Portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning equipment

By designing a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, which utilizes a scraper and storage tank structure, the problem of wasting paper towels in traditional cleaning methods is solved, achieving efficient cleaning and environmentally friendly recycling of the coupling agent.

CN224058152UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31RUIKANG HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (GUANGXI INTEGRATED HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE & WESTERN MEDICINE)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of cleaning medical ultrasound probes waste a lot of paper towels, increasing medical costs and being environmentally unfriendly.

Method used

Design a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, which adopts a base, a scraper and a storage tank structure. The scraper removes the coupling agent on the probe surface and collects it into the storage tank.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the amount of paper towels used, lowers the cost of cleaning consumables, and enables centralized recycling and reuse of coupling agents, thus reducing environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of probe cleaning, in particular to portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning equipment, which solves the problem that a large amount of tissues are wasted when a probe is cleaned traditionally, and comprises a base, frames are arranged on two sides of the top of the base; the scraping strip is arranged on the top wall of the base and the inner wall of the frame and is used for cleaning the probe; the storage tank is arranged in the base; the through groove is formed in the top of the base and communicates with the storage groove; when the probe is cleaned, the probe is placed between the frames on the two sides and moves from one side to the other side, in the moving process, the scraping strip scrapes the bottom wall and the side wall of the probe, a scraped coupling agent flows into the storage groove through the through groove, a recycling box is detachably installed in the storage groove, a recycling groove with an upward opening is formed in the recycling box, and the recycling box is used for recycling the probe. A baffle is arranged at one end of the recycling box, cannot enter the storage groove and is used for positioning the position where the recycling box is installed in the storage groove.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of probe cleaning technology, specifically a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern medical diagnosis, medical ultrasound examination is a widely used and extremely important diagnostic method. As a key component of ultrasound examination equipment, the medical ultrasound probe accumulates a significant amount of coupling agent on its outer surface after each use. Currently, the most common method for cleaning medical ultrasound probes is wiping them with tissues. However, this cleaning method has significant drawbacks. Because a considerable amount of coupling agent is used during ultrasound examinations to ensure effective transmission of ultrasound signals, a large amount of coupling agent remains on the probe surface, often requiring multiple tissues to thoroughly clean it. This not only results in substantial waste of tissues but also increases medical costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device that solves the problem of wasting a large amount of paper towels when cleaning probes in the traditional way.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, comprising:

[0007] The base has a frame on both sides of its top;

[0008] A scraping strip is provided on the top wall of the base and the inner wall of the frame for cleaning the probe;

[0009] A storage compartment is located inside the base;

[0010] A through slot is formed at the top of the base and connects to the storage slot;

[0011] When cleaning the probe, the probe is placed between the two side frames and moved from one side to the other. During the movement, the scraping strip scrapes the bottom and side walls of the probe, and the couplant scraped off flows into the storage tank through the through groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a recycling box is detachably installed inside the storage tank, and the recycling box has an upward-facing recycling trough.

[0013] Furthermore, a baffle is provided at one end of the recycling box, which prevents the recycling box from entering the storage tank and is used to position the recycling box within the storage tank.

[0014] Furthermore, a handle is provided at the end of the recycling box.

[0015] Furthermore, a cover is mounted on the top of the base.

[0016] Furthermore, the wiping strip is made of rubber.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, through the configuration of a base, support frame and scraper, allows the probe to be placed between the two side frames and moved from one side to the other during the initial cleaning of the probe. The scraper can then scrape the bottom and side walls of the probe, effectively cleaning away a large amount of coupling agent on the outer surface of the probe. This reduces the amount of paper towels needed to wipe the probe and effectively lowers the cost of daily cleaning consumables.

[0020] The scraped-off coupling agent flows into the storage tank through the through channel, realizing the centralized recycling of the coupling agent and avoiding the pollution caused by the random disposal of coupling agent, which is in line with the concept of environmental protection. At the same time, the recycled coupling agent can be further processed and reused. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, which includes a probe;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, in which the recycling box is removed;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, wherein the cover covers the frame.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, in which the cover is raised;

[0026] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 1 The diagram shows a partially enlarged structural schematic at point A.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Frame; 3. Scraper strip; 4. Through groove; 5. Storage groove; 6. Recycling box; 7. Baffle; 8. Handle; 9. Recycling groove; 10. Probe; 11. Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 The present invention relates to a portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device, characterized in that it includes a base 1, with a frame 2 on both sides of the top of the base 1, and a scraper 3 on the top wall of the base 1 and the inner wall of the frame 2. The scraper 3 can scrape off the coupling agent on the outer wall of the probe 10 for cleaning the probe 10. The scraper 3 is made of rubber to prevent scratching the probe 10.

[0030] The base 1 has a storage tank 5 inside, and a through groove 4 is opened on the top of the base 1 to connect the storage tank 5. The scraped-off coupling agent flows into the storage tank 5 through the through groove 4, realizing the centralized recycling of the coupling agent.

[0031] When cleaning the probe 10, the probe 10 is placed between the two side frames 2 and moved from one side to the other. During the movement, the scraping strip 3 scrapes the bottom and side walls of the probe 10. The couplant scraped off flows into the storage tank 5 through the through groove 4, effectively cleaning a large amount of couplant on the outer wall of the probe 10.

[0032] The storage tank 5 has a removable recycling box 6 inside. The recycling box 6 has an upward-facing recycling trough 9 inside. The collection trough is used to collect the coupling agent. The recycling box 6 is designed to be easily removed from the base 1, making it easy to clean the coupling agent.

[0033] A baffle 7 is provided at one end of the recycling box 6. The baffle 7 cannot enter the storage slot 5. When the baffle 7 is attached to one end of the base 1, the baffle is used to position the recycling box 6 in the storage slot 5.

[0034] The end of the recycling box 6 is provided with a handle 8, which makes it easy to push and pull the recycling box 6.

[0035] The top of the base 1 is fitted with a cover 11 to protect the frame 2 and the wiping strip 3. When not in use, the cover 11 is closed to reduce contact with dust.

[0036] In summary, this portable medical ultrasound probe cleaning device allows the probe 10 to be placed between the two side frames 2 and moved from one side to the other. The scraping strip 3 can then scrape the bottom and side walls of the probe 10. After the scraping strip 3 scrapes off the coupling agent, the coupling agent flows into the storage tank 5 through the through groove 4, achieving centralized recycling of the coupling agent. Then, the staff can wipe it with paper towels, reducing the number of paper towels used.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus, characterized by comprising: Include: Base (1), both sides of the top of the base (1) are provided with frame (2); Scraping strip (3) is arranged on the top wall of the base (1) and the inner wall of the frame (2), which is used for cleaning the probe (10); Storage tank (5) is arranged in the inside of the base (1); Through groove (4) is opened in the top of the base (1), and is communicated with storage tank (5); When the probe (10) is cleaned, the probe (10) is placed between the two side frames (2) and moved from one side to the other side. In the moving process, the scraping strip (3) scrapes the bottom wall and side wall of the probe (10), and the coupling agent scraped off flows into the storage tank (5) through the through groove (4).

2. The portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The inside of the storage tank (5) is detachably mounted with a recycling box (6), and the recycling box (6) is provided with a recycling groove (9) with an opening upward.

3. The portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: One end of the recycling box (6) is provided with a baffle (7), which cannot enter the storage tank (5), and is used for positioning the position of the recycling box (6) installed in the storage tank (5).

4. A portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The end of the recycling box (6) is provided with a handle (8).

5. A portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with a cover (11).

6. The portable medical ultrasonic probe cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The scraping strip (3) is made of rubber material.