Flexible endoscope
US12349868B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible endoscope includes a disposable endoscope body structure and a reusable camera assembly. The endoscope body structure includes a handle portion, a flexible inserting portion, and a line connecting portion. The flexible inserting portion is directly or indirectly connected to the handle portion. The line connecting portion includes a receptacle located in the handle portion and an external connecting portion located outside the handle portion. The receptacle is directly or indirectly connected with the external connecting portion. The handle portion is provided with a camera assembly access port for the camera assembly to access. After accessing and being assembled to the camera assembly access port, the camera assembly access port is able to insert into the receptacle to transmit electrical energy and/or a signal with the external connecting portion with the receptacle. The flexible inserting portion is provided with an instrument for controlling the flexible inserting portion to bend, and the instrument is penetrated through the flexible inserting portion.
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