Radiographic Imaging Cable Storage Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing radiographic imaging apparatuses face issues with cable slack, which can lead to disconnection and contamination, particularly when the operation unit is attached from multiple directions, posing risks of the subject getting caught in the cable and compromising cleanliness.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic imaging apparatus with a storage unit on the examination table that includes a box with a lid and winding members to manage the cable length, allowing it to be stored and wound, eliminating slack and ensuring the cable does not hang down, even when the operation unit is attached from various directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the cable length is made sufficient to allow top board movements and operation unit attachment from multiple directions, then the adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but cable slack occurs causing safety hazards and cleanliness issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the excess cable length from the operational space by providing a storage unit with a box that can hold the cable when not in use. This separates the functional cable length from the excess length, eliminating the harmful slack while preserving the adaptability of the operation unit attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable is nested within the storage unit's box structure. The box serves as a container that holds the cable in an organized manner, allowing the cable to be stored compactly when not needed, thus eliminating slack hazards while maintaining system flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If the cable is made long enough to accommodate various attachment positions, then the ease of operation is improved, but the cable may hang down and cause contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The excess cable is extracted from the operational area and placed into the storage unit. This prevents the cable from hanging down and potentially causing contamination, while the operational portion remains accessible for flexible positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage unit acts as an intermediary between the cable and the environment. By providing a dedicated storage space with a lid, it prevents the cable from contacting surfaces that could cause contamination, thus eliminating the harmful effect while preserving operational flexibility.
3Ease of operation
If the cable length is increased to allow temporary removal and reattachment of the operation unit, then the ease of operation is improved, but the risk of disconnection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit is prepared in advance to receive the cable when the operation unit is removed. This preliminary preparation ensures that the cable can be safely stored and protected during the removal process, preventing accidental disconnection or damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage unit provides a protective environment for the cable before potential disconnection events. By having a designated storage space ready, the system cushions against the risks of cable damage or disconnection that could occur during operation unit removal and reattachment.
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AI summary
A storage unit 2 arranged on a foot side of a subject placed on a top board is provided with a box composed of a block member 22 and a plate member 23 and a lid 21 covering an upper side of the box. The lid 21 is provided so as to be capable of pivoting about a shaft 20 relative to the plate member 23 of the box composed of the block member 22 and the plate member 23. When the lid 21 is in a closed state, the upper portion of the plate member 23 of the box composed of the block member 22 and the plate member 23 is covered by the lid 21. In this state, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper surface of the lid 21 and the surface of the top board of the storage unit 2 are arranged at the same height, and are thus coplanar.