Integrated C-arm X-ray machine

By combining a modular, retractable arc arm with rotating components, the problem of the inability to adjust the circumferential track of a C-arm X-ray machine is solved, achieving multi-dimensional motion control and flexible X-ray fluoroscopy effects.

CN119867794BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21NANJING CAMNANYANG MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510163339.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-13
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-13

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Technical Problem

Existing C-arm X-ray machines cannot adjust their circular track according to the patient's body position to accurately locate the affected area for X-ray fluoroscopy. Their movement pattern is fixed and cannot meet the needs of multi-dimensional adjustment.

Method used

The C-shaped arm is composed of two retractable arc arms assembled together. By controlling the extension, retraction and rotation of the two arc arms, the circumferential track size of the C-shaped arm can be adjusted. Combined with the rotating component and the telescopic component, multi-dimensional motion control can be achieved.

Benefits of technology

The adjustable circumferential orbit radius of the C-arm increases the flexibility and accuracy of X-ray fluoroscopy, better adapts to different patient positions, and improves the functionality of X-ray fluoroscopy.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of X-ray machines, and discloses an integrated C-shaped arm X-ray machine which comprises an X-ray machine body, a first rotary arm arranged on the X-ray machine body, a C-shaped arm mechanism arranged on the first rotary arm, X-ray generating devices and detectors arranged at the two ends of the C-shaped arm mechanism, and an arc-shaped seat arranged on the first rotary arm. The C-shaped arm mechanism comprises a hinge assembly arranged on the arc-shaped seat, the hinge assembly comprises a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece, and the first hinge piece and the second hinge piece are both provided with a first arc-shaped arm. The integrated C-shaped arm X-ray machine adopts two telescopic arc-shaped arms in an assembled mode to form a C-shaped arm, the circumferential track size of the C-shaped arm is controlled by controlling the telescopic and rotary movements of the two arc-shaped arms, the related blank of the multi-dimensional motion control system of the C-shaped arm is filled, and the functionality of X-ray perspective is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of X-ray machine technology, specifically to an integrated C-arm X-ray machine. Background Technology

[0002] X-ray machines are one of the six major imaging devices in medicine and are commonly used tools for diagnosing diseases. They utilize the various images formed by X-rays passing through the human body to diagnose patients. X-ray machines are classified by structure as follows: Portable: These machines are simple in structure, lightweight, and easy to load and unload. The entire machine can be carried in a suitcase or backpack, suitable for mobile temporary examinations outside the hospital; Mobile: These machines are compact in structure and small in size, with the X-ray generating device and application equipment compactly assembled on a base. The base has wheels or is equipped with a battery-powered cart, allowing for easy movement by human or electric power. They can be used for mobile bedside fluoroscopy and radiography examinations in wards. If equipped with an image intensifier and X-ray television, they can be used for monitoring and interventional treatments; Fixed: These machines have a complex structure and must be fixed in a dedicated machine room for use, with strict requirements for power supply, machine room, installation, and debugging. Integrated C-arm X-ray machines are a type of mobile X-ray machine; other types include U-arm and G-arm X-ray machines.

[0003] A C-arm X-ray machine has the X-ray generator and detector mounted at opposite ends of a C-arm. C-arm X-ray machines typically have a 5D or 6D multi-dimensional motion control system, which can adjust the position of the C-arm so that the two ends of the C-arm are aligned with the area of ​​the patient requiring fluoroscopy.

[0004] Existing C-arm movement modes include horizontal rotation, rotation along its own circular track, vertical lifting and lowering, and axial rotation. However, the size of the C-arm is fixed, and it is impossible to adjust the circumferential track of the C-arm according to the patient's body position to more easily locate the affected area for X-ray fluoroscopy.

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems in the existing technology, an integrated C-arm X-ray machine is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention provides an integrated C-arm X-ray machine, comprising a C-arm composed of two retractable arc-shaped arms assembled together. The circumferential track size of the C-arm is controlled by controlling the extension, retraction, and rotation of the two arc-shaped arms. This fills the gap in the multi-dimensional motion control system of the C-arm, and improves the functionality of X-ray fluoroscopy. It solves the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing C-arm motion forms include horizontal rotation, rotation along its own circular track, vertical lifting, and axial rotation, but the size of the C-arm is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the patient's body position to more easily locate the affected area for X-ray fluoroscopy.

[0007] The present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated C-arm X-ray machine, comprising an X-ray machine body, a first rotating arm on the X-ray machine body, a C-arm mechanism on the first rotating arm, the C-arm mechanism rotating based on the Z-axis, and an X-ray generating device and a detector respectively provided at both ends of the C-arm mechanism;

[0008] The C-arm mechanism includes an arc-shaped seat disposed on the first rotating arm, and a hinge assembly disposed on the arc-shaped seat. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. Both the first hinge component and the second hinge component are provided with a first arc-shaped arm. The X-ray generating device and the detector are respectively connected to the two first arc-shaped arms.

[0009] The C-arm mechanism further includes a first rotating component, which drives the first hinge and the second hinge to rotate based on the Z-axis, and the first hinge and the second hinge rotate in opposite directions, thereby adjusting the radius of the C-arm mechanism.

[0010] As an optional solution of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, the hinge assembly further includes a rotating groove formed on the first hinge member, and a hinge shaft is provided on the second hinge member. The hinge shaft is rotatably connected in the rotating groove, and the two first arc-shaped arms are respectively connected to the first hinge member and the second hinge member by bolts.

[0011] The first hinge component is provided with a first pivot, and the second hinge component is provided with a second pivot. Both the first pivot and the second pivot are rotatably connected to the arc-shaped seat. The hinge axis, the first pivot, and the second pivot are all coaxial.

[0012] As an optional embodiment of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, the first rotating component includes a first motor disposed on the arc-shaped base, a first bevel gear disposed on the output shaft of the first motor, two third rotating shafts rotatably disposed on the arc-shaped base, each of the two third rotating shafts being provided with a second bevel gear, the two second bevel gears being symmetrical about the first bevel gear, and both second bevel gears meshing with the first bevel gear.

[0013] As an optional solution of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, wherein: a first pulley is provided on each of the two third rotating shafts, a second pulley is provided on each of the two first rotating shafts, and the first rotating assembly further includes two first transmission belts, and the two first pulleys are respectively connected to the two second pulleys through the two first transmission belts;

[0014] The first and second rotating shafts rotate at the same speed, and their rotation directions are opposite.

[0015] As an optional solution to the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, the C-arm mechanism further includes a second rotating component, which is used to drive the arc-shaped seat to rotate along the Z-axis;

[0016] The second rotating assembly includes a second motor disposed within the first rotating arm, a first spur gear disposed on the output shaft of the second motor, and a first arc-shaped rack disposed on the arc-shaped seat, wherein the first spur gear meshes with the first arc-shaped rack.

[0017] As an optional solution of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, wherein: each of the two first arc-shaped arms is provided with an arc-shaped sliding groove, and a second arc-shaped arm is slidably disposed in each of the two arc-shaped sliding grooves; the X-ray generating device and the detector are respectively connected to the two second arc-shaped arms; the first arc-shaped arms and the second arc-shaped arms form a telescopic arc structure; and the C-arm mechanism further includes a telescopic component.

[0018] When the first hinge and the second hinge rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arc-shaped arms increases, the telescopic assembly controls the two arc-shaped structures to extend.

[0019] When the first hinge and the second hinge rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arcuate arms decreases, the telescopic assembly controls the two arcuate structures to shorten.

[0020] As an optional embodiment of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, the telescopic assembly includes two fourth rotating shafts that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes. The two fourth rotating shafts are respectively rotatably mounted on the two first arc-shaped arms. Each of the two fourth rotating shafts is provided with a second spur gear. Each of the two second arc-shaped arms is provided with a second arc-shaped rack. The two second arc-shaped racks respectively mesh with the two second spur gears.

[0021] As an optional solution of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine of the present invention, the telescopic assembly further includes two third pulleys that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes, and the two third pulleys are respectively disposed on the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft;

[0022] Each of the two fourth rotating shafts is provided with a fourth pulley, and the telescopic assembly also includes two second transmission belts. The two third pulleys are respectively connected to the two fourth pulleys through the two second transmission belts.

[0023] As an optional embodiment of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine described in this invention, the X-ray machine body is equipped with a lifting platform, which moves up and down along the Y-axis. A second rotating arm is mounted on the lifting platform, which rotates based on the Y-axis. The first rotating arm is mounted on the second rotating arm and rotates based on the X-axis.

[0024] As an optional embodiment of the integrated C-arm X-ray machine described in this invention, the second rotating arm is provided with a control panel, the X-ray machine body is provided with a cable, the cable is used to electrically connect the X-ray machine body, the X-ray generating device and the detector, and four pulleys are installed at the bottom of the X-ray machine body.

[0025] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. This integrated C-arm X-ray machine, in addition to providing horizontal rotation, rotation along its own circular track, vertical lifting, and axial rotation—similar to existing integrated C-arm X-ray machines—can also control the radius of the C-arm's circular track, increasing the dimensions of multi-dimensional motion control. This allows for more intelligent and convenient remote control by physicians to perform X-ray fluoroscopy on patients' affected areas.

[0027] 2. In this integrated C-arm X-ray machine, the C-arm is not of a fixed size, but consists of two arc-shaped arms assembled together by a hinge assembly. The first and second hinge components of the hinge assembly can rotate axially at the same rotational speed, but in opposite directions. This allows the two arc-shaped arms to move closer together to reduce the circumferential orbit radius, or to move further apart to increase the circumferential orbit radius.

[0028] 3. The integrated C-arm X-ray machine has two retractable arc arms. When the two arc arms rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, they automatically extend or shorten through a transmission device, so that the X-ray generator and detector installed at both ends of the C-arm can always remain aligned in a straight line during the adjustment of the circumferential track radius. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the C-arm mechanism in this invention.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the C-arm mechanism in this invention.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a first cross-sectional view of the C-arm mechanism in this invention.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a second cross-sectional view of the C-arm mechanism in this invention.

[0034] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded structure of the C-shaped arm mechanism in this invention.

[0036] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded structure of the C-shaped arm mechanism in this invention.

[0038] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0039] In the diagram: 100, X-ray machine body; 110, first rotating arm; 120, X-ray generator; 130, detector; 140, lifting platform; 150, second rotating arm; 160, control panel; 170, cable; 180, pulley; 200, C-arm mechanism; 210, arc-shaped base; 220, hinge assembly; 221, first hinge component; 222, rotating groove; 223, hinge shaft; 224, second hinge component; 225, bolt; 226, first rotating shaft; 227, second rotating shaft; 230, first arc-shaped arm; 240, first rotating assembly; 241, the first... 1. Motor; 242. First bevel gear; 243. Third rotating shaft; 244. Second bevel gear; 245. First pulley; 246. Second pulley; 247. First transmission belt; 250. Second rotating assembly; 251. Second motor; 252. First spur gear; 253. First arc-shaped rack; 260. Arc-shaped groove; 270. Second arc-shaped arm; 280. Telescopic assembly; 281. Fourth rotating shaft; 282. Second spur gear; 283. Second arc-shaped rack; 284. Third pulley; 285. Fourth pulley; 286. Second transmission belt. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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. 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.

[0041] Example 1, please refer to Figures 1-10 An integrated C-arm X-ray machine includes an X-ray machine body 100, a first rotating arm 110 on the X-ray machine body 100, a C-arm mechanism 200 on the first rotating arm 110, the C-arm mechanism 200 rotating based on the Z-axis, and an X-ray generating device 120 and a detector 130 respectively at both ends of the C-arm mechanism 200.

[0042] The C-arm mechanism 200 includes an arc-shaped seat 210 disposed on a first rotating arm 110. A hinge assembly 220 is disposed on the arc-shaped seat 210. The hinge assembly 220 includes a first hinge member 221 and a second hinge member 224. A first arc-shaped arm 230 is disposed on both the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224. The X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130 are respectively connected to the two first arc-shaped arms 230.

[0043] The C-arm mechanism 200 also includes a first rotating component 240, which drives the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 to rotate based on the Z-axis, and the rotation directions of the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 are opposite, thereby adjusting the radius of the C-arm mechanism 200.

[0044] The hinge assembly 220 also includes a rotating groove 222 formed on the first hinge member 221, and a hinge shaft 223 is provided on the second hinge member 224. The hinge shaft 223 is rotatably connected in the rotating groove 222, and the two first arc-shaped arms 230 are respectively connected to the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 by bolts 225.

[0045] The first hinge component 221 is provided with a first rotating shaft 226, and the second hinge component 224 is provided with a second rotating shaft 227. The first rotating shaft 226 and the second rotating shaft 227 are both rotatably connected to the arc-shaped seat 210. The hinge shaft 223, the first rotating shaft 226 and the second rotating shaft 227 are all coaxial.

[0046] In this embodiment: Figure 1 In the coordinate system established in the diagram, the X-axis represents the left-right direction, the Z-axis represents the front-back direction, and the Y-axis represents the up-down direction. The C-arm is a semi-circular structure with an X-ray generator 120 and a detector 130 installed at its two ends, respectively. The X-ray generator 120 produces X-rays that pass through the human body and reach the detector 130. The detector 130 receives the X-rays and, by utilizing the property of differential absorption, can distinguish soft tissues such as bones, muscles, and fat with different densities.

[0047] Specifically, the arc-shaped seat 210 is rotatable along the Z-axis. In the hinge assembly 220 mounted in the middle of the arc-shaped seat 210, the first hinge member 221 is located on the lower side, and the second hinge member 224 is located on the upper side. Two first arc-shaped arms 230 mounted on the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 form a C-shaped arm. The first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 can rotate based on the Z-axis axis of the first rotating shaft 226, the hinge shaft 223, and the second rotating shaft 227.

[0048] When the first hinge 221 rotates clockwise and the second hinge 224 rotates counterclockwise, and the two rotate with the same amplitude, the two first arc-shaped arms 230 expand, and the radius of the circumferential track of the C-shaped arm increases.

[0049] Similarly, when the first hinge 221 rotates counterclockwise and the second hinge 224 rotates clockwise, and the two rotate with the same amplitude, the two first arc-shaped arms 230 retract, and the radius of the circumferential track of the C-shaped arm decreases at this time.

[0050] Example 2 is an improvement upon Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-10 The first rotating assembly 240 includes a first motor 241 disposed on an arc-shaped base 210. A first bevel gear 242 is disposed on the output shaft of the first motor 241. Two third rotating shafts 243 are rotatably disposed on the arc-shaped base 210. A second bevel gear 244 is disposed on each of the two third rotating shafts 243. The two second bevel gears 244 are symmetrical about the first bevel gear 242, and both second bevel gears 244 mesh with the first bevel gear 242.

[0051] Each of the two third rotating shafts 243 is provided with a first pulley 245, and each of the two first rotating shafts 226 is provided with a second pulley 246. The first rotating assembly 240 also includes two first transmission belts 247, and the two first pulleys 245 are respectively connected to the two second pulleys 246 through the two first transmission belts 247.

[0052] The first rotating shaft 226 and the second rotating shaft 227 rotate at the same speed, and the first rotating shaft 226 and the second rotating shaft 227 rotate in opposite directions.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first rotating component 240 controls the first hinge 221 and the second hinge 224 to rotate in opposite directions. Initially, when the first motor 241 drives the first bevel gear 242 to rotate clockwise, the second bevel gear 244 and the third shaft 243 located in front of it will rotate clockwise, while the second bevel gear 244 and the third shaft 243 located behind it will rotate counterclockwise.

[0054] The belt drive device, consisting of a first pulley 245, a second pulley 246, and a first transmission belt 247, has the same transmission ratio for both sets of belt drives, and the diameters of the first shaft 226 and the second shaft 227 are also the same. Therefore, the first shaft 226 and the second shaft 227 rotate at the same speed but in opposite directions. Consequently, the first hinge 221 and the lower arc-shaped arm 230 will rotate clockwise, while the second hinge 224 and the upper arc-shaped arm 230 will rotate counterclockwise at the same speed. This increases the radius of the circular track.

[0055] Similarly, when the first motor 241 drives the first bevel gear 242 to rotate counterclockwise, the first hinge 221 and the first arc arm 230 located on the lower side will rotate counterclockwise, and the second hinge 224 and the first arc arm 230 located on the upper side will rotate clockwise at the same speed, and the radius of the circumferential track will decrease.

[0056] Example 3 is an improvement upon Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-7 The C-arm mechanism 200 also includes a second rotating component 250, which is used to drive the arc-shaped seat 210 to rotate along the Z-axis;

[0057] The second rotating assembly 250 includes a second motor 251 disposed within the first rotating arm 110. A first spur gear 252 is disposed on the output shaft of the second motor 251, and a first arc-shaped rack 253 is disposed on the arc-shaped seat 210. The first spur gear 252 meshes with the first arc-shaped rack 253.

[0058] In this embodiment: the second rotating component 250 is used to control the overall rotation of the C-arm mechanism 200 based on the Z-axis. When the second motor 251 drives the first spur gear 252 to rotate clockwise, the first arc-shaped rack 253 and the arc-shaped seat 210 with their teeth located on the outer arc surface will rotate counterclockwise. When the second motor 251 drives the first spur gear 252 to rotate counterclockwise, the first arc-shaped rack 253 and the arc-shaped seat 210 with their teeth located on the outer arc surface will rotate clockwise.

[0059] Example 4 is an improvement upon Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-10 Each of the two first arc-shaped arms 230 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 260, and a second arc-shaped arm 270 is slidably arranged in each of the two arc-shaped grooves 260. The X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130 are respectively connected to the two second arc-shaped arms 270. The first arc-shaped arms 230 and the second arc-shaped arms 270 form a telescopic arc structure. The C-shaped arm mechanism 200 also includes a telescopic component 280.

[0060] When the first hinge 221 and the second hinge 224 rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arc arms 230 increases, the telescopic assembly 280 controls the two arc structures to extend.

[0061] When the first hinge member 221 and the second hinge member 224 rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arc arms 230 decreases, the telescopic assembly 280 controls the two arc structures to shorten.

[0062] The telescopic assembly 280 includes two fourth rotating shafts 281 that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes. The two fourth rotating shafts 281 are rotatably mounted on two first arc-shaped arms 230. Each of the two fourth rotating shafts 281 is provided with a second spur gear 282. Each of the two second arc-shaped arms 270 is provided with a second arc-shaped rack 283. The two second arc-shaped racks 283 mesh with the two second spur gears 282 respectively.

[0063] The telescopic assembly 280 also includes two third pulleys 284 that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes, and the two third pulleys 284 are respectively disposed on the first rotating shaft 226 and the second rotating shaft 227;

[0064] Each of the two fourth shafts 281 is provided with a fourth pulley 285. The telescopic assembly 280 also includes two second transmission belts 286. The two third pulleys 284 are respectively connected to the two fourth pulleys 285 through the two second transmission belts 286.

[0065] In this embodiment: when the two first arc-shaped arms 230 are based on a circular distribution, the X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130 can be aligned in a straight line. When the radius of the circular track increases or decreases, the X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130 are no longer aligned. Therefore, a telescopic component 280 is provided.

[0066] Specifically, when the radius of the circular track increases, the first rotating shaft 226 rotates clockwise. Through the belt drive system consisting of the third pulley 284, the fourth pulley 285, and the second transmission belt 286, the lower fourth rotating shaft 281 and the second spur gear 282 rotate clockwise, which in turn causes the second arc-shaped rack 283, whose teeth are located on the inner arc surface, to rotate clockwise. The clockwise rotation of the lower second arc-shaped rack 283 causes the lower second arc-shaped arm 270 to extend based on the first arc-shaped arm 230.

[0067] The second rotating shaft 227 rotates counterclockwise, and through the transmission of another set of belt drive devices, the fourth rotating shaft 281 and the second spur gear 282 located on the upper side rotate counterclockwise, which in turn causes the second arc-shaped rack 283 located on the upper side to rotate counterclockwise, so that the second arc-shaped arm 270 on the upper side extends based on the first arc-shaped arm 230.

[0068] Similarly, when the orbital radius decreases, the two second arc arms 270 shorten based on the two first arc arms 230 respectively.

[0069] This ensures that the X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130 remain aligned.

[0070] Example 5 is an improvement upon Example 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The X-ray machine body 100 is equipped with a lifting seat 140, which moves up and down along the Y-axis. A second rotating arm 150 is installed on the lifting seat 140, which rotates based on the Y-axis. A first rotating arm 110 is installed on the second rotating arm 150, which rotates based on the X-axis.

[0071] The second rotating arm 150 is equipped with a control panel 160, and the X-ray machine body 100 is equipped with a cable 170. The cable 170 is used to electrically connect the X-ray machine body 100, the X-ray generator 120 and the detector 130. Four pulleys 180 are installed at the bottom of the X-ray machine body 100.

[0072] In this embodiment, the internal electrical components of the X-ray machine body 100 transmit power, commands, and / or data to the X-ray generating device 120 and detector 130 via cable 170. The control panel 160 then displays and outputs images based on the received data.

[0073] The X-ray machine body 100 is movable on the ground based on four pulleys 180. Furthermore, multi-dimensional motion control is provided for the C-arm mechanism 200. The first rotary arm 110 and the arc-shaped base 210 can be driven to rotate along the X-axis by a motor installed within the second rotary arm 150. The second rotary arm 150, the first rotary arm 110, and the arc-shaped base 210 can be driven to rotate along the Y-axis by a motor installed within the lifting base 140. The lifting base 140, the second rotary arm 150, the first rotary arm 110, and the arc-shaped base 210 can be driven to lift along the Y-axis by a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric cylinder installed within the X-ray machine body 100.

[0074] The various components of the X-ray machine body 100 described above are conventional technical means, and their specific structures and working principles will not be elaborated upon.

[0075] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0076] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated C-arm X-ray machine, comprising an X-ray machine body (100), characterized in that: The X-ray machine body (100) is provided with a first rotating arm (110), and a C-shaped arm mechanism (200) is provided on the first rotating arm (110). The C-shaped arm mechanism (200) rotates based on the Z-axis, and an X-ray generator (120) and a detector (130) are respectively provided at both ends of the C-shaped arm mechanism (200). The C-arm mechanism (200) includes an arc-shaped seat (210) disposed on the first rotating arm (110), and a hinge assembly (220) disposed on the arc-shaped seat (210). The hinge assembly (220) includes a first hinge member (221) and a second hinge member (224). Both the first hinge member (221) and the second hinge member (224) are provided with a first arc-shaped arm (230). The X-ray generating device (120) and the detector (130) are respectively connected to the two first arc-shaped arms (230). The C-arm mechanism (200) further includes a first rotating component (240), which drives the first hinge (221) and the second hinge (224) to rotate based on the Z-axis, and the first hinge (221) and the second hinge (224) rotate in opposite directions, thereby adjusting the radius of the C-arm mechanism (200). The first hinge component (221) is provided with a first pivot (226), and the second hinge component (224) is provided with a second pivot (227). The C-arm mechanism (200) also includes a telescopic assembly (280); Both of the first arc-shaped arms (230) are provided with arc-shaped grooves (260), and a second arc-shaped arm (270) is slidably disposed in both of the arc-shaped grooves (260). The telescopic assembly (280) includes two fourth rotating shafts (281) that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes. The two fourth rotating shafts (281) are respectively rotatably mounted on the two first arc-shaped arms (230). Each of the two fourth rotating shafts (281) is provided with a second spur gear (282). Each of the two second arc-shaped arms (270) is provided with a second arc-shaped rack (283). The two second arc-shaped racks (283) respectively mesh with the two second spur gears (282). The telescopic assembly (280) further includes two third pulleys (284) that are symmetrical about the X-axis and Y-axis planes, and the two third pulleys (284) are respectively disposed on the first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227); Each of the two fourth shafts (281) is provided with a fourth pulley (285), and the telescopic assembly (280) also includes two second transmission belts (286). The two third pulleys (284) are respectively connected to the two fourth pulleys (285) through the two second transmission belts (286).

2. The integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge assembly (220) further includes a rotating groove (222) formed on the first hinge member (221), and a hinge shaft (223) is provided on the second hinge member (224). The hinge shaft (223) is rotatably connected in the rotating groove (222), and the two first arc-shaped arms (230) are respectively connected to the first hinge member (221) and the second hinge member (224) by bolts (225). The first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227) are both rotatably connected to the arc-shaped seat (210), and the hinge shaft (223), the first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227) are all coaxial.

3. The integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first rotating assembly (240) includes a first motor (241) disposed on the arc-shaped seat (210). A first bevel gear (242) is disposed on the output shaft of the first motor (241). Two third rotating shafts (243) are rotatably disposed on the arc-shaped seat (210). A second bevel gear (244) is disposed on each of the two third rotating shafts (243). The two second bevel gears (244) are symmetrical about the first bevel gear (242), and both second bevel gears (244) mesh with the first bevel gear (242).

4. The integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the two third rotating shafts (243) is provided with a first pulley (245), and each of the first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227) is provided with a second pulley (246). The first rotating assembly (240) also includes two first transmission belts (247). The two first pulleys (245) are respectively connected to the two second pulleys (246) through the two first transmission belts (247). The first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227) rotate at the same speed, and the first rotating shaft (226) and the second rotating shaft (227) rotate in opposite directions.

5. An integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The C-arm mechanism (200) further includes a second rotating component (250), which is used to drive the arc-shaped seat (210) to rotate along the Z-axis; The second rotating assembly (250) includes a second motor (251) disposed within the first rotating arm (110), a first spur gear (252) is disposed on the output shaft of the second motor (251), and a first arc-shaped rack (253) is disposed on the arc-shaped seat (210), the first spur gear (252) meshing with the first arc-shaped rack (253).

6. An integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The X-ray generator (120) and the detector (130) are respectively connected to two second arc arms (270), and the first arc arm (230) and the second arc arm (270) form a retractable arc structure; When the first hinge (221) and the second hinge (224) rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arcuate arms (230) increases, the telescopic assembly (280) controls the two arcuate structures to extend. When the first hinge (221) and the second hinge (224) rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the two first arcuate arms (230) decreases, the telescopic assembly (280) controls the two arcuate structures to shorten.

7. An integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-ray machine body (100) is equipped with a lifting seat (140), which moves up and down along the Y-axis. A second rotating arm (150) is installed on the lifting seat (140), which rotates based on the Y-axis. A first rotating arm (110) is installed on the second rotating arm (150), which rotates based on the X-axis.

8. An integrated C-arm X-ray machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second rotating arm (150) is provided with a control panel (160), and the X-ray machine body (100) is provided with a cable (170). The cable (170) is used to electrically connect the X-ray machine body (100), the X-ray generating device (120) and the detector (130). Four pulleys (180) are installed at the bottom of the X-ray machine body (100).

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