Endoscope Having a Supply Cable Attached Thereto

摘要

The present specification describes a medical endoscope, such as but not limited to a gastroscope, a colonoscope or a bronchoscope. In particular, the present specification describes an endoscope having a supply cable that includes a coupling element dividing the supply cable into a first section and a second section capable of rotating relative to each other, wherein the endoscope system further includes a control unit or endoscope handle and a main connector or supply plug connected to opposite ends of the supply cable.

主权项

1. An endoscope supply cable comprising:
a first section of the supply cable, wherein the first section has a length of at least 10 centimetres, a first end and a second end; a second section of the supply cable, wherein the second section has a length of at least 10 centimetres, a first end and a second end; a coupling element for connecting the first end of the first section with the second end of the second section, wherein the coupling element is configured to enable the first section to rotate relative to the second section and wherein the coupling element further comprises:
a first coupling component attached to the first end of the first section;a second coupling component attached to the second end of the second section;a groove extending around at least a portion of an outer periphery of the first coupling component; anda carriage configured to movable in said groove, wherein the carriage is coupled to the second coupling component.