WO2020061831A1

WO2020061831A1 - Ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, and arm-assisting device for ultrasonic diagnostic instrument

Info

Publication number: WO2020061831A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/107666
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陈艳娇; 赵彦群; 陈志武; 魏开云
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: 2018-09-26
Filing date: 2018-09-26
Publication date: 2020-04-02

Abstract

Disclosed are an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, and an arm-assisting device (3) for the ultrasonic diagnostic instrument. The ultrasonic diagnostic instrument comprises a display, a control panel, an ultrasonic host, a probe and the arm-assisting device (3), wherein the arm-assisting device (3) comprises a stand (3100) for being mounted to other objects or being stood on the ground, an arm rest (3200) for supporting an arm of a user, and a cantilever (3300), with the cantilever (3300) connecting the arm rest (3200) to the stand (3100) to separate the arm rest (3200) from the stand (3100). When medical care personnel use the probe for scanning, the medical care personnel can place an arm on the arm rest (3200), such that a burden on the arm of the medical care personnel is reduced by means of a support effect of the arm rest (3200) on the arm of the medical care personnel, thereby reducing the probability of medical care personnel suffering from an "occupational disease" such as arm soreness and arthralgia. Because the cantilever (3300) separates the arm rest (3200) from the stand (3100), the possibility of the stand (3100) hindering arm movements of the medical care personnel is reduced, thus facilitating the arm of the medical care personnel in flexibly moving on the arm rest (3200).

Description

Ultrasonic diagnostic instrument and arm assisting device of ultrasonic diagnostic instrument

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of medical care appliances, and in particular, to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasonic booster arm assisting device.

Background technique

Medical personnel need to hold the probe to scan different parts of the patient when using medical equipment with probe equipment to check the patient. However, during the inspection process, the arm of the medical staff holding the probe needs to be suspended for a long time and a certain pressure is applied to the probe, which makes the arm of the medical staff heavier, and it is easy to form arm soreness and joint pain when accumulated for a long time. Such as "occupational diseases", therefore, there is an urgent need for a medical device that can reduce the burden on the arms of medical staff and reduce the prevalence of "occupational diseases".

technical problem

The present application provides an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasonic assisting device arm assisting device, which solves the problem of heavy arm burden when medical personnel use a probe to perform scanning work.

Technical solutions

An ultrasonic diagnostic instrument and an ultrasonic power-assisting device provided by the present application include a display, a control panel, an ultrasonic host, a probe, and an arm assisting device; the display is connected to the ultrasonic host signal, the control panel is connected to the ultrasonic host signal, and the probe and Ultrasonic host signal connection; the probe is used to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves, and is converted into electrical signals to be transmitted to the ultrasonic host; the ultrasonic host processes the electrical signals and generates ultrasonic images; the display is used to display the ultrasonic images; the control panel is used to input user instructions Ultrasonic host; during the user's holding the probe for scanning, the arm booster device is used to support the user's arm; the arm booster device includes a bracket, a hand support and a cantilever; the bracket is used to be mounted on other objects or stand on the ground Upper; the hand support is used to support the user's arm; the cantilever connects the hand support to the support so that the hand support is spaced from the support.

Beneficial effect

The beneficial effects of this application are:

An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasonic power-assisting device for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided in the present application include an arm-assisting device. The arm-assisting device includes a bracket, a hand support, and a cantilever. The hand support is connected to the support through the cantilever so that the hand support and the support Spaced apart. When the medical staff uses the probe to perform the scanning work, the medical staff can place the arm on the hand support, and the supporting effect of the hand support on the medical staff's arm reduces the burden on the medical staff's arm, thereby reducing the medical staff's arm pain, Prevalence of "occupational diseases" such as joint pain. Because the cantilever separates the hand rest from the stent, the possibility that the stand hinders the movement of the medical staff's arms is reduced, and it is convenient for the medical staff's arms to flexibly move on the hand rest.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an arm assisting device according to an embodiment of the present application;

3 is an exploded view of an arm assisting device in an embodiment of the present application;

4 is an exploded view of an arm booster in another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a moving direction of each component of an arm assisting device according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG.

FIG. 6 (a), FIG. 6 (b), FIG. 6 (c) and FIG. 6 (d) are state diagrams of different steps in the process of accommodating the arm assisting device in an embodiment of the present application;

7 (a), 7 (b), and 7 (c) are state diagrams of different steps in the process of accommodating an arm assisting device in another embodiment of the present application.

Embodiments of the invention

detailed description

In the following, the present application is further described in detail through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which similar elements in different embodiments are assigned similar element numbers. In the following embodiments, many details are described so that the present application can be better understood. However, those skilled in the art can effortlessly realize that some of these features can be omitted in different situations, or can be replaced by other elements, materials, and methods. In some cases, some operations related to this application are not shown or described in the description. This is to prevent the core part of this application from being overwhelmed by excessive descriptions. For those skilled in the art, these are described in detail. The related operations are not necessary, they can fully understand the related operations according to the description in the description and the general technical knowledge in the field.

In addition, the features, operations, or features described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can also be sequentially swapped or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the description and drawings are only for clearly describing a certain embodiment, and are not meant to be a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a certain order must be followed.

The serial numbers of components in this article, such as "first", "second", etc., are only used to distinguish the described objects and do not have any order or technical meaning. The terms “connection” and “connection” in this application include direct and indirect connections (connections) unless otherwise specified.

Example:

This embodiment provides an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, in particular an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with an arm booster. The ultrasonic diagnostic instrument includes: a display, a control panel, an ultrasonic host, a probe, and an arm assisting device 3; a display is connected to the ultrasonic host signal, a control panel is connected to the ultrasonic host signal, and a probe is connected to the ultrasonic host signal; the probe is used to transmit and receive ultrasound And converts the electric signal to the ultrasound host; the ultrasound host processes the electric signal and generates an ultrasound image; the display is used to display the ultrasound image; the control panel is used to input a user's instruction into the ultrasound host; the user is holding the probe During the scanning, the arm assisting device 3 is used to support the arm of the user.

Please refer to FIG. 2, the arm assisting device 3 includes: a bracket 3100, a hand rest 3200, and a cantilever 3300. The stand 3100 is used to be mounted on other objects or stand on the ground. The hand rest 3200 is used to support the user's arm, and the cantilever 3300. The handrest 3200 is connected to the bracket 3100 so that the handrest 3200 is spaced from the bracket 3100. Specifically, one end of the cantilever 3300 can be connected to the upper part of the bracket 3100, and one end of the cantilever 3300 away from the bracket 3100 can be connected to the hand rest 3200.

When the medical staff uses the probe to perform the scanning work, the medical staff can place the arm on the hand support 3200, and the supporting effect of the hand support 3200 on the medical staff's arm reduces the burden on the medical staff's arm, thereby reducing the medical staff's suffering from the arm Prevalence of "occupational diseases" such as soreness and joint pain. Because the cantilever 3300 separates the handrest 3200 from the bracket 3100, the possibility that the bracket 3100 hinders the movement of the medical staff's arms is reduced, and it is convenient for the medical staff's arms to flexibly move on the handrest 3200.

As shown in FIG. 1, in an arm assisting device 3 according to an embodiment, a bracket 3100 is installed on the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus housing 1, which is shown as a portable ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, and can also be an ultrasound diagnostic trolley and other forms of ultrasound. The housing of the diagnostic instrument. In the arm assisting device of other embodiments, the bracket 3100 can also be mounted on the hospital bed 2. Specifically, the mounting manner of the bracket 3100 may be implemented by bolt / screw locking, clamping and fixing, and plugging.

Of course, as a modification of this embodiment, the bracket 3100 can also be placed on the floor. Specifically, a base can be provided at the end of the bracket 3100 near the ground, and the bracket 3100 can be stably placed on the ground through the base. Further, a universal wheel can be provided at the bottom of the base to facilitate the movement of the arm assist device 3. A universal wheel with a self-locking device can be selected to lock the universal wheel when the arm assist device 3 is not required to be moved .

Please refer to FIG. 2. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, a cantilever 3300 is rotatably connected to a bracket 3100, so that the cantilever 3300 can rotate around a connection point in a first plane; the first plane is the bracket 3100 and the The plane on which the cantilever 3300 is located is described. When the hand support 3200 is needed, the medical staff can rotate the cantilever 3300 in a direction in the first plane, and drive the hand support 3200 away from the bracket 3100, so that the cantilever 3300 separates the hand support 3200 and the bracket 3100, which is convenient for medical staff to use Hand rest 3200, when the hand rest 3200 is not needed, the medical staff can rotate the cantilever 3300 in another direction in the first plane, so that the cantilever 3300 can be rotated to fit the bracket 3100, thereby reducing the occupation of the arm booster The space is convenient for the storage of the arm assisting device, that is, the medical personnel can switch the use state and the storage state of the cantilever 3300 by rotating the cantilever 3300.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. In one embodiment of the arm assisting device, the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 are connected through a first connecting plate 3400, and the bracket 3100 and the first connecting plate 3400 are connected through a first rotating shaft 3410. The cantilever 3300 is connected to the first connecting plate 3400 through a second rotating shaft 3420, and the first rotating shaft 3410 and the second rotating shaft 3420 are perpendicular to each other. Please continue to refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. In one embodiment, the bracket 3100 extends in the vertical direction, the first rotation axis 3410 is disposed in the horizontal direction, and the second rotation axis 3420 is disposed in the vertical direction, so that the cantilever 3300 can be opposite to The bracket 3100 rotates in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane. The first plane here is a vertical plane. When the cantilever 3300 rotates within the first plane relative to the bracket 3100, it is convenient to switch the use state and storage state of the arm booster. When the cantilever 3300 rotates in the horizontal plane, it increases. The scanning range of the probe held by the medical staff is enlarged, which is convenient for the medical staff to perform the scanning work.

In the arm assisting device of another embodiment, the first rotating shaft 3410 may be set in a vertical direction, and the second rotating shaft 3420 may be set in a horizontal direction. In other embodiments, the first rotating shaft 3410 and the second rotating shaft 3420 may not be disposed in a horizontal or vertical plane, and the bracket 3100 may be implemented by simply making the first rotating shaft 3410 and the second rotating shaft 3420 perpendicular to each other. Rotation in many different directions.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. In an embodiment of the arm assisting device, it further includes: a locking member, the locking member is disposed at the connection between the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100, and the locking member is used to connect the cantilever 3300 Locking or unlocking with the bracket 3100, the locking member restricts the relative rotation of the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 in the first plane when the locking member is in the locked state. When it is necessary to rotate the bracket 3100 in the vertical plane, the medical staff releases the locking state of the locking member, so that the bracket 3100 can rotate freely in the first plane, which facilitates the conversion between the use state and the storage state of the bracket 3100. After the bracket 3100 is switched to the use state, the medical staff locks the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 to restrict the relative rotation of the cantilever 3300 in the first plane, thereby facilitating the hand rest 3200 connected to the cantilever 3300 to support the arm. Features.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the locking member includes a spring pin 3500, a first locking hole (not shown in the figure) is opened on the first connecting plate 3400, and a second is opened on the bracket 3100 or the cantilever 3300. Locking hole, the spring pin 3500 is inserted into one of the first locking hole and the second locking hole, and can be inserted into the other of the first locking hole and the second locking hole by pressing to restrict the cantilever in the first plane relative to the bracket exercise. In one embodiment, the first rotation shaft 3410 is horizontally arranged, the cantilever 3300 can move around the first rotation shaft 3410 in a plane away from or attached to the bracket 3100, and a first locking hole is formed in the first connection plate 3400. The bracket 3100 is provided with a second locking hole. When the spring pin 3500 is pressed through the first locking hole and the second locking hole, the bracket 3100 and the first connecting plate 3400 are restricted from rotating about the first rotation axis 3410, thereby limiting the cantilever 3300. Movement with respect to the bracket 3100 in a first plane. In other embodiments, the first rotating shaft 3410 and the second rotating shaft 3420 can be set in other directions, and the second locking hole can also be set on the cantilever 3300, which can be any combination of setting methods. When the spring pin 3500 penetrates the first and second locking holes, the movement of the cantilever 3300 relative to the bracket 3100 in the first plane can be restricted.

Specifically, the spring pin 3500 includes a pin and an elastic structure. The pin is mounted on the bracket 3100 or the first connection plate 3400 through the elastic structure, the pin is inserted into one of the first locking hole or the second locking hole, and the elastic force of the elastic structure Push the pin in the direction of inserting the other one of the first locking hole and the second locking hole. When the first locking hole coincides with the second locking hole (that is, when the cantilever 3300 rotates to the working state), the elastic structure pushes the pin to move, The pins are inserted into the first locking hole and the second locking hole, so that the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 can be locked. When it is necessary to release the locking state of the locking member, the medical staff can pull out the pin from one of the first locking hole or the second locking hole. In order to facilitate the medical staff to pull out the pin, the pin can be set to partially exposed on the The first locking hole or the second locking hole. Specifically, the elastic structure may adopt a spring, an elastic sheet, an elastic rubber, or the like.

Please refer to FIG. 4. In another embodiment of the arm assisting device, the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 are connected through a rotating shaft, and the cantilever 3300 can rotate in the first plane about the rotating shaft. Specifically, the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 are pivotally assembled through a fifth rotation axis 3600, and the fifth rotation axis 3600 extends in a horizontal direction, so that the cantilever 3300 can rotate in the first plane about the fifth rotation axis 3600 to achieve a storage state. And working state.

Further, the bracket 3100 is provided with a first fixing member, and the cantilever 3300 is provided with a second fixing member. The cantilever 3300 can be fixed on the bracket through cooperation with the first fixing member and the second fixing member. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are used to fix the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300 in the storage state, which is convenient for storing and moving the bracket 3100.

In an arm assisting device of an embodiment, the first fixing member and the second fixing member are magnetic suction blocks and magnetic blocks that are magnetically matched with each other. The magnetic attraction between the magnetic block and the magnetic block is used to fix the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300 in the storage state.

In the arm assisting device of another embodiment, the first fixing member and the second fixing member are buckles that cooperate with each other. Fixing between the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300 in the storage state is achieved through the snap connection between the buckles. Of course, as a modification of this embodiment, the first fixing member and the second fixing member may also adopt other fixing structures, such as a plug-in structure, a screw connection structure, a suction cup structure, etc., as long as the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100 can be conveniently implemented Just fix it.

In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300 are connected by a four-link structure. Specifically, the four-link structure includes four connecting rods connected end-to-end in sequence, and the adjacent connecting rods are hinged. The connecting rod includes a first connecting rod fixed on the bracket 3100. The first connecting rod may also be provided as the bracket 3100. In part, the four-link structure further includes a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod respectively connected to both ends of the first connecting rod, and a fourth connecting rod. One end of the fourth connecting rod and the second connecting rod are far from the first connecting rod. One end is hinged, and the other end of the fourth connecting rod is hinged to an end of the third connecting rod away from the first connecting rod. The cantilever 3300 can be connected to at least one of the second, third, and fourth connecting rods, or one of the second, third, and fourth connecting rods can be selected as a part of the cantilever 3300 . The four-link structure is adopted for stable transmission and strong reliability, which is convenient for adjusting the height of the cantilever 3300 or the angle between the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment of an arm assisting device, the cantilever 3300 includes a first connecting arm 3310 and a second connecting arm 3320, one end of the first connecting arm 3310 is connected to the bracket 3100, and one end of the second connecting arm 3320. It is connected to one end of the first connecting arm 3310 away from the bracket 3100, and the other end is connected to the hand rest 3200. By using the connection between the second connecting arm 3320 and the handrest 3200, the height of the handrest 3200 relative to the first connecting arm 3310 is reduced, so that the first connecting arm 3310 can be set at a higher position on the bracket 3100, reducing the first connection. The arm 3310 hinders the movement of the medical staff's arm on the hand rest 3200.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 3. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, the second connecting arm 3320 is rotatably connected to the first connecting arm 3310, so that the second connecting arm 3320 can rotate relative to the first connecting arm 3310 around the connection. Rotating in the second plane, the second plane is the plane where the second connecting arm 3320 and the first connecting arm 3310 are located.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 3. In a more specific embodiment, the first connecting arm 3310 and the second connecting arm 3320 are connected through a rotating shaft, and the second connecting arm 3320 can rotate in the second plane about the rotating shaft. Specifically, the rotation axis between the second connection arm 3320 and the first connection arm 3310 is a sixth rotation axis 3330, and the sixth rotation axis 3330 is horizontally arranged. The second connection arm 3320 and the first connection arm 3310 are realized through the sixth rotation axis 3330. Rotary assembly allows the second connecting arm 3320 to rotate around the sixth rotation axis 3330 in a vertical second plane to fit the first connecting arm 3310, reducing the space occupied by the cantilever 3300, which is convenient for Storage of arm booster. Further, referring to the spring pin 3500 between the upper bracket 3100 and the first connecting plate 3400, a rotary pin 3340 may be provided between the second connecting arm 3320 and the first connecting arm 3310 to limit the second connecting arm 3320 to the second In-plane rotation.

In another embodiment of the arm assisting device, the second connecting arm 3320 and the first connecting arm 3310 are connected through a spherical pair or a universal joint. It is convenient for the second connecting arm 3320 to swing relative to the first connecting arm 3310 in a conical surface, so that the handrest 3200 on the second connecting arm 3320 can swing in the conical surface, which is convenient for medical personnel to carry on The arms on the hand rest 3200 move flexibly.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, the first connecting arm 3310 includes at least two first links 3311. Adjacent first connecting rods 3311 may be movable assembled so that the two first connecting rods 3311 can move relative to each other to change the length of the first connecting arm 3310 or the angle between adjacent first connecting rods 3311. Please refer to FIG. 3. In a first connecting arm 3310 of an embodiment, two adjacent first links 3311 can be rotatably connected, and adjacent first links 3311 can be relatively rotated to be fitted or staggered. . When the adjacent first links 3311 are rotated to fit to each other, the overall length of the first connecting arm 3310 is shortened. When the adjacent first links 3311 are rotated to be staggered from each other, the first connection is increased. The length of the arm 3310.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 3. In a first connecting arm 3310 of an embodiment, a rotation center line of relative rotation between adjacent first links 3311 is set in a vertical direction, so that adjacent first links 3311 can be wound around. The centerline of rotation is rotated in the horizontal plane to fit or stagger each other. In other embodiments, the center line of rotation between adjacent first links 3311 can also be set in a horizontal direction or any other direction, but when the adjacent first links 3311 can move relative to each other in a vertical plane A locking structure should be provided between adjacent first links 3311. The locking structure can restrict the relative movement between adjacent first links 3311 in a vertical plane when locked, so as to realize the first link 3311 Supporting role of 3200. Specifically, the locking structure may adopt a spring pin, a damping shaft, or the like.

Please refer to FIG. 4. In the first connection arm 3310 of another embodiment, two adjacent first links 3311 are slidably connected, and adjacent first links 3311 can be relatively slid to change the first connection arm. length. Specifically, slide rails, slide grooves, pulleys, sliders, and the like can be used between adjacent first links 3311 to implement sliding assembly. In this embodiment, the cooperation of the slide rail 3312 and the slider is selected to realize the sliding assembly between the adjacent first links 3311. One of the two adjacent first links 3311 is equipped with the slide rail 3312, and the two adjacent first links 3311 are installed. The other of one of the connecting rods 3311 is mounted with a slider (not shown in the figure) that cooperates with the slide rail 3312.

In the first connecting arm 3310 of other embodiments, the connection manner between the first links 3311 may have both a rotatable connection and a slide. For example, one of two adjacent first links 3311 has a rotatable connection. Take the rotatable connection part as an example of the rotating shaft. One end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to one of the two adjacent first links 3311, the other end of the rotating shaft is fixed with a slider, and the other of the two adjacent first connecting links 3311 is installed. There is a slide rail 3312. The slide rail 3312 cooperates with the slider. The slider can be set to a disc shape or a spherical shape, so that the slider does not hinder the rotation of the rotating shaft relative to the slide rail. It can be achieved between two adjacent first links 3311. Turn and slide again. When there are more than two segments of the first link 3311, sliding assembly may be adopted between some of the first links 3311, and hinges may be adopted between the other first links 3311.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 to 4. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, the second connecting arm 3320 includes at least two second links 3321. In the second connecting arm 3320 of an embodiment, two adjacent second links 3321 are rotatably connected, and the adjacent second links 3321 can be relatively rotated to fit or staggered. When the adjacent second links 3321 are rotated to fit together, the overall length of the second connecting arm 3320 is shortened. When the adjacent second links 3321 are rotated to a state offset from each other, the second connection is increased. The length of the arm 3320.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4. In the second connecting arm 3320 of another embodiment, two adjacent second links 3321 are slidably connected, and adjacent second links 3321 can be relatively slid to change the second The length of the connecting arm 3320. Specifically, the sliding assembly between adjacent second links 3321 can be implemented by a slide rail, a slider, a chute, a pulley and the like. Please continue to refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3. In some embodiments, one of the adjacent second links 3321 has a sliding groove 3323. The sliding grooves 3323 are disposed along the extending direction of the second link 3321. The other of the rods 3321 is slide-fitted in the chute 3323.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4. In some embodiments of the second connecting arm 3320, a first locking member is provided on the second connecting arm 3320, and the first locking member is used to restrict relative sliding of the adjacent second link 3321. . Specifically, the first locking member may be a removable bolt, a spring pin, or a locking screw.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 3. In an embodiment, the second connecting arm 3320 includes two second links 3321. One of the second links 3321 is provided with a sliding groove 3323. The second connecting rod 3321 is provided in the extending direction, and the other second connecting rod 3321 and the sliding groove 3323 are assembled in a sliding manner. The first locking member includes a latch 3324, one of the two second links 3321 has a first insertion hole (not shown in the figure), and the other of the two second links 3321 has a plurality of second spaces disposed at intervals. A socket (not shown in the figure), to limit the relative sliding between the two second links 3321 when the pin 3324 penetrates the first socket and the second socket. In other embodiments, the positions of the first jack and the second jack may be interchanged. In a second connecting arm 3320 of another embodiment, the locking member includes a locking screw, and a through fixing screw hole is formed on the wall of the second link 3321 having the sliding groove 3323. The locking screw passes through the fixing screw hole for use. The second link 3321 without the slide groove 3323 is pressed against the second link 3321 without the slide groove 3323. When the lock screw is pressed against the second link 3321 without the slide groove 3323, the second link is restricted by friction. When 3321 slides in the sliding groove 3323, when the limit of the second link 3321 needs to be released, the locking screw can be loosened to release the limit of the second link 3321.

Please refer to FIG. 2. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, the cantilever arm 3300 is rotatably connected to the hand rest 3200, so that the hand rest 3200 can change an angle relative to the cantilever 3300 under a force. Specifically, a rotating shaft, a connecting plate, a spherical pair or a universal joint can be selected to realize a rotatable connection between the cantilever 3300 and the hand rest 3200.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, a cantilever 3300 and a hand rest 3200 are connected through a second connection plate 41; the cantilever 3300 and a second connection plate 41 are connected through a third rotation shaft, and the hand support 3200 and The two connecting plates 41 are connected by a fourth rotation axis, and the third rotation axis and the fourth rotation axis are perpendicular to each other. With reference to the above description of the first connection plate 3400, the third rotation axis and the fourth rotation axis may be set in a horizontal or vertical direction, or may be set in any other direction.

Please refer to FIG. 4. In another embodiment of the arm assisting device, the cantilever 3300 and the hand rest 3200 are connected through a seventh rotation shaft 42. In this embodiment, the seventh rotation shaft 42 extends in a vertical direction so that The hand rest 3200 can be rotated in a horizontal plane. In other embodiments, the seventh rotation shaft 42 may be disposed along other directions.

Please refer to FIG. 5. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, a first connecting plate 3400 is connected between the cantilever 3300 and the bracket 3100, and two adjacent first links 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310 are rotatably connected. The second connecting plate 41 is connected between the handrest 3200 and the cantilever 3300. The rotation direction shown in A in the figure is the rotation direction of the cantilever 3300 relative to the bracket 3100 in the horizontal plane, and the direction shown in B in the figure is adjacent to the first connecting arm 3310. The direction of rotation between the first link 3311, the direction shown by C in the figure is the direction in which the two second links 3321 slide relative to each other, D in the figure is the direction of rotation of the handrest 3200 in the horizontal plane, and E is the handrest 3200 in the figure. Direction of rotation in a vertical plane.

Please refer to FIG. 6. In an arm assisting device according to an embodiment, adjacent first connecting rods 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310 are connected in a rotatable manner. When the arm assisting device needs to be stored, medical personnel can First rotate the second connecting arm 3320 to a state where the first connecting arm 3310 is fitted, and then turn adjacent first links 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310 to a state where they fit together, and then turn the first connecting arm The rotation of the 3310 to fit the bracket 3100 greatly reduces the space occupied by the arm assist device and facilitates the storage and movement of the arm assist device. Of course, the order of the storage steps of the arm assisting device in this embodiment is not unique, and the medical staff can also fold the first connecting arm 3310 first, and the specific operation sequence can be flexibly selected according to the operating habits of the medical staff.

Please refer to FIG. 7. In another embodiment of the arm assisting device, a sliding assembly is adopted between adjacent first links 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310. When the arm assisting device needs to be stored, the medical staff may first Rotate the second connecting arm 3320 to a state where it is in contact with the first connecting arm 3310, and then slide the first link 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310 in a direction to shorten the length of the first connecting arm 3310, and then connect the first connecting arm The arm 3310 is rotated to be in a state of conforming with the bracket 3100, which greatly reduces the occupied space of the arm booster and facilitates the storage and movement of the arm booster. Of course, the order of the storage steps of the arm assisting device in this embodiment is not unique. The medical staff can also slide the first link 3311 of the first connecting arm 3310 to a shortened state. The specific operation sequence can be based on the operation of the medical staff. Get used to flexible choices.

In one embodiment of the arm assist device, the bracket 3100 includes at least two struts.

The two adjacent rods are slidably connected, and the adjacent rods can be slid relative to each other to change the length of the bracket 3100. Specifically, the sliding connection between adjacent supporting rods can be realized by a slide rail, a slider, a slide groove, a pulley, and the like.

The bracket 3100 is provided with a second locking member, and the second locking member is used to restrict the relative sliding of the adjacent rods.

Referring to the above description of the first locking member, the second locking member is a detachable latch, a spring pin, or a locking screw. When a user drives an adjacent support rod to a proper position, the second support member locks the adjacent support rods to achieve the support function of the bracket 3100.

Specifically, the driving method of the support rod can be manual or automatic, and the automatic driving method can use a motor, an electric cylinder, a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, etc. as a power source.

During the use of the probe, while supporting the user's arm, the probe cable is further prevented from being dragged to the ground and entangled with each other, and a cable management structure is added on the basis of any embodiment of the arm booster. In one embodiment, a suspension member is provided on the cantilever 3300, and the suspension member is used to suspend the probe cable. The hanging part can be a hook. The hook is hung below the cantilever 3300. The probe cable is hung on the hook. The probe cable runs along the cantilever. It will not drag on the ground to cause cable contamination or entanglement. It is inconvenient to use, and the probe cable extends from top to bottom, which is convenient for users to hold the probe to scan the human tissue under the arm. There may be multiple hanging parts, and the hanging parts may be detachably connected to the cantilever 3300.

In one embodiment, a threading member is provided on the bracket 3100. The threading member is used to assist the probe cable to be routed along the bracket 3100. The threading member may be a hanging ring. The probe cable passes through the threading member and extends along the bracket and extends To the hook of the bracket, the cables can be neatly routed along the bracket 3100. There may be multiple threading members, and the threading members may be detachably connected to the bracket 3100.

In one embodiment, a plurality of probe cups are installed on at least one of the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300, and the probe cups are used to place probes. The probe cup can be installed on the bracket 3100, the probe cup can be installed on the cantilever 3300, or the probe cup can be installed on both the bracket 3100 and the cantilever 3300. The setting of multiple probe cups enables multiple probes to be placed on the arm booster at the same time, and doctors can place and use them according to their habits. In addition, the probe cup cover can be detachably installed, and a medical staff can adjust the position of the probe cup cover according to the usage habits.

The above content is a further detailed description of the present application in combination with specific embodiments, and it cannot be considered that the specific implementation of the present application is limited to these descriptions. For a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs, without departing from the inventive concept of this application, several simple deductions or replacements can be made.

Claims

An ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, comprising: a display, a control panel, an ultrasonic host, a probe, and an arm booster;

The display is connected to the ultrasound host signal, the control panel is connected to the ultrasound host signal, and the probe is connected to the ultrasound host signal;

The probe is used for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, and is converted into an electric signal to be transmitted to an ultrasonic host;

The ultrasound host processes the electrical signal and generates an ultrasound image;

The display is used to display the ultrasound image;

The control panel is used to input a user's instruction into the ultrasound host;

The arm boosting device includes a bracket, a hand rest and a cantilever;

The bracket is used for mounting on other objects or standing on the ground;

The hand rest is used for holding a user's arm;

The cantilever connects the hand rest to the bracket.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cantilever is rotatably connected to the bracket, so that the cantilever can rotate in a first plane relative to the bracket about a connection point, wherein the first plane Is the plane on which the bracket and the cantilever are located.
The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the cantilever comprises: a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm, and one end of the first connecting arm is connected to a bracket;

One end of the second connection arm is connected to an end of the first connection arm remote from the bracket, and the other end of the second connection arm is connected to the hand rest.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the first connecting arm, so that the second connecting arm can be located on the second plane relative to the first connecting arm around the connection point. Internal rotation, wherein the second plane is a plane on which the second connecting arm and the first connecting arm are located.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cantilever is rotatably connected to the hand rest.
An arm boosting device, comprising:

A bracket for mounting on other objects or standing on the ground;

A hand support for supporting the arm of a user;

A cantilever that connects the hand rest to a stand.
The arm assisting device according to claim 6, wherein the cantilever is rotatably connected to the bracket, so that the cantilever can rotate in a first plane about the connection point relative to the bracket, wherein the first plane is the bracket and The plane on which the cantilever is located.
The arm assisting device according to claim 7, wherein the cantilever and the bracket are connected through a first connection plate;

The bracket is connected to the first connection plate through a first rotation axis, the cantilever is connected to the first connection plate through a second rotation axis, and the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are perpendicular to each other.
The arm assisting device according to claim 8, further comprising: a locking member, the locking member is provided at a connection between the cantilever and the bracket, and the locking member is used for locking the cantilever and the bracket or When the locking is released, the locking member restricts the relative rotation of the cantilever and the bracket in the first plane when the locking is in a locked state.
The arm assist device according to claim 9, wherein the locking member comprises a spring pin, a first locking hole is opened on the first connection plate, and a second locking hole is opened on the bracket or cantilever. The spring pin is inserted into one of the first locking hole and the second locking hole, and can be inserted into the other of the first locking hole and the second locking hole by pressing to limit the cantilever relative to the bracket in the first plane. motion.
The arm assisting device according to claim 7, wherein the cantilever and the bracket are connected through a rotating shaft, and the cantilever can rotate in a first plane about the rotating shaft.
The arm assisting device according to claim 7, wherein the bracket is provided with a first fixing member, and the cantilever is provided with a second fixing member, and the cantilever can be connected with the first fixing member through the first fixing member. The second fixing member is fixed on the bracket in cooperation.
The arm assisting device according to claim 12, wherein the first fixing member and the second fixing member are magnetic suction blocks and magnetic blocks that are magnetically matched with each other.
The arm assist device according to claim 12, wherein the first fixing member and the second fixing member are buckles that cooperate with each other.
The arm assisting device according to claim 6, wherein the bracket and the cantilever are connected by a four-link structure.
The arm assisting device according to any one of claims 6 to 15, wherein the cantilever comprises: a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm, and one end of the first connecting arm is connected to a bracket;

One end of the second connection arm is connected to an end of the first connection arm remote from the bracket, and the other end of the second connection arm is connected to the hand rest.
The arm assisting device according to claim 16, wherein the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the first connecting arm, so that the second connecting arm can be located on the second plane relative to the first connecting arm around the connection point. Internal rotation, wherein the second plane is a plane on which the second connecting arm and the first connecting arm are located.
The arm assisting device according to claim 17, wherein the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are connected through a rotating shaft, and the second connecting arm is capable of rotating in a second plane about the rotating shaft.
The arm assisting device according to claim 17, wherein the second connecting arm and the first connecting arm are connected through a spherical pair or a universal joint.
The arm booster according to claim 16, wherein the first connecting arm comprises at least two first links.
The arm assisting device according to claim 20, wherein two adjacent first links are rotatably connected, and the adjacent first links can be relatively rotated to fit or staggered.
The arm assisting device according to claim 20, wherein two adjacent first links are slidably connected, and adjacent first links can be slid relative to each other to change the length of the first connecting arm.
The arm assist device according to claim 16, wherein the second connecting arm comprises at least two second links.
The arm assisting device according to claim 23, wherein two adjacent second links are rotatably connected, and adjacent second links can be relatively rotated to fit or staggered.
The arm assisting device according to claim 23, wherein two adjacent second links are slidably connected, and adjacent second links can be slid relative to each other to change the length of the second connecting arm.
The arm assisting device according to claim 25, wherein a first locking member is provided on the second connecting arm, and the first locking member is used to restrict relative sliding of the adjacent second link.
The arm assisting device according to claim 26, wherein the first locking member is a detachable latch, a spring pin, or a locking screw.
The arm assisting device according to any one of claims 6 to 27, wherein the cantilever is rotatably connected to the hand rest, so that the hand rest can change the angle with respect to the cantilever in a state of force.
The arm assisting device according to claim 28, wherein the cantilever and the hand rest are connected through a second connection plate;

The cantilever is connected to the second connection plate through a third rotation axis, the hand rest and the second connection plate are connected through a fourth rotation axis, and the third rotation axis and the fourth rotation axis are perpendicular to each other.
The arm assisting device according to claim 6 to 29, wherein the bracket comprises at least two support rods.
The arm assisting device according to claim 30, wherein two adjacent rods are slidably connected, and adjacent rods can be slid relative to each other to change the length of the bracket.
The arm assisting device according to claim 31, wherein a second locking member is provided on the bracket, and the second locking member is used to restrict relative sliding of the adjacent rods.
The arm assisting device according to claim 32, wherein the second locking member is a detachable latch, a spring pin, or a locking screw.
The arm assisting device according to any one of claims 6 to 33, wherein a wire hanging member is provided on the cantilever, and the wire hanging member is used to suspend a probe cable.
The arm assist device according to claim 34, wherein a threading member is provided on the bracket, and the threading member is used to assist the probe cable to be routed along the bracket.
The arm assisting device according to claim 34 or 35, wherein at least one of the bracket and the cantilever is provided with a plurality of probe cup covers, and the cup covers are used for placing probes.