Patent ID: 8910913

Claim:
A supporting apparatus used for medical treatment comprising: a pair of coupling units comprising a first coupling unit and a second coupling unit, the pair of coupling units being is turnably provided while separated from each other by a predetermined distance on a first rotation axis, the first rotation axis defining a longitudinal axis; a turning arm unit which includes a first end portion and a second end portion, the turning arm unit extending in a longitudinal direction and being formed in a U-shape, the turning arm unit being laterally separated from the first rotation axis by a U-shaped curve and a predetermined distance; a pair of arm units comprising a first arm unit and a second arm unit, in which the pair of coupling units and the first end portion and the second end portion of the turning arm unit are coupled such that the turning arm unit can turn about the first rotation axis while a predetermined interval is maintained; a moving arm unit which is coupled to a first coupling unit of the pair of coupling units while being turnable about the first rotation axis, the moving arm unit supporting the turning arm unit such that the turning arm unit can move vertically and horizontally; a first tilt link which includes a leading end portion and a base end portion, the base end portion being coupled to the second coupling unit of the pair of coupling units while the base end portion is turnable about the first rotation axis; a second tilt link which is coupled to the leading end portion of the first tilt link while being turnable about a second rotation axis having a direction different from that of the first rotation axis; and a supporting unit which is coupled to the second tilt link while being turnable about a third rotation axis having a direction different from that of the first and second rotation axes, the supporting unit supporting a medical observation apparatus, wherein, when the turning arm unit is turned about the first rotation axis, the medical observation apparatus being supported by the supporting unit does not change in position and attitude.