Treatment probe and device based on ultrasonic focusing treatment

By designing an ultrasonic focused therapy probe including a transmission assembly, a buffer assembly and a transducer assembly in ultrasound therapy, the intelligent fixed-point energy output of the therapy probe is realized, solving the problem that different energy outputs at the same position cannot be achieved in the prior art in the current technology , significantly improves the therapeutic effect.

CN222172885UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17JIN DA WEI YI LIAO KE JI (HU NAN) YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Application Number
CN202420685038.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-03
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasound therapy cannot achieve different energy output at the same location during the treatment process, resulting in poor treatment effect.

Method used

A therapeutic probe based on ultrasonic focusing therapy is designed, including transmission assembly, buffer assembly, transducer assembly and control circuit board, which realizes the intelligent fixed-point conversion of the transducer output energy through linear expansion and contraction to improve the therapeutic effect.

Benefits of technology

The linearly telescopic transmission assembly allows the transducer to achieve different energy output, improve the therapeutic effect, simplify the treatment process, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the treatment.

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Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical improvement field of beauty medical equipment, and provides a treatment probe and a treatment device based on ultrasonic focusing treatment, which comprise a transmission assembly, a buffer assembly, a transducer assembly, a control circuit board and a shell assembly, the transducer assembly is arranged in the lower portion of the shell assembly, the buffer assembly is arranged in the middle of the interior of the shell assembly, and one end of the transmission assembly penetrates through the upper portion of the shell assembly, the control circuit board and the buffer assembly to be connected with the transducer assembly arranged on the lower portion of the shell assembly. The output end of the control circuit board is connected with the input end of the transducer assembly. The treatment probe is simple in structure, the transducer achieves ultrasonic treatment intelligent fixed-point conversion output energy through linear stretching, and the treatment effect is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of technical improvement of medical cosmetic equipment, and in particular relates to a treatment probe and a device based on ultrasonic focusing treatment. Background Art

[0002] Ultrasonic therapy is a treatment method that uses ultrasound waves to act on the human body to achieve therapeutic purposes. Ultrasonic waves are not only used for treatment, but have also been widely used in diagnosis, basic and experimental medicine. The emission of ultrasound waves depends on piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers, which are devices that can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and mechanical energy into electrical energy, and can transmit and receive ultrasound waves.

[0003] Ultrasonic transducer arrays, i.e., ultrasonic probes, can focus ultrasonic energy at one or more locations in three-dimensional space, thereby achieving the purpose of treatment. Currently, the mainstream of ultrasonic transducer energy output is fixed-point output, and it is impossible to achieve energy output on a linear trajectory. During ultrasonic treatment, if only fixed-point treatment is used, the ultrasonic energy output at the treatment location is constant, which has a poor treatment effect on the user and cannot achieve technical problems such as achieving different energy outputs at the same location. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a therapeutic probe and device based on ultrasonic focused therapy, aiming to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The utility model is implemented as follows: a therapeutic probe based on ultrasonic focused therapy, the therapeutic probe based on ultrasonic focused therapy includes a transmission component, a buffer component, a transducer component, a control circuit board and a shell component, the control circuit board is arranged in the shell component and built into the upper part thereof, the transducer component is arranged in the shell component and built into the lower part thereof, the buffer component is placed in the middle part of the shell component, one end of the transmission component passes through the upper part of the shell component, the control circuit board, the buffer component and is connected to the transducer component placed in the lower part of the shell component, and the output end of the control circuit board is connected to the input end of the transducer component.

[0006] A further technical solution of the utility model is: the buffer assembly includes a seal, a return spring and a seal fixing member, the lower part of the seal is sleeved on the seal fixing member, and the return spring is arranged in the seal.

[0007] A further technical solution of the utility model is: the sealing fixing part includes a sealing ring column, a sealing fixing plate, two sealing connection buckles and two sealing plug-in blocks, the sealing ring column is arranged on the upper surface of the sealing fixing plate, the two sealing connection buckles are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing plate, the two sealing plug-in blocks are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing part, a sealing through hole is opened in the center of the sealing fixing plate, and there are four evenly arranged sealing blocks from the periphery of the sealing through hole to the sealing ring column.

[0008] A further technical solution of the utility model is that the sealing member is in a tower shape and is made of silica gel material.

[0009] A further technical solution of the utility model is: the transmission assembly includes a rotating shaft, a cover plate, a sealing ring, an adapter shaft and a magnet, the cover plate is sleeved on the upper part of the rotating shaft, the sealing ring is arranged in a groove at the top of the rotating shaft, the lower end of the adapter shaft is threadedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft, and the magnet is arranged in the groove at the top of the rotating shaft;

[0010] The rotating shaft is of a hollow structure, with a plurality of symmetrical air holes arranged on the rotating shaft, an annular boss arranged on the upper side of the rotating shaft, an internal thread arranged in the lower cavity of the rotating shaft, the opposite surface of the lower side wall of the rotating shaft is a plate surface, and the annular boss is stepped.

[0011] A further technical solution of the utility model is: the transducer assembly comprises a transducer and a connecting bracket, and the transducer is arranged on the connecting bracket by a clamping method;

[0012] The connecting bracket includes a ring column, an upper plate, two card-connecting parts and a stepped connecting platform, the upper plate cover is arranged on the top of the ring column, the connecting platform is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate, the two card-connecting parts are respectively arranged on the ring column, the two card-connecting parts are arranged opposite to each other, the top surface of the connecting platform is provided with a groove, the inner wall of the groove has a symmetrical offset plane, the bottom center of the groove is provided with a through hole, and the upper plate is provided with a through hole.

[0013] A further technical solution of the utility model is: the shell assembly includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a frame and a decorative part, the outer shell is sleeved on the inner shell, the frame is arranged on the inner shell, the lower part of the frame is placed in the inner shell, the decorative part is arranged in the top of the frame, and a temperature sensor is provided on the inner shell, and the temperature sensor passes through the outer shell.

[0014] A further technical solution of the utility model is: a circular shell through hole is provided at the bottom of the shell, a sensor hole is provided at the shell, the upper part of the shell is expanded in a step, and four evenly arranged raised clamping parts are provided in the shell.

[0015] A further technical solution of the utility model is: a circular inner shell through hole is provided on the bottom surface of the inner shell, a sensor wire groove is provided on the side wall of the inner shell, four evenly distributed card slots are also provided on the side wall of the inner shell, a relative card block is provided on the upper inner part of the inner shell, and a film is attached to the lower outer side wall and the bottom surface of the inner shell.

[0016] The skeleton is in the shape of a ring column, with a partition plate in the middle of the skeleton, a circular recessed portion in the center of the partition plate, a skeleton through hole in the center of the recessed portion, four evenly arranged fixing studs in the partition plate, a circular skeleton ring column in the bottom surface of the partition plate, a through hole in the partition plate, a skeleton boss in the outer side wall of the skeleton, a relative skeleton groove in the outer side of the upper part of the skeleton, a clamping groove in the bottom surface of the skeleton groove, a relative clamping groove in the outer side of the lower part of the skeleton, and the clamping groove is placed below the skeleton boss.

[0017] Another object of the present utility model is to provide a treatment device based on ultrasonic focused therapy, wherein the treatment device based on ultrasonic focused therapy comprises a treatment probe and a handle, wherein the treatment probe is connected to the handle by a snap-on method.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the structure of the treatment probe is simple, and the transducer realizes intelligent fixed-point conversion output energy of ultrasonic treatment by adopting linear telescopic movement, thereby improving the treatment effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of a treatment probe based on ultrasonic focused therapy provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the transmission assembly and buffer assembly provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a housing provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the inner shell provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a connecting bracket provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of a rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the front side of the cover plate provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 8It is a structural diagram of a decorative piece provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a structural diagram of a skeleton provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Fig.10 It is a structural diagram of a treatment device based on ultrasonic focused therapy provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Fig.11 It is a structural diagram of a film provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Fig.12 It is a structural diagram of a sealing fixing member provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Fig.13 It is a structural diagram of the back side of the cover plate provided by an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Reference numerals: 10 - outer shell 11 - inner shell 12 - temperature sensor 13 - transducer 14 - connecting bracket 16 - rotating shaft 18 - return spring 19 - cover plate 20 - frame 21 - control circuit board 22 - decorative part 25 - sealing fastener 26 - sealing part 27 - sealing ring 28 - adapter shaft 101 - sensor hole 102 - protruding clamp 111 - sensor wire groove 112 - clamping groove 113 - film 141 - ring column 142 - clamping connector 143 - upper plate 144 - connecting platform 145 - groove 161 - boss 162 - magnet 164 - vent 165 - plate 166 - groove 191 - cover column 192 - bottom plate 201 - frame boss 204 - fixing stud 205 - partition 206 - frame through hole 207 - slot 208 - frame groove 209 - snap-in slot 221 - decorative plate 222 - decorative ring column 251 - sealing fixing plate 252 - sealing ring column 253 - sealing connection buckle 254 - sealing plug-in block 255 - sealing block 1000 - treatment probe 2000 - handle

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, in the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 13, the therapeutic probe 1000 based on ultrasonic focusing therapy provided by the utility model comprises a transmission component, a buffer component, a transducer component, a control circuit board 21 and a shell component. The control circuit board 21 is mounted on the back of the shell component and is placed under the top decorative part of the shell component. The transducer component is mounted in the shell component and placed at the bottom of the cavity of the shell component. The buffer component is placed in the middle of the shell component. One end of the transmission component passes through the upper part of the shell component, the control circuit board, the buffer component and the transducer component placed at the lower part of the shell component are connected together. The signal output end of the control circuit board 21 is connected to the signal input control end of the transducer component. The transducer component works according to the received control signal. During its working process, the power transmitted by the transmission component is linearly extended to enable the transducer to realize the intelligent fixed-point conversion output energy of ultrasonic therapy, thereby improving the therapeutic effect. When in use, the user does not need to frequently move the handle.

[0036] The buffer assembly includes a seal 26 , a return spring 18 and a seal fixing member 25 . The lower portion of the seal 26 is sleeved on the seal fixing member 25 , and the return spring 18 is disposed inside the seal 26 .

[0037] The sealing fixing part 25 includes a sealing ring column 252, a sealing fixing plate 251, two sealing connection buckles 253 and two sealing plug-in blocks 254. The sealing ring column 252 is arranged on the upper surface of the sealing fixing plate 251, the two sealing connection buckles 253 are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing plate 251, and the two sealing plug-in blocks 254 are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing part 251. A sealing through hole is opened in the center of the sealing fixing plate 251, and there are four evenly arranged sealing blocks 255 from the periphery of the sealing through hole to the sealing ring column 252.

[0038] The sealing member 26 is in a tower shape and is made of silicone material.

[0039] The transmission assembly includes a rotating shaft 16, a cover plate 19, a sealing ring 27, an adapter shaft 28 and a magnet 162, wherein the cover plate 19 is sleeved on the upper part of the rotating shaft 16, the sealing ring 27 is arranged in a groove 166 at the top of the rotating shaft 16, the lower end of the adapter shaft 28 is threadedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 16, and the magnet 162 is arranged in the top groove 166 of the rotating shaft 16; a compression spring can be used to ensure that the upper and lower positions can always be maintained in the original position. When in use, the rotating shaft 16 returns to the default origin through the reset compression spring 18, and is easily aligned with the extended part of the motor shaft in the handle 2000.

[0040] The cover plate 19 includes a cover plate column 191 and a bottom plate 192 . The cover plate column 191 is disposed on the bottom plate 192 . A through hole is disposed at the center of the top surface of the cover plate column 191 . The periphery of the bottom plate 192 is in a petal shape.

[0041] The rotating shaft 16 is of a hollow structure and is provided with a plurality of symmetrical vent holes 164. An annular boss 161 is provided on the upper side of the rotating shaft 16. An internal thread is provided in the lower cavity of the rotating shaft 16. The opposite surface of the lower side wall of the rotating shaft 16 is a plate surface, and the annular boss 161 is stepped.

[0042] The transducer assembly includes a transducer 13 and a connecting bracket 14, and the transducer 13 is arranged on the connecting bracket 14 by a snap-on method; the ultrasonic treatment can achieve different energy outputs to the treatment surface during each treatment process by utilizing linear telescopic extension.

[0043] The connecting bracket 14 includes a ring column 141, an upper plate 143, two clamping connectors 142 and a stepped connecting platform 144. The upper plate 143 is covered on the top of the ring column 141, the connecting platform 144 is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate 143, the two clamping connectors 142 are respectively arranged on the ring column 141, the two clamping connectors 142 are arranged opposite to each other, the top surface of the connecting platform 144 is provided with a groove 145, the inner wall of the groove 145 has a symmetrical deflection plane, the bottom center of the groove 145 is provided with a through hole, and the upper plate 143 is provided with a through hole. The structure of the bracket is simple, and it can effectively convert the power transmitted by the rotating shaft to drive the transducer to perform telescopic movement, so that it outputs different energies to the treatment surface, and the treatment effect is better.

[0044] The housing assembly includes an outer shell 10, an inner shell 11, a frame 20 and a decorative part 22. The outer shell 10 is sleeved on the inner shell 11, the frame 20 is arranged on the inner shell 11, the lower part of the frame 20 is placed in the inner shell 11, the decorative part 22 is arranged in the top of the frame 20, and the inner shell 11 is provided with a temperature sensor 12, and the temperature sensor 12 passes through the outer shell 10. The multi-layer housing structure ensures the stability and aesthetics of the device and makes the structure of the probe more stable.

[0045] The bottom of the housing 10 is provided with a circular housing through hole, the housing 10 is provided with a sensor hole 101 , the upper part of the housing 10 is expanded in a step shape, and four evenly arranged protruding clamps 102 are provided in the housing 10 .

[0046] The bottom surface of the inner shell 11 is provided with a circular inner shell through hole, the side wall of the inner shell 11 is provided with a sensor wire groove 111, and the side wall of the inner shell 11 is also provided with four evenly distributed card slots 12, the upper part of the inner shell 11 is provided with a relative card block, and the lower outer wall and the bottom surface of the inner shell 11 are attached with a film 113. The film 113 is used to seal water in the inner shell, and the outer shell 10 and the inner shell 11 are clamped together so that the film 113 is not easy to fall off and leak, and the airtightness is better.

[0047] The skeleton 20 is in the shape of a ring column, and a partition 205 is provided in the middle of the skeleton 20. A circular recessed portion is provided in the center of the partition 205, and a skeleton through hole 206 is provided in the center of the recessed portion. Four evenly arranged fixing studs 204 are also provided on the partition 205. A circular skeleton ring column is provided on the bottom surface of the partition 205, and a through hole is provided on the partition 205. A skeleton boss 201 is provided on the outer wall of the skeleton 20, and a relative skeleton groove 208 is provided on the outer side of the upper part of the skeleton 20. A clamping groove 207 is provided on the bottom surface of the skeleton groove 208, and a relative clamping groove 209 is provided on the outer side of the lower part of the skeleton 20. The clamping groove 209 is placed below the skeleton boss 201.

[0048] Another object of the present invention is to provide a treatment device based on ultrasonic focused therapy, wherein the treatment device based on ultrasonic focused therapy comprises a treatment probe 1000 and a handle 2000, wherein the treatment probe 1000 is connected to the handle 2000 by a snap-fitting manner.

[0049] The top of the rotating shaft 16 on the treatment probe 1000 is connected to the gripping rod of the handle 2000. A magnet 162 is provided on the top of the rotating shaft 16. A magnet is also provided in the hanging rod of the handle 2000. The magnet is attracted to prevent the gripping rod from falling off. The flat surface on the upper side wall of the rotating shaft 16 cooperates with the flat surface on the gripping rod to prevent the gripping rod from idling. The upper end of the gripping rod is connected to the shaft of the stepping motor.

[0050] The stepper motor drives the connecting bracket 14 to move upward and downward, thereby realizing the linear trajectory movement of the transducer 13. The transducer 13 is fixed on the connecting bracket 14 and continuously emits focused energy, so a therapeutic effect is formed on the treatment surface.

[0051] The head of the grab bar contains a magnet, which is an inherent component of the medical handle. The rest of the part is a treatment probe module (this module is a replaceable component), which is connected to the handle through the snap-fit ​​buckle 202 of the treatment probe 1000.

[0052] In order to ensure the precise connection between the treatment head and the grab bar and achieve rotation without slipping, the rotating shaft flat position and the grab bar flat position are designed; the rotating shaft 16 is always kept in the radial original position, and the reset compression spring 18 always keeps the rotating shaft 16 in the axial original position. In addition, magnets A and B can provide magnetic attraction to continuously attract (after completing the treatment task, manually release the snap-on buckle 202 and pull it outward). Through the above design, the rotating shaft 16 and the grab bar 23 can be accurately positioned and effectively matched.

[0053] By changing the styles of the connecting bracket 14, various treatment trajectories can be achieved.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A therapeutic probe based on ultrasonic focused therapy, characterized in that: The therapeutic probe based on ultrasonic focused therapy includes a transmission component, a buffer component, a transducer component, a control circuit board and a shell component. The control circuit board is arranged in the upper part of the shell component, the transducer component is arranged in the lower part of the shell component, the buffer component is placed in the middle part of the shell component, one end of the transmission component passes through the upper part of the shell component, the control circuit board, the buffer component and is connected to the transducer component placed in the lower part of the shell component, and the output end of the control circuit board is connected to the input end of the transducer component.

2. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly comprises a sealing member, a return spring and a sealing fixing member. The lower part of the sealing member is sleeved on the sealing fixing member, and the return spring is arranged in the sealing member.

3. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing fixing part includes a sealing ring column, a sealing fixing plate, two sealing connection buckles and two sealing plug-in blocks. The sealing ring column is arranged on the upper surface of the sealing fixing plate, the two sealing connection buckles are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing plate, and the two sealing plug-in blocks are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the sealing fixing part. A sealing through hole is opened in the center of the sealing fixing plate, and four evenly arranged sealing blocks are formed from the periphery of the sealing through hole to the sealing ring column.

4. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing element is in a tower shape and is made of silica gel material.

5. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a rotating shaft, a cover plate, a sealing ring, an adapter shaft and a magnet, wherein the cover plate is sleeved on the upper part of the rotating shaft, the sealing ring is arranged in a groove at the top of the rotating shaft, the lower end of the adapter shaft is threadedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft, and the magnet is arranged in the groove at the top of the rotating shaft; The rotating shaft is of a hollow structure, with a plurality of symmetrical air holes arranged on the rotating shaft, an annular boss arranged on the upper side of the rotating shaft, an internal thread arranged in the lower cavity of the rotating shaft, the opposite surface of the lower side wall of the rotating shaft is a plate surface, and the annular boss is stepped.

6. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transducer assembly comprises a transducer and a connecting bracket, and the transducer is arranged on the connecting bracket by a clamping method; The connecting bracket includes a ring column, an upper plate, two card-connecting parts and a stepped connecting platform, the upper plate cover is arranged on the top of the ring column, the connecting platform is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate, the two card-connecting parts are respectively arranged on the ring column, the two card-connecting parts are arranged opposite to each other, the top surface of the connecting platform is provided with a groove, the inner wall of the groove has a symmetrical offset plane, the bottom center of the groove is provided with a through hole, and the upper plate is provided with a through hole.

7. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell assembly includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a frame and a decorative part. The outer shell is sleeved on the inner shell, the frame is arranged on the inner shell, the lower part of the frame is placed in the inner shell, the decorative part is arranged in the top of the frame, and a temperature sensor is arranged on the inner shell, and the temperature sensor passes through the outer shell.

8. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the shell is provided with a circular shell through hole, the shell is provided with a sensor hole, the upper part of the shell is expanded in a step, and four evenly arranged protruding clamps are provided in the shell.

9. The therapeutic probe based on ultrasound focused therapy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the inner shell is provided with a circular inner shell through hole, the side wall of the inner shell is provided with a sensor wire groove, the side wall of the inner shell is also provided with four evenly distributed card slots, the upper part of the inner shell is provided with opposite card blocks, and the lower outer side wall and the bottom surface of the inner shell are attached with a film. The skeleton is in the shape of a ring column, with a partition plate in the middle of the skeleton, a circular recessed portion in the center of the partition plate, a skeleton through hole in the center of the recessed portion, four evenly arranged fixing studs in the partition plate, a circular skeleton ring column in the bottom surface of the partition plate, a through hole in the partition plate, a skeleton boss in the outer side wall of the skeleton, a relative skeleton groove in the outer side of the upper part of the skeleton, a clamping groove in the bottom surface of the skeleton groove, a relative clamping groove in the outer side of the lower part of the skeleton, and the clamping groove is placed below the skeleton boss.

10. A therapeutic device based on ultrasound focused therapy, characterized in that: The therapeutic device based on ultrasonic focused therapy comprises the therapeutic probe and the handle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the therapeutic probe is connected to the handle by a snap-on manner.