Gel bottle hanger

Abstract

The invention provides a gel bottle hanger capable of simply hanging and supporting gel bottles with various diameters. The gel bottle hanger (32) is provided with: a winding part (40) wound on the ultrasonic gel bottle (26); and a suspension part (42), both ends of which are respectively coupled to two portions separated in the longitudinal direction of the winding part. The winding part (40) and the hanging part (42) are integrally formed from an elastic material. The ultrasonic gel bottle (26) is held by fastening the ultrasonic gel bottle (26) by means of elasticity and by means of the winding part (42). The ultrasonic gel bottle (26) is hung and supported by hanging the hanging part (42) on any hook.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a gel bottle hanging rack for suspending and supporting an ultrasonic gel bottle. Background Art

[0002] In ultrasound diagnosis, ultrasound gel is sometimes applied to the patient's body surface to mitigate sudden changes in impedance between the patient's body and the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound gel is contained in a bottle made of flexible material and is ejected from the bottle by pressing the bottle. Ultrasound diagnostic equipment sometimes includes a holder for the ultrasound gel bottle, which holds the bottle with its mouth facing downward, allowing the ultrasound gel to be ejected immediately after the bottle is removed.

[0003] Patent Documents 1 and 2 listed below disclose an instrument for hanging a bottle containing a medical liquid with its discharge port facing downward.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-227779

[0005] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-285331

[0006] Sometimes, it is desirable to place the ultrasound gel bottle with the discharge port facing downward in a location other than the holder provided in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus. Furthermore, ultrasound gel bottles come in various shapes and sizes, and it is desirable that the gel bottle holding the ultrasound gel be adapted to these shapes and sizes. Summary of the Invention

[0007] An object of the present invention is to enable an ultrasonic gel bottle to be held at a location other than a holding frame of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with the discharge port facing downward.

[0008] The gel bottle hanger of the present invention comprises a wrapping portion that wraps around an ultrasonic gel bottle, and a hanging portion whose ends are respectively connected to two longitudinally separated portions of the wrapping portion. The wrapping portion and the hanging portion are integrally formed from an elastic material. The ultrasonic gel bottle is held by being fastened by the wrapping portion.

[0009] The wrapping portion formed of elastic material is extended to accommodate ultrasonic gel bottles of different diameters.

[0010] The wrapping portion may include a long belt portion and a hook and loop portion connected to one end of the belt portion and having a through-hole through which the belt portion passes. The belt portion may include a hook protrusion, and a hanging hole for hooking onto the hook protrusion may be formed in the portion of the belt portion that passes through the through-hole and is folded back. By passing the belt portion through the through-hole, folding it back, and hooking the hanging hole onto the hook protrusion, the ultrasonic gel bottle can be securely clamped and held.

[0011] A plurality of hanging holes may be formed in a manner arranged along the length direction of the belt portion. By selecting the hanging holes to be used, it is possible to correspond to ultrasound gel bottles of different diameters.

[0012] The thickness of the band portion can be 2 to 3 mm. Depending on the thickness of the band portion, the height difference formed on the side of the ultrasonic gel bottle contacts the hand holding the bottle, thereby reliably holding the bottle.

[0013] The thickness of the hook and loop portion can be thicker than that of the belt portion, so that the belt portion can easily pass through the perforation of the hook and loop portion.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] By forming the gel bottle hanger from an elastic material, the belt portion wound around the ultrasonic gel bottle can be stretched and contracted, thereby being able to correspond to ultrasonic gel bottles of different diameters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing a gel bottle hanger attached to an ultrasonic gel bottle.

[0018] Figure 3 This figure shows the gel bottle rack alone.

[0019] Explanation of symbols:

[0020] 10-ultrasonic diagnostic device, 14-operation panel, 26-ultrasonic gel bottle, 28-gel bottle holder, 30-hook, 32-gel bottle hanger, 34-bottle body, 36-bottle cap, 38-dispensing nozzle, 40-winding portion, 42-hanging portion, 44-belt portion, 46-perforation, 48-hook and loop portion, 50-hook protrusion, 52-hanging hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1This is a perspective view showing the appearance of an ultrasonic diagnostic device 10. The ultrasonic diagnostic device 10 includes a main body 12, an operation panel 14 supported above the main body 12, a sub-monitor 16, and a main monitor 20 supported by a multi-jointed arm 18 mounted on the main body 12. The main body 12 includes a box-shaped storage unit 22 that houses control circuits for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, power supply circuits, and connectors for connecting the ultrasonic probe. The main monitor 20 displays ultrasonic images. The sub-monitor 16 displays diagnostic settings and other parameters. The operation panel 14 is equipped with operating elements such as push buttons, a joystick, and a trackball for setting various diagnostic parameters and operating the ultrasonic probe. Probe holders 24 are located to the left and right of the operation panel 14 to hold the ultrasonic probe head. Multiple probe holders 24 can be installed. Furthermore, gel bottle holders 28 are located near the operation panel 14 to hold an ultrasonic gel bottle 26. Hooks 30 are located to the left and right of the front edge of the operation panel 14. The cable of the ultrasonic probe can be hung on the hook 30. Figure 1 In the figure, an ultrasonic gel bottle 26 with a gel bottle hanger 32 is hung.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 to which the gel bottle hanger 32 is attached. Figure 2 (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view, and (c) is a plan view. The ultrasonic gel bottle 26 includes a cylindrical bottle body 34 and a bottle cap 36 threadedly coupled to one end of the bottle body 34. The bottle cap 36 has a discharge nozzle 38 for dispensing ultrasonic gel. When the tip 38a of the discharge nozzle 38 is rotated, the discharge port for dispensing ultrasonic gel is opened at the tip.

[0023] The gel bottle hanger 32 is attached to the end of the bottle body 34 on the bottom surface 34a side. The gel bottle hanger 32 includes a wrapping portion 40 wrapped around the bottle body 34 and hanging portions 42, each of which is connected to two locations of the wrapping portion 40 at each end. The hanging portion 42 is hooked onto the hook 30 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 or a hook provided on other equipment. This allows the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 to be hung with the discharge nozzle 38 facing downward, i.e., in an inverted position. When the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 is hung, the hanging portion 42 of the gel bottle hanger 32 curves vertically and crosses above the bottom surface 34a of the bottle body.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the gel bottle hanger 32 alone. Figure 3 (a) is a plan view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the winding portion 40. In the cross-sectional view, the dimension in the thickness direction is exaggerated.

[0025] The gel bottle hanger 32 comprises a wrapping portion 40 that extends straight when not attached to the ultrasonic gel bottle 26, and a hanging portion 42 whose ends are connected to two locations of the wrapping portion 40 separated in the longitudinal direction. The gel bottle hanger 32 is integrally formed from an elastic material such as rubber. The wrapping portion 40 comprises a long belt portion 44 that occupies most of the length of the wrapping portion 40, and a hook and loop portion 48 that is connected to one end of the belt portion 44 (at the end of the hook and loop portion 48). Figure 3 The right end is connected to the top of the belt portion 44 and a through hole 46 is formed therethrough.

[0026] A hook protrusion 50 is provided at the approximately center portion in the longitudinal direction of the belt portion 44. The hook protrusion 50 may also be provided between the two joint points of the hanging portion 42. The hook protrusion 50 may be a mushroom-shaped protrusion with a thin base and a thick tip. Figure 3 A hanging hole 52 is formed so as to penetrate the belt portion 44 (the left end portion in the center). The hanging hole 52 can be an elongated hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt portion 44. Three hanging holes 52 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the belt portion 44. The number of hanging holes 52 can be other than three, and can be one.

[0027] The thickness of the band portion 44 can be 2 to 3 mm, and in this gel bottle hanger 32, it is 2 mm. By wrapping the band portion 44, which is approximately 2 mm thick, around the ultrasonic gel bottle 26, a step is formed on the side of the bottle body 34. This step is caught by the hand holding the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 during operation, thereby securely holding the ultrasonic gel bottle 26. The hook and loop portion 48 can be thicker than the band portion 44. The thickness of the wrap portion 40 can have a step at the boundary between the band portion 44 and the hook and loop portion 48, and can also change smoothly.

[0028] refer to Figure 2The method for attaching the gel bottle hanger 32 to the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 will be described. Wrap the belt 44 of the gel bottle hanger 32 around the bottle body 34 of the ultrasonic gel bottle 26, with the hook protrusion 50 facing outward. Wrap the belt 44 around the end of the bottle body 34 on the bottom surface 34a side. At this time, position the hook 48 away from the bottle body 34. Pass the tip of the belt 44, that is, the end opposite the side connected to the hook 48, through the through-hole 46 of the hook 48. Pass the tip of the belt 44 from the side closer to the bottle body 34 (inner side) toward the side farther away (outer side). Fold the portion of the belt 44 that has passed through the through-hole 46 so that it overlaps with the portion wrapped around the bottle body 34. Then, hook one of the hanging holes 52 onto the hook protrusion 50. The wrapping portion 40 is stretched when attaching the ultrasonic gel bottle and bends along the bottle body 34. By virtue of the contraction force of the stretched wrapping portion 40 , the wrapping portion 40 fastens the bottle body 34 , and the gel bottle hanger 32 holds the ultrasonic gel bottle 26 .

[0029] The gel bottle hanger 32 can accommodate ultrasound gel bottles of different diameters by extending and retracting the belt portion 44. Furthermore, ultrasound gel bottles with even greater diameter differences can be accommodated by changing the hanging hole 52 on the hooking protrusion 50.

[0030] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the hook and loop portion 48 is separated from the side of the bottle body 34 due to the difference in rigidity with the belt portion 44. Figure 2 As shown, the hook portion 48 may be curved instead of extending straight. Alternatively, the hook portion 48 may be configured to be curved along the side surface of the bottle body 34.

Claims

1. A gel bottle hanger for hanging ultrasonic gel bottles, the gel bottle hanger comprising: a winding portion, wound around the ultrasonic gel bottle; and The two ends of the hanging part are respectively connected to two parts of the winding part separated in the length direction. The winding portion and the hanging portion are integrally formed of an elastic material, and the ultrasonic gel bottle is held by being fastened by the winding portion.

2. The gel bottle rack according to claim 1, wherein: The winding portion comprises: a long belt portion; and a hook and loop portion connected to one end of the belt portion and having a through hole for the belt portion to pass through. The belt portion has a hook protrusion, and a hanging hole to be hung on the hook protrusion is formed in a portion of the belt portion that passes through the through hole and is folded back.

3. The gel bottle hanger according to claim 2, wherein: A plurality of hanging holes are formed, The plurality of hanging holes are arranged along the length direction of the belt portion.

4. The gel bottle rack according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The thickness of the belt portion is 2 to 3 mm.

5. The gel bottle hanger according to claim 4, wherein: The hook and loop portion is thicker than the belt portion.

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