Vertical HIFU Device Structure for Contact Force Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing high intensity focused ultrasound devices face challenges in efficiently delivering ultrasound to a patient due to a right-angled structure that requires significant force to bring into contact and results in inefficient use, with consumable cartridges needing frequent replacement, leading to increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A high intensity focused ultrasound device with a vertical structure where the cartridge is detachably coupled to the outer housing, allowing for easy grip and alignment, featuring a coupling structure such as hook, fitting, or screw coupling, enabling precise transmission of ultrasound and reducing the need for frequent cartridge replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a right-angled structure is used to separate the gripping part and the ultrasound generating part, then the device can be designed with distinct functional sections, but the user requires a large amount of force to bring the ultrasound generating position into close contact with the patient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional right-angled structure by adopting a vertical assembly structure where the cartridge is positioned on the extension line of the gripping part's vertical cross-section. This inversion allows the ultrasound to be generated directly at the contact point with the patient, eliminating the need for horizontal displacement and reducing the force required during application.
2Device complexity
If a right-angled structure is used to separate the gripping part and the ultrasound generating part, then the device can be designed with distinct functional sections, but the position at which the ultrasound is generated cannot be accurately brought into close contact with the patient
Solution Approach 1:
By inverting the structural arrangement to a vertical alignment, the ultrasound generating position is directly aligned with the gripping part. This ensures that when the user grips the device, the ultrasound is generated precisely at the intended contact point on the patient, significantly improving contact position accuracy.
3Reliability
If the cartridge is designed as a consumable component with limited usage, then the device can be replaced when efficiency deteriorates, but this causes increased costs due to frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a detachable coupling structure that allows for easy and quick replacement of the cartridge. This preliminary design consideration enables users to rapidly swap cartridges when needed, minimizing downtime and reducing the loss of time associated with frequent replacements, while maintaining reliable ultrasound generation efficiency.
4Reliability
If the cartridge is designed as a consumable component with limited usage, then the device can be replaced when efficiency deteriorates, but this causes increased costs
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable coupling structure is designed in advance to facilitate easy cartridge replacement. This preliminary action reduces the time and resources needed for replacement procedures, thereby reducing the overall cost impact of using consumable cartridges while maintaining reliable ultrasound generation.
5Ease of operation
If a detachable coupling structure is used between the cartridge and outer housing, then the cartridge can be easily replaced, but the coupling structure adds complexity to the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device into a reusable outer housing and a replaceable cartridge with a detachable coupling structure. This segmentation allows the coupling mechanism to be optimized independently for ease of operation, using simple mechanical interfaces like hooks or fittings that enable quick cartridge replacement without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device facilitates easier and more precise application of ultrasound, improving user experience and reducing costs by extending the cartridge's usage life through efficient coupling and alignment mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
the cartridge may be a component which is embedded with an ultrasonic transducer for generating an ultrasound
Data Source
AI summary
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, high intensity focused ultrasound device delivering high intensity focused ultrasound is disclosed. The high intensity focused ultrasound device comprising: a gripping part constituting a part of an outer housing of the high intensity focused ultrasound device and forming a grippable shape by a user, and an action part positioned at least partially on an extension line of a vertical cross-section of the gripping part and transmitting high intensity focused ultrasound generated from the high intensity focused ultrasound device to an outside.