Abstract: An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic probe having a buffer structure capable of preventing internal components from being damaged by an external impact. The ultrasonic probe includes a transducer module transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave, a case which has an opened one side and is configured to accommodate the transducer module, a lens provided at the one side of the case, and a protective member accommodated in the case and positioned to face at least one surface of the transducer module, wherein the protective member protrudes further forward compared to the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic probe in which a supporting member is provided with a buffer unit to mitigate an outside impact. The ultrasonic probe includes a transducer rotatably provided, a shaft having the transducer mounted thereto, and a supporting member rotatably supporting the shaft, wherein the supporting member is provided with a buffer unit to mitigate an outside impact.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic probe for acquiring an ultrasound image. The ultrasound probe includes a transducer configured to be movable, a cap configured to transmit an ultrasound signal generated by the transducer to outside, and an impact mitigating member disposed along a circumference of the cap to protect the cap from an external impact.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic probe for acquiring an ultrasound image. The ultrasound probe includes a transducer configured to be movable, a cap configured to transmit an ultrasound signal generated by the transducer to outside, and an impact mitigating member disposed along a circumference of the cap to protect the cap from an external impact.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic probe having a buffer structure capable of preventing internal components from being damaged by an external impact. The ultrasonic probe includes a transducer module transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave, a case which has an opened one side and is configured to accommodate the transducer module, a lens provided at the one side of the case, and a protective member accommodated in the case and positioned to face at least one surface of the transducer module, wherein the protective member protrudes further forward compared to the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which includes a probe including a transducer installed to be rotatable, a driving device configured to rotate the transducer, at least one wire configured to transmit power of the driving device to the transducer, a handle case configured to accommodate the driving device therein, a cap coupled to the handle case to accommodate the transducer therein, and filled with oil, and a diaphragm formed of a deformable material and disposed between the cap and the handle case, wherein the wire is installed to pass through the diaphragm, and fixed to the diaphragm so that the diaphragm is deformed according to movement of the wire. Since the wire is fixedly installed to pass through the diaphragm and deformed according movement of the wire, oil in the cap is prevented from leaking to the handle case.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic probe in which a supporting member is provided with a buffer unit to mitigate an outside impact. The ultrasonic probe includes a transducer rotatably provided, a shaft having the transducer mounted thereto, and a supporting member rotatably supporting the shaft, wherein the supporting member is provided with a buffer unit to mitigate an outside impact.

Abstract: Disclosed is a probe for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with an improved heat-radiation structure using graphene. The probe includes a case to form an exterior appearance, a piezoelectric layer provided in the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a backing layer provided at the rear of the piezoelectric layer to prevent the ultrasonic waves from being transmitted backward from the piezoelectric layer, and a heat-radiation unit to radiate heat transmitted from the piezoelectric layer to the outside the case. The heat-radiation unit includes graphene. By attaching graphene having a high thermal conductivity to a heat source of the probe, a surface temperature of the heat source is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which includes a probe including a transducer installed to be rotatable, a driving device configured to rotate the transducer, at least one wire configured to transmit power of the driving device to the transducer, a handle case configured to accommodate the driving device therein, a cap coupled to the handle case to accommodate the transducer therein, and filled with oil, and a diaphragm formed of a deformable material and disposed between the cap and the handle case, wherein the wire is installed to pass through the diaphragm, and fixed to the diaphragm so that the diaphragm is deformed according to movement of the wire. Since the wire is fixedly installed to pass through the diaphragm and deformed according movement of the wire, oil in the cap is prevented from leaking to the handle case.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an ultrasonic probe having a device for coupling a wire-rope to a transducer. A worker can easily couple the wire-rope to the transducer and can conveniently adjust the tension of the wire-rope. The ultrasonic probe has a pair of wire-ropes transmitting a drive force from a driving portion to the transducer by alternately pulling it at both sides thereof for rotating the transducer. The device comprises a wire-rope tightening bolt having a through-hole to which a wire-rope is inserted, wherein the wire-rope tightening bolt is rotatably coupled to the transducer.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe includes an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and a distal housing; a transducer having a transducing surface, the transducer pivotally disposed in the housing and configured so that the transducing surface is capable of selectively rotating between a first position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second position at least collinear with the longitudinal axis; a transmission unit coupled to the transducer to rotate the transducer between the first and second positions; and a location detector coupled to the transmission unit to provide a signal corresponding to an orientation of the transducer between the first and second positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for moving a transducer of an ultrasonic probe in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for acquiring a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. A motor for generating power to move the transducer and guide rails for guiding the movement of the transducer are mounted to the frame. The rotational force of a driving shaft of the motor is transmitted to a driven shaft through pulleys and belts. A portion of a wire is wound around the driven shaft and both ends of the wire are fixed to two opposing surfaces of the transducer. A reel having a spiral groove on the peripheral surface is coupled to the driven shaft. The wire is wound along the spiral groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a probe, which is adapted to match acoustic impedances and shield undesired signals, and an ultrasound diagnostic system configured to use such a probe. The probe for conducting ultrasound diagnosis includes a transducer array for transmitting ultrasound signals to a target object and receiving the ultrasound signals reflected from the target object. The probe of the present invention also includes multiple membranes for covering the transducer array, wherein the multiple membranes include at least two membranes formed from different materials and having different thicknesses.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an ultrasonic probe having a device for coupling a wire-rope to a transducer. A worker can easily couple the wire-rope to the transducer and can conveniently adjust the tension of the wire-rope. The ultrasonic probe has a pair of wire-ropes transmitting a drive force from a driving portion to the transducer by alternately pulling it at both sides thereof for rotating the transducer. The device comprises a wire-rope tightening bolt having a through-hole to which a wire-rope is inserted, wherein the wire-rope tightening bolt is rotatably coupled to the transducer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for guiding the movement of a transducer of an ultrasonic probe in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for acquiring a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. A pair of guide rails is disposed near both side-ends of the transducer and is disposed apart therefrom by predetermined gaps. Slots are formed lengthwise at side surfaces of the guide rails. Each slot has a bottom wall and a side wall. Bearings coupled to the both side-ends of the transducer are received in the slots and roll on the bottom walls of the slots. First magnets are fixed to the both side-ends of the transducer and second magnets are fixed to the side walls of the slots along the overall length of the slots. The first magnets are received in the slots and are disposed opposite to the second magnets so that repulsive forces are generated therebetween.