Patent ID: 8870758
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
1. An endoscope with adjustable viewing angle, comprising: a light outlet device on the distal end of the endoscope for radiating illuminating light at an angle of illumination so that the light outlet device can be moved to adjust the angle of illumination in relation to the endoscope; a light conductor for transmitting illuminating light to the light outlet device, such that a flexible portion of the light conductor is configured and positioned in such a way as to be elastically reshaped when the light outlet device is moved, a sliding block guide mechanically coupled to the light outlet device for guiding the movement of the light outlet device, the sliding block guide including a guide groove of arch-shape or circularly arch shape and a slide being guided inside the guide groove so that the slide and the light outlet device are movable on circular tracks around a pivot axis; and a force transmission device to transmit a pushing or pulling force to the proximal end of the endoscope to move the light outlet device, wherein the force transmission device is configured as a single unit with the slide of he sliding block guide.