Videoscope

Abstract

Videoscope with a grip and a tube with mini-camera where the grip comprises two articulated parts by means of a hinge, and a connection piece housed within them. Thus, the grip may be disposed in an open position and a closed position, creating an accessible inner cavity in the open position of the grip. The connection piece comprises: mechanical connection means with a proximal end of the mini-camera tube; electric power connection means, configured to transmit electric power to the mini-camera, and; electronic connection means with the mini-camera tube, configured for image data transmission. Preferably, the grip comprises a protector shield to avoid accidental pricking with needles inserted in the inlet of the working channel, and the tube with the mini-camera comprises a flexible piece in its distal part, manufactured in a single piece.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention aims at a videoscope or fiberscope having a modular configuration which allows considerable cost savings with respect to other conventional fiberscopes or videoscopes. In addition to introducing a flexible tip system formed by joint links, this system provides greater lateral and longitudinal stability of the flexible tip in its upward or downward vertical movement and side-to-side horizontal movement. The videoscope or fiberscope also incorporates a defense or protection system formed by a plate at the proximal entrance of the working channel of the videoscope or fiberscope. The videoscope or fiberscope also incorporates a novel fastening system, called double fastening with pulleys, between the cable that transmits the motion to the flexible tip and the actuator or handle that guides it. [0002] The purpose of the video endoscope of the present invention has particular application in the field of industry devoted to the design, ...

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Problems solved by technology

[0018] The hinge is manufactured in several mechanical ways, but all of these have several drawbacks: one of them is the defect of instability and misalignment in the transverse and longitudinal directions; Covers pinch, create sharp edges when disassembling the mechanical components that form it, create folds in the plastic that surrounds the hinge, and all of these problems are caused by longitudinal misalignment or longitudinal stretching and lateral misalignment of the hinge assembly

This brings us to the biggest problem that exists in videoscopes / fiberscopes, which is that the tensioning cable comes off the handle or actuator and the device can no longer be used or controlled

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