Endoscope, embed-molded joint connector and manufacturing method thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides an endoscope, an embed-molded joint connector and a manufacturing method thereof. The embed-molded joint connector includes a plurality of joint units and a flexible wire. The joint units are hollow and arranged coaxially. A distance exists between two adjacent joint units to form a gap. The flexible wire is embedded inside the joint units and passes through them. A plurality of portions of the flexible wire is exposed in the gaps, forming bending fulcrums between the joint units. As a result, the present invention effectively simplifies the assembly process, reduces the manufacturing cost, and features radial torsional durability and axial bending functionality.

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