Universal Dental X-Ray Sensor Holder with Resilient Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental professionals face the challenge of needing multiple x-ray sensor holders due to the varying sizes and shapes of digital x-ray sensors, which is costly and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A universal dental x-ray sensor holder with resiliently deformable gripping protrusions that can accommodate a wide variety of sensor sizes and shapes, using moveable clamping faces with protrusions that deform to conform to the sensor's shape and provide secure retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple specialized sensor holders are used to accommodate different sensor sizes and shapes, then secure positioning of each sensor type is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with a universal clamping mechanism that can accommodate multiple sensor sizes and shapes using a single device. The resilient gripping protrusions and moveable clamping faces work together to securely hold different sensor types without requiring multiple specialized holders, thus resolving the contradiction between secure positioning and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates resiliently deformable gripping protrusions and moveable clamping faces that can dynamically adjust to different sensor geometries. This dynamic adaptability allows the same holder structure to securely position various sensor types, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-design holders while maintaining reliable positioning
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized sensor holders are purchased and stored, then compatibility with all sensor types is achieved, but time and resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The holder provides universal compatibility with different sensor types through its adjustable clamping mechanism, eliminating the need to purchase and store multiple specialized holders. This reduces both the time required to select the appropriate holder and the resources spent on acquiring and managing multiple devices
3Adaptability or versatility
If resiliently deformable gripping protrusions are used, then adaptability to different sensor shapes is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs resiliently deformable gripping protrusions made from elastomeric materials that can be molded into the desired shape. This flexible material approach allows the protrusions to adapt to different sensor geometries while maintaining relative manufacturing simplicity through conventional molding techniques, balancing adaptability with ease of manufacture
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure positioning of different x-ray sensors with a single holder, reducing the need for multiple holders and enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in dental imaging procedures.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of the faces includes at least one and preferably a plurality of resiliently deformable gripping protrusions
Data Source
AI summary
A dental x-ray sensor holder includes at least two clamping faces wherein at least one of the faces includes at least one and preferably a plurality of resiliently deformable gripping protrusions. The clamping faces are positioned in a moveable, spaced opposing relation, such that the faces may be physically moved together to physically impinge the x-ray sensor therebetween.