WO2013080943A1 - Diagnostic ultrasound apparatus and holder - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which a holder is attached.
- an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which a holder for housing such instruments and tools is attached so that a user can easily handle relatively small instruments and tools such as an ultrasound probe used in ultrasound diagnosis. .
- Patent Document 1 describes an invention relating to a probe holder that holds an ultrasonic probe in the vicinity of a main body of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
- Patent Document 2 a movable probe holder is proposed.
- an ultrasonic probe not only an ultrasonic probe but also a bottle of echo jelly and a jelly warmer that accommodates the bottle and warms the echo jelly can be arranged in the vicinity of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus so that a user such as a doctor can easily use it. desirable.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described background art, and an object thereof is to provide an efficient structure related to the attachment of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which a holder is attached.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a suitable holder for holding a jelly warmer.
- An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus suitable for the above object includes an apparatus main body for processing a signal obtained from an ultrasonic probe, an operation panel for transmitting a signal obtained by receiving a user operation to the apparatus main body, and a process in the apparatus main body.
- a monitor for displaying an ultrasonic image obtained by the method, and an edge of the operation panel is provided with a handle extending along the edge, and the handle is provided inside the handle.
- a slide mechanism that moves the holder in the extending direction of the handle while suspending the handle.
- a handle is provided at the edge of the operation panel.
- the user can grasp the handle and move the operation panel to adjust the orientation of the operation panel.
- a slide mechanism is provided in the handle for moving the holder in the extending direction of the handle while suspending the holder. As a result, the holder can be suspended from the handle while effectively utilizing the space in the handle.
- the handle is provided so as to project like a bow along the front side edge of the operation panel.
- the handle includes, as the slide mechanism, a guide rail along the extension direction of the handle and a slider that can move along the guide rail, and the holder is suspended via the slider. It is characterized by.
- the slider includes a plurality of rollers that rotate and move along a guide rail, is attached to the slider, or is integrally formed with the slider, and is suspended from the handle.
- a holder is connected to the head.
- a suitable holder for the above purpose is a holder for holding a cylindrical jelly warmer that is suspended from the handle of any of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses, and has an annular shape so as to surround a side surface of the jelly warmer. And a bottom support member that extends in the height direction of the jelly warmer and supports the jelly warmer from the bottom side. .
- the present invention realizes an efficient structure related to the attachment of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the holder is attached. Moreover, the suitable holder holding a jelly warmer is provided by this invention.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is preferable in the practice of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the handle
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus suitable for implementation of the present invention, and FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100.
- An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes an apparatus main body 10, an operation panel 20, and a monitor 30.
- the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 also includes an ultrasonic probe (not shown) connected to the apparatus main body 10, and the apparatus main body 10 processes a signal obtained by the ultrasonic probe transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to the subject. As a result, image data relating to an ultrasonic image such as a B-mode image is formed in the apparatus main body 10.
- the operation panel 20 is an operation device that receives an operation from a user such as a doctor who uses the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, and outputs a signal reflecting the content of the operation received from the user to the apparatus main body 10 or the like.
- operation switches such as a keyboard, a trackball, a slide switch, and a rotary encoder are arranged.
- the operation panel 20 is disposed above the apparatus main body 10.
- the operation panel 20 is supported on the apparatus main body 10 by a columnar support shaft protruding upward from the apparatus main body 10.
- the support shaft is configured to be freely extendable and the height of the operation panel 20 is adjusted.
- the operation panel 20 is rotatable with respect to the apparatus body 10 with the support shaft as a rotation axis.
- a handle 40 is provided on the front side edge of the operation panel 20, and the user can adjust the height and rotation angle by holding the handle 40 and moving the operation panel 20. Further, four probe holders are provided on the right edge when viewed from the front side of the operation panel 20.
- a support member is extended upward from the operation panel 20 at the edge on the back side of the operation panel 20, and the monitor 30 is supported by the support member.
- the monitor 30 displays an ultrasonic image corresponding to the image data based on the image data formed in the apparatus main body 10.
- the monitor 30 is supported by a support member extended upward on the back side of the operation panel 20, and a grip 32 is provided on the support member. The user grasps the grip 32 and adjusts the orientation of the monitor 30. Further, the user can operate the handle 40 provided on the front side of the operation panel 20 and the grip 32 provided on the back side with the left and right hands, respectively, so that the operation panel 20 and the monitor 30 can be rotated together. You may do it.
- the monitor 30 may be supported by an arm fixed to the apparatus body 10.
- the holder 50 is suspended from a handle 40 that is used when the user adjusts the height and rotation angle of the operation panel 20 with respect to the apparatus main body 10.
- the jelly warmer 60 is held by the holder 50.
- a slide mechanism is provided that moves the holder 50 in the extending direction of the handle 40 while suspending the holder 50.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the handle 40 of FIG. 1 and a holder 50 suspended from it.
- the handle 40 includes a slider 42 therein.
- a hanging tool 48 suspended from the handle 40 is attached to the slider 42.
- the slider 42 and the hanging tool 48 may be integrally formed as one part. Further, it is desirable that the suspending tool 48 is suspended from the handle 40 so as to swing around the slider 42 at a certain angle in the front and back directions shown in FIG.
- the holder 50 holding the jelly warmer 60 is connected.
- the total center of gravity of the suspending tool 48, the holder 50 (including the side support member 52 and the bottom support member 54) and the jelly warmer 60 is disposed directly below the slider 42, so that the handle 40 extends in the extending direction.
- the slider 42 can be smoothly moved along the line.
- the holder 50 holds a cylindrical jelly warmer 60 and includes a side surface support member 52 and a bottom side support member 54.
- the side surface support member 52 is formed in an annular shape by, for example, resin, and the jelly warmer 60 is inserted into the annular ring, and the side surface support member 52 supports the jelly warmer 60 from the side surface.
- One bottom-side support member 54 is, for example, an elongated plate-like member made of metal, and one end thereof is fixed to the side support member 52.
- the bottom-side support member 54 extends along the height direction of the jelly warmer 60, and the other end side is bent into a cavity provided at the bottom of the jelly warmer 60. Then, the bottom of the jelly warmer 60 is hooked to the other bent end of the bottom support member 54, and the bottom of the jelly warmer 60 is supported by the bottom support member 54.
- a bottle 62 containing echo jelly is inserted in the cylindrical jelly warmer 60.
- the bottle 62 is inserted with its opening (cap) facing the bottom side of the jelly warmer 60.
- the jelly warmer 60 has a function of heating the echo jelly in the inserted bottle 62.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing an internal configuration of the handle 40 of FIG.
- the handle 40 is provided at the edge on the near side of the operation panel 20 so as to extend in the left-right direction shown in FIG.
- a guide rail 44 is provided in the handle 40 along the extending direction of the handle 40.
- a slider 42 is placed on the guide rail 44, and the slider 42 moves along the extending direction of the guide rail 44.
- a hanging tool 48 is attached to the slider 42, and a holder 50 including a side support member 52 is connected to the hanging tool 48. .
- FIG 3 also shows an annular side support member 52, a jelly warmer 60 supported on the side by the side support member 52, and an echo jelly bottle 62 inserted into the jelly warmer 60.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the slider 42 and its surroundings in the exploded view of FIG.
- the slider 42 is provided with four rollers R at the four corners thereof, and the slider 42 moves smoothly along the guide rail 44 as the four rollers R rotate on the guide rail 44.
- Two rollers R provided on the right side (see FIG. 3) of the slider 42 may be combined as one component, and two rollers R provided on the left side (see FIG. 3) of the slider 42 may be combined as one component. .
- a stopper mechanism that suppresses the movement of the slider 42 that moves along the guide rail 44 may be provided at some points along the extending direction of the handle 40 as necessary. That is, you may provide the mechanism which controls a movement so that the holder 50 suspended from the handle 40 and the jelly warmer 60 may not move arbitrarily. Of course, it is desirable that the regulation can be released by moving the holder 50 by hand.
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The diagnostic ultrasound apparatus (100) is provided with a main apparatus body (10), a control panel (20), and a monitor (30). On the front edge of the control panel (20), a handle (40) that extends along said edge is provided. A holder (50) is suspended from the handle (40) and said holder (50) holds a gel warmer (60). A sliding mechanism, which suspends the holder (50) while moving the holder (50) in the direction in which the handle (40) extends, is provided inside the handle (40). As a result, a structure in which the space inside the handle (40) is used effectively as the holder (50) is suspended from the handle (40), is achieved.
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本発明は、超音波診断装置に関し、特に、ホルダが取り付けられる超音波診断装置に関する。
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which a holder is attached.
超音波診断において利用される超音波プローブなどの比較的小さな器具や道具をユーザが取り扱い易いように、従来から、それらの器具や道具を収容するホルダを取り付けた超音波診断装置が知られている。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which a holder for housing such instruments and tools is attached so that a user can easily handle relatively small instruments and tools such as an ultrasound probe used in ultrasound diagnosis. .
例えば、特許文献1には、超音波プローブを超音波診断装置の本体の近傍で保持するプローブホルダに係る発明が記載されている。また、特許文献2においては、可動式のプローブホルダが提案されている。
For example, Patent Document 1 describes an invention relating to a probe holder that holds an ultrasonic probe in the vicinity of a main body of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. In Patent Document 2, a movable probe holder is proposed.
また、超音波プローブに限らず、エコーゼリーのボトルやそのボトルを収容してエコーゼリーを温めるゼリーウォーマなども、医師等のユーザが利用しやすいように、超音波診断装置の近傍に配置できることが望ましい。
Moreover, not only an ultrasonic probe but also a bottle of echo jelly and a jelly warmer that accommodates the bottle and warms the echo jelly can be arranged in the vicinity of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus so that a user such as a doctor can easily use it. desirable.
一方、近年においては、モニタの薄型化や電子部品の集積回路化などにより、従来に比べて超音波診断装置が小型軽量化される傾向にある。こうした傾向においては、装置内における部品配置なども効率化され、装置内のスペースを有効に利用することが望ましい。
On the other hand, in recent years, there is a tendency for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to be smaller and lighter than the conventional one due to the thinning of the monitor and the integration of electronic components. In such a tendency, it is desirable that the arrangement of components in the apparatus is made more efficient and the space in the apparatus is used effectively.
本発明は、上述した背景技術に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、ホルダが取り付けられる超音波診断装置のその取り付けに係る効率的な構造を提供することにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described background art, and an object thereof is to provide an efficient structure related to the attachment of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which a holder is attached.
また、本発明の他の目的は、ゼリーウォーマを保持する好適なホルダを提供することにある。
Another object of the present invention is to provide a suitable holder for holding a jelly warmer.
上記目的にかなう好適な超音波診断装置は、超音波プローブから得られた信号を処理する装置本体と、ユーザの操作を受け付けて得られた信号を装置本体に伝える操作パネルと、装置本体における処理により得られた超音波画像を表示するモニタと、を有し、前記操作パネルの縁には、その縁に沿って伸長されたハンドルが設けられ、前記ハンドルは、その内部に、当該ハンドルにホルダを吊り下げつつ当該ハンドルの伸長方向にそのホルダを移動させるスライド機構を備える、ことを特徴とする。
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus suitable for the above object includes an apparatus main body for processing a signal obtained from an ultrasonic probe, an operation panel for transmitting a signal obtained by receiving a user operation to the apparatus main body, and a process in the apparatus main body. A monitor for displaying an ultrasonic image obtained by the method, and an edge of the operation panel is provided with a handle extending along the edge, and the handle is provided inside the handle. And a slide mechanism that moves the holder in the extending direction of the handle while suspending the handle.
上記構成において、操作パネルの縁にはハンドルが設けられており、例えば、ユーザがそのハンドルを握って操作パネルを動かして操作パネルの向きなどを調整することができる。そして、そのハンドル内に、ホルダを吊り下げつつハンドルの伸長方向にそのホルダを移動させるスライド機構が設けられる。これにより、ハンドル内のスペースを有効に利用しつつそのハンドルにホルダを吊り下げることが可能になる。
In the above configuration, a handle is provided at the edge of the operation panel. For example, the user can grasp the handle and move the operation panel to adjust the orientation of the operation panel. A slide mechanism is provided in the handle for moving the holder in the extending direction of the handle while suspending the holder. As a result, the holder can be suspended from the handle while effectively utilizing the space in the handle.
望ましい具体例において、前記ハンドルは、操作パネルの手前側の縁に沿って弓なりに張り出して設けられる、ことを特徴とする。
In a preferred embodiment, the handle is provided so as to project like a bow along the front side edge of the operation panel.
望ましい具体例において、前記ハンドルは、前記スライド機構として、当該ハンドルの伸長方向に沿ったガイドレールと当該ガイドレールに沿って移動が可能なスライダーを備え、当該スライダーを介してホルダを吊り下げる、ことを特徴とする。
In a preferred embodiment, the handle includes, as the slide mechanism, a guide rail along the extension direction of the handle and a slider that can move along the guide rail, and the holder is suspended via the slider. It is characterized by.
望ましい具体例において、前記スライダーは、ガイドレールに沿って回転移動する複数のローラーを備え、前記スライダーに取り付けられ又は前記スライダーと一体的に形成され、前記ハンドルの下方に垂れ下げられた吊り下げ具にホルダが接続される、ことを特徴とする。
In a preferred embodiment, the slider includes a plurality of rollers that rotate and move along a guide rail, is attached to the slider, or is integrally formed with the slider, and is suspended from the handle. A holder is connected to the head.
また、上記目的にかなう好適なホルダは、前記いずれかの超音波診断装置のハンドルに吊り下げられて円筒状のゼリーウォーマを保持するホルダであって、前記ゼリーウォーマの側面を取り囲むように円環状に形成されて前記ゼリーウォーマを側面から支持する側面支持部材と、前記ゼリーウォーマの高さ方向に伸長されて前記ゼリーウォーマを底側から支持する底側支持部材と、を有することを特徴とする。
A suitable holder for the above purpose is a holder for holding a cylindrical jelly warmer that is suspended from the handle of any of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses, and has an annular shape so as to surround a side surface of the jelly warmer. And a bottom support member that extends in the height direction of the jelly warmer and supports the jelly warmer from the bottom side. .
本発明により、ホルダが取り付けられる超音波診断装置のその取り付けに係る効率的な構造が実現される。また、本発明により、ゼリーウォーマを保持する好適なホルダが提供される。
The present invention realizes an efficient structure related to the attachment of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the holder is attached. Moreover, the suitable holder holding a jelly warmer is provided by this invention.
図1は、本発明の実施において好適な超音波診断装置の全体構成を示す図であり、図1には、超音波診断装置100の斜視図が示されている。図1に示す超音波診断装置100は、装置本体10と操作パネル20とモニタ30を備えている。
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus suitable for implementation of the present invention, and FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes an apparatus main body 10, an operation panel 20, and a monitor 30.
超音波診断装置100は、装置本体10に接続される図示しない超音波プローブも備えており、その超音波プローブが被検体に対して超音波を送受して得られた信号を装置本体10が処理することにより、装置本体10においてBモード画像等の超音波画像に関する画像データが形成される。
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 also includes an ultrasonic probe (not shown) connected to the apparatus main body 10, and the apparatus main body 10 processes a signal obtained by the ultrasonic probe transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to the subject. As a result, image data relating to an ultrasonic image such as a B-mode image is formed in the apparatus main body 10.
操作パネル20は、超音波診断装置100を利用する医師等のユーザからの操作を受け付ける操作デバイスであり、ユーザから受け付けた操作の内容を反映させた信号を装置本体10などに出力する。操作パネル20上には、キーボードやトラックボールやスライドスイッチやロータリーエンコーダなどの操作スイッチが配置されている。その操作パネル20は、装置本体10の上方に配置される。例えば、装置本体10内から上方に突き出された柱状の支持軸によって操作パネル20が装置本体10上で支えられる。そして、その支持軸が伸縮自在な構成とされて操作パネル20の高さが調整される。また、その支持軸を回転軸として装置本体10に対して操作パネル20が回転自在な構成とされる。
The operation panel 20 is an operation device that receives an operation from a user such as a doctor who uses the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, and outputs a signal reflecting the content of the operation received from the user to the apparatus main body 10 or the like. On the operation panel 20, operation switches such as a keyboard, a trackball, a slide switch, and a rotary encoder are arranged. The operation panel 20 is disposed above the apparatus main body 10. For example, the operation panel 20 is supported on the apparatus main body 10 by a columnar support shaft protruding upward from the apparatus main body 10. The support shaft is configured to be freely extendable and the height of the operation panel 20 is adjusted. Further, the operation panel 20 is rotatable with respect to the apparatus body 10 with the support shaft as a rotation axis.
操作パネル20の手前側の縁にはハンドル40が設けられており、ユーザはこのハンドル40を握って操作パネル20を動かし、その高さや回転角度を調整することができる。また、操作パネル20の手前側から見て右の縁には、4つのプローブホルダが設けられている。そして、操作パネル20の奥側の縁において、操作パネル20から上方に支持部材が伸長されており、その支持部材によってモニタ30が支持されている。
A handle 40 is provided on the front side edge of the operation panel 20, and the user can adjust the height and rotation angle by holding the handle 40 and moving the operation panel 20. Further, four probe holders are provided on the right edge when viewed from the front side of the operation panel 20. A support member is extended upward from the operation panel 20 at the edge on the back side of the operation panel 20, and the monitor 30 is supported by the support member.
モニタ30は、装置本体10において形成された画像データに基づいて、その画像データに対応した超音波画像などを表示する。モニタ30は、操作パネル20の奥側において上方に伸長された支持部材によって支持されており、その支持部材にはグリップ32が設けられている。ユーザはこのグリップ32を握ってモニタ30の向きなどを調整する。また、操作パネル20の手前側に設けられたハンドル40と奥側に設けられたグリップ32をユーザがそれぞれ左右の手で握って操作し、操作パネル20とモニタ30を一緒に回転させることができるようにしてもよい。なお、操作パネル20によりモニタ30を支持する構成に代えて、例えば装置本体10に固定されたアームなどによりモニタ30が支持される構成としてもよい。
The monitor 30 displays an ultrasonic image corresponding to the image data based on the image data formed in the apparatus main body 10. The monitor 30 is supported by a support member extended upward on the back side of the operation panel 20, and a grip 32 is provided on the support member. The user grasps the grip 32 and adjusts the orientation of the monitor 30. Further, the user can operate the handle 40 provided on the front side of the operation panel 20 and the grip 32 provided on the back side with the left and right hands, respectively, so that the operation panel 20 and the monitor 30 can be rotated together. You may do it. Instead of the configuration in which the monitor 30 is supported by the operation panel 20, for example, the monitor 30 may be supported by an arm fixed to the apparatus body 10.
そして、図1の超音波診断装置100においては、装置本体10に対する操作パネル20の高さや回転角度をユーザが調整する際に利用するハンドル40にホルダ50が吊り下げられている。また、そのホルダ50によってゼリーウォーマ60が保持されている。ハンドル40内には、ホルダ50を吊り下げつつハンドル40の伸長方向にホルダ50を移動させるスライド機構が設けられている。
1, the holder 50 is suspended from a handle 40 that is used when the user adjusts the height and rotation angle of the operation panel 20 with respect to the apparatus main body 10. The jelly warmer 60 is held by the holder 50. Inside the handle 40, a slide mechanism is provided that moves the holder 50 in the extending direction of the handle 40 while suspending the holder 50.
図2は、図1のハンドル40とそれに吊り下げられたホルダ50の断面図である。ハンドル40は、その内部にスライダー42を備えている。そのスライダー42には、ハンドル40の下方に垂れ下げられた吊り下げ具48が取り付けられている。なお、スライダー42と吊り下げ具48は一つの部品として一体的に形成されてもよい。また、吊り下げ具48が、スライダー42を軸として、図2に示す手前方向と奥方向にある程度の角度で揺れ動くように、ハンドル40に吊り下げられることが望ましく、その吊り下げ具48に、円筒状のゼリーウォーマ60を保持したホルダ50が接続される。そして、吊り下げ具48とホルダ50(側面支持部材52と底側支持部材54を含む)とゼリーウォーマ60の合計の重心が、スライダー42の真下に配置されることにより、ハンドル40の伸長方向に沿ってスライダー42を円滑に移動させることが可能になる。
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the handle 40 of FIG. 1 and a holder 50 suspended from it. The handle 40 includes a slider 42 therein. A hanging tool 48 suspended from the handle 40 is attached to the slider 42. The slider 42 and the hanging tool 48 may be integrally formed as one part. Further, it is desirable that the suspending tool 48 is suspended from the handle 40 so as to swing around the slider 42 at a certain angle in the front and back directions shown in FIG. The holder 50 holding the jelly warmer 60 is connected. The total center of gravity of the suspending tool 48, the holder 50 (including the side support member 52 and the bottom support member 54) and the jelly warmer 60 is disposed directly below the slider 42, so that the handle 40 extends in the extending direction. The slider 42 can be smoothly moved along the line.
ホルダ50は、円筒状のゼリーウォーマ60を保持しており、側面支持部材52と底側支持部材54を備えている。側面支持部材52は、例えば樹脂等により円環状に形成されており、その円環状の輪の中にゼリーウォーマ60が挿入され、側面支持部材52がゼリーウォーマ60を側面から支える。一方の底側支持部材54は、例えば金属製の細長い板状の部材であり、その一端が側面支持部材52に固定されている。底側支持部材54は、ゼリーウォーマ60の高さ方向に沿って伸長されており、その他端側がゼリーウォーマ60の底に設けられた空洞内に折り曲げられている。そして、ゼリーウォーマ60の底が、底側支持部材54の折り曲げられた他端に引っ掛けられて、底側支持部材54によりゼリーウォーマ60の底が支えられる。
The holder 50 holds a cylindrical jelly warmer 60 and includes a side surface support member 52 and a bottom side support member 54. The side surface support member 52 is formed in an annular shape by, for example, resin, and the jelly warmer 60 is inserted into the annular ring, and the side surface support member 52 supports the jelly warmer 60 from the side surface. One bottom-side support member 54 is, for example, an elongated plate-like member made of metal, and one end thereof is fixed to the side support member 52. The bottom-side support member 54 extends along the height direction of the jelly warmer 60, and the other end side is bent into a cavity provided at the bottom of the jelly warmer 60. Then, the bottom of the jelly warmer 60 is hooked to the other bent end of the bottom support member 54, and the bottom of the jelly warmer 60 is supported by the bottom support member 54.
なお、円筒状のゼリーウォーマ60内には、エコーゼリーの入ったボトル62が挿入されている。ボトル62は、その開口部(キャップ部)をゼリーウォーマ60の底側に向けて挿入されている。ゼリーウォーマ60は、その挿入されたボトル62内のエコーゼリーを温める機能を備える。
In the cylindrical jelly warmer 60, a bottle 62 containing echo jelly is inserted. The bottle 62 is inserted with its opening (cap) facing the bottom side of the jelly warmer 60. The jelly warmer 60 has a function of heating the echo jelly in the inserted bottle 62.
図3は、図1のハンドル40の内部構成を示す分解図である。ハンドル40は、操作パネル20の手前側の縁において、図3に示す左右方向に伸長されて弓なりに張り出して設けられる。そのハンドル40内には、ハンドル40の伸長方向に沿ったガイドレール44が設けられている。そのガイドレール44上には、スライダー42が載せられており、このスライダー42が、ガイドレール44を伸長方向に沿って移動する。
FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing an internal configuration of the handle 40 of FIG. The handle 40 is provided at the edge on the near side of the operation panel 20 so as to extend in the left-right direction shown in FIG. A guide rail 44 is provided in the handle 40 along the extending direction of the handle 40. A slider 42 is placed on the guide rail 44, and the slider 42 moves along the extending direction of the guide rail 44.
なお、図2を利用して説明したように、スライダー42には吊り下げ具48が取り付けられており、さらに、側面支持部材52を備えたホルダ50が、その吊り下げ具48に接続されている。
As described with reference to FIG. 2, a hanging tool 48 is attached to the slider 42, and a holder 50 including a side support member 52 is connected to the hanging tool 48. .
図3には、円環状の側面支持部材52と、その側面支持部材52によって側面を支えられたゼリーウォーマ60と、ゼリーウォーマ60内に挿入されたエコーゼリーのボトル62も図示されている。
3 also shows an annular side support member 52, a jelly warmer 60 supported on the side by the side support member 52, and an echo jelly bottle 62 inserted into the jelly warmer 60.
図4は、図3の分解図におけるスライダー42とその周辺の拡大図である。スライダー42は、その四隅に4つのローラーRを備えており、これら4つのローラーRがガイドレール44上において回転移動することにより、スライダー42が滑らかにガイドレール44に沿って移動する。スライダー42の右側(図3参照)に設けられる2つのローラーRが1つの部品として纏められ、スライダー42の左側(図3参照)に設けられる2つのローラーRが1つの部品として纏められてもよい。
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the slider 42 and its surroundings in the exploded view of FIG. The slider 42 is provided with four rollers R at the four corners thereof, and the slider 42 moves smoothly along the guide rail 44 as the four rollers R rotate on the guide rail 44. Two rollers R provided on the right side (see FIG. 3) of the slider 42 may be combined as one component, and two rollers R provided on the left side (see FIG. 3) of the slider 42 may be combined as one component. .
なお、必要に応じて、ハンドル40の伸長方向に沿ったいくつかの箇所において、ガイドレール44に沿って移動するスライダー42の動きを抑制するストッパー機構を設けてもよい。つまり、ハンドル40に吊り下げられたホルダ50やゼリーウォーマ60が勝手に移動しないように動きを規制する機構を設けてもよい。もちろん、その規制は、ユーザが手でホルダ50を動かす程度で解除できることが望ましい。
It should be noted that a stopper mechanism that suppresses the movement of the slider 42 that moves along the guide rail 44 may be provided at some points along the extending direction of the handle 40 as necessary. That is, you may provide the mechanism which controls a movement so that the holder 50 suspended from the handle 40 and the jelly warmer 60 may not move arbitrarily. Of course, it is desirable that the regulation can be released by moving the holder 50 by hand.
以上、本発明の好適な実施形態を説明したが、上述した実施形態は、あらゆる点で単なる例示にすぎず、本発明の範囲を限定するものではない。本発明は、その本質を逸脱しない範囲で各種の変形形態を包含する。
The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the above-described embodiments are merely examples in all respects, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention includes various modifications without departing from the essence thereof.
10 装置本体、20 操作パネル、30 モニタ、40 ハンドル、42 スライダー、44 ガイドレール、48 吊り下げ具、50 ホルダ、60 ゼリーウォーマ、100 超音波診断装置。
10 device body, 20 operation panel, 30 monitor, 40 handle, 42 slider, 44 guide rail, 48 hanging tool, 50 holder, 60 jelly warmer, 100 ultrasonic diagnostic device.
Claims (14)
- 超音波プローブから得られた信号を処理する装置本体と、
ユーザの操作を受け付けて得られた信号を装置本体に伝える操作パネルと、
装置本体における処理により得られた超音波画像を表示するモニタと、
を有し、
前記操作パネルの縁には、その縁に沿って伸長されたハンドルが設けられ、
前記ハンドルは、その内部に、当該ハンドルにホルダを吊り下げつつ当該ハンドルの伸長方向にそのホルダを移動させるスライド機構を備える、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 An apparatus body for processing a signal obtained from an ultrasonic probe;
An operation panel for transmitting a signal obtained by accepting a user operation to the apparatus body;
A monitor for displaying an ultrasonic image obtained by processing in the apparatus body;
Have
The edge of the operation panel is provided with a handle extending along the edge,
The handle includes therein a slide mechanism that moves the holder in the extending direction of the handle while hanging the holder on the handle.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項1に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記ハンドルは、操作パネルの手前側の縁に沿って弓なりに張り出して設けられる、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1,
The handle is provided to project like a bow along the front edge of the operation panel.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項1に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記ハンドルは、前記スライド機構として、当該ハンドルの伸長方向に沿ったガイドレールと当該ガイドレールに沿って移動が可能なスライダーを備え、当該スライダーを介してホルダを吊り下げる、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1,
The handle includes, as the slide mechanism, a guide rail along the extension direction of the handle and a slider that can move along the guide rail, and the holder is suspended through the slider.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項2に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記ハンドルは、前記スライド機構として、当該ハンドルの伸長方向に沿ったガイドレールと当該ガイドレールに沿って移動が可能なスライダーを備え、当該スライダーを介してホルダを吊り下げる、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2,
The handle includes, as the slide mechanism, a guide rail along the extension direction of the handle and a slider that can move along the guide rail, and the holder is suspended through the slider.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項3に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記スライダーは、ガイドレールに沿って回転移動する複数のローラーを備え、
複数のローラーがガイドレール上において回転移動することにより、前記スライダーがガイドレールに沿って移動する、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3.
The slider includes a plurality of rollers that rotate and move along the guide rail.
When the plurality of rollers rotate on the guide rail, the slider moves along the guide rail.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項4に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記スライダーは、ガイドレールに沿って回転移動する複数のローラーを備え、
複数のローラーがガイドレール上において回転移動することにより、前記スライダーがガイドレールに沿って移動する、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4,
The slider includes a plurality of rollers that rotate and move along the guide rail.
When the plurality of rollers rotate on the guide rail, the slider moves along the guide rail.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項3に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記スライダーに取り付けられ又は前記スライダーと一体的に形成され、前記ハンドルの下方に垂れ下げられた吊り下げ具をさらに有し、
当該吊り下げ具にホルダが接続される、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3.
A hanging tool attached to the slider or integrally formed with the slider and suspended below the handle;
A holder is connected to the hanging tool,
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項5に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記スライダーに取り付けられ又は前記スライダーと一体的に形成され、前記ハンドルの下方に垂れ下げられた吊り下げ具をさらに有し、
当該吊り下げ具にホルダが接続される、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 5,
A hanging tool attached to the slider or integrally formed with the slider and suspended below the handle;
A holder is connected to the hanging tool,
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項7に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記ホルダによりゼリーウォーマが保持され、
前記吊り下げ具とホルダとゼリーウォーマの合計の重心が前記スライダーの真下に配置される、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7,
The holder holds the jelly warmer,
The total center of gravity of the hanging tool, the holder and the jelly warmer is arranged directly below the slider.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項8に記載の超音波診断装置において、
前記ホルダによりゼリーウォーマが保持され、
前記吊り下げ具とホルダとゼリーウォーマの合計の重心が前記スライダーの真下に配置される、
ことを特徴とする超音波診断装置。 The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 8,
The holder holds the jelly warmer,
The total center of gravity of the hanging tool, the holder and the jelly warmer is arranged directly below the slider.
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. - 請求項1から10のいずれか1項に記載の超音波診断装置のハンドルに吊り下げられて円筒状のゼリーウォーマを保持するホルダであって、
前記ゼリーウォーマの側面を取り囲むように円環状に形成されて前記ゼリーウォーマを側面から支持する側面支持部材と、
前記ゼリーウォーマの高さ方向に伸長されて前記ゼリーウォーマを底側から支持する底側支持部材と、
を有する、
ことを特徴とするホルダ。 A holder for holding a cylindrical jelly warmer suspended from a handle of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A side support member that is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the side surface of the jelly warmer and supports the jelly warmer from the side surface;
A bottom support member that extends in the height direction of the jelly warmer and supports the jelly warmer from the bottom;
Having
A holder characterized by that. - 請求項11に記載のホルダにおいて、
前記側面支持部材は、前記ハンドルの下方に垂れ下げられた吊り下げ具に接続され、
当該ホルダが吊り下げ具を介してハンドルに吊り下げられる、
ことを特徴とするホルダ。 The holder according to claim 11,
The side support member is connected to a hanging tool suspended below the handle;
The holder is suspended from the handle via a hanging tool.
A holder characterized by that. - 請求項11に記載のホルダにおいて、
前記底側支持部材は、その一端が前記側面支持部材に固定され、その他端が折り曲げられて前記ゼリーウォーマの底を支える、
ことを特徴とするホルダ。 The holder according to claim 11,
One end of the bottom support member is fixed to the side support member, and the other end is bent to support the bottom of the jelly warmer.
A holder characterized by that. - 請求項12に記載のホルダにおいて、
前記底側支持部材は、その一端が前記側面支持部材に固定され、その他端が折り曲げられて前記ゼリーウォーマの底を支える、
ことを特徴とするホルダ。 The holder according to claim 12,
One end of the bottom support member is fixed to the side support member, and the other end is bent to support the bottom of the jelly warmer.
A holder characterized by that.
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