Holding Unit for Overlapping Radiation Imaging Apparatuses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiation imaging systems struggle to perform long-length imaging using radiation imaging apparatuses of different sizes, as they lack a suitable holding unit to maintain proper positioning and overlap for combined imaging.
Innovation Solution
A radiation imaging system with a holding unit that positions and overlaps multiple radiation imaging apparatuses of varying sizes, allowing for partial spatial overlap from the radiation incident side to combine images effectively, enabling long-length imaging with apparatuses of different sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses of different sizes is used for long-length imaging, then the adaptability to actual medical field requirements is improved, but the difficulty of positioning and overlapping the apparatuses correctly increases
Solution Approach 1:
A holding unit is introduced as an intermediary device to hold and position multiple radiation imaging apparatuses of different sizes. The holding unit provides a standardized interface and positioning mechanism that simplifies the arrangement of diverse apparatuses, enabling correct spatial overlap without requiring complex manual positioning procedures for each apparatus configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding unit is designed with universal positioning capabilities that can accommodate radiation imaging apparatuses of various sizes. It provides a standardized mounting structure and alignment mechanism that works with different apparatus configurations, making the system adaptable to diverse medical imaging requirements while maintaining consistent positioning accuracy.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple radiation imaging apparatuses are arranged with spatial overlap for long-length imaging, then the imaging coverage area is improved, but the requirement for precise positioning accuracy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding unit serves as a precision intermediary that ensures accurate positioning of multiple radiation imaging apparatuses. It incorporates alignment features and positioning mechanisms that maintain the required spatial relationships between apparatuses, ensuring that the overlap regions are correctly positioned for seamless image combination while expanding the total imaging coverage area.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding unit is pre-configured with positioning features and alignment mechanisms that establish the correct spatial relationships between multiple radiation imaging apparatuses before imaging begins. This preliminary positioning ensures that when apparatuses are arranged with spatial overlap, the overlap regions are precisely aligned, eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustment during operation.
3Measurement precision
If radiation imaging apparatuses are held at proper positions for long-length imaging, then the image quality is improved, but the complexity of the holding unit increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding unit is designed as a modular segmented structure that can independently position each radiation imaging apparatus. This segmentation allows the holding unit to provide precise positioning for each apparatus while keeping the overall design manageable and maintainable. Each segment can be adjusted independently to achieve the required image quality without requiring the entire holding unit to be overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding unit incorporates universal positioning and support mechanisms that can handle multiple radiation imaging apparatuses with a single standardized design. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized holding structures for each apparatus, thereby maintaining image quality through consistent positioning while avoiding unnecessary complexity in the holding unit design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the acquisition of high-quality long radiographic images by ensuring accurate positioning and overlap of radiation imaging apparatuses of different sizes, reducing body movement and radiation exposure while accommodating various apparatus configurations.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses configured to convert radiation emitted onto the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses into image signals
Data Source
AI summary
A radiation imaging system includes a holding unit configured to hold a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses configured to convert radiation emitted onto the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses into image signals. The radiation imaging system is configured to obtain a long radiographic image based on the image signals respectively from the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses. The holding unit is configured to hold the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses having imaging areas of different sizes, in such a manner that the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses is partially overlapped with each other spatially, by a predetermined overlapping area as viewed from a radiation incident side.