Desk type ultrasonic equipment and control panel thereof

Abstract

According to the desk type ultrasonic equipment and the control panel thereof, an auxiliary display assembly is additionally arranged on a traditional control panel, the auxiliary display assembly can be used for displaying ultrasonic information or other information, an operator can read the information from the position outside a main display device, and the information reading convenience is improved. In addition, the auxiliary display assembly can be installed on the base in a quick-release fixing mode or a movable mode, so that the auxiliary display assembly can change the position or be taken down from the base for use according to the requirements of an operator, the requirements of the operator in different scenes are met, and operation convenience is improved. Alternatively, the auxiliary display assembly can be fixed in a non-quick-release manner, so that the stability of the auxiliary display assembly can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to medical devices, and in particular to a desktop ultrasound device. Background Art

[0002] Desktop ultrasound systems are widely used in medical settings, using ultrasonic signals to detect and image patients, assisting doctors in diagnosis and treatment. These devices typically consist of a main unit, a control panel, and a display. The control panel is the primary component used by the operator to operate the device, while the display allows the operator to view detailed information and images.

[0003] As the functions of ultrasound equipment increase and the requirements are improved, the information that operators need to view and the operations that they need to perform also increase, and this traditional structure is becoming increasingly inconvenient for operators to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a novel ultrasonic device and a control panel thereof.

[0005] Based on one of the above purposes, an embodiment of the present application provides a desktop ultrasound device, comprising:

[0006] Host;

[0007] A main display device, which is used to display ultrasound information and is installed on the host;

[0008] And a control panel, the control panel has a base and an auxiliary display component for displaying ultrasound information, the base is installed on the host, and the auxiliary display component is installed on the base in a movable manner, a quick-detachable fixed manner, or a non-quick-detachable fixed manner.

[0009] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display component is movable in a translational manner, a rotational manner, or a spatial floating manner.

[0010] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is movable by rotation around a first axis, and the extension direction of the first axis is the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the control panel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity in a manner that it can rotate, and a rotation space is left between the auxiliary display component and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity, and the rotation space is used to accommodate the auxiliary display component when the auxiliary display component rotates.

[0012] In one embodiment, the auxiliary display assembly is mounted on the base via at least one rotating connection assembly, the rotating connection assembly comprising a base mounting portion and a display assembly mounting portion, the base mounting portion being fixedly connected to the base, the display assembly mounting portion being fixedly connected to the auxiliary display assembly, and the base mounting portion and the display assembly mounting portion being rotationally connected;

[0013] In the vertical direction of the control panel, the base mounting portion is located below the display assembly mounting portion, and there is a height difference between the two. The height difference can form the rotation space between the auxiliary display assembly and the base.

[0014] In one embodiment, the base includes an upper cover and a lower plate, the upper cover has an opening, the lower plate is located below the upper cover, and the lower plate and the opening form the recessed cavity; the base mounting portion is mounted on the lower plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, in the front-to-back direction of the auxiliary display assembly, the rotation connection assembly is located at the front end, the middle part and / or the rear end of the auxiliary display assembly.

[0016] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is connected to the base via a spatial floating mechanism, so that the auxiliary display assembly can float in vertical, lateral and horizontal directions relative to the base.

[0017] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is disposed in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is mounted on the base and connected to the auxiliary display assembly;

[0018] The auxiliary display component has an initial position and an expanded position. When the auxiliary display component is in the initial position, the auxiliary display component is received in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is received in the recessed cavity. When the auxiliary display component is in the expanded position, the auxiliary display component extends out of the recessed cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the spatial floating mechanism is a connecting rod mechanism, which has at least a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are rotatably connected to each other. The first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the auxiliary display assembly. A damping structure is correspondingly provided at each rotating connection to enable the auxiliary display assembly to hover.

[0020] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display component is movable in a translational manner along a first direction, and the first direction is a left-right direction or a front-back direction of the control panel.

[0021] In one embodiment, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an initial position capable of making the upper top surface of the auxiliary display assembly flush with the top wall of the base;

[0022] And / or, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an expanded position that enables at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly to be higher than the top wall of the base.

[0023] In one embodiment, in the quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly is fixed to the base by at least one of threaded fixing, quick-detachable clamping, magnetic fixing, and detachable bonding;

[0024] Alternatively, in the non-quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly and the base are fixed by at least one of screw locking, non-quick-detachable clamping, welding and non-detachable bonding.

[0025] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is arranged in the recessed cavity, the side cavity wall of the recessed cavity is provided with at least one first clip, and the side wall of the auxiliary display assembly is provided with a second clip corresponding to the number of the first clips, the first clip and the second clip form a snap connection, and the snap connection is the quick-detachable snap connection or the non-quick-detachable snap connection.

[0026] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity, the base is provided with at least one first magnetic fitting part, the auxiliary display component is provided with a second magnetic fitting part, and the first magnetic fitting part and the second magnetic fitting part are magnetically fixed.

[0027] In one embodiment, the second magnetic fitting part is provided on the bottom surface of the auxiliary display assembly, and the first magnetic fitting part is provided on the bottom wall of the recessed cavity.

[0028] In one embodiment, the auxiliary display component is a pure display screen component and / or a touch display screen component, and the touch display screen component enables the operator to operate the control panel; the control panel also includes physical keys, and the physical keys are arranged on the base.

[0029] Based on one of the above-mentioned purposes, an embodiment of the present application provides a control panel of a desktop ultrasound device, which includes a base and an auxiliary display component for displaying ultrasound information. The base is used to install the control panel on the main unit of the desktop ultrasound device, and the auxiliary display component is installed on the base in a movable manner, a quick-detachable fixed manner, or a non-quick-detachable fixed manner.

[0030] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display component is movable in a translational manner, a rotational manner, or a spatial floating manner.

[0031] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is movable by rotation around a first axis, and the extension direction of the first axis is the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the control panel.

[0032] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity in a manner that it can rotate, and a rotation space is left between the auxiliary display component and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity, and the rotation space is used to accommodate the auxiliary display component when the auxiliary display component rotates.

[0033] In one embodiment, the auxiliary display assembly is mounted on the base via at least one rotating connection assembly, the rotating connection assembly comprising a base mounting portion and a display assembly mounting portion, the base mounting portion being fixedly connected to the base, the display assembly mounting portion being fixedly connected to the auxiliary display assembly, and the base mounting portion and the display assembly mounting portion being rotationally connected;

[0034] In the vertical direction of the control panel, the base mounting portion is located below the display assembly mounting portion, and there is a height difference between the two. The height difference can form the rotation space between the auxiliary display assembly and the base.

[0035] In one embodiment, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is connected to the base via a spatial floating mechanism, so that the auxiliary display assembly can float in vertical, lateral and horizontal directions relative to the base.

[0036] In one embodiment, the base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is disposed in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is mounted on the base and connected to the auxiliary display assembly;

[0037] The auxiliary display component has an initial position and an expanded position. When the auxiliary display component is in the initial position, the auxiliary display component and the spatial floating mechanism are accommodated in the recessed cavity; when the auxiliary display component is in the expanded position, the auxiliary display component extends out of the recessed cavity.

[0038] In one embodiment, the spatial floating mechanism is a connecting rod mechanism, which has at least a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are rotatably connected to each other. The first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the auxiliary display assembly. A damping structure is correspondingly provided at each rotating connection to enable the auxiliary display assembly to hover.

[0039] In one embodiment, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an initial position capable of making the upper top surface of the auxiliary display assembly flush with the top wall of the base;

[0040] And / or, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an expanded position that enables at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly to be higher than the top wall of the base.

[0041] In one embodiment, in the quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly is fixed to the base by at least one of threaded fixing, quick-detachable clamping, magnetic fixing, and detachable bonding;

[0042] Alternatively, in the non-quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly and the base are fixed by at least one of screw locking, non-quick-detachable clamping, welding and non-detachable bonding.

[0043] In one embodiment, the auxiliary display component is a pure display screen component and / or a touch display screen component, and the touch display screen component enables the operator to operate the control panel; the control panel also includes physical keys, and the physical keys are arranged on the base.

[0044] According to the above-described embodiment of the desktop ultrasound device and its control panel, an auxiliary display assembly is added to the traditional control panel. This auxiliary display assembly can be used to display ultrasound information or other information, allowing the operator to read information from a location other than the main display device, thereby improving the convenience of reading information. Furthermore, the auxiliary display assembly can be mounted on the base in a quick-release or removable manner, allowing the auxiliary display assembly to be repositioned or removed from the base according to the operator's needs, thereby meeting the operator's needs in different scenarios and improving operational convenience. Alternatively, the auxiliary display assembly can be fixed in a non-quick-release manner to ensure the stability of the auxiliary display assembly.

[0045] In particular, in some embodiments, the auxiliary display assembly is a touch screen assembly that allows the operator to control the control panel. The touch screen assembly can integrate more virtual control buttons, thereby reducing the number of physical keys on the control panel and avoiding overcrowding of the control panel due to too many physical keys. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a desktop ultrasound device in one embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic top view of a base and an auxiliary display assembly of a control panel in one embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a base and an auxiliary display assembly of a control panel in an embodiment of the present application, where the auxiliary display assembly is tilted at a certain angle;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an auxiliary display assembly installed in a recessed cavity of a base in one embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a rotating connection assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application in which a rotating connection assembly is installed on an auxiliary display assembly;

[0052] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional diagram of an embodiment of the present application in which the auxiliary display assembly is mounted on the base via a spatial floating mechanism, where the auxiliary display assembly extends above the base;

[0053] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional diagram of an auxiliary display assembly mounted on a base in one embodiment of the present application, where the auxiliary display assembly is magnetically fixed to the base;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the second magnetic fittings on the auxiliary display assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional diagram of an auxiliary display assembly installed on a base in an embodiment of the present application. In this case, the auxiliary display assembly is fixed to the base by snap-fitting and screw locking. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The present invention will be further described in detail below by means of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are numbered with associated similar elements. In the following embodiments, many detailed descriptions are provided to enable the present application to be better understood. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that some of the features may be omitted in different circumstances, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, some operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid the core portion of the present application being overwhelmed by excessive descriptions, and for those skilled in the art, it is not necessary to describe these related operations in detail. They will fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and the general technical knowledge in the art.

[0057] In addition, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any appropriate manner to form various embodiments. Furthermore, the steps or actions in the method description may be reordered or adjusted in a manner readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various sequences in the specification and drawings are provided solely for the purpose of clearly describing a particular embodiment and are not intended to be mandatory, unless otherwise specified.

[0058] The serial numbers assigned to components herein, such as "first," "second," etc., are used solely to distinguish the objects being described and do not convey any sequential or technical meaning. References to "connection" and "coupling" herein, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (couplings).

[0059] This embodiment provides a desktop ultrasound device, such as a medical desktop ultrasound device, which uses ultrasonic signals to examine a patient and form an image. Unlike portable ultrasound devices (such as laptop ultrasound devices), this desktop ultrasound device is typically larger and is placed directly on the ground for use.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the desktop ultrasound device includes a main unit 100, a main display device 200, and a control panel 300. Of course, other components may be added as needed according to other functional requirements, which are not limited here.

[0061] The main unit 100 serves as the support structure for the desktop ultrasound device. The main unit 100 can be located at the bottom of the device or elsewhere. The main unit 100 may include components such as a main control circuit board and a power supply. In some embodiments, the main unit 100 may also be equipped with casters to facilitate movement of the desktop ultrasound device. Of course, in some embodiments, the main unit 100 may also have other functions beyond its support function. For example, a storage basket may be provided on the main unit 100 for storing items. A handle may also be provided for moving the device.

[0062] The main display device 200 is used to display ultrasound information, such as information about the processing process, the results of the processing, or other information. The control panel 300 is used for the operator to control the desktop ultrasound device. The control panel 300 is generally provided with physical keys (including but not limited to physical control keys such as buttons and knobs) or touch keys. The main display device 200 and the control panel 300 are both directly or indirectly installed on the host 100. For example, Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the main display device 200 is installed on the control panel 300. In other embodiments, the main display device 200 can be directly installed on the host 100 without being connected to the host 100 via the control panel 300. Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the control panel 300 is directly mounted on the host 100. In other embodiments, the control panel 300 can also be mounted on other components (such as a bracket of the main display device 200), and then indirectly mounted on the host 100 through these other components.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the control panel 300 includes a base 310 and an auxiliary display assembly 320 for displaying ultrasound information. The base 310 is a supporting structure for the entire control panel 300 and can be directly or indirectly mounted on the host 100, so that the host 100 supports the entire control panel 300. The base 310 can be generally designed as a frame structure or a box structure to facilitate supporting various functional components of the control panel 300, such as but not limited to the auxiliary display assembly 320, physical keys (possibly), a probe storage box (possibly), etc.

[0064] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 The auxiliary display assembly 320 can be used to display ultrasound information or other information, such as images, blood flow velocity detection at different locations, standby control, battery level display, and advanced function activation. This allows the operator to read information from a location other than the main display device 200, meeting the operator's viewing needs in different scenarios and improving the convenience of reading information.

[0065] In some embodiments, the auxiliary display component 320 is typically a display module having a screen, which can be a pure display screen component and / or a touch display screen component. The pure display screen component can be used only to display relevant information for the operator to view. The touch display screen component can allow the operator to operate the control panel 300. When the auxiliary display component 320 is a touch display screen component, the touch display screen component can allow the operator to operate the control panel 300. The touch display screen component can integrate more virtual control buttons, thereby reducing the number of physical keys in the control panel 300 and avoiding overcrowding on the control panel 300 due to the excessive number of physical keys.

[0066] In some embodiments, when the control panel 300 has an auxiliary display component 320, the control panel 300 may not have any physical keys. Figure 1 In some other embodiments, the control panel 300 further includes a physical key 330, which is disposed on the base 310. The physical key 330 can also provide control functions for some functions, so that the operator can flexibly select the physical key 330 or the auxiliary display component 320 for control as needed.

[0067] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be mounted on the base 310 in a movable manner, a quick-detachable fixed manner, or a non-quick-detachable fixed manner.

[0068] Among them, the movable mode means that the auxiliary display component 320 can change its position on the base 310 to meet the operator's viewing or manipulation requirements of the auxiliary display component 320 in different scenes or different positions. In some embodiments, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display component 320 is movable in a translation, rotation or spatial floating. The translation refers to movement within a single plane, which can be a horizontal plane, a vertical plane, or an inclined plane. The rotation refers to rotation around a certain axis, which can be set in the horizontal direction, the vertical direction, or tilted in three-dimensional space. The spatial floating means that the auxiliary display component 320 can move in three-dimensional space, that is, its movement trajectory covers both the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, for example, it can be but not limited to horizontal translation + vertical translation, horizontal translation + rotation, or vertical translation + rotation, etc.

[0069] This quick-detachable fixing method allows the operator to quickly remove and install the auxiliary display assembly 320 from the base 310 without the use of special tools. For example, in some embodiments, this quick-detachable fixing method may include, but is not limited to, at least one of threaded fixing, quick-detachable snap-on connection, magnetic fixing, and removable adhesive bonding. This quick-detachable fixing method allows the operator to quickly remove the auxiliary display assembly 320 from the base 310 manually for use in special scenarios or locations where it is inconvenient to view information or operate the control panel 300 from the top.

[0070] The auxiliary display component 320 is installed on the base 310 through the above quick-release fixing method or movable method, so that the auxiliary display component 320 can be changed in position or removed from the base 310 for use according to the needs of the operator, so as to meet the needs of the operator in different scenarios and improve the convenience of operation.

[0071] This non-quick-release fixing method means that the operator can quickly remove and install the auxiliary display assembly 320 from the base 310 with the help of special tools, or the auxiliary display assembly 320 cannot be removed. For example, in some embodiments, in the non-quick-release fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is fixed to the base 310 by at least one of screw locking, non-quick-release clamping, welding, and non-detachable bonding. The non-quick-release fixing method of the auxiliary display assembly 320 can ensure the stability of the auxiliary display assembly 320 and prevent the auxiliary display assembly 320 from falling off or shifting from the base 310.

[0072] Furthermore, the installation method of the auxiliary display assembly 320 is described below through several embodiments, but the installation method of the auxiliary display assembly 320 is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 2 and 3 In some embodiments, in the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is movable by rotation about a first axis, with the first axis extending in the left-right direction of the control panel 300. This allows the operator to control the auxiliary display assembly 320 to perform pitch movement, thereby adjusting the pitch angle of the auxiliary display assembly 320 screen, thereby enabling the operator to better view or manipulate the screen from different positions. For example, operators of different heights or operators located at different distances from the front of the control panel 300 may have different requirements for the pitch angle of the auxiliary display assembly 320 screen, and the operator can adjust the pitch angle of the screen as needed.

[0074] Of course, in some other embodiments, the extension direction of the first axis can also be the front and rear direction of the control panel 300, so that the auxiliary display component 320 can be rotated to the left and right, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the auxiliary display component 320 to the left and right, so that the operator can more easily view the screen or operate the screen from the left or right side of the control panel 300.

[0075] In other embodiments, the extension direction of the first axis can also be other directions, such as the vertical direction of the desktop ultrasound device, so that the auxiliary display component 320 can be rotated on the horizontal plane, thereby adjusting the placement angle of the screen on the horizontal plane.

[0076] The terms front, back, left, right, up, and down in this application are defined with the operator as the reference during normal use of the desktop ultrasound equipment. Figure 1 and 2 During normal use of the desktop ultrasound device, the operator is usually located at one side of the desktop ultrasound device, and controls the control panel 300 and views the information displayed on the main display device 200 at that side. This application defines the side where the operator is located as the front side of the desktop ultrasound device (i.e., the front side of the control panel 300), the side opposite to the front side as the rear side of the desktop ultrasound device (i.e., the rear side of the control panel 300), and the sides corresponding to the operator's left and right hands are respectively the left and rear sides of the desktop ultrasound device (i.e., the left and right sides of the control panel 300). Of course, the terms front, rear, left, right, top, and bottom in this application are defined only to more clearly describe the relevant features. They can also be defined as other nouns, but the relative positional relationships defined by them remain unchanged.

[0077] To store the auxiliary display assembly 320, please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the base 310 has a recessed cavity 311, and the auxiliary display assembly 320 is arranged in the recessed cavity 311 in a manner that allows it to rotate. The recessed cavity 311 can accommodate the auxiliary display assembly 320, especially when the auxiliary display assembly 320 is rotated to a flat position (at this time, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be regarded as being in an initial position), such as Figure 1 As shown. The auxiliary display assembly 320 can be at least partially accommodated in the recessed cavity 311. Of course, in some embodiments, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can also be fully accommodated in the recessed cavity 311, so that the upper surface of the auxiliary display assembly 320 (i.e., the outer wall of the screen) is flush with the circumferential top wall of the recessed cavity 311.

[0078] Furthermore, in order to enable the auxiliary display assembly 320 housed in the recessed cavity 311 to rotate, please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, a rotation space 3111 is left between the auxiliary display assembly 320 and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity 311. The rotation space 3111 forms sufficient space below the auxiliary display assembly 320 to accommodate the auxiliary display assembly 320 when the auxiliary display assembly 320 rotates, so that one end of the auxiliary display assembly 320 can move downward to form a rotation space 3111. Figure 3 The posture shown.

[0079] Furthermore, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be mounted on the base 310 via various types of rotating connection assemblies. For example, please refer to Figure 4 、 5 and 6. The auxiliary display assembly 320 is mounted on the base 310 via at least one rotating connection assembly 340 to form a rotating connection.

[0080] For some examples, please refer to Figure 5 and 6 The rotating connection assembly 340 includes a base mounting portion 341 and a display assembly mounting portion 342. The base mounting portion 341 is fixedly connected to the base 310, and the display assembly mounting portion 342 is fixedly connected to the auxiliary display assembly 320. The base mounting portion 341 and the display assembly mounting portion 342 are rotatably connected to each other. To form the aforementioned rotation space 3111, in some embodiments, in the vertical direction of the control panel 300, the base mounting portion 341 is located below the display assembly mounting portion 342, and there is a height difference between the two. This height difference enables the rotation space 3111 to be formed between the auxiliary display assembly 320 and the base 310.

[0081] For more specific examples, please refer to Figure 5The base mounting portion 341 includes a transverse section 3411 and a vertical section 3412 that are interconnected. The transverse section 3411 is fixedly connected to the base 310, and the display assembly mounting portion 342 is rotatably connected to the vertical section 3412 to achieve a height difference between the base mounting portion 341 and the display assembly mounting portion 342. In this embodiment, the transverse section 3411 and the vertical section 3412 generally form an L-shaped structure. The two can be integrally formed or manufactured separately and connected together. Of course, this height difference can also be achieved using other existing structures and is not limited here.

[0082] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the display assembly mounting portion 342 has a rotating shaft 3421 that is rotatably connected to the base mounting portion 341. One end of the rotating shaft 3421 is provided with a clamping plate 3422, and the other end passes through the base mounting portion 341. A nut 343 is provided on the protruding portion of the rotating shaft 3421. The nut 343 is threadedly engaged with the protruding portion of the rotating shaft 3421. The nut 343 cooperates with the clamping plate 3422 to achieve axial positioning of the rotating shaft 3421 relative to the base mounting portion 341.

[0083] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, to provide an axial floating effect for the display assembly mounting portion 342, an axial elastic member 344 may be disposed between the rotating shaft 3421 and the base mounting portion 341. This axial elastic member 344 maintains axial tension between the rotating shaft 3421 and the base mounting portion 341 through elastic force. Furthermore, during the rotation of the auxiliary display assembly 320, under the action of an external force, the rotating shaft 3421 may compress the axial elastic member 344, thereby achieving axial adaptive adjustment relative to the base mounting portion 341. This accommodates the axial movement of the auxiliary display assembly 320 along the rotating shaft 3421 during rotation, making the auxiliary display assembly 320 rotate more smoothly and less prone to jamming.

[0084] In some embodiments, the rotational connection between the base mounting portion 341 and the display assembly mounting portion 342 may further include a damping member, for example, a damping member disposed between the rotation axis 3421 and the base mounting portion 341, thereby enabling the auxiliary display assembly 320 to hover at any rotational position. Of course, in some embodiments, the damping member may be replaced with other structures capable of achieving the hovering effect, such as a spring suspension structure provided on the auxiliary display assembly 320.

[0085] For further information, please refer to Figure 7 、 8In some embodiments, the base 310 includes an upper cover 313 and a lower plate 314. The upper cover 313 has an opening, and the lower plate 314 is located below the upper cover 313. The lower plate 314 and the opening form a recessed cavity 311. The lower plate 314 can be either the bottom plate of the base 310 or a mounting plate inside the base 310. In these embodiments, the base mounting portion 341 can be mounted on the lower plate 314. In addition, the base 310 can also have other structures to form the recessed cavity 311.

[0086] Of course, in other embodiments, the rotating connection assembly 340 can also be installed in other positions, such as Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the rotating connection assembly 340 may also be installed on the side wall of the recessed cavity 311 , for example, on the upper cover 313 .

[0087] In some embodiments, in the front-to-back direction of the auxiliary display component 320, the rotating connection component 340 is located at the front end, middle and / or rear end of the auxiliary display component 320, so that the rotation axis (i.e., the first axis) of the auxiliary display component 320 is set at the front end, middle and / or rear end of the auxiliary display component 320, which can be selected and set according to actual needs.

[0088] In some embodiments, the rotating connection component 340 can be one, such as Figure 6 As shown, the rotating connection component 340 can be installed on one side of the auxiliary display component 320 (shown as the left side of the auxiliary display component 320, in other embodiments, it can also be installed on the right side, front side or rear side of the auxiliary display component 320), and the auxiliary display component 320 rotates with the rotating connection component 340 as the fulcrum. In addition, in other embodiments, there are two or more rotating connection components 340. Figure 4 As shown, there are two rotating connection components 340, which are relatively arranged on opposite sides of the auxiliary display component 320 (shown as the left and right sides of the auxiliary display component 320, and in other embodiments, they can also be arranged on the front and rear sides of the auxiliary display component 320).

[0089] In addition, in addition to the above-mentioned rotation connection method, the auxiliary display component 320 may also be connected to the auxiliary display component 320 in some embodiments. Figure 7The auxiliary display assembly 320 can also be connected to the base 310 through a spatial floating mechanism 340, so that the auxiliary display assembly 320 can float in the vertical, lateral and horizontal directions relative to the base 310. The floating includes but is not limited to translation, rotation or other types of movement. The spatial floating mechanism 340 can adopt any floating structure that can be applied to the auxiliary display assembly 320, such as a connecting rod mechanism, a parallelogram floating structure, etc. Through the spatial floating mechanism 340, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can achieve more position changes in space to meet the operator's information viewing and manipulation needs at different positions.

[0090] For more specific examples, please refer to Figure 7 The base 310 has a recessed cavity 311, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is disposed in the recessed cavity 311, and the spatial floating mechanism 340 is mounted on the base 310 and connected to the auxiliary display assembly 320. The auxiliary display assembly 320 has an initial position and an expanded position. Figure 1 When the auxiliary display assembly 320 is in the initial position, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is stored in the recessed cavity 311, and the spatial floating mechanism 340 is also stored in the recessed cavity 311; when the auxiliary display assembly 320 is in the expanded position, the auxiliary display assembly 320 extends out of the recessed cavity 311. Figure 7 At this time, the auxiliary display component 320 is completely extended out of the recessed cavity 311 to facilitate the operator to view and operate.

[0091] More specifically, when the auxiliary display assembly 320 is located at the initial position, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is rotated to the horizontal position, such as Figure 1 As shown, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be completely received in the recessed cavity 311 (see Figure 1 ), so that the upper top surface of the auxiliary display assembly 320 (i.e., the outer wall of the screen) is flush with the circumferential top wall of the recessed cavity 311. This not only provides a smoother appearance, but also prevents the raised auxiliary display assembly 320 from interfering with the operator's other operations. Of course, when the auxiliary display assembly 320 is in the initial position, at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be stored in the recessed cavity 311. For example, its upper top surface (i.e., the outer wall of the screen) can be slightly higher than the circumferential top wall of the recessed cavity 311.

[0092] At the same time, the recessed cavity 311 is also used to accommodate the spatial floating mechanism 340, especially when the auxiliary display component 320 is in the initial position, so that the spatial floating mechanism 340 is completely stored in the recessed cavity 311, which can not only prevent the spatial floating mechanism 340 from being exposed and affecting the appearance, but also protect the spatial floating mechanism 340 and prevent the spatial floating mechanism 340 from being damaged by collision with other objects.

[0093] Please continue to refer to Figure 7 In one example of the spatial floating mechanism 340, the spatial floating mechanism 340 is a linkage mechanism comprising at least a first linkage 341 and a second linkage 342 that are rotatably connected to each other. The first linkage 341 is rotatably connected to the base 310, and the second linkage 342 is rotatably connected to the auxiliary display assembly 320. This linkage mechanism enables the auxiliary display assembly 320 to be raised and lowered in both the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0094] More specifically, please refer to Figure 7 The rotation axis (second axis) of the first link 341 and the second link 342 is arranged along the front-to-back direction of the control panel 300, that is, the link mechanism can move along the left-right direction of the control panel 300 instead of the front-to-back direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the second axis can also be arranged along the left-to-right direction of the control panel 300, that is, the link mechanism can move along the front-to-back direction of the control panel 300.

[0095] Furthermore, to enable the auxiliary display assembly 320 to hover in various floating positions, in some embodiments, each rotational connection in the linkage mechanism is provided with a corresponding damping structure to enable the auxiliary display assembly 320 to hover. The damping structure can be a damping member or other structure provided between the two rotational connection objects. Of course, in some embodiments, the damping structure can also be replaced with other structures capable of achieving the hovering effect, such as a spring suspension structure provided on the auxiliary display assembly 320.

[0096] exist Figure 7 In the connecting rod mechanism shown, in some embodiments, the connecting rod can be reduced to one, or increased to three or more. Different numbers of connecting rods can achieve different effects of spatial floating functions.

[0097] In addition to the aforementioned rotational and floating connections, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can also be movable by translation along a certain direction. For example, in some embodiments, the translation is translation along a first direction, where the first direction is the left-right or front-back direction of the control panel 300, to achieve positional change of the auxiliary display assembly 320 in the first direction. This specific translation method can be achieved through a sliding connection, a rolling connection, etc. For example, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be provided with a translation portion such as a slider or pulley, and the base 310 can be provided with a guide portion such as a slide groove, a slide rail, or a slide column. The translation portion and the guide portion cooperate to achieve translation.

[0098] In the various embodiments described above, the auxiliary display component 320 can be accommodated in a recessed cavity 311 provided in the base 310 (as described above), or can be provided on the surface of the base 310 or protruded outside the base 310, that is, in this case, the base 310 does not have a recessed cavity 311.

[0099] Regardless of the various movable modes, in some embodiments, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly 320 may have an initial position in which the upper surface of the auxiliary display assembly 320 is flush with the top wall of the base 310; and / or, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly 320 may have an expanded position in which at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly 320 is higher than the top wall of the base 310, such as Figure 3 and 7 shown.

[0100] In addition to the movable manners described in the above embodiments, the auxiliary display assembly 320 can also be installed on the base 310 in a quick-detachable fixing manner.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the quick-detachable fixing method is magnetic fixing. The base 310 is provided with at least one first magnetic fitting part 351, and the auxiliary display component 320 is provided with a second magnetic fitting part 352, and the first magnetic fitting part 351 and the second magnetic fitting part 352 are magnetically fixed. At least one of the first magnetic fitting part 351 and the second magnetic fitting part 352 is a magnet or other object that can generate a magnetic field, and the other can be a magnet or other object that can generate a magnetic field, or an object that can be magnetically attracted by a magnet, such as an iron block. Through the magnetic fixing structure, the operator can quickly disassemble and assemble the auxiliary display component 320 to improve the convenience of use.

[0102] The number of the first magnetic attraction fitting part 351 and the second magnetic attraction fitting part 352 can be one or more. Figure 9 In some embodiments, there are six second magnetic fittings, which are arranged on the bottom surface of the auxiliary display component 320 and are distributed circumferentially to form multiple circumferentially distributed magnetic points on the bottom surface of the auxiliary display component 320 to ensure the stability of the magnetic fixation. Correspondingly, there can also be six first magnetic fittings 351, which correspond one-to-one to the second magnetic fittings. Of course, the number of first magnetic fittings 351 and second magnetic fittings 352 can also be different. The same first magnetic fitting 351 can be attracted to two or more second magnetic fittings 352, or the same second magnetic fitting 352 can be attracted to two or more first magnetic fittings 351.

[0103] For further information, please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the base 310 has a recessed cavity 311 (the recessed cavity 311 is as shown in the aforementioned embodiments), and the auxiliary display assembly 320 is disposed in the recessed cavity 311 to prevent the auxiliary display assembly 320 from not protruding from, or protruding less from, the top wall of the base 310. Of course, in other embodiments, the base 310 may not have the recessed cavity 311, and the auxiliary display assembly 320 may protrude from the top wall of the base 310.

[0104] For further information, please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the second magnetic fitting 352 is disposed on the bottom surface of the auxiliary display assembly 320, and the first magnetic fitting 351 is disposed on the bottom wall of the recessed cavity 311. When the auxiliary display assembly 320 is accommodated in the recessed cavity 311, the bottom surface of the auxiliary display assembly 320 can be magnetically attached to and fixed to the bottom wall of the recessed cavity 311.

[0105] In some other embodiments, the quick-detachable fixing method can also be a quick-detachable clip-on connection. Figure 10 In some embodiments, the base 310 has at least one first latch 361, and the auxiliary display assembly 320 has a corresponding number of second latches 362. The first latches 361 and the second latches 362 form a snap connection. This snap connection is a non-quick-release snap connection, meaning that the operator can manually open the snap connection without the use of tools, for example, by unlocking the snap connection using an unlocking member that interacts with the first latch 361 or the second latch 362.

[0106] For further information, please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the base 310 has a recessed cavity 311 (the recessed cavity 311 is as shown in the aforementioned embodiments), and the auxiliary display assembly 320 is disposed in the recessed cavity 311 to prevent the auxiliary display assembly 320 from not protruding from, or protruding less from, the top wall of the base 310. Of course, in other embodiments, the base 310 may not have the recessed cavity 311, and the auxiliary display assembly 320 may protrude from the top wall of the base 310.

[0107] For further information, please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the side wall of the recessed cavity 311 is provided with at least one first snap fastener 361, and the side wall of the auxiliary display assembly 320 is provided with a second snap fastener 362 corresponding in number to the first snap fastener 361, and the first snap fastener 361 and the second snap fastener 362 form a snap connection.

[0108] In addition, the quick-release fastening method can also adopt threaded fastening and removable bonding. Threaded fastening means that one of the auxiliary display assembly 320 and the base 310 has internal threads and the other has external threads, and the two are screwed together. Removable bonding uses reusable Velcro or similar adhesive structures to achieve quick removal and fastening.

[0109] Alternatively, the auxiliary display assembly 320 may be mounted on the base 310 using a non-quick-release fastening method. This non-quick-release fastening method includes, but is not limited to, securing the auxiliary display assembly 320 to the base 310 using at least one of screw locking, a non-quick-release snap connection, welding, and non-detachable bonding. Screw locking involves locking the auxiliary display assembly 320 to the base 310 with screws. The non-quick-release snap connection requires a tool to open. Welding can utilize ultrasonic welding or electric welding. The non-detachable bonding utilizes adhesive that cannot be reused.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 10 As an example of a non-quick-release fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is locked by screws 371. Figure 10 In the embodiment, the auxiliary display assembly 320 is also fixed to the base 310 by the second buckle 362, while in other embodiments, the auxiliary display assembly 320 and the base 310 can be fixed only by the screw 371 or only by the buckle.

[0111] For further information, please refer to Figure 10 In this embodiment, the screw 371 passes through the lower plate 314 of the base 310 and is fixedly locked with the auxiliary display assembly 320 to facilitate the installation and removal of the screw 371. Of course, the screw 371 can also be set at other positions of the base 310 and the auxiliary display assembly 320.

[0112] On the other hand, based on the above embodiments, the main display device 200 can be a pure display screen, or a touch display screen that also provides touch control functions. Figure 1 In some embodiments, an additional screen 400 may be provided, which may be mounted on the control panel 300, or on the main display device 200 or the host 100. Of course, the additional screen 400 may be a pure display screen, or a touch display screen that also provides touch control functions.

[0113] The above examples are used to illustrate the present invention, which are only used to help understand the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make several simple deductions, modifications or substitutions based on the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. A desktop ultrasound device, characterized in that: It includes: Host; A main display device, which is used to display ultrasound information and is installed on the host; And a control panel, the control panel has a base and an auxiliary display component for displaying ultrasound information, the base is installed on the host, and the auxiliary display component is installed on the base in a movable manner, a quick-detachable fixed manner, or a non-quick-detachable fixed manner.

2. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 1, wherein In the movable mode, the auxiliary display component can be moved in a translational manner, a rotational manner, or a spatial floating manner.

3. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 2, wherein: In the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is movable in the form of rotation around a first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the control panel.

4. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 3, wherein: The base has a recessed cavity, and the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity in a manner that it can rotate, and a rotation space is left between the auxiliary display component and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity. The rotation space is used to accommodate the auxiliary display component when the auxiliary display component rotates.

5. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 4, wherein: The auxiliary display assembly is mounted on the base via at least one rotating connection assembly, the rotating connection assembly comprising a base mounting portion and a display assembly mounting portion, the base mounting portion being fixedly connected to the base, the display assembly mounting portion being fixedly connected to the auxiliary display assembly, and the base mounting portion and the display assembly mounting portion being rotatably connected; In the vertical direction of the control panel, the base mounting portion is located below the display assembly mounting portion, and there is a height difference between the two. The height difference can form the rotation space between the auxiliary display assembly and the base.

6. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 5, wherein: The base includes an upper cover and a lower plate, the upper cover has an opening, the lower plate is located below the upper cover, and the lower plate and the opening form the concave cavity; The base mounting portion is mounted on the lower plate.

7. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 5, wherein: In the front-to-back direction of the auxiliary display assembly, the rotation connection assembly is located at the front end, the middle part and / or the rear end of the auxiliary display assembly.

8. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 2, wherein: In the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is connected to the base via a spatial floating mechanism, so that the auxiliary display assembly can float in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction relative to the base.

9. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 8, wherein: The base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is arranged in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is installed on the base and connected to the auxiliary display assembly; The auxiliary display component has an initial position and an expanded position. When the auxiliary display component is in the initial position, the auxiliary display component is received in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is received in the recessed cavity. When the auxiliary display component is in the expanded position, the auxiliary display component extends out of the recessed cavity.

10. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 8, wherein: The spatial floating mechanism is a connecting rod mechanism, which has at least a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are rotatably connected to each other. The first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the auxiliary display assembly. A damping structure is correspondingly provided at each rotating connection to enable the auxiliary display assembly to hover.

11. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 2, wherein: In the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is movable in a translational manner along a first direction, and the first direction is a left-right direction or a front-back direction of the control panel.

12. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 2, wherein: The movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an initial position in which the upper surface of the auxiliary display assembly is flush with the top wall of the base; And / or, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an expanded position that enables at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly to be higher than the top wall of the base.

13. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 1, wherein: In the quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly is fixed to the base by at least one of threaded fixing, quick-detachable clamping, magnetic fixing, and detachable bonding; Alternatively, in the non-quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly and the base are fixed by at least one of screw locking, non-quick-detachable clamping, welding and non-detachable bonding.

14. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 13, wherein: The base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is arranged in the recessed cavity, the side cavity wall of the recessed cavity is provided with at least one first clip, the side wall of the auxiliary display assembly is provided with a second clip corresponding to the number of the first clips, the first clip and the second clip form a clip connection, and the clip connection is the quick-detachable clip connection or the non-quick-detachable clip connection.

15. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 13, wherein The base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity, the base is provided with at least one first magnetic fitting part, the auxiliary display component is provided with a second magnetic fitting part, and the first magnetic fitting part is magnetically fixed to the second magnetic fitting part.

16. The desktop ultrasound device according to claim 15, wherein: The second magnetic attraction fitting part is arranged on the bottom surface of the auxiliary display assembly, and the first magnetic attraction fitting part is arranged on the bottom wall of the recessed cavity.

17. The desktop ultrasound device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein: The auxiliary display component is a pure display screen component and / or a touch display screen component, and the touch display screen component can allow the operator to operate the control panel; the control panel also includes physical keys, and the physical keys are arranged on the base.

18. A control panel for a desktop ultrasonic device, characterized in that: It includes a base and an auxiliary display component for displaying ultrasound information. The base is used to install the control panel on the main unit of the desktop ultrasound equipment. The auxiliary display component is installed on the base in a movable manner, a quick-detachable fixed manner, or a non-quick-detachable fixed manner.

19. The control panel according to claim 18, wherein In the movable mode, the auxiliary display component can be moved in a translational manner, a rotational manner, or a spatial floating manner.

20. The control panel according to claim 19, wherein In the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is movable in the form of rotation around a first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the control panel.

21. The control panel according to claim 20, wherein The base has a recessed cavity, and the auxiliary display component is arranged in the recessed cavity in a manner that it can rotate, and a rotation space is left between the auxiliary display component and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity. The rotation space is used to accommodate the auxiliary display component when the auxiliary display component rotates.

22. The control panel according to claim 21, wherein The auxiliary display assembly is mounted on the base via at least one rotating connection assembly, the rotating connection assembly comprising a base mounting portion and a display assembly mounting portion, the base mounting portion being fixedly connected to the base, the display assembly mounting portion being fixedly connected to the auxiliary display assembly, and the base mounting portion and the display assembly mounting portion being rotatably connected; In the vertical direction of the control panel, the base mounting portion is located below the display assembly mounting portion, and there is a height difference between the two. The height difference can form the rotation space between the auxiliary display assembly and the base.

23. The control panel according to claim 19, wherein In the movable mode, the auxiliary display assembly is connected to the base via a spatial floating mechanism, so that the auxiliary display assembly can float in vertical, lateral and horizontal directions relative to the base.

24. The control panel according to claim 23, wherein The base has a recessed cavity, the auxiliary display assembly is arranged in the recessed cavity, and the spatial floating mechanism is installed on the base and connected to the auxiliary display assembly; The auxiliary display component has an initial position and an expanded position. When the auxiliary display component is in the initial position, the auxiliary display component and the spatial floating mechanism are accommodated in the recessed cavity; when the auxiliary display component is in the expanded position, the auxiliary display component extends out of the recessed cavity.

25. The control panel according to claim 23, wherein The spatial floating mechanism is a connecting rod mechanism, which has at least a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod that are rotatably connected to each other. The first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the auxiliary display assembly. A damping structure is correspondingly provided at each rotating connection to enable the auxiliary display assembly to hover.

26. The control panel according to claim 19, wherein The movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an initial position in which the upper surface of the auxiliary display assembly is flush with the top wall of the base; And / or, the movement trajectory of the auxiliary display assembly has an expanded position that enables at least a portion of the auxiliary display assembly to be higher than the top wall of the base.

27. The control panel according to claim 18, wherein In the quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly is fixed to the base by at least one of threaded fixing, quick-detachable clamping, magnetic fixing, and detachable bonding; Alternatively, in the non-quick-detachable fixing method, the auxiliary display assembly and the base are fixed by at least one of screw locking, non-quick-detachable clamping, welding and non-detachable bonding.

28. The control panel according to any one of claims 18 to 27, wherein: The auxiliary display component is a pure display screen component and / or a touch display screen component, and the touch display screen component can allow the operator to operate the control panel; the control panel also includes physical keys, and the physical keys are arranged on the base.

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