Auxiliary adjusting device, medical scanning equipment and working method of auxiliary adjusting device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an auxiliary adjusting device, medical scanning equipment and a working method of the auxiliary adjusting device. A first protruding structure of the auxiliary adjusting device can assist in fixing the head of an examined person, a U-shaped bottom or an annular area corresponding to the neck can support the neck of the examined person, the head of the examined person falls into a middle concave area of the first protruding structure, the neck is supported, and the examined person is assisted to make a posture of leaning back of the head; the second protruding structure is located on the back of the examined person, is narrow in width and is only in contact with the middle area of the back of the examined person. After being inflated, the first inflation part and the second inflation part on the two sides of the second protruding structure can extend upwards (namely, the first inflation part and the second inflation part are tall and can be higher than the shoulders of the examined person) and incline towards the upper portions of the shoulders on the two sides of the examined person under the action of the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece correspondingly, and downward pressure is generated; the two shoulders of the examined person are pressed downwards, and the posture that the chest of the examined person is uplifted and the shoulders of the examined person are sunken is assisted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to an auxiliary adjustment device, a medical scanning device, and a method for operating the auxiliary adjustment device. Background Technology

[0002] During a thyroid examination, the patient lies flat on the CT scan bed. The doctor will instruct the patient to lift their head and straighten their chest. If the patient hunches their shoulders or shrugs their shoulders, the scan will show part of the thyroid tissue located within the bony structures of the shoulder.

[0003] To enable medical staff to make more accurate tests and diagnoses, it is better for the examinee to be in a standard posture (i.e., head tilted back, chest out, shoulders relaxed). However, in reality, most examinees cannot quickly adjust their body position to the standard posture, requiring frequent guidance from medical staff, which prolongs the examination time and leads to low examination efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an auxiliary adjustment device, a medical scanning device, and a method for operating the auxiliary adjustment device to assist the examinee in adjusting their body position.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, an auxiliary adjustment device is provided. The auxiliary adjustment device includes a substrate, on which:

[0006] The first protruding structure is U-shaped or ring-shaped;

[0007] The second protrusion extends along the length of the substrate from the U-shaped bottom or the annular outer periphery of the first protrusion; the projected shape of the second protrusion is rectangular, and its width is smaller than the width of the substrate.

[0008] The first inflation component and the second inflation component are located on opposite sides of the second protruding structure, and are both spaced apart from the second protruding structure by a predetermined distance; and

[0009] The first support member and the second support member are located on the outside of the first inflation member and the second inflation member, respectively;

[0010] The second protruding structure has a flat plate segment and a ramp segment, wherein the flat plate segment is located between the first protruding structure and the ramp segment;

[0011] After the first inflation component is inflated, under the action of the first support member, the first inflation component tilts towards the direction of the second protruding structure and generates downward pressure; after the second inflation component is inflated, under the action of the second support member, the second inflation component tilts towards the direction of the second protruding structure and generates downward pressure.

[0012] The auxiliary adjustment device is made of a material that can penetrate scanning rays.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, a medical scanning device is provided. The medical scanning device includes a detection bed; the detection bed is provided with the auxiliary adjustment device provided in the above embodiment.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating an auxiliary adjustment device is provided, applicable to the auxiliary adjustment device provided in the above embodiments. Specifically, the method includes:

[0015] In response to an inflation command triggered by the user through the interactive component, determine the inflation target;

[0016] Control the operation of the inflation device, and connect the inflation channel between the inflation object and the inflation device by controlling the switching of the selector valve;

[0017] When the inflation level of the object meets the requirements, the inflation device is controlled to stop working;

[0018] The inflatable object is either the first inflatable component or the second inflatable component, or the airbag in the neck posture assist section.

[0019] The auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a first protruding structure that helps fix the examinee's head, and a U-shaped bottom or annular area corresponding to the examinee's neck that supports the examinee's neck. The examinee's head is inserted into the middle recessed area of ​​the U-shaped or annular first protruding structure, and the neck is supported, assisting the examinee in adopting a head-tilting posture. The second protruding structure is located on the examinee's back and is narrow, only contacting the middle area of ​​the examinee's back. The first inflatable components on both sides of the second protruding structure extend upwards (i.e., grow taller, which can be higher than the examinee's shoulders) after inflation, and tilt upwards towards the examinee's shoulders under the action of the first support member, generating downward pressure. Similarly, the second inflatable component tilts upwards towards the other shoulder of the examinee under the action of the second support member, generating downward pressure. This causes the examinee's two shoulders to be pressed down, assisting the examinee in adopting a posture of chest out and shoulders down. As can be seen, the auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the invention can help the examinee quickly adjust their posture to a standard posture or close to a standard posture without the need for frequent guidance from medical staff, thereby shortening the examination time and also helping to improve the examination quality (such as high quality of scanned images). Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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 some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1a This is a top view schematic diagram of an auxiliary adjustment device (the first protrusion structure is U-shaped) provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 1b This is a top view of an auxiliary adjustment device (the first protrusion structure is annular) provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an isometric schematic diagram of an auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4a A side view of an auxiliary adjustment device having two inflatable airbags, provided for another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4b A schematic diagram of the usage state of the auxiliary adjustment device having two inflatable airbags for an inflatable component provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the auxiliary adjustment device provided by the present invention, in which the substrate and the second protrusion structure are detachably connected.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another implementation structure in which the substrate and the second protrusion structure are detachably connected in the auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the second protrusion structure at three different heights is shown;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation structure of a base plate connected to an inflation device in an auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a first air-filling channel is provided on the substrate;

[0032] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of an auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in which a base plate has multiple first inflation channels;

[0033] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of an auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in which an inflation device is connected to the bottom end of the substrate (the end opposite to the end where the first protrusion structure is located) via an inflation hose.

[0034] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing that, in an auxiliary adjustment device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inflation device and the gate valve are connected to the bottom end of the substrate (the end opposite to the end where the first protrusion structure is located) via an inflation hose.

[0035] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a medical scanning device provided in one embodiment of the invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 14 A schematic diagram is shown showing a subject performing an examination using the auxiliary adjustment device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of a medical scanning device provided in another embodiment of the invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating the operation method of the auxiliary adjustment device provided in one embodiment of the invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0040] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0041] See Figure 1a , Figure 1b and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides an auxiliary adjustment device. The auxiliary adjustment device includes a base plate 1. The base plate 1 is provided with a first protrusion structure 2, a second protrusion structure 3, a first inflation component 4, a second inflation component 5, a first support member 6, and a second support member 7. The first protrusion structure 2 is U-shaped (e.g., ...). Figure 1a ) or ring (such as Figure 1b The second protruding structure 3 extends along the length of the substrate 1 from the U-shaped bottom or annular outer periphery of the first protruding structure 2. The projected shape of the second protruding structure 3 is rectangular, and its width L1 is smaller than the width L2 of the substrate 1. The first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 are located on both sides of the second protruding structure 3, and are spaced apart from the second protruding structure 3 by a predetermined distance d. The first support member 6 and the second support member 7 are located on the outer sides of the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5, respectively.

[0042] It should be noted that the aforementioned "set distance d" can be determined based on the shoulder width of most people. When a person lies on the auxiliary adjustment device, their shoulders can be accommodated between the first inflatable component 4 and the second inflatable component 5.

[0043] See Figure 2 As shown, the second protruding structure 3 has a flat section 31 and a ramp section 32, with the flat section 31 located between the first protruding structure 2 and the ramp section 32. The ramp section 32 corresponds to the lower back of the human body and is used to adapt to the lower back of the human body to provide support.

[0044] See Figure 3 As shown, after the first inflatable component 4 is inflated, under the action of the first support member 6, the first inflatable component 4 tilts towards the second protruding structure 3 and generates downward pressure. After the second inflatable component 5 is inflated, under the action of the second support member 7, the second inflatable component 5 tilts towards the second protruding structure 3 and generates downward pressure. The downward pressure generated by the first inflatable component 4 and the second inflatable component 5 is applied to both shoulders of the examinee, causing the examinee's shoulders to sink and the torso to be in an upright posture.

[0045] The auxiliary adjustment device described in this embodiment is made of a material that can penetrate scanning rays and will not affect the normal operation of the medical scanning equipment. The first protrusion structure 2 can be made of high-density sponge or slow-rebound memory foam, etc. The second protrusion structure 3 can be made of a hard material that can be penetrated by scanning rays and will not affect the normal operation of the medical scanning equipment.

[0046] The auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment has a first protruding structure 2 that helps fix the examinee's head. The U-shaped bottom or the ring-shaped area corresponding to the examinee's neck can support the examinee's neck. The examinee's head is inserted into the middle recessed area of ​​the U-shaped or ring-shaped first protruding structure 2, and the neck is supported, assisting the examinee in making a head-tilting posture. The second protruding structure 3 is located on the examinee's back. The width of the second protruding structure 3 is narrow and only contacts the middle area of ​​the examinee's back. The first inflatable components 4 on both sides of the second protruding structure 3 will extend upward after inflation (i.e., grow taller, which can be higher than the examinee's shoulders), and tilt towards the examinee's shoulders and generate downward pressure under the action of the first support member 6. Similarly, after the second inflatable component 5 is inflated, it tilts towards the other shoulder of the examinee under the action of the second support member 7 and generates downward pressure. This causes the examinee's two shoulders to be pressed down, assisting the examinee in making a posture of chest out and shoulders down. As can be seen, the auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment of the invention can help the examinee quickly adjust their posture to a standard posture or close to a standard posture without the need for frequent guidance from medical staff, thereby shortening the examination time and also helping to improve the examination quality (such as high quality of scanned images).

[0047] In one feasible embodiment, the length h of the first inflatable component 4 is less than the length H of the first support 6, and the height of the first support 6 is 0.6 to 1.5 times the height of the first inflatable component 4 after it is fully inflated; the length of the second inflatable component 5 is less than the length of the second support 7, and the height of the second support 7 is 0.6 to 1.5 times the height of the second inflatable component 5 after it is fully inflated. Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The left figure shows the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 in a non-inflated state or an underinflated state. Figure 3 The right-middle figure shows the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 fully inflated. The long length of the first support member 6 not only ensures high strength and prevents the first inflation component 4 from tilting away from the second protruding structure 3, but also restricts the outward expansion of the examinee's arm, confining the arm inside the second support member 7. Similarly, the long length of the second support member 7 not only ensures high strength, but also restricts the outward expansion of the examinee's other arm, confining it inside the second support member 7.

[0048] In practical applications, the width of the substrate 1 in this embodiment can be approximately equal to the width of the detection bed of the medical scanning device. The width W of the second protrusion structure 3 can be 100-200mm, for example, the width of the second protrusion structure 3 can be 150mm. Alternatively, the width of the substrate 1 can be greater than the width of the detection bed of the medical scanning device, but smaller than the hollow aperture of the medical scanning device frame, so that the substrate 1 can enter the hollow space of the frame with the detection bed without affecting the scanning examination. The width of the substrate 1 is slightly larger than the detection bed because, for example, when performing a thyroid examination, not only does the examinee need to stand up straight, but the palms of the examinee's hands also need to face upwards, and the forearms need to rest on the detection bed. However, in reality, the design width of the detection bed of many existing medical scanning devices is insufficient (too narrow, and the examinee's arms cannot rest on the detection bed). Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the width of the substrate 1 is designed to be slightly larger than the detection bed, but not larger than the hollow aperture of the frame, so that the examinee's arms can rest on the substrate 1, and the palms of both hands are more easily in an upward-facing posture, so that the examinee will not feel uncomfortable.

[0049] When the first protrusion structure 2 is annular, the first protrusion structure 2 can be circular or track-shaped (e.g., ring-shaped). Figure 1b (as shown in the example), etc.

[0050] For specific implementation, see Figure 1a As shown, the length H of the first support member 6 can be 1.1 to 2.5 times the length h of the first inflatable component 4. The length of the second support member 7 can be 1.1 to 2.5 times the length of the second inflatable component 5. In practical applications, the first support member 6 and the first inflatable component 4 can be mirror-symmetrical with the second support member 7 and the second inflatable component 5.

[0051] The first inflation component 4 may include at least one inflatable airbag, and the second inflation component 5 may include at least one inflatable airbag. The inflatable airbag extends along the length of the substrate 1. (See Figure 1.) Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the example shown, the first inflation component 4 includes an inflatable airbag. The second inflation component 5 includes an inflatable airbag.

[0052] In order for the inflatable airbag to tilt towards the second protruding structure 3 and exert a downward (i.e. towards the substrate) force when it is fully inflated, the inflatable airbag can be designed as an inclined airbag.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, when the first inflation component 4 includes multiple airbags, the multiple airbags are arranged at equal intervals and in parallel. When the second inflation component 5 includes multiple airbags, the multiple airbags are arranged at equal intervals and in parallel.

[0054] The example shown in Figure 1 includes a first inflation component 4 comprising an inflatable airbag and a second inflation component 5 comprising an inflatable airbag. Figure 4a In another specific embodiment shown, the first inflation component 4 includes two inflatable airbags. The second inflation component 5 includes two inflatable airbags. The two inflatable airbags of the first inflation component 4 are parallel and spaced apart by a certain distance. Similarly, the two inflatable airbags of the second inflation component 5 are parallel and spaced apart by a certain distance.

[0055] The distances between the first support member 6 and the adjacent inflatable airbag, the distances between the second support member 7 and the adjacent inflatable airbag, and the distances between the two inflatable airbags can be equal or unequal. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0056] Figure 4b As shown, Figure 4b The left-middle image shows both airbags of the first inflation component 4 in an uninflated or underinflated state, while both airbags of the second inflation component 5 are fully inflated. The first support member 6 provides support. Of the two airbags in the first inflation component 4, the airbag immediately adjacent to the first support member 6, after being fully inflated, is blocked by the first support member 6 and can only push inwards, causing the innermost airbag to tilt inwards under the influence of the outer airbag and apply pressure to one shoulder of the examinee. Similarly, the second support member 7 provides support. Of the two airbags in the second inflation component 5, the airbag immediately adjacent to the second support member 7, after being fully inflated, is blocked by the second support member 7 and can only push inwards, causing the innermost airbag to tilt inwards under the influence of the outer airbag and apply pressure to the other shoulder of the examinee.

[0057] In the solution provided in this embodiment, the second protruding structure 3 and the substrate 1 can be fixedly connected, or the second protruding structure 3 and the substrate 1 can be integrally formed. In practical applications, multiple auxiliary adjustment devices can be equipped. The heights of the second protruding structures 3 of the multiple auxiliary adjustment devices are different to accommodate examinees of different body types. For example, the appropriate auxiliary adjustment device can be selected according to the thickness of the examinee's torso. For example, if the examinee's torso is thicker, an auxiliary adjustment device with a higher height of the flat plate segment 31 of the second protruding structure 3 can be selected. If the examinee's torso is thinner, an auxiliary adjustment device with a lower height of the flat plate segment 31 of the second protruding structure 3 can be selected.

[0058] For example, statistical analysis shows that medical scanning equipment can be equipped with three auxiliary adjustment devices to accommodate most patients. For instance, the height of the flat section 31 of the second protruding structure 3 of the first auxiliary adjustment device is 60mm; the height of the flat section 31 of the second protruding structure 3 of the second auxiliary adjustment device is 80mm; and the height of the flat section 31 of the second protruding structure 3 of the third auxiliary adjustment device is 120mm. Medical personnel can roughly assess and select a suitable auxiliary adjustment device by observing the patient's body shape (such as torso thickness).

[0059] Alternatively, in another feasible embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second protruding structure 3 is detachably connected to the substrate 1. A first connector (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the second protruding structure 3, and a second connector 8 is provided on the substrate 1. The first connector and the second connector 8 are connected in a mating manner. The first connector and the second connector 8 are Velcro fasteners used in conjunction.

[0060] Alternatively, the first and second connectors can be mating protrusions and grooves. In specific implementations, one of the first and second connectors can be a protrusion, and the other can be a matching groove.

[0061] Figure 6 The example shown is as follows: the second connector on the substrate 1 is a protrusion 9, and correspondingly, the end face of the second protrusion structure 3 facing the substrate 1 is provided with a groove adapted to the protrusion 9 (not explicitly shown in the figure). When installing the second protrusion structure 3, the protrusion 9 on the substrate 1 is inserted into the groove on the second protrusion structure 3 to complete the installation.

[0062] The auxiliary adjustment device includes multiple replaceable second protrusion structures 3 of different heights. For example... Figure 7As shown, the auxiliary adjustment device is equipped with three second protruding structures 3: one with a height M1 of 60mm, another with a height M2 of 80mm, and the third with a height M3 of 120mm. Medical personnel can select the appropriate second protruding structure 3 based on the patient's body shape and install it on the base plate 1. The length of the second protruding structure 3 can be 300-500mm; for example, the length of the second protruding structure 3 can be 450mm. The lengths of the three second protruding structures 3 can be equal or unequal.

[0063] When the second protruding structure 3 and the substrate 1 are detachably connected, a positioning structure is provided on both the substrate 1 and the second protruding structure 3 to facilitate positioning. This embodiment does not specifically limit the positioning structure; any structure capable of positioning can be used. Figure 6 and 7 As can be seen, the second protrusion structure 3 is a long strip. If it is not positioned, it is very likely to be installed at an angle and not parallel to the center line of the substrate. Therefore, it is necessary to set up a positioning structure. Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the protrusions and grooves serve a positioning function, but installation is a blind process, requiring trial and error to find the corresponding positions of the grooves and protrusions. Without a positioning structure, the Velcro connection is prone to misalignment during installation.

[0064] For example, the positioning structure may include a first alignment mark and a second alignment mark; one of the substrate 1 and the second protrusion structure 3 is provided with the first alignment mark, and the other is provided with the second alignment mark. Corresponding alignment marks may be provided at multiple locations on the substrate 1 and the second protrusion structure 3. During installation, positioning is completed by aligning the first alignment mark with the second alignment mark, indicating that the Velcro on the second protrusion structure 3 and the Velcro on the substrate 1 are aligned, and the central axis of the second protrusion structure 3 coincides with the central axis of the substrate 1. Pressing down on the second protrusion structure 3 will fix it to the substrate 1; or, indicating that the protrusion and the groove are aligned, pressing down on the second protrusion structure 3 will insert the protrusion into the groove, completing the connection between the second protrusion structure 3 and the substrate.

[0065] In one embodiment, the first protrusion structure 2 in this embodiment can be an integral structure with equal height.

[0066] In another embodiment of the invention, the first protrusion structure 2 may have two segments. For example... Figure 8As shown, the first protruding structure 2 includes a neck posture assist section 22 and a head posture assist section 21. The neck posture assist section 22 corresponds to a segment of the U-shaped bottom or a segment of the ring that contacts or connects to the second protruding structure 3. The head posture assist section 21 is connected to both sides of the neck posture assist section 22. An airbag is provided within the neck posture assist section 22; by providing the airbag, the height of the neck posture assist section can be adjusted to accommodate different cervical curvatures of the examinee.

[0067] The first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 can be inflated and deflated independently, and the airbag within the neck posture assist section 22 can also be inflated and deflated independently. Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the substrate 1 has a first inflation channel 11 and a second inflation channel 12, and the substrate 1 has a first inflation / deflation port 13 and a second inflation / deflation port 14. The first inflation channel 11 is connected to the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5; the second inflation channel 12 is connected to the airbag in the neck posture assist section 22; the first inflation channel 11 is connected to the first inflation / deflation port 13; and the second inflation channel 12 is connected to the second inflation / deflation port 14. The first inflation / deflation port 13 is connected to the inflation device 20 through a first pipe 15 and a selector valve 16, and the second inflation / deflation port 14 is connected to the inflation device 20 through a second pipe 17 and the selector valve 16. The inflation device 20 can be a manual inflation device or an air pump; by controlling the selector valve 16, the inflation device 20 can be connected to one of the first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14.

[0068] The first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 can be inflated and deflated independently, as can the airbags within the neck posture assist segment, allowing for greater precision. Medical staff can individually control the airbags within the neck posture assist segment based on the individual patient's condition to adjust the height of the neck posture assist segment.

[0069] After the airbags in the first inflation component 4, the second inflation component 5, and the neck posture assist section 22 are fully inflated, the pipes (i.e., the first pipe 15 and the second pipe 17), the selector valve 16, and the inflation device 20 connected to the first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14 are removed. The first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14 are equipped with bidirectional air valves (not explicitly shown in the figure). During inflation, gas enters from the outside, and the bidirectional air valves open to allow gas in. After the airbags in the first inflation component 4, the second inflation component 5, and the neck posture assist section 22 are fully inflated, the bidirectional air valves of the first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14 automatically close to prevent gas leakage. When venting is required, the bidirectional air valves can be manually opened to allow gas to escape. For example, the user can manually open the bidirectional air valve of the first inflation / deflation port 13, allowing the gas in the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 to escape from the first inflation / deflation port 13. The user manually opens the two-way air valve of the second inflation / deflation port 14, and the gas in the airbag in the neck posture assist section can be discharged from the second inflation / deflation port 14.

[0070] Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 An embodiment is shown where the neck posture assist section 22 has no airbag and is not inflatable, but the first inflatable component 4 and the second inflatable component 5 are inflatable. Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a first inflation channel 11 is provided inside the substrate 1. A first inflation / deflation port 13 may be provided on the side of the substrate 1. The first inflation / deflation port 13 may be connected to the inflation device 20 through a first pipe 15. The first inflation channel 11 is connected to the air ports of the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5. Figure 9 The diagram shows the case where there is only one first inflation channel 11. To accelerate inflation and deflation efficiency, the first inflation channel 11 can have multiple channels. Correspondingly, the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 have multiple air ports respectively connected to the multiple inflation channels 11, such as... Figure 10 The example shown.

[0071] It should be added here that the first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14 mentioned above can be equipped with quick-connect structures, which facilitates operation by medical staff. When inflation is needed, the external tube and inflation device 20 are inserted into the corresponding inflation port. After inflation is complete, medical staff can quickly remove them without affecting the operation of the medical scanning equipment, and the patient can then undergo the examination.

[0072] Alternatively, the inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 may be located on the side of the base plate 1 facing the lower limb of the subject, see [reference]. Figure 11 and 12 As shown. Figure 11An embodiment is shown in which only the first inflation component and the second inflation component can be inflated. Figure 12 An embodiment is shown in which the airbags in the first inflation component, the second inflation component, and the neck posture assist section are all inflated. Figure 11 and Figure 12 In the two examples shown, the inflation device 20 or the inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 are connected to the side of the substrate 1 near the lower limb of the subject, i.e., the other end of the substrate 1 opposite to the end where the first protrusion structure is located, via a long inflation hose.

[0073] The inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 may contain components such as metal materials that could affect the operation of the medical scanning equipment's frame. The above-mentioned... Figure 11 and Figure 12 The design shown allows the inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 to remain inflated after the airbags in the first inflation component, the second inflation component, and the neck posture assist section have all been inflated. Figure 11 The inflation device 20 is pulled to the patient's foot area to avoid interfering with the scanning operation of the medical scanning equipment gantry. Alternatively, medical staff will... Figure 12 The inflation device 20 and gate valve 16 are pulled towards the patient's feet so as not to interfere with the scanning operation of the medical scanning equipment gantry. For thyroid examinations, only the patient's neck area is scanned; pulling the inflation device 20, or the inflation device 20 and gate valve 16, towards the feet, far enough away from the gantry, ensures that the inflation device 20 and gate valve 16 will not cause any interference.

[0074] Furthermore, the auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment may also include a controller. The selector valve can be a manual valve or an electrically controlled valve. When the selector valve is an electrically controlled valve, the controller can be electrically connected to the inflation device and the selector valve to control the operation of the inflation device and to control the switching of the selector valve to inflate the first inflation component and the second inflation component, or to inflate the airbag in the neck posture assist section. The controller is equipped with interactive components, which include at least one of the following: a start / stop control key, an inflation target selection key, an inflation level selection key, a touch screen, a display screen, and a voice interaction module.

[0075] Figure 15 An embodiment is shown where an auxiliary adjustment device is integrated into the examination bed 301 of a medical scanning device. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the auxiliary adjustment device includes a controller 40, which has an interactive component. The interactive component includes at least one of the following: a start / stop control key, an inflation target selection key, an inflation level selection key, a touch screen, a display screen, and a voice interaction module. The inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 may be located at the end of the examination bed 301 away from the frame. Figure 15As shown, the auxiliary adjustment device 10 can be set at one end of the test bed 301 near the frame 302, and the inflation device 20 and the selector valve 16 are set at the other end of the test bed 301 away from the frame to avoid affecting the operation of the frame.

[0076] For example, the controller has a three-level inflation selection button. The first inflation level corresponds to a lower inflation volume than the second level, and the second level corresponds to a lower inflation volume than the third level. In practical applications, the higher the inflation volume of the first and second inflation components used to press down on the subject's shoulders, the greater the downward pressure. Different individuals have different pressure tolerances, therefore different inflation levels can be selected for different individuals.

[0077] For example, the inflation target selection key can be a control key. If the user presses the inflation target selection key once, the inflation target is selected as the first inflation component and the second inflation component, and the voice announcement or display shows the inflation target as: the first inflation component and the second inflation component; if the user presses the inflation target selection key again, the inflation target switches to the airbag within the neck posture assist segment, and the voice announcement or display shows the inflation target as: the airbag within the neck posture assist segment; if the user presses the inflation target selection key again, the inflation target switches back to the first inflation component and the second inflation component.

[0078] The touchscreen may have start / stop touch keys, inflation target selection touch keys, inflation level selection touch keys, etc.

[0079] Furthermore, pressure gauges (not shown in the figure) may be installed at the first and second inflation ports of the auxiliary adjustment device, or at the selector valve. Different inflation levels correspond to different pressure values. The pressure gauges monitor the gas pressure in real time. The controller can control the inflation device to start and stop based on the gas pressure value detected by the pressure gauges. For example, when the user selects the first inflation level through the interactive component, and the pressure gauge detects that the pressure value at the first inflation port or the selector valve reaches the pressure value corresponding to the first inflation level, the controller controls the inflation device to stop working.

[0080] Similarly, the pressure gauge needs to be installed at the end away from the frame 302.

[0081] Furthermore, the auxiliary adjustment device provided in this embodiment may also include a communication module (not shown in the figure). The communication module is used to establish a communication connection between the controller and external devices. The controller is used to obtain relevant information about the examinee through the communication module. In specific implementations, the relevant information about the examinee may include, but is not limited to, gender, age, weight, and height. It should be noted that the relevant information about the examinee is obtained through compliant means, such as self-reporting by the examinee during an outpatient visit or inquiry by a resident physician. Moreover, this information about the examinee is only used within the hospital.

[0082] As mentioned above, different heights of the second protrusion structure can be selected based on the patient's torso thickness. Therefore, the relevant information obtained here can also include the patient's torso thickness. This torso thickness can be entered by the outpatient or inpatient physician. Of course, in general, the patient's torso thickness is not specifically measured. In practice, the outpatient or inpatient physician can visually enter a rough value; or, the hospital management system provides several options for doctors, such as thin torso, moderate torso, and thick torso, which doctors can select visually; each option corresponds to a torso thickness range.

[0083] Of course, it is also acceptable if the information on the examinee does not include information on torso thickness. For example, the torso thickness range can be estimated based on the examinee's height and weight.

[0084] The controller can be connected to the hospital management system via a communication module. For example, when an outpatient doctor conducts a consultation, the relevant information of the examinee is entered into the hospital management system, and this data is stored in the hospital's server (such as a server or its own cloud). The auxiliary adjustment device can obtain the relevant information of the examinee from the server via the communication module.

[0085] Furthermore, the controller is also configured to perform at least one of the following based on the relevant information of the person being inspected:

[0086] Control the operation of the inflation device;

[0087] Control the switching of the selector valve;

[0088] The model of the second protrusion structure is determined, and the display screen and / or voice interaction module in the interactive component are controlled to output the prompt information corresponding to the model.

[0089] As mentioned above, the model of the second protrusion structure can be determined based on the torso thickness information of the examinee. For example, as mentioned above, the auxiliary adjustment device has three interchangeable second protrusion structures of different heights. Each height corresponds to a different model. For instance, the models of the second protrusion structure could be high, medium, and low.

[0090] Before the examinee lies down, medical staff can adjust the second protruding structure of the auxiliary adjustment device in advance after hearing and / or seeing the prompt information to adapt to the examinee's body shape.

[0091] For example, if the examinee is female, the controller can control the inflation device based on the examinee's relevant information so that the inflation volume of the first and second inflation components is the inflation volume corresponding to the first level. If the examinee is male, the controller can control the inflation device based on the examinee's relevant information so that the inflation volume of the first and second inflation components is the inflation volume corresponding to the second or third level.

[0092] Figure 13 A medical scanning device equipped with the auxiliary adjustment device provided by the present invention is shown. The medical scanning device 30 includes a detection bed 301, which is provided with the auxiliary adjustment device 10 provided in the above embodiments. Specific implementation details of the auxiliary adjustment device 10 can be found above and will not be repeated here.

[0093] In a specific implementation, the auxiliary adjustment device 10 can be placed on the test bed 301, or the base plate 1 of the auxiliary adjustment device 10 is the bed board of the test bed 301.

[0094] The width of the substrate 1 can be greater than the width of the detection bed 301 of the medical scanning device 30, but smaller than the hollow aperture 303 of the frame 302 of the medical scanning device, so that the substrate 1 can enter the hollow space of the frame 302 along with the detection bed 301 without affecting the scanning inspection.

[0095] The auxiliary adjustment device includes an inflation device, a selector valve, and a controller, which are located at the end or side of the tail of the test bed; at least a portion of the inflation channel in the auxiliary adjustment device is located within the test bed body.

[0096] Of course, in order to avoid the exposed inflation channels affecting the overall structural simplicity of the equipment, all inflation pipes made of materials that can penetrate scanning rays can be laid inside the testing bed.

[0097] The working principle of the auxiliary adjustment device provided by the present invention will be explained below in conjunction with specific application scenarios.

[0098] See Figure 14As shown in the figure, the first and second inflatable components are not shown. To more clearly illustrate the examinee's head tilted back, shoulders lowered, and chest out posture, the first and second inflatable components are omitted from the figure. The medical scanning equipment's examination bed 301 is equipped with an auxiliary adjustment device 10. The examinee lies on the auxiliary adjustment device 10, with the back of the examinee's head located in the central recess of the U-shaped or annular first protrusion structure 2 and in contact with the base plate 1, which provides support for the examinee's head. The head posture auxiliary sections 21 on both sides of the head restrict the left and right tilt of the examinee's head, ensuring that the examinee's face is upward and the head is centered. The neck posture auxiliary section 22 keeps the examinee's neck in a stretched state, i.e., a tilted-back posture. The neck posture auxiliary section 22 can be a fixed-height section or have an airbag. If the neck posture auxiliary section 22 has an airbag, medical personnel can observe the stretching of the examinee's neck and adjust the height of the neck posture auxiliary section 22 manually or by operating the air pump to ensure that the stretching of the examinee's neck meets the requirements.

[0099] The second protrusion structure 3 is a long strip structure with a width smaller than that of the substrate 1 along the length direction of the substrate 1. After the examinee lies on the auxiliary adjustment device 10, the middle of the back (approximately the spinal region) is supported by the second protrusion structure 3, but the outer side of the examinee's back, shoulders and arms are on the substrate 1.

[0100] Medical staff can switch the connection between the inflation device 20 and the airbag in the neck posture assist section 22 via the selector valve 16. When the inflation device 20 is activated, gas enters the second inflation channel 12 through the second inflation / deflation port 14 and reaches the airbag. Medical staff can observe and, if they deem the height of the neck posture assist section 22 appropriate and the patient's neck extension appropriate, stop the inflation device 20. The patient lying on it will feel a raised component in the middle of their neck and back, allowing them to quickly understand the correct posture for the test, i.e., a backward tilt and chest-out position. Medical staff only need to tell the patient, "Please keep your head, shoulders, outer back, and arms firmly against the base plate." The patient, lying on the assistive adjustment device, can quickly adjust their posture to meet the testing requirements by following these instructions.

[0101] Furthermore, to better stabilize the patient's shoulder posture, medical personnel can switch the inflation device 20 to connect with the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 via the selector valve 16. When the inflation device operates, gas enters the first inflation channel 11 through the first inflation / deflation port 13 until it reaches the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5. Once the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5 are fully inflated, the inflation device stops operating. Under the action of the first support member 6, the first inflation component 4 tilts towards and presses down on the patient's shoulder. Under the action of the second support member 7, the second inflation component 5 tilts towards and presses down on the patient's other shoulder.

[0102] Due to the downward pressure of the first inflation component 4 and the second inflation component 5, the shoulders of the examinee are pressed against the base plate 1, causing the examinee to be in an upright and sunken posture. That is, when the examinee lies on the auxiliary adjustment device 10 provided by the present invention, the outer back, shoulders and arms of the examinee are all on the base plate.

[0103] Once the subject's posture meets the requirements, medical staff can remove the pipes and inflation device 20 connected to the first inflation / deflation port 13 and the second inflation / deflation port 14. Afterwards, medical staff can activate the medical scanning equipment to perform the examination on the subject.

[0104] In summary, the technical solution provided by this invention allows the examinee to quickly find a head-up, chest-out posture while lying on the auxiliary adjustment device, shortening the time for postural adjustment and helping to improve the detection rate. Furthermore, multiple experiments have shown that using the auxiliary adjustment device provided by this invention significantly improves the image quality of, for example, thyroid CT scans. This is also because the examinee's posture is more ideal, providing a basis for subsequently considering reducing the radiation dose of CT scans.

[0105] See Figure 15 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention provides a schematic flowchart of the operation method of an auxiliary adjustment device. The method provided in this embodiment is suitable for the auxiliary adjustment device provided in the above embodiments, and more specifically for the controller in the above auxiliary adjustment device. Specifically, the method includes:

[0106] S11. Responding to the inflation command triggered by the user through the interactive component, determine the inflation target;

[0107] S12. Control the inflation device to work, and connect the inflation channel between the inflation object and the inflation device by controlling the switching of the selector valve.

[0108] S13. When the inflation amount of the inflatable object meets the requirements, control the inflation device to stop working;

[0109] The inflatable object is either the first inflatable component or the second inflatable component, or the airbag in the neck posture assist section.

[0110] In S11 above, the inflation command can be triggered by the touchscreen, start / stop control button, inflation target selection button, inflation level selection button, etc., of the user operation interaction component. For example, the user selects the first inflation component and the second inflation component via the touchscreen, and the inflation level is set to the first inflation level; after the user touches the "OK" control button or the "start / stop" control button on the touchscreen, the interaction component sends an inflation command to the controller. This inflation command carries the identifier of the inflation target (such as the identifier of the first inflation component and the second inflation component) and the level identifier (such as the first level identifier).

[0111] In S12 above, if the inflation object is the first inflation component and the second inflation component, and the current state of the selector valve is that the inflation channel between the inflation device and the first inflation component and the second inflation component is connected, then there is no need to control the selector valve; otherwise, the controller needs to send a control signal to the selector valve to control the selector valve to switch so that the inflation channel between the inflation device and the first inflation component and the second inflation component is connected.

[0112] Furthermore, the method provided in this embodiment may also include the following steps:

[0113] S21. Obtain relevant information about the person being inspected;

[0114] S22. Based on the relevant information of the inspected person, perform at least one of the following:

[0115] Control the operation of the inflation device;

[0116] Control the switching of the selector valve;

[0117] The model of the second protrusion structure is determined, and the display screen and / or voice interaction module in the interactive component are controlled to output the prompt information corresponding to the model.

[0118] In S21 above, the relevant information of the examinee may include, but is not limited to: gender, age, height, weight, torso thickness, etc.

[0119] Furthermore, the method provided in this embodiment may also include the following steps:

[0120] When the pressure gauge detects that the gas pressure of the object being inflated has reached the set value, the inflation volume of the object meets the requirements; or

[0121] When the working time of the inflation device reaches the preset time associated with the inflation object, it is determined that the inflation amount of the inflation object meets the requirements.

[0122] For example, the amount of air required for the first and second inflatable components is greater than the amount of air required for the airbag in the neck posture assist section. Since the amount of air produced by the inflator at fixed intervals is constant, and the required air volume for different settings of the first and second inflatable components is also determined, the inflatability of the first and second inflatable components can be determined by controlling the time. In practical implementation, the preset time for different inflatable objects can be calculated in advance, and the relationship between the inflatable object and the preset time can be stored in the corresponding storage unit of the controller. See the table below:

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[0124] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An auxiliary adjustment device, characterized in that, Includes a substrate, wherein the substrate is provided with: The first protruding structure is U-shaped or ring-shaped; The second protrusion extends along the length of the substrate from the U-shaped bottom or the annular outer periphery of the first protrusion; the projected shape of the second protrusion is rectangular, and its width is smaller than the width of the substrate. The first inflation component and the second inflation component are located on opposite sides of the second protruding structure, and are both spaced apart from the second protruding structure by a predetermined distance; and The first support member and the second support member are located on the outside of the first inflation member and the second inflation member, respectively; The second protruding structure has a flat plate segment and a ramp segment, wherein the flat plate segment is located between the first protruding structure and the ramp segment; After the first inflation component is inflated, under the action of the first support member, the first inflation component tilts towards the direction of the second protruding structure and generates downward pressure; after the second inflation component is inflated, under the action of the second support member, the second inflation component tilts towards the direction of the second protruding structure and generates downward pressure. The auxiliary adjustment device is made of a material that can penetrate scanning rays.

2. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the first inflatable component is less than the length of the first support component, and the height of the first support component is 0.6 to 1.5 times the height of the first inflatable component after it is fully inflated. The length of the second inflatable component is less than the length of the second support component, and the height of the second support component is 0.6 to 1.5 times the height of the second inflatable component after it is fully inflated.

3. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the first support member is 1.1 to 2.5 times the length of the first inflatable component; The length of the second support member is 1.1 to 2.5 times the length of the second inflatable component.

4. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first inflation component includes at least one inflatable airbag, and the second inflation component includes at least one inflatable airbag; The inflatable airbag extends along the length of the substrate; When the first inflation component includes multiple inflatable airbags, the multiple inflatable airbags are arranged at equal intervals and in parallel. When the second inflation component includes multiple inflatable airbags, the multiple inflatable airbags are arranged at equal intervals and in parallel.

5. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second protrusion structure is detachably connected to the substrate; The bottom of the second protrusion structure is provided with a first connector, and the substrate is provided with a second connector; The first connector and the second connector are connected together. The first connector and the second connector are Velcro fasteners used in conjunction; or The first connector and the second connector are protrusions and grooves used in conjunction.

6. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The substrate and the second protrusion structure are provided with positioning structures; The positioning structure includes a first alignment mark and a second alignment mark; one of the substrate and the second protrusion structure is provided with the first alignment mark, and the other is provided with the second alignment mark.

7. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The auxiliary adjustment device includes multiple replaceable second protrusion structures of different heights.

8. The auxiliary adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first protrusion structure includes: A neck posture assist segment, corresponding to a section at the bottom of the U-shape or a section in the ring that contacts or connects to the second protruding structure; and A head posture assist segment is connected to both sides of the neck posture assist segment; The neck posture assist section is equipped with an airbag.

9. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The substrate is provided with a first inflation channel and a second inflation channel, and the substrate is provided with a first inflation / deflation port and a second inflation / deflation port. The first inflation channel is connected to the first inflation component and the second inflation component; The second inflation channel is connected to the airbag in the neck posture assist section; The first inflation channel is connected to the first inflation / deflation port; The second inflation channel is connected to the second inflation / deflation port; The first inflation / deflation port is connected to the inflation device via a first pipe and a selector valve, and the second inflation / deflation port is connected to the inflation device via a second pipe and the selector valve; The inflation device is either a manual inflation device or an air pump; the inflation device is connected to one of the first inflation / deflation port and the second inflation / deflation port by controlling the switching of the selector valve.

10. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes the controller; The controller is electrically connected to the inflation device and the selector valve, and is used to control the operation of the inflation device and to control the switching of the selector valve to inflate the first inflation component and the second inflation component, or to inflate the airbag in the neck posture assist section. The controller is equipped with an interactive component, which includes at least one of the following: a start / stop control button, an inflation target selection button, an inflation level selection button, a touch screen, a display screen, and a voice interaction module.

11. The auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a communication module; The communication module is used to realize the communication connection between the controller and external devices; The controller is used to obtain relevant information about the inspected person through the communication module; The controller is further configured to perform at least one of the following based on the relevant information of the person being inspected: Control the operation of the inflation device; Control the switching of the selector valve; The model of the second protrusion structure is determined, and the display screen and / or voice interaction module in the interactive component are controlled to output the prompt information corresponding to the model.

12. A medical scanning device, characterized in that, Including testing beds; The testing bed is equipped with any one of the auxiliary adjustment devices described in claims 1 to 11.

13. The medical scanning device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The auxiliary adjustment device, including an inflation device, a selector valve, and a controller, is located at the end or side of the tail of the testing bed. At least a portion of the air-filling channels in the auxiliary adjustment device are located within the bed body of the testing bed.

14. A method for operating an auxiliary adjustment device, characterized in that, The method applicable to the auxiliary adjustment device according to claim 10 or 11 above includes: In response to an inflation command triggered by the user through the interactive component, determine the inflation target; Control the operation of the inflation device, and connect the inflation channel between the inflation object and the inflation device by controlling the switching of the selector valve; When the inflation level of the object meets the requirements, the inflation device is controlled to stop working; The inflatable object is either the first inflatable component or the second inflatable component, or the airbag in the neck posture assist section.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: Obtain relevant information about the person being inspected; Based on the relevant information of the person being inspected, perform at least one of the following: Control the operation of the inflation device; Control the switching of the selector valve; The model of the second protrusion structure is determined, and the display screen and / or voice interaction module in the interactive component are controlled to output the prompt information corresponding to the model.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, A pressure gauge is provided at the first and second air inlets of the auxiliary regulating device, or a pressure gauge is provided at the selector valve; and The method further includes: When the pressure gauge detects that the gas pressure of the object being inflated has reached the set value, the inflation volume of the object meets the requirements; or When the working time of the inflation device reaches the preset time associated with the inflation object, it is determined that the inflation amount of the inflation object meets the requirements.

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