Ultrasonic probe assembly with linear actuator
US5445154A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0136
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic probe assembly in which the disposition of the scan plane of an ultrasonic transducer is achieved using a linear actuator. The scan plane is selected by operation of a remote control unit which, through cables, controls the linear actuators and associated gears and, thus, the rotation of the ultrasonic transducer.
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