摘要 |
<p>The instrument (15) has a drive shaft (64) rotatably mounted in a shank (62) and comprising a tool element (76) at a distal end region. A radial bearing (82) rotatably mounts the drive shaft in the distal end region of the shank. The radial bearing is formed as a needle bearing (84). The needle bearing comprises a bearing cage, and bearing needles are rotatably mounted parallel to a longitudinal axis of the needle bearing. A needle bearing locking arrangement axially attaches the needle bearing to the shank. The cage is made of partially elastic, metal or plastic material. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a surgical handpiece (2) a surgical drive system.</p> |