Patent ID: 8205845
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: A61B,F16M,G02B

Abstract:
1. A holding arrangement including a holding arrangement for a medical-optical instrument, the holding arrangement comprising: a holder; a carrier arm for accommodating a load; said carrier arm having a rotational joint for pivotally supporting said carrier arm therein relative to said holder; said carrier arm being adapted to accommodate a load thereon which generates a load torque at said rotational joint; a curved carrier rigidly connected to said carrier arm; a device for generating a longitudinal force between said holder and said curved carrier and applying said force to said curved carrier for counterbalancing said load torque at said rotational joint; said device being pivotally connected to said holder; said carrier arm being pivotally connected to said holder; said device including a bearing for rolling along on said curved carrier when said carrier arm moves on said holder; and, said device acting on said bearing with said longitudinal force.