CN102397085A

CN102397085A - Ultrasound probe

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Publication number: CN102397085A
Application number: CN2011102660746A
Authority: CN
Inventors: D·G·奥克斯; C·J·桑德斯
Original assignee: Toshiba Corp; Toshiba Medical Systems Corp
Current assignee: Canon Medical Systems Corp
Priority date: 2010-09-09
Filing date: 2011-09-09
Publication date: 2012-04-04
Anticipated expiration: 2031-09-09
Also published as: CN102397085B

Abstract

The invention provides an ultrasound probe, which can make heat generated from a heat source cooled with high efficiency. The ultrasound probe comprises a heat generating source, an outer wall and an inner wall. The heat generating source generates heat. The outer wall is equipped on the periphery of the heat generating source. The inner wall is equipped between the outer wall and the heat generating source. A heat conducting medium for transmitting heat generating by the heat generating source is equipped in a flow space enclosed by the outer wall and inner wall.

Description

Ultrasound probe

(cross reference of related application)

The application is based on the U.S. Patent application No.12/878 that also requires formerly, and 576 (on JIUYUE 9th, 2010 submitted) and Japanese patent application No.2011-177906 (on August 16th, 2011 submitted) are priority, and its full content draws for referencial use at this.

Technical field

This embodiment relates to ultrasound probe.

Background technology

Figure 32 is the figure that illustrates according to the formation of the diagnostic ultrasound equipment that has example now.That kind shown in the image pattern 32 has according to existing routine diagnostic ultrasound equipment: handling part 1, display part 2, cable 3 and ultrasound probe 4.Ultrasound probe 4 is connected to handling part 1 via cable 3.Handling part 1 control ultrasound probe 4 is so that the region-of-interest in body to be detected sends ultrasonic pulse and receives by the ultrasonic echo of body reflection to be detected.Handling part 1 receives ultrasonic echo in real time, so as to carry out the ultrasonography relevant with region-of-interest be shown on the display part 2 and so on post processing.

In more detail, ultrasound probe 4 has predetermined a plurality of oscillators.Be distinguished into a plurality of oscillators the channel and the channel that is used for receiving ultrasonic echo that is used for sending ultrasonic pulse.When collecting two-dimentional photographed data, channel number is set the number of 64～256 scope usually for.When collecting three-dimensional photographed data, channel number requires more than 1000 usually.In order to take in real time, ultrasound probe 4 will be received and kept the electronic circuit of the transmitting-receiving that is used for controlling ultrasonic pulse and a large amount of electronic units of other element or the like.

Above-mentioned electronic unit can produce unwanted heat in ultrasound probe.Because unwanted heat is to the framework of ultrasound probe, the surface conductive of sound conformable layer lens, so when diagnostic ultrasound equipment was worked, that the surface of ultrasound probe can reach was inappropriate, sometimes even deleterious temperature.For example, during the ultrasound investigation technician was handing ultrasound probe, unwanted heat can make ultrasound investigation technician's hands perspire or scald sometimes.Therefore, comfortableness and safety in not only can reduction work also can be skidded because of the framework surface degree of accuracy is caused harmful effect.Unwanted heat also can cause harmful effect to body to be detected via the contact surface that contacts with body body surface to be detected on lens surface or other ultrasound probe surface etc.When unwanted heat reached predetermined temperature, the contact surface of ultrasound probe can injure body surface because of heating.

Researched and developed technology with the temperature of various means control ultrasound probes.But which kind of technology also all can not get desirable efficient, does not reach the level of installation.

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Summary of the invention

(problem that invention will solve)

The object of the present invention is to provide and to make the refrigerative efficiently ultrasound probe of heat that produces from thermal source.

(scheme of dealing with problems)

According to the ultrasound probe of this embodiment, it is characterized in that comprising: the delivery in hot weather source of students that produces heat; The outer wall that around above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students, is provided with; And the inwall that between above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students, is provided with, harvesting is used for conducting the heat-conduction medium from the heat of above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students generation in the flowing space that is surrounded by above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned inwall.

(effect of invention)

Can provide and to make the refrigerative efficiently ultrasound probe of heat that produces from thermal source.

Description of drawings

Figure 1A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 1.

Figure 1B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 1.

Fig. 2 A is the X-X profile of Figure 1A.

Fig. 2 B is the W-W profile of Figure 1B.

Fig. 3 is the V-V profile of Figure 1A.

Fig. 4 A is the amplification profile of the subregion Z of Fig. 2 A.

Fig. 4 B is the amplification profile of the subregion A of Fig. 2 B.

Fig. 5 is the AE-AE profile of Figure 1A or Fig. 4 A.

Fig. 6 A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 2.

Fig. 6 B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 2.

Fig. 7 A is the E-E profile of Fig. 6 A.

Fig. 7 B is the F-F profile of Fig. 6 B.

Fig. 8 is the L-L profile of Fig. 6 A.

Fig. 9 A is the amplification profile of the subregion J of Fig. 7 A.

Fig. 9 B is the amplification profile of the subregion K of Fig. 7 B.

Figure 10 is the H-H profile of Fig. 6 A or Fig. 9 A.

Figure 11 A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 3.

Figure 11 B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 3.

Figure 12 A is the B-B profile of Figure 11 A.

Figure 12 B is the A-A profile of Figure 11 B.

Figure 13 is the K-K profile of Figure 11 A.

Figure 14 A is the amplification profile of the subregion J of Figure 12 A.

Figure 14 B is the amplification profile of the subregion M of Figure 12 B.

Figure 15 is the D-D profile of Figure 11 A or Figure 14 A.

Figure 16 is the side view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 4.

Figure 17 is the amplification stereogram of the probe cable of ultrasound probe shown in Figure 16.

Figure 18 is the figure that illustrates according to the front face of the ultrasound probe of embodiment 4.

Figure 19 is the N-N profile of Figure 18.

Figure 20 is the amplification profile of the subregion Q of Figure 19.

Figure 21 is the N-N profile of Figure 18.

Figure 22 is the amplification profile of the subregion T of Figure 21.

Figure 23 is the side view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 5.

Figure 24 is the C-C profile of Figure 23.

Figure 25 is the amplification profile of the subregion E of Figure 24.

Figure 26 is the G-G profile of Figure 23.

Figure 27 is the amplification profile of the subregion J of Figure 26.

Figure 28 is the axonometric chart according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 6.

Figure 29 is the front view according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 6.

Figure 30 is the F-F profile of Figure 29.

Figure 31 is the B-B profile of Figure 29.

Figure 32 is the figure that illustrates according to the formation of the diagnostic ultrasound equipment that has example now.

(description of reference numerals)

10: coaxial cable; 30: outer wall; 40: inwall; 50: the media flow space; 50A: space, suction side; 60A: discharge the side space; 70: suction inlet; 80: outlet; 92: electronic component unit; 94: flexible cable; 100: ultrasound probe; 101: framework; 110: the probe cable; 120: layered transducer elements

The specific embodiment

Ultrasound probe according to this embodiment comprises: delivery in hot weather source of students, outer wall and inwall.The delivery in hot weather source of students produces heat.Outer wall be arranged on the delivery in hot weather source of students around.Inwall is arranged between outer wall and the delivery in hot weather source of students.In the flowing space that is surrounded by outer wall and inwall, harvesting has the heat-conduction medium that is used for conducting the heat that produces from the delivery in hot weather source of students.

Below, with reference to the ultrasound probe of description of drawings according to this embodiment.

According to the diagnostic ultrasound equipment of this embodiment, have ultrasound probe, handling part and cable.Cable is connected ultrasound probe with handling part.According to the ultrasound probe of this embodiment, produce ultrasonic pulse, ultrasonic pulse is sent in certain zone in body to be detected.Then, the ultrasound probe according to this embodiment receives from the ultrasonic echo of body reflection to be detected, so that obtain the internal image of body to be detected.Ultrasound probe according to this embodiment has portable size.But, be not limited in this according to the ultrasound probe of this embodiment, also can not have portable size.In addition, usually, have cooling structure, cooling covering according to the ultrasound probe of this embodiment.Cool off efficiently for the heat that produces the oscillator in ultrasound probe, electronic unit, the framework of cooling structure, cooling covering and ultrasound probe forms.

(embodiment 1)

Figure 1A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe 100 of embodiment 1.Ultrasound probe 100 has framework 101.End in framework 101 is equipped with probe cable 110, disposes the layered transducer elements 120 that is made up of a plurality of oscillators at the other end.Probe cable 110 is connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, so that between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 100, receive and dispatch electric signal via coaxial cable 10.Framework 101 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 100, so that to the layered transducer elements 120 of institute's desired area configuration ultrasound probe 100 of body to be detected.That kind that erect image can be seen with reference to other profile, the major part of framework 101 are that outer wall 30 coats by the covering in ultrasound probe 100 outsides.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 100 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable is and illustrative, this embodiment is not limited in this, also can be non-pocket device.

Fig. 2 A is the X-X profile of Figure 1A, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 100.That kind shown in the image pattern 2A, framework 101 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 that is connected with electronic component unit 92.Electronic component unit 92 has a plurality of electronic circuits that utilized by ultrasound probe 100.Electronic circuit is made up of the electronic unit of for example element, circuit etc.For example, electronic component unit 92 comprises: be used for from layered transducer elements 120 send ultrasonic pulses transtation mission circuit, follow the reception of ultrasonic echo and the receiving circuit of the electric signal that produces with 120 processing of cause layered transducer elements.Coaxial cable 10 is arranged on the inside of probe cable 110.Flexible cable 94 is connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.As above-mentioned, the major part of framework 101 is coated by the outer wall 30 of ultrasound probe 100.The covering in the outside or outer wall 30 extend the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 near the point of layered transducer elements 120.Inboard covering is the inboard that inwall 40 is configured in outer wall 30, is arranged between outer wall 30 and the electronic component unit 92.Near 120 point extends the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 to inwall 40 along major axis from layered transducer elements.

It is media flow space 50 that inwall 40 jointly forms the cavity with outer wall 30.That is the space that, is surrounded by inwall 40 and outer wall 30 constitutes media flow space 50.Media flow space 50 is along the housing setting of framework 101.In media flow space 50, be filled with the material (below be called heat-transfer fluid) of the solid that is used for conducting the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120, gas, liquid etc.For conduction of heat, at random use the phase transformation of heat-transfer fluid.Usually, the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 passes to outer wall 30 via inwall 40.Inwall 40 is formed by the material that has at least the thermal conduction characteristic higher than outer wall 30 so that thermal capacitance is prone to the heat-transfer fluid conduction not to the outer surface conduction of outer wall 30.For example, inwall 40 is formed by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance, also can use their combination in any to form.Setting is extended along the major axis of ultrasound probe 100 in media flow space 50, receives and keeps above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid.Therefore, from the major part of the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120, before arriving outer wall 30 by the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.For example, heat-transfer fluid moves to discharging side space 60A via space, suction side 50A from suction inlet 70, moves to ground to outlet 80 folk prescriptions.In addition, the flow direction of above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid also can be different direction.

Figure 1B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe 100 of embodiment 1.Figure 1B revolves Figure 1A around major axis to turn 90 degrees the figure that obtains.In addition, " top " and " side " is the term of expression relative position relation, and do not mean that the direction of the ultrasound probe 100 when being to use.Probe cable 110 has coaxial cable 10, suction inlet 70A and outlet 80A.Between outer side covers thing and the coaxial cable 10 of probe cable 110, be provided with at least one pair of piped suction inlet 70A and outlet 80A this two.Framework 101 harvesting electronic component units.

Fig. 2 B is the W-W profile of Figure 1B, is the major axis profile according to the ultrasound probe 100 of embodiment 1.That kind shown in the image pattern 2B, framework 101 harvesting electronic component units 92 and coaxial cable 10.Coaxial cable 10 is connected with electronic component unit 92.Flexible cable 94 is connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.Fig. 2 B is not shown separated inwall 40 and outer wall 30 with partition wall 90A and 90B.But as in Fig. 2 A, illustrating, the major part of framework 101 is coated by outer wall 30, and outer wall 30 extends the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 near the point of layered transducer elements 120.As above-mentioned, inwall 40 is configured in the inboard of outer wall 30, is arranged between electronic component unit 92 and the outer wall 30.Inwall 40 also extends the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 near the point of layered transducer elements 120.

Partition wall

90A and 90B are along between outer wall 30 and inwall 40, forming in the W-W section of major axis.

Partition wall 90A is connected with outer wall 30 with inwall 40 respectively with

90B.Partition wall

90A and 90B are divided into two parts at least to media flow space 50 respectively.Near 120 point extends the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 along major axis from layered transducer elements for partition wall 90A and 90B.About this structure, in Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B, further specify.Because setting is extended along the major axis of ultrasound probe 100 in media flow space 50,, each media flow space 50 after cutting apart is provided with so also extending along major axis.Below, calling space, suction side 50A to one in the media flow space 50 after cutting apart, another is called discharges side space 60A.For example, 50A flows to discharge side space 60A to heat-transfer fluid from the space, suction side.Like this, through making the peripheral circulation of heat-transfer fluid along framework 101, can be with the heat cooling that produces from layered transducer elements 120, electronic component unit 92.

Fig. 3 is the V-V profile of Figure 1A, shows the drawing in side sectional elevation of the ultrasound probe 100 of partition wall 90A and 90B.Outer wall 30 and the electronic component unit 92 of inwall 40 these the two encirclements as the generation source of

heat.Partition wall

90A and 90B are located at respectively between outer wall 30 and the inwall 40, are connected with outer wall 30 and inwall 40 this two.Like this,

partition wall

90A and 90B are divided into media flow space 50 space, suction side 50A and discharge side space 60A.

Fig. 4 A is the amplification profile of the subregion Z of Fig. 2 A, is the figure that the details in media flow space 50 is shown.Shown in the Z of subregion, inwall 40 jointly forms media flow space 50 with outer wall 30, is arranged to cross electronic component unit 92 from the side of coaxial cable 10, with the flanked of layered transducer elements 120.The front of layered transducer elements 120 covers on the sound lens 130.In addition, the back of layered transducer elements 120 is connected to electronic component unit 92 via flexible cable 94.

Fig. 4 B is the amplification profile of the subregion A of Fig. 2 B, is the figure that the details of

partition wall

90A and 90B is shown.Fig. 4 B and Fig. 4 A quadrature.Therefore, in Fig. 4 B,

partition wall

90A and 90B are divided into media flow space 50 space, suction side 50A and discharge side space 60A.Flexible cable 94 illustrates with rectangle in Fig. 4 B, in Fig. 4 A, illustrates with line, this shows to have belt structure.

That kind shown in image pattern 4A and Fig. 4 B, partition wall 90A and 90B couple together outer wall 30 and inwall 40, to be divided into media flow space 50 space, suction side 50A and to discharge side space 60A.Partition wall 90A and 90B, from the wrapped electronic component unit 92 that encloses of coaxial cable 10 side rings, extension is provided with near the left side of layered transducer elements 120 and right side.In other words, partition wall 90A and 90B do not contact the left side and the right side of layered transducer elements 120.Utilize this structure, between the left side of partition wall 90A and layered transducer elements 120, form opening 96A, between the right side of partition wall 90B and layered transducer elements 120, form opening 96B.Opening 96A and 96B are arranged on space, the suction side 50A in the media flow space 50 and discharge between the side space 60A.Be communicated with space, suction side 50A and discharge side space 60A with this opening 96A and 96B.Space, the suction side 50A that is connected with discharge side space 60A and jointly form the stream (below be called the communication stream) of heat-transfer fluid capable of circulation, with by the heat of above-mentioned heat-conducting flow bulk absorption from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.The flow direction of the heat-transfer fluid of communication in the stream need not be folk prescription to, also can be a plurality of directions.And the number of opening 96A and 96B, size and configuration can suitably be changed as required.The communication stream can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.

Suction inlet 70A is connected with EGR (not shown) via the stream of heat-transfer fluid with discharge 80A.EGR promotes the circulation of the heat-transfer fluid in the communication stream, improves the cooling effectiveness from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

The details of opening 96A and 96B is described with reference to Fig. 5 below.Fig. 5 is the AE-AE profile of Figure 1A or Fig. 4 A, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 100.In Fig. 5, opening 96A and

96B interconnect.Opening

96A and 96B form around layered transducer elements 120 has the space 55 of promptly communicating, annular space.In other words, the communication stream comprises space, suction side 50A, communication space 55 at least and discharges side space 60A.Space, suction side 50A, communication space 55 and discharge side space 60A interconnect, and have received and kept heat-transfer fluid, to absorb the heat from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 capable of circulationly.Like this, the communication stream be arranged to make heat-transfer fluid flow through electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 near.Thus, owing to absorbed efficiently by heat-transfer fluid from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120, cooling effect improves.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 100 has delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120, outer wall 30 and inwall 40.Outer wall 30 be arranged on delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 around.Inwall 40 is arranged between outer wall 30 and delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120.In the flowing space that is surrounded by outer wall 30 and inwall 40, harvesting has and is used for conducting from the heat-transfer fluid of delivery in hot weather source of students 92 with the heat of 120 generations.Like this and since heat-transfer fluid be distributed in delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 around, so can absorb efficiently from delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 generations heat.Dispersed away from delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 quilts through conduction in heat-transfer fluid or because of the heat-transfer fluid that has been heated up by heat by the heat of heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.Therefore, can cool off the heat that produces from delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120, can prevent that the temperature inside of ultrasound probe 100 from rising according to the ultrasound probe 100 of embodiment 1.

(embodiment 2)

Secondly, in ultrasound probe, be made as the previous section that outer wall and inwall do not cover layered transducer elements according to embodiment 1.In ultrasound probe, be arranged to the previous section that outer wall and inwall cover layered transducer elements according to embodiment 2.Explanation is according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 2 below.In addition, in following explanation,, give identical Reference numeral, only carry out repeat specification where necessary for the element that has with embodiment 1 roughly the same function.

Fig. 6 A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe 200 of embodiment 2.Ultrasound probe 200 has framework 201.An end of framework 201 be equipped with probe cable 110 ', dispose layered transducer elements 120 at the other end.Probe cable 110 ' be connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment is so that via coaxial cable 10 ' between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 200, receive and dispatch electric signal.Framework 201 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 200.Can know with reference to other profile, the major part of framework 201 by the covering in ultrasound probe 200 outsides be outer wall 30 ' coat.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 200 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable and illustrative also can be non-pocket device.

Fig. 7 A is the E-E profile of Fig. 6 A, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 200.That kind shown in the image pattern 7A, framework 201 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 that is connected with electronic component unit 92 '.Coaxial cable 10 ' be arranged on probe cable 110 ' inside.Flexible cable 94 ' be connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.As above-mentioned, the major part of framework 201 by the outer wall 30 of ultrasound probe 200 ' coat.Outer wall 30 ' from the previous section of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ', with the previous section of the whole and layered transducer elements 120 of overlay electronic component unit 92.Inboard covering be inwall 40 ' be configured in outer wall 30 ' the inboard, be arranged on outer wall 30 ' and electronic component unit 92 between.Inwall 40 ' also and outer wall 30 ' likewise, from the previous section of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ', to cover the previous section of layered transducer elements 120.

Inwall 40 ' with outer wall 30 ' jointly form the cavity be media flow space 50 '.That is, by inwall 40 ' with the space of outer wall 30 ' surround constitute media flow space 50 '.In media flow space 50 ' middle filling is used for conducting the heat-transfer fluid of the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.For conduction of heat, at random use the phase transformation of heat-transfer fluid.Usually, the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 via inwall 40 ' biography to outer wall 30 '.Inwall 40 ' form by the material that has at least than the thermal conduction characteristic of outer wall 30 ' high so that thermal capacitance is prone to the heat-transfer fluid conduction not to outer wall 30 ' the outer surface conduction.For example, inwall 40 ' formed by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance also can use their combination in any to form.Media flow space 50 ' along the major axis extension of ultrasound probe 200, harvesting has above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid.Therefore, arrive outer wall 30 ' from the major part of the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 before by the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.For example, heat-transfer fluid moves to ground to outlet 80 ' folk prescription from suction inlet 70 ' move to discharging side space 60A ' via space, suction side 50A '.In addition, the flow direction of above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid also can be different direction.

Fig. 6 B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe 200 of embodiment 2.Fig. 6 B revolves Fig. 6 A around major axis to turn 90 degrees the figure that obtains.In addition, " top " and " side " is the term of expression relative position relation, and do not mean that the direction of the ultrasound probe 200 when being to use.Probe cable 110 ' have coaxial cable 10 ', suction inlet 70A ' and outlet 80A '.Probe cable 110 ' outer side covers thing and coaxial cable 10 ' between be provided with at least one pair of piped suction inlet 70A ' and outlet 80A ' this two.Framework 201 harvesting electronic component units.

Fig. 7 B is the F-F profile of Fig. 6 B, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 200.That kind shown in the image pattern 7B, framework 201 harvesting electronic component units 92 and coaxial cable 10 '.Coaxial cable 10 ' be connected with electronic component unit 92.Flexible cable 94 ' be connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.In addition, Fig. 7 B not shown with partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' inwall 40 ' with outer wall 30 ' separated.But, as in Fig. 7 A, illustrating, the major part of framework 201 by outer wall 30 ' coat, outer wall 30 ' near the point of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ' lateral parts.As above-mentioned, inwall 40 ' be configured in outer wall 30 ' the inboard, and be arranged on electronic component unit 92 and outer wall 30 ' between.Inwall 40 ' also near the point of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ' lateral parts.Partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' along in the F-F section of major axis outer wall 30 ' and inwall 40 ' between form.

Partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' respectively with inwall 40 ' with outer wall 30 ' be connected.Partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' are respectively media flow space 50 ' be divided into two parts at least.In media flow space 50 ' middle harvesting is used for transmitting the heat-transfer fluid of the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' along major axis from layered transducer elements near 120 point extend be set to probe cable 110 '.About this structure, in Fig. 9 A and Fig. 9 B, further specify.Because media flow space 50 ' extend along the major axis of ultrasound probe 200 and to be provided with, so each media flow space 50 after cutting apart ' also extend along major axis is provided with.

Fig. 8 is the L-L profile of Fig. 6 A, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 200.Outer wall 30 ' surround layered transducer elements 120 as the generation source of heat with inwall 40 ' this two.Partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' be located at respectively outer wall 30 ' and inwall 40 ' between, with outer wall 30 ' be connected with inwall 40 ' this two.Like this, partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' are media flow space 50 ' be divided into space, suction side 50A ' with discharge side space 60A '.

Fig. 9 A is the amplification profile of the subregion J of Fig. 7 A, be illustrate media flow space 50 ' the figure of details.Shown in the J of subregion, inwall 40 ' with outer wall 30 ' jointly form media flow space 50 ', extend be arranged to from coaxial cable 10 ' the side cross electronic component unit 92, cover the previous section of layered transducer elements 120.At this, media flow space 50 ' in the space of previous section of layered transducer elements 120 call shared connected space 96C.In other words, layered transducer elements 120 is arranged on the rear of shared connected space 96C.The back of layered transducer elements 120 is via flexible cable 94 ' be connected to electronic component unit 92.

Fig. 9 B is the amplification profile of the subregion K of Fig. 7 B, is the figure that the details of partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' is shown.Fig. 9 B and Fig. 9 A quadrature.Therefore, in Fig. 9 B, partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' are media flow space 50 ' cut apart.Likewise, flexible cable 94 ' in Fig. 9 B, illustrate with rectangle illustrates with line in Fig. 9 A, and hence one can see that, has belt structure.As above-mentioned, the front of layered transducer elements 120 is covered by shared connected space 96C, and the back of layered transducer elements 120 is via flexible cable 94 ' be connected to electronic component unit 92.

That kind shown in image pattern 9A and Fig. 9 B, partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' from the coaxial cable 10 in media flow space 50 ' interior ' the side near extend and be set near the side of layered transducer elements 120.That is, partition wall 90A ' and 90B ' can not extend previous section one side of the layered transducer elements 120 that is set to media flow space 50 ' interior.Utilize this structure, the media flow space 50 of previous section one side of layered transducer elements 120 ' in, form the shared connected space 96C that does not have partition wall 90A ' and 90B '.Shared connected space 96C is used for making the communication stream of heat-transfer fluid circulation between space, suction side 50A ' and discharge side space 60A '.Space, suction side 50A ' and discharge the communication stream that side space 60A ' jointly forms heat-transfer fluid capable of circulation is with by the warm of above-mentioned heat-conducting flow bulk absorption from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Flowing in this communication stream need not be folk prescription to.And the number of shared connected space 96C, size and configuration can suitably be changed as required.The communication stream can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.

Suction inlet 70A ' is connected with EGR (not shown) via the stream of heat-transfer fluid with outlet 80A '.EGR promotes the circulation of the heat-transfer fluid in the communication stream, improves the cooling effectiveness from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

The details of opening 96A and 96B is described with reference to Figure 10 below.Figure 10 is the H-H profile of Fig. 6 A or Fig. 9 A, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 200.In Figure 10, shared connected space 96C will have toroidal in Figure 10 space is connected with layered transducer elements 120.In other words, the communication stream comprises space, suction side 50A ', shared connected space 96C at least and discharges side space 60A '.Space, suction side 50A ', shared connected space 96C and discharge side space 60A ' interconnect, and receive and keep heat-transfer fluid, to absorb the heat from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 capable of circulationly.The heat-transfer fluid of communication in the stream mobile is not limited to be folk prescription to, also can be any direction.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 200 have delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120, outer wall 30 ' and inwall 40 '.Around outer wall 30 ' be arranged on delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120.Inwall 40 ' be arranged on outer wall 30 ' and delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 between.In more detail, outer wall 30 ' and inwall 40 ' be arranged to cover previous section of layered transducer elements 120.By outer wall 30 ' with the flowing space of inwall 40 ' surround in, harvesting is used for conducting from the heat-transfer fluid of delivery in hot weather source of students 92 with the heat of 120 generations.Like this and since heat-transfer fluid be distributed in delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 around, so can absorb efficiently from delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 generations heat.In addition, because the flowing space (shared connected space 96C) is led to previous section one side of the fast layered transducer elements 120 of temperature rising, so ultrasound probe 200 can absorb the heat that produces from layered transducer elements 120 efficiently.In addition, as above-mentioned, owing to do not have partition wall 90A ' and 90B ', so can keep the good propagation of ultrasonic pulse from layered transducer elements 120 transmissions, ultrasonic echo that layered transducer elements 120 is received in previous section one side of layered transducer elements 120.

(embodiment 3)

Secondly, in the ultrasound probe according to embodiment 1, layered transducer elements is arranged on the inboard of framework.In the ultrasound probe according to embodiment 3, layered transducer elements is arranged on the outside of framework.Explanation is according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 3 below.In addition, in following explanation,, give identical Reference numeral, only carry out repeat specification where necessary for the element that has with embodiment 1 roughly the same function.

Figure 11 A is the side view according to the ultrasound probe 300 of embodiment 3.Ultrasound probe 300 has framework 301.At an end of framework 301 probe cable 110 is installed ", dispose the layered transducer elements 120 that constitutes by a plurality of oscillators at the other end.Probe cable 110 " is connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, so that via coaxial cable 10 " between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 300 receives and dispatches electric signal.Framework 301 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 300.Can know that with reference to other profile the major part of framework 301 is an outer wall 30 by the covering in ultrasound probe 300 outsides " coat.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 300 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable and illustrative also can be non-pocket device.

Figure 12 A is the B-B profile of Figure 11 A, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 300.That kind shown in the image pattern 12A, framework 301 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 that is connected with electronic component unit 92 ".The inside that coaxial cable 10 " is arranged on probe cable 110 ".Flexible cable 94 " is connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.As above-mentioned, the major part of framework 301 is by the outer wall 30 of ultrasound probe 300 " coat.The lateral parts of outer wall 30 " from the aft section of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ", whole with overlay electronic component unit 92.That is, layered transducer elements 120 is installed on the outer surface of outer wall, is exposed to the outside.Inboard covering is the inboard that inwall 40 " is configured in outer wall 30 ", is arranged on outer wall 30 " and between the electronic component unit 92.The lateral parts of inwall 40 " extension of 120 aft section one side is set to probe cable 110 along major axis from layered transducer elements ".

It is media flow space 50 that inwall 40 " with outer wall 30 " jointly forms the cavity ".Utilize said structure, media flow space 50 and " be arranged on aft section one side of layered transducer elements 120.In media flow space 50 " in be filled with the heat-transfer fluid that is used for conducting the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.For conduction of heat, at random use the phase transformation of heat-transfer fluid.Usually, heat " passes to outer wall 30 " via inwall 40.The material of the thermal conduction characteristic that inwall 40 " by having at least than outer wall 30 " is high forms, so that thermal capacitance is prone to the heat-transfer fluid conduction of regulation and not to outer wall 30 " the outer surface conduction.For example, inwall 40 " is formed by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance, also can use their combination in any to form." major axis along ultrasound probe 300 extends setting, receives and keeps above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid in media flow space 50.Therefore, from the major part of the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120, arrive outer wall 30 " before by the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.For example, " move, " folk prescription moves to ground heat-transfer fluid to outlet 80 to discharging side space 60A from suction inlet 70 " via space, suction side 50A ".In addition, the flow direction of above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid also can be different direction.

Figure 11 B is the vertical view according to the ultrasound probe 300 of embodiment 3.Figure 11 B revolves Figure 11 A around major axis to turn 90 degrees the figure that obtains.In addition, " top " and " side " is the term of expression relative position relation, and do not mean that the direction of the ultrasound probe 300 when being to use.At an end of framework 301 probe cable 110 is installed along major axis ", at the other end layered transducer elements 120 is installed.Probe cable 110 " further has coaxial cable 10 ", suction inlet 70A " with outlet 80A ".Between probe cable 110 " outer side covers thing and coaxial cable 10 ", be provided with at least one pair of piped suction inlet 70A " and outlet 80A " this two.Framework 301 harvesting electronic component units.

Figure 12 B is the A-A profile of Figure 11 B, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 300.That kind shown in the image pattern 12B, framework 301 harvesting electronic component units 92 and coaxial cable 10 ".Coaxial cable 10 " is connected with electronic component unit 92.Flexible cable 94 " is connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.In addition, Figure 12 B is not shown separated inwall 40 " with outer wall 30 " with partition wall 90A " and 90B ".But as in Figure 12 A, illustrating, the major part of framework 301 is by outer wall 30 " coat the lateral parts of outer wall 30 " from the aft section of layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 ".As above-mentioned, the inboard that inwall 40 " is configured in outer wall 30 " is arranged on electronic component unit 92 and outer wall 30 " between.The lateral parts that inwall 40 " also extends from the aft section of layered transducer elements 120 and is set to probe cable 110 ".Partition wall 90A " and 90B " is along between outer wall 30 " and inwall 40 ", forming in the A-A section of major axis.

Partition wall 90A " with 90B " is connected with inwall 40 " with outer wall 30 " respectively.Partition wall 90A " and 90B " " is divided into two parts at least to media flow space 50 respectively.In media flow space 50 " in harvesting be used for transmitting the above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid that constitutes by the material of gas, liquid etc. of the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Near 120 point extends and is set to probe cable 110 partition wall 90A " and 90B " along major axis from layered transducer elements " lateral parts.About this structure, in Figure 14 A and Figure 14 B, further specify." major axis along ultrasound probe 300 extends setting, " also extends setting along major axis so each media flow space 50 after cutting apart in because media flow space 50.

Figure 13 is the K-K profile of Figure 11 A, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 300.Partition wall 90A " and 90B " is located at respectively between the outer wall 30 " and inwall 40 ", and partition wall 90A " with 90B " is connected with outer wall 30 " with inwall 40 " this two respectively.Like this, partition wall 90A " and 90B " media flow space 50 A that " is divided into space, suction side 50 " with discharge side space 60A ".

Figure 14 A is the amplification profile of the subregion J of Figure 12 A, is that media flow space 50 is shown " the figure of details.The lateral parts that shown in the J of subregion, inwall 40 " with outer wall 30 " jointly forms media flow space 50 ", be arranged to from coaxial cable 10 " extends the aft section that is set to layered transducer elements 120, whole with overlay electronic component unit 92.At this, media flow space 50 ' in the space of aft section one side of layered transducer elements 120 call shared connected space 96D.In other words, layered transducer elements 120 is arranged on the place ahead of shared connected space 96D.The back of layered transducer elements 120 is via flexible cable 94 " is connected to electronic component unit 92.

Figure 14 B is the amplification profile of the subregion M of Figure 12 B, is the figure that the details of partition wall 90A " and 90B " is shown.Figure 14 B and Figure 14 A quadrature.Therefore, in Figure 14 B, partition wall 90A " and 90B " " is cut apart media flow space 50 respectively.Likewise, " in Figure 14 B, illustrate with rectangle, in Figure 14 A, illustrate with line, hence one can see that, has belt structure for flexible cable 94.

That kind shown in image pattern 14A and Figure 14 B, partition wall 90A " and 90B " from media flow space 50 " in coaxial cable 10 ' the side near extend the flexible cable 94 be set to layered transducer elements 120 " the side near.Utilize this structure, forming shared connected space 96D between the partition wall 90A " and flexible cable 94 ", between the partition wall 90B " and flexible cable 94 ".Shared connected space 96D is used for making the communication stream of heat-transfer fluid circulation between space, suction side 50A " and discharging side space 60A ".Space, the suction side 50A that is connected " with discharging side space 60A " jointly forms the communication stream of heat-transfer fluid capable of circulation, with by the heat of above-mentioned heat-conducting flow bulk absorption from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Flowing in this communication stream need not be folk prescription to.And the number of shared connected space 96D, size and configuration can suitably be changed as required.The communication stream can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.

Suction inlet 70A " with outlet 80A " is connected via the stream and the EGR (not shown) of heat-transfer fluid.EGR promotes the circulation of the heat-transfer fluid in the communication stream, improves the cooling effectiveness from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

The details of shared connected space 96D is described with reference to Figure 15 below.Figure 15 is the D-D profile of Figure 11 A or Figure 14 A, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 300.In Figure 15, shared connected space 96D be arranged on layered transducer elements 120 near, have toroidal.In other words, the communication stream comprises space, suction side 50 " A, shared connected space 96D and discharge side space 60A " at least.Space, suction side 50 " A, shared connected space 96D and discharge side space 60A " interconnects, and receives and keeps heat-transfer fluid to absorb the heat from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 capable of circulationly.The heat-transfer fluid of communication in the stream mobile is not limited to be folk prescription to, also can be any direction.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 300 has delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120, outer wall 30 " and inwall 40 ".Outer wall 30 " is arranged on as around the electronic component unit 92 of delivery in hot weather source of students.Inwall 40 " be arranged on outer wall 30 " and electronic component unit 92 between.In more detail, outer wall 30, and " the whole and layered transducer elements 120 of being arranged to overlay electronic component unit 92 is exposed to the outside.In other words, outer wall 30 " the surface contact with the back of layered transducer elements 120.In the flowing space that is surrounded by outer wall 30 " with inwall 40 ", harvesting is used for conducting the heat-transfer fluid from the heat of delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 generations.Like this and since heat-transfer fluid be distributed in delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 around, so can absorb efficiently from delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120 generations heat.In addition, because the flowing space (shared connected space 96D) is led to aft section one side of the fast layered transducer elements 120 of temperature rising, so ultrasound probe 300 can absorb the heat that produces from layered transducer elements 120 efficiently.In addition, owing to do not have outer wall 30 " with inwall 40 ", so can keep the good propagation of the ultrasonic pulse that sends from layered transducer elements 120, ultrasonic echo that layered transducer elements 120 is received in previous section one side of layered transducer elements 120.

(embodiment 4)

Secondly, in ultrasound probe, be made as one deck media flow space is set in the inboard of framework according to embodiment 1.In ultrasound probe, be provided with the multilayer dielectricity flowing space in the inboard of framework according to embodiment 4.Explanation is according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 4 below.In addition, in following explanation,, give identical Reference numeral, only carry out repeat specification where necessary for the element that has with embodiment 1 roughly the same function.

Figure 16 is the side view according to the ultrasound probe 400 of embodiment 4.Ultrasound probe 400 has framework 401.End in framework 401 is equipped with probe cable 110 " ', layered transducer elements 120 disposed at the other end.Probe cable 110 " ' be connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, " ' between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 400, receive and dispatch electric signal so that via coaxial cable 10.Framework 401 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 400.Can know that with reference to other profile the major part of framework 401 is an outer wall 30 by the covering in ultrasound probe 400 outsides " ' coat.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 400 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable and illustrative also can be non-pocket device.

Figure 17 is the probe cable 110 of ultrasound probe 400 shown in Figure 16 " ' amplification stereogram.That kind shown in the image pattern 17, the aft section of ultrasound probe 400 be equipped with suction inlet 70A-1 " ', outlet 80A-1 " ', suction inlet 70A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " '.Suction inlet 70A-1 " ' with outlet 80A-1 " ' is communicated with, and suction inlet 70A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " ' is communicated with.Suction inlet 70A-1 " ', outlet 80A-1 " ', suction inlet 70A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " ' round coaxial cable 10 " ' be provided with.Suction inlet 70A-1 " ' with outlet 80A-1 " ' is arranged on than suction inlet 70A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " ' from coaxial cable 10 " on ' farther position.Its reason is described in the back.

Figure 18 is the figure that the previous section of ultrasound probe 400 is shown.That kind shown in the image pattern 18, the previous section of ultrasound probe 400 have four concentric circular regions.Four concentric circular regions have: be arranged on the most inboard annular shape zone 401A, the first tilting zone 401B and the second tilting zone 401C with round-shaped sound lens 130, encirclement sound lens 130.Annular shape zone 401A, the first tilting zone 401B and the second tilting zone 401C constitute the part of framework 401, form outer wall 30 " ' a part.

Figure 19 is the N-N profile of Figure 18, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 400.That kind shown in the image pattern 19, framework 401 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 that is connected with electronic component unit 92 " '.Coaxial cable 10 " ' be arranged on probe cable 110 " ' inside.Flexible cable 94 " ' be connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.As above-mentioned, the major part of framework 401 is by the outer wall 30 of ultrasound probe 400 " ' coat.Outer wall 30 " ' extend the whole probe cable 110 that is set to overlay electronic component unit 92 " from the lateral parts of the front face side of layered transducer elements 120 ' lateral parts.The first inboard covering i.e. the inboard of the first inwall 40-1 " ' be configured in outer wall 30 " ', is arranged on outer wall 30 " ' and electronic component unit 92 between.The lateral parts of the first inwall 40-1 " ' extend the whole probe cable 110 that is set to overlay electronic component unit 92 " ' from the lateral parts of the front face side of layered transducer elements 120.The inboard of the second inwall 40-2 " ' be configured in outer wall 30 " ' is arranged on the electronic component unit 92 and the first inwall 40-1 " ' between.The lateral parts of the second inwall 40-2 " ' extend the whole probe cable 110 that is set to overlay electronic component unit 92 " ' from the lateral parts of the back side of layered transducer elements 120.

The first inwall 40-1 " ' with outer wall 30 " ' jointly forms the i.e. first media flow space 50-1 in first cavity " '.That is the space that, is surrounded by the first inwall 40-1 " ' with outer wall 30 " ' constitutes the first media flow space 50-1 " '.The first media flow space 50-1 " ' not with the contacts side surfaces of layered transducer elements 120, near the taper side of the front face side of layered transducer elements 120.That is, in the previous section of layered transducer elements 120, the first inwall 40-1 " ' with outer wall 30 " ' contacts.At the first media flow space 50-1 " ' in be filled with the heat-transfer fluid that is used for conducting the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Likewise, the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' jointly forms the i.e. second media flow space, second cavity.That is the space that, is surrounded by the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' constitutes the second media flow space.In addition, in Figure 19, be not used in the partition wall 90A that is provided with in the second media flow space " ' the second media flow space is shown.The contacts side surfaces with layered transducer elements 120 is arranged in the second media flow space.In the second media flow space, also be filled with and be used for conducting heat-transfer fluid from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 generations.Like this, in ultrasound probe 400 with the first media flow space 50-1 " ' realize the two layer medium flowing space with the second media flow space.

Partition wall 90A " ' with 90B " ' and the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' be connected.Partition wall 90A " ' and 90B " ' be divided into two parts at least to the second media flow space.Near 120 point extends and is set to probe cable 110 partition wall 90A " ' and 90B " ' along major axis from layered transducer elements " ' lateral parts.About this structure, in Figure 20, further specify.Because setting is extended along the major axis of ultrasound probe 400 in the second media flow space,, the second media flow space of each after cutting apart is provided with so also extending along major axis.

Figure 20 is the amplification profile of the subregion Q of Figure 19.That kind shown in the image pattern 20, the first inwall 40-1 " ' with outer wall 30 " ' jointly forms the first media flow space 50-1 " '.The previous section of framework 401 forms the previous section almost parallel with layered transducer elements 120, has even shape.The front of layered transducer elements 120 is covered by sound lens 130.The back of layered transducer elements 120 is via flexible cable 94 " ' be connected to electronic component unit 92.

Partition wall 90A " ' with 90B " ' is connected the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ', with the second media flow space 50-2 " ' be divided into second suction side space 50A-2 " ' and the second discharge side space 60A-2 " '.Second suction side space 50A-2 " ' with suction inlet 70A-2 " ' is communicated with, and second discharges side space 60A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " ' is communicated with.Partition wall 90A " ' and 90B " ' " the wrapped electronic component unit 92 that encloses of ' side ring, extension is provided with near the upper surface of layered transducer elements 120 and lower surface from coaxial cable 10.In other words, partition wall 90A " ' with 90B " ' does not contact the upper surface and the lower surface of layered transducer elements 120.Utilize this structure, at partition wall 90A " ' and the upper surface of layered transducer elements 120 between form opening 96A " ', at partition wall 90B " ' with the lower surface of layered transducer elements 120 between formation opening 96B " '.Opening 96A " ' and 96B " ' is arranged on the second media flow space 50-2 " ' in second suction side space 50A-2 " ' and second and discharges side space 60A-2 " ' between.Be communicated with second suction side space 50A-2 " ' with second discharge side space 60A-2 " ' get up with this opening 96A " ' and 96B " '.Second suction side space 50A-2 that is connected " ' with second discharge side space 60A-2 " ' forms the second communication stream of the heat-transfer fluid that is used for circulating.The second communication stream is received and kept heat-transfer fluid capable of circulationly, to absorb the heat from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.For example, space 50A-2 " ' via the second suction inlet 70A-2 " ' discharges side space 60A-2 to second to heat-conduction medium from second suction side " ' move, " ' folk prescription moves to ground to the second outlet 80A-2.The heat-transfer fluid of second communication in the stream mobile is not limited to be folk prescription to, also can be any direction.And number, size and the configuration of opening 96A " ' and 96B " ' can suitably be changed as required.The second communication stream can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.

Suction inlet 70A-2 " ' with outlet 80A-2 " ' is connected via the stream and the EGR (not shown) of heat-transfer fluid.EGR promotes the circulation of the heat-transfer fluid in the second communication stream, improves the cooling effectiveness from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

Figure 21 is the E-E profile of Figure 18.That kind shown in the image pattern 21, framework 401 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 that is connected with electronic component unit 92 " '.Outer wall 30 " ' extend be set to probe cable 110 near the point of layered transducer elements 120 " ' lateral parts.The inboard of the first inwall 40-1 " ' be configured in outer wall 30 " ' is arranged on outer wall 30 " ' and electronic component unit 92 between.The inboard of the second inwall 40-2 " ' be configured in outer wall 30 " ' is arranged on the electronic component unit 92 and the first inwall 40-1 " ' between.Near 120 point extends and is set to probe cable 110 the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' along major axis from layered transducer elements " ' lateral parts.

The first inwall 40-1 " ' and outer wall 30 " ' the formation first media flow space 50-1 " '.At the first media flow space 50-1 " ' in be filled with heat-transfer fluid.In addition, in Figure 21, be not used in the partition wall 90C that is provided with in the first media flow space " ' and 90D " ' the first media flow space is shown.

Partition wall 90C " ' with 90D " ' and outer wall 30 " ' with the first inwall 40-1 " ' be connected.Partition wall 90C " ' and 90D " ' is the first media flow space 50-1 " ' two parts at least be divided into.Near 120 point extends and is set to probe cable 110 partition wall 90C " ' and 90D " ' along major axis from layered transducer elements " ' lateral parts.Because the first media flow space 50-1 " ' extend setting along the major axis of ultrasound probe 400, so also extending along major axis, the first media flow space of each after cutting apart is provided with.

Figure 22 is the amplification profile of the subregion T of Figure 21.That kind shown in the image pattern 22, the first inwall 40-1 " ' with outer wall 30 " ' jointly forms the first media flow space 50-1 " ', extend and be arranged to cross electronic component unit 92.

Partition wall 90C " ' with 90D " ' be connected outer wall 30 " ' with the first inwall 40-1 " ', with the first media flow space 50-1 " ' be divided into first suction side space 50A-1 " ' and the first discharge side space 60A-1 " '.First suction side space 50A-1 " ' with suction inlet 70A-1 " ' is communicated with, and first discharges side space 60A-1 " ' with outlet 80A-1 " ' is communicated with.Partition wall 90C " ' and 90D " ' " the wrapped electronic component unit 92 that encloses of ' side ring, extension is provided with near the left side of layered transducer elements 120 and right side from coaxial cable 10.In other words, partition wall 90C " ' with 90D " ' does not contact the left side and the right side of layered transducer elements 120.Utilize this structure, at partition wall 90C " ' and the left side of layered transducer elements 120 between form opening 96C " ', at partition wall 90D " ' with the right side of layered transducer elements 120 between formation opening 96D " '.Opening 96C " ' and 96D " ' is arranged on the first media flow space 50-1 " ' in first suction side space 50A-1 " ' and first and discharges side space 60A-1 " ' between.Be communicated with first suction side space 50A-1 " ' with first discharge side space 60A-1 " ' get up with this opening 96C " ' and 96D " '.First suction side space 50A-1 that is connected " ' with first discharge side space 60A-1 " ' forms the first communication stream of the heat-transfer fluid that is used for circulating.The first communication stream is received and kept heat-transfer fluid capable of circulationly, to absorb the heat from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.For example, space 50A-1 " ' via the first suction inlet 70A-1 " ' discharges side space 60A-1 to first to heat-conduction medium from first suction side " ' move, " ' folk prescription moves to ground to the first outlet 80A-1.The heat-transfer fluid of first communication in the stream mobile is not limited to be folk prescription to, also can be any direction.And number, size and the configuration of opening 96C " ' and 96D " ' can suitably be changed as required.The first communication stream can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.

Suction inlet 70A-1 " ' with outlet 80A-1 " ' is connected via the stream and the EGR (not shown) of heat-transfer fluid.EGR promotes the circulation of the heat-transfer fluid in the first communication stream, improves the cooling effectiveness from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

That kind shown in the image pattern 19,20,21 and 22 passes to outer wall 30 via the first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 " '.The first inwall 40-1 " ' with the second inwall 40-2 " ' is by having at least than outer wall 30 " material of ' high thermal conduction characteristic forms, so that thermal capacitance is prone to the heat-transfer fluid conduction and not to outer wall 30 " ' outer surface conduct.In addition, outer wall 30 " ' thermal insulation had.For example, the first inwall 40-1 " ' and the second inwall 40-2 " ' form by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance, also can use their combination in any to form.The first inwall 40-1 " ' and the second inwall 40-2 " ' can use the material of identical type to form, also can use different types of material to form.In addition; Mobile heat-transfer fluid can use the material of identical type to form with mobile heat-transfer fluid in the second media flow space 50-2 " ' with 60-2 " ' in the first media flow space 50-1 " ' and 60-1 " ', also can use different types of material formation.

That kind shown in the image pattern 19,20,21 and 22, the first media flow space 50-1 " ' with the second media flow space 50-2 " ' of harvesting heat-transfer fluid is arranged to surround electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Therefore, the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 arrive outer wall 30 " ' before by at the first media flow space 50-1 " ' mobile heat-transfer fluid and at the second media flow space 50-2 " ' in mobile heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.

In Figure 19,20,21 and 22, be made as and in ultrasound probe 400, be provided with the two-layer flowing space 50, promptly the first media flow space 50-1 " ' and 60-1 " ' and the second media flow space 50-2 " ' and 60-2 " '.But the spatial number of media flow that in ultrasound probe 400, is provided with is not limited to two, also can be more than 3.Such multilayer dielectricity flowing space forms a plurality of streams of independently communicating.Perhaps, the multilayer dielectricity flowing space also can integration become a communication stream.And, also can be, the several communication streams in this multilamellar communication stream form a plurality of streams of independently communicating, and the remaining communication stream integration in the multilamellar communication stream becomes a communication stream.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 400 have delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120, outer wall 30 " ' and a plurality of inwall 40 " '.Outer wall 30 " ' be arranged on delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 around.A plurality of inwalls 40 " ', be arranged on outer wall 30 " ' and delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 between, formation can be received and kept a plurality of flowing spaces of the heat-transfer fluid that is used for conducting the heat that produces from delivery in hot weather source of students 92 and 120.Like this and since the heat-transfer fluid of in each of a plurality of flowing spaces, receiving and keeping be distributed in delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 around, so can absorb efficiently from the heat of delivery in hot weather source of

students

92 and 120 generations.In addition, through the multilamellar flowing space is set, compare when the monolayer flowing space is set, can make heat cooling more efficiently from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

In addition, ultrasound probe 400 has a plurality of partition walls 90 " '.Each of a plurality of partition walls be arranged on outer wall 30 " ' and a plurality of inwall 40 " ' in hithermost inwall 40 " ' between; with outer wall 30 " ' with hithermost inwall 40 " ' the two is connected, so that form at least one stream of heat-conducting flow body and function at least one flowing space in a plurality of flowing spaces.Thus, can in each flowing space, make heat-transfer fluid take place to flow, can make heat cooling more efficiently from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.

(embodiment 5)

In ultrasound probe, the works that is used for improving cooling effectiveness is set in the media flow space according to embodiment 5.Explanation is according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 5 below.In addition, in following explanation,, give identical Reference numeral, only carry out repeat specification where necessary for the element that has with embodiment 1 roughly the same function.

Figure 23 is the side view according to the ultrasound probe 500 of embodiment 5.That kind shown in the image pattern 23, ultrasound probe 500 has framework 501.End in framework 501 is equipped with probe cable 110 " ", disposes layered transducer elements 120 at the other end.Probe cable 110 " " is connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment, between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 500, receives and dispatches electric signal via coaxial cable 10 " ".Framework 501 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 500.Can know that with reference to other profile the major part of framework 501 is that outer wall 30 " " coats by the covering in ultrasound probe 500 outsides.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 500 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable and illustrative also can be non-pocket device.

Figure 24 is the C-C profile of Figure 23, is the drawing in side sectional elevation of ultrasound probe 500.That kind shown in the image pattern 24, outer wall 30 " " is arranged to surround the electronic component unit 92 as the delivery in hot weather source of students with inwall 40 " " in framework 501.Partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are located at respectively between outer wall 30 " " and the inwall 40 " ".In addition, partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are connected with outer wall 30 " " and inwall 40 " " this two respectively.Like this, partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are divided into space, suction side 50A " " to media flow space 50 " " and discharge side space 60A " ".50A " " and a plurality of fin 98 of set inside of discharging side space 60A " " in the space, suction side.For example, inwall 40 " " is formed by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance, also can use their combination in any to form.

Figure 25 is the amplification profile of the ultrasound probe 500 among the subregion E of Figure 24.That kind shown in the image pattern 25 between outer wall 30 " " and inwall 40 " ", is installed to a plurality of fin 98 on the inwall 40 " " towards outer wall 30 " ".A plurality of fin 98 increase the surface area of inwall 40 " ", to improve cooling effectiveness.For example, when forming, can on inwall 40 " ", form a plurality of fin 98 at inwall 40 " " through injection-molded with plastics.And when inwall 40 " " forms with metal or other material, can form a plurality of fin 98 through turning (skiving), injection-molded, silk thread EDM technology etc.

Figure 26 is the G-G profile of Figure 23, is the profile of cutting sth. askew of ultrasound probe 500.That kind shown in the image pattern 26, outer wall 30 " " is arranged to surround the electronic component unit 92 as the delivery in hot weather source of students with inwall 40 " " in framework 501.Partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are located at respectively between outer wall 30 " " and the inwall 40 " ".In addition, partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are connected with outer wall 30 " " and inwall 40 " " this two respectively.Like this, partition wall 90A " " and 90B " " are divided into space, suction side 50A " " to media flow space 50 " " and discharge side space 60A " ".50A " " has a plurality of fin 98 with the set inside of discharging side space 60A " " in the space, suction side.

Figure 27 is the amplification profile of the ultrasound probe 500 among the subregion J of Figure 26.That kind shown in the image pattern 27, a plurality of fin 98 are installed on the inwall 40 " " towards outer wall 30 " " between outer wall 30 " " and inwall 40 " ".A plurality of fin 98 increase the surface area of inwall 40 " ", to improve cooling effectiveness.That kind shown in the image pattern 27, fin 98 have " U " shape.The number of fin 98, shape and size are not limited to above-mentioned example, and whatsoever number, the shape and size of appearance can.

As above-mentioned, not only in embodiment 5, a plurality of fin 98 can be set also in according to the ultrasound probe of

embodiment

1,2,3 or 4.And, can a plurality of fin 98 all be set to each inwall at embodiment 4.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 500 has a plurality of fin 98 in media flow space 50 " ".A plurality of fin 98 be installed in inwall 40 " " on the surface of media flow space 50 " ".That is, a plurality of fin 98 have increased the surface area of inwall 40 " ".Utilize this structure, increase the contact surface of mobile heat-transfer fluid and inwall 40 " " in media flow space 50 " ", the increase heat-transfer fluid is to the absorbtivity from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.Therefore, ultrasound probe 500 can make the heat cooling from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 efficiently.

(embodiment 6)

In ultrasound probe, the floss hole (notch part) that is used for improving cooling effectiveness is set on outer wall according to embodiment 6.Explanation is according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 6 below.In addition, in following explanation, give identical Reference numeral, only carry out repeat specification where necessary for the element that has with embodiment 1 roughly the same function.

Figure 28 is the axonometric chart according to the ultrasound probe 600 of embodiment 6.That kind shown in the image pattern 28, ultrasound probe 600 has framework 601.An end of framework 601 be equipped with probe cable 110 " " ', dispose layered transducer elements 120 at the other end.Probe cable 110 " " ' be connected with the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment is via coaxial cable 10 " " ' between the handling part of diagnostic ultrasound equipment and ultrasound probe 600, receive and dispatch electric signal.In addition, framework 601 provides to the operator and is used for the Handheld Division of hand-held ultrasound probe 600.Can know with reference to other profile, the major part of framework 601 by the covering in ultrasound probe 600 outsides be outer wall 30 " " ' coat.Though the pocket device that ultrasound probe 600 is conducts to be connected with the diagnostic ultrasound equipment cable and illustrative can be non-pocket device.

Figure 29 is the figure that illustrates according to the previous section of the ultrasound probe 600 of embodiment 6.That kind shown in the image pattern 29, the previous section of ultrasound probe 600 have four concentric circular regions.Four concentric circular regions have: be arranged on the most inboard and sound lens 130 " " ' consistent inner region, surround sound lens 130 " " ' the first annular shape zone 601A, floss hole 97 and the regional 601B of the second annular shape.Floss hole 97 is provided with for the cooling effectiveness that improves ultrasound probe 600.In more detail, the first annular shape zone 601A and the second annular shape zone 601B constitute the part of framework 601, form outer wall 30 " " ' a part.

Figure 30 is the F-F profile of Figure 29, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 600.That kind shown in the image pattern 30, framework 601 harvesting electronic component units 92 and the coaxial cable 10 " " that is connected with electronic component unit 92 '.Coaxial cable 10 " " ' be arranged on probe cable 110 " " ' inside.Flexible cable 94 " " ' be connected to layered transducer elements 120 to electronic component unit 92.Outer wall 30 " " ' from extend away from the part of layered transducer elements 120 be set to probe cable 110 " " ' lateral parts.That is, outer wall 30 " " ' not contacts layered transducer elements 120.Inboard covering be inwall 40 " " ' be configured in outer wall 30 " " ' the inboard, be arranged on outer wall 30 " " ' and electronic component unit 92 between.The aft section of inwall 40 " " ' along major axis from layered transducer elements 120 extend be set to probe cable 110 " " ' lateral parts.

Inwall 40 " " ' with outer wall 30 " " ' jointly form the cavity be media flow space 50 " " '.That is, by inwall 40 " " ' with the space of outer wall 30 " " ' surround constitute media flow space 50 " " '.As above-mentioned, because outer wall 30 " " ' away from layered transducer elements 120, so media flow space 50 " " ' not contacts layered transducer elements 120.Like this, ultrasound probe 600 media flow space 50 " " ' and layered transducer elements 120 between have floss hole 97.

Media flow space 50 " " ' in be filled with the heat-transfer fluid that is used for conducting the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120.For conduction of heat, at random use the phase transformation of heat-transfer fluid.Usually, the heat that produces from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120, via inwall 40 " " ' biography to outer wall 30 " " '.Inwall 40 " " ' form by the material that has at least than the thermal conduction characteristic of outer wall 30 " " ' high so that thermal capacitance is prone to the heat-transfer fluid conduction not to outer wall 30 " " ' the outer surface conduction.For example, inwall 40 " " ' formed by plastics, aluminum, carbon/aluminum, copper, graphite or other known heat-conducting substance also can use their combination in any to form.Media flow space 50 " " ', receive and keep above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid along the major axis extension setting of ultrasound probe 600.Therefore, the major part from the heat of electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 arrives outer wall 30 " " ' before by the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption.In ultrasound probe 600, heat-transfer fluid moves to ground to suction/discharge side space 52 folk prescriptions from suction/outlet 72, and absorbed heat discharges to the outside via floss hole 97.In addition, the flow direction of above-mentioned heat-transfer fluid also can be different direction.

Figure 31 is the B-B profile of Figure 29, is the major axis profile of ultrasound probe 600.In addition, among Figure 31 not shown with partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " ' inwall 40 " " ' with outer wall 30 " " ' separated.

Partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " ' and inwall 40 " " ' be connected with outer wall 30 " " ' this two.Partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " ' are media flow space 50 " " ' be divided into two parts at least.Near 120 point extends the lateral parts that is set to probe cable 110 along major axis from layered transducer elements for partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " '.Because media flow space 50 " " ', be provided with so extend along major axis in each media flow space 50 " " ' also after cutting apart along the major axis extension setting of ultrasound probe 600.

That kind shown in the image pattern 31, partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " ' from coaxial cable 10 " " ' lateral parts extend be set to media flow space 50 " " ' previous section. utilize partition wall 90A " " ' and 90B " " ' media flow space 50 " " ' be divided into space, suction side 50A " " ' and discharge side space 60A " " '.Heat-transfer fluid among space, the suction side 50A " " ' and the conduction of heat of discharging between the heat-transfer fluid among the side space 60A " " ' carry out via floss hole 97.In other words, the heat by the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption discharges to the outside via floss hole 97.

Floss hole 97 can be as required with shape formation arbitrarily.For example, floss hole 97 can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.When heat-transfer fluid was air, floss hole 97 can be open to the outside as above-mentioned.And heat-transfer fluid is when being gas, liquid or other composite material beyond the air, floss hole 97 can to the outside airtight with the heat-transfer fluid harvesting in ultrasound probe 600.Perhaps, this airtight floss hole also can be not with outer wall section that body to be detected, user contact on the heat carrier zone or the fin that are provided with.On the outer wall by the floss hole of locking further as cooling mechanism.And the size of floss hole 97, shape and position can at random be provided with.

Above-mentioned floss hole 97 also goes for according in the ultrasound probe of

embodiment

1,2,3,4 and 5 any.Resemble when carrying the multilamellar cooling structure the ultrasound probe of embodiment 4, floss hole 97 can for example only be set on outer wall.In addition, under situation, also floss hole 97 can for example be set on a plurality of inwalls according to the ultrasound probe of embodiment 4.Certainly, in ultrasound probe, also floss hole 97 can be set all on outer wall and inwall according to embodiment 4.

As above-mentioned explanation, ultrasound probe 600 outer wall 30 " " ' on have floss hole 97.Floss hole 97 can be open to the outside, also can be airtight to the outside.The heat of the heat-conducting flow bulk absorption in media flow space 50 " " ' interior discharges to the outside via floss hole 97.Therefore, ultrasound probe 600 can make the heat cooling from electronic component unit 92, layered transducer elements 120 efficiently.

(variation)

The above-mentioned ultrasound probe according to

embodiment

1,2,3,4,5 and 6 is made as through flowing through and surrounds the delivery in hot weather source of students spatial heat-transfer fluid of media flow on every side, makes the heat cooling from electronic component unit, layered transducer elements.According to the ultrasound probe of variation, make heat cooling from electronic component unit, layered transducer elements through other mechanism.

As ultrasound probe according to embodiment 1～6; Since the delivery in hot weather source of students of electronic component unit, layered transducer elements and so in framework by gap encircles; So, the thermal coupling structure that is included in this gap can be set also in order to improve the cooling effectiveness in the ultrasound probe.The thermal coupling structure also can be heat pipe, TEC (thermoelectric (al) cooler), directly contact with thermal compound, the combination of thermal diffusion material (for example, copper or aluminum, carbon/aluminum, phase change material, heat conductivity liquid).Certainly, when immersing heat conductivity liquid to the delivery in hot weather source of students, the delivery in hot weather source of students is set independently on electric.For example, that kind shown in image pattern 2B and Fig. 4 B, be arranged in electronic component unit around

gap

92A, 92B, 92C or in the gap that the rear portion side of layered transducer elements 120 is provided with, be provided with the thermal coupling structure.Likewise, in Fig. 7 B, 9B, 12B, 14,19,20,24 and 30, represent the gap with corresponding Reference numeral.

Thus, according to the ultrasound probe of this embodiment the heat that produces from thermal source is cooled off efficiently.

Although clear several embodiments, but these embodiments only propose as an example, are not to be used for limiting scope of the present invention.In fact, these new method and systems can be implemented with other various forms, and, in the scope of the main design that does not break away from invention, can carry out various omissions, replacement, change.These forms and distortion thereof are included in scope of invention and the main design, and be included in the invention of claims record and the scope that is equal in.

Claims

1. ultrasound probe is characterized in that comprising:

Produce the delivery in hot weather source of students of heat;

Be arranged on the outer wall on every side of above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students, and

Be arranged on the inwall between above-mentioned outer wall and the above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students,

In the flowing space that is surrounded by above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned inwall, harvesting has the heat-conduction medium that is used for conducting the heat that produces from above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students.

2. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be arranged between above-mentioned outer wall and the above-mentioned inwall, all be connected and be used in the above-mentioned flowing space, forming the partition wall of the stream that above-mentioned heat-conduction medium uses with above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned inwall this two.

3. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned inwall has a plurality of inwalls that are used in the above-mentioned flowing space, forming a plurality of part flowing spaces.

4. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that:

Also comprise a plurality of partition walls,

Each of above-mentioned a plurality of partition walls is arranged between the hithermost inwall in above-mentioned outer wall and the above-mentioned a plurality of inwall; The two is connected with above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned hithermost inwall, so that form at least one stream that above-mentioned heat-conduction medium is used at least one the part flowing space in above-mentioned a plurality of part flowing spaces.

5. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students comprises the layered transducer elements that comprises a plurality of oscillators and at least one side in the electronic circuit.

6. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned outer wall have be used for the heat in the above-mentioned heat-conduction medium be discharged into above-mentioned ultrasound probe the outside, to the airtight floss hole of said external.

7. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned outer wall has and is used for being discharged into the heat in the above-mentioned heat-conduction medium floss hole outside, open to said external of above-mentioned ultrasound probe.

8. like claim 2 or 4 described ultrasound probes, it is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned stream has suction passage and discharges stream.

9. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 8 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be arranged at the suction inlet of above-mentioned suction passage; With

Be arranged at the outlet of above-mentioned discharge stream.

10. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 9 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be used for promoting above-mentioned heat-conduction medium from above-mentioned suction passage to above-mentioned discharge stream circulation circulation portions.

11., it is characterized in that also comprising like claim 2 or 4 described ultrasound probes:

Be used for promoting the circulation circulation portions of the above-mentioned heat-conduction medium in the above-mentioned stream.

12. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that:

Above-mentioned inwall is formed by the high material of the material of the above-mentioned outer wall of thermal conductivity ratio.

13. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be installed in the fin on the above-mentioned inwall.

14. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be arranged on the thermal coupling structure in the gap of above-mentioned inwall and above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students.

15. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be installed in a plurality of fin at least one inwall in above-mentioned a plurality of inwall.

16. ultrasound probe as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that also comprising:

Be arranged on the thermal coupling structure in the gap that is configured in the most inboard inwall and above-mentioned delivery in hot weather source of students in above-mentioned a plurality of inwall.

17. a ultrasound probe is characterized in that comprising:

The layered transducer elements that comprises a plurality of oscillators;

Be arranged on the outer wall on every side of above-mentioned layered transducer elements,

Be arranged on the inwall between above-mentioned outer wall and the above-mentioned layered transducer elements,

Be used in the flowing space that surrounds by above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned inwall, conducting heat-conduction medium from the heat of above-mentioned layered transducer elements generation; And

Be arranged on the paired partition wall between above-mentioned outer wall and the above-mentioned inwall; This paired partition wall and above-mentioned outer wall and above-mentioned inwall this two all are connected so that form the single stream that above-mentioned heat-conduction medium is used in the above-mentioned flowing space, and above-mentioned stream is formed by opening and the space that is arranged on rear portion one side of above-mentioned layered transducer elements.