Endoscope
US12035888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/307
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes an insertion portion, an operation portion, a bending portion, a pair of wires inserted into the insertion portion and configured to bend at least part of the bending portion in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a first pulling mechanism configured to pull and loosen the pair of wires, a linear member inserted into the bending portion, a second pulling mechanism configured to pull the linear member in a direction parallel to a central axis, and a holding portion configured to hold the linear member in the bending portion at a position decentered from a center in a third direction or a fourth direction.
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