Imaging Plate Protection Assembly Using Segmented Waterproof Bags
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging plate assemblies require multiple sizes of waterproof bags to accommodate varying numbers of imaging plates, leading to difficulties in sealing and increased risk of body fluids entering the bag, such as saliva.
Innovation Solution
The assembly uses multiple waterproof bags of the same size to individually accommodate each imaging plate, with an IP holding member that positions them for efficient storage and sealing, reducing the need for various bag sizes and minimizing fluid entry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple imaging plates are accommodated in one bag, then the number of bags can be reduced, but the thickness of contents increases and the bag mouth becomes difficult to close
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single large bag into multiple smaller individual bags, each accommodating one imaging plate. This segmentation allows each bag to be easily sealed while maintaining protection for multiple plates, resolving the contradiction between reducing bag quantity and ensuring ease of closure.
2Volume of stationary object
If multiple imaging plates are accommodated in one bag, then space utilization improves, but body fluid such as saliva easily enters the inside of the bag
Solution Approach 1:
By creating separate sealed bags for each imaging plate, the patent ensures that fluid contamination of one plate does not affect others. Each bag acts as an independent barrier, maintaining reliability while the collection of bags achieves efficient space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different protection levels to different plates by providing individual sealed bags for each one, ensuring that each plate receives appropriate local protection against fluid entry while maintaining overall space efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different sizes of bags are prepared according to the number of imaging plates, then accommodation flexibility improves, but the number of types of bags increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple identical small bags that can universally accommodate any single imaging plate regardless of the total number of plates. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple bag sizes while maintaining flexibility through the ability to use any combination of these standard bags.
4Quantity of substance
If the thickness of contents in the bag is large, then multiple imaging plates can be held, but the mouth of the bag is hardly closed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the contents by placing each imaging plate in its own separate bag rather than stacking multiple plates in one large bag. This reduces the thickness of contents in each individual bag to a manageable level, enabling easy closure while still protecting multiple plates through the use of multiple bags.
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AI summary
An imaging plate protection assembly is capable of accommodating a plurality of imaging plates. The imaging plate protection assembly includes a plurality of waterproof bags and an IP holding member. The plurality of waterproof bags accommodate one-to-one the plurality of imaging plates. The IP holding member holds the plurality of imaging plates accommodated in the plurality of waterproof bags at predetermined positions.