A mounting device for a CT machine tube

Abstract

This utility model discloses an installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube, including a transport cart and a clamping mechanism. The transport cart includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and an adjusting rod. The top plate is positioned above the bottom plate, and the top and bottom plates are connected by the adjusting rod. The surface of the top plate has an adjusting groove and a moving groove. This utility model uses symmetrically distributed arc-shaped clamping plates to perfectly fit the shape of the X-ray tube. The inner wall of the clamping plates is provided with air bladder strips, and an inflation system is formed by an air pump, an air guide plate, and an air guide tube. After inflation, the air bladder strips can evenly wrap around the surface of the X-ray tube, increasing the contact area and converting concentrated pressure into distributed pressure. This effectively avoids surface scratches or structural compression damage that may be caused by rigid clamping, playing a crucial protective role for precision and valuable components. Through the scissor-type lifting structure composed of the adjusting rod and the two-way screw, the height between the top plate and the bottom plate can be easily adjusted, thus flexibly adapting to the different installation space requirements of different models of CT equipment, and has strong versatility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of CT scanner installation equipment, specifically to an installation device for the X-ray tube of a CT scanner. Background Technology

[0002] Computed tomography (CT) equipment is an indispensable imaging tool in modern medical diagnosis. Its core component, the CT tube, is a precision and expensive component that requires extremely careful handling during installation, maintenance, or replacement.

[0003] Existing installation methods mainly rely on manual handling and positioning, or the use of simple lifting equipment. Due to the large weight, unique shape, and fragile internal structure of CT tubes, manual operation suffers from a series of problems, including poor positioning accuracy, low efficiency, and susceptibility to collision damage. Therefore, this paper proposes an installation device for CT tubes. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an installation device for CT scanner X-ray tubes, solving the problems of existing installation methods that mainly rely on manual handling and positioning, or the use of simple lifting equipment. Due to the large weight, unique shape, and fragile internal structure of CT X-ray tubes, manual operation suffers from a series of problems, including poor positioning accuracy, low efficiency, and susceptibility to collision damage.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube, comprising a transport vehicle and a clamping mechanism, wherein the transport vehicle comprises a top plate, a bottom plate and an adjusting rod, the top plate is disposed above the bottom plate and the top plate and the bottom plate are connected by the adjusting rod, and the surface of the top plate is provided with an adjusting groove and a moving groove;

[0008] The clamping mechanism is movably installed on the top of the top plate. The clamping mechanism includes an adjustment box and a clamping plate. The adjustment box has an L-shaped structure and a screw sleeve installed at the bottom. The screw sleeve is slidably connected in the adjustment groove. A sliding groove is longitudinally opened in the middle of the side wall of the adjustment box. Two adjustment plates are slidably connected inside the sliding groove. The ends of the adjustment plates are connected to the clamping plate. The clamping plate has an arc-shaped structure and is symmetrically distributed. Several airbag strips are installed on the inner wall of the clamping plate.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, air guide plates are respectively installed on the upper and lower ends of the side wall of the adjustment box, and the two air guide plates are connected by an air guide pipe. An air pump is installed on the top of the upper air guide plate, and telescopic hoses are provided on the opposite surfaces of the two air guide plates. The end of the telescopic hose is connected to the air guide strip, and the air guide strip is fixed on the outer wall of the clamp and is connected to the airbag strip.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second motor is installed on the top of the adjustment box, and the power output end of the second motor extends into the interior of the adjustment box and is connected to a third screw. The third screw is a bidirectional screw and is threadedly connected to the adjustment plate.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a screw rod is installed at the bottom of the top plate and below the adjustment groove, a motor is fixedly installed at the end of the top plate and the power output end of the motor is connected to the screw rod, and the screw rod is threadedly connected to the screw sleeve.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing plate is installed at the opposite edge of the top plate and the bottom plate, and the two ends of the adjusting rod are respectively rotatably connected to the fixing plate. The central shaft ends of two laterally adjacent adjusting rods are rotatably connected to adjusting blocks, and a screw rod is threaded between the two adjusting blocks. The screw rod is a bidirectional screw rod.

[0013] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the adjustment box is equipped with a movable wheel, and the end of the movable wheel is fitted and connected to the bottom of the movable groove.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This invention provides an installation device for the X-ray tube of a CT scanner. It has the following advantages:

[0016] This invention employs symmetrically distributed arc-shaped clamps that perfectly conform to the shape of the X-ray tube. The inner wall of the clamps is equipped with air bladder strips, forming an inflation system via an air pump, air guide plate, and air guide tube. The inflated air bladder strips evenly wrap around the surface of the X-ray tube, increasing the contact area and converting concentrated pressure into distributed pressure. This effectively avoids surface scratches or structural compression damage that may be caused by rigid clamping, providing crucial protection for precision and valuable components. A scissor-type lifting structure, composed of an adjusting linkage and a double-ended screw, allows for easy adjustment of the height between the top and bottom plates, flexibly adapting to the different installation space requirements of various CT equipment models, offering strong versatility. The clamping mechanism, through the cooperation of a screw sleeve and screw rod, allows for precise horizontal and longitudinal movement along the adjustment groove. The moving wheels at the bottom of the adjustment box cooperate with the moving groove for easy lateral fine-tuning. This design enables operators to easily fine-tune the X-ray tube in a two-dimensional plane, achieving rapid and accurate positioning, significantly reducing operational difficulty and intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the installation device for the X-ray tube of a CT scanner according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an external structural diagram of the adjustment box described in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the adjustment box described in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Fixed plate; 3. Adjusting rod; 4. Adjusting block; 5. Top plate; 6. Adjusting box; 7. Clamping plate; 8. Screw 1; 9. Moving groove; 10. Adjusting groove; 11. Motor 1; 12. Screw 2; 13. Motor 2; 14. Air pump; 15. Air guide plate; 16. Telescopic hose; 17. Adjusting plate; 18. Airbag strip; 19. Air guide pipe; 20. Air guide strip; 21. Screw sleeve; 22. Screw 3. Detailed Implementation

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

[0022] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: an installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube, including a transport vehicle and a clamping mechanism. The transport vehicle includes a top plate 5, a bottom plate 1, and an adjusting rod 3. The top plate 5 is positioned above the bottom plate 1, and the top plate 5 and the bottom plate 1 are connected by the adjusting rod 3. The surface of the top plate 5 has an adjusting groove 10 and a moving groove 9. The clamping mechanism is movably installed on the top of the top plate 5 and includes an adjusting box 6 and a clamping plate 7. The adjusting box 6 has an L-shaped structure and a threaded sleeve 21 installed at the bottom. The threaded sleeve 21 is slidably connected in the adjusting groove 10. A sliding groove is longitudinally opened in the middle of the side wall of the adjusting box 6. Two adjusting plates 17 are slidably connected inside the sliding groove. The ends of the adjusting plates 17 are connected to the clamping plate 7. The clamping plate 7 has an arc-shaped structure and is symmetrically distributed. Several airbag strips 18 are installed on the inner wall of the clamping plate 7. The transport vehicle provides the mobility of the equipment and the height adjustment function of the foundation. The adjustment groove 10 and the moving groove 9 on the top plate 5 provide the mounting and moving track for the clamping mechanism, which is the basis for achieving precise positioning in the horizontal plane. The symmetrical arc-shaped clamping plate 7 can better fit the shape of the X-ray tube, while the design of the airbag strip 18 is the core of flexible clamping, protecting the delicate X-ray tube surface from rigid scratches or compression.

[0023] Further improvements include the installation of air guide plates 15 at the upper and lower ends of the sidewalls of the adjustment box 6, with an air guide pipe 19 connecting the two air guide plates 15. An air pump 14 is installed on the top of the upper air guide plate 15. Telescopic hoses 16 are provided on the opposite surfaces of both air guide plates 15, with the ends of the telescopic hoses 16 connected to air guide strips 20. The air guide strips 20 are fixed to the outer wall of the clamping plate 7 and are connected to the airbag strips 18. A centralized air supply system is constructed using the air pump 14, air guide plates 15, air guide pipe 19, and telescopic hoses 16, enabling simultaneous inflation and deflation of all airbag strips 18, ensuring uniform distribution of clamping force. The key design feature of the telescopic hoses 16 is their automatic extension and retraction when the distance to the clamping plate 7 changes, without interfering with the movement of the clamping mechanism, thus ensuring the reliability and sealing of the system.

[0024] In a further improvement, a second motor 13 is mounted on the top of the adjustment box 6. The power output end of the second motor 13 extends into the adjustment box 6 and is connected to a third screw 22. The third screw 22 is a bidirectional screw and is threadedly connected to the adjustment plate 17. The second motor 13 and the bidirectional screw 22 together form a precise linear drive mechanism. Reversing the motor in both directions drives the two adjustment plates 17 to move synchronously towards or away from each other along the slide groove, thereby achieving automatic, precise, and symmetrical opening and closing of the clamping plates 7. This replaces manual operation and greatly improves clamping efficiency and positional accuracy.

[0025] In a further improvement, a screw 8 is installed at the bottom of the top plate 5, below the adjusting groove 10. A motor 11 is fixedly installed at the end of the top plate 5, and the power output end of the motor 11 is connected to the screw 8. The screw 8 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 21. The motor 11 drives the screw 8 to rotate, forming a threaded transmission pair with the threaded sleeve 21 at the bottom of the adjusting box 6. This design converts the rotational motion of the motor into a smooth and precise linear motion of the adjusting box 6, enabling the operator to remotely control the forward and backward movement of the X-ray tube and achieve precise positioning in one dimension.

[0026] In a further improvement, fixed plates 2 are installed at the opposite edges of the top plate 5 and the bottom plate 1. The two ends of the adjusting rod 3 are rotatably connected to the fixed plates 2. Adjusting blocks 4 are rotatably connected to the central shaft ends of two laterally adjacent adjusting rods 3. A screw rod 12, a bidirectional screw, is threaded between the two adjusting blocks 4. A scissor-type lifting mechanism is adopted and driven by the bidirectional screw rod 12. Rotating the screw rod 12 forces the two adjusting blocks 4 closer or further apart, thereby changing the angle of the adjusting rod 3 and ultimately achieving smooth lifting and lowering of the top plate 5. This structure has strong load-bearing capacity and stable lifting, which is key to the equipment's ability to adapt to the installation requirements of CT scanners at different heights.

[0027] As a further improvement, the bottom of the adjustment box 6 is equipped with a movable wheel, the end of which is fitted and connected to the bottom of the movable groove 9, making the movement of the adjustment box 6 more stable.

[0028] Working Principle: By rotating (manually or electrically) screw 12, the scissor-type lifting mechanism is driven to open or close, thereby smoothly raising or lowering the top plate 5 and the entire clamping mechanism, initially aligning the X-ray tube with the installation height of the CT scanner. Motor 13 is started, driving the bidirectional screw 22 to rotate, causing the two clamping plates 7 to move synchronously towards each other, closing and gripping the X-ray tube. Then, air pump 14 is started, inflating the airbag strip 18, causing it to expand and evenly wrap around the surface of the X-ray tube, forming a flexible, non-slip, and damage-free stable clamping. Motor 11 is started, driving screw 8 to rotate, causing the clamping mechanism connected to it via screw sleeve 21 to move automatically and precisely back and forth along the adjusting groove 10, moving the X-ray tube to the installation position. Air pump 14 exhausts air, the airbag contracts, releasing the clamping force. Then, motor 13 reverses, driving the clamping plates 7 to open, releasing the X-ray tube. Throughout the transport and installation process, the constantly inflated airbag strip 18 effectively cushions any minor impacts or vibrations that may occur, providing crucial protection for the valuable CT tube.

[0029] The components of this utility model are: 1. base plate; 2. fixing plate; 3. adjusting rod; 4. adjusting block; 5. top plate; 6. adjusting box; 7. clamping plate; 8. screw one; 9. moving groove; 10. adjusting groove; 11. motor one; 12. screw two; 13. motor two; 14. air pump; 15. air guide plate; 16. telescopic hose; 17. adjusting plate; 18. airbag strip; 19. air guide pipe; 20. air guide strip; 21. screw sleeve; 22. screw three. All components are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. The problem solved by this utility model is that existing installation methods mainly rely on manual handling and positioning, or the use of simple lifting equipment. Due to the large weight, special shape, and fragile internal structure of CT tubes, manual operation suffers from poor positioning accuracy, low efficiency, and susceptibility to collision damage. This invention addresses these issues by combining the aforementioned components. The invention employs symmetrically distributed arc-shaped clamps 7 to perfectly conform to the shape of the tube. The inner wall of the clamps 7 is equipped with airbag strips 18, forming an inflation system via an air pump 14, an air guide plate 15, and an air guide tube 19. The inflated airbag strips 18 evenly wrap around the tube surface, increasing the contact area and converting concentrated pressure into distributed pressure. This effectively avoids surface scratches or structural compression damage that may be caused by rigid clamping, providing crucial protection for precision and valuable components. The scissor-type lifting structure formed by the adjusting linkage 3 and the bidirectional screw 12 allows for convenient adjustment of the height between the top plate 5 and the bottom plate 1, flexibly adapting to the different installation space requirements of different CT equipment models, demonstrating strong versatility. The clamping mechanism, through the cooperation of the screw sleeve 21 and the screw 8, can move precisely horizontally and longitudinally along the adjusting groove 10. The moving wheels at the bottom of the adjusting box 6 cooperate with the moving groove 9 for easy lateral fine-tuning. This design allows operators to easily fine-tune the X-ray tube in a two-dimensional plane, achieving rapid and precise positioning, greatly reducing operational difficulty and intensity. The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model have been shown and described above. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube, comprising a transport cart and a clamping mechanism, characterized in that: The conveyor includes a top plate (5), a bottom plate (1) and an adjusting rod (3). The top plate (5) is located above the bottom plate (1) and the top plate (5) and the bottom plate (1) are connected by the adjusting rod (3). The surface of the top plate (5) is provided with an adjusting groove (10) and a moving groove (9). The clamping mechanism is movably installed on the top of the top plate (5). The clamping mechanism includes an adjustment box (6) and a clamping plate (7). The adjustment box (6) has an L-shaped structure and a screw sleeve (21) is installed at the bottom. The screw sleeve (21) is slidably connected in the adjustment groove (10). A sliding groove is longitudinally opened in the middle of the side wall of the adjustment box (6). Two adjustment plates (17) are slidably connected inside the sliding groove. The ends of the adjustment plates (17) are connected to the clamping plate (7). The clamping plate (7) has an arc-shaped structure and is symmetrically distributed. Several airbag strips (18) are installed on the inner wall of the clamping plate (7).

2. The installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the side wall of the adjustment box (6) are respectively equipped with air guide plates (15), and the two air guide plates (15) are connected by an air guide pipe (19). An air pump (14) is installed on the top of the upper air guide plate (15). A telescopic hose (16) is provided on the opposite side of the two air guide plates (15). The end of the telescopic hose (16) is connected to the air guide strip (20). The air guide strip (20) is fixed on the outer wall of the clamp (7) and the air guide strip (20) is connected to the airbag strip (18).

3. The installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the adjustment box (6) is equipped with a second motor (13), the power output end of the second motor (13) extends into the interior of the adjustment box (6) and is connected to a third screw (22), the third screw (22) is a bidirectional screw and is threadedly connected to the adjustment plate (17).

4. The installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screw rod (8) is installed at the bottom of the top plate (5) and below the adjustment groove (10). A motor (11) is fixedly installed at the end of the top plate (5), and the power output end of the motor (11) is connected to the screw rod (8). The screw rod (8) is threadedly connected to the screw sleeve (21).

5. The installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed plates (2) are installed at the opposite edges of the top plate (5) and the bottom plate (1). The two ends of the adjusting rod (3) are rotatably connected to the fixed plate (2). The central shaft ends of the two horizontally adjacent adjusting rods (3) are rotatably connected to the adjusting blocks (4). The two adjusting blocks (4) are threadedly connected to the screw rod (12), which is a bidirectional screw.

6. The installation device for a CT scanner X-ray tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the adjustment box (6) is equipped with a movable wheel, and the end of the movable wheel is fitted and connected to the bottom of the movable groove (9).

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