Floor-Integrated Gantry Supply Unit for Medical Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical image acquisition devices with sliding gantries face challenges in compactly and safely supplying power, data, and coolant due to the need for cable columns that can cause tripping hazards and collision risks with other equipment.
Innovation Solution
A supply unit integrated into the floor, using a flexible power routing chain with conduits for power, data, and coolant transfer between a stationary source and the gantry, eliminating the need for a cable column and incorporating a guide channel with a removable cover plate for sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a cable column is used to supply power and data to the sliding gantry, then the gantry can be supplied with necessary utilities, but it creates tripping hazards and collision risks with other equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the cable column from the operating space by integrating the supply unit directly into the floor. The connection elements extend vertically from the floor to establish connections with the gantry, eliminating the need for overhead cable columns and removing the associated tripping and collision hazards while maintaining reliable utility supply.
2Reliability
If a ceiling module with power routing chain is used, then power and data can be directed to the gantry, but the structural complexity and space occupation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from a vertical ceiling-mounted power routing chain to a horizontal floor-integrated supply unit. By relocating the connection elements to the floor level, the system achieves the same power and data transfer function while reducing vertical space occupation and simplifying the overall structural arrangement.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the supply unit is integrated into the floor, then the gantry resembles an immobile structure reducing patient anxiety, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supply unit is designed as a modular system with separate components: the floor-integrated housing, vertically extending connection elements, and detachable connectors. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing and simplified installation while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of an immobile gantry structure.
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AI summary
An imaging device has a gantry designed to movie along the floor of a room in which the imaging device is installed. The imaging device has a supply unit that includes a transfer arrangement to transfer power and/or data and/or coolant between a stationary supply source and the movable gantry. The supply unit is arranged in or on the floor.