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Shaft for an endoscopic instrument, endoscopic instrument and endoscopic system

US12064132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Daniel Kärcher · Radolfzell, DE
Jochen Stefan · Tuttlingen, DE
Tobias Unger · Tuttlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2020
Grant date	Aug 20, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2931
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shaft according to the application for an endoscopic instrument has a connecting section arranged in a distal end region of the shaft, with a connecting device for connection, in particular in the manner of a bayonet connection, with a replaceable working insert being formed at said connecting section, the connecting device having a first engagement structure for a connection engagement of an engagement element of a working insert of a first type, and the connecting device having a second engagement structure for a connection engagement of an engagement element of a working insert of a second type, wherein the first and the second engagement structures are arranged and/or formed differently. The application also relates to an endoscopic instrument and an endoscopic system.

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