configuration of the arm. FIG. 22 is a view showing another configuration of the arm. FIGS. 23 to 25 relate to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 24 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of a table. FIG. 24 is a side view showing a state in which an insertion portion of a cover endoscope is inserted into an endoscope cover. FIG. 25 is a front view of FIG. 24. FIG. FIG. 27 is a view showing a modified example of the pipe. FIG. 27 is a view showing another configuration of the cover holding base. FIG. 28 is a view showing the operation of the cover holding base. FIG. 29 is a view showing another configuration of the cover holding base. FIG. 31 is a view illustrating another configuration of the first hanger. FIG. 31 is a view illustrating another configuration of the hanger. FIG. 32 is a modified example of the mouth-portion holding portion of the cover holding base. FIG. 34 illustrates a cover attaching / detaching procedure. FIG. 35 illustrates a pre-inspection work procedure. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a work procedure after the inspection is completed. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a work procedure for airtightness after the test. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a work procedure after the completion of one day of the test. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating another connection method between the mouth and the operation unit. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating another connection method between the mouth and the operation unit. 42 is a view for explaining another connection method between the mouth section and the operation section. FIG. 43 is a view showing a mounted state of the cover-type endoscope. FIG. 44 is a cross-sectional view of the cover endoscope. Longitudinal sectional view of the endoscope [FIG. 46] A view for explaining a duct and a fitting portion of the cover endoscope [Description of reference numerals] 1 ... Endoscope cover mounting device 2 ... Endoscope cover 3 ... Inside for cover Endoscope 4 ... Cover holder 5 ... Operation part 6 ... Operation part holder 31 ... Insertion part 63 ... Rotating pin agent Patent Attorney Susumu Ito

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] An endoscope having an insertion section cover for arranging a conduit and covering an insertion section of an endoscope, and an insertion section insertion port located near the insertion section cover. A cover holder for holding the mirror cover in a linear state, an operation unit holder for holding an operation unit of an endoscope having an insertion unit provided with an observation optical system and an operation unit also serving as a gripper of the endoscope, At least one of the operation unit holding table and the cover holding table includes a rotation unit that matches a facing positional relationship between the endoscope operation unit and an insertion unit insertion port of the endoscope cover. Endoscope cover mounting device.