Adjustable Lower Shelf for X-ray Unit Patient Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical X-ray imaging systems face challenges in accommodating both standing and sitting patients, leading to improper positioning and artifacts due to patient movement, especially in procedures that require longer durations or involve patients with neurological disorders or injuries.
Innovation Solution
The X-ray imaging system includes a column, an upper shelf rotatably coupled to the column, a rotating part rotatably coupled to the upper shelf, and a chair spaced from the column, allowing for adjustable positioning to accommodate both standing and sitting patients through rotational and translational movements of the upper and lower shelves, and a chair that can be adjusted in height and rotation to accommodate various patient positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the X-ray system is designed for standing patients only, then imaging speed is improved, but patient comfort and stability deteriorate for patients with neurological disorders or injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The lower shelf is designed with movable and adjustable mechanisms that allow it to adapt to different patient positions (standing or sitting). The shelf can be positioned at various heights and angles, and includes movable components that accommodate patient movement and positioning needs, enabling the system to serve both standing and sitting patients effectively
Solution Approach 2:
The lower shelf structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it can support standing patients at one configuration and sitting patients at another configuration. The shelf includes adjustable height mechanisms, rotational capabilities, and movable sections that allow it to universally accommodate different patient conditions and imaging requirements
2Device complexity
If the lower shelf is fixed in position, then device complexity is reduced, but imaging quality deteriorates due to improper positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The lower shelf incorporates adjustable height mechanisms, rotational joints, and movable components that allow precise positioning adjustments. These dynamic features enable the shelf to be configured for different imaging procedures and patient sizes, ensuring proper positioning accuracy without requiring an overly complex fixed structure
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf design allows for parameter adjustments including height, angle, and position. These adjustable parameters can be modified to match different imaging requirements and patient characteristics, achieving high positioning precision through variable configuration rather than fixed complex design
3Ease of operation
If imaging procedures are extended to accommodate sitting patients, then patient comfort is improved, but imaging time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lower shelf is pre-configured with adjustable mechanisms that allow quick transitions between standing and sitting patient positions. The movable components and adjustable height features enable rapid reconfiguration without requiring extensive setup time, maintaining patient comfort while minimizing additional imaging procedure duration
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AI summary
An X-ray dental imaging system for medical imaging includes a column, a housing coupled to the column, and a lower shelf movably coupled to at least one of the column or the housing.