KR101587247B1 - Connector of Ultrasound Transducer and Connecting Structure of System for Accommodating the same - Google Patents
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The disclosed technique relates to a connector of a ultrasonic transducer and a connection structure of a system for accommodating the same.
The background art and the prior art described below are for the purpose of describing the present disclosure only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
Ultrasound diagnostic systems are small, inexpensive, and can be displayed in real time compared to other imaging devices such as X-ray inspection devices, computerized tomography scanners, MRI scanners (Magnetic Resonance Image Scanners) And has high safety because it does not have exposure to X-ray and the like, it is widely used for diagnosis of heart, abdomen, urinary and reproductive system.
The ultrasound diagnostic system includes an ultrasound transducer for transmitting an ultrasound signal to a target object to receive the ultrasound image of the target object and receiving the ultrasound signal reflected from the target object.
An ultrasonic transducer is used for receiving an echo ultrasonic wave emitted from a target object or for radiating an ultrasound wave to a treatment site for obtaining an ultrasound image of a target object or for treating a target object. One of the ways in which an ultrasonic transducer generates ultrasonic waves is to utilize the characteristics of the piezoelectric body and mainly utilize piezoelectric elements.
The ultrasonic transducer is connected to the system (body) through a cable. The system operates each configuration of the ultrasonic transducer through transmission and reception of electric signals with the ultrasonic transducer, and transmits the image data scanned by the probe to display on the screen.
The connection structure of the conventional ultrasonic transducer and the system is such that a vertical hole 12 'is formed at the center of the
As shown in FIG. 2 in the connection between the ultrasonic transducer 1 'and the system 2', U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2008/0078109 (Applicant: Olympus Meditative Systems) also discloses a
Each of these prior arts has a structure in which the middle portion has a knob structure and is rotated and locked when connected to the system. Therefore, a shaft connected to the knob must be provided in the center portion, and this shaft occupies a considerable space of the PCB and the electrical interface connected to the PCB mounted inside the connector. This causes space constraints in the circuit design and increases the size of the connector.
The structure, arrangement and size of the PCB inside the connector are generally different depending on the target of the ultrasonic transducer. For example, the PCB may be horizontally arranged in a plurality of substrates other than the vertical arrangement as shown in FIG. 1, or a block structure in which the projecting pins are densely arranged in the left and right or upper and lower blocks. Accordingly, the arrangement of the connection pins exposed to the outside is also different. In this case, the size and shape of the hole passing through the center of the connector must be designed to match the arrangement of the connecting pins. This means that for each ultrasonic transducer type, the shaft inserted into the hole and the knob for adjusting the shaft must be manufactured separately. This causes not only the design limit but also the high cost and complexity of manufacturing.
Therefore, the present disclosure has been made from an advanced point of view in order to solve the problem of space limitation inside the connector in the construction of the connector for fastening the ultrasonic transducer to the system.
One aspect of the present disclosure discloses a structure in which a connector of the ultrasonic transducer connected to the system includes at least one connection portion formed on the outer surface of the connector so that the connector does not penetrate the inside, and the connection portion is connectable to the receiving portion formed in the system.
Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a structure in which a connection portion is composed of a base fixed to a front surface of a connector and an insertion member extending outwardly from the base. Here, the insertion member preferably includes a body attached to the base, and a head extending integrally with the body and having a larger diameter than the body.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, one or more connecting pins are formed on the outer surface of the connector, the pins being blocked from the connector internal PCB.
Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a structure in which a connection portion is formed by insertion holes formed on both sides of a connector. Correspondingly, a pin and a receiving hole may be formed in the system.
Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses that all or a portion of the connection is made of a magnetic member. The corresponding parts of the system may be made of a magnetic member whose polarity is opposite to that of the connection part.
Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a connection structure of a system including a receptacle portion adapted to receive a connector of an ultrasonic transducer including at least one connection portion formed on the outer surface of the connector so as not to penetrate the inside of the connector
Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a connection structure of a system embodying a receiving portion that accommodates each connection portion of the ultrasonic transducer described above.
This Summary is provided to introduce any of the concepts further described in the following detailed description in a simplified form. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve some or all of the problems mentioned in any part of this specification. In addition to the exemplary aspects, embodiments, and features described above, additional aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent with reference to the following detailed description and drawings.
Embodiments of the present disclosure may have effects that include the following advantages. It should be understood, however, that the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereby.
According to one embodiment, there is provided a connection structure of a connector of an ultrasonic transducer and a system accommodating the connector, which resolves the problem of space limitation inside the connector.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonic transducer connector which is excellent in economy and manufacturability that can be manufactured without depending on the kind of the ultrasonic transducer and the arrangement of the connection pins, and a connection structure of a system accommodating the connector.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a connection structure of a connector of a transducer and a system for accommodating the connector, wherein the transducer is easy to attach and detach from the system when the type of transducer is changed according to a patient, a doctor,
1 is a perspective view for explaining a connection operation of a connector and a housing of an ultrasonic transducer according to the prior art.
2 is a perspective view for explaining a connection operation of the connector and the housing of the ultrasonic transducer according to still another prior art.
FIG. 3 is a plan sectional view showing the structure before the connection between the ultrasonic transducer and the system according to the embodiment is cut at the center thereof.
4 is a plan view of the ultrasonic transducer according to the embodiment of FIG.
Figure 5 is another variation of the embodiment of Figure 3;
FIG. 6 is a plan sectional view showing the structure before the connection between the ultrasonic transducer and the system according to another embodiment is cut at the center thereof.
FIG. 7 is a plan sectional view showing the structure before the connection between the ultrasonic transducer and the system according to another embodiment is cut off at the center thereof.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part of this disclosure. In the drawings, like symbols generally denote like elements unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments set forth in the description, drawings, and claims are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be used and other changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the objects set forth in this disclosure. Aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the figures, may be arranged, substituted, combined, separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are expressly contemplated in the present disclosure Will be clearly understood.
The present disclosure discloses a detailed embodiment on the assumption that the connector of the ultrasonic transducer connected to the system has at least one connection part formed on the outer surface thereof and the connection part can be connected to the receiving part formed in the system. Quot; should be broadly interpreted to include not only direct connections but also indirect connections that add, interpose or replace other members.
3 is a plan sectional view of the connection structure between the
The
It is economical that each of the connecting
3, three connecting
The number and arrangement of the connecting
One of the notable points in this disclosure is that the connecting
Referring again to Figure 3, the
The
A
Referring again to FIG. 3, a
A flange-shaped
3, three connecting
The connection between the
The
The
In this state, that is, in the state where the movement of the
According to one embodiment, a structure is provided in which the
The PCBs forming the connection pins may be arranged vertically in the connector or horizontally arranged in a plurality of substrates, or may have a two-block structure in which the projecting pins are densely arranged in the left and right or upper and lower blocks. However, the present disclosure can provide a connector that is consistently usable without depending on the configuration and placement of the PCB.
When the
Therefore, according to the embodiment, the
In the present disclosure, various modifications are possible to achieve the above-described effects. For example, the
Figure 5 is another variation of the embodiment of Figure 3; The
6 is a snap-fit structure. The
Correspondingly, on both side surfaces of the housing recess of the
At this time, the connecting
The
When the operator pushes the
The use of the magnetic material is not limited to the configuration shown in Fig. 7 but may be a configuration in which the
While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. . Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.
In particular, the shape, shape, size, number and arrangement of the components constituting the connection structure of the connector and the system of the ultrasonic transducer mentioned in the above embodiments can be appropriately changed by those skilled in the art, It is obvious to those skilled in the art that it is included in the claims.
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The connector is connectable to a receiving portion formed in the system, and the receiving portion is connected to the inside of the system through a front surface of the system and outside The housing including a hollow groove having a diameter smaller than the outer diameter thereof,
At least one connecting pin protruding out from the inside of the connector is formed on an outer surface of the connector,
And a connection portion is formed in the receiving portion to correspond to the connection pin.
And at least one connection portion formed on an outer surface of the connector so as not to penetrate the inside of the connector, wherein the connection portion is connectable to a receiving portion formed in the system, and the connection portion is formed of one or more insertion holes formed in a side surface of the connector The connector of the ultrasonic transducer.
And at least one connection portion formed on an outer surface of the connector so as not to penetrate the inside of the connector, wherein the connection portion is connectable to a receiving portion formed in the system, and the connection portion is made entirely or partially of a magnetic member Connector of ultrasonic transducer.
Wherein the connector is connectable to a receiving portion formed in the system, and the receiving portion includes at least one hollow groove formed on an outer surface of the system, ≪ / RTI &
At least one connecting pin protruding out from the inside of the connector is formed on an outer surface of the connector,
A connecting portion is formed in the receiving portion to correspond to the connecting pin,
Wherein the connection portion includes an insertion member extending outward from a front surface of the connector toward the hollow groove of the receiving portion of the system,
Wherein the connection pin is at least one connection pin protruding from the PCB inside the connector.
Wherein the connecting portion is connectable to a receiving portion formed in the system, and the receiving portion includes at least one hollow groove formed in an outer surface of the system, And an insertion member extending outward toward the groove
And a connecting portion is further formed in the receiving portion so as to correspond to at least one connecting pin protruding from the inside of the connector,
Wherein the connection pin is at least one connection pin protruded from the PCB inside the connector.
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