Portable Radiography Frame with Integrated Charging System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable digital radiography equipment for veterinary use is cumbersome due to multiple pieces of equipment that are difficult to transport, disassemble, and charge individually.
Innovation Solution
A portable digital radiography apparatus with a frame that accommodates a radiography panel and computer, featuring a charging system for simultaneous charging and a modular design with sliding holders and locking levers for easy handling and assembly, allowing the equipment to be transported and used as an integral unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple pieces of radiography equipment are transported separately in individual cases, then each piece can be protected and handled independently, but the overall system becomes cumbersome and difficult to transport and setup
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple radiography equipment components (radiography panel, computer, power supply, and other accessories) into a single integrated frame structure. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate travel cases and allows all components to be transported together as one unified system, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of transport and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a support structure for the radiography panel, a carrying case for the computer and other equipment, a charging station with integrated power supply, and a protective enclosure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate equipment while maintaining protection and portability.
2Productivity
If equipment components are kept separate for easy access, then individual pieces can be quickly removed, but reassembly and repacking after use becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is pre-configured with designated slots, compartments, and mounting positions for each equipment component. The computer enclosure, radiography panel holder, and power supply are all pre-positioned within the frame structure. This preliminary arrangement allows for rapid assembly and disassembly during field operations while ensuring quick repacking after use, as everything has its predetermined location.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is designed with modular segments including a removable computer enclosure, a radiography panel holder that can be independently accessed, and separate compartments for accessories. This segmentation allows individual components to be quickly removed or accessed without disturbing the entire system, enabling fast setup and teardown while maintaining organized storage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple individual pieces of equipment are charged separately, then each device can be charged independently, but the charging process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a power supply unit within the frame that can simultaneously charge multiple equipment components (radiography panel, computer, and other battery-powered devices) through a unified charging system. This eliminates the need for multiple separate chargers and reduces charging complexity while maintaining the ability to charge all components independently if needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power supply serves as a universal charging station that can charge different types of equipment with different power requirements. It includes multiple output ports and adapters that accommodate various device types, providing flexible charging capabilities while simplifying the overall charging process into a single operation.
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AI summary
A portable digital radiography apparatus includes a frame including a base, a radiography panel configured to be accommodated on the frame, a computer configured to be accommodated on the frame, and a charging system disposed in the base, the charging system being connectable to the radiography panel and the computer and configured to charge both the radiography panel and the computer when the radiography panel and the computer are accommodated on the frame. The frame, the radiography panel, the computer, and the charging system are transportable as an integral unit when the radiography panel and the computer are accommodated on the frame.