Cleaning and disinfecting device for ultrasonic probe

By designing an ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device with a support and clamping mechanism, the problems of unstable sliding and unsuitable clamping of the probe during the disinfection process were solved, achieving stable immersion and rapid adaptation of the probe, protecting the crystal film and reducing the risk of damage.

CN223696403UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23LIAOYUAN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202422865135.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic probes are prone to slipping and instability during the sterilization process, increasing the risk of damage to the crystal due to pressure. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism lacks adaptability to various probe shapes, making operation difficult.

Method used

An ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device was designed, comprising a support mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The telescopic mechanism adjusts the probe position to maintain an appropriate distance between the crystal membrane and the bottom of the liquid storage frame, and the clamping mechanism, through the linkage design of the clamping rod and the limiter, can adapt to the shape of different probe models.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables stable immersion protection of the ultrasonic probe in disinfectant, enhances the compatibility and adaptability of the equipment, simplifies the operation process, and reduces the risk of damage to the crystal membrane.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning and sterilizing device for an ultrasonic probe, which is characterized in that a supporting mechanism comprises a base, a liquid storage frame detachably connected to the base, and a supporting rod arranged on the base, the telescopic mechanism comprises a first sleeve rod fixedly connected to the supporting rod, a first telescopic rod movably connected to the first sleeve rod, a first limiting piece arranged on the first sleeve rod, a second sleeve rod arranged at the side end of the first telescopic rod, a second telescopic rod movably connected into the second sleeve rod and a second limiting piece arranged on the second sleeve rod. The clamping mechanism comprises a connecting groove frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second telescopic rod, a positive and negative tooth lead screw rotationally connected to the connecting groove frame, clamping bases connected to the two ends of the positive and negative tooth lead screw in a matched mode, a plurality of clamping rods connected to the side ends of the clamping bases in a sliding mode, and clamping plates connected to hollow grooves in the clamping bases in a sliding mode. The probe crystal film is protected through the telescopic adjusting and clamping structure, the probe crystal film is compatible with multiple models, and efficient and rapid clamping is supported.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary instrument, concretely relates to a kind of for ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a kind of widely used in medical diagnosis, industrial detection and scientific research Key equipment, its surface often contacts human tissue, body fluid and other sensitive materials, thus easily become the carrier of pathogenic microorganisms.In medical diagnosis, the health condition of ultrasonic probe is directly related to the safety of patient and the control of hospital infection, therefore, deep cleaning and complete disinfection are important links in the maintenance of ultrasonic probe.

[0003] However, the existing ultrasonic probe disinfection method and disinfection device still have some deficiencies:

[0004] 1, the existing technology is when ultrasonic probe is placed into container with disinfectant, usually let probe directly lean on the side wall of container, crystal part directly contacts container bottom, such placement makes probe easy to slide, not enough stable, and probe crystal part contacts container bottom, increases the risk of crystal damage under pressure.

[0005] 2, due to the detection site is different, the existing ultrasonic probe has multiple types, shape, size is different, and existing clamping mechanism lacks adaptability to multiple probe shapes, cannot provide customized stable clamping for different models of probe.This leads to operating personnel to need to frequently change suitable clamping piece in the use process, increases the operation difficulty.

[0006] Therefore, the utility model provides a kind of for ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0007] The utility model designs a kind of for ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device, to solve the problems existing in above-mentioned background technology.

[0008] In order to achieve the above technical effects, the utility model is realized by following technical scheme: a kind of for ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfection device, including support mechanism, telescopic mechanism and clamping mechanism.

[0009] Further, the supporting mechanism comprises a base, a liquid storage frame detachably connected to the base, and a supporting rod arranged on the base.

[0010] Further, the first telescopic rod is provided with a plurality of first limiting grooves.

[0011] Further, the first limiting member comprises a connecting groove block fixedly connected to the side end of the first sleeve rod, a clamping hook rotatably connected to the two sides of the connecting groove block, and a first spring arranged between the clamping hook and the inner wall of the connecting groove block.

[0012] Further, the second telescopic rod is provided with a groove, and the two sides of the groove are provided with second limiting grooves.

[0013] Further, the second limiting member comprises a sliding groove arranged below the two sides of the second sleeve rod, a second through groove arranged at the bottom end of the sliding groove, a pressing block slidably connected to the two sliding grooves, a limiting block arranged at the bottom end of the pressing block and slidably connected to the second through groove, and a second spring arranged between the pressing block and the inner wall of the sliding groove.

[0014] Further, the two clamping seats are slidably connected to the connecting groove block, and the side end of the clamping seat is provided with a limiting device.

[0015] Further, the side of the reverse toothed rod penetrates through the connecting groove block and is provided with a limiting handle at the outer end.

[0016] Further, a third spring is arranged between the side of the clamping plate and the inner wall of the clamping seat, the other side of the clamping plate is slidably connected to the limiting device, the clamping plate is provided with a same number of first through holes as the clamping rods, the diameter of the first through hole is larger than the diameter of the clamping rod, and the end of the clamping rod is provided with an anti-skid rubber sleeve.

[0017] Further, the side end of the groove seat is provided with a same number of second through holes as the clamping rods, the second through hole and the clamping rod are slidably connected, and a fourth spring is arranged between the bottom end of the second through hole and the bottom end of the clamping rod.

[0018] Further, the connecting groove frame, the first sleeve rod and the supporting rod are all provided with wire slot buckles.

[0019] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect is:

[0020] 1. The utility model discloses a flexible adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the probe in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, so that the ultrasonic probe can be aligned with the liquid storage frame, the depth and position are controlled, the probe can be fully immersed in the disinfectant, and the proper distance between the probe crystal membrane and the bottom of the liquid storage frame is maintained, so that the crystal membrane of the probe is effectively protected.

[0021] 2. The utility model discloses a linkage design of the clamping rod, the clamping plate and the stopper, the clamping structure can form and keep the contour of a specific probe model, and the same model probe can be quickly clamped again, and the reset design of the stopper, the clamping plate and the spring makes the clamping rod quickly reset, provides support for the clamping and adaptation of the new model probe, and the compatibility and adaptability of the equipment are enhanced. DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model embodiment, the following will be briefly introduced to the embodiment description needed to use the drawing, and obviously, the following description in the drawing is only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creating labor.

[0023] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model; Figure 1 The structure enlarged schematic diagram of F in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is the partial structure front view of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is the partial structure front view of the utility model; Figure 3 The local section structure schematic diagram of A-A in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is the local section structure schematic diagram of B-B in the utility model; Figure 3 The local section structure schematic diagram of C-C in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 It is the local section structure schematic diagram of C-C in the utility model; Figure 3 The local section structure schematic diagram of C-C in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 It is the plan view of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 It is the plan view of the utility model;Figure 7 Partial sectional structure schematic view at D-D;

[0031] Figure 9 The utility model Figure 7 Partial sectional structure schematic view at E-E;

[0032] In the drawings, the component list represented by each mark is as follows:

[0033] 1, support mechanism, 11, base, 12, liquid storage frame, 13, support rod, 2, telescopic mechanism, 21, first sleeve rod, 22, first telescopic rod, 221, first limit slot, 23, first limit piece, 231, connecting groove block, 232, hook, 233, first spring, 234, first through slot, 24, second sleeve rod, 25, second telescopic rod, 251, recess, 252, second limit slot, 26, second limit piece, 261, sliding groove, 262, second through slot, 263, pressing block, 264, limit block, 3, clamping mechanism, 31, connecting groove frame, 32, positive and negative toothed rod, 321, limit handle, 33, clamping seat, 331, limiter, 34, clamping rod, 35, clamping plate, 351, third spring, 352, first through hole, 36, groove seat, 361, second through hole, 362, fourth spring, 4, wire slot buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 9As shown, an ultrasonic probe cleaning and disinfecting device includes a supporting mechanism 1, a telescopic mechanism 2 and a clamping mechanism 3, characterized in that: the supporting mechanism 1 includes a base 11, a liquid storage frame 12 detachably connected to the base 11 through a buckle mechanism, and a supporting rod 13 arranged on the base 11; the telescopic mechanism 2 includes a first sleeve rod 21 fixedly connected to the supporting rod 13, a first telescopic rod 22 movably connected to the first sleeve rod 21, a first limiting piece 23 arranged on the first sleeve rod 21, a second sleeve rod 24 arranged at the side end of the first telescopic rod 22, a second telescopic rod 25 movably connected in the second sleeve rod 24, and a second limiting piece 26 arranged on the second sleeve rod 24; the clamping mechanism 3 includes a connecting groove frame 31 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second telescopic rod 25, a forward and reverse thread rod 32 rotatably connected to the connecting groove frame 31 through a bearing seat, a clamping seat 33 connected to both ends of the forward and reverse thread rod 32 through a drill sleeve, a plurality of clamping rods 34 slidably connected to the side end of the clamping seat 33, a clamping plate 35 slidably connected to the inner empty slot of the clamping seat 33, and a groove seat 36 arranged at the inner side end of the clamping seat 33.

[0037] A plurality of first limiting grooves 221 are arranged on the first telescopic rod 22.

[0038] The first limiting piece 23 includes a connecting groove block 231 fixedly connected to the side end of the first sleeve rod 21, a clamping hook 232 rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting groove block 231 through a rotating shaft, and a first spring 233 arranged between the clamping hook 232 and the inner wall of the connecting groove block 231. A first through groove 234 is arranged at the bottom end of the connecting groove block 231, and the clamping hook 232, the first through groove 234 and the first limiting groove 221 are movably connected. The side edges of the first through groove 234 and the first limiting groove 221 are in a slope groove structure, facilitating the hooking or disengaging of the hooking part of the clamping hook 232 on the first through groove 234 and the first limiting groove 221.

[0039] A recess 251 is arranged on the second telescopic rod 25, and second limiting grooves 252 are arranged on both sides of the recess 251.

[0040] The second limiting piece 26 includes slide grooves 261 arranged on both sides below the second sleeve rod 24, a second through groove 262 arranged at the bottom end of the slide groove 261, a pressing block 263 slidably connected to both slide grooves 261 through a slide rail mechanism, a limiting block 264 arranged at the bottom end of the pressing block 263 and slidably connected to the second through groove 262, and a second spring 265 arranged between the pressing block 263 and the inner wall of the slide groove 261. The limiting block 264 is movably connected to the second limiting groove 252.

[0041] Both clamping seats 33 are slidably connected to the connecting groove block 231, and a limiting device 331 is movably connected to the side end of the clamping seat 33. The limiting device 331 is a threaded rod with a handle.

[0042] The positive and negative toothed rod 32 is connected through the connecting slot block 231 and is provided with a limiting rotating handle 323 at the outer end.

[0043] The third spring 351 is arranged between one side of the clamping plate 35 and the inner wall of the clamping seat 33, the other side of the clamping plate 35 is movably connected with the limiter 331, the clamping plate 35 is provided with the same number of first through holes 352 as the clamping rods 34, the diameter of the first through hole 352 is larger than the diameter of the clamping rod 34, and the first through hole 352 is concentric with the clamping rod 34.

[0044] The second through hole 361 is arranged at the side end of the groove seat 36 and is movably connected with the clamping rod 34.

[0045] The connecting slot frame 31, the first sleeve rod 21 and the supporting rod 13 are all provided with wire slot buckles 4, and the wire pipe connected with the ultrasonic probe can be clamped on the wire slot buckle 4 when the ultrasonic probe is cleaned and disinfected.

[0046] Embodiment 2

[0047] The operation principle of the utility model:

[0048] When the device is used to clean and disinfect the ultrasonic probe, disinfectant is poured into the liquid storage frame 12. Then, the device is adjusted according to the size of the groove body probe. The operator rotates (left and right) the first telescopic rod 22, so that the hooking tips of the clamping hooks 232 are separated from the first limiting grooves 221, thereby releasing the fixation between the first sleeve rod 21 and the first telescopic rod 22, and the first spring 233 is in a compressed state. Then, the first telescopic rod 22 is pulled out of the first sleeve rod 21, and the hooking tips of the clamping hooks 232 slide at the side end of the first limiting grooves 221 during the pulling-out process. When the first telescopic rod 22 is pulled to the appropriate position, the first telescopic rod 22 is rotated, and under the rebounding action of the first spring 233, the hooking tips of the clamping hooks 232 are clamped into the first limiting grooves 221 at the other end, thereby fixing the first telescopic rod 22 and the first sleeve rod 21 again, realizing horizontal distance adjustment, and aligning the probe with the upper end of the liquid storage frame 12.

[0049] The wire tube at the end of the ultrasonic probe is clamped on the wire groove buckle 4 for storage. The end of the ultrasonic probe is placed between the two clamping rods 34, the limiting handle 321 is turned, and the two clamping seats 33 connected with the positive and negative toothed rods 32 are moved towards each other to clamp the end of the ultrasonic probe. During clamping, the part of the clamping rod 34 in contact with the end of the ultrasonic probe is retracted along with the fourth spring 362 inside the second through hole 361. The limiting handle 331 is turned, which pushes the clamping plate 35 along with the third spring 351 to retract, causing the clamping rod 34 to be offset relative to the first through hole 352. At this time, the inner wall of the first through hole 352 will press the clamping rod 34, thereby fixing the clamping plate 35 to the clamping rod 34, forming a profile that fits the model of the probe, which facilitates clamping of subsequent ultrasonic probes of the same model. The first through hole 352 is provided with an anti-slip elastic washer to provide more effective fixation of the clamping rod 34. After the ultrasonic probe is stably clamped, the limiting handle 321 is fixed to prevent the positive and negative toothed rods 32 from rotating and causing the ultrasonic probe to fall off.

[0050] After the ultrasonic probe is clamped and stabilized, the pressing block 263 on both sides is pressed to make the pressing block 263 drive the limiting block 265 out of the second limiting groove 252. At this time, the second spring 265 is in a compressed state, thereby releasing the fixation between the second sleeve rod 24 and the second telescopic rod 25. After the ultrasonic probe is immersed in the disinfectant and the front-end crystal film of the ultrasonic probe maintains a distance from the bottom of the liquid storage frame 12, the pressing block 263 is released. Under the rebounding action of the second spring 265, the limiting block 265 reenters the corresponding second limiting groove 252, so that the second sleeve rod 24 and the second telescopic rod 25 are fixed again, thereby completing the vertical position adjustment.

[0051] After the ultrasonic probe is soaked for a period of time, the ultrasonic probe is moved out of the disinfectant by adjusting the telescopic mechanism 2. Then the limiting handle 321 is turned to separate the clamping seats 33 on both sides, thereby releasing the clamping of the ultrasonic probe. Probes of the same model can be directly placed in the profile position of the fixed clamping rod 34, and the two clamping seats 33 can be brought together by turning the positive and negative toothed rods 32 to quickly clamp again. When other models of ultrasonic probes need to be clamped, the limiting handle 331 is loosened, and the clamping plate 35 is reset under the rebounding action of the third spring 351. At this time, the clamping plate 35 releases the limiting and fixing of the clamping rod 34, and the clamping rod 34 returns to its original shape under the rebounding action of the fourth spring 362. Then, the new ultrasonic probe is clamped according to the above clamping operation, the clamping rod 34 assumes a shape that matches the new ultrasonic probe, and the cleaning and disinfection operation is performed.

Claims

1. An apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe, comprising a support mechanism (1), an extension mechanism (2) and a clamping mechanism (3), characterized in that: The supporting mechanism (1) comprises a base (11), a liquid storage frame (12) detachably connected to the base (11), and a supporting rod (13) arranged on the base (11); the telescopic mechanism (2) comprises a first sleeve rod (21) fixedly connected to the supporting rod (13), a first telescopic rod (22) movably connected to the first sleeve rod (21), a first limiting piece (23) arranged on the first sleeve rod (21), a second sleeve rod (24) arranged at a side end of the first telescopic rod (22), a second telescopic rod (25) movably connected in the second sleeve rod (24), and a second limiting piece (26) arranged on the second sleeve rod (24); the clamping mechanism (3) comprises a connecting groove frame (31) fixedly connected to a bottom end of the second telescopic rod (25), a forward and reverse toothed rod (32) rotatably connected to the connecting groove frame (31), clamping seats (33) connected to two ends of the forward and reverse toothed rod (32), a plurality of clamping rods (34) slidably connected to side ends of the clamping seats (33), a clamping plate (35) slidably connected to an inner empty groove of the clamping seats (33), and groove seats (36) arranged at inner side ends of the clamping seats (33).

2. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of first limiting grooves (221) are arranged on the first telescopic rod (22).

3. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The first limiting piece (23) comprises a connecting groove block (231) fixedly connected to a side end of the first sleeve rod (21), a clamping hook (232) rotatably connected to two sides of the connecting groove block (231), and a first spring (233) arranged between the clamping hook (232) and the inner wall of the connecting groove block (231); a first through groove (234) is arranged at a bottom end of the connecting groove block (231); and the clamping hook (232), the first through groove (234), and the first limiting grooves (221) are movably connected.

4. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, A groove (251) is arranged on the second telescopic rod (25), and second limiting grooves (252) are arranged on two sides of the groove (251).

5. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The second limiting piece (26) comprises slide grooves (261) arranged below two sides of the second sleeve rod (24), a second through groove (262) arranged at a bottom end of the slide grooves (261), a pressing block (263) slidably connected to the slide grooves (261), a limiting block (264) arranged at a bottom end of the pressing block (263) and slidably connected to the second through groove (262), and a second spring (265) arranged between the pressing block (263) and the inner wall of the slide grooves (261); and the limiting block (264) is movably connected to the second limiting grooves (252).

6. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The clamping seats (33) are slidably connected to the connecting groove block (231); and a limiting device (331) is arranged at a side end of each clamping seat (33).

7. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The forward and reverse toothed rod (32) penetrates through the connecting groove block (231) on one side and is provided with a limiting rotating handle (321) at an outer end.

8. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The third spring (351) is arranged between one side of the clamping plate (35) and the inner wall of the clamping seat (33), the other side of the clamping plate (35) is movably connected with the stopper (331), the clamping plate (35) is provided with the same number of first through holes (352) as the clamping rods (34), the diameter of the first through hole (352) is larger than the diameter of the clamping rod (34), and the end of the clamping rod (34) is provided with an antiskid rubber sleeve.

9. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The side end of the groove seat (36) is provided with the same number of second through holes (361) as the clamping rods (34), the second through hole (361) is movably connected with the clamping rod (34) in a matched mode, and the fourth spring (362) is arranged between the bottom end of the second through hole (361) and the bottom end of the clamping rod (34).

10. The apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an ultrasonic probe of claim 1, wherein, The connecting groove frame (31), the first sleeve rod (21) and the supporting rod (13) are all provided with wire groove buckles (4).