Patent ID: 6126591
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: A61B,G02B

Abstract:
A video endoscope system comprising:a video endoscope having an insertion tube and a scope body, the scope body comprising a pin hole and a projection; anda video monitor assembly for accommodating both the video endoscope and a video monitor, the assembly having:a sleeve comprising first and second ends, a central opening, a retractable pin, a slot extending from the first to the second ends, and a guide, the central opening being sized to accommodate the insertion tube and a portion of the scope body, wherein when the scope body is inserted into the sleeve the projection engages with the guide and the retractable pin is accepted into the pin hole so as to substantially secure the scope body to the sleeve and prevent the scope body from moving relative to the video monitor assembly, the sleeve further comprising a slot having a width greater than a diameter of the insertion tube such that the insertion tube can pass through the slot into the sleeve; anda mount, secured to the sleeve, to which a video monitor can be attached.