Handheld ultrasonic equipment suitable for rescue in field battlefield
By designing a lightweight, handheld ultrasound device and adopting a sealed and shielded structure, the problem of using traditional ultrasound equipment in field environments has been solved, enabling the device to operate stably and provide efficient diagnosis in harsh environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422601087.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional ultrasound equipment is large and heavy, making it unsuitable for use in harsh outdoor environments.
A handheld ultrasound device was designed, which uses a space formed by the lower cover and upper cover of the shielded box to house the main control board, battery body and ultrasound head assembly. The sealed and shielded structure ensures that the device is waterproof, dustproof and electromagnetically compatible. It integrates ultrasound transmission and reception modules and supports real-time data transmission.
It operates stably in harsh environments, improving the device's protection performance, connection stability, battery life, and data transmission security, and facilitating remote diagnostics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ultrasonic equipment technology, specifically relating to a handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield rescue. Background Technology
[0002] The main function of ultrasound imaging equipment is to perform non-destructive testing and imaging of the human body using ultrasound waves. Ultrasound imaging equipment emits ultrasound waves and receives their reflected signals, processes these signals, and converts them into images, thereby helping doctors understand the internal structure and functional state of the human body.
[0003] In battlefield rescue or wilderness first aid, rapid and accurate diagnosis of internal injuries is crucial for treatment outcomes. While traditional ultrasound equipment can provide high-precision diagnostic results, its large size and weight make it unsuitable for use in harsh field environments. Therefore, it is necessary to design a lightweight and durable ultrasound device capable of providing efficient auxiliary diagnosis in battlefield or wilderness conditions. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a handheld ultrasound device suitable for field battlefield medical treatment, solving the problem that traditional ultrasound devices are large and heavy, making them unsuitable for use in harsh field environments.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid, comprising an outer shell, a lower cover of a shielding box, an upper cover of a shielding box, a main control board, a battery body, an ultrasonic head assembly, and a rear cover assembly.
[0006] The lower cover and upper cover of the shielding box are both located inside the outer shell. The lower cover and upper cover of the shielding box are fixedly connected, and an accommodating space is formed between them. The main control board is located inside the accommodating space. The battery body is located inside the outer shell and is fixed to the upper end of the upper cover of the shielding box. The battery body is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to power the ultrasonic equipment.
[0007] The ultrasonic head assembly is connected to the front end of the housing, and the rear cover assembly is connected to the rear end of the housing; the main control board integrates an ultrasonic transmitting module and an ultrasonic receiving module, and the ultrasonic head assembly and the ultrasonic transmitting module are electrically connected; the ultrasonic transmitting module is used to generate a high-voltage pulse signal to drive the ultrasonic head assembly; the ultrasonic receiving module is used to receive the reflected ultrasonic signals.
[0008] As a preferred solution for handheld ultrasonic devices suitable for field battlefield rescue, the front end of the lower cover of the shielding box has a wiring port, and the ultrasonic head assembly is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transmitting module through the wiring port.
[0009] As a preferred solution for handheld ultrasonic devices suitable for field battlefield rescue, the ultrasonic head assembly includes an ultrasonic probe, a probe housing, a probe protective shell, and a first sealing ring.
[0010] The ultrasonic probe is disposed inside the probe housing, which is disposed inside the probe protective shell. The front end of the probe housing and the lower cover of the shielding box are fixedly connected, and the first sealing ring is filled between the probe housing and the lower cover of the shielding box.
[0011] As a preferred solution for a handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield medical treatment, the back cover assembly includes a back cover body, a second sealing ring, a button circuit board, and a button body.
[0012] The rear cover body is connected to the rear end of the outer shell, and the second sealing ring is filled between the rear cover body and the outer shell; the button circuit board is disposed inside the rear cover body, and the button circuit board is electrically connected to the main control board; one end of the button body is connected to the button circuit board, and the other end of the button body is exposed outside the rear cover body.
[0013] As a preferred solution for handheld ultrasound devices suitable for field battlefield medical care, the rear cover body is also provided with a charging interface, which is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to charge the battery body.
[0014] As a preferred solution for handheld ultrasound devices suitable for field battlefield medical care, the back cover body is also equipped with a USB interface, which is electrically connected to the main control board. The USB interface is used by the ultrasound device to transmit ultrasound data to a mobile device or a remote server.
[0015] As a preferred solution for handheld ultrasound devices suitable for field battlefield medical care, the upper part of the battery body is provided with a battery fixing plate, and the battery fixing plate is fixedly connected to the upper cover of the shielding box.
[0016] This invention has the following advantages: It comprises an outer shell, a lower cover of a shielding box, an upper cover of a shielding box, a main control board, a battery body, an ultrasonic head assembly, and a rear cover assembly. The lower and upper covers of the shielding box are both located inside the outer shell, fixedly connected, and form an accommodating space between them. The main control board is located inside this accommodating space. The battery body is located inside the outer shell, fixed to the upper end of the upper cover of the shielding box, and electrically connected to the main control board. The battery body supplies power to the ultrasonic equipment. The ultrasonic head assembly is connected to the front end of the outer shell, and the rear cover assembly is connected to the rear end of the outer shell. The main control board integrates an ultrasonic transmitting module and an ultrasonic receiving module, and the ultrasonic head assembly and the ultrasonic transmitting module are electrically connected. The ultrasonic transmitting module generates a high-voltage pulse signal to drive the ultrasonic head assembly; the ultrasonic receiving module receives the reflected ultrasonic signals. This invention can operate stably in harsh battlefield and field environments, preventing environmental factors from affecting the equipment's performance. The sealed structure ensures the device's waterproof and dustproof performance, while the shielding structure guarantees the device's electromagnetic compatibility, improving the device's protection performance, connection stability, battery life, and data transmission security and convenience. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field medical treatment provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid provided in this embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Lower cover of shielding box; 3. Upper cover of shielding box; 4. Main control board; 5. Battery body; 6. Ultrasonic head assembly; 7. Rear cover assembly; 8. Accommodation space; 9. Circuit port; 10. Ultrasonic probe; 11. Probe shell; 12. Probe protective shell; 13. First sealing ring; 14. Rear cover body; 15. Second sealing ring; 16. Button circuit board; 17. Button body; 18. Charging interface; 19. USB interface; 20. Battery fixing plate. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0022] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield rescue, including an outer shell 1, a lower cover of a shielding box 2, an upper cover of a shielding box 3, a main control board 4, a battery body 5, an ultrasonic head assembly 6, and a rear cover assembly 7.
[0023] The shielding box lower cover 2 and shielding box upper cover 3 are both located inside the outer shell 1. The shielding box lower cover 2 and shielding box upper cover 3 are fixedly connected, and an accommodating space 8 is formed between the shielding box lower cover 2 and shielding box upper cover 3. The main control board 4 is located inside the accommodating space 8. The battery body 5 is located inside the outer shell 1. The battery body 5 is fixed to the upper end of the shielding box upper cover 3. The battery body 5 is electrically connected to the main control board 4. The battery body 5 is used to power the ultrasonic equipment.
[0024] The ultrasonic head assembly 6 is connected to the front end of the outer shell 1, and the rear cover assembly 7 is connected to the rear end of the outer shell 1. The main control board 4 integrates an ultrasonic transmitting module and an ultrasonic receiving module, and the ultrasonic head assembly 6 and the ultrasonic transmitting module are electrically connected. The ultrasonic transmitting module is used to generate a high-voltage pulse signal to drive the ultrasonic head assembly 6. The ultrasonic receiving module is used to receive the reflected ultrasonic signal.
[0025] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic transmitting module controls the waveform of the generated high-voltage pulses, including pulse width, rise time, and fall time. These pulse signals are used to drive the ultrasonic head assembly 6. The parameters of the ultrasonic transmitting module directly affect the frequency and intensity of the ultrasonic waves. By precisely controlling the waveform of the pulses, the stability and repeatability of the ultrasonic signals can be ensured, thereby improving imaging quality.
[0026] The working principle of the ultrasound receiving module includes signal reception, preliminary amplification, signal processing, analog-to-digital conversion, and image reconstruction. Through a high-sensitivity probe, a low-noise preamplifier, and a high-performance ADC, it can effectively extract useful information from the weak ultrasound signals reflected from the body and generate high-quality ultrasound images.
[0027] It should be emphasized that the circuit structure and principle of the ultrasonic transmitting module and the ultrasonic receiving module are themselves related technologies, which will not be elaborated here.
[0028] In this embodiment, a wiring port 9 is formed at the front end of the lower cover 2 of the shielding box, and the ultrasonic head assembly 6 is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transmitting module through the wiring port 9; the ultrasonic head assembly 6 includes an ultrasonic probe 10, a probe housing 11, a probe protective shell 12, and a first sealing ring 13; the ultrasonic probe 10 is disposed inside the probe housing 11, the probe housing 11 is disposed inside the probe protective shell 12, the probe housing 11 is fixedly connected to the front end of the lower cover of the shielding box, and the first sealing ring 13 is filled between the probe housing 11 and the lower cover of the shielding box.
[0029] Specifically, the ultrasonic head assembly 6 is designed as an integrated structure, and the outer probe protective shell 12 is made of flexible sealing material to ensure sealing when in contact with different surfaces. The connection between the ultrasonic probe 10 and the outer shell 1 uses a first sealing ring 13, and is equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent water or dust from entering the ultrasonic probe 10 during use.
[0030] The main control board 4 and other electronic components inside the equipment are shielded by a metal shielding box, with a lower cover 2 and an upper cover 3, providing electromagnetic shielding for the main control board 4. These shielding boxes, with their lower and upper covers 2 and 3, enclose sensitive circuits to reduce external electromagnetic interference. Additionally, a conductive coating can be applied to the inner surface of the outer casing 1 to further enhance the electromagnetic shielding effect.
[0031] In this embodiment, the outer casing 1 adopts a hybrid design of composite materials and metals, with the outer metal layer effectively shielding against external electromagnetic interference. The metal layer of the outer casing 1, together with the shielding layers of the internal electronic components, forms a complete electromagnetic shielding structure. Furthermore, a grounding system can be designed to ensure that electromagnetic interference signals are effectively discharged. The grounding design of the outer casing 1 and the internal circuitry uses highly conductive materials and ensures good connection between all shielding layers and the grounding layer.
[0032] In this embodiment, the rear cover assembly 7 includes a rear cover body 14, a second sealing ring 15, a button circuit board 16, and a button body 17. The rear cover body 14 is connected to the rear end of the outer shell 1, and the second sealing ring 15 fills the space between the rear cover body 14 and the outer shell 1. The button circuit board 16 is disposed inside the rear cover body 14 and is electrically connected to the main control board 4. One end of the button body 17 is connected to the button circuit board 16, and the other end of the button body 17 is exposed outside the rear cover body 14. The button body 17 enables the control operation of the ultrasonic device, and the second sealing ring 15 ensures the sealing of the connection between the rear cover body 14 and the outer shell 1.
[0033] In this embodiment, the rear cover body 14 is also provided with a charging interface 18, which is electrically connected to the main control board 4. The charging interface 18 is used to charge the battery body 5.
[0034] Specifically, the battery body 5 uses a built-in lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 4100mAh, which can work continuously for more than 8 hours after a full charge. It employs wide-temperature battery technology to ensure stable battery performance in environments ranging from -40℃ to +60℃. Wide-temperature battery materials enable the battery body 5 to maintain high-efficiency output even under extreme temperatures. Meanwhile, the main control board 4 incorporates existing overcharge, over-discharge, and short-circuit protection circuits to ensure safe use and improve the safety and reliability of the battery body 5.
[0035] In this embodiment, the rear cover body 14 is also provided with a USB interface 19, which is electrically connected to the main control board 4. The USB interface 19 is used by the ultrasound device to transmit ultrasound data to a mobile device or a remote server.
[0036] Specifically, USB interface 19 enables data transmission, employing an aviation-grade USB data cable to ensure stable data transmission even in complex electromagnetic environments. The device supports real-time transmission of ultrasound images and video data to mobile devices or remote servers, facilitating remote diagnosis and consultation for physicians. The data transmission system incorporates a built-in encryption module to ensure data security during transmission.
[0037] In one possible embodiment, the housing 1 utilizes a hybrid design of high-strength composite materials and metals, exhibiting excellent waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant properties. Rubber sealing rings are installed at each seam of the housing 1 to ensure the equipment's airtightness in various environments. The sealing rings employ a dual design to enhance the sealing effect and prevent moisture and dust infiltration.
[0038] In one possible embodiment, the sensors and circuit boards built into the ultrasonic head assembly 6 are encased in shielding material to prevent external electromagnetic interference. The metal portion of the probe housing 11 provides additional electromagnetic shielding. Furthermore, the connection cable between the ultrasonic probe 10 and the main control board 4 is a shielded cable with an internal conductive shielding layer to reduce signal interference.
[0039] In one possible embodiment, a battery fixing plate 20 is provided on the upper part of the battery body 5. The battery fixing plate 20 and the shielding box cover 3 are fixedly connected, thereby making the battery body 5 more robust and beneficial for using ultrasonic equipment in harsh environments.
[0040] In summary, this utility model comprises an outer shell 1, a lower cover 2 of a shielding box, an upper cover 3 of a shielding box, a main control board 4, a battery body 5, an ultrasonic head assembly 6, and a rear cover assembly 7. The lower cover 2 and the upper cover 3 of the shielding box are both located inside the outer shell 1, and are fixedly connected, forming a receiving space 8 between them. The main control board 4 is located inside the receiving space 8. The battery body 5 is located inside the outer shell 1, fixed to the upper end of the upper cover 3, and electrically connected to the main control board 4. The battery body 5 is used to power the ultrasonic equipment. The ultrasonic head assembly 6 is connected to the front end of the outer shell 1, and the rear cover assembly 7 is connected to the rear end of the outer shell 1. The main control board 4 integrates an ultrasonic transmitting module and an ultrasonic receiving module, and the ultrasonic head assembly 6 is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transmitting module. The ultrasonic transmitting module generates a high-voltage pulse signal to drive the ultrasonic head assembly 6; the ultrasonic receiving module receives the reflected ultrasonic signals. The ultrasound head assembly 6 is designed as an integrated structure, with the external probe protective shell 12 using a flexible sealing material to ensure sealing when in contact with different surfaces. The connection between the ultrasound probe 10 and the outer shell 1 uses a first sealing ring 13, coupled with a locking mechanism to prevent water or dust from entering the ultrasound probe 10 during use. The internal main control board 4 and other electronic components are shielded by a metal shielding box lower cover 2 and shielding box upper cover 3, providing electromagnetic shielding for the main control board 4. These shielding boxes 2 and 3 surround sensitive circuits to reduce external electromagnetic interference. Simultaneously, a conductive coating can be applied to the inner surface of the outer shell 1 to further enhance the electromagnetic shielding effect. A USB interface 19 enables data transmission, using an aviation-grade USB data cable to ensure stable data transmission in complex electromagnetic environments. The device supports real-time transmission of ultrasound images and video data to mobile devices or remote servers, facilitating remote diagnosis and consultation for doctors. The data transmission system has a built-in encryption module to ensure data security during transmission. This invention can operate stably in harsh battlefield and field environments, preventing environmental factors from affecting the device's performance. The sealed structure ensures the device's waterproof and dustproof performance, while the shielding structure guarantees the device's electromagnetic compatibility, improving the device's protection performance, connection stability, battery life, and data transmission security and convenience.
[0041] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.
Claims
1. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid, characterized in that, It includes an outer shell (1), a lower cover of a shielding box (2), an upper cover of a shielding box (3), a main control board (4), a battery body (5), an ultrasonic head assembly (6), and a rear cover assembly (7); The lower cover (2) and the upper cover (3) of the shielding box are both located inside the outer shell (1). The lower cover (2) and the upper cover (3) of the shielding box are fixedly connected, and an accommodating space (8) is formed between the lower cover (2) and the upper cover (3). The main control board (4) is located inside the accommodating space (8). The battery body (5) is located inside the outer shell (1). The battery body (5) is fixed to the upper end of the upper cover (3) of the shielding box. The battery body (5) is electrically connected to the main control board (4). The battery body (5) is used to supply power to the ultrasonic equipment. The ultrasonic head assembly (6) is connected to the front end of the outer shell (1), and the rear cover assembly (7) is connected to the rear end of the outer shell (1); the main control board (4) integrates an ultrasonic transmitting module and an ultrasonic receiving module, and the ultrasonic head assembly (6) and the ultrasonic transmitting module are electrically connected; the ultrasonic transmitting module is used to generate a high-voltage pulse signal to drive the ultrasonic head assembly (6); the ultrasonic receiving module is used to receive the reflected ultrasonic signal.
2. The handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the lower cover (2) of the shielding box has a line port (9), and the ultrasonic head assembly (6) is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transmitting module through the line port (9).
3. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ultrasonic head assembly (6) includes an ultrasonic probe (10), a probe housing (11), a probe protective shell (12), and a first sealing ring (13); The ultrasonic probe (10) is disposed inside the probe housing (11), the probe housing (11) is disposed inside the probe protective shell (12), the probe housing (11) and the front end of the cover are fixedly connected, and the first sealing ring (13) is filled between the probe housing (11) and the cover.
4. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back cover assembly (7) includes a back cover body (14), a second sealing ring (15), a button circuit board (16), and a button body (17); The rear cover body (14) is connected to the rear end of the outer shell (1), and the second sealing ring (15) is filled between the rear cover body (14) and the outer shell (1); the button circuit board (16) is disposed inside the rear cover body (14), and the button circuit board (16) is electrically connected to the main control board (4); one end of the button body (17) is connected to the button circuit board (16), and the other end of the button body (17) is exposed outside the rear cover body (14).
5. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rear cover body (14) is also provided with a charging interface (18), which is electrically connected to the main control board (4) and is used to charge the battery body (5).
6. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 4, characterized in that, The back cover body (14) is also provided with a USB interface (19), which is electrically connected to the main control board (4). The USB interface (19) is used for the ultrasonic device to transmit ultrasonic data to a mobile device or a remote server.
7. A handheld ultrasonic device suitable for field battlefield first aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper part of the battery body (5) is provided with a battery fixing plate (20), and the battery fixing plate (20) is fixedly connected to the shielding box cover (3).