Stand for a surgical microscope

摘要

A stand ( 3 ) for a surgical microscope comprising at least one vertical rotary bearing ( 4 ). A pivot arm ( 5 ) is mounted rotatably in the rotary bearing ( 4 ). An electromagnetic brake ( 6 ) for blocking the pivoting motion of the pivot arm ( 5 ) in the rotary bearing ( 4 ) is provided. A mechanical brake ( 7 ) with adjustable braking force is additionally present for braking the pivot arm ( 5 ) in the rotary bearing ( 4 ).