Ultrasonic probe fixing structure and wearable ultrasonic probe

By designing the limit support structure and the detection docking structure, the inconvenience of wearable ultrasonic probes in terms of rapid installation and fixation is solved, and the stable installation and use of ultrasonic probes is achieved, improving the efficiency and stability of use.

CN119385596AInactive Publication Date: 2025-02-07THE FOURTH HOSPITAL OF HEBEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (HEBEI CANCER HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
CN202411727085.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Existing wearable ultrasonic probes are inconvenient in terms of rapid installation and fixation, and are prone to fall off when worn, and need to be improved to improve efficiency and stability.

Method used

An ultrasonic probe fixing structure including a limit support structure and a detection docking structure is designed. The limit support structure provides stable support and adjustment capabilities through the combination of the first and second elastic bands, adjustment seats and limit seats, and the detection docking structure is through the ultrasonic docking device, the support frame, the ultrasonic probe and the protective support. Combination to achieve stable installation and use of ultrasonic probes.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of the limit support structure, the ultrasonic probe is quickly installed and fixed, which reduces the phenomenon of falling off, improves the efficiency and stability of use, and facilitates long-term real-time ultrasonic monitoring.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of ultrasonic probe detection, in particular to an ultrasonic probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic probe fixing structure comprises a limiting supporting structure and a detection butt joint structure, and the center of the limiting supporting structure is provided with the detection butt joint structure in a limiting mode; the limiting supporting structure comprises a first elastic belt, a first adjusting seat, a first limiting seat, a first supporting frame, a second limiting seat, a second adjusting seat and a second elastic belt. By means of the structural arrangement of the limiting supporting structure, installation of the detection butt joint structure is facilitated, the limiting supporting structure is fixed to the hand or the leg or worn on the elbow or the leg, the first elastic belt and the second elastic belt make contact with the skin, and when the first elastic belt and the second elastic belt do contraction motion, the detection butt joint structure can be conveniently installed. The first adjusting seat and the second adjusting seat move along with the movement, the first adjusting seat and the first limiting seat stretch out and draw back relatively, the second limiting seat and the second adjusting seat stretch out and draw back relatively, adjustment can be conducted in a matched mode, and the detection butt joint structure can conduct ultrasonic detection work.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ultrasonic probe detection, in particular to an ultrasonic probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasonic probe. Background Art

[0002] Existing medical extracorporeal ultrasound probes are generally non-fixed structures. When in use, the doctor places the probe on the patient's monitoring area and obtains the required ultrasound images by operating the ultrasound probe. In clinical applications, if long-term real-time ultrasound monitoring is required, the doctor needs to manually fix the ultrasound probe on the patient's monitoring area to obtain stable ultrasound cardiac images. A large number of clinical practices have shown that doctors manually fixing the probe for a long time not only consumes manpower costs and increases clinical diagnosis and treatment costs, but also affects the efficiency of team decision-making.

[0003] The wearable ultrasound probe is easy to operate and can be fixed on the patient's arm, freeing the doctor's hands. It has been structurally optimized to solve the problem that the imaging ultrasound section of the traditional ultrasound probe cannot be fixed and cannot be continuously monitored.

[0004] According to Chinese publication number CN108209963A, an ultrasound probe is disclosed, the ultrasound probe including an indicator for detecting whether a disinfectant or a cleaning agent is permitted to be used, thereby preventing the ultrasound probe from being chemically deformed or damaged by unauthorized disinfectants or unauthorized cleaning agents;

[0005] However, existing wearable ultrasound probes are inconvenient to install and fix quickly, and are prone to falling off when worn, so improvements are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In response to the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides an ultrasound probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasound probe.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: an ultrasonic probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasonic probe, including a limiting support structure and a detection docking structure, wherein the detection docking structure is installed at the center limit of the limiting support structure;

[0008] The limiting support structure includes a first elastic band, a first adjustment seat, a first limiting seat, a first support frame, a second limiting seat, a second adjustment seat and a second elastic band, the upper end of the first support frame is fixedly connected to the first limiting seat, the first limiting seat is telescopically connected to the first adjustment seat, the first adjustment seat is elastically connected to the first elastic band, the lower end of the first support frame is fixedly connected to the second limiting seat, the second limiting seat is telescopically connected to the second adjustment seat, and the second adjustment seat is elastically connected to the second elastic band. The structural setting of the limiting support structure facilitates the installation of the detection docking structure, the limiting support structure is fixed at the hand or leg position and worn at the elbow or leg position, the first elastic band and the second elastic band are in contact with the skin, when the first elastic band and the second elastic band contract, the first adjustment seat and the second adjustment seat follow the movement, the first adjustment seat and the first limiting seat are relatively telescopic, and the second limiting seat and the second adjustment seat are relatively telescopic, and can be adjusted in coordination, the first support frame plays a supporting and protective role, and the center of the first support frame can be installed with the detection docking structure, which is convenient for combined installation.

[0009] Specifically, the detection docking structure includes an ultrasonic docking device, a support frame, an ultrasonic probe and a protective support. The ultrasonic probe is installed at the center limit of the support frame. The front end of the ultrasonic probe is threadedly docked with an ultrasonic docking device, and the ultrasonic docking device and the support frame are also threadedly docked and limited. The rear end of the ultrasonic probe is connected through the protective support limit.

[0010] Specifically, the detection docking structure also includes a first screwing piece, a threaded sleeve, a docking fixed screw frame, a second screwing piece and an arc guide frame. The support frame and the protective support are fixedly connected to the arc guide frame. A groove is provided on the arc guide frame, and the arc guide frame can be deformed and adjusted. By detecting the docking structure, the ultrasonic docking device and the ultrasonic probe in the docking structure are detected to be relatively connected, and ultrasonic inspection work can be performed. When the ultrasonic docking device is connected to the ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic docking device at this time can also be connected to the support frame in a limited manner, thereby realizing the installation work, and the arc guide frame can be adjusted on the threaded sleeve. The arc guide frame has elastic deformation ability. When reaching the appropriate position, the first screwing piece and the second screwing piece are screwed to limit the positioning of the arc guide frame, so that the ultrasonic probe fits the skin and ultrasonic inspection work is performed.

[0011] Specifically, a threaded sleeve is provided at the position of the arc guide frame groove body, and the threaded sleeve is threadedly connected with a first rotating piece and a second rotating piece. The first rotating piece and the second rotating piece are symmetrically arranged about the arc guide frame, and the side end of the threaded sleeve is threadedly connected to a docking fixed rotating frame.

[0012] Specifically, the threaded sleeve is fixed by docking the rotating frame and the center limit of the first support frame, and the first elastic band and the second elastic band are contracted and adjusted by contacting the skin.

[0013] Specifically, the first rotating piece and the second rotating piece are screwed on the threaded sleeve to perform positioning processing on the arc guide frame.

[0014] Specifically, the ultrasonic docking device and the ultrasonic probe perform ultrasonic detection and are wirelessly connected to external terminal equipment.

[0015] Specifically, when the first elastic band is deformed, the first adjustment seat follows the movement, and the first adjustment seat and the first limit seat are relatively slidably arranged, and the first adjustment seat and the first limit seat have built-in springs and are elastic when stretched.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0017] 1. The present invention facilitates the installation of the detection docking structure through the structural setting of the limiting support structure. The limiting support structure is fixed at the hand or leg position and worn at the elbow or leg position. The first elastic band and the second elastic band are in contact with the skin. When the first elastic band and the second elastic band contract, the first adjustment seat and the second adjustment seat follow the movement. The first adjustment seat and the first limiting seat are relatively telescopic, and the second limiting seat and the second adjustment seat are relatively telescopic, and can be adjusted in coordination. The first support frame plays a supporting and protective role, and the detection docking structure can be installed at the center of the first support frame, which is convenient for combined installation.

[0018] 2. The present invention can perform ultrasonic inspection by detecting the docking structure and the relative connection of the ultrasonic docking device and the ultrasonic probe in the docking structure. When the ultrasonic docking device is connected to the ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic docking device can also be connected to the support frame in a limited position, thereby realizing the installation work, and the arc guide frame can be adjusted on the threaded sleeve. The arc guide frame has elastic deformation ability. When it reaches the appropriate position, the first rotating piece and the second rotating piece are screwed to limit the positioning of the arc guide frame, so that the ultrasonic probe fits the skin and performs ultrasonic inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body of the present invention from a front perspective;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body of the present invention from a side perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body of the present invention from a rear perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the position-limiting support structure in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the detection docking structure in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional rear view of the detection docking structure in the present invention.

[0026] In the figure: 1-limiting support structure, 2-detection docking structure, 3-first elastic band, 4-first adjustment seat, 5-first limiting seat, 6-first support frame, 7-second limiting seat, 8-second adjustment seat, 9-second elastic band, 10-ultrasonic docking device, 11-support frame, 12-ultrasonic probe, 13-protective support, 14-first rotating piece, 15-threaded sleeve, 16-docking fixed rotating frame, 17-second rotating piece, 18-arc guide frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate for the embodiments of the present application described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Examples, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, an ultrasonic probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasonic probe of the present invention include a limiting support structure 1 and a detection docking structure 2, wherein the detection docking structure 2 is installed at the center of the limiting support structure 1;

[0031] The limiting support structure 1 includes a first elastic band 3, a first adjusting seat 4, a first limiting seat 5, a first support frame 6, a second limiting seat 7, a second adjusting seat 8 and a second elastic band 9. The upper end of the first support frame 6 is fixedly connected to the first limiting seat 5, the first limiting seat 5 is telescopically connected to the first adjusting seat 4, the first adjusting seat 4 is elastically connected to the first elastic band 3, the lower end of the first support frame 6 is fixedly connected to the second limiting seat 7, the second limiting seat 7 is telescopically connected to the second adjusting seat 8, and the second adjusting seat 8 is elastically connected to the second elastic band 9. The structural setting of the limiting support structure 1 facilitates inspection The detection docking structure 2 is installed, and the limiting support structure 1 is fixed at the hand or leg position and worn at the elbow or leg position. The first elastic band 3 and the second elastic band 9 are in contact with the skin. When the first elastic band 3 and the second elastic band 9 contract, the first adjustment seat 4 and the second adjustment seat 8 follow the movement. The first adjustment seat 4 and the first limiting seat 5 are relatively telescopic, and the second limiting seat 7 and the second adjustment seat 8 are relatively telescopic, and can be adjusted in coordination. The first support frame 6 plays a supporting and protective role, and the center of the first support frame 6 can be installed with the detection docking structure 2, which is convenient for the purpose of combined installation.

[0032] The detection docking structure 2 includes an ultrasonic docking device 10, a support frame 11, an ultrasonic probe 12 and a protective support 13. The ultrasonic probe 12 is installed at the center limit of the support frame 11. The front end of the ultrasonic probe 12 is threadedly connected with an ultrasonic docking device 10, and the ultrasonic docking device 10 and the support frame 11 are also threadedly connected and limited. The rear end of the ultrasonic probe 12 is limitedly connected through the protective support 13. By detecting the docking structure 2, the ultrasonic docking device 10 and the ultrasonic probe 12 in the docking structure 2 are relatively connected, so that ultrasonic inspection can be carried out. When the ultrasonic docking device 10 is connected to the ultrasonic probe 12, the ultrasonic docking device 10 can also be limitedly connected to the support frame 11, thereby realizing the installation work, and the arc guide frame 18 can be adjusted on the threaded sleeve 15. The arc guide frame 18 has elastic deformation ability. When it reaches the appropriate position, the first rotating piece 14 and the second rotating piece 17 are screwed to limit the positioning of the arc guide frame 18, so that the ultrasonic probe 12 fits the skin for ultrasonic inspection.

[0033] The detection docking structure 2 also includes a first rotating piece 14, a threaded sleeve 15, a docking fixed rotating frame 16, a second rotating piece 17 and an arc guide frame 18. The support frame 11 and the protective support 13 are fixedly connected to the arc guide frame 18. A groove is provided on the arc guide frame 18, and the arc guide frame 18 can be deformed and adjusted.

[0034] A threaded sleeve 15 is provided at the groove position of the arc guide frame 18, and the threaded sleeve 15 is threadedly connected to the first rotating piece 14 and the second rotating piece 17. The first rotating piece 14 and the second rotating piece 17 are symmetrically arranged about the arc guide frame 18, and the side end of the threaded sleeve 15 is threadedly connected to the docking fixed rotating frame 16.

[0035] The threaded sleeve 15 is fixedly arranged at a center limit by docking and fixing the rotating frame 16 and the first supporting frame 6, and the first elastic band 3 and the second elastic band 9 are contracted and adjusted by contacting the skin.

[0036] The first rotating piece 14 and the second rotating piece 17 are screwed on the threaded sleeve 15 to position the arc-shaped guide frame 18 .

[0037] The ultrasonic docking device 10 and the ultrasonic probe 12 perform ultrasonic detection and are wirelessly connected to external terminal devices.

[0038] When the first elastic band 3 is deformed, the first adjustment seat 4 moves accordingly, and the first adjustment seat 4 and the first limit seat 5 are arranged to slide relatively, and the first adjustment seat 4 and the first limit seat 5 have built-in springs and are elastic when stretched or contracted.

[0039] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: during use, the detection docking structure 2 is connected to the limiting support structure 1, and the user rotates the docking fixed rotating frame 16 to make the threaded sleeve 15, the docking fixed rotating frame 16 and the first support frame 6 limit connection, and then the user wears the limiting support structure 1 and the detection docking structure 2 in a fixed position. At this time, the first elastic band 3 and the second elastic band 9 can be contracted and adjusted, and the first adjustment seat 4 and the second adjustment seat 8 are adjusted accordingly. The first adjustment seat 4 and the first limiting seat 5 are relatively displaced, and the second limiting seat 7 and the second adjustment seat 8 are relatively displaced. The frame 6 plays a central supporting role, and then the detection docking structure 2 is adjusted. The user presses the arc guide frame 18 to change the position of the arc guide frame 18, so that the arc guide frame 18 is adjusted and moved on the threaded sleeve 15, so that the ultrasonic probe 12 contacts the skin. When it reaches the appropriate position, the threaded sleeve 15 and the second screwing piece 17 are screwed to limit and fix the arc guide frame 18. At this time, the ultrasonic docking device 10 is screwed and docked with the ultrasonic probe 12, and at the same time, it is limited and connected with the support frame 11. At this time, ultrasonic detection can be performed through the ultrasonic docking device 10 and the ultrasonic probe 12 to complete the work.

[0040] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic probe fixing structure and a wearable ultrasonic probe, comprising a limiting support structure (1) and a detection docking structure (2), characterized in that: The center limit of the limit support structure (1) is provided with a detection docking structure (2); The position-limiting support structure (1) comprises a first elastic band (3), a first adjustment seat (4), a first position-limiting seat (5), a first support frame (6), a second position-limiting seat (7), a second adjustment seat (8) and a second elastic band (9); the upper end of the first support frame (6) is fixedly connected to the first position-limiting seat (5); the first position-limiting seat (5) is telescopically connected to the first adjustment seat (4); the first adjustment seat (4) is elastically connected to the first elastic band (3); the lower end of the first support frame (6) is fixedly connected to the second position-limiting seat (7); the second position-limiting seat (7) is telescopically connected to the second adjustment seat (8); and the second adjustment seat (8) is elastically connected to the second elastic band (9).

2. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection docking structure (2) comprises an ultrasonic docking device (10), a support frame (11), an ultrasonic probe (12) and a protective support (13); the ultrasonic probe (12) is installed at a central limit position of the support frame (11); the front end of the ultrasonic probe (12) is threadedly docked with the ultrasonic docking device (10), and the ultrasonic docking device (10) and the support frame (11) are also threadedly docked and limited; the rear end of the ultrasonic probe (12) is limitedly connected via the protective support (13).

3. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection docking structure (2) further comprises a first screwing piece (14), a threaded sleeve (15), a docking fixed rotating frame (16), a second screwing piece (17) and an arc-shaped guide frame (18); the support frame (11) and the protection support (13) are fixedly connected to the arc-shaped guide frame (18); a groove body is provided on the arc-shaped guide frame (18), and the arc-shaped guide frame (18) can be deformed and adjusted.

4. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 3, characterized in that: A threaded sleeve (15) is provided at the groove position of the arc-shaped guide frame (18), and a first rotating piece (14) and a second rotating piece (17) are threadedly connected on the threaded sleeve (15). The first rotating piece (14) and the second rotating piece (17) are symmetrically arranged with respect to the arc-shaped guide frame (18), and a side end of the threaded sleeve (15) is threadedly connected to a docking fixed rotating frame (16).

5. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 4, characterized in that: The threaded sleeve (15) is fixedly arranged at a central position by docking and fixing the rotating frame (16) and the first supporting frame (6), and the first elastic band (3) and the second elastic band (9) are contracted and adjusted by contacting the skin.

6. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first screwing piece (14) and the second screwing piece (17) are screwed on the threaded sleeve (15) to perform positioning processing on the arc guide frame (18).

7. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ultrasonic docking device (10) and the ultrasonic probe (12) perform ultrasonic detection work and are wirelessly connected to external terminal equipment.

8. The ultrasonic probe fixing structure and the wearable ultrasonic probe according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the first elastic band (3) is deformed, the first adjustment seat (4) moves accordingly, and the first adjustment seat (4) and the first limit seat (5) are arranged to slide relative to each other, and the first adjustment seat (4) and the first limit seat (5) have built-in springs and are elastic when extended or retracted.

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