OPERATING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

摘要

The aim of the invention is to provide an operating device which may be mounted near the floor which permits low-wear and little hindrance on operation, despite good access for the user. Essential aspects of some embodiments are as follows: an operating device (3, 4) with an operating piece (5; 6) which may be positioned near the floor with at least one operating element (7; 8) for controlling a medical instrument (1) which may be operated with particularly little wear or hindrance through a dimensionally stable connector piece (9; 10) from the operating piece (7; 8) to the medical instrument (1) which avoids use of an easily worn cable, which can hinder the operator, for connection of the operating piece (5; 6). Operation of the medical instrument (1) is possible by actuation of the at least one operating element (7; 8) by foot, such that the operator has hands free to use for further manipulations. A flexible positioning of the operating piece (5; 6) in a defined movement range (24; 25) is possible by means of arrangement of the operating device (3; 4), such as to be pivotable and/or extendable/retractable relative to the medical instrument (1) which is particularly good for operational manipulation. Said operational device (3; 4) is particularly advantageous for operation of a mammography device (1).