Endoscope connector using waterproof cap
US7841880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for an endoscope mounting a waterproof cap on a connection port for a connector having electrical connection member disposed therein in which an O ring providing waterproof characteristics by making close contact with an inner periphery of the connection port and a second seal member providing waterproof characteristics by making close contact with a front face of a rotating ring used for fixing a connector receiving part disposed on an outer periphery of the connection port are provided. The second seal member has a size which does not exceed the outer periphery of the rotating ring due to being formed in a bell shape having a flared section. A third seal member (O ring, V ring or oil seal) maintaining a watertight condition is provided between the rear end of the rotating ring and the rear member of the main body of the connector.
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