Endoscope with variable direction of view
US8852087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes a handle and a shaft connected thereto. Imaging optics are arranged in the shaft that image an object located in the direction of view of the imaging optics in front of the shaft as an image and which to set the desired direction of view. The imaging optics comprise a swivellably housed deflecting unit positioned at the distal end of the shaft facing away from the handle. The possible swivel range of the imaging optics has a first and a second limit, as well as an actuating element, which is attached to the handle and which is mechanically connected to the deflecting unit. Thereby the swivel position of the deflecting unit within the swivel range can be changed in order to set a desired direction of view. A first mechanical stop is provided against which the deflecting unit lies when the first limit is reached.
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