High-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material

Abstract

In the present invention, a plurality of transducers are individually attached to an ultrasonic radiation frame by means of a transducer holder, at least a portion of the transducer holder is configured from an electrode formed of a conductive material, and the front surfaces of the transducers are electrically connected by contacting the transducer holder. According to the present invention, the back surface of the transducer is electrically connected through an electrode wire, and since the electrode wire does not need to be welded to the front surface of the transducer, water leakage caused by a welded structure can be prevented, and manufacturing can be easier. Further, the transducer is configured to be disposed on a support table of the transducer holder to prevent an electrode wire coupled to a lower surface of the transducer from coming into contact with the transducer holder, thereby preventing a short circuit phenomenon, and since the electrode structure is stabilized, a vibration wave effect can be strengthened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device using insulating materials. More specifically, it relates to a high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device using insulating materials, in which a plurality of transducers are individually mounted on an ultrasonic radiation frame by means of a transducer bracket, and at least a portion of the ultrasonic radiation frame is constructed using insulating materials, thereby improving durability and insulation. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) generator generates high-intensity ultrasonic energy by focusing ultrasonic waves generated by a transducer, and irradiates the energy onto a patient's affected part to increase the temperature of the affected part, thereby treating the affected part without surgical operation.

[0003] In the existing high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device, when using dozens or hundreds of transducers, multiple transducers are installed on the front surface of the ultrasound radiating frame, and then a waterproof layer is formed by applying glue on the entire front surface of the ultrasound radiating frame, so that the multiple transducers are fixed by the waterproof layer and water leakage is prevented.

[0004] However, since the ultrasonic energy generated forward from the transducer is absorbed by the waterproof layer, there is a problem that the input voltage needs to be increased to compensate for this, and there is a problem that the ultrasonic radiating frame must be replaced even if only any one of the multiple transducers fails. Summary of the invention

[0005] Technical issues The object of the present invention is to provide a high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating materials, which is easy to replace and repair a transducer and can ensure durability and insulation.

[0006] Technical Solution According to the present invention, a high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating materials includes: an ultrasound radiation frame, the front surface of which is formed concavely and has a plurality of coupling holes; a plurality of transducer brackets, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasound radiation frame, penetrate the ultrasound radiation frame and are detachably coupled; and a plurality of transducers, which are respectively mounted on the plurality of transducer brackets in a manner of exposing the front surfaces, wherein the ultrasound radiation frame is made of insulating materials, the transducer brackets are electrodes formed of conductive materials, or electrodes formed by coating the surfaces with conductive materials, at least one of the front surface and the side surface of the transducer is electrically connected by contacting the electrode, and the back surface of the transducer is coupled to a current supply portion inserted through a current supply hole formed at the rear of the transducer bracket, so that current is supplied to the transducer by a potential difference applied to the electrode and the current supply portion.

[0007] The ultrasonic wave radiating frame is molded using resin, or is molded using a carbon composite material of an insulating material in which a carbon material is mixed into the resin at a predetermined ratio.

[0008] The ultrasonic wave radiating frame includes: a frame body formed by metal molding; and an insulating layer formed by anodizing a surface of the frame body.

[0009] The surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame includes an insulating layer coated with insulating material.

[0010] The transducer bracket includes: a head portion, which is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame and has a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; and a main body portion, which is formed to extend backward from the head portion and pass through the combining hole and is combined at the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame by a fastening component.

[0011] The current supply hole is formed in the main body of the transducer bracket, so that the current supply part can pass through and be led out to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame, and the current supply part and the current supply hole are sealed by waterproof glue.

[0012] The head of the transducer holder is formed such that at least a portion of a side surface of the seating groove is open.

[0013] At least one supporting platform is formed at the head of the transducer support, which protrudes from the bottom surface of the seating groove, supports the lower surface of the transducer and is used to form a spacing space between the transducer and the bottom surface.

[0014] A stopper is formed on the head of the transducer holder, which protrudes from the bottom surface of the placement groove and has a front end bent inward to prevent the transducer inserted into the placement groove from falling off.

[0015] The main body of the transducer bracket includes: a shaft portion, which extends backward from the head portion and is pressed into the coupling hole; a threaded portion, which extends backward from the shaft portion and passes through the coupling hole, and then is coupled to the fastening component at the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame.

[0016] The support platform is formed of a non-conductive material.

[0017] The side surface and the back surface of the transducer are coated with at least one of a waterproof material and a non-conductive material.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating materials includes: an ultrasonic radiation frame, wherein a probe is arranged at the center of the front surface, and a plurality of coupling holes are formed with the probe as the center; a plurality of transducer brackets are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasonic radiation frame and penetrate the ultrasonic radiation frame, and are detachably combined at the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame; and a plurality of transducers are respectively installed on the open front surface of at least a part of the plurality of transducer brackets, wherein the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material, and the transducer bracket includes: a head portion, which is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame and is formed with a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; and a main body portion, which extends backward from the head portion and penetrates the combination holes, and is combined by a fastening component. At the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame, a plurality of support platforms are formed on the head portion, which protrude from the bottom surface of the placement groove and support the lower surface of the transducer and are used to form a spacing space between the transducer and the bottom surface. The transducer bracket is an electrode formed using a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material. At least one of the front surface and the side surface of the transducer contacts the electrode. The back of the transducer is combined with an electrode wire inserted through an electrode wire hole formed in the main body, so that current is supplied to the transducer by applying a potential difference between the electrode and the electrode wire. The high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device using insulating material also includes: a radio frequency (RF) board, which supplies radio frequency (RF) power to the transducer by electrically connecting the plurality of transducers respectively.

[0019] The current supply unit includes: a plurality of electrode wires respectively connected to the plurality of transducers; the RF board includes: a plurality of board connectors respectively configured to correspond to the electrode wires and to enable the electrode wires to be detachably coupled.

[0020] The plurality of board connectors are detachably coupled to the RF board.

[0021] Also included is a monitoring sensor, which is equipped on the RF board and is used to independently monitor the operating status of the transducer by sensing the power supply status of the electrode wires respectively connected to the transducer.

[0022] The invention further includes an insulating cover formed to cover the outer side of the RF board.

[0023] It also includes: a power supply device for supplying the RF power to the RF board; and a power cable connecting the RF board and the power supply device and being detachably combined with the RF board.

[0024] It also includes: a probe, which is combined with the center of the ultrasonic radiation frame.

[0025] The RF board is provided on the remaining portion of the back side of the ultrasound radiation frame except for the coupling portion to which the probe is coupled.

[0026] At least one of the back surface and the side surface of the transducer is bonded to the transducer holder by an adhesive component, so that the transducer is sealed in a vibration-capable manner inside the transducer holder, and the transducer holder is sealed to the ultrasonic radiation frame by a sealing component.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, a high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material includes: an ultrasound radiating frame, wherein a probe is arranged at the center of the front surface and a plurality of coupling holes are formed with the probe as the center; a plurality of transducer brackets are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasound radiating frame and penetrate the ultrasound radiating frame, and are detachably coupled at the rear of the ultrasound radiating frame; and a plurality of transducers are respectively mounted on the open front surfaces of at least a portion of the plurality of transducer brackets. Wherein, the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material, the transducer bracket is an electrode formed of conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with conductive material, and the high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device using insulating material also includes: an RF board, equipped with the ultrasonic radiation frame, for supplying RF power to the transducer; a plurality of electrode wires, respectively connected to the plurality of transducers; a plurality of board connectors, equipped to correspond to the electrode wires in the RF board respectively, and the electrode wires are respectively combined in a detachable manner; and a monitoring sensor, equipped with the RF board, for independently monitoring the operating status of the transducer by sensing the power supply status of the electrode wires respectively connected to the transducers.

[0028] According to another aspect of the present invention, a high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material includes: an ultrasound radiation frame, the front surface of which is formed concavely and has a plurality of coupling holes; a plurality of transducer brackets, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasound radiation frame, penetrate the ultrasound radiation frame and are detachably combined; and a plurality of transducers, which are respectively installed on the plurality of transducer brackets in a manner of exposing the front surfaces, wherein the ultrasound radiation frame is made of insulating material.

[0029] The transducer holder is an electrode formed by a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material, and the high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using an insulating material also includes: an RF board, which is equipped with the ultrasound radiation frame and supplies RF power to the transducer by electrically connecting the multiple transducers respectively; a plurality of electrode wires, which are respectively connected to the multiple transducers; a plurality of board connectors, which are equipped to correspond to the electrode wires in the RF board respectively and make the electrode wires respectively combined in a detachable manner; a monitoring sensor, which is equipped with the RF board and monitors the operating status of the transducer; and an insulating cover, which is formed to cover the outer side of the RF board, wherein the transducer holder includes: a head, which is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasound radiation frame and is formed with a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; a main body, which extends backward from the head and passes through the combination hole, and is combined at the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame by a fastening component, and an electrode wire hole is formed in the main body of the transducer holder so that the electrode wire can pass through and be led out to the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame.

[0030] Beneficial Effects According to the high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device of the present invention, the ultrasound radiation frame is made of an insulating material containing resin, which not only improves the formability and corrosion resistance and ensures electrical insulation, but also reduces the weight and volume of the device, thus having the advantage of reducing costs.

[0031] In addition, by molding the ultrasonic radiation frame using a carbon composite material of an insulating material mixed with resin and carbon material, not only can the moldability, corrosion resistance, durability be improved and electrical insulation be ensured, but the weight and volume of the device can also be reduced, thus having the advantage of reducing costs.

[0032] Furthermore, the ultrasonic wave radiating frame includes a frame body formed of a metal such as aluminum and an insulating layer formed by anodizing the surface of the frame body, and thus has the advantage of being able to ensure durability and electrical insulation.

[0033] In the present invention, a plurality of transducers are individually mounted on an ultrasonic radiation frame via a transducer bracket, and at least a portion of the transducer bracket is composed of an electrode formed using a conductive material. The front surface of the transducer is electrically connected by contacting the transducer bracket, and the back surface of the transducer is electrically connected via an electrode wire. Since there is no need to weld the electrode wire on the front surface of the transducer, water leakage caused by the welding structure can be prevented and manufacturing can be made easier.

[0034] In addition, the transducer is configured to be placed on a support platform of the transducer holder to prevent the electrode wire coupled to the lower surface of the transducer from contacting the transducer holder, thereby preventing a short circuit, and since the electrode structure is stabilized, the vibration wave effect can be enhanced.

[0035] In addition, since an RF board for applying RF power is provided on the back of the ultrasonic radiation frame, multiple transducers are individually connected to the RF board through a board connector. Therefore, when it is necessary to repair or replace some of the multiple transducers, only the corresponding transducers can be easily repaired or replaced.

[0036] Furthermore, by providing a monitoring sensor in the RF board, the states of the plurality of transducers can be monitored individually, thereby having the advantage of being able to more easily identify a transducer that needs repair or replacement, thereby enabling quick response. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing a head module of a high-intensity focused ultrasound generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a combined structure of an ultrasonic radiation frame and a transducer support according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a combined structure of an ultrasonic radiation frame and a transducer support according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Magnified view of part A.

[0041] Figure 5 4 is a front perspective view of a transducer support according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A rear perspective view of the transducer holder is shown.

[0043] Figure 72 is a diagram showing an electrode structure using a transducer holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 8 is a rear view showing an ultrasound radiation frame and a radio frequency (RF) board according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 AA line section view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating materials according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device includes a transducer array in which dozens or hundreds of transducers are arranged in a radial shape, so that it can not only treat the affected part of a patient with a tumor, but also stimulate the brain to treat Alzheimer's disease or depression, and can also apply heat to a specific part to improve immunity.

[0048] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing a head module of a high-intensity focused ultrasound generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a combined structure of an ultrasonic radiation frame and a transducer support according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The head module of the high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device includes an ultrasound radiation frame 10 , a plurality of transducers 20 and a plurality of transducer brackets 100 .

[0050] The ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is made of insulating material. That is, the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 can also be molded using only resin, and can also be molded using a carbon composite material of an insulating material in which a carbon material is mixed into the resin at a predetermined ratio. Here, the resin includes at least one of polyamide resin, acetal resin, polycarbonate, and polyphenylene oxide as an example. The carbon material includes carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, graphite, graphene, etc. as an example. The set ratio is a ratio set to limit the addition of the carbon material so that the carbon composite material does not have conductivity. The set ratio can be preset through experiments, etc.

[0051] The ultrasound irradiation frame 10 has a probe 11 coupled to the center of the front surface 10a, and has a plurality of coupling holes 12 arranged radially around the probe 11. The ultrasound irradiation frame 10 is formed in a disk shape with a concave front surface so that ultrasound irradiated from the plurality of transducers 20 is focused and irradiated to one place.

[0052] The plurality of coupling holes 12 are through holes formed by being spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. The number of the coupling holes 12 is set according to the number of the transducers 20 .

[0053] The plurality of transducers 20 may include piezoelectric elements. The transducers 20 may generate ultrasonic waves when voltage is applied thereto. The case where the transducers 20 are formed in a disk shape is used as an example for explanation. Dozens or hundreds of the transducers 20 are arranged radially to form a transducer array. The number of the transducers 20 may be set according to the ultrasonic energy to be radiated.

[0054] Each surface of the transducer 20 is coated with an electrode substance that is a conductive material. That is, each of the transducers 20 is formed with a piezoelectric element substance inside and the surface is coated with an electrode substance.

[0055] The case where the transducer holder 100 is formed to have conductivity is described as an example. In this embodiment, the case where the transducer holder 100 is formed with a non-conductive material and then each surface is coated with a conductive material is described as an example. The case where the transducer holder 100 is formed with a resin material and the surface is coated with the conductive material is described as an example. In addition, the transducer holder 100 can be coated with only a conductive material on the surface other than the inner side of the head 110 described later or the support 110b described later. In the case where the entire surface of the transducer holder 100 is coated with the conductive material, at least a portion of the side surface and the back of the transducer 20 is coated with a non-conductive material to prevent a short circuit. In addition, if at least a portion of the side surface and the back of the transducer 20 is coated with a waterproof material, corrosion and changes in output values ​​caused by water infiltration can be prevented.

[0056] The case where the conductive material includes at least one of chromium, nickel, cadmium, iron, copper, platinum, gold, silver, lead, and alloys is used as an example for explanation. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any conductive material can be applied.

[0057] In this embodiment, the case where the electrode 170 is formed by forming a chromium coating on the surface of the transducer holder 100 is taken as an example for description.

[0058] The transducer holder 100 is detachably coupled to each of the plurality of coupling holes 12. The transducers 20 are coupled to the transducer holder 100, respectively.

[0059] Reference Figures 3 to 6 The transducer bracket 100 includes: a head portion 110 , which is formed with a placement groove 110 a for inserting and placing the transducer 20 ; and a main body portion 120 , which is extended from the rear of the head portion 110 and combined with the combination hole 12 .

[0060] The head 110 is formed to have a diameter greater than that of the coupling hole 12 so as to be mounted on the front surface 10a of the ultrasound radiation frame 10. The head 110 is formed with the mounting groove 110a, the support platform 110b, the stop platform 110c and the opening 110d.

[0061] The seating groove 110 a is a groove formed by opening a front surface in front of the head 110 so as to seat the transducer 20 .

[0062] The support platform 110b is a step formed by protruding forward from the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a to a predetermined height so as to support the lower surface of the transducer 20. The support platform 110b forms a spacing space S between the lower surface of the transducer 20 and the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a, so that it can not only stably realize the electrode structure by forming a channel for the electrode wire 180 coupled to the transducer 20 to pass through, but also maximize the vibration wave energy of the transducer 20 by vibrating the transducer 20. The case where the support platform 110b is equipped with a plurality of support platforms 110b and is formed to be separated from each other by a predetermined interval is described as an example. However, it is not limited to this, and the support platform 110b can also be equipped with one in the center of the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a. In addition, the support platform 110b can be integrally formed with the head 110, and of course, it can also be formed by coating a non-conductive material such as glue on the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a.

[0063] The stopper 110c is formed to protrude from the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a and bend the front end inward to prevent the transducer 20 inserted into the placement groove 110a from falling off. The front end of the stopper 110c can be changed into a shape such as a hook shape that can prevent the transducer 20 from falling off. A plurality of the stopper 110c are formed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. In this embodiment, the case where a part of the plurality of stopper 110c is formed to protrude from the support platform 110b is taken as an example for description.

[0064] The opening 110d is a portion formed by cutting out the side surface of the placement groove 110a and forming an opening. The opening 110d has the advantage of easy assembly. In addition, the opening 110d enables the transducer 20 to vibrate inside the placement groove 110a, thereby maximizing the vibration wave energy of the transducer 20.

[0065] Preferably, the main body 120 is formed to extend backward from the head 110 and pass through the coupling hole 12. The main body 120 is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the head 110. A current supply hole is formed in the center of the main body 120 to allow the current supply part described later to pass through.

[0066] The main body 120 includes a shaft portion 121 and a threaded portion 122 .

[0067] The shaft portion 121 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to extend rearward from the head portion 110 and be pressed into the coupling hole 12 .

[0068] The threaded portion 122 extends rearward from the shaft portion 121 and has threads formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof so as to be fastened by the fastening member 150 .

[0069] The fastening member 150 is preferably a nut, but is not limited thereto.

[0070] in addition, Figure 3 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a combined structure of an ultrasonic radiation frame and a transducer support according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The case where the adhesive component is a flexible adhesive is used as an example for description. A flexible adhesive layer 200 formed by the flexible adhesive is formed between at least one of the back surface and the side surface of the transducer 20 and the head 110. The flexible adhesive can be made of silicone or epoxy resin series adhesive, and any flexible material can be used.

[0072] In this embodiment, the flexible adhesive layer 200 is formed between the back surface of the transducer 20 and the support platform 110b as an example for description. However, the flexible adhesive layer 200 is not limited thereto, and can also be formed between the side surface of the transducer 20 and the inner surface of the stop platform 110c. That is, as long as the flexible adhesive layer 200 does not block the front surface of the transducer 20, it can be applied to any position.

[0073] The transducer 20 is fixed to the transducer holder 100 by the flexible adhesive, so that the position of the transducer 20 is fixed inside the transducer holder 100, but since the transducer 20 can vibrate, the vibration wave energy loss of the transducer 20 can be minimized. In addition, since no adhesive is applied to the front surface of the transducer 20, the loss of ultrasonic energy radiated forward from the transducer 20 can be prevented. That is, the flexible adhesive layer 200 is only formed on the back or side surface of the transducer 20, so it does not cover the front surface of the transducer 20, so the ultrasonic energy radiation through the front surface is not restricted.

[0074] In addition, the transducer support 100 and the ultrasound radiation frame 10 are sealed by a sealing member.

[0075] The sealing member includes: a first sealing member 210 for sealing between the head 110 of the transducer holder 100 and the front surface 10 a of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 ; and a second sealing member 220 for sealing between the main body 120 and the back surface 10 b of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 .

[0076] The first sealing member 210 includes a first O-ring 211 and a second O-ring 212 which are inserted into the back of the head 110 and are combined. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of the first sealing member 210 can be changed in various ways to be applicable. In addition, in addition to the O-ring, the first sealing member 210 can be made of various materials such as silicone and rubber, and any structure that can seal can be applied.

[0077] Preferably, the first O-ring 211 and the second O-ring 212 are formed to have different diameters from each other. The first O-ring 211 and the second O-ring 212 are inserted into the annular groove 110e formed on the back of the head 110 and are sealed by being closely attached to the front surface 10a of the ultrasound radiation frame 10.

[0078] The second sealing component 220 includes: a third O-ring 221, which is inserted into the shaft portion 121 of the main body 120; and an O-ring pressurizing component 222, which is inserted into the shaft portion 121 from the rear of the third O-ring 221, so that the third O-ring 221 fits tightly against the back side 10b of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10.

[0079] The O-ring pressing member 222 is formed in a ring shape and has an inclined surface 222 a formed on a front surface thereof to seat a portion of the third O-ring 221 .

[0080] The second sealing member 220 may further include a gasket 223 disposed between the O-ring pressurizing member 222 and the fastening member 150. The gasket 223 is not an essential structure of the second sealing member 220 and may be additionally included. The gasket 223 may play a role in sealing the third O-ring 221 and the O-ring pressurizing member 222 and holding the transducer holder 100.

[0081] In addition to the O-ring or the gasket, the second sealing component 220 can be made of various materials such as silicone, rubber, etc., and any structure that can seal can be applicable.

[0082] In addition, a waterproof adhesive layer 250 made of waterproof adhesive is formed between the electrode wire hole 120a of the transducer support 100 and the electrode wire 180 described later. The waterproof adhesive can use the same adhesive as the flexible adhesive. In addition, the waterproof adhesive layer 250 can also be formed to fill the spacing space S with the waterproof adhesive.

[0083] In addition, refer to Figure 4 The electrode structure using the transducer holder 100 is described as follows.

[0084] The surface of the transducer support 100 is coated with a conductive material to form the electrode 170 , and the inside of the transducer support 100 is formed with a non-conductive material.

[0085] The electrode 170 is a coating formed by coating the entire surface of the transducer holder 100 with the conductive material and is grounded. However, the electrode 170 may also be formed by coating a portion of the surface of the transducer holder 100, including only the portion in contact with the transducer 20, with the conductive material. In addition, the transducer holder 100 may also be coated with a conductive material on the entire surface, and the surface other than the inner side of the head 110 or the support 110b may be coated with a conductive material. In the case where the entire surface of the transducer holder 100 is coated with the conductive material, at least a portion of the side surface and the back surface of the transducer 20 is coated with a non-conductive material to prevent a short circuit. In addition, if at least a portion of the side surface and the back surface of the transducer 20 is coated with a waterproof material, corrosion and changes in output values ​​caused by water infiltration can be prevented.

[0086] The conductive material can be any material that can be used as an electrode (such as a metal such as silver). The following description will take the case where the non-conductive material is a plastic material as an example.

[0087] Therefore, the front surface and the side surface of the transducer 20 are in contact with the electrode 170 and grounded, and the back surface of the transducer 20 is connected to a current supply unit.

[0088] The current supply part is described as an electrode line 180. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and any component capable of supplying current, such as a pin or a connector, can be applied.

[0089] The electrode wire 180 is connected to the center of the back side of the transducer 20 by welding and is used to supply current to the transducer 20 .

[0090] The electrode wire 180 is arranged to pass through the current supply hole of the transducer support 100. The case where the current supply hole is formed as an electrode wire hole 120a for the electrode wire 180 to pass through is described as an example.

[0091] The electrode wire 180 is led out to the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 through the electrode wire hole 120 a and connected to a separate circuit board.

[0092] The electrode 170 may be set as any one of the anode and the cathode, and the electrode wire 180 may be set as the other of the anode and the cathode, so that the current flows in the transducer 20 by the potential difference applied to the electrode 170 and the electrode wire 180. For example, the electrode 170 may be set as the anode and the electrode wire 170 may be set as the ground electrode, and of course, the electrode 170 may be set as the ground electrode and the electrode wire 180 may be set as the anode.

[0093] The transducer 20 is placed on the support platform 110b, thereby forming the spacing space S between the transducer 20 and the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a of the transducer bracket 100. Since the electrode wire 180 is prevented from contacting the electrode 170 which is the surface of the transducer bracket 100, a short circuit will not occur.

[0094] Therefore, it is not necessary to weld the electrode wire on the front surface of the transducer 20, thereby preventing water leakage due to the welding structure on the front surface of the transducer 20. In other words, it is possible to prevent water leakage from the front surface of the transducer 20 that is exposed to the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 and in contact with the liquid to the inside.

[0095] In addition, since there is no need to weld electrode wires on the front surface of the transducer 20 , there are advantages in that the electrode structure is simplified and damage to the transducer 20 can be prevented.

[0096] In addition, the high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device constructed as described above installs a plurality of transducers 20 in the ultrasound radiation frame 10 by utilizing the transducer bracket 100, and utilizes the flexible glue to bond and seal the transducers 20 and the transducer bracket 100, thereby preventing water leakage from the front surface of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 to the inside even if the glue is not applied to the entire front surface of the ultrasound radiation frame 10.

[0097] In addition, since the entire front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is not coated with glue, the entire front surface of the transducer 20 is exposed, thereby preventing the loss of ultrasonic energy radiated forward from the transducer 20. As in the prior art, when the front surface of the transducer 20 is shielded by a glue layer, there is a problem that the ultrasonic energy is absorbed by the glue layer, but in the present invention, since the entire front surface of the transducer 20 is exposed, this situation can be prevented.

[0098] In addition, the flexible glue is used to bond the transducer 20 inside the transducer bracket 100 , thereby fixing the position of the transducer 20 and preventing play. Since the transducer 20 can vibrate, the vibration wave energy loss of the transducer 20 can be reduced.

[0099] In addition, since the plurality of transducers 20 are individually mounted through the transducer holder 100 , and the transducer holder 100 is detachably coupled to the ultrasound radiation frame 10 , there is an advantage that the transducers 20 can be individually repaired and replaced.

[0100] In addition, the plurality of transducers 20 are individually mounted by the transducer holder 100, so there is an advantage that the capacity of at least a part of the plurality of transducers 20 can be configured in a different manner. For example, the capacity of the transducer arranged on the central side of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 can be increased, and of course, the voltage applied to the plurality of transducers 20 can also be controlled in a different manner from each other.

[0101] In addition, the transducer bracket 100 and the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 are sealed by a sealing component such as an O-ring, thereby not only preventing water leakage from the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 to the rear, but also having the advantage of easily removing the transducer bracket from the ultrasonic radiation frame.

[0102] In addition, in the embodiment, the case where the transducer 20 is completely combined with the combination hole 12 of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is used as an example for explanation, but it is not limited to this. Of course, according to the capacity of the high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device, the transducer 20 can also be equipped only in at least a part of the combination hole 12. When the transducer 20 is equipped only in at least a part of the combination hole 12, the transducer bracket 100 can be combined in the entire combination hole 12, and in the transducer bracket 100, a bracket cover (not shown) for shielding the front surface of the opening can also be detachably combined with a part of the transducer bracket that is not combined with the transducer 20. The bracket cover (not shown) can be made of a different material from the transducer 20 but formed into the same shape and combined by glue. Therefore, by adjusting the number of installed transducers 20, the energy capacity of the high-intensity focused ultrasonic generating device can be adjusted.

[0103] Furthermore, in the embodiment, the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is made of an insulating material such as resin or carbon composite material, thereby ensuring the insulation of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10. Furthermore, since no additional operation step is required to prevent the ultrasonic radiation frame from contacting the transducer holder, the number of processes can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

[0104] Furthermore, when the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is molded using a resin or carbon composite material, moldability can be improved by precision molding, and there is an advantage that the weight and volume of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 can be reduced compared to the case where it is made of other materials such as metal, etc. When the weight of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 is reduced, the durability of the device for assembling the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 can also be improved.

[0105] In addition, the insulating material uses a material having high processability and impact resistance such as polyamide resin, acetal resin, polycarbonate, polyphenylene oxide, etc., so as to ensure corrosion resistance, wear resistance, etc.

[0106] in addition, Figure 7 2 is a diagram showing an electrode structure using a transducer holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Reference Figure 7 The electrode structure using the transducer bracket according to the second embodiment of the present invention is different from that of the first embodiment in that the entire transducer bracket 300 is an electrode formed by conductive material, and the remaining structures and functions are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed descriptions of similar structures are omitted, and the description focuses on the differences.

[0108] The transducer support 300 is formed by using the conductive material and is the electrode itself, and its structure or shape is applicable to the first embodiment.

[0109] Any conductive material can be used as long as it can be used as an electrode (such as a metal such as silver).

[0110] The front surface and the side surface of the transducer 20 are in contact with the electrodes and grounded, and the back surface of the transducer 20 is connected to an electrode line 180 .

[0111] The electrode wire 180 is an electric wire that is welded to the center of the back side of the transducer 20 and is used to supply current to the transducer 20. The electrode wire 180 is arranged to pass through the electrode wire hole 120a of the transducer holder 100. The electrode wire 180 is led out to the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 through the electrode wire hole 120a and connected to a separate circuit substrate.

[0112] The transducer support 300 (i.e., the electrode) can be set as either an anode or a cathode, and the electrode wire 180 can be set as the other of the anode and the cathode, so that the current flows in the transducer 20 by the potential difference applied to the electrode and the electrode wire 180. In addition, the electrode can also be set as a ground electrode and the electrode wire 180 can be set as an anode.

[0113] The transducer 20 is placed on the support platform 110b, so that the spacing space S is formed between the transducer 20 and the bottom surface of the placement groove 110a of the transducer support 100, and the electrode wire 180 is prevented from contacting the surface of the transducer support 300, so that a short circuit does not occur. In addition, the support platform 110b can be coated with a non-conductive material or formed with a non-conductive material.

[0114] Therefore, it is not necessary to weld the electrode wire on the front surface of the transducer 20, thereby preventing water leakage due to the welding structure on the front surface of the transducer 20. In other words, it is possible to prevent water leakage from the front surface of the transducer 20 that is exposed to the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame 10 and in contact with the liquid to the inside.

[0115] In addition, since there is no need to weld electrode wires on the front surface of the transducer 20, there is an advantage of simplifying the electrode structure and preventing damage to the transducer 20. In addition, at least a portion of the side surface and the back surface of the transducer 20 are coated with a non-conductive material to prevent short circuits. In addition, at least a portion of the side surface and the back surface of the transducer 20 are coated with a waterproof material to prevent corrosion or output value fluctuations caused by water infiltration.

[0116] In addition, the high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is different from the first and second embodiments in that the ultrasound radiation frame 10 includes a frame body (not shown) formed by metal molding and an insulating layer (not shown) formed by anodizing the surface of the frame body, and the remaining structures and functions are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, so the detailed description of similar structures is omitted and the description focuses on the differences.

[0117] Here, the case where the metal is aluminum is taken as an example for description.

[0118] The insulating layer (not shown) is an oxide film formed by anodizing aluminum, and thus can not only improve the insulating function of the ultrasonic wave radiating frame 10 but also improve corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

[0119] The insulating layer (not shown) may be formed to have a thickness greater than or equal to a preset thickness, wherein the preset thickness is set to a thickness that prevents current from passing through.

[0120] In addition, without limitation to the embodiment, the frame body (not shown) of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 may be formed of a material lighter than metal, and the insulating layer (not shown) may be a coating coated with an insulating material on the surface of the frame body.

[0121] in addition, Figure 8 is a rear view showing an ultrasound radiation frame and a radio frequency (RF) board according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 AA line section view.

[0122] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is equipped in the ultrasound radiation frame 10, and is different from the first, second and third embodiments in that, since the multiple transducers 20 are electrically connected respectively, a radio frequency (RF) board 260 for supplying radio frequency (RF) power to the transducers 20 is also included, and the remaining structures and functions are similar, so the following description will focus on different structures and omit detailed descriptions of similar structures.

[0123] The transducer support 100 and the transducer 20 are integrated electrodes that are electrically connected by contacting each other. The electrodes receive RF power by being connected to the RF board 260 .

[0124] The following description takes as an example a case where the transducer support 100 is connected to the cathode of the RF board 260 and is grounded, and the transducer 20 is connected to the anode of the RF board 260 and receives the RF power.

[0125] The transducer holder 100 and the transducer 20 are connected to the board connector 261 of the RF board 260 through the electrode wires, respectively.

[0126] The electrode wires include: a first electrode wire (not shown), connecting the transducer support 100 and the board connector 261 ; and a second electrode wire 180 , connecting the transducer 20 and the board connector 261 .

[0127] The second electrode wire 180 is an electric wire that is welded to the center of the back side of the transducer 20 and is used to supply RF power to the transducer 20. The second electrode wire 180 is arranged to pass through the electrode wire hole 120a of the transducer holder 100. The second electrode wire 180 is led out to the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 through the electrode wire hole 120a and connected to the RF board 260.

[0128] The RF board 260 is detachably coupled to the back side of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 , and connects a plurality of first electrode wires (not shown) respectively connected to the plurality of transducer supports 100 with a plurality of second electrode wires 180 respectively connected to the plurality of transducers 20 .

[0129] The RF plate 260 is arranged in the remaining part except the center of the rear of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 to prevent interference with the probe 11 when the probe 11 is combined. In addition, the RF plate 260 can be provided in plurality. In the present embodiment, the case where four RF plates 260 are respectively in the shape of arcs and are connected to each other to form a ring shape is described as an example. In the case where the RF plates 260 are provided in plurality, they can be connected to each other or arranged to be separated from each other by a predetermined interval. In addition, as long as the shape is capable of preventing interference with the probe 11, the number or shape of the RF plates 260 can be changed in various ways. That is, as long as the shape is arranged in the remaining part of the ultrasound radiation frame 10 except the central part as the combining part of the probe 11, the RF plate 260 can be changed in various ways. For example, one or more RF plates 260 can be arranged in the shape of a quadrilateral, a triangle, a half moon, etc. in the remaining part except the central part of the ultrasound radiation frame 10.

[0130] Furthermore, when the number of the RF boards 260 is n, the plurality of transducers 20 may be divided into n groups according to positions, and the plurality of transducers 20 may be connected to the n RF boards 260 in the groups. Therefore, the RF boards 260 may be replaced and repaired individually.

[0131] The RF board 260 is provided with a plurality of board connectors 261 .

[0132] The board connector 261 is a connector equipped on the RF board 260 and allows the first electrode line and the second electrode line 180 to be detachably connected. The board connector 261 is formed to correspond to the number of the transducers 20, so that the transducers 20 are independently connected. However, it is not limited to this, and at least two or more transducers 20 can be combined with one board connector 261, and it can also be equipped so that the number of the board connectors 261 is greater than the number of the transducers 20. In addition, the board connector 261 can be integrally equipped with the RF board 260, and can also be detachably connected to the RF board 260.

[0133] The RF board 260 also includes a monitoring sensor (not shown).

[0134] The monitoring sensor (not shown) is a sensor equipped on the RF board 260 and used to independently monitor the operating state of the transducer 20. In the present embodiment, the monitoring sensor (not shown) senses the power supply state of the second electrode wires 180 respectively connected to the transducer 20, thereby sensing the normal operation or abnormal operation of the transducer 20. For example, the monitoring sensor (not shown) is a current sensor or a voltage sensor that senses overcurrent, overvoltage, or current interruption of the electrode wire 180. However, it is not limited to this, and any sensor that can sense the abnormal state of the temperature sensor or the plurality of transducers 20 can be applied.

[0135] The outer side surface of the RF board 260 is provided with an insulating cover 270 .

[0136] The insulating cover 270 is provided to cover the outer surface of the RF board 260, thereby playing an insulating role. In this embodiment, the insulating cover 270 is described as a polyimide film, but it is not limited to this, and any insulating material can be applied. The insulating cover 270 can be combined with the RF board 260 using a fastening component or the like, and can also be attached to the RF board 260 using a separate adhesive component.

[0137] In addition, the RF board 260 is connected to a power supply device (not shown) for supplying the RF power.

[0138] The RF board 260 and the power supply device (not shown) may be connected using a plurality of power cables (not shown) detachably coupled to the RF board 260. The power cables (not shown) are described by taking as an example a case where the power cables are BNC cables having a Bayonet Neil-Concelman (BNC: Bayonet Neil-Concelman) connector, but are not limited thereto and may be applied in various ways.

[0139] As described above, in this embodiment, the transducer 20 is connected to the RF board 260 and receives the RF power through the RF board 260 .

[0140] By connecting the plurality of transducers 20 to the board connector 261 of the RF board 260, respectively, when any one of the plurality of transducers 20 is damaged or needs to be replaced, only the corresponding transducer 20 can be repaired or replaced. That is, when the plurality of electrode wires respectively connected to the transducers 20 are bundled at one time and connected to a separate power supply device, there is a problem that not only the state of the transducer cannot be confirmed individually, but also the transducer cannot be repaired or replaced individually. On the contrary, in the present invention, the RF board 260 is provided between the plurality of transducers 20 and the power supply device (not shown), and is configured so that the second electrode wires 180 connected to the plurality of transducers 20 are respectively connected to the RF board 260 individually through the board connector, so that the transducers 20 can be repaired or replaced individually.

[0141] Furthermore, the status of the plurality of transducers 20 may be individually monitored using a monitoring sensor (not shown) provided on the RF board 260 , so that only the transducers 20 that need to be repaired or replaced can be identified more easily and quickly, thereby enabling quick response.

[0142] Therefore, since the plurality of transducers 20 can be independently monitored and repaired or maintained, maintenance management and maintenance can be made easier.

[0143] Furthermore, since the compatible RF board 260 can be used according to the probe 11 , it is easy to treat various lesions.

[0144] In addition, in the embodiment, the case where the transducer holder 100 is grounded and only the RF power is applied to the transducer 20 is described as an example. However, it is not limited thereto, and the transducer holder 100 may be connected to the cathode of the RF board 260. Of course, the transducer 20 may also be configured to have a potential difference between the transducer holder 100 and the transducer 20 by being connected to the anode of the RF board 260.

[0145] In addition, in the embodiment, the case where the surface of the transducer holder 100 is coated with a conductive material or the entire transducer holder 100 is formed with a conductive material, so that the transducer holder 100 and the transducer 20 function as an integrated electrode is described as an example. However, it is not limited to this, and the transducer holder 100 can also be formed with a non-conductive material (i.e., an insulating material). In the case where the transducer holder 100 is formed with an insulating material, the first electrode wire and the second electrode wire (not shown) are respectively connected to the upper end and the lower end of the transducer 20, and the first electrode wire and the second electrode wire (not shown) are connected to the RF board 260.

[0146] The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but this is only exemplary, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments may be made therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical ideas of the attached claims.

[0147] Industrial Applicability According to the present invention, a high-intensity focused ultrasonic wave generator using an insulating material capable of improving durability and insulating properties can be manufactured.

Claims

1. A high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating materials, comprising: The ultrasonic radiation frame has a front surface formed concavely and formed with a plurality of coupling holes; a plurality of transducer brackets, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasonic radiation frame, penetrate the ultrasonic radiation frame and are detachably coupled thereto; and A plurality of transducers are respectively mounted on a plurality of transducer brackets in a manner of exposing the front surfaces thereof, Wherein, the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material. The transducer support is an electrode formed by using a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material. At least one of the front surface and the side surface of the transducer is electrically connected to the electrode by contacting the electrode. The back surface of the transducer is coupled to a current supply portion inserted through a current supply hole formed at the rear of the transducer holder, so that current is supplied to the transducer by a potential difference applied to the electrode and the current supply portion.

2. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic wave radiating frame is molded using resin, or is molded using a carbon composite material of an insulating material in which a carbon material is mixed into the resin at a predetermined ratio.

3. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic radiation frame comprises: The frame body is formed of metal; and The insulating layer is formed by performing anodizing treatment on the surface of the frame body.

4. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame includes: Insulation layer, coated with insulating material.

5. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transducer support comprises: A head portion is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame and is formed with a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; The main body is formed to extend rearward from the head portion and penetrate the coupling hole and is coupled to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame by a fastening member.

6. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main body of the transducer support is provided with the current supply hole, so that the current supply part can pass through and be led out to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame. The current supply portion and the current supply hole are sealed by waterproof glue.

7. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 5, characterized in that: The head of the transducer holder is formed such that at least a portion of a side surface of the seating groove is open.

8. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least one supporting platform is formed at the head of the transducer support, which protrudes from the bottom surface of the seating groove, supports the lower surface of the transducer and is used to form a spacing space between the transducer and the bottom surface.

9. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 5, characterized in that: A stopper is formed on the head of the transducer holder, which protrudes from the bottom surface of the placement groove and has a front end bent inward to prevent the transducer inserted into the placement groove from falling off.

10. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main body of the transducer support comprises: A shaft portion extending rearward from the head portion and pressed into the coupling hole; The threaded portion extends rearward from the shaft portion and passes through the coupling hole, and then is coupled to the fastening component at the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame.

11. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support platform is formed of a non-conductive material.

12. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface and the back surface of the transducer are coated with at least one of a waterproof material and a non-conductive material.

13. A high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material, comprising: The ultrasonic radiation frame arranges the probe at the center of the front surface and forms a plurality of coupling holes with the probe as the center; a plurality of transducer brackets, which are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasonic radiation frame and penetrate the ultrasonic radiation frame, and are detachably coupled to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame; and A plurality of transducers are respectively mounted on the open front surface of at least a portion of the plurality of transducer brackets, Wherein, the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material. The transducer support comprises: A head portion is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame and is formed with a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; The main body extends backward from the head and passes through the coupling hole, and is coupled to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame by a fastening member. A plurality of support platforms are formed on the head portion, protruding from the bottom surface of the seating groove and supporting the lower surface of the transducer and used to form a spacing space between the transducer and the bottom surface. The transducer support is an electrode formed by using a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material. At least one of the front surface and the side surface of the transducer is in contact with the electrode, The back surface of the transducer is coupled to an electrode wire inserted through an electrode wire hole formed in the main body, so that current is supplied to the transducer by a potential difference applied to the electrode and the electrode wire.

14. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 1, further comprising: The RF board is provided on the ultrasonic radiation frame and supplies RF power to the transducers by electrically connecting the plurality of transducers respectively.

15. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, characterized in that: The current supply unit includes: A plurality of electrode wires are respectively connected to the plurality of transducers, The RF board also includes: A plurality of board connectors are provided to correspond to the electrode wires respectively and to connect the electrode wires respectively in a detachable manner.

16. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 15, characterized in that: The plurality of board connectors are detachably coupled to the RF board.

17. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, further comprising: A monitoring sensor, equipped on the RF board, is used to independently monitor the operating status of the transducer by sensing the power supply status of the electrode wires respectively connected to the transducer.

18. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, further comprising: An insulating cover is formed to cover the outer side of the RF board.

19. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, further comprising: A power supply device, used for supplying the RF power to the RF board; as well as A power cable connects the RF board and the power supply device and is detachably combined with the RF board.

20. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, further comprising: The probe is combined in the center of the ultrasonic radiation frame, The RF board is provided on the remaining part of the back side of the ultrasound radiation frame except for the joint part for the probe to be joined.

21. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material according to claim 14, characterized in that: At least one of the back surface and the side surface of the transducer is bonded to the transducer holder by an adhesive component, so that the transducer is sealed in a vibration-capable manner inside the transducer holder. The transducer bracket and the ultrasonic radiation frame are sealed by a sealing component.

22. A high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material, comprising: The ultrasonic radiation frame arranges the probe at the center of the front surface and forms a plurality of coupling holes with the probe as the center; A plurality of transducer brackets are respectively inserted into the plurality of coupling holes from the front of the ultrasonic radiation frame and penetrate the ultrasonic radiation frame, and are detachably coupled to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame; A plurality of transducers are respectively mounted on the open front surface of at least a portion of the plurality of transducer brackets, Wherein, the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material. The transducer support is an electrode formed by using a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material also includes: An RF board, equipped on the ultrasonic radiation frame, for supplying RF power to the transducer; A plurality of electrode wires, respectively connected to the plurality of transducers; a plurality of board connectors, configured to correspond to the electrode wires in the RF board respectively and to allow the electrode wires to be detachably coupled respectively; and A monitoring sensor, equipped on the RF board, is used to independently monitor the operating status of the transducer by sensing the power supply status of the electrode wires respectively connected to the transducer.

23. A high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material, comprising: The ultrasonic radiation frame has a front surface formed concavely and formed with a plurality of coupling holes; A plurality of transducer brackets are respectively inserted into the plurality of combining holes from the front of the ultrasonic radiation frame, penetrate the ultrasonic radiation frame and are combined in a detachable manner; A plurality of transducers are respectively mounted on a plurality of transducer brackets in a manner of exposing the front surfaces thereof, Wherein, the ultrasonic radiation frame is made of insulating material. The transducer support is an electrode formed by using a conductive material, or an electrode formed by coating the surface with a conductive material. The high-intensity focused ultrasound generating device using insulating material also includes: an RF board, which is provided on the ultrasonic radiation frame and supplies RF power to the transducers by electrically connecting the plurality of transducers respectively; A plurality of electrode wires, respectively connected to the plurality of transducers; A plurality of board connectors are provided to correspond to the electrode wires in the RF board respectively and to enable the electrode wires to be detachably connected respectively; a monitoring sensor, provided on the RF board, and monitoring an operating status of the transducer; and an insulating cover formed to cover the outer side of the RF board, Wherein, the transducer support comprises: A head portion is arranged on the front surface of the ultrasonic radiation frame and is formed with a placement groove for inserting and placing the transducer; The main body extends backward from the head and passes through the coupling hole, and is coupled to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame by a fastening member. An electrode wire hole is formed in the main body of the transducer support, so that the electrode wire can pass through and be led out to the rear of the ultrasonic radiation frame.

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