Adjustable Dental X-Ray Sensor Holder for Multi-View Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental x-ray equipment lacks the ability to be finely adjusted for multiple views and orientations, leading to confusion and inefficiency in capturing different x-ray views due to rigid designs and separate aiming modules for each view.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable x-ray sensor holder with an aiming module, guide rail, slider, and interchangeable sensor holders that can be configured to fit various oral cavity shapes and sensor sizes, allowing for precise positioning and orientation for multiple x-ray views.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate aiming modules are used for each x-ray view, then each view can be captured with dedicated equipment, but the overall system complexity increases and it becomes difficult to keep track of multiple positioning tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal aiming module that can be positioned at multiple locations (first position for first view, second position for second view) on the same sensor holder. This single multi-functional module replaces what would traditionally require separate dedicated aiming modules for each x-ray view, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the ability to capture different views accurately
2Ease of manufacture
If rigid sensor holder designs are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but the equipment cannot be fine-tuned to adapt to different patient oral cavities and sensor sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements into the sensor holder design, allowing it to be dynamically adapted to different patient oral cavities and sensor sizes. The holder can be fine-tuned through adjustment mechanisms while maintaining a fundamentally simple manufactured structure, thus achieving both ease of manufacture and high adaptability
3Measurement precision
If multiple separate x-ray positioning tools are used, then each view can be precisely positioned, but it becomes easy to mix up the positioning tools and lose track of them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple positioning functions into a single integrated sensor holder assembly with a universal aiming module that can be repositioned. By merging what would be separate positioning tools into one unified device, the system maintains precise positioning capability for different views while eliminating the confusion and tracking difficulties associated with managing multiple separate tools
4Device complexity
If a universal sensor holder with multiple positions is used, then the number of separate tools is reduced, but the device complexity increases to accommodate multiple positioning capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal sensor holder where a single aiming module can serve multiple functions by being positioned at different locations on the holder. This multi-position capability is achieved through a unified design rather than multiple separate tools, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining high adaptability and versatility
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AI summary
A universal digital dental x-ray sensor holder with adjustable aiming apparatus is provided for holding a digital dental x-ray sensor in a desired location by an apparatus enabled by this disclosure. The universal digital dental x-ray sensor holder with adjustable aiming apparatus may include an aiming module, guide rail, slider, arm, sensor attachment module, compression accessory and sensors and interchangeability of same. A method for holding a digital dental x-ray sensor in a desired location by an apparatus enabled by this disclosure using the universal digital dental x-ray sensor holder with adjustable aiming apparatus is also provided.