JP2023067418A - Endoscope washer - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an endoscope washing machine and an endoscope washing machine system which combine insurance of operability in a case where a user is near the endoscope washing machine with grasping the progress situation of a reprocess in a case where the user is distant from the endoscope washing machine.SOLUTION: An endoscope washing machine 10 comprises: a first display panel 38 which performs a reprocess of an endoscope by a plurality of steps and displays information on an operation and setting for executing the reprocess of the endoscope; a second display panel 40 which displays the execution situation of the reprocess in a display mode more visible from a distance than a display mode of the information displayed by the first display panel 38. An endoscope washing machine system 302 comprises the endoscope washing machine 10 and an external terminal 92.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Patent Law Article 30, Paragraph 2 application filed August 24, 2021, https://www. fuji film. com/fms/ja/news/207, website listing

Applied for Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law August 24, 2021, FUJIFILM Corporation "ENDOSTREAM Endoscope Cleaning and Disinfecting System ESR-110/ESR-200" Catalog Issued

Patent Act Article 30, Paragraph 2 application filed October 12, 2021, https://www. fuji film. com/jp/en/healthcare/endoscopy/endoscopy-endostream/endostream, posting on website

There is an application for the application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act. FUJIFILM Medical Co., Ltd. sold it to the customer according to the following schedule, and the customer installed it. August 30, 2021 Sold to two companies including Alfresa Corporation and installed in three facilities. August 31, 2021 Sold to 2 companies including Entrich Co., Ltd. and installed at 3 facilities. September 7, 2021 Sold to Nisco Corporation and installed at one facility. September 8, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Nisco Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. September 9, 2021 Sold to 3 companies including Asia Co., Ltd. and installed at 3 facilities. September 14, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Nisco Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. September 15, 2021 Sold to three companies, including Adachi Co., Ltd., and installed at three facilities. Sold to Koseki Co., Ltd. on September 16, 2021 and installed at one facility. September 17, 2021 Installed at Medix Hiroshima Ekikita Health Checkup Center. September 21, 2021 Sold to 3 companies including Nisco Co., Ltd. and installed at 4 facilities. September 22, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Nisco Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. September 24, 2021 Sold to Nisco Corporation and installed at one facility. September 27, 2021 Sold and installed at Togo Surgical Clinic. September 28, 2021 Sold to 4 companies including Koseki Co., Ltd. and installed at 4 facilities. September 29, 2021 Sold to 4 companies including Nisco Co., Ltd. and installed at 4 facilities. September 30, 2021 Sold to 4 companies including Muto Co., Ltd. and installed at 4 facilities. October 6, 2021 Sold to Mediceo Co., Ltd. and installed at one facility. October 11, 2021 Sold to Nisco Corporation and installed at one facility. October 12, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Nisco Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. October 15, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Adachi Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. Sold to Koseki Co., Ltd. on October 18, 2021 and installed at one facility. October 25, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Wakita Shokai Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. October 26, 2021 Sold to two companies, including Adachi Co., Ltd., and installed at two facilities. October 27, 2021 Sold to Wakita Shokai Mie and installed at one facility. October 28, 2021 Sold to 3 companies including Koseki Co., Ltd. and installed at 4 facilities. October 29, 2021 Sold to 5 companies including Growth Co., Ltd. and installed at 5 facilities.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an endoscope cleaning machine and an endoscope cleaning machine system, and more particularly, an endoscope cleaning machine and an endoscope cleaning system having a display function for each step in endoscope reprocessing. Regarding machine system.

Used endoscopes are usually subjected to reprocessing including multiple steps such as cleaning, disinfection and rinsing, and reused. An endoscope cleaning machine is known as an apparatus for performing such reprocessing. An endoscope cleaning machine is provided with an operation panel for selecting a process for reprocessing and inputting the time for each process.

For example, Patent Document 1 below describes an endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus having a main operation panel on the upper surface of the apparatus main body and a sub-operation panel on the front surface. In this endoscope washer/disinfector, a main operation panel is used to operate the endoscope washer/disinfector, and a sub-operation panel is used to set a preset cleaning/disinfection program.

JP 2008-132281 A

Normally, an endoscope washer automatically performs multiple steps such as cleaning, disinfecting and rinsing after reprocessing is started. Therefore, after putting the endoscope in the endoscope washer and turning on the switch to start reprocessing, the operator can do another job in a place away from the endoscope washer. There are many.

However, in order to perform the work smoothly, it is preferable to be able to properly grasp which process the endoscope cleaning machine is currently in. For example, after reprocessing an endoscope with an endoscope washer, if you want to immediately reprocess another endoscope, It is necessary to appropriately confirm which step the processing is in and how much time remains until the end of the reprocessing processing.

The sub-operation panel of the endoscope cleaning/disinfecting apparatus described in Patent Document 1 has a cleaning time display section and a disinfection time display section. It does not display status. In order to check the reprocessing status, it is necessary to approach the endoscope washer and disinfector and check the main operation panel. It displays the time and does not allow you to check the progress of the entire reprocessing process. Further, Patent Document 1 discloses a system for recovering or draining liquid in a water supply pipe of an endoscope washer/disinfector in a short period of time and automatically disinfecting it. No description.

There is also an endoscope cleaning machine that has a function of notifying completion of reprocessing by a lamp or sound. However, these can be confirmed immediately after the end of the reprocessing process, but after a predetermined time has passed after the end of the reprocessing process, the lamp is turned off or the sound is stopped. As for the washer, it was necessary to approach the endoscope washer to check.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is intended to ensure operability when the user is at a short distance from the endoscope washer, and to grasp the progress of reprocessing when the user is at a long distance. , and an endoscope cleaning machine system.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, an endoscope cleaning machine according to the present invention is an endoscope cleaning machine that reprocesses an endoscope through a plurality of processes. Reprocessing with a first display panel for displaying information about operations and settings for executing process processing, and a display mode having higher visibility from a long distance than the display mode of information displayed on the first display panel and a second display panel for displaying the implementation status of the.

According to one aspect of the invention, the normal direction of the second display panel preferably includes a horizontal component.

According to one aspect of the invention, the normal direction of the first display panel preferably includes a vertical component.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine main body having a washing tank, which includes an upper surface that is the upper side when the endoscope washing machine is installed, a lower surface that is arranged on the side opposite to the upper surface, and the upper surface and the lower surface and a side surface that connects the second display panel to the side surface.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the side surface has a chamfer provided obliquely with respect to the upper surface at the end on the upper surface side, and the second display panel is provided on the chamfer.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that a washing machine body having a washing tank is provided, and the second display panel is provided on a display panel forming member externally attached to the washing machine body.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the display panel forming member is detachably attached to the body of the washing machine.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel preferably has a plurality of indicators respectively corresponding to a plurality of steps, and the plurality of indicators preferably indicate the implementation status of the corresponding steps.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of indicators are preferably arranged horizontally in the order in which the corresponding steps are performed.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel has an indicator display area including a plurality of indicators, and the width of the indicator display area is at least half the width of the endoscope washer. preferable.

According to one aspect of the invention, the second display panel preferably displays the plurality of indicators most prominently within the second display panel.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the input unit receives an input of a step scheduled to be performed from among the plurality of steps, and the second display panel displays the step scheduled to be performed received by the input unit among the plurality of indicators. It is preferable to display the display mode of the indicator corresponding to different from the display mode of the other indicator corresponding to the process other than the process scheduled to be performed received by the input unit.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel can change the display mode of the indicator corresponding to the step to be performed received by the input unit among the plurality of indicators regardless of the implementation status of the step to be performed. It is preferable that the indicator is displayed in a manner different from that of other indicators corresponding to processes other than the scheduled process received by the input unit.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel displays, among the plurality of indicators, a first indicator corresponding to a completed process in a first display mode, and a second indicator corresponding to an ongoing process. 2 indicator is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode, and the third indicator corresponding to the unperformed step is displayed in a third display mode different from the first display mode and the second display mode It is preferable to display in a display mode.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are different from each other in at least one of the color and lighting/blinking state of the corresponding indicator.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel lights and displays the first indicator in the first color in the first display mode, and the second indicator in the second display mode in the first display mode. It is preferable to perform blinking display in color, and to perform lighting display or blinking display in a second color different from the first color as a third display mode of the third indicator.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel is capable of displaying indicators corresponding to all of the plurality of steps in an end display mode when all of the steps scheduled to be performed among the plurality of steps are completed. preferable.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the second display panel blinks indicators corresponding to all of the plurality of steps as an end display mode.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that a communication unit capable of communicating with an external terminal is provided, and the communication unit transmits process information regarding the implementation status of the plurality of processes to the external terminal.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, an endoscope cleaning machine system according to the present invention comprises the endoscope cleaning machine described above and an external terminal, wherein the external terminal is configured to: Display the execution status of multiple processes.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the external terminal notifies that all the steps to be performed among the plurality of steps have been completed.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the external terminal preferably communicates with two or more endoscope washers, and displays or notifies information indicating the status of each endoscope washer. .

According to one aspect of the present invention, the external terminal is preferably a mobile terminal.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second display panel has a plurality of indicators respectively corresponding to a plurality of steps, the plurality of indicators indicating the implementation status of the corresponding steps, and the external terminal having a plurality of It is preferable to display the same content as the information indicated by the indicator.

According to the present invention, it is possible to both ensure operability when the user is at a short distance from the endoscope cleaning machine and grasp the progress of reprocessing when the user is at a long distance.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the endoscope cleaning machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second display panel. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing multiple steps for reprocessing an endoscope. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method of displaying indicators on the second display panel. FIG. 6 is a block diagram conceptually showing a schematic configuration of a control section of the endoscope cleaning machine. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the washing machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the washing machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an endoscope cleaning machine system according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the endoscope washer system. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an outline of an endoscope cleaning machine system.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An endoscope cleaning machine and an endoscope cleaning machine system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an endoscope cleaning machine (hereinafter also referred to as "cleaning machine") according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 10 has a box-shaped washing machine main body 11 . The washing machine main body 11 has a washing tank section 12 provided with a washing tank 13 in which a used endoscope is accommodated and a washing liquid and a disinfecting liquid are supplied in the upper part which is the upper side when the washing machine 10 is installed. The cleaning tank section 12 is formed by a cleaning tank 13 , a top panel 14 and a side panel 15 . The cleaning tank 13 is a water tank with an open top, and is made of a material having excellent chemical resistance such as resin or stainless steel. The washing machine main body 11 is provided with a lid portion 16 that covers the opening portion 13 a of the washing tank 13 .

The washing machine main body 11 has a chassis (not shown), and the chassis is provided with a washing and disinfecting mechanism (not shown) for washing and disinfecting in addition to the washing tank portion 12 and the lid portion 16 . The cleaning/disinfecting mechanism includes a pipe for supplying the cleaning liquid and the disinfecting liquid to the cleaning tank 13, a pump solenoid valve, a tank for storing the disinfecting liquid, and the like. The outer periphery of the chassis is covered with an exterior member consisting of the cleaning tank section 12 , the main body lower surface panel 19 arranged on the side opposite to the cleaning tank section 12 , and the main body side panel 17 . The upper surface panel 14 is the upper surface of the washing machine 10, the main body lower surface panel 19 is the lower surface of the washing machine 10, and the upper surface panel 14 and the main body lower surface panel 19 are connected by the side panel 15 and the main body side panel 17 to form the side surface of the washing machine 10.

A substantially circular net 21 on which an endoscope is placed is arranged in the washing tank 13 . The net 21 is provided on the bottom surface of the front portion of the cleaning tank 13 (opposite side of the lid portion 16). The net 21 creates a gap into which liquid flows between the endoscope and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 13, thereby increasing the area of contact of the liquid supplied to the cleaning tank 13 with the outer surface of the endoscope.

At the center of the net 21, a small article cleaning basket 22 is arranged to accommodate small articles such as an air/water supply button and a suction button removed from the endoscope. A spray nozzle 23 is arranged near the small article washing basket 22 . The injection nozzle 23 injects water toward the lid portion 16 positioned above.

The endoscope is placed on the net 21 so as to surround the small article washing basket 22 in a state in which the insertion portion to be inserted into the subject and the universal cord are wound. One end of the universal cord is provided with a connector for connecting to a processor or a light source device. When housing the endoscope in the washing tank 13, a waterproof cap is attached to the connector.

Terrace portions 13 b and 13 c that are one step higher than the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 13 are provided in the rear portion of the cleaning tank 13 . Each terrace portion 13b, 13c is provided at two corners of the rear portion of the cleaning tank 13, and has a substantially triangular shape when viewed from above. An airtightness test port 28 is provided in one terrace portion 13b. The airtightness test port 28 is a port for sending compressed air into the gap between the outer skin of the insertion part of the endoscope and the universal cord and the internal contents, and testing whether or not there is a small hole or crack through which liquid enters the outer skin. be. The airtightness test port 28 is connected to an airtightness test mouthpiece provided on the connector of the universal cord via a tube (not shown).

Further, the terrace portion 13b is provided with a supply port for supplying a liquid used for cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope into the cleaning tank 13. As shown in FIG. The supply port is provided with a cleaning solution supply nozzle 29 a and a disinfecting solution supply nozzle 29 b bent toward the inside of the cleaning tank 13 . These nozzles 29 a and 29 b are arranged at positions higher than the liquid surface of the liquid stored in the cleaning tank 13 .

The cleaning liquid supply nozzle 29a is connected to a detergent tank and a tap via a pipeline equipped with a switching valve. The cleaning liquid supply nozzle 29 a selectively communicates with one of the detergent tank and the water faucet by switching operation of the switching valve to supply water or detergent into the cleaning tank 13 . Body fluids and dirt adhering to the endoscope after use are washed away with a cleaning liquid that is a mixture of water and detergent. The disinfectant supply nozzle 29 b supplies the disinfectant stored in the disinfectant tank into the cleaning tank 13 . Pathogens and viruses are killed and inactivated by disinfectants.

The terrace portion 13c is provided with a channel cleaning port 32 used for cleaning and disinfecting the air/water channel, suction channel, and forceps channel of the endoscope. The channel cleaning port 32 is provided with an air/water supply channel coupler and a suction channel coupler. Each coupler is connected via a connection tube (not shown) to an attachment port for an air/water supply button and a suction button provided on the endoscope. Channel wash ports 32 supply liquids and gases such as water, wash solutions, disinfectants, alcohol, and compressed air into the air/water channel, the forceps channel, and the suction channel.

A storage tray (not shown) is provided in the washing machine main body 11 . The storage tray stores a detergent tank and an alcohol tank. The detergent tank stores detergent used for cleaning the endoscope. The alcohol tank stores alcohol that is poured into each channel such as the forceps channel after cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope. The main body side panel 17 is provided with a transparent window 33 for visually confirming the remaining amount of liquid in each tank.

In addition, the storage tray replaceably stores a supply bottle containing a concentrated disinfectant solution (e.g., peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde (GA), and ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)). be done. The supply bottle is connected to a sanitizer tank mounted on the chassis to supply the concentrate into the sanitizer tank. The concentrated solution is used after being diluted with water in the disinfectant solution tank.

An operation unit 36 is provided at the front end of the top panel 14 . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation unit. The operation unit 36 includes operation buttons 37 for inputting various operation instructions, a first display panel 38 for displaying information on operations and settings for executing endoscope reprocessing, and a first display. An operation key 39 is provided for operating the operation screen displayed on the panel 38 . The operation buttons 37 include, for example, a start button for instructing the start of reprocessing and a stop button for instructing an emergency stop. Note that reprocessing refers to processing for making used endoscopes reusable. For example, water leakage detection, cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, and alcohol flushing (See FIG. 4). However, it is not necessary to include all of these steps, and some steps may be omitted. For example, a water leakage detection step or an alcohol flush step can be omitted. Each step constituting the reprocessing corresponds to each step constituting the "plurality of steps" of the present invention.

The first display panel 38 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays an operation screen including a selection screen for selecting a reprocessing menu and a setting screen for making various settings. Further, during the reprocessing, the progress of the reprocessing of the endoscope, the remaining time, and a warning message when trouble occurs may be displayed. The first display panel 38 thus allows the operator to operate the operation keys 39 while checking the first display panel 38 to perform one of a plurality of steps constituting the endoscope reprocessing process. Enter the process to be performed, time, etc. When operating the operation keys 39 , the operator stands on the front side of the washing machine 10 and operates the operation keys 39 while checking the first display panel 38 . Therefore, when the operator is at a position where the operation keys 39 can be operated (that is, at a short distance from the washing machine 10), the operator is displayed on the first display panel 38. It has visibility that makes it easy to visually recognize information (information related to endoscope reprocessing). The operator stands on the front side of the washing machine 10 and operates the operation keys 39 while looking downward at the first display panel 38. First, a first display panel 38 is arranged at the front end of the top panel 14 . The normal direction of the first display panel 38 is not limited to the vertical direction, and may include a vertical component.

A second display panel 40 is provided on the side panel 15 of the cleaning tank section 12 so as to be continuous with the operation section 36 provided on the top panel 14 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second display panel. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing multiple steps for reprocessing an endoscope.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second display panel 40 has a plurality of indicators 42 corresponding to a plurality of steps for reprocessing the endoscope. The plurality of indicators 42 include an indicator 42a corresponding to the water leakage detection process, an indicator 42b corresponding to the cleaning process, an indicator 42c corresponding to the disinfection process, an indicator 42d corresponding to the rinsing process, and an indicator 42e corresponding to the alcohol flushing process. be done. The indicators 42a, 42b, 42c, 42d, and 42e corresponding to the respective steps are arranged horizontally in order of execution of the respective steps. The second display panel 40 uses a plurality of indicators 42 to display the progress of a plurality of steps for reprocessing the endoscope. The second display panel 40 has excellent visibility at least from a position away from a position where the operator can operate the operation keys 39, that is, from a long distance. Specifically, the plurality of indicators 42, which are information displayed on the second display panel 40, are highly visible from a position separated from the washing machine 10 by a predetermined distance or more. Here, the predetermined distance is, for example, 2 m to 5 m, or 5 m or more. is set to any distance that can be considered In order to improve the visibility when the operator views the washing machine 10 from a long distance, i.e., a position at least a predetermined distance away from the washing machine 10, the second display panel 40 is arranged so that the normal direction of the second display panel 40 faces the horizontal direction. A second display panel 40 is installed on the front portion of the side panel 15 . The normal direction of the second display panel 40 is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may include a horizontal component.

The second display panel 40 has an indicator display area 43 containing a plurality of indicators 42 . The indicator display area 43 is a rectangular area formed so as to surround (that is, include) the outer peripheries of the plurality of indicators 42, as indicated by the dashed lines in FIG. The width L2 of the indicator display area 43 is preferably half or more of the width L1 (see FIG. 1) of the washing machine 10, more preferably two-thirds or more. By setting the width L2 of the indicator display area 43 to be at least half (more preferably at least 2/3) of the width L1 of the washing machine 10, the indicator display area 43 displays the width L1 of the washing machine 10. Since each indicator 42 can be made highly conspicuous, the visibility of the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing can be improved when the second display panel 40 is viewed from a long distance.

Also, the second display panel 40 preferably displays the indicator 42 most conspicuously in the second display panel 40 . The second display panel 40 may be provided with a display section for displaying other information in addition to the indicator 42, but even if other information is displayed, the indicator 42 is displayed so as to stand out. As other information, the status of the cleaning solution and the disinfecting solution can be displayed. It is possible to display notifications such as what has happened.

As a method of displaying the indicator 42 conspicuously, the indicator display area 43 can be made relatively larger than the area of the display section for displaying other information. Further, the brightness of the lighting and blinking display of the indicator 42 can be made relatively higher than the brightness of the display section for displaying other information. Furthermore, the color for lighting and blinking the indicator 42 can be displayed in a more conspicuous color such as a color opposite or complementary to the background color of the washing machine main body 11 or the second display panel 40. can. It should be noted that the complementary color is the color opposite to the color on the color wheel, and the opposite color is the color adjacent to the color opposite to the color on the color wheel. Even if other information is displayed, by displaying the indicator 42 conspicuously, it is possible to improve the visibility of the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing process.

Here, a plurality of steps constituting endoscope reprocessing in the washer 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the endoscope reprocessing includes a water leakage detection step (step S12), a cleaning step (step S14), a disinfection step (step S16), a rinsing step (step S18), and an alcohol flush step. (Step S20).

In the water leakage detection step (step S12), the endoscope is immersed in water in the cleaning tank 13, and air is sent into the endoscope to generate bubbles to detect water leakage. The water leakage detection step does not need to be performed for each reprocessing, but is normally performed at predetermined intervals. For example, the cumulative number of times the endoscope has been used is counted, and the water leakage test is performed every predetermined number of times (for example, every 10 times) before the cleaning process.

In the cleaning step (step S14), the cleaning tank 13 is filled with a predetermined cleaning liquid, and the endoscope is immersed therein to clean the endoscope.

In the disinfecting step (step S16), the cleaning tank 13 is filled with a predetermined disinfecting solution, and the endoscope is immersed therein to disinfect the endoscope.

In the rinsing step (step S18), the cleaning liquid or the disinfecting liquid in the cleaning tank 13 is discharged, and instead cleaning water for rinsing is supplied into the cleaning tank 13 to rinse the endoscope. The rinsing process may be performed each time the leak detection process, the cleaning process, and the disinfection process are completed.

The alcohol flush step (step S20) is a process of injecting alcohol into the inside of the endoscope channel and then blowing air into the inside of the endoscope for several minutes to dry it.

It should be noted that the endoscope reprocessing process does not always involve all of these processes, and the operator may select and implement some of these processes.

Next, a display method of the indicator 42 of the second display panel 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method of displaying indicators on the second display panel. Here, an example will be described in which the water leakage detection process, the cleaning process, the disinfection process, and the rinsing process are selected from among the plurality of processes that constitute the endoscope reprocessing process, and the alcohol flush process is not selected. .

First, the operator uses the operation keys 39 of the operation unit 36 to input that the water leakage detection process, the cleaning process, the disinfection process, and the rinsing process are to be performed from among the plurality of processes that constitute the reprocessing of the endoscope. . Note that the operation key 39 corresponds to the "input section" of the present invention.

By inputting the process to be performed, the display mode of the indicator 42 corresponding to the process scheduled to be performed is displayed differently from the display mode of the indicator corresponding to other processes not to be performed.

In this embodiment, as indicated by symbol VA in FIG. 5, the indicators 42a, 42b, 42c, and 42d are lit, and the indicator 42e corresponding to the non-selected process (alcohol flush process) is not lit. In this way, by displaying the display mode of the indicator corresponding to the process scheduled to be performed and the display mode of the indicator corresponding to the other process not to be performed in different ways, it is possible to see which process is selected from a distance. can be easily verified.

During the reprocessing of the endoscope by the cleaning machine 10, the first indicator corresponding to the completed process among the indicators 42 corresponding to the processes scheduled to be performed is displayed in the first display mode, indicating that the process is being performed. A second indicator corresponding to the step is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode, and a third indicator corresponding to the unexecuted step is displayed in the first display mode and the second display mode is displayed in a different third display mode. The first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are made different from each other by making at least one of the color of the indicator and the lighting/blinking state different from each other.

Reference character VB in FIG. 5 indicates a state in which the water leakage detection step and the cleaning step have been completed, the disinfection step is being performed, and the rinsing step has not yet been performed. As indicated by symbol VB, the indicators 42a and 42b corresponding to the water leakage detection process and the cleaning process are lit in a first color, for example blue. Also, the indicator 42c corresponding to the disinfection process blinks in blue as the first color. The rinsing process is a process that has not yet been performed, and the indicator 42d corresponding to the rinsing process lights up in, for example, white as the second color.

The display mode of the indicator is not limited to this. As another display mode, the second display mode may be displayed by changing the indicator 42c corresponding to the disinfection process, which is the process being performed, with a gradation of the first color and the second color. Further, when the second display mode is displayed by blinking, it may be displayed so that the remaining time of the process being performed can be known at intervals of blinking. For example, immediately after the start of a process, the blinking is slowed down, and as the process progresses, the blinking speeds up to indicate that the end time of the process is near. Furthermore, as a second display mode, the brightness of the lighting display of the indicator 42c is made different from that in the first display mode, so that the process being carried out can be displayed. When the second display mode is displayed with a brightness different from that of the first display mode, the second display mode may be displayed so that the remaining time of the process being performed can be understood by the intensity of the brightness. . For example, immediately after the start of the process, the brightness is weakened, and as the process progresses, the brightness is increased to bring the indicator 42 closer to the first display mode corresponding to the completed process. It can be displayed that the end time of is near.

In addition, during the reprocessing process, the scheduled process input by the operation key 39 is displayed in a manner different from the display mode of the indicators corresponding to the processes other than the scheduled process, regardless of the progress of the reprocessing. do. In FIG. 5, the alcohol flush process is a process that is not performed because the operation key 39 is not used, and the indicator 42e corresponding to the alcohol flush process remains off during the reprocessing by the washing machine 10. At symbol VB in FIG. 5, the water leakage detection process and the cleaning process are completed, and the corresponding indicators 42a and 42b are displayed in the first color without being extinguished, and are displayed in a display mode different from that of the indicator 42e. . By adopting such a display mode, it is possible to easily grasp the current implementation status of all processes among all the processes being implemented.

Reference numeral VC in FIG. 5 indicates a state in which all of the steps to be performed input by the operation keys 39 have been completed. When all of the multiple steps to be performed have been completed, the indicator 42 is displayed in the end display mode. As an end display mode, all the indicators 42 including the indicator 42e corresponding to the alcohol flush process, which is a process that was not performed, blink as indicated by symbol VC. The blinking color is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to blink in the first color indicated by the first indicator corresponding to the completed process. In addition, by sounding a buzzer sound, it is notified that a plurality of steps have been completed. The blinking display of the indicator 42 continues to blink until the operator notices. This can prevent the operator from not noticing that the reprocessing of the endoscope has been completed.

Reference character VD in FIG. 5 indicates a state in which an error has occurred. As indicated by symbol VD, when an error occurs, all the indicators 42 blink in a third color different from the first and second colors, thereby indicating the error that has occurred in the washing machine 10. can be notified. As the third color, for example, orange is blinked.

The display mode when an error occurs is not limited to blinking all the indicators 42 in the third color. For example, only the process in which the error occurred may blink in the third color. good. In this case, the process that has been completed normally without any error is lit and displayed in the first color as usual, and the process scheduled to be performed is lit and displayed in the second color. By adopting such a display mode, it is possible to easily grasp the process in which the error occurred. Furthermore, the processes other than the process in which the error occurred may be turned off, and only the process in which the error occurred may blink in a third color. Even in this display mode, it is possible to easily grasp the process in which the error occurred.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram conceptually showing a schematic configuration of a control section of the endoscope cleaning machine. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 60 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 62, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 64, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 66, an I/O (Input/Output) control circuit 68, a communication I /F (interface) circuit 70 , panel I/F circuit 72 , load component drive circuit 80 , sensor I/F circuit 82 , and A/D (Analog-to-digital) conversion circuit 84 .

The CPU 62 controls reprocessing of the endoscope in the washing machine 10, such as changing the display mode of the indicator 42 of the second display panel 40 described above.

The ROM 66 stores various application programs including a reprocess control program. Various application programs including the stored reprocess processing control program are read from the ROM 66 by the CPU 62 and set in the RAM 64 . The RAM 64 stores history data of reprocessing in the washing machine 10 .

A load component drive circuit 80 is a drive circuit for pumps, electromagnetic valves, and heaters. The sensor I/F circuit 82 is an interface for a level sensor that detects the water level of the tank and the cleaning tank 13 , a sensor that detects opening and closing of the cover 16 of the cleaning tank 13 , and other sensors provided in the cleaning machine 10 . The A/D conversion circuit 84 A/D converts the analog output values of the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor.

The communication I/F circuit 70 communicates with a LAN (Local Area Network) connection unit 86, an RFID R/W (Radio Frequency Identification System read/write) unit 88, a printer 90, and an external terminal 92 provided in the washing machine 10. Communication interface circuit. The communication I/F circuit 70 corresponds to the communication section of this embodiment. The washer 10 can connect the control unit 60 to a hospital network or the like via the LAN connection unit 86 to communicate washing/disinfecting history data in the washer 10 . The RFID R/W unit 88 reads and writes information relating to reprocessing using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification System). The history management data can be printed from the printer 90 . This printer 90 may be one mounted on the washing machine 10, or may be an external printer. The external terminal 92 communicates information about the reprocessing of the endoscope of the washer 10 and notifies the operator who is away from the washer 10 of the progress of the reprocess.

A panel I/F circuit 72 is an interface with the operation unit 36 of the washing machine 10 and the second display panel 40 . The panel I/F circuit 72 switches the display mode of the second display panel 40 described above according to instructions from the CPU 62 .

According to the washing machine 10 of the present embodiment, two display panels having different visibility (that is, the first display panel 38 and the second display panel 40) are provided, so that the visibility at a short distance is excellent. While ensuring the operability of the operation unit 36 on which the first display panel 38 is arranged, the second display panel 40, which has excellent long-distance visibility, allows the user to remotely monitor the implementation status of the reprocessing of the endoscope. It is possible to easily grasp even from a distance.

In particular, the second display panel 40 in this embodiment is provided on the side surface (side panel 15) of the washing machine 10 so that the normal direction of the second display panel 40 faces the horizontal direction. Since the display state of the second display panel 40 can be instantly confirmed even when working at a position away from the endoscope (for example, a position away from 2m to 5m or more), the endoscope can be reprocessed. It is possible to grasp the situation easily and intuitively.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the second display panel 40 performs a plurality of processes (water leakage detection process, cleaning process, disinfection process, rinsing process, and alcohol flush process) for reprocessing the endoscope. Since the status is indicated by changing the display mode of the plurality of indicators 42 (42a to 42e) corresponding to each process, the operator can easily check the status of the plurality of indicators 42 displayed on the second display panel 40. By simply checking the display mode, it is possible to easily and intuitively grasp the progress of reprocessing of the endoscope even from a long distance.

In this embodiment, as a preferred aspect, the configuration in which the second display panel 40 is provided on the side surface of the front side of the washing machine 10 (the side on which the operation unit 36 is provided) is shown. A second display panel 40 may be provided on the left or right side of the washing machine 10 when viewed from the front side. Further, the second display panel 40 may be provided on the side surface of the washing machine 10 on the back side (on the hinge portion side of the lid portion 16). Depending on the installation environment of the cleaning machine 10 (installation orientation of the cleaning machine 10, shape of the room where the cleaning machine 10 is installed, operator's work place, etc.), the installation position of the second display panel 40 is changed as described above. By providing different cleaning machines 10, it is possible to easily and reliably perform reprocessing of endoscopes even from a long distance without making it difficult to see the state of reprocessing of endoscopes depending on the environment in which the cleaning machines 10 are installed. It is possible to check the implementation status.

[Second embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the washing machine of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, in the cleaning machine 110 of the second embodiment, a side panel 115 of a cleaning tank section 112 is provided with a chamfered portion 120 which is oblique with respect to the top panel 14 and which slopes downward toward the front. have. The chamfered portion 120 is provided at the end of the side surface on the upper surface side. A second display panel 140 is provided on the chamfered portion 120, and the normal direction of the second display panel 140 is a direction including horizontal and vertical components (that is, the front side of the washing machine 110). diagonally upward).

The arrangement of the indicators 142 on the second display panel 140 and the display manner of the indicators 142 can be the same arrangement and the same display manner as in the above-described first embodiment.

According to the washing machine 110 of the second embodiment, the normal direction of the second display panel 140 is a direction including horizontal and vertical components. Therefore, even if the installation space of the cleaning machine 110 is relatively small, it is possible to easily and intuitively grasp the implementation status of the reprocessing of the endoscope.

[Third embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the washing machine of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the washing machine 210 has a display panel forming member 250 externally attached to the washing machine main body 11, and the display panel forming member 250 is provided with a second display panel 240. As shown in FIG. The display panel forming member 250 may be detachably attached to the washing machine main body 11 . again. The display panel forming member 250 does not have to be detachable, and the second display panel 240 provided on the display panel forming member 250 can be easily viewed from a long distance (for example, above the washing machine main body 11). position), it may be fixed to the washing machine body 11 so as not to be detachable. Further, the display panel forming member 250 may be configured to be stored in a storage portion (not shown) of the washing machine main body 11 so as to be freely put in and taken out.

The arrangement of the indicators 242 on the second display panel 240 and the display manner of the indicators 242 can be the same arrangement and the same display manner as in the above-described first embodiment.

According to the washing machine 210 of the third embodiment, even when there is no space for installing the second display panel 240 in the washing machine main body 11 (for example, when the washing machine main body 11 is downsized), the washing machine main body The second display panel 240 provided on the display panel forming member 250 externally attached to the apparatus 11 makes it possible to easily grasp the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing even from a long distance. Further, by increasing the size of the display panel forming member 250, the size (width) of the second display panel 240 can be determined without being affected by the size (width) of the washing machine main body 11. It is possible to further improve the visibility of the display panel 240 from a long distance.

[Fourth embodiment]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an endoscope cleaning machine system according to a fourth embodiment. The endoscope cleaning machine system 302 of FIG. 9 includes a cleaning machine 10 and a display terminal 92A (corresponding to the external terminal 92) capable of communicating with the cleaning machine 10. FIG. In the following description, the cleaning machine 10 of the first embodiment is applied as a cleaning machine, but the cleaning machine 110 of the second embodiment and the cleaning machine 210 of the third embodiment can also be applied. is.

The display terminal 92A is provided so as to be able to communicate with the five washing machines 10, and from the communication I/F circuits (communication units) of the five washing machines 10, process information regarding the implementation status of endoscope reprocessing is displayed. to receive The display terminal 92A can be placed, for example, on the wall of the room in which the washing machine 10 is installed. The display terminal 92A has a display section 95, and the display section 95 displays the implementation status of a plurality of processes based on the received process information.

As the display mode of the display unit 95, the same content as the information indicated by the plurality of indicators 42 of the second display panel 40 of the washing machine 10 can be displayed. Specifically, similarly to the second display panel 40, the display unit 95 displays five indicators 342 corresponding to the water leakage detection process, cleaning process, disinfection process, rinsing process, and alcohol flush process. Then, the numbers (01 to 05) given to the five washing machines 10 provided to be able to communicate with each indicator 343a, 343b, 343c, 343d and 343e are displayed in association with each other. Then, similarly to the indicator 42 of the washing machine 10 of the first embodiment, by displaying the implementation status of a plurality of steps for reprocessing the endoscope with the color of the indicator and the lighting and blinking display, It is possible to check the implementation status of the reprocessing treatment of each washing machine 10 . For example, it can be confirmed that the cleaning machine 10 of "01" has been completely reprocessed. Further, it can be confirmed that the washing machine 10 of "02" has completed the water leakage detection process and the washing process, is currently performing the disinfection process, and has not yet performed the rinsing process.

Furthermore, the display terminal 92A can notify a signal of completion from the speaker when all the processes scheduled to be performed by any of the washing machines 10 are completed. As a result, even when the operator does not look at the display section 95 of the display terminal 92A, the end of the reprocessing can be notified to the operator.

The number of cleaning machines 10 that can communicate with the display terminal 92A is not particularly limited. As in the endoscope cleaning machine system 302 shown in FIG. 9 , it may be provided so as to communicate with a plurality of cleaning machines 10 , or may be provided so as to communicate with one cleaning machine 10 .

As described above, according to the endoscope washing machine system 302 shown in FIG. Visibility from a long distance can be improved more than the distance that can be visually recognized with 40, and it is possible to more easily grasp the implementation status of reprocessing of the endoscope. Further, when the display terminal 92A is provided so as to be able to communicate with a plurality of washing machines 10, it is possible to easily check the implementation status of the plurality of washing machines 10. FIG.

Moreover, the display terminal 92A may be provided in a room different from the room in which the washing machine 10 is arranged. In this case, even if the worker is working in a room where the washing machine 10 cannot be directly seen, the working status of the washing machine 10 can be checked.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the endoscope washer system. The endoscope cleaning machine system 302 of FIG. 10 includes a tablet 92B as the external terminal 92. As shown in FIG. The tablet 92B is installed outside a room 304 in which a plurality of washing machines 10 are placed.

The display unit 95 of the tablet 92B displays the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing performed by the washing machine 10 . In this embodiment, the implementation status can be displayed using characters. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to display "washing" indicating that the reprocessing of the endoscope is in progress, and "completed" indicating that the reprocessing of the endoscope has been completed. In addition, it is possible to display "waiting" indicating that the next endoscope can be reprocessed and the washing machine 10 is not in operation.

Further, while the endoscope is being reprocessed, instead of displaying "washing", the process that is actually being performed out of a plurality of processes may be displayed. For example, "leakage detection", "washing", "disinfection", "rinsing" and "alcohol" displayed on the second display panel 40 of the washing machine 10 may be displayed.

It should be noted that the implementation status is not limited to the method of using characters, and the implementation status may be displayed using an indicator as shown in FIG.

Moreover, the tablet 92B is not limited to the embodiment in which it is arranged outside the room 304, and may be held by the operator as a portable terminal. By holding the tablet 92B, the operator can check the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing even if the operator is away from the place where the cleaning machine 10 is arranged. As the mobile terminal, a mobile phone or the like can be used in addition to the tablet 92B.

According to the endoscope cleaning machine system 302 shown in FIG. 10, by placing the tablet 92B outside the room, it is possible to check the implementation status of the reprocessing process of the cleaning machine 10 without entering the room 304. can be done.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an outline of an endoscope cleaning machine system. Description of the cleaning machine 10 is omitted, and only the CPU 62 and the communication I/F circuit 70 related to communication with the external terminal 92 are described. As shown in FIG. 11, the external terminal 92 mainly includes a processing unit 94, a display unit 95, a communication unit 96, and the like.

The processing unit 94 centrally controls the operation of the external terminal 92 as a whole. The processing unit 94 functions as control means for controlling operations according to a predetermined program. The processing unit 94 has a memory area in which programs executed by the processing unit 94 and various data required for control are stored.

The display unit 95 is a liquid crystal display capable of color display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 95 displays process information regarding the implementation status of a plurality of processes regarding the endoscope reprocessing transmitted from the washing machine 10 . It is also used as a user interface display panel for performing various operations.

The communication unit 96 receives data such as process information from the washing machine 10 via the mobile communication network.

In addition, the external terminal 92 has a speaker that outputs sound. Furthermore, an input unit for performing various setting operations may be provided. The input unit includes operation keys, a touch panel displayed on the display unit 95, or the like.

According to the endoscope washer system 302 of the fourth embodiment, by providing the external terminal 92 capable of communicating with the washer 10 , the interior of the endoscope by the washer 10 can be controlled regardless of the distance from the washer 10 . The implementation status of reprocessing of the scope can be confirmed by the external terminal 92 installed at an arbitrary position. Further, by using a portable terminal as the external terminal 92, even when the user is outside the room 304 or in a place where the washing machine 10 cannot be seen, the implementation status of the endoscope reprocessing can be confirmed.

10 washing machine 11 washing machine main body 12 washing tank part 13 washing tank 13a opening part 13b terrace part 13c terrace part 14 upper panel 15 side panel 16 lid part 17 main body side panel 19 main body lower panel 21 net 22 small article washing basket 23 injection nozzle 28 Airtightness test port 29a Cleaning solution supply nozzle 29b Disinfectant solution supply nozzle 32 Channel cleaning port 33 Transparent window 36 Operation part 37 Operation button 38 First display panel 39 Operation key 40 Second display panel 42 Indicator 42a Indicator corresponding to the water leakage detection process 42b indicator 42c corresponding to the cleaning process indicator 42d corresponding to the disinfecting process indicator 42e corresponding to the rinsing process indicator 43 corresponding to the alcohol flush process indicator display area 60 control unit 62 CPU
64 RAMs
66 ROMs
68 I/O control circuit 70 Communication I/F circuit 72 Panel I/F circuit 80 Load component drive circuit 82 Sensor I/F circuit 84 A/D conversion circuit 86 LAN connection unit 88 RFID R/W unit 90 Printer 92 External terminal 92A display terminal 92B tablet 94 processing unit 95 display unit 96 communication unit 110 washing machine 112 washing tank unit 115 side panel 120 chamfering unit 140 second display panel 142 indicator 210 washing machine 240 second display panel 242 indicator 250 display panel formation Member 302 Endoscope washer system 304 Room 342 Indicator 343a Indicator 343b Indicator 343c Indicator 343d Indicator 343e Indicator

Claims (24)

An endoscope cleaning machine that reprocesses an endoscope through a plurality of processes,
a first display panel for displaying information about operations and settings for executing reprocessing of the endoscope;
a second display panel that displays the progress of the reprocessing in a display mode with higher visibility from a long distance than the display mode of the information displayed on the first display panel;
having
Washer for endoscopes. the normal direction of the second display panel includes a horizontal component;
The endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 1. the normal direction of the first display panel includes a vertical component,
The endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 1 or 2. A washing machine main body having a washing tank, comprising: an upper surface that is the upper side when the endoscope washing machine is installed; a lower surface that is arranged on the opposite side to the upper surface; and a side surface that connects the upper surface and the lower surface. , comprising a washing machine body having
The second display panel is provided on the side surface,
The endoscope washer according to claim 2 or 3. The side surface has a chamfered portion obliquely provided with respect to the upper surface at the end on the upper surface side,
The second display panel is provided on the chamfered portion,
The endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 4. Equipped with a washing machine body having a washing tank,
The second display panel is provided on a display panel forming member externally attached to the washing machine main body,
The endoscope washer according to claim 2 or 3. The display panel forming member is detachably externally attached to the washing machine main body,
The endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 6. The second display panel has a plurality of indicators respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps,
The plurality of indicators each indicate the implementation status of the corresponding step,
The endoscope washer according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The plurality of indicators are arranged horizontally in the order in which the corresponding steps are performed,
The endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 8. The second display panel has an indicator display area including the plurality of indicators,
The width of the indicator display area is at least half the width of the endoscope washer.
The endoscope washer according to claim 8 or 9. The second display panel displays the plurality of indicators most prominently in the second display panel.
The endoscope washer according to any one of claims 8 to 10. An input unit that receives input of a process scheduled to be performed from among the plurality of processes,
The second display panel displays a display mode of an indicator corresponding to the scheduled step received by the input unit, among the plurality of indicators, for other than the scheduled step received by the input unit. displayed differently from the display mode of other indicators corresponding to the process,
The endoscope washer according to any one of claims 8 to 11. The second display panel allows the display mode of the indicator corresponding to the step to be performed received by the input unit, among the plurality of indicators, to be displayed by the input unit regardless of the implementation status of the step to be performed. is displayed in a manner different from the display mode of other indicators corresponding to other processes other than the scheduled process received by
The endoscope washer according to claim 12. The second display panel displays, among the plurality of indicators, a first indicator corresponding to a completed process in a first display mode, and displays a second indicator corresponding to an ongoing process in the first display mode. is displayed in a second display mode different from the display mode, and a third indicator corresponding to an unexecuted step is displayed in a third display mode different from the first display mode and the second display mode do,
The endoscope washer according to any one of claims 8 to 13. The first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are different from each other in at least one of the corresponding indicator color and lighting and blinking state.
The endoscope washer according to claim 14. The second display panel lights and displays the first indicator in the first color as the first display mode, and blinks the second indicator in the first color as the second display mode. and lighting or blinking the third indicator in a second color different from the first color as the third display mode;
The endoscope washer according to claim 15. The second display panel displays indicators corresponding to all of the plurality of steps in an end display mode when all of the steps scheduled to be performed among the plurality of steps are completed.
The endoscope washer according to any one of claims 8 to 16. The second display panel blinks indicators corresponding to all of the plurality of steps as the end display mode.
The endoscope washer according to claim 17. Equipped with a communication unit that can communicate with an external terminal,
wherein the communication unit transmits process information regarding the implementation status of the plurality of processes to the external terminal;
An endoscope cleaning machine according to any one of claims 1 to 18. an endoscope cleaning machine according to claim 19;
and the external terminal,
The external terminal displays the implementation status of the plurality of steps based on the step information.
Washer system for endoscopes. The external terminal notifies that all of the steps scheduled to be performed among the plurality of steps have been completed.
The endoscope washer system according to claim 20. The external terminal is capable of communicating with two or more of the endoscope washers, and displays or notifies information indicating the status of each of the endoscope washers.
The endoscope washer system according to claim 20 or 21. The external terminal is a mobile terminal,
The endoscope washer system according to any one of claims 20-22. The second display panel has a plurality of indicators respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps,
The plurality of indicators each indicate the implementation status of the corresponding step,
the external terminal displays the same content as the information indicated by the plurality of indicators;
The endoscope washer system according to any one of claims 20-23.

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