Probe expander, supporting assembly and ultrasonic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides ultrasonic equipment, a supporting assembly and a probe expander. The supporting assembly is installed on the side wall of the trolley. A hook structure is arranged on the supporting assembly. The probe expander is provided with a clamping groove structure, and the hook structure is matched with the clamping groove structure, so that the probe expander is detachably installed on the supporting assembly, a user can select the state of the probe expander according to the specific use scene and operation habit of the user, or the probe expander is hung on the supporting assembly. Or the probe expander is taken down from the supporting assembly, so that the use distance can be prolonged, the use range can be expanded, the use flexibility is high, the probe expander can be suitable for various application scenes, and the use experience of a user is effectively improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ultrasonic technology, especially to a probe extender, a supporting assembly and an ultrasonic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ultrasonic device is widely used in the medical field. The probe extender on the ultrasonic device is a device for expanding the function of the probe, which is usually used in cooperation with the trolley of the ultrasonic device. The probe extender can be connected to multiple probes of different types, thereby facilitating the user to replace the appropriate probe for different detection parts, or different diseases, or different patients.

[0003] At present, the probe extender is usually integrally arranged with the trolley, and the flexibility of use and the application scene are limited. Especially in a relatively narrow clinical environment, the trolley has a limited moving range due to the size limitation, thereby being inconvenient for the user to use. SUMMARY

[0004] One purpose of the utility model is to provide a probe extender with high flexibility and applicable to multiple application scenes, and a supporting assembly matched with the probe extender.

[0005] Another purpose of the utility model is to provide an ultrasonic device with the above probe extender and supporting assembly.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A probe extender can be electrically connected to an ultrasonic host of an ultrasonic device, and the probe extender comprises:

[0008] a shell;

[0009] a plurality of probe sockets arranged on the outer side surface of the shell, the plurality of probe sockets being arranged at intervals, and the probe sockets being used for connecting ultrasonic probes;

[0010] a clamping groove structure arranged on the outer side surface of the shell relative to the probe sockets, and the clamping groove structure being used for cooperating with an external supporting assembly to connect the probe extender with the supporting assembly.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the clamping groove structure comprises a hanging groove, the shell comprises a main shell and an extension arm arranged on the main shell, the probe sockets are arranged on one side surface of the main shell, the extension arm is connected to the surface of the main shell, and the extension arm and the side surface of the shell, which is away from the probe sockets, enclose the hanging groove.

[0012] In an example embodiment, the main shell comprises a body and a protruding rim, the protruding rim is arranged protruding from the outer surface of the body, the protruding rim is arranged in a ring shape, and the protruding rim is arranged facing away from the surface of the body for abutting against the surface of an external support assembly.

[0013] In an example embodiment, the clamping groove structure comprises a limiting groove, the limiting groove extends along the width direction of the shell, and the limiting groove is recessed on the surface of the shell.

[0014] A support assembly, the probe extender as described above can be fitted and installed on the support assembly, the support assembly comprises a main body and at least one hook structure arranged on the main body; the hook structure comprises:

[0015] a mounting portion arranged on the outer side wall of the main body;

[0016] an extension portion arranged on the end portion of the mounting portion away from the main body; the extension portion and the mounting portion are arranged at an angle to form a hook structure, and the hook structure cooperates with the clamping groove structure in the probe extender, so that the probe extender is hung on the support assembly.

[0017] In an example embodiment, the hook structure comprises an abutting piece, the abutting piece is elastically arranged on the side surface of the mounting portion, and the end surface of the abutting piece is used for abutting against the clamping groove structure.

[0018] In an example embodiment, the mounting portion is provided with an opening; the support assembly comprises an elastic piece arranged in the opening; one end of the elastic piece is fixed relative to the mounting portion, and the other end of the elastic piece abuts against the abutting piece; the elastic piece is elastically elongated, so that the end surface of the abutting piece is stretched out of the opening of the mounting portion.

[0019] An ultrasonic device comprises the probe extender as described above and the support assembly as described above, the clamping groove structure in the probe extender cooperates with the hook structure in the support assembly, so that the probe extender can be hung on the support assembly.

[0020] In an example embodiment, the support assembly is provided with two hook structures; the probe extender is provided with two clamping groove structures at intervals, one of the clamping groove structures is arranged on the middle portion of the shell, and the other clamping groove structure is arranged on one end portion of the shell; the two clamping groove structures are arranged one by one on the two hook structures.

[0021] In an example embodiment, the length of the extension portion in one of the hook structures is greater than the length of the extension portion in the other hook structure.

[0022] From the above technical solutions, the utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0023] The ultrasonic equipment of the utility model, including support assembly and probe extender, wherein, support assembly is installed on the side wall of trolley, support assembly is equipped with hook structure, probe extander is equipped with clamping groove structure, and hook structure and clamping groove structure cooperate, so that probe extender is detachably installed on support assembly, therefore, user can select the state of probe extender according to its specific use scene and operation habit, or hang probe extender on support assembly, or take probe extender off support assembly, thereby, the use distance can be prolonged, the use range can be expanded, the use flexibility is higher, can be suitable for multiple application scenes, and the use experience of user can be effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the probe extender of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is the exploded view of the probe extender shown in the figure. Figure 1

[0026] Figure 3 It is the exploded view of the probe extender from another perspective shown in the figure. Figure 1

[0027] Figure 4 It is the sectional view of the probe extender along A-A direction shown in the figure. Figure 1

[0028] Figure 5 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the support assembly of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 It is the exploded view of the support assembly shown in the figure. Figure 5

[0030] Figure 7 It is the local enlarged view of support assembly B shown in the figure. Figure 5

[0031] Figure 8 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the ultrasonic equipment of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 9 It is the sectional view of support assembly and probe extender in the ultrasonic equipment shown in the figure. Figure 8

[0033] It is the local enlarged view of C in the figure. Figure 10 Figure 9

[0034] ​​​​​​​Reference signs are explained as follows:

[0035] 100, probe extender; 10, housing; 11, front housing; 111, groove; 111a, opening; 112, main body part; 113, arc-shaped part; 114, mounting groove; 115, mounting plate; 116, extension part; 117, connecting part; 117a, assembly hole; 12, rear housing; 121, via hole; 13, fastener; 14, baffle; 20, probe socket; 18, main shell; 181, body; 182, protruding edge; 182a, abutting surface; 182b, first inclined surface; 182c, second inclined surface; 19, extension arm; 191, first extension arm; 192, second extension arm; 192a, base; 192b, fixing part; 30, independent switch; 40, conductive foam; 50, sealing plug; 60, clamping groove structure; 61, hanging groove; 611, first hanging groove; 612, second hanging groove; 62, limiting groove; 70, support piece; 71, support plate; 72, support column; 80, fixing piece; 90, control circuit board; 200, support assembly; 210, main body; 211, counterbore; 220, hook structure; 221, mounting part; 221a, first connecting hole; 221b, mounting body; 221c, connecting column; 221d, opening; 222, connecting piece; 223, extension part; 224, abutting piece; 240, abutting part; 1000, ultrasonic device; 300, walking assembly; 310, wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of the present application will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various ways, and all of the changes thereof do not deviate from the scope of the present application, and the description and drawings in the essence are used as a description, not to limit the present application.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that in the embodiments shown in the drawings, the indication of direction or position relationship (such as up, down, left, right, front and back, etc.) is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. When the position of these elements is changed, the indication of these directions is also changed accordingly.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0039] The utility model provides a kind of probe extender 100, and its use flexibility is higher, can be applicable to multiple application scenarios, meet the various use requirements of user, and specific scheme is explained by following embodiment.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 Probe extender 100 includes shell 10 and multiple probe sockets 20.

[0041] Multiple probe sockets 20 are arranged on the outer side of shell 10, and multiple probe sockets 20 are arranged at intervals.Probe socket 20 is used for the connection of ultrasonic probe.It can be understood that the arrangement of multiple probe sockets 20 enables multiple ultrasonic probes to be simultaneously connected on probe extender 100.Therefore, multiple different types of ultrasonic probes can be centrally arranged, facilitating user operation.

[0042] The connection between probe socket 20 and ultrasonic probe is electrical connection, and probe extender can be electrically connected with ultrasonic host of ultrasonic equipment.Equivalently, ultrasonic probe realizes electrical connection with ultrasonic host through probe socket, thereby realizing the function of ultrasonic detection.

[0043] The inside of shell 10 is further provided with control circuit board 90 electrically connected with multiple probe sockets 20.Control circuit board 90 is used to power multiple probe sockets and realize signal transmission between ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic host.

[0044] Further, each probe socket 20 is provided with an independent switch 30 corresponding to each probe socket 20, so as to facilitate user to accurately control the on-off of probe socket 20.User only needs to open the corresponding independent switch 30 of the probe socket 20 to which the ultrasonic probe to be used is connected, which effectively avoids unnecessary power loss and realizes energy saving and environmental protection.In addition, the arrangement of independent switch 30 can effectively isolate the power supply of unused probe socket 20, prevent the safety problems such as short circuit of probe extender 100, and improve the electrical safety.

[0045] Illustratively, shell 10 is metal shell 10, to effectively block external interference signal, ensure that probe extender 100 runs stably in complex electromagnetic environment.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments of the present application, shell 10 includes front shell 11 and rear shell 12.Multiple probe sockets 20 are arranged on front shell 11.

[0047] Specifically, a plurality of grooves 111 are arranged on the front shell 11 at intervals. A plurality of probe sockets 20 are embedded in the plurality of grooves 111 one by one. The groove sidewalls of the grooves 111 surround the probe sockets 20 to form a partial shield, which can effectively reduce electromagnetic crosstalk between adjacent probe sockets 20, thereby facilitating improvement of signal quality. The groove bottoms of the grooves 111 opposite to the rear shell 12 are provided with openings 111a, and the bottoms of the probe sockets 20 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 90 by penetrating the openings 111a. The groove bottoms of the grooves 111 corresponding to the area of the control circuit board 90 are provided with conductive foam 40. The conductive foam 40 has elasticity and conductivity, which can not only tightly fill the gap between the front shell 11 and the control circuit board 90 to further reduce electromagnetic interference, but also has the effect of protecting the control circuit board 90, reducing the influence of external factors on the control circuit board 90, such as vibration caused by mechanical impact.

[0048] In some embodiments, support members 70 are arranged on the groove sidewalls corresponding to the grooves 111, and the support members 70 are arranged outside the grooves 111. The support members 70 are used to support the groove sidewalls of the grooves 111 to enhance the strength and stability of the groove sidewalls, avoiding slight shaking of the groove sidewalls from damaging the probe sockets 20.

[0049] The support members 70 include support plates 71 and support columns 72. Both ends of part of the support plates 71 are connected to the groove walls of adjacent two grooves 111, respectively. The support columns 72 are arranged on the support plates 71, and the end portions of the support columns 72 abut against the control circuit board 90. Specifically, the fixing members 80 such as screws, pins, etc. can be penetrated through the control circuit board 90 to be connected to the end portions of the support columns 72, so that the end portions of the support columns 72 abut against the surface of the control circuit board 90, thereby realizing stable installation and fixation of the control circuit board 90 inside the shell 10, effectively avoiding shaking of the control circuit board 90 inside the shell 10.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 In some embodiments, the front shell 11 includes a main body portion 112 and an arc-shaped portion 113. The probe sockets 20 are arranged on the main body portion 112, and the arc-shaped portion 113 is connected to the periphery of the main body portion 112 and is recessed towards the inside of the shell 10. The main body portion 112 is protruded towards the outside of the shell 10 relative to the rear shell 12, which makes the positions of the probe sockets 20 more prominent, facilitating users to quickly locate the probe sockets 20 for plugging and unplugging the ultrasonic probe.

[0051] Exemplarily, the surface of the main body portion 112 away from the rear shell 12 is recessed with a mounting groove 114, and a mounting plate 115 is mounted in the mounting groove 114. The surface of the mounting plate 115 can be flush with the surface of the main body portion 112. The mounting plate 115 can be made of acrylic material to increase the glossiness and weather resistance of the probe extender 100, and improve the overall aesthetics of the probe extender 100.

[0052] In some embodiments, the front shell 11 comprises an extension 116 connected to one side of the main body 112. The surface of the extension 116 is flat to form a user hand holding area, so as to facilitate the user to hold and use the probe extender 100. In special cases, for example, when the user needs to adjust the position of the probe extender 100, or overhaul the probe extender 100, the user can hold the area to take the probe extender 100, which can effectively avoid the user from touching the probe socket 20 by mistake, causing safety hazards, or touching the connection between the ultrasonic probe and the probe socket 20 by mistake, causing unstable or interrupted signals and affecting the final detection effect of the ultrasonic probe.

[0053] The front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are detachably connected, so as to facilitate the disassembly and overhaul of the probe extender 100.

[0054] Referring to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are detachably connected by using fasteners 13. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the surface of the front shell 11 facing the rear shell 12 is provided with a plurality of connecting portions 117, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the front shell 11. Each connecting portion 117 is provided with an assembly hole 117a. The rear shell 12 is provided with a plurality of through holes 121 along the circumference of the rear shell 12. The plurality of through holes 121 are respectively opposite to the plurality of assembly holes 117a. The end of the fastener 13 is inserted into the assembly hole 117a through the through hole 121, so as to connect and fix the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. The fastener 13 can be a screw, a bolt, etc.

[0055] Further, the probe extender 100 comprises a sealing plug 50, which is accommodated in the through hole 121 of the rear shell 12, and is used to seal the fastener 13, so as to prevent external dust and other impurities from entering the through hole 121 and blocking the fastener 13. The surface of the sealing plug 50 can be flush with the surface of the rear shell 12, so as to improve the flatness of the shell 10, and facilitate the maintenance of the cleanliness and appearance of the probe extender 100.

[0056] In other embodiments, the connecting mode of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 can also be clamping, bonding, etc., which can be set according to actual needs, and is not limited herein.

[0057] Referring to Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the shell 10 comprises a baffle 14, which is arranged inside the front shell 11 and along the periphery of the front shell 11. The baffle 14 and the side wall of the front shell 11 form an "L" shaped structure. The adjacent two side edges of the rear shell 12 abut against the front shell 11 and the baffle 14, respectively. The arrangement of the baffle 14 can further reduce electromagnetic interference and improve the signal quality of the probe extender 100.

[0058] Referring toFigure 4 The probe extender 100 comprises a clamping groove structure 60 arranged on the outer side of the shell 10 relative to the probe socket 20, which is used to cooperate with the external support assembly 200 to fix the probe extender 100 on the external support assembly 200.

[0059] Specifically, the clamping groove structure 60 is arranged on the rear shell 12. The clamping groove structure 60 comprises a hanging groove 61. The shell 10 comprises a main shell 18 and an extension arm 19 arranged on the main shell 18, the probe socket 20 is arranged on one side surface of the main shell 18, and the extension arm 19 is connected to the surface of the main shell 18, and the extension arm 19 and the side surface of the shell 10 away from the probe socket 20 form the hanging groove 61.

[0060] Among them, the clamping groove structure 60 can be provided in plurality. The plurality of clamping groove structures 60 are arranged in a certain set direction of the shell 10. Specifically, in the embodiment, the plurality of clamping groove structures 60 can be arranged in the length direction of the shell 10. In other embodiments, the set direction can also be the width direction of the shell 10, or an inclined direction at an angle with the width direction of the shell 10, etc., which can be set according to actual needs, and is not limited here.

[0061] In addition, it should be noted that the groove depths of the hanging grooves 61 in the plurality of clamping groove structures 60 can be the same or different, which can be set according to actual needs, and is not limited here.

[0062] The clamping groove structure 60 comprises a limiting groove 62 recessed on the surface of the shell 10. Specifically, in the embodiment, the limiting groove 62 extends in the width direction of the shell 10, which facilitates the processing of the limiting groove 62 and effectively saves the processing cost.

[0063] In other embodiments, the limiting groove 62 can also be arranged in the form of a point recessed on the surface of the shell 10.

[0064] The main shell 18 comprises a body 181 and a convex edge 182 arranged protrudingly on the outer surface of the body 181. The convex edge 182 is arranged in a ring shape. The surface of the convex edge 182 away from the body 181 is an abutting surface 182a, which is used to abut with the surface of the external support assembly 200. The abutting surface 182a is a plane, which facilitates the probe extender 100 to be placed stably on the external horizontal support surface, such as a desktop, etc., thereby facilitating the stable transmission of signals.

[0065] The convex edge 182 and the surface of the shell 10 form a sunken groove, and the hook structure 220 is arranged inside the sunken groove. The abutting surface 182a of the convex edge 182 is not lower than the surface of the hook structure 220, which further facilitates the probe extender 100 to be placed stably on the external support surface.

[0066] The side surface of the protruding edge 182 away from the sink is a first inclined surface 182b, which is inclined from the edge of the main shell 18 toward the direction of the abutting surface 182a. The first inclined surface 182b is adapted to the curve of the user's finger, effectively increasing the contact area with the probe extender 100, thereby facilitating the installation and disassembly between the probe extender 100 and the external support assembly 200.

[0067] In some embodiments, at least part of the side surface of the protruding edge 182 close to the sink is a second inclined surface 182c, which is inclined from the edge of the sink toward the direction of the inclined surface. The second inclined surface 182c cooperates with the first inclined surface 182b, so that the cross section of the protruding edge 182 in the thickness direction of the shell 10 is a trapezoidal structure that is not a straight trapezoid. This arrangement effectively enhances the structural strength of the protruding edge 182, improves the supporting capacity and fatigue resistance of the protruding edge 182, and is conducive to prolonging the service life of the probe extender 100.

[0068] In addition, the protruding edge 182 opposite the extension part 116 and the sink, in cooperation with the extension part 116, form a hooking position, which is more convenient for the user to hold and operate, so that the user's hand can hold the probe extender 100 by holding the hooking position. Specifically, part of the hand is accommodated in the sink and abuts against the protruding edge 182, and another part of the hand is in contact with the extension part 116.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 5 An embodiment of the present application also provides a support assembly 200, and the probe extender 100 can be installed on the support assembly 200 in cooperation.

[0070] Specifically, the support assembly 200 includes a main body 210 and a hook structure 220 arranged on the main body 210. The main body 210 can be a support table, an operation table, a machine body in an ultrasonic device, etc., and the machine body in the ultrasonic device can be a trolley, a base, etc. The hook structure 220 cooperates with the clamping groove structure 60 in the probe extender 100, thereby realizing the installation and fixation of the probe extender 100 on the support assembly 200.

[0071] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The hook structure 220 includes a mounting portion 221. The mounting portion 221 is arranged on the outer side wall of the main body 210.

[0072] Exemplarily, the hook structure 220 comprises a connecting member 222. The mounting portion 221 is provided with a first connecting hole 221a. The main body 210 is provided with a second connecting hole. The first connecting hole 221a and the second connecting hole correspond to each other. The connecting member 222 is arranged in the corresponding first connecting hole 221a and the second connecting hole, so that the mounting portion 221 is connected and fixed with the main body 210. The connecting member 222 can be a screw, a pin, etc.

[0073] Among them, the first connecting hole 221a and the second connecting hole can be provided with a plurality of, using a plurality of connecting members 222 are arranged in the corresponding first connecting hole 221a and the second connecting hole, in order to enhance the connection stability of the hook structure 220 and the main body 210, so also conducive to maintaining the stability of the probe extender 100 installed on the hook structure 220.

[0074] The embodiment is described by taking an example that the two ends of the mounting portion 221 are respectively provided with two connecting holes.

[0075] In some embodiments, the mounting portion 221 comprises a mounting body 221b and a connecting column 221c arranged at both ends of the mounting body 221b. The connecting column 221c is protrudingly arranged on the side surface of the mounting body 221b close to the main body 210. The first connecting hole 221a is arranged on the mounting body 221b and the connecting column 221c. The main body 210 is provided with a counterbore 211 for accommodating the connecting column 221c, and the counterbore 211 is in communication with the second connecting hole. The arrangement of the connecting column 221c accommodated in the counterbore 211 of the main body 210 forms a more compact fitting structure between the mounting portion 221 and the main body 210, which can limit the displacement of the connecting column 221c in multiple directions, so that the mounting portion 221 is not easy to move or rotate relatively when subjected to external force, further enhancing the connection stability between the two.

[0076] The hook structure 220 comprises an extension portion 223 arranged on the end of the mounting portion 221 away from the main body 210. The extension portion 223 and the mounting portion 221 are arranged at an angle to form the hook structure 220, which cooperates with the clamping groove structure 60 in the probe extender 100, so that the probe extender 100 is hung on the support assembly 200. It can be understood that the probe extender 100 is detachably connected between the support assembly 200, so that the user can flexibly select the position state of the probe extender 100 according to the operation habit, standing or sitting position and other conditions, or hung on the support assembly 200, or separated from the support assembly 200, the user holds the probe extender 100, or places the probe extender 100 on the external horizontal support surface, etc.

[0077] In addition, it needs to be explained that the drawing of the present application is schematically shown that the angle between the extension portion 223 and the extension portion 223 is 90 degrees.

[0078] In some embodiments, the hook structure 220 comprises an abutting piece 224 which is elastically arranged on the side surface of the mounting portion 221, and the end surface of the abutting piece 224 is used to abut against the clamping groove structure 60. Further, the end surface of the abutting piece 224 abuts against the limiting groove 62 in the clamping groove structure 60.

[0079] Exemplarily, an opening 221d is arranged on the mounting body 221b in the mounting portion 221. The support assembly 200 comprises an elastic piece arranged in the opening 221d. One end of the elastic piece is fixed relative to the mounting portion 221, and the other end of the elastic piece abuts against the abutting piece 224. The elastic piece is elastically stretched, so that the end surface of the abutting piece 224 is stretched out of the opening 221d of the mounting portion 221. The elastic piece is a spring or the like. The abutting piece 224 can be a spherical piece, a ball or the like.

[0080] Before the probe extender 100 is hung on the support assembly 200, the end surface of the abutting piece 224 is kept in the initial state of being stretched out of the opening 221d under the action of the elastic piece. During the process of hanging the probe extender 100 on the support assembly 200, the surface of the main shell 18 in the probe extender 100 abuts against the end surface of the abutting piece 224, so that the abutting piece 224 is forced to move towards the inside of the opening 221d, while the elastic piece is elastically contracted. After the probe extender 100 is hung on the support assembly 200, the abutting piece 224 moves towards the outside of the opening 221d under the action of the elastic piece being elastically stretched, and is restored to the initial state, and abuts against the limiting groove 62 on the probe extender 100, so that the probe extender 100 is firmly mounted on the support assembly 200.

[0081] In other embodiments, the elastic piece and the opening 221d can be cancelled, and the abutting piece 224 is directly arranged on the side wall of the mounting portion 221 away from the main body 210. The abutting piece 224 can be made of elastic material, such as rubber, fluorinated polyethylene or the like, as long as the abutting piece 224 can be elastically deformed to a certain extent under the action of force, and can be restored to abut against the limiting groove 62 after the external force stops acting, which can be set according to actual needs.

[0082] It can be understood that the cooperation between the abutting piece 224 and the limiting groove 62 of the probe extender 100 realizes the quick locking of the probe extender 100. At the same time, the user does not need to perform additional operations, and can easily and quickly disassemble the probe extender 100 from the support assembly 200.

[0083] It should be noted that the abutting piece 224 can be provided with a plurality of abutting pieces, so as to further enhance the connection stability of the probe extender 100 and the support assembly 200, and ensure that the probe extender 100 is stably hung on the support assembly 200.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present application, the hook structure 220 comprises an abutting portion 230. The abutting portion 230 is arranged on the end of the mounting portion 221 away from the main body 210, and the abutting portion 230 extends away from the extending portion 223. The abutting portion 230 is used to enhance the structural strength of the hook structure 220, and at the same time, when the abutting portion 230 abuts against the surface of the body 181 of the main shell 18 in the probe extender 100, it can effectively avoid the shaking of the probe extender 100 when it is hung on the support assembly 200.

[0085] Referring to Figure 8 , the present application also provides an ultrasound device 1000, which comprises the above-mentioned probe extender 100 and the above-mentioned support assembly 200. The support assembly 200 comprises at least one hook structure 220. The clamping groove structure 60 in the probe extender 100 cooperates with the hook structure 220 in the support assembly 200, so that the probe extender 100 is hung on the support assembly 200. In this embodiment, the main body 210 of the support assembly 200 is taken as a trolley for illustration.

[0086] Wherein, the outer side wall of the main body 210 in the support assembly 200 can be a curved surface, a plane, an inclined surface, or a combination of a curved surface and a plane, a combination of an inclined surface and a plane, etc. The abutting surface 182a on the convex edge 182 in the probe extender 100 is adapted to the outer side wall, that is, the abutting surface 182a conforms to the trend of the outer side wall of the main body 210, ensuring that the probe extender 100 is in close contact with the support assembly 200, realizing the seamless butt joint between the probe extender 100 and the main body 210. This not only enables the probe extender 100 to be stably and reliably assembled on the support assembly 200, but also ensures the integrity and aesthetics of the ultrasound device 1000.

[0087] Specifically, in the present embodiment, part of the outer side wall of the main body 210 is a curved surface with a radius, and part is a horizontal plane. The height of the part of the probe extender 100 close to the main body 210, that is, the convex edge 182, adaptively changes according to the outer side wall of the main body 210.

[0088] See Figure 9 and Figure 10 and in combination with Figure 4 In some examples, two hook structures 220 are arranged on the support assembly 200 in the ultrasound device 1000. Two clamping groove structures 60 are arranged on the probe extender 100 in a spaced manner. One clamping groove structure 60 is arranged in the middle of the shell 10, and the other clamping groove structure 60 is arranged on one end of the shell 10. The two clamping groove structures 60 are arranged one by one on the two hook structures 220, so that the extending arm 19 in the clamping groove structure 60 abuts against the extending portion 223 in the hook structure 220. The position of the clamping groove structure 60 can ensure that the probe extender 100 is stably and not easily shakenly mounted on the support assembly 200.

[0089] Specifically in the embodiment, one clamping groove structure 60 is arranged on the top of the shell 10, and the other clamping groove structure 60 is arranged on the middle and lower part of the shell 10. For the convenience of description, the clamping groove structure 60 arranged on the top of the shell 10 is defined as a first clamping groove structure, and the clamping groove structure 60 arranged on the middle and lower part of the shell 10 is defined as a second clamping groove structure.

[0090] For the convenience of description, the extension arm 19 in the first clamping groove structure is defined as a first extension arm 191, and the extension arm 19 in the second clamping groove structure is defined as a second extension arm 192.

[0091] Further, the first extension arm 191 is arranged on the protruding edge 182 in the main shell 18. The side wall of the first extension arm 191 is spaced apart from the side wall of the body 181 in the main shell 18. Therefore, the first extension arm 191, the protruding edge 182 and the body 181 surround to form a first hanging groove 611.

[0092] The second extension arm 192 is arranged on the body 181 in the main shell 18. The second extension arm 192 includes a base 192a connected with the body 181 and a fixing part 192b arranged on the base 192a. The side wall of the fixing part 192b is spaced apart from the side wall of the body 181, so that the side wall of the fixing part 192b, the side wall of the base 192a and the side wall of the body 181 surround to form a second hanging groove 612.

[0093] In some embodiments, the side surface of the base 192a away from the body 181 of the main shell 18 is an avoiding surface, which can be an inclined surface or an arc surface, so as to avoid interference between the base 192a and the side wall of the main body 210 of the support assembly 200 when the probe extender 100 is installed on the support assembly 200. At the same time, the arrangement of the avoiding surface also makes the cross section of the base 192a similar to a triangular structure, which effectively improves the stability of the base 192a.

[0094] The length of the extension part 223 in one hook structure 220 is greater than the length of the extension part 223 in the other hook structure 220. Correspondingly, the groove depth of the hanging groove 61 in the clamping groove structure 60 is greater than the groove depth of the hanging groove 61 in the other clamping groove structure 60. Specifically in the embodiment, the groove depth of the first hanging groove 611 is greater than the groove depth of the second hanging groove 612, which makes it easier to assemble the probe extender 100 on the support assembly 200.

[0095] Specifically, when the probe extender 100 is mounted on the support assembly 200 from top to bottom, the end of the extension 223 in one of the hook structures 220 enters the first hanging groove 611 first, playing a role of preliminary positioning and guiding; then the extension 223 in the other hook structure 220 naturally slides into the second hanging groove 612. Such a design simplifies the alignment process, and the user does not need to accurately align the two hook structures 220 at the same time, effectively reducing the difficulty of installation.

[0096] The ultrasound device 1000 includes a cable (not shown in the figure) and an ultrasound main machine (not shown in the figure) arranged on the trolley. The cable is used to connect the probe extender 100 and the ultrasound main machine, so that the signals of the ultrasound probe can be transmitted to the ultrasound main machine through the probe extender 100 and the cable.

[0097] In addition, the arrangement of the cable, combined with the arrangement that the probe extender 100 is detachably mounted on the support assembly 200, effectively expands the application scenarios of the ultrasound device 1000. For example, in the case of limited space, the trolley connected with the probe extender 100 cannot approach the detection area, and the length of the ultrasound probe is also insufficient to approach the detection area. At this time, the user can remove the probe extender 100 to extend the operation distance.

[0098] The cable includes a wire body 210, a magnetic ring, and a shielding wire sleeve, and the magnetic ring is arranged on the wire body 210. The shielding wire sleeve is arranged outside the magnetic ring and the wire body 210. The arrangement of the magnetic ring and the shielding wire sleeve effectively reduces the electromagnetic interference propagated by the cable, ensuring the transmission quality of the signals.

[0099] See Figure 8 In some embodiments, the ultrasound device 1000 includes a walking assembly 300 arranged at the bottom of the trolley, so that the ultrasound device 1000 realizes portable movement by using the walking assembly 300. The walking assembly 300 includes a plurality of wheels 310.

[0100] For the probe extender 100 and the support assembly 200 in the present application, through the cooperation of the clamping groove structure 60 in the probe extender 100 and the hook structure 220 in the support assembly 200, the probe extender 100 can be simply and quickly assembled and stably hung on the support assembly 200, and it is also convenient for the user to disassemble it from the support assembly 200, so as to facilitate the user to operate with one hand and hold the probe extender 100. In addition, through the setting of the probe extender 100, electromagnetic interference is effectively reduced, the signal quality of the probe extender 100 is guaranteed, and the probe extender 100 can also be stably placed on the external horizontal support surface. It can be understood that the probe extender 100 can be flexibly applied to different application scenarios, and multiple angles can meet the use requirements of the user. The user can flexibly select the position state of the probe extender 100 according to various factors such as operation habits, standing or sitting position, relative distance from the measured object, or hanging on the support assembly 200, or handheld use, or placed on the external horizontal support surface, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0101] The above embodiments are only exemplary descriptions of structures, and the structures in each embodiment are not fixedly combined. In the absence of structural conflicts, the structures in multiple embodiments can be arbitrarily combined for use.

[0102] Although the present application has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary, rather than restrictive. Since the present application can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any of the aforementioned details, but are to be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the claims or their equivalents are intended to be embraced by the claims.

Claims

1. A probe extender, characterized in that, The probe extender, capable of being electrically connected to the ultrasound main unit of an ultrasound device, includes: case; Multiple probe sockets are disposed on the outer surface of the housing, and the multiple probe sockets are arranged at intervals. The probe sockets are used for connecting ultrasonic probes. A slot structure is provided on the outer side of the housing relative to the probe socket, the slot structure being used to cooperate with an external support assembly to connect the probe extender to the support assembly.

2. The probe extender according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot structure includes a hanging slot, the housing includes a main housing and an extension arm disposed on the main housing, the probe socket is disposed on one side surface of the main housing, the extension arm is connected to the surface of the main housing, and the extension arm and the side surface of the housing opposite to the probe socket enclose the hanging slot to form the hanging slot.

3. The probe extender according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main shell includes a body and a protruding edge. The protruding edge protrudes from the outer surface of the body and is arranged in a ring shape. The protruding edge is away from the surface of the body and is used to abut against the surface of the external support component.

4. The probe extender according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot structure includes a limiting groove that extends along the width direction of the housing and is recessed on the surface of the housing.

5. A support component, characterized in that, The probe extender according to any one of claims 1 to 4 can be fitted onto the support assembly, the support assembly comprising: a main body and at least one hook structure disposed on the main body; the hook structure comprising: The mounting part is provided on the outer side wall of the main body; An extension is provided at the end of the mounting portion away from the main body; the extension and the mounting portion are arranged at an angle to form a hook structure, the hook structure cooperating with the slot structure in the probe extender, so that the probe extender is attached to the support assembly.

6. The support component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hook structure includes an abutment member that is elastically disposed on the side surface of the mounting portion, and the end face of the abutment member is used to abut against the slot structure.

7. The support component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting portion has an opening; the support assembly includes an elastic member disposed within the opening; one end of the elastic member is fixed relative to the mounting portion, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the abutting member; the elastic member elastically elongates, causing the end face of the abutting member to protrude from the opening of the mounting portion.

8. An ultrasonic device, characterized in that, The device includes a probe extender as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 and a support assembly as described in any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the slot structure in the probe extender cooperates with the hook structure in the support assembly, so that the probe extender can be attached to the support assembly.

9. The ultrasonic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support assembly is provided with two hook structures; the probe extender is provided with two slot structures spaced apart, one slot structure is located in the middle of the housing, and the other slot structure is located at one end of the housing; the two slot structures are provided on the two hook structures in a one-to-one correspondence.

10. The ultrasonic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The length of the extension in one of the hook structures is greater than the length of the extension in the other hook structure.

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