JPH03261458A - Ultrasonic diagnostic device - Google Patents

Ultrasonic diagnostic device

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Publication number
JPH03261458A
JPH03261458A JP2059122A JP5912290A JPH03261458A JP H03261458 A JPH03261458 A JP H03261458A JP 2059122 A JP2059122 A JP 2059122A JP 5912290 A JP5912290 A JP 5912290A JP H03261458 A JPH03261458 A JP H03261458A
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probe
probe holder
console
keyboard
holder
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Inventor
Masaharu Jingu
神宮 雅晴
Hideo Onodera
英雄 小野寺
Tomohiro Sato
友広 佐藤
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Toshiba Corp
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/42Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
    • A61B8/4209Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient by using holders, e.g. positioning frames

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  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of a keyboard and a probe by providing a probe holder mechanism part for supporting a probe holder so as to be sepa rable from a console. CONSTITUTION:A console 12 is provided with a probe holder supporting mecha nism part 14 for supporting probe holder 13 so as to be separable from the console 12. The supporting mechanism part 14 is provided with columnar supporting members 14a, 14a supported so as to be freely slidable in the horizon tal direction on the right side surface 12a of the console 12, and to release end parts of the supporting members 14a, 14a, the probe holder 13 is attached. In the case a user operates a keyboard 11, when a probe housed in the probe holder becomes trouble of the operation, the probe holder 13 is allowed to slide in the right direction. On the other hand, in the case of executing a diagno sis, the probe holder 13 is allowed to slide, and set to an easily operable posi tion. Subsequently, the probe is removed from the probe holder 13 and the diagnosis is executed, and after the diagnosis, the probe is housed again. In such a way, the operability of both of the keyboard and the probe can be im proved.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 [発明の目的コ (産業上の利用分野) 本発明は、装置本体からケーブルを介して引き出された
プローブを保持するためのプローブホルダを有する超音
波診断装置に関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having a probe holder for holding a probe pulled out from the apparatus main body via a cable.

(従来の技術) 第3図は従来の超音波診断装置の外観を示す斜視図であ
る。
(Prior Art) FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

同図に示す超音波診断装置は、装置本体1の操作卓4の
横にプローブ3を保持するためのプローブホルダ9が設
けられ、診断時以外はこのプローブホルダ9にプローブ
3を引掛けておくように構成されている。
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus shown in the figure is provided with a probe holder 9 for holding the probe 3 next to the operation console 4 of the apparatus main body 1, and the probe 3 is hung on this probe holder 9 except during diagnosis. It is configured as follows.

このような超音波診断装置によって診断を行う場合は、
第4図に示すように医師、技師等のユーザ7が装置本体
1からケーブル2を介して引出した超音波プローブ(以
下、プローブと称する。)3を寝台10に横たえられて
いる被検体8に接した状態で、操作卓4上に配置されて
いるキーボード4aを操作することによって所望の診断
が行われる。
When making a diagnosis using such an ultrasound diagnostic device,
As shown in FIG. 4, a user 7, such as a doctor or a technician, inserts an ultrasound probe (hereinafter referred to as a probe) 3 pulled out from the main body 1 of the apparatus via a cable 2 into a subject 8 lying on a bed 10. Desired diagnosis is performed by operating the keyboard 4a arranged on the operation console 4 while in contact with the operator.

(発明が解決しようとする課題) ところが上述した従来の超音波診断装置では、プローブ
ホルダ9が操作頻度の高いキーボード領域4bに隣接し
て固定されているために、該プローブホルダ9内に収納
されているプローブ3等がキーボード操作の障害になる
とともに、操作しゃすい位置にプローブホルダ9を移動
できないのでプローブ3自体の操作性の低下をも招くと
いう問題がある。さらにキーボード自体を操作効率の良
い配列にしたいという要望にも応えることができないと
いう未解決の問題があった。
(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus described above, since the probe holder 9 is fixed adjacent to the frequently operated keyboard area 4b, the probe holder 9 is not housed in the probe holder 9. There is a problem that the probe 3 and the like that are attached to the keyboard become an obstacle to keyboard operation, and that the probe holder 9 cannot be moved to a position where it is easy to operate, resulting in a decrease in the operability of the probe 3 itself. Furthermore, there was an unresolved problem in that it was not possible to meet the demand for an arrangement of the keyboard itself that would be more efficient in operation.

そこで本発明は、キーボード及びプローブ双方の操作性
の向上を図った超音波診断装置の提供を目的とする。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the operability of both the keyboard and the probe is improved.

[発明の構成] (課題を解決するための手段) 上記目的を達成するための本発明の構成は、前述した超
音波診断装置において、プローブホルダを操作卓から離
間可能に支持するプローブホルダ支持機構部を設けたも
のとしている。
[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The structure of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is a probe holder support mechanism that supports the probe holder so as to be separable from the operation console in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus described above. A separate section has been established.

(作 用) 操作卓を操作する際、プローブホルダを操作卓から離間
させることにより、該プローブホルダに収納されている
プローブが操作釦の操作の障害とならないようにすると
ともに、操作釦を操作効率の良い配列にすることができ
るようにしている。
(Function) When operating the operation console, by separating the probe holder from the operation console, the probe housed in the probe holder is prevented from interfering with the operation of the operation buttons, and the operation buttons are operated more efficiently. I'm trying to be able to make a nice array of them.

他方、プローブホルダを操作卓から離間させることで、
該プローブホルダ内に収納されているプローブ自体の操
作性の向上をも図ることができる。
On the other hand, by separating the probe holder from the console,
It is also possible to improve the operability of the probe itself housed in the probe holder.

(実施例) 以下、図面を参照して本発明について説明する。(Example) The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

第1図(a)、(b)は一実施例としての超音波診断装
置の操作卓を中心として示すもので、同図(a)はプロ
ーブホルダを操作卓から離間させた状態を示し、同図(
b)はプローブホルダを操作卓に近接させた状態を示す
外観斜視図である。
FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) mainly show the operation console of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus as an embodiment, and FIG. 1(a) shows the state in which the probe holder is separated from the operation console; figure(
b) is an external perspective view showing a state in which the probe holder is brought close to the operation console.

尚、本実施例に示す超音波診断装置の他の構成部分につ
いては従来の装置と同様であるので、ここでは同一の符
号を付してその詳細な説明を省略する。
Note that other components of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus shown in this embodiment are the same as those of the conventional apparatus, so the same reference numerals are given here, and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

同図に示す操作卓12は、図示右側面にプローブホルダ
13を該操作卓12から離間可能に支持するプローブホ
ルダ支持機構部14を備えている。
The operator console 12 shown in the figure is equipped with a probe holder support mechanism section 14 on the right side of the figure that supports the probe holder 13 so that it can be separated from the operator console 12.

このプローブホルダ支持機構部14は、操作卓12の右
側面12aに対してほぼ水平な矢印A方向で摺動自在に
支持された2本の円柱状支持部材14a、14aを備え
たものであり、この円柱状支持部材14a、14aの解
放端部にプローブホルダ13が取り付けられている。
The probe holder support mechanism section 14 includes two cylindrical support members 14a, 14a that are slidably supported in the direction of the arrow A, which is substantially horizontal to the right side surface 12a of the operation console 12. A probe holder 13 is attached to the open ends of the cylindrical support members 14a, 14a.

このプローブホルダ13は、本実施例では形状等の異な
る3種類のプローブを収納することができるように、上
端部をそれぞれ開口した収納ブロック13a乃至13c
を有し、さらに各収納ブロック13a乃至13cの図示
右側面には、例えば前記第3図に示すプローブ3に接続
されているケーブル2をそれぞれ挿通できるように、ス
リット13d乃至13fが形成されている。この様な構
成では、プローブ3を上端部から投入するようにして収
納させたり、また、ケーブル2をスリット13d乃至1
3fに挿通させた状態でプローブ3を各収納ブロック1
3a乃至13c内に収納させ得るようにしている。
In this embodiment, the probe holder 13 has storage blocks 13a to 13c each having an open upper end so that three types of probes having different shapes can be stored.
Furthermore, slits 13d to 13f are formed on the right side surface of each of the storage blocks 13a to 13c in the drawing so that, for example, the cable 2 connected to the probe 3 shown in FIG. . In such a configuration, the probe 3 is inserted from the upper end and stored, and the cable 2 is inserted through the slits 13d to 1.
3f, insert the probe 3 into each storage block 1.
3a to 13c.

以上の構成を備えた一実施例装置の作用について説明す
る。
The operation of an embodiment of the apparatus having the above configuration will be explained.

まず、ユーザがキーボード11を操作する場合で、プロ
ーブホルダ13に収納されているプローブ(図示しない
)が操作の障害となる場合には、プローブホルダ13を
図示矢印Aの右方向に摺動させる。これにより、例えプ
ローブホルダ13に近接するキーボード領域11aを操
作する場合であっても、障害となることがない。従って
、キーボード11の操作性を向上させることができる。
First, when the user operates the keyboard 11 and a probe (not shown) housed in the probe holder 13 interferes with the operation, the probe holder 13 is slid in the right direction of arrow A in the figure. Thereby, even if the keyboard area 11a close to the probe holder 13 is operated, it will not become an obstacle. Therefore, the operability of the keyboard 11 can be improved.

一方、診断を行う場合には第1図(a)に示すようにプ
ローブホルダ13を図示矢印Aの右方向に任意長さだけ
摺動させて、操作しやすい位置に設定する。その後、こ
の位置のプローブホルダ13からプローブ3を取外して
診断を行い、診断後は再び該プローブホルダ13にケー
ブル2の途中部分をスリット13d乃至13fで支えた
状態でプローブ3を戻して収納する。これにより、従来
のようにユーザが固定位置のプローブホルダ13の位置
まで移動する必要がなくなるので、プローブ3の操作性
を改善することができ、さらにキーボード配列をも任意
に設定することもできる。
On the other hand, when performing diagnosis, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the probe holder 13 is slid an arbitrary length in the right direction of arrow A in the figure to set it at a position that is easy to operate. Thereafter, the probe 3 is removed from the probe holder 13 at this position for diagnosis, and after the diagnosis, the probe 3 is returned and stored in the probe holder 13 with the middle portion of the cable 2 supported by the slits 13d to 13f. This eliminates the need for the user to move to the fixed position of the probe holder 13 as in the conventional case, so the operability of the probe 3 can be improved, and the keyboard layout can also be arbitrarily set.

第2図は本発明の第2の実施例を示す外観斜視図である
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

同図に示す超音波診断装置は、前述とほぼ同様の構成か
らなるプローブホルダ支持機構部16を備えたものであ
るが、その取り付は位置が異なる。
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus shown in the figure is equipped with a probe holder support mechanism section 16 having substantially the same configuration as described above, but its mounting position is different.

同図に示すプローブホルダ支持機構部16は、操作卓1
5の右側下面15aに設けられた支持部材16bと、こ
の支持部材16bに矢印A方向で摺動自在に支持された
2本の円柱状支持部材16a、16aとを備えたもので
あり、この円柱状支持部材16a、16aの解放端部に
前述したプローブホルダ13が取り付けられている。尚
、図中13′はプローブホルダ13を操作卓15下面側
15aに配置した状態を示す。
The probe holder support mechanism section 16 shown in the figure is attached to the operation console 1.
5, and two cylindrical support members 16a, 16a that are slidably supported on this support member 16b in the direction of arrow A. The probe holder 13 described above is attached to the open ends of the columnar support members 16a, 16a. In addition, 13' in the figure shows the state in which the probe holder 13 is arranged on the lower surface side 15a of the operation console 15.

すなわち、本実施例に示すプローブホルダ支持機構部1
6では、前記実施例とは異なりプローブホルダ13を操
作卓15の下面側15aに配置し、この位置からプロー
ブホルダ13を摺動して離間させることができるように
している。
That is, the probe holder support mechanism section 1 shown in this embodiment
In No. 6, unlike the previous embodiment, the probe holder 13 is arranged on the lower surface side 15a of the operation console 15, and the probe holder 13 can be slid and separated from this position.

このような構成を備えた超音波診断装置であれば、前記
実施例と同様の効果を得るばかりでなく、プローブホル
ダ13が操作卓15の下面側15aに配置されて開口部
が塞がれるようになるため、収納されているプローブが
不時に落下する虞をも回避できる。
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having such a configuration not only obtains the same effect as the embodiment described above, but also allows the probe holder 13 to be placed on the lower surface side 15a of the operation console 15 so that the opening is closed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the possibility that the stored probe may accidentally fall.

尚、本発明は前述した各実施例に限定されるものではな
く、その要旨の範囲内において様々に変形実施が可能で
ある。
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist thereof.

例えば、プローブホルダを離間させる方向としては、前
記矢印A方向に限らず、この矢印A方向と交差する方向
であってもよく、また、操作卓の図示右側面ばかりでな
く、左側面にも設けるようにしてもよい。この場合であ
っても、前記実施例と同様の効果を得ることができる。
For example, the direction in which the probe holders are separated is not limited to the direction of the arrow A, but may be a direction that intersects with the direction of the arrow A. Also, the probe holders may be separated not only on the right side of the operation console but also on the left side of the console. You can do it like this. Even in this case, the same effects as in the embodiment described above can be obtained.

[発明の効果] 以上述べたように本発明によれば、キーボード及びプロ
ーブ双方の操作性の向上を図った超音波診断装置の提供
ができる。
[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the operability of both the keyboard and the probe is improved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図(a)、  (b)は一実施例としての超音波診
断装置の操作卓を中心として示すもので、同図(a)は
プローブホルダを操作卓から離間させた状態を示し、同
図(b)はプローブホルダを操作卓に近接させた状態を
示す外観斜視図、第2図は本発明の第2の実施例を示す
外観斜視図、第3図は従来の超音波診断装置の構成を示
す外観斜視図、第4図は第3図に示す従来の超音波診断
装置の使用状態を示す説明図である。 13・・・プローブホルダ、 11・・・操作釦(キーボード)、 12.15・・・操作卓、 14.16・・・プローブホルダ支持機構部。 (0) (b) −46! 第 3 図 第 図
FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) mainly show the operation console of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus as an embodiment, and FIG. 1(a) shows the state in which the probe holder is separated from the operation console. Figure (b) is an external perspective view showing the state in which the probe holder is brought close to the operation console, Figure 2 is an external perspective view showing the second embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an external perspective view of a conventional ultrasonic diagnostic device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the state of use of the conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus shown in FIG. 3. 13... Probe holder, 11... Operation button (keyboard), 12.15... Operation console, 14.16... Probe holder support mechanism section. (0) (b) -46! Figure 3

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 装置本体からケーブルを介して引き出されたプローブを
保持するプローブホルダを、操作釦を配列された操作卓
に隣接して配置された超音波診断装置において、前記プ
ローブホルダを操作卓から離間可能に支持するプローブ
ホルダ支持機構部を設けたことを特徴とする超音波診断
装置。
A probe holder that holds a probe pulled out from an apparatus main body via a cable is supported so that the probe holder can be separated from the operation console in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus disposed adjacent to an operation console on which operation buttons are arranged. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by being provided with a probe holder support mechanism section.
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