Patent ID: 8801602
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An endoscope insertion shape observation probe including a plurality of magnetic coil units disposed in a tube, comprising: a bobbin including a first insulation member provided at a front end of a core made of a magnetic member and a second insulation member provided at a rear end of the core; a coil portion formed by winding metal lines on the core; at least two terminal portions to which the metal lines are electrically connected; and signal lines, wires of which are electrically connected to the terminal portions, the signal lines being extended rearward while being sandwiched between an inner circumferential surface of the tube and an outer circumferential portion of the coil portion, wherein the at least two terminal portions are formed such that the wires are brazed respectively on surface sides of the respective terminal portions, the surface sides being directed in opposite directions away from each other toward outward of each of the plurality of magnetic coil units.