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JP2006218228A - Battery unit, battery device having the same, medical instrument and endoscope - Google Patents

Battery unit, battery device having the same, medical instrument and endoscope
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JP2006218228A
JP2006218228AJP2005036821AJP2005036821AJP2006218228AJP 2006218228 AJP2006218228 AJP 2006218228AJP 2005036821 AJP2005036821 AJP 2005036821AJP 2005036821 AJP2005036821 AJP 2005036821AJP 2006218228 AJP2006218228 AJP 2006218228A
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Katsuji Watanabe
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Yasuyuki Futaki
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a battery adaptable favorably to the high-temperature condition of the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery even under the high temperature condition of the external environment. <P>SOLUTION: The battery 34 is surrounded with a cover 33m as a heat conduction lowering means into one unit to produce the battery unit 33a. The battery unit 33a is provided with an operation controller which measures the internal temperature of the battery unit 33a to make the ON-OFF control of a Peltier element 39. When the internal temperature as measured with a temperature sensor 35 is higher than the threshold, an IC chip 36 supplies the Peltier element 39 with a power to cool down the battery 34 as a whole through a heat conduction member 70. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、1次電池または2次電池として使用されるバッテリ手段(以下、単に「バッテリ」という)を有するバッテリユニット、そのバッテリユニットを有するバッテリ装置、医療機器および内視鏡に関し、特に高温状態を含む外部環境にも耐性を有するバッテリユニット、そのバッテリユニットを有するバッテリ装置、医療機器および内視鏡に関するものである。  The present invention relates to a battery unit having battery means (hereinafter simply referred to as a “battery”) used as a primary battery or a secondary battery, a battery device having the battery unit, a medical device, and an endoscope, particularly in a high temperature state. The present invention relates to a battery unit having resistance to an external environment including a battery unit, a battery device having the battery unit, a medical device, and an endoscope.

たとえば、従来の乾電池などのバッテリは、所定の装置に設けられた正極および負極の電極を備えたバッテリ収容ケースに収容されており、これら電極および電極に繋がる導電線などを介して電気的に接続された所定の機能を実行する機能実行手段としての負荷装置や回路に電力を供給することで、この機能実行手段の駆動を可能にしている。  For example, a battery such as a conventional dry battery is housed in a battery housing case provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode provided in a predetermined device, and is electrically connected via a conductive wire connected to the electrode and the electrode. The function execution means can be driven by supplying power to a load device or a circuit as a function execution means for executing the predetermined function.

ところが、近年では、このような構成のバッテリを高温状態の外部環境下に配置したり、高温状態の外部環境下で使用する状況が発生する場合が考えられる。このような状況としては、バッテリを、たとえば被検体に対する医療行為に使用する際に、滅菌を必要とする場合、高温や低温下での工業用に使用する場合、温度条件の厳しい宇宙環境で使用する場合などが考えられる。このような場合には、一般的に用いられている、たとえば熱伝導性のあるステンレス鋼などの金属やプラスチック材質のバッテリ収容ケースにバッテリを収容する構成では、外部からの熱がバッテリに伝達されてしまって、電池の性能が劣化することがあり、高温状態に対応することが困難であった。たとえば、機能実行装置として特許文献1に示す医療用の内視鏡装置においては、このバッテリ収容ケースを熱伝導性の高い金属やプラスチック材質で構成し、このバッテリ収容ケースにバッテリを収容して、負荷装置であるランプとバッテリを電気的に接続させて、ランプに電力を供給するように構成されている。  However, in recent years, there may be a case where a battery having such a configuration is placed in a high-temperature external environment or used in a high-temperature external environment. Such situations include the use of batteries in space environments where temperature conditions are severe, such as when sterilization is required, for example, when medical treatment is performed on a subject, or when the battery is used for industrial purposes at high or low temperatures. If you want to. In such a case, in a configuration in which the battery is housed in a battery housing case made of metal or plastic material such as stainless steel having thermal conductivity, which is generally used, heat from the outside is transmitted to the battery. As a result, the performance of the battery may deteriorate, and it is difficult to cope with a high temperature state. For example, in the medical endoscope apparatus shown inPatent Document 1 as a function execution device, the battery housing case is made of a metal or plastic material having high thermal conductivity, and the battery is housed in the battery housing case. The lamp is a load device and a battery is electrically connected to supply power to the lamp.

この内視鏡装置では、このランプからの出射光をライトガイドファイバなどに導光し、ライト部先端側の照明窓からこの導光された照明光を出射させて、被検者の被検部位である胃、大腸などの臓器の内部(体腔内)を照明し、その反射光を内視鏡装置に取り込むことで、医者もしくは看護士による観察を可能にしていた。  In this endoscope apparatus, the emitted light from the lamp is guided to a light guide fiber or the like, and the guided illumination light is emitted from the illumination window on the front end side of the light unit, so that the test site of the subject is examined. By illuminating the inside of the organ such as the stomach and large intestine (inside the body cavity) and taking the reflected light into the endoscope device, observation by a doctor or a nurse was made possible.

特開平9−56672号公報JP-A-9-56672

しかしながら、現状の医療においては、たとえば高温度と圧力を加えた加圧水蒸気を生成し、この水蒸気によって、内視鏡装置を蒸気滅菌(オートクレーブ滅菌)してから、被検者に対して使用する状況が生じる場合がある。このオートクレーブ滅菌では、たとえば135℃に加熱され、かつ2.2気圧に加圧された加圧水蒸気で、内視鏡装置を20分間加熱して滅菌するので、この20分間の加熱の間に加圧水蒸気による熱がバッテリ収容ケースを介してバッテリに伝わり、電池に悪影響を与えて電池の性能を劣化させる場合がある。  However, in the current medical treatment, for example, pressurized water vapor with high temperature and pressure is generated, and the endoscope apparatus is steam sterilized (autoclave sterilization) with this water vapor before being used for the subject. May occur. In this autoclave sterilization, for example, the endoscope apparatus is sterilized by heating with pressurized steam heated to 135 ° C. and pressurized to 2.2 atmospheres for 20 minutes. The heat generated by the heat is transmitted to the battery through the battery housing case, and may adversely affect the battery and degrade the battery performance.

本発明は、上記問題に鑑みてなされたものであって、外部環境が高温状態においてもバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、この外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できるバッテリユニット、そのバッテリユニットを有するバッテリ装置、医療機器および内視鏡を提供することにある。  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem. A battery unit that can satisfactorily cope with a high temperature state of the external environment without deteriorating the performance of the battery even when the external environment is a high temperature state. An object of the present invention is to provide a battery device, a medical device, and an endoscope.

上述した課題を解決し、目的を達成するために、本発明にかかるバッテリユニットは、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、を有することを特徴とする。  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a battery unit according to the present invention includes a first heat conduction reducing region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced. A heat conduction reduction region forming means; a battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduction region; a first cooling means for cooling at least the battery means; and And a first heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region for conducting heat to one cooling means.

また、請求項2の発明にかかるバッテリ装置は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段と前記第1の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、を有することを特徴とする。  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a battery device comprising: a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced; and an electrode A battery means provided in the first heat conduction reduction region, at least a first cooling means for cooling the battery means, and conducting heat from the battery means to the first cooling means. First heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region, first heat conduction reduction region forming means, battery means, first cooling means, and first heat conduction region. A housing portion that forms a housing space capable of housing a battery unit comprising the forming means, and a second heat conduction reduction provided in the housing space of the housing portion to reduce heat conduction from the outside to the inside Second heat to form the region Guiding the reduced region forming means, characterized by having a.

また、請求項3の発明にかかる内視鏡は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段と前記第1の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、前記収容部と前記第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段とからなるバッテリ装置と、を有することを特徴とする。  The endoscope according to the invention ofclaim 3 includes a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced, Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduction region, at least first cooling means for cooling the battery means, and conducting heat from the battery means to the first cooling means First heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region, first battery heat reduction region forming means, battery means, first cooling means, and first heat conduction. A housing portion that forms a housing space capable of housing a battery unit comprising a region forming means, and a second heat conduction that is provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reduces heat conduction from the outside to the inside. Second heat conduction low to form a reduced region And having a region forming means, and a battery device consisting of said said housing portion second heat transfer reduction region forming means.

また、請求項4の発明にかかるバッテリ装置は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、を有することを特徴とする。  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a battery device comprising: a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced; and an electrode A battery unit provided in the first heat conduction reduction region, and a housing that forms a housing space capable of housing a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduction region forming unit and the battery unit. A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reduced in heat conduction from the outside side to the inside side; A second cooling means for cooling at least the housing part; a second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction area for conducting heat from the housing part to the second cooling means; It is characterized by having.

また、請求項5の発明にかかる内視鏡は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、前記収容部と前記第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記第2の冷却手段と前記第2の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリ装置と、を有することを特徴とする。  The endoscope according to the invention ofclaim 5 includes a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced, The battery unit has an electrode portion and is provided in the first heat conduction reduction region, and a housing space that can accommodate a battery unit that includes the first heat conduction reduction region forming unit and the battery unit is formed. A housing portion, and a second heat conduction reduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduction region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside. A second cooling means for cooling at least the housing portion; and a second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction region for conducting heat from the housing portion to the second cooling means; The accommodating portion and the second heat conduction reduced region forming means And having a battery device comprising a said second cooling means the second heat transfer area forming means.

また、請求項6の発明にかかるバッテリ装置は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、を有することを特徴とする。  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a battery device comprising: a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced; and an electrode Battery means provided in the first heat conduction reduced region, at least first cooling means for cooling the battery means, first heat conduction reduced region forming means, and battery means A housing portion that forms a housing space capable of housing a battery unit comprising the first cooling means, and a second space that is provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reduces heat conduction from the outside to the inside. Heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming the second heat conduction reduced region, second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion, and conduction of heat from the accommodating portion to the second cooling means. A second heat conduction region for A second heat transfer area forming means for forming, characterized by having a.

また、請求項7の発明にかかる内視鏡は、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、前記収容部と前記第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記第2の冷却手段と前記第2の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリ装置と、を有することを特徴とする。  The endoscope according to the invention of claim 7 includes a first heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outside to the inside is reduced, Battery means having an electrode part and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region, first cooling means for cooling at least the battery means, first heat conduction reduced region forming means, and battery means And a first housing that forms a housing space capable of housing a battery unit comprising the first cooling means and a housing space in the housing portion to reduce heat conduction from the outside to the inside. Heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming the second heat conduction reduced region, second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion, and conducting heat from the accommodating portion to the second cooling means. Forming a second heat conduction region for A battery device comprising: a second heat conduction region forming unit; the housing portion; the second heat conduction reduction region forming unit; the second cooling unit; and the second heat conduction region forming unit. It is characterized by that.

また、請求項8の発明にかかるバッテリユニット、バッテリ装置または内視鏡は、上記発明において、前記第1または第2の冷却手段の作動制御を行う制御手段を、さらに有することを特徴とする。  The battery unit, battery device, or endoscope according to the invention of claim 8 is characterized in that in the above invention, the battery unit, the battery device, or the endoscope further comprises a control means for controlling the operation of the first or second cooling means.

また、請求項9の発明にかかるバッテリユニット、バッテリ装置または内視鏡は、上記発明において、前記バッテリ手段の温度を検出する温度検出手段を、さらに有し、前記制御手段は、前記温度検出手段の検出結果に基づいて、前記第1または第2の冷却手段の作動制御を行うことを特徴とする。  The battery unit, battery device, or endoscope according to the invention of claim 9 further comprises temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the battery means in the above invention, and the control means is the temperature detection means. Based on the detection result, the operation control of the first or second cooling means is performed.

本発明にかかるバッテリユニットは、バッテリの周囲を熱伝導低減手段で囲繞し、この熱伝導低減手段を介してバッテリと外部に設けられた正極および負極の電極部材を電気的に接続させるとともに、前記バッテリと熱伝導低減手段を収容し、かつ熱伝導領域形成手段を介して、冷却手段によってバッテリ全体を冷却して、バッテリの性能劣化に起因するバッテリの温度を低減させるので、外部環境が高温状態においてもバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、この外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できるという効果を奏する。  The battery unit according to the present invention surrounds the periphery of the battery with heat conduction reducing means, and electrically connects the battery and the positive and negative electrode members provided outside through the heat conduction reducing means. The battery and the heat conduction reducing means are accommodated, and the entire battery is cooled by the cooling means via the heat conduction area forming means, so that the temperature of the battery due to the deterioration of the performance of the battery is reduced. In this case, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery.

以下に、本発明にかかるバッテリユニット、そのバッテリユニットを有するバッテリ装置、医療機器および内視鏡の実施の形態を図1〜図20の図面に基づいて詳細に説明する。なお、本発明は、これらの実施の形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々の変更実施の形態が可能である。  Hereinafter, embodiments of a battery unit, a battery device having the battery unit, a medical device, and an endoscope according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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図1は、本発明にかかるバッテリ装置を用いる携帯型内視鏡装置の構成の一例を示す斜視図である。図において、内視鏡装置1は、液体の漏れや透過を防ぐ水密構造の内視鏡2と、この内視鏡2に着脱自在に装着されて電気的に接続されるバッテリ装置3とで構成されている。また、この内視鏡2には、バッテリ装置3の代わりに、図示しないライトガイドケーブルを着脱自在に装着させることも可能である。
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a portable endoscope apparatus using a battery device according to the present invention. In the figure, anendoscope apparatus 1 includes awatertight endoscope 2 that prevents leakage and permeation of liquid, and abattery device 3 that is detachably attached to theendoscope 2 and electrically connected thereto. Has been. Further, a light guide cable (not shown) can be detachably attached to theendoscope 2 instead of thebattery device 3.

この内視鏡2は、一端に設けられた接眼部21と、この接眼部21が取り付けられる取り付け側に設けられた操作部22と、この操作部22の他端に設けられ、被検体内に挿入される細長の円筒形状の挿入部23とを有する。この取り付け側の操作部22の側面には、ライトガイド口金22aが突出して設けられており、バッテリ装置3の接続部31が着脱自在に接続される。また、この操作部22の側面には、異なる位置に、挿入部23先端の湾曲動作の操作を行うための湾曲操作レバー22bと、吸引操作を行うための吸引ボタン22cとがそれぞれ突設されている。この吸引ボタン22cの側面には、内視鏡2内に設けられた吸引チャンネル(図示せず)に連通する吸引口金22dが突出しており、たとえばこの吸引口金22dにチューブを取り付け、このチューブを介して所定の吸引装置に接続させ、上述した吸引ボタン22cを適宜操作することで、挿入部23、吸引チャンネルおよび吸引口金22dを介して体腔内の液体などの吸引排出を行うことができる。  Theendoscope 2 is provided with aneyepiece unit 21 provided at one end, anoperation unit 22 provided on an attachment side to which theeyepiece unit 21 is attached, and the other end of theoperation unit 22. And an elongatedcylindrical insertion portion 23 to be inserted therein. Alight guide base 22a protrudes from the side surface of theoperation portion 22 on the attachment side, and theconnection portion 31 of thebattery device 3 is detachably connected. In addition, a bending operation lever 22b for performing a bending operation of the distal end of theinsertion portion 23 and asuction button 22c for performing a suction operation protrude from the side surface of theoperation unit 22 at different positions. Yes. Asuction base 22d communicating with a suction channel (not shown) provided in theendoscope 2 protrudes from the side surface of thesuction button 22c. For example, a tube is attached to thesuction base 22d, and thesuction base 22d is connected to thesuction button 22c via the tube. By connecting to a predetermined suction device and appropriately operating the above-describedsuction button 22c, the liquid in the body cavity can be sucked and discharged through theinsertion portion 23, the suction channel, and thesuction base 22d.

また、この操作部22には、内視鏡2を保持して固定するために、医者などが把持する把持部22eが設けられている。この操作部22において、挿入部23が取り付けられる取り付け側には、鉗子を挿入するための鉗子挿入口22fが突設されており、この鉗子挿入口22fは、通常鉗子栓22gで閉塞されている。また、鉗子挿入口22fの対向側には、たとえば通気口金22hが設けられ、この通気口金22hから内視鏡2内部に空気を送入することによって、内視鏡2の水漏れ検査を行うことが可能となる。  In addition, theoperation unit 22 is provided with agrip portion 22e that is held by a doctor or the like in order to hold and fix theendoscope 2. In theoperation portion 22, aforceps insertion port 22f for inserting forceps protrudes from the attachment side to which theinsertion portion 23 is attached. Theforceps insertion port 22f is normally closed with aforceps plug 22g. . Further, on the opposite side of theforceps insertion opening 22f, for example, avent hole 22h is provided, and a water leak inspection of theendoscope 2 is performed by sending air into theendoscope 2 from thevent hole 22h. Is possible.

被検体内に挿入される挿入部23は、先端に設けられた硬質の先端部23aと、操作部22の操作によって湾曲動作を行う湾曲部23bと、柔軟性を有する可撓管23cとを備え、これらの部位は一列に連なるように構成されている。  Theinsertion portion 23 to be inserted into the subject includes a harddistal end portion 23a provided at the distal end, a bendingportion 23b that performs a bending operation by operating theoperation portion 22, and aflexible tube 23c having flexibility. These parts are configured to be continuous in a line.

挿入部23内には、バッテリ装置3から出射された照明光を導くためのライトガイドファイバ(図示せず)が内装されている。このライトガイドファイバの一端は、操作部22内部で屈曲され、ライトガイド口金22a内に固定されている。また、このライトガイドファイバの他端は、挿入部23の先端に設けられた照明窓23dに固定されている。したがって、内視鏡装置1は、バッテリ装置3から出射された照明光を、ライトガイド口金22aからライトガイドファイバを通って、照明窓23dから外部に照射でき、これにより挿入された被検体の体腔内を照明することが可能となる。また、ライトガイド口金22aの外周面には、接続用の雄ネジ部22iが設けられている。  A light guide fiber (not shown) for guiding the illumination light emitted from thebattery device 3 is housed inside theinsertion portion 23. One end of the light guide fiber is bent inside theoperation unit 22 and is fixed in thelight guide base 22a. The other end of the light guide fiber is fixed to an illumination window 23 d provided at the distal end of theinsertion portion 23. Therefore, theendoscope apparatus 1 can irradiate the illumination light emitted from thebattery device 3 from thelight guide base 22a through the light guide fiber to the outside through the illumination window 23d, and thereby the body cavity of the subject inserted therein The interior can be illuminated. Amale screw portion 22i for connection is provided on the outer peripheral surface of thelight guide base 22a.

図2は、図1に示した操作部22とバッテリ装置3の接続部31の外観を説明するための図である。図1、図2において、バッテリ装置3の接続部31は、外周面に設けられた接続環31aを有し、接続環31aは、内周面に形成されている雌ネジ部31bと、雌ネジ部31bの外周面を被覆するネジカバー31cとを備えている。この接続環31aは、円筒形状の接続口金31dの外周面を囲繞するように設けられ、かつ接続口金31dの長手方向の移動が一定の範囲で移動可能なように規制された状態で、この接続口金31dに取り付けられている。そして、この雌ネジ部31bが、ライトガイド口金22aの外周面に設けられた雄ネジ部22iと螺合するように構成されている。  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the external appearance of theoperation unit 22 and theconnection unit 31 of thebattery device 3 illustrated in FIG. 1. 1 and 2, theconnection portion 31 of thebattery device 3 has aconnection ring 31a provided on the outer peripheral surface, and theconnection ring 31a includes afemale screw portion 31b formed on the inner peripheral surface, and a female screw. And ascrew cover 31c covering the outer peripheral surface of theportion 31b. Theconnection ring 31a is provided so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of thecylindrical connection base 31d, and theconnection ring 31a is connected to theconnection base 31d in such a manner that the movement in the longitudinal direction of theconnection base 31d is restricted within a certain range. It is attached to thebase 31d. Thefemale screw portion 31b is configured to be screwed with amale screw portion 22i provided on the outer peripheral surface of thelight guide base 22a.

また、接続口金31dの外周面には、水密リング31eが周設されており、接続部31をライトガイド口金22aに接続させる時に、この水密リング31eがライトガイド口金22aの接続筒22jの内周面に密着している。すなわち、このバッテリ装置3の接続環31aを所定方向に回転させ、ライトガイド口金22aの雄ネジ部22iと接続環31aの雌ネジ部を螺合させることで、内視鏡2のライトガイド口金22aに接続環31aが螺合固定され、かつ接続筒22jと接続口金31dが水密リング31eによって密着されて、内視鏡2とバッテリ装置3が一体に組み合わされることとなる。この構成により、この連結部での水密が確保される。  Awatertight ring 31e is provided around the outer peripheral surface of theconnection base 31d. When theconnection portion 31 is connected to thelight guide base 22a, thewatertight ring 31e is connected to the inner periphery of theconnection tube 22j of thelight guide base 22a. It is in close contact with the surface. That is, by rotating theconnection ring 31a of thebattery device 3 in a predetermined direction and screwing themale screw portion 22i of thelight guide base 22a and the female screw portion of theconnection ring 31a, thelight guide base 22a of theendoscope 2 is engaged. Theconnection ring 31a is screwed and fixed, and theconnection cylinder 22j and theconnection base 31d are brought into close contact with each other by thewatertight ring 31e, so that theendoscope 2 and thebattery device 3 are combined together. With this configuration, watertightness at the connecting portion is ensured.

図3は、図1に示したバッテリ装置3の実施の形態1のA−A断面の概略を示す図であり、図4は、同じく実施の形態1のB−B断面の概略を示す図であり、図5は、図1に示したバッテリ装置の接点の一部断面を示す断面図である。これらの図において、バッテリ装置3は、横長の長方体形状の枠体からなるランプを収容するランプ収容部32と、バッテリユニットを収容するバッテリユニット収容手段であり、バッテリユニット収容空間を形成する内面を有する縦長の長方体形状からなる枠体からなるバッテリユニット収容部33とを備える。  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of the AA cross section of thebattery device 3 shown in FIG. 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of the BB cross section of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a partial section of the contact of the battery device shown in FIG. In these drawings, abattery device 3 is alamp housing portion 32 that houses a lamp made of a horizontally long rectangular frame and battery unit housing means that houses a battery unit, and forms a battery unit housing space. And a batteryunit housing portion 33 formed of a frame having a vertically long rectangular shape having an inner surface.

バッテリユニット収容部33の内部には、後述するバッテリ34や温度センサ35やペルチェ素子39が接続されたICチップ36を含むバッテリユニット33aのバッテリユニット正電極33p1と接触して電気的に接続される円柱形状の接続端子32eが突起して設けられている。  Inside the batteryunit housing portion 33 is in contact with and electrically connected to a battery unit positive electrode 33p1 of abattery unit 33a including anIC chip 36 to which abattery 34, atemperature sensor 35, and aPeltier element 39 described later are connected. Acylindrical connection terminal 32e is provided so as to protrude.

ランプ収容部32は、接続端子32eと電気的に接続するとともに、バッテリ手段としてのバッテリ34から接続端子を介して供給される電源をランプ32aに供給して、ランプ32aを点灯させるモード、ランプ32aへの電源供給を遮断することで、ランプを消灯するモード、図示しない電力供給手段から充電用接続端子32fを介してバッテリ34を充電するモード、のモード切換えを行うスイッチ32dと、スイッチ32dがランプ32aを点灯するモードに選択されたときに、ランプ32aに供給する電源電圧をランプ32aの点灯に適切な一定の電圧である駆動電圧に変換する電源回路32cと、バッテリ34から電源電圧の供給を受けて機能する機能実行手段としてのランプ32aと、ランプ32aから出射される照明光を集光する集光レンズ32bと、を収容している。  Thelamp housing portion 32 is electrically connected to theconnection terminal 32e, and supplies a power source supplied from thebattery 34 as a battery means via the connection terminal to thelamp 32a. Thelamp 32a is turned on. Theswitch 32d for switching the mode between the mode for turning off the lamp and the mode for charging thebattery 34 from the power supply means (not shown) via thecharging connection terminal 32f by shutting off the power supply to the lamp and theswitch 32d When the mode for lighting thelamp 32a is selected, the power supply voltage supplied to thelamp 32a is converted into a driving voltage that is a constant voltage suitable for lighting thelamp 32a, and the power supply voltage is supplied from thebattery 34. Thelamp 32a as function executing means that receives and functions and the illumination light emitted from thelamp 32a. Houses and thecondenser lens 32b, a to.

また、ランプ収容部32の枠体には、スイッチ32dおよびバッテリ34に電気的に接続される電力供給手段から充電を行うかもしくは充電チェックを行うための充電用接続端子32fと、内視鏡2との接続時に電気的に導通する接点32gとが、ランプ収容部32の枠体側面を貫通して設けられている。ランプ32aは、スイッチ32dおよび接続端子32eを介して、バッテリユニット33aのバッテリユニット正電極33p1と、また接点32gを介して、バッテリユニット33aのバッテリユニット負電極33q1と接続されている。また、スイッチ32dは、バッテリ装置3の外部から切換え操作が可能なように構成されている。  In addition, the frame of thelamp housing portion 32 includes acharging connection terminal 32f for charging from a power supply means electrically connected to theswitch 32d and thebattery 34, or for performing a charge check, and theendoscope 2. Acontact 32g that is electrically connected to thelamp housing 32 is provided through the side surface of the frame body of thelamp housing 32. Thelamp 32a is connected to the battery unit positive electrode 33p1 of thebattery unit 33a via theswitch 32d and theconnection terminal 32e, and to the battery unit negative electrode 33q1 of thebattery unit 33a via thecontact 32g. Theswitch 32d is configured to be able to be switched from the outside of thebattery device 3.

接続端子32e,32fおよび接点32gは、少なくとも通常の電気接点として用いられる金属の接点に対しては熱伝導率の低く、かつ導電性のある部材で形成されている。たとえば、これら部材は、シリコンゴム(信越化学工業株式会社製の製品番号がKE3801M−Uのシリコンゴム)などから形成されている。また、接続端子32f及び接点32gは、接続環31a側のランプ収容部32の枠体側面に配置されている。これら部材のうち、充電用接続端子32fは、たとえば外部に設けられたバッテリの充電状態をチェックする充電状態モニタ回路(図示せず)が、接続環31aによってバッテリ装置3に取り付けられた時に、この充電状態モニタ回路とバッテリ34が充電用接続端子32fを介して電気的に接続される。これによって、充電状態モニタ回路がバッテリ34の充電状態をチェックすることが可能となる。  Theconnection terminals 32e and 32f and thecontact 32g are formed of a conductive member having low thermal conductivity and at least a metal contact used as a normal electrical contact. For example, these members are formed of silicon rubber (silicon rubber having a product number of KE3801M-U manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) or the like. Theconnection terminal 32f and thecontact 32g are arranged on the side surface of the frame body of thelamp housing portion 32 on theconnection ring 31a side. Among these members, the chargingconnection terminal 32f is provided when, for example, a charging state monitor circuit (not shown) for checking the charging state of a battery provided outside is attached to thebattery device 3 by theconnection ring 31a. The charging state monitor circuit and thebattery 34 are electrically connected via thecharging connection terminal 32f. As a result, the charge state monitor circuit can check the charge state of thebattery 34.

また、接点32gは、バッテリ装置3が接続環31aによって、内視鏡2に取り付けられた時に電気的に導通して、バッテリ34からランプ32aへの電源供給を可能にしている。すなわち、図5に示すように、バッテリ装置3の接点32gには、バッテリ34のバッテリ負電極34bと電気的に接続される接点ピン32g1と、接点ピン32g1を付勢させて外部に突出させるスプリング32g2が設けられている。また、このバッテリ装置3の接点32gに対向する内視鏡2の所定位置には、突起22kが設けられており、バッテリ装置3が内視鏡2に取り付けられた時に、図5(a)に示すように、この突起22kが接点32gの接点ピン32g1に当接して、接点ピン32g1をバッテリ装置3内部に押下する。この押下によって、接点ピン32g1とランプ32a側の電路32a1およびバッテリユニット負電極33q1側の電路32a2とが接触して、バッテリ34からランプ32aへの電源供給が可能となる。また、バッテリ装置3が内視鏡2から取り外された時には、図5(b)に示すように、この突起22kと接点32gとの当接が解除され、接点32gが元の位置に戻るので、接点32gとランプ32a側の電路およびバッテリユニット負電極33q1側の電路とが非接触となって、バッテリ34からランプ32aへの電源供給ができなくなる。したがって、この実施の形態では、スイッチ32dがオン状態で、かつバッテリ装置3が内視鏡2に取り付けられた時に、初めてバッテリユニット33aからランプ32aへの電源供給が行われ、このランプ32aから照明光が出射されることとなる。集光レンズ32bは、接続口金31d内に配置され、ランプ32aからの照明光を集光して、内視鏡2内のライトガイドファイバに出射させている。  Further, thecontact 32g is electrically connected when thebattery device 3 is attached to theendoscope 2 by theconnection ring 31a, and enables power supply from thebattery 34 to thelamp 32a. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, thecontact 32g of thebattery device 3 has a contact pin 32g1 electrically connected to the batterynegative electrode 34b of thebattery 34, and a spring that urges the contact pin 32g1 to protrude outside. 32g2 is provided. Further, aprojection 22k is provided at a predetermined position of theendoscope 2 facing thecontact point 32g of thebattery device 3, and when thebattery device 3 is attached to theendoscope 2, FIG. As shown, theprotrusion 22k comes into contact with the contact pin 32g1 of thecontact 32g and pushes the contact pin 32g1 into thebattery device 3. By this pressing, the contact pin 32g1, the electric circuit 32a1 on thelamp 32a side, and the electric circuit 32a2 on the battery unit negative electrode 33q1 side come into contact, and power can be supplied from thebattery 34 to thelamp 32a. When thebattery device 3 is detached from theendoscope 2, as shown in FIG. 5B, the contact between theprotrusion 22k and thecontact 32g is released, and thecontact 32g returns to the original position. Thecontact 32g is not in contact with the electric circuit on thelamp 32a side and the electric circuit on the battery unit negative electrode 33q1 side, and power supply from thebattery 34 to thelamp 32a becomes impossible. Therefore, in this embodiment, when theswitch 32d is in the ON state and thebattery device 3 is attached to theendoscope 2, power is supplied from thebattery unit 33a to thelamp 32a for the first time. Light is emitted. The condensinglens 32b is disposed in theconnection base 31d, condenses the illumination light from thelamp 32a, and emits it to the light guide fiber in theendoscope 2.

バッテリユニット収容部33は、バッテリ34を含む、たとえば2つの円筒形状のバッテリユニット33aと、このバッテリユニット33aを収容する収容部である内部空間を形成する内面を有する略円筒形状の枠体で構成される収容ケース33bと、収容ケース33bの内面に突起して設けられて、バッテリユニット33aに設けられたバッテリユニット正電極33p1が接続端子32eと接触する内部空間の所定の位置に、バッテリユニット33aを支持して固定する支持手段としての複数のリブ33cと、バッテリユニット33aに設けられたバッテリユニット負電極33q1と接続される接続端子33dと、バッテリユニット収容部33の外表面に設けられ、接点32gと接続端子33dとの電路間に接続される温度スイッチ33eとを備える。なお、収容ケース33bも、熱伝導率の低い部材で構成すれば、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減手段の機能を有することになる。  The batteryunit housing part 33 includes abattery 34, for example, twocylindrical battery units 33a and a substantially cylindrical frame body having an inner surface forming an internal space which is a housing part for housing thebattery unit 33a. Thebattery case 33b and thebattery unit 33a at a predetermined position in the internal space that is provided on the inner surface of thebattery case 33b so that the battery unit positive electrode 33p1 provided on thebattery unit 33a contacts theconnection terminal 32e. A plurality ofribs 33c as support means for supporting and fixing the battery, aconnection terminal 33d connected to the battery unit negative electrode 33q1 provided in thebattery unit 33a, and a contact point provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33Temperature switch 33e connected between the electric circuit of 32g andconnection terminal 33d Equipped with a. In addition, if thestorage case 33b is also composed of a member having a low thermal conductivity, thehousing case 33b has the function of the heat conduction reducing means according to the present invention.

リブ33cは、支持手段としての機能を有し、かつバッテリユニット33aおよび収容ケース33bとともに、バッテリユニット33aの外面と収容ケース33bとの間に熱伝導低減手段である空気層33fを形成する空間形成手段としての機能も有する。この空気層33fは、円筒形状のバッテリユニット33aを囲繞するように、設けられており、バッテリ装置3の外部から収容ケース33bを介してバッテリユニット33aに熱が伝導することを防いでいる。  Therib 33c functions as a support means, and together with thebattery unit 33a and thehousing case 33b, forms a space that forms anair layer 33f as a heat conduction reducing means between the outer surface of thebattery unit 33a and thehousing case 33b. It also has a function as a means. Theair layer 33f is provided so as to surround thecylindrical battery unit 33a, and prevents heat from being conducted from the outside of thebattery device 3 to thebattery unit 33a via thehousing case 33b.

また、リブ33cは、形状が略半円柱形状で、熱伝導率の低い部材で構成されており、収容ケース33bからリブ33cを介してバッテリユニット33aに熱が伝導することを防いでいる。したがって、リブ33cは、この形成された空気層33fとともに、外部からバッテリユニット33aへの熱伝導を低減させている。接続端子33dは、舌片形状の板バネからなっており、一端が後述する隔壁33hに固定され、他端が板バネの付勢力によって、バッテリユニット33aのバッテリユニット負電極33q1と接触が容易なように構成されている。また、温度スイッチ33eは、バッテリユニット収容部33の外表面に配設され、外部温度が所定の温度になると、オン状態になって接点32gと接続端子33dとの間の電路を導通させている。この構成により、バッテリユニット33aからランプ32aへの電路が導通して、バッテリユニット33aからランプ32aへの電源供給が可能となる。  Further, therib 33c is formed of a member having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape and low thermal conductivity, and prevents heat from being conducted from thehousing case 33b to thebattery unit 33a via therib 33c. Therefore, therib 33c reduces heat conduction from the outside to thebattery unit 33a together with the formedair layer 33f. Theconnection terminal 33d is formed of a tongue-shaped plate spring, one end is fixed to apartition wall 33h described later, and the other end is easily contacted with the battery unit negative electrode 33q1 of thebattery unit 33a by the urging force of the plate spring. It is configured as follows. Thetemperature switch 33e is disposed on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33. When the external temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, thetemperature switch 33e is turned on to conduct the electrical circuit between thecontact 32g and theconnection terminal 33d. . With this configuration, the electric path from thebattery unit 33a to thelamp 32a is conducted, and power can be supplied from thebattery unit 33a to thelamp 32a.

また、バッテリユニット収容部33は、バッテリユニット33aの下方に、外部の電源供給装置(図示せず)から発振される給電用信号を電磁誘導によって取り込む給電用コイル33gと、取り込んだ給電用信号から電力を再生し、かつ再生した電力を昇圧してバッテリユニット33aに供給する再生昇圧回路(図示せず)とを備え、この給電用コイル33gおよび再生昇圧回路は、電源供給手段を構成している。給電用コイル33gは、図3に示すように、バッテリユニット33aの下方に配置された、断面がコ字形状で上面が略円形の隔壁33hによって隔てられた、収納部33i内の台座33jに巻回されて設けられており、給電用コイル33gと電気的に接続される再生昇圧回路は、収容ケース33b内に設けられている。なお、隔壁33hは、収容ケース33bの底面を形成している。また、隔壁33hも、熱伝導率の低い部材で形成されれば、構成上なお良い。  In addition, the batteryunit housing portion 33 is provided below thebattery unit 33a from apower feeding coil 33g that takes in a power feeding signal oscillated from an external power supply device (not shown) by electromagnetic induction, and from the power feeding signal that is taken in. A regeneration booster circuit (not shown) that regenerates power and boosts the regenerated power and supplies it to thebattery unit 33a. Thepower feeding coil 33g and the regeneration booster circuit constitute power supply means. . As shown in FIG. 3, thepower supply coil 33g is wound around apedestal 33j in thestorage portion 33i, which is disposed below thebattery unit 33a and separated by apartition wall 33h having a U-shaped cross section and a substantially circular upper surface. A regenerative booster circuit that is rotated and electrically connected to thepower feeding coil 33g is provided in thehousing case 33b. Thepartition wall 33h forms the bottom surface of thehousing case 33b. In addition, thepartition wall 33h is better in structure if it is formed of a member having low thermal conductivity.

この構成により、給電用コイル33gによって取り込まれた給電用信号は、再生昇圧回路によって電力として再生され、さらに電位をバッテリユニット33a内のバッテリ34の電位にまで昇圧された後に、バッテリ34に蓄積される。このように、バッテリ装置3は、外部からの電磁誘導によって電源が供給される構成を有する。なお、本発明では、給電は実施の形態に示した電磁誘導方式に限るものではなく、マイクロ波を用いるものでも良い。  With this configuration, the power feeding signal captured by thepower feeding coil 33g is regenerated as power by the regeneration boosting circuit, and further boosted to the potential of thebattery 34 in thebattery unit 33a, and then stored in thebattery 34. The Thus, thebattery device 3 has a configuration in which power is supplied by electromagnetic induction from the outside. In the present invention, the power feeding is not limited to the electromagnetic induction system shown in the embodiment, and microwaves may be used.

さらに、バッテリユニット収容部33および収容ケース33bは、このバッテリユニット収容部33の外面と収容ケース33bの外面との間に熱伝導低減手段である空気層33kを形成する空間形成手段としての機能を有する。この空気層33kは、収容ケース33bを囲繞するように形成されている。この構成により、バッテリ装置3は、二重の空気層33f,33kを有して、外部からバッテリユニット33aへの熱伝導を低減している。なお、この発明では、空気層33kの代わりに、バッテリユニット収容部33と収容ケース33b間に真空層を形成することも可能であり、33fを真空層に形成することも可能である。また収容ケースから突出される長方体形状の複数の仕切壁33lによって、この層を仕切ることも可能であり、この構成によって熱伝導を低減できるとともに、バッテリ装置3の内部強度を高めることができる。  Furthermore, the batteryunit housing part 33 and thehousing case 33b function as space forming means for forming anair layer 33k as heat conduction reducing means between the outer surface of the batteryunit housing part 33 and the outer surface of thehousing case 33b. Have. Theair layer 33k is formed so as to surround thehousing case 33b. With this configuration, thebattery device 3 includes thedouble air layers 33f and 33k, and reduces heat conduction from the outside to thebattery unit 33a. In the present invention, instead of theair layer 33k, a vacuum layer can be formed between the batteryunit housing portion 33 and thehousing case 33b, and 33f can be formed in the vacuum layer. In addition, this layer can be partitioned by a plurality of rectangular parallelepiped partition walls 33l protruding from the housing case. With this configuration, heat conduction can be reduced and the internal strength of thebattery device 3 can be increased. .

さらにまた、バッテリユニット収容部33の外面には、図3に示すように、放熱板(放熱フィン)40が設けられており、この放熱フィン40は、熱伝導部材(熱伝導棒)41を介して、後述するバッテリユニット33a内のペルチェ素子39と接続され、ペルチェ素子39から生じた熱を、バッテリ装置3の外部に放熱している。なお、熱伝導棒41は、ユニット収容部33n、収容ケース33bおよびバッテリユニット収容部33を貫通して放熱フィン40と接続されている。  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, a heat radiating plate (heat radiating fin) 40 is provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33, and theheat radiating fin 40 is interposed via a heat conducting member (heat conducting rod) 41. ThePeltier device 39 is connected to aPeltier device 39 in abattery unit 33a, which will be described later, and heat generated from thePeltier device 39 is dissipated outside thebattery device 3. Theheat conduction rod 41 passes through theunit housing portion 33n, thehousing case 33b, and the batteryunit housing portion 33 and is connected to theradiation fins 40.

図6は、図3に示したバッテリユニット33aの構成の実施の形態1を示す断面図である。なお、以下の図において、図1〜図5の構成部分と同様の構成部分に関しては、説明の都合上、同一符号を付記するものとする。図6において、たとえば単三型の乾電池からなるバッテリ34を取り囲んでカバーする熱伝導低減手段としての、カバー33mと、バッテリ34の外面とカバー33mの内面との間に、熱伝導低減手段としての空気層33rと、カバー33m内にバッテリ34を支持して固定する支持手段としての略半円柱形状の複数のリブ33sと、このカバー33mが収容されるユニット収容部33nと、本発明にかかる電極部としてのバッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aおよび本発明にかかる第2の電極部としてのバッテリ負電極34bと接続する電極部材33p,33qとを備える。この電極部材33pは、バッテリユニット33aの外表面に設けられた本発明にかかる電極部材としての、たとえば肉薄の円板形状のバッテリユニット正電極33p1と、このバッテリユニット正電極33p1とバッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aとを電気的に接続させる導電手段としての、導電線33p2とを備える。また、電極部材33qは、バッテリユニット33aの外表面に設けられた本発明にかかる第2の電極部材としての、たとえば肉薄の円板形状のバッテリユニット負電極33q1と、このバッテリユニット負電極33q1とバッテリ34のバッテリ負電極34bとを電気的に接続させる導電手段としての導電線33q2とを備える。これら電極33p1,33q1とユニット収容部33n間には、リング形状の空隙Cが設けられ、電極33p1,33q1とユニット収容部33nが直接接触して、バッテリ34がショートしないように構成されている。  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the first embodiment of the configuration ofbattery unit 33a shown in FIG. In the following drawings, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals for convenience of explanation. In FIG. 6, as a heat conduction reducing unit that surrounds and covers thebattery 34 made of, for example, an AA type dry cell, between thecover 33 m and the outer surface of thebattery 34 and the inner surface of thecover 33 m, Anair layer 33r, a plurality of substantiallysemi-cylindrical ribs 33s as support means for supporting and fixing thebattery 34 in thecover 33m, aunit accommodating portion 33n in which thecover 33m is accommodated, and an electrode according to the present invention The batterypositive electrode 34a of thebattery 34 as a part and theelectrode members 33p and 33q connected to the batterynegative electrode 34b as a second electrode part according to the present invention are provided. Theelectrode member 33p is, for example, a thin disk-shaped battery unit positive electrode 33p1 as an electrode member according to the present invention provided on the outer surface of thebattery unit 33a, and the battery unit positive electrode 33p1 and thebattery 34 battery. A conductive line 33p2 is provided as a conductive means for electrically connecting thepositive electrode 34a. Theelectrode member 33q is, for example, a thin disk-shaped battery unit negative electrode 33q1 as a second electrode member according to the present invention provided on the outer surface of thebattery unit 33a, and the battery unit negative electrode 33q1. A conductive wire 33q2 as a conductive means for electrically connecting the batterynegative electrode 34b of thebattery 34 is provided. A ring-shaped gap C is provided between the electrodes 33p1 and 33q1 and theunit accommodating portion 33n, and the electrodes 33p1 and 33q1 and theunit accommodating portion 33n are in direct contact so that thebattery 34 is not short-circuited.

なお、ユニット収容部33n内のバッテリ34が配置されている空間は、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減領域を構成し、ユニット収容部33nとカバー33mは、この熱伝導低減領域を形成するための、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減領域形成手段を構成している。また、本発明では、ユニット収容部33nを絶縁体により形成することで、空隙Cを設けないようにしても良い。また、空気層33rは、真空層で形成しても良い。さらに、この実施の形態では、単三型の電池を想定したが、本発明ではこれに限らず、電池の種類はどのようなものを使用しても良い。  In addition, the space in which thebattery 34 is disposed in theunit accommodating portion 33n constitutes a heat conduction reducing region according to the present invention, and theunit accommodating portion 33n and thecover 33m are used to form this heat conduction reducing region. The heat conduction reduced region forming means according to the present invention is constituted. In the present invention, the gap C may not be provided by forming theunit accommodating portion 33n with an insulator. Theair layer 33r may be formed of a vacuum layer. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an AA type battery is assumed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any type of battery may be used.

カバー33mは、たとえば熱伝導率の低い材料である発泡スチロールからなる熱伝導低減部材により構成されるので、収容ケース33bからバッテリ34に熱が伝導することを防いでいる。また、カバーの強度が十分に高い場合には、このバッテリユニット33aは、ユニット収容部33nを必ずしも備える必要はない。このような構成により、バッテリユニット33aは、バッテリ34への熱伝導を低減させ、かつバッテリ装置の軽量化を図ることができ、操作者による操作性の向上の一助とすることができる。  Since thecover 33m is formed of a heat conduction reducing member made of, for example, styrene foam, which is a material having low thermal conductivity, heat is prevented from being conducted from thehousing case 33b to thebattery 34. Further, when the strength of the cover is sufficiently high, thebattery unit 33a is not necessarily provided with theunit housing portion 33n. With such a configuration, thebattery unit 33a can reduce heat conduction to thebattery 34, reduce the weight of the battery device, and help improve the operability by the operator.

また、図7は、図6に示した作動制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。図6および図7に示すように、バッテリユニット33aは、バッテリユニット内部の温度変化を測定して、ペルチェ素子39をオン/オフ制御する作動制御装置を備える。この作動制御装置は、バッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定する温度センサ35と、この温度センサ35が電気的に接続されるICチップ36と、ICチップ36に接続されるペルチェ素子39とを有する。  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the operation control device shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, thebattery unit 33 a includes an operation control device that measures a temperature change inside the battery unit and controls on / off of thePeltier element 39. The operation control device includes atemperature sensor 35 that measures the temperature in thebattery unit 33a, anIC chip 36 to which thetemperature sensor 35 is electrically connected, and aPeltier element 39 that is connected to theIC chip 36.

温度センサ35は、たとえばバッテリ34の下方で、バッテリユニット33aの底面にあたるカバー33m上に載置されている。そして、温度センサ35は、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外的環境で変化するバッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定している。  Thetemperature sensor 35 is placed on acover 33m corresponding to the bottom surface of thebattery unit 33a, for example, below thebattery 34. Thetemperature sensor 35 measures the temperature in thebattery unit 33a that changes in an external environment such as an autoclave.

ICチップ36は、温度センサ35からの温度変化測定に伴う内部温度の変化を検知する温度検知回路37と、温度検知回路37から出力される検知信号に応じて、ペルチェ素子39の作動のオン/オフ制御を行う作動制御回路38とから構成されており、このICチップ36は、たとえばカバー33mの内壁に設けられている。なお、温度検知回路37は、バッテリ34の耐熱温度に基づいて、温度変化の有無の判断基準となる閾値を予め設定している。  TheIC chip 36 includes atemperature detection circuit 37 that detects a change in internal temperature due to the temperature change measurement from thetemperature sensor 35, and the on / off operation of thePeltier element 39 according to the detection signal output from thetemperature detection circuit 37. TheIC chip 36 is provided, for example, on the inner wall of thecover 33m. Thetemperature detection circuit 37 presets a threshold value that serves as a criterion for determining whether or not there is a temperature change based on the heat-resistant temperature of thebattery 34.

この実施の形態では、この作動制御装置の電源には、バッテリ34による電源を用いている。作動制御回路38は、検知信号の入力の有無を監視しており、この検知信号の有無に応じて、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン/オフ制御している。すなわち、作動制御回路38は、検知信号が入力しない通常状態では、閾値未満の通常温度と判断して、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオフ状態に制御して、バッテリ34の冷却を行わない。また、作動制御回路38は、検知信号が入力する高温状態では、閾値以上の高温状態と判断して、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン状態に制御してペルチェ素子39を作動させ、このペルチェ素子39の冷却作用によって、空気層33rを介してバッテリ34を冷却する。  In this embodiment, the power source of thebattery 34 is used as the power source of the operation control device. Theoperation control circuit 38 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal and controls on / off the power supply to thePeltier element 39 according to the presence / absence of the detection signal. That is, theoperation control circuit 38 determines that the normal temperature is lower than the threshold value in the normal state where the detection signal is not input, and controls the power supply to thePeltier element 39 to be in the OFF state, so that thebattery 34 is not cooled. Further, theoperation control circuit 38 determines that the high temperature state where the detection signal is input is a high temperature state equal to or higher than the threshold, controls the power supply to thePeltier element 39 to be on, and operates thePeltier element 39. Thebattery 34 is cooled via theair layer 33r by the cooling action of theelement 39.

ペルチェ素子39は、図6に示すように、バッテリ34を取り囲むように円筒形状に形成され、たとえばカバー33mの内周面に設けられている。このペルチェ素子39の内周面は、バッテリ34を冷却するための冷却面を形成し、外周面は、放熱を行うための放熱面を形成している。この放熱面には、熱伝導棒41が設けられており、バッテリ装置3の外部に設けられた放熱フィン40への熱伝導を可能にしている。なお、放熱フィン40は、バッテリ装置3の外面に複数設けて、放熱効果を高めることも可能である。また、ペルチェ素子39は、上記円筒形状に限らず、たとえば曲面を有する板形状に形成することも可能であり、またバッテリ34に対して複数のペルチェ素子を設けることも可能である。この場合には、複数のペルチェ素子を、たとえばバッテリ34への熱伝導の高い部分の近傍に設けて、バッテリ34の冷却効果を高めることも可能である。  As shown in FIG. 6, thePeltier element 39 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround thebattery 34, and is provided, for example, on the inner peripheral surface of thecover 33m. The inner peripheral surface of thePeltier element 39 forms a cooling surface for cooling thebattery 34, and the outer peripheral surface forms a heat dissipation surface for heat dissipation. Aheat conducting rod 41 is provided on the heat radiating surface, and heat conduction to theheat radiating fins 40 provided outside thebattery device 3 is enabled. Note that a plurality ofheat radiation fins 40 may be provided on the outer surface of thebattery device 3 to enhance the heat radiation effect. In addition, thePeltier element 39 is not limited to the cylindrical shape, and may be formed in a plate shape having a curved surface, for example, and a plurality of Peltier elements may be provided for thebattery 34. In this case, it is also possible to provide a plurality of Peltier elements in the vicinity of, for example, a portion with high heat conduction to thebattery 34 to enhance the cooling effect of thebattery 34.

このように、この実施の形態では、バッテリを熱伝導低減手段であるカバーで囲繞するとともに、バッテリユニットと収容ケースの間に空気層を形成させて、バッテリ装置外部から内部への熱伝導を低減させ、かつ冷却手段であるペルチェ素子を、バッテリとカバーの間に設け、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外部環境の高温時に、ペルチェ素子を作動させてバッテリを積極的に冷却するので、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  As described above, in this embodiment, the battery is surrounded by a cover that is a heat conduction reducing means, and an air layer is formed between the battery unit and the housing case to reduce heat conduction from the outside to the inside of the battery device. And a Peltier element, which is a cooling means, is provided between the battery and the cover, and the battery is actively cooled by operating the Peltier element when the external environment such as an autoclave is at a high temperature. However, the battery is not exposed to a high temperature, and this can satisfactorily cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without deteriorating the performance of the battery.

図8は、図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態1の他例のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。図において、図6に示した上記実施の形態1の構成と異なる点は、収容ケース33bの内周面に、略円筒形状のペルチェ素子39を設けて、ユニット収容部33nを冷却することで、バッテリユニット33a全体を冷却する点である。  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an AA cross section of another example of the first embodiment in the battery device shown in FIG. 1. In the figure, the difference from the configuration of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is that a substantiallycylindrical Peltier element 39 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of thehousing case 33b to cool theunit housing portion 33n. It is a point which cools thewhole battery unit 33a.

この例の場合には、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン/オフ制御することで、空気層33fを介してユニット収容部33nを冷却するので、バッテリ装置の外部環境が高温状態にあっても、バッテリユニットの外部環境は冷却によって高温状態には至っていないので、外部環境が高温状態においても、間接的にバッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  In the case of this example, theunit housing part 33n is cooled via theair layer 33f by controlling the power supply to thePeltier element 39, so even if the external environment of the battery device is in a high temperature state. Since the external environment of the battery unit has not reached a high temperature state due to cooling, the battery is not indirectly exposed to a high temperature even when the external environment is in a high temperature state. Can cope with high temperature environment.

なお、本発明では、上記実施の形態の他に、たとえばペルチェ素子39の冷却面を、ユニット収容部33nに当接させて、ユニット収容部33nを直接冷却するように構成することも可能である。この場合には、バッテリユニットの外部が高温状態に晒されても、バッテリユニット自体が直接冷却されるので、外部環境が高温状態においても、間接的にバッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  In the present invention, in addition to the embodiment described above, for example, the cooling surface of thePeltier element 39 may be brought into contact with theunit housing portion 33n to directly cool theunit housing portion 33n. . In this case, even if the outside of the battery unit is exposed to a high temperature state, the battery unit itself is directly cooled. Therefore, even if the external environment is in a high temperature state, the battery is not indirectly exposed to a high temperature. Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery.

また、バッテリ34を冷却するペルチェ素子と、ユニット収容部33nを冷却するペルチェ素子を組み合わせて用いることも無論可能である。この場合には、バッテリ装置内の冷却効果をさらに高めることができる。  It is of course possible to use a combination of a Peltier element that cools thebattery 34 and a Peltier element that cools theunit housing portion 33n. In this case, the cooling effect in the battery device can be further enhanced.

また、この実施の形態1では、ICチップ36を用いてペルチェ素子39の電力供給のオン/オフ制御を行ったが、本発明はこれに限らず、たとえばペルチェ素子39とバッテリ34を繋ぐ電源線に、磁界の印加によってオン/オフの切り替えを行うリードスイッチを設けることも可能である。すなわち、たとえばオートクレーブの開始直前に、このリードスイッチにバッテリ装置3の外部から磁界を加えることで、リードスイッチをオン動作させて、ペルチェ素子39に電力を供給して冷却を行う。そして、オートクレーブの終了時には、再びリードスイッチに磁界を加えてオフ動作させて、ペルチェ素子の電力供給を断にすることで、ペルチェ素子の電力供給を制御する。この場合には、温度センサやICチップが不要となり、部品点数を削減できるとともに、簡単な構成で外部からペルチェ素子39のオン/オフ動作を制御することができ、これにより上記実施の形態と同様の効果を奏することができる。  In the first embodiment, the on / off control of the power supply of thePeltier element 39 is performed using theIC chip 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a power line connecting thePeltier element 39 and thebattery 34 It is also possible to provide a reed switch that switches on / off by applying a magnetic field. That is, for example, immediately before the start of the autoclave, a magnetic field is applied to the reed switch from the outside of thebattery device 3 to turn on the reed switch and supply power to thePeltier element 39 for cooling. At the end of the autoclave, the power supply of the Peltier element is controlled by turning off the power supply to the Peltier element by applying a magnetic field to the reed switch again to turn off the power supply. In this case, there is no need for a temperature sensor or an IC chip, the number of parts can be reduced, and the on / off operation of thePeltier element 39 can be controlled from the outside with a simple configuration, which is similar to the above embodiment. The effect of can be produced.

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図9は、図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態2を示す断面図であり、図10は、図9に示した作動制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。図において、この実施の形態では、内部に冷却液が循環する液管42を波形状に形成して、カバー33mの内周面に設けるとともに、冷却液を循環制御する冷却ユニット43を、ユニット収容部33nの外周面に設け、かつ液管42の両端部は、カバー33mおよびユニット収容部33nを貫通して、冷却ユニット43の冷却液収納部44に連結されて構成されている。
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9 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the operation control device shown in FIG. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, aliquid pipe 42 in which a cooling liquid circulates is formed in a wave shape and provided on the inner peripheral surface of thecover 33m, and acooling unit 43 for circulating control of the cooling liquid is accommodated in the unit. Both end portions of theliquid pipe 42 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of theportion 33 n and are connected to the coolingliquid storage portion 44 of the coolingunit 43 through thecover 33 m and theunit storage portion 33 n.

冷却ユニット43は、長方体の枠体45内に密閉構造に形成された領域で、冷却液を収納して液管42との間で冷却液の循環を可能とする冷却液収納部44と、ファン46を回転させることによって冷却液を循環させるモータ47と、枠体45の外面に設けられてバッテリユニット33aの外部温度を測定する温度センサ48と、この温度センサ48が電気的に接続されるICチップ49と、ICチップ49に接続されるペルチェ素子52とを有する。  The coolingunit 43 is a region formed in a sealed structure in arectangular frame 45 and contains a coolingliquid storage unit 44 that stores the cooling liquid and enables the cooling liquid to circulate between theliquid pipes 42. Themotor 47 that circulates the coolant by rotating thefan 46, thetemperature sensor 48 that is provided on the outer surface of theframe 45 and measures the external temperature of thebattery unit 33a, and thetemperature sensor 48 are electrically connected.IC chip 49 andPeltier element 52 connected toIC chip 49.

ペルチェ素子52は、循環する冷却液の冷却を行うためのもので、この冷却によって発生した熱を、熱伝導棒41を介して放熱フィン(図示せず)から放熱している。この放熱フィンは、実施の形態1と同様に、バッテリ装置3のバッテリユニット収容部33の外面に設けられ、バッテリ装置3内部で発生した熱をバッテリ装置3の外部に放熱する機能を有している。  ThePeltier element 52 is for cooling the circulating coolant, and the heat generated by this cooling is radiated from the radiation fins (not shown) via theheat conduction rod 41. Similar to the first embodiment, the heat dissipating fin is provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33 of thebattery device 3 and has a function of dissipating heat generated inside thebattery device 3 to the outside of thebattery device 3. Yes.

ICチップ49は、温度センサ48からの温度変化測定に伴うバッテリユニット33aの外部温度の変化を検知する温度検知回路50と、温度検知回路37から出力される検知信号に応じて、モータ47およびペルチェ素子52の作動のオン/オフ制御を行う作動制御回路51とから構成されている。この実施の形態にかかる作動制御回路51も、実施の形態1にかかる作動制御回路38と同様に、モータ47およびペルチェ素子52への電力供給をオン/オフ制御している。すなわち、作動制御回路51は、実施の形態1と同様に、温度検知回路50から検知信号の入力がない通常状態では、モータ47およびペルチェ素子52への電力供給をオフ状態に制御し、冷却液の循環および冷却を停止して、バッテリ34の冷却を行わない。また、作動制御回路51は、検知信号が入力する高温状態では、モータ47およびペルチェ素子52への電力供給をオン状態に制御し、冷却液の循環および冷却を開始して、バッテリ34を冷却させる。  TheIC chip 49 includes atemperature detection circuit 50 that detects a change in the external temperature of thebattery unit 33a due to a temperature change measurement from thetemperature sensor 48, and amotor 47 and a Peltier according to a detection signal output from thetemperature detection circuit 37. Anoperation control circuit 51 that performs on / off control of the operation of theelement 52 is configured. Similarly to theoperation control circuit 38 according to the first embodiment, theoperation control circuit 51 according to this embodiment also performs on / off control of power supply to themotor 47 and thePeltier element 52. That is, as in the first embodiment, theoperation control circuit 51 controls the power supply to themotor 47 and thePeltier element 52 to be in an off state in the normal state where no detection signal is input from thetemperature detection circuit 50, and the cooling liquid Is stopped and thebattery 34 is not cooled. Further, theoperation control circuit 51 controls the power supply to themotor 47 and thePeltier element 52 to be in an on state in a high temperature state where the detection signal is input, and starts circulation and cooling of the cooling liquid to cool thebattery 34. .

このように、この実施の形態では、バッテリの周囲に冷却液を循環させることで、オートクレーブなどの外部環境の高温時に、バッテリを積極的に冷却するので、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  Thus, in this embodiment, the coolant is circulated around the battery to actively cool the battery when the external environment such as the autoclave is at a high temperature. The high temperature state of the external environment can be satisfactorily handled without deteriorating the performance of the battery.

なお、この実施の形態では、液管42を波形状に形成したが、これに限らず、たとえば液管42を、バッテリの正極から負極方向に上記バッテリを取り囲むように、螺旋状に形成させて冷却液を循環させることも可能である。この場合も、実施の形態2と同様の効果を奏することができる。また、ファン46の駆動は、上記モータ47に限らず、たとえばゼンマイなどを駆動源に用いることも可能である。この場合には、バッテリ装置3にオートクレーブを施す時間、ファン46を回転させることができるゼンマイを用いて、液管42内の冷却液を循環させてバッテリ34を冷却させることで、バッテ34の電力消費を低減することが可能となる。  In this embodiment, theliquid pipe 42 is formed in a wave shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, theliquid pipe 42 is formed in a spiral shape so as to surround the battery from the positive electrode to the negative electrode. It is also possible to circulate the cooling liquid. In this case, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained. Further, the driving of thefan 46 is not limited to themotor 47, and for example, a spring can be used as a driving source. In this case, thebattery 34 is cooled by circulating the cooling liquid in theliquid pipe 42 by using a spring that can rotate thefan 46 during the autoclave time of thebattery device 3, thereby Consumption can be reduced.

図11は、図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態2のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。バッテリユニット収容部33の外面に、作動制御装置を有する冷却ユニット43を設けるとともに、液管42の端部と冷却ユニット43との連結をチェッキ弁55やカプラを介して行うことで、液もれを生じることなく冷却ユニット43をバッテリ装置3から着脱可能に構成した。  FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the AA cross section of the battery device shown in FIG. 1 according to the second embodiment. A coolingunit 43 having an operation control device is provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33, and the end of theliquid pipe 42 and thecooling unit 43 are connected via acheck valve 55 or a coupler, thereby leaking liquid. The coolingunit 43 is configured to be detachable from thebattery device 3 without causing any problems.

また、この実施の形態では、たとえば作動制御装置への電力供給用に1次電池56を用い、かつこの1次電池56も冷却液で冷却可能な構成とした。すなわち、この1次電池56は、図11に示すように、冷却ユニット43内の冷却液とペルチェ素子52とによって冷却が可能になるように、冷却ユニット43内に収納されている。  In this embodiment, for example, theprimary battery 56 is used for power supply to the operation control device, and theprimary battery 56 can also be cooled with the coolant. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, theprimary battery 56 is accommodated in thecooling unit 43 so that it can be cooled by the coolant in thecooling unit 43 and thePeltier element 52.

この実施の形態では、たとえばバッテリ装置3にオートクレーブを施す時には、このバッテリ装置3に冷却ユニット43を取り付けて、バッテリ34の冷却を可能にし、また内視鏡に取り付けて使用する時には、このバッテリ装置から冷却ユニット43を取り外すことができるので、上記実施の形態2と同様の効果を奏するとともに、バッテリの冷却が必要な時にのみ、冷却ユニットを装着でき、バッテリ装置のバッテリの電力消費を低減できるとともに、汎用性に優れたバッテリ装置を提供できる。  In this embodiment, for example, when the autoclave is applied to thebattery device 3, the coolingunit 43 is attached to thebattery device 3 to enable the cooling of thebattery 34, and when thebattery device 3 is attached to the endoscope and used, thebattery device 3 is used. Since the coolingunit 43 can be removed from the battery, the same effects as those of the second embodiment can be obtained. The cooling unit can be attached only when the battery needs to be cooled, and the power consumption of the battery of the battery device can be reduced. A battery device having excellent versatility can be provided.

また、バッテリ装置内部に設けられた作動制御装置に外部から電力を供給する場合を、図12および図13に基づいて説明する。なお、図12は、図7に示した作動制御装置に外部から電力を供給する場合の構成を示す図であり、図13は、図12に示した構成の要部を拡大した要部拡大図である。  A case where electric power is supplied from the outside to the operation control device provided inside the battery device will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration in the case where power is supplied from the outside to the operation control device shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a main part in which the main part of the configuration shown in FIG. 12 is enlarged. It is.

図において、バッテリ34の負極方向のバッテリユニット収容部33の底面には、2つの球形で、かつ凹形状に形成された連結部33t,33tが設けられ、かつ外部に開口している。この連結部33t,33tは、導電性の部材から構成され、電源線57,57を介して、作動制御装置のペルチェ素子39などの電力駆動系と接続されている。  In the figure, two spherical and concave connectingportions 33t and 33t are provided on the bottom surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33 in the negative electrode direction of thebattery 34, and open to the outside. The connectingportions 33t and 33t are made of a conductive member, and are connected to a power drive system such as aPeltier element 39 of the operation control device viapower supply lines 57 and 57.

このバッテリ装置3は、オートクレーブを施す際には、オートクレーブ用の袋58に収納された状態で滅菌作業が行われる。このため、この袋58にも、上記連結部33t,33tと同じ形状で、この連結部33t,33tに係合可能な2つの球形で、かつ凹形状に形成された連結部58a,58aが設けられている。この連結部58a,58aも、導電性の部材で構成され、かつ外部に開口している。  When thebattery device 3 is autoclaved, thebattery device 3 is sterilized while being stored in anautoclave bag 58. For this reason, thebag 58 is also provided with two spherical and concave connectingportions 58a and 58a that have the same shape as the connectingportions 33t and 33t and can be engaged with the connectingportions 33t and 33t. It has been. The connectingportions 58a and 58a are also made of a conductive member and open to the outside.

また、外部給電用のバッテリボックス59が別体に設けられており、このバッテリボックス59には、上記連結部33t,33t,58a,58aに嵌合可能な2つの球形で、かつ凸形状に形成された連結部59a,59aが設けられている。このバッテリボックス59は、内部に1次電池60を収納しており、この電池60の正極と負極は、導電性の連結部59a,59aと電源線61,61を介して接続されている。  Also, abattery box 59 for external power feeding is provided separately, and thebattery box 59 is formed in two spherical and convex shapes that can be fitted into the connectingportions 33t, 33t, 58a, 58a.Connected portions 59a, 59a are provided. Thebattery box 59 accommodates aprimary battery 60 therein, and the positive electrode and the negative electrode of thebattery 60 are connected to the conductive connectingportions 59a and 59a viapower lines 61 and 61, respectively.

このような構成の実施の形態において、バッテリ装置3にオートクレーブを施す際には、まずバッテリ装置3をオートクレーブ用の袋58に収納し、その後にバッテリ装置3の連結部33t,33tと、袋58の連結部58a,58aを係合させる。さらに、この実施の形態では、袋58の外部からバッテリボックス59の連結部59a,59aを、これら連結部33t,33t,58a,58aに嵌合させる。これによって、作動制御装置の電力駆動系と電池60とは、連結部33t,33t,58a,58a,59a,59aおよび電源線57,57,61,61を介して接続されて作動制御装置の電力駆動系に電力が供給されることとなって、バッテリ34の冷却を可能にする。  In the embodiment having such a configuration, when thebattery device 3 is autoclaved, thebattery device 3 is first housed in theautoclave bag 58, and then the connectingportions 33t and 33t of thebattery device 3 and thebag 58. The connectingportions 58a and 58a are engaged. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connectingportions 59a and 59a of thebattery box 59 are fitted into the connectingportions 33t, 33t, 58a and 58a from the outside of thebag 58. Thereby, the power drive system of the operation control device and thebattery 60 are connected via the connectingportions 33t, 33t, 58a, 58a, 59a, 59a and thepower supply lines 57, 57, 61, 61, and the power of the operation control device. Power is supplied to the drive system, and thebattery 34 can be cooled.

このように、この実施の形態では、外部給電用のバッテリボックスをバッテリ装置に接続させて、オートクレーブを施す際に、外部から作動制御装置に電力を供給するので、上記実施の形態2と同様の効果を奏するとともに、バッテリの冷却が必要な時にのみ、別体のバッテリボックスを接続させて、このバッテリボックスから電力を供給することができ、これによりバッテリ装置のバッテリの電力消費を低減できる。  As described above, in this embodiment, when the battery box for external power feeding is connected to the battery device and the autoclave is applied, power is supplied from the outside to the operation control device. In addition to the effects, it is possible to connect a separate battery box and supply power from the battery box only when the battery needs to be cooled, thereby reducing the power consumption of the battery of the battery device.

(実施の形態3)
図14は、図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第1例を示す断面図である。図において、この実施の形態では、バッテリ34を取り囲むように、冷却手段としての冷却剤、たとえばゲル化剤62をカバー33mの内面の全面に設ける。この場合ゲル化剤62は、たとえば収納ケースなどに充填されて、ユニット収容部33n内に設けられている。そして、予めバッテリユニット33aを冷却して、このゲル化剤62を凍らせておき、その状態でバッテリユニット33aを収容するバッテリ装置3にオートクレーブを施す。なお、このゲル化剤62は、たとえばオートクレーブにかかる時間徐々に解けて、ゲル状に変化するように形成されている。
(Embodiment 3)
14 is a cross-sectional view showing a first example ofEmbodiment 3 of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. In the figure, in this embodiment, a coolant as a cooling means, for example, a gellingagent 62 is provided on the entire inner surface of thecover 33m so as to surround thebattery 34. In this case, the gellingagent 62 is filled in, for example, a storage case and provided in theunit storage portion 33n. Then, thebattery unit 33a is cooled in advance to freeze thegelling agent 62, and in this state, thebattery device 3 that houses thebattery unit 33a is autoclaved. The gellingagent 62 is formed so as to be gradually melted, for example, in an autoclave and change into a gel.

このように、この実施の形態では、バッテリユニット内にゲル化剤を設け、予め凍らせた後にオートクレーブなどによって外部環境を高温状態にするので、バッテリ装置のバッテリを用いずに、バッテリの冷却が可能となり、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できるとともに、バッテリの電力消費を防止することができる。また、この実施の形態では、バッテリユニット内部に冷却用のゲル化剤を設けるという簡単な構成で、かつ繰り返し使用することが可能なので、バッテリ装置の製作コストを削減することもできる。  Thus, in this embodiment, the gelling agent is provided in the battery unit, and after freezing, the external environment is brought to a high temperature state by an autoclave or the like, so that the battery can be cooled without using the battery of the battery device. It is possible to prevent the battery from being exposed to high temperature even when the external environment is hot, which can better cope with the high temperature of the external environment without degrading the battery performance and prevent battery power consumption can do. Further, in this embodiment, since the cooling unit is provided with a simple gelling agent and can be used repeatedly, the manufacturing cost of the battery device can be reduced.

図15は、図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第2例を示す断面図である。図において、この実施の形態では、バッテリ34を取り囲むように半円筒形状に形成された2つのケース63,64が設けられ、そのケース63,64内部には異なる種類の薬液がそれぞれ注入されている。また、各ケース63,64の長手方向の一端は、櫛歯形状の歯部63a,64aが形成されており、この歯部63a,64aは、互いに隙間なく係合している。また、この歯部63a,64aの係合部分には、長手方向の同一位置に孔63b,64bが形成され、この孔63b,64bには円柱形状の仕切棒65が挿入されており、薬液同士が互いに混ざり合うのを防いでいる。  15 is a cross-sectional view showing a second example of the third embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. In this figure, in this embodiment, twocases 63 and 64 formed in a semi-cylindrical shape so as to surround thebattery 34 are provided, and different types of chemical solutions are respectively injected into thecases 63 and 64. . Further, comb-shapedtooth portions 63a and 64a are formed at one end in the longitudinal direction of eachcase 63 and 64, and thetooth portions 63a and 64a are engaged with each other without a gap. Further, holes 63b and 64b are formed at the same positions in the longitudinal direction at the engaging portions of thetooth portions 63a and 64a, and acylindrical partition rod 65 is inserted into theholes 63b and 64b. Are prevented from mixing with each other.

ケース63,64内に注入された2種類の薬液は、互いに混ざり合うと化学反応を起こして、冷却作用を発生させる。そこで、オートクレーブを施す前に、この仕切棒65を引き抜くと、孔63b,64bが一直線に連なり、この孔63b,64bの部分でケース63,64内部の薬液が混ざり合い、化学反応の発生が可能となる。この化学反応が生じると、冷却作用を発生して近隣のバッテリ34を冷却する。なお、この実施の形態では、仕切棒65を引き抜いた時には、薬液がケース63,64の外部に漏れない構造になっている。  When the two types of chemical solutions injected into thecases 63 and 64 are mixed with each other, they cause a chemical reaction to generate a cooling action. Therefore, when thepartition bar 65 is pulled out before autoclaving, theholes 63b and 64b are connected in a straight line, and the chemicals in thecases 63 and 64 are mixed in theholes 63b and 64b, so that a chemical reaction can occur. It becomes. When this chemical reaction occurs, a cooling action is generated to cool the neighboringbattery 34. In this embodiment, when thepartition bar 65 is pulled out, the chemical solution does not leak to the outside of thecases 63 and 64.

このように、この実施の形態では、バッテリユニット内に2種類の薬液を注入して設け、オートクレーブ時にこれら薬液を混ざり合わせ、その化学反応でバッテリを冷却するので、図14の実施の形態と同様に、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できるとともに、バッテリの電力消費を防止することができる。また、この実施の形態では、たとえば薬液を交換できる機構を設ければ、繰り返し使用することが可能なので、バッテリ装置の製作コストを削減することもできる。  Thus, in this embodiment, two types of chemical solutions are injected into the battery unit, these chemical solutions are mixed during autoclaving, and the battery is cooled by the chemical reaction. Therefore, as in the embodiment of FIG. In addition, even when the external environment is in a high temperature state, the battery is not exposed to a high temperature, and this can cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery and also prevent the power consumption of the battery. be able to. Further, in this embodiment, for example, if a mechanism capable of exchanging chemicals is provided, it can be used repeatedly, so that the manufacturing cost of the battery device can be reduced.

また、図16は、図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第3例を示す断面図である。図において、この実施の形態では、バッテリ34を取り囲むように円筒形状に形成された、たとえばセラミック素材からなる液体収容部66を設け、この液体収容部66の内部に、空気に触れると気化する液体、たとえばアルコールなどを注入する。  FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a third example of the third embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. In this figure, in this embodiment, aliquid storage portion 66 made of, for example, a ceramic material is provided so as to surround thebattery 34, and the liquid that is vaporized when it is exposed to air inside theliquid storage portion 66. For example, alcohol is injected.

この液体収容部66には、たとえばカバー33mとユニット収容部33nを貫通して外部に突出する開口部66aが設けられており、通常のバッテリ装置3の使用時などでは、栓などによって開口部66aを閉じている。また、オートクレーブなどの滅菌作業時には、この栓を取り除き、開口部66aを開口状態にすることで、アルコールの気化を促す。アルコールは、気化する際に周囲、この場合にはたとえば液体収容部66などから熱を奪って気化するので、液体収容部66は冷却され、その結果としてバッテリ34が冷却されることとなる。  Theliquid container 66 is provided with, for example, an opening 66a that passes through thecover 33m and theunit container 33n and protrudes to the outside. When thenormal battery device 3 is used, the opening 66a is formed by a plug or the like. Is closed. Further, during the sterilization work such as autoclave, the stopper is removed and the opening 66a is opened to promote the vaporization of alcohol. When the alcohol is vaporized, it is vaporized by taking heat away from the surroundings, in this case, for example, from theliquid container 66, so that theliquid container 66 is cooled, and as a result, thebattery 34 is cooled.

このように、この実施の形態では、液体の気化熱を利用してバッテリを冷却するので、図14の実施の形態と同様に、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できるとともに、バッテリの電力消費を防止することができる。また、この実施の形態では、たとえば液体を開口部から補充することができるので、繰り返し使用することが可能となって、バッテリ装置の製作コストを削減することもできる。  Thus, in this embodiment, the battery is cooled using the heat of vaporization of the liquid, so that the battery may be exposed to a high temperature even when the external environment is at a high temperature as in the embodiment of FIG. As a result, it is possible to satisfactorily cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without deteriorating the performance of the battery, and to prevent battery power consumption. Further, in this embodiment, for example, the liquid can be replenished from the opening, so that it can be used repeatedly, and the manufacturing cost of the battery device can be reduced.

(実施の形態4)
図17は、2次バッテリを内蔵させた実施の形態4における内視鏡の模式図である。この図において、操作部22内には、照明光を導光する導光手段としてのライトガイドファイバ24が挿入されており、このライトガイドファイバ24は、操作部22内で屈曲され、一端が接続ソケット25内で固定される。さらに、接続ソケット25は、内部に照明ランプユニット27と、照明ランプユニット27からの照明光をライトガイドファイバ24の一端面に集光させる集光レンズ26を備える。
(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of an endoscope according to the fourth embodiment in which a secondary battery is incorporated. In this figure, alight guide fiber 24 as a light guiding means for guiding illumination light is inserted in theoperation unit 22, and thelight guide fiber 24 is bent in theoperation unit 22 and one end is connected. It is fixed in thesocket 25. Further, theconnection socket 25 includes anillumination lamp unit 27 and acondenser lens 26 that condenses illumination light from theillumination lamp unit 27 on one end surface of thelight guide fiber 24.

また、接続ソケット25は、バッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aと電気的に接続されるコイルバネ28と、バッテリ34のバッテリ負電極34bと電気的に接続される接点ピン29と、接点ピン29を付勢させて突出させるスプリング30を備える。また、照明ランプユニット27は、照明光を出射するランプ32aと、ランプ32aを保持するランプホルダ53とを備える。この構成により、照明ランプユニット27が接続ソケット25に差し込まれると、コイルバネ28および接点ピン29が照明ランプユニット27に当接し、バッテリ34とランプ32aが電気的に接続される。そして、ランプ32aから出射された照明光が、集光レンズ26を介してライトガイドファイバ24の光入射端面に供給される。  Further, theconnection socket 25 biases thecontact pin 29 and thecoil spring 28 that is electrically connected to the batterypositive electrode 34 a of thebattery 34, thecontact pin 29 that is electrically connected to the batterynegative electrode 34 b of thebattery 34. Aspring 30 is provided for projecting. Theillumination lamp unit 27 includes alamp 32a that emits illumination light and alamp holder 53 that holds thelamp 32a. With this configuration, when theillumination lamp unit 27 is inserted into theconnection socket 25, thecoil spring 28 and thecontact pin 29 abut against theillumination lamp unit 27, and thebattery 34 and thelamp 32a are electrically connected. The illumination light emitted from thelamp 32 a is supplied to the light incident end face of thelight guide fiber 24 through thecondenser lens 26.

バッテリユニット収容部33は、実施の形態1とほぼ同様の構成からなり、ランプ32aを点灯させるモード、ランプを消灯するモード、内視鏡2の操作部22に設けられた充電用接続端子32fを介してバッテリ34を充電するモード、のモード切換えを行うスイッチ32dと、バッテリ34およびユニット収容部33nを含むバッテリユニット33aと、このバッテリユニット33aを収容する収容部としての収容ケース33bと、収容ケース33b内にバッテリユニット33aを支持して固定する支持手段としての複数のリブ33cと、空気層33fと、バッテリユニット33aの電極部材33p,33qとを備える。また、バッテリユニット収容部33は、バッテリユニット33aの下方に、外部の電源供給装置(図示せず)から発振される給電用信号を電磁誘導によって取り込む給電用コイル33gを備える。  The batteryunit housing portion 33 has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and includes a mode for turning on thelamp 32a, a mode for turning off the lamp, and acharging connection terminal 32f provided on theoperation portion 22 of theendoscope 2. Aswitch 32d for switching the mode of charging thebattery 34 via thebattery 34, abattery unit 33a including thebattery 34 and theunit housing portion 33n, ahousing case 33b as a housing portion for housing thebattery unit 33a, and a housing case A plurality ofribs 33c as support means for supporting and fixing thebattery unit 33a in 33b, anair layer 33f, andelectrode members 33p and 33q of thebattery unit 33a are provided. Further, the batteryunit housing portion 33 includes apower feeding coil 33g that takes in a power feeding signal oscillated from an external power supply device (not shown) by electromagnetic induction below thebattery unit 33a.

バッテリユニット33aは、実施の形態1と同様に、バッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定する温度センサ35と、この温度センサ35が電気的に接続されるICチップ36と、ICチップ36に接続されるペルチェ素子39とから構成される作動制御装置を備え、バッテリユニット33a内の温度に応じて、ペルチェ素子39の作動のオン/オフ制御を行っている。  Thebattery unit 33a is connected to thetemperature sensor 35 for measuring the temperature in thebattery unit 33a, theIC chip 36 to which thetemperature sensor 35 is electrically connected, and theIC chip 36, as in the first embodiment. An operation control device including aPeltier element 39 is provided, and on / off control of the operation of thePeltier element 39 is performed according to the temperature in thebattery unit 33a.

また、この実施の形態では、バッテリユニット収容部33の外面に、放熱フィン40が設けられており、この放熱フィン40は、ユニット収容部33n、収容ケース33bおよびバッテリユニット収容部33を貫通する熱伝導棒41を介してペルチェ素子39と接続されている。  Further, in this embodiment, theheat radiating fins 40 are provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33, and theheat radiating fins 40 are heat passing through theunit housing portion 33 n, thehousing case 33 b and the batteryunit housing portion 33. It is connected to thePeltier element 39 via theconductive rod 41.

このように、この実施の形態では、実施の形態1と同様に、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外部環境の高温時に、バッテリを積極的に冷却するので、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  Thus, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the battery is actively cooled when the external environment such as an autoclave is at a high temperature. Therefore, even when the external environment is at a high temperature, the battery is exposed to a high temperature. Therefore, it is possible to cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without deteriorating the performance of the battery.

(実施の形態5)
図18は、図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態5を示す断面図である。図において、たとえば単三型の乾電池からなるバッテリ34を取り囲んでカバーする熱伝導低減手段としての、カバー33mと、バッテリ34の外面とカバー33mの内面との間に、熱伝導低減手段としての空気層33rと、バッテリ34の外面に当接し、かつバッテリ34を囲繞する熱伝導手段としての円筒形状の熱伝導部材70と、カバー33m内に熱伝導部材70を介在してバッテリ34を支持して固定する支持手段としての略半円柱形状の複数のリブ33sと、このカバー33mが収容されるユニット収容部33nと、本発明にかかる電極部としてのバッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aおよび本発明にかかる第2の電極部としてのバッテリ負電極34bと接続する電極部材33p,33qとを備える。この電極部材33pは、バッテリユニット33aの外表面に設けられた本発明にかかる電極部材としての、たとえば肉薄の円板形状のバッテリユニット正電極33p1と、このバッテリユニット正電極33p1とバッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aとを電気的に接続させる導電手段としての、導電線33p2とを備える。また、電極部材33qは、バッテリユニット33aの外表面に設けられた本発明にかかる第2の電極部材としての、たとえば肉薄の円板形状のバッテリユニット負電極33q1と、このバッテリユニット負電極33q1とバッテリ34のバッテリ負電極34bとを電気的に接続させる導電手段としての導電線33q2とを備える。これら電極33p1,33q1とユニット収容部33n間には、リング形状の空隙Cが設けられ、電極33p1,33q1とユニット収容部33nが直接接触して、バッテリ34がショートしないように構成されている。
(Embodiment 5)
18 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. In the drawing, for example, air as heat conduction reducing means between acover 33m as a heat conduction reducing means surrounding and covering thebattery 34 made of, for example, an AA type dry cell, and between the outer surface of thebattery 34 and the inner surface of thecover 33m. Thelayer 33r, a cylindricalheat conduction member 70 as a heat conduction means that contacts the outer surface of thebattery 34 and surrounds thebattery 34, and supports thebattery 34 with theheat conduction member 70 interposed in thecover 33m. A plurality of substantiallysemi-cylindrical ribs 33s as supporting means for fixing, aunit accommodating portion 33n in which thecover 33m is accommodated, a batterypositive electrode 34a of thebattery 34 as an electrode portion according to the present invention, and the present invention.Electrode members 33p and 33q connected to the batterynegative electrode 34b as the second electrode portion are provided. Theelectrode member 33p is, for example, a thin disk-shaped battery unit positive electrode 33p1 as an electrode member according to the present invention provided on the outer surface of thebattery unit 33a, and the battery unit positive electrode 33p1 and thebattery 34 battery. A conductive line 33p2 is provided as a conductive means for electrically connecting thepositive electrode 34a. Theelectrode member 33q is, for example, a thin disk-shaped battery unit negative electrode 33q1 as a second electrode member according to the present invention provided on the outer surface of thebattery unit 33a, and the battery unit negative electrode 33q1. A conductive wire 33q2 as a conductive means for electrically connecting the batterynegative electrode 34b of thebattery 34 is provided. A ring-shaped gap C is provided between the electrodes 33p1 and 33q1 and theunit accommodating portion 33n, and the electrodes 33p1 and 33q1 and theunit accommodating portion 33n are in direct contact so that thebattery 34 is not short-circuited.

なお、ユニット収容部33n内のバッテリ34が配置されている空間は、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減領域を構成し、ユニット収容部33nとカバー33mは、この熱伝導低減領域を形成するための、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減領域形成手段を構成している。また、本発明では、ユニット収容部33nを絶縁体により形成することで、空隙Cを設けないようにしても良い。また、空気層33rは、真空層で形成しても良い。さらに、この実施の形態では、単三型の電池を想定したが、本発明ではこれに限らず、電池の種類はどのようなものを使用しても良い。  In addition, the space in which thebattery 34 is disposed in theunit accommodating portion 33n constitutes a heat conduction reducing region according to the present invention, and theunit accommodating portion 33n and thecover 33m are used to form this heat conduction reducing region. The heat conduction reduced region forming means according to the present invention is constituted. In the present invention, the gap C may not be provided by forming theunit accommodating portion 33n with an insulator. Theair layer 33r may be formed of a vacuum layer. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an AA type battery is assumed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any type of battery may be used.

カバー33mは、たとえば熱伝導率の低い材料である発泡スチロールからなる熱伝導低減部材により構成されるので、収容ケース33bからバッテリ34に熱が伝導することを防いでいる。また、カバーの強度が十分に高い場合には、このバッテリユニット33aは、ユニット収容部33nを必ずしも備える必要はない。このような構成により、バッテリユニット33aは、バッテリ34への熱伝導を低減させ、かつバッテリ装置の軽量化を図ることができ、操作者による操作性の向上の一助とすることができる。  Since thecover 33m is formed of a heat conduction reducing member made of, for example, styrene foam, which is a material having low thermal conductivity, heat is prevented from being conducted from thehousing case 33b to thebattery 34. Further, when the strength of the cover is sufficiently high, thebattery unit 33a is not necessarily provided with theunit housing portion 33n. With such a configuration, thebattery unit 33a can reduce heat conduction to thebattery 34, reduce the weight of the battery device, and help improve the operability by the operator.

バッテリユニット33aは、バッテリユニット内部の温度変化を測定して、ペルチェ素子39をオン/オフ制御する作動制御装置を備える。この作動制御装置は、バッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定する温度センサ35と、この温度センサ35が電気的に接続されるICチップ36と、ICチップ36に接続されるペルチェ素子39とを有する。なお、作動制御回路の構成は、図7のブロック図と同様の構成である。  Thebattery unit 33a includes an operation control device that measures a temperature change in the battery unit and controls on / off of thePeltier element 39. The operation control device includes atemperature sensor 35 that measures the temperature in thebattery unit 33a, anIC chip 36 to which thetemperature sensor 35 is electrically connected, and aPeltier element 39 that is connected to theIC chip 36. The configuration of the operation control circuit is the same as the block diagram of FIG.

すなわち、温度センサ35は、たとえばバッテリ34の下方で、バッテリユニット33aの底面にあたるカバー33m上に載置されている。そして、温度センサ35は、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外的環境で変化するバッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定している。  In other words, thetemperature sensor 35 is placed on thecover 33m corresponding to the bottom surface of thebattery unit 33a, for example, below thebattery 34. Thetemperature sensor 35 measures the temperature in thebattery unit 33a that changes in an external environment such as an autoclave.

ICチップ36は、温度センサ35からの温度変化測定に伴う内部温度の変化を検知する温度検知回路37と、温度検知回路37から出力される検知信号に応じて、ペルチェ素子39の作動のオン/オフ制御を行う作動制御回路38とから構成されており、このICチップ36は、たとえばカバー33mの内壁に設けられている。なお、温度検知回路37は、バッテリ34の耐熱温度に基づいて、温度変化の有無の判断基準となる閾値を予め設定している。  TheIC chip 36 includes atemperature detection circuit 37 that detects a change in internal temperature due to the temperature change measurement from thetemperature sensor 35, and the on / off operation of thePeltier element 39 according to the detection signal output from thetemperature detection circuit 37. TheIC chip 36 is provided, for example, on the inner wall of thecover 33m. Thetemperature detection circuit 37 presets a threshold value that serves as a criterion for determining whether or not there is a temperature change based on the heat-resistant temperature of thebattery 34.

この実施の形態では、この作動制御装置の電源には、バッテリ34による電源を用いている。作動制御回路38は、検知信号の入力の有無を監視しており、この検知信号の有無に応じて、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン/オフ制御している。すなわち、作動制御回路38は、検知信号が入力しない通常状態では、閾値未満の通常温度と判断して、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオフ状態に制御して、バッテリ34の冷却を行わない。また、作動制御回路38は、検知信号が入力する高温状態では、閾値以上の高温状態と判断して、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン状態に制御して、熱伝導部材70を介してバッテリ34全体を直接、かつ積極的に冷却させる。  In this embodiment, the power source of thebattery 34 is used as the power source of the operation control device. Theoperation control circuit 38 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal and controls on / off the power supply to thePeltier element 39 according to the presence / absence of the detection signal. That is, theoperation control circuit 38 determines that the normal temperature is lower than the threshold value in the normal state where the detection signal is not input, and controls the power supply to thePeltier element 39 to be in the OFF state, so that thebattery 34 is not cooled. Further, theoperation control circuit 38 determines that the temperature is higher than the threshold in the high temperature state where the detection signal is input, and controls the power supply to thePeltier element 39 to be in the on state, and the battery via theheat conducting member 70. 34 is cooled directly and actively.

ペルチェ素子39は、図18に示すように、バッテリ34を取り囲むように円筒形状に形成され、たとえばカバー33mの内周面に設けられている。このペルチェ素子39の内周面は、バッテリ34を冷却するための冷却面を形成し、外周面は、放熱を行うための放熱面を形成しており、冷却面を熱伝導部材70に当接している。この放熱面には、熱伝導棒41が設けられており、バッテリ装置3の外部に設けられた放熱フィン40への熱伝導を可能にしている。なお、放熱フィン40は、バッテリ装置3の外面に複数設けて、放熱効果を高めることも可能である。また、ペルチェ素子39は、上記円筒形状に限らず、たとえば曲面を有する板形状に形成することも可能であり、またバッテリ34に対して複数のペルチェ素子を設けることも可能である。この場合には、複数のペルチェ素子を、たとえばバッテリへの熱伝導の高い部分の近傍に設けて、バッテリ34の冷却効果を高めることも可能である。  As shown in FIG. 18, thePeltier element 39 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround thebattery 34, and is provided, for example, on the inner peripheral surface of thecover 33m. The inner peripheral surface of thePeltier element 39 forms a cooling surface for cooling thebattery 34, and the outer peripheral surface forms a heat radiating surface for radiating heat, and the cooling surface is in contact with theheat conducting member 70. ing. Aheat conducting rod 41 is provided on the heat radiating surface, and heat conduction to theheat radiating fins 40 provided outside thebattery device 3 is enabled. Note that a plurality ofheat radiation fins 40 may be provided on the outer surface of thebattery device 3 to enhance the heat radiation effect. In addition, thePeltier element 39 is not limited to the cylindrical shape, and may be formed in a plate shape having a curved surface, for example, and a plurality of Peltier elements may be provided for thebattery 34. In this case, it is also possible to provide a plurality of Peltier elements in the vicinity of a portion having high heat conduction to the battery, for example, to enhance the cooling effect of thebattery 34.

このように、この実施の形態では、バッテリを熱伝導低減手段であるカバーで囲繞するとともに、バッテリユニットと収容ケースの間に空気層を形成させて、バッテリ装置外部から内部への熱伝導を低減させ、かつ熱伝導手段である熱伝導部材をバッテリに当接させるとともに、冷却手段であるペルチェ素子を、熱伝導部材とカバーの間に設け、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外部環境の高温時に、ペルチェ素子を作動させて熱伝導部材を介してバッテリ全体を積極的に冷却するので、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  As described above, in this embodiment, the battery is surrounded by a cover that is a heat conduction reducing means, and an air layer is formed between the battery unit and the housing case to reduce heat conduction from the outside to the inside of the battery device. In addition, a heat conduction member as a heat conduction means is brought into contact with the battery, and a Peltier element as a cooling means is provided between the heat conduction member and the cover, and the Peltier element is placed at a high temperature in an external environment such as an autoclave. When activated, the entire battery is actively cooled through the heat conducting member, so that the battery is not exposed to high temperatures even when the external environment is in a high temperature state, thereby reducing the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery. It can cope with high temperature conditions.

図19は、図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態5のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。図において、図18に示した上記実施の形態5の構成と異なる点は、収容ケース33bの内周面に、略円筒形状のペルチェ素子39を設けるとともに、ユニット収容部33nの枠体の外面に略円筒形状の熱伝導手段としての熱伝導部材71を当接させて設けて、この熱伝導部材71に冷却面を当接するペルチェ素子39によってユニット収容部33n全体を積極的に冷却することで、バッテリユニット33a全体を冷却する点である。  FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the AA cross section of the battery device shown in FIG. 1 according to the fifth embodiment. 18 differs from the configuration of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 18 in that a substantiallycylindrical Peltier element 39 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of thehousing case 33b and on the outer surface of the frame of theunit housing portion 33n. By providing theheat conducting member 71 as a substantially cylindrical heat conducting means in contact with the unit, the entireunit accommodating portion 33n is actively cooled by thePeltier element 39 contacting the cooling surface with theheat conducting member 71, It is a point which cools thewhole battery unit 33a.

この例の場合には、ペルチェ素子39への電力供給をオン/オフ制御することで、熱伝導部材71を介してユニット収容部33n全体を積極的に冷却するので、バッテリ装置の外部環境が高温状態にあっても、バッテリユニットの外部環境は冷却によって高温状態には至っていないので、外部環境が高温状態においても、間接的にバッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  In the case of this example, by turning on / off the power supply to thePeltier element 39, the entireunit accommodating portion 33n is actively cooled via theheat conducting member 71, so that the external environment of the battery device is high in temperature. Even if the battery is in a state, the external environment of the battery unit has not reached a high temperature state due to cooling, so even if the external environment is in a high temperature state, the battery is not indirectly exposed to a high temperature, thereby degrading the performance of the battery. It is possible to cope with the high temperature condition of the external environment without causing it to occur.

また、この実施の形態5では、ICチップ36を用いてペルチェ素子39の電力供給のオン/オフ制御を行ったが、本発明はこれに限らず、たとえばペルチェ素子39とバッテリ34を繋ぐ電源線に、磁界の印加によってオン/オフの切り替えを行うリードスイッチを設けることも可能である。すなわち、たとえばオートクレーブの開始直前に、このリードスイッチにバッテリ装置3の外部から磁界を加えることで、リードスイッチをオン動作させて、ペルチェ素子39に電力を供給して冷却を行う。そして、オートクレーブの終了時には、再びリードスイッチに磁界を加えてオフ動作させて、ペルチェ素子の電力供給を断にすることで、ペルチェ素子の電力供給を制御する。この場合には、温度センサやICチップが不要となり、部品点数を削減できるとともに、簡単な構成で外部からペルチェ素子39のオン/オフ動作を制御することができ、これにより上記実施の形態と同様の効果を奏することができる。  In the fifth embodiment, the power supply ON / OFF control of thePeltier element 39 is performed using theIC chip 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a power line connecting thePeltier element 39 and thebattery 34 It is also possible to provide a reed switch that switches on / off by applying a magnetic field. That is, for example, immediately before the start of the autoclave, a magnetic field is applied to the reed switch from the outside of thebattery device 3 to turn on the reed switch and supply power to thePeltier element 39 for cooling. At the end of the autoclave, the power supply of the Peltier element is controlled by turning off the power supply to the Peltier element by applying a magnetic field to the reed switch again to turn off the power supply. In this case, there is no need for a temperature sensor or an IC chip, the number of parts can be reduced, and the on / off operation of thePeltier element 39 can be controlled from the outside with a simple configuration, which is similar to the above embodiment. The effect of can be produced.

(実施の形態6)
図20は、2次バッテリを内蔵させた実施の形態6における内視鏡の模式図である。この図において、操作部22内には、照明光を導光する導光手段としてのライトガイドファイバ24が挿入されており、このライトガイドファイバ24は、操作部22内で屈曲され、一端が接続ソケット25内で固定される。さらに、接続ソケット25は、内部に照明ランプユニット27と、照明ランプユニット27からの照明光をライトガイドファイバ24の一端面に集光させる集光レンズ26を備える。
(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram of an endoscope according to the sixth embodiment in which a secondary battery is incorporated. In this figure, alight guide fiber 24 as a light guiding means for guiding illumination light is inserted in theoperation unit 22, and thelight guide fiber 24 is bent in theoperation unit 22 and one end is connected. It is fixed in thesocket 25. Further, theconnection socket 25 includes anillumination lamp unit 27 and acondenser lens 26 that condenses illumination light from theillumination lamp unit 27 on one end surface of thelight guide fiber 24.

また、接続ソケット25は、バッテリ34のバッテリ正電極34aと電気的に接続されるコイルバネ28と、バッテリ34のバッテリ負電極34bと電気的に接続される接点ピン29と、接点ピン29を付勢させて突出させるスプリング30を備える。また、照明ランプユニット27は、照明光を出射するランプ32aと、ランプ32aを保持するランプホルダ53とを備える。この構成により、照明ランプユニット27が接続ソケット25に差し込まれると、コイルバネ28および接点ピン29が照明ランプユニット27に当接し、バッテリ34とランプ32aが電気的に接続される。そして、ランプ32aから出射された照明光が、集光レンズ26を介してライトガイドファイバ24の光入射端面に供給される。  Further, theconnection socket 25 biases thecontact pin 29 and thecoil spring 28 that is electrically connected to the batterypositive electrode 34 a of thebattery 34, thecontact pin 29 that is electrically connected to the batterynegative electrode 34 b of thebattery 34. Aspring 30 is provided for projecting. Theillumination lamp unit 27 includes alamp 32a that emits illumination light and alamp holder 53 that holds thelamp 32a. With this configuration, when theillumination lamp unit 27 is inserted into theconnection socket 25, thecoil spring 28 and thecontact pin 29 abut against theillumination lamp unit 27, and thebattery 34 and thelamp 32a are electrically connected. The illumination light emitted from thelamp 32 a is supplied to the light incident end face of thelight guide fiber 24 through thecondenser lens 26.

バッテリユニット収容部33は、実施の形態1とほぼ同様の構成からなり、ランプ32aを点灯させるモード、ランプを消灯するモード、内視鏡2の操作部22に設けられた充電用接続端子32fを介してバッテリ34を充電するモード、のモード切換えを行うスイッチ32dと、バッテリ34およびユニット収容部33nを含むバッテリユニット33aと、このバッテリユニット33aを収容する収容部としての収容ケース33bと、収容ケース33b内にバッテリユニット33aを支持して固定する支持手段としての複数のリブ33cと、空気層33fと、バッテリユニット33aの電極部材33p,33qとを備える。また、バッテリユニット収容部33は、バッテリユニット33aの下方に、外部の電源供給装置(図示せず)から発振される給電用信号を電磁誘導によって取り込む給電用コイル33gを備える。  The batteryunit housing portion 33 has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and includes a mode for turning on thelamp 32a, a mode for turning off the lamp, and acharging connection terminal 32f provided on theoperation portion 22 of theendoscope 2. Aswitch 32d for switching the mode of charging thebattery 34 via thebattery 34, abattery unit 33a including thebattery 34 and theunit housing portion 33n, ahousing case 33b as a housing portion for housing thebattery unit 33a, and a housing case A plurality ofribs 33c as support means for supporting and fixing thebattery unit 33a in 33b, anair layer 33f, andelectrode members 33p and 33q of thebattery unit 33a are provided. Further, the batteryunit housing portion 33 includes apower feeding coil 33g that takes in a power feeding signal oscillated from an external power supply device (not shown) by electromagnetic induction below thebattery unit 33a.

バッテリユニット33aは、実施の形態5と同様に、バッテリ34の外面に当接し、かつバッテリ34を囲繞する熱伝導手段としての円筒形状の熱伝導部材70と、バッテリユニット33a内の温度を測定する温度センサ35と、この温度センサ35が電気的に接続されるICチップ36と、ICチップ36に接続されるとともに、冷却面が熱伝導部材70に当接するペルチェ素子39とから構成される作動制御装置を備え、バッテリユニット33a内の温度に応じて、ペルチェ素子39の作動のオン/オフ制御を行っている。  Similarly to the fifth embodiment, thebattery unit 33a is in contact with the outer surface of thebattery 34 and measures the temperature inside thebattery unit 33a and the cylindricalheat conduction member 70 as heat conduction means surrounding thebattery 34. Operation control comprising atemperature sensor 35, anIC chip 36 to which thetemperature sensor 35 is electrically connected, and aPeltier element 39 connected to theIC chip 36 and having a cooling surface abutting against theheat conducting member 70. An apparatus is provided, and on / off control of the operation of thePeltier element 39 is performed according to the temperature in thebattery unit 33a.

また、この実施の形態では、バッテリユニット収容部33の外面に、放熱フィン40が設けられており、この放熱フィン40は、ユニット収容部33n、収容ケース33bおよびバッテリユニット収容部33を貫通する熱伝導棒41を介してペルチェ素子39と接続されている。  Further, in this embodiment, theheat radiating fins 40 are provided on the outer surface of the batteryunit housing portion 33, and theheat radiating fins 40 are heat passing through theunit housing portion 33 n, thehousing case 33 b and the batteryunit housing portion 33. It is connected to thePeltier element 39 via theconductive rod 41.

このように、この実施の形態では、実施の形態5と同様に、たとえばオートクレーブなどの外部環境の高温時に、ペルチェ素子を作動させて熱伝導部材を介してバッテリ全体を積極的に冷却するので、外部環境が高温状態においても、バッテリが高温に晒されることがなくなり、これによってバッテリの性能を劣化させることなく、外部環境の高温状態に良好に対応できる。  Thus, in this embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, when the external environment such as an autoclave is at a high temperature, the Peltier element is operated to actively cool the entire battery via the heat conducting member. Even when the external environment is in a high temperature state, the battery is not exposed to a high temperature, and this can satisfactorily cope with the high temperature state of the external environment without degrading the performance of the battery.

また、通常の内視鏡の操作部などは、ポリサルフォンやノリルなどの素材で構成されているが、本発明にかかる熱伝導低減部材は、これらの素材よりも断熱効果が高い、たとえば発泡スチロールなどを用いるのが好ましい。  In addition, the operation section of a normal endoscope is made of a material such as polysulfone or noryl, but the heat conduction reducing member according to the present invention has a higher heat insulating effect than these materials, such as polystyrene foam. It is preferable to use it.

また、上述した実施の形態では、本発明にかかるバッテリユニットを内視鏡装置に用いた場合を説明したが、本発明はこれに限らず、たとえば電気メス、超音波手術器具、熱メス、ドリル、シェーバー、ステーブラー、口頭鏡、超音波観測装置、カプセル型内視鏡などの滅菌を必要とする手術用器具もしくは検査用器具および観測用器具の電源としても用いることが可能である。また、人工臓器やペースメーカーなどの滅菌を必要とする体内埋め込み器具の電源としても用いることが可能である。また、観測用に使用されるモニターやレーザーポインターなどの手術室の清潔域で使用する機器の電源としても用いることが可能である。さらには医療器具に限らず、火災現場やプラントなどの高温および低温のタンクや配管などを観察するときに用いられる工業用の内視鏡、宇宙ステーションで用いられ、高温から低温の温度条件の厳しい宇宙環境で使用される機器(たとえば作業用マニピュレータや自立移動するロボットなど)の電源としても用いることが可能である。これら内視鏡装置、医療器具などは、本発明にかかるバッテリ装置の一部を構成するものである。  Moreover, although the case where the battery unit concerning this invention was used for the endoscope apparatus was demonstrated in embodiment mentioned above, this invention is not limited to this, For example, an electric knife, an ultrasonic surgical instrument, a thermal knife, a drill It can also be used as a power source for surgical instruments or inspection instruments and observation instruments that require sterilization, such as shavers, staplers, oral mirrors, ultrasonic observation apparatuses, and capsule endoscopes. It can also be used as a power source for implantable devices that require sterilization, such as artificial organs and pacemakers. It can also be used as a power source for equipment used in the clean area of operating rooms such as monitors and laser pointers used for observation. Furthermore, it is used not only in medical equipment but also in industrial endoscopes and space stations that are used when observing high-temperature and low-temperature tanks and piping at fire sites and plants, etc. It can also be used as a power source for equipment used in the space environment (for example, work manipulators and autonomously moving robots). These endoscope apparatuses, medical instruments, etc. constitute a part of the battery device according to the present invention.

本発明にかかるバッテリ装置を用いる携帯型内視鏡装置の構成の一例を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows an example of a structure of the portable endoscope apparatus using the battery apparatus concerning this invention.図1に示した操作部とバッテリ装置の接続部の外観を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the external appearance of the connection part of the operation part and battery apparatus which were shown in FIG.図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態1のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the AA cross section ofEmbodiment 1 in the battery apparatus shown in FIG.同じく、バッテリ装置における実施の形態1のB−B断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。Similarly, it is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the BB cross section ofEmbodiment 1 in a battery apparatus.図1に示したバッテリ装置の接点の一部断面を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the partial cross section of the contact of the battery apparatus shown in FIG.図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の第1例を示す断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a first example of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. 3.図6に示した作動制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the action | operation control apparatus shown in FIG.図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態1の他例のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the AA cross section of the other example ofEmbodiment 1 in the battery apparatus shown in FIG.図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態2を示す断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. 3.図9に示した作動制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the action | operation control apparatus shown in FIG.図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態2のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the AA cross section ofEmbodiment 2 in the battery apparatus shown in FIG.図7に示した作動制御装置に外部から電力を供給する場合の構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structure in the case of supplying electric power from the exterior to the action | operation control apparatus shown in FIG.図12に示した構成の要部を拡大した要部拡大図である。It is the principal part enlarged view which expanded the principal part of the structure shown in FIG.図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第1例を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the 1st example ofEmbodiment 3 of the structure of the battery unit shown in FIG.同じく、バッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第2例を示す断面図である。Similarly, it is sectional drawing which shows the 2nd example ofEmbodiment 3 of a structure of a battery unit.同じく、バッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態3の第3例を示す断面図である。Similarly, it is sectional drawing which shows the 3rd example ofEmbodiment 3 of a structure of a battery unit.2次バッテリを内蔵させた実施の形態4における内視鏡の模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the endoscope in Embodiment 4 incorporating a secondary battery.図3に示したバッテリユニットの構成の実施の形態5を示す断面図である。FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the configuration of the battery unit shown in FIG. 3.図1に示したバッテリ装置における実施の形態5のA−A断面の概略構成を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the AA cross section ofEmbodiment 5 in the battery apparatus shown in FIG.2次バッテリを内蔵させた実施の形態6における内視鏡の模式図である。It is a schematic diagram of the endoscope in Embodiment 6 incorporating a secondary battery.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 内視鏡装置
2 内視鏡
3 バッテリ装置
21 接眼部
22 操作部
22a ライトガイド口金
22b 湾曲操作レバー
22c 吸引ボタン
22d 吸引口金
22e 把持部
22f 鉗子挿入口
22g 鉗子栓
22h 通気口金
22i 雄ネジ部
22j 接続筒
22k 突起
23 挿入部
23a 先端部
23b 湾曲部
23c 可撓管
23d 照明窓
24 ライトガイドファイバ
25 接続ソケット
26 集光レンズ
27 照明ランプユニット
28 コイルバネ
29,32g1 接点ピン
30,32g2 スプリング
31 接続部
31a 接続環
31b 雌ネジ部
31c ネジカバー
31d 接続口金
31e 水密リング
32 ランプ収容部
32a ランプ
32a1,32a2 電路
32b 集光レンズ
32c 電源回路
32d スイッチ
32e,33d 接続端子
32f 充電用接続端子
32g 接点
33 バッテリユニット収容部
33a バッテリユニット
33b 収容ケース
33c,33s リブ
33e 温度スイッチ
33f,33k,33r 空気層
33g 給電用コイル
33h 隔壁
33i 収納部
33j 台座
33l 仕切壁
33m カバー
33n ユニット収容部
33p,33q 電極部材
33p1,33q1,34a,34b 電極
33p2,33q2 導電線
33t,58a,59a 連結部
34 バッテリ
35,48 温度センサ
36,49 ICチップ
37,50 温度検知回路
38,51 作動制御回路
39,52 ペルチェ素子
40 放熱フィン
41 熱伝導棒
42 液管
43 冷却ユニット
44 冷却液収納部
45 枠体
46 ファン
47 モータ
53 ランプホルダ
55 チェッキ弁
56,60 1次電池
57,61 電源線
58 袋
59 バッテリボックス
62 ゲル化剤
63,64 ケース
63a,64a 歯部
63b,64b 孔
65 仕切棒
66 液体収容部
66a 開口部
70,71 熱伝導部材
C 空隙
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Endoscope apparatus 2 Endoscope 3 Battery apparatus 21 Eyepiece part 22 Operation part 22a Light guide base 22b Curve operation lever 22c Suction button 22d Suction base 22e Grasping part 22f Forceps insertion port 22g Forceps plug 22h Vent hole 22i Male screw part 22j Connection cylinder 22k Protrusion 23 Insertion part 23a Tip part 23b Curved part 23c Flexible tube 23d Lighting window 24 Light guide fiber 25 Connection socket 26 Condensing lens 27 Illumination lamp unit 28 Coil spring 29, 32g1 Contact pin 30, 32g2 Spring 31 Connection part 31a Connection ring 31b Female thread part 31c Screw cover 31d Connection base 31e Watertight ring 32 Lamp housing part 32a Lamp 32a1, 32a2 Electric circuit 32b Condensing lens 32c Power supply circuit 32d Switch 32e, 33d Connection terminal 32 f Charging connection terminal 32g Contact 33 Battery unit housing part 33a Battery unit 33b Housing case 33c, 33s Rib 33e Temperature switch 33f, 33k, 33r Air layer 33g Power supply coil 33h Bulkhead 33i Storage part 33j Base 33l Partition wall 33m Cover 33n Unit Housing part 33p, 33q Electrode member 33p1, 33q1, 34a, 34b Electrode 33p2, 33q2 Conductive wire 33t, 58a, 59a Connection part 34 Battery 35, 48 Temperature sensor 36, 49 IC chip 37, 50 Temperature detection circuit 38, 51 Operation control Circuit 39, 52 Peltier element 40 Radiation fin 41 Heat conduction rod 42 Liquid pipe 43 Cooling unit 44 Coolant storage part 45 Frame 46 Fan 47 Motor 53 Lamp holder 55 Check valve 56, 60 Primary power 57 and 61 power supply line 58 bags 59 battery boxes 62 gellant 63 case 63a, 64a teeth 63 b, 64b hole 65 partition rod 66 the liquid accommodating portion 66a opening 70, 71 heat conducting member C void

Claims (9)

Translated fromJapanese
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、
前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とするバッテリユニット。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
First cooling means for cooling at least the battery means;
First heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region for conducting heat from the battery means to the first cooling means;
A battery unit comprising:
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、
前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段と前記第1の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とするバッテリ装置。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
First cooling means for cooling at least the battery means;
First heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region for conducting heat from the battery means to the first cooling means;
An accommodating portion forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means, the battery means, the first cooling means, and the first heat conducting region forming means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
A battery device comprising:
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、
前記バッテリ手段から前記第1の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第1の熱伝導領域を形成する第1の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段と前記第1の熱伝導領域形成手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とする内視鏡。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
First cooling means for cooling at least the battery means;
First heat conduction region forming means for forming a first heat conduction region for conducting heat from the battery means to the first cooling means;
An accommodating portion forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means, the battery means, the first cooling means, and the first heat conducting region forming means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
The endoscope characterized by having.
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、
前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とするバッテリ装置。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
An accommodating portion for forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means and the battery means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
A second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion;
Second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction region for conducting heat from the housing portion to the second cooling means;
A battery device comprising:
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、
前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とする内視鏡。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
An accommodating portion for forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means and the battery means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
A second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion;
Second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction region for conducting heat from the housing portion to the second cooling means;
The endoscope characterized by having.
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、
前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とするバッテリ装置。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
First cooling means for cooling at least the battery means;
An accommodating portion for forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means, the battery means, and the first cooling means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
A second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion;
Second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction region for conducting heat from the housing portion to the second cooling means;
A battery device comprising:
外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第1の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
電極部を有し、前記第1の熱伝導低減領域内に設けられるバッテリ手段と、
少なくとも前記バッテリ手段を冷却する第1の冷却手段と、
前記第1の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と前記バッテリ手段と前記第1の冷却手段とからなるバッテリユニットを収容可能な収容空間を形成する収容部と、
前記収容部の収容空間内に設けられ、外部側から内部側への熱伝導が低減される第2の熱伝導低減領域を形成するための第2の熱伝導低減領域形成手段と、
少なくとも前記収容部を冷却する第2の冷却手段と、
前記収容部から前記第2の冷却手段へ熱を伝導するための第2の熱伝導領域を形成する第2の熱伝導領域形成手段と、
を有することを特徴とする内視鏡。
First heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a first heat conduction reduced region in which heat conduction from the outer side to the inner side is reduced;
Battery means having an electrode portion and provided in the first heat conduction reduced region;
First cooling means for cooling at least the battery means;
An accommodating portion for forming an accommodating space capable of accommodating a battery unit comprising the first heat conduction reduced region forming means, the battery means, and the first cooling means;
A second heat conduction reduced region forming means for forming a second heat conduction reduced region provided in the housing space of the housing portion and reducing heat conduction from the outside to the inside;
A second cooling means for cooling at least the accommodating portion;
Second heat conduction region forming means for forming a second heat conduction region for conducting heat from the housing portion to the second cooling means;
The endoscope characterized by having.
前記第1または第2の冷却手段の作動制御を行う制御手段を、
さらに有することを特徴とする請求項1〜7のいずれか一つに記載のバッテリユニット、バッテリ装置または内視鏡。
Control means for controlling the operation of the first or second cooling means;
The battery unit, battery device, or endoscope according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising:
前記バッテリ手段の温度を検出する温度検出手段を、
さらに有し、前記制御手段は、前記温度検出手段の検出結果に基づいて、前記第1または第2の冷却手段の作動制御を行うことを特徴とする請求項8に記載のバッテリユニット、バッテリ装置または内視鏡。
Temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the battery means;
The battery unit and the battery device according to claim 8, further comprising: the control unit performing operation control of the first or second cooling unit based on a detection result of the temperature detection unit. Or endoscope.
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