| 摘要 |
A medical device ( 10 ) includes an articulating shaft ( 20, 20 a , 20 b , 20 c , 20 d , 20 e, or 20 f) with a pair of slat assemblies ( 31, 33 ). By moving an articulator ( 37 ), the slat assemblies ( 31, 33 ) are configured to concurrently push while the other pulls in order to bend the articulating shaft ( 20 ). The articulating shaft ( 20 ) includes a series of pivot members ( 26, 26 a , 26 b , 26 c , 26 d , 126 e and 226 e, or 126 f and 226 f). The pivot members ( 26 ) may include inner links ( 126 e , 126 f) and outer links ( 226 e , 226 f) . A method for articulating a shaft of a medical device is also provided.
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