Treatment device support with universal mechanism

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of radiotherapy equipment, and provides a treatment device support with a universal mechanism, which comprises a fixer and a vertical fixing rod. The universal mechanism is arranged between the vertical fixing rod and the treatment device tray, connected through a spherical joint and used for adjusting the position and angle of the treatment device tray, and the treatment device tray is used for bearing and fixing the radiotherapy treatment device. The treatment device support with the universal mechanism is convenient to operate and move, and meanwhile extrusion damage caused by equipment movement can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention provides a treatment device support with a universal mechanism, and relates to the technical field of radiotherapy equipment. Background Art

[0002] The electron beam required for radiotherapy is generally accelerated by an electron linear accelerator. After the high-energy electron beam is accelerated, it forms the dose distribution required for treatment under the light-limiting tube or applicator after the initial adjustment of the scattering and uniform structure. The light-limiting tube and the applicator can be connected in two ways: hard connection and soft connection. The advantage of the soft connection method is that it is easy to operate and move, and it can also avoid squeezing injuries caused by the movement of the equipment.

[0003] The existing applicator bracket is generally fixed with multiple fixing devices. The operator needs to adjust the fixation one by one when adjusting the position. The operation is cumbersome and there is a risk of misoperation, which may cause squeezing injury to the patient. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a treatment device bracket with a universal mechanism to solve the technical problem of complicated adjustment of the treatment device bracket.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a treatment device support with a universal mechanism, comprising: Fixer; Vertical fixing rod; A universal mechanism, which is disposed between the fixing rod and the applicator tray and is connected by a spherical joint and is used to adjust the position and angle of the applicator tray; The applicator tray is used to support and fix the radiotherapy applicator.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the universal mechanism includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a first joint, a second joint, a third joint and an elastic handle, the first connecting rod connects the first joint and the second joint, the second connecting rod connects the second joint and the third joint, and the elastic handle is placed on the second joint.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first joint and the third joint are provided with a plane joint and a universal joint, the second joint is provided with a plane joint, the plane joint is a disc structure and can only rotate in a plane, and the universal joint is a spherical joint and can rotate at multiple angles.

[0008] In the embodiment of the present invention, all joints of the universal mechanism can be fixed or released by adjusting the elastic handle.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the third joint is connected to the applicator tray, and the applicator tray is in a semicircular shape and is provided with a clamp for fixing the applicator.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the vertical fixing rod is provided with saw teeth.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixer is sleeved on the vertical fixing rod and fixed by serration engagement.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, a loosening button is provided on the fixing device, and the engagement between the fixing device and the vertical fixing rod can be loosened by pressing the button.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixator is provided with a first fixing clip for fixing to the operating bed.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, a second fixing clamp is provided on the fixer for secondary fixing of the fixer and the vertical fixing rod.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for using an applicator support having a universal mechanism is provided, the method comprising: S1, providing the applicator bracket; S2. Press the loosening button, adjust the height of the applicator bracket to a suitable position, and then release the button to fix it; S3, placing the applicator on the applicator tray; S4. Loosen the elastic handle, adjust the universal mechanism to move the applicator tray to a suitable angle, tighten the elastic handle to fix the universal mechanism, and complete the position adjustment.

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the applicator support with a universal mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: After the patient's lesion location is determined: fix the bracket to the operating table through the fixator; fix the applicator for radiotherapy through the applicator tray; adjust the applicator height by adjusting the vertical fixing rod; adjust the position and angle of the applicator tray through the universal mechanism. During the entire adjustment process, the bracket can be flexibly adjusted in multiple dimensions. At the same time, the universal mechanism simplifies the bracket's fixing method and facilitates operator control.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a treatment device support with a universal mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2is a schematic structural diagram of a treatment device support with a universal mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a flow chart of a method for using a treatment device support with a universal mechanism according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Description of Reference Numerals Label name Label name 1 Fixer 31 First connecting rod 11 Elastic button 32 Second connecting rod 12 First fixing clip 33 First joint 13 Second fixing clip 34 Second joint 2 Vertical fixing rod 35 The third joint 3 Universal mechanism 36 Elastic handle 4 Applicator Tray 41 Clamp DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0022] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, directional words such as "up, down, top, bottom" are usually used to describe the relative positional relationship of components with respect to the directions shown in the drawings or in the vertical, perpendicular or gravity directions.

[0023] A treatment device support with a universal mechanism according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The existing applicator bracket is generally fixed by multiple fixing devices. When adjusting the position, the operator needs to adjust the fixings one by one, which is cumbersome and has the risk of misoperation, resulting in squeezing injuries to the patient. In view of this, the present invention provides an applicator bracket with a universal mechanism, comprising: Fixer 1; Vertical fixing rod 2; A universal mechanism 3 is disposed between the vertical fixing rod 1 and the applicator tray 4, connected by a spherical joint, and is used to adjust the position and angle of the applicator tray; The applicator tray 4 is used to support and fix the applicator for radiotherapy.

[0025] In some embodiments, the universal mechanism includes a first connecting rod 31, a second connecting rod 32, a first joint 33, a second joint 34, a third joint 35 and an elastic handle 36, wherein the first connecting rod 31 connects the first joint 33 and the second joint 34, the second connecting rod 32 connects the second joint 34 and the third joint 35, and the elastic handle 36 is placed on the second joint 34.

[0026] Specifically, the universal mechanism is composed of at least three groups of joints, and the joints are connected by connecting rods. If there are N groups of joints, the number of connecting rods is N-1.

[0027] Further, the elastic handle is arranged on the joint. The joint on which the elastic handle is arranged is generally located at the middle joint.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first joint 33 and the third joint 35 are provided with a planar joint and a universal joint, and the second joint 34 is provided with a planar joint. The planar joint is a disc structure and can only rotate in a plane, and the universal joint is a spherical joint and can rotate at multiple angles.

[0029] Specifically, the joints provided with the elastic handles are generally plane joints, and the joints not provided with the elastic handles are joint groups composed of plane joints and spherical joints.

[0030] In some embodiments, all joints of the universal mechanism 3 can be fixed or released by adjusting the tension handle 36 .

[0031] Specifically, the elastic handle fixes and loosens the joint or joint group through mechanical pressure. A compression sheet is provided in the joint, and a wire is provided in the connecting rod to transmit the torque of the elastic handle. Through the transmission of the torque, the compression sheet compresses the joint and limits the movement of the joint. In this way, the control of the entire universal mechanism by a single elastic handle is achieved.

[0032] Furthermore, the universal mechanism may be provided with a plurality of tension handles for respectively controlling the tension of different joints and joint groups.

[0033] In some embodiments, the third joint 35 is connected to the applicator tray 4, and the applicator tray 4 is in a semicircular shape and is provided with a clamp for fixing the applicator.

[0034] Specifically, the shape of the applicator tray matches the applicator used, and the applicator tray can be in a circular ring, a semicircular ring or other shapes.

[0035] In some embodiments, the vertical fixing rod 2 is provided with serrations.

[0036] In some embodiments, the fixer 1 is sleeved on the vertical fixing rod 2 and fixed by serration.

[0037] In some embodiments, the fixer 1 is provided with a loosening button 11, and the engagement between the fixer 1 and the vertical fixing rod 2 can be loosened by pressing the button.

[0038] In some embodiments, the fixator 1 is provided with a first fixing clip 12 for fixing to the surgical bed.

[0039] In some embodiments, the fixer 1 is provided with a second fixing clamp 13 for secondary fixing of the fixer 1 and the vertical fixing rod 2 .

[0040] In some embodiments, a method for using an applicator support having a universal mechanism is provided, the method comprising: S1, providing the applicator bracket; S2, press the loosening button 11, adjust the height of the applicator bracket to a suitable position, and then release the button 11 to fix it; S3, placing the applicator on the applicator tray; S4, loosen the elastic handle 36, adjust the universal mechanism 3 to move the applicator tray 4 to a suitable angle, tighten the elastic handle 36 to fix the universal mechanism 3, and complete the position adjustment.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

Claims

1. A treatment device support with a universal mechanism, characterized in that: include: Fixer (1); A vertical fixing rod (2); A universal mechanism (3) is disposed between the vertical fixing rod (1) and the applicator tray (4), connected by a spherical joint, and is used to adjust the position and angle of the applicator tray; The applicator tray (4) is used for supporting and fixing the applicator for radiotherapy.

2. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The universal mechanism comprises a first connecting rod (31), a second connecting rod (32), a first joint (33), a second joint (34), a third joint (35) and an elastic handle (36), wherein the first connecting rod (31) connects the first joint (33) and the second joint (34), the second connecting rod (32) connects the second joint (34) and the third joint (35), and the elastic handle (36) is placed on the second joint (34).

3. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first joint (33) and the third joint (35) are provided with a plane joint and a universal joint, and the second joint (34) is provided with a plane joint. The plane joint is a disc structure and can only rotate in a plane, and the universal joint is a spherical joint and can rotate at multiple angles.

4. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: By adjusting the elastic handle (36), all joints of the universal mechanism (3) can be fixed or released.

5. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third joint (35) is connected to the applicator tray (4). The applicator tray (4) is in the shape of a semicircular ring and is provided with a clamp for fixing the applicator.

6. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical fixing rod (2) is provided with saw teeth.

7. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixer (1) is sleeved on the vertical fixing rod (2) and fixed by sawtooth engagement.

8. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixer (1) is provided with a loosening button (11), and the engagement between the fixer (1) and the vertical fixing rod (2) can be loosened by pressing the button.

9. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixator (1) is provided with a first fixing clip (12) for fixing to the surgical bed.

10. The applicator support with a universal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixer (1) is provided with a second fixing clamp (13) for secondary fixing of the fixer (1) and the vertical fixing rod (2).

11. A method for using a treatment device support having a universal mechanism, characterized in that: Applicable to an applicator support with a universal mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the method of use comprising: S1, providing the applicator bracket; S2. Press the release button (11), adjust the height of the applicator bracket to a suitable position, and then release the button (11) to fix it; S3, placing the applicator on the applicator tray; S4, loosen the elastic handle (36), adjust the universal mechanism (3) to move the applicator tray (4) to a suitable angle, tighten the elastic handle (36) to fix the universal mechanism (3), and complete the position adjustment.

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