Household bladder scanning instrument

Abstract

The utility model discloses a household bladder scanning instrument which comprises a bladder scanning instrument body, a three-array type transducer set and a circuit board, the three-array type transducer set and the circuit board are arranged in the bladder scanning instrument body, and the three-array type transducer set is electrically connected with the circuit board through a flexible flat cable set. The bladder scanner has the advantages that the flexible flat cable can well adapt to the complex and compact space layout in the bladder scanner. Compared with a traditional common wire or a coaxial wire, the flexible flat cable is not easy to damage during bending and folding, and stable connection between the transducer group and the circuit board can be ensured. The stability not only improves the overall reliability of the instrument, but also reduces the failure rate caused by poor connection, and meanwhile, the flexible flat cable has the characteristics of high density, thin thickness, light weight, small occupied space and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices. More specifically, this utility model relates to a home-use bladder scanner. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of modern medical technology, family health management has gradually become a focus of attention. Bladder health management, as an important component, is of great significance for improving patients' quality of life and preventing related diseases. Traditional bladder status monitoring often requires patients to travel to medical institutions for examination using specialized medical equipment. This not only increases the burden of travel for patients but may also lead to delays in diagnosis due to inconvenient examinations. Therefore, developing a convenient, efficient, and home-friendly handheld bladder scanning device is particularly important.

[0003] In existing technologies, coaxial wire soldering is commonly used to connect circuit boards and transducers. However, in handheld home bladder scanners, the limited space makes it difficult to arrange and install wires. In addition, multiple transducers require multiple wires to connect to the circuit board. When wires fall off or become detached from the transducer or circuit board, repair and replacement become very troublesome.

[0004] For example, the ultrasonic therapy component of a low-intensity focused ultrasound acupoint therapy device disclosed in patent application number CN202221204785.0 uses wires for connection during the connection process. The setting of the wires makes it difficult to arrange and install the wires in a narrow space. At the same time, it is inconvenient to replace the wires when there is a problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] One object of this invention is to solve at least the aforementioned problems and / or defects, and to provide at least the advantages described below.

[0006] To achieve these objectives and other advantages according to the present invention, a home bladder scanner is provided, comprising: a bladder scanner body, a three-array transducer assembly and a circuit board disposed inside the bladder scanner body, wherein the three-array transducer assembly and the circuit board are electrically connected via a flexible ribbon cable assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the three-array transducer group includes: transducer I, transducer II and transducer III arranged in an arc-shaped structure;

[0008] The flexible cabling assembly includes: a flexible cabling I that cooperates with transducer I, a flexible cabling II that cooperates with transducer II, and a flexible cabling III that cooperates with transducer III;

[0009] Each flexible cable has an array element connection end at one end that matches the length of the array element group of each transducer, and at the other end it has at least one connection part that matches the circuit board and has an F-shaped structure in space.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting part is configured as a plug at the mating position with the circuit board.

[0011] Preferably, the array element connection ends and connection parts of each flexible cable are connected into an integrated structure through a non-shaped adapter.

[0012] Preferably, each flexible cable has multiple elongated holes or waist-shaped holes near the array element connection end at its irregularly shaped adapter portion.

[0013] This invention offers at least the following advantages: the flexible cabling adapts well to the complex and compact internal space of a bladder scanner. Compared to traditional wires or coaxial cables, the flexible cabling is less prone to damage when bent or folded, ensuring a stable connection between the transducer assembly and the circuit board. This stability not only improves the overall reliability of the instrument but also reduces the failure rate caused by poor connections. Furthermore, the flexible cabling features high density, thinness, light weight, and small space occupation.

[0014] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached image description:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the three-array transducer group and the circuit board of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of flexible cable I;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flexible cable II;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible cabling mechanism III.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the transducer and the support block;

[0020] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Transducer I, 2. Transducer II, 3. Transducer III, 4. Circuit board, 5. Flexible ribbon cable I, 6. Flexible ribbon cable II, 7. Flexible ribbon cable III, 8. Array element connection end, 9. Connection part, 91. Plug, 10. Irregularly shaped adapter part, 11. Waist-shaped hole, 12. Support block, 13. Buffer pad, 14. Support rod, 15. Buffer foam. Detailed implementation method:

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can implement it based on the description.

[0022] It should be understood that terms such as “having,” “comprising,” and “including” as used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.

[0023] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "equipped with", "sleeved / connected", "connected", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 The present invention discloses a home bladder scanner, comprising: a bladder scanner body, a three-array transducer group and a circuit board 4 disposed inside the bladder scanner body, wherein the three-array transducer group and the circuit board 4 are electrically connected by a flexible ribbon cable group.

[0027] Working principle:

[0028] When the user activates the bladder scanner (where the scanner body is a housing for encapsulating the three-array transducer group and circuit board), circuit board 4 sends a signal to the three-array transducer group via a flexible cable assembly. Upon receiving the signal, the transducer group converts it into an ultrasound signal and projects it into the bladder through the probe. The emitted ultrasound signal is reflected when it encounters tissues such as the bladder wall; the reflected signal is received by the transducer group and converted into an electrical signal. The flexible cable assembly acts as a bridge between the transducer group and circuit board 4, ensuring stable and efficient signal transmission. Due to its small size, light weight, and flexibility, the flexible cable can adapt to different installation and connection requirements, ensuring uninterrupted signal transmission. After receiving the electrical signal from the transducer group via the flexible cable assembly, circuit board 4 performs complex calculations and data processing. The processed signal is then converted into a two-dimensional ultrasound image or a three-dimensional image.

[0029] In the above technical solution, the three-array transducer group includes: transducer I1, transducer II2 and transducer III3 arranged in an arc surface structure;

[0030] The flexible cabling assembly includes: flexible cabling I5 that cooperates with transducer I1, flexible cabling II6 that cooperates with transducer II2, and flexible cabling III7 that cooperates with transducer III3.

[0031] Each flexible cable has an array element connection end 8 at one end that matches the length of the array element group of each transducer, and at least one connection part 9 at the other end that cooperates with the circuit board 4 and has an F-shaped structure in space. Using the above scheme, transducer I1 is located at the center of the bladder scanner body and is arranged in a straight line in space. Transducers II2 and III3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of transducer I1 along an arc surface, forming a 90° angle with transducer I1 in space. During installation, flexible cables I5, II6, and III7 are bent multiple times using specialized tooling fixtures. The element connection end 8 connects to the element group of each transducer, and the connection part 9 connects to the circuit board 4. The length of the element connection end 8 matches the element group of each transducer. The element group on transducer I1 has at least 80 elements. The length of the element connection end 8 of the corresponding flexible cable I5 is longer than that of the element connection ends 8 of flexible cables II6 and III7. At the same time, flexible cable I5 has two connection parts 9 with an F-shaped structure, while flexible cables II6 and III7 each have only one connection part 9 with an F-shaped structure. The connection part 9 has two connectors, which reduces the individual area and facilitates connection by operators.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the connecting part 9 is configured as a plug 91 at the mating position with the circuit board 4. Using this solution, the plug 91 facilitates quick connection between the flexible cable and the socket of the circuit board 4.

[0033] In the above technical solution, the array element connection ends 8 and connection parts 9 of each flexible ribbon cable are connected into an integrated structure by a non-circuit shaped adapter 10. Using this solution, the non-circuit shaped adapter 10 can be configured with different styles depending on the position of each transducer and each flexible ribbon cable, facilitating multiple bends and convergences of the flexible ribbon cables in space, thereby achieving electrical connection between the three-array transducer group and the circuit board 4.

[0034] In the above technical solution, the irregularly shaped transition part 10 of each flexible cable has multiple elongated holes or waist-shaped holes 11 near the array element connection end 8. With the above solution, the multiple elongated holes or waist-shaped holes 11 ensure that after the array element connection end 8 of each flexible cable is bent multiple times in space, the waist-shaped holes 11 cancel out the deformation caused by the multiple bends of the flexible cable. At the same time, the setting of the waist-shaped holes 11 also facilitates the bending of the flexible cable, making the flexible cable less prone to damage.

[0035] It also includes a support block 12 for supporting the three-array transducer group. The upper end of the support block 12 is larger than the lower end. The outer shell of the bladder scanner body is connected to the support block 12 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The support block 12 has a cavity with the same shape as the three-array transducer group inside. Multiple buffer pads 13 are provided on the contact surface between the transducer and the cavity. Multiple support rods 14 that abut against the circuit board 4 are provided on one side wall of the cavity. The end of the support rod 14 is provided with a flexible layer. Multiple buffer foams 15 that cooperate with the circuit board 4 are provided on the other side wall. The buffer pads 13 and flexible foams 15 are provided. The inclusion of a protective layer and cushioning foam 15 reduces the probability of transducer damage from impacts during scanner use. After the transducer and circuit board 4 are connected via flexible cables, they are placed in the support block 12, which then docks with the bladder scanner body. In the event of a drop, the internal multi-layered cushioning design typically only damages the outer casing. Simply replacing the outer casing allows the scanner to be used again, reducing maintenance costs and enabling the scanner to return to normal operation more quickly, thus improving its durability and reliability.

[0036] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A home-use bladder scanner, comprising: A bladder scanner body, comprising a three-array transducer group and a circuit board disposed inside the bladder scanner body, characterized in that the three-array transducer group and the circuit board are electrically connected via a flexible ribbon cable group.

2. The home-use bladder scanner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-array transducer group includes: transducer I, transducer II and transducer III arranged in an arc-shaped structure; The flexible cabling assembly includes: a flexible cabling I that cooperates with transducer I, a flexible cabling II that cooperates with transducer II, and a flexible cabling III that cooperates with transducer III; Each flexible cable has an array element connection end at one end that matches the length of the array element group of each transducer, and at the other end it has at least one connection part that matches the circuit board and has an F-shaped structure in space.

3. The home-use bladder scanner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part is configured as a plug at the mating position with the circuit board.

4. The home-use bladder scanner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The array element connection ends and connection parts of each flexible cable are connected into an integrated structure through irregularly shaped adapters.

5. The home-use bladder scanner according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each flexible cable has multiple elongated or waist-shaped holes near the array element connection point on its irregularly shaped adapter section.

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