Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

Abstract

To facilitate loading and unloading of an apparatus body to and from a cart in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus whose apparatus body is loaded on the cart.SOLUTION: A cart includes a loading table 30 on which an apparatus body is loaded. The loading table 30 includes a lock mechanism for locking the apparatus body to the loading table 30, and a connector connection mechanism for performing signal connection and / or power source connection between the apparatus body and the cart. The lock mechanism includes a lock pin 50 that advances or retreats with respect to the apparatus body, and the connector connection mechanism includes a cart side connector 32 that advances or retreats with respect to the apparatus body. When a single operation lever 54 is operated, the lock pin 50 and the cart side connector 32 advance or retreat simultaneously. The lock and the connector connection can be carried out by a single operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, particularly an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the main body of the apparatus is detachable from a support structure that supports the main body of the apparatus. This invention relates to a possible ultrasound diagnostic device. [Background technology]

[0002] An ultrasound diagnostic device having a cart-shaped support structure and a device body that is detachable from the support structure. The support structure is in the form of a cart, which makes it possible to move the ultrasound diagnostic device. Furthermore, if the device body is detachable from the support structure, it is easy to remove the device body. It can be removed and carried separately, improving portability.

[0003] The following Patent Document 1 discloses an ultrasound diagnostic system (1) that is generally cart-type. The main body (2) of the device is placed on the tray (91). Slide the tray (91) toward the connector (92) and dock it with the device body (2). By connecting the connector (92), the device body (2) receives power, control signals, and image signals. This allows transmission and reception of image signals and the like.

[0004] The following Patent Document 2 describes a cart (20) and a desk (22) on the cart (20). The medical device (1) is shown including a main body (10) placed on a desk. It is detachable from (22). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-191368 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-12226 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In an ultrasonic diagnostic device having a device body that is detachable from a support structure, a control signal When connecting connectors for transmitting and receiving video signals, etc., and for supplying power, There may be cases where the body cannot be secured properly. When a locking mechanism is provided to secure the device body in addition to the connector, the connector You must connect / disconnect and lock / unlock the locking mechanism. The attachment and detachment operations become complicated.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to simplify the operation of attaching and detaching the device main body to and from the support structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention comprises a main body and a support structure for detachably supporting the main body. a locking mechanism for releasably locking the device body to the support structure; A connector that can disconnect one or both of a signal connection and a power connection between support structures. The connector connection mechanism is connected and unlocked by locking and unlocking the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism and the control unit are connected in response to the operation of one of the controls. The connector mechanism works together.

[0009] The locking of the device body to the support structure and the connection of the connector can be achieved in one operation. The device body can be unlocked from the support structure and the connector can be disconnected with a single operation.

[0010] In the ultrasonic diagnostic device, the locking mechanism and the connector connecting mechanism are When connecting, the locking mechanism is used to lock the connector, and then the connector is connected by the connector connection mechanism. When connecting the connector, the device body may be fixed by a locking mechanism. This prevents the device body from moving, allowing the connector to be securely connected.

[0011] In the ultrasonic diagnostic device, the locking mechanism is a lock that advances toward the device body and engages with the device body. The connector connecting mechanism has a lock pin, and the connector connecting mechanism advances toward the main body side connector provided in the device main body. The lock pin has a connector on the support structure side that is engaged with the connector, and the direction in which the lock pin advances and the connector on the support structure side are The direction of the connector's advance may be perpendicular to the direction of the connector's advance. The lock pin can reliably withstand the force. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The device body can be easily attached to and detached from the support structure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the main body of the ultrasound diagnostic device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the main body of the ultrasound diagnostic device. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram showing a mounting base on which the apparatus main body is placed, of a cart that supports the apparatus main body, and shows a state in which the apparatus main body can be attached to and detached from the mounting base. FIG. [Figure 6]10 is a diagram showing a mounting base on which the device body is placed, of a cart that supports the device body, and shows a locked state in which the device body cannot be removed from the mounting base. FIG. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of the mounting table around the lock pin and the connector. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a lock mechanism and a connector connection mechanism in a locked state and a connector connection state, respectively. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a lock mechanism and a connector connection mechanism in a locked state and a connector connection state, respectively. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing the locking mechanism and the connector connecting mechanism, illustrating an unlocked state and a connector disconnected state. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a lock mechanism and a connector connection mechanism in a locked state and a connector connection state, respectively. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing the locking mechanism and the connector connecting mechanism, illustrating an unlocked state and a connector disconnected state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the printer 10, with FIG. 1 being a perspective view showing the front side and FIG. 2 being a perspective view showing the rear side. In Figure 2 and the following figures, the arrows FR, UP, and LH indicate the forward and backward directions, respectively. It's above and to the left.

[0015] The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 includes an apparatus main body 12 and a support structure for supporting the apparatus main body 12. The device body 12 includes a cart 14. The device body 12 has a flat, approximately rectangular parallelepiped lower portion 16 and a The upper portion 18 is a plate-like member that can rotate around its rear edge. When the lower part 16 is placed on the lower part 16, the device body 12 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape. From this state, the upper part 18 is rotated to assume the standing position as shown in FIG. The ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is used. The lower part 16 includes a circuit for processing ultrasound transmission and reception signals, It contains the circuitry for processing the images to be displayed, the power supply circuit, the battery, the memory device, etc. The upper surface of the lower portion 16 is provided with a pointing device such as a trackball or a trackpad. The upper portion 18 is provided with a control panel 20 having a button and a A display 22 is provided.

[0016] The cart 14 has legs 26 each having four casters 24 and a column-like support member 26. The columnar part 28 includes a mounting base 30 fixed to the upper end of the columnar part 28. The device main body is mounted on the mounting base 30. The cart 14 is equipped with a power supply unit. The mounting base 30 may have a power supply for the cart 14 for connecting the power supply to the main body 12 of the cart 14. A side connector 32 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) is provided. Additionally, you can connect a printer, barcode reader, foot switch, and At least one of the internal and external storage devices may be connected to the device main body 12 via a signal. A cart handle 34 is provided around almost the entire periphery of the mounting table 30.

[0017] 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the device main body 12, with FIG. 3 being a perspective view showing the rear side and FIG. 4 being a perspective view showing the front side. The upper portion 18 is provided above the rear edge of the device body 12. The device body 1 is pivotally connected to the lower part 16 via an upper hinge 36. 2 is provided with a main body handle 38 that can be used to hold the device when removed from the cart 14. The main body handle 38 is attached to a handle hinge 40 provided on the underside of the rear edge of the main body 12. The body handle 38 is pivotally connected to the lower portion 16 via a handle. The handle hinge 4 can rotate around an axis extending in the left-right direction, with the hinge 40 as the axis. 0 has a columnar shape, particularly a cylindrical shape, extending in the left-right direction. , a main body side that electrically connects to a cart side connector 32 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) disposed on the cart 14. The main body side connector 42 is connected to the bottom surface 12a of the device main body 12. The connector 42 is disposed recessed from the bottom surface 12a so as not to protrude. is located at the right rear corner of the bottom surface 12a.

[0018] Furthermore, a hook plate 44 is fixed near the front edge of the bottom surface 12a of the device body 12. The hook plate 44 is bent so that its cross section has a crank shape. When the device main body 12 is placed on the table 30 of the cart 14, the 5 and 6. Furthermore, the rear surface of the device main body 12, particularly The handle hinge 40 is formed with a lock hole 48. The lock hole 48 faces rearward. The lock hole 48 is provided in the mounting table 30 and is movable forward and backward. The lock pin 50 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) can be received, and the lock pin 50 is inserted into the lock hole 48. By engaging the locking hole, the device main body 12 is locked to the mounting base 30 of the cart 14. Two pieces of 48 may be provided spaced apart in the left-right direction.

[0019] 5 and 6 are perspective views showing the upper side of the mounting table 30. FIG. 5 shows the state where the main body 12 is removed. The state in which the device body 12 can be attached and detached, i.e., the state in which the device body 12 is unlocked, is shown. 6 shows a locked state in which the device main body 12 cannot be removed.

[0020] The top surface of the mounting table 30 is made up of a front support surface 30a that supports the front edge of the device body 12, and a support surface 30b that supports the front edge of the device body 12. The front support surface 30a and the rear support surface 30b support the rear edge of the spool 12. b may be configured with a surface that is lower than the front and rear support surfaces 30a, 30b. Alternatively, the front and rear support surfaces 30a, 30b may be formed in the same plane. The holding surface 30a is provided with a hook that engages with a hook plate 44 provided on the bottom surface 12a of the device body 12. The hook receiver 46 is disposed on approximately the same plane as the front support surface 30a. The area behind the hook receiver 46 on the front support surface 30a may be a plate-like member. The hook plate 44 is inserted into the recess 30c of the front support surface 30a. 30c, and then move it forward. The front edge of the hook plate 44 can be engaged with the hook receiver 46. 2 will not come off upward from the mounting table 30.

[0021] The rear support surface 30b of the mounting table 30 has a generally U-shaped configuration that opens rearward. When the device main body 12 is placed on the table 30, this lowered inner portion The handle hinge 40 fits into the part that is indented. The mounting base 30 may be provided with a hinge receiving groove 52 for receiving the handle hinge 40. The locking hole 48 is located at a position opposite to the locking hole 48 when the device main body 12 is placed on the table 30. In particular, the lock pin 50 is disposed on the side of the hinge receiving groove 52. More specifically, the lock pin 50 is inserted into a hole provided on the side of the hinge receiving groove 52. The locking holes 48 may be located in the locking holes 48 and may extend from there to engage with the locking holes 48. Two lock pins 50 may be arranged for the two lock holes 48 arranged in a similar manner.

[0022] The rear support surface 30b has a portion corresponding to one of the horizontal lines of the U-shape. The cart-side connector 32 is disposed at a position corresponding to the main body-side connector 42. When the device main body 12 is not locked, the rear connector 32 is positioned above the rear support surface 30b. When locked, it advances toward the device body 12 on which it is placed, and supports the rear side. The lock pin 50 and the cart side connector 32 are common operating elements. The operation of a single operating lever 54 moves the table 30 forward and backward. The operating lever 54 may be disposed at the rear edge of the table 3 in the center in the left-right direction. 0. The operating lever 54 is disposed in the gap of the cart handle 34, so that the operating lever 54 and This prevents interference with the cart handle 34. When the operating lever 54 is tilted backward as shown in FIG. In the state where it is rotated as shown in FIG. When the connector 3 is rotated forward as shown in FIG. 2 and lock pin 50 advance.

[0023] FIG. 7 shows the periphery of the lock pin 50 and the periphery of the cart-side connector 32 of the mounting table 30. The state of the mounting table 30 shown in FIG. 7(a) corresponds to the state shown in FIG. When the lever 54 is tilted backward, the lock pin 50 and the cart-side connector 32 are retracted. In this state, the device main body 12 is attached to the mounting table 30 and then removed. The state of the mounting table 30 shown in (b) corresponds to the state shown in FIG. 6, and the operating lever 54 is raised, and the lock pin 50 and the cart-side connector 32 are advanced. The lock pin 50 advances and engages with the lock hole 48 of the device body 12, and the hook plate 4 at the front edge 4 and the hook receiver 46 are also engaged, and the device body 12 is fixed to the mounting table 30. The device body 12 is locked onto the cart 14. Pushing the operating lever 54 down again releases the lock. The device main body 12 can be removed from the cart 14. The cart side connector 32 is The operating lever 5 is then engaged with the main body side connector 42 of the device main body 12 and electrically connected. By tilting the 4, the cart side connector 32 is disconnected from the main body side connector 42, and the electrical connection is broken. The cart side connector 32 is retracted by operating the operation lever 54, so it is easy to The cart-side connector 32 can be easily removed from the main body-side connector 42.

[0024] 8 and 9 show the state in which the lock pin 50 is advanced and retracted to lock the device main body 12 on the cart 14. and a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the cart side connector 32. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a connector connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the main body side connector 42. FIG. These locking mechanisms and connector connecting mechanisms are built into the mounting table 30. The mechanism and the connector connection mechanism are operated simultaneously by operating a single operating lever 54.

[0025] The lock pin 50 is fixed to a lock slider 56, and the lock slider 56 is fixed to the mounting table 3. 0 frame (hereinafter referred to as the mounting frame 58). The operating lever 54 is slid back and forth along the rail 60. The operating lever 54 may be configured to rotate around the lower edge thereof. In this case, the upper edge of the operating lever 54 moves back and forth as the operating lever 54 rotates. is coupled to the lock slider 56 so that the lock slider 56 slides when the lock slider 56 is rotated. When the operating lever 54 is rotated so that its upper edge moves forward, the lock slider 56 When the operating lever 54 rotates in the opposite direction, the lock slider 56 retreats to the rear. As the lock slider 56 advances and retreats, the lock pin 50 advances and retreats. When the locking mechanism 10 is retracted, it is disengaged from the locking hole 48 and is locked with the locking hole 48. The engagement between the lock pin 50 and the lock hole 48, and the engagement between the hook plate 44 and the hook By engaging the receiver 46, the device main body 12 is locked onto the cart 14, particularly onto the mounting table 30. do.

[0026] The cart-side connector 32 is fixed to the connector slider 62, and the connector slider 62 is The connector slides up and down along a connector slide rail 64 fixed to the mounting frame 58. The cart-side connector 32 is connected to a connector board 6 fixed to a connector slider 62. 6, and may be raised and lowered together with the connector board 66. The sliding direction of each of the connector sliders 62, i.e., the lock pin 50 and the cart side connector The movement of the operation lever 54 is A transmission mechanism 68 is provided to transmit the power to the rider 62. The transmission mechanism 68 is a slide block 70 fixed to the lock slider 56 and sliding together with the lock slider 56; A first link 72 converts the linear motion of the slide block 70 into a rotational motion, and a second link 7 2 and a transmission shaft 74 that rotates by the transmission mechanism 68. The second link 76 rotates together with the second link 74, and the rotational movement of the second link 76 is converted into linear movement. The slide follower 78 is connected to the connector slider 62. The connector slider 62 moves up and down as the slide follower 78 moves up and down. do.

[0027] A pin (not shown) is provided on the slide block 70, and this pin is connected to the first link 72. This pin moves back and forth together with the slide block 70. As a result, the first link 72 rotates the transmission shaft 74 supported by the mounting frame 58. The second link 76 also has a pin 80 erected thereon, and this pin 80 slides The first link 72 is engaged with the elongated hole 78a formed in the id follower 78. The movement of the pin 80 of the second link 76 is transmitted to the shaft 74. The slide follower 78 and the connector slider 62 are moved along the connector slide rail 64. Raise and lower.

[0028] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the locking mechanism and connector connection mechanism from the same direction as Figure 9. 9 shows the locking state of the locking mechanism and the connecting state of the connector connecting mechanism. Figure 10 shows the lock mechanism in an unlocked state and the connector connection mechanism in a disconnected state. 11 and 12 show the locking mechanism and connector connection mechanism in a manner similar to that shown in FIGS. 11 shows the locking state of the locking mechanism and Figure 12 shows the connector connection mechanism in the connected state, while Figure 13 shows the lock mechanism in the unlocked state. 10 shows the state in which the connector connection mechanism is disconnected and the state in which the connector connection mechanism is disconnected.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, when the operating lever 54 is rotated so as to tilt backward, The slider 56 and the lock pin 50 slide backward. 1. By sliding the handle hinge 40 to the lock hole 48, the device body 12, in particular the handle hinge 40, When the lock is released, the device main body 12 is unlocked. When the rear part is lifted, the handle hinge 40 comes out of the hinge receiving groove 52 on the top surface of the mounting base 30. By doing so, the device main body 12 can be moved backward. Then, the hook plate 44 comes out of the hook receiver 46, and the device main body 12 can be removed from the table 30. You will be able to do this.

[0030] When the operating lever 54 is rotated rearward, the slide block 70 slides rearward. One link 72 rotates counterclockwise in FIGS. 9-12 around the transmission shaft 74 as an axis. The rotation of the first link 72 is transmitted to the second link 76 via the transmission shaft 74. The pin 80 on the 76 moves from a high position to a low position along an arc. This causes the slide follower 78 to descend, and the connector slider 62 also descends. As the connector 62 descends, the cart side connector 32 retreats from the device main body 12, and the main body side connector 4 2, the connector is electrically disconnected. 42, the device body 12 can be shifted backward and removed from the mounting table 30. When the device main body 12 is lifted from the mounting table 30, the Since the cart-side connector 32 is disconnected from the main body-side connector 42, the device main body 12 can be easily It can be lifted.

[0031] When the device main body 12 is mounted on the cart 14, the operating lever 54 is first tilted backward. 3, and the lock pin 50 and the cart-side connector 32 are set to the retracted positions. 2, the hook plate 44 provided on the bottom surface 12a of the device body 12 is attached to the position of the recess 30c of the mounting table 30. Then, move it further forward to hook the hook plate 44 onto the hook receiver 46, and The hinge 40 is placed in the hinge receiving groove 52, and the device main body 12 is placed on the table 30. The lever 54 is rotated forward to raise it, and the lock pin 50 and the cart side connector At this time, the lock pin 50 and the lock hole 48 are engaged first, and then the cover 32 is The lock pin 50 and the lock hole 4 are inserted so that the port side connector 32 and the main body side connector 42 can be connected. 8, the positional relationship between the cart side connector 32 and the main body side connector 42 is determined. Since the locking by the cart pin 50 is performed first, the cart side connector 32 can be prevented from rising. The position of the stationary body 12 can be maintained.

[0032] The lock pin 50 and the cart-side connector 32 can be advanced and retracted by a single operating lever 54. This allows the locking of the device main body 12 and the connection of the connector to be performed in one operation, and the locking of the device main body to be performed in one operation. This allows the device main body 12 to be attached to the cart 14. And the removal operation is simple. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 10 Ultrasound diagnostic device, 12 Device body, 14 Cart (support structure), 16 Lower part 18 upper portion, 30 mounting base, 32 cart side connector (support structure side connector) , 38 main body handle, 40 handle hinge, 42 main body side connector, 44 hook plate 46 hook receiver, 48 lock hole, 50 lock pin, 52 hinge accommodation groove, 54 operation Operation lever (operator).

Claims

1. An ultrasonic diagnostic device including a device body and a support structure that detachably supports the device body. There was, a locking mechanism that releasably locks the device body to the support structure; The signal connection and / or the power connection between the device body and the support structure can be cut off. a connector connection mechanism that can be easily realized; The locking mechanism is locked and unlocked, and the connector connecting mechanism is connected and unlocked. a single operator for performing the on / off operation; Equipped with The lock mechanism and the connector connection mechanism are both operated in response to the operation of one of the operating elements. Ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

2. 2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism and the connector are connected to each other. When the connector is connected by the connector connection mechanism, after the locking mechanism has been locked, the connector is An ultrasound diagnostic device to which a connection is made by a data connection mechanism.

3. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, The locking mechanism has a locking pin that advances toward and engages with the device body, The connector connection mechanism advances toward a main body side connector provided in the device main body. a support structure side connector that engages with the support structure side connector; The advancing direction of the lock pin and the advancing direction of the support structure side connector are perpendicular to each other. Ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

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