Endoscope and method for confirming grounding of endoscope
US12303100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope can include an internal member provided at a distal end of an insertion portion a conductive external member fitted over the internal member and electrically connected to a ground. The endoscope can also include an image pickup instrument fixed to the internal member, and the image pickup instrument can include a lens. The endoscope can include an electrical connection part having a first end portion connected to the conductive member and a second end portion connected to the external member, the electrical connection part being configured to electrically connect the conductive member and the external member, a conductor wire including a third end portion electrically connected to the first end portion, and a fourth end portion that passes through an opening formed in the external member.
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