Patent ID: 8758223
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: A61B,G01M,G02B

Abstract:
1. A method of testing an endoscope comprising, providing a base supporting a first centering mount and a second centering mount, coaxially aligning the endoscope between the first centering mount which supports a proximal end of the endoscope and the second centering mount which supports a distal end of the endoscope, wherein the second centering mount is coupled to an optical test holder, the second centering mount and the optical test holder forming a unit, slidably supporting the unit and the first centering mount on a rail, moving the unit relative to the first centering mount, adjusting the distance between the second centering mount and the optical test target, coaxially aligning the endoscope with an optical scanning device, the optical scanning device being supported by the rail about the proximal end of the endoscope and movable relative to the first centering mount, and viewing an optical test target supported by the optical test holder through the endoscope.