Patent ID: 6063103
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An endoscope forceps comprising;an operating section for inputting an operating force;an insertion section fixedly connected to the operating section and adapted to be inserted into a channel of an endoscope;an operating rod inserted in the insertion section so as to be movable forward or backward along a longitudinal direction of the insertion section, the operating rod having one end connected to the operating section for movement forward or backward in response to the operating force input from the operating section; anda forceps section disposed at a fore end of the insertion section,wherein the forceps section comprises:a first jaw pivotally mounted at another end of the operating rod through a first pivotal shaft engaging both the first jaw and the operating rod; anda second jaw pivotally mounted at the fore end of the insertion section through a second pivotal shaft engaging both the second jaw and the insertion section;wherein the first jaw and the second jaw are pivotally mounted to each other through a third pivotal shaft engaging both the first jaw and the second jaw.