Mobile radiation protection equipment

Abstract

This invention provides portable protective equipment that improves visibility, workability, and mobility of the hands during procedures in work environments handling radiation such as X-rays. [Solution] The protective gear body will have a flared shape, narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. Furthermore, the shape will flare from the front to the rear, and a movable component will be installed directly below the bottom of the main body. This will improve the worker's visibility and workability, as well as the mobility and space-saving storage of the protective gear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile radiation shielding tool for reducing or preventing exposure to radiation such as X-rays in a working environment where radiation is handled.

Background Art

[0002] In conventional mobile radiation protection tools, cylindrical or U-shaped mobile protection tools are well known. Also, the wheel part protrudes outward for self-standing. (Patent Document 1)

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Non-Patent Documents

[0004]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the above-described movable radiation protection tool, the widths and arcs of the upper and lower portions of the structure that supports the protection material are equal, and it has a cylindrical or rectangular parallelepiped shape. With a protection tool of this shape, there is also a problem that the field of view at a position close to the protection tool is blocked and becomes a blind spot, which hinders the confirmation of the position of the procedure. For the same reason of the shape, when operating a long instrument such as a catheter or a wire, there is a risk that the upper part of the protection tool will catch on the base material or compress the space.

[0006] In the above-mentioned movable radiation shielding device, the moving parts, such as wheels, protrude outward from the main body of the radiation shielding device. This design presented a challenge: the moving parts could interfere with medical equipment and other objects installed on the floor, limiting the range of motion.

[0007] The aforementioned portable radiation protection equipment presented a challenge in storage environments where multiple units were used: the required storage space was multiplied by the number of units, necessitating the securing of sufficient space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The mobile protective device according to the present invention has a shape that is narrow at the top and widens at the bottom, and widens from the front to the rear. Furthermore, the movable components, including casters, are installed directly below the bottom of the main body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] In the present invention, the narrowed upper section reduces blind spots near the protective gear and facilitates securing working space. The lower part of the frame body is wider than the upper part to prevent the user's lower legs from coming into contact with the protective gear when moving.

[0010] The mobile radiation shielding device of the present invention has a structure in which the movable member is installed directly below the main body, thereby reducing the limitation of the range of motion and the risk of interference with devices installed on the lower front.

[0011] The portable radiation shielding device of the present invention has a shape that widens from the front to the rear when viewed from above, which allows multiple units to be stacked and reduces the storage space required. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is an exploded view of the mobile radiation protection device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating the use of the portable radiation protection device according to the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a storage image diagram of a mobile radiation protection device according to the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

Example

[0014] FIG. 1 is an exploded view showing a mobile protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] The radius of the semi - arc of the upper - body horizontal frame (110) is designed to be 70 - 80% smaller than that of the lower - body horizontal frame (120).

[0016] The radiation - protection material is fixed to the polypropylene sheet with staples to prevent bending due to its own weight. Further, this protection - material part is installed along the frame shape at a position surrounded by the body frames (110, 120, 210, 220) and fixed to each frame with screws.

[0017] To ensure the operability of foot switches etc. for operating medical devices, the height of the lower - body horizontal frame (120) from the ground or the floor is set to 15 mm or more. To avoid exposure through this opening, a curtain made of a movable radiation - protection material may be installed from the front to the side of the lower part of the body.

[0018] To provide stacking property, the upper - body horizontal frame (110) and the lower - body horizontal frame (120) are designed to have a shape that opens linearly outward from a portion exceeding a central angle of 140°.

[0019] The use of lead is regulated in many countries and the legal restrictions regarding handling and disposal are strict. Therefore, a radiation - protection material using a metal other than lead is desirable. Also, to improve strength and promote the diffusion of heat generated by radiation, it is desirable to use a multi - layer material made of different metals considering the thermal conductivity.

Explanation of Symbols

[0020] 110 Upper Horizontal Frame 120 Lower Horizontal Frame 210 Side Frame·Right 220 Side Frame·Left 230 Central Frame 310 Caster 320 Guard Panel

Claims

1. A portable protective device with a flared shape, narrow at the top and widening at the bottom, and equipped with radiation shielding material on the front and sides.

2. The portable protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when viewed from above, it has a shape that widens from the front to the rear.

3. The movable protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member is installed directly below the main body.

4. The mobile protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that an opening or a curtain made of movable radiation shielding material is provided between the lower part of the main body and the ground or floor.

5. The mobile protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that the radiation shielding material is manufactured by forming a metal film excluding lead on a substrate by a plating method.

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