Rotor-Stator Wireless Transmission for Compact Medical Scanners

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rotary medical devices face challenges with large space occupation and inconvenient integration due to cable-based data transmission between the rotor and stator.

Innovation Solution

A bidirectional wireless transmission system using transceivers on the rotor and stator for medical devices, utilizing optical or electromagnetic waves to transmit scanning data and control signals, eliminating the need for physical cables.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If cable-based data transmission is used between rotor and stator, then data transmission reliability is ensured, but space occupation increases and integration convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace occupationVSAvoiddata transmission reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable-based transmission system with a wireless transmission system using transceivers. The transceivers transmit scanning data and control signals wirelessly between the rotor and stator, eliminating the need for physical cables and thereby reducing space occupation while maintaining data transmission functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces transceivers as intermediary devices that facilitate data transmission between the rotor and stator without direct physical connection. These transceivers act as mediators that convert data into transmissible signals and back, enabling reliable communication without cables.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If cable-based transmission is used, then connection stability is maintained, but device complexity and integration difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem integration complexityVSAvoidconnection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes the complex mechanical cable connection system with a streamlined wireless transmission system. This replacement reduces device complexity by eliminating cable routing, connectors, and associated mechanical components while maintaining stable communication through the wireless transceiver architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If wireless transmission is implemented, then space occupation is reduced and integration is simplified, but transmission stability may be affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration convenienceVSAvoidtransmission stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The transceivers serve as stable intermediary devices that ensure reliable wireless transmission. By using dedicated transceiver components with standardized communication protocols, the system achieves both ease of integration and transmission stability, as the transceivers manage signal modulation, demodulation, and error correction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless transmission system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the receiving transceiver sends acknowledgment signals and the transmitting transceiver adjusts transmission parameters based on received signal quality. This feedback loop maintains transmission stability by dynamically adapting to changing conditions while preserving integration simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

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

Reduces space occupation and simplifies integration by enabling cable-free data transmission, improving system compactness and flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

A bidirectional transmission between the first transceiver and the second transceiver is wireless

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation:

Implementation Method 2

The wavelength division demultiplexer is configured to divide the first optical beam into a plurality of second optical beams of a plurality of wavelengths

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWavelength division multiplexing:

Implementation Method 3

the filter is configured to filter the plurality of second optical beams

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical filtering: Filter (optical)

Data Source

PatentUS20260069235A1Transmission systems of medical devices and medical devices

Publication Date: 2026.03.12 SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE

AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a transmission system of a medical device, comprising a first transceiver on a rotor and a second transceiver on a stator, wherein the first transceiver on the rotor is configured to transmit scanning data to and receive control signals from the second transceiver on the stator; the second transceiver on the stator is configured to transmit the control signals to and receive the scanning data from the first transceiver on the rotor; and a bidirectional transmission between the first transceiver and the second transceiver is wireless.