Radio frequency coil supporting device suitable for humpback patient

By designing a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for kyphotic patients, multi-angle adjustment of the patient's upper and lower limbs was achieved, solving the problem of insufficient support height and angle adjustment accuracy for kyphotic patients in MRI scans, and improving scan quality and comfort.

CN224231956UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient to meet the individualized needs of kyphosis patients, resulting in inadequate precision in support height and angle adjustment, which affects MRI scan quality and patient comfort.

Method used

A radiofrequency coil support device was designed, comprising an intermediate support device, an upper limb support device, and a lower limb support device. Through the combination of hinges and snap rings, it enables multi-angle adjustment of the patient's upper and lower limbs to adapt to different body postures.

Benefits of technology

It improves the image quality of MRI scans, reduces signal attenuation, enhances patient comfort and positional stability, and avoids motion artifacts and scan failures.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a radio frequency coil supporting device suitable for a humpback patient, which comprises a middle supporting device, the middle supporting device comprises a middle lying plate, an upper connecting hinge, a lower connecting hinge, an upper limb supporting device, the upper limb supporting device comprises an upper supporting frame, an upper clamping plate, an upper limb lying plate, an upper clamping ring, an upper hinge and a lower limb supporting device, the lower limb supporting device comprises a lower supporting frame, a lower clamping plate, a lower limb lying plate, a lower clamping ring and a lower hinge, the problem of scanning failure or repeated examination possibly caused by insufficient body position fixation of a spinal lesion patient is solved, the device can be adjusted separately to adapt to different requirements of the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the middle of the body of the user, and the device is convenient to use. The pressure of the body is dispersed, the burden of each part of the body is relieved, and a detection solution is provided for a patient who cannot lie flat or maintain a flat position.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a radio frequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of medical imaging technology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with its radiation-free operation, high soft tissue contrast, and multiplanar imaging capabilities, has become an important tool for diagnosing diseases in all systems of the body. Traditional MRI scans require patients to remain still in a supine or prone position on the scanning table, and imaging data of the target area are acquired through standardized imaging sequences.

[0003] For patients with kyphosis and some with limb stiffness, spinal cord lesions prevent them from lying flat or maintaining a supine position. Current clinical solutions mainly rely on simple assistive tools, such as pillows and foam pads, to elevate the patient's trunk or limbs to adapt to the scanning position. This method has the following technical drawbacks: First, the precision of support height and angle adjustment is insufficient, making it difficult to meet individualized needs; second, the increased distance between the scanning area and the radiofrequency coil after elevation leads to signal attenuation and a decrease in image signal-to-noise ratio, affecting the display of lesion details; third, the lack of adaptive support for the physiological curvature of the patient's lower limbs easily causes patient discomfort and motion artifacts; fourth, insufficient fixation of the patient's position due to spinal lesions may lead to scan failure or repeated examinations.

[0004] How to provide a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a radio frequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients, comprising: an intermediate support device, the intermediate support device including an intermediate reclining plate, upper connecting hinges and lower connecting hinges, the number of upper connecting hinges being two, the number of lower connecting hinges being two, two upper connecting slots being provided at one end of the intermediate reclining plate, each upper connecting hinge being respectively disposed in a corresponding upper connecting slot, and two lower connecting slots being provided at the other end of the intermediate reclining plate, each lower connecting hinge being respectively disposed in a corresponding lower connecting slot; an upper limb support device, the upper limb support device including an upper support frame, an upper locking plate, an upper limb reclining plate, an upper locking ring and upper hinges, the upper support frame having a hollow rectangular structure, one end of the upper support frame being fixed to one end of the intermediate reclining plate, the upper locking plate being disposed on the inner wall of the upper support frame, the number of upper hinges being two, both of the upper hinges being fixed. A lower limb support device is attached to one end of the upper limb reclining board. Each upper hinge is movably connected to a corresponding upper connecting hinge. An upper locking ring is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb reclining board and is locked to the upper locking plate. The lower limb support device includes a lower support frame, a lower locking plate, a lower limb reclining board, a lower locking ring, and a lower hinge. The lower support frame has a hollow rectangular structure. There are two lower locking plates, two lower limb reclining boards, two lower locking rings, and two lower hinges. One end of the lower support frame is fixed to one end of the middle reclining board. Both lower locking plates are disposed on the inner wall of the lower support frame. Each lower hinge is fixedly connected to one end of a corresponding lower limb reclining board and is movably connected to a corresponding lower connecting hinge. Each lower locking ring is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb reclining board, and each upper locking ring is locked to a corresponding lower locking plate.

[0007] Optionally, both lower retaining plates are parallel to the upper retaining plate.

[0008] Optionally, the upper snap ring includes an upper collar and an upper ring body. The upper collar is sleeved on the upper ring body, and the upper ring body is snapped into the upper snap plate. The upper collar is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb reclining board.

[0009] Optionally, each of the lower locking rings includes a lower sleeve ring and a lower ring body. Each lower sleeve ring is fitted onto a corresponding lower ring body. Each lower ring body is engaged with a corresponding lower locking plate. Each lower sleeve ring is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb lying board.

[0010] Optionally, the upper snap-fit ​​plate has a plurality of serrated grooves, and the upper ring body snaps into the serrated grooves of the upper snap-fit ​​plate.

[0011] Optionally, both lower snap-fit ​​plates are provided with a plurality of serrated grooves, and each lower ring body is snapped into the serrated groove of the corresponding lower snap-fit ​​plate.

[0012] Optionally, each of the lower limb resting boards has a leg placement groove on its front side.

[0013] Optionally, the upper limb rest and both lower limb rests are provided with gel pads.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This application provides a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for kyphotic patients, including a middle support device, an upper limb support device, and a lower limb support device. When using this device to examine kyphotic patients and some patients with limb stiffness, firstly, adjust the upper limb support device according to the patient's posture. Pull up the upper limb reclining board, rotate and pull out the upper locking ring folded on the back of the upper limb reclining board, and when adjusted to a suitable angle position, place the upper locking ring on the upper locking plate for locking. Then adjust the angle of the lower limb support device, pull up the two lower limb reclining boards, rotate and pull out the lower locking ring folded on the back of the lower limb reclining board, and when adjusted to a suitable angle position, place each lower locking ring on the corresponding lower locking plate for locking. This device can also be adjusted separately to adapt to the different needs of the user's upper limbs, lower limbs, and midsection, helping to distribute body pressure, reduce the burden on various parts of the body, and also providing a testing solution for patients who cannot lie flat or maintain a lying position. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Legend:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the limbs without the upper and lower limb stretchers.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower limb resting board;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper limb resting board;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Intermediate support device; 11. Intermediate reclining board; 2. Upper limb support device; 21. Upper support frame; 22. Upper snap-fit ​​plate; 23. Upper limb reclining board; 24. Upper snap-fit ​​ring; 241. Upper collar; 242. Upper ring body; 3. Lower limb support device; 31. Lower support frame; 32. Lower snap-fit ​​plate; 33. Lower limb reclining board; 34. Lower snap-fit ​​ring; 341. Lower collar; 342. Lower ring body; 4. Leg placement slot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model 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 this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] It will be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc., may be used here to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Combination Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for kyphotic patients, comprising: a middle support device 1, which includes a middle reclining plate 11, upper connecting hinges, and lower connecting hinges. There are two upper connecting hinges and two lower connecting hinges. One end of the middle reclining plate 11 has two upper connecting slots, with each upper connecting hinge disposed in a corresponding upper connecting slot. The other end of the middle reclining plate 11 has two lower connecting slots, with each lower connecting hinge disposed in a corresponding lower connecting slot. An upper limb support device 2 includes an upper support frame 21, an upper locking plate 22, an upper limb reclining plate 23, an upper locking ring 24, and upper hinges. The upper support frame 21 has a hollow rectangular structure. One end of the upper support frame 21 is fixed to one end of the middle reclining plate 11. The upper locking plate 22 is disposed on the inner wall of the upper support frame 21. There are two upper hinges, both of which are fixedly connected to the upper limb reclining plate 23. At one end of 3, each upper hinge is movably connected to a corresponding upper connecting hinge. The upper locking ring 24 is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb resting board 23, and the upper locking ring 24 is locked to the upper locking plate 22. The lower limb support device 3 includes a lower support frame 31, a lower locking plate 32, a lower limb resting board 33, a lower locking ring 34, and lower hinges. The lower support frame 31 has a hollow rectangular structure. The number of lower locking plates 32, lower limb resting boards 33, lower locking rings 34, and lower hinges are... There are two of each. One end of the lower support frame 31 is fixed to one end of the middle reclining plate 11. Two lower locking plates 32 are set on the inner wall of the lower support frame 31. Each lower hinge is fixedly connected to one end of a corresponding lower limb reclining plate 33. Each lower hinge is movably connected to a corresponding lower connecting hinge. Each lower locking ring 34 is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb reclining plate 33. Each upper locking ring 24 is locked to a corresponding lower locking plate 32.

[0027] Specifically, this application provides a radiofrequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients, including a middle support device 1, an upper limb support device 2, and a lower limb support device 3. When using this device to examine hunchback patients and some patients with limb stiffness, firstly, the upper limb support device 2 is adjusted according to the patient's posture. The upper limb reclining board 23 is pulled up, and the upper locking ring 24 folded on the back of the upper limb reclining board 23 is rotated out and adjusted to a suitable angle position. Then, the upper locking ring 24 is placed on the upper locking plate 22 for locking. Next, the angle of the lower limb support device 3 is adjusted, and the two lower limb reclining boards 33 are pulled up. The lower locking ring 34 folded on the back of the lower limb reclining board 33 is rotated out and adjusted to a suitable angle position. Each lower locking ring 34 is placed on the corresponding lower locking plate 32 for locking. This device can also be adjusted separately to adapt to the different needs of the user's upper limbs, lower limbs, and midsection, which helps to distribute body pressure, reduce the burden on various parts of the body, and also provides a testing solution for patients who cannot lie flat or maintain a lying position.

[0028] In some possible implementations, both lower contact plates 32 are parallel to the upper contact plate 22.

[0029] Specifically, having the lower retaining plate 32 and the upper retaining plate 22 on the same plane makes the structure of the device more reasonable and improves the stability of the entire support device.

[0030] In some possible implementations, the upper locking ring 24 includes an upper sleeve 241 and an upper ring body 242. The upper sleeve 241 is sleeved on the upper ring body 242, and the upper ring body 242 is engaged with the upper locking plate 22. The upper sleeve 241 is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb reclining board 23. Each lower locking ring 34 includes a lower sleeve 341 and a lower ring body 342. Each lower sleeve 341 is sleeved on a corresponding lower ring body 342, and each lower ring body 342 is engaged with a corresponding lower locking plate 32. Each lower sleeve 341 is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb reclining board 33.

[0031] Specifically, during installation and adjustment, the upper ring 242 and the lower ring 342 can be aligned with the upper snap-fit ​​plate 22 and the lower snap-fit ​​plate 32 respectively for snap-fit ​​operation, and then fixed to the horizontal plate by the collar, reducing the installation difficulty. Moreover, when the snap-fit ​​parts are worn, only the upper ring 242 or the lower ring 342 needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire snap-fit ​​ring, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the upper snap-fit ​​plate 22 has several serrated grooves, and the upper ring body 242 snaps into the serrated grooves of the upper snap-fit ​​plate 22. Both lower snap-fit ​​plates 32 have several serrated grooves, and each lower ring body 342 snaps into the serrated groove of the corresponding lower snap-fit ​​plate 32.

[0033] Specifically, when the upper ring 242 and the lower ring 342 are engaged in the serrated groove, the serrated structure allows the upper ring 242 or the lower ring 342 to be engaged therein, preventing them from easily sliding or loosening. Due to the design of multiple serrated grooves, the lower limb rest 33 and the upper limb rest 23 can be adjusted to multiple angle positions.

[0034] In some possible implementations, each lower limb rest 33 has a leg placement groove 4 on its front side, and the upper limb rest 23 and both lower limb rest 33 are provided with gel pads.

[0035] Specifically, the leg placement slot 4 allows the patient's legs to fit more snugly against the lower limb reclining board 33, and the gel pad can effectively distribute body pressure, avoiding discomfort caused by excessive local pressure, and further improving the user experience.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely specific implementations of this utility model, used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and not to limit it. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. All should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

[0037] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A radiofrequency coil support device suitable for hunchback patients, characterized in that, include: An intermediate support device (1) includes an intermediate lying plate (11), an upper connecting hinge, and a lower connecting hinge. There are two upper connecting hinges and two lower connecting hinges. One end of the intermediate lying plate (11) has two upper connecting slots, and each upper connecting hinge is respectively set in a corresponding upper connecting slot. The other end of the intermediate lying plate (11) has two lower connecting slots, and each lower connecting hinge is respectively set in a corresponding lower connecting slot. The upper limb support device (2) includes an upper support frame (21), an upper snap plate (22), an upper limb reclining board (23), an upper snap ring (24), and an upper hinge. The upper support frame (21) has a hollow rectangular structure. One end of the upper support frame (21) is fixed to one end of the middle reclining board (11). The upper snap plate (22) is set on the inner wall of the upper support frame (21). There are two upper hinges. Both upper hinges are fixedly connected to one end of the upper limb reclining board (23). Each upper hinge is movably connected to a corresponding upper connecting hinge. The upper snap ring (24) is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb reclining board (23). The upper snap ring (24) is snapped into the upper snap plate (22). The lower limb support device (3) includes a lower support frame (31), a lower locking plate (32), a lower limb lying board (33), a lower locking ring (34), and a lower hinge. The lower support frame (31) has a hollow rectangular structure. There are two lower locking plates (32), two lower limb lying boards (33), two lower locking rings (34), and two lower hinges. One end of the lower support frame (31) is fixed to one end of the middle lying board (11). The two lower locking plates (32) are both set on the inner wall of the lower support frame (31). Each lower hinge is fixedly connected to one end of a corresponding lower limb lying board (33). Each lower hinge is movably connected to a corresponding lower connecting hinge. Each lower locking ring (34) is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb lying board (33). Each upper locking ring (24) is locked to a corresponding lower locking plate (32).

2. The radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both of the lower retaining plates (32) are parallel to the upper retaining plate (22).

3. The radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper snap ring (24) includes an upper collar (241) and an upper ring body (242). The upper collar (241) is sleeved on the upper ring body (242). The upper ring body (242) is snapped into the upper snap plate (22). The upper collar (241) is fixedly connected to the back of the upper limb reclining board (23).

4. The radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the lower locking rings (34) includes a lower sleeve ring (341) and a lower ring body (342). Each lower sleeve ring (341) is sleeved on a corresponding lower ring body (342). Each lower ring body (342) is locked with a corresponding lower locking plate (32). Each lower sleeve ring (341) is fixedly connected to the back of a corresponding lower limb reclining board (33).

5. A radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper snap-fit ​​plate (22) has a plurality of serrated grooves, and the upper ring body (242) snaps into the serrated grooves of the upper snap-fit ​​plate (22).

6. A radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both of the lower snap-fit ​​plates (32) are provided with a number of serrated grooves, and each of the lower ring bodies (342) is snapped into the serrated groove of the corresponding lower snap-fit ​​plate (32).

7. A radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the lower limb rest boards (33) has a leg placement groove (4) on its front side.

8. A radiofrequency coil support device for hunchback patients according to claim 7, characterized in that, Gel pads are provided on both the upper limb reclining board (23) and the two lower limb reclining boards (33).