Ultrasound probe and ultrasound diagnosis apparatus
US9775584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0841
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an ultrasound probe according to an embodiment, a first ultrasound transducer array scans a first scanned plane. A second ultrasound transducer array engages with the first ultrasound transducer array, is provided so as to intersect the first ultrasound transducer array, and scans a second scanned plane different from the first scanned plane. A probe main body is provided with the first ultrasound transducer array and the second ultrasound transducer array, has an opening in a position where the first and the second ultrasound transducer arrays intersect each other, and has a through hole extending to the opening. An engaging part that causes the first and the second ultrasound transducer arrays to engage with each other is configured in such a manner that the angle at which the first and the second ultrasound transducer arrays intersect each other is changeable.
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