Ultrasonic endoscopic probe
    1.
    发明公开
    Ultrasonic endoscopic probe 失效
    超声内窥镜探头

    公开(公告)号:EP0754429A3

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-11

    申请号:EP96304209.8

    申请日:1996-06-06

    IPC分类号: A61B8/12 A61B1/00

    摘要: An ultrasonic endoscopic probe is provided with an articulating distal tip (14) at which an ultrasonic transducer (130) is located. The articulating section (30) of the probe can be locked in an articulated position by a lock control (28,28') located at a control section (10) of the probe. The locking force is variably selectable by the user, so that the articulating section (30) will be locked in position by a desired force. The articulating section (30) is controlled by cables (74,76,129), which include cable tension adjustments (70a,70b) that also serve to delimit the range of articulation. The articulating section (30) is formed of alternating pivot rings (120) with intervening polymeric pivot beads (106), which provide repetitively smooth articulation. The ultrasonic transducer (130) is rotatable to steer the acoustic scan plane during use, and a sliding membrane (164) between the transducer (130) and its acoustic window (162) allows the transducer (130) to rotate smoothly without sticking.

    Acoustic standoff for ultrasound scanhead
    2.
    发明公开
    Acoustic standoff for ultrasound scanhead 失效
    Akustische Vorlaufstreckefüreinen Ultraschallkopf。

    公开(公告)号:EP0527651A1

    公开(公告)日:1993-02-17

    申请号:EP92307417.3

    申请日:1992-08-13

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00 G10K11/02

    摘要: An acoustic standoff is provided for an ultrasonic scanhead which readily attaches to and detaches from an ultrasonic scanhead. The standoff includes a retention clip which snaps onto the scanhead and defines a volumetric region in front of the scanhead acoustic window. A body of acoustically transmissive material which is preferably disposable is located in the volumetric region. This integral configuration of scanhead and disposable standoff material advantageously allows a clinician to manipulate both the scanhead and its standoff with one hand during performance of an ultrasonic examination. Also disclosed is a convenient kit for the retention clip and disposable blocks of standoff material which enables standoff material of the proper dimensions and acoustic characteristics for the clip to be cast and formed directly in compartments of the kit.

    摘要翻译: 为超声波扫描头提供声学间隔,该超声扫描头容易附着于超声波扫描头并与其分离。 支座包括夹持在扫描头上并保持在扫描头声窗前面的体积区域的保持夹。 优选一次性的声透射材料体位于体积区域中。 扫描头和一次性支架材料的整体配置有利地允许临床医生在执行超声波检查期间用一只手来操纵扫描头和其支架。 还公开了一种用于保持夹和便携式材料的一次性块的便利套件,其使夹具的适当尺寸和声学特性的隔离材料能够直接铸造并形成在套件的隔室中。

    Ultrasonic endoscopic probe
    4.
    发明公开
    Ultrasonic endoscopic probe 失效
    超声波内窥镜探头

    公开(公告)号:EP0754429A2

    公开(公告)日:1997-01-22

    申请号:EP96304209.8

    申请日:1996-06-06

    IPC分类号: A61B8/12 A61B1/00

    摘要: An ultrasonic endoscopic probe is provided with an articulating distal tip (14) at which an ultrasonic transducer (130) is located. The articulating section (30) of the probe can be locked in an articulated position by a lock control (28,28') located at a control section (10) of the probe. The locking force is variably selectable by the user, so that the articulating section (30) will be locked in position by a desired force. The articulating section (30) is controlled by cables (74,76,129), which include cable tension adjustments (70a,70b) that also serve to delimit the range of articulation. The articulating section (30) is formed of alternating pivot rings (120) with intervening polymeric pivot beads (106), which provide repetitively smooth articulation. The ultrasonic transducer (130) is rotatable to steer the acoustic scan plane during use, and a sliding membrane (164) between the transducer (130) and its acoustic window (162) allows the transducer (130) to rotate smoothly without sticking.

    摘要翻译: 超声波内窥镜探针设置有超声波换能器(130)所位于的关节式远侧末端(14)。 探针的铰接部分(30)可以通过位于探针的控制部分(10)处的锁定控制器(28,28')锁定在铰接位置。 锁定力由使用者可变地选择,使得铰接部分(30)将通过期望的力锁定就位。 铰接部段(30)由缆索(74,76,129)控制,缆索(74,76,129)包括也用于界定铰接范围的缆索张力调节器(70a,70b)。 铰接部段(30)由交替的枢轴环(120)形成,中间的聚合物枢转凸起(106)提供重复平滑的铰接。 超声波换能器130可旋转以在使用期间操纵声学扫描平面,并且换能器130与其声学窗口162之间的滑动膜164允许换能器130平稳地旋转而不会粘连。

    Transesophageal ultrasonic scanhead
    7.
    发明公开
    Transesophageal ultrasonic scanhead 失效
    Ultraschall-Abtastung手套Speiseröhren-Sonde。

    公开(公告)号:EP0486270A1

    公开(公告)日:1992-05-20

    申请号:EP91310446.9

    申请日:1991-11-13

    IPC分类号: A61B8/12 G10K11/34

    摘要: An ultrasonic transesophageal scanhead is provided which enables a physician to easily and quickly change the orientation of the image plane during a scanning procedure without disrupting control of the scanhead. Means (36) are provided on the external control unit (16) of the scanhead for unambiguously selecting the orientation of the plane which is imaged by the transducers (E1L..E48T) at the end of the probe (12) of the scanhead. In one embodiment, a rocker switch (36) is provided on the underside of the control unit, and a lighted indicator (40) is provided on top of the control unit. When the physician desires to change the image plane, the rocker switch is rolled forward to select the transducer elements (E1L..E48L; E1T..E48T) of the probe which are configured for scanning in the desired image plane. As the rocker switch is moved, the lighted indicator (40) on the top of the control unit provides a visual display pattern aligned either longitudinally (40b, 40c) or transversely (40a, 40b) with respect to the axis of the probe. Thus, the physician can change scanning planes without moving his hand from the control unit, and the unit constantly provides an indication of the orientation of the selected plane.

    摘要翻译: 提供超声波食管扫描头,其使得医生能够在扫描过程中容易且快速地改变图像平面的取向而不中断扫描头的控制。 装置(36)设置在扫描头的外部控制单元(16)上,用于明确地选择由扫描头的探头(12)的端部处的换能器(E1L..E48T)成像的平面的取向。 在一个实施例中,摇臂开关(36)设置在控制单元的下侧,并且在控制单元的顶部上设置点亮指示器(40)。 当医生希望改变图像平面时,摇杆开关向前滚动以选择配置为在所需图像平面扫描的探头的换能器元件(E1L..E48L; E1T..E48T)。 当摇臂开关移动时,控制单元顶部上的点亮指示器(40)提供相对于探针的轴线纵向(40b,40c)或横向(40a,40b)排列的视觉显示图案。 因此,医生可以在不将手从控制单元移开的情况下改变扫描平面,并且该单元不间断地提供所选平面的取向的指示。