Peripheral ultrasound device providing pivotal adjustment of an imaging mechanism about two axes

摘要

A device for acquiring ultrasound-generated data from a patient including a securing system and a probe configured for connection to the securing system, the probe including a base having an interfacing surface, an imaging mechanism adjustable relative to the base and configured to send and receive ultrasound signals along an imaging direction, and an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism relative to the base thereby adjusting the imaging direction.

主权项

1. A device for acquiring ultrasound-generated data from a patient, the device comprising:
a securing system having an anchor; and a probe configured for connection to the securing system, the probe comprising:
a base having an interfacing surface;an imaging mechanism having an ultrasound transducer, the imaging mechanism being adjustable relative to the base and configured to send and receive ultrasound signals along an imaging direction; andan adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism relative to the base thereby adjusting the imaging direction, the adjustment mechanism comprising:
a first adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a first axis orthogonal to the interfacing surface, the first adjustment mechanism comprising an annular ring oriented parallel to and offset from the interfacing surface and having an orientation actuator having a motor, the orientation actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the first axis; anda second adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a second axis parallel to the interfacing surface, the second adjustment mechanism comprising a gear extending from the imaging mechanism and being positioned orthogonal to the interfacing surface and having a direction actuator having a motor, the direction actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the second axis.