Rigid endoscope device
US12201269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rigid endoscope device comprises a disposable endoscope body structure (2), a disposable antibacterial line mechanism (3) and a reusable camera mechanism (1). A light source (5) is provided near the front end of the endoscope body structure (2). The endoscope body structure (2) is integrated with or separated from the antibacterial line mechanism (3). The camera mechanism (1) can be linearly inserted into the endoscope body structure (2) from the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2). The antibacterial line mechanism (3) can be linearly connected to the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2) and seals at the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2), such that the camera mechanism (1) inside the endoscope body structure (2) is isolated from the outside. In the rigid endoscope device, a reusable camera mechanism (1) is isolated from the external environment and is not in contact with people, thereby effectively ensuring a sterile state thereof.
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