Multifunctional dental X-ray machine

Abstract

A multifunctional dental X-ray machine relates to the field of dental equipment, which comprises an X-ray machine body, a display mechanism and a switching mechanism; the X-ray machine body is used for emitting X-rays to the oral cavity of a patient; the switching mechanism is installed on the X-ray machine body, the display mechanism is installed on the switching mechanism, and the display mechanism is electrically connected with the X-ray machine body; the display mechanism can be rotated relative to the X-ray machine body through the switching mechanism to adjust the picture orientation of the display mechanism. It can realize the functions of image receiving, collecting and displaying, and can achieve the purpose of rapid diagnosis of doctors, shorten the diagnosis time and improve the diagnosis efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dental equipment, and more specifically, to a multifunctional dental X-ray machine. Background Technology

[0002] X-rays are widely used in medical diagnosis and treatment, becoming an indispensable piece of equipment in hospital orthopedics, angiography, and minimally invasive interventional surgery. Currently, dental X-rays have become an important examination tool in endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. This is beneficial for assessing dental diseases and determining treatment options during the treatment process, thus assisting doctors in better treating patients. In the dental industry, due to varying treatment needs, portable X-ray machines have gradually become popular. The advantage of portable X-ray machines is that when a patient has damage to a single tooth or a small number of teeth, a full-mouth CT scan is unnecessary for diagnosis and treatment, reducing radiation exposure and facilitating diagnosis and treatment for doctors.

[0003] The inventors discovered during their research that existing dental X-ray machines have at least the following drawbacks:

[0004] Most portable dental X-ray machines on the market only emit X-rays and lack the ability to capture and display dental images. With a single-function portable dental X-ray machine, after taking the X-ray, the dentist needs to acquire the images using a capture device for display or upload them to a computer. This requires additional equipment for image display, increasing diagnostic costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention includes, for example, providing a multifunctional dental X-ray machine that can receive, acquire, and display images, enabling doctors to make rapid diagnoses, shortening diagnosis time, and improving diagnostic efficiency.

[0006] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a multifunctional dental X-ray machine, comprising:

[0008] The X-ray machine body comprises a display mechanism and a transfer mechanism; the X-ray machine body is used to emit X-rays into the patient's oral cavity; the transfer mechanism is mounted on the X-ray machine body, the display mechanism is mounted on the transfer mechanism, and the display mechanism is electrically connected to the X-ray machine body; the display mechanism can rotate relative to the X-ray machine body through the transfer mechanism to adjust the orientation of the display screen.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the display mechanism is rotatably connected to the X-ray machine body via the adapter mechanism to adjust the orientation of the display screen.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the adapter mechanism includes a spherical shell and a sphere, the spherical shell being fixed to the X-ray machine body, and the sphere being rotatably connected to the spherical shell;

[0011] The display mechanism is connected to the sphere.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the X-ray machine body includes a housing, a processor, an X-ray emitting module, and an electrical connection module. The processor and the X-ray emitting module are both mounted on the housing. The processor is electrically connected to the X-ray emitting module, and the processor is electrically connected to the display mechanism through the electrical connection module.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the spherical shell is provided with a rotating cavity and a first clearance hole and a second clearance hole communicating with the rotating cavity; the sphere is provided with a communicating threading hole and a fixing groove;

[0014] The electrical connection module includes a wire and an electrical socket. One end of the wire is electrically connected to the processor, and the other end of the wire is electrically connected to the electrical socket. The wire passes through both the first clearance hole and the wire-passing hole. The electrical socket is fixed in the fixing groove.

[0015] The display mechanism is electrically connected to the electrical socket.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, a portion of the conductor is configured as a helical wire harness located outside the first clearance hole.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the display mechanism includes a display body, a bracket, and an electrical plug; the electrical plug is electrically connected to the display body, and both the electrical plug and the display body are fixed to the bracket; the electrical plug is inserted into the electrical socket; and the bracket is connected to the ball.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the display mechanism further includes a reinforcing member mounted on the bracket and fixedly connected to the sphere.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the adapter further includes a locking assembly, which is simultaneously mounted on the spherical shell and the sphere. The locking assembly has a first state and a second state that can be switched between each other. In the first state, the locking assembly locks the spherical shell and the sphere; in the second state, the locking assembly releases the lock on the spherical shell and the sphere.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the locking assembly includes an electromagnet and a metal component; the electromagnet is mounted on the spherical shell and electrically connected to the processor; the metal component is mounted on the sphere; the electromagnet is used to magnetically attract and connect with the metal component when energized.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment include, for example:

[0022] In summary, the multifunctional dental X-ray machine provided in this embodiment integrates a display mechanism with the X-ray machine body. During use, the X-ray machine body emits a beam of light to the teeth or other locations. A sensor electrically connected to the X-ray machine body receives the X-ray rays and transmits the data back to the machine body. The machine body processes the data to generate corresponding image information, which is then transmitted to the display mechanism for direct display. This allows users to quickly and intuitively obtain the examination images, eliminating the need to transmit data to a computer for processing and then display it using an additional instrument. This shortens diagnostic time, improves diagnostic efficiency, and reduces operating costs. Furthermore, the display mechanism, connected to the X-ray machine body via an adapter, allows for adjustment of the display angle, thus adjusting the orientation of the display screen for better user observation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional dental X-ray machine of this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the multifunctional dental X-ray machine of this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control system for the multifunctional dental X-ray machine in this embodiment.

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[0029] 100-X-ray machine body; 110-Outer shell; 120-Processor; 130-X-ray emission module; 140-Electrical connection module; 141-Wire; 142-Electrical socket; 143-Helical wire harness; 150-Sensor; 160-Control panel; 200-Display mechanism; 210-Display body; 220-Bracket; 230-Electrical plug; 240-Reinforcing component; 300-Adapter mechanism; 310-Spherical shell; 311-Rotating cavity; 312-First clearance hole; 313-Second clearance hole; 320-Sphere; 321-Wire hole; 322-Fixing groove; 323-Threaded hole; 330-Locking assembly; 331-Electromagnet; 332-Metal part. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, 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 some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0036] In existing technologies, such as in the medical field of dentistry, X-ray machines can conveniently obtain the distribution of teeth within the oral cavity. In actual use, after the X-ray machine acquires the tooth data, it uploads the data to a smart terminal such as a computer. The computer analyzes the data to obtain images, which are then displayed on the computer's screen. Medical staff observe the images to obtain test results. However, this process is time-consuming and costly because it requires an additional display screen and cannot directly acquire image information during the examination.

[0037] In view of this, the designers have provided a multifunctional dental X-ray machine that can acquire images in real time during the examination of oral teeth, with high examination efficiency and no need for additional smart terminal processing and display of images, thus reducing costs.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a multifunctional dental X-ray machine, including:

[0039] The X-ray machine body 100 comprises a display mechanism 200 and a transfer mechanism 300. The X-ray machine body 100 is used to emit X-rays into the patient's oral cavity. The transfer mechanism 300 is mounted on the X-ray machine body 100, and the display mechanism 200 is mounted on the transfer mechanism 300 and electrically connected to the X-ray machine body 100. The display mechanism 200 can rotate relative to the X-ray machine body 100 through the transfer mechanism 300 to adjust the orientation of the display screen.

[0040] As described above, the multifunctional dental X-ray machine provided in this embodiment operates as follows:

[0041] By integrating the display mechanism 200 with the X-ray machine body 100, the X-ray machine emits a beam of light to locations such as teeth during operation. A sensor 150, electrically connected to the X-ray machine body 100, receives the X-ray rays and transmits the data back to the machine body. The machine body 100 processes the data to generate corresponding image information, which is then transmitted to the display mechanism 200 for direct display. This allows users to quickly and intuitively obtain the examination images, eliminating the need to transmit data to a computer for processing and then display it using an additional instrument. This shortens diagnostic time, improves efficiency, and reduces operating costs. Furthermore, the display mechanism 200 is movably connected to the X-ray machine body 100 via an adapter mechanism 300, allowing for adjustment of the display mechanism 200's angle and the orientation of the display screen for better user observation.

[0042] The following embodiments illustrate the details of the multifunctional dental X-ray machine of this application by way of example.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1-4 In this embodiment, optionally, the multifunctional dental X-ray machine includes an X-ray machine body, a display mechanism 200, and a converter mechanism 300. The display mechanism 200 is movably connected to the X-ray machine body 100 via the converter mechanism 300, thereby allowing the orientation of the display screen to be adjusted as needed. Simultaneously, the display mechanism 200 is electrically connected to the X-ray machine body 100, enabling direct control of the display mechanism 200 by the processor 120 of the X-ray machine body 100, displaying the desired image on the display mechanism 200.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1-4 Optionally, the X-ray machine body 100 includes a housing 110, a processor 120, an X-ray emitting module 130, an electrical connection module 140, and a sensor 150. Both the processor 120 and the X-ray emitting module 130 are mounted on the housing 110. The processor 120 is electrically connected to both the X-ray emitting module 130 and the sensor 150, and is electrically connected to the display mechanism 200 via the electrical connection module 140. In use, the X-ray emitting module 130 emits X-rays, and the sensor 150 is attached to the backlight side of the dental assembly. When the dental tissue is irradiated by X-rays, the X-ray penetration ability varies depending on the density of the dental tissue. The sensor 150 collects X-rays of different intensities, obtains signals of different intensities, and transmits these signals back to the processor 120. The processor 120 processes the signals and then reconstructs the image for display via the display mechanism 200.

[0045] It should be understood that the model of processor 120 is designed as needed. The model and structure of the X-ray emission module can refer to existing known technologies. In order to avoid repetition and redundancy, its principle and detailed structure will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0046] In addition, the sensor 150 can be of various types and can be selected as needed. For example, the sensor 150 can be an image intensifier or a digital flat panel detector.

[0047] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the processor 120 can be installed inside the housing 110, making it less susceptible to contamination and extending its service life. Furthermore, a control panel 160, electrically connected to the processor 120, can be disposed on the surface of the housing 110. The control panel 160 can be a touch panel or a physical button panel, etc. The control panel 160 is connected to the X-ray emission module 130 for control.

[0048] It should be understood that the control panel 160 can set the working mode required for exposure, such as exposure time, exposure voltage, exposure current and other parameters.

[0049] Optionally, the sensor 150 can communicate with the processor 120 via a USB interface. When the sensor 150 is not needed, it can be detached from the processor 120 for separate storage, preventing loss or damage. Furthermore, since the sensor 150 needs to be placed inside the mouth during use, removing it facilitates disinfection and sterilization, preventing cross-infection.

[0050] Optionally, the electrical connection module 140 includes a wire 141 and an electrical socket 142. One end of the wire 141 is electrically connected to the processor 120, and the other end of the wire 141 is electrically connected to the electrical socket 142. In addition, a portion of the wire 141 is configured as a spiral wire harness 143. The design concept of the spiral wire harness 143 is to give the wire 141 a certain degree of redundancy, allowing the wire 141 to move within a set range without being easily damaged or detached due to tension.

[0051] It should be understood that electrical socket 142 can be a USB port, etc.

[0052] Furthermore, the X-ray machine body 100 can be connected to mains power via a power adapter, or a power supply can be directly configured inside the casing 110. Electrical components such as the processor 120, control panel 160, X-ray emission module 130, and sensors 150 can all be powered by this power supply. The power supply can be a rechargeable battery, etc.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1-4 In this embodiment, optionally, the adapter mechanism 300 includes a spherical shell 310, a sphere 320, and a locking assembly 330. The spherical shell 310 is fixed to the outer shell 110 of the X-ray machine body 100, and the sphere 320 is snapped into the spherical shell 310, with the sphere 320 rotatably connected to the spherical shell 310. Since the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320 form a ball-joint structure, rotation is flexible and easy to adjust. The locking assembly 330 is connected to both the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320, and has a first state and a second state that can be switched between each other. In the first state, the locking assembly 330 locks the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320; in the second state, the locking assembly 330 releases the lock on the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320. Thus, under normal circumstances, the locking assembly 330 can be in the second state, at which time the sphere 320 can rotate relative to the spherical shell 310, providing flexible rotation and saving time and effort. Once the position of the display mechanism 200 is set, there is no need for the display mechanism 200 to rotate, so as to avoid screen shaking affecting the viewing experience. At this time, the locking component 330 is adjusted to the first state, and the locking component 330 locks the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320.

[0054] Optionally, the spherical shell 310 is provided with a rotating cavity 311 and a first clearance hole 312 and a second clearance hole 313 communicating with the rotating cavity 311. Both the first clearance hole 312 and the second clearance hole 313 are circular holes and coaxially arranged. The diameters of the first clearance hole 312 and the second clearance hole 313 can be set to be the same and both smaller than the diameter of the rotating cavity 311. Thus, when the sphere 320 is installed in the rotating cavity 311, the sphere 320 can rotate within the rotating cavity 311, but the sphere 320 will not leave the rotating cavity 311 through the first clearance hole 312 and the second clearance hole 313, ensuring a stable and reliable fit.

[0055] Meanwhile, the sphere 320 is provided with a through hole 321 and a fixing groove 322. The through hole 321 is connected to the first clearance hole 312, and the opening of the fixing groove 322 is connected to the second clearance hole 313. Additionally, the sphere 320 is also provided with threaded holes 323. The number of threaded holes 323 can be one or more. For example, in this embodiment, there are two threaded holes 323, which are symmetrically arranged relative to the fixing groove 322.

[0056] Optionally, the locking assembly 330 includes an electromagnet 331 and a metal part 332. The electromagnet 331 is installed inside the spherical shell 310, that is, located on the inner wall of the rotating cavity 311. The electromagnet 331 can be electrically connected to the processor 120 via a power cord, and the electromagnet 331 can be energized or de-energized via the control panel 160. The metal part 332 is installed on the outer surface of the sphere 320; the electromagnet 331 is used to magnetically attract and connect with the metal part 332 when energized. That is, when the locking assembly 330 is in the first state, the electromagnet 331 is energized, the electromagnet 331 and the metal part 332 are magnetically attracted and connected, and the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320 will not rotate relative to each other. When the locking assembly 330 is in the second state, the electromagnet 331 is de-energized, the electromagnet 331 loses its magnetic attraction, the electromagnet 331 will not magnetically attract and connect with the metal part 332, and the spherical shell 310 and the sphere 320 can achieve relative rotation under external force.

[0057] It should be noted that in some embodiments, both the outer shell 110 and the spherical shell 310 are configured as separate structures. The outer shell 110 includes two half-shells, and the spherical shell 310 also includes two half-shells. The two half-shells of the spherical shell 310 are respectively integrated onto the two half-shells of the outer shell 110 for easy assembly. The two half-shells can be fixedly connected by screws or other structural components.

[0058] In this embodiment, optionally, the display mechanism 200 includes a display body 210, a bracket 220, an electrical plug 230, and a reinforcing member 240. The electrical plug 230 is electrically connected to the display body 210, and both the electrical plug 230 and the display body 210 are fixed to the bracket 220. The electrical plug 230 is used to insert into the electrical socket 142, thereby connecting to the electrical socket 142. The bracket 220 and the ball 320 are detachably connected via the reinforcing member 240. For example, the fixing member can be a screw, which passes through the bracket 220 and can be screwed into the threaded hole 323 on the ball 320. It should be understood that the number of fixing members is equal to the number of threaded holes 323. The bracket 220 and the ball 320 are connected by a fastener, and force is applied to the monitor body 210, so that the external force is transmitted to the ball 320 through the bracket 220 and the fastener, thereby causing the ball 320 to rotate relative to the spherical shell 310. During this process, the force on the power plug 230 and the power socket 142 is small, and they are not easy to loosen or deform and be damaged, resulting in a long service life.

[0059] Optionally, the display unit 210 can be, but is not limited to, an LCD screen or an OLED screen. Furthermore, the display unit 210 can be connected to the processor 120 via a USB interface, or via a Type-C interface or an HDMI interface.

[0060] The assembly structure of the multifunctional X-ray machine provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0061] The wire 141 extending from the outer casing 110 passes through the first clearance hole 312 and the through hole 321, and the electrical socket 142 is fixed in the fixing groove 322 on the sphere 320. The spiral wire bundle 143 of the wire 141 is located outside the first clearance hole 312, and the spiral wire bundle 143 can be located inside the outer casing 110 or in the area between the outer casing 110 and the sphere 310. The electrical plug 230 is plugged into the electrical socket 142 to electrically connect the display body 210 and the processor 120. The bracket 220 is in contact with the surface of the sphere 320, and the fastener is screwed into the threaded hole 323 to fix the bracket 220 to the sphere 320. At this time, by applying force to the display body 210, the sphere 320 can be rotated relative to the sphere 310, thereby adjusting the screen orientation of the display body 210, which is flexible in use.

[0062] After the screen of the monitor body 210 is adjusted, the control panel 160 can be operated to energize the electromagnet 331. The electromagnet 331 is magnetically attracted to the metal part 332, and the position of the monitor body 210 is locked, making it less likely to shake during use.

[0063] The multifunctional X-ray machine provided in this embodiment can portablely display dental images, combining X-ray emission and acquisition functions. After the X-ray film is taken, the image can be quickly acquired, allowing doctors to quickly perform diagnosis and treatment, shortening the diagnosis time and improving diagnostic efficiency.

[0064] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included 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.

Claims

1. A multifunctional dental X-ray machine, characterized in that, include: The X-ray machine body (100) comprises a display mechanism (200) and a transfer mechanism (300); the X-ray machine body (100) is used to emit X-rays into the patient's oral cavity; the transfer mechanism (300) is mounted on the X-ray machine body (100), the display mechanism (200) is mounted on the transfer mechanism (300), and the display mechanism (200) is electrically connected to the X-ray machine body (100); the display mechanism (200) can be rotated relative to the X-ray machine body (100) through the transfer mechanism (300) to adjust the orientation of the screen of the display mechanism (200).

2. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display mechanism (200) is rotatably connected to the X-ray machine body (100) via the adapter mechanism (300) to adjust the orientation of the screen of the display mechanism (200).

3. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adapter (300) includes a spherical shell (310) and a sphere (320), the spherical shell (310) being fixed to the X-ray machine body (100), and the sphere (320) being rotatably connected to the spherical shell (310); The display mechanism (200) is connected to the sphere (320).

4. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The X-ray machine body (100) includes a housing (110), a processor (120), an X-ray emission module (130), and an electrical connection module (140). The processor (120) and the X-ray emission module (130) are both installed in the housing (110). The processor (120) is electrically connected to the X-ray emission module (130), and the processor (120) is electrically connected to the display mechanism (200) through the electrical connection module (140).

5. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spherical shell (310) is provided with a rotating cavity (311) and a first clearance hole (312) and a second clearance hole (313) communicating with the rotating cavity (311); the sphere (320) is provided with a communicating threading hole (321) and a fixing groove (322). The electrical connection module (140) includes a wire (141) and an electrical socket (142). One end of the wire (141) is electrically connected to the processor (120), and the other end of the wire (141) is electrically connected to the electrical socket (142). The wire (141) passes through both the first clearance hole (312) and the wire hole (321). The electrical socket (142) is fixed in the fixing groove (322). The display mechanism (200) is electrically connected to the electrical socket (142).

6. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A portion of the conductor (141) is configured as a spiral wire harness (143), which is located outside the first clearance hole (312).

7. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The display mechanism (200) includes a display body (210), a bracket (220), and an electrical plug (230); the electrical plug (230) is electrically connected to the display body (210), and both the electrical plug (230) and the display body (210) are fixed to the bracket (220); the electrical plug (230) is inserted into the electrical socket (142); the bracket (220) is connected to the sphere (320).

8. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The display mechanism (200) further includes a reinforcement member (240), which is mounted on the bracket (220) and is fixedly connected to the sphere (320).

9. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that: The adapter (300) further includes a locking assembly (330), which is installed on both the spherical shell (310) and the sphere (320). The locking assembly (330) has a first state and a second state that can be switched between each other. When in the first state, the locking assembly (330) locks the spherical shell (310) and the sphere (320). When in the second state, the locking assembly (330) releases the locking of the spherical shell (310) and the sphere (320).

10. The multifunctional dental X-ray machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking assembly (330) includes an electromagnet (331) and a metal part (332); the electromagnet (331) is mounted on the spherical shell (310) and is electrically connected to the processor (120); the metal part (332) is mounted on the sphere (320); the electromagnet (331) is used to magnetically attract and connect with the metal part (332) when energized.

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