JP2009072568A - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize the space of a room where an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is installed. <P>SOLUTION: An operating device (1) and a processing device (4) are formed separately. The processing device (4) is placed on a mounting platform (5) where the thickness of a portion whose height is equal to or less than 70 cm from a floor surface (F) is equal to or less than 10 cm, or the processing device (4) is placed on the floor surface (F) and the thickness of a portion whose height is equal to or less than 70 cm from the floor surface (F) in the processing device (4) is made to be equal to or less than 10 cm. Therefore, it is possible to place the operating device (1) on the side of an operator with respect to a bed (B) on which a patient lies and to place the processing device (4) in a gap between the bed (B) and a wall (W). As a result of the above, the space for the operator becomes larger than a conventional space and it becomes possible to effectively utilize the space of the room in which the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is installed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can effectively use a space in a room in which the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed.

A conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can drive an operation apparatus for an operator to input instructions, a probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, an image display apparatus for displaying ultrasonic images, and a probe. A processing apparatus for performing control for creating and displaying an ultrasonic image based on the received signal is configured to be movable integrally (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-339708 A

The conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is placed on the side where the operator is located with respect to the bed where the patient is sleeping in order to position the operating apparatus within the reach of the operator.
However, if a conventional ultrasonic diagnostic device, which is large in size because it is integrated from the operation device to the processing device, is placed on the same side as the operator with respect to the bed, the space on the side where the operator is present is largely occupied. There was a problem.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can effectively use the space of a room in which the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed.

In a first aspect, the present invention provides an operation device (1) for an operator to input an instruction, a probe (2) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, and an image display for displaying an ultrasonic image. Processing for performing control for creating the ultrasonic image based on the device (3) and the received signal obtained by driving the probe (1) based on the instruction and displaying the image on the image display device (3) And the operating device (1) is separate from the processing device (4), and the processing device (4) has a thickness of 70 cm or less from the floor (F). Is placed on a mounting table (5) having a height of 10 cm or less, or placed on the floor surface (F), and the thickness of the portion having a height of 70 cm or less from the floor surface (F) of the processing apparatus (4) is 10 cm or less. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first aspect, since the operation device (1) and the processing device (4) are separate bodies, the operation is performed on the side where the operator is present with respect to the bed (B) where the patient is sleeping. The device (1) can be placed and the processing device (4) can be placed on the other side of the bed (B). Further, the processing device (4) is placed on the mounting table (5) having a thickness of 70 cm or less from the floor surface (F), or the processing device (4) is placed on the floor surface (F). ) Is 10 cm or less in thickness of the processing device (4) having a height of 70 cm or less from the floor surface (F), the gap between the bed (B) and the wall (W) is, for example, 11 cm. In this case, the processing device (4) can be installed along the wall (W). In addition, the height of a normal bed (B) is less than 70 cm. Thus, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space of the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed can be used effectively.

In a second aspect, the present invention relates to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5) has no unevenness or has an unevenness of 1 cm or less. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the second aspect, the back surface of the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5) is substantially flat, so that the processing device ( 4) can be installed.

In a third aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5) has a fall prevention leg (16). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the third aspect, even if the length of the ground contact surface in the thickness direction of the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5) is 10 cm or less, the processing is performed by the fall prevention leg (16). The apparatus (4) or the mounting table (5) can be prevented from falling.

In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the image display device (3) includes a support (19) along the processing device (4). And an arm (17) extended from the processing device (4). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the image display device (3) is mounted on the arm (17) extending from the support post (19) along the processing device (4) or the arm (17) extending from the processing device (4). ) Is supported, the space on the side where the operator is located with respect to the bed (B) is not occupied for the support of the image display device (3). Thereby, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space of the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed can be used effectively.

In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the arm (17) can rotate or expand and contract.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the spatial position and orientation of the image display device (3) can be changed by rotating or extending or contracting the arm (17).

In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the operation device (1) is installed on a movable table (18) with casters. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the sixth aspect, the position of the operating device (1) can be freely changed by moving the movable table (18).

In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides an operation device (1) for an operator to input an instruction, a probe (2) for transmitting / receiving ultrasonic waves, and an image display for displaying an ultrasonic image Processing for performing control for creating the ultrasonic image based on the device (3) and the received signal obtained by driving the probe (1) based on the instruction and displaying the image on the image display device (3) The operation device (1) is a separate body from the processing device (4), and the image display device (3) is a support (19) along the processing device (4). And an arm (17) extended from the processing device (4). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, since the operation device (1) and the processing device (4) are separate bodies, the operation is performed on the side where the operator is present on the bed (B) where the patient is sleeping. The device (1) can be placed and the processing device (4) can be placed on the other side of the bed (B). Further, since the image display device (3) is supported by the arm (17) extending from the support column (19) along the processing device (4) or the arm (17) extending from the processing device (4), the bed ( With respect to B), the space on the side where the operator is present is not occupied for the support of the image display device (3). Thus, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space of the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed can be used effectively.

In an eighth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) includes a horizontal arm extending from the column (19) or the processing device (4), and a horizontal arm thereof. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising an upper and lower arm extending from an arm and supporting the image display device (3).
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eighth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the horizontal arm and the upper and lower arms.

In a ninth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the horizontal arm rotates at a connection portion with the support column (19) or the processing device (4). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the ninth aspect, the horizontal position can be changed by rotating the horizontal arm.

In a tenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eighth or ninth aspect, wherein the horizontal arm extends from the support column (19) or the processing device (4). And a second horizontal arm extending from the first horizontal arm, wherein the second horizontal arm rotates at a connecting portion with the first horizontal arm.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the tenth aspect, the horizontal position can be changed by the rotation of the first horizontal arm and the rotation of the second horizontal arm.

In an eleventh aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, wherein the upper and lower arms have a variable length. provide.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eleventh aspect, the vertical position can be changed by changing the length of the upper and lower arms.

In a twelfth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, wherein the upper and lower arms rotate in a horizontal direction at a connection portion with the horizontal arm, and the rotation thereof The image display device rotates in the horizontal direction, and the image display device rotates in the vertical direction with respect to the upper and lower arms at a connection portion with the upper and lower arms. To do.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twelfth aspect, the orientation of the image display apparatus can be changed.

In a thirteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects, wherein the operation device (1) is installed on a movable table (18) with casters. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirteenth aspect, the position of the operating device (1) can be freely changed by moving the movable table (18).

In a fourteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) is pivotable from the support post (19) or the processing device (4) and vertically. A first parallel link arm (17d) extending in a deformable manner, a second parallel link arm (17e) extending from the first parallel link arm (17d) in a vertically deformable manner, and the second parallel link arm ( 17e) and a rotating shaft (17f) that rotatably supports the image display device (3).
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the first parallel link arm, the second parallel link arm, and the rotation shaft.

In a fifteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) extends in a rotatable manner from the support column (19) or the processing device (4). A horizontal arm (17a), a second parallel link arm (17e) extending from the first horizontal arm (17a) so as to be deformable in the vertical direction, and extending from the second parallel link arm (17e) and the image display device An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a rotation shaft (17f) that rotatably supports (3) is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the fifteenth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the first horizontal arm, the second parallel link arm, and the rotating shaft.

In a sixteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) includes a first slide guide (17g) extending from the column (19) or the processing device (4). ), A second slide guide (17h) supported slidably along the first slide guide (17g) and extending in a direction crossing the sliding direction, and along the second slide guide (17h) And an upper and lower arm (17c) that is slidably supported and supports the image display device (3) to be vertically movable and rotatable.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the sixteenth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the first slide guide, the second slide guide, and the upper and lower arms.

According to a seventeenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) is configured to extend from the support post (19) or the processing device (4) so as to be rotatable. A slide guide (17h); and an upper and lower arm (17c) supported so as to be slidable along the second slide guide (17h) and supporting the image display device (3) in a vertically movable manner. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventeenth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the second slide guide and the upper and lower arms.

In an eighteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein the arm (17) is installed on the column (19) or the processing device (4) so as to be vertically movable and rotatable. The vertical / rotating pole (17i), the second slide guide (17h) extending from the vertical / rotating pole (17i), the slidably supported along the second slide guide (17h), and the An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a rotation shaft (17f) that rotatably supports an image display device (3) is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eighteenth aspect, the horizontal position and the vertical position can be adjusted by the up / down / rotating pole, the second slide guide, and the rotating shaft.

In a nineteenth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to eighteenth aspects, wherein the operation device (1) and the processing device (4) are configured to perform wireless communication with each other. Provided is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by having wireless communication means (1a) and (4a).
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the nineteenth aspect, since the wire connecting the operation device (1) and the processing device (4) can be eliminated, the operation device (1) can be moved freely.

In a twentieth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to nineteenth aspects, wherein the probe (2) is placed inside the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5). Provided is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided with a cable housing space (5a) for housing a cable (6).
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twentieth aspect, since the cable (6) of the probe (2) can be accommodated in the processing apparatus (4) or the mounting table (5), the cable (6) becomes an obstacle. Can be prevented.

In a twenty-first aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twentieth aspect, wherein an opening is formed at a position of 120 cm or higher from the floor (F) of the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided in which a portion (5b) is provided, and the cable (6) of the probe (2) is accommodated in the cable accommodation space (5a) from the opening (5b). To do.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-first aspect, since the opening (5b) of the cable housing space (5a) is located at a height of 120 cm or more from the floor (F), the patient sleeping on the bed (B) The cable (6) enters and exits from a sufficiently high position, and the cable (6) can be prevented from causing discomfort to the patient.

In a twenty-second aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twentieth or twenty-first aspect, wherein a cable stopper (7) for stopping the cable (6) from entering and exiting the cable housing space (5a) is provided. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-second aspect, the cable (6) can be prevented from coming out of the opening (5b) or being drawn into the cable housing space (5a) against the will of the operator.

In a twenty-third aspect, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-second aspect, the cable stopper (7) is a slit (7a) having a gap narrower than an outer diameter of the cable (6). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-third aspect, the cable (6) can be locked by the elasticity of the cable (6) by sandwiching the cable (6) in the slit (7a). The structure is simple.

In a twenty-fourth aspect, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-third aspects, the present invention provides a roller (8) that can hit the lower surface of the cable (6) in the opening (5b). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the cable (6) enters and exits from the opening (5b) smoothly by the roller (8).

In a twenty-fifth aspect, the present invention relates to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the twenty-first to twenty-fourth aspects, wherein a probe connector (9) is positioned above the opening (5b) of the processing device (4). ) Is provided, and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-fifth aspect, since the probe connector (9) is provided at a position above the opening (5b), the cable (6) does not interfere with the cable (6). The cable connector (6a) can be attached to and detached from the probe connector (9) of the processing device (4).

In a twenty-sixth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-fifth aspect, wherein the cable (6) is bent in a U shape from the opening (5b) into the cable housing space (5a). Provided is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is housed.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-sixth aspect, the cable (6) can be bent with a small curvature at only one place at the lower end of the U-shape, so that the cable (6) need not be damaged.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-sixth aspect, the present invention is characterized in that a movable pulley (10) is hung on a U-shaped lower end of the cable (6). An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-seventh aspect, the cable (6) can be prevented from bending with a curvature smaller than the radius of the moving pulley (10).

In a twenty-eighth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-seventh aspect, wherein the movable pulley (10) is biased downward by a weight (11). I will provide a.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-eighth aspect, the weight (11) serves as a force for smoothly drawing the cable (6) into the cable housing space (5a).

In a twenty-ninth aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-seventh or twenty-eighth aspect, wherein the movable pulley (10) is held on a rail (12) so as to be vertically movable. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the twenty-ninth aspect, since the movable pulley (10) moves up and down while being held by the rail (12), stability and reliability can be improved.

In a thirtieth aspect, the present invention relates to a cable lock (13) for preventing the cable (6) from being detached from the movable pulley (10) in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the twenty-seventh to twenty-ninth aspects. ) Is installed, and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirtieth aspect, the cable (6) can be prevented from coming off from the movable pulley (10), and the stability and reliability can be improved.

In a thirty-first aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirtieth aspect, wherein the cable lock (13) is made of a rotatable lever-shaped member. To do.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-first aspect, the cable (6) can be prevented from being detached from the movable pulley (10) with a simple structure.

In a thirty-second aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirtieth or thirty-first aspect, wherein the height is 120 cm or less from the floor surface (F) of the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided in which a cover (14) is provided at the part to slide up and down to allow access to the inside.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-second aspect, the cover (14) can be slid up and down to access the interior of a height of 120 cm or less from the floor (F) of the processing apparatus (4) or the mounting table (5). This makes it easier to perform maintenance work.

In a thirty-third aspect, the present invention provides the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-second aspect, wherein the cable (6) can be attached to and detached from the movable pulley (10) in a state where the cable lock (13) is released. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-third aspect, when the unused probe (2) is disconnected from the processing apparatus (4), the cable (6) is disconnected from the movable pulley (10) or the probe (2) to be used next. ) Is attached to the processing device (4), the cable (6) can be attached to the movable pulley (10).

In a thirty-fourth aspect, the present invention relates to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-second or thirty-third aspect, wherein the movable pulley (10) is stopped at a position 60 cm or higher from the floor surface of the rail (12). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided in which a movable pulley lock (15) is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-fourth aspect, the movable pulley (10) from which the cable (6) has been removed can be placed at a position of 60 cm or higher from the floor surface. It becomes easy to perform the work when mounting the cable (6) of the probe (2) to be used next.

In a thirty-fifth aspect, the present invention is the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-fourth aspect, wherein the movable pulley lock (15) includes a seesaw-like member that moves in a seesaw shape and changes its posture. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the thirty-fifth aspect, the moving pulley (10) can be prevented from lowering with a simple structure.

  According to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, the operating device (1) is placed on the side where the operator is present with respect to the bed (B) where the patient is sleeping, and the processing device (4) is placed on the other side of the bed (B). Can be put. Moreover, a processing apparatus (4) can be installed in the clearance gap between a bed (B) and a wall (W). As a result, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space in the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed can be used effectively.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited thereby.

  FIG. 1 is a partially broken side view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes an operating device 1 for an operator to input instructions, a probe 2 for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, an image display device 3 for displaying an ultrasonic image, and an operator And a processing device 4 for performing control to create an ultrasonic image based on a received signal obtained by driving the probe 1 based on the instruction and display it on the image display device 3. .

The operating device 1 is separate from the processing device 4 and is installed on a moving table 18 with casters, and is placed on the bed B on the side where the chair A where the operator sits is placed.
In addition, the controller device 1 includes a wireless communication unit 1 a for wirelessly communicating with the processing device 4.

The processing device 4 is fixed on a mounting table 5 placed between the bed B and the wall W.
Further, the processing device 4 includes a wireless communication unit 4 a for wirelessly communicating with the controller device 1 and a probe connector 9 for coupling the cable connector 6 a of the probe 2.

  The back surfaces of the processing device 4 and the mounting table 5 have no unevenness or are 1 cm or less even if there are unevenness, and are substantially flat.

The height of the mounting table 5 is 150 cm.
The portion up to the height H = 100 cm of the mounting table 5 has a thickness T = 10 cm. Moreover, the range of the height 100 cm-130 cm of the mounting base 5 is a protrusion part, and the thickness of the protrusion part is 20 cm.

  The inside of the mounting table 5 is a cable housing space 5 a that houses the cable 6 of the probe 2. When the cover 14 of the mounting table 5 is slid downward, the inside of the mounting table 5 having a height H of 65 cm to 100 cm is exposed, and the operator can accelerator the cable housing space 5a.

  Further, the mounting table 5 has a fall prevention leg 16. In addition, it is preferable to fix the fall prevention leg 16 to the floor surface F with an anchor bolt.

  The image display device 3 is supported by an arm 17 extending from a support column 19 fixed to the side surfaces of the processing device 4 and the mounting table 5.

The arm 17 includes a first horizontal arm 17a extending horizontally from the support column 19, a second arm 17b extending horizontally from the first horizontal arm 17a, and an upper and lower arm 17c extending vertically from the second arm 17b. Become.
The first horizontal arm 17 a rotates in the horizontal direction at the connection portion with the support column 19. Further, the second horizontal arm 17b rotates in the horizontal direction at a connection portion with the first horizontal arm 17a.
The upper and lower arms 17c are variable in length and rotate in the horizontal direction at the connecting portion with the second horizontal arm 17b. The lower end of the upper and lower arms 17c is a connection portion that can rotate the image display device 3 in a vertical plane.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the range of the height 120 cm to 130 cm of the protruding portion of the mounting table 5 is an opening 5 b.
The cable 6 of the probe 2 is bent in a U shape and is accommodated in the cable accommodating space 5a from the opening 5b.

A cable stopper 7 is provided in the opening 5b.
The cable stopper 7 is a slit 7 a having a narrower gap than the outer diameter of the cable 6, and the cable 6 can be locked by the elasticity of the cable 6 by sandwiching the cable 6 in the slit 7 a.
In addition, a roller 8 that can hit the lower surface of the cable 6 is provided in the opening 5b.

FIG. 6 shows a state in which the cover 14 is slid downward to expose the inside of the mounting table 5 in the range of height H = 65 cm to 100 cm.
A movable pulley 10 having a diameter of, for example, 10 mm or more is hung on the U-shaped lower end of the cable 6.
The movable pulley 10 is held on a rail 12 fixed vertically to the back surface of the mounting table 5 so as to be movable up and down via a holder 10a.
The movable pulley 10 is biased downward by the weight 11.

A cable lock 13 is installed on the movable pulley 10.
The cable lock 13 is composed of a rotatable lever-like member.

A movable pulley lock 15 is installed at a position 70 cm in height from the floor surface F of the rail 12.
The movable pulley lock 15 is a seesaw-like member that moves in a seesaw shape and changes its posture.

7 to 9 show a procedure for removing the cable 6 from the movable pulley 10.
The cover 14 is slid downward, the cable 6 is pulled out with the inside of the mounting table 5 having a height H of 65 cm to 100 cm exposed, and the movable pulley 10 is moved to the movable pulley lock 15 as shown in FIG. Raise to a higher position.
Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the moving pulley lock 15 is protruded, the moving pulley 15 is lowered, and the moving pulley 15 is placed on the moving pulley lock 15.
Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the cable lock 13 is turned up with a finger and then the cable 6 is removed.

  The procedure for hanging the movable pulley 10 on the cable 6 is the reverse of the procedure for removing the cable 6 from the movable pulley 10.

According to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(A) Since the operating device 1 and the processing device 4 are separate bodies, the operating device 1 is placed on the side where the operator is present with respect to the bed B where the patient is sleeping, and the processing device 4 is placed on the other side of the bed B. Can be put. Further, the processing device 4 can be installed along the wall W in the gap between the bed B and the wall W. Accordingly, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space of the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is installed can be used effectively.
(B) Since the back surface of the processing device 4 or the mounting table 5 is substantially flat, the processing device 4 can be installed along the wall W with almost no gap.
(C) Although the length of the contact surface in the thickness direction of the mounting table 5 is 10 cm or less, the fall prevention leg 16 can prevent the fall.

(D) The position of the operating device 1 can be easily changed by moving the movable table 18.
(E) Since the wire connecting the controller device 1 and the processing device 4 can be eliminated, the controller device 1 can be moved freely.

(F) Since the image display device 3 is supported by the arm 17 extending from the support column 19 along the processing device 4, the space on the side where the operator is present with respect to the bed B is used to support the image display device 3. It will not be occupied. Thereby, the space on the side where the operator is present becomes wider than before, and the space of the room where the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is installed can be used effectively.
(G) The spatial position and orientation of the image display device 3 can be changed by rotating or expanding and contracting the arm 17.

(H) Since the cable 6 of the probe 2 can be accommodated in the mounting table 5, it is possible to prevent the cable 6 from being in the way.
(I) Since the opening 5b of the cable housing space 5a is at a position 120 cm or higher from the floor surface F, the cable 6 enters and exits from a position sufficiently higher than the patient sleeping on the bed B. Can prevent discomfort.
(J) Since the cable stopper 7 is provided, it is possible to prevent the cable 6 from coming out of the opening 5b or being drawn into the cable housing space 5a against the will of the operator.
(K) The cable 6 can be locked by the elasticity of the cable 6 by sandwiching the cable 6 in the slit 7a.
(L) The cable 8 smoothly enters and exits from the opening 5b.

(M) Since the probe connector 9 is provided at a position above the opening 5b, the cable connector 6a of the cable 6 can be attached to and detached from the probe connector 9 without obstructing the cable 6.

(N) Since the cable 6 is bent in a U shape from the opening 5b and is accommodated in the cable accommodating space 5a, the cable 6 is bent at only one place at the lower end of the U shape. No need to hurt.
(O) The moving pulley 10 can prevent the cable 6 from bending with a curvature smaller than the radius (for example, 5 mm or more) of the moving pulley 10.
(P) The weight 11 attached to the movable pulley 10 serves as a force for smoothly drawing the cable 6 into the cable housing space 5a.
(Q) Since the movable pulley 10 moves up and down while being held by the rail 12, stability and reliability can be improved.
(R) Since the cable lock 13 is installed, it is possible to prevent the cable 6 from being detached from the movable pulley 10 and to improve stability and reliability.

(S) Since the cover 14 is slid up and down to access the interior of the mounting table 5 with a height of 120 cm or less from the floor surface F, maintenance work is facilitated, and the cable 6 of the probe 2 can be removed from the movable pulley 10. The cable 6 can be attached to the moving pulley 10.
(T) Since the movable pulley lock 15 is installed, the movable pulley 10 from which the cable 6 has been removed can be placed at a position 60 cm or higher from the floor. Thereby, it becomes easy to perform work when the cable 6 of the probe 2 is attached to the movable pulley 10.

FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200, the mounting table 5 and the support column 19 of the first embodiment are integrated with the processing apparatus 4.

FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300, the arm 17 extends from the support column 19 so as to be rotatable and deformable in the vertical direction, and extends from the first parallel link arm 17d so as to be deformable in the vertical direction. The second parallel link arm 17e and a rotating shaft 17f extending from the second parallel link arm 17e and rotatably supporting the image display device 3 are configured.
The first parallel link arms 17d and 17e are parallel link mechanisms that can incline the horizontal sides while keeping the vertical sides vertical.
The first parallel link arms 17d and 17e are V-shaped so that the position of the connecting portion (bent portion) of the first parallel link arms 17d and 17e is lowered and the connecting portion is prevented from hitting the patient. A stopper (not shown) is provided to prevent the link arms 17d and 17e from bending in a V shape. That is, the first parallel link arms 17d and 17e can be bent only in an inverted V shape.

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 400, the arm 17 includes a first horizontal arm 17a extending from the support column 19 so as to be rotatable, a second parallel link arm 17e extending from the first horizontal arm 17a so as to be deformable in the vertical direction, The rotary shaft 17f extends from the second parallel link arm 17e and rotatably supports the image display device 3.

FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 500 according to the fifth embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 500, the arm 17 is supported by a support column 19 and extends horizontally to the left and right, and the first slide guide is slidable in the left-right direction along the first slide guide 17g. A second slide guide 17h that is supported by 17g and extends in the front-rear direction, and a vertical slide that is supported so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction along the second slide guide 17h and that supports the image display device 3 so that it can be moved up and down. It is comprised from the arm 17c.
FIG. 14 shows an elevation view of the second slide guide 17h.

FIG. 15 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 600 according to the sixth embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 600, the arm 17 is supported so as to be slidable along the second slide guide 17h extending from the support column 19 and to be able to move up and down the image display apparatus 3. The upper and lower arms 17c are rotatably supported.

FIG. 16 is a front view illustrating the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 700 according to the seventh embodiment.
In this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 700, the arm 17 includes an up / down / rotating pole 17i that is rotatably installed on the support column 19, a second slide guide 17h extending from the up / down / rotating pole 17i, and a second slide. The rotary shaft 17f is slidably supported along the guide 17h and rotatably supports the image display device 3.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention can be used as a stationary ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

1 is a partially broken side view showing an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a partially broken enlarged side view near an opening. It is a partially broken enlarged front view near the opening. It is an enlarged side view near a moving pulley. It is an enlarged side view of a moving pulley lock vicinity (state which released the moving pulley lock). It is an enlarged side view of a moving pulley lock vicinity (state which the moving pulley lock act | operated). It is an enlarged side view which shows the state which cancelled | released the cable lock. 6 is a front view showing an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a front view showing an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 3. FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is an elevation view illustrating a second slide guide according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a seventh embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation apparatus 1a Wireless communication part 2 Probe 3 Image display apparatus 4 Processing apparatus 4a Wireless communication part 5 Mounting base 5a Opening part 5b Cable accommodation space 6 Cable 6a Cable connector 7 Cable stopper 7a Slit 8 Roller 9 Probe connector 10 Moving pulley 11 Weight 12 rail 13 cable lock 14 cover 15 moving pulley lock 16 fall prevention leg 17 arm 18 moving table 19 support 100, 200 ultrasonic diagnostic equipment A chair B bed F floor W wall

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An operating device (1) for an operator to input an instruction, a probe (2) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, an image display device (3) for displaying an ultrasonic image, and the instructions A processing device (4) for performing control to create the ultrasonic image based on the received signal obtained by driving the probe (1) and display it on the image display device (3), The operation device (1) is a separate body from the processing device (4), and the processing device (4) has a mounting table (10 cm or less in thickness of a portion having a height of 70 cm or less from the floor surface (F)). 5) The thickness of the portion 70 cm or less placed on the floor surface (F) and placed on the floor surface (F) and having a height of 70 cm or less from the floor surface (F) is 10 cm or less. Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing apparatus (4) or the mounting table (5) has no unevenness or 1 cm or less even if there is an unevenness. apparatus. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5) includes a fall prevention leg (16). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the image display device (3) includes an arm (17) extending from a support post (19) along the processing device (4), or the An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which is supported by an arm (17) extending from the processing apparatus (4). 5. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the arm (17) can rotate or expand and contract. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the operating device (1) is installed on a movable table (18) with casters. .
An operating device (1) for an operator to input an instruction, a probe (2) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, an image display device (3) for displaying an ultrasonic image, and the instructions A processing device (4) for performing control to create the ultrasonic image based on the received signal obtained by driving the probe (1) and display it on the image display device (3), The operating device (1) is separate from the processing device (4), and the image display device (3) is an arm (17) extending from a support (19) along the processing device (4) or the An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which is supported by an arm (17) extending from the processing apparatus (4).
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) includes a horizontal arm extending from the support column (19) or the processing device (4), and extending from the horizontal arm and the image display device (3). And an upper and lower arm supporting the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the horizontal arm rotates at a connection portion with the support (19) or the processing apparatus (4). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the horizontal arm includes a first horizontal arm (17a) extending from the support post (19) or the processing device (4), and the first horizontal arm. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a second horizontal arm (17b) extending from (17a), wherein the second horizontal arm (17b) rotates at a connection portion with the first horizontal arm. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the upper and lower arms are variable in length. 12. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the upper and lower arms rotate in a horizontal direction at a connection portion with the horizontal arm, and the image display device rotates in a horizontal direction by the rotation. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is characterized in that the image display device rotates in a vertical direction with respect to the upper and lower arms at a connection portion with the upper and lower arms. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the operating device (1) is installed on a movable table (18) with casters. .
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) extends from the support post (19) or the processing device (4) so as to be rotatable and deformable in the vertical direction. (17d), a second parallel link arm (17e) extending from the first parallel link arm (17d) so as to be deformable in the vertical direction, and extending from the second parallel link arm (17e) and the image display device ( 3) An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising a rotating shaft (17f) that rotatably supports 3). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) includes a first horizontal arm (17a) extending from the support post (19) or the processing device (4) to be rotatable, and the first. A second parallel link arm (17e) extending from the horizontal arm (17a) so as to be deformable in the vertical direction, and extending from the second parallel link arm (17e) and rotatably supporting the image display device (3). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising a rotation shaft (17f). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) includes a first slide guide (17g) extending from the support post (19) or the processing device (4), and the first slide guide (17g). ) Slidably supported along the second slide guide (17h) and extended in a direction crossing the sliding direction, and slidably supported along the second slide guide (17h) and the image. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: an upper and lower arm (17c) that supports the display device (3) so as to be vertically movable and rotatable. 8. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) includes a second slide guide (17h) extending from the support post (19) or the processing device (4) so as to be rotatable, and the second slide guide (17h). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising an upper and lower arm (17c) supported so as to be slidable along a slide guide (17h) and supporting the image display device (3) so as to be vertically movable and rotatable. 8. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the arm (17) includes an up / down / rotating pole (17i) installed on the column (19) or the processing device (4) so as to be vertically movable and rotatable. The second slide guide (17h) extending from the up / down / rotation pole (17i) is supported so as to be slidable along the second slide guide (17h), and the image display device (3) is rotatable. And a rotating shaft (17f) supported on the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the operating device (1) and the processing device (4) are wireless communication means (1a) and (4a) for wirelessly communicating with each other. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by having. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the cable (6) of the probe (2) is accommodated in the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized in that a space (5a) is provided. 21. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 20, wherein an opening (5b) is provided at a position 120 cm or higher from the floor surface (F) of the processing device (4) or the mounting table (5). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to (2), wherein the cable (6) is housed in the cable housing space (5a) from the opening (5b). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 20 or 21, wherein a cable stopper (7) for stopping the cable (6) from entering and exiting the cable housing space (5a) is provided. Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. 23. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the cable stopper (7) is a slit (7a) having a gap narrower than an outer diameter of the cable (6). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 21 to 23, wherein a roller (8) capable of hitting a lower surface of the cable (6) is provided in the opening (5b). Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. 25. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 21, wherein a probe connector (9) is provided at a position above the opening (5b) of the processing device (4). Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. 26. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 25, wherein the cable (6) bends in a U shape from the opening (5b) and is accommodated in the cable accommodating space (5a). Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. 27. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 26, wherein a moving pulley (10) is hung on a U-shaped lower end of the cable (6). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 27, wherein the movable pulley (10) is biased downward by a weight (11). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 27 or 28, wherein the movable pulley (10) is held on a rail (12) so as to be movable up and down. 30. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 27, further comprising a cable lock (13) for preventing the cable (6) from being detached from the movable pulley (10). Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. 31. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the cable lock (13) comprises a rotatable lever-like member. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 30 or claim 31, wherein the processing apparatus (4) or the mounting table (5) is slid up and down to a portion having a height of 120 cm or less from the floor surface (F). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising a cover (14) that allows access. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 32, wherein the cable (6) is detachable from the movable pulley (10) in a state where the cable lock (13) is released. apparatus. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 32 or 33, wherein a moving pulley lock (15) is provided for stopping the moving pulley (10) at a position 60 cm or higher from the floor surface of the rail (12). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above. 35. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the movable pulley lock (15) comprises a seesaw-like member that moves in a seesaw shape and changes its posture.

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