Instrument e.g. medical instrument e.g. endoscope for e.g. medical investigation, has actuator that is provided to adjust adjusting element along longitudinal axis of runner relative to stator and is designed as reluctance motor

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This patent describes a medical instrument, such as an endoscope, equipped with an actuator designed as a reluctance motor. The device uses electromagnetic forces to adjust a component (the adjusting element) along its shaft in a controlled, linear fashion during medical procedures.

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• Minimally invasive surgery where precise movement of endoscopes is required
• Remote-controlled medical diagnostic devices
• Robotic-assisted medical instruments for internal examinations
• Laboratory instruments requiring fine, linear adjustment of a probe or sensor
• Industrial inspection devices utilizing endoscopic technology

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• Enables highly precise linear movement, enhancing procedural accuracy
• Reduces mechanical complexity by using electromagnetic actuation instead of traditional motors or gears
• Supports minimally invasive procedures, improving patient comfort and outcomes
• Potential for compact designs due to the nature of reluctance motors
• Improved reliability and reduced maintenance requirements with fewer moving parts

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The instrument (1) comprises an adjusting element that arranged at a shaft and is adjusted linearly. An actuator linearly adjusts the adjusting element relative to a stator along a longitudinal axis of an adjustable runner. The actuator is designed as a reluctance motor. The adjustable runner is provided with ferromagnetic material effect portion. The stator is provided with electric coils for producing reluctance force acted on the adjustable runner. An independent claim is included for method for operating instrument.