Ultrasound transducer connector assembly

An ultrasound transducer connector for connecting a transducer to a terminal on an ultrasound unit, the ultrasound transducer connector comprising:

• a shell;
• a LIF connector supported by the shell;
• a cable that electrically connects the LIF connector to the transducer;
• and
• a latch mechanism that mechanically translates a movement imparted by a user so as to retract at least one protrusion.

A portable ultrasound device comprising:

• a main unit including a terminal;
• and
• a probe assembly including:
• a transducer;
• a connector for connecting the transducer to the terminal on the main unit, the ultrasound transducer connector including:
• a shell;
• a connector supported by the shell;
• a cable that electrically connects the LIF connector to the transducer;
• and
• latching means for mechanically securing the electrical connector to the terminal, the latching means comprising:
• a button that receives a motion from a user;
• a first rigid area that mechanically connects the button to a first protrusion, such that when the button moves in a first direction, the first protrusion also moves in the first direction;
• a first actuator rod in communication with the button, such that when the button moves in the first direction, the first actuator rod is forced in the first direction;
• a pivot portion having a first end connected to the first actuator rod such that when the button is moved in the first direction a second end of the pivot portion moves in a second direction;
• and
• a second actuator rod connected to the second end of the pivot portion that couples the motion of the second end of the pivot portion to a second protrusion.