MOBILE ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT AND DOCKING STAND

摘要

Disclosed is a mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument including a self-powered ultrasound console (10) having electronics for driving a transducer array (12), processing reflected ultrasound waves, and a visual display for processed ultrasound waves. A docking stand (18) is provided for the console that includes a sleeve (16) for slide receiving the console of the instrument, the sleeve being configured to expose the visual display and manual controls of the console. A vertical support (18) positions the sleeve (16) in a raised position above the base (20), which preferably includes wheels (22) for moving the docking stand and a diagnostic instrument during use. The sleeve preferably includes a signal connector (40) for mating with a connector of the console (38) and receiving video signals for auxiliary display. A power connector (34) can be provided for mating with a power connector (32) of the console for operating the console and for charging batteries in the console.