Simple frame for ultrasonic probe handle

By designing a simple ultrasonic probe handle frame containing motor drive gears and worm transmission systems, the problem of low cleaning efficiency of existing ultrasonic probes is solved, and efficient and safe probe cleaning effect is achieved.

CN119564253AInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-07NANJING FIRST HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202411618988.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic probe cleaning methods are inefficient, which can easily lead to incomplete cleaning of the probe and risk of manual cleaning.

Method used

A simple frame for ultrasonic probe handle is designed, which includes cleaning components, including the bottom cylinder, main gear, fan blade and fan blade shaft. The gear and worm transmission system driven by the motor are generated by the fan blade, and the negative pressure air flow is absorbed and the tissue is driven by the main gear and the secondary gear to wipe and clean.

Benefits of technology

The ultrasonic probe is efficiently cleaned, avoiding the risk of skewed and falling, ensuring cleaning results, and reducing the risk of manual operation by medical staff.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a simple frame for an ultrasonic probe handle, which comprises a frame, a cleaning assembly, a handle assembly, a handle assembly and a control assembly, and is characterized in that the cleaning assembly is used for cleaning a probe; the cleaning assembly comprises a bottom cylinder, a main gear, fan blades and a fan blade shaft, the bottom cylinder is rotationally connected with the rack, the main gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom cylinder, the fan blades are fixedly connected to the fan blade shaft, the fan blades right face a screen plate at the bottom of the bottom cylinder, the fan blade shaft is rotationally connected with the rack, one side of the main gear is in meshed connection with an auxiliary gear, and the auxiliary gear is in meshed connection with the main gear. A guide rod is fixedly connected to the axis of the auxiliary gear, the guide rod is rotationally connected with the rack, and the main gear is connected with a positioning assembly; according to the invention, the whole probe can be cleaned quickly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of medical technology, and in particular relates to a simple frame used for an ultrasonic probe handle. Background Art

[0002] The ultrasonic probe is a device that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves during ultrasonic testing. The performance of the probe directly affects the characteristics of ultrasonic waves and the detection performance of ultrasonic waves. The probe used in ultrasonic testing is a transducer that uses the piezoelectric effect of the material to achieve electrical energy and acoustic energy conversion. The key component in the probe is the chip, which is a single crystal or polycrystalline thin slice with piezoelectric effect. Its function is to convert electrical energy and acoustic energy into each other. In order to avoid cross infection, the probe needs to be cleaned after the patient is tested. However, when medical staff usually use paper towels to clean manually, the cleaning degree is low and sometimes the probe is simply wiped. A structure that can clean the ultrasonic probe is now proposed. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a simple frame for use with an ultrasonic probe handle, which solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a simple rack used for an ultrasonic probe handle, comprising a frame, and also comprising: a cleaning assembly for cleaning the probe; the cleaning assembly comprises a bottom cylinder, a main gear, a fan blade and a fan blade shaft, the bottom cylinder is rotatably connected to the frame, the main gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom cylinder, the fan blade is fixedly connected to the fan blade shaft, the fan blade is facing the bottom mesh plate of the bottom cylinder, the fan blade shaft is rotatably connected to the frame, one side of the main gear is meshed with a sub gear, the axis of the sub gear is fixedly connected to a guide rod, the guide rod is rotatably connected to the frame, and the main gear is connected to the positioning assembly.

[0005] On the basis of the above technical solution, the present invention also provides the following optional technical solution:

[0006] Further technical solution: A bevel gear A is fixedly connected to the guide rod, and the bevel gear A is meshingly connected to the bevel gear B. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the axis of the bevel gear B, and the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor A. The motor A is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0007] Further technical solution: a worm wheel is fixedly connected to the fan blade shaft, the worm wheel is meshingly connected to a worm, and the worm is fixedly connected to a connecting rod.

[0008] Further technical solution: The positioning assembly includes a shaft, a cam absorbent cotton tube, a gear A and a gear ring. The main gear is rotatably connected to multiple shafts, and the multiple shafts are respectively fixedly connected to cam absorbent cotton tubes. The gear A is fixedly connected to the shaft, and the multiple gears A are meshed with the gear ring, and the gear ring is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0009] Further technical solution: the frame is symmetrically hinged with connecting rods, the other end of the connecting rod is hinged with a splint, the splint is provided with an anti-slip adhesive sticker, the two splints are respectively connected with push rods, and the other ends of the two push rods are hinged on the hanging tube.

[0010] Further technical solution: The sliding sleeve assembly includes a screw rod, a slide cylinder and a slide plate, the screw rod is rotatably connected to the frame, the slide cylinder is threadedly connected to the screw rod, the slide plate is fixedly connected to the slide cylinder, and the slide plate is slidably connected to the frame.

[0011] Further technical solution: one end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, the motor is fixedly connected to the frame, a left-hand screw rod is rotatably connected in the skateboard, the other end of the left-hand screw rod is fixedly connected to the right-hand screw rod, and the right-hand screw rod is rotatably connected to the skateboard.

[0012] Further technical solution: the left-handed screw and the right-handed screw are respectively threadedly connected with an arc plate, the arc plate is slidably connected to the slide plate, the right-handed screw is fixedly connected with a meshing connection on the rack, the rack is fixedly connected to the frame, and the upper part is fixedly connected with a hanger.

[0013] Beneficial Effects

[0014] The present invention provides a simple frame for use with an ultrasonic probe handle, which has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0015] 1. The relevant technicians insert the probe handle into the hanging tube. When the protruding part at the end of the arm fits with the hanging tube, the probe is clamped on the hanging tube. At this time, the probe handle begins to drive the hanging tube downward under the effect of its own weight, so that the hanging tube begins to drive the push rods hinged on both sides to move synchronously, so that the push rods begin to pull the connecting rods hinged to it, and the connecting rods begin to rotate downward with its hinge with the frame as a fulcrum, so that the connecting rod drives the splints hinged to it to move synchronously, so that the two splints begin to contact the probe handle synchronously, so as to avoid the handle from tilting and falling when cleaning it; at this time, the probe begins to contact the cleaning paper towels laid flat in the bottom tube, and at this time, the medical staff starts to start motor A, so that motor A drives the connecting rod fixedly connected to its output shaft to start rotating, and drives the worm fixedly connected to the connecting rod to rotate synchronously, at this time, the worm starts to drive the worm wheel meshing with it to start rotating, and drives the fan blade shaft fixedly connected to the axis of the worm wheel to rotate synchronously, so that the fan blades fixedly connected to the top of the fan blade shaft start to rotate synchronously, through the fan blades The rotation generates negative pressure airflow, thereby adsorbing and fixing the cleaning paper towel at the bottom of the bottom cylinder to its bottom, so as to avoid that the probe cannot rotate synchronously with the bottom cylinder after contacting with the main gear, thereby failing to achieve the cleaning effect; at the same time, when the connecting rod rotates, the bevel gear B fixedly connected thereto rotates synchronously, so that the bevel gear A meshing with the bevel gear B rotates synchronously, and drives the guide rod fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously, so that the secondary gear starts to drive the main gear meshing with it to start rotating, at this time, the bottom cylinder fixedly connected to the main gear rotates synchronously, and its rotation drives the paper towel adsorbed thereon to start rotating, so that the probe is wiped and cleaned in this way, and at the same time, when the main gear starts to rotate, it drives gear A to roll on the gear ring, so that gear A starts to rotate under the cooperation of the gear ring meshing with it, and drives the shaft fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously, at this time, the cam water-absorbing cotton cylinders fixedly connected on multiple shafts start to rotate synchronously, so that the cam water-absorbing cotton cylinders start to intermittently contact the probe, thereby washing and wiping its side wall with water, thereby increasing the cleaning effect;

[0016] 2. The medical staff inserts the probe with the medical rubber cover on the probe into the hanger so that the handle of the probe is stuck on the hanger. At this time, the motor is started, so that the screw rod fixedly connected to the motor output shaft starts to rotate, and the slide cylinder threaded on the screw rod starts to rotate synchronously, so that the slide cylinder starts to drive the slide plate fixedly connected thereon to slide synchronously, and at this time, it starts to roll on it with the cooperation of the rack meshing with it, and drives the right-hand screw rod fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously, so that the right-hand screw rod drives the left-hand screw rod fixedly connected thereto to rotate synchronously, at this time, the left-hand screw rod and the two arc plates threaded on the right-hand screw rod begin to move towards each other and begin to get close to the probe, and at the same time, after the arc plate is tightly attached to the probe, it begins to slide off the rack, at this time, the screw rod continues to rotate and drives the arc plate to start sliding on the probe, and when the two motors begin to contact the medical rubber cover on the medical probe, the two arc plates continue to slide, and the rubber cover can be peeled off the medical probe, thereby avoiding contact with the rubber cover when the medical staff manually peels off the rubber cover on the probe, resulting in medical exposure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 It is an enlarged schematic cross-section diagram of the transmission structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fan blade structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention.

[0024] Notes on figure marks: frame 101, cleaning assembly 2, positioning assembly 3, sleeve assembly 4, bottom cylinder 201, main gear 202, blade 203, blade shaft 204, sub-gear 205, guide rod 206, bevel gear A207, bevel gear B208, connecting rod 209, worm 2001, worm wheel 2002, motor A2003, shaft 301, cam absorbent cotton cylinder 302, gear A303, gear ring 304, connecting rod 305, splint 306, push rod 307, hanging cylinder 308, screw rod 401, slide cylinder 402, slide plate 403, left-handed screw rod 404, right-handed screw rod 405, gear 406, motor 407, rack 408, arc plate 409, hanging bracket 4001. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 7 , provided in one embodiment of the present invention, is a simple rack for an ultrasound probe handle, comprising a rack 101, and further comprising:

[0028] A cleaning component 2, used for cleaning the probe;

[0029] The cleaning component 2 includes a bottom cylinder 201, a main gear 202, a fan blade 203 and a fan blade shaft 204. The bottom cylinder 201 is rotatably connected to the frame 101, the main gear 202 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom cylinder 201, the fan blade 203 is fixedly connected to the fan blade shaft 204, the fan blade 203 is facing the bottom mesh plate of the bottom cylinder 201, the fan blade shaft 204 is rotatably connected to the frame 101, one side of the main gear 202 is meshed with a sub gear 205, the sub gear 205 is fixedly connected with a guide rod 206 at the axis center, the guide rod 206 is rotatably connected to the frame 101, and the main gear 202 is connected to the positioning component 3.

[0030] Specifically, the guide rod 206 is fixedly connected with a bevel gear A207, and the bevel gear A207 is meshingly connected with a bevel gear B208. The axis of the bevel gear B208 is fixedly connected with a connecting rod 209, and the connecting rod 209 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor A2003. The motor A2003 is fixedly connected to the frame 101.

[0031] Specifically, a worm wheel 2002 is fixedly connected to the fan shaft 204 , the worm wheel 2002 is meshingly connected to the worm 2001 , and the worm 2001 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 209 .

[0032] Specifically, the positioning assembly 3 includes a shaft 301, a cam absorbent cotton tube 302, a gear A303 and a gear ring 304. The main gear 202 is rotatably connected to multiple shafts 301, and multiple shafts 301 are respectively fixedly connected to cam absorbent cotton tubes 302. The gear A303 is fixedly connected to the shaft 301, and multiple gears A303 are meshed and connected to the gear ring 304. The gear ring 304 is fixedly connected to the frame 101.

[0033] Specifically, the frame 101 is symmetrically hinged with a connecting rod 305, the other end of the connecting rod 305 is hinged with a clamping plate 306, the clamping plate 306 is provided with an anti-slip adhesive sticker, and the two clamping plates 306 are respectively connected with push rods 307, and the other ends of the two push rods 307 are hinged on the hanging tube 308.

[0034] In the embodiment of the present invention, the relevant technicians insert the probe handle into the hanging tube 308. When the protruding part of the end of the arm fits with the hanging tube 308, the probe is clamped on the hanging tube 308. At this time, the probe handle begins to drive the hanging tube 308 to move downward under the effect of its own weight, so that the hanging tube 308 begins to drive the push rods 307 hinged on both sides to move synchronously, so that the push rod 307 begins to pull the connecting rod 305 hinged thereto, and the connecting rod 305 begins to rotate downward with its hinged part with the frame 101 as the fulcrum, so that the connecting rod 305 drives the splint 306 hinged thereto to move synchronously, so that the two splints 306 begin to move synchronously At this time, the probe begins to contact the cleaning paper towel flattened in the bottom tube 201, and the medical staff starts to start the motor A2003, so that the motor A2003 drives the connecting rod 209 fixedly connected to its output shaft to start rotating, and drives the worm 2001 fixedly connected to the connecting rod 209 to rotate synchronously, and at this time, the worm 2001 starts to drive the worm wheel 2002 meshing with it to start rotating, and drives the fan blade shaft 204 fixedly connected to the axis of the worm wheel 2002 to rotate synchronously, so that the fan blade 203 fixedly connected to the top of the fan blade shaft 204 The fan blades 203 rotate to generate negative pressure airflow, thereby adsorbing and fixing the cleaning paper towel at the bottom of the bottom tube 201 to its bottom, so as to prevent the probe from being unable to rotate synchronously with the bottom tube 201 after contacting the main gear 202, thereby failing to achieve a cleaning effect; at the same time, when the connecting rod 209 rotates, the bevel gear B208 fixedly connected thereto rotates synchronously, thereby causing the bevel gear A207 meshing with the bevel gear B208 to rotate synchronously, and driving the guide rod 206 fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously, so that the secondary gear 205 starts to drive the main gear 202 meshing with it to start rotating. At this time, the main gear 202 fixedly connected to the secondary gear 205 starts to rotate. The bottom cylinder 201 on 202 rotates synchronously, and its rotation causes the paper towel adsorbed thereon to start rotating, thereby wiping and cleaning the probe. At the same time, when the main gear 202 starts rotating, it drives the gear A303 to roll on the gear ring 304, so that the gear A303 starts rotating with the cooperation of the gear ring 304 meshing with it, and drives the shaft 301 fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously. At this time, the cam absorbent cotton cylinder 302 fixedly connected on the multiple shafts 301 starts to rotate synchronously, so that the cam absorbent cotton cylinder 302 starts to intermittently contact the probe, thereby washing and wiping its side wall with water, thereby increasing the cleaning effect.

[0035] Specifically, the sleeve assembly 4 includes a screw rod 401, a slide cylinder 402 and a slide plate 403. The screw rod 401 is rotatably connected to the frame 101, the slide cylinder 402 is threadedly connected to the screw rod 401, the slide plate 403 is fixedly connected to the slide cylinder 402, and the slide plate 403 is slidably connected to the frame 101.

[0036] Specifically, one end of the screw rod 401 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 407, the motor 407 is fixedly connected to the frame 101, the slide plate 403 is rotatably connected with a left-handed screw rod 404, the other end of the left-handed screw rod 404 is fixedly connected to a right-handed screw rod 405, and the right-handed screw rod 405 is rotatably connected to the slide plate 403.

[0037] Specifically, the left-handed screw rod 404 and the right-handed screw rod 405 are respectively threadedly connected with an arc plate 409, and the arc plate 409 is slidably connected to the slide plate 403. The right-handed screw rod 405 is fixedly connected with 406, and the 406 is meshingly connected to the rack 408. The rack 408 is fixedly connected to the frame 101, and the frame 101 is fixedly connected with a bracket 4001.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, the medical staff inserts the probe with the medical rubber sleeve on the probe into the hanger 4001, so that the handle of the probe is stuck on the hanger 4001, and then the motor 407 is started, so that the screw rod 401 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 407 starts to rotate, and the slide cylinder 402 threadedly connected to the screw rod 401 starts to rotate synchronously, so that the slide cylinder 402 starts to drive the slide plate 403 fixedly connected thereto to slide synchronously, and at this time 406 starts to roll on it with the cooperation of the rack 408 meshing with it, and drives the right-hand screw rod 405 fixedly connected at its axis to rotate synchronously, so that the right-hand screw rod 405 drives The left-handed screw 404 fixedly connected thereto rotates synchronously. At this time, the two arc plates 409 threadedly connected to the left-handed screw 404 and the right-handed screw 405 begin to move towards each other and begin to approach the probe. At the same time, after the arc plate 409 is in close contact with the probe, 406 begins to slide out of the rack 408. At this time, the screw 401 continues to rotate and drives the arc plate 409 to begin to slide on the probe. When the two motors 407 begin to contact the medical rubber cover on the medical probe, the two arc plates 409 continue to slide and can peel off the rubber cover from the medical probe, thereby avoiding medical exposure caused by contact with the rubber cover when medical staff manually peel off the rubber cover on the probe.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0040] The fixed connection referred to in this application refers to a connection in which a part or component is fixed without any relative movement, which can be divided into detachable connection and non-detachable connection.

[0041] (1) Removable connection: The parts are fixed together by screws, splines, wedge pins, etc. This connection method can be disassembled for maintenance without damaging the parts. However, the specifications of the connectors used must be correct (such as the length of the bolts, keys, and wedge pins) and they must be properly tightened.

[0042] (2) Non-detachable connection: mainly refers to welding, riveting and tenoning. Since forging, sawing or oxygen cutting are required for disassembly during maintenance or replacement, spare parts generally cannot be reused. At the same time, attention should be paid to process quality, technical inspection and remedial measures (such as calibration, polishing, etc.) during connection.

[0043] The sliding connection referred to in the present application means that the component can slide along a linear trajectory, and the hinged connection referred to in the present application means that the component can rotate along an axial constraint.

[0044] In some cases, the sliding connection and hinge referred to in the present application may also be damped so that the components have the ability to maintain a desired position.

[0045] Although 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 the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A simple rack for use with an ultrasonic probe handle, comprising a rack (101), characterized in that: Also includes: A cleaning component (2), used for cleaning the probe; The cleaning assembly (2) comprises a bottom cylinder (201), a main gear (202), a fan blade (203) and a fan blade shaft (204); the bottom cylinder (201) is rotatably connected to a frame (101); the main gear (202) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom cylinder (201); the fan blade (203) is fixedly connected to the fan blade shaft (204); the fan blade (203) is directly opposite to the bottom mesh plate of the bottom cylinder (201); the fan blade shaft (204) is rotatably connected to the frame (101); one side of the main gear (202) is meshedly connected to a sub-gear (205); a guide rod (206) is fixedly connected to the axis of the sub-gear (205); the guide rod (206) is rotatably connected to the frame (101); and the main gear (202) is connected to a positioning assembly (3).

2. The simple stand for use with an ultrasound probe handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bevel gear A (207) is fixedly connected to the guide rod (206), and the bevel gear A (207) is meshingly connected to a bevel gear B (208). A connecting rod (209) is fixedly connected to the axis of the bevel gear B (208), and the connecting rod (209) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor A (2003). The motor A (2003) is fixedly connected to the frame (101).

3. The simple stand for use with an ultrasound probe handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A worm wheel (2002) is fixedly connected to the blade shaft (204), the worm wheel (2002) is meshingly connected to a worm (2001), and the worm (2001) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (209).

4. The simple stand for use with an ultrasonic probe handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (3) comprises a shaft (301), a cam absorbent cotton cylinder (302), a gear A (303) and a gear ring (304); the main gear (202) is rotatably connected to a plurality of shafts (301); the plurality of shafts (301) are respectively fixedly connected to the cam absorbent cotton cylinders (302); the gear A (303) is fixedly connected to the shaft (301); the plurality of gears A (303) are meshedly connected to the gear ring (304); and the gear ring (304) is fixedly connected to the frame (101).

5. The simple stand for use with an ultrasonic probe handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting rod (305) is symmetrically hinged on the frame (101), and a clamping plate (306) is hinged on the other end of the connecting rod (305). The clamping plate (306) is provided with an anti-slip adhesive sticker. Push rods (307) are respectively connected to the two clamping plates (306), and the other ends of the two push rods (307) are hinged on the hanging tube (308).

6. The simple stand for use with an ultrasound probe handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding sleeve assembly (4) comprises a screw rod (401), a slide cylinder (402) and a slide plate (403); the screw rod (401) is rotatably connected to the frame (101); the slide cylinder (402) is threadedly connected to the screw rod (401); the slide plate (403) is fixedly connected to the slide cylinder (402); and the slide plate (403) is slidably connected to the frame (101).

7. The simple stand for use with an ultrasound probe handle according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the screw rod (401) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (407), and the motor (407) is fixedly connected to the frame (101). A left-hand screw rod (404) is rotatably connected to the slide plate (403), and the other end of the left-hand screw rod (404) is fixedly connected to the right-hand screw rod (405), and the right-hand screw rod (405) is rotatably connected to the slide plate (403).

8. The simple stand for use with an ultrasound probe handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The left-hand screw rod (404) and the right-hand screw rod (405) are respectively threadedly connected with an arc plate (409), and the arc plate (409) is slidably connected to the slide plate (403). The right-hand screw rod (405) is fixedly connected with (406), and the (406) is meshingly connected to the rack (408). The rack (408) is fixedly connected to the frame (101), and the frame (101) is fixedly connected with a hanger (4001).