Patent ID: 6337766
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A stereoscopic microscope comprising:a body tube provided with an objective lens; a base which is provided with a stage on which a sample as an object to be inspected is mounted; a guide mechanism for driving said body tube and changing a distance between said body tube and said sample so as to conduct focusing; a focus driving unit for transmitting a driving force to a movable portion of said guide mechanism; a focus operating unit which can be operated externally for giving the driving force to said focus driving unit in order to drive said guide mechanism, wherein said guide mechanism is placed on one end of said base, said focus driving unit is placed inside said base, and said focus operating unit is placed on the other end of said base; a second guide mechanism for driving said body tube and changing the distance between said body tube and said sample so as to conduct focusing; a second focus driving unit for transmitting a second driving force to a movable portion of said second guide mechanism; and a second focus operating unit for driving said second guide mechanism, wherein said second guide mechanism, said second focus driving unit, and said second focus operating unit are disposed on said guide mechanism.