Ultrasonic probe, scanning assembly and ultrasonic imaging device
US12295789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0825
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided in the present application is an ultrasonic probe, including: an ultrasonic transducer configured to send/receive an ultrasonic signal; a housing including a top plate and a side wall that collectively define a cavity with an opening located below the cavity, wherein a top portion of the ultrasonic transducer is configured to be accommodated in the cavity via the opening; and an elastic element accommodated in the cavity, the elastic element being connected to the top portion of the ultrasonic transducer and the top plate of the housing, and the elastic element being configured to provide an elastic force to the ultrasonic transducer to enable part of the ultrasonic transducer to retract and spring back within the cavity. Further provided in the present application are a scanning assembly including the ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic imaging device including the scanning assembly.
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