JP6085091B2 - Cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, portable ultrasonic unit - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be mounted, and a portable ultrasonic unit in which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is mounted on the cart for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. It is about.

  As a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a notebook personal computer type has recently been developed (Patent Document 1). The portable ultrasonic diagnostic device can be carried by an operator by hand, placed on a desk near the subject, and the ultrasonic probe is brought into contact with the subject, and the obtained ultrasonic tomogram Etc. can be displayed on a built-in display unit.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a docking cart equipped with a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and electrically connected to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. This docking cart includes a dedicated display unit, an operation panel, and a signal processing device in addition to the display unit of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The signal processing apparatus of the docking cart performs operations such as receiving the image data acquired by the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, performing image processing, and displaying the image data on the display unit of the docking cart.

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  The docking cart described in Patent Document 1 has a transducer port to which an ultrasonic probe connector is attached in order to enable use of the ultrasonic probe. However, no consideration is given to moving the ultrasonic probe connector while being electrically removed from the docking cart.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart that can be stably moved even when the ultrasonic probe connector is electrically removed from the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart, or a portable type. An object of the present invention is to provide a portable ultrasonic unit in which a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is mounted on an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart.

The present invention provides a portable device comprising a top plate for placing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column that supports the top plate, a leg portion that supports the support column, and a wheel that is attached to the leg portion. Type ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart, wherein the support is provided with a connector holding part for holding an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to a subject, and the connector holding part Is provided with a cable hook for hooking a cable for connecting the probe head of the ultrasonic probe and the ultrasonic probe connector. Further, the present invention provides a top plate for placing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column that supports the top plate, a leg portion that supports the support column, and a wheel attached to the leg portion. A cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a connector holding unit that holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to a subject; The holding portion is formed in a frame configured on a plate in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint portion of the ultrasonic probe connector, a groove portion formed in a central portion of the frame body, and a central portion of the groove portion. And a holding portion provided with a hole portion penetrating the plate. Further, the present invention provides a top plate for placing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column that supports the top plate, a leg portion that supports the support column, and a wheel attached to the leg portion. A cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a connector holding unit that holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to a subject; The holding portion includes a groove portion formed in accordance with an outer periphery of the connector joint portion of the ultrasonic probe connector, and a plurality of locking portions formed at an end portion of the groove portion for locking the connector joint portion. It has the holding part provided.

  According to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart or the portable ultrasonic unit of the present invention, even when the ultrasonic probe connector is electrically removed from the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart, it can be stably moved. be able to.

External view of portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention External view of cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention Front view of cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention and external view of ultrasonic probe External view of connector holding portion of cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention External view showing a form in which an ultrasonic probe connector is installed in a connector holding portion of a cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention The figure for demonstrating in detail the 1st holding | maintenance part of the cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses of this invention. The figure which shows the portable ultrasonic unit which mounted the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in the cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses of this invention. The figure which shows Example 2 of this invention

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a main body housing 102 that houses a device having a main processing function as a structure, and a keyboard housing 104 that includes an operation unit operated by an operator. And a display housing 106 including a display unit for displaying an image.

  The main body housing 102 is equipped with a connector connecting portion 108 that can connect a plurality of types of connectors. For example, an ultrasonic probe can be connected to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device 100 by attaching an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to the connector connecting portion 108 and electrically connecting it. Is done. In this way, by connecting the ultrasonic probe to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, it is possible to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves using the ultrasonic probe.

  The keyboard casing 104 and the main body casing 102 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 are connected to each other by a hinge 110. The display housing 106 and the main body housing 102 are connected to each other by a hinge 112. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyboard housing 104 is horizontally arranged by the mechanism of the hinge 110 and the hinge 112, and the display housing 106 is opened to a vertical position, or the axis (vertical direction) of the hinge 112 is set. The display housing 106 can be rotated around the center. Furthermore, the keyboard casing 104 and the display casing 106 can be placed in a horizontal position, and the keyboard casing 104 and the display casing 106 can be stacked in a vertical position.

  2 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 of the present invention and the connector holding unit 300 for holding the ultrasonic probe connector.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of a cart 200 for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention.

  The cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a top plate 202 for placing the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device 100, a support column 204 that supports the top plate 202 so as to be movable up and down, and a plurality of legs that support the support column 204. A portion 206 and wheels 208 attached to the plurality of leg portions 206 are provided. The top plate 202 is installed horizontally so as to be parallel to the floor surface.

  The cart 200 for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus electrically connects a plurality of probe holders 210 and 216 holding a plurality of ultrasonic probes and an ultrasonic probe connector of the plurality of ultrasonic probes. A plurality of connector connecting portions 212 to be connected to each other, a cart connector 220 electrically connected to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device 100 by being attached to the connector connecting portion 108 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device 100, and the cart connector 220 Is provided with a cart connector holder 214 for holding the cart connector 220 when the connector is removed from the connector connecting portion 108. Furthermore, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 includes a connector holding unit 300 that holds an ultrasonic probe connector.

  A plurality of types (sizes) of connector connecting portions 212 are installed in the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 so that a plurality of types (sizes) of ultrasonic probe connectors can be used. . For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the cart 200 for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has two relatively large ultrasonic probe connectors having two connector connecting portions 212 that are matched to a relatively small ultrasonic probe connector. One connector connecting portion 212 corresponding to the above is installed. Accordingly, ultrasonic probes can be transmitted and received by electrically connecting different types of ultrasonic probes to the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the plurality of probe holders 210 and 216 holding the plurality of ultrasonic probes 120 are arranged on both sides of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, that is, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The cart 200 is installed at both ends in the width direction. Specifically, in the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, the probe holder 210 installed on the left side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 has the ultrasonic probe 120 in one place. Can be retained. The probe holder 210 also serves as a holding unit for holding the ultrasonic jelly. In the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, the probe holder 216 installed on the right side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 can hold the ultrasonic probe 120 at two locations. . Usually, since the subject is arranged on the right side of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, the probe holder 216 holds the ultrasonic probe 120 that is frequently used.

  Thus, the probe holders 210 and 216 can hold a total of three ultrasonic probes 120. That is, the probe holders 210 and 216 can hold the same number of ultrasonic probes 120 as the connector connecting portions 212 of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  As shown in the right diagram of FIG. 3, the ultrasonic probe 120 includes a probe head 122 that makes contact with a subject and transmits / receives ultrasonic waves, and a connector connection unit 108 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 or a portable terminal. Ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) to be connected to connector connecting portion 212 of cart 200 for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and cable 124 to connect probe head 122 and ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) And have. A cable bushing 128 (146) is integrated with the cable 124 and fixed to the lead portion of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140). The cable 124 is configured to be covered with a protective film that protects the electric wire and the electric wire that electrically connects the probe head 122 and the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the support column 204 that supports the top plate 202 so as to be movable up and down is provided with a connector holding unit 300 that holds the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140). The connector holding unit 300 is provided on the front surface of the column 204. The front surface of the support column 204 is a surface corresponding to a position where the operator performs an operation.

  The connector holding unit 300 is plate-shaped (plate-shaped), and is installed so that the plate surface (plate surface) of the connector holding unit 300 is parallel to the floor surface, that is, horizontally. The plate surface (plate surface) of the connector holding unit 300 is installed so as to be parallel to the top plate 202 on which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is placed.

  The connector holding unit 300 is installed on the support column 204 via a fixing jig 302 installed perpendicular to the surface of the connector holding unit 300. Specifically, the fixing jig 302 is integrated with the connector holding unit 300. The fixing jig 302 is fixed to the column 204 using a plurality of fixing pins 304 and 306. By fixing the fixing jig 302 to the support column 204, the connector holding unit 300 can be installed on the support column 204.

  The connector holding unit 300 is installed above the support column 204. Specifically, the connector holding part 300 is installed closer to the top plate 202 than the leg part 206 that supports the support column 204. Therefore, since a predetermined space can be provided between the leg 206 and the connector holding unit 300, the connector holding unit 300 may hit the operator when the operator moves the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200. Is low.

  As described above, the connector holding unit 300 is installed above the support column 204. However, if the connector holding unit 300 and the top plate 202 are too close to each other, the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is connected to the connector holding unit 300. It cannot be installed on the top surface.

  Therefore, the distance between the connector holding unit 300 and the top plate 202 is set such that the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) can be inserted into the upper surface of the connector holding unit 300. The distance between the connector holding unit 300 and the top plate 202 is wider than the height of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140). For example, if the height of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is 5 cm, the distance between the connector holding unit 300 and the top plate 202 is 10 cm.

  Further, when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device cart 200 is viewed from above, the connector holding unit 300 is installed so as not to protrude from the top plate 202. That is, the connector holding unit 300 is installed so as not to protrude from the top plate 202 in the depth direction and the width direction of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  Specifically, in the depth direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, the connector holding unit 300 has a position where the front end of the connector holding unit 300 and the front end of the top plate 202 (handle) are substantially the same. It is installed. Therefore, the connector holding unit 300 is not protruded to a position where the operator operates in the depth direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200. The possibility that the connector holding unit 300 hits the operator is reduced.

  Further, in the width direction orthogonal to the depth direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, the connector holding portion 300 has substantially the same width as the top plate 202. Further, the connector holding unit 300 has substantially the same width as the support column 204. Therefore, the connector holding portion 300 does not protrude from the support 204 to the left and right in the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200. The possibility that the connector holding unit 300 hits the operator is reduced.

  The connector holding unit 300 is provided with cable hooks 310 and 312 for hooking a cable 124 for connecting the probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120 and the ultrasonic probe connector 126. The connector holding unit 300 includes a plurality of cable hooks 310 and 312 in different directions in the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200.

  Specifically, the cable hook 310 for hooking the cable 124 of the ultrasonic probe 120 is installed on the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300, and the cable hook 310 is pulled out to one side of the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300. The cable hook 310 extends to the right side in the width direction of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The end of the cable hook 310 is bent upward so that the cable 124 does not slide down to the floor surface.

  In addition, the cable hook 312 for hooking the cable 124 of the ultrasonic probe 120 is installed on the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300, and the cable hook 312 is opposite to the cable hook 310 on one side of the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300. Has been pulled out. The cable hook 312 extends to the left side in the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200. The end of the cable hook 312 is bent upward so that the cable 124 does not slide down to the floor surface.

  The connector holding unit 300 is provided with a cable hook 308 for hanging various cables such as a cable used for an electrocardiograph. Specifically, a cable hook 308 for hanging various cables is installed on the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300. The cable hook 308 is formed in a U-shape, and both ends of the U-shape are respectively installed on the lower surface of the connector holding portion 300. The cable hook 308 installed on the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300 can also be used as a protection unit that protects the lower surface of the connector holding unit 300.

  When the ultrasonic probe 120 is not electrically connected and used in the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 or the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, as shown by the arrows in FIG. The probe 120 is held by the probe holders 210 and 216, the cable hooks 310 and 312 and the connector holding unit 300, respectively.

  The probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120 that is in contact with the subject and transmits / receives ultrasonic waves is held by one of the plurality of probe holders 210 and 216. Specifically, the probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120 is fitted into the probe holder 210 by fitting the constricted portion of the probe head 122 into the holes (grooves) of the probe holders 210 and 216. , 216.

  The cable 124 that connects the probe head 122 and the ultrasonic probe connector 126 is hung on one of the plurality of cable hooks 310 and 312. The probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120 is hung on the cable hooks 310 and 312 closer to the probe holders 210 and 216 holding the probe head 122. For example, when the probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120 is held by the probe holder 216, the cable 124 is hung on the cable hook 310.

  The ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) to be electrically connected to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 or the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 is held by the connector holding unit 300. Even if the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is held by the connector holding part 300, the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is not electrically connected to the connector holding part 300. The connector holding unit 300 has only a function of mechanically holding the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140).

  Thus, in the ultrasonic probe 120, the probe head 122 is held by the probe holders 210 and 216, the cable 124 is hung on the cable hooks 310 and 312, and the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140 ) Is held by the connector holding unit 300. Therefore, the probe head 122 and the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) are held with respect to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, so that the cable 124 does not come into contact with the floor surface. Even when the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is detached from the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 can be moved stably.

  The connector holding unit 300 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is an external view of the connector holding unit 300 of the cart 200 for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is an external view showing a form in which an ultrasonic probe connector is installed in the connector holding part 300 of the cart 200 for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention.

  The connector holding unit 300 holds a first holding unit 330 that holds a relatively large ultrasonic probe connector 140 and a relatively small ultrasonic probe connector 126 that is different from the ultrasonic probe connector 140. And a second holding unit 340. That is, the connector holding unit 300 can hold the ultrasonic probe connectors of a plurality of types of ultrasonic probes. In other words, the connector holding unit 300 can hold ultrasonic probe connectors of different types of ultrasonic probes.

  The first holding unit 330 is configured at the center of the planar plate 320 of the connector holding unit 300. The first holding part 330 includes a frame body 332 formed on the plate 320 in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint part 144 of the ultrasonic probe connector 140, a groove part 334 formed in the center part of the frame body 332, and a groove part. The hole 336 is formed at the center of the cross 334 and passes through the plate 320 of the connector holding part 300.

  The frame body 332 has a rectangular shape, and is formed so as to protrude so that the connector joint portion 144 of the ultrasonic probe connector 140 can be positioned and installed easily. The hole portion 336 is formed in a keyhole shape so that the locking portion of the ultrasonic probe connector 140 can pass therethrough.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the connector joint portion 144 of the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is installed in the frame body 332, and the handle 148 of the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is rotated to thereby connect the connector holding portion 300. In addition, the ultrasonic probe connector 140 can be held. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The second holding part 340 is configured at the end of the planar plate 320 of the connector holding part 300. In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200, since the relatively small ultrasonic probe connector 126 is frequently used, the second holding unit 340 that holds the relatively small ultrasonic probe connector 126 is relatively It is configured closer to the connector connecting portion 212 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 than the first holding portion 330 that holds the large ultrasonic probe connector 140. The second holding unit 340 is configured on the right side in the width direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200.

  The second holding part 340 includes a groove part 342 formed in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint part 130 of the ultrasonic probe connector 126, and a plurality of parts that are formed at the ends of the groove part 342 and lock the connector joint part 130. It consists of locking portions 344, 346, 348, 350.

  The groove 342 has a rectangular shape, and is recessed so that the connector joint 130 of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 can be positioned and installed easily. A plurality of locking portions 344, 346, 348, 350 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the groove portion 342 formed on the rectangle. The plurality of locking portions 344, 346, 348, 350 are, for example, elastic bodies that are bent by an external pressure. By pressing the outer periphery of the connector joint portion 130 of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 with an elastic body, the ultrasonic probe connector 126 is locked to the connector holding portion 130.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the connector joint portion 130 of the ultrasonic probe connector 126 is installed in the groove portion 342, and is held by the plurality of locking portions 344, 346, 348, 350, thereby holding the connector. The ultrasonic probe connector 126 can be installed and held in the unit 300.

  The cable 124 drawn from the bushings 128 and 146 is not shown.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining in detail the first holding unit 330 of the connector holding unit 300 of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. FIG. 6A is a top view of the connector holding unit 300. FIG. FIG. 6 (b) is a schematic view (cross-sectional view) of the ultrasonic probe connector 140. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is electrically connected to a housing 142 for an operator to hold and carry, and a connector connecting portion 212 of a cart 200 for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. Connector joint 144 having a large number of connection pins therein, rotating shaft 150 installed through housing 142 and projecting outward from the bottom of connector joint 144, and pivot shaft 150 integrated And a locking portion 152 formed at the tip of the rotation shaft 150, and a handle 148 that is integrated with the rotation shaft 150 and rotates together with the rotation shaft 150 and the locking portion 152. A cable bushing 146 is integrated with the cable 124 and fixed to the lead portion of the ultrasonic probe connector 140. Illustration of the cable 124 is omitted.

  The locking portion 152 protrudes from the rotating shaft 150 in the radial direction. The hole portion 336 formed in a key shape has a shape in which the rotation shaft 150 and the locking portion 152 having a predetermined angle are fitted. When the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is held by the connector holding part 300, as shown in the left figure of FIG.6 (b), the protrusion of the locking part 152 fits into the hole 336 formed in a key shape. The operator rotates the handle 148 to adjust the angle of the rotation shaft 150.

  The rotation shaft 150 rotates about the axis in accordance with the rotation of the handle 148. When the handle 148 is rotated to the right, the rotation shaft 150 rotates to the right together with the lock portion 152. When the handle 148 is rotated counterclockwise, the rotation shaft 150 rotates counterclockwise together with the lock portion 152.

  After the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is held by the connector holding portion 300, the operator rotates the handle 148 to lock the rotating shaft 150 as shown in the right diagram of FIG. It rotates with. When the locking part 152 rotates, the locking part 152 comes into contact with the lower surface of the connector holding part 300, so that the ultrasonic probe connector 140 does not come off from the connector holding part 300.

  As described above, the ultrasonic probe connector 140 forms a locking mechanism that is locked to the connector holding portion 300 using the handle 148, the rotating shaft 150, and the locking portion 152.

6B, in the state where the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is held by the connector holding portion 300, the distance A between the connector joining portion 144 and the locking portion 152 is the connector It is larger than the thickness of the planar plate 320 of the holding part 300. Therefore, after the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is held by the connector holding part 300, the locking part 152 can be rotated.
Further, since the first holding part 330 is configured on the flat plate 320, a large number of connection pins formed inside the connector joint part 144 do not come into contact with the plate 320. That is, the ultrasonic probe connector 140 is not electrically connected to the connector holding unit 300.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the top plate 202 for placing the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, the support column 204 that supports the top plate 202, the plurality of legs 206 that support the support 204, and the legs A cart 200 for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a wheel 208 attached to 206, and an ultrasonic probe connector 126 of an ultrasonic probe 120 that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to and from a subject, is provided on a support column 204. A connector holding part 300 for holding (140) is provided.

  Therefore, even when the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is electrically detached from the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (140) is held by the connector holding unit 300. Therefore, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 can be moved stably.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a portable ultrasound unit in which the portable ultrasound diagnostic device 100 is placed on the cart 200 for the portable ultrasound diagnostic device.

  In the portable ultrasound unit of FIG. 7, the cart connector of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasound diagnostic apparatus is removed from the cart connector receiving portion 214, and the cart connector 220 is attached to the connector connecting portion 108 of the portable ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 100. The connected form is shown. In this way, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device cart 200 is electrically connected to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device 100. The operator can use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 200 on which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is mounted as a portable ultrasonic unit.

  Next, Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The difference from the first embodiment is that the connector holding unit 300 holds the same number of ultrasonic probe connectors 126 (400) as the probe holders 210 and 216 that hold the probe head 122 of the ultrasonic probe 120. It is a point to do. Further, the connector holding unit 300 is a point that holds the same number of ultrasonic probe connectors 126 (400) of the ultrasonic probe 120 as the connector connecting portions 212 of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the connector holding unit 300 includes a first holding unit 600 (630) that holds a relatively large ultrasonic probe connector 140, and a relatively small type that is different from the ultrasonic probe connector 140. A second holding part 610 (640) for holding the ultrasonic probe connector 126 and a third holding part 620 (650) are provided. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first holding unit 600 is configured at the center of the connector holding unit 300. Since the first holding unit 600 has the same configuration as the first holding unit 330 described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. The second holding unit 610 and the third holding unit 620 are configured at both ends with the first holding unit 600 of the connector holding unit 300 interposed therebetween. Since the second holding unit 610 and the third holding unit 620 have the same configuration as the second holding unit 340 described in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the first holding part 630 is configured at the left end of the connector holding part 300. Since the first holding unit 630 has the same configuration as the first holding unit 330 described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. The second holding part 640 and the third holding part 650 are arranged side by side on the right side of the first holding part 630 of the connector holding part 300. Since the second holding unit 640 and the third holding unit 650 have the same configuration as the second holding unit 340 described in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In this manner, the connector holding unit 300 can hold a total of three ultrasonic probe connectors 126 (400). The probe holders 210 and 216 can hold the probe heads 122 of a total of three ultrasonic probes 120. A total of three ultrasonic probe connectors 126 (400) can be connected to the connector connecting portion 212 of the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the ultrasonic probes 120 are respectively held in accordance with the number of the ultrasonic probes 120, the ultrasonic probe connector 126 (400) is attached to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. Even when the cart 200 is electrically detached from the cart 200, the cart 200 for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be stably moved.

  100 Portable ultrasound diagnostic equipment, 102 Main body housing, 104 Keyboard housing, 106 Display housing, 108 Connector connection, 110, 112 Hinge, 200 Cart for portable ultrasound diagnostic equipment, 202 Top panel, 204 Prop, 206 legs, 208 wheels, 210 probe holder, 212 connector connection, 214 cart connector holder

Claims (16)

A portable ultrasonic diagnosis comprising a top plate for mounting a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column supporting the top plate, a leg portion supporting the support column, and a wheel attached to the leg portion. A device cart,
The support is provided with a connector holding unit that holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to and from the subject.
The portable ultrasonic diagnostics characterized in that the connector holding part is provided with a cable hook for hanging a cable connecting the probe head of the ultrasonic probe and the ultrasonic probe connector. Equipment cart.   A probe holder for holding a probe head of the ultrasonic probe; the probe head is held by the probe holder; the cable is hung on the cable hook; The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the tactile connector is held by the connector holding portion.   The portable connector according to claim 2, wherein the connector holding unit holds the same number of ultrasonic probe connectors as a probe holder that holds a probe head of the ultrasonic probe. Cart for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.   The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the connector holding unit holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe of a different type. A portable ultrasonic diagnosis comprising a top plate for mounting a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column supporting the top plate, a leg portion supporting the support column, and a wheel attached to the leg portion. A device cart,
The support is provided with a connector holding unit that holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to and from the subject.
The connector holding part is
A frame body configured in a plate in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint portion of the ultrasonic probe connector, a groove portion formed in a center portion of the frame body, and formed in a center portion of the groove portion, the plate A cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, characterized by having a holding portion including a through-hole portion.   The ultrasonic probe connector is installed through the housing, a housing for an operator to hold and carry, a connector joint having a number of connection pins for electrical connection inside, A pivot shaft projecting outward from the lower portion of the connector joint, and the pivot shaft; and a locking portion formed at the tip of the pivot shaft; and the pivot shaft; The rotating shaft and a handle that rotates together with the locking portion are configured, and the hole of the holding portion is formed in a key shape so that the rotating shaft and the locking portion can be fitted. The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 5. The connector holding portion includes a small connector holding portion separately from the holding portion,
The portable ultrasonic wave according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the small connector holding portion holds a small connector which is an ultrasonic probe connector smaller than the ultrasonic probe connector. Cart for diagnostic equipment.   The small connector holding portion includes a groove portion formed in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint portion of the small connector, and a plurality of latches formed at an end portion of the groove portion to lock the connector joint portion of the small connector. The cart for portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses according to claim 7, further comprising: a unit. A portable ultrasonic diagnosis comprising a top plate for mounting a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a support column supporting the top plate, a leg portion supporting the support column, and a wheel attached to the leg portion. A device cart,
The support is provided with a connector holding unit that holds an ultrasonic probe connector of an ultrasonic probe that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to and from the subject.
The connector holding part is
A holding portion comprising a groove formed in accordance with the outer periphery of the connector joint portion of the ultrasonic probe connector, and a plurality of locking portions formed at an end portion of the groove portion for locking the connector joint portion; A cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, comprising: The connector holding portion includes a large connector holding portion separately from the holding portion,
The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the large connector holding portion holds a large connector which is an ultrasonic probe connector larger than the ultrasonic probe connector. .   The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connector holding portion is provided on a front surface of the support column.   The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the connector holding portion has a plate shape and is installed so that a plate surface is horizontal. . The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the connector holding portion is installed closer to the top plate than the leg portion. 14. The space between the connector holding part and the top plate is set to such an extent that the ultrasonic probe connector can be inserted into the upper surface of the connector holding part. The cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to item 1. 15. The connector holding part according to claim 1, wherein the connector holding part is installed so as not to protrude from the top plate in a depth direction and a width direction of a cart for a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The cart for the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the item.   16. A portable ultrasound unit comprising a portable ultrasound diagnostic device mounted on the cart for the portable ultrasound diagnostic device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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