WO2020041949A1

WO2020041949A1 - Ultrasound imaging system

Info

Publication number: WO2020041949A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/102551
Authority: WO
Inventors: 朱子俨
Original assignee: 深圳迈瑞生物医疗电子股份有限公司; 深圳迈瑞科技有限公司
Priority date: 2018-08-27
Filing date: 2018-08-27
Publication date: 2020-03-05
Also published as: CN112512430A

Abstract

An ultrasound imaging system, comprising a host (40), a control panel (50), a display (60) and a movable probe device. The host (40) comprises a housing (41) and a data processing unit (42) accommodated in the housing (41), the control panel (50) is connected to the host (40), and the display (60) is connected to the host (40). The movable probe device comprises a support device (10) and a probe (20), the probe (20) is mounted on the support device (10), the support device (10) and the host (40) are separately provided, and the probe (20) is in wired or wireless communication with the host (40). As the probe (20) is mounted on the support device (10) which is separated from the host (40), the probe (20) has a larger movement space, and the support device (10) functions to support and guide the probe (20), being convenient for an operator to use, relaxing the operator, and ensuring the safety of a patient.

Description

Ultrasound imaging system

Technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular, to an ultrasound imaging system.

Background technique

Ultrasound probe is one of the key components of medical ultrasound imaging system. With the development of technology, the functions of ultrasonic probes are more and more. Some 3D / 4D probes have increased in size and weight. Some probes are equipped with optical signal generators, magnetic signal generators, and some probes have new functions (angiography, shear harmonics). The scan time increases, and the use of these probes requires the doctor to hold the ultrasound probe in the same position and keep relatively stationary for a long time.

Take the breast machine as an example. The breast machine probe is large and heavy. It is a large linear array 3D probe. The length of the transducer is 3-4 times that of the conventional linear array. The scanning range covers the entire breast. The scanning time of the breast machine is long ( (Approximately 60 seconds), the number of scans is large, each patient needs to scan 3-5 standard planes for unilateral milk. For the same patient, the operator needs to repeatedly adjust the probe position multiple times, which is tedious work. The operator needs a device to pull and fix the probe, which not only frees the operator, but also guarantees the safety of the patient.

Summary of the Invention

An embodiment provides an ultrasound imaging system including a host, a control panel, a display, and a movable probe device. The host includes a casing and a data processing unit housed in the casing. The control panel is connected to the host and the display is connected to the host. The movable probe device includes a probe moving device, a supporting device, and a probe. The probe is installed on the supporting device. The probe moving device is arranged at the bottom of the supporting device. The supporting device and the host are independent of each other and can be independently moved relative to the host through the probe moving device. The probe communicates with the host by wire or wireless, the data processing unit receives and processes the data from the probe to generate an ultrasound image, and the display shows the ultrasound image.

An embodiment provides an ultrasound imaging system including a host and a movable probe device. The movable probe device includes a support device and a probe. The probe is mounted on the support device, and the support device and the The hosts are arranged independently of each other, the support device is used for supporting and traction to move the probe, and the probe communicates with the host by wire or wirelessly.

An ultrasound imaging system according to the above embodiment, since the probe is mounted on a support device independent of the host, the probe has a larger moving space, and the support device plays a role of supporting and pulling the mobile probe, which is convenient for the operator to use, It also frees the operator and ensures the safety of the patient.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an ultrasound imaging system in an embodiment; FIG.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a supporting device in an embodiment;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a movable probe device according to an embodiment;

4 is a top view of a probe in an embodiment;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of a movable probe device according to an embodiment;

6 is a schematic structural diagram of a first rotation driving mechanism in an embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a structural block diagram of a control part of an ultrasound imaging system in an embodiment.

detailed description

This embodiment provides an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound imaging system is used for inspection by an ultrasound probe. This embodiment is described by taking a breast machine as an example.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ultrasound imaging system mainly includes a host 40, a control panel 50, a display 60, and a movable probe device. The host 40 includes a casing 41 and a data processing unit 42 housed in the casing 41. The control panel 50 is connected to the host 40 and the display 60 is connected to the host 40. The movable probe device includes a probe moving device, a supporting device and a probe. On the supporting device, the probe moving device is disposed at the bottom of the supporting device, the supporting device and the host 40 are placed independently of each other, and can be independently moved relative to the host 40 through the probe moving device, and the probe communicates with the host 40 by wire or wirelessly, processing The data unit receives and processes the data from the probe to generate an ultrasound image, and the display 60 displays the ultrasound image.

As shown in FIG. 2, the supporting device 10 mainly includes a first cantilever 11, a second cantilever 12, and a pillar 13. The first cantilever 11 and the second cantilever 12 are both bent structures, and both are hollow cantilevers. The hollow part can be used for installation. Drive components and cable routing, while reducing the weight of the cantilever. One end of the first cantilever 11 is a support end, the other end is a connection end, one end of the second cantilever 12 is a connection end, and the other end is a suspension end. The supporting end of the first cantilever 11 is inserted into the upper end of the upright post 13 so as to be liftable and horizontally rotatable. The pillar 13 not only plays a supporting role, but also adds a lifting range and a rotating range.

The connecting end of the first cantilever 11 and the connecting end of the second cantilever 12 are horizontally arranged, and the two are connected by a rotating shaft and a bearing. The two cantilever arms 12 can rotate horizontally relative to the first cantilever arm 11, and the second cantilever arm 12 can also be accommodated and folded under the first cantilever arm 11.

In order to increase the flexibility of the probe, a gimbal 14 is installed on the suspension end of the second cantilever 12 in this embodiment. The gimbal 14 is used to connect and install the probe, so that the probe can rotate and swing at any angle relative to the second cantilever 12 .

In order to receive the probe cable and plug, a hook 131 and a slot 132 are provided on the back of the post 13. The hook 131 is used to suspend and receive the wound cable. The slot 132 is used to place the plug connected to the cable. When the moving probe supporting device needs to be moved, the cable and plug can be stored on the rear side of the column 13.

In order to better accommodate the probes at the lower end of the second cantilever 12 and the second cantilever 12, a latching slot 133 is provided at the upper end of the column 13, and the slot 133 is adapted to the probe handle. Within the clamping slot 133, the clamping slot 133 has a certain elasticity, and the clamping slot 133 engages and releases the probe handle through deformation.

The probe moving device 134 is provided at the lower end of the column 13. The probe moving device 134 is used to assist the entire device movement. The probe moving device 134 includes but is not limited to casters. For example, the probe moving device 134 includes three casters in a triangular distribution. The front end is bent or provided with a larger ground, so that the support of the pillar 13 is more stable. In order to prevent rolling, a probe lock device is also installed at the lower end of the column 13. The probe lock device is installed next to the probe moving device 134. The probe lock device is used to lock the probe moving device 134. The probe lock device is a conventional manual probe lock device. Lock and release manually.

In order to facilitate the movement of the support device 10, a column handle 135 is provided at the upper end of the column 13 toward the rear end, and a brake plate 136 is provided at the lower end of the column 13. The column handle 135 is used to assist in moving the movable probe support device. On the one hand, the post handle 135 or the brake plate 136 can also be used to connect with the probe lock device, and play the role of brake lock, which is convenient for workers to operate.

As shown in FIG. 3, the probe 20 of this embodiment is mounted on the suspension end of the second cantilever 12 through a universal joint 14, and the probe 20 can be suspended on the second cantilever 12 in a universal motion.

The movable probe device of this embodiment further includes a cable with a plug terminal, and the other end of the cable opposite to the plug terminal passes through the post 13, the first cantilever 11 and the second cantilever 12 in order to be connected to the probe 20. The cables and plug terminals located outside the upright 13 can be stored on the hooks and slots in the back of the upright 13 respectively.

The upper end of the probe 20 is provided with two symmetrical probe handles 21. The two handles are used to manually pull the probe 20 for movement. The lower end of the probe 20 is provided with a sound window 22, which will directly contact the human body, preferably a disposable consumable. It is more hygienic and healthy. In other embodiments, the sound window 22 may also be a permanent component. The upper end of the probe 20 of this embodiment is also provided with a transparent window 23 to facilitate the user to observe the relationship between the probe and the tissue during the scanning process.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in order to achieve semi-automatic traction, the probe handle 21 is provided with several control buttons 221. The control buttons 221 include start and stop buttons, lock and unlock buttons, and pressure and pressure reduction buttons. The button 221 is connected to the drive mechanism controller 155 through a cable, and the control button 221 is also directly connected to the probe 20. When the probe 20 is manually pulled, the control button 221 can be used to start or stop scanning, move and lock the position, and communicate with the human body. Features such as contact pressure and decompression.

In order to prevent injury to the human body caused by forgetting to install a new sound window after replacing the sound window, a sound window self-test device 24 is also installed in the probe 20. The sound window self-test device 24 includes a self-test circuit, and a part of the self-test circuit is installed in the probe box. , The other part is installed on the sound window. The principle is: if the sound window is not installed at the lower end of the probe box, the self-test circuit is disconnected and it is determined that the sound window is not in place. At this time, the entire device cannot be started. If the sound window is installed at the lower end of the probe box, the self-test circuit If the sound window is in place, the device can be detected.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ultrasound imaging system of this embodiment further includes a touch panel 30. The touch panel 30 is rotatably mounted on the second cantilever 12 through a mount. The touch panel 30 is connected to the second cantilever 12 through a cable or a wireless module. The probe 20 and / or the drive mechanism controller are connected. The touch panel 30 is used to touch the screen to set the traction movement and detection of the entire movable probe. The touch panel 30 can be used to display detection graphics and other data.

In order to facilitate the input operation, the side of the touch panel 30 is provided with an interaction interface matching a keyboard and a mouse.

As shown in FIG. 1, in order to facilitate the movement of the host 40, the host 40 further includes a host mobile device 43 installed at the lower end of the host 40. For example, the host mobile device 43 is a caster. The lower end of the host 40 may further be provided with a locking device for locking the host moving device 43 to prevent the host 40 from sliding.

The ultrasound imaging system provided in this embodiment can realize the fully automatic and semi-automatic traction detection of the probe 20 with the assistance of the support device 10, which improves the detection efficiency, improves the accuracy of the detection, and frees the operator; and The probe 30 is separately provided from the host 40, which facilitates the handling of the movable probe and can be used in connection with other equipment.

This embodiment provides an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound imaging system of this embodiment adds a driving mechanism on the basis of the above embodiment, and realizes automatic traction scanning of the ultrasound imaging system.

The support device 10 of this embodiment further includes a lifting driving mechanism 151, a first rotary driving mechanism 152 and / or a second rotary driving mechanism 153, and a universal driving mechanism 154.

The lifting driving mechanism 151 includes a motor, a pulley, a lifting belt and a weight block. The column 13 has a cavity therein. The motor, a pulley, a lifting belt and a weight block are all installed in the cavity of the column 13. The motor is installed at the lower end. Are installed on the lower end and the upper end respectively, the lower pulley is connected to the motor, the upper and lower pulleys are installed, the weight is installed on one side of the lifting belt, and the other side of the lifting belt is connected to the supporting end of the first cantilever 11, The motor can drive the first cantilever 11 to rise and fall through the pulley and the lifting belt. The weight of the counterweight is equivalent to the total weight of the first cantilever 11, the second cantilever 12, and the probe. When the load is applied, the motor outputs a smaller force to achieve driving lift, which makes the motor drive lift more accurate and stable. The first cantilever 11, the second cantilever 12, and the probe can be statically locked at a height position.

In other embodiments, the lifting driving mechanism 151 may also adopt a transmission method of a sprocket and a chain.

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the first rotation driving mechanism 152 includes a motor 1521 and a gear set 1522. The motor 1521 and the gear set 1522 are installed in the column 13, and the motor 1522 is connected to the first cantilever 11 through the gear set 1522. The motor 1521 drives the first cantilever 11 to rotate relative to the upright 13. In order to realize lifting and rotation at the same time, the first cantilever 11 is provided with an axial slot or protrusion, and the axial length of the slot or protrusion is greater than the lifting stroke. The first cantilever 11 is connected to the gear set 1522 through an axial groove or protrusion. The first cantilever 11 and the gear set 1522 have no axial limit and are only radially engaged, so that the first cantilever 11 can be opposite to the gear set 1522 The axial movement also ensures that the gear set 1522 can drive the first cantilever 11 to rotate.

The second rotation driving mechanism 153 includes a motor and a gear set. The motor and the gear set are installed at the connection end of the first cantilever 11. The motor is connected to the connection end of the second cantilever 12 through the gear set and the rotating shaft, so that the motor can drive the second cantilever 12 Rotates horizontally relative to the first cantilever 11.

In other embodiments, the first rotation driving mechanism 152 and the second rotation driving mechanism 153 may also be replaced by other driving mechanisms, such as a combination of a motor and a link group.

The universal driving mechanism 154 in this embodiment includes a motor and a connection component. The motor is mounted on the second cantilever 12. The motor is connected to the probe through the connection component. The motor drives the probe to rotate and swivel through the connection component. Or more, the probe is driven by one or more associated motors, and the connection components include, but are not limited to, connection structures such as connecting rods and transmission shafts.

In other embodiments, the supporting device 10 may include any one of a lifting driving mechanism 151, a first rotary driving mechanism 152 and / or a second rotary driving mechanism 153, and a universal driving mechanism 154, or any combination of driving mechanisms.

As shown in FIG. 7, the ultrasound imaging system in this embodiment further includes a driving mechanism controller 155, the driving mechanism controller 155 and the lifting driving mechanism 151, the first rotation driving mechanism 152 and / or the second rotation driving mechanism 153, and The motor is connected to the drive mechanism 154.

In other embodiments, the lifting driving mechanism 151, the first rotary driving mechanism 152 and / or the second rotary driving mechanism 153, and the universal driving mechanism may be arbitrarily combined by two driving mechanism controllers, and may also be controlled by three driving mechanisms. The controller 155 is controlled separately.

The driving mechanism controller 155 may also communicate with the probe 20, the touch panel 30, the control keys 221, and the sound window self-testing device 24.

The driving mechanism controller 155 may be provided in the host 40 and may be integrated in the data processing unit 42 of the host 40. The drive mechanism controller 155 may be provided in a movable probe device.

In other embodiments, the motors of the lifting driving mechanism 151, the first rotary driving mechanism 152, the second rotary driving mechanism 153, and the gimbal driving mechanism 154 are connected to the existing medical ultrasound imaging system through a cable, respectively. The drive mechanism controller 155 on the system implements motion control of the movable probe device.

In the movable probe device of this embodiment, a driving device and a driving mechanism controller 155 are added to realize automatic and semi-automated control operations, so that the traction of the movable probe device is more efficient and accurate.

The ultrasound imaging system provided in this embodiment may also be composed of a portable small device and a movable probe device.

The structure of the portable small device is similar to that of a notebook computer. It includes a plate-shaped body and a flip cover on the hinged body. A display 60 is provided on the face of the flip cover, and an operation panel is provided on the face of the fuselage. Data processing The unit 42 is disposed in the bottom plate, and the display 60 and the operation panel communicate with the data processing unit 42. The side of the fuselage is provided with an interface for communication with the probe.

The ultrasonic imaging system of this embodiment is designed as a portable device and a movable probe device, which facilitates the transportation and storage of the entire ultrasonic imaging system, and can be used more flexibly and conveniently in different occasions.

The ultrasound imaging system provided by this embodiment may also be a host and a movable probe device. The host may not be provided with a control panel and a display, and may be operated through the touch panel and control buttons on the movable probe device. scanning.

The above uses specific examples to illustrate the present invention, but is only used to help understand the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present invention, changes can be made to the above specific implementations.

Claims

An ultrasound imaging system, comprising:

A host, the host including a casing and a data processing unit housed in the casing;

A control panel connected to the host;

A display connected to the host;

A movable probe device comprising a probe moving device, a supporting device and a probe, wherein the probe is mounted on the supporting device, the probe moving device is provided at the bottom of the supporting device, and the supporting device and The hosts are independent of each other and can be moved independently from the host through the probe moving device, the probe communicates with the host by wire or wirelessly, and the data processing unit receives and processes data from the probe An ultrasound image is generated and the display displays the ultrasound image.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 1, wherein the supporting device comprises a post, a first cantilever, and a second cantilever, one end of the first cantilever is a supporting end, and the other end is a connecting end. One end of the two cantilevers is a connection end, and the other end is a suspension end. The support end of the first cantilever is used for supporting and fixing. The connection end of the first cantilever is rotationally connected with the connection end of the second cantilever. A support end of a cantilever can be lifted and rotatably inserted on the upright post.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 2, wherein a gimbal for connecting a probe is mounted on the hanging end of the second cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 2, wherein the first cantilever and the second cantilever are a bent structure, and a supporting end of the first cantilever and a hanging end of the second cantilever are vertically arranged, and The connection end of the first cantilever and the connection end of the second cantilever are disposed horizontally.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 2, wherein the probe moving device is disposed at a lower end of the upright post.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 5, wherein a lower end of the upright post is further provided with a probe locking device.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to claim 2, wherein a hook and a slot are provided on a rear side of the upright post, the hook is used to receive a cable, and the slot is used to receive a plug of a probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to claim 2, wherein the post is provided with a clamping slot for clamping a probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to claim 6, wherein an upper end of the upright is provided with an upright handle, and a lower end is provided with a brake plate, and the upright handle or the brake plate is connected to the probe locking device.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the support device further comprises a lifting driving mechanism, the lifting driving mechanism is installed in the column, and an output of the lifting driving mechanism The end is connected to the supporting end of the first cantilever, and the lifting driving mechanism is used to drive the lifting of the first cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 10, wherein the ultrasound imaging system further comprises a drive mechanism controller, the drive mechanism controller is signal-connected to the lifting drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism controller is used for controlling Lifting of the first cantilever.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the support device further comprises a first rotation driving mechanism and a second rotation driving mechanism; the first rotation driving mechanism is mounted on the In the column, the output end of the first rotation driving mechanism is connected to the support end of the first cantilever for driving the first cantilever to rotate relative to the column; the second rotation driving mechanism is installed on the first cantilever. The output end of the second rotation driving mechanism is connected to the connection end of the second cantilever for driving the second cantilever to rotate relative to the first cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 12, wherein the ultrasound imaging system further comprises a drive mechanism controller, and the drive mechanism controller and the first rotation drive mechanism and / or the second rotation drive mechanism signal Connected, the driving mechanism controller is used for controlling the rotation of the first cantilever and / or the second cantilever.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the supporting device further comprises a universal driving mechanism, and the universal driving mechanism is installed at a suspension end of the second cantilever, so that The output end of the universal drive mechanism is used to connect with the probe, and is used to drive the probe to rotate and swing relative to the second cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 14, wherein the ultrasound imaging system further comprises a drive mechanism controller, and the drive mechanism controller is signal-connected to the universal drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism controller is used for Controls the rotation and swing of the probe.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 1, wherein a probe handle is provided on an upper end of the probe, and the probe handle is used to manually drive the probe to move.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 16, wherein a plurality of control keys are provided on the probe handle.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 17, wherein the control buttons include a start and stop button, a lock and unlock button, and a pressure and pressure reduction button.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 2, wherein the movable probe device further comprises a cable of a probe, one end of the cable is used to connect with the host, and the other end passes through the upright post, A first cantilever and a second cantilever are connected to the probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the movable probe device further comprises a touch panel, and the touch panel is rotatably mounted on the second cantilever, The touch panel is in communication with the probe and / or the driving mechanism controller.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 20, wherein the touch panel is provided with an interactive interface matching a mouse and a keyboard.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 1, wherein a sound window detection mechanism is provided in the probe, and the sound window detection mechanism is used to detect whether the sound window is in place.
The ultrasound imaging system according to claim 1, wherein a host moving device is further provided at the bottom of the host, and the host can independently move with respect to the movable probe device through the host moving device.
An ultrasonic imaging system, comprising a host and a movable probe device, the movable probe device includes a support device and a probe, the probe is mounted on the support device, and the support device and the host interact with each other Independently set, the support device is used to support and traction move the probe, and the probe communicates with the host by wire or wirelessly.