Endoscope having tension adjustment part

An endoscope comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device and receive power from the external device,

• wherein the connector comprises:
• a power transmission means configured to transmit power to a bending section;
• a power receiving part configured to receive power from the external device;
• a power transmission part configured to receive power from the power receiving part and transmit the same to the power transmission means;
• and
• a tension control part configured to control a tension of the power transmission means,
• wherein
• the power transmission means comprises a mechanical cord configured to transmit power through axial movement and a guide tube surrounding the mechanical cord and configured to guide the movement of the mechanical cord,
• the tension control part is configured to control a tension of the mechanical cord by adjusting a diameter of the guide tube or tensioning the guide tube,
• the endoscope further comprises a main frame on which the power receiving part and the power transmission part are disposed,
• the tension control part comprises an end holding part connected to a distal end of the guide tube and the tension control part further comprises a mounting part provided on the main frame, with the end holding part being disposed on the mounting part, and
• the mounting part comprises a plurality of fins provided on the main frame at predetermined spaces from each other so that the end holding part is caught.