Ultrasound apparatus and related methods of use

Through flexible electrical connections and flexible material packaging, the problem of easy rupture of electrical connections in existing ultrasonic treatment devices is solved, the reliability and flexibility of the device are improved, and it is suitable for intraoral use.

CN114040796APending Publication Date: 2022-02-11SMILESONICA
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SMILESONICA
Filing Date
2020-07-15
Publication Date
2022-02-11

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

The electrical connections of existing ultrasound therapy devices are prone to cracking or breaking when force is applied or repeated bending, and flexible array designs can result in devices that are bulky and have limited flexibility.

⚗Method used

Using flexible electrical connections, including spring contacts and flexible circuit board fingers, encapsulated by flexible materials such as silicone elastomer or silicone rubber, the flexible electrical connections are provided to withstand maximum force and temporarily disconnect when deformed to prevent damage.

🎯Benefits of technology

It achieves a flexible electrical connection that does not break when maximum force is applied, improves the reliability and flexibility of the device, reduces the mechanical weakness of the electrical connection, and is suitable for intraoral use.

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Abstract

An improved ultrasound apparatus and methods of use are provided, the apparatus comprising at least one ultrasound transducer electrically connected to another electrical component by a flexible electrical connection. In some embodiments, the other electrical component is a printed circuit board. In some embodiments, the flexible electrical connection may allow vertical, horizontal and / or tilting displacement of the ultrasound transducer with respect to the flexible circuit board while maintaining electrical connectivity. In some embodiments, the flexible electrical connection is capable of temporarily disconnecting when an excessive deformation force is applied and self-reconnecting after the excessive deformation force is removed.
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