Endoscope apparatus
US8758230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope apparatus includes an insertion part which has an imaging mechanism at a distal end portion; a display part which displays an image acquired by an observation mechanism, a manipulating part which performs curving manipulation of the insertion part; and a housing which accommodates the display part and the manipulating part to a front face thereof, and which connects the insertion part with a back face opposite to the front face. The manipulating part has a swingable first joystick; and a curving mechanism having the first joystick and a manipulating member connected thereto. The swinging center of the first joystick is located inside a region specified by a portion where fingers are arranged in a side view of the housing when a user holds the housing, and by a distal end of the first joystick protruding toward the front face.
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