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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2024
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Chikara Kojima, Matsumoto, JP;
Keita Kubo, Matsumoto, JP;
Hikaru Iwai, Matsukawa, JP;
Eiji Osawa, Matsumoto, JP;
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, , JP;
Abstract
An ultrasound probe includes: an ultrasound device configured to perform at least one of transmission and reception of an ultrasound wave; and a case housing the ultrasound device. The ultrasound device includes a vibration plate and a piezoelectric element disposed at the vibration plate. The case is provided with an opening facing the vibration plate, and a first communication hole that is provided at a position different from a position of the opening and that communicates an internal space of the case with outside of the case. The case includes a sealing mechanism configured to prevent entry of a water droplet from the opening into the internal space.