Self-service image taking and reading equipment

By designing a self-service image retrieval device, which utilizes a flip-top, suction cup assembly, mechanical gripper, and blow-out guide assembly, the hassle of manually checking and retrieving CT images is eliminated, achieving automated image delivery and retrieval, and improving operational efficiency and convenience.

CN223926956UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17HAINING SEVIGNY ELECTROMECHANICAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423316837.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing image retrieval equipment requires manual verification and retrieval of CT images, which is labor-intensive and inconvenient to operate.

Method used

A self-service image retrieval device was designed, which uses a flipping base, suction cup assembly, mechanical gripper, blowing guide assembly and ejection assembly to realize automatic flipping, gripping, blowing and ejection of photos, simplifying the operation process.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated delivery and retrieval of photos, reducing manual operations and improving efficiency and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a self-service image taking and reading device, and belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment. Self-service image taking and reading equipment comprises an image printer and a storage box, the storage box is provided with a feeding port, a containing box, a conveying frame and a discharging port, and a first conveying belt used for conveying is installed at the feeding port; an overturning frame is installed above the feeding port of the storage box, an overturning base is in transmission connection with the overturning frame, a push rod motor is installed on the overturning base, and a suction cup assembly is installed on a push rod of the push rod motor and used for sucking photos; a driving motor is installed on one side of the storage box, the driving motor is in transmission connection with a lead screw, a guide rail is installed on the top in the storage box, a sliding seat is arranged on the guide rail in a sliding mode, the sliding seat is connected with the lead screw, and a blowing-out guide assembly used for blowing photos and a clamping assembly are sequentially installed on the sliding seat from left to right. The clamping assembly comprises a first lifting motor and a mechanical clamping jaw, the first lifting motor is installed at the bottom of the sliding base, and the mechanical clamping jaw is fixed to the first lifting motor. The device has the advantage of being automatic and convenient to take.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical equipment technology, specifically a self-service image retrieval device. Background Technology

[0002] In hospitals, patients need to be scanned by a CT scanner, after which the CT machine automatically generates CT images. Once the CT images are ready, the patient or their family needs to go to the designated image retrieval window or self-service retrieval machine, present relevant identity information and examination documents, and staff will issue the CT images and report after verifying the information. Current image retrieval equipment requires manual verification and retrieval from the CT image storage box, which is labor-intensive and cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a self-service image retrieval device that offers the advantages of automatic and convenient image retrieval.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A self-service image retrieval device includes an image printer and a storage box. The storage box has an inlet, a storage compartment, a conveyor frame, and an outlet. A first conveyor belt for conveying is installed at the inlet.

[0005] A flipping frame is installed above the inlet of the storage box. A flipping seat is connected to the flipping frame. A push rod motor is installed on the flipping seat. A suction cup assembly is installed on the push rod of the push rod motor to hold the photo.

[0006] A drive motor is installed on one side of the storage box, and the drive motor is connected to a lead screw. A guide rail is installed on the top of the storage box, and a sliding seat is slidably arranged on the guide rail. The sliding seat is connected to the lead screw. From left to right, a blow-out guide assembly for blowing and sweeping the photo and a clamping assembly are installed on the sliding seat. The clamping assembly includes a first lifting motor and a mechanical clamping claw. The first lifting motor is installed at the bottom of the sliding seat, and the mechanical clamping claw is fixed on the first lifting motor.

[0007] The conveyor frame is installed inside the storage box near the discharge port. The conveyor frame has a second conveyor belt. A buffer material placement frame is installed at the discharge port. An ejection component for ejecting the photo is installed at the bottom of the buffer material placement frame.

[0008] Preferably, the storage box has several storage slots, each photo is placed in a corresponding storage box, and a sensor is installed at the bottom of each storage slot. The sensor is connected to an indicator light via a wire.

[0009] Preferably, the blow-out guide assembly includes a drive box and a second lifting motor. The drive box is equipped with a second drive motor and a blow-out pipe. A blow-out frame is installed on the lifting rod of the second lifting motor. The blow-out frame has a blow-out head. One side of the blow-out pipe is connected to the blow-out frame, and the other side is connected to the drive box.

[0010] Preferably, the blowing head is oriented towards the back of the photograph, i.e., towards the discharge port.

[0011] Preferably, the ejection assembly includes a button, a third lifting motor, and an ejection plate. The buffer material frame has a first groove, in which the third lifting motor is installed. The ejection plate is installed on the third lifting motor. A button is installed at the bottom of the buffer material frame and is connected to the third lifting motor.

[0012] Preferably, the suction cup assembly includes a drive cylinder and a vacuum suction cup, with the vacuum suction cup mounted on the drive cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the flipping angle of the flipping seat on the flipping frame is 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: by setting a flipping seat that can flip and hold the photo and a suction cup assembly that can hold the photo, after flipping the photo printed from the image printer, the mechanical gripper holds the photo, and at the same time, the blow-out guide assembly blows the bottom part of the photo towards the discharge port, which can blow the photo to bend and shift to the right, which is conducive to the photo being transported on the second conveyor belt, conforming to the conveying trajectory of the second conveyor belt, automatically transporting, saving labor and making it convenient and fast, and making it easier and faster to take out the photo, solving the problem of operators flipping through multiple photos, and making it more practical. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the storage box of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial side view of the storage box and the flipping frame in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the photograph being conveyed to the second conveyor belt in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of point A in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram, 2 is the image printer; 3 is the storage box; 31 is the feed inlet; 32 is the discharge outlet; 331 is the flipping frame; 332 is the flipping seat; 333 is the push rod motor; 3341 is the drive cylinder; 3342 is the vacuum suction cup; 335 is the storage box; 336 is the conveyor frame; 3361 is the second conveyor belt; 41 is the drive motor; 42 is the lead screw; 43 is the guide rail; 44 is the sliding seat; 45 is the mechanical gripper; 46 is the first lifting motor; 51 is the buffer material placement frame; 61 is the storage tank; 62 is the sensor; 63 is the indicator light; 71 is the drive box; 72 is the second lifting motor; 73 is the purge pipe; 74 is the purge frame; 75 is the purge head; 81 is the button; 82 is the third lifting motor; 83 is the top plate; 84 is the first groove; and 9 is the first conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a self-service image retrieval device includes an image printer 2 and a storage box 3. The storage box 3 has an inlet 31, a storage box 335, a conveyor frame 336 and an outlet 32. A first conveyor belt 9 for conveying is installed at the inlet 31.

[0023] A flipping frame 331 is installed above the inlet 31 of the storage box 3. A flipping seat 332 is drivenly connected to the flipping frame 331. A push rod motor 333 is installed on the flipping seat 332. A suction cup assembly is installed on the push rod of the push rod motor 333 for holding the photos. A drive motor 41 is installed on one side of the storage box 3. The drive motor 41 is drivenly connected to a lead screw 42. A guide rail 43 is installed on the top of the storage box 3. A sliding seat 44 is slidably arranged on the guide rail 43. The sliding seat 44 is connected to the lead screw 42. From left to right, the 4th section is equipped with a blow-out guide assembly for blowing out photos and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes a first lifting motor 46 and a mechanical clamping claw 45. The first lifting motor 46 is installed at the bottom of the sliding seat 44, and the mechanical clamping claw 45 is fixed on the first lifting motor 46. The conveyor frame 336 is installed in the storage box 3 near the discharge port 32. The conveyor frame 336 has a second conveyor belt 3361. A buffer material placement frame 51 is installed at the discharge port 32, and an ejection assembly for ejecting photos is installed at the bottom of the buffer material placement frame 51.

[0024] In this invention, the image printer 2 and the mechanical gripper 45 are existing technologies. They are common automatic mechanical grippers 45s on the market, which can grip sheet-like objects.

[0025] Using the above structure, by setting up a flipping seat 332 that can flip and hold photos and a suction cup assembly that can hold photos, after flipping the photos printed from the image printer 2, the drive motor 41 drives the sliding seat 44 to move, and the mechanical gripper 45 on the sliding seat 44 holds the photos. Since hospital patients need to undergo various other medical examinations before taking CT scan photos, they can first be clamped into the storage box 3 for storage; when they need to be retrieved, the second lifting motor 72 drives the mechanical gripper 45 to descend, so that the mechanical gripper 45 grasps the required photos, and then... The drive motor 41 drives the mechanical gripper 45 on the sliding seat 44 to move above the second conveyor belt 3361. The blow-out guide assembly blows the bottom part of the photo towards the discharge port 32, which can make the photo bend and shift to the right, which is conducive to the photo being transported on the second conveyor belt 3361. It conforms to the conveying trajectory of the second conveyor belt 3361, and is automatically transported, saving labor and making it convenient and fast. This structure is conducive to automatic storage and automatic retrieval by medical workers and operators. It makes it easier and faster to retrieve photos, solves the problem of operators searching for multiple photos, and is more practical.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the storage box 335 has several storage slots 61, and each photo is placed in the corresponding storage box 335. A sensor 62 is installed at the bottom of each storage slot 61, and the sensor 62 is connected to an indicator light 63 via a wire.

[0027] In this utility model, the sensor 62 and the indicator light 63 are existing technologies.

[0028] With the above structure, a storage slot 61 is provided in the storage box 335 for placing the corresponding matching photo. When the photo is placed, the sensor 62 receives the signal that the photo has been placed and transmits it to the indicator light 63 through an electrical signal, so that the indicator light 63 lights up. This makes it easier to place the photo neatly and cleanly, and the indicator light 63 also helps to provide a reminder.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the blow-out guide assembly includes a drive housing 71 and a second lifting motor 72. The drive housing 71 is equipped with a second drive motor 41 and a purge pipe 73. A purge frame 74 is mounted on the lifting rod of the second lifting motor 72. The purge frame 74 has a purge head 75. One side of the purge pipe 73 is connected to the purge frame 74, and the other side is connected to the drive housing 71. The purge head 75 is oriented towards the back of the photograph, i.e., towards the discharge port 32.

[0030] In this invention, a blower is installed inside the drive box 71. The blower blows air from the purge pipe 73 to the purge head 75. The air blown out by the purge head 75 causes the bottom of the photo held by the mechanical gripper 45 on the second conveyor belt 3361 to shift to the right. This facilitates the transport of the photo on the second conveyor belt 3361, conforms to the transport trajectory of the second conveyor belt 3361, and enables automatic transport that is labor-saving, convenient, and fast.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the ejection assembly includes a button 81, a third lifting motor 82, and an ejection plate 83. The buffer storage frame 51 has a first groove 84, in which the third lifting motor 82 is installed. The ejection plate 83 is mounted on the third lifting motor 82. The button 81 is installed at the bottom of the buffer storage frame 51 and is connected to the third lifting motor 82. By setting the ejection plate 83, the operator can press the button 81 to drive the third lifting motor 82, which in turn lifts the ejection plate 83 upward. This allows the end of the photograph conveyed and held by the second conveyor belt 3361 above the ejection plate 83 to be lifted upward, making it easier for the operator to pick up the photograph and reducing effort.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the suction cup assembly includes a drive cylinder 3341 and a vacuum suction cup 3342, with the vacuum suction cup 3342 mounted on the drive cylinder 3341.

[0033] In this invention, the drive cylinder 3341 and the vacuum suction cup 3342 are existing technologies.

[0034] The photo is temporarily held in place by the vacuum suction cup 3342, then flipped over to clamp it for subsequent transport, which helps to make the adhesion more secure.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the flipping angle of the flipping seat 332 on the flipping frame 331 is from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. By setting the flipping angle from 0 degrees to 90 degrees, the photos that were originally laid flat on the first conveyor belt 9 can be flipped to a vertical state, which is more convenient for the mechanical gripper 45 to clamp and for subsequent automatic storage and conveying, making it highly practical.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Meanwhile, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0038] All of the above components are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0039] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A self-service image retrieval device, characterized in that, Including image printer (2) and storage box (3), storage box (3) has feed port (31), storage box (335), conveying frame (336) and discharge port (32), the first conveying belt (9) for conveying is installed at feed port (31); The upper portion of the feed port (31) of the storage box (3) is provided with a turnover frame (331), a turnover seat (332) is drivingly connected to the turnover frame (331), a push rod motor (333) is installed on the turnover seat (332), a suction disc assembly is installed on the push rod of the push rod motor (333) for sucking the photo; A drive motor (41) is installed on one side of the storage box (3), the drive motor (41) is drivingly connected with a lead screw (42), a guide rail (43) is installed on the top of the storage box (3), a sliding seat (44) is slidingly arranged on the guide rail (43), the sliding seat (44) is connected with the lead screw (42), a blow-out guide assembly for blowing the photo and a clamping assembly are installed on the sliding seat (44) from left to right, the clamping assembly comprises a first lifting motor and a mechanical clamping jaw (45), the first lifting motor is installed at the bottom of the sliding seat (44), the mechanical clamping jaw (45) is fixed on the first lifting motor; The conveying frame (336) is installed in the storage box (3) near the discharge port (32), the conveying frame (336) is provided with a second conveying belt (3361), a buffer storage frame (51) is installed at the discharge port (32), a ejection assembly for ejecting the photo is installed at the bottom of the buffer storage frame (51).

2. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of storage grooves (61) are formed in the storage box (335), each photo is placed in the corresponding storage box (335), a sensor (62) is installed at the bottom of each storage groove (61), the sensor (62) is connected with a warning light (63) through an electric wire.

3. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The blow-out guide assembly comprises a drive box (71), a second lifting motor (72), a second drive motor (41) and a blowing pipe (73) are installed on the drive box (71), a blowing frame (74) is installed on the lifting rod of the second lifting motor (72), the blowing frame (74) is provided with a blowing head (75), one side of the blowing pipe (73) is connected with the blowing frame (74), and the other side is connected with the drive box (71).

4. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The blowing head (75) is aligned with the back of the photo, i.e. facing the direction of the discharge port (32).

5. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The ejection assembly comprises a button (81), a third lifting motor (82) and an ejection plate (83), the buffer storage frame (51) is provided with a first groove (84), the third lifting motor (82) is installed in the first groove (84), the ejection plate (83) is installed on the third lifting motor (82), the button (81) is installed at the bottom of the buffer storage frame (51), and the button (81) is connected with the third lifting motor (82).

6. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The suction disc assembly comprises a drive cylinder (3341) and a vacuum suction disc (3342), the vacuum suction disc (3342) is installed on the drive cylinder (3341).

7. The self-service image viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The turnover angle of the turnover seat (332) on the turnover frame (331) is 0-90 degrees.