Medison Co., Ltd.

Samsung Medison Co., Ltd.

Won Soon Hwang

Gil-Ju Jin

Gil Ju Jin

Jae Yk Kim

Seong Rae Kim

Yong Cheol Hyeon

Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic probe for acquiring an ultrasound image. The ultrasound probe includes a transducer configured to be movable, a cap configured to transmit an ultrasound signal generated by the transducer to outside, and an impact mitigating member disposed along a circumference of the cap to protect the cap from an external impact.

Ultrasonic probe

Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which includes a probe including a transducer installed to be rotatable, a driving device configured to rotate the transducer, at least one wire configured to transmit power of the driving device to the transducer, a handle case configured to accommodate the driving device therein, a cap coupled to the handle case to accommodate the transducer therein, and filled with oil, and a diaphragm formed of a deformable material and disposed between the cap and the handle case, wherein the wire is installed to pass through the diaphragm, and fixed to the diaphragm so that the diaphragm is deformed according to movement of the wire. Since the wire is fixedly installed to pass through the diaphragm and deformed according movement of the wire, oil in the cap is prevented from leaking to the handle case.

Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an ultrasonic probe having a device for coupling a wire-rope to a transducer. A worker can easily couple the wire-rope to the transducer and can conveniently adjust the tension of the wire-rope. The ultrasonic probe has a pair of wire-ropes transmitting a drive force from a driving portion to the transducer by alternately pulling it at both sides thereof for rotating the transducer. The device comprises a wire-rope tightening bolt having a through-hole to which a wire-rope is inserted, wherein the wire-rope tightening bolt is rotatably coupled to the transducer.

Ultrasonic probe having a device for coupling a wire-rope to a transducer

The present invention relates to a device for moving a transducer of an ultrasonic probe in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for acquiring a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. A motor for generating power to move the transducer and guide rails for guiding the movement of the transducer are mounted to the frame. The rotational force of a driving shaft of the motor is transmitted to a driven shaft through pulleys and belts. A portion of a wire is wound around the driven shaft and both ends of the wire are fixed to two opposing surfaces of the transducer. A reel having a spiral groove on the peripheral surface is coupled to the driven shaft. The wire is wound along the spiral groove.

Device for moving a transducer of an ultrasonic probe

The present invention relates to a device for guiding the movement of a transducer of an ultrasonic probe in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for acquiring a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. A pair of guide rails is disposed near both side-ends of the transducer and is disposed apart therefrom by predetermined gaps. Slots are formed lengthwise at side surfaces of the guide rails. Each slot has a bottom wall and a side wall. Bearings coupled to the both side-ends of the transducer are received in the slots and roll on the bottom walls of the slots. First magnets are fixed to the both side-ends of the transducer and second magnets are fixed to the side walls of the slots along the overall length of the slots. The first magnets are received in the slots and are disposed opposite to the second magnets so that repulsive forces are generated therebetween.

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Seoul, South Korea

Won Soon Hwang