Patent ID: 8405903
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: A61B,G01N,G02B

Abstract:
1. An objective-optical-system positioning apparatus comprising: a positioning unit interposed between an objective optical system having a small-diameter end section and an examination optical system configured to examine light collected by the objective optical system; and a substantially cylindrical support unit, one end of which is secured to an organism, and which internally supports the small-diameter end section in a detachable manner, wherein the positioning unit includes a holding part for holding the objective optical system and a moving mechanism supporting the holding part, the moving mechanism including two linear guides which guide the holding part such that the holding part is freely movable in directions orthogonal to each other on a plane substantially orthogonal to a direction of an optical axis of the objective optical system, and wherein the support unit has a tapered inner surface whose diameter gradually increases toward the other end which is not secured to the organism.