Rotating X-ray Table for Vertical Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing X-ray systems are costly to install and maintain, particularly due to the need for separate equipment for vertical imaging, which increases expenses and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A reversible and rotatable X-ray table that can switch between horizontal and vertical postures, allowing a single X-ray receiver to be used for both orientations without interfering with the X-ray imaging unit, thereby reducing the need for independent equipment and simplifying maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate equipment is used for vertical imaging, then imaging capability is improved, but installation and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The X-ray table is designed to perform multiple functions by rotating between horizontal and vertical postures, allowing a single table to replace what would traditionally require separate equipment for different imaging orientations, thereby reducing installation and maintenance costs while maintaining comprehensive imaging capability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the X-ray table rotates to vertical posture, then versatility is improved, but interference with X-ray imaging unit occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The X-ray table rotates in the vertical dimension to achieve posture flexibility, while the X-ray imaging unit is positioned and designed to accommodate this rotation without interference, effectively resolving the conflict through spatial dimensionality management
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AI summary
An X-ray table and an X-ray system including the X-ray table are provided. The X-ray table can reversibly rotate without interfering with an X-ray imaging unit while a top surface thereof faces the X-ray imaging unit.