Wearable ultrasound system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wearable ultrasonic system. The wearable ultrasonic system comprises a fixing frame and an ultrasonic device arranged in the fixing frame. The fixing frame comprises a first fixing part, a second fixing part, a third fixing part and a fourth fixing part, and further comprises a first clamping part, a second clamping part, a third clamping part and a fourth clamping part, and the ultrasonic device is arranged below the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part. The ultrasonic device is provided with a first center shaft extending in the length direction, and in the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance between the second clamping part and the first center shaft, the distance between the third clamping part and the first center shaft and the distance between the fourth clamping part and the first center shaft are all larger than the distance between the first clamping part and the first center shaft. When the ultrasonic device is obliquely taken out from the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part in the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the end, close to the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part, of the ultrasonic device is firstly taken out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical equipment, and in particular to a wearable ultrasound system for use in the medical field. Background Art

[0002] Ultrasound has been used more and more widely in the medical field because of its radiation-free and good penetrating power. Currently, there are two widely used directions. One is to scan the subject with an ultrasound probe to obtain the internal structure of the subject for the doctor's diagnosis. The other is to transmit ultrasound to a certain part of the subject through an ultrasound probe to promote blood flow and tissue recovery.

[0003] With the development of technology, ultrasound can be used for long-term monitoring of the subject, or for continuous rehabilitation of a certain part of the subject, and wearable ultrasound systems have emerged. Chinese patent publication No. CN104739444B discloses a wearable ultrasound system, which fixes the ultrasound device to a fixed frame by a tightening device. When installing the ultrasound device, the tightening device needs to be turned. This installation is inconvenient and causes great inconvenience to the user. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a wearable ultrasound system that is easy to install and disassemble.

[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present application provides a wearable ultrasound system, which includes a fixing frame and an ultrasound device arranged in the fixing frame, wherein the fixing frame includes a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, a third fixing portion and a fourth fixing portion extending upward, and the fixing frame also includes a first clamping portion extending inward from the upper end of the first fixing portion, a second clamping portion extending inward from the upper end of the second fixing portion, a third clamping portion extending inward from the upper end of the third fixing portion, and a fourth clamping portion extending inward from the upper end of the fourth fixing portion, and the ultrasound device is arranged on the first clamping portion, the second clamping portion, the third clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion. Below the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part, the ultrasonic device is provided with a first central axis extending along the length direction. In the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance from the second clamping part to the first central axis, the distance from the third clamping part to the first central axis, and the distance from the fourth clamping part to the first central axis are all greater than the distance from the first clamping part to the first central axis. When the ultrasonic device is taken out from between the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part at an angle along the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the end of the ultrasonic device close to the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part is taken out first.

[0006] Further, in the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance between the second clamping portion and the first central axis, the distance between the third clamping portion and the first central axis, and the distance between the fourth clamping portion and the first central axis are all equal.

[0007] Furthermore, a first opening is provided between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, a second opening is provided between the third clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion, a third opening is provided between the first clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion, and a fourth opening is provided between the second clamping portion and the third clamping portion. When the ultrasonic device is taken out along the width direction, the ultrasonic device is held through the third opening and the fourth opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the ultrasonic device is provided with a second central axis extending in the width direction, and in the length direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance between the second clamping portion and the second central axis, the distance between the third clamping portion and the second central axis, and the distance between the fourth clamping portion and the second central axis are all greater than the distance between the first clamping portion and the second central axis, and when the ultrasonic device is taken out from between the first clamping portion, the second clamping portion, the third clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion at an angle along the length direction of the ultrasonic device, the end of the ultrasonic device close to the second clamping portion and the third clamping portion is taken out first.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing frame further comprises a base, and the base, the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion, the third fixing portion and the fourth fixing portion are integrally arranged.

[0010] Furthermore, the wearable ultrasound system also includes a double-sided adhesive patch that fixes the fixing frame to the subject, the patch includes a main body and a first extension portion connected to the main body and protruding relative to the main body, when the patch is not attached to the subject, an inclination angle is provided between the first extension portion and the main body; when the patch is attached to the subject, the first extension portion and the main body are both attached to the subject, an opening force is generated in the first extension portion, the fixing frame is attached to the main body and the first extension portion, and the main body and the first extension portion are integrally arranged.

[0011] Furthermore, the wearable ultrasound system also includes a second extension portion connected to the main body, the first extension portion and the second extension portion are both extended outward from the same end of the main body, and the fixing frame is adhered to the second extension portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the second extension portion and the main body are integrally arranged, and when the patch is not attached to the subject, the second extension portion and the main body are located on the same plane, and the angle between the first extension portion and the second extension portion is 5 degrees to 20 degrees.

[0013] Furthermore, the wearable ultrasound system also includes a first elastic member arranged under the first clamping portion, a second elastic member arranged under the second clamping portion, a third elastic member arranged under the third clamping portion, and a fourth elastic member arranged under the fourth clamping portion, wherein the first elastic member, the second elastic member, the third elastic member and the fourth elastic member are all in contact with the ultrasound device to fix the ultrasound device to the subject.

[0014] Further, one end of the first elastic member is fixed to the first holding portion, one end of the second elastic member is fixed to the second holding portion, one end of the third elastic member is fixed to the third holding portion, and one end of the fourth elastic member is fixed to the fourth holding portion.

[0015] The wearable ultrasound system of the present application is provided with a first clamping part, a second clamping part, a third clamping part and a fourth clamping part. In the width direction of the ultrasound device, the distance from the second clamping part to the first central axis, the distance from the third clamping part to the first central axis, and the distance from the fourth clamping part to the first central axis are all greater than the distance from the first clamping part to the first central axis. When the ultrasound device is taken out from between the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part along the width direction of the ultrasound device, the end of the ultrasound device close to the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part is taken out first. The above arrangement can make the installation and disassembly of the ultrasound device more convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A perspective view of a wearable ultrasound system of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a stereoscopic view of the wearable ultrasound system of the present application from another angle.

[0018] Figure 3 A three-dimensional exploded view of the wearable ultrasound system.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded diagram of the wearable ultrasound system from another angle.

[0020] Figure 5 A top view of the wearable ultrasound system.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic device being removed from the fixing frame.

[0022] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a wearable ultrasound system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] In order to simplify the drawings, only the parts related to the present invention are schematically shown in each figure, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings and facilitate understanding, in some figures, only one of the parts with the same structure or function is schematically drawn or marked. In this article, "one" not only means "only one", but also means "more than one".

[0025] It should be further understood that the term “and / or” used in the specification and appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0026] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the specific implementation methods of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0029] See also Figures 1 to 4As shown, the present application provides a wearable ultrasound system 100, which includes a patch 1 set in a double-sided adhesive manner, a fixing frame 2 fixed to one side of the patch 1 by bonding, and an ultrasound device 3 arranged in the fixing frame 2. The patch 1 includes a main body 11, a first extension portion 12 connected to the main body 11 and protruding relative to the main body 11, and a second extension portion 13 connected to the main body 11. When the patch is not attached to the subject, an inclination angle is set between the first extension portion 12 and the main body 11, and the second extension portion 13 and the main body 11 are located in the same plane. When the patch is attached to the subject, the first extension portion 12 and the main body 11 are both attached to the subject, and an opening force is generated in the first extension portion 12. The two adjacent side edges of the first extension portion 12 and the second extension portion 13 are separately arranged. When the first extension portion 12 and the second extension portion 13 are located in the same plane, the first extension portion 12 is bent and deformed, thereby generating an elastic force inside. Preferably, the first extension portion 12 , the second extension portion 13 and the main body 11 are integrally arranged, that is, integrally formed. In a direction perpendicular to the main body 11 , the first extension portion 12 extends from one end of the main body 11 in a direction away from the fixing frame 2 .

[0030] When in use, the wearable ultrasound system 100 needs to be removed from and attached to the subject many times due to bathing or other reasons. During the multiple removal and attachment processes, the viscosity of the patch 1 will decrease accordingly. When the patch 1 of the wearable ultrasound system 100 of the present application is attached to the subject, if the adhesive force of the patch 1 is small, the first extension portion 12 and / or the main body 11 will be separated from the subject under the action of the opening force in the first extension portion 12. If the user finds that separation has occurred, a new patch needs to be replaced to avoid insufficient adhesive force causing the wearable ultrasound system 100 to fall off the subject, damage the wearable ultrasound system, or affect the normal monitoring of the wearable ultrasound system 100.

[0031] In this embodiment, if the adhesive force between the patch 1 and the subject is insufficient, the side of the patch 1 facing the subject will open. If the adhesive force between the patch 1 and the fixing frame 2 is insufficient, the side of the patch facing the fixing frame 2 will open. By observing whether the opening occurs, the user can easily determine whether the adhesive force of the patch 1 can meet the normal use requirements.

[0032] The angle between the first extension portion 12 and the second extension portion 13 is 5 to 20 degrees. Preferably, the angle between the first extension portion 12 and the second extension portion 13 is 10 degrees. This angle can monitor whether the adhesive force of the patch 1 meets normal use, and will not affect normal use due to excessive elastic force.

[0033] In this embodiment, only one inclined extension is provided. According to the use requirements, multiple extensions as disclosed in this embodiment can be provided. The extension can also be provided in the middle of the main body instead of at the end of the main body. No limitation is made here on how to provide it specifically.

[0034] When the patch 1 is not attached to the subject, the second extension part 13 and the main part 11 are located on the same plane, and the first extension part 12 and the main part 11 are not located on the same plane. The first extension part 12, the second extension part 13 and the main part 11 have certain rigidity and elasticity. When the patch 1 is attached to the subject, the first extension part 12, the second extension part 13 and the main part 11 need to be attached to the subject at the same time, and the first extension part 12 undergoes a certain deformation, thereby generating an elastic force. When the bonding force between the subject and the fixing frame 2 is too small, the first extension part will separate from the subject or the fixing frame 2 under the action of the elastic force.

[0035] The patch 1 is provided with a first through hole 14 for a part of the ultrasonic device 3 to pass through so as to contact the subject.

[0036] See also Figure 5 to Figure 6 As shown, the fixing frame 2 includes a base 21 fixed on the patch 1 by bonding and a fixing portion 22 extending upward from the base 21. The fixing portion 22 includes a first fixing portion 221, a second fixing portion 222, a third fixing portion 223 and a fourth fixing portion 224. The base 21 is provided with a second through hole 24 corresponding to the first through hole 14, and the ultrasonic device 3 includes a main body clamped between the first fixing portion 221, the second fixing portion 222, the third fixing portion 223 and the fourth fixing portion 224, and a protrusion extending downward from the main body. The protrusion passes through the first through hole 14 and the second through hole 24, and the lower surface protrudes outward from the lower surface of the patch 1. The ultrasonic device 3 is provided with a plurality of transducers 34 placed in the protrusion. The transducer 34 can be used to monitor the subject, and can also realize ultrasonic treatment of certain parts of the subject. For example, the blood vessels of the subject can be monitored to monitor the blood flow and blood pressure of the subject. Ultrasound is continuously emitted to the injured part of the subject to promote tissue recovery.

[0037] Preferably, the base 21, the first fixing portion 221, the second fixing portion 222, the third fixing portion 223 and the fourth fixing portion 224 are integrally arranged. During manufacturing, they can be integrally formed by an injection mold. The fixing portion 22 can also be made into an integral type and then fixed to the base 21 by assembly.

[0038] The fixing frame 2 also includes a first clamping portion 2211 extending inward from the upper end of the first fixing portion 221, a second clamping portion 2221 extending inward from the upper end of the second fixing portion 222, a third clamping portion 2231 extending inward from the upper end of the third fixing portion 223, and a fourth clamping portion 2241 extending inward from the upper end of the fourth fixing portion 224. The ultrasonic device 3 is arranged below the first clamping portion 2211, the second clamping portion 2221, the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241. The ultrasonic device 3 is provided with a first central axis L1 extending along the length direction. In the width direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the distance between the first clamping portion 221 and the first central axis L is smaller than the distance between the second clamping portion 222 and the first central axis L1. When the ultrasonic device 3 is taken out from between the first clamping portion 2211, the second clamping portion 2221, the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241 by tilting along the width direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the end of the ultrasonic device 3 close to the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241 is taken out first.

[0039] A first opening 231 is provided between the first clamping portion 2211 and the second clamping portion 2221, a second opening 232 is provided between the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241, a third opening 233 is provided between the first clamping portion 2211 and the fourth clamping portion 2241, and a fourth opening 234 is provided between the second clamping portion 2221 and the third clamping portion 2231. When the ultrasonic device 3 is taken out along the width direction, the third opening 233 and the fourth opening 234 are used to hold the ultrasonic device 3.

[0040] When installing the ultrasonic device 3 between the first fixing portion 221, the second fixing portion 222, the third fixing portion 223 and the fourth fixing portion 224, the ultrasonic device is first tilted in the width direction, and the side of the ultrasonic device 3 close to the first fixing portion 221 and the second fixing portion 222 is first inserted, and then the ultrasonic device 3 is slowly moved until the side of the ultrasonic device 3 close to the third fixing portion 223 and the fourth fixing portion 224 is also placed under the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241. Since the first clamping portion 2211 is closer to the first central axis than the other clamping portions, while obtaining a better fixing effect, it is also convenient to take out the ultrasonic device 3.

[0041] In the width direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the distance d22 from the second clamping portion 2221 to the first center axis L1, the distance d32 from the third clamping portion 2231 to the first center axis L1, and the distance d42 from the fourth clamping portion 2241 to the first center axis L1 are all greater than the distance d12 from the first clamping portion 2211 to the first center axis L1. When the ultrasonic device 3 is taken out from between the first clamping portion 2211, the second clamping portion 2221, the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241 at an angle along the width direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the end of the ultrasonic device 3 close to the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241 is taken out first.

[0042] In the width direction of the ultrasonic device 3 , the distance d22 from the second holding portion 2221 to the first central axis L1 , the distance d32 from the third holding portion 2231 to the first central axis L1 , and the distance d42 from the fourth holding portion 2241 to the first central axis L1 are all equal.

[0043] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic device 3 can be taken out along the width direction or the length direction of the ultrasonic device 3. When the ultrasonic device 3 is taken out along the length direction, the ultrasonic device 3 is provided with a second central axis L2 extending along the width direction. In the length direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the distance d21 between the second clamping portion 2221 and the second central axis L2, the distance d31 between the third clamping portion 2231 and the second central axis L2, and the distance d41 between the fourth clamping portion 2241 and the second central axis L2 are all greater than the distance d11 between the first clamping portion 2211 and the second central axis L2. When the ultrasonic device 3 is taken out from between the first clamping portion 2211, the second clamping portion 2221, the third clamping portion 2231 and the fourth clamping portion 2241 at an angle along the length direction of the ultrasonic device 3, the end of the ultrasonic device 3 close to the second clamping portion 2221 and the third clamping portion 2231 is taken out first.

[0044] In the length direction of the ultrasonic device 3 , the distance d21 between the second clamping portion 2221 and the second central axis L2 , the distance d31 between the third clamping portion 2231 and the second central axis L2 , and the distance d41 between the fourth clamping portion 2241 and the second central axis L2 are all equal.

[0045] See also Figure 7 As shown, the ultrasonic device 3 includes an upper housing 31, a lower housing 32 assembled with the upper housing 31, a circuit board 33 disposed in the lower housing 32, and a transducer 34 disposed in the lower housing 32. The protrusion of the ultrasonic device 3 is disposed on the lower housing 32, and the lower housing 32 includes a body 321 and a protrusion 322 extending downward from the body 321. The protrusion 322 passes through the second through card 24 and the first through hole 14 to contact the subject.

[0046] The wearable ultrasound system 100 further includes a first elastic member disposed under the first clamping portion 2211, a second elastic member disposed under the second clamping portion 2221, a third elastic member 22311 disposed under the third clamping portion 2231, and a fourth elastic member 22411 disposed under the fourth clamping portion 2241. The first elastic member, the second elastic member, the third elastic member 22311, and the fourth elastic member 22411 are all in contact with the ultrasound device 3 to fix the ultrasound device 3 to the subject. One end of the first elastic member is fixed to the first clamping portion 2211, one end of the second elastic member is fixed to the second clamping portion 2221, one end of the third elastic member is fixed to the third clamping portion 2231, and one end of the fourth elastic member is fixed to the fourth clamping portion 2241. The elastic member can make the end of the ultrasound device 3 in close contact with the subject, and can also facilitate the removal of the ultrasound device 3 from the fixing portion 2.

[0047] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A wearable ultrasound system, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a fixing frame and an ultrasonic device arranged in the fixing frame, wherein the fixing frame comprises a first fixing part, a second fixing part, a third fixing part and a fourth fixing part extending upward, the fixing frame also comprises a first clamping part extending inward from the upper end of the first fixing part, a second clamping part extending inward from the upper end of the second fixing part, a third clamping part extending inward from the upper end of the third fixing part and a fourth clamping part extending inward from the upper end of the fourth fixing part, the ultrasonic device is arranged below the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part, the ultrasonic device is provided with a first central axis extending along the length direction, in the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance from the second clamping part to the first central axis, the distance from the third clamping part to the first central axis, and the distance from the fourth clamping part to the first central axis are all greater than the distance from the first clamping part to the first central axis, and when the ultrasonic device is taken out from between the first clamping part, the second clamping part, the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part while being tilted along the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the end of the ultrasonic device close to the third clamping part and the fourth clamping part is taken out first.

2. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that In the width direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance between the second clamping portion and the first central axis, the distance between the third clamping portion and the first central axis, and the distance between the fourth clamping portion and the first central axis are all equal.

3. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A first opening is provided between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, a second opening is provided between the third clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion, a third opening is provided between the first clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion, and a fourth opening is provided between the second clamping portion and the third clamping portion. When the ultrasonic device is taken out along the width direction, the ultrasonic device is held through the third opening and the fourth opening.

4. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The ultrasonic device is provided with a second central axis extending in the width direction. In the length direction of the ultrasonic device, the distance between the second clamping portion and the second central axis, the distance between the third clamping portion and the second central axis, and the distance between the fourth clamping portion and the second central axis are all greater than the distance between the first clamping portion and the second central axis. When the ultrasonic device is taken out from between the first clamping portion, the second clamping portion, the third clamping portion and the fourth clamping portion at an angle along the length direction of the ultrasonic device, the end of the ultrasonic device close to the second clamping portion and the third clamping portion is taken out first.

5. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The fixing frame also includes a base, and the base, the first fixing part, the second fixing part, the third fixing part and the fourth fixing part are integrally arranged.

6. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 5, It is characterized in that It also includes a double-sided adhesive patch that fixes the fixing frame to the subject, the patch includes a main body and a first extension portion connected to the main body and protruding relative to the main body, when the patch is not attached to the subject, an inclination angle is provided between the first extension portion and the main body; when the patch is attached to the subject, the first extension portion and the main body are both attached to the subject, an opening force is generated in the first extension portion, the fixing frame is attached to the main body and the first extension portion, and the main body and the first extension portion are integrally arranged.

7. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 6, It is characterized in that It also includes a second extension part connected to the main body, the first extension part and the second extension part are both extended outward from the same end of the main body, and the fixing frame is attached to the second extension part.

8. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The second extension part and the main body are integrally arranged. When the patch is not attached to the subject, the second extension part and the main body are located on the same plane, and the angle between the first extension part and the second extension part is 5 degrees to 20 degrees.

9. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that It also includes a first elastic member arranged under the first clamping portion, a second elastic member arranged under the second clamping portion, a third elastic member arranged under the third clamping portion, and a fourth elastic member arranged under the fourth clamping portion. The first elastic member, the second elastic member, the third elastic member and the fourth elastic member are all in contact with the ultrasonic device to fix the ultrasonic device to the subject.

10. The wearable ultrasound system according to claim 9, It is characterized in that One end of the first elastic member is fixed to the first holding portion, one end of the second elastic member is fixed to the second holding portion, one end of the third elastic member is fixed to the third holding portion, and one end of the fourth elastic member is fixed to the fourth holding portion.

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