C-arm X-ray Damping Element Vibration Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
C-arm x-ray devices experience poor image quality and mechanical instability due to vibrations caused by the high rotational speed of the rotary anode, leading to blurred image sequences and premature wear of components.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating damping elements with oscillation-damping effects between the x-ray source and the C-arm, and adjustable holding elements to influence the damping effect, which can be switched on or off as needed, to reduce or eliminate vibrations transmitted to the x-ray detector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the rotary anode rotates at high speed to improve x-ray production efficiency, then x-ray image quality improves, but vibrations are generated that cause poor image quality and mechanical instability
Solution Approach 1:
A damping element is introduced as an intermediary component between the x-ray source and the C-arm. This damping element absorbs and dissipates vibrations generated by the high-speed rotary anode, preventing them from being transmitted to the C-arm and x-ray detector, thus resolving the contradiction between high-speed operation and mechanical stability
Solution Approach 2:
The damping element converts the harmful vibrations generated by the high-speed rotary anode into beneficial energy dissipation through material damping. The vibrations that would otherwise cause mechanical instability and poor image quality are transformed into heat energy within the damping element, eliminating their harmful effects while allowing high-speed operation to continue
2Manufacturing precision
If damping elements are added to reduce vibrations, then image quality improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The damping element's properties (such as material composition, geometry, and placement) are optimized to achieve maximum vibration damping with minimal added complexity. By carefully selecting damping parameters and configuration, the solution achieves improved image quality while keeping the structural complexity increase to a minimum
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
Improves image quality by reducing vibrations and mechanical loads, extending the lifespan of components and reducing noise levels, thereby enhancing the operational stability and patient comfort.
Implementation Method 1
at least one damping element with an oscillation-damping effect is arranged between the x-ray source and the C-arm, by which transmission of oscillations from the x-ray source to the C-arm may be reduced
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AI summary
A C-arm x-ray device includes a C-arm and an x-ray source and an x-ray detector arranged on the C-arm. At least one damping element with an oscillation-damping effect is arranged between the x-ray source and the C-arm. Transmission of oscillations of the x-ray source onto the C-arm may be reduced with the at least one damping element. The C-arm x-ray device also includes at least one holding element arranged on the C-arm. The oscillation-damping effect of the at least one damping element may be influenced.