Ultrasonic probe coupling assembly and ultrasonic probe mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ultrasonic probe coupling assembly and an ultrasonic probe mechanism, and relates to the field of ultrasonic detection, the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly comprises a fixing piece and a solid coupling sleeve, and the solid coupling sleeve is fixed on an ultrasonic probe through the fixing piece; the solid-state coupling sleeve is a semi-ellipsoidal sleeve, and the inner wall of the solid-state coupling sleeve is attached to the ultrasonic probe. The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly further comprises an ultrasonic probe mechanism which comprises an ultrasonic probe and the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly. Through the combination of the fixing piece and the solid coupling sleeve, the problem that an existing ultrasonic probe coupling assembly cannot be suitable for an ellipsoidal ultrasonic probe is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ultrasonic detection, in particular to an ultrasonic probe coupling component and an ultrasonic probe mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Ultrasonic testing is a guarantee for doctors to obtain information and is also the key to diagnosing diseases. In traditional ultrasonic testing, you need to first apply a gel-like coupling agent to the test site, then slide the ultrasonic probe over it for inspection, and wipe the gel-like coupling agent clean with a paper towel after the inspection. Because the gel-like coupling agent is sticky and greasy, it leads to a very poor user experience.

[0003] As an improved solution, in the prior art, a solid coupling patch is used to replace the gel coupling agent to fill the gap between the ultrasound probe and the body surface. In addition, in order to facilitate the movement of the solid coupling patch, the solid coupling patch is connected to the ultrasound probe through a fixing member in the prior art, such as patent CN109091166B or patent CN209360739U. However, the above prior art only considers the specific structural construction of the coupling component when the main side wall of the ultrasound probe is a plane, and does not consider the specific structural construction of the coupling component when the ultrasound probe is an ellipsoid.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a coupling component suitable for an ellipsoidal ultrasonic probe has become a difficult problem to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Summary of the invention

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an ultrasonic probe coupling assembly and an ultrasonic probe mechanism, so as to solve the problem that the existing ultrasonic probe coupling assembly is not suitable for the ultrasonic probe with an ellipsoidal structure.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model discloses an ultrasonic probe coupling component, comprising a fixing piece and a solid coupling sleeve, wherein the solid coupling sleeve is fixed on the ultrasonic probe through the fixing piece; the solid coupling sleeve is a semi-ellipsoid sleeve, and the inner wall of the solid coupling sleeve is fitted with the ultrasonic probe.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing part comprises an elliptical fixing ring, the size of which matches the size of the ellipsoidal probe part of the ultrasonic probe; two groups of hinged seats are symmetrically installed on the elliptical fixing ring, and a fixing plate is hinged on each group of hinged seats; the inner wall of the fixing plate is attached to the surface of the ultrasonic probe; binding tables are installed on both sides of the top of the fixing plate, and an elastic band is connected to the binding table, one end of the elastic band is connected to the binding table on one of the fixing plates, and the other end is connected to the corresponding binding table on the other fixing plate.

[0009] Preferably, the solid coupling sleeve includes a sleeve body and an edge ring connected to the sleeve body, and the inner wall of the sleeve body is fitted together with the ellipsoidal probe part of the ultrasonic probe; the size of the edge ring matches the size of the elliptical fixing ring, and the edge ring is clamped on the ultrasonic probe through the elliptical fixing ring.

[0010] Preferably, a slot is provided on the upper surface of the elliptical fixing ring, and a tooth is provided on the lower surface of the edge ring, and the tooth is engaged in the slot.

[0011] Preferably, the locking groove and the locking teeth are both provided in plurality, and their positions correspond to each other.

[0012] An ultrasonic probe mechanism comprises an ultrasonic probe and the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly as described above.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1) The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly of the utility model includes a fixing part and a solid coupling sleeve, which does not require the use of a gel coupling agent and can bring a good user experience to customers;

[0015] 2) The edge ring of the solid coupling sleeve is provided with latch teeth, and the elliptical fixing ring of the fixing member is provided with a latch groove. The latch teeth are inserted into the latch groove to effectively fix the solid coupling sleeve, which has a simple structure and is convenient and quick to install and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly and the ultrasonic probe mechanism of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing member of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solid-state coupling sleeve of the utility model.

[0020] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. fixing part; 2. solid coupling sleeve; 3. ultrasonic probe; 101. elliptical fixing ring; 102. hinged seat; 103. fixing plate; 104. binding table; 105. elastic band; 106. slot; 201. sleeve body; 202. edge ring; 203. latch teeth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0022] Existing ultrasonic probes have various shapes, including ultrasonic probes with flat main side walls and ultrasonic probes with ellipsoidal side walls, such as the desktop color ultrasound S60 series. How to provide a coupling component suitable for ultrasonic probes with ellipsoidal side walls is the main problem solved by the utility model. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0023] like Figure 1-3 As shown, an ultrasonic probe coupling assembly includes a fixing member 1 and a solid coupling sleeve 2, wherein the solid coupling sleeve 2 is fixed to the ultrasonic probe 3 through the fixing member 1; the solid coupling sleeve 2 is a semi-ellipsoidal sleeve, and the inner wall of the solid coupling sleeve 2 is fitted together with the ultrasonic probe 3.

[0024] The utility model provides an ultrasonic probe coupling assembly including a fixing part 1 and a solid coupling sleeve 2, which does not require the use of a gel coupling agent and can provide customers with a good use experience. In addition, when used in practice, those skilled in the art can further reduce the size of the solid coupling sleeve 2 so that the sleeve body 201 of the solid coupling sleeve 2 can fit tightly on the ultrasonic probe 3.

[0025] Specifically, the fixing member 1 includes an elliptical fixing ring 101, the size of which matches the size of the ellipsoidal probe part of the ultrasonic probe 3; two groups of hinged seats 102 are symmetrically installed on the elliptical fixing ring 101, and a fixing plate 103 is hinged on each group of hinged seats 102; the inner wall of the fixing plate 103 is attached to the surface of the ultrasonic probe 3; binding platforms 104 are installed on both sides of the top of the fixing plate 103, and an elastic band 105 is connected to the binding platform 104, one end of the elastic band 105 is connected to the binding platform 104 on one of the fixing plates 103, and the other end is connected to the corresponding binding platform 104 on another fixing plate 103.

[0026] Specifically, the solid coupling sleeve 2 includes a sleeve body 201 and an edge ring 202 connected to the sleeve body 201, and the inner wall of the sleeve body 201 is fitted together with the ellipsoidal probe part of the ultrasonic probe 3; the size of the edge ring 202 matches the size of the elliptical fixing ring 101, and the edge ring 202 is clamped on the ultrasonic probe 3 through the elliptical fixing ring 101.

[0027] Specifically, the upper surface of the elliptical fixing ring 101 is provided with a slot 106, and the lower surface of the edge ring 202 is provided with a tooth 203, and the tooth 203 is engaged in the slot 106. Specifically, the slot 106 and the tooth 203 are both provided in plurality, and their positions correspond to each other.

[0028] The edge ring 202 of the solid coupling sleeve 2 is provided with a latching tooth 203 , and the elliptical fixing ring 101 of the fixing member 1 is provided with a latching groove 106 . The latching tooth 203 is inserted into the latching groove 106 to effectively fix the solid coupling sleeve 2 , and the connection is convenient and quick.

[0029] An ultrasonic probe mechanism comprises an ultrasonic probe 3 and the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly as described above.

[0030] The use process of the utility model is as follows:

[0031] First, the solid coupling sleeve 2 is fitted onto the ellipsoidal ultrasonic probe 3; secondly, the fixing plate 103 is spread open, and the fixing part 2 is sleeved onto the ultrasonic probe 3. When installing the fixing part 2, the groove 106 on the elliptical fixing ring 101 and the locking teeth 203 on the edge ring 202 need to be aligned; finally, the fixing plate 102 is loosened so that it fits onto the ultrasonic probe 3 under the elastic force provided by the elastic band 105, and the positioning ring formed by the elastic band 105 is sleeved on the diameter reducing part of the ultrasonic probe handle to complete the fixing and installation of the ultrasonic probe coupling assembly.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0033] The embodiments described above are only descriptions of the preferred methods of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic probe coupling assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a fixing part (1) and a solid coupling sleeve (2), wherein the solid coupling sleeve (2) is fixed on an ultrasonic probe (3) via the fixing part (1); the solid coupling sleeve (2) is a semi-ellipsoidal sleeve, and the inner wall of the solid coupling sleeve (2) is fitted together with the ultrasonic probe (3).

2. The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member (1) comprises an elliptical fixing ring (101), the size of which matches the size of the ellipsoidal probe portion of the ultrasonic probe (3); two groups of hinged seats (102) are symmetrically mounted on the elliptical fixing ring (101), and a fixing plate (103) is hingedly mounted on each group of hinged seats (102); the inner wall of the fixing plate (103) is attached to the surface of the ultrasonic probe (3); binding platforms (104) are mounted on both sides of the top of the fixing plate (103), and an elastic band (105) is connected to the binding platform (104), one end of the elastic band (105) is connected to the binding platform (104) on one of the fixing plates (103), and the other end is connected to the corresponding binding platform (104) on another of the fixing plates (103).

3. The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The solid coupling sleeve (2) comprises a sleeve body (201) and an edge ring (202) connected to the sleeve body (201); the inner wall of the sleeve body (201) fits together with the ellipsoidal probe part of the ultrasonic probe (3); the size of the edge ring (202) matches the size of the elliptical fixing ring (101); the edge ring (202) is clamped onto the ultrasonic probe (3) through the elliptical fixing ring (101).

4. The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the elliptical fixing ring (101) is provided with a clamping groove (106), and the lower surface of the edge ring (202) is provided with a clamping tooth (203), and the clamping tooth (203) is clamped in the clamping groove (106).

5. The ultrasonic probe coupling assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The latching groove (106) and the latching teeth (203) are both provided in plurality, and their positions correspond to each other.

6. Ultrasonic probe mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ultrasonic probe (3) and an ultrasonic probe coupling assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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