Gantry Holder Light Source for Medical Imaging Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical imaging apparatuses face challenges in optimizing the arrangement of components like cameras and display apparatuses relative to the examination region, particularly in tunnel-shaped openings, where illumination and optical detection are crucial for patient positioning and observation.
Innovation Solution
A medical imaging apparatus with a gantry featuring a tunnel-shaped opening and a holder with a light source arranged above the opening, allowing for improved illumination and optical detection through a swivel apparatus that positions the holder to direct light and camera components effectively within the examination region.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If components are arranged to enable optical detection and illumination in the examination region, then patient positioning and observation are improved, but the structural complexity of the gantry increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder integrates multiple functions: it supports the light source, mounting structure for camera, and positioning mechanisms in a single unified component that attaches to the gantry, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining all necessary functions for illumination and optical detection
Solution Approach 2:
The holder serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it provides structural support for optical components, enables adjustable positioning, and facilitates both illumination and camera mounting functions, thereby improving ease of operation without requiring separate dedicated structures for each function
2Measurement precision
If a light source is added to illuminate the examination region, then optical detection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder combines the light source mounting, camera mounting, and positioning adjustments into a single integrated structure, so that adding illumination capability does not require separate mounting structures and brackets, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances illumination and optical detection capabilities, enabling better patient positioning and observation during medical imaging procedures by ensuring optimal placement and functionality of components within the tunnel-shaped opening.
Implementation Method 1
the holder comprises a light source for illuminating the examination region
Data Source
AI summary
A medical imaging apparatus includes a gantry with a tunnel-shaped opening, an examination region and a holder. In an embodiment, the holder includes a light source for illuminating the examination region and the holder is arranged on the gantry projecting above the tunnel-shaped opening.