CONTACT-FREE MAGNETIC COUPLING FOR AN ENDOSCOPE, AND ENDOSCOPE

摘要

A contact-free magnetic coupling for an endoscope. The contact-free magnetic coupling including: an outer coupling part; and an inner coupling part. Wherein the inner coupling part is disposed within the outer coupling part such that a gap remains between the outer and inner coupling parts; the outer coupling part and the inner coupling part each comprise an annular body; the annular body of the outer coupling part is disposed between first side anchor plates, which together form a substantially“U”-shaped cross section that is open toward an interior; and/or the annular body of the inner coupling part is disposed between second side anchor plates, which together form a substantially“U”-shaped cross section that is open toward an exterior. Wherein the annular body of the outer coupling part and/or the inner coupling part comprises an axially magnetized annular magnet.