Bendable tube with improved elastic hinge

Abstract: a tube like member having a first flexible portion comprising a first, second, third and fourth circumferential slits, the first circumferential slit is arranged opposite to the second circumferential slit and comprising a first end and a second end, the second circumferential slit comprises a third end and a fourth end. the first flexible portion also comprises first, second, third and fourth longitudinal slits arranged longitudinally along the tube like member. the tube like member also includes first and second bridges, at least partially defined by the longitudinal slits.

Inventor(s): Mattheus Hendrik Louis Thissen

CPC Classification: A61B1/00073 ({with externally grooved shaft})

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