The invention can be more fully understood by reading the subsequent detailed description and examples with references made to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The following description is of the best-contemplated mode of carrying out the invention. This description is made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention and should not be taken in a limiting sense. The scope of the invention is best determined by reference to the appended claims.
Referring to
The housing 110 comprises a transparent plate 111 and a first opening 112.
The reflective layer 120 is formed in the housing 110 and opposes the transparent plate 111. In this embodiment, the first opening 112 is between the reflective layer 120 and the transparent plate 111, and the reflective layer 120 parallels the transparent plate 111, as shown in
The grip 130 is connected to the first opening 112 of the housing 110 and extends in the exterior thereof.
The optical fiber bundle 140 is connected to the first opening 112 of the housing 110 and is disposed in the grip 130. The optical fiber bundle 140 extends to the exterior of the grip 130. A camera (not shown) is connected to the optical fiber bundle 140, receiving images. Moreover, the camera may be connected to a computer (not shown) or a monitor (not shown), via which a subject and an operator can observe images. Specifically, as shown in
As shown in
The heater 160 is connected (attached) to the reflective mirror 150. The power line 170 is connected to the heater 160. Here, the heater 160 heats the transparent plate 111 connected to the reflective mirror 150, removing mist produced by breath of a subject. Moreover, the heater 160 may be a heating coil. Specifically, the power line 170 is fit in the grip 130 via the first opening 112 of the housing 110, extending to the exterior of the grip 130 and connected to an external power source (not shown).
When an operator inspects the nasopharynx, larynx, mouth cavity, nasal cavity, or ear passage of a subject using the medical inspection device 100, the surrounding optical fibers 142 of the optical fiber bundle 140 output light, from a rear light box, into the housing 110. The light (as indicated by A in
In conclusion, the disclosed medical inspection device is simplified, thus providing reduced manufacturing costs, further suiting common clinical environments. Moreover, the disclosed medical inspection device provides simplified operation, thus reducing inconvenience of inspection.
While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements (as would be apparent to those skilled in the art). Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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TW95109856 | Mar 2006 | TW | national |