Device for positioning components within endoscopic systems

Details Device for positioning components within endoscopic systems Device for positioning components within endoscopic systems

1998-11-30

2000-08-08

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

600112, 600162, 359822, A61B 106

Patent

active

060994673

ABSTRACT:
A device for positioning components within endoscopic systems comprises a hermetically sealed housing. An outer ring element is mounted to rotate about the outer side of said housing and carries on its circumference at least one outer magnet. Further, an inner ring element is mounted inside said housing and carries likewise at least one inner magnet, said magnets being aligned in such a way that any rotation of said outer ring element has the effect to move said at least one inner magnet by magnetic coupling, such movement serving the purpose to position said respective components.
In order to achieve a simple, relatively small and functionally safe structure it is proposed that both, said outer and said inner ring elements be configured as axially non-displaceable rings carrying said oppositely arranged magnets, and that said inner ring be mechanically connected with said component to be positioned.

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