Composite Cable for Ultrasonic Probes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing composite cables for ultrasonic probes face challenges in heat radiation, handling ability, and insulation due to separate refrigerant circulation tubes, which affect bending properties and lead to dew condensation issues.
Innovation Solution
Integration of flexible resin tubes for refrigerant circulation with signal lines, a heat insulating member, and a common shield conductor, along with a wrapping tape to enhance handling and prevent dew condensation, while maintaining bending flexibility and insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a flexible circulation tube is used for circulating refrigerant through the cooling jacket, then heat radiation from the ultrasonic probe is improved, but handling ability deteriorates due to separate tube and cable configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the signal cable and refrigerant circulation tube into a single integrated composite cable structure. The circulation tube is positioned at the center, surrounded by the signal cable, creating a unified assembly that improves handling ability while maintaining cooling functionality. This merging eliminates the need to manage separate tube and cable components independently.
2Ease of operation
If the circulation tube and signal cable are simply integrated in a composite manner, then handling ability is improved, but insulation coating is adversely affected by dew condensation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat-insulating layer as an intermediary between the circulation tube and the signal cable's insulation coating. This heat-insulating layer prevents dew condensation from forming on the insulation coating by reducing heat transfer from the cold circulation tube, thereby protecting the insulation while maintaining the integrated composite structure.
3Ease of operation
If the circulation tube and signal cable are simply integrated in a composite manner, then handling ability is improved, but bending property deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible materials for both the circulation tube and the cable structure, allowing the composite cable to bend without damage. The circulation tube is designed with sufficient flexibility to accommodate cable bending movements, and the overall composite structure maintains bendability through careful material selection and structural design, preventing deterioration of bending properties.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The integrated composite cable design improves handling, reduces dew condensation impact on signal lines, and maintains excellent bending properties, ensuring effective heat insulation and noise shielding for ultrasonic probe applications.
Implementation Method 1
a heat insulating member, and a heat insulating tape that is wound around an outer periphery of the resin tubes and the heat insulating member
Implementation Method 2
refrigerant is circulated in the cooling jacket, thereby coercively cooling the ultrasonic probe
Implementation Method 3
refrigerant flows
Data Source
AI summary
A composite cable includes at least two flexible resin tubes through which a refrigerant flows, and a plurality of signal lines or a plurality of signal line units including a plurality of signal lines. The plurality of signal lines or the plurality of signal line units is disposed annularly around the resin tubes.