Damping Units for X-Ray Detector Storage Impact Protection
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile x-ray imaging apparatuses face challenges in preventing breakage or damage to x-ray detectors due to impact during storage, as well as difficulties in accurately docking these detectors to charging terminals, primarily due to the acceleration caused by gravity and insufficient impact absorption.
Innovation Solution
The integration of damping units within the storage unit of the mobile x-ray imaging apparatus, which absorb impacts and control the speed of x-ray detectors during storage, combined with a connector design that facilitates easy detachment and accurate docking using magnetic forces and a leverage mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If x-ray detectors are stored in a mobile x-ray imaging apparatus, then the apparatus can perform x-ray imaging at various locations, but impact may occur during storage causing breakage or damage to the detectors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by installing damping units in advance within the storage unit. These damping units are positioned to cushion the x-ray detector before any impact occurs during storage or transport, preventing breakage or damage while maintaining the mobility of the apparatus
2Adaptability or versatility
If x-ray detectors are stored in the mobile apparatus, then portability is achieved, but gravity causes acceleration that complicates docking to charging terminals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by using the damping units to counteract the gravitational acceleration effect before the detector reaches the charging terminal. The damping units provide resistance that prevents excessive acceleration due to gravity, ensuring accurate and reliable docking without compromising portability
3Reliability
If damping units are installed in the storage unit, then impact absorption is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by installing damping units only in specific locations where impact is most likely to occur during storage, rather than throughout the entire storage unit. This targeted approach provides effective impact absorption while minimizing the increase in device complexity
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 solution effectively reduces the risk of breakage or damage to x-ray detectors by absorbing impacts and ensures a higher success rate of docking, enhancing the overall reliability and efficiency of the storage and charging process.
Implementation Method 1
one or more damping units installed in the storage unit may effectively prevent an impact that may be applied to the one or more x-ray detectors stored in the storage unit
Implementation Method 2
one or more damping units installed in a storage unit of a mobile x-ray imaging apparatus may effectively prevent an impact that may be applied to the one or more x-ray detectors stored in the storage unit
Implementation Method 3
a connector design that facilitates easy detachment and accurate docking using magnetic forces
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a mobile x-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure to prevent breakage of or damage to an x-ray detector. One or more damping units are installed at base plates of one or more slots. The one or more damping units minimize an impact that may be applied to one or more x-ray detectors in a process of storing the one or more x-ray detector in the one or more slots.