| 摘要 |
A cartridge holder (30) for an automated endoscope reprocessor (10) is mount ed on a movable rack (14). As the rack is wheeled into the chamber, a connector (164) on the cartridge holder (30) automatically makes a fluid connection wi th a connection port (158) within the chamber (12). The cartridge holder includ es a base (42) and a lid (44), which is pivotally connected to the base by a hinge (110). A cartridge (40) holding a dose of a disinfectant concentrate o r reagents is positioned in a well (50) defined by the base and the lid closed . Water flows through the cartridge holder via a fluid passageway (A) defined in part by the lid and in part by the hinge. The water mixes with the concentra te or reagents and the resulting disinfectant solution passes out of a lower en d (205) of the cartridge into the well. The solution flows upwardly, around th e cartridge, through an annular space (232) between the cartridge and the well , disinfecting the well in the process. The solution exits the cartridge throu gh a plurality of bores (80) at an upper end of the base. |
