Ultrasonic Head Feedback Control With Solid Coupling Gel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasound devices lack monitoring capabilities and precise control during treatment processes, and they often use inconvenient and costly ultrasonic coupling gels that are difficult to clean and assemble.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasound device incorporates a detector to monitor and adjust ultrasonic output dynamically, supports both wired and wireless connectivity, and uses a solid ultrasonic coupling gel with a design that minimizes bending and stress concentration for easy assembly and cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a detector is added to monitor and adjust ultrasonic output dynamically, then control precision and safety are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control system where a detector monitors the actual ultrasonic output and feeds this information back to a controller, which then adjusts the signal generator to maintain precise control. This closed-loop feedback mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling precise measurement and control while systematically managing the added complexity through structured information flow.
2Use of energy by moving object
If ultrasonic coupling gel is used to transmit ultrasound, then ultrasonic transmission efficiency is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in cleaning and assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the ultrasonic coupling medium from liquid gel to solid gel. This parameter change maintains the essential function of ultrasonic transmission while fundamentally improving ease of operation - the solid gel eliminates cleaning difficulties and assembly issues associated with liquid gel, resolving the contradiction between transmission efficiency and operational convenience.
3Ease of operation
If solid ultrasonic coupling gel is used instead of liquid gel, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision may worsen due to potential gel breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the solid gel structure with built-in protective features that cushion against potential breakage before it occurs. The gel formulation and structural design incorporate resilience and stress-distribution characteristics that prevent catastrophic failure during assembly and use, thereby maintaining manufacturing precision while preserving the operational advantages of solid gel.
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 device achieves precise control and safety during treatments, enhances adaptability, and ensures optimal ultrasonic performance with a user-friendly design that reduces the risk of gel breakage and skin scratching.
Implementation Method 1
one or more ultrasonic heads, capable of connecting to the body through output lines or wirelessly and configured to generate ultrasound; ultrasonic coupling gel matched with the one or more ultrasonic heads, configured to allow transmission of ultrasound
Implementation Method 2
the detector is electrically connected to the main controller, the detector acquires detection information related to the one or more ultrasonic heads, and feeds the detection information back to the main controller such that the main controller adjusts the signal generator based on the detection information
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic device including one or more ultrasonic heads connected to the body through output lines or wirelessly, ultrasonic coupling gel matched with the ultrasonic heads, and further comprising a main controller installed inside the body, a signal generator installed either inside the body or the ultrasonic heads, and a detector installed either inside the body or the ultrasonic heads. By incorporating the detector, the described ultrasonic device achieves precise control during treatment procedures. The detector continuously monitors the operating status of the ultrasonic heads and provides real-time feedback to the main controller, enabling dynamic adjustment of the output from the signal generator. This ensures both treatment safety and accuracy.