Ultrasonic treatment head and ultrasonic treatment equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an ultrasonic treatment head and ultrasonic treatment equipment, and the ultrasonic treatment head comprises a treatment head main body which is provided with a mounting end; the mounting part is fixedly connected to the treatment head main body and shields the mounting end; the mounting piece comprises a transmitting end, and the transmitting end is provided with a sound transmission part; an accommodating cavity is defined by the sound transmission part, the mounting piece and the mounting end; the medium pad is arranged between the mounting end and the sound transmission part and is in contact with the sound transmission part; and the at least one exhaust part is formed on the mounting piece, and the exhaust part is used for communicating the accommodating cavity with the outside. When a user extrudes the sound transmission part, gas between the medium pad and the notch and between the medium pad and the sound transmission part can be exhausted to the containing cavity and finally exhausted to the outside through the exhaust part, so that the phenomenon that the gas existing between the medium pad and the notch and between the medium pad and the sound transmission part affects spreading and reflection of ultrasonic waves is avoided, and the sound transmission effect is improved. And finally, an error of a checking result is caused.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of ultrasound therapy, and more particularly to ultrasound therapy heads and ultrasound therapy devices. Background Technology

[0002] The handheld treatment head of an ultrasound therapy device is an important component of ultrasound therapy technology. It integrates ultrasound wave transmission and reception functions, achieving non-invasive or non-surgical therapeutic effects by directly acting on human tissue. The handheld treatment head mainly consists of an ultrasound transducer, a probe, and connecting cables. The transducer converts electrical energy into high-frequency vibration energy (ultrasound waves), which is then emitted into the human tissue through the probe. When ultrasound waves propagate within the human tissue, they produce mechanical, thermal, and cavitation effects, which, based on different biological effects, can achieve the purpose of treating diseases or alleviating symptoms.

[0003] However, existing handheld ultrasound therapy heads typically require a medium pad at the head of the treatment head, with an acoustic membrane covering the surface of the medium pad and securing it to the head of the treatment head to improve ultrasound transmission efficiency and patient comfort. However, after the acoustic membrane covers the medium pad, air bubbles can easily form between them. These air bubbles can affect the effective propagation of ultrasound waves, leading to unsatisfactory ultrasound therapy results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide an ultrasonic therapy head and ultrasonic therapy equipment to solve the problems in the related art.

[0005] The first aspect of this disclosure provides an ultrasonic treatment head, including a treatment head body having a mounting end; a mounting member fixedly connected to the treatment head body and covering the mounting end; the mounting member including a transmitting end having a sound-transmitting portion; the sound-transmitting portion, the mounting member, and the mounting end forming a receiving cavity; a medium pad disposed between the mounting end and the sound-transmitting portion and in contact with the sound-transmitting portion; and at least one exhaust portion formed in the mounting member, the exhaust portion providing communication between the receiving cavity and the outside.

[0006] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the exhaust portion is implemented as a plurality of exhaust portions, which are spaced apart on the mounting member, and each exhaust portion provides communication between the receiving cavity and the outside.

[0007] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the fixed connection is implemented as at least one of mating or screwing.

[0008] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the mounting end includes a notch facing away from the treatment head body, and the media pad is disposed within the notch.

[0009] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the sound-transmitting portion is implemented as a diaphragm; a mounting hole is formed at the position of the transmitting end facing the mounting end, the diaphragm is detachably disposed on the transmitting end and covers the mounting hole; the diaphragm is in contact with the dielectric pad.

[0010] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the sound-transmitting portion is a deformable form that deforms and compresses the medium pad under the action of an external force.

[0011] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the compression of the acoustically permeable portion against the medium pad is used to expel the gas between them into the receiving cavity.

[0012] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the medium pad is sized to fit the mounting hole.

[0013] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the treatment head is a handheld treatment head.

[0014] An ultrasound therapy device, characterized in that it includes an ultrasound therapy head.

[0015] As described above, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ultrasonic treatment head and an ultrasonic treatment device, including a treatment head body having a mounting end; a mounting member fixedly connected to the treatment head body and covering the mounting end; the mounting member including a transmitting end, the transmitting end having a sound-transmitting part; the sound-transmitting part, the mounting member, and the mounting end forming a receiving cavity; a media pad installed between the mounting end and the sound-transmitting part and in contact with the sound-transmitting part; at least one exhaust part formed in the mounting member, the exhaust part allowing the receiving cavity to communicate with the outside. By replacing the existing water bladder design with the media pad, the overall volume of the ultrasonic treatment head in this embodiment of the present disclosure can be reduced, making it easier for the user to operate and hold. Furthermore, by squeezing the sound-transmitting part, the gas between the media pad, the notch, and the sound-transmitting part can be discharged into the receiving cavity, and finally discharged to the outside through the exhaust part, thus avoiding the gas between the media pad, the notch, and the sound-transmitting part affecting the propagation and reflection of ultrasonic waves, ultimately leading to errors in the examination results. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the ultrasonic treatment head in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the ultrasonic treatment head in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 The image shown is Figure 2 A magnified view of middle A;

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the mounting component and the treatment head body in another embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this disclosure from the information disclosed herein. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this disclosure can be modified or changed according to different viewpoints and application modules without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0021] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains can readily implement it. This disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0022] In this disclosure, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic represented in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics represented may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or a group of embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples represented in this disclosure, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the representation of this disclosure, "a set" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] For the purpose of clarity, devices unrelated to the description are omitted, and the same or similar components throughout the specification are given the same reference numerals.

[0025] Throughout this specification, when it is said that a device is "connected" to another device, this includes not only "direct connection" but also "indirect connection" by placing other components in between. Furthermore, when it is said that a device "comprises" a certain constituent element, unless otherwise stated otherwise, this does not exclude other constituent elements, but rather implies that other constituent elements may be included.

[0026] While the terms first, second, etc., are used in some examples herein to refer to various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, first interface and second interface, etc., are used. Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, module, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms “or” and “and / or” as used herein are interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. Thus, “A, B, or C” or “A, B, and / or C” means “any one of: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C.” Exceptions to this definition will only occur if the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0027] The technical terms used herein are for reference only to specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. The singular form used herein includes the plural form unless the statement explicitly indicates otherwise. The word "comprising" as used in this specification means to specify a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, and does not exclude the presence or addition of other characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components.

[0028] Although not explicitly defined, all terms, including technical and scientific terms used herein, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries shall be further interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant technical literature and the message of the present disclosure, and shall not be over-interpreted as having an ideal or overly formulaic meaning unless otherwise defined.

[0029] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the ultrasonic treatment head in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the ultrasonic treatment head in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 The image shown is Figure 2 A magnified view of A in the diagram. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3In the example, the ultrasound treatment head includes a treatment head body 10 and a mounting member 20. The treatment head body 10 has a mounting end 11. Exemplarily, the mounting end 11 is formed at the end of the treatment head body 10 facing the patient. The mounting member 20 is fixedly connected to the treatment head body 10 and covers the mounting end 11. Exemplarily, the fixed connection is implemented as at least one of insertion or screwing. Figure 3 In the example, the fixed connection is implemented as a screw-on connection. Exemplarily, the mounting member 20 is threaded to the treatment head body 10. In another embodiment, the fixed connection is implemented as a mating connection. Exemplarily, the mounting member 20 is implemented as a cylinder to improve the aesthetics of the ultrasound treatment head. In another embodiment, the mounting member 20 may also be implemented as a rectangle or an ellipse.

[0030] exist Figure 3 In the example, the mounting component 20 includes a transmitting end 21, which has a sound-transmitting portion 211. Exemplarily, the sound-transmitting portion 211 is implemented as a diaphragm. Exemplarily, the location of the sound-transmitting portion 211 corresponds to the mounting end 11. The sound-transmitting portion 211, the mounting component 20, and the mounting end 11 form a receiving cavity 101. The ultrasonic treatment head includes a medium pad 12 and at least one exhaust portion 13. The medium pad 12 is disposed between the mounting end 11 and the sound-transmitting portion 211 and contacts the sound-transmitting portion 211. Exemplarily, the mounting end 11 includes a notch facing away from the treatment head body 10. Further exemplaryly, the notch is implemented as a circular curved notch. That is, one end of the medium pad 12 contacts the curved notch, and the other end contacts the sound-transmitting portion 211.

[0031] At least one vent 13 is formed on the mounting member 20, and the vent 13 provides communication between the receiving cavity 101 and the outside. Exemplarily, the vent 13 is formed on the sidewall of the mounting member 20 at the end connected to the receiving cavity 101, so that when a user squeezes the sound-transmitting part 211, the gas between the medium pad 12, the notch, and the sound-transmitting part 211 can be discharged into the receiving cavity 101. Ultimately, the gas in the receiving cavity 101 is discharged to the outside through the vent 13, thus preventing air bubbles between the medium pad 12, the notch, and the sound-transmitting part 211 from affecting the propagation and reflection of ultrasound waves, ultimately leading to poor treatment results or errors in examination results.

[0032] In another embodiment, the notch may also be rectangular or elliptical, and the shape of the media pad 12 may be adapted to the shape of the notch. Exemplarily, the edge of the transmitter 21 near the patient's skin is rounded or chamfered to avoid scratching the patient during treatment.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the example, multiple exhaust sections 13 are implemented, spaced apart from each other on the mounting member 20, and each exhaust section 13 provides communication between the receiving cavity 101 and the outside. Exemplarily, the multiple exhaust sections 13 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical mounting member 20 on the sidewall of the mounting member 20. Exemplarily, the exhaust section 13 is implemented as an exhaust port (e.g., a circular or rectangular port). Further exemplaryly, a filter screen (not shown) is provided within the exhaust port to prevent external impurities from entering the receiving cavity 101. In another embodiment, a one-way valve is provided within the exhaust port to allow gas to exit from the receiving cavity 101 to the outside. In another embodiment, the exhaust section 13 may also be implemented as an exhaust pipe or exhaust port. In another embodiment, the exhaust section 13 may also be implemented as a single exhaust section. When the exhaust section 13 is implemented as one, the diameter of the exhaust section 13 is implemented to be larger than the diameter when the exhaust section 13 is implemented as multiple, so as to ensure that the gas between the medium pad 12, the notch and the sound-transmitting part 211 can be smoothly discharged to the outside.

[0034] exist Figure 3 In the example, a mounting hole 2101 is formed on the transmitter 21 facing the mounting end 11, and the diaphragm is detachably disposed on the transmitter 21 and covers the mounting hole 2101. The diaphragm is in contact with the medium pad 12. Exemplarily, the position where the mounting hole 2101 is formed corresponds to the mounting end 11. Exemplarily, the diaphragm is implemented by adhesively connecting it to the outer wall of the transmitter 21 to cover the mounting hole 2101, so as to facilitate the user to replace the diaphragm later. Exemplarily, a clearance groove is formed on the transmitter 21, and the clearance groove is filled when the diaphragm is disposed on the transmitter 21, so that the transmitter 21 with the diaphragm is a plane, thereby facilitating later use. In another embodiment, the diaphragm may also be implemented by snap-fitting or screwing it to the outer wall of the transmitter 21 to cover the mounting hole 2101. Exemplarily, the mounting hole 2101 is implemented as a circular hole. In another embodiment, the mounting hole 2101 may also be implemented as a rectangular hole or an elliptical hole.

[0035] In example 3, the acoustically transparent portion 211 is a deformable form that deforms under external force and compresses the media pad 12. Exemplarily, the acoustically transparent portion 211 is implemented as an ultrasound coupling membrane to isolate the media pad 12 from contact with the patient's skin. Exemplarily, the media pad 12 is implemented as an aqueous polymer gel. In another embodiment, the media pad 12 may also be made of other materials that reduce ultrasound reflection loss. Furthermore, the compression of the media pad 12 by the acoustically transparent portion 211 is used to expel gas between them into the receiving cavity 101, and ultimately to the outside via the exhaust portion 13. Exemplarily, the membrane is implemented as being made of a transparent material so that the user can observe and determine whether there are air bubbles between the acoustically transparent portion 211 and the media pad 12, allowing the user to perform the aforementioned compression action in areas with air bubbles, so that the gas between them can be expelled into the receiving cavity 101, and ultimately to the outside via the exhaust portion 13. In another embodiment, the sound-permeable part 211 may also be made of other materials that allow the user to easily observe and determine whether there are air bubbles between the sound-permeable part 211 and the medium pad 12.

[0036] For example, the medium pad 12 is sized to fit the mounting hole 2101. Figure 3 In the example, one end of the media pad 12 contacts the notch, and the other end of the media pad 12 extends out of the mounting hole 2101 and contacts the acoustic transmission part 211. At this time, the end of the media pad 12 close to the patient's skin contacts the wall of the mounting hole 2101 and is confined within the mounting hole 2101 to prevent the media pad 12 from shifting within the mounting hole 2101. The other end contacts the notch and is confined within the mounting end 11 due to its support. This effectively prevents the media pad 12 from shifting as the acoustic transmission part 211 slides on the patient's skin, further preventing reduced treatment effectiveness and errors in examination results. In another embodiment, the area in contact between the mounting hole 2101 and the media pad 12 is wider, thereby preventing the media pad 12 from being torn apart by the narrower wall of the mounting hole 2101 when the sound-transmitting part 211 slides on the patient's skin. This avoids the media pad 12 from losing its original function due to damage, and thus avoids poor ultrasound treatment effect and inaccurate ultrasound examination.

[0037] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional schematic of a portion of the structure of the mounting member 20 and the treatment head body 10 in another embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4In the example, the mounting member 20 is inserted into the treatment head body 10 via at least one guide assembly 40. The guide assembly 40 includes a guide groove 401 and a guide post 41. The guide groove 401 and the guide block are formed in the treatment head body 10 and the mounting member 20, respectively. In this embodiment, the guide groove 401 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting member 20 and extends along the orientation of the recess, and the guide post 41 is formed in the treatment head body 10 and slidably engaged with the guide groove 401. Exemplarily, when the guide post 41 slides to the end of the guide groove 401, the acoustically transparent portion 211 contacts the media pad 12. This avoids excessive pressure on the media pad 12 by the acoustically transparent portion 211 due to excessive connection between the mounting member 20 and the treatment head body 10, which could ultimately lead to the rupture of the acoustically transparent portion 211 or the media pad 12.

[0038] In another embodiment, the guide groove 401 is formed on the treatment head body 10, and the guide post 41 is formed on the mounting member 20. In another embodiment, two guide components 40 are implemented, and the two guide components 40 are symmetrically formed on the mounting member 20 and the treatment head body 10. In another embodiment, the mounting member 20 and the treatment head body 10 may be provided with a limiting component (e.g., a locking structure, not shown in the figure) to improve the fixation effect between the mounting member 20 and the treatment head body 10.

[0039] In another embodiment of this disclosure, an ultrasound therapy device may also be provided, including the ultrasound therapy head. For example... Figure 1 In this example, the ultrasonic treatment head is implemented as a handheld treatment head, with the housing designed to be easily held by one hand. Exemplarily, the ultrasonic treatment head may also include at least one wire bundle, for example... Figure 1 In the embodiment, the wiring harness 30 is electrically connected to the power supply or power supply and control device in the ultrasound treatment device.

[0040] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the ultrasonic treatment head may also be implemented as an integrated power source (such as a battery) so as an ultrasonic therapy device that can be used independently for therapeutic actions, preferably a handheld ultrasonic therapy device.

[0041] In summary, the present invention provides an ultrasonic treatment head and an ultrasonic treatment device, including a treatment head body having a mounting end; a mounting member fixedly connected to the treatment head body and shielding the mounting end; the mounting member including a transmitting end having a sound-transmitting portion; the sound-transmitting portion, the mounting member, and the mounting end forming a receiving cavity; a media pad installed between the mounting end and the sound-transmitting portion and in contact with the sound-transmitting portion; and at least one exhaust portion formed in the mounting member, the exhaust portion providing communication between the receiving cavity and the outside. By replacing the existing water bladder design with the media pad, the overall size of the ultrasonic treatment head in the present invention can be reduced, facilitating user operation and grip. Furthermore, by squeezing the sound-transmitting portion, the gas between the media pad, the notch, and the sound-transmitting portion can be expelled into the receiving cavity and ultimately discharged to the outside through the exhaust portion, thus avoiding the influence of gas between the media pad, the notch, and the sound-transmitting portion on the propagation and reflection of ultrasonic waves, which could ultimately lead to errors in the examination results.

[0042] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this disclosure should still be covered by the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic therapy head, characterized in that, include: The treatment head body has an installation end; The mounting component is fixedly connected to the treatment head body and covers the mounting end; the mounting component includes a transmitting end, and the transmitting end is provided with a sound-transmitting part; the sound-transmitting part, the mounting component, and the mounting end form a receiving cavity; A medium pad is installed between the mounting end and the sound-transmitting part and is in contact with the sound-transmitting part; At least one exhaust portion is formed in the mounting member, and the exhaust portion provides communication between the receiving cavity and the outside.

2. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust section is implemented as a plurality of exhaust sections, which are spaced apart on the mounting member, and each exhaust section provides communication between the receiving cavity and the outside.

3. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed connection is implemented as at least one of mating or screwing.

4. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting end includes a notch facing away from the treatment head body, and the media pad is installed in the notch.

5. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sound-transmitting part is implemented as a diaphragm; a mounting hole is formed at the position of the transmitting end facing the mounting end, the diaphragm is detachably disposed on the transmitting end and covers the mounting hole; the diaphragm is in contact with the dielectric pad.

6. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sound-permeable part is a deformable shape that deforms and compresses the medium pad under the action of external force.

7. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The compression of the medium pad by the sound-permeable part is used to expel the gas between the two into the receiving cavity.

8. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 5, characterized in that, The medium pad is sized to fit the mounting hole.

9. The ultrasonic treatment head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The treatment head is a handheld treatment head.

10. An ultrasound therapy device, characterized in that, include: The ultrasonic treatment head according to any one of claims 1-9.

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