Tilted Mirror Spatial Plane Identification in Medical Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical imaging devices are limited in their ability to identify planes in space due to the fixed attitude of axes in fan laser systems, restricting the generation of spatial directions for guiding medical instruments.
Innovation Solution
An imaging medical apparatus with a device that includes a rotatable light source emitting a fan-shaped beam and a tilted mirror, where the mirror rotation axis and surface normal enclose an angle greater than 0° and less than 90°, allowing for the generation of additional spatial directions by wobbling the mirror plane around its axis, and adjustable actuating drives for precise beam deflection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the mirror rotation axis is aligned perpendicular to the mirror plane (90° angle), then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the capability to generate diverse spatial directions for identifying planes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the mirror mounting structure adjustable rather than fixed. The mirror can be mounted at different angles relative to its rotation axis, allowing the system to dynamically adapt to different spatial direction requirements. This adjustability enables the generation of diverse identifying planes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixed laser devices are used to cover different spatial directions, then the coverage of spatial directions is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing a single laser device that can perform multiple functions through the tilted mirror mechanism. Instead of requiring multiple fixed laser devices for different spatial directions, one laser combined with an adjustable tilted mirror can generate multiple identifying planes and cover diverse spatial directions, thereby reducing overall device complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustability of the mirror angle allows a single laser device to adapt to different spatial direction requirements, replacing the need for multiple fixed lasers. This makes the system more versatile while reducing the number of components required.
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
This configuration enhances the capability to identify planes in space, enabling more precise guidance for medical instruments by allowing for a wider range of spatial directions without altering the identified plane, and can be integrated into various medical imaging apparatuses like CT scanners.
Implementation Method 1
a mirror (5) that reflects the fan-shaped light beam
Implementation Method 2
the mirror rotation axis and the surface normal (surface perpendicular) of the mirror plane enclose an angle greater than 0° and less than 90°
Data Source
AI summary
An imaging medical apparatus has at least one device to identify a plane in space. The device has: a light source that emits a fan-shaped light beam, the light source is rotatable around a light source rotation axis. The device also has a mirror that reflects the fan-shaped light beam, the mirror being rotatable around a mirror rotation axis and encompassing a mirror plane. The mirror rotation axis and the surface normal of the mirror plane enclose an angle greater than 0° and less than 90°.