Optical Instrument with Articulating Image Sensing Apparatus and Working Channel
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Jan 9, 2025
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Sep 20, 2024
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Sep 20, 2024
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An imaging apparatus is configured for use with an instrument having an instrument shaft and transparent distal end portion with a working channel opening to a working channel tube. The imaging apparatus includes an image sensor assembly, a first articulating structure, and a second articulating structure mounted on the first articulating structure. The first articulating structure is positioned within the instrument shaft in an operating position for rotation about a longitudinal axis (L) of the distal end portion. The image sensor assembly has an imaging axis (I) and is mounted on the second articulating structure to facilitate rotation of the imaging axis (I) about a lateral articulation axis (T1, T2) extending transverse to the longitudinal axis (L) of the distal end portion. Throughout this rotation the image sensor assembly remains within a sensor area defined between the working channel tube and in internal surface of the distal end portion.
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