Ultrasonic probe

An ultrasonic probe, comprising:

• a housing;
• a transducer configured to generate ultrasonic waves while disposed in an interior of the housing;
• a heat pipe configured to facilitate a transfer of heat generated by the transducer;
• a radiator comprising a plurality of heat dissipating fins that is connected to the heat pipe and configured to release the heat being transferred via the heat pipe to an exterior of the housing;
• and
• an electrical apparatus provided in the interior of the housing,
• wherein the radiator extends across an interior cross-section of the housing and contacts inner surfaces of the housing such that an inside space within the housing is divided.

An ultrasonic probe, comprising:

• a housing;
• a transducer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, the transducer being disposed inside the housing;
• a heat pipe for facilitating a transfer of heat generated by the transducer;
• a radiator connected to the heat pipe and configured to release the heat being transferred via the heat pipe to an exterior of the housing;
• and
• a printed circuit board provided in an interior of the housing,
• wherein the radiator is curved and extends across an interior cross-section of the housing.

A method for dispersing heat generated by an ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic probe including a housing and a transducer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, and the method comprising:

• positioning a heat pipe so as to facilitate a transfer of the heat generated by the ultrasonic probe;
• connecting a radiator to the heat pipe so as to cause the heat generated by the ultrasonic probe to be transferred to an exterior of the housing;
• and
• positioning a partition wall inside the ultrasonic probe such that the partition wall extends across an interior cross-section of the housing and contacts inner surfaces of the housing,
• wherein the heat pipe is positioned so that it extends across the partition wall and the radiator is connected to a distal end of the heat pipe.