X-Ray Equipment With Position-Tracking Protective Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing X-ray equipment, such as X-ray CT equipment, fails to protect operators moving around in the imaging room from X-ray exposure, as they are not considered in existing radiation protection devices.
Innovation Solution
The equipment includes an X-ray source, detector, image generator, position calculating section, and control section to move a protective plate between the X-ray source and the operator based on their position, using a camera and multi-joint arm to shield against X-rays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a fixed protective plate is placed at the tunnel opening, then the operator is protected when performing procedures, but the operator is exposed to X-rays when moving around in the imaging room
Solution Approach 1:
The protective plate is transformed from a fixed structure to a movable one, capable of dynamically adjusting its position between the X-ray source and the operator based on real-time operator location detection, thereby providing continuous protection while maintaining operator mobility throughout the imaging room
Solution Approach 2:
The protective plate system automatically tracks and follows the operator's movement without requiring manual intervention, using the operator's position information to autonomously reposition itself and maintain optimal protective coverage
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a movable protective plate system is implemented to track the operator, then protection is provided during movement, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system originally used for general imaging or monitoring purposes is repurposed to also serve as the operator position detection device, allowing one component to perform multiple functions and thereby reducing overall system complexity despite the added protective plate control mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The camera acts as an intermediary device that captures operator position information, which is then processed by the control section to drive the protective plate's movement, simplifying the control architecture by using an existing imaging component rather than implementing a dedicated detection system
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
Effectively protects operators from X-rays by positioning a protective plate between the X-ray source and the operator, allowing them to perform procedures smoothly while minimizing exposure.
Implementation Method 1
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Data Source
AI summary
X-ray equipment that can protect an operator moving around in an imaging room from X rays. The X-ray equipment includes: an X-ray source that irradiates a subject with X rays; a detector that acquires projection data of the subject; and an image generator that generates an X-ray image of the subject using the projection data. The equipment further includes: a position calculating section that calculates the position of the operator in the imaging room; and a control section that moves a protective plate for shielding against X rays to between the X-ray source and the operator according to the position of the operator.