Endoscope having power accommodation unit
US12226073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an endoscope including a connector configured to be coupled to an external device and receive power from the external device, wherein the connector includes: a power transmission cable configured to transmit power to a bendable section; a power receiving part comprising a first slider configured to move in a first direction by receiving power from the external device and a second slider configured to move in a second direction by receiving power from the external device like the first slider; and a power transmission part configured to receive power from the power receiving part and transmit the same to the power transmission cable.
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