Ultrasonic Imaging Display Unit Moving Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic imaging apparatuses lack an efficient mechanism for easily moving the display unit relative to the main body, limiting flexibility and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus incorporates a moving unit with a rotating arm, a rack gear, and a pinion gear system that allows the display unit to be slidably coupled and moved longitudinally, enabling easy adjustment of the display's position using a rotating arm and coupling members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display unit is fixed to the main body, then the structure is simple and stable, but the flexibility and user convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit is made dynamically adjustable through a moving mechanism comprising a rotating arm and a moving member. The rotating arm can rotate around a rotation axis to adjust the display unit's position in multiple directions, while the moving member slides along the rotating arm via a moving groove. This dynamic structure allows the display unit to be positioned at different locations according to user needs, thereby improving flexibility without significantly complicating the overall device structure.
2Ease of operation
If a moving mechanism is added to enable display unit adjustment, then user convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The moving mechanism is segmented into distinct functional components: a rotating arm for angular adjustment, a moving member with a moving groove for linear sliding, and coupling members for connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function independently, simplifying the design and maintenance of the overall mechanism while providing smooth and convenient operation for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The moving member acts as an intermediary between the rotating arm and the display unit. It slides along the rotating arm within a moving groove and couples the display unit to the rotating arm, enabling smooth linear adjustment while the rotating arm provides angular positioning. This intermediary structure simplifies the interaction between components and improves ease of operation.
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
This configuration allows for easy and precise movement of the display unit in various directions, enhancing user convenience and operational flexibility without compromising the apparatus's compactness or safety.
Implementation Method 1
a rack gear is formed at one lateral side of the moving member; and a pinion gear is installed in the rotating arm and is interlocked with the rack gear
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including: a main body; a probe; a display unit connected to the main body in such a manner to be movable with respect to the main body; and a moving unit configured to connect the display unit to the main body, and to enable the display unit to move with respect to the main body, wherein the moving unit includes: a first coupling member rotatably attached on a part of the main body; a rotating arm coupled with the first coupling member and configured to rotate with respect to the first coupling member; and a moving member having one end coupled with the display unit, and installed in the rotating arm to enable the display unit to move in a longitudinal direction of the rotating arm.