| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a device for positioning an exploratory probe in space, for example an ultrasonic probe. This device comprises an essentially rigid arm (20) whose first end (21) is articulated relative to a support holder (10) by two perpendicular articulation spindles (24, 26) and the exploratory probe (2) is mounted on a support element (30) connected to the second end (22) of the arm by at least two articulation spindles (32, 34). The support element (30) of the exploratory probe is connected to the second end (22) of the arm by means of a set of four articulation spindles (32, 34, 36, 38) which are successively disposed perpendicular to each other and in space in such a manner as to occupy a limited volume in the immediate vicinity of the exploratory probe. This device thus offers an ability for unlimited positioning in space of the exploratory probe within a space or volume which is limited or confined, which constitutes an essential technical advantage for locating targets such as concretions, renal or biliary calculi with a view to their destruction. <IMAGE> |
