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Insertion apparatus

US8753263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2013
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20636
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insertion apparatus includes a moving unit moving between a first movement position in a state that a motion portion performs a motion and a second movement position in a state that the motion of the motion portion is regulated. A link unit oh the insertion apparatus includes a coupling portion which couples a first link with a second link in a state that the first link and the second link form a substantially V-like shape having a link coupling position as an apex when the moving unit is placed at the first movement position and in a state that the first link and the second link form a substantially linear shape that does not bend at the link coupling position when the moving unit is placed at the second movement position.

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