Gynecological diagnosis and treatment table

Abstract

The invention discloses a gynecological diagnosis and treatment table which comprises a soft cushion assembly used for supporting a patient, a lifting mechanism used for pushing the soft cushion assembly to move and a handrail assembly. The cushion assembly includes a backrest. The armrest assembly is fixedly connected with the backrest and comprises a pair of armrests symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the backrest, and the armrests are used for supporting arms of the patient and improving safety. The lifting mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a telescopic assembly, and the telescopic assembly is fixedly connected with the driving assembly and the backrest at the same time. The diagnosis and treatment table further comprises a controller, the controller is electrically connected with the driving assembly and controls the driving assembly to operate, and the driving assembly drives the telescopic assembly to stretch out and draw back and drives the telescopic backrest to rotate so as to assist a patient in lying or standing. The controller is electrically connected with the handrail assembly and controls the handrail to rotate. The medical diagnosis and treatment table can assist a patient in standing or lying, saves time for getting on and off the diagnosis and treatment table, improves convenience, and is simple in structure and high in safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and in particular to a gynecological examination table. Background Art

[0002] Gynecological diseases are a common problem faced by many women. At present, during gynecological treatment, patients usually need to take off their clothes and sit on the treatment table. Then, with the assistance and guidance of medical staff, they need to position themselves to achieve the corresponding body position for the treatment. After the treatment, the patient puts on clothes by herself and then gets off the treatment table. With the development of society and technology, the treatment table has evolved from a purely mechanical structure to a mechatronic medical device.

[0003] At present, most of the gynecological examination tables on the market have replaced the original examination tables without power supply and manual joysticks. The electric examination tables mainly have the characteristics of vertical lifting of the examination table surface, electric adjustment of the seat cushion, backrest and headrest angle within a certain range, etc., and are also equipped with some footrests, legrests, armboards and other accessories to help medical staff position patients. However, for some patients with limited mobility, obesity, older age, and pain before and after treatment, climbing up and down the examination table is difficult, time-consuming, and unsafe. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a gynecological treatment table, which can assist patients in standing or lying down, saving time in getting on and off the table and improving convenience and safety.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A gynecological examination table, comprising a cushion assembly for supporting a patient, a lifting mechanism for pushing the cushion assembly to move, and an armrest assembly, wherein the cushion assembly comprises a backrest, the armrest assembly is fixedly connected to the backrest, and comprises a pair of armrests symmetrically arranged on both sides of the backrest, the armrests are used to support the patient's arms and improve safety, the lifting mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a telescopic assembly, and the telescopic assembly is fixedly connected to the driving assembly and the backrest at the same time;

[0007] The treatment table also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the drive assembly and controls the operation of the drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the telescopic assembly to extend and retract and drives the telescopic backrest to rotate, thereby assisting the patient to lie down or stand. The controller is electrically connected to the armrest assembly and controls the rotation of the armrest.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotation angle of the backrest is 90 degrees.

[0009] Furthermore, a first button and a second button are provided on the armrest, the first button is electrically connected to the controller and is used to control the rotation of the cushion assembly, and the second button is electrically connected to the controller and is used to control the rotation of the armrest.

[0010] Furthermore, the diagnosis and treatment table also includes a base, one end of which is provided with a control pedal, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to rotate the controller cushion assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the treatment table also includes a third button which can control the rotation of the cushion assembly and the armrest respectively, and the third button is electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Furthermore, the cushion assembly also includes a seat cushion, a pair of hinges are provided between the backrest and the seat cushion, and there is an angle between the backrest and the seat cushion. When the examination table is in an initial state, the angle is 20 degrees, which is convenient for supporting the patient's buttocks.

[0013] Furthermore, a limiting member is provided between the backrest and the seat cushion, and the limiting member is located between a pair of hinges.

[0014] Furthermore, the treatment table also includes a support plate fixedly connected to the base, the telescopic assembly includes a cylinder and a push rod, the cylinder is fixedly connected to the base, a first groove is provided on the support plate, the push rod can movably pass through the first groove and one end of the push rod is accommodated in the cylinder and the other end is fixedly connected to the backrest.

[0015] Furthermore, the drive assembly and the controller are both installed in the base to save space.

[0016] Furthermore, the armrest assembly also includes a fixed plate and a pair of second motors installed on both sides of the fixed plate, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the backrest, the controller is electrically connected to the second motor and controls the operation of the second motor, and the second motor drives the armrest to rotate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. By setting up a controller and a lifting mechanism to automatically control the rotation of the soft cushion assembly of the treatment table, the patient can be assisted to stand or lie down without having to climb onto the treatment table, which saves more time and is safer.

[0019] 2. Armrests are arranged on both sides of the backrest to facilitate supporting the patient's arms, and the ends of the armrests are bent upward to form handles, which are convenient for the patient to grasp and improve safety.

[0020] 3. By setting the first button at the front end of the armrest, the patient can control the rotation of the cushion component by himself, which is easy to operate and can relieve the patient's nervousness to a certain extent.

[0021] 4. By setting a second button on the armrest, when the examination table rotates, the armrest is controlled to be perpendicular to the backrest, which is convenient for the patient to support his arm; when the doctor examines, the armrest is controlled to be parallel to the backrest, which is convenient for the doctor to examine and avoid interference.

[0022] 5. In the vertical state, by setting the angle α between the backrest and the seat cushion to 20 degrees, the patient's buttocks can get a certain support from the seat cushion, which is safer.

[0023] 6. By installing the drive components and controller in the base, the floor space can be reduced and space can be saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional assembly diagram of a gynecological examination and treatment table of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a partial three-dimensional assembly diagram of a gynecological examination and treatment table of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 Another partial three-dimensional assembly diagram of a gynecological examination table of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of middle B;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Partial exploded view of

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified view of middle;

[0030] Figure 7 This is the exploded diagram of the lifting mechanism;

[0031] Figure 8 A front view of the first state;

[0032] Fig. 9 is a front view of the second state;

[0033] Fig.10 is a front view of the third state;

[0034] Fig.11 is a front view of the fourth state;

[0035] Fig.12 The figure is a control principle diagram of a gynecological examination and treatment table of the present invention.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. cushion assembly; 11. seat cushion; 112. connecting plate; 113. fifth through hole; 12. backrest; 120. second groove; 13. headrest; 14. headrest mounting plate; 15. connecting shaft; 16. hinge; 17. stopper; 2. armrest assembly; 21. armrest; 22. handle; 23. fixing plate; 24. second motor; 25. first button; 26. second button; 3. lifting mechanism; 30. first motor; 31. cylinder; 32. push rod; 33. first fixed support; 330. third groove; 331. first through hole hole; 34, first joint bearing; 340, second through hole; 341, first threaded rod; 35, second fixed support; 350, fourth groove; 351, third through hole; 36, second joint bearing; 37, hydraulic cylinder; 38, drive assembly; 39, telescopic assembly; 360, fourth through hole; 361, second threaded rod; 38, first rotating shaft; 39, second rotating shaft; 4, support plate; 40, first groove; 41, boss; 410, sixth through hole; 5, base; 50, controller; 51, control pedal; 52 column; 53, third button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following is a further non-restrictive detailed description of the technical solution of the invention in conjunction with the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, a gynecological examination table according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used to assist patients to stand or lie down during examination. The examination table comprises a cushion assembly 1, an armrest assembly 2, a support plate 4 and a base 5. The cushion assembly 1 is fixedly connected to the armrest assembly 2 and the support plate 4 respectively. The support plate 4 is fixedly connected to the base 5 by screws. A cover 6 is provided on the base 5.

[0039] like Figures 2 to 6As shown, the cushion assembly 1 includes a seat cushion 11, a backrest 12 and a head cushion 13. The bottom of the head cushion 13 abuts against the top of the backrest 12, and the back of the head cushion 13 and the back of the backrest 12 are fixedly connected to the head cushion mounting plate 14 by screws. Two hinges 16 are arranged between the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12, and the two hinges 16 are arranged at both ends. The top of the seat cushion 11 is fixedly connected to one leaf of the hinge 16 by screws, and the bottom of the backrest 12 is fixedly connected to the other leaf of the hinge 16 by screws. The seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12 can rotate relative to each other through the hinge 16. The angle α between the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12 is the angle between the two leaves of the hinge 16, and the range of the angle α is 0 to 20 degrees. A limiter 17 is also arranged between the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12, and the limiter 17 is preferably a limit hinge. The two hinges 16 are located on both sides of the limiter 17 and are symmetrical about the limiter 17. One end of the limiting member 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the seat cushion 11 by means of screws, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the backrest 12 by means of screws.

[0040] The back of the seat cushion 11 is fixedly connected with two pairs of connecting plates 112 by screws, and the connecting plates 112 are provided with fifth through holes 113. The support plate 4 is provided with bosses 41 accommodated in the two pairs of connecting plates 112, and the bosses 41 are provided with sixth through holes 410. The connecting shaft 15 passes through the fifth through holes 113 and the sixth through holes 410 to fix the seat cushion 11 and the support plate 4. The seat cushion 11 can rotate around the connecting shaft 15.

[0041] The armrest assembly 2 includes a fixing plate 23 and a pair of armrests 21 symmetrically mounted on both sides of the fixing plate 23 for supporting the patient's arms. A second groove 120 is provided on the back of the backrest 12, and the fixing plate 23 is accommodated in the second groove 120 and fixedly connected to the backrest 12 by screws. A second motor 24 is fixedly connected to both ends of the fixing plate 23, and the output shaft of the second motor 24 is fixedly connected to the armrest 21. The end of the armrest 21 is bent upward to form a handle 22, which is convenient for the patient to grasp and improves safety.

[0042] The armrest 21 is provided with a first button 25. The first button 25 includes two buttons, one of which is used to control the cushion assembly 1 to rise to a vertical position, and the other button is used to control the cushion assembly 1 to descend to a horizontal position. Clicking any button during the movement can stop the cushion assembly 1 from moving. By providing the first button 25 at the front end of the armrest 21, the patient can control the rotation of the cushion assembly 1 of the examination table by himself, which is simple to operate and can relieve the patient's nervousness to a certain extent, and is safer.

[0043] A second button 26 is also provided on the side of the armrest 21. Clicking the second button 26 controls the two armrests 21 to rotate synchronously, and the armrest 21 can rotate upward to be perpendicular to the backrest 12 or rotate downward to be parallel to the backrest 11. Clicking the second button 26 again during the movement can stop the movement. By setting the second button 26, when the examination table rotates, the armrest 21 is controlled to be perpendicular to the backrest 12, which is convenient for the patient to support his arm; when the doctor examines, the armrest 21 is controlled to be parallel to the backrest 12, which is convenient for the doctor to examine and avoid interference.

[0044] The base 5 is provided with a lifting mechanism 3 inside, and the lifting mechanism 3 includes a driving assembly 38, a telescopic assembly 39, a first fixed support 33 and a first joint bearing 34. The driving assembly 38 includes a first motor 30 and a hydraulic cylinder 37, and the telescopic assembly 39 includes a cylinder barrel 31. The first motor 30 drives the hydraulic cylinder 37 to operate, and the hydraulic cylinder 37 is connected to the cylinder barrel 31. The base 5 includes a column 52. The first fixed support 33 is fixedly connected to the column 52 by screws, wherein a third groove 330 is provided on the first fixed support 33, and the first joint bearing 34 is accommodated in the third groove 330. In addition, a first through hole 331 is provided on the surface of the first fixed support 33, and a second through hole 340 is provided on the first joint bearing 34. The first rotating shaft 38 passes through the first through hole 331 and the second through hole 340 to fix the first fixed support 33 and the first joint bearing 34. The first spherical bearing 34 is further provided with a first threaded rod 341 , and the cylinder 31 is sleeved on the first threaded rod 341 and fixedly connected with the first spherical bearing 34 by threads.

[0045] The lifting mechanism 3 also includes a second fixed support 35 and a second joint bearing 36. The telescopic assembly 39 also includes a push rod 32. One end of the push rod 32 is accommodated in the cylinder 3, and the other end is fixedly connected to the backrest 12. The second fixed support 35 is fixedly connected to the backrest 12 by screws, wherein a fourth groove 350 is provided on the second fixed support 35, and the second joint bearing 36 is accommodated in the fourth groove 350. In addition, a third through hole 351 is provided on the surface of the second fixed support 35, and a fourth through hole 360 ​​is provided on the second joint bearing 36. The second rotating shaft 39 passes through the third through hole 351 and the fourth through hole 360 ​​to fix the second fixed support 35 and the second joint bearing 36. A first groove 40 is provided on the support plate 4, and a second threaded rod 361 is also provided on the second joint bearing 36. The push rod 32 passes through the first groove 40 and is sleeved on the second threaded rod 361, and is fixedly connected to the second joint bearing 36 by threads.

[0046] The outer side of the base 5 is also provided with a control pedal 51 for controlling the rotation of the cushion assembly 1. The control pedal 51 includes two pedals, one of which is used to control the cushion assembly 1 to rise to a vertical position, and the other is used to control the cushion assembly 1 to descend to a horizontal position. During the movement, stepping on any one of the pedals can stop the cushion assembly 1 from moving.

[0047] like Fig.12 As shown, the diagnosis and treatment table also includes a controller 50, and the drive assembly 38 and the controller 50 are both arranged in the base 5, which reduces the floor space and saves space.

[0048] The first button 25 is electrically connected to the controller 50, and sends a signal to the controller 50 to control the rotation of the cushion assembly 1. The control pedal 51 is electrically connected to the controller 50, and sends a signal to the controller 50 to control the rotation of the cushion assembly 1. The controller 50 is electrically connected to the first motor 30. After receiving the signal from the first button 25 or the control pedal 51, the controller 50 controls the first motor 30 to operate, and drives the hydraulic cylinder 37 to move through the first motor 30, thereby driving the push rod 32 to extend and retract, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the backrest 12.

[0049] The second button 26 is electrically connected to the controller 50, and sends a signal to the controller 50 to control the rotation of the armrest 21. The controller 50 is electrically connected to the second motor 24. After receiving the signal sent by the second button 26, the controller 50 controls the second motor 24 to operate and drives the armrest 21 to rotate through the second motor 24.

[0050] In addition, the diagnosis and treatment table is also provided with a third button 53. The third button 53 is hung on the support plate 4, and integrates the functions of the first button 25, the second button 26 and the control foot pedal 51. The third button 53 is electrically connected to the controller 50, and is used to send a signal to the controller 50 to control the rotation of the cushion assembly 1 or the armrest 21.

[0051] like Figures 8 to 11 , the treatment table has four states. Among them, Figure 8 It is the first state, which is also the initial state of the treatment table. At the beginning of the treatment, the patient stands up by himself or with the help of medical staff, leaning on the seat cushion 11, the backrest 12 and the headrest 13. At this time, the push rod 32 is extended and at the maximum stroke; the backrest 12 is in a vertical state and remains perpendicular to the support plate 4; the limiter 17 is at the maximum stroke so that the angle α between the backrest 12 and the seat cushion 11 is 20 degrees, and the angle β between the seat cushion 11 and the support plate 4 is 70 degrees, so that the buttocks of the patient supported on 11 can be supported to a certain extent, and the safety is higher; at the same time, the armrest 21 is kept perpendicular to the backrest 12, which is convenient for the patient's arm support.

[0052] The patient presses the first button 25 or the medical staff steps on the control pedal 51 to control the movement of the cushion assembly 1. Since the main load-bearing component is the seat cushion 12, when the push rod 32 is retracted, the seat cushion 12 first rotates around the connecting shaft 15 to achieve the following effect. Fig. 9 The second state shown. At this time, the seat cushion 11 is in a horizontal state and parallel to the support plate 4; the limiter 17 is still at the maximum stroke and the angle α between the backrest 12 and the seat cushion 11 is maintained at 20 degrees; the backrest 12 is in contact with the seat cushion 11, and the angle γ between the backrest 12 and the support plate 4 is 20 degrees, and the armrest 21 is vertical to the backrest 12.

[0053] The push rod 32 continues to retract and drives the backrest 12 to rotate around the hinge 16 until it reaches the position as shown in FIG. Fig.10 The third state shown. At this time, the push rod 32 is at the minimum stroke, the backrest 12 is in a horizontal state and parallel to the support plate 4; the limiter 17 is at the minimum stroke, and the angle α between the backrest 12 and the seat cushion 11 is 0 degrees, the seat cushion 11 is in a horizontal state and parallel to the support plate 4; the armrest 21 and the backrest 12 remain vertical.

[0054] To facilitate medical staff diagnosis and treatment, the medical staff presses the second button 26 to control the armrest 21 to rotate downward until it is perpendicular to the backrest 12, so that the diagnosis and treatment table is in a position as shown in FIG. Fig.11 The fourth state is also the final state of the examination and treatment table.

[0055] After the diagnosis and treatment, the medical staff presses the second button 26 to control the armrest 21 to rotate upward to be perpendicular to the backrest 12. The patient holds the left and right armrests 21 with his arms. Then the medical staff can control the cushion assembly 1 to rotate slowly upward through the foot controller 51 or the patient through the first button 25 on the armrest 21. When the patient lies horizontally on the cushion assembly 1, the buttocks are at the position of the seat cushion 12. Since the push rod 32 is fixedly connected to the middle of the backrest 12, the patient's weight is mainly distributed below the center line L of the backrest 12, and the position above the center line L is lighter. Therefore, when the push rod 32 is extended, the lighter position moves first, that is, the backrest 12 with a smaller load rotates around the hinge 16 first and reaches the second state first. The push rod 32 continues to extend, driving the backrest 11 to drive the seat cushion 12 to rotate around the connecting shaft 15 at the same time until it reaches the first state.

[0056] A gynecological examination table according to an embodiment of the present invention automatically controls the rotation of the examination table cushion assembly 1 by setting a controller 50 and a lifting mechanism 3, assisting patients to stand or lie down without having to climb onto the examination table, saving more time and having higher safety. By setting armrests 21 on both sides of the backrest 12, it is convenient to support the patient's arms, and the ends of the armrests 21 are bent upward to form handles 22, which are convenient for the patient to grasp and improve safety. By setting a first button 25 at the front end of the armrest 21, the patient can control the rotation of the examination table cushion assembly 1 by himself, which is simple to operate and can relieve the patient's nervous mood to a certain extent, and is safer. By setting a second button 26 on the armrest 21, when the examination table rotates, the armrest 21 is controlled to be perpendicular to the backrest 12, which is convenient for the patient to support his arm; when the doctor examines, the armrest 21 is controlled to be parallel to the backrest 12, which is convenient for the doctor to examine and avoid interference. In the vertical state, by setting the angle α between the backrest 12 and the cushion 11 to 20 degrees, the patient's buttocks can be supported to a certain extent, which is safer. By installing the driving assembly 38 and the controller 50 in the base 5, the floor space can be reduced and the space can be saved. The rotation of the cushion assembly 1 is completed only by driving the hydraulic cylinder 37 to drive the push rod 32 to extend and retract through the first motor 300, and the structure is simple.

[0057] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention patent shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A gynecological examination table, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cushion assembly (1) for supporting a patient, a lifting mechanism (3) for pushing the cushion assembly (1) to move, and an armrest assembly (2), wherein the cushion assembly (1) comprises a backrest (12), the armrest assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the backrest (12), and comprises a pair of armrests (21) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the backrest (12), the armrests (21) are used to support the patient's arms and improve safety, and the lifting mechanism (3) comprises a driving assembly (38) and a telescopic assembly (39), and the telescopic assembly (39) is fixedly connected to both the driving assembly (38) and the backrest (12); The diagnosis and treatment table also includes a controller (50), which is electrically connected to the drive assembly (38) and controls the operation of the drive assembly (38). The drive assembly (38) drives the telescopic assembly (39) to telescope and drives the telescopic backrest (12) to rotate, thereby assisting the patient to lie down or stand. The controller (50) is electrically connected to the armrest assembly (2) and controls the rotation of the armrest (21).

2. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the backrest (12) is 90 degrees.

3. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest (21) is provided with a first button (25) and a second button (26); the first button (25) is electrically connected to the controller (50) and is used to control the rotation of the cushion assembly (1); the second button (26) is electrically connected to the controller (50) and is used to control the rotation of the armrest (21).

4. The gynecological examination table according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diagnosis and treatment table further comprises a base (5), one end of which is provided with a control pedal (51), the control pedal (51) being electrically connected to the controller (50) and used to control the rotation of the cushion assembly (1).

5. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diagnosis and treatment table further comprises a third button (53) which can respectively control the rotation of the cushion component (1) and the armrest (21); the third button (53) is electrically connected to the controller (50).

6. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cushion assembly (1) further comprises a seat cushion (11), a pair of hinges (16) being arranged between the backrest (12) and the seat cushion (11), and an angle (α) being present between the backrest (12) and the seat cushion (11); when the examination table is in an initial state, the angle (α) is 20 degrees, so as to facilitate supporting the patient's buttocks.

7. The gynecological examination table according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting member (17) is also provided between the backrest (12) and the seat cushion (11), and the limiting member (17) is located between a pair of hinges (16).

8. The gynecological examination table according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diagnosis and treatment table also includes a support plate (4) fixedly connected to the base (5), the telescopic assembly (39) includes a cylinder (31) and a push rod (32), the cylinder (31) is fixedly connected to the base (5), a first groove (40) is provided on the support plate (4), the push rod (32) can movably pass through the first groove (40) and one end of the push rod is accommodated in the cylinder (31) and the other end is fixedly connected to the backrest (12).

9. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (38) and the controller (50) are both installed in the base (5) to save space.

10. The gynecological examination table according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest assembly (2) further comprises a fixing plate (23) and a pair of second motors (24) mounted on both sides of the fixing plate (23); the fixing plate (23) is fixedly connected to the backrest (12); the controller (50) is electrically connected to the second motor (24) and controls the operation of the second motor (24); the second motor (24) drives the armrest (21) to rotate.

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