Adjustable Dental X-Ray Media Holder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental professionals face challenges in securely positioning diverse x-ray imaging media of different sizes, shapes, and configurations within the oral cavity, requiring multiple holders for various procedures, which is inefficient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A universal dental x-ray image media holder with an adjustable bite block and backing plate, featuring channels for positioning and flexible straps for secure attachment, allowing for versatile use across various x-ray procedures and media types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple specialized holders are used for different x-ray procedures and media types, then positioning accuracy and security are improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with a universal backing plate that can accommodate multiple types of x-ray imaging media (film, phosphor plates, digital sensors) of different sizes and shapes. The bite block is made movable along the backing plate to adjust positioning for various x-ray procedures, allowing a single holder to perform multiple functions that previously required separate specialized holders.
Solution Approach 2:
The bite block is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to be repositioned along the backing plate to accommodate different x-ray procedures and media configurations. This dynamic adjustment capability enables one holder to adapt to various positioning requirements without requiring multiple static holders.
2Reliability
If multiple specialized holders are used for different procedures, then secure positioning for each procedure is improved, but time to select and prepare appropriate holder increases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal holder design eliminates the need to select from multiple specialized holders by providing a single device that can accommodate all x-ray media types and procedures. The movable bite block and adjustable straps allow secure positioning for any procedure type, reducing holder selection time to zero.
3Manufacturing precision
If fixed configuration holders are used for specific media types, then positioning precision for that media is improved, but adaptability to different media sizes and shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The movable bite block allows the holder to adapt its configuration for different media types while maintaining positioning precision. The block can be repositioned along the backing plate to accommodate various media sizes and shapes, providing both adaptability and precise positioning control.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder allows changes in the position parameter of the bite block along the backing plate to accommodate different media configurations. This parameter adjustment enables the same holder structure to maintain precise positioning for various media types by simply changing the bite block location.
4Ease of operation
If a single universal holder is used for all procedures, then inventory simplicity and ease of operation are improved, but positioning precision and security for specific procedures may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The movable bite block provides procedural customization within the universal holder, allowing precise positioning for each specific x-ray type. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures that positioning security is maintained across all procedures despite using a single holder design.
Solution Approach 2:
The ability to adjust the bite block position and strap configuration allows the universal holder to achieve procedure-specific positioning precision. By changing these parameters, the holder maintains reliable security for each x-ray type while preserving inventory simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
A dental x-ray image media holder (10) includes an image media backing plate (11) adjustably affixed to a bite block (12). The backing plate (11) has at least one channel (31-33) for receiving a post (21) affixed to the bite block (12), such that the bite block (12) can be selectively moved within the channel (31-33) to orient the bite block (12) in a predetermined position relative to the backing plate (11).