Heating device for ultrasonic coupling agent of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of heating equipment for ultrasonic coupling agent of ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, belong to medical field, including base, the top of the base is provided with protective cover, heating mechanism for coupling agent bottle heating and enabling heated coupling agent to be evenly applied is provided on the base by mounting plate, the both sides of the protective cover are provided with handle for heating equipment carrying movement, the heating mechanism includes the placement cylinder for placing coupling agent bottle, the outside of the placement cylinder is provided with electric heating component, and the inside of placement cylinder is provided with the smearing component connected with coupling agent bottle, the electric heating component includes the jacket fixed in the outside of placement cylinder by positioning plate.The heating equipment for ultrasonic coupling agent of ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, through heating mechanism, not only coupling agent in coupling agent bottle can be heated, and coupling agent can be evenly applied on patient, reduce operation step, improve inspection efficiency, while the risk of cross infection can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, and in particular to a heating device for an ultrasonic coupling agent in an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument. Background Technology

[0002] Ultrasound coupling agent is a medical product composed of a water-soluble polymer gel. It eliminates air between the diagnostic probe and the skin surface, improving ultrasound transmission efficiency and thus optimizing ultrasound imaging. Furthermore, the coupling agent has a lubricating effect, reducing friction between the probe and skin, allowing for smoother probe movement. During ultrasound diagnostics, to prevent patient discomfort due to excessively low coupling agent temperature and to prevent increased viscosity caused by low temperatures, the coupling agent is heated using a heating device. This improves the user experience and enhances test results.

[0003] Current coupling agent heating devices generally use electric heating tubes to heat the coupling agent. Although electric heating tubes can heat the coupling agent to the set temperature relatively stably, after the heated coupling agent is applied to the patient, it needs to be manually spread evenly. Applying the coupling agent first and then spreading it on the patient will cause the coupling agent to lose heat, which is time-consuming, laborious, and inefficient. If the hands are cold, the patient will still feel uncomfortable when applying the coupling agent. Moreover, the method of applying the coupling agent by hand can cause cross-infection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that existing coupling agent heating devices still cause discomfort to patients during coupling agent application after heating, and have low examination efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes a heating device for ultrasonic coupling agent in an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technology: a heating device for ultrasonic coupling agent in an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, comprising a base, a protective cover on the top of the base, a heating mechanism for heating the coupling agent bottle and ensuring uniform application of the heated coupling agent via a mounting plate on the base, and handles for carrying and moving the heating device on both sides of the protective cover.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution: the heating mechanism includes a placement cylinder for placing the coupling agent bottle, the outside of the placement cylinder is provided with an electric heating component, and the inside of the placement cylinder is provided with an application component connected to the coupling agent bottle.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the electric heating assembly includes a jacket fixed to the outside of the placement cylinder by a positioning plate, and at least three electric heating tubes are provided in the heating cavity formed by the jacket and the placement cylinder by a terminal block.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the application component includes a limiting plate that is connected to the coupling agent bottle, and the limiting plate is provided with a roller that cooperates with the bottle opening of the coupling agent bottle through a connecting frame.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: a positioning strip is provided on the inner wall of the placement cylinder along its height direction, and a positioning groove that cooperates with the positioning strip is provided on the limiting plate.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the top of the connecting frame is provided with a threaded end that penetrates the limiting plate, and a locking nut that abuts against the surface of the limiting plate is provided on the threaded end.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the protective cover is detachably connected to the base via connecting bolts on the connecting plate.

[0012] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] After the coupling agent is heated by the heating mechanism, it is applied using the application component. Medical staff can operate more conveniently with one hand by simply holding the coupling agent bottle in their hand and rolling the application component to complete the application. There is no need to use the other hand to apply it separately, which improves the convenience and flexibility of the operation. Moreover, the application component is heated together with the coupling agent bottle, so there is no need to use your hands to apply it. This not only avoids causing discomfort to the patient, but also avoids contact between the hands and the patient, preventing cross-infection. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A partially cutaway schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the heating mechanism provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electrothermal assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 5 A partial structural schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the application component provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Base; 2. Protective cover; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Connecting bolt; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Heating mechanism; 41. Placement cylinder; 411. Positioning clip; 42. Electric heating assembly; 421. Positioning plate; 422. Jacket; 423. Electric heating tube; 424. Terminal block; 43. Application assembly; 431. Limiting plate; 432. Connecting frame; 433. Roller; 434. Threaded end; 435. Locking nut; 436. Positioning slot; 5. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a heating device for ultrasonic coupling agent in an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, including a base 1, a protective cover 2 on the top of the base 1, a heating mechanism 4 on the base 1 via a mounting plate 3 for heating the coupling agent bottle and uniformly applying the heated coupling agent, and handles 5 on both sides of the protective cover 2 for carrying and moving the heating device. The protective cover 2 is detachably connected to the base 1 via connecting bolts 22 on a connecting plate 21. The heating mechanism 4 includes a placement cylinder 41 for placing the coupling agent bottle, an electric heating component 42 on the outside of the placement cylinder 41, and an application component 43 connected to the coupling agent bottle inside the placement cylinder 41. The electric heating component 42 includes a jacket 422 fixed to the outside of the placement cylinder 41 via a positioning plate 421, and at least three electric heating tubes 423 are provided in the heating cavity formed by the jacket 422 and the placement cylinder 41 via a terminal block 424.

[0024] In this invention, when heating the coupling agent using a heating device, the heating device is placed stably on the base 1. Then, the coupling agent bottle containing the coupling agent is inverted and inserted into the placement cylinder 41 at the top of the mounting plate 3. The electric heating component 42 is driven by the control button on the base 1, and the electric heating component 42 heats the coupling agent bottle in the placement cylinder 41. Specifically, the heating method is as follows: the terminal block 424 is connected to the output end of the power connection line at the bottom of the base 1, thereby supplying power to the electric heating tube 423. The electric heating tube 423 is energized and starts heating. Temperature control is achieved by controlling the current flow or power of the electric heating tube 423, which can stably heat the coupling agent to the set temperature. The heating mechanism 4 is protected by a protective cover 2. This design avoids damage to the heating mechanism 4 during use. When maintenance or repair of the heating mechanism 4 is required, the protective cover 2 can be removed by disassembling the connecting bolts 22 on the connecting plate 21, thus facilitating the maintenance of the heating mechanism 4. When the coupling agent is heated and ready for use, the coupling agent bottle is removed from the placement cylinder 41. At this time, the application component 43 in the placement cylinder 41 is removed from the placement cylinder 41 together with the coupling agent bottle. The cap of the coupling agent bottle is removed, and then the coupling agent is applied. During the application process, the coupling agent can be evenly applied to the patient's body through the application component 43, eliminating the need for hand application, saving operation steps, not only avoiding patient discomfort, but also avoiding contact between hands and the patient, preventing cross-infection.

[0025] It should be noted that the jacket 422 is fixed to the mounting plate 3 by a flange-type positioning plate 421. The mounting plate 3 has a through-hole coaxially arranged with the jacket 422. The terminal block 424 at the bottom of the jacket 422 passes through the through-hole and is located inside the base 1. The placement cylinder 41 is coaxially arranged with the jacket 422, and the bottom of the placement cylinder 41 abuts against the positioning plate 421, while the top of the placement cylinder 41 protrudes slightly from the top of the jacket 422. The jacket 422, together with the positioning plate 421 and the placement cylinder 41, forms a cavity structure for the installation of the heating element 423. The entire protective cover 2 is an inverted box-shaped structure. The top of the protective cover 2 has an installation port that matches the jacket 422. The top of the jacket 422 is flush with the top of the protective cover 2. This ensures that the heating element 42 and the placement cylinder 41 can be located inside the protective cover 2, thereby preventing heat loss when the heating element 42 is in use.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, the application assembly 43 includes a limiting plate 431 that is connected to the coupling agent bottle. A roller 433 that mates with the bottle opening of the coupling agent bottle is provided on the limiting plate 431 via a connecting frame 432. A threaded end 434 that penetrates the limiting plate 431 is provided on the top of the connecting frame 432, and a locking nut 435 that abuts against the surface of the limiting plate 431 is provided on the threaded end 434.

[0027] The threaded end 434 on the connecting frame 432 is locked and fixed by the locking nut 435 after passing through the limiting plate 431. The limiting plate 431 cooperates with the cap of the coupling agent bottle and will lock onto the cap, thereby creating a certain distance between the roller 433 on the U-shaped connecting frame 432 and the mouth of the coupling agent bottle. When applying the coupling agent, the coupling agent flows out from the mouth of the bottle onto the patient's body. At this time, the roller 433 is in contact with the patient's skin. As the coupling agent bottle moves during application, the roller 433 spreads the coupling agent evenly on the patient's body, thus eliminating the need to spread it evenly by hand. In addition, the roller 433 is made of rubber and is also heated by the electric heating component 42 inside the placement cylinder 41 when the coupling agent bottle is heated. Therefore, the roller 433 is relatively stable when spreading the coupling agent evenly, and will not cause discomfort to the patient. The design of the threaded end 434 and the locking nut 435 makes the application component 43 easy to disassemble and assemble, thereby facilitating the disinfection and replacement of the application component 43.

[0028] It should be noted that a positioning strip 411 is provided on the inner wall of the placement cylinder 41 along its height direction, and a positioning groove 436 that cooperates with the positioning strip 411 is provided on the limiting plate 431. The bottom of the positioning strip 411 is designed in the shape of a hook. When the coupling agent bottle is placed, the positioning groove 436 of the limiting plate 431 on the bottle body is aligned with the positioning strip 411. Under the guidance of the positioning strip 411, the coupling agent bottle is stably inserted into the placement cylinder 41 for heating, avoiding the coating component 43 from bumping or knocking inside the placement cylinder 41.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic coupling medium heating apparatus for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, characterized by comprising: a heating unit; a temperature sensor; a temperature control unit; and a temperature display unit. Includes a base (1), a protective cover (2) is provided on the top of the base (1), a heating mechanism (4) is provided on the base (1) via a mounting plate (3) for heating the coupling agent bottle and for uniformly applying the heated coupling agent, and handles (5) are provided on both sides of the protective cover (2) for carrying and moving the heating equipment.

2. The heating device for an ultrasonic coupling agent of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The heating mechanism (4) includes a placement tube (41) for placing a coupling agent bottle. An electric heating component (42) is provided on the outside of the placement tube (41), and an application component (43) connected to the coupling agent bottle is provided inside the placement tube (41).

3. The heating device for an ultrasonic coupling agent of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Claim 2, wherein The electric heating assembly (42) includes a jacket (422) fixed to the outside of the placement cylinder (41) by a positioning plate (421), and at least three electric heating tubes (423) are provided in the heating cavity formed by the jacket (422) and the placement cylinder (41) by a terminal block (424).

4. The heating apparatus for an ultrasonic coupling agent of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein The application assembly (43) includes a limiting plate (431) that is connected to the coupling agent bottle. The limiting plate (431) is provided with a roller (433) that is connected to the bottle opening of the coupling agent bottle via a connecting frame (432).

5. The heating device for an ultrasonic coupling agent of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Claim 4, wherein The inner wall of the placement tube (41) is provided with a positioning strip (411) along its height direction, and the limiting plate (431) is provided with a positioning groove (436) that cooperates with the positioning strip (411).

6. The heating device for an ultrasonic coupling agent of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The top of the connecting frame (432) is provided with a threaded end (434) that penetrates the limiting plate (431), and a locking nut (435) that abuts against the surface of the limiting plate (431) is provided on the threaded end (434).

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The protective cover (2) is detachably connected to the base (1) via connecting bolts (22) on the connecting plate (21).

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