Mobile X-Ray Gantry with Lift-Swing Positioning for Uneven Spaces

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Solution Overview

Problem

Large-scale radiation devices are cumbersome and difficult to rapidly position or move in uneven, limited spaces, such as field rescue camps, hindering medical rescue operations.

Innovation Solution

A gantry system comprising a base section, lifting section, and swing section, equipped with a transfer wheel assembly, pneumatic support rods, and a safety protection section, allowing for quick movement and positioning of a radiation assembly, with a safety protection mechanism to prevent accidental movement and ensure operator safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a large-scale radiation device is used, then radiation therapy capability is improved, but mobility and positioning speed deteriorate due to bulky structure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveradiation therapy capabilityVSAvoidpositioning speed

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The radiation device is divided into multiple independent sections: a base section with transfer wheel assembly for mobility, a lifting section with pneumatic support rods for height adjustment, and a swing section with radiation assembly for positioning. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized independently, enabling the bulky radiation therapy apparatus to be moved and positioned rapidly through coordinated action of lighter, modular components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a large-scale radiation device is used, then radiation therapy capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates in uneven and limited spaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveradiation therapy capabilityVSAvoidoperability in limited spaces

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms including a lifting section with pneumatic support rods that can extend and retract to adapt to uneven ground, and a swing section that can rotate and position the radiation assembly at various angles. This dynamic capability allows the radiation device to be easily operated in limited and uneven spaces while maintaining full radiation therapy functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Speed

If quick movement and positioning is enabled, then positioning speed is improved, but safety deteriorates due to risk of accidental movement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning speedVSAvoidsafety

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device includes a lock assembly that can be engaged before movement to secure the radiation assembly in its current position, and a safety protection section that prevents accidental activation during operation. These preliminary safety measures are built into the quick-positioning mechanism, allowing rapid movement and positioning while maintaining safety through pre-engaged locking and protection features.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12178625B2Radiation systems, methods, and devices

Publication Date: 2024.12.31 SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a gantry for an X-ray system. The gantry may include a base section, a lifting section, and a swing section. The base section may be configured to move. A first end of the lifting section may be connected to the base section. A first end of the swing section may be rotatably connected to a second end of the lifting section. A radiation assembly may be disposed on a second end of the swing section.