Animal X-Ray Table Reconfiguration for 2D, 3D, and Standing Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Veterinary clinics face challenges in providing comprehensive X-ray imaging services for small animals due to the high cost and spatial limitations, as they often require multiple types of X-ray imaging apparatuses for general, 3D, and standing imaging, which conventional human equipment cannot adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A single X-ray imaging apparatus designed for animals that can perform general, 3D, and standing imaging, featuring a main body, an arm operating part, an arm rotating part, and a table system with displacement table assemblies that allow for flexible imaging modes, including a first mode for 2D imaging, a second mode for 3D imaging, and a third mode for standing imaging, without the need for separate equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of X-ray imaging apparatuses are equipped for general imaging, 3D imaging, and standing imaging, then imaging versatility is improved, but cost burden and spatial requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a single X-ray imaging apparatus that can perform multiple imaging functions including general imaging, 3D imaging, and standing imaging by reconfiguring its table and arm components. The table can be positioned in different locations and the arm can be moved to various positions, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized devices, thereby reducing spatial requirements while maintaining imaging versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus employs dynamic reconfiguration of its components - the table can be moved between different positions (first table position for general/3D imaging, second table position for standing imaging) and the arm can be repositioned accordingly. This dynamic adaptability allows a single device to perform multiple imaging functions that would traditionally require separate fixed installations
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of X-ray imaging apparatuses are equipped for general imaging, 3D imaging, and standing imaging, then imaging versatility is improved, but cost burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a single X-ray imaging apparatus that can perform multiple imaging functions including general imaging, 3D imaging, and standing imaging by reconfiguring its table and arm components. The table can be positioned in different locations and the arm can be moved to various positions, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized devices, thereby reducing spatial requirements while maintaining imaging versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple imaging functions into a single unified apparatus. By combining the capabilities of general imaging, 3D imaging, and standing imaging equipment into one system with shared components (X-ray source, detector, table, arm), the patent reduces the total quantity of equipment needed, thereby reducing cost burden while maintaining comprehensive imaging versatility
3Reliability
If conventional human X-ray equipment is used for small animals, then general imaging capability is maintained, but adaptability to small animal imaging needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes an X-ray imaging apparatus specifically adapted for small animals with modified local characteristics - the table size and positioning capabilities are optimized for small animal dimensions, the arm can achieve positions suitable for veterinary imaging angles, and the system can perform specialized functions like standing imaging of small animals that conventional human equipment cannot adequately perform
4Productivity
If a single X-ray imaging apparatus performs multiple imaging functions, then cost and space efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic reconfiguration of its components - the table can be moved between different positions (first table position for general/3D imaging, second table position for standing imaging) and the arm can be repositioned accordingly. This dynamic adaptability allows a single device to perform multiple imaging functions that would traditionally require separate fixed installations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective performance of various imaging types within limited veterinary clinic space, reducing costs and enhancing medical services by allowing flexible use of advanced equipment for small animal diagnosis and treatment.
Implementation Method 1
an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector are arranged in a line facing each other
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an X-ray imaging apparatus 100 for animals. An X-ray tube 121 and an X-ray detector 123 of the present invention may provide optimal imaging results desired by a veterinarian. Through a dynamic mechanism of a table assembly system, the X-ray imaging apparatus may effectively perform general imaging for 2D images, 3D rotational imaging, and standing imaging with only a single X-ray imaging device.