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Endoscopic apparatus with connecting means

  • US 4,708,126 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1986
  • Issued: 11/24/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoscopic apparatus comprising:

  • an endoscope body including an operating section, an insertion section extending from the operating section and adapted to be inserted into the body cavity, a universal cord extending from the operating section, and a connector attached to the extending end of the universal cord, said connector including a first connector unit with a central axis for an optical system, and a second connector unit having a central axis substantially parallel to that of the first connector unit, and spaced at a predetermined distance from the first connector unit;

    a drive unit for driving the endoscope body, said drive unit including a socket detachably connected with the connector, said socket including a first socket unit having a central axis and adapted to be coaxially connected with the first connector unit, and a second socket unit having a central axis substantially parallel to that of the first socket unit and adapted to be coaxially connected with the second connector unit;

    support means for supporting at least one of the connector units or socket units so that the unit can move at right angles to the central axis thereof; and

    guide means for guiding the movably supported unit to a position where the unit is coaxial with its corresponding unit when the connector is connected to the socket.

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