WO2024025310A1

WO2024025310A1 - Probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment

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Publication number: WO2024025310A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/010763
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이정규
Original assignee: 이정규
Priority date: 2022-07-29
Filing date: 2023-07-25
Publication date: 2024-02-01

Abstract

The present invention relates to a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, comprising: a main body; a plurality of ultrasonic probes connected to the main body by means of cables; and a sterilization unit which sterilizes and disinfects the ultrasonic probes.

Description

Probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment

The present invention relates to a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, and more specifically, for contrasting living tissue, detecting foreign substances in the living body, determining the degree of damage, and observing a tumor or fetus. It relates to a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment that is brought into contact with the skin of a test subject and a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.

In general, ultrasound diagnostic equipment refers to medical imaging equipment that diagnoses a subject by imaging the inside of the subject's body using ultrasound.

Such ultrasound diagnostic equipment is widely used during health checkups or surgeries for contrasting living tissue, detecting foreign substances in the living body, determining the degree of damage, and observing tumors or fetuses.

In other words, compared to other imaging diagnostic devices such as X-ray diagnostic devices, Because it has the advantage of high safety, it is widely used for heart, abdomen, urology, and obstetrics and gynecology diagnosis.

Such ultrasonic diagnostic equipment essentially uses an ultrasonic probe to radiate ultrasonic waves and receive reflected ultrasonic waves in contact with the skin on the diagnostic area of the examinee.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of conventional ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. Referring to FIG. 1, the conventional ultrasonic diagnostic equipment is briefly described as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional ultrasound diagnostic equipment 1 includes a main body 10 and an ultrasound probe 30 that transmits an ultrasound signal to an object to be diagnosed and receives a signal reflected from the object. , the ultrasonic probe 30 is connected to the main body 10 by a cable 32.

At this time, the ultrasonic probe 30 may be mounted on the main body 10 by the holder 22. This holder 22 is provided on the control panel 20.

In addition, a moving means 12 such as wheels is provided at the lower part of the main body 10 to move the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 1.

In addition, the main body 10 is provided with a display 30 and a control panel 20. The control panel 20 is provided with an input unit 24 for the user, a medical professional, to control the ultrasound diagnostic equipment 1, In some cases, an auxiliary display 26 is provided to provide related information such as a menu or auxiliary image for optimizing the ultrasound image or to provide a graphic interface to the user.

Meanwhile, the ultrasonic probe 30, which is connected from the main body 10 of the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 1 by a cable 32, applies gel for ultrasonic diagnosis to the surface (hereinafter referred to as the probe surface) in contact with the subject during diagnosis. It is applied and used. Therefore, although the gel is removed by wiping off the probe surface of the ultrasonic probe 30 after the examination of the subject, there is a risk that the probe surface may be contaminated with pathogens transferred from the subject.

If the ultrasonic probe 30 with a contaminated contact surface is continued to be used without sterilization or disinfection, there is a risk that the next test subject may be infected, and medical personnel who operate the ultrasonic probe 30 may also be exposed to infection. There were concerns.

Prior literature related to the technical field to which the present invention belongs includes Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2068706 and Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0069257.

The present invention was developed with an eye on the above-mentioned problems, and the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to ensure that the ultrasonic probe is always sterilized and disinfected after use and when not in use, thereby preventing the examinee or medical personnel from being exposed to pathogens. To provide a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment to prevent infection or exposure to infection.

In addition, another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment that can increase convenience of use by expanding versatility by sterilizing or disinfecting probes of different sizes while stably seated. and a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.

In addition, another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment that can greatly improve convenience of use by installing a sterilizing device for sterilizing probes for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment. The purpose is to provide a method for sterilizing probes of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.

A probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention to solve the above problems includes a main body; a plurality of ultrasonic probes connected from the main body by cables; and a sterilizing device unit that sterilizes and disinfects the ultrasonic probes.

At this time, the sterilizing device unit includes a sterilizing case in which the ultrasonic probes are mounted, a control unit that provides power and an antibacterial solvent to the sterilizing case, and controls the operation of the sterilizing case, and is installed inside the main body. It may be formed separately from the main body or may include a control body disposed on one side of the main body.

Here, the sterilization case includes a housing having a certain volume of accommodating space into which the ultrasonic probe is inserted and accommodated, and a cover that opens and closes one side of the housing, and the upper part of each accommodating space of the housing is lit by a control signal. As a result, a UV LED lamp that irradiates ultraviolet rays, an infrared lamp that irradiates far-infrared rays when turned on by a control signal, and a spray nozzle that sprays an antibacterial solvent in response to a control signal may be installed.

Meanwhile, a beach space with an open/close door may be formed on one side of the control main body to store the antibacterial solvent.

Additionally, the control main body may be installed retractably and detachably from the main body.

In addition, the spray nozzle can spray the antibacterial solvent while reciprocating at regular intervals according to a control signal.

The probe sterilization method of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention to solve the above problem includes a main body, a plurality of ultrasonic probes connected from the main body by a cable, and a sterilizing device unit for sterilizing and disinfecting the ultrasonic probes. A method of sterilizing a probe of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, comprising: (a) seating the probe used in the sterilizing device unit; (b) irradiating the mounted probe with a UV LED lamp for a set time; (c) spraying an antibacterial solvent onto the probe through a spray nozzle; and (d) irradiating the probe with an infrared lamp for a set time.

At this time, when the probe is seated on the sterilizing device unit, the control unit can detect this and control the operation of the UV LED lamp, spray nozzle, and infrared lamp.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic probe is always sterilized and disinfected after use and when not in use, so that the test subject or medical personnel is not infected by pathogens. The effect of preventing exposure to infection may be provided.

In addition, according to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, probes of different sizes are sterilized or disinfected while being stably seated, thereby providing the effect of increasing convenience of use by expanding versatility. It can be.

In addition, according to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilization device for sterilizing the probe is installed in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, thereby greatly improving the convenience of use due to sterilization and disinfection of the probes. can be provided.

The effects according to the present invention are not limited to the contents exemplified above, and further various effects are included in the present specification.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a probe is inserted into a sterilization case of a probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are partially enlarged perspective views of the sterilization case of FIG. 3 when viewed from different directions. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the sterilization case of FIG. 3 with the probe inserted, and FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the probe not inserted.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of Figure 5.

Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a sterilization case provided in a sterilization device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a block diagram showing the control relationship of the probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a process chart showing the procedure of a probe sterilization method using a probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a flow chart showing the process sequence of the probe sterilization method of the probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to provide common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Accordingly, in some embodiments, well-known process steps, well-known structures, and well-known techniques are not specifically described in order to avoid ambiguous interpretation of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise in the context. As used in the specification, "comprises" and/or "comprising" means not excluding the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps and/or operations other than the mentioned components, steps and/or operations. Use it as And, “and/or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the mentioned items.

Additionally, the embodiments described in this specification will be described with reference to perspective views, cross-sectional views, side views, and/or schematic views, which are ideal illustrations of the present invention. Accordingly, the form of the illustration may be modified depending on manufacturing technology and/or tolerance. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific form shown, but also include changes in form produced according to the manufacturing process. Additionally, in each drawing shown in an embodiment of the present invention, each component may be shown somewhat enlarged or reduced in consideration of convenience of explanation.

Hereinafter, a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the attached illustration drawings.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a state in which the probe is inserted into the sterilization case of the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a partially enlarged perspective view, and Figures 4 and 5 are partially enlarged perspective views of the sterilization case of Figure 3 viewed from different directions. Figure 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view with the probe inserted, and Figure 5 is a partial enlarged view of the state without the probe inserted. It is a perspective view.

Additionally, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 5.

First, as shown in FIG. 2, the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100 to which the sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied includes a main body 110 in which various electronic and mechanical equipment are installed and a pre-programmed control unit is installed. ), a plurality of ultrasound probes 112 connected from the main body 110 by a cable 114, and an input unit 120 through which a user, a medical professional, inputs an input, and the ultrasound probe 112 is provided on the skin of the examinee. It may be configured to include a display unit 130 that displays an internal image of the examinee's body as it comes into contact with a sterilizing device unit that sterilizes and disinfects the ultrasonic probes 112.

The sterilization device unit includes a sterilization case 200 in which the ultrasonic probes 112 are mounted, a control unit that provides power and an antibacterial solvent to the sterilization case 200, and controls the operation of the sterilization case 200. It may be configured to include a control body 300.

The sterilization case 200 includes a housing 210 having a receiving space 220 of a certain volume for inserting and receiving the ultrasonic probe 112, and a cover 240 that opens and closes one side of the housing 210. It can be composed of:

For reference, in the drawing to support the probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, a total of three accommodation spaces 220 are formed in the sterilization case 200, and accordingly, each accommodation space 220 It is shown as an example that three covers 240 are provided for opening and closing, but this is only an example and the number may be increased or decreased.

In addition, the control body 300 may be installed inside the main body 110 and connected to the sterilizing device unit, or may be formed separately from the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100 and placed on one side of the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100. You can. At this time, it is preferable that the control body 300 is installed to be removable in a retractable manner with respect to the main body 110 to facilitate replenishment of the antibacterial solvent.

A plurality of indicator lights 212 may be formed on one side of the upper surface of the housing 210. Here, two indicator lights 212 are provided, and it is desirable that one lights up red and the other lights blue.

That is, when the ultrasonic probes 112 are embedded in the sterilization case 200 and sterilization and disinfection are being performed, a red indicator light is turned on, and when sterilization and disinfection are not being performed, a blue indicator light is turned on so that the user, a medical professional, can It is desirable to easily recognize the operating state with the naked eye.

For reference, the cover 240 may be configured to open and close the receiving space 220 as it moves in an up and down slide manner with respect to the housing 210, and at this time, the cover 240 can be easily lifted up and down while held by the user. A handle 242 may be installed on the front of the.

This cover 240 may be configured to be lifted and lowered manually to open and close the accommodation space 220, or may be configured to be automatically raised and lowered by a detection sensor to open and close the accommodation space 220.

For example, when the light emitting part is installed on one side of the ultrasonic probe 112 and the light receiving part is installed on one side of the housing 210, and the ultrasonic probe 112 approaches the housing 210 by a certain distance, the cover 240 It may be configured to open and close the accommodation space 220 while automatically being lifted.

A communication hole 231 is formed at the lower part of the receiving space 220 of the housing 210 to allow the small diameter portion of the ultrasonic probe 112 and the cable 114 to pass through, and on both sides of this communication hole 231, an ultrasonic probe ( A seating shoulder 230 may be formed to seat the inclined portion forming the boundary between the small diameter portion and the large diameter portion of 112).

Therefore, in order to insert the ultrasonic probe 112 into the receiving space 220 of the housing 210, with the cover 240 open, the ultrasonic probe 112 is inserted from the front so that the inclined portion is connected to the seating jaw portion 230. When seated, a stable seated state is achieved with the cable 114 connected through the communication port 231. In this state, when the cover 240 is closed, the ultrasonic probe 112 is accommodated in the receiving space 220. is achieved.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 and FIGS. 6 and 7, at the top of each receiving space 220 of the housing 210, there is a UV LED lamp 222 that irradiates ultraviolet rays as it is turned on by a control signal, and also An infrared lamp 224 that irradiates far-infrared rays when turned on by a control signal and a spray nozzle 226 that sprays an antibacterial solvent by a control signal may be installed.

Here, the spray nozzle 226 sprays the antibacterial solvent while rotating at a certain angle in the front, rear, left, and right directions by a control signal, so that the antibacterial solvent is evenly distributed on the probe surface of the probe 112 internally seated in the receiving space 220. can be sprayed.

In addition, the spray nozzle 226 may be configured to reciprocate at a certain interval along a rail portion that may be formed inside the housing 210 of the sterilization case 200, that is, on the upper surface of the receiving space 220, and accordingly. The antibacterial solvent may be uniformly sprayed and applied to the probe surface of the probe 112.

At this time, although not separately shown, two injection nozzles are arranged opposite each other on both sides and the two injection nozzles reciprocate in opposite directions, so that the antibacterial solvent is spread more evenly on the probe surface of the probe 112. It can also be applied by spraying.

In addition, on one lower side of the housing 210, a first connection cable is connected to supply power to the UV LED lamp 222, the infrared lamp 224, and the spray nozzle 226 and to transmit control signals for operation. A terminal 214 may be formed, and a second terminal 216 may be formed to which a connection hose for supplying an antibacterial solvent to the spray nozzle 226 is connected.

These connection cables and connection hoses may be connected from the control body 300.

For reference, the sterilization case 200 is installed on one side of the main body 110 of the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100, so that the ultrasonic probes 112 connected from the main body 110 by the cable 114 are mounted and sterilized. , It is desirable to ensure that disinfection is easily accomplished.

Referring to FIG. 9, the control main body 300, as mentioned above, has various programs preset and a control unit ( 304) and an antibacterial solvent storage unit 302 for supplying an antibacterial solvent to the spray nozzle 226.

At this time, a beach space (not shown) in which an open/close door 310 is installed may be formed at one end of the control body 300 to store excess antibacterial solvent.

In addition, a detection sensor 232 may be provided on the surface of the seating jaw 230 of the sterilization case 200 to detect the seating state of the probe 112 and transmit it to the control unit 304 of the control body 300. , its operational relationship will be explained in detail later.

Meanwhile, Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a sterilization case provided in a sterilization device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The ultrasonic probes 112 provided in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100 are not all of the same size, and may be provided with different shapes and sizes depending on the application area.

Accordingly, the size of the accommodation space 220 and the communication port 231 of the sterilization case 200 may be formed differently to correspond to the probes 112 of different sizes.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, slide holes 234 of a certain size are formed on both sides of the seating jaw 230, and shielding portions 238 are formed at the ends of the slide holes 234, respectively. An elastic member 236, such as a coil spring, can be installed between the rear end of the slide hole 234 and the shielding portion 238 so that the spacing between the communication holes 231 can be adjusted.

Therefore, in the case of the probe 112 with a relatively large small diameter portion, the size of the communication hole 231 is expanded while pressing both shielding portions 238, and in the case of the probe 112 with a relatively small diameter portion, both shielding portions 238 are elastic. By moving in a direction facing each other due to the pressing force of the members 236, the size of the communication opening 231 can be reduced.

Accordingly, probes 112 of different sizes can be more universally and stably installed in the sterilization case 200 of the sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention, thereby greatly improving convenience of use.

A probe sterilization method using a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment that can be configured as described above will be described as follows.

Figure 10 is a process chart showing the process sequence of a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 11 is a flow chart showing the process sequence of a probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When a medical professional, who may be a user, applies gel to the probe surface of the ultrasound probe 112 and rubs the skin surface of the test subject, it contacts the skin on the test subject's diagnostic area to radiate ultrasonic waves and receive reflected ultrasonic waves to be displayed on the display unit. An image inside the body is displayed at 130.

Accordingly, the medical professional reads the image displayed on the display unit 130 and makes a diagnosis.

After completing the ultrasound diagnosis in this way, the gel applied to the probe surface of the ultrasonic probe 112 is wiped off. At this time, the probe surface of the ultrasonic probe 112 is in contact with the skin of the examinee, so if left as is, various pathogens are removed. There is a risk that bacteria, including .

Therefore, the medical professional can sterilize and disinfect the ultrasonic probe 112 after wiping off the gel using a sterilizing device.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the cover 240 of the sterilization case 200 is opened, the ultrasonic probe 112 used is inserted into the receiving space 220 and seated (S10), and then the cover 240 After closing, sterilization and disinfection are performed by manipulating the input unit 120.

When a signal for sterilization and disinfection is input, the control unit of the control body 300 transmits a control signal to turn on the UV LED lamp 222 (S20). Then, the antibacterial solvent is sprayed onto the probe surface of the probe 112 through the spray nozzle 226 (S30), and the infrared lamp 224 is also turned on (S40).

At this time, the signal for sterilization and disinfection is input as the probe 112 is seated on the seating jaw 230 of the sterilization case 200, and the detection sensor 232 detects this and transmits a signal to the control unit 304. If so, the control unit 304 can sequentially input each signal for sterilization and disinfection to the sterilization case 200.

The lighting of the UV LED lamp 222 and the infrared lamp 224 and the spraying of the antibacterial solvent through the spray nozzle 226 can be ordered or the operating time determined by a control signal from the control unit 304.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11, after the set time has elapsed with the UV LED lamp 224 turned on (S20), the antibacterial solvent is sprayed (sprayed) (S30) through the spray nozzle 226. , the operation time can be set so that the infrared lamp 224 is turned on (S40) for a set time.

At this time, when the UV LED lamp 222 and the infrared lamp 224 are turned on and the antibacterial solvent is sprayed through the spray nozzle 226 to sterilize and disinfect the ultrasonic probe 112, the housing 210 The indicator light installed on one side may light up to indicate that sterilization and disinfection are in progress.

Conversely, when the ultrasonic probe 112 is pulled out from the receiving space 220 of the housing 210, an indicator light installed on one side of the housing 210 may turn on to indicate that the operation is stopped.

Next, a probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment applied to the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment applied to the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment includes a main body 110 in which various electronic and mechanical equipment are installed and a pre-programmed control unit is installed, and a cable 114 from this main body 110. ), a plurality of ultrasound probes 112 connected by and an input unit 120 for input by a user, a medical professional, are provided, and as the ultrasound probe 112 contacts the skin of the test subject, an internal image of the test subject's body is displayed. It may be configured to include a sterilizing device unit that sterilizes and disinfects the display unit 130 and the ultrasonic probes 112.

For example, when the light emitting part is installed on one side of the ultrasonic probe 112 and the light receiving part is installed on one side of the housing 210, and the ultrasonic probe 112 approaches the housing 210 by a certain distance, the cover 240 It may be configured to automatically open and close the accommodation space 220 while being lifted and lowered.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 8, a UV LED lamp 222 that irradiates ultraviolet rays when turned on by a control signal is installed at the upper part of each receiving space 220 of the housing 210. , an infrared lamp 224 that irradiates far-infrared rays when turned on by a control signal and a spray nozzle 226 that sprays an antibacterial solvent by a control signal may be installed.

In addition, the spray nozzle 226 may be configured to reciprocate at a certain interval along a rail portion that may be formed inside the housing 210 of the sterilizing case 200, that is, on the upper surface of the receiving space 220, and accordingly. The antibacterial solvent may be uniformly sprayed and applied to the probe surface of the probe 112.

These connection cables and connection hoses may be connected from the control body 300, and the control body 300 may be formed separately from the ultrasonic diagnosis equipment 100 and placed on one side of the ultrasonic diagnosis equipment 100.

The control relationship of the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment applied to the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment is shown in FIG. 9.

Meanwhile, Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a sterilization case provided in a probe sterilization device for ultrasound diagnostic equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Accordingly, probes 112 of different sizes can be more universally and stably installed in the sterilization case 200 of the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, greatly improving convenience of use. It can be.

As described above, according to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic probe 112 is always sterilized and disinfected after use and when not in use, The effect of preventing the test subject or medical personnel from being infected or exposed to infection by pathogens can be provided.

In addition, according to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, the probes 112 of different sizes are sterilized or disinfected while being stably seated, thereby providing versatility. The effect of increasing convenience of use due to expansion can also be provided.

In addition, according to the probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and the probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, a sterilizing device for sterilizing the probe 112 is installed in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100, so that the probe (112) The effect of greatly improving the convenience of use due to sterilization and disinfection can also be provided.

Meanwhile, the present invention can also be implemented as a probe sterilization system for ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

At this time, the probe sterilization system for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment may be implemented with the above-described main body 110, the ultrasonic probe 112, and the sterilization device unit, and these configurations include the above-described main body 110, the ultrasonic probe 112, and the sterilization device. Since it is the same as the device part, detailed description will be omitted.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

Claims

main body;

a plurality of ultrasonic probes connected from the main body by cables; and

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, comprising a sterilizing device unit that sterilizes and disinfects the ultrasonic probes.
According to clause 1,

The sterilizing device unit,

A sterilization case in which the ultrasonic probes are seated and mounted,

A control body that provides power and an antibacterial solvent to the sterilization case, is provided with a control unit for controlling the operation of the sterilization case, and is installed inside the main body or formed separately from the main body and disposed on one side of the main body. A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, characterized in that.
According to clause 2,

The sterilization case is,

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, comprising a housing having a certain volume of accommodating space into which the ultrasonic probe is inserted and accommodated, and a cover that opens and closes one side of the housing.
According to clause 3,

At the top of each accommodation space of the housing is a UV LED lamp that irradiates ultraviolet rays when turned on by a control signal;

An infrared lamp that irradiates far infrared rays when turned on by a control signal

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, characterized in that it is equipped with a spray nozzle that sprays an antibacterial solvent according to a control signal.
According to clause 2,

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, characterized in that a beach space with an opening and closing door is formed on one side of the control main body to store an antibacterial solvent.
According to clause 2,

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, wherein the control body is retractably and detachably installed with respect to the main body.
According to clause 4,

A probe sterilization device for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, wherein the spray nozzle sprays an antibacterial solvent while reciprocating at regular intervals according to a control signal.
A method of sterilizing a probe of an ultrasonic diagnostic device comprising a main body, a plurality of ultrasonic probes connected from the main body by a cable, and a sterilizing device unit for sterilizing and disinfecting the ultrasonic probes,

(a) seating the probe used in the sterilizing device unit;

(b) irradiating the mounted probe with a UV LED lamp for a set time;

(c) spraying an antibacterial solvent onto the probe through a spray nozzle; and

(d) A probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, comprising the step of irradiating the probe with an infrared lamp for a set time.
According to clause 1,

A probe sterilization method for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, characterized in that when the probe is seated in the sterilizing device unit, the probe is detected and the control unit controls the operation of the UV LED lamp, spray nozzle, and infrared lamp.