Endoscope tube piece e.g. for surgical endoscope, has interlocking elements on facing tube segments surfaces for stabilizing torsional or lateral forces

摘要

Interlocking pairs of elements (8a,8b) which interlock together with a positive fit are arranged on respective pairs of facing tube segment surfaces, so as to stabilize torsional or lateral forces. The elements are designed so that they abut each other when interlocked with a point or line contact.