Detachably joined ultrasonic probe device
First Claim
1. A detachably joined ultrasonic probe device comprising:
- a plurality of ultrasonic probe modules configured to be horizontally arranged in a direction of generating an ultrasonic wave,wherein each ultrasonic probe module of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprises a plurality of piezoelectric elements,wherein the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprise at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module, andwherein the at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and the at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module are configured to target different kinds of organs;
a case configured to accommodate the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules through an open portion formed in one side thereof and detachably couple the ultrasonic probe modules, the case including an outer housing configured to enclose an exterior of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules and a separation housing provided between the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules to form the open portion and to separate the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules from each other such that the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules are prevented from coming in contact with each other and affecting each other by vibration thereof; and
a controller configured to be installed inside in the case and electrically connected to the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules to selectively operate or halt each of the ultrasonic probe modules,wherein each of the ultrasonic probe modules includes a module case, wherein each of the module case includes a rear-side block, and each of the ultrasonic probe modules is accommodated in the open portion.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a detachably joined ultrasonic probe device, including modular ultrasonic probe and a case for detachably joining with the modular ultrasonic probes, which enables the user to select a suitable ultrasonic probe according to desired performance and diagnosis frequency region. The device according to the present invention includes: a plurality of ultrasonic probe modules horizontally arranged in the direction of generating an ultrasonic wave; a case consisting of an outer housing with one open side for receiving and enclosing the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules, and a separation housing provided between the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules for separating the ultrasonic modules from one another, so as to detachably join with the ultrasonic modules; and a control module installed in the case for controlling the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules.
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1. A detachably joined ultrasonic probe device comprising:
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a plurality of ultrasonic probe modules configured to be horizontally arranged in a direction of generating an ultrasonic wave, wherein each ultrasonic probe module of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprises a plurality of piezoelectric elements, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprise at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module, and wherein the at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and the at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module are configured to target different kinds of organs; a case configured to accommodate the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules through an open portion formed in one side thereof and detachably couple the ultrasonic probe modules, the case including an outer housing configured to enclose an exterior of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules and a separation housing provided between the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules to form the open portion and to separate the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules from each other such that the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules are prevented from coming in contact with each other and affecting each other by vibration thereof; and a controller configured to be installed inside in the case and electrically connected to the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules to selectively operate or halt each of the ultrasonic probe modules, wherein each of the ultrasonic probe modules includes a module case, wherein each of the module case includes a rear-side block, and each of the ultrasonic probe modules is accommodated in the open portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An ultrasonic probe assembly comprising:
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a plurality of ultrasonic probe modules, wherein each ultrasonic probe module of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprises a plurality of piezoelectric elements, the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules comprise at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module, the at least one first-type ultrasonic probe module and the at least one second-type ultrasonic probe module are configured to probe different kinds of targets, and each ultrasonic probe module of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules is configured to be selectively operated or halted; and a single case, comprises; an open space configured to accommodate the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules; an outer housing; and a plurality of partitions, wherein the outer housing is configured to enclose the open space, wherein the plurality of partitions are configured to divide the open space into a plurality of open portions, and wherein each ultrasonic probe module of the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules is configured to be accommodated in each open portion of the plurality of open portions.
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