Self-aligning coupler for a laser endoscope
Опубликовано: 28-01-1997
Автор(ы): Charles C. Negus
Принадлежит: PLC Medical System Inc
Реферат: A self-aligning coupler (50) for a laser endoscope (10) having a body (14) and a lumen (12) extending from the body (14) includes a coupler housing (66); an input port (30) adapted for connection to a laser beam source; and an output port (70) adapt-ed for connection to the endoscope body (14); a tilt assembly (54); an alignment sleeve (52) for extending through the output port (70) and the body (14) into the lumen (12); lens means (38a) mounted with the tilt assembly (54) for projecting the laser beam down the alignment sleeve (52) and fixing the focus of the beam generally on the axis of the alignment sleeve (52); means (55, 56) for centering the sleeve (52) with respect to the lumen (12) and generally aligning the lumen (12) and sleeve (52) axes; and gap means (80) between the tilt assembly (54) and the coupler housing (66) for enabling the tilt assembly (54) to float in the coupler housing (66) laterally relative to the axes of the sleeve (52) and lumen (12) for accommodating misalignment between the body (14) and lumen (12) while maintaining alignment of the lens means (38a) sleeve (52) and lumen (12).
Self-aligning coupler for a laser endoscope
Номер патента: US5251612A. Автор: Charles C. Negus. Владелец: Laser Engr Inc. Дата публикации: 1993-10-12.