摘要 |
A portable console (16) includes a universal positioning arm (18) supporting a clamp (116) having quick disconnect means (192, 194, 196, 198) for releasably holding a surgical instrument (14) such as an endoscope during a surgical procedure. The clamp includes a shaft (116A) with a bayonet connector (198) resiliently coupled to the shaft for releasable, latching engagement with a coupling collar (108) attached to the positioning arm. The bayonet connector includes resilient arms (194, 196) which are received in detented engagement with an annular groove (186) in the operative position. <IMAGE> |