CN112512430A

CN112512430A - Ultrasonic imaging system

Info

Publication number: CN112512430A
Application number: CN201880096133.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 朱子俨
Original assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio Medical Electronics Co Ltd; Shenzhen Mindray Scientific Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio Medical Electronics Co Ltd; Shenzhen Mindray Scientific Co Ltd
Priority date: 2018-08-27
Filing date: 2018-08-27
Publication date: 2021-03-16
Also published as: WO2020041949A1

Abstract

An ultrasonic imaging system comprises a host (40), a control panel (50), a display (60) and a movable probe device, wherein the host (40) comprises a shell (41) and a data processing unit (42) accommodated in the shell (41), the control panel (50) is connected to the host (40), the display (60) is connected to the host (40), the movable probe device comprises a supporting device (10) and a probe (20), the probe (20) is installed on the supporting device (10), the supporting device (10) and the host (40) are arranged independently, and the probe (20) and the host (40) are in wired or wireless communication. Because the probe (20) is arranged on the supporting device (10) which is independent of the host (40), the probe (20) has larger moving space, and the supporting device (10) plays a role in supporting and dragging the moving probe (20), thereby being convenient for operators to use, freeing the operators and ensuring the safety of patients.

Description

Ultrasonic imaging system

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to an ultrasonic imaging system.

Background

An ultrasound probe is one of the key components of a medical ultrasound imaging system. With the development of the technology, the functions of the ultrasonic probes are more and more, the volume and the weight of some 3D/4D probes are increased, some probes are provided with an optical signal generator and a magnetic signal generator, the scanning time of new functions (radiography and harmonic shearing) of some probes is increased, and the use of the probes needs a doctor to hold the ultrasonic probes at the same position and keep relatively still for a long time.

Taking a mammary machine as an example, the probe of the mammary machine is large and heavy, the mammary machine is a large linear array 3D probe, the length of a transducer is 3-4 times of that of a conventional linear array, the scanning range covers the whole breast, the mammary machine has long scanning time (about 60 seconds) each time, the scanning times are many, and 3-5 standard surfaces need to be scanned by one-side breast of each patient. Aiming at the same patient, the operator needs to repeatedly adjust the positioning of the probe for a plurality of times, and the work is complicated. The operator needs a device to pull and fix the probe, thereby not only freeing the operator, but also ensuring the safety of the patient.

Disclosure of Invention

The control panel is connected to the host, the display is connected to the host, the movable probe device comprises a probe moving device, a supporting device and a probe, the probe is mounted on the supporting device, the probe moving device is arranged at the bottom of the supporting device, the supporting device and the host are mutually independent and can independently move relative to the host through the probe moving device, the probe is in wired or wireless communication with the host, the data processing unit receives and processes data from the probe to generate an ultrasonic image, and the display displays the ultrasonic image.

An embodiment provides an ultrasonic imaging system, including host computer and portable probe device, portable probe device includes strutting arrangement and probe, the probe is installed on the strutting arrangement, strutting arrangement and the host computer setting of mutual independence, strutting arrangement is used for supporting and pulling the removal the probe, the probe is with host computer wired or wireless communication.

According to the ultrasonic imaging system of the embodiment, the probe is arranged on the supporting device independent of the host, so that the probe has larger moving space, and the supporting device plays a role in supporting and drawing the moving probe, thereby facilitating the use of an operator, freeing the operator and ensuring the safety of a patient.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultrasound imaging system in one embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a support device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable probe unit according to an embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a top view of a probe head in one embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable probe unit according to an embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of a first rotary drive mechanism in one embodiment;

fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control section of the ultrasound imaging system in one embodiment.

Detailed Description

The present embodiment provides an ultrasound imaging system for performing an examination by an ultrasound probe, and the present embodiment is described by taking a breast machine as an example.

As shown in fig. 1, the present ultrasound imaging system mainly includes a main body 40, a control panel 50, a display 60, and a movable probe device. The host machine 40 comprises a shell 41 and a data processing unit 42 accommodated in the shell 41, the control panel 50 is connected to the host machine 40, the display 60 is connected to the host machine 40, the movable probe device comprises a probe moving device, a supporting device and a probe, the probe is installed on the supporting device, the probe moving device is arranged at the bottom of the supporting device, the supporting device and the host machine 40 are mutually independent and can independently move relative to the host machine 40 through the probe moving device, the probe is in wired or wireless communication with the host machine 40, the data processing unit receives and processes data from the probe to generate an ultrasonic image, and the display 60 displays the ultrasonic image.

As shown in fig. 2, the supporting device 10 mainly includes a first cantilever 11, a second cantilever 12 and a column 13, the first cantilever 11 and the second cantilever 12 are both of a bent structure and are both hollow cantilevers, the hollow portions can be used for installing driving parts and for penetrating cables, and meanwhile, the weight of the cantilevers is also reduced. One end of the first cantilever 11 is a supporting end, the other end is a connecting end, one end of the second cantilever 12 is a connecting end, and the other end is a hanging end. The supporting end of the first cantilever 11 can be lifted and horizontally rotated and is inserted at the upper end of the upright post 13. The upright column 13 not only plays a supporting role, but also is added with a lifting amplitude and a rotating amplitude.

The connecting end of the first cantilever 11 and the connecting end of the second cantilever 12 are horizontally arranged and connected through a rotating shaft and a bearing, the connecting end of the second cantilever 12 is rotatably installed below the connecting end of the first cantilever 11, so that the second cantilever 12 can rotate horizontally relative to the first cantilever 11, and the second cantilever 12 can also be stored and folded below the first cantilever 11.

In order to increase the flexibility of the probe, a universal joint 14 is mounted at the suspension end of the second cantilever 12 in the embodiment, and the universal joint 14 is used for connecting and mounting the probe, so that the probe can rotate and swing relative to the second cantilever 12 at any angle.

In order to store the cable and the plug of the probe, a hook 131 and a slot 132 are arranged on the back of the upright 13, the hook 131 is used for hanging and storing the wound cable, the slot 132 is used for placing the plug connected with the cable, and when the whole movable probe supporting device needs to be moved, the cable and the plug can be stored on the rear side of the upright 13.

For the probe of the better second cantilever 12 of accomodating and second cantilever 12 lower extreme, be equipped with a draw-in groove 133 in the upper end of stand 13, draw-in groove 133 and probe handle looks adaptation, when accomodating, the probe handle card is in draw-in groove 133 of stand 13 upper end, and draw-in groove 133 has certain elasticity, and draw-in groove 133 is through the deformation joint and loosen the probe handle.

The probe moving device 134 is disposed at the lower end of the upright 13, the probe moving device 134 is used to assist the whole device to move, the probe moving device 134 includes but is not limited to casters, for example, the probe moving device 134 includes three casters and is distributed in a triangular shape, and the lower end of the upright 13 is bent towards the front end or is provided with a larger ground, so that the upright 13 is supported more stably. In order to prevent rolling, a probe locking device is further installed at the lower end of the upright 13, and is installed beside the probe moving device 134 for locking the probe moving device 134, and the probe locking device is a conventional manual probe locking device and is locked and unlocked through manual operation.

In order to move the supporting device 10 conveniently, an upright handle 135 facing to the rear end is arranged at the upper end of the upright 13, and a braking plate 136 is arranged at the lower end of the upright 13, wherein the upright handle 135 is used for assisting in moving the movable probe supporting device on one hand, and on the other hand, the upright handle 135 or the braking plate 136 can also be used for being connected with the probe locking device to play a role in braking and locking, so that the operation of a worker is facilitated.

As shown in FIG. 3, the probe 20 of the present embodiment is mounted on the suspension end of the second boom 12 via a universal joint 14, and the probe 20 is suspended on the second boom 12 in a universal movable manner.

The movable probe device of the embodiment further comprises a cable with a plug terminal, and the other end of the cable opposite to the plug terminal sequentially passes through the upright column 13, the first cantilever 11 and the second cantilever 12 to extend to be connected with the probe 20. The cable and plug terminals located outside the column 13 can be respectively received in the hook and the slot at the rear side of the column 13.

The upper end of the probe 20 is provided with two symmetrical probe handles 21, the two handles are used for manually pulling the probe 20 to move, the lower end of the probe 20 is provided with an acoustic window 22, the acoustic window 22 is directly contacted with a human body, disposable consumables are preferred, the probe is more sanitary and healthy, the acoustic window 22 can also be a permanent component in other embodiments, and the upper end of the probe 20 of the embodiment is also provided with a transparent window 23, so that a user can conveniently observe the relationship between the probe and tissues in the scanning process.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in order to implement semi-automatic traction, a plurality of control keys 221 are provided on the probe handle 21, the control keys 221 include start and stop keys, lock and unlock keys, and pressure reducing keys, etc., the control keys 221 are connected with the driving mechanism controller 155 through a cable, the control keys 221 are also directly connected with the probe 20, and the functions of starting or stopping scanning, moving and locking positions, pressure and pressure reducing in contact with a human body, etc. can be implemented through the control keys 221 while manually pulling the probe 20.

In order to prevent the damage to the human body caused by forgetting to install a new sound window after the sound window is replaced, the sound window self-checking device 24 is further installed in the probe 20, the sound window self-checking device 24 comprises a self-checking circuit, one part of the self-checking circuit is installed on the probe box, and the other part of the self-checking circuit is installed on the sound window. The principle is as follows: if the acoustic window is not arranged at the lower end of the probe box, the self-checking circuit is disconnected, the acoustic window is judged not to be in place, and the whole equipment cannot be started to work; if the acoustic window is arranged at the lower end of the probe box, the self-checking circuit is conducted, the acoustic window is judged to be in place, and the equipment can be started for detection at the moment.

As shown in fig. 5, the ultrasound imaging system of the present embodiment further includes a touch panel 30, the touch panel 30 is rotatably mounted on the second suspension arm 12 through a mounting base, the touch panel 30 is connected to the probe 20 and/or the driving mechanism controller through a cable or a wireless module, the touch panel 30 is used for setting the dragging movement and the detection operation of the whole movable probe on the touch screen, and the touch panel 30 can be used for displaying the detection pattern and other data.

For the convenience of input operation, the side of the touch panel 30 is provided with an interactive interface matched with a keyboard and a mouse.

As shown in fig. 1, in order to facilitate the movement of the main body 40, the main body 40 further includes a main body moving device 43, the main body moving device 43 is installed at a lower end of the main body 40, and the main body moving device 43 is, for example, a caster. The lower end of the main body 40 may be further provided with a locking device for locking the main body moving device 43 to prevent the main body 40 from sliding.

The ultrasonic imaging system provided by the embodiment can realize full-automatic and semi-automatic traction detection of the probe 20 with the aid of the supporting device 10, so that the detection efficiency is improved, the detection accuracy is also improved, and an operator is liberated; and the probe 30 is separated from the main machine 40, so that the movable probe is convenient to carry and can be connected with other equipment for use.

The embodiment provides an ultrasonic imaging system, and the ultrasonic imaging system of the embodiment is additionally provided with a driving mechanism on the basis of the above embodiment, so that automatic traction scanning of the ultrasonic imaging system is realized.

The supporting device 10 of the present embodiment further includes a lifting drive mechanism 151, a first rotation drive mechanism 152 and/or a second rotation drive mechanism 153, and a universal drive mechanism 154.

The lifting driving mechanism 151 comprises a motor, a pulley, a lifting belt and a balancing weight, a cavity is arranged in the stand column 13, the motor, the pulley, the lifting belt and the balancing weight are all arranged in the cavity of the stand column 13, the motor is arranged at the lower end, the pulley is provided with two pulleys which are respectively arranged at the lower end and the upper end, the pulley at the lower end is connected with the motor and arranged on the upper pulley and the lower pulley, the balancing weight is arranged at one side of the lifting belt, the other side of the lifting belt is connected with the supporting end of the first cantilever 11, the motor can drive the first cantilever 11 to lift through the pulley and the lifting belt, the weight of the balancing weight is equivalent to the total weight of the first cantilever 11, the second cantilever 12 and the probe, the balancing weight plays a role, the motor-driven lifting is more accurate and stable, and the first cantilever 11, the second cantilever 12 and the probe can be stably and statically locked at a height position.

In other embodiments, the lifting driving mechanism 151 may also adopt a transmission manner of a sprocket and a chain.

As shown in fig. 6, in this embodiment, the first rotary driving mechanism 152 includes a motor 1521 and a gear set 1522, the motor 1521 and the gear set 1522 are installed in the vertical column 13, the motor 1522 is connected to the first suspension arm 11 through the gear set 1522, the motor 1521 drives the first suspension arm 11 to rotate relative to the vertical column 13, in order to achieve lifting and rotating simultaneously, an axial slot or protrusion is disposed on the first suspension arm 11, and an axial length of the slot or protrusion is greater than a lifting stroke, the first suspension arm 11 is connected to the gear set 1522 through the axial slot or protrusion, the axial direction of the first suspension arm 11 and the gear set 1522 is not limited, and is only radially clamped, so that the first suspension arm 11 can axially move relative to the gear set 1522, and it is also ensured that the gear set 1522 can drive the first suspension arm.

The second rotation driving mechanism 153 includes a motor and a gear train installed at the connection end of the first suspension arm 11, and the motor is connected to the connection end of the second suspension arm 12 through the gear train and the rotation shaft, so that the motor can drive the second suspension arm 12 to horizontally rotate with respect to the first suspension arm 11.

In other embodiments, the first and second

rotary drive mechanisms

152, 153 may be replaced by other drive mechanisms, such as a combination of motors and linkages.

The universal driving mechanism 154 in this embodiment includes a motor and a connecting assembly, the motor is mounted on the second suspension arm 12, the motor is connected to the probe through the connecting assembly, the motor drives the probe to rotate and swing in a universal manner through the connecting assembly, the motor may be one or more, the probe is driven by one or more associated motors, and the connecting assembly includes, but is not limited to, a connecting structure such as a connecting rod, a transmission shaft, etc.

In other embodiments, the support device 10 may include any one or any combination of the lift drive mechanism 151, the first rotational drive mechanism 152 and/or the second rotational drive mechanism 153, and the gimbal drive mechanism 154.

As shown in fig. 7, the ultrasound imaging system in this embodiment further includes a driving mechanism controller 155, and the driving mechanism controller 155 is connected to the motors of the elevation driving mechanism 151, the first rotation driving mechanism 152 and/or the second rotation driving mechanism 153, and the gimbal driving mechanism 154.

In other embodiments, the lifting driving mechanism 151, the first rotation driving mechanism 152 and/or the second rotation driving mechanism 153, and the universal driving mechanism may be controlled by 2 driving mechanism controllers in any combination, or may be controlled by 3 driving mechanism controllers 155 respectively.

The drive mechanism controller 155 may also communicate with the probe 20, the touch panel 30, the control buttons 221, and the acoustic window self-test device 24.

The drive mechanism controller 155 may be provided within the host 40 and may be integrated within the data processing unit 42 of the host 40. The drive mechanism controller 155 may also be provided within the movable probe device.

In other embodiments, the motors of the elevation driving mechanism 151, the first rotation driving mechanism 152, the second rotation driving mechanism 153 and the universal driving mechanism 154 are respectively connected to the existing medical ultrasound imaging system through cables, and the motion control of the movable probe device is realized through the driving mechanism controller 155 on the medical ultrasound imaging system.

The movable probe apparatus of the present embodiment is added with the driving apparatus and the driving mechanism controller 155, and realizes automatic and semi-automatic control operations, so that the towing of the movable probe apparatus is more efficient and accurate.

The ultrasonic imaging system provided by the embodiment can also be composed of a portable small-sized device and a movable probe device.

The portable small-sized device has a structure similar to a notebook computer and comprises a plate-shaped body and a flip cover hinged on the body, wherein a display 60 is arranged on the surface of the flip cover facing the body, an operating panel is arranged on the surface of the body facing the flip cover, the data processing unit 42 is arranged in the bottom plate, and the display 60 and the operating panel are communicated with the data processing unit 42. The side of the body is provided with an interface for communicating with the probe.

The ultrasonic imaging system of the embodiment is designed to be composed of the portable equipment and the movable probe device, so that the whole ultrasonic imaging system is convenient to carry and store, and can be used in different occasions more flexibly and conveniently.

The ultrasonic imaging system provided by the embodiment can also be composed of a host machine and a movable probe device, wherein the host machine can be operated through a touch panel and control keys on the movable probe device without arranging a control panel and a display, and ultrasonic imaging scanning can be realized.

The present invention has been described in terms of specific examples, which are provided to aid understanding of the invention and are not intended to be limiting. Variations of the above-described embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art, consistent with the principles of the invention.

Claims

An ultrasound imaging system, comprising:

the host comprises a shell and a data processing unit accommodated in the shell;

a control panel connected to the host;

a display connected to the host;

the movable probe device comprises a probe moving device, a supporting device and a probe, wherein the probe is installed on the supporting device, the probe moving device is arranged at the bottom of the supporting device, the supporting device and the host are mutually independent and can independently move relative to the host through the probe moving device, the probe is in wired or wireless communication with the host, the data processing unit receives and processes data from the probe to generate an ultrasonic image, and the display displays the ultrasonic image.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 1, wherein the supporting device comprises a vertical column, a first cantilever and a second cantilever, one end of the first cantilever is a supporting end, the other end of the first cantilever is a connecting end, one end of the second cantilever is a connecting end, the other end of the second cantilever is a suspending end, the supporting end of the first cantilever is used for supporting and fixing, the connecting end of the first cantilever is rotatably connected with the connecting end of the second cantilever, and the supporting end of the first cantilever is inserted on the vertical column in a lifting and rotating manner.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 2, wherein the suspended end of the second boom is mounted with a gimbal for connecting a probe.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 2, wherein the first and second cantilevers are of a folded configuration, the support end of the first cantilever and the suspended end of the second cantilever are vertically disposed, and the connection end of the first cantilever and the connection end of the second cantilever are horizontally disposed.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 2, wherein the probe moving means is disposed at a lower end of the upright.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 5, wherein the lower end of the upright is further fitted with a probe locking device.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 2, wherein a hook for receiving a cable and a slot for receiving a plug of the probe are provided on a rear side of the pillar.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 2, wherein the post is provided with a slot for engaging the probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 6, wherein the mast has a mast handle at an upper end and a brake pad at a lower end, the mast handle or brake pad being coupled to the probe locking device.
The ultrasonic imaging system of any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the supporting device further comprises a lifting drive mechanism, the lifting drive mechanism is mounted in the upright, an output end of the lifting drive mechanism is connected with the supporting end of the first cantilever, and the lifting drive mechanism is used for driving the lifting of the first cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 10, further comprising a drive mechanism controller in signal communication with the lift drive mechanism, the drive mechanism controller for controlling the lifting of the first boom.
The ultrasonic imaging system of any of claims 2 to 9, wherein the support device further comprises a first rotational drive mechanism and a second rotational drive mechanism; the first rotary driving mechanism is installed in the upright column, and the output end of the first rotary driving mechanism is connected with the supporting end of the first cantilever and used for driving the first cantilever to rotate relative to the upright column; the second rotary driving mechanism is installed at the connecting end of the first cantilever, and the output end of the second rotary driving mechanism is connected with the connecting end of the second cantilever and used for driving the second cantilever to rotate relative to the first cantilever.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 12, further comprising a drive mechanism controller in signal connection with the first and/or second rotational drive mechanisms, the drive mechanism controller for controlling rotation of the first and/or second cantilevers.
The ultrasonic imaging system of any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the support device further comprises a universal drive mechanism mounted at the suspended end of the second boom, the output of the universal drive mechanism being adapted for connection to a probe for driving the probe to rotate and oscillate relative to the second boom.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 14, further comprising a drive mechanism controller in signal communication with the gimbaled drive mechanism, the drive mechanism controller for controlling the rotation and oscillation of the probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 1, wherein the upper end of the probe is provided with a probe handle for manually driving the probe to move.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 16, wherein the probe handle has a plurality of control buttons thereon.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 17, wherein the control keys comprise start and stop keys, lock and unlock keys, and pressure release keys.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 2, wherein the movable probe means further comprises a cable of the probe, one end of the cable being adapted to connect to the host and the other end of the cable passing through the post, the first boom and the second boom to connect to the probe.
The ultrasonic imaging system of any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the movable probe means further comprises a touch panel rotatably mounted on the second boom, the touch panel being in communication with the probe and/or the drive mechanism controller.
The ultrasound imaging system of claim 20, wherein the touch panel is provided with an interactive interface that mates with a mouse and a keyboard.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 1, wherein an acoustic window detection mechanism is provided within the probe for detecting whether the acoustic window is in place.
The ultrasonic imaging system of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the host is further provided with a host moving device, and the host can move independently relative to the movable probe device through the host moving device.
The ultrasonic imaging system is characterized by comprising a host and a movable probe device, wherein the movable probe device comprises a supporting device and a probe, the probe is installed on the supporting device, the supporting device and the host are arranged independently, the supporting device is used for supporting and drawing the probe to move, and the probe is in wired or wireless communication with the host.