Ultrasonic Probe Connecting Unit with Opposing Screw Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic treatment devices lack versatility and flexibility in application, limiting their use across various treatments and requiring multiple devices for different tissue types.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic treatment device with a vibration generating unit, a probe, and a connecting unit that allows for easy adjustment of the probe's angle and position by using opposing screw mechanisms, enabling flexible treatment of different tissues with minimal vibration loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed probe configuration is used, then the device structure is simple, but the versatility for different tissue treatments is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The probe is designed with adjustable angle and position relative to the vibration generating unit through the connecting unit with opposing screw mechanisms. This dynamic adjustability allows the same device to adapt to different tissue treatment requirements without requiring multiple fixed devices, thereby improving versatility while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting unit with opposing screw portions enables the probe to assume multiple positions and angles, allowing a single ultrasonic treatment device to perform various treatment functions on different tissue types. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used for different treatments, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall system complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the opposing screw mechanism into a single device, the invention consolidates multiple treatment capabilities into one unified system. The probe can be adjusted to different configurations within the same device, replacing the need for multiple separate devices while maintaining treatment optimization
3Ease of operation
If the probe connection allows easy adjustment, then operational freedom increases, but vibration loss at the connection point may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The opposing screw mechanism provides dynamic adjustment capability while maintaining a secure mechanical connection. The threads engage firmly to transmit ultrasonic vibrations effectively, allowing operational flexibility without significant energy loss at the connection interface
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 provides increased operational freedom and reduced operator fatigue, while minimizing vibration loss at the connection point, allowing for effective treatment of various tissues with a simple and reliable mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration generating unit which includes a first screw portion and generates ultrasonic vibrations; a probe including a probe main body which extends along a longitudinal axis and to which the ultrasonic vibrations generated by the vibration generating unit are transmitted
Implementation Method 2
a second screw portion which is provided at the probe main body to face the first screw portion and has a spiral in an opposite direction to that of the first screw portion
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic treatment device includes a connecting unit. The connecting unit including a first engagement portion which engages with a first screw portion and a second engagement portion which engages with a second screw portion, the connecting unit connecting a probe and a vibration generating unit to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the probe by rotation relative to the vibration generating unit and a treatment unit in a first direction around a longitudinal axis, and disconnecting the probe and the vibration generating unit from each other by rotation in a second direction opposite to the first direction.