Ultrasonic Probe Laser Puncture Guide Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
In laparoscopic surgery, it is challenging for practitioners to visually recognize and accurately position the puncture guide on an ultrasonic probe due to its location on the back side of the subject, making it difficult to insert a puncture needle effectively.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasonic probe incorporates a radiation part that emits laser beams in specific directions, including one opposite to the ultrasonic wave emission direction, allowing practitioners to visually confirm the puncture guide's position on the body surface, facilitating the insertion of the puncture needle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the puncture guide is located on the back side of the ultrasonic probe, then the puncture needle can be inserted at various angles, but the practitioner cannot visually recognize the puncture guide position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent projects a virtual image of the puncture guide onto the body surface using light radiation. This creates a visual copy or representation of the hidden puncture guide position, allowing the practitioner to see where the puncture guide is located without directly observing the physical guide structure on the back side of the probe.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light radiation as an intermediary between the puncture guide and the practitioner's visual system. The light projects the position information of the puncture guide onto the body surface, serving as a mediator that transfers spatial information from the hidden guide to the visible surface.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the puncture guide is hidden by the skin, then the ultrasonic probe can maintain its structural integrity, but it becomes difficult to determine the puncture position and angle
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual image projection creates a visual copy of the puncture guide position on the body surface, enabling accurate positioning without compromising the probe's structural integrity or exposing the hidden guide structure.
3Device complexity
If no visual indication is provided, then the device structure remains simple, but the practitioner cannot easily ascertain the puncture guide position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses optical projection to create a visual copy of the puncture guide position information on the body surface. This provides the necessary position information without requiring complex mechanical or electronic indication mechanisms on the probe itself.
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 solution enables easier and more accurate insertion of the puncture needle by providing visible laser markers on the body surface, improving the practitioner's ability to align the needle with the puncture guide, thereby simplifying the procedure.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation part configured to radiate laser beams in a first direction and a second direction
Implementation Method 2
an acoustic emission part provided in the head part and configured to emit ultrasonic waves
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic probe of embodiments includes a head part, an acoustic emission part, and a radiation part. The head part has a puncture guide configured to guide a puncture needle. The acoustic emission part is provided in the head part and configured to emit ultrasonic waves. The radiation part is configured to radiate laser beams in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction. The first direction is opposite to a direction in which the acoustic emission part emits the ultrasonic waves.