X-ray Imaging Apparatus Rotating Gantry for Lateral Views
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional X-ray imaging apparatuses require operators to physically incline their bodies for lateral imaging, which is burdensome, especially for elderly individuals, and complicates comparisons between frontal and lateral images due to organ position changes.
Innovation Solution
The X-ray imaging apparatus incorporates a mechanical system with rotating mechanisms and a dual housing arrangement for the X-ray detector, allowing for seamless switching between frontal and lateral imaging modes without operator-induced body positioning changes, ensuring consistent image acquisition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operator inclines their body to perform lateral imaging, then lateral imaging can be performed, but the operator experiences physical burden and organ positions change making image comparison difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring the operator to incline their body to change imaging direction, the invention inverts the approach by rotating the X-ray tube and detector assembly around the patient. The gantry rotates the imaging system to achieve lateral imaging while the operator remains in a comfortable seated position, eliminating physical burden while maintaining versatile imaging capability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces dynamic rotation mechanisms that allow the X-ray tube and detector to move from a fixed frontal imaging position to lateral imaging positions. The gantry system enables smooth rotational movement of the imaging assembly around the patient table, transforming a static imaging system into a dynamic one capable of multiple imaging angles without operator movement
2Adaptability or versatility
If the operator inclines their body for lateral imaging, then lateral imaging is achieved, but organ positions change preventing accurate comparison with frontal images
Solution Approach 1:
The invention reverses the traditional approach by keeping the patient stationary on the table and rotating the imaging system instead. This ensures that the patient's anatomy remains in the same position relative to the table, and only the imaging angle changes, allowing for accurate comparison between frontal and lateral images of the same organ positions
Solution Approach 2:
The gantry system provides multi-functional imaging capability, enabling both frontal and lateral imaging from a single fixed patient position. The rotating mechanism allows the same imaging system to perform multiple imaging functions without requiring the patient to change position or the operator to physically manipulate the patient's body
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
Enables efficient and accurate acquisition of both frontal and lateral images of a Region Of Interest (ROI) without the need for operator body inclination, facilitating proper diagnosis by maintaining consistent organ positions across imaging modes.
Implementation Method 1
An X-ray imaging apparatus is an apparatus which provides medical information about a subject in the form of an image based on the intensity of X-rays transmitted through the object
Data Source
AI summary
According to one embodiment of an X-ray imaging system, a column, including a first sub column, a second sub column, a third sub column, a first connector, and a second connector, supports an X-ray tube. The first connector connects the second sub column to the first sub column and includes a first rotation axis parallel to a short axis of a tabletop. The second connector connects the third sub column to the second sub column and includes a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis and a central axis of the second sub column. The third sub column supports the X-ray tube.