RELAY LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

摘要

Each of a plurality of lens assemblies (22) for relaying an image along an axis (24) comprises a liquid rod lens (36a) disposed between a pair of solid lenses (32a, 32b) spaced from each other along the axis. An endoscope (10) includes a plurality of lens assemblies, each as described above, disposed within an elongated tube. A method for making a plurality of lens assemblies, each as described above, and disposing the assemblies in an elongated tube is also provided.