Skeletal imaging equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to a bone imaging device, comprising: an infrared emitter (3) configured to emit infrared rays for detecting bones; and an infrared receiver, including a first receiver (7) for receiving the infrared rays emitted by the infrared emitter (3) and transmitted through the bones. The bone imaging device uses infrared rays to detect bones, which, compared to using X-rays to detect bones, improves upon the problem of significant radiation damage to the human body caused by radiation from existing bone imaging devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a bone imaging device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the most mature method for bone imaging is X-ray imaging. Commonly used X-ray machines can clearly capture the outline and detailed features of bones, but they also cause significant radiation damage to the human body, which greatly hinders the clinical application and spectral screening of bone diseases. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a skeletal imaging device to improve the problem of significant radiation damage to the human body caused by the radiation from existing skeletal imaging devices.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a bone imaging device is provided, the bone imaging device comprising:

[0005] An infrared emitter is configured to emit infrared light for detecting bone structure; and

[0006] An infrared receiver, including a first receiver that receives infrared radiation emitted by an infrared transmitter and transmitted through the bone.

[0007] In some embodiments, the skeletal imaging device further includes a support mechanism for carrying the limb to be detected, the support mechanism including a support platform disposed opposite to the infrared emitter.

[0008] In some embodiments,

[0009] The distance between the infrared transmitter and the supporting platform is adjustable; and / or

[0010] The infrared emitter is configured to move in two dimensions in a plane parallel to the support platform to adjust its position relative to the support platform.

[0011] In some embodiments, the bone imaging device further includes a motion mechanism, which includes a first moving part configured to move in a plane along a first direction relative to a support platform, and an infrared emitter mounted on the first moving part and configured to move in a plane along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first moving part.

[0012] In some embodiments, the motion mechanism further includes a second moving component configured to be movable relative to the support platform in a third direction perpendicular to the plane, and a first moving component mounted on the second moving component and configured to move relative to the second moving component in a first direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first moving component extends along a second direction, and the two ends of the first moving component along the second direction are respectively connected to the second moving component.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second moving component includes two first guide components arranged in parallel and spaced apart to guide the first moving component to move along a first direction. The two first guide components are connected to each other, and the two ends of the first moving component are respectively movably connected to the two first guide components.

[0015] In some embodiments, the motion mechanism further includes a second guide component that guides the second moving component to move in a third direction, and each of the first guide components has a second guide component at both ends.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bone imaging device further includes a rotating mechanism connecting the first moving part and the infrared emitter, the rotating mechanism comprising:

[0017] A first rotating component is connected to a first moving component and is configured to be rotatable relative to the first moving component. The axis of rotation of the first rotating component relative to the first moving component is perpendicular to the support platform.

[0018] A second rotating component, connected to the first rotating component to rotate with it, is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating component. The axis of rotation of the second rotating component relative to the first rotating component is parallel to the support platform.

[0019] The infrared emitter is connected to the second rotating component so that it rotates with the second rotating component.

[0020] In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism further includes a third rotating component connected to the second rotating component to rotate with the second rotating component. The third rotating component is configured to be rotatable relative to the second rotating component. The axis of rotation of the third rotating component relative to the second rotating component is parallel to the support platform and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second rotating component. An infrared emitter is connected to the third rotating component to rotate with the third rotating component.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first infrared receiver is located on the side of the carrying platform away from the infrared transmitter.

[0022] In some embodiments, an infrared reflector is provided on the side of the carrier platform away from the infrared transmitter, and the infrared receiver also includes a second infrared receiver located on the same side of the carrier platform as the infrared transmitter.

[0023] In some embodiments, the infrared transmitter includes a housing and an infrared emitting component disposed within the housing, and the second infrared receiver includes an infrared receiving component located within the housing.

[0024] In some embodiments, the device also includes a housing, within which the infrared transmitter, infrared receiver, and carrier are disposed.

[0025] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a detection port that allows the limb to be inspected to enter, and the support platform is configured to move relative to the housing in a direction perpendicular to the plane where the detection port is located.

[0026] In some embodiments, the support mechanism further includes a third guide member configured to guide the support platform to move relative to the housing.

[0027] The skeletal imaging device also includes a camera housed within the casing.

[0028] In some embodiments, the support mechanism further includes a positioning component disposed on the support platform for positioning the limb being detected.

[0029] By applying the technical solution of this application, the bone imaging device uses infrared light to detect bones, which improves the problem of significant radiation damage to the human body caused by the radiation from bone imaging devices in the prior art compared to using X-rays to detect bones.

[0030] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a bone imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a bone imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the motion mechanism of a skeletal imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the support mechanism of a bone imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of a bone imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0037] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of a bone imaging device according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the bone imaging device of this embodiment includes an infrared emitter 3 and an infrared receiver. The infrared emitter 3 is configured to emit infrared light to detect bones; the infrared receiver includes a first receiver 7 that receives the infrared light emitted by the infrared emitter 3 and transmits it through the bones.

[0040] In this embodiment, the bone imaging device uses infrared light to detect bones, which, compared to X-ray detection, improves upon the problem of significant radiation damage to the human body caused by existing bone imaging devices. Furthermore, infrared detection technology can distinguish the absorption spectrum of infrared light by bone in specific wavelengths, offering the advantages of being non-invasive and non-contact, making it suitable for large-scale screening.

[0041] In some embodiments, the skeletal imaging device further includes a support mechanism 5 for supporting the limb to be detected, the support mechanism 5 including a support platform 51 disposed opposite to the infrared emitter 3.

[0042] In some embodiments, the distance between the infrared emitter 3 and the support platform 51 is adjustable; and the infrared emitter 3 is configured to move in two dimensions in a plane parallel to the support platform 51 to adjust its position relative to the support platform 51. The infrared emitter 3 can adjust its position relative to the support platform to adapt to different working conditions and improve the applicability of the skeletal imaging device. Furthermore, the infrared emitter 3 can emit infrared rays to the limb to be detected at different orientations and distances. This facilitates adjusting the intensity and orientation of the infrared rays received by the infrared receiver.

[0043] like Figure 2 and 3As shown, the skeletal imaging device also includes a motion mechanism 1, which includes a first moving part 17 configured to move in a first direction relative to the support platform 51 in a plane. An infrared emitter 3 is mounted on the first moving part 17 and configured to move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first moving part 17 in a plane.

[0044] The motion mechanism 1 also includes a first motor 12 for driving the first moving part 17 to move along a first direction.

[0045] In some embodiments, the motion mechanism 1 further includes a second moving component 13, which is configured to be movable relative to the support platform 51 in a third direction perpendicular to the plane, and a first moving component 17 is mounted on the second moving component 13 and configured to move relative to the second moving component 13 in a first direction.

[0046] The motion mechanism 1 also includes a second motor 11 for driving the second moving part 13 to move in a third direction.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first moving part 17 extends along a second direction, and the two ends of the first moving part 17 along the second direction are respectively connected to the second moving part 13.

[0048] In some embodiments, the second moving component 13 includes two first guide components 18 arranged in parallel and spaced apart to guide the first moving component 17 to move along a first direction. The two first guide components 18 are connected to each other, and the two ends of the first moving component 17 are movably connected to the two first guide components 18 respectively.

[0049] In some embodiments, the motion mechanism 1 further includes a second guide member 14 that guides the second moving member 13 to move along a third direction, and the second guide member 14 is provided at both ends of each first guide member 18.

[0050] The motion mechanism 1 also includes a support frame 15, on which the second guide components 14 are mounted. A support block 16 is also installed below the support frame 15. The support block 16 contacts the bearing surface that supports the imaging device. Four second guide components 14 are arranged at the four corners of a rectangle, with adjacent second guide components 14 connected by a central connecting rod to form a frame structure. A first guide component 18 is located between two adjacent second guide components 14, with second guide components 14 at both ends, which helps to make the movement of the first guide component 18 in a third direction more stable.

[0051] like Figure 5As shown, the bone imaging device also includes a rotating mechanism 2 connecting the first moving part 17 and the infrared emitter 3. The rotating mechanism 2 includes a first rotating part 21 and a second rotating part 22. The first rotating part 21 is connected to the first moving part 17 and is configured to rotate relative to the first moving part 17. The axis of rotation of the first rotating part 21 relative to the first moving part 17 is perpendicular to the support platform 51. The second rotating part 22 is connected to the first rotating part 21 to rotate with the first rotating part 21. The second rotating part 22 is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating part 21. The axis of rotation of the second rotating part 22 relative to the first rotating part 21 is parallel to the support platform 51. The infrared emitter 3 is connected to the second rotating part 22 to rotate with the second rotating part 22.

[0052] In this embodiment, the infrared emitter 3 can rotate under the drive of the rotating mechanism 2 to adjust the position of the infrared emitter 3 relative to the limb being detected, which is beneficial for achieving multi-angle irradiation of the limb by the infrared emitter 3. The second rotating component 22 rotates with the first rotating component 21 and can be adjusted to various positions in the circumference of the first rotating component 21. The infrared emitter 3 rotates with the second rotating component 22, and the orientation of the infrared emitter 3 can be rotated to various angles in the circumference of the second rotating component 22.

[0053] See Figure 6 In some other embodiments, the rotating mechanism 2 further includes a third rotating component 23 connected to the second rotating component 22 to rotate with the second rotating component 22. The third rotating component 23 is configured to be rotatable relative to the second rotating component 22. The axis of rotation of the third rotating component 23 relative to the second rotating component 22 is parallel to the support platform 51 and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second rotating component 22. The infrared emitter 3 is connected to the third rotating component 23 to rotate with the third rotating component 23.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first infrared receiver 7 is located on the side of the carrying platform 51 away from the infrared transmitter 3.

[0055] In some embodiments, an infrared reflector is provided on the side of the support platform 51 away from the infrared emitter 3, and the infrared receiver further includes a second infrared receiver located on the same side of the support platform 51 as the infrared emitter 3. Optionally, the infrared emitter 3 and the second infrared receiver are integrated together.

[0056] The imaging device in this embodiment can implement two detection methods. In the transmission detection scheme, the infrared emitter 3 excites the light, and the first infrared receiver 7 receives it. At this time, the support platform 51 switches to transmission mode, and the light signal can pass through and reach the first infrared receiver 7. In the reflection detection scheme, the infrared emitter 3 and the second infrared receiver excite and receive the light. At this time, the support platform 51 switches to reflection mode, which can reflect the light signal and receive it by the second infrared receiver.

[0057] In some embodiments, the infrared transmitter 3 includes a housing and an infrared emitting component disposed within the housing, and the second infrared receiver includes an infrared receiving component located within the housing.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a housing 6, with an infrared transmitter 3, an infrared receiver, and a support mechanism 5 housed inside the housing 6.

[0059] In some embodiments, the housing 6 is provided with a detection port that allows the limb to be inspected to enter, and the support platform 51 is configured to move relative to the housing 6 in a direction perpendicular to the plane where the detection port is located.

[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, the support mechanism 5 further includes a third guide member 53 configured to guide the support platform 51 relative to the housing 6. The support mechanism also includes a bracket 54 supporting the third guide member 53. In some embodiments, the third guide member 53 includes a guide rail. The bracket 54 is fixed within the housing 6, the third guide member 53 is mounted on the bracket 54, and the support platform 51 is mounted on the guide member 53 to move back and forth within the housing 6 to adjust the position of the support platform 51.

[0061] The skeletal imaging device also includes a camera 4 housed within the housing 6. The camera 4 is mounted on the side wall of the housing 6 and is used to monitor the target's placement. The camera 4 can also measure the thickness of the target being detected.

[0062] In some embodiments, the support mechanism 5 further includes a positioning component 52 disposed on the support platform 51 for positioning the limb being detected.

[0063] During the detection process, the target is inserted into the front detection port. Since skeletal disease diagnosis requires relatively standardized skeletal images, the imaging morphology of the finger bones has certain requirements. Therefore, four positioning mechanisms 52 are fixed on the support platform 51. The target is laid flat on the support platform 51, abutting against the four positioning mechanisms 52 to facilitate the positioning of the finger joints. During adjustment, medical personnel can provide assistance and guidance through the camera 4. After placement, the three-axis moving mechanism 1 and the support mechanism 5 work together to perform detection and positioning with the assistance of the camera 4, according to single-frame or multi-frame detection requirements. The three-directional rotation mechanism 2 allows free rotation in the xy, yz, and zx planes formed by the xyz axes, according to individual detail requirements, achieving imaging in any direction, at any angle, and at any distance. Furthermore, the camera 4 measures the target thickness, which can assist in adjusting the detection distance of the detection device to improve image clarity.

[0064] The second motor 11 drives the second moving part 13 to move up and down along the second guide part 14, controlling the vertical distance between the infrared emitter 3 and the second infrared receiver and the target being detected. The 1-2 forward and backward motion motors drive the 1-7 forward and backward motion mechanism to move forward and backward, coordinating with the left and right movement of the three-direction rotation mechanism 2 to achieve horizontal positioning of the target. The three-direction rotation mechanism 2 can control the infrared emitter 3 and the second infrared receiver to rotate freely in the xy, yz, and zx planes, enabling the infrared emitter to excite and image from any direction, angle, and distance.

[0065] Since the area to be captured in the infrared image may be large, multiple sets of infrared emitters and receiver modules can be used together, mainly divided into overall detection and local key area detection. The excitation light and photoelectric conversion element of the overall detection module can radiate a large area of ​​bone, completing the detection in one go. However, since the detection accuracy of large-area imaging may not be high enough, local key area detection is included to perform more precise detection of key features and improve the clarity of bone imaging.

[0066] The above are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A skeletal imaging apparatus, characterized by, Comprising: an infrared emitter (3) configured to emit infrared rays for detecting a bone; and an infrared receiver comprising a first receiver (7) for receiving the infrared rays emitted by the infrared emitter (3) and transmitted by the bone, the bone imaging device further comprising a carrying mechanism (5) for carrying a limb to be detected, the carrying mechanism (5) comprising a carrying platform (51) disposed opposite the infrared emitter (3), the infrared emitter (3) being adjustable in distance from the carrying platform (51); and / or, the infrared emitter (3) being configured to move in two dimensions in a plane parallel to the carrying platform (51) to adjust the position relative to the carrying platform (51), the bone imaging device further comprising a motion mechanism (1) comprising a first moving part (17) configured to move in a first direction in the plane relative to the carrying platform (51), the infrared emitter (3) being mounted on the first moving part (17) and configured to move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the plane relative to the first moving part (17), the motion mechanism (1) further comprising a second moving part (13) configured to be movable in a third direction perpendicular to the plane relative to the carrying platform (51), the first moving part (17) being mounted on the second moving part (13) and configured to move in the first direction relative to the second moving part (13), the bone imaging device further comprising a rotating mechanism (2) connecting the first moving part (17) and the infrared emitter (3), the rotating mechanism (2) comprising: a first rotating part (21) connected with the first moving part (17) and configured to be rotatable relative to the first moving part (17), an axis of rotation of the first rotating part (21) relative to the first moving part (17) being perpendicular to the carrying platform (51); a second rotating part (22) connected with the first rotating part (21) to rotate with the first rotating part (21), the second rotating part (22) being configured to be rotatable relative to the first rotating part (21), an axis of rotation of the second rotating part (22) relative to the first rotating part (21) being parallel to the carrying platform (51), the infrared emitter (3) being connected with the second rotating part (22) to rotate with the second rotating part (22), The rotating mechanism (2) further comprises a third rotating component (23) connected with the second rotating component (22) to rotate with the second rotating component (22), the third rotating component (23) is configured to be rotatable relative to the second rotating component (22), an axis of rotation of the third rotating component (23) relative to the second rotating component (22) is parallel to the bearing platform (51) and perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the second rotating component (22), and the infrared emitter (3) is connected with the third rotating component (23) to rotate with the third rotating component (23).

2. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first moving component (17) extends along the second direction, and two ends of the first moving component (17) along the second direction are respectively connected with the second moving component (13).

3. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The second moving component (13) comprises two first guide components (18) arranged in parallel and at intervals to guide the first moving component (17) to move along the first direction, the two first guide components (18) are connected, and two ends of the first moving component (17) are respectively movably connected with the two first guide components (18).

4. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The movement mechanism (1) further comprises a second guide component (14) guiding the second moving component (13) to move along a third direction, and two ends of each of the first guide components (18) are respectively provided with the second guide component (14).

5. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first receiver (7) is arranged on a side of the bearing platform (51) away from the infrared emitter (3).

6. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, A side of the bearing platform (51) away from the infrared emitter (3) is provided with an infrared reflection component, and the infrared receiver further comprises a second infrared receiver located on the same side of the bearing platform (51) as the infrared emitter (3).

7. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The infrared emitter (3) comprises a shell and an infrared emission component arranged in the shell, and the second infrared receiver comprises an infrared receiving component arranged in the shell.

8. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a housing (6), and the infrared emitter (3), the infrared receiver and the bearing mechanism (5) are arranged in the housing (6).

9. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The housing (6) is provided with an inspection opening allowing an inspected limb to enter, and the bearing platform (51) is configured to move relative to the housing (6) along a direction perpendicular to a plane on which the inspection opening is located.

10. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The bearing mechanism (5) further comprises a third guide component (53) configured to guide the bearing platform (51) to move relative to the housing (6).

11. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 8, wherein, Further comprising a camera (4) arranged in the housing (6).

12. The skeletal imaging apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The bearing mechanism (5) further comprises a positioning component (52) arranged on the bearing platform (51) to position an inspected limb.

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