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Circuit board assembly of a multiple viewing elements endoscope

  • US 9,901,244 B2
  • Filed: 06/27/2014
  • Issued: 02/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multi-viewing elements endoscope, the assembly comprising:

  • a base board;

    a front image sensor;

    a front printed circuit board;

    a side image sensor;

    a side printed circuit board;

    a first metal frame configured to receive the front image sensor and the front printed circuit board, wherein the first metal frame is positioned at one end of the base board, wherein said front image sensor and front printed circuit board are directly mounted on said first metal frame and wherein the first metal frame is defined by a first length and a first width, the first length being greater than the first width, and a first central axis that is parallel to said first length;

    a second metal frame configured to receive a side image sensor and a side printed circuit board, wherein said second metal frame is positioned adjacent to said first metal frame, wherein the second metal frame is defined by a second length and a second width, the second length being greater than the second width, and a second central axis that is parallel to said second length;

    a first illumination circuit board comprising a curved panel, wherein said curved panel comprises at least two sets of front illuminators and is mounted on said base board proximate said first metal frame; and

    a second illumination circuit board comprising a curved panel, wherein said curved panel comprises at least one set of side illuminators and is mounted on said base board proximate said second metal frame, wherein, when the assembly is in a form for operative use, the first central axis and second central axis intersect and define an angle within a range of 70 to 135 degrees with respect to each other.

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