Convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a convex array ultrasonic probe with an automatic focusing function, and relates to the technical field of medical equipment. The convex array ultrasonic probe with the automatic focusing function comprises a bottom shell, a sealing cover is arranged at the opening end of the bottom shell, a linear array is arranged at the position, close to the bottom end, of an inner cavity of the bottom shell, a plurality of ultrasonic transducers are arranged on the surface of one side of the linear array, and a rear-end electronic device is arranged on the other side of the linear array. According to the utility model, fine tuning can be carried out on the linear array and the ultrasonic transducer, and the ultrasonic transducer can focus more conveniently, so that higher resolution and contrast ratio can be maintained in the whole imaging process, clearer and more accurate images can be provided, and the imaging precision is improved. And anti-interference protection can be carried out on the linear array and the ultrasonic transducer, so that external interference on the linear array and the ultrasonic transducer can be reduced, and the detection precision and stability can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical equipment and devices, in particular to a convex array ultrasonic probe with an automatic focusing function. Background Art

[0002] A convex array ultrasound probe is an ultrasonic detection device that consists of many transducers arranged in an array. It can quickly and accurately obtain ultrasonic reflection signals from inside an object and convert them into images. This type of probe usually has a higher transmission frequency and resolution, and can better detect the internal structure and defects of an object. At the same time, the convex array ultrasound probe also has a higher sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, and can better identify subtle differences and abnormalities. Convex array ultrasound probes are widely used in clinical applications for the examination and diagnosis of organs such as the heart, liver, breast, and kidneys. It can provide high-quality images to help doctors accurately assess lesions, guide treatment, and improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis and early detection rate. However, the convex array ultrasound probe with automatic focusing function is a medical ultrasound imaging device with intelligent design. It uses built-in algorithms and sensors to automatically adjust the focus position to provide more accurate and clear images.

[0003] However, the existing convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function cannot fine-tune the position of the ultrasonic transducer when in use, and can only be achieved through algorithms and sensors. It cannot resist external interference, which reduces the stability of the use of the convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function. Therefore, we propose a convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function, which solves the problem that the convex array ultrasonic probe cannot fine-tune the position of the ultrasonic transducer and can only be achieved through algorithms and sensors, and cannot resist external interference, thereby reducing the stability of the use of the convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function, comprising a bottom shell, a cover is provided at the open end of the bottom shell, a linear array is provided in the inner cavity of the bottom shell and near the bottom end, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers are provided on one side of the linear array, a rear-end electronic device is provided on the other side of the linear array, and a cable is connected to one side of the rear-end electronic device, and the cable passes through the top of the bottom shell, and also includes:

[0006] A supporting assembly, wherein the supporting assembly is arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell, and the linear array is located on the upper surface of the supporting assembly, and the supporting assembly is used to provide support for the linear array and provide anti-interference protection for the linear array and the ultrasonic transducer;

[0007] The driving component is arranged at an upper middle position of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell, and the output end of the driving component is connected to one side of the bottom surface of the supporting component. The driving component is used to drive the supporting component to move so as to achieve focusing of the ultrasonic transducer.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly comprises a bracket, the bracket is arranged on the bottom surface of the linear array, a guide portion is arranged on the bottom surface of the bracket, and the bottom end of the guide portion is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell;

[0009] An antistatic net is bonded to the bottom surface of the bracket, an antistatic part is arranged on the top surface of the bracket and above the linear array, and locking holes for engaging the bottoms of both ends of the antistatic part are provided on both sides of the top surface of the bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the guide portion includes sliders arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the bracket, the bottom ends of the two sliders are slidably connected to guide rails, the bottom ends of the two guide rails are connected by a stabilizing plate, and the bottom end of the stabilizing plate is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell.

[0011] Preferably, the antistatic part comprises a metal mesh cover, and a notch is formed on one side wall of the metal mesh cover and located in front of the ultrasonic transducer;

[0012] Metal strips are fixedly arranged on both side walls of the inner cavity of the metal mesh cover, and the two metal strips are respectively plugged into the two inner cavities of the lock holes.

[0013] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a connecting plate arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the bracket and a positioning plate arranged on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell and close to the top position, and toggle parts are arranged on both sides of the top surface of the positioning plate, and the two output ends of the toggle parts are connected to both sides of the bottom surface of the connecting plate.

[0014] Preferably, the toggle portion includes an internal thread block arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the connecting plate, a screw rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the internal thread block, and both ends of the screw rod are connected to the top surface of the positioning plate through a seat bearing, and a servo motor is connected to one end of the screw rod and located outside the seat bearing.

[0015] Preferably, a guide hole is provided on the side wall of the internal thread block near the top end, and a guide rod is inserted into the inner cavity of the guide hole, and both ends of the guide rod are respectively connected to the two seat bearings.

[0016] Beneficial Effects

[0017] The utility model provides a convex array ultrasound probe with an automatic focusing function. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The convex array ultrasound probe with automatic focusing function can not only install and fix the supporting component and the driving component through the bottom shell and the cover, but also protect the linear array and rear-end electronic devices installed on the supporting component. Then, it can be connected to the external ultrasound host through the rear-end electronic device via a cable, so that the detection data of the ultrasonic transducer on the linear array can be transmitted to the external ultrasound host for medical staff to check. The external ultrasound host can also control the operation of the driving component through the cable, so that the supporting component can be driven to slide up and down, so that the ultrasonic transducer on the linear array can be fine-tuned, and the ultrasonic transducer can be more conveniently focused, so as to maintain a high resolution and contrast in the entire imaging process, so as to provide clearer and more accurate images, help doctors better observe and diagnose lesions, and improve the accuracy and reliability of clinical decision-making. In addition, the supporting component can also provide anti-interference protection for the linear array and multiple ultrasonic transducers installed thereon, so as to reduce the interference from the outside, so as to ensure the accuracy and stability of their detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting component of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the lifting component of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the antistatic part of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive assembly of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. bottom shell; 2. cover; 3. linear array; 4. ultrasonic transducer; 5. back-end electronic components; 6. cables; 7. lifting assembly; 71. bracket; 72. slider; 73. guide rail; 74. stabilizing plate; 75. antistatic net; 76. lock hole; 77. antistatic part; 771. metal mesh cover; 772. notch; 773. metal strip; 8. driving assembly; 81. connecting plate; 82. positioning plate; 83. internal thread block; 84. screw rod; 85. seat bearing; 86. servo motor; 87. guide hole; 88. guide rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0027] See also Figure 1-2 The utility model provides a technical solution: a convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function, comprising a bottom shell 1, a cover 2 is arranged at the open end of the bottom shell 1, a linear array 3 is arranged in the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1 and near the bottom end, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers 4 are arranged on one side of the linear array 3, a rear-end electronic device 5 is arranged on the other side of the linear array 3, and a cable 6 is connected to one side of the rear-end electronic device 5, and the cable 6 passes through the top of the bottom shell 1, and also includes: a supporting component 7, the supporting component 7 is arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, and the linear array 3 is located on the upper surface of the supporting component 7, the supporting component 7 is used to provide support for the linear array 3 and provide anti-interference protection for the linear array 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 4; a driving component 8, the driving component 8 is arranged at the upper middle position of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, the output end of the driving component 8 is connected to one side of the bottom surface of the supporting component 7, and the driving component 8 is used to drive the supporting component 7 to move, so as to achieve focusing on the ultrasonic transducer 4;

[0028] Through the bottom shell 1 and the cover 2, the supporting component 7 and the driving component 8 can be installed and fixed, and the linear array 3 and the rear-end electronic device 5 installed on the supporting component 7 can be protected. Then, through the rear-end electronic device 5, it can be connected to the external ultrasound host via the cable 6, so that the detection data of the ultrasonic transducer 4 located on the linear array 3 can be transmitted to the external ultrasound host for medical staff to view. Through the external ultrasound host, the driving component 8 can be controlled to operate via the cable 6, so that the supporting component 7 can be driven to slide up and down, so that the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 can be fine-tuned, and the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be more conveniently focused, so as to maintain a high resolution and contrast during the entire imaging process, so as to provide clearer and more accurate images, help doctors better observe and diagnose lesions, and improve the accuracy and reliability of clinical decisions. In addition, through the supporting component 7, the linear array 3 and multiple ultrasonic transducers 4 installed thereon can be protected from interference, so as to reduce the interference from the outside world, so as to ensure the accuracy and stability of their detection.

[0029] See also Figure 2-Figure 5 The lifting assembly 7 includes a bracket 71, which is arranged on the bottom surface of the linear array 3. A guide portion is arranged on the bottom surface of the bracket 71, and the bottom end of the guide portion is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1; an anti-static net 75 is bonded to the bottom surface of the bracket 71, and an anti-static portion 77 is arranged on the top surface of the bracket 71 and above the linear array 3. Lock holes 76 for engaging the bottom of the two ends of the anti-static portion 77 are provided on both sides of the top surface of the bracket 71. The guide portion includes a Slide block 72, the bottom ends of the two slide blocks 72 are slidably connected with guide rails 73, the bottom ends of the two guide rails 73 are connected through a stabilizing plate 74, and the bottom end of the stabilizing plate 74 is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, the antistatic part 77 includes a metal mesh cover 771, and a notch 772 is opened on one side wall of the metal mesh cover 771 and located in front of the ultrasonic transducer 4; metal strips 773 are fixedly arranged on both side walls of the inner cavity of the metal mesh cover 771, and the two metal strips 773 are respectively plugged into the inner cavities of the two lock holes 76;

[0030] By using the bracket 71 in the lifting assembly 7, the linear array 3, two sliders 72 and the antistatic net 75 can be installed, and a space can be provided for the two lock holes 76. Then, through the stabilizing plate 74, it can be fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, and can provide an installation base for the two guide rails 73. At the same time, the two sliders 72 can be slidably connected to the two guide rails 73 respectively. Since one side of the bottom surface of the bracket 71 is connected to the output end of the driving assembly 8, the bracket 71 can be driven to slide up and down through the driving assembly 8, and then the up and down position of the linear array 3 can be adjusted, so that the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 can be fine-tuned, and the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be more conveniently focused, so as to facilitate the entire imaging process. Maintaining a high resolution and contrast, so that a clearer and more accurate image can be provided, and the bracket 71 can be easily slid up and down. Through the two lock holes 76, the two metal strips 773 installed on the metal mesh cover 771 can be plugged and installed respectively, and then the metal strips 773 passing through the bottom of the lock hole 76 are bent, so that the metal mesh cover 771 can be fixed on the top surface of the bracket 71, and the metal mesh cover 771 can cooperate with the anti-static net 75 to shield and protect the linear array 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 4, so as to resist external interference and ensure the smooth operation of the two. Through the notch 772 on one side of the metal mesh cover 771, the metal mesh cover 771 can be prevented from affecting the detection and use of the ultrasonic transducer 4.

[0031] See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The driving assembly 8 includes a connecting plate 81 arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the bracket 71 and a positioning plate 82 arranged on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1 and close to the top position. Both sides of the top surface of the positioning plate 82 are provided with a toggle portion, and the output ends of the two toggle portions are connected to both sides of the bottom surface of the connecting plate 81. The toggle portion includes an internal thread block 83 arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the connecting plate 81. The middle part of the internal thread block 83 is rotatably connected with a screw rod 84, and both ends of the screw rod 84 are connected to the top surface of the positioning plate 82 through a seat bearing 85. A servo motor 86 is connected to one end of the screw rod 84 and is located outside the seat bearing 85. A guide hole 87 is opened on the side wall of the internal thread block 83 and close to the top position, and a guide rod 88 is inserted into the inner cavity of the guide hole 87. Both ends of the guide rod 88 are respectively connected to the two seat bearings 85;

[0032] Through the connecting plate 81 in the driving assembly 8, it can be fixed on one side of the bottom surface of the bracket 71, and the two internal thread blocks 83 can be installed. Then, through the positioning plate 82, it can be fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, and the four seat bearings 85 can be installed. Since the middle part of the internal thread block 83 is rotatably connected with a screw rod 84, and both ends of the screw rod 84 are connected to the top surface of the positioning plate 82 through the seat bearing 85, and at the same time, one end of the screw rod 84 and the outside of the seat bearing 85 are connected with a servo motor 86, the screw rod 84 can be driven by the servo motor 86 to move in the seat bearing 8 5, thereby synchronously driving the internal thread block 83 to move, so that the position of the bracket 71 can be synchronously adjusted through the connecting plate 81, and the purpose of fine-tuning the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 is achieved. Since a guide hole 87 is opened on the side wall of the internal thread block 83 near the top end, and a guide rod 88 is inserted into the inner cavity of the guide hole 87, and the two ends of the guide rod 88 are respectively connected to two seat bearings 85, the guide hole 87 and the guide rod 88 can be used to limit and guide the internal thread block 83, thereby improving the stability of the internal thread block 83 moving on the screw rod 84.

[0033] During operation, the bottom shell 1 and the cover 2 can be used to install and fix the supporting component 7 and the driving component 8, and to protect the linear array 3 and the rear-end electronic device 5 installed on the supporting component 7. Then, the rear-end electronic device 5 can be connected to the external ultrasound host via the cable 6, so that the detection data of the ultrasonic transducer 4 located on the linear array 3 can be transmitted to the external ultrasound host for medical staff to view. Moreover, the driving component 8 can be controlled to operate via the cable 6 through the external ultrasound host, so that the supporting component 7 can be driven to slide up and down, so that the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 can be fine-tuned, and the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be more conveniently focused, so as to maintain a high resolution and contrast during the entire imaging process, so as to provide clearer and more accurate images, help doctors better observe and diagnose lesions, and improve the accuracy and reliability of clinical decision-making. Moreover, the supporting component 7 can be used to protect the linear array 3 and multiple ultrasonic transducers 4 installed thereon from interference, so as to reduce the interference from the outside world, so as to ensure the accuracy and stability of its detection.

[0034] By using the bracket 71 in the lifting assembly 7, the linear array 3, two sliders 72 and the antistatic net 75 can be installed, and a space can be provided for the two lock holes 76. Then, through the stabilizing plate 74, it can be fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, and can provide an installation base for the two guide rails 73. At the same time, the two sliders 72 can be slidably connected to the two guide rails 73 respectively. Since one side of the bottom surface of the bracket 71 is connected to the output end of the driving assembly 8, the bracket 71 can be driven to slide up and down through the driving assembly 8, and then the up and down position of the linear array 3 can be adjusted, so that the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 can be fine-tuned, and the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be more conveniently focused, so as to facilitate the entire imaging process. Maintaining a high resolution and contrast, so that a clearer and more accurate image can be provided, and the bracket 71 can be easily slid up and down. Through the two lock holes 76, the two metal strips 773 installed on the metal mesh cover 771 can be plugged and installed respectively, and then the metal strips 773 passing through the bottom of the lock hole 76 are bent, so that the metal mesh cover 771 can be fixed on the top surface of the bracket 71, and the metal mesh cover 771 can cooperate with the anti-static net 75 to shield and protect the linear array 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 4, so as to resist external interference and ensure the smooth operation of the two. Through the notch 772 on one side of the metal mesh cover 771, the metal mesh cover 771 can be prevented from affecting the detection and use of the ultrasonic transducer 4.

[0035] Through the connecting plate 81 in the driving assembly 8, it can be fixed on one side of the bottom surface of the bracket 71, and the two internal thread blocks 83 can be installed. Then, through the positioning plate 82, it can be fixed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell 1, and the four seat bearings 85 can be installed. Since the middle part of the internal thread block 83 is rotatably connected with a screw rod 84, and both ends of the screw rod 84 are connected to the top surface of the positioning plate 82 through the seat bearing 85, and at the same time, one end of the screw rod 84 and the outside of the seat bearing 85 are connected with a servo motor 86, the screw rod 84 can be driven by the servo motor 86 to move in the seat bearing 8 5, thereby synchronously driving the internal thread block 83 to move, so that the position of the bracket 71 can be synchronously adjusted through the connecting plate 81, and the purpose of fine-tuning the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the linear array 3 is achieved. Since a guide hole 87 is opened on the side wall of the internal thread block 83 near the top end, and a guide rod 88 is inserted into the inner cavity of the guide hole 87, and the two ends of the guide rod 88 are respectively connected to two seat bearings 85, the guide hole 87 and the guide rod 88 can be used to limit and guide the internal thread block 83, thereby improving the stability of the internal thread block 83 moving on the screw rod 84.

[0036] In summary, the device can not only fine-tune the linear array 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 4, and enable the ultrasonic transducer 4 to be more conveniently focused, so as to maintain a high resolution and contrast throughout the entire imaging process, thereby providing a clearer and more accurate image, but also provide anti-interference protection for the linear array 3 and the ultrasonic transducer 4, thereby reducing external interference, so as to ensure the accuracy and stability of its detection.

[0037] Meanwhile, the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A convex array ultrasonic probe with an automatic focusing function, comprising a bottom shell (1), a cover (2) being provided at an open end of the bottom shell (1), a linear array (3) being provided in an inner cavity of the bottom shell (1) and near the bottom end, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers (4) being provided on one side surface of the linear array (3), a rear-end electronic device (5) being provided on the other side of the linear array (3), and a cable (6) being connected to one side surface of the rear-end electronic device (5), and the cable (6) passing through the top end of the bottom shell (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A lifting component (7), the lifting component (7) being arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell (1), and the linear array (3) being located on the upper surface of the lifting component (7), the lifting component (7) being used to provide support for the linear array (3) and to provide anti-interference protection for the linear array (3) and the ultrasonic transducer (4); A driving component (8), wherein the driving component (8) is arranged at an upper middle position of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell (1), and an output end of the driving component (8) is connected to one side of the bottom surface of the supporting component (7). The driving component (8) is used to drive the supporting component (7) to move so as to achieve focusing of the ultrasonic transducer (4).

2. The convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (7) comprises a bracket (71), the bracket (71) is arranged on the bottom surface of the linear array (3), a guide portion is arranged on the bottom surface of the bracket (71), and the bottom end of the guide portion is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell (1); An antistatic net (75) is bonded to the bottom surface of the bracket (71), an antistatic portion (77) is provided on the top surface of the bracket (71) and located above the linear array (3), and locking holes (76) for engaging the bottoms of both ends of the antistatic portion (77) are provided on both sides of the top surface of the bracket (71).

3. The convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide portion comprises sliders (72) arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the bracket (71), the bottom ends of the two sliders (72) are slidably connected to guide rails (73), the bottom ends of the two guide rails (73) are connected via a stabilizing plate (74), and the bottom end of the stabilizing plate (74) is connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell (1).

4. The convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The antistatic part (77) comprises a metal mesh cover (771), and a notch (772) is provided on one side wall of the metal mesh cover (771) and located in front of the ultrasonic transducer (4); Metal strips (773) are fixedly provided on both side walls of the inner cavity of the metal mesh cover (771), and the two metal strips (773) are respectively plugged into the inner cavities of the two lock holes (76).

5. The convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (8) comprises a connecting plate (81) arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the bracket (71) and a positioning plate (82) arranged on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the bottom shell (1) and close to the top end, and both sides of the top surface of the positioning plate (82) are provided with a toggle portion, and two output ends of the toggle portion are connected to both sides of the bottom surface of the connecting plate (81).

6. The convex array ultrasonic probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shifting portion comprises an internal thread block (83) arranged on one side of the bottom surface of the connecting plate (81); a screw rod (84) is rotatably connected to the middle of the internal thread block (83); both ends of the screw rod (84) are connected to the top surface of the positioning plate (82) through a seat bearing (85); and a servo motor (86) is connected to one end of the screw rod (84) and is located outside the seat bearing (85).

7. The convex array ultrasound probe with automatic focusing function according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide hole (87) is provided on the side wall of the internal thread block (83) near the top end, and a guide rod (88) is inserted into the inner cavity of the guide hole (87), and the two ends of the guide rod (88) are respectively connected to the two seat bearings (85).

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