Ultrasound Probe Housing Sinusoidal Interface

The patent applies a sinusoidal (curved) interface geometry between housing portions instead of conventional flat or ribbed interfaces. This curved geometry distributes stresses more uniformly along the bond line, eliminating stress concentrations that cause failure in conventional designs. The sinusoidal shape creates continuous contact surfaces that improve bonding reliability while simplifying the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for separate alignment features like posts and tubes.

The patent merges multiple functions into the sinusoidal interface: it provides structural joining, alignment, and cosmetic surface continuity simultaneously. The continuous curved geometry ensures that housing portions align perfectly during assembly, eliminating gaps or misalignments that would cause cosmetic failures. This integrated approach improves both manufacturability and final product quality.

The sinusoidal curved interface provides continuous contact surfaces that naturally guide alignment during assembly. The curved geometry distributes shear loads uniformly across the entire interface area rather than concentrating them at discrete rib or post locations. This continuous load distribution significantly improves shear strength while the self-aligning nature of the curved surfaces eliminates misalignment problems.