Pivotable Radiation Screen for Operator Mobility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiation protection screens in medical environments are not well-suited for allowing operators to move freely and access all areas around the patient, while also being inconvenient for repositioning fluoroscopy devices.
Innovation Solution
A radiation protection screen with a front wall structure that has a lower part and an upper part that is movable relative to each other, allowing the upper part to pivot around a vertical corner edge, enabling greater mobility and flexibility for operators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed radiation protection screen is used, then operators are protected from ionizing radiation, but operators cannot freely access all areas around the patient
Solution Approach 1:
The screen incorporates movable parts, specifically the upper part that can pivot around a vertical corner edge, transforming a static protective barrier into a dynamic structure that adapts to operator movement needs while maintaining radiation protection
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed radiation protection screen is used, then radiation protection is maintained, but fluoroscopy devices cannot be easily repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable upper section allows the screen to dynamically adjust its configuration to accommodate repositioning of fluoroscopy devices, providing adaptability without compromising the radiation protection function
3Ease of operation
If the entire screen is moved to accommodate equipment, then radiation protection is maintained, but operator mobility and workflow are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is divided into movable upper and fixed lower parts, allowing selective movement of only the necessary portion to accommodate equipment or operator needs, rather than moving the entire structure
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented design enables dynamic adjustment where only the upper pivotable section moves to accommodate equipment, while the lower section remains fixed to maintain stability and protection
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AI summary
The invention relates to a radiation protection screen (1) for protecting an operator from ionizing radiation, said screen (1) comprising a front wall structure (2) made of radiation-shielding material(s) and a side wall structure (3) made of radiation-shielding material(s), connected to each other at a vertical or substantially vertical corner edge (4), said screen (1) having a base (5) equipped with wheels (6) for ground support. The front wall structure (2) comprises a lower portion (21) and an upper portion (22) movable relative to each other, said upper portion (22) of said front wall structure (2) being pivotally mounted at said corner edge (4), about a vertical or substantially vertical pivot axis (7).According to the invention, the screen comprises a part made of flexible radio-protective material, which is in the form of a panel (12) extending: - over a part of the height of said corner edge (4), and - over a part of the lower part (37) of the side wall structure (3), as well as over a part of the lower part (21) of the front wall structure (2), on either side of said corner edge (4).