Endoscope apparatus driving manipulation wires with drive motor in drum portion
US6371907B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cylindrical surface on which an insertion portion where a curving portion is provided is wound for containing is formed in a drum portion rotatably supported by a fulcrum. Inside the cylindrical surface, an electric drive unit such as motors moving back and forth manipulation wires transmitting driving forces curving the curving portion is contained. By instructing a curving direction with a joy stick provided through a cable outside the drum portion, the curving portion is curved in a desired direction through the electric drive unit. A monitor displaying an image to be observed through a cable is located outside the drum portion.
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