JPH02305558A - Ultrasonic diagnosing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operability of a probe and to facilitate a work to connect and disconnect a cable by a method wherein a notch part through which a cable can escape from the outside of the wall surface of a device body to the inside thereof is formed in a connector mounting position and throughout the peripheral part thereof. CONSTITUTION:A notch part 5 through which a cable 3 of a probe 2 can escape from the outside of the wide wall of a device body 1 to the inside thereof is formed in the device 1 and in the mounting position of a connector 4 throughout the peripheral part thereof, and a protrusion 6 to suppress protrusion of the cable 3 is formed on the notch part. A bed over which a body to inspected is laid is arranged in a state to be adhered to the device body 1, the cable 3 can be reliably prevented from being nipped between the bed and the device body 1. The connector 4 enters a visible field without needing an operator to take a posture to be cramped in a limited place, and a work to connect and disconnect the cable 3 to and from the connector 4 can be facilitated.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Objective of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to image reconstruction based on scan signals obtained by pressing and moving a probe against a subject sitting on a bed, for example. Regarding ultrasonic diagnostic equipment that displays ultrasound diagnostic images (hereinafter referred to as US images) on a monitor, especially around the connector that connects the cable that integrates the lead-out wires of the probe (hereinafter referred to as the probe cable). Regarding improvements to the housing structure.

(Prior Art) Generally, when testing a subject, this type of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus allows the user to observe the US image on a monitor while pressing a probe against the subject and moving the probe. , it is required that the main body of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus be brought as close as possible to the bed on which the subject is boarding.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in general, this type of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment has a connector for electrically connecting the probe cable on the side of the equipment body or at the lower part of the front face of the equipment body. Conventionally, various inconveniences occurred.

In other words, if the connector is installed at the bottom of the side of the device, the probe cable may obstruct the placement of the device in close proximity to the bed, or the probe cable may be caught between the device and the bed. This may impede the operability of the probe.

On the other hand, when the connector is installed at the bottom of the front of the device, the operator cannot see the connector unless he or she is in a cramped position due to the fact that the operation panel is installed above the connector. Connecting and disconnecting the cable was troublesome.

As described above, in the conventional case, various problems occur during handling, and there is a problem in that the burden on the operator becomes especially heavy when performing ultrasound diagnosis on a subject.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to eliminate the factors that impede the operability of the probe and make it difficult to connect and disconnect the probe cable. An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having a housing structure that can be solved at once.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a device main body equipped with a connector that electrically connects to a cable of a probe, from the outside of the wall to the inside of the wall. The present invention is characterized in that a notch portion through which the cable can escape is formed at the installation position of the connector and the surrounding area thereof.

(Function) With the configuration of the ultrasonic diagnostic device according to the present invention, even when the connector is provided at the lower part of the side surface of the device body, the probe cable is placed in a way that it escapes into the notch. Even if the main body of the apparatus is placed in close contact with the bed on which the subject is sitting, the cable of the probe will not be caught between the bed and the main body of the apparatus.

Furthermore, when the connector is provided at the lower part of the front surface of the apparatus main body, the notch allows the connector to be seen, allowing the operator to connect and disconnect the probe cable without having to be in a cramped position.

Furthermore, if a protrusion is provided in the notch to prevent the probe cable from protruding, the probe that has escaped into the notch will be difficult to separate from the notch. Furthermore, by providing a holder for housing the probe adjacent to the notch, it is possible to avoid the situation where the probe is housed in this holder, that is, the situation where the probe cable falls down. Since the main body of the apparatus can be moved in this state, the main body of the apparatus can be moved safely and easily without the probe cable getting caught on a protrusion such as a wall in the room or the edge of a bed.

(Example) FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing the appearance of each example of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of one embodiment shown in FIG.
The present invention is applied when a connector 4 for electrically connecting with the cable 3 of the probe 2 is provided at the lower side of the side surface of the probe. The present invention is applied when a connector 4 electrically connected to a cable 3 of a probe 2 is provided at the lower part of the side surface of the apparatus main body 1.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the installation positions of the connectors 4 with respect to the device main body 1 are different from each other, but the device main body 1 has a connector 4 installed at the installation position and the surrounding area thereof. A notch 5 is formed through which the cable 3 of the searcher 2 can escape from the outside of the side surface of the probe 1 to the inside of the wall surface, thereby making the present invention applicable.

The notch 5 is provided with a protrusion 6 to prevent the cable 3 of the probe 2 from protruding. Further, a holder 7 for accommodating the probe 2 adjacent to the notch 5 is formed in the main body 1 of the apparatus.

As mentioned above, since the main body 1 of the apparatus is provided with the notch 5 provided with the protrusion 6 and the holder 7, the main body 1 of the apparatus can be closely attached to the bed 8 on which the subject P is sitting, as shown in FIG. When the operator O presses the probe 2 against the subject P and scans it while moving in this state, the cable 3 of the probe 2 is allowed to escape into the notch 5 in advance. , together with the detachment prevention effect of the protrusion 6, the cable 3 of the probe 2
can be reliably prevented from being caught between the bed 8 and the main body 1 of the apparatus.

Furthermore, by storing the probe 2 in the holder 7 when the probe 2 is not in use, it is possible to move the device body 1 toward the bed 8 or move the device body 1 away from the bed 8. When moving the main body 1 of the device to another room, be sure to avoid situations such as the cable 3 of the probe 2 slipping off the main body 1 of the device.
can be moved. Therefore, the cable 3 of the probe 2 will not be caught on a protrusion such as a wall in the room or the edge of the bed, and accidents such as damage to the probe 2 can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the case of the configuration of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the operator 0 will not be placed in a cramped posture, even though the connector 4 is installed at the lower front of the device main body 1. In this case, the connector 4 comes into view, and in this case, the work of connecting and separating the cable 3 of the probe 2 from the connector 4 can be easily performed.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, the probe cable extends from the outside of the wall of the apparatus main body to the inside of the wall over the installation position of the connector in the apparatus main body and the surrounding area thereof. Because it is formed with a notch that allows escape,
It is possible to avoid a situation in which the probe cable is caught between the bed on which the subject is boarding and the main body of the apparatus.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are perspective views showing the external appearance of each embodiment of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 3 is a state diagram showing how the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention is used. be.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In the device body equipped with a connector that electrically connects the cable that integrates the lead-out wire of the probe, a notch through which the cable can escape from the outside of the wall to the inside of the wall is located at the installation position of the connector. and an ultrasonic diagnostic device characterized by being formed over the peripheral portion thereof. (2) The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notch is provided with a protrusion for suppressing the cable from protruding. (3) The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a holder that accommodates the probe adjacent to the notch.