Device for rotating a transducer of an ultrasonic probe

Details Device for rotating a transducer of an ultrasonic probe Device for rotating a transducer of an ultrasonic probe

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Chen, Tse (Department: 3777)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S437000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998077

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention may provide a device for rotating a transducer of an ultrasonic probe, which has a simple manufacturing process and a small size. The device may comprise: a drive motor; a pulley rotatably driven by the drive motor; wire-ropes wound around the pulley; a rotatable transducer having a plurality of ultrasonic elements; and buffer springs connecting one ends of the wire-ropes and the transducer, the buffer springs being attached to the transducer.

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