Dental Sensor Holder Adapter for X-Ray Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental professionals face inefficiencies in using multiple sensor holders, bite blocks, rods, and rings for various x-ray procedures, leading to time-consuming changes and complex alignments for different mouth areas.
Innovation Solution
An adapter system that connects a ring guide and rod with a holder for a radiation sensing device, featuring engagement members and a handle, allowing for versatile positioning and alignment of the sensing device with reduced hardware requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sensor holders, bite blocks, rods and rings are used for different x-ray procedures, then the alignment precision for different mouth areas is improved, but the device complexity and time required for changing equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single sensor holder that can accommodate multiple sensing devices through interchangeable adapters. The holder includes a standardized engagement interface that works with different adapter types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized holders for different mouth areas (anterior, posterior, left, right, upper, lower). This multi-functional design maintains alignment precision while reducing equipment complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the positioning system into modular components: a universal holder body and interchangeable adapters specific to different sensing devices. This segmentation allows the common holder structure to remain unchanged while only the adapter portion needs to be swapped, reducing the complexity of changing entire assemblies while maintaining precise alignment capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensor holders and accessories are used for various x-ray procedures, then the adaptability to different sensing devices is improved, but the loss of time for changing equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics through the use of removable and interchangeable adapters that can be quickly swapped on the sensor holder. The engagement interface is designed to allow rapid attachment and detachment of different adapters corresponding to different sensing devices, enabling dynamic adaptation without time-consuming changes to the entire holder assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple adapters that can be prepared in advance for different sensing device types. The standardized engagement interface is designed beforehand to work with all adapter variations, allowing dental professionals to have adapters ready for different procedures without needing to modify the holder structure during equipment changes.
3Device complexity
If a single adapter system is used to connect ring guide and rod with holder, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision requirements for the engagement members increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by designing the engagement members with specific geometric parameters (protrusions and recesses with defined shapes, sizes, and orientations) that enable precise mating. The engagement interface uses carefully controlled dimensional parameters to ensure proper alignment and secure connection between the adapter and holder, as well as between the rod and adapter, achieving high precision through optimized geometric parameters.
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AI summary
An adapter for connecting a ring guide and rod with a holder for a radiation sensing device is provided herein. The adapter includes but is not limited to a first engagement member for engaging a complementary engagement member formed on the rod and a second engagement member for engaging a holder for a radiation sensing device. The adapter also includes but is not limited to a handle connecting the first engagement member to the second engagement member.