Endoscope and jig for processing signal conductors of endoscope

A jig for processing signal conductors extending from an electric device attached to a rigid portion provided at a distal end of an endoscope, comprising:

• (a) an elongated base;
• and
• (b) a plurality of pairs of first and second engagement portions provided on each of opposite sides of said base, said pairs of first and second engagement portions being spaced from each other in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of said base, said first engagement portions being arranged substantially in a row and spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction of said base, and said second engagement portions being arranged substantially in a row and spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of said base;
• (c) said signal conductors extending from said electric device being adapted to be divided into two groups which are disposed respectively adjacent to the opposite sides of said base, each of said signal conductors being engaged with a respective one of said pairs of said first and second engagement portions, said signal conductor being engaged with the corresponding first engagement portion to be directed toward the corresponding second engagement portion, and further engaged with said corresponding second engagement portion to extend in the longitudinal direction of said base.