Height-Adjustable Animal Table for Compact X-Ray Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical diagnostic apparatuses for animals face challenges in efficiently using small spaces due to fixed table heights and limited adjustability of the X-ray tube and detector distance, making it difficult to image heavy animals and requiring large installation spaces.
Innovation Solution
A medical diagnostic apparatus with a height-adjustable table and imaging stand that allows the table to move close to the floor and the imaging stand to move left and right, enabling adjustment of the X-ray tube and detector distance up to 1.8 meters, reducing installation space requirements, and allowing animals to step onto the table without manual placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the table height is fixed at the height of the diagnostic body, then the X-ray detection unit can be positioned under the table, but the distance between the X-ray tube and detector cannot be increased to 1.8 meters for high-resolution imaging
Solution Approach 1:
The table height is made adjustable through a lifting mechanism that can raise and lower the table to different positions. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the table to be positioned at various heights, enabling the X-ray tube-to-detector distance to be increased to 1.8 meters for high-resolution imaging while maintaining the ability to position the detection unit under the table when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the diagnostic body is moved on rails to secure space for the X-ray tube, then side imaging can be performed, but a large installation space is required
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of moving the diagnostic body horizontally on rails to achieve side imaging, the invention utilizes the vertical dimension by adjusting the table height. The table can be lowered to create sufficient vertical clearance for the X-ray tube to position itself for side imaging, thereby eliminating the need for horizontal movement space and reducing the overall installation footprint.
3Ease of operation
If the table height is fixed, then the structure is simple, but heavy animals cannot be easily placed on the table
Solution Approach 1:
The table incorporates a lifting mechanism that enables height adjustment, allowing the table to be lowered to a more accessible position for placing heavy animals. This dynamic adjustment improves ease of operation for veterinary staff while managing the complexity through an integrated mechanical lifting system.
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AI summary
A medical diagnostic apparatus having a height-adjustable table for animals according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a table where an animal is placed; a support stand supporting the table such that the table vertically moves and adjusting height of the table to move the table close to a floor; an X-ray detector disposed under the table and coupled to the support stand to move with the table; and an imaging stand spaced from the table, connected to the support stand, and having an X-ray tube for radiating X-rays to the X-ray detector.