Ultrasonic probe

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2003-12-22

2011-12-27

Le, Long (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S462000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08083681

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic probe according to the present invention includes an inserting portion to be inserted into a body cavity and a grip portion1held by an operator outside of the body cavity. The inserting portion2includes a transducer unit4, a rotation axis provided in the transducer unit4, and a swing mechanism for swinging the transducer unit4around the rotation axis as a center, and the grip portion1includes a motor5for generating a driving force for driving the swing mechanism. The swing mechanism includes a shaft9connected to the motor5, a first pulley6attached coaxially to the shaft9, a second pulley7attached coaxially to the rotation axis of the transducer unit4, and a wire8connecting the first pulley6and the second pulley7.

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