Localizable ultrasonic medical detection device

By combining the ball head with the flexible suction cup and using a visual aid mechanism, the shortcomings of traditional ultrasonic testing devices in positioning are solved, achieving precise definition of the ultrasonic testing area and improving the accuracy of the testing results.

CN120859547AInactive Publication Date: 2025-10-31SICHUAN ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCI SICHUAN PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202511139614.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional ultrasound examination devices have shortcomings in positioning, especially in three-dimensional structural imaging or multi-organ examination. The lack of precise positioning methods makes it difficult to fix the boundaries of the examination area, affecting the accuracy of the examination results, especially when examining abdominal organs.

Method used

The system employs a rotatable and extendable ball head and a flexible suction cup in conjunction with a vision-assisted mechanism. It defines the detection area by blocking fixed points and reverse-positions the detection points. Combined with a flexible probe and a piezoelectric composite crystal to form a curved adaptive array, it ensures the accuracy of the detection area.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise definition of the ultrasound detection area, improves the accuracy of detection results, and reduces the impact of fat layer movement on detection, especially when detecting abdominal organs.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an ultrasonic medical detection device capable of positioning, which belongs to the technical field of medical detection and comprises a detection mechanism, a positioning mechanism and a visual auxiliary mechanism. The detection mechanism is arranged above the ultrasonic detection area and is used for carrying out ultrasonic detection on a specified area; the positioning mechanisms are installed on the two sides of the detection mechanism and used for positioning of ultrasonic detection. The visual auxiliary mechanism is installed in the positioning mechanism and used for collecting image information for visual auxiliary positioning. A shielding point is arranged on the abdomen of a patient by arranging a rotatable and telescopically adjustable ball head, the ball head is in contact with the abdomen of the patient through a flexible suction cup, abdominal fat is not prone to moving while the fixed point of the abdomen is shielded, visual information collection is carried out in cooperation with a first camera and a second camera, and the accuracy of visual information collection is improved. The ultrasonic detection area is limited by shielding the fixed point position, and the detection point position in the area is reversely positioned through the shielding point position, so that the accuracy of the detection point position is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention specifically relates to a positionable ultrasound medical testing device, belonging to the field of medical testing technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the current field of medical testing technology, ultrasound imaging is a very important diagnostic tool. Ultrasound imaging has the advantages of being radiation-free, easy to operate, and low in cost, and is widely used in the field of medical imaging, such as the examination of the abdomen, heart, and blood vessels. However, traditional ultrasound testing equipment has certain limitations in terms of positioning, especially when three-dimensional structural imaging or multi-organ combined examination is required. The lack of precise positioning methods poses challenges to doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases. While existing ultrasound detection devices are powerful, one of their main shortcomings is that the detection area is not precisely defined. This often makes it difficult for doctors to read and interpret the test results, especially when examining abdominal organs. Because patients have a thick abdominal fat layer and their abdominal position and posture often change, it is difficult to accurately fix the boundary of the detection area, thus affecting the accuracy of the test results. To address the aforementioned technical issues, a localizable ultrasound medical detection device is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a localizable ultrasound medical detection device, which aims to determine the detection area by blocking fixed points and to locate the detection points within the area by reverse positioning the blocked points. A positionable ultrasound medical detection device includes a detection mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a visual assistance mechanism; The detection mechanism is located above the ultrasonic detection area and is used to perform ultrasonic detection in the designated area; The positioning mechanism is installed on both sides of the testing mechanism and is used for positioning during ultrasonic testing; The visual aid mechanism is installed inside the positioning mechanism and is used to collect image information for visual-assisted positioning.

[0004] More preferably, the detection mechanism includes a top frame and a six-axis robotic arm. A first electric guide rail is symmetrically mounted on the bottom of the top frame. A crossbar is fixedly connected to the movable end of the first electric guide rail. A second electric guide rail is mounted on the bottom of the crossbar. The six-axis robotic arm is mounted on the movable end of the second electric guide rail. An ultrasonic probe is mounted on one end of the six-axis robotic arm.

[0005] More preferably, the ultrasonic probe includes a probe housing and a flexible probe. Electrode wires are installed inside the probe housing. The flexible probe is installed inside the probe housing. The flexible probe includes a stretchable circuit and a piezoelectric composite crystal. The piezoelectric composite crystal is installed inside the probe housing. The stretchable circuit is installed on one side of the piezoelectric composite crystal. A protective layer is fixedly connected to one side of the probe housing.

[0006] More preferably, the probe housing has a sound-absorbing pad and an acoustic insulation layer installed inside.

[0007] More preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a side frame and a rotating seat. The two side frames are symmetrically fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame. The rotating seats are equidistantly distributed and rotatably installed on the inner bottom of the side frames. A first drive motor is equidistantly installed on the bottom of the side frames. The output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the rotating seat. An electric push rod is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat. A second drive motor is installed at the connection between the electric push rod and the rotating seat. The piston rod of the electric push rod is equipped with a ball head.

[0008] More preferably, a flexible suction cup is installed on one side of the ball head.

[0009] More preferably, one of the two side frames is equipped with a touch screen.

[0010] More preferably, the visual aid mechanism includes a mounting frame and a first camera, the mounting frame being fixedly connected to the inside of the side frame, and the first camera being equidistantly distributed and mounted on the bottom of the mounting frame.

[0011] More preferably, the number of rotating seats is the same as the number of first drive motors, and the installation position of the first drive motor matches the rotating seats.

[0012] More preferably, a second camera is installed on one side of the six-axis robotic arm, and a control terminal is integrated on one side of the side frame. The control terminal includes a control host and an ultrasonic testing host. The ultrasonic probe is connected to the ultrasonic testing host. The ultrasonic testing host, the six-axis robotic arm, the first electric guide rail, the second electric guide rail, the first drive motor, the second drive motor, and the electric push rod are all connected to the control host. The control host has a built-in lightweight AI model.

[0013] Beneficial effects: This invention uses a rotatable and extendable ball head to set obscuring points on the patient's abdomen. The ball head contacts the patient's abdomen through a flexible suction cup, obscuring fixed points on the abdomen while preventing abdominal fat from shifting. Visual information is collected in conjunction with a first and second camera. The area for ultrasound detection is defined by obscuring fixed points, and it is easy to reverse locate detection points within the area by using the obscuring points, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection points. This invention uses a flexible probe that contacts the patient and integrates a stretchable circuit with a piezoelectric composite crystal to form a curved adaptive array that fits the human body better. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the side frame in this invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top frame structure in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the six-axis robotic arm in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the probe housing in this invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 10. Detection mechanism; 11. Top frame; 12. First electric guide rail; 13. Horizontal frame; 14. Second electric guide rail; 15. Six-axis robotic arm; 16. Probe housing; 17. Protective layer; 18. Stretchable circuit; 19. Piezoelectric composite crystal; 101. Padding sound-absorbing layer; 102. Acoustic insulation layer; 103. Electrode wire; 20. Positioning mechanism; 21. Side frame; 22. Rotating seat; 23. First drive motor; 24. Electric push rod; 25. Second drive motor; 26. Ball head; 27. Flexible suction cup; 28. Touch screen; 30. Visual auxiliary mechanism; 31. Mounting bracket; 32. First camera; 33. Second camera. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, a positionable ultrasound medical detection device consists of a detection mechanism 10, a positioning mechanism 20, and a visual assistance mechanism 30.

[0018] The testing mechanism 10 is located above the ultrasonic testing area and is used to perform ultrasonic testing in a designated area. The testing mechanism 10 includes a top frame 11 and a six-axis robotic arm 15. A first electric guide rail 12 is symmetrically installed at the bottom of the top frame 11. A cross frame 13 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the first electric guide rail 12. A second electric guide rail 14 is installed at the bottom of the cross frame 13. The six-axis robotic arm 15 is installed at the movable end of the second electric guide rail 14. An ultrasonic probe is installed at one end of the six-axis robotic arm 15.

[0019] As a technical optimization of the present invention, the ultrasonic probe includes a probe housing 16 and a flexible probe. Electrode wires 103 are installed inside the probe housing 16. The flexible probe is installed inside the probe housing 16 and includes a stretchable circuit 18 and a piezoelectric composite crystal 19. The piezoelectric composite crystal 19 is installed inside the probe housing 16, and the stretchable circuit 18 is installed on one side of the piezoelectric composite crystal 19. A protective layer 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the probe housing 16. A sound-absorbing padding layer 101 is installed inside the probe housing 16, and an acoustic insulation layer 102 is installed inside the probe housing 16.

[0020] As a technical optimization of the present invention, the top frame 11 is suspended in the ultrasound medical ward and can be raised and lowered or moved, or directly fixed above the bed, so that when the patient is lying down, the top frame 11 is located above the patient and parallel to the patient.

[0021] The positioning mechanism 20 is installed on both sides of the detection mechanism 10 for positioning during ultrasonic testing. The positioning mechanism 20 includes a side frame 21 and a rotating seat 22. The two side frames 21 are symmetrically fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame 11. The rotating seat 22 is rotatably installed on the inner bottom of the side frame 21 at equal intervals. The bottom of the side frame 21 is equidistantly equipped with a first drive motor 23. The output shaft of the first drive motor 23 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 22. An electric push rod 24 is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat 22. A second drive motor 25 is installed at the connection between the electric push rod 24 and the rotating seat 22. The piston rod of the electric push rod 24 is equipped with a ball head 26.

[0022] As a technical optimization of the present invention, the number of rotating seats 22 is the same as that of the first drive motor 23, and the installation position of the first drive motor 23 matches that of the rotating seats 22.

[0023] As a technical optimization of the present invention, in order to make the ball head 26 fit the human body, a flexible suction cup 27 is installed on one side of the ball head 26.

[0024] As a technical optimization of the present invention, in order to facilitate intuitive acquisition of image information, one of the two side frames 21 is equipped with a touch screen 28.

[0025] As a technical optimization of the present invention, a control terminal is integrated on one side of the side frame 21. The control terminal includes a control host and an ultrasonic testing host, so that the ultrasonic probe is connected to the ultrasonic testing host. The ultrasonic testing host, the six-axis robotic arm 15, the first electric guide rail 12, the second electric guide rail 14, the first drive motor 23, the second drive motor 25, and the electric push rod 24 are all controlled by the control host. The control host has a built-in lightweight AI model to realize scanning path optimization, automatic point labeling, and elastic imaging fusion.

[0026] The visual aid mechanism 30 is installed inside the positioning mechanism 20 and is used to collect image information for visual aid positioning. The visual aid mechanism 30 includes a mounting frame 31 and a first camera 32. The mounting frame 31 is fixedly connected to the inside of the side frame 21. The first camera 32 is equidistantly distributed and installed at the bottom of the mounting frame 31. The cross-section of the mounting frame 31 is roughly triangular, and the first camera 32 is installed on the inclined surface of the mounting frame 31.

[0027] As a technical optimization of the present invention, in order to facilitate the collection of information from the detection points, a second camera 33 is installed on one side of the six-axis robotic arm 15.

[0028] As a technical optimization of the present invention, the ball head 26 and the flexible suction cup 27 are specially dyed, and the first camera 32 and the second camera 33 can clearly distinguish the boundary of the occlusion point and the detection area.

[0029] Working principle: The patient lies flat in the designated position, with the top frame 11 positioned above and parallel to the patient. The first drive motor 23 is activated, causing the rotating seat 22 to rotate. The orientation of the electric push rod 24 is adjusted, and the second drive motor 25 is activated to adjust the angle of the electric push rod 24. The extension and retraction of the electric push rod 24 moves the ball head 26, causing the flexible suction cup 27 at the bottom of the ball head 26 to fit against the patient's abdomen. Multiple sets of ball heads 26 on a single side frame 21 are arranged in an arc. The spacing and number of ball heads 26 are adjusted according to the size of the patient's abdomen. When the position of the ball head 26 is fixed, the first camera 32 captures images. Multiple sets of ball heads 26 form the boundary of the detection area. The first electric guide rail 12 is activated, driving the horizontal... The frame 13 moves, and the second electric guide rail 14 in the frame 13 drives the six-axis robotic arm 15 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the six-axis robotic arm 15 and the ultrasound probe. The six-axis robotic arm 15 drives the ultrasound probe to contact the abdomen, so that the ultrasound probe is located at the designated detection point in the detection area. The flexible probe of the ultrasound probe fits the human body. The ultrasound probe is moved to perform ultrasound detection on the patient's abdomen. The detection results are displayed on the touch screen 28. The movable range of the ultrasound probe is limited by the ball head 26, and the ball head 26, together with the flexible suction cup 27, restricts the deformation of the patient's abdominal fat, thereby ensuring the stability of the detection area boundary and facilitating reverse positioning of the detection point by blocking the point through the ball head 26.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A positionable ultrasound medical detection device, characterized in that, It includes a detection mechanism (10), a positioning mechanism (20), and a visual assistance mechanism (30). The detection mechanism (10) is located above the ultrasonic detection area and is used to perform ultrasonic detection in the designated area; The positioning mechanism (20) is installed on both sides of the detection mechanism (10) for positioning during ultrasonic detection; The visual aid mechanism (30) is installed inside the positioning mechanism (20) and is used to collect image information for visual aid positioning.

2. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (10) includes a top frame (11) and a six-axis robotic arm (15). A first electric guide rail (12) is symmetrically installed at the bottom of the top frame (11). A cross frame (13) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the first electric guide rail (12). A second electric guide rail (14) is installed at the bottom of the cross frame (13). The six-axis robotic arm (15) is installed at the movable end of the second electric guide rail (14). An ultrasonic probe is installed at one end of the six-axis robotic arm (15).

3. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The ultrasonic probe includes a probe housing (16) and a flexible probe. Electrode wires (103) are installed inside the probe housing (16). The flexible probe is installed inside the probe housing (16). The flexible probe includes a stretchable circuit (18) and a piezoelectric composite crystal (19). The piezoelectric composite crystal (19) is installed inside the probe housing (16). The stretchable circuit (18) is installed on one side of the piezoelectric composite crystal (19). A protective layer (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the probe housing (16).

4. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The probe housing (16) has a sound-absorbing pad (101) installed inside and an acoustic insulation layer (102) installed inside.

5. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (20) includes a side frame (21) and a rotating seat (22). The two side frames (21) are symmetrically fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame (11). The rotating seats (22) are equidistantly distributed and rotatably installed on the inner bottom of the side frames (21). The bottom of the side frames (21) is equidistantly equipped with a first drive motor (23). The output shaft of the first drive motor (23) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (22). An electric push rod (24) is rotatably installed inside the rotating seat (22). A second drive motor (25) is installed at the connection between the electric push rod (24) and the rotating seat (22). The piston rod of the electric push rod (24) is equipped with a ball head (26).

6. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A flexible suction cup (27) is installed on one side of the ball head (26).

7. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: One of the two side frames (21) is equipped with a touch screen (28).

8. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The visual aid mechanism (30) includes a mounting frame (31) and a first camera (32). The mounting frame (31) is fixedly connected to the inside of the side frame (21), and the first camera (32) is equidistantly distributed and installed at the bottom of the mounting frame (31).

9. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The number of rotating seats (22) is the same as that of the first drive motor (23), and the installation position of the first drive motor (23) matches that of the rotating seats (22).

10. The positionable ultrasound medical detection device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A second camera (33) is installed on one side of the six-axis robotic arm (15), and a control terminal is integrated on one side of the side frame (21). The control terminal includes a control host and an ultrasonic testing host. The ultrasonic probe is connected to the ultrasonic testing host. The ultrasonic testing host, the six-axis robotic arm (15), the first electric guide rail (12), the second electric guide rail (14), the first drive motor (23), the second drive motor (25), and the electric push rod (24) are all connected to the control host. The control host has a built-in lightweight AI model.