Article particularly endoscope, holding device, has articulated section and clamping section, and fixing medium is provided in order to fix clamping section in its respective swiveled position relative to joint section

摘要

The device has an articulated section (24) and a clamping section for clamping the article. The clamping section is connected pivotally by a ball joint with the joint section. A fixing medium (36) is provided in order to fix the clamping section in its respective swiveled position relative to the articulated section. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a translation unit for a holding device (2) a break adapter is detachable and free from play with a holding device.