Medical imaging apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to medical imaging equipment, in particular to magnetic resonance equipment, the medical imaging equipment comprises a scanner unit, at least one supply pipeline and a cable guide unit with at least one cable guide channel, and the cable guide unit is configured to lead the at least one supply pipeline to the scanner unit. The cable guiding unit comprises a plurality of cable guiding elements, and each cable guiding element can be sequentially positioned in the cable guiding direction to form at least one cable guiding channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a medical imaging device, particularly a magnetic resonance imaging device, which includes a scanner unit, at least one supply line, and a cable guiding unit having at least one cable guiding channel, wherein the cable guiding unit is configured to guide at least one supply line to the scanner unit. Background Technology

[0002] Regardless of the grammatical part of speech of a particular term, people with male or female gender identities are included.

[0003] Medical imaging equipment, especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, has multiple cables and tubing. In MRI equipment, these cables and tubing have traditionally been guided from above to the scanner unit. However, this solution is very costly and requires examination space with a corresponding height. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention is based, in particular, on providing a simple and flexible routing method for cables and conduits used in medical imaging equipment. This objective is achieved through features according to embodiments of the present invention. Advantageous design solutions are described in embodiments according to the present invention.

[0005] This utility model relates to a medical imaging device, particularly a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, which includes a scanner unit, at least one supply line, and a cable guiding unit having at least one cable guiding channel, wherein the cable guiding unit is configured to guide at least one supply line to the scanner unit. According to this utility model, the cable guiding unit includes a plurality of cable guiding elements, wherein each cable guiding element can be sequentially positioned in the cable guiding direction to form at least one cable guiding channel.

[0006] Medical imaging equipment may include, for example, computed tomography (CT) equipment and / or positron emission tomography (PET) equipment and / or X-ray equipment and / or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment. Particularly advantageously, medical imaging equipment includes MRI equipment because it includes a particularly large number of input lines and cables, such as helium lines and / or current supply devices for gradient coils and / or water input lines, etc.

[0007] The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device preferably includes a medical and / or diagnostic MRI device designed and / or configured to detect a patient's medical and / or diagnostic image data, particularly medical and / or diagnostic MRI image data. The MRI device preferably includes a scanner unit configured as a magnet unit and configured to detect medical and / or diagnostic image data. Here, the magnet unit includes a basic magnet, a gradient coil unit, and a radio frequency (RF) antenna unit. The RF antenna unit is securely disposed within the magnet unit. Here, the magnet unit surrounds the patient receiving area of ​​the MRI device. The patient receiving area is preferably cylindrical.

[0008] For medical imaging examinations, especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the patient, and particularly the area to be examined, is positioned within the patient-accommodating area of ​​the medical imaging device, particularly the MRI device. The field of view (FOV) and / or isocenter of the medical imaging device, particularly the MRI device, are preferably located within the patient-accommodating area. The FOV preferably includes the detection area of ​​the medical imaging device, particularly the MRI device, where conditions exist for detecting medical image data, particularly MRI image data, within the patient-accommodating area, such as a uniform fundamental magnetic field. The isocenter of the medical imaging device, particularly the MRI device, preferably includes a region and / or point within the medical imaging device that has optimal and / or ideal conditions for detecting medical image data, particularly MRI image data. For example, the isocenter includes the most uniform magnetic field region within the MRI device.

[0009] To move and / or position a patient, and particularly the area to be examined, within a patient accommodation area, medical imaging equipment, especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, includes a patient support device. This patient support device includes an examination bed, which is movably configured relative to the scanner unit. Preferably, the examination bed is movably configured within the patient accommodation area in the longitudinal direction of the examination bed and / or in the longitudinal direction of the patient accommodation area, so as to position the patient in an examination position within the patient accommodation area.

[0010] Medical imaging equipment, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, preferably includes more than one supply line. Each supply line may include lines and / or cables for power supply and / or data transmission. These lines and / or cables may include electrical and / or optical lines and / or cables. Furthermore, the supply lines may also include lines for cooling the various units of the medical imaging equipment, particularly MRI equipment.

[0011] The cable guiding unit preferably includes at least one cable guiding channel, within which at least one supply line, preferably multiple supply lines, are arranged in a manner that protects them from damage. Preferably, the cable guiding unit is located outside the scanner unit to guide at least one supply line to the scanner unit. In particular, the cable guiding unit is located on the floor adjacent to the scanner unit. Here, the cable guiding unit, especially the cable guiding channel, can also be configured such that the floor has a groove in which the cable guiding channel is located. Here, the cable guiding direction corresponds to the direction in which the at least one supply line extends. The cable guiding direction particularly corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the at least one supply line. Here, the cable guiding direction and thus the longitudinal direction of the cable guiding direction, especially the longitudinal direction of the at least one cable guiding channel, can also change direction in their orientation. Here, each cable guiding element can be positioned in the cable guiding direction such that the respective cable guiding elements are connected to each other in the cable guiding direction, particularly loosely connected to each other.

[0012] This invention offers the advantages of providing simple and flexible routing for cables and conduits used in medical imaging equipment, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices. Specifically, the orientation of cable guiding units, especially the cable guiding direction, can be adapted and / or changed particularly simply and time-savingly using multiple cable guiding elements. Furthermore, it advantageously accommodates site conditions and allows for individual adaptation of the orientation and / or routing of cable guiding units, especially the cable guiding direction. The length of the cable guiding channel can also be variably designed based on the construction of the cable guiding channel using multiple cable guiding elements. Here, by using individual cable guiding elements to form at least one cable guiding channel, additional work, such as cutting and / or sawing rigid cable channels, can be advantageously eliminated.

[0013] One advantageous improvement to medical imaging equipment proposes that the individual cable guiding elements be mounted on the floor. This allows for a remarkably simple installation of the cable guiding channel by sequentially arranging the cable guiding elements along the cable guiding direction.

[0014] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guide element may have at least one edge region, wherein the at least one edge region faces an adjacent cable guide element in the cable guiding direction, and wherein the cable guide element overlaps with the adjacent cable guide element in the edge region to form a cable guiding channel. Preferably, each cable guide element has at least one edge region facing an adjacent cable guide element in the cable guiding direction, and wherein the cable guide element overlaps with the adjacent cable guide element in the edge region to form a cable guiding channel. The mutually facing edge regions of each cable guide element each have a main extension direction, which is substantially transverse to the cable guiding direction. Here, the main extension direction is the direction of the longest extension of the edge region. The overlapping of the cable guide elements allows for a particularly flexible design of the cable guiding unit. For example, with the same number of cable guide elements, the length of the cable guiding channel can be changed by varying the overlapping area. In particular, this allows the cable guiding unit to be advantageously adapted to the actual location of medical imaging equipment, such as magnetic resonance imaging equipment, when the medical imaging equipment is not oriented parallel to the wall of the examination room, in which the scanner unit of the medical imaging equipment is located.

[0015] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, two overlapping cable guide elements may be provided, each having an overlapping region, wherein each overlapping region may be variably configured in the cable guiding direction according to the length of the cable guide channel and / or the cable guiding direction. Preferably, the overlapping regions of the cable guide elements are located in the edge regions toward the respective adjacent cable guide elements. Here, the overlapping regions may have a uniform length over the entire width of the cable guide elements in the cable guiding direction, wherein the length of the overlapping regions may be variably configured, for example, depending on the entire length of the cable guide channel. For example, the overlapping regions may include the entire edge region of the cable guide elements or may only include a portion of the edge region. For example, in this way, straight cable guide channels can be easily and quickly constructed and / or installed in the cable guiding direction in a rectangularly constructed cable guide element. Furthermore, trapezoidal cable guide elements can also be easily and quickly constructed and / or installed in the arc regions and / or bends in the cable guiding direction of the cable guide channel.

[0016] Furthermore, the overlapping area can be made smaller on the first side of the cable guide element than on the second side. For example, in a rectangular cable guide element, the curved area and / or bend in the cable guide direction of the cable guide channel can be easily and quickly constructed and / or installed.

[0017] The design of this invention offers the following advantages: exceptionally flexible adaptation to changes in cable guiding direction can be achieved through the cable guiding unit, particularly the individual cable guiding elements. In particular, this allows for high design variability in cable guiding channels and / or cable guiding directions using simple cable guiding elements. Furthermore, additional work, such as sawing and / or cutting rigid cable channels, can be eliminated when designing and / or constructing the cable guiding channels, which is especially advantageous when medical imaging equipment is installed in different countries.

[0018] In an advantageous improvement to the medical imaging device, the overlapping region can be variably configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 15° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping region is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 14° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping region is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 13° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping region is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 12° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping region is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 11° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping region is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 10° can be achieved in the cable guide channel between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping area is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 8° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping area is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 6° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements. Preferably, the overlapping area is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 5° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements.

[0019] The design scheme of this utility model has the following advantages: with the help of the cable guiding unit, especially each cable guiding element, it can achieve a particularly flexible adaptation to changes in the cable guiding direction.

[0020] In an advantageous improvement to the medical imaging device, each cable guide element may have a length of at least 5 cm and a maximum of 15 cm in the cable guiding direction. Preferably, each cable guide element has a length of at least 6 cm and a maximum of 14 cm in the cable guiding direction. Preferably, each cable guide element has a length of at least 7 cm and a maximum of 13 cm in the cable guiding direction. Preferably, each cable guide element has a length of at least 8 cm and a maximum of 12 cm in the cable guiding direction. Preferably, each cable guide element has a length of at least 9 cm and a maximum of 11 cm in the cable guiding direction.

[0021] The design of this invention enables simple and rapid installation of cable guide elements without additional service activities, such as cutting and / or sawing individual cable guide elements. Furthermore, each cable guide element achieves high mobility when setting up and / or laying cable guide channels, for example, when designing curves and / or bends in the cable guide direction and / or along the length of the cable guide channel.

[0022] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guide element may have a rectangular basic shape. Preferably, at least one cable guide element has a rectangular bottom element and a rectangular cover element. Preferably, the cable guide unit has multiple cable guide elements with rectangular basic shapes. The design of this invention offers the advantage of providing a particularly cost-effective cable guide unit. In particular, different designs of the cable guide channel, especially different cable guide directions and / or different lengths, can be achieved using only one unique basic shape for the cable guide elements. For example, different designs of the cable guide channel, especially different cable guide directions, can be achieved by changing the overlap area between two adjacent cable guide elements.

[0023] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guiding element may have a trapezoidal basic shape. Preferably, at least one cable guiding element has a trapezoidal bottom element and a trapezoidal cover element. Preferably, the cable guiding unit has multiple cable guiding elements with trapezoidal basic shapes. Preferably, the cable guiding unit also has multiple cable guiding elements with rectangular basic shapes. The design of this invention offers the advantage of providing a particularly cost-effective cable guiding unit. In particular, different designs of the cable guiding channel, especially different cable guiding directions and / or different lengths, can be achieved using only two basic shapes of the cable guiding elements.

[0024] In an advantageous improvement to the medical imaging device, it can be proposed that at least one of the cable guiding elements has a bottom element. Preferably, each of the cable guiding elements has a bottom element. This allows for the advantageous sealing of the cable guiding channel from below, and the supply lines extending within the cable guiding channel, in particular, the individual cables and / or lines can be arranged in a protected manner against damage.

[0025] In an advantageous improvement to the medical imaging device, the bottom elements of the sequentially arranged cable guiding elements in the cable guiding channel are arranged overlappingly at the edge regions. Here, the edge regions of the cable guiding elements face directly adjacent cable guiding elements. Preferably, the edge regions extend substantially transversely to the cable guiding direction over the entire width of the cable guiding elements, especially the bottom elements. This achieves an advantageous seal for the cable guiding channel. Here, the supply lines, especially the cables and conduits, disposed within the cable guiding channel can be advantageously arranged in a manner protected from contamination during floor cleaning, such as dust and / or water ingress.

[0026] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guide element may have at least one first sealing element disposed in an edge region of a bottom element. Preferably, each cable guide element has a first sealing element disposed in an edge region of the bottom element. The at least one first sealing element may include a sealing strip and / or a sealing lip. The edge region with the at least one first sealing element preferably includes an edge region of the bottom element that faces adjacent cable guide elements in the case of a plurality of sequentially arranged cable guide elements in the cable guide channel. Preferably, the edge region extends substantially transversely to the cable guide direction over the entire width of the cable guide element, particularly the bottom element. Furthermore, the at least one first sealing element is disposed in the edge region of the bottom element such that, when cable guide elements, particularly the bottom elements, are arranged overlapping each other, the at least one first sealing element is disposed between these two overlapping regions of the bottom element.

[0027] The design of this invention also achieves an advantageous seal for the cable guide channel. Here, the supply lines, especially the cables and conduits, disposed within the cable guide channel can be advantageously protected from contamination, such as dust and / or water ingress. Another advantage is that the sliding of two overlapping cable guide elements is difficult due to at least one first sealing element, thereby achieving high stability of the cable guide channel. For example, this reduces undesirable sliding of the individual cable guide elements.

[0028] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, a bottom element may be provided having a support element and a cable receiving area, wherein the edge region of the bottom element, where at least one first sealing element is disposed, includes a protrusion relative to the support element, and the at least one sealing element is disposed on the side of the protrusion facing away from the cable receiving area. Preferably, the support element is configured to support the cable guiding element, particularly the bottom element, on the floor. For this purpose, the support element is preferably planar and / or flat. The support element has a first side facing the cable receiving area and a second side supported on the floor. Here, the edge region with the protrusion extends partially toward the cable receiving area away from the support element. Here, the protrusion may be stepped and / or curved. In this way, a protected arrangement of at least one first sealing element can be achieved, making it advantageously possible to prevent undesirable damage to at least one first sealing element.

[0029] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, a cable guiding unit may be provided having a plurality of first sealing elements, wherein the first sealing elements are respectively disposed at the lateral edge regions of two adjacent bottom elements of the cable guiding channel, and wherein the first sealing elements respectively cover the transition from one bottom element to the adjacent bottom element. Here, the plurality of first sealing elements may include sealing lips and / or other sealing elements that are deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art.

[0030] These two adjacent cable guide elements are preferably directly adjacent to each other when setting up and / or forming a cable guide channel. The lateral edge regions of the cable guide elements are disposed substantially transversely to the mutually facing edge regions of the cable guide elements. Here, the lateral edge regions have a main extension direction, which is substantially parallel to the cable guide direction. Here, the main extension direction is the direction of the longest extension of the lateral edge regions. Here, the transition from one cable guide element to the adjacent cable guide element may include a gap between the two cable guide elements. Furthermore, the transition from one cable guide element to the adjacent cable guide element may also include at least a partial overlap between the two cable guide elements.

[0031] The design offers the advantage of achieving a favorable seal in the cable guide channel. Here, the supply lines, particularly the cables and conduits, located within the cable guide channel can be advantageously protected from contamination, such as dust and / or water ingress. Another advantage is that the sliding of two overlapping cable guide elements is difficult due to at least one first sealing element, thereby achieving high stability of the cable guide channel.

[0032] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guide element may have a cover element. Preferably, each cable guide element has a cover element. Preferably, each cable guide element has not only a bottom element but also a cover element. For the cover, the cover element may be inserted into the bottom element and / or connected to and / or disposed on the corresponding bottom element in other ways that are meaningful to those skilled in the art. The design of this invention provides advantageous protection for supply lines, particularly cables and conduits, disposed within the cable guide channel. In particular, the cover element also advantageously protects the cables and conduits from water ingress into the cable guide channel.

[0033] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, a cover element may be positioned on a bottom element. Preferably, the cover element of the cable guide element and the bottom element allow for plug-in connections and / or locking connections and / or clamping connections and / or other connections that are deemed meaningful by those skilled in the art for the purpose of setting the cover element on the bottom element. This provides a reliable setting of the cover element on the bottom element of the corresponding cable guide element.

[0034] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, the cover elements of the sequentially arranged cable guiding elements in the cable guiding channel are arranged overlappingly at their edge regions. Here, the edge regions of the cable guiding elements face directly adjacent cable guiding elements. Preferably, the edge regions extend substantially transversely to the cable guiding direction over the entire width of the cable guiding elements, particularly the cover elements. This achieves an advantageous seal for the cable guiding channel. Here, the supply lines, particularly the cables and conduits, disposed within the cable guiding channel can be advantageously arranged in a manner protected from contamination, such as dust and / or water ingress.

[0035] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guiding element may have a second sealing element disposed in an edge region of a cover element. Preferably, each cable guiding element has a second sealing element disposed in an edge region of the cover element. The second sealing element may include a sealing strip and / or a sealing lip. The edge region where the second sealing element is disposed preferably includes an edge region of the cover element that faces the adjacent cable guiding element in the case of a plurality of sequentially arranged cable guiding elements in the cable guiding channel. Preferably, the edge region extends substantially transversely to the cable guiding direction over the entire width of the cable guiding element, particularly the cover element. Furthermore, the second sealing element is disposed in the edge region of the cover element such that, in the case of cable guiding elements, particularly cover elements, that are arranged overlapping each other, the second sealing element is disposed between these two overlapping regions of the cover element. Here, the edge region where the second sealing element is disposed may be stepped and / or also curved.

[0036] The design of this invention also achieves a favorable seal for the cable guide channel. Here, the supply lines, especially the cables and conduits, located within the cable guide channel can be advantageously protected from contamination, such as dust and / or water ingress. Another advantage is that the sliding of two overlapping cable guide elements is difficult due to at least one first sealing element, thereby achieving high stability of the cable guide channel.

[0037] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, at least one cable guide element may have a cable receiving area, which is upwardly covered by a cover element, wherein a second sealing element is disposed on the side of the cover element facing the cable receiving area. Preferably, each cable guide element has a cable receiving area, which is upwardly covered by a corresponding cover element. Preferably, the cable receiving area is disposed between a bottom element of the cable guide element and the cover element. This provides a protected arrangement for the second sealing element, advantageously preventing undesirable damage to the second sealing element.

[0038] In an advantageous improvement to the medical imaging device, the cover element may have a convex surface. Preferably, the cover element has a convex surface on the side opposite to the cable receiving area. Here, the surface of the cover element may be convex in the cable guiding direction and / or transverse to the cable guiding direction. This design of the present invention has the advantages of draining liquid impacting the cover element and advantageously preventing liquid from seeping into the cable guiding channel.

[0039] In an advantageous improvement to a medical imaging device, a recess may be provided on the side of the cover element facing away from the cable receiving area. This recess preferably extends substantially transversely to the cable guiding direction. This allows for the advantageous drainage of liquids, such as water, reaching the surface of the cover element. In particular, this recessed design of the cover element also prevents liquids from potentially seeping into the cable guiding channel and causing damage to the cable and / or tubing. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Other advantages, features and details of this invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below and from the accompanying drawings.

[0041] The attached diagram shows:

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrates a medical imaging device with a cable guiding unit according to the present invention.

[0043] Figure 2 This illustrates a first design of the cable guiding channel for the cable guiding unit.

[0044] Figure 3 This illustrates a second design for the cable guiding channel of the cable guiding unit.

[0045] Figure 4 A longitudinal section is shown through a cable guiding channel in a first embodiment having a cable guiding element.

[0046] Figure 5 A longitudinal section of a cable guide channel through a second embodiment with a cable guide element is shown, and

[0047] Figure 6 Showing through Figure 5 Another longitudinal section of the cable guide channel in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0048] exist Figure 1 The medical imaging device 10 is schematically illustrated. In this embodiment, the medical imaging device 10 is formed by a magnetic resonance imaging device 11, wherein the present invention is exemplarily described based on the magnetic resonance imaging device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to the design of the medical imaging device 10 as the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, and other designs of the medical imaging device 10 are always conceivable.

[0049] The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device 11 includes a scanner unit configured as a magnet unit 12, the scanner unit having a basic magnet 13, a gradient coil unit 14, and a radio frequency antenna unit 15. Furthermore, the MRI device 11 has a patient accommodating area 16 for accommodating a patient 17 for MRI examination. In this embodiment, the patient accommodating area 16 is cylindrically configured and cylindrically surrounded by the magnet unit in the circumferential direction. However, in principle, different configurations of the patient accommodating area 16 are always conceivable.

[0050] To position the patient 17, and particularly the area to be examined, within the patient accommodating area 16, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device 11 includes a patient support device 18. The patient support device 18 includes a base unit 19 and an examination bed 20 movable about the base unit 19. The examination bed 20 is movably configured within the patient accommodating area 16 to position the patient 17, and particularly the area to be examined. Specifically, the examination bed 20 is movably supported in the direction extending longitudinally along the patient accommodating area 16 and / or in the z-direction.

[0051] The basic magnet 13 of the magnet unit 12 is configured to generate a strong and particularly constant basic magnetic field 21. Here, the basic magnet 13 can be configured, for example, as a superconducting basic magnet or also as a permanent magnet. The gradient coil unit 14 of the magnet unit 12 is configured to generate a magnetic field gradient for position encoding during imaging. The gradient coil unit 14 is controlled by a gradient control unit 22 of the magnetic resonance device 11. The radio frequency antenna unit 15 of the magnet unit 12 is configured to excite the polarization that occurs in the basic magnetic field 21 generated by the basic magnet 13. The radio frequency antenna unit 15 is controlled by a radio frequency antenna control unit 23 of the magnetic resonance device 11 and incident the radio frequency magnetic resonance sequence into the patient receiving area 16 of the magnetic resonance device 11.

[0052] To control the basic magnet 13, the gradient control unit 22, and the radio frequency antenna control unit 23, the magnetic resonance imaging device 11 has a system control unit 24. The system control unit 24 centrally controls the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, for example, the execution of a predetermined imaging gradient echo sequence. Furthermore, the system control unit 24 includes an evaluation unit (not shown in detail) for assessing medical image data detected during the magnetic resonance examination.

[0053] Furthermore, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device 11 includes a user interface 25 connected to a system control unit 24. Control information, such as imaging parameters and reconstructed MRI images, can be displayed to a medical operator on a display unit 26 of the user interface 25, for example, on at least one monitor. Additionally, the user interface 25 has an input unit 27 by which information and / or parameters can be input by the medical operator during the measurement process.

[0054] Obviously, the illustrated medical imaging device 10, especially the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, may include additional components, which typically include the medical imaging device 10, especially the magnetic resonance imaging device 11. Furthermore, the general operating modes of the medical imaging device 10, especially the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, are known to those skilled in the art, thus omitting a detailed description of the additional components.

[0055] Furthermore, the medical imaging device 10, particularly the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, has at least one supply line 28 and a cable guiding unit 29. The medical imaging device 10, particularly the magnetic resonance imaging device 11, preferably includes a plurality of supply lines 28. Each supply line 28 may include lines and / or cables for power supply and / or data transmission. These lines and / or cables may include electrical and / or optical lines and / or cables. Additionally, the supply lines 28 may also include lines for cooling the various units of the medical imaging device 10, particularly the magnetic resonance imaging device 11.

[0056] The cable guiding unit 29 has a cable guiding channel 30 and is configured to guide each supply line 28 to the scanner unit. For this purpose, the cable guiding unit 29 has a plurality of cable guiding elements 31, wherein each cable guiding element 31 can be sequentially positioned in the cable guiding direction 32 to form the cable guiding channel 30. The cable guiding unit 29, and in particular the cable guiding channel 30 and the cable guiding elements 31, are configured to be mounted on the floor.

[0057] exist Figure 2 The first embodiment of the cable guiding unit 29 is shown in detail. Cable guiding elements 31 are sequentially arranged in the cable guiding direction 32 to form a cable guiding channel 30. Each cable guiding element 31 has an edge region 33, wherein at least one edge region 33 faces the adjacent cable guiding element 31 in the cable guiding direction 32. In the edge region 33, the cable guiding elements 31 are arranged overlappingly with the adjacent cable guiding elements 31 to form the cable guiding channel 30. Here, the cable guiding elements 31 arranged overlappingly each other each have an overlapping region 34, wherein the overlapping region 34 is configured variably. The overlapping region 34 is surrounded by the edge region 33.

[0058] Here, each cable guide element 31 has a basic rectangular shape 38. Each cable guide element 31 has a length 35 of at least 5 cm and a maximum of 15 cm in the cable guiding direction 32. Preferably, each cable guide element 31 has a length 35 of at least 6 cm and a maximum of 14 cm in the cable guiding direction 32. Preferably, each cable guide element 31 has a length 35 of at least 7 cm and a maximum of 13 cm in the cable guiding direction 32. Preferably, each cable guide element 31 has a length 35 of at least 8 cm and a maximum of 12 cm in the cable guiding direction 32. Preferably, each cable guide element 31 has a length 35 of at least 9 cm and a maximum of 11 cm in the cable guiding direction 32. Furthermore, the cable guide element 31 may have a width 36 of approximately 40 cm to 50 cm, extending substantially transversely to its length and / or cable guiding direction 32.

[0059] When forming a straight cable guide channel 30, the overlapping area 34 between two cable guide elements 31 has a uniform and / or even width 37 across the entire edge region 33. Conversely, if the cable guide channel 30 has an arc and / or bend, the overlapping area 34 between the two overlapping cable guide elements 31 disposed in the arc region has different and / or varying widths 37. Here, the width 37 of the overlapping area 34 can, for example, be increased in a direction transverse to the cable guiding direction 32. Here, the overlapping area 34 in the edge region 33 can be variably configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 15° can be achieved between the two overlapping cable guide elements 31. Preferably, the overlapping area 34 is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 13° can be achieved between the two overlapping cable guide elements 31. Preferably, the overlapping region 34 is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 11° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements 31. Preferably, the overlapping region 34 is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 9° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements 31. Preferably, the overlapping region 34 is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 7° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements 31. Preferably, the overlapping region 34 is configured such that a bend and / or arc of up to 5° can be achieved between two overlapping cable guide elements 31.

[0060] exist Figure 3 An alternative embodiment of the cable guiding unit 100 is shown. Components, features, and functions that remain substantially unchanged are generally designated with the same reference numerals. The following description is substantially limited to... Figure 2The differences between the embodiments, wherein references are made to components, features, and functions that remain unchanged. Figure 2 The description of the embodiments in the document.

[0061] exist Figure 3 The cable guiding unit 100 is shown in the diagram, comprising a cable guiding channel 101. The cable guiding unit 101 has a plurality of cable guiding elements 102 forming the cable guiding channel 101. For this purpose, the cable guiding elements 102 are arranged sequentially in the cable guiding direction 105. The cable guiding unit 100 has cable guiding elements 102 with a basic rectangular shape 103, as already shown in the diagram. Figure 2 As described in the implementation plan, see hereby. Figure 2 The implementation scheme is as follows. Furthermore, the cable guiding unit 100 also has a cable guiding element 102, which has a trapezoidal basic shape 104. The cable guiding element 102 having a trapezoidal basic shape may also be rounded on the side extending parallel to the cable guiding direction 105.

[0062] Preferably, a cable guide element 102 having a rectangular basic shape 103 is used to form a straight section of the cable guide channel 101 extending in the cable guide direction 105, and a cable guide element 102 having a trapezoidal basic shape 104 is used to form a curved and / or bent section of the cable guide channel 101 extending in the cable guide direction 105. The cable guide element 102 with the trapezoidal basic shape 104 can be designed such that the cable guide channel 101 with the trapezoidal basic shape 104 has an arc and / or bend of up to 15° in the cable guide direction 105. In particular, the cable guide channel 101 with the trapezoidal basic shape 104 can have an arc and / or bend of 5° to 15° in the cable guide direction 105.

[0063] Another design of the cable guide element 102 with a trapezoidal basic shape 104 corresponds to an embodiment of the cable guide element 102 with a rectangular basic shape 103, as described in relation to Figure 2 As described in the implementation scheme, reference is made herein. Figure 2 The implementation plan.

[0064] exist Figure 4 The diagram shows a longitudinal section of the cable guide channel 201 that runs through the cable guide unit 200, wherein the longitudinal section extends along the cable guide direction 202. Here, the cable guide unit 200, particularly the cable guide channel 202, and the various cable guide elements 203 can be arranged as follows: Figure 2 It can be constructed as described in or as described in Figure 3It is constructed as described in the text.

[0065] Each cable guide element 203 has a bottom element 204 and a cover element 205. Here, the bottom elements 204 of the sequentially arranged cable guide elements 203 in the cable guide channel 202 are overlapped at the edge region 206 of the bottom element 204. Furthermore, each cable guide element 203 has a first sealing element 207. Here, the first sealing element 207 is respectively provided in the edge region 206 of the bottom element 204, and particularly in the overlapping region 208 of the edge region 206.

[0066] Furthermore, each bottom element 204 has a support element 209 and a cable receiving area 210. Here, the support element 209 is configured to support the cable guiding element 203, especially the bottom element 204, on the floor. The cable receiving area 210 is provided on the side of the support element 209 facing the cover element 205 and is configured to receive the supply line 28 of the cable guiding channel 201.

[0067] Here, each bottom element 204 has an edge region 206 with a protrusion 211 relative to the support element 209. In this embodiment, the protrusion 211 is stepped. In an alternative design, the protrusion 211 may also be curved. A first sealing element 207 of the cable guide element 203 is provided at the protrusion 211. Here, the first sealing element 207 is provided on the side of the protrusion 211 opposite to the cable receiving region 210. When forming the cable guide channel 201, the protrusion 211 together with the first sealing element 207 covers the edge region 206 of the adjacent cable guide element 203, especially the overlapping region 208.

[0068] The covering elements 205 of the cable guiding elements 203 arranged sequentially in the cable guiding channel 201 are also overlapped at the edge regions 212 of the covering elements 205. Furthermore, each cable guiding element 203 has a second sealing element 213, which is disposed in the edge region 212 of the corresponding covering element 205, particularly in the overlapping region 214. The covering elements 205 cover upwards the cable receiving region 210 of the cable guiding element 203, with the second sealing elements 213 disposed on the side of the covering element 205 facing the cable receiving region 210.

[0069] When multiple cable guiding elements 203 are configured as a cable guiding channel 201, not only the first sealing element but also the second sealing element 213 is disposed between two cable guiding elements 203 that are disposed overlapping each other.

[0070] exist Figure 5 and Figure 6An alternative embodiment of the cable guiding element 302 for forming the cable guiding channel 301 of the cable guiding unit 300 is shown. Components, features, and functions that remain substantially unchanged are generally designated with the same reference numerals. The following description is substantially limited to... Figure 4 The differences between the embodiments, wherein references are made to components, features and functions that remain unchanged. Figure 4 The description of the embodiments in the document.

[0071] exist Figure 5 The diagram shows a longitudinal section of the cable guide channel 301, which extends along the cable guide direction 303 of the cable guide unit 300. The cable guide unit 300 has a plurality of cable guide elements 302, which are sequentially arranged along the cable guide direction 303 to form the cable guide channel 301. Each cable guide element 302 has a bottom element 304 and a cover element 305.

[0072] The cable guide channel 301 has sequentially arranged overlapping cover elements 305, with no sealing element between each cover element 305. Here, the cover elements 305 overlap each other in the edge region 308, particularly the overlapping region 309. Each cover element 305 has a convex surface 306. Furthermore, each cover element 305 has a groove 307. Here, the groove 307 is provided in the edge region 308 of the cover element, specifically on the outward-facing surface of the cover element 305.

[0073] exist Figure 6 A top view of the bottom element 304 of the cable guiding unit 300 can be seen in the image. Furthermore, the cable guiding unit 300 has a plurality of first sealing elements 310, which are disposed at the lateral edge regions 311 of two adjacent cable guiding elements 302 in the cable guiding channel 301. Specifically, the first sealing elements 310 are disposed at the lateral edge regions 311 of two adjacent bottom elements 304. Here, the first sealing elements 310 respectively cover the transition portion from the bottom element 304 to the adjacent bottom element 304. Figure 6 In this configuration, the bottom elements 304 are arranged adjacent to each other and / or with a gap between them. Here, the gap is less than the length of the first sealing element 310, which covers the gap and / or the transition between the two bottom elements 305. Alternatively, the bottom elements 304 may also be arranged overlapping.

[0074] Although the present invention has been shown and described in more detail by way of preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the disclosed examples and other variations can be derived by those skilled in the art without departing from the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medical imaging device, the medical imaging device comprising a scanner unit, at least one supply line, and a cable guiding unit having at least one cable guiding channel, wherein the cable guiding unit is configured to guide the at least one supply line to the scanner unit. Its features are, The cable guiding unit includes multiple cable guiding elements, wherein each cable guiding element can be sequentially positioned in the cable guiding direction to form at least one cable guiding channel.

2. The medical imaging device according to claim 1, Its features are, Each of the cable guiding elements is configured to be mounted on the floor.

3. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has at least one edge region, wherein the at least one edge region faces an adjacent cable guiding element in the cable guiding direction, and wherein in the edge region, the cable guiding element is disposed overlapping with the adjacent cable guiding element to form the cable guiding channel.

4. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, Two cable guiding elements arranged overlapping each other each have overlapping regions, wherein each overlapping region can be variably configured in the cable guiding direction according to the length of the cable guiding channel and / or the cable guiding direction.

5. The medical imaging device according to claim 4, Its features are, The overlapping area can be variably configured such that the cable guide channel can be bent and / or curved up to 15° between two overlapping cable guide elements.

6. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, Each of the cable guiding elements has a length of at least 5 cm and a maximum of 15 cm in the cable guiding direction.

7. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a basic rectangular shape.

8. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a trapezoidal basic shape.

9. The medical imaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a bottom element.

10. The medical imaging device according to claim 9, Its features are, The bottom elements of the cable guiding elements arranged sequentially in the cable guiding channel are overlapped at the edge region of the cable guiding elements.

11. The medical imaging device according to claim 9 or 10, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has at least one first sealing element, wherein the at least one first sealing element is disposed in the edge region of the bottom element.

12. The medical imaging device according to claim 11, Its features are, The bottom element has a support element and a cable receiving area, wherein the edge region of the bottom element where the at least one first sealing element is disposed includes a protrusion relative to the support element, wherein the at least one sealing element is disposed on the side of the protrusion opposite to the cable receiving area.

13. The medical imaging device according to claim 9 or 10, Its features are, The cable guiding unit has a plurality of first sealing elements, wherein these first sealing elements are respectively disposed at the lateral edge regions of two adjacent bottom elements of the cable guiding channel, wherein the first sealing elements respectively cover the transition from one bottom element to the adjacent bottom element.

14. The medical imaging device according to claim 9, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a cover element.

15. The medical imaging device according to claim 14, Its features are, The cover element can be positioned on the bottom element.

16. The medical imaging device according to claim 14 or 15, Its features are, The covering elements of the cable guiding elements arranged sequentially in the cable guiding channel are overlapped at the edge region of the covering elements.

17. The medical imaging device according to any one of claims 14 to 16, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a second sealing element, wherein the second sealing element is disposed in the edge region of the cover element.

18. The medical imaging device according to claim 17, Its features are, At least one of the cable guiding elements has a cable receiving area covered upward by the covering element, wherein the second sealing element is disposed on the side of the covering element facing the cable receiving area.

19. The medical imaging device according to any one of claims 14 to 18, Its features are, The covering element has a convex surface.

20. The medical imaging device according to claim 18, Its features are, The cover element has a groove on the side facing away from the cable receiving area.

21. The medical imaging device according to claim 1, Its features are, The medical imaging device is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device.

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