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WO2017195265A1
WO2017195265A1 PCT/JP2016/063828 JP2016063828W WO2017195265A1 WO 2017195265 A1 WO2017195265 A1 WO 2017195265A1 JP 2016063828 W JP2016063828 W JP 2016063828W WO 2017195265 A1 WO2017195265 A1 WO 2017195265A1
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塩谷 浩一
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  • the present invention relates to an ultrasonic medical device.
  • an ultrasonic medical apparatus that performs various treatments on a tissue by using friction and heat generated by ultrasonic vibration.
  • Such an ultrasonic medical device includes an ultrasonic transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations.
  • the ultrasonic transducer is disposed, for example, in an operation unit on the hand side of the ultrasonic medical apparatus.
  • the ultrasonic vibration generated in the operation unit is transmitted to the treatment unit on the distal end side through a rod-like probe or the like.
  • a bolted Langevin vibrator in which piezoelectric bodies and layered electrodes are alternately stacked is known.
  • the BLT normally vibrates by supplying power, but the polarity of electrodes adjacent in the stacking direction is reversed. Therefore, the wiring provided in the BLT needs to be formed so that only electrodes having the same polarity arranged in every other direction in the stacking direction are connected.
  • a wiring structure for example, a structure described in Patent Document 1 is known.
  • the wiring described in Patent Document 1 includes a conductive layer that connects electrodes of the same polarity arranged every other line, and an insulating layer formed on electrodes of different polarities that are located between the electrodes of the same polarity.
  • the conductive layer extends on the insulating layer, thereby connecting the electrodes having the same polarity to each other while maintaining an insulating state with the electrodes having different polarities.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic medical device that can be easily manufactured and can easily and reliably supply power to an ultrasonic transducer.
  • a first aspect of the present invention is an ultrasonic medical apparatus in which an ultrasonic transducer in which piezoelectric bodies and electrode layers are alternately stacked is stored in a casing, and the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer
  • a locking portion provided at a position corresponding to the node of the head and connected to the ultrasonic transducer, and provided in the housing, and the ultrasonic transducer can be positioned by engaging with the locking portion.
  • the ultrasonic medical device of the present invention it can be easily manufactured and power can be supplied to the ultrasonic transducer easily and reliably.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a partial cross section of the entire configuration of the ultrasonic medical device 1 of the present embodiment.
  • the ultrasonic medical device 1 includes a tubular insertion portion 11 to be inserted into a living body, a treatment portion 20 provided at a distal end portion of the insertion portion 11, an operation portion 12 connected to the insertion portion 11, and an operation portion 12. And a vibrator unit 40 disposed therein.
  • the insertion unit 11 and the operation unit 12 constitute a housing 10 that defines the basic outer shape of the ultrasonic medical device 1.
  • a storage unit 30 in which a part of the vibrator unit 40 is stored is provided inside the housing 10.
  • a locked portion 15 for positioning the vibrator unit 40 with respect to the storage portion 30 is provided near the storage portion 30.
  • the treatment section 20 includes a probe 21 inserted through the insertion section 11 and a gripping member 22 attached to the distal end of the insertion section 11.
  • the proximal end of the probe 21 is connected to the transducer unit 40.
  • the grip member 22 is connected to the handle 13 attached to the operation unit 12 by a wire or the like. When the handle 13 is operated, the gripping member 22 is driven to open and close, and the tissue can be gripped between the probe 21 and the gripping member 22.
  • the transducer unit 40 includes an ultrasonic transducer 41, a horn (vibration amplification unit) 42 connected to the ultrasonic transducer 41, and a flange (engagement unit) provided at the boundary between the ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42. Stop portion) 43.
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged view around the storage unit 30.
  • 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 has a known configuration in which a plurality of piezoelectric bodies 51 and electrode layers 52 formed of conductors are alternately stacked.
  • the material of the piezoelectric body 51 include a single crystal of lithium niobate (LiNbO 3 ).
  • the material of the electrode layer 52 include a brazing material such as solder.
  • the horn 42 has a known configuration and functions as a vibration amplification unit by amplifying the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41 and transmitting the amplified vibration to the probe 21.
  • the flange 43 is provided at a position corresponding to a node of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41, that is, a position where there is no influence (less) on the generated vibration.
  • the vibrator unit 40 is mounted in the housing 10 so that the ultrasonic vibrator 41 is stored in the storage unit 30 in a state where the flange 43 is locked to the locked part 15.
  • first wiring part 31 and a second wiring part 32 for supplying power to the ultrasonic transducer 41 are arranged in the storage part 30.
  • the first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 are both formed of a conductor.
  • the first wiring part 31 has a lead part 31a extending along the inner surface of the storage part 30, and a plurality of contact parts 31b connected to the lead part 31a.
  • Each contact portion 31b is formed in a substantially annular shape by a leaf spring that is a conductor of an elastic body, and has an arch-shaped portion that protrudes toward the internal space of the storage portion 30 as shown in FIG.
  • Each contact portion 31b has a predetermined interval in the width direction so that the width direction of the leaf spring is substantially parallel (including parallel; the same applies hereinafter) to the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer 41 stored in the storage portion 30. They are lined up.
  • the second wiring part 32 has a lead part 32 a and a plurality of contact parts 32 b, and has the same configuration as the first wiring part 31.
  • the lead portion 32 a is disposed on the inner surface of the storage portion 30 at a position facing the position where the lead portion 31 a is disposed.
  • the arcuate portion of each contact portion 32b protrudes toward the first wiring portion 31, but the contact portions 32b are arranged at a predetermined interval so as to face the lead portions 31a located between the contact portions 31b. It is out.
  • the contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b do not face each other, and the first contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b are alternately positioned in the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducers 41 stored in the storage portion 30.
  • the wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 are attached.
  • each contact portion 31 b of the first wiring portion 31 is an odd-numbered first electrode layer counted from the flange 43 side among the plurality of electrode layers 52 provided in the ultrasonic transducer 41. 52a is in contact with and electrically connected to the first electrode layer 52a.
  • each contact portion 32b of the second wiring portion 32 is in contact with the even-numbered second electrode layer 52b counted from the flange 43 side among the plurality of electrode layers 52, as shown in FIGS.
  • the second electrode layer 52b is electrically connected.
  • the width L1 of each contact portion 31b, 32b shown in FIG. 2 is set to be smaller than the dimension (thickness) L2 in the stacking direction of the piezoelectric bodies 51.
  • the distance L3 in the stacking direction between the contact portions 31b and 32b adjacent in the stacking direction is set to be larger than the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52.
  • a cable (power supply unit) 33 connected to an external ultrasonic power source is attached to the proximal end side of the storage unit 30.
  • the lead portions 31 a and 32 a are electrically connected to the cable 33.
  • the first wiring unit 31 and the second wiring unit 32 are arranged in the storage unit 30, and then the transducer unit 40 is attached in the housing 10. .
  • the distance between the contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b in the direction orthogonal to the stacking direction is set slightly smaller than the minimum dimension in the direction orthogonal to the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer 41.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 When the ultrasonic transducer 41 is disposed in the storage portion 30 while the flange 43 is locked to the locked portion 15, the ultrasonic transducer 41 moves into the storage portion 30 while pushing the contact portions 31b and 32b. Are disposed in the storage unit 30.
  • the pushed contact portions 31b and 32b are urged toward the ultrasonic transducer 41 by the elastic force to return to the original shape.
  • the arched portion of each contact portion 31b is pressed against and electrically connected to the first electrode layer 52a, and the arched portion of each contact portion 32b is pressed against the second electrode layer 52b.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 is stored in the storage unit 30 so that power can be supplied from the cable 33.
  • the horn 42 and the probe 21 are connected in this state, the connection of the main mechanisms of the ultrasonic medical device 1 is completed.
  • the first electrode layer 52 a connected to the first wiring portion 31 becomes a positive electrode, and the second wiring portion 32.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 vibrates with the second electrode layer 52b connected to the negative electrode serving as a negative electrode.
  • the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41 is amplified by the horn 42 and then transmitted to the distal end portion of the probe 21 so that the treatment section 20 vibrates. Thereby, desired treatments such as coagulation and incision can be performed on the biological tissue grasped by the treatment unit 20.
  • the storage unit 30 provided with the first wiring unit 31 and the second wiring unit 32 is provided, and the ultrasonic transducer 41 is connected to the storage unit 30.
  • the electrode layer 52 is electrically connected to the first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32.
  • a state in which power can be supplied from the cable 33 to the ultrasonic transducer 41 is established. Therefore, it is not necessary to connect wiring to the ultrasonic transducer 41 in advance, and the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device 1 can be remarkably simplified.
  • first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 have contact portions 31b and 32b that protrude into the storage body 30, respectively, the electrode layer 52 of the ultrasonic transducer 41 disposed in the storage portion 30 and The 1st wiring part 31 and the 2nd wiring part 32 can be made to contact reliably, and can be electrically connected.
  • the contact portions 31b and 32b are formed of an elastic body, the contact portions 31b and 32b can be urged against the electrode layer 52. As a result, the connection state between the wiring portion and the electrode layer can be suitably maintained even during vibration of the ultrasonic transducer.
  • the width L1 of the contact portions 31b and 32b is set smaller than the thickness L2 of the piezoelectric body 51, and the distance L3 between the contact portions adjacent in the stacking direction is set larger than the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52.
  • the flange 43 for positioning the ultrasonic transducer 41 is provided at a position corresponding to the node of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41. Therefore, the flange 43 and the locked portion 15 hardly vibrate during the vibration of the ultrasonic transducer 41, and the physical load acting on the flange 43 and the locked portion 15 can be reduced.
  • the example in which the first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 are disposed so as to face each other with the ultrasonic transducer 41 interposed therebetween has been described.
  • the arrangement mode is not limited to this.
  • the occupied positions of the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion in the cross section of the storage portion are summarized.
  • the storage portion can be made smaller.
  • the first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 may be arranged so as to contact the adjacent outer surfaces of the ultrasonic transducer 41. 5 and 6, the contact portion 31b located on the same plane as the first electrode layer 52a is hatched, and the contact portion 32b not present on the same plane is not hatched.
  • the storage unit may be configured by a first member and a second member divided into two. In this way, by connecting the two members to form the storage portion, the contact portion can be pressed toward the ultrasonic vibrator to ensure electrical connection between the wiring portion and the electrode layer. it can.
  • the storage unit may be formed by using a part of the casing as in the above-described example, or may be formed by a member different from the casing and disposed in the casing.
  • a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the ultrasonic medical device of this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the shape of the ultrasonic transducer.
  • components that are the same as those already described are assigned the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing the vicinity of the storage unit in the ultrasonic medical apparatus 101 of the present embodiment.
  • a plurality of hemispherical connection members 142 are provided on the outer surface of the ultrasonic transducer 141.
  • connection member 142 is formed of a conductive material, and is provided so that one connection member 142 is electrically connected to each electrode layer 52.
  • the plurality of connection members 142a connected to the first electrode layer 52a protrude on the same outer surface.
  • the plurality of connection members 142b connected to the second electrode layer 52b protrude on the same outer surface different from the outer surface from which the connection member 142a protrudes.
  • Examples of the material of the connection member 142 include metals and conductive resins.
  • the first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 of the present embodiment are formed by only the lead parts 31a and 32a, respectively, and do not have a contact part.
  • the wiring portion and the electrode layer are electrically connected by the connection member 142 and the lead portions 31a and 32a being in contact with each other.
  • the electrode layer 52 is formed in the first wiring portion only by arranging the ultrasonic transducer 141 in the storage unit 30. 31 and the second wiring part 32 are electrically connected. As a result, the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device can be remarkably simplified.
  • the electrode layer 52 is generally formed to be thin, in this embodiment, since the connection member 142 is provided in the electrode layer 52, the stacking direction of the portion electrically connected to the wiring portion on the electrode layer side The dimension in can be increased. As a result, the wiring layer and the electrode layer can be contacted and connected more reliably.
  • a contact portion may be provided in the wiring portion as in the first embodiment.
  • the dimension L5 in the stacking direction of the connecting member 142 shown in FIG. 7 is set to the thickness L2 of the piezoelectric body 51 instead of the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52.
  • substantially the same setting can be performed by using the distance L6 in the stacking direction between the adjacent connecting members 142.
  • a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
  • the ultrasonic medical apparatus of this embodiment differs from the ultrasonic transducers of the above embodiments in the position of the storage unit and the like.
  • FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view showing the tip side of the ultrasonic medical apparatus 201 of the present embodiment in a partial cross section.
  • the storage unit 202 is provided at the distal end of the insertion unit 11A.
  • the 1st wiring part 203 and the 2nd wiring part 204 have the structure similar to 1st embodiment except the dimension which can be arrange
  • a locked portion 205 is provided on the distal end side of the storage portion 202.
  • the distal end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is configured to be elastically deformable by using an elastic material.
  • FIG. 9 shows a front view of the vibrator unit 210 in the present embodiment.
  • the transducer unit 210 includes an ultrasonic transducer 41, a horn 42, and a locking portion 211.
  • the probe 21 is connected to the distal end side of the locking portion 211.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42 have substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42 have dimensions that can be arranged in the insertion portion 11A.
  • the locking portion 211 is attached to the tip end side of the horn 42 so as to protrude at two locations around the ultrasonic transducer 41 in the stacking direction.
  • the insertion portion 11A is made of a metal material.
  • An insulating layer 61 is formed between the insertion portion 11A and the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204, and the current supplied to the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204 is subjected to ultrasonic vibration. Leaking to parts other than the child 41 is prevented. If the insertion portion 11A is formed of an insulating material, the insulating layer 61 may not be provided.
  • the vibrator unit 210 When attaching the vibrator unit 210 to the ultrasonic medical device 201, the vibrator unit 210 is inserted into the opening of the insertion portion 11A from the ultrasonic vibrator 41 side. Then, the front end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is elastically deformed, so that the locking portion 211 gets over the front end side wall surface 205a.
  • the ultrasonic transducer 41 When the distal end side wall surface 205a returns to the original shape, as shown in FIG. 8, the ultrasonic transducer 41 is positioned in the storage portion 202, and the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204 are connected to the contact portion 31b, They are electrically connected to the corresponding electrode layers 52 through 32b. As a result, power can be supplied from the cable 33 (not shown) to the ultrasonic transducer 41.
  • the electrode layer 52 can be formed in the first wiring unit simply by arranging the ultrasonic transducer 41 in the storage unit 202. 203 and the second wiring part 204 are electrically connected. As a result, the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device can be remarkably simplified.
  • the probe 21 can be directly connected to the transducer unit 210, and the transducer unit 210 can be configured as a replaceable treatment unit. Therefore, by preparing a plurality of transducer units each having a probe having a different shape such as a round bar shape or a knife shape, the plurality of transducer units can be easily replaced, and a procedure using a probe suitable for the treatment content is performed. It can be performed.
  • distal end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is configured to be elastically deformable, simply inserting the vibrator unit 210 from the distal end opening of the insertion portion 11A and applying a force makes it possible to easily engage the locking portion 211. And the locked portion 205 can be engaged with each other.
  • the locked portion may be configured to be hard enough to hardly deform elastically.
  • the hard distal end side wall surface 205 b may be provided on the distal end member 206 that can be screwed to the distal end portion of the insertion portion 10. That is, when attaching the vibrator unit 210, the distal end member 206 is removed from the insertion portion 11. After the vibrator unit 210 is loaded in the storage portion 202, the distal end member 206 is screwed again into the insertion portion 11, whereby the locking portion 211 and the locked portion 205 can be engaged.
  • the present invention can be applied to an ultrasonic medical device.

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This ultrasonic medical device which has, housed in a casing, an ultrasonic vibrator that has alternately laminated piezoelectric bodies and electrode layers, comprises: a lock portion which is provided in a position corresponding to nodes of ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic vibrator and is connected to the ultrasonic vibrator; a locked portion which is provided on the casing and is configured to be capable of positioning the ultrasonic vibrator by engaging with the lock portion; a housing portion which is provided in the casing and houses the ultrasonic vibrator; a wiring portion which comprises a conductor and is provided inside the housing portion; and a power supply portion which is electrically connected to the wiring portion. When the lock portion is engaged with the locked portion and the ultrasonic vibrator is disposed inside the housing portion, the electrode layers are electrically connected to the wiring portion so that power can be supplied from the power supply portion to the ultrasonic vibrator.

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超音波医療装置Ultrasound medical equipment

 本発明は、超音波医療装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an ultrasonic medical device.

 従来、超音波振動による摩擦や発熱を利用して組織に各種処置を行う超音波医療装置が知られている。
 このような超音波医療装置は、超音波振動を発生する超音波振動子を備えている。超音波振動子は、例えば超音波医療装置の手元側にある操作部に配置される。操作部内で発生した超音波振動は、棒状のプローブ等を介して先端側の処置部へ伝達される。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an ultrasonic medical apparatus that performs various treatments on a tissue by using friction and heat generated by ultrasonic vibration is known.
Such an ultrasonic medical device includes an ultrasonic transducer that generates ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic transducer is disposed, for example, in an operation unit on the hand side of the ultrasonic medical apparatus. The ultrasonic vibration generated in the operation unit is transmitted to the treatment unit on the distal end side through a rod-like probe or the like.

 超音波振動子の一つとして、圧電体と層状の電極とが交互に積層された、ボルト締めランジュバン型振動子(BLT)が知られている。BLTは、通常電力を供給することにより振動するが、積層方向に隣接する電極はその極性が逆になる。したがって、BLTに設けられる配線は、積層方向に一つおきに並ぶ同一極性の電極のみが接続されるように形成される必要がある。
 このような配線の構造として、例えば特許文献1に記載された構造が知られている。
As one of the ultrasonic vibrators, a bolted Langevin vibrator (BLT) in which piezoelectric bodies and layered electrodes are alternately stacked is known. The BLT normally vibrates by supplying power, but the polarity of electrodes adjacent in the stacking direction is reversed. Therefore, the wiring provided in the BLT needs to be formed so that only electrodes having the same polarity arranged in every other direction in the stacking direction are connected.
As such a wiring structure, for example, a structure described in Patent Document 1 is known.

日本国特開2010-34817号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-34817

 特許文献1に記載の配線は、一つおきに並ぶ同一極性の電極同士を接続する導電層と、同一極性の電極間に位置する異極性の電極上に形成される絶縁層とを有する。導電層は、絶縁層上に延びることにより、異極性の電極と絶縁状態を保持しつつ、同一極性の電極同士を接続している。
 しかし、上述の配線の構造は複雑であるため、超音波医療装置の製造工程が煩雑になる。超音波振動子の小型化がさらに進むと、上述の構造の配線形成は更に困難になる可能性がある。
The wiring described in Patent Document 1 includes a conductive layer that connects electrodes of the same polarity arranged every other line, and an insulating layer formed on electrodes of different polarities that are located between the electrodes of the same polarity. The conductive layer extends on the insulating layer, thereby connecting the electrodes having the same polarity to each other while maintaining an insulating state with the electrodes having different polarities.
However, since the wiring structure described above is complicated, the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device becomes complicated. If the size of the ultrasonic transducer is further reduced, it may become more difficult to form the wiring having the above structure.

 上記事情を踏まえ、本発明は、簡便に製造でき、容易かつ確実に超音波振動子に電力を供給することができる超音波医療装置を提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic medical device that can be easily manufactured and can easily and reliably supply power to an ultrasonic transducer.

 本発明の第一の態様は、圧電体と電極層とが交互に積層された超音波振動子が筐体に格納された超音波医療装置であって、前記超音波振動子が発生する超音波の節に対応する位置に設けられ、前記超音波振動子と接続された係止部と、前記筐体に設けられ、前記係止部と係合することにより前記超音波振動子を位置決め可能に構成された被係止部と、前記筐体に設けられ、前記超音波振動子が格納される格納部と、導体で形成されて前記格納部内に設けられた配線部と、前記配線部と電気的に接続された電力供給部とを備え、前記係止部と前記被係止部とを係合させて前記超音波振動子を前記格納部内に配置すると、前記電極層と前記配線部とが電気的に接続され、前記電力供給部から前記超音波振動子に電力供給可能な状態となる超音波医療装置である。 A first aspect of the present invention is an ultrasonic medical apparatus in which an ultrasonic transducer in which piezoelectric bodies and electrode layers are alternately stacked is stored in a casing, and the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer A locking portion provided at a position corresponding to the node of the head and connected to the ultrasonic transducer, and provided in the housing, and the ultrasonic transducer can be positioned by engaging with the locking portion. A configured latched portion; a housing portion provided in the housing for storing the ultrasonic transducer; a wiring portion formed of a conductor and provided in the housing portion; An electric power supply unit connected to each other, and when the ultrasonic transducer is disposed in the storage unit by engaging the locking unit and the locked unit, the electrode layer and the wiring unit are An ultrasonic wave that is electrically connected and can supply power from the power supply unit to the ultrasonic transducer. It is a care unit.

 本発明の超音波医療装置によれば、簡便に製造でき、容易かつ確実に超音波振動子に電力を供給することができる。 According to the ultrasonic medical device of the present invention, it can be easily manufactured and power can be supplied to the ultrasonic transducer easily and reliably.

本発明の第一実施形態に係る超音波医療装置を一部断面で示す図である。It is a figure which shows the ultrasonic medical device which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention in a partial cross section. 同超音波医療装置の格納部周辺を示す拡大図である。It is an enlarged view which shows the storage part periphery of the ultrasonic medical device. 図2のI-I線における断面図である。FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 2. 図2のII-II線における断面図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 2. 同超音波医療装置の変形例における格納部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the storage part in the modification of the ultrasonic medical device. 同超音波医療装置の変形例における格納部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the storage part in the modification of the ultrasonic medical device. 本発明の第二実施形態に係る超音波医療装置の格納部周辺を示す拡大図である。It is an enlarged view which shows the storage part periphery of the ultrasonic medical device which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第三実施形態に係る超音波医療装置の先端部を示す拡大断面図である。It is an expanded sectional view showing the tip part of the ultrasonic medical device concerning a third embodiment of the present invention. 同超音波医療装置における振動子ユニットの正面図である。It is a front view of the vibrator unit in the ultrasonic medical device. 同超音波医療装置の変形例における挿入部の先端部を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the front-end | tip part of the insertion part in the modification of the ultrasonic medical device.

 本発明の第一実施形態について、図1から図6を参照して説明する。図1は、本実施形態の超音波医療装置1の全体構成を一部断面で示す模式図である。 A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a partial cross section of the entire configuration of the ultrasonic medical device 1 of the present embodiment.

 超音波医療装置1は、生体内に挿入される管状の挿入部11と、挿入部11の先端部に設けられた処置部20と、挿入部11と接続された操作部12と、操作部12内に配置された振動子ユニット40とを備えている。挿入部11と操作部12とで、超音波医療装置1の基本外形を規定する筐体10が構成されている。 The ultrasonic medical device 1 includes a tubular insertion portion 11 to be inserted into a living body, a treatment portion 20 provided at a distal end portion of the insertion portion 11, an operation portion 12 connected to the insertion portion 11, and an operation portion 12. And a vibrator unit 40 disposed therein. The insertion unit 11 and the operation unit 12 constitute a housing 10 that defines the basic outer shape of the ultrasonic medical device 1.

 筐体10の内部には、振動子ユニット40の一部が格納される格納部30が設けられている。格納部30の近くには、振動子ユニット40を格納部30に対して位置決めするための被係止部15が設けられている。 Inside the housing 10, a storage unit 30 in which a part of the vibrator unit 40 is stored is provided. A locked portion 15 for positioning the vibrator unit 40 with respect to the storage portion 30 is provided near the storage portion 30.

 処置部20は、挿入部11に挿通されたプローブ21と、挿入部11の先端部に取り付けられた把持部材22とを有する。プローブ21の基端は振動子ユニット40に接続されている。把持部材22は、操作部12に取り付けられたハンドル13とワイヤ等で接続されている。ハンドル13を操作すると、把持部材22が開閉駆動し、プローブ21と把持部材22との間に組織等を挟んで把持することができる。 The treatment section 20 includes a probe 21 inserted through the insertion section 11 and a gripping member 22 attached to the distal end of the insertion section 11. The proximal end of the probe 21 is connected to the transducer unit 40. The grip member 22 is connected to the handle 13 attached to the operation unit 12 by a wire or the like. When the handle 13 is operated, the gripping member 22 is driven to open and close, and the tissue can be gripped between the probe 21 and the gripping member 22.

 振動子ユニット40は、超音波振動子41と、超音波振動子41に接続されたホーン(振動増幅部)42と、超音波振動子41とホーン42との境界部に設けられたフランジ(係止部)43とを備えている。 The transducer unit 40 includes an ultrasonic transducer 41, a horn (vibration amplification unit) 42 connected to the ultrasonic transducer 41, and a flange (engagement unit) provided at the boundary between the ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42. Stop portion) 43.

 図2は、格納部30周囲の拡大図である。図3は、図2のI-I線における断面図である。図4は、図2のII-II線における断面図である。
 図2に示すように、超音波振動子41は、複数の圧電体51と導体で形成された電極層52とが交互に積層された公知の構成を有する。圧電体51の材料としては、例えばニオブ酸リチウム(LiNbO)の単結晶を挙げることができる。電極層52の材料としては、例えば半田等のロウ材を挙げることができる。
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view around the storage unit 30. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the ultrasonic transducer 41 has a known configuration in which a plurality of piezoelectric bodies 51 and electrode layers 52 formed of conductors are alternately stacked. Examples of the material of the piezoelectric body 51 include a single crystal of lithium niobate (LiNbO 3 ). Examples of the material of the electrode layer 52 include a brazing material such as solder.

 ホーン42は、公知の構成を有し、超音波振動子41が発生する超音波振動を増幅してプローブ21に伝達することで振動増幅部として機能する。フランジ43は、超音波振動子41が発生する超音波の節にあたる位置、つまり、発生した振動に対して影響が無い(少ない)位置に設けられている。 The horn 42 has a known configuration and functions as a vibration amplification unit by amplifying the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41 and transmitting the amplified vibration to the probe 21. The flange 43 is provided at a position corresponding to a node of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41, that is, a position where there is no influence (less) on the generated vibration.

 振動子ユニット40は、フランジ43が被係止部15と係止された状態で、超音波振動子41が格納部30内に格納されるように、筐体10内に取り付けられている。 The vibrator unit 40 is mounted in the housing 10 so that the ultrasonic vibrator 41 is stored in the storage unit 30 in a state where the flange 43 is locked to the locked part 15.

 図2に示すように、格納部30内には、超音波振動子41に電力を供給するための第一配線部31および第二配線部32の二つの配線部が配置されている。第一配線部31および第二配線部32は、いずれも導体で形成されている。 As shown in FIG. 2, two wiring parts, a first wiring part 31 and a second wiring part 32, for supplying power to the ultrasonic transducer 41 are arranged in the storage part 30. The first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 are both formed of a conductor.

 第一配線部31は、格納部30の内面に沿って延びるリード部31aと、リード部31aに接続された複数の接点部31bとを有する。各接点部31bは、弾性体の導体である板バネで略環状に形成されており、図3に示すように、格納部30の内部空間に向かって突出するアーチ状部位を有する。各接点部31bは、板バネの幅方向が格納部30に格納された超音波振動子41の積層方向と略平行(平行を含む。以下同様。)となるように幅方向に所定の間隔をあけて並んでいる。 The first wiring part 31 has a lead part 31a extending along the inner surface of the storage part 30, and a plurality of contact parts 31b connected to the lead part 31a. Each contact portion 31b is formed in a substantially annular shape by a leaf spring that is a conductor of an elastic body, and has an arch-shaped portion that protrudes toward the internal space of the storage portion 30 as shown in FIG. Each contact portion 31b has a predetermined interval in the width direction so that the width direction of the leaf spring is substantially parallel (including parallel; the same applies hereinafter) to the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer 41 stored in the storage portion 30. They are lined up.

 第二配線部32は、リード部32aおよび複数の接点部32bを有し、第一配線部31と同様の構成を有する。リード部32aは、図4に示すように、格納部30の内面上であってリード部31aが配置された位置と対向する位置に配置されている。各接点部32bのアーチ状部位は、第一配線部31に向かって突出しているが、接点部32bは、接点部31b間に位置するリード部31aと対向するように所定の間隔をあけて並んでいる。したがって、接点部31bと接点部32bとは正対せず、格納部30に格納された超音波振動子41の積層方向に、接点部31bと接点部32bとが交互に位置するように第一配線部31および第二配線部32が取り付けられている。 The second wiring part 32 has a lead part 32 a and a plurality of contact parts 32 b, and has the same configuration as the first wiring part 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the lead portion 32 a is disposed on the inner surface of the storage portion 30 at a position facing the position where the lead portion 31 a is disposed. The arcuate portion of each contact portion 32b protrudes toward the first wiring portion 31, but the contact portions 32b are arranged at a predetermined interval so as to face the lead portions 31a located between the contact portions 31b. It is out. Therefore, the contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b do not face each other, and the first contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b are alternately positioned in the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducers 41 stored in the storage portion 30. The wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 are attached.

 図2および図3に示すように、第一配線部31の各接点部31bは、超音波振動子41が備える複数の電極層52のうち、フランジ43側から数えて奇数番目の第一電極層52aと接触して、第一電極層52aと電気的に接続されている。一方、第二配線部32の各接点部32bは、図2および図4に示すように、複数の電極層52のうち、フランジ43側から数えて偶数番目の第二電極層52bと接触して、第二電極層52bと電気的に接続されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each contact portion 31 b of the first wiring portion 31 is an odd-numbered first electrode layer counted from the flange 43 side among the plurality of electrode layers 52 provided in the ultrasonic transducer 41. 52a is in contact with and electrically connected to the first electrode layer 52a. On the other hand, each contact portion 32b of the second wiring portion 32 is in contact with the even-numbered second electrode layer 52b counted from the flange 43 side among the plurality of electrode layers 52, as shown in FIGS. The second electrode layer 52b is electrically connected.

 超音波医療装置1において、図2に示す各接点部31b、32bの幅L1は、圧電体51の積層方向における寸法(厚さ)L2よりも小さく設定されている。また、積層方向に隣接する接点部31b、32b間の積層方向における距離L3は、電極層52の厚さL4よりも大きく設定されている。 In the ultrasonic medical device 1, the width L1 of each contact portion 31b, 32b shown in FIG. 2 is set to be smaller than the dimension (thickness) L2 in the stacking direction of the piezoelectric bodies 51. The distance L3 in the stacking direction between the contact portions 31b and 32b adjacent in the stacking direction is set to be larger than the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52.

 格納部30の基端側には、外部の超音波電源と接続されるケーブル(電力供給部)33が取り付けられている。リード部31aおよび32aは、ケーブル33と電気的に接続されている。 A cable (power supply unit) 33 connected to an external ultrasonic power source is attached to the proximal end side of the storage unit 30. The lead portions 31 a and 32 a are electrically connected to the cable 33.

 上記のように構成された超音波医療装置1の組み立て時は、格納部30内に第一配線部31および第二配線部32を配置してから、振動子ユニット40を筐体10内に取り付ける。接点部31bと接点部32bとの間の、積層方向に直交する方向における距離は、超音波振動子41の積層方向に直交する方向における最小寸法よりもわずかに小さくしておく。 When assembling the ultrasonic medical device 1 configured as described above, the first wiring unit 31 and the second wiring unit 32 are arranged in the storage unit 30, and then the transducer unit 40 is attached in the housing 10. . The distance between the contact portion 31b and the contact portion 32b in the direction orthogonal to the stacking direction is set slightly smaller than the minimum dimension in the direction orthogonal to the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer 41.

 フランジ43を被係止部15に係止させつつ、超音波振動子41を格納部30内に配置すると、超音波振動子41は、接点部31bおよび32bを押しのけながら格納部30内に移動して格納部30内に配置される。押しのけられた接点部31bおよび32bは、元の形状に戻ろうとする弾性力によって超音波振動子41に向かって付勢される。その結果、各接点部31bのアーチ状部位は、それぞれ第一電極層52aに押し当てられて電気的に接続され、各接点部32bのアーチ状部位は、それぞれ第二電極層52bに押し当てられて電気的に接続される。 When the ultrasonic transducer 41 is disposed in the storage portion 30 while the flange 43 is locked to the locked portion 15, the ultrasonic transducer 41 moves into the storage portion 30 while pushing the contact portions 31b and 32b. Are disposed in the storage unit 30. The pushed contact portions 31b and 32b are urged toward the ultrasonic transducer 41 by the elastic force to return to the original shape. As a result, the arched portion of each contact portion 31b is pressed against and electrically connected to the first electrode layer 52a, and the arched portion of each contact portion 32b is pressed against the second electrode layer 52b. Are electrically connected.

 以上により、超音波振動子41は、ケーブル33から電力供給可能に格納部30内に格納される。この状態でホーン42とプローブ21とを接続すると、超音波医療機器1の主要機構の接続が完了する。 As described above, the ultrasonic transducer 41 is stored in the storage unit 30 so that power can be supplied from the cable 33. When the horn 42 and the probe 21 are connected in this state, the connection of the main mechanisms of the ultrasonic medical device 1 is completed.

 完成した超音波医療装置1においては、図示しない超音波電源から振動子ユニット40に電力を供給すると、例えば第一配線部31と接続された第一電極層52aが正極となり、第二配線部32と接続された第二電極層52bが負極となって超音波振動子41が振動する。超音波振動子41で発生した超音波振動は、ホーン42で増幅された後プローブ21の先端部まで伝達され、処置部20が振動する。これにより、処置部20に把持された生体組織に対して、凝固や、切開等の所望の処置を行うことができる。 In the completed ultrasonic medical device 1, when electric power is supplied from an ultrasonic power source (not shown) to the transducer unit 40, for example, the first electrode layer 52 a connected to the first wiring portion 31 becomes a positive electrode, and the second wiring portion 32. The ultrasonic transducer 41 vibrates with the second electrode layer 52b connected to the negative electrode serving as a negative electrode. The ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41 is amplified by the horn 42 and then transmitted to the distal end portion of the probe 21 so that the treatment section 20 vibrates. Thereby, desired treatments such as coagulation and incision can be performed on the biological tissue grasped by the treatment unit 20.

 以上説明したように、本実施形態の超音波医療装置1によれば、第一配線部31および第二配線部32が設けられた格納部30を有し、超音波振動子41を格納部30内に配置すると、電極層52が第一配線部31および第二配線部32と電気的に接続される。その結果、ケーブル33から超音波振動子41に電力供給可能な状態が確立される。
 したがって、超音波振動子41にあらかじめ配線を接続する必要がなく、超音波医療装置1の製造工程を著しく簡略にすることができる。
As described above, according to the ultrasonic medical device 1 of the present embodiment, the storage unit 30 provided with the first wiring unit 31 and the second wiring unit 32 is provided, and the ultrasonic transducer 41 is connected to the storage unit 30. When arranged inside, the electrode layer 52 is electrically connected to the first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32. As a result, a state in which power can be supplied from the cable 33 to the ultrasonic transducer 41 is established.
Therefore, it is not necessary to connect wiring to the ultrasonic transducer 41 in advance, and the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device 1 can be remarkably simplified.

 また、第一配線部31および第二配線部32は、それぞれ格納体30内に突出する接点部31bおよび32bを有するため、格納部30内に配置された超音波振動子41の電極層52と第一配線部31および第二配線部32とを確実に接触させて電気的に接続させることができる。 Further, since the first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 have contact portions 31b and 32b that protrude into the storage body 30, respectively, the electrode layer 52 of the ultrasonic transducer 41 disposed in the storage portion 30 and The 1st wiring part 31 and the 2nd wiring part 32 can be made to contact reliably, and can be electrically connected.

 さらに、接点部31bおよび32bが弾性体で形成されているため、接点部31bおよび32bを電極層52に対して付勢することができる。その結果、超音波振動子の振動中も、配線部と電極層との接続状態を好適に保持することができる。 Furthermore, since the contact portions 31b and 32b are formed of an elastic body, the contact portions 31b and 32b can be urged against the electrode layer 52. As a result, the connection state between the wiring portion and the electrode layer can be suitably maintained even during vibration of the ultrasonic transducer.

 加えて、接点部31b、32bの幅L1が圧電体51の厚さL2より小さく、積層方向に隣接する接点部間の距離L3が電極層52の厚さL4よりも大きく設定されている。このため、製造時に被係止部15と接点部31b,32bとの相対位置ずれが発生しても,位置ずれ量をL1以下に抑えれば,対応付けられた接点部31bと電極層52a,および接点部32bと電極層52bとを確実に接続することができる。また,接点部31bと電極層52bが接続されたり,接点部32bと電極層52aが接続されたりすることもない。 In addition, the width L1 of the contact portions 31b and 32b is set smaller than the thickness L2 of the piezoelectric body 51, and the distance L3 between the contact portions adjacent in the stacking direction is set larger than the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52. For this reason, even if the relative displacement between the locked portion 15 and the contact portions 31b and 32b occurs during manufacturing, as long as the displacement amount is suppressed to L1 or less, the associated contact portion 31b and the electrode layer 52a, And the contact part 32b and the electrode layer 52b can be connected reliably. Further, the contact part 31b and the electrode layer 52b are not connected, and the contact part 32b and the electrode layer 52a are not connected.

 さらに、超音波振動子41を位置決めするフランジ43は、超音波振動子41が発生する超音波の節にあたる位置に設けられている。したがって、フランジ43及び被係止部15は、超音波振動子41の振動中もほとんど振動せず、フランジ43および被係止部15に作用する物理的負荷を低減することができる。 Furthermore, the flange 43 for positioning the ultrasonic transducer 41 is provided at a position corresponding to the node of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic transducer 41. Therefore, the flange 43 and the locked portion 15 hardly vibrate during the vibration of the ultrasonic transducer 41, and the physical load acting on the flange 43 and the locked portion 15 can be reduced.

 本実施形態においては、第一配線部31および第二配線部32が超音波振動子41を挟んで対向するように配置されている例を説明したが、第一配線部および第二配線部の配置態様は、これには限定されない。 In the present embodiment, the example in which the first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 are disposed so as to face each other with the ultrasonic transducer 41 interposed therebetween has been described. The arrangement mode is not limited to this.

 例えば、図5に示す変形例のように,第一配線部31と第二配線部32とが,超音波振動子41の同一の外側表面上で電極層52と接触するように配置されてもよい。この場合,第一配線部と第二配線部が超音波振動子の外側面のうち一つの面のみに存在するため,格納部の断面における第一配線部および第二配線部の占有箇所をまとめて格納部を小さくすることができる。 For example, even if the first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 are arranged so as to contact the electrode layer 52 on the same outer surface of the ultrasonic transducer 41 as in the modification shown in FIG. Good. In this case, since the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion exist on only one of the outer surfaces of the ultrasonic transducer, the occupied positions of the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion in the cross section of the storage portion are summarized. The storage portion can be made smaller.

 また、図6に示す変形例のように、超音波振動子41の隣り合う外側面にそれぞれ第一配線部31および第二配線部32が接触するように配置されてもよい。
 図5および図6では、第一電極層52aと同一面上に位置する接点部31bにハッチを付し、同一面上に存在しない接点部32bにはハッチを付さずに示している。
Further, as in the modification shown in FIG. 6, the first wiring portion 31 and the second wiring portion 32 may be arranged so as to contact the adjacent outer surfaces of the ultrasonic transducer 41.
5 and 6, the contact portion 31b located on the same plane as the first electrode layer 52a is hatched, and the contact portion 32b not present on the same plane is not hatched.

 また、格納部が二つに分割された第一部材および第二部材で構成されてもよい。このようにすると、二つの部材を連結して格納部を形成することにより、接点部を超音波振動子に向かって押圧して、配線部と電極層との電気的接続を確実にすることができる。
 格納部は上述の例のように、筐体の一部を用いて形成されてもよいし、筐体とは別の部材で形成されて筐体内に配置されてもよい。
Moreover, the storage unit may be configured by a first member and a second member divided into two. In this way, by connecting the two members to form the storage portion, the contact portion can be pressed toward the ultrasonic vibrator to ensure electrical connection between the wiring portion and the electrode layer. it can.
The storage unit may be formed by using a part of the casing as in the above-described example, or may be formed by a member different from the casing and disposed in the casing.

 本発明の第二実施形態について、図7を参照して説明する。本実施形態の超音波医療装置は、超音波振動子の形状が第一実施形態と異なっている。
 以降の説明において、既に説明したものと共通する構成については、同一の符号を付して重複する説明を省略する。
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The ultrasonic medical device of this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the shape of the ultrasonic transducer.
In the following description, components that are the same as those already described are assigned the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.

 図7は、本実施形態の超音波医療装置101における格納部周辺を示す拡大図である。超音波振動子141の外側面上には、半球状の接続部材142が複数設けられている。 FIG. 7 is an enlarged view showing the vicinity of the storage unit in the ultrasonic medical apparatus 101 of the present embodiment. A plurality of hemispherical connection members 142 are provided on the outer surface of the ultrasonic transducer 141.

 各接続部材142は、導電性を有する材料で形成されており、各電極層52に対して、一つの接続部材142が電気的に接続されるように設けられている。第一電極層52aと接続された複数の接続部材142aは、同一の外側面上に突出している。第二電極層52bと接続された複数の接続部材142bは、接続部材142aが突出する外側面と異なる同一の外側面上に突出している。接続部材142の材料としては、金属や導電性樹脂等が挙げられる。 Each connection member 142 is formed of a conductive material, and is provided so that one connection member 142 is electrically connected to each electrode layer 52. The plurality of connection members 142a connected to the first electrode layer 52a protrude on the same outer surface. The plurality of connection members 142b connected to the second electrode layer 52b protrude on the same outer surface different from the outer surface from which the connection member 142a protrudes. Examples of the material of the connection member 142 include metals and conductive resins.

 本実施形態の第一配線部31および第二配線部32は、それぞれリード部31aおよび32aのみで形成され、接点部を備えていない。本実施形態において、配線部と電極層とは、接続部材142とリード部31a、32aとが接触することにより電気的に接続されている。 The first wiring part 31 and the second wiring part 32 of the present embodiment are formed by only the lead parts 31a and 32a, respectively, and do not have a contact part. In the present embodiment, the wiring portion and the electrode layer are electrically connected by the connection member 142 and the lead portions 31a and 32a being in contact with each other.

 本実施形態の超音波医療装置101においても、第一実施形態の超音波医療装置1と同様に、超音波振動子141を格納部30内に配置するだけで、電極層52が第一配線部31および第二配線部32と電気的に接続される。その結果、超音波医療装置の製造工程を著しく簡略にすることができる。 Also in the ultrasonic medical device 101 of the present embodiment, as in the ultrasonic medical device 1 of the first embodiment, the electrode layer 52 is formed in the first wiring portion only by arranging the ultrasonic transducer 141 in the storage unit 30. 31 and the second wiring part 32 are electrically connected. As a result, the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device can be remarkably simplified.

 また、電極層52は、一般に薄く形成されるが、本実施形態では電極層52に接続部材142が設けられているため、電極層側において、配線部と電気的に接続される部位の積層方向における寸法を大きくすることができる。その結果、配線層と電極層とをより確実に接触及び接続させることができる。 In addition, although the electrode layer 52 is generally formed to be thin, in this embodiment, since the connection member 142 is provided in the electrode layer 52, the stacking direction of the portion electrically connected to the wiring portion on the electrode layer side The dimension in can be increased. As a result, the wiring layer and the electrode layer can be contacted and connected more reliably.

 本実施形態において、第一実施形態と同様に、配線部に接点部が設けられてもよい。この場合、上述した寸法L1からL4を適宜設定する際は、電極層52の厚さL4に代えて、図7に示す接続部材142の積層方向における寸法L5を、圧電体51の厚さL2に代えて、隣り合う接続部材142間の積層方向における距離L6を用いることにより、概ね同様の設定を行うことができる。 In the present embodiment, a contact portion may be provided in the wiring portion as in the first embodiment. In this case, when appropriately setting the above-described dimensions L1 to L4, the dimension L5 in the stacking direction of the connecting member 142 shown in FIG. 7 is set to the thickness L2 of the piezoelectric body 51 instead of the thickness L4 of the electrode layer 52. Instead, substantially the same setting can be performed by using the distance L6 in the stacking direction between the adjacent connecting members 142.

 本発明の第三実施形態について、図8から図10を参照して説明する。本実施形態の超音波医療装置は、格納部の位置等において上記各実施形態の超音波振動子と異なる。 A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The ultrasonic medical apparatus of this embodiment differs from the ultrasonic transducers of the above embodiments in the position of the storage unit and the like.

 図8は、本実施形態の超音波医療装置201の先端側を一部断面で示す部分拡大図である。超音波医療装置201において、格納部202は、挿入部11Aの先端部に設けられている。第一配線部203および第二配線部204は、挿入部11A内に配置可能な寸法であること以外は、概ね第一実施形態と同様の構成を有している。格納部202の先端側には、被係止部205が設けられている。被係止部205の先端側壁面205aは、弾性を有する材料を用いる等により、弾性変形可能に構成されている。 FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view showing the tip side of the ultrasonic medical apparatus 201 of the present embodiment in a partial cross section. In the ultrasonic medical apparatus 201, the storage unit 202 is provided at the distal end of the insertion unit 11A. The 1st wiring part 203 and the 2nd wiring part 204 have the structure similar to 1st embodiment except the dimension which can be arrange | positioned in 11 A of insertion parts. A locked portion 205 is provided on the distal end side of the storage portion 202. The distal end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is configured to be elastically deformable by using an elastic material.

 本実施形態における振動子ユニット210の正面図を図9に示す。図8および図9に示すように、振動子ユニット210は、超音波振動子41、ホーン42、および係止部211を備えている。係止部211の先端側には、プローブ21が接続されている。 FIG. 9 shows a front view of the vibrator unit 210 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the transducer unit 210 includes an ultrasonic transducer 41, a horn 42, and a locking portion 211. The probe 21 is connected to the distal end side of the locking portion 211.

 超音波振動子41およびホーン42は、挿入部11A内に配置可能な寸法であることを除き、概ね第一実施形態と同様の構成を有している。係止部211は、超音波振動子41の積層方向まわりの2か所に突出するように、ホーン42の先端側に取り付けられている。 The ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42 have substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the ultrasonic transducer 41 and the horn 42 have dimensions that can be arranged in the insertion portion 11A. The locking portion 211 is attached to the tip end side of the horn 42 so as to protrude at two locations around the ultrasonic transducer 41 in the stacking direction.

 挿入部11Aは、金属材料で形成されている。挿入部11Aと、第一配線部203および第二配線部204との間には絶縁層61が形成されており、第一配線部203および第二配線部204に供給された電流が超音波振動子41以外の部位に漏れることを防止している。挿入部11Aを絶縁性材料で形成すれば、絶縁層61を設けなくてもよい。 The insertion portion 11A is made of a metal material. An insulating layer 61 is formed between the insertion portion 11A and the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204, and the current supplied to the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204 is subjected to ultrasonic vibration. Leaking to parts other than the child 41 is prevented. If the insertion portion 11A is formed of an insulating material, the insulating layer 61 may not be provided.

 振動子ユニット210を超音波医療装置201に取り付ける際は、振動子ユニット210を超音波振動子41側から挿入部11Aの先端開口に挿入する。すると、被係止部205の先端側壁面205aが弾性変形することにより係止部211が先端側壁面205aを乗り越える。 When attaching the vibrator unit 210 to the ultrasonic medical device 201, the vibrator unit 210 is inserted into the opening of the insertion portion 11A from the ultrasonic vibrator 41 side. Then, the front end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is elastically deformed, so that the locking portion 211 gets over the front end side wall surface 205a.

 先端側壁面205aが元の形状に復帰すると、図8に示すように、超音波振動子41が格納部202内で位置決めされ、第一配線部203および第二配線部204が、接点部31b,32bを介してそれぞれ対応する電極層52と電気的に接続される。その結果、ケーブル33(不図示)から超音波振動子41に電力供給が可能な状態となる。 When the distal end side wall surface 205a returns to the original shape, as shown in FIG. 8, the ultrasonic transducer 41 is positioned in the storage portion 202, and the first wiring portion 203 and the second wiring portion 204 are connected to the contact portion 31b, They are electrically connected to the corresponding electrode layers 52 through 32b. As a result, power can be supplied from the cable 33 (not shown) to the ultrasonic transducer 41.

 本実施形態の超音波医療装置201においても、上述した各実施形態の超音波医療装置と同様に、超音波振動子41を格納部202内に配置するだけで、電極層52が第一配線部203および第二配線部204と電気的に接続される。その結果、超音波医療装置の製造工程を著しく簡略にすることができる。 Also in the ultrasonic medical device 201 of the present embodiment, as in the ultrasonic medical device of each of the embodiments described above, the electrode layer 52 can be formed in the first wiring unit simply by arranging the ultrasonic transducer 41 in the storage unit 202. 203 and the second wiring part 204 are electrically connected. As a result, the manufacturing process of the ultrasonic medical device can be remarkably simplified.

 また、格納部202が挿入部11Aの先端部に設けられているため、振動子ユニット210にプローブ21を直結して、振動子ユニット210を交換可能な処置部ユニットとして構成することができる。
 したがって、丸棒状、ナイフ状等の形状が異なるプローブをそれぞれ備えた複数の振動子ユニットを準備することにより、複数の振動子ユニットを簡便に交換して、処置内容に適したプローブを用いて手技を行うことができる。
Further, since the storage portion 202 is provided at the distal end portion of the insertion portion 11A, the probe 21 can be directly connected to the transducer unit 210, and the transducer unit 210 can be configured as a replaceable treatment unit.
Therefore, by preparing a plurality of transducer units each having a probe having a different shape such as a round bar shape or a knife shape, the plurality of transducer units can be easily replaced, and a procedure using a probe suitable for the treatment content is performed. It can be performed.

 さらに、被係止部205の先端側壁面205aが弾性変形可能に構成されているため、振動子ユニット210を挿入部11Aの先端開口から挿入して力を加えるだけで、容易に係止部211と被係止部205とを係合させることができる。 Furthermore, since the distal end side wall surface 205a of the locked portion 205 is configured to be elastically deformable, simply inserting the vibrator unit 210 from the distal end opening of the insertion portion 11A and applying a force makes it possible to easily engage the locking portion 211. And the locked portion 205 can be engaged with each other.

 本実施形態においては、被係止部がほとんど弾性変形しない程度に硬質に構成されてもよい。この場合は、例えば図10に示す変形例のように、硬質な先端側壁面205bを、挿入部10の先端部にネジ嵌合可能な先端部材206に設ければよい。すなわち、振動子ユニット210を取りつける際は、先端部材206を挿入部11から取り外す。振動子ユニット210を格納部202内に装填した後に再び先端部材206を挿入部11にネジ嵌合することにより、係止部211と被係止部205とを係合させることができる。 In the present embodiment, the locked portion may be configured to be hard enough to hardly deform elastically. In this case, for example, as shown in a modified example shown in FIG. 10, the hard distal end side wall surface 205 b may be provided on the distal end member 206 that can be screwed to the distal end portion of the insertion portion 10. That is, when attaching the vibrator unit 210, the distal end member 206 is removed from the insertion portion 11. After the vibrator unit 210 is loaded in the storage portion 202, the distal end member 206 is screwed again into the insertion portion 11, whereby the locking portion 211 and the locked portion 205 can be engaged.

 以上、本発明の各実施形態について説明したが、本発明の技術範囲は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲において構成要素の組み合わせを変えたり、各構成要素に種々の変更を加えたり、削除したりすることが可能である。 The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and combinations of components or components may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is possible to make various changes to or delete them.

 本発明は、超音波医療装置に適用することができる。 The present invention can be applied to an ultrasonic medical device.

 1、101、201 超音波医療装置
 10 筐体
 11A 挿入部
 15、205 被係止部
 20 処置部
 30、202 格納部
 31 第一配線部
 31b、32b 接点部
 32 第二配線部
 33 ケーブル(電力供給部)
 41 超音波振動子
 43 フランジ(係止部)
 51 圧電体
 52 電極層
 52a 第一電極層
 52b 第二電極層
 142 接続部材
 211 係止部
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 101, 201 Ultrasonic medical device 10 Case 11A Insertion part 15, 205 Locked part 20 Treatment part 30, 202 Storage part 31 First wiring part 31b, 32b Contact part 32 Second wiring part 33 Cable (power supply) Part)
41 Ultrasonic vibrator 43 Flange (locking part)
51 Piezoelectric body 52 Electrode layer 52a First electrode layer 52b Second electrode layer 142 Connection member 211 Locking portion

Claims (8)

 圧電体と電極層とが交互に積層された超音波振動子が筐体に格納された超音波医療装置であって、
 前記超音波振動子が発生する超音波の節に対応する位置に設けられ、前記超音波振動子と接続された係止部と、
 前記筐体に設けられ、前記係止部と係合することにより前記超音波振動子を位置決め可能に構成された被係止部と、
 前記筐体に設けられ、前記超音波振動子が格納される格納部と、
 導体で形成されて前記格納部内に設けられた配線部と、
 前記配線部と電気的に接続された電力供給部と、
 を備え、
 前記係止部と前記被係止部とを係合させて前記超音波振動子を前記格納部内に配置すると、前記電極層と前記配線部とが電気的に接続され、前記電力供給部から前記超音波振動子に電力供給可能な状態となる、
 超音波医療装置。
An ultrasonic medical device in which an ultrasonic transducer in which piezoelectric bodies and electrode layers are alternately stacked is stored in a housing,
A locking portion provided at a position corresponding to a node of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic vibrator, and connected to the ultrasonic vibrator;
A locked portion provided in the housing and configured to be able to position the ultrasonic transducer by engaging with the locking portion;
A storage unit provided in the housing and storing the ultrasonic transducer;
A wiring portion formed of a conductor and provided in the storage portion;
A power supply unit electrically connected to the wiring unit;
With
When the ultrasonic vibrator is disposed in the storage portion by engaging the locking portion and the locked portion, the electrode layer and the wiring portion are electrically connected, and the power supply portion It will be in a state where power can be supplied to the ultrasonic transducer,
Ultrasound medical device.
 前記配線部は、前記格納部内に突出するように設けられている、請求項1に記載の超音波医療装置。 The ultrasonic medical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the wiring part is provided so as to protrude into the storage part.  前記配線部は、前記電極層と接続される複数の接点部を有し、
 前記超音波振動子が前記格納部内に配置された状態において、
  前記超音波振動子の積層方向における前記接点部の寸法は、前記積層方向における前記圧電体の寸法よりも小さく、
  前記積層方向に隣接する前記接点部間の距離は、前記積層方向における前記電極層の寸法よりも大きい、
 請求項2に記載の超音波医療装置。
The wiring part has a plurality of contact parts connected to the electrode layer,
In a state where the ultrasonic transducer is disposed in the storage unit,
The size of the contact portion in the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer is smaller than the size of the piezoelectric body in the stacking direction,
The distance between the contact portions adjacent in the stacking direction is larger than the dimension of the electrode layer in the stacking direction,
The ultrasonic medical device according to claim 2.
 前記配線部が弾性体を含んで形成されている、請求項1に記載の超音波医療装置。 The ultrasonic medical device according to claim 1, wherein the wiring part is formed to include an elastic body.  前記格納部は、互いに連結および取り外し可能な第一部材および第二部材を有し、前記第一部材と前記第二部材とを連結すると、前記配線部が前記超音波振動子に向かって押圧される、請求項1に記載の超音波医療装置。 The storage unit includes a first member and a second member that can be connected to and detached from each other. When the first member and the second member are connected, the wiring unit is pressed toward the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic medical device according to claim 1.  前記超音波振動子の外面に突出するように設けられ、前記電極層と電気的に接続された接続部材をさらに備え、
 前記係止部と前記被係止部とを係合させて前記超音波振動子を前記格納部内に配置すると、前記接続部材と前記配線部とが接触するように構成された、請求項1または2に記載の超音波医療装置。
A connection member provided to protrude from the outer surface of the ultrasonic transducer, and electrically connected to the electrode layer;
The connection member and the wiring portion are configured to contact each other when the locking portion and the locked portion are engaged and the ultrasonic transducer is disposed in the storage portion. 2. The ultrasonic medical device according to 2.
 前記配線部は、前記電極層と接続される複数の接点部を有し、
 前記超音波振動子が前記格納部内に配置された状態において、
  前記超音波振動子の積層方向における前記接点部の寸法は、前記積層方向における前記圧電体の寸法よりも小さく、
  隣接する前記接点部間の距離は、前記積層方向における前記接続部材の寸法よりも大きい、
 請求項6に記載の超音波医療装置。
The wiring part has a plurality of contact parts connected to the electrode layer,
In a state where the ultrasonic transducer is disposed in the storage unit,
The size of the contact portion in the stacking direction of the ultrasonic transducer is smaller than the size of the piezoelectric body in the stacking direction,
The distance between the adjacent contact portions is larger than the dimension of the connection member in the stacking direction,
The ultrasonic medical device according to claim 6.
 圧電体と電極層とが交互に積層された超音波振動子を備えた超音波医療装置であって、
 先端に開口を有する管状の挿入部と、
 前記超音波振動子において、前記超音波振動子が発生する超音波の節に対応する位置に設けられた係止部と、
 前記超音波振動子の先端側に設けられた処置部と、
 前記挿入部に設けられ、前記係止部と係合することにより前記超音波振動子を位置決め可能に構成された被係止部と、
 前記挿入部の先端部に設けられ、前記超音波振動子が格納される格納部と、
 導体で形成されて前記格納部内に設けられた配線部と、
 前記配線部と電気的に接続された電力供給部と、
 を備え、
 前記超音波振動子を基端側から前記挿入部の先端開口に挿入し、前記係止部と前記被係止部とを係合させると、前記超音波振動子が前記格納部内に配置されるとともに前記電極層と前記配線部とが電気的に接続され、前記電力供給部から前記超音波振動子に電力供給可能な状態となる、
 超音波医療装置。
An ultrasonic medical device including an ultrasonic transducer in which piezoelectric bodies and electrode layers are alternately stacked,
A tubular insert having an opening at the tip;
In the ultrasonic transducer, a locking portion provided at a position corresponding to an ultrasonic node generated by the ultrasonic transducer;
A treatment section provided on the distal end side of the ultrasonic transducer;
A locked portion provided in the insertion portion and configured to be able to position the ultrasonic transducer by engaging with the locking portion;
A storage portion provided at a distal end portion of the insertion portion and storing the ultrasonic transducer;
A wiring portion formed of a conductor and provided in the storage portion;
A power supply unit electrically connected to the wiring unit;
With
When the ultrasonic transducer is inserted into the distal end opening of the insertion portion from the proximal end side and the locking portion and the locked portion are engaged, the ultrasonic transducer is disposed in the storage portion. And the electrode layer and the wiring part are electrically connected, and the power supply unit is in a state in which power can be supplied to the ultrasonic transducer.
Ultrasound medical device.
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