Detachable Radiographic Manipulation Panel Wireless Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing radiographic apparatuses have a fixedly mounted manipulation device, which can become inaccessible or difficult to manipulate when the X-ray radiation position or direction is adjusted, limiting the operator's ability to control the apparatus effectively.

Innovation Solution

A detachable manipulation panel connected to the radiographic apparatus via a wireless interface, allowing the operator to control the X-ray generation and positioning from a separate location, including a display unit, input unit, and authentication features, with power supplied by a battery or docking device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the manipulation device is fixedly mounted to the capturing device, then the manipulation device is stable and reliable, but the manipulation device becomes inaccessible or difficult to manipulate when the X-ray radiation position or direction is adjusted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of manipulation deviceVSAvoidstable connection of manipulation device
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The manipulation device is separated from the capturing device into two independent components. The manipulation device can be detachably mounted to the capturing device or used independently via wireless communication, allowing it to be repositioned for accessibility while maintaining connection options for reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The manipulation device transitions from a fixed static mounting to a dynamic configuration where it can be detachably mounted at different positions or used wirelessly. This dynamic adaptability allows the operator to access the manipulation device from convenient locations while maintaining functional connection to the capturing device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the manipulation device is detachably mounted to the capturing device, then the operator can access the manipulation device from convenient locations, but additional connection mechanisms and power supply systems are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of manipulation deviceVSAvoidconnection and power supply mechanisms
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The manipulation device is designed with multi-functionality to reduce overall system complexity. It can operate in multiple modes: detachably mounted to the capturing device or independently via wireless communication. The battery unit provides universal power supply for both mounted and independent operation modes, eliminating the need for separate power systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The manipulation device includes an integrated battery unit that provides autonomous power supply, allowing the device to function independently when detached from the capturing device. This self-service capability reduces dependence on external power and connection mechanisms, simplifying the overall system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If the manipulation device is used independently via wireless interface, then the operator can control the capturing device from any location, but the manipulation device requires autonomous power supply and wireless communication capabilities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in manipulation device locationVSAvoidwireless interface and power supply system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The manipulation device incorporates universal components that enable both wired and wireless operation modes. The battery unit and wireless communication interface allow independent operation, while the detachable mounting capability provides an alternative wired connection option, making the device adaptable to various operational requirements without requiring completely separate systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2675357B1Radiographic apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.12.09 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a radiographic apparatus including a detachable manipulation panel which includes a capturing device to generate X-rays and to irradiate the X-rays to a subject so as to capture the subject, a controller connected to the capturing device to control the capturing device, and a manipulation device mounted to the capturing device to allow an inspector to input commands to control the capturing device, wherein the manipulation device is detachably mounted to the capturing device and, in a state in which the manipulation device is separated from the capturing device, is connected to the controller using a wireless interface to control the capturing device.