WO2022068095A1

WO2022068095A1 - Double-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument

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Publication number: WO2022068095A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/137838
Authority: WO
Inventors: 吴军
Original assignee: 居天智慧(深圳)有限公司
Priority date: 2020-09-30
Filing date: 2020-12-20
Publication date: 2022-04-07
Also published as: CN112022212A

Abstract

A double-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, which belongs to the technical field of ultrasonic diagnostic instruments. The double-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument comprises a machine body (101), wherein a main machine which is in wireless communication with an external display terminal is arranged in the machine body (101), a convex array probe (201) and a linear array probe (301) are respectively arranged at two ends of the machine body (101), and the convex array probe (201) and the linear array probe (301) are electrically connected to the main machine respectively; and the machine body (101) is in a flat shape, two sides of the machine body (101) form a hand holding side (102) for a user to hold, and the hand holding side (102) is bent inwards in an arc shape in the direction from the end part to the middle part of the machine body (101). The convex array probe (201) and the linear array probe (301) are arranged on the machine body (101), such that the ultrasonic scanning of different parts to be scanned can be satisfied; and the main machine is arranged in the machine body (101), ultrasonic scanning data of the convex array probe (201) and the linear array probe (301) can be processed in the main machine, and then transmitted to the display terminal for display by means of wireless communication, such that the use thereof is convenient.

Description

Dual Probe Handheld Ultrasound System

technical field

The patent of the present invention relates to the technical field of ultrasonic scanning, in particular, to a dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument.

Background technique

Ultrasound scanning is to use ultrasonic waves to scan the human body, and then form the internal image of the scanned human body on the display screen, so that the doctor can view the internal image of the human body.

At present, there are many kinds of portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses on the market, which include a body, and a probe is arranged on the body. By holding the body and pressing the probe against the human body, the user can scan and image the inside of the human body.

technical problem

In the prior art, ultrasonic diagnostic instruments are all single-probe, thus, only a single probe can be used for ultrasonic scanning. In this way, when multi-position detection is required, if the probe does not meet the requirements of the scanning position, the ultrasonic diagnostic instrument needs to be replaced. In this way, it is difficult for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to meet the needs of scanning multiple parts.

technical solutions

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which aims to solve the problem that the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has only a single probe in the prior art.

The present invention is implemented in this way, a dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument includes a body, and a host for wireless communication with an external display terminal is arranged inside the body, and two ends of the body are respectively provided with a convex array probe and a linear array probe. The convex array probe and the linear array probe are respectively electrically connected with the host; the body is in a flat shape, and both sides of the body form a grip side for the user to hold, along the direction from the end to the middle of the body, The hand grip side is curved inward in an arc shape.

Further, the convex array probe has a convex array end surface abutting against the scanning part, and along the extending direction between the two grip sides of the body, the convex array end surface is a curved surface with a middle portion protruding outward.

Further, a detachable convex array casing is sleeved at the end of the body, and the convex array end face is formed on the convex array casing; There are a plurality of concave transverse notches, the longitudinal notches and transverse notches respectively penetrate the edge of the end face of the convex array; a plurality of the longitudinal notches and transverse notches are respectively staggered and connected in a grid-like arrangement on the convex array end face.

Further, the end of the body is provided with a lateral swinging plate, and the lateral swinging plate takes its middle part as the swing center and swings up and down along the bending direction of the end face of the convex array; the convex array shell is sleeved on the The outer circumference of the lateral swinging plate is engaged with the lateral swinging plate.

Further, the outer circumference of the end of the body is provided with a first step ring facing the convex array shell and arranged around the outer circumference of the body, and a first elastic layer is laid on the first step ring; the convex array shell The bottom has a convex array abutting surface arranged toward the first step ring, and the convex array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the first elastic layer.

Further, along the direction from the abutting surface of the convex array to the first step ring, the thickness of the first elastic layer is gradually increased.

Further, the linear array probe has a linear array end surface abutting against the scanning part, along the extending direction between the two grip sides of the body, the linear array end surface is a flat surface, and the linear array end surface is flat. An arc-shaped protruding strip is protruded in the middle, and the arc-shaped protruding strip is extended and arranged along the two grip sides of the body.

Further, the end of the body is sleeved with a detachable line array shell, and the line array end surface is formed on the line array shell; The guide notch is bent and extended along the width direction of the arc-shaped protruding strip, and passes through the edge of the arc-shaped protruding strip.

Further, on the body, there are two end side surfaces formed between the two handle sides and arranged away from each other; As the swing center, it swings up and down between the two end side surfaces; the convex array shell is sleeved on the outer circumference of the end swinging plate, and is engaged with the end swinging plate.

Further, the outer circumference of the end of the body is provided with a second step ring facing the line array shell and arranged around the outer circumference of the body, and a second elastic layer is laid on the second step ring; the line array shell The bottom of the device has a linear array abutting surface arranged toward the second step ring, and the linear array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the second elastic layer.

beneficial effect

Compared with the prior art, the dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument provided by the present invention is provided with a convex array probe and a linear array probe on the body, which can satisfy the ultrasonic scanning of different parts to be scanned; The ultrasonic scanning data of the line array probe can be processed in the host, and then transmitted to the display terminal for display through wireless communication, which is convenient to use.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic front view of a dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided by the present invention;

2 is a schematic front view of a convex array end face provided by the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the end face of the line array provided by the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, but not to limit the present invention.

The implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation or a specific orientation. structure and operation, so the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for exemplary illustration and should not be construed as a limitation on the present patent. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific situations.

Referring to Figures 1-3, it is a preferred embodiment provided by the present invention.

The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a body 101 . Inside the body 101 is a host computer for wireless communication with an external display terminal. The host computer acts as a control center and can process data and the like. Two ends of the body 101 are respectively provided with a convex array probe 201 and a linear array probe 301. The convex array probe 201 is used for ultrasonic scanning of the abdomen, the heart and small organs, and the linear array probe 301 is used for ultrasonic scanning of the body surface and blood vessels. . The convex array probe 201 and the linear array probe 301 are electrically connected to the host respectively, and the data scanned by the convex array probe 201 and the linear array probe 301 are directly transmitted to the host for processing, and then transmitted to the display terminal for display by the host.

The body 101 is flat, and two sides of the body 101 form a grip side 102 for the user to hold.

In the dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided above, a convex array probe 201 and a linear array probe 301 are arranged on the body 101, which can meet the ultrasonic scanning of different parts to be scanned; a host, a convex array probe 201 and a linear array probe are arranged in the body 101 The data of 301 ultrasonic scanning can be processed in the host, and then transmitted to the display terminal through wireless communication for display, which is convenient to use.

The convex array probe 201 has a convex array end face 202 abutting against the scanning part. Along the extending direction between the two grip sides 102 of the body 101 , the convex array end face 202 is a curved face with a central protruding outward.

The end of the body 101 is sleeved with a detachable convex array casing, and a convex array end face 202 is formed on the convex array casing; the convex array end face 202 is provided with a plurality of concave longitudinal notches 203 and a plurality of concave transverse notches 204 , the longitudinal notch 203 and the transverse notch 204 respectively penetrate the edge of the convex array end face 202 ;

Since the probe needs to apply couplant on the part to be scanned during the ultrasonic scanning operation, the couplant is often squeezed out and thinned during the movement of the probe. cumbersome. By arranging the transverse notch 204 and the longitudinal notch 203 arranged in a grid on the convex array end face 202, the coupling agent will be embedded in the transverse notch 204 and the longitudinal notch 203 during the movement of the convex array end face 202 in contact with the human body. And because the lateral notch 204 and the longitudinal notch 203 penetrate the edge of the convex array end face 202, the convex array end face 202 will not completely squeeze the couplant to become thinner, and the couplant continues to be embedded in the lateral notch 204 and the longitudinal notch 203, Improve ultrasound scanning accuracy.

The end of the body 101 is provided with a lateral swinging plate, and the lateral swinging plate takes the middle part as the swinging center and swings up and down along the bending direction of the convex array end face 202; the convex array shell is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lateral swinging plate, and is connected with the lateral swinging plate.

In this way, after the convex array end face 202 abuts on the part to be scanned, in the process of pressing and moving, since the lateral swinging plate can swing up and down along the bending direction of the convex array end face 202, and then the convex array end face 202 can swing, so that the The end face 202 of the convex array can be in contact with more areas of the part to be scanned, which greatly improves the accuracy of ultrasonic scanning.

The outer circumference of the end of the body 101 is provided with a first step ring facing the convex array shell and arranged around the outer circumference of the body 101, and a first elastic layer is laid on the first step ring; the bottom of the convex array shell is arranged toward the first step ring. The convex array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the first elastic layer.

The first elastic layer can limit and locate the swing of the convex array casing, and drive the convex array casing to reset automatically when there is no pressing force.

Along the direction from the contact surface of the convex array to the first step ring, the thickness of the first elastic layer is gradually increased, which strengthens the function of the first elastic layer to drive the convex array casing to reset.

The linear array probe 301 has a linear array end surface 302 abutting against the scanning part. Along the extending direction between the two grip sides 102 of the body 101 , the linear array end surface 302 is a flat surface, and the middle of the linear array end surface 302 is protruded with an arc. The arc-shaped convex strips 303 are arranged along the extending between the two grip sides 102 of the body 101 .

The end of the body 101 is sleeved with a detachable line array shell, and a line array end face 302 is formed on the line array shell; the arc-shaped convex strip 303 is provided with a plurality of concave guide notches 304, and the guide notches 304 follow the arc The ridges 303 are bent and extended in the width direction, and pass through the edges of the arc-shaped ridges 303 .

In this way, after the linear array end face 302 abuts on the part to be scanned, and in the process of pushing the linear array end face 302 to move, the couplant can be prevented from being completely squeezed out and thinned, and the couplant can be embedded in the guide notch 304 to ensure that Accuracy of Ultrasound Scans.

The body 101 has two end sides formed between the two grip sides 102 and arranged away from each other; the end of the body 101 has an end-to-swing plate, and the end-to-swing plate takes its middle part as the swing center, and is at the two ends. The convex array shell is sleeved on the outer circumference of the end swinging plate, and is connected with the end swinging plate by engaging.

In this way, after the linear array end face 302 abuts on the part to be scanned, in the process of pressing and moving, since the end direction swinging plate can swing up and down between the side surfaces of the two end portions, and then the linear array end face 302 can swing, so that The end face 302 of the linear array can be in contact with more areas of the part to be scanned, which greatly improves the accuracy of ultrasonic scanning.

The outer periphery of the end of the body 101 is provided with a second step ring facing the outer periphery of the body 101 and arranged around the outer periphery of the body 101, and a second elastic layer is laid on the second step ring; the bottom of the line array housing is arranged toward the second step ring. The line array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the second elastic layer.

The second elastic layer can limit and position the swing of the line array housing, and drive the line array housing to reset automatically when there is no pressing force.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection of the present invention. within the range.

Claims

The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic instrument is characterized in that it includes a body, and a host for wireless communication with an external display terminal is arranged inside the body, and a convex array probe and a linear array probe are respectively provided at both ends of the body, and the convex array probe is provided. The probe and the linear array probe are respectively electrically connected to the host; the body is flat, and two sides of the body form a hand grip side for the user to hold, along the direction from the end to the middle of the body, the hand The grip side is curved inward.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the convex array probe has a convex array end face abutting against the scanning part, along the extending direction between the two hand-grip sides of the body, The end surface of the convex array is a curved surface with a middle portion protruding outward.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a detachable convex array casing is sleeved on the end of the body, and the convex array end face is formed on the convex array casing; The end face of the convex array is provided with a plurality of concave longitudinal notches and a plurality of concave transverse notches, the longitudinal notches and transverse notches respectively penetrate the edge of the end face of the convex array; a plurality of the longitudinal notches and transverse notches The notches are respectively arranged in a grid-like manner on the end face of the convex array in a staggered and connected manner.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the end of the body is provided with a lateral swinging plate, and the lateral swinging plate takes its middle part as the swinging center and runs along the convex array. The bending direction of the end face swings up and down; the convex array shell is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lateral swinging plate, and is engaged with the lateral swinging plate.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the outer circumference of the end of the body is provided with a first step ring facing the convex array shell and arranged around the outer circumference of the body, and the first step ring is arranged around the outer circumference of the body. A first elastic layer is laid on the step ring; the bottom of the convex array shell has a convex array abutting surface arranged toward the first step ring, and the convex array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the first elastic layer superior.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the thickness of the first elastic layer gradually increases along the direction from the abutting surface of the convex array to the first step ring.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the linear array probe has a linear array end face that abuts against the scanning site, along the line between the two grip sides of the body. The end face of the line array is a flat surface, and the middle part of the end face of the line array is protruded with an arc-shaped ridge, and the arc-shaped ridge extends along the two grip sides of the body. .
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a detachable linear array casing is sleeved on the end of the body, and the linear array end face is formed on the linear array casing; The arc-shaped ridges are provided with a plurality of concave guide nicks, the guide nicks are bent and extended along the width direction of the arc-shaped ridges, and pass through the edges of the arc-shaped ridges.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the body has two end side surfaces formed between the two hand-held sides and arranged away from each other; the end of the body is There is an end swinging plate, and the end swinging plate takes the middle part as the swing center and swings up and down between the side surfaces of the two end parts; the convex array shell is sleeved on the outer circumference of the end swinging plate, and It is snap-connected with the end-direction swinging plate.
The dual-probe handheld ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the outer periphery of the end of the body is provided with a second step ring facing the linear array housing and surrounding the outer periphery of the body, and the second step ring is arranged around the outer periphery of the body. A second elastic layer is laid on the step ring; the bottom of the line array shell has a line array abutting surface arranged toward the second step ring, and the line array abutting surface is fixedly abutted on the second elastic layer superior.