WO2010058959A2 - Appareil de mesure de la pression pour dispositif d'échographie et sonde pour dispositif d'échographie comprenant cet appareil - Google Patents

Appareil de mesure de la pression pour dispositif d'échographie et sonde pour dispositif d'échographie comprenant cet appareil Download PDF

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WO2010058959A2
WO2010058959A2 PCT/KR2009/006797 KR2009006797W WO2010058959A2 WO 2010058959 A2 WO2010058959 A2 WO 2010058959A2 KR 2009006797 W KR2009006797 W KR 2009006797W WO 2010058959 A2 WO2010058959 A2 WO 2010058959A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/42—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
    • A61B8/4209—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient by using holders, e.g. positioning frames
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
    • G01L9/00—Measuring steady of quasi-steady pressure of fluid or fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elements; Transmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6843—Monitoring or controlling sensor contact pressure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/42—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient
    • A61B8/4272—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient involving the acoustic interface between the transducer and the tissue
    • A61B8/4281—Details of probe positioning or probe attachment to the patient involving the acoustic interface between the transducer and the tissue characterised by sound-transmitting media or devices for coupling the transducer to the tissue

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  • the present invention relates to a probe for an ultrasonic inspector having a pressure measuring device and a pressure measuring device for an ultrasonic inspector, and more particularly, can be easily installed and attached to an existing ultrasonic inspector, regardless of the form of the ultrasonic inspector.
  • Ultrasonic tester with pressure measuring device and pressure measuring device for ultrasonic tester which can be applicable, but also simple and simple structure to accurately measure the pressure of probe on the target site and maintain the desired pressure properly. Relates to a probe.
  • Ultrasonics as a dictionary, refers to sound waves that humans cannot hear by hearing because their frequency is greater than 20 kHz.
  • Such ultrasound is widely used in the field of skin care, medical field, industry, and the like.
  • the ultrasonic inspector When ultrasound is used in the skin care field, so-called ultrasonic scanners are used.
  • the ultrasonic inspector includes an inspector main body provided with various components for generating an ultrasonic wave, and a probe connected to the inspector main body for operation of the inspector. Probes are also called hand pieces.
  • the inspector measures the thickness of the skin, the size of organs and structures within the skin, and the appearance by operating the inspector main body and then constantly pressing the probe surface to the test subject's skin while holding the probe. And inspection.
  • the pressure of the probe against the skin in order for the accurate examination of the thickness of the skin, the size of organs and structures in the skin, and the appearance of the skin, the pressure of the probe against the skin must be constant.
  • the inspector presses the probe to the skin at a certain pressure according to his or her experience, and the pressure and the size of the target structure may vary depending on the pressure.
  • the inspector has kept the pressure constant only with his feelings.
  • the ultrasonic tester currently used in the skin care field or the medical field is a very expensive equipment. Therefore, even if the ultrasonic scanner is improved to improve the above problems, the burden on the cost to buy a new equipment is very large.
  • the pressure measuring device for the ultrasonic tester that can accurately maintain the desired pressure by accurately measuring the degree of pressure of the probe to the inspection target site The need arises.
  • An object of the present invention is to simply install and attach to an existing ultrasonic tester, and can be applied regardless of the shape of the ultrasonic tester.
  • the present invention provides a probe for an ultrasonic wave inspector having a pressure measuring device and a pressure measuring device for an ultrasonic wave inspector capable of appropriately maintaining a desired pressure.
  • the object is the pressure measuring device for the ultrasonic tester which is installed in the ultrasonic inspector having a tester main body is provided with various components for generating the ultrasonic wave, and a probe (probe) connected to the tester main body to perform the inspection on the inspection target site
  • a probe cap comprising: a probe cap detachably coupled to a region of the probe to expose an inspection surface of the probe; And a pressure measuring unit provided in the probe cap and measuring a pressure of the probe with respect to the test target part.
  • the pressure measuring unit may include: a load cell provided in the probe cap and measuring a degree of pressure of the probe with respect to the inspection target part; A monitor provided on an outer surface of the probe cap and displaying a measured pressure result value; And a cable that electrically connects the load cell and the monitor to each other.
  • the pressure measuring unit may further include a signal converting unit converting a signal such that the pressure signal measured by the load cell is output to the monitor through the cable.
  • the apparatus may further include a chucking part provided inside the probe cap to chuck one region of the probe disposed inside the probe cap.
  • the chucking part is deformed to correspond to the shape of a region of the probe disposed inside the probe cap in the probe cap, and chucks the probe of the region, and then solidifies without gap in the probe cap. It may be an inner foam of the type.
  • the ultrasound scanner may be an ultrasound scanner for examining a skin tissue for examining a skin of the skin, and the test target region may be skin.
  • the probe cap can be customized according to the shape of the probe.
  • the object is, in the probe for the ultrasonic inspector connected to the tester main body is provided with various components for generating the ultrasonic wave to inspect the inspection target site, the pressure measuring unit for measuring the pressure on the inspection target site It is also achieved by a probe for an ultrasonic inspector, characterized in that it is provided integrally.
  • the pressure measuring unit may include: a load cell provided in the probe and measuring a degree of pressure of the probe with respect to the inspection target part; A monitor provided on an outer surface of the probe and displaying a measured pressure result value; A cable for electrically connecting the load cell and the monitor to each other; And a signal converting unit converting the signal so that the pressure signal measured by the load cell is output to the monitor through the cable.
  • the present invention can be easily installed and attached to an existing ultrasonic tester and can be applied regardless of the ultrasonic tester shape, but it is a simple and simple structure to accurately measure the degree of pressure of the probe on the target site. There is an effect that can maintain the pressure properly.
  • FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of a pressure measuring device for an ultrasonic inspector according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a probe for an ultrasonic inspector having a pressure measuring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • probe 10 pressure measuring device
  • FIG. 1 is a state diagram of a pressure measuring device for an ultrasonic tester according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a control block diagram of the pressure measuring device for an ultrasonic tester according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment is a device that is simply installed and attached to an ultrasonic inspector 3 (refer to FIG. 2), which is widely used in the related art.
  • the probe for the inspection target part may be installed and attached to the existing ultrasonic scanner 3, more specifically, to the probe 7, probe, or pottery. It is a device to accurately measure the pressure of (7) so that the desired pressure can be properly maintained.
  • the inspection target area may be various, but when described as limited to the skin, by using the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment to accurately measure the degree of pressure of the probe 7 against the skin to maintain the desired pressure appropriately
  • the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment to accurately measure the degree of pressure of the probe 7 against the skin to maintain the desired pressure appropriately
  • the thickness of the skin, the size of organs and structures in the skin, and the characteristics, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels may be accurately examined. It is possible to obtain a reliable inspection results.
  • the pressure measuring device 10 may be detachably coupled to one region of the probe 7 so that the inspection surface 7a of the probe 7 is exposed. And a pressure measuring unit 30 provided in the probe cap 20 to measure the pressure of the probe 7 against the skin.
  • the conventional ultrasonic scanner 3 includes an inspector main body 5 provided with various components for generating an ultrasonic wave, and an inspector main body ( 5) and a probe 7 for the operator's manipulation.
  • the probe 7 is also called a ceramic or hand piece.
  • the probe cap 20 is the part which forms an external appearance in the pressure measuring apparatus 10 of a present Example.
  • the probe cap 20 may be a hollow body. Prepared.
  • One surface of the probe cap 20 is provided with a first through hole 20a through which the line 7b of the probe 7 is exposed. On the other surface, a test surface 7a of the relatively bulky probe 7 is formed. The second through hole 20b to be exposed is formed.
  • the partition wall 21 may not be a completely blocked plate, but may be provided as a plate having a hole (not shown) through which the probe 7 partially passes.
  • the partition wall 21 is not necessarily provided inside the probe cap 20.
  • the pressure measuring unit 30 is provided in the probe cap 20 and is provided on a rod cell 31 for measuring the degree of pressure of the probe 7 against the skin and on an outer surface of the probe cap 20.
  • a monitor 32 displaying the measured pressure result value and a cable 33 electrically connecting the load cell 31 and the monitor 32 to each other.
  • the pressure measuring unit 30 further includes a signal converter 34 for converting the signal so that the pressure signal measured by the load cell 31 is output to the monitor 32 through the cable 33.
  • a signal converter 34 for converting the signal so that the pressure signal measured by the load cell 31 is output to the monitor 32 through the cable 33.
  • the load cell 31 is a portion for measuring the degree of pressure of the probe 7 against the skin when substantially pressing the probe 7 to the skin to be.
  • the load cell 31 is changed in accordance with the pressing force, the pressure signal as much as the pressure is converted in the signal conversion unit 34 through the cable 33 is displayed on the monitor 32.
  • the monitor 32 is a part that displays the result value when the degree of pressure of the probe 7 against the skin is measured by the load cell 31. This monitor 32 is applied to the monitor 32 of the digital type.
  • the test surface 7a of the probe 7 is brought into contact with the skin of the test object in a state in which the probe 7 is held, and the pressure is constantly applied.
  • the signal thereof is then measured by the load cell 31 and the measured result is displayed on the monitor 32 via the cable 33.
  • the inspector then continuously measures and inspects the thickness of the skin, the size of organs and structures within the skin, and the appearance while maintaining the pressurized state or releasing or applying additional force based on the result displayed on the monitor 32. You can do it.
  • the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment is a device that is simply installed and attached to the probe 7 of the ultrasonic inspector 3 widely used in the prior art, its volume and structure It is advantageous that the shape, etc. fit well with the probe 7 of the conventional ultrasonic scanner 3.
  • the probe cap 20 of the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment It is advantageous to have a custom made according to the shape of the existing various probe (7).
  • the probe 7 is firmly fixed in the probe cap 20 without being separated.
  • the chucking unit 40 is further provided inside the probe cap 20 to chuck a region of the probe 7 disposed inside the probe cap 20.
  • the chucking part 40 is deformed to correspond to the shape of one region of the probe 7 disposed inside the probe cap 20 in the probe cap 20 while chucking the probe 7 in the corresponding region. It may be provided as an inner foam of a gel type to be solidified afterwards.
  • the inner foam is a portion that fills the inside of the probe cap 20 so that there is no play in the inside of the probe cap 20, so that the probe 7 disposed therein does not shake or detach from the probe cap 20. It can be maintained. Therefore, the pressure measuring device for the ultrasonicator according to the present invention can be applied regardless of the form of the product even if the shape of the product is different for each company manufacturing the ultrasonicator. In other words, the ultrasonic pressure measuring apparatus for the inspector according to the present invention will be able to be customized according to the shape of the probe.
  • the pressure measuring device 10 having such a configuration, first to produce a probe cap 20 according to the shape of the probe (7) to be installed, and then insert the probe (7) into the inside to fix it. .
  • the inner foam (inner foam) described above helps to fix the probe (7).
  • the inspector operates the inspector main body 5 in a mounted state. Then, the test surface 7a of the probe 7 is brought into contact with the skin of the test object while the probe 7 is held, and the pressure is constantly applied.
  • the signal thereof is then measured by the load cell 31 and the measured result is displayed on the monitor 32 via the cable 33. That is, the pressure of the applied probe 7 is displayed on the monitor 32 via the load cell 31, the cable 33, the signal converter 34, and the monitor 32.
  • the inspector then continuously measures and inspects the thickness of the skin, the size of organs and structures within the skin, and the appearance while maintaining the pressurized state or releasing or applying additional force based on the result displayed on the monitor 32. You can do it.
  • the pressure measuring device 10 of the present embodiment can visually confirm an objective criterion that the inspector keeps the pressure applied to the subject's skin constant, thereby accurately determining the size and thickness of the patient's target structure. Can be read. Therefore, it is possible to prepare a standard for objectively presenting the clinical results of the patient.
  • the pressure level of the probe 7 to the skin to be inspected accurately can be accurately measured while being simple to install and attach to the existing ultrasonic scanner 3 and to be used. So that the desired pressure can be properly maintained.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a probe for an ultrasonic inspector having a pressure measuring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the same pressure measuring unit 30 as in the above-described embodiment is integrally provided in the probe 7 'for an ultrasonic inspector.
  • the probe 7 ′ is manufactured in a state in which the pressure measuring unit 30 that plays the above-described structure, function, and role is integrally provided. As such, when the probe 7 ′ having the pressure measuring unit 30 is manufactured, it must be more effective for the user who needs to purchase the equipment in the first place.
  • the pressure measuring unit 30 is integrally provided.
  • at least the monitor 32 is provided outside the case of the probe 7 ′, and the load cell 31 is provided.
  • the cable 33, the signal conversion unit 34, etc. may be preferably provided inside the case of the probe 7 ′, but may not necessarily be the case.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil pour mesurer la pression destiné à un dispositif d'échographie et une sonde destinée à un dispositif d'échographie comprenant cet appareil. Plus spécifiquement, cette invention porte sur un appareil servant à mesurer la pression pour un dispositif d'échographie et une sonde destinée à un dispositif d'échographie comprenant ledit appareil, ladite sonde et ledit appareil de mesure de la pression pouvant être utilisés suite à une installation simple et une fixation sur un dispositif d'échographie classique et étant utilisables avec tout type de dispositif d'échographie. L'appareil et la sonde qui sont de structure simple sont destinés à maintenir efficacement la pression désirée par une mesure précise de la pression de la sonde au niveau d'un site de test. à cet effet, l'appareil est installé sur un dispositif d'échographie comprenant un corps principal comportant plusieurs constituants servant à générer des ondes ultrasonores et une sonde qui est reliée au corps principal du dispositif et effectue un test sur le site d'examen. L'appareil comprend: une coiffe de sonde qui est couplée de manière détachable à un côté de la sonde afin d'exposer la surface de test de la sonde; et une unité de mesure de la pression qui est prévue au niveau de la coiffe de la sonde et qui mesure la pression de la sonde au niveau du site d'examen.
PCT/KR2009/006797 2008-11-21 2009-11-18 Appareil de mesure de la pression pour dispositif d'échographie et sonde pour dispositif d'échographie comprenant cet appareil WO2010058959A2 (fr)

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