CN209751090U - probe and medical equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the probe, more specifically say, relate to probe and medical equipment. The rotating mechanism is arranged between the first handle and the second handle of the probe, so that the first handle and the second handle can relatively rotate, the motion comprises rotational freedom degrees in at least two directions, the sensing part is installed on the first handle, and the second handle and the sensing part can be fixed to any relative angular position in space, so that a clinical operator can adjust and fix the relative angular position of the first handle and the second handle according to the posture of the operator convenient to operate and the characteristics and the position of a part to be detected in practical clinical application, and the practical clinical operation and the image acquisition are facilitated. The probe is not complex in mechanism design and assembly realization, and can expand the application range of the probe and increase the user experience.

Description

Probe and medical equipment

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the probe, more specifically say, relate to probe and medical equipment.

Background

An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is a tomographic imaging apparatus that transmits an ultrasonic signal from a body surface of a patient to a region inside the body and obtains soft tissue or blood flow in a non-invasive manner using information on the reflected ultrasonic signal. To obtain an ultrasound image of a patient, a typical ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a probe that transmits an ultrasound signal to the patient and receives an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the patient to obtain an ultrasound image of the patient.

The probe for diagnostic ultrasonic imaging equipment has the working principle that an excited electric pulse signal is converted into an ultrasonic signal to enter a patient body, and then an ultrasonic echo signal is converted into an electric signal, so that energy conversion is realized. The probe, also called a transducer, is a key component in determining image quality. Probes are used primarily in routine medical examinations and surgical procedures, and in practical clinical applications, particularly where special situations or examination sites are being examined, such as via in vivo examination, it is desirable that the probe handle be angled to facilitate better medical examination of the patient by the physician. The existing probe handle and the sensing piece are basically fixed and cannot rotate or change angles, and the angles cannot be flexibly adjusted in actual clinical application, so that certain limitation is brought to the actual clinical application.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

an object of the utility model is to provide a probe and medical equipment to the handle of solving current probe and the unable nimble angle regulation's of response technical problem.

In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: the probe comprises a first handle, a second handle, a rotating mechanism and an induction part, wherein the second handle is arranged adjacent to the first handle, the rotating mechanism is used for enabling the first handle and the second handle to rotate relatively, the induction part is installed on the first handle, two ends of the rotating mechanism are respectively connected to the first handle and the second handle, and at least two rotational degrees of freedom in different directions are formed between the first handle and the second handle.

Further, rotary mechanism including connect in the first installation department of first handle, connect in the second installation department of second handle and connect in first installation department with connecting piece between the second installation department, first installation department has first spherical groove, the connecting piece has first spherical head portion, the connecting piece deviate from in second spherical groove has been seted up to one side of first spherical head portion, the second installation department has second spherical head portion, first spherical head portion stretches into first spherical inslot and with the inner wall sliding fit in first spherical groove, second spherical head portion stretches into in the second spherical inslot and with the inner wall sliding fit in second spherical groove.

Further, rotary mechanism still including be used for with the connecting piece is spacing in the locating part of first installation department, locating part detachably install in first installation department, the locating part have be close to in the spacing end of first bulb portion outer wall.

Further, the limiting part is cylindrical, and the limiting part is sleeved outside the connecting piece.

Furthermore, an inner wall of the limiting piece is provided with an inner thread, an outer wall of the first mounting portion is provided with an outer thread, and the limiting piece is in threaded connection with the first mounting portion;

Or, the locating part is provided with a buckle, and the first installation part is provided with a buckle position matched with the buckle in a clamping manner.

Further, the first mounting portion is integrally formed on the first handle, and the second mounting portion is integrally formed on the second handle.

Further, the rotating mechanism is a universal coupling, a hinge structure or a flexible bendable member.

Furthermore, the first handle is provided with a first wire passing groove, the second handle is provided with a second wire passing groove, the rotating mechanisms are provided with third wire passing grooves, and the first wire passing groove, the third wire passing groove and the second wire passing groove are communicated in sequence.

Further, the second handle has a non-slip surface.

The utility model provides a medical device, which comprises the probe.

The utility model discloses technical effect for prior art is: the rotating mechanism is arranged between the first handle and the second handle of the probe, so that the first handle and the second handle can relatively rotate, the motion comprises rotational freedom degrees in at least two directions, the sensing part is installed on the first handle, and the second handle and the sensing part can be fixed to any relative angular position in space, so that a clinical operator can adjust and fix the relative angular position of the first handle and the second handle according to the posture of the operator convenient to operate and the characteristics and the position of a part to be detected in practical clinical application, and the practical clinical operation and the image acquisition are facilitated. The probe is not complex in mechanism design and assembly realization, and can expand the application range of the probe and increase the user experience.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for the embodiments or the prior art descriptions will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings without inventive labor.

Fig. 1 is a perspective assembly view of a probe according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the probe of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the probe of FIG. 1 with the first and second handles rotated;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the probe of FIG. 3 with the first handle rotated with the second handle;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the probe of FIG. 3 with the first and second handles rotated to another angle;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the probe of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion of the probe of FIG. 6.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical problem, technical solution and advantageous effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the following description is given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments to illustrate the present invention in further detail. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "secured to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or be indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or be indirectly connected to the other element.

It will be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like are used in an orientation or positional relationship indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the invention.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless specifically limited otherwise.

referring to fig. 1 to 7, the probe according to the present invention will be described first. The probe comprises a first handle 10, a second handle 20 adjacent to the first handle 10, a rotating mechanism 30 for enabling the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 to rotate relatively, and a sensing part 40 mounted on the first handle 10, wherein two ends of the rotating mechanism 30 are respectively connected to the first handle 10 and the second handle 20, and at least two rotational degrees of freedom in different directions are formed between the first handle 10 and the second handle 20.

The rotating mechanism 30 is arranged between the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 of the probe, so that the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 can relatively rotate and move, the movement comprises at least two directions of rotational freedom, the sensing part 40 is arranged on the first handle 10, and the second handle 20 and the sensing part 40 can be fixed to any relative angular position in space, so that a clinical operator can adjust and fix the relative angular position of the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 according to the posture which is convenient for the operator to operate during practical clinical application and the characteristics and the position of a detected part, and the practical clinical operation and the image acquisition are convenient. The probe is not complex in mechanism design and assembly realization, and can expand the application range of the probe and increase the user experience.

The sensing element 40 may be an ultrasonic sensing element or other sensing element. When the sensing member 40 is an ultrasonic sensing member, the probe is an ultrasonic probe.

Further, as a specific implementation of the probe provided by the utility model, rotary mechanism 30 is including connecting in the first installation department 31 of first handle 10, connect in the second installation department 32 of second handle 20, and connect the connecting piece 33 between first installation department 31 and second installation department 32, first installation department 31 has first spherical surface groove 311, connecting piece 33 has first bulb portion 331, second spherical surface groove 332 has been seted up to one side that connecting piece 33 deviates from first bulb portion 331, second installation department 32 has second bulb portion 321, first bulb portion 331 stretches into in first spherical surface groove 311 and with the inner wall sliding fit in first spherical surface groove 311, second bulb portion 321 stretches into in second spherical surface groove 332 and with the inner wall sliding fit in second spherical surface groove 332. The structure is easy to form and assemble, the first spherical head part 331 is matched with the first spherical groove 311, the second spherical head part is matched with the second spherical groove 332, and the combination mode of the spherical head part and the spherical groove can be press fit or limited by a limiting part. Universal rotation between the first handle 10 and the connecting member 33 and universal rotation between the second handle 20 and the connecting member 33 are achieved. The first handle 10 and the connecting piece 33 are rotatable between them in a conical region of a predetermined angle α, where α is 0 ≦ 180 °. Similarly, the connector 33 is rotatable with the second handle 20 within a conical region of a predetermined angle.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the probe provided by the present invention, the rotating mechanism 30 further includes a limiting member 34 for limiting the connecting member 33 to the first mounting portion 31, the limiting member 34 is detachably mounted to the first mounting portion 31, and the limiting member 34 has a limiting end 341 close to the outer wall of the first ball portion 331. This structure is easy to assemble, the position-limiting end 341 is ring-shaped, and the inner diameter of the position-limiting end 341 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the first ball portion 331. The connecting member 33 is easily retained in the first mounting portion 31, and the connecting member 33 is prevented from leaving the first spherical groove 311 of the first mounting portion 31.

Further, as a specific implementation of the probe provided by the present invention, the limiting member 34 is a cylinder, and the limiting member 34 is sleeved outside the connecting member 33. The structure is easy to form and assemble. The limiting member 34 is assembled with the connecting member 33 before assembly, the maximum diameter of the cross section of the first ball portion 331 is greater than the inner diameter of the limiting member 34, the first ball portion 331 of the connecting member 33 passes through the limiting member 34 by press-fitting, at this time, the limiting member 34 is located in the middle of the connecting member 33 and cannot be separated from the connecting member 33, and after the first ball portion 331 extends into the first ball groove 311, the limiting member 34 is assembled and connected with the first mounting portion 31.

Further, as the utility model provides a concrete implementation of probe, internal thread 342 has been seted up to the inner wall of locating part 34, and external screw thread 312 has been seted up to the outer wall of first installation department 31, and locating part 34 threaded connection is in first installation department 31. Alternatively, the limiting member 34 is provided with a buckle, and the first mounting portion 31 is provided with a buckle position in clamping fit with the buckle. In both of the above two manners, the limiting member 34 can be detachably mounted on the first mounting portion 31, and the limiting member 34 is firmly connected after being fixed on the first mounting portion 31. The limiting member 34 and the first mounting portion 31 can be detachably connected in other manners.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the probe provided by the present invention, the first mounting portion 31 is integrally formed on the first handle 10, and the second mounting portion 32 is integrally formed on the second handle 20. The structure is easy to form.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the probe provided by the present invention, the rotating mechanism 30 is a universal coupling, a hinge structure, or a flexible bendable member or other rotating mechanism. The above solutions can form at least two rotational degrees of freedom in different directions between the first handle 10 and the second handle 20, and can be selected as required. When the rotating mechanism 30 is a universal coupling, two ends of the universal coupling are respectively connected to the first handle 10 and the second handle 20. When the rotating mechanism 30 is a hinge structure, the number of the hinge structures is at least two, wherein the two hinge structures are connected to the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 in a one-to-one correspondence manner, and the hinge structures are sequentially connected. The flexible bendable part is a structure made of flexible bendable materials, and can realize bending and shaping at any angle. The number of the rotating mechanisms 30 can be set according to practical application.

Further, as the utility model provides a concrete implementation of probe, first handle 10 has first wire casing 11, and second handle 20 has the second and crosses wire casing 21, and rotary mechanism 30 all has the third and crosses wire casing 35, and first wire casing 11, third cross wire casing 35 and second and cross wire casing 21 and communicate in proper order. This configuration facilitates the threading of wiring for electrical connection with the sensing element 40 for signal transmission. When the rotating mechanism 30 is configured by the first mounting portion 31, the second mounting portion 32 and the connecting member 33, the first mounting portion 31, the second mounting portion 32 and the connecting member 33 are all provided with the third wire passing groove 35.

Further, as a specific embodiment of the probe provided by the present invention, the second handle 20 has an anti-slip surface 22. The non-slip surface 22 increases friction with the second handle 20. The anti-slip surface 22 may be at least two arc surfaces connected.

The utility model also provides a medical device, including the probe of any one of the above-mentioned embodiments. The rotating mechanism 30 is arranged between the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 of the probe, so that the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 can relatively rotate and move, the movement comprises at least two directions of rotational freedom, the sensing part 40 is arranged on the first handle 10, and the second handle 20 and the sensing part 40 can be fixed to any relative angular position in space, so that a clinical operator can adjust and fix the relative angular position of the first handle 10 and the second handle 20 according to the posture which is convenient for the operator to operate during practical clinical application and the characteristics and the position of a detected part, and the practical clinical operation and the image acquisition are convenient. The probe is not complex in mechanism design and assembly realization, and can expand the application range of the probe and increase the user experience.

The above description is only exemplary of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and any modifications, equivalents and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. The probe is characterized by comprising a first handle, a second handle, a rotating mechanism and an induction piece, wherein the second handle is arranged adjacent to the first handle, the rotating mechanism is used for enabling the first handle and the second handle to rotate relatively, the induction piece is installed on the first handle, two ends of the rotating mechanism are respectively connected to the first handle and the second handle, and at least two rotational degrees of freedom in different directions are formed between the first handle and the second handle.

2. The probe of claim 1, wherein the rotating mechanism comprises a first mounting portion connected to the first handle, a second mounting portion connected to the second handle, and a connecting member connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, the first mounting portion has a first spherical groove, the connecting member has a first spherical head portion, a second spherical groove is disposed on a side of the connecting member away from the first spherical head portion, the second mounting portion has a second spherical head portion, the first spherical head portion extends into the first spherical groove and is in sliding fit with an inner wall of the first spherical groove, and the second spherical head portion extends into the second spherical groove and is in sliding fit with an inner wall of the second spherical groove.

3. The probe of claim 2, wherein the rotation mechanism further comprises a retaining member for retaining the connecting member to the first mounting portion, the retaining member being removably mounted to the first mounting portion, the retaining member having a retaining end adjacent to the outer wall of the first ball portion.

4. The probe of claim 3, wherein the retainer is cylindrical and is disposed outside the connecting member.

5. The probe of claim 4, wherein the inner wall of the retainer defines an internal thread, the outer wall of the first mounting portion defines an external thread, and the retainer is threadedly coupled to the first mounting portion;

Or, the locating part is provided with a buckle, and the first installation part is provided with a buckle position matched with the buckle in a clamping manner.

6. The probe of claim 2, wherein the first mounting portion is integrally formed with the first handle and the second mounting portion is integrally formed with the second handle.

7. The probe of claim 1, wherein the rotation mechanism is a universal joint, a hinge structure, or a flexible bendable member.

8. The probe of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first handle has a first wire passage slot, the second handle has a second wire passage slot, the rotating mechanisms each have a third wire passage slot, and the first wire passage slot, the third wire passage slot and the second wire passage slot are in sequential communication.

9. A probe according to any of claims 1 to 7 wherein the second handle has a non-slip surface.

10. Medical device, characterized in that it comprises a probe according to any of claims 1 to 9.