TWI807859B - Intraoral X-ray film packaging system - Google Patents

Abstract

This creation discloses an intraoral X-ray film packaging system, which includes a material inlet for receiving a Inner X-ray film, the material inlet is connected with a first guideway, the first guideway guides the intraoral X-ray film cover to a positioning mechanism; a first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism, the first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism is used to open an opening of an intraoral X-ray film cover, so that the intraoral X-ray film can be placed into the intraoral X-ray film cover through the opening; a packaging mechanism, which applies a pressure or heat energy to the intraoral X-ray film cover to close the opening; In order to know whether the opening is sealed; a second guideway, the second guideway connects the packaging mechanism and a storage part; and a sterilizing mechanism, arranged on the first guideway, the second guideway, or the storage part; wherein the storage part is used to store the intraoral X-ray film set.

Description

Intraoral X-ray film packaging system

This creation relates to a dental X-ray negative film packaging system, especially a sterile dental X-ray negative film packaging system without manual intervention.

X-ray is one of the commonly used diagnosis and treatment methods in dentistry. In clinical practice, before intraoral X-ray photography is performed in dentistry, most X-ray negative films are manually packaged into protective film sleeves. Therefore, even if dentists try their best to carry out disinfection operations according to the aseptic principle before and during the operation or treatment process, they often cannot make the X-ray negative films reach a completely sterile cleanliness level. Therefore, during the diagnosis and treatment period, the aseptic environment of diagnosis and treatment is often destroyed by taking intraoral X-rays, exposing patients to the risk of infection. Due to the ravages of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in recent years, how to avoid and eradicate the virus attached to the surface of the X-ray film has become an important topic for various medical institutions. In view of this, the author of this case is committed to exploring the solution of infection control, and proposed a new mechanical structure to achieve the purpose and effect of aseptically packaged X-ray film (intraoral X-ray film).

The intraoral X-ray film packaging system disclosed in this creation can make the packaging of the intraoral X-ray film reach a sterile level. This creation has the functions of automatically covering the intraoral X-ray film, disinfecting the surface of the intraoral X-ray film, and storing the intraoral X-ray film cleanly. Using this creation will allow patients to avoid contact with viruses or bacteria attached to the surface of intraoral X-ray films, reducing the risk of infection.

The intraoral X-ray film packaging system of this creation mainly includes: a material inlet for receiving an intraoral X-ray film, the material inlet is connected to a first guideway, and the first guideway guides the intraoral X-ray film to a positioning agency. The intraoral X-ray film can be conveyed by gravity or by other mechanical means (for example, roller shaft, conveyor belt mode); a first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism, the first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism is used to stretch an opening of an intraoral X-ray film cover, so that the intraoral X-ray film can be inserted into the intraoral X-ray film cover through the opening; a packaging mechanism, which applies a pressure or heat energy to the intraoral X-ray film cover to close the opening; a second introduction channel, The second guideway connects the packaging mechanism and a storage part; and a sterilizing mechanism is arranged on the first guideway, the second guideway, or the storage part. In some embodiments, the present invention may further include a detection mechanism for detecting whether the opening is sealed. The detection mechanism can obtain the image information of the intraoral X-ray film set passing through the packaging mechanism to determine whether the intraoral X-ray film set is completely sealed. In some embodiments, the detection mechanism further includes a second intraoral X-ray case stop mechanism, and the second intraoral case stop mechanism applies an external force to the packaged intraoral case to test whether the opening is sealed. In one embodiment, the sterilizing mechanism is an ultraviolet emitter or a sterilizing gas emitter. In some other embodiments, the invention can be provided with a cleaning mechanism to clean the surface of the sealed intraoral X-ray film sleeve. The cleaning mechanism may include a motor and cleaning rollers.

100: feed port

110: The first approach

120: positioning mechanism

130: The brake mechanism of the first X-ray film set in the mouth

140: Encapsulation mechanism

150: Testing agency

160: The second approach

170: storage department

180: Sterilization mechanism

190: Suction device

200: cutting mechanism

210: Nesting approach

220: Braking mechanism of the second intraoral X-ray film set

230: Anti-counterfeiting mechanism

240: Steering mechanism

250: Intraoral X-ray film set assembly

260: Communication mechanism

270: Clean Approach

280: Press control

290: Sleeve export

300: Outlet

Fig. 1 is the block diagram of the preferred embodiment of this creation.

The following descriptions are only exemplary descriptions of the creation, so that those with ordinary knowledge in the art can understand the implementation of the creation, and are not intended to limit the implementation scope of the creation.

Please refer to Fig. 1, which is an embodiment of this invention. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system of this creation mainly includes a plurality of intraoral X-ray film cover brake mechanisms (the first intraoral X-ray film cover brake mechanism 130 and/or Or the second intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism 220), packaging mechanism 140, detection mechanism 150, and sterilizing mechanism 180. After the user puts the intraoral X-ray film into the intraoral X-ray film packaging system, the intraoral X-ray film will be automatically packaged and stored by the intraoral X-ray film packaging system. There is no need for human intervention or contact with the intraoral X-ray film during the packaging process, so the contamination of pathogens can be avoided.

The intraoral X-ray film is put into the system through the material inlet 100 , and the material inlet 100 is connected to the first guideway 110 , and the first guideway 110 guides the intraoral X-ray film to the positioning mechanism 120 . The intraoral X-ray film can be guided to the positioning mechanism 120 by gravity or other mechanical mechanisms (such as, but not limited to, rollers, tracks, etc.). The main function of the positioning mechanism 120 is to align the spatial position and direction of the intraoral X-ray film with the opening of the intraoral X-ray film sleeve, so as to place the intraoral X-ray film into the intraoral X-ray film sleeve. For example (but not limited thereto), the positioning mechanism 120 may include a motor and a clamp; the intraoral X-ray film may be clamped to a preparatory position for placing the intraoral X-ray film into the intraoral X-ray film sleeve by the motor and the clamp, so that the intraoral X-ray film is placed on one side of the opening of the intraoral X-ray film sleeve.

The opening of the intraoral X-ray film cover is stretched by the first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism 130, so that the intraoral X-ray film can be inserted into the intraoral X-ray film cover through the opening. In some embodiments, the first intraoral case stop mechanism 130 may include a suction device 190 to apply an external force to open the opening of the intraoral case. For example, the suction device 190 of the first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism 130 can be adsorbed on two opposite surfaces of the intraoral X-ray film cover, and apply suction to the two opposite surfaces of the intraoral X-ray film cover in opposite directions, so that the opening of the intraoral X-ray film cover is opened, so that the intraoral X-ray film can be placed. In other embodiments, an external force can be applied to one side of the intraoral X-ray film cover only through a suction device 190 or other braking mechanisms to open the opening of the intraoral X-ray film cover. In addition, the intraoral X-ray film can be clipped into the intraoral X-ray film sleeve by the motor and the clamp; in other embodiments, the intraoral X-ray film can also be directly dropped into the intraoral X-ray film sleeve by gravity.

After the intraoral X-ray film is placed in the intraoral X-ray film cover, the sealing mechanism 140 can apply a pressure or heat energy to the intraoral X-ray film cover to close the opening, so as to achieve the purpose of sealing the intraoral X-ray film cover. In some embodiments, the packaging mechanism 140 may also include an air pumping mechanism, so that the intraoral X-ray film sleeve is in a nearly vacuum state before packaging to further inhibit the possibility of bacteria breeding. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system of the present invention may also include a detection mechanism 150 to know whether the opening is sealed. For example, the detection mechanism 150 can acquire the image information of the intraoral X-ray film set passing through the packaging mechanism 140, and the user can check the image information to observe the sealing state of the intraoral X-ray film set. Users can also download and edit the image information of the intraoral X-ray film set from the intraoral X-ray film packaging system of this creation. Or in some embodiments, other automated optical mechanisms can be used to automatically detect and determine whether the opening of the intraoral X-ray film sleeve is sealed, without inspection by personnel. In another embodiment, the detection mechanism 150 further includes a second intraoral X-ray case stop mechanism 220 , and the second intraoral case stop mechanism 220 exerts an external force on the packaged intraoral case to test whether the opening is sealed. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system of the present invention may also include a cutting mechanism 200. After the packaging mechanism 140 closes the opening, the overlong intraoral X-ray film casing material can be cut, and the cut material will fall into a material collection box.

The intraoral X-ray film sets packaged by the packaging mechanism 140 will be transported to the storage part 170 through the second channel 160 . The second approach channel 160 is provided with a sterilizing mechanism 180 , and the packaged intraoral X-ray film sets are sterilized and cleaned by the sterilizing mechanism 180 on the way to the storage unit 170 to remove surface pathogens. In some embodiments, the first approach 110 is also equipped with a sterilization mechanism 180 . For example, the sterilizing mechanism 180 is an ultraviolet emitter or a sterilizing gas emitter. The sterilizing gas can be a gas with the effect of removing pathogens such as ozone.

In some embodiments, the intraoral x-ray film set will pass through the cleaning channel 270 before being transported to the storage part 170 through the second channel 160, and the cleaning channel 270 is connected to the second channel 160 or the storage part. 170. The cleaning approach is provided with a cleaning mechanism to clean the surface of the X-ray film sleeve in the sealed mouth. For example, the cleaning mechanism includes a motor and cleaning rollers. In some other embodiments, the cleaning guideway 270 can be set independently from the intraoral X-ray film packaging system of the present invention; and independently connected with the second guideway 160 or the storage part 170 .

In addition, the intraoral X-ray film sleeves that fail to be packaged or are not completely sealed through the detection mechanism 150 are guided to a discharge channel 210 for discarding.

It is worth mentioning that the invention may include a steering mechanism 240 for changing the opening direction of the intraoral X-ray film sleeve, or the transmission guide of the intraoral X-ray film and the intraoral X-ray film sleeve in the intraoral X-ray film packaging system. The steering mechanism 240 can be rotated to turn over the intraoral X-ray film or the intraoral X-ray film sleeve, so that the intraoral X-ray film or the intraoral X-ray film sleeve can be smoothly transmitted between the various mechanisms of the intraoral X-ray film packaging system. For example, the steering mechanism 240 includes a motor and a clamping mechanism, and the motor is used to drive the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism clamps the intraoral X-ray film sleeve.

In this invention, each intraoral X-ray film set can contain anti-counterfeit parts. The user must use the intraoral X-ray film sleeve that matches or corresponds to the intraoral X-ray film packaging system to package the intraoral X-ray film. Therefore, the intraoral X-ray film packaging system may further include an anti-counterfeit mechanism 230, which is used to identify and exclude the intraoral X-ray film case without an anti-counterfeit element or the intraoral X-ray film case without the anti-counterfeit element corresponding to the anti-counterfeit mechanism 230. Or the outer shell of the intraoral X-ray film set assembly 250 can be provided with the anti-counterfeit piece. For example, the anti-counterfeit piece can be an anti-counterfeit barcode; the anti-counterfeit mechanism 230 can detect the anti-counterfeit barcode on the casing of the intraoral X-ray film cover assembly 250 to identify and exclude the intraoral X-ray film cover assembly 250 without an anti-counterfeit piece. For example, the anti-counterfeit piece is a barcode, and the anti-counterfeit mechanism 230 is a barcode scanner. The unused plurality of intraoral x-ray sleeves described in the present invention can be placed in the intraoral x-ray sleeve assembly 250 . In addition, in some embodiments, the anti-counterfeiting barcode on the outer casing of the intraoral X-ray film set assembly 250 can be successfully detected by the anti-counterfeiting mechanism 230, prompting the intraoral The X-ray film packaging system is in operation. In some embodiments, the intraoral X-ray film cover assembly 250 may include an outlet for the intraoral X-ray film cover (not shown); the user can remove the intraoral X-ray film cover by pressing the control 280 (such as a button), and take it out from the outlet 300 .

In addition, in some embodiments, the intraoral X-ray film packaging system further includes a communication mechanism 260 . The communication mechanism 260 may include WIFI, Bluetooth, or other wireless and wired communication capabilities. When the intraoral X-ray film packaging system is about to run out, the intraoral X-ray film packaging system can send a signal to ask a user whether to order the intraoral X-ray film set, or actively connect with a server and order the intraoral X-ray film set.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of this creation, and is not used to limit the scope of implementation of this creation; therefore, equal changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation should be covered within the patent scope of this creation.

100: feed port

110: The first approach

120: positioning mechanism

130: The brake mechanism of the first X-ray film set in the mouth

140: Encapsulation mechanism

150: Testing agency

160: The second approach

170: storage department

180: Sterilization mechanism

190: Suction device

200: cutting mechanism

210: Nesting approach

220: Braking mechanism of the second intraoral X-ray film set

230: Anti-counterfeiting agency

240: Steering mechanism

250: Intraoral X-ray film set assembly

260: Communication mechanism

270: Clean Approach

280: Press control

290: Sleeve export

300: Outlet

Claims (20)

An intraoral X-ray film packaging system, comprising: A material inlet for receiving an intraoral X-ray film, the material inlet is connected to a first guideway, and the first guideway guides the intraoral X-ray film to a positioning mechanism; A braking mechanism for a first intraoral X-ray film cover, the first intraoral X-ray film cover braking mechanism is used to stretch an opening of an intraoral X-ray film cover, so that the intraoral X-ray film can be inserted into the intraoral X-ray film cover through the opening; a sealing mechanism, which applies a pressure or heat energy to the x-ray film sleeve in the mouth to close the opening; A detection mechanism, used to know whether the opening is sealed; a second approach, the second approach connects the packaging mechanism and a storage portion; and A sterilizing mechanism installed in the first approach, the second approach, or the storage part; Wherein the storage part is used for storing the intraoral X-ray film set. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, the braking mechanism of the first intraoral X-ray film case further includes a suction device to apply an external force to open the opening of the intraoral X-ray film case. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a cutting mechanism, which can cut the excessively long intraoral X-ray film sleeve material after the packaging mechanism closes the opening. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein if the detection mechanism finds that the opening is not sealed, the intraoral X-ray film sleeve is guided to a discharge guide. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the detection mechanism can obtain the image information of the intraoral X-ray film sleeve passing through the packaging mechanism. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 5 of the scope of the patent application, the image information of the intraoral X-ray film set is editable, and a user can modify the image information of the intraoral X-ray film set. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, the detection mechanism further includes a second intraoral X-ray film case brake mechanism, and the second intraoral X-ray film case brake mechanism applies an external force to the sealed intraoral X-ray film case to test whether the opening is sealed. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the sterilizing mechanism is an ultraviolet emitter or a sterilizing gas emitter. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes an anti-counterfeit mechanism, which is used to distinguish and exclude the intraoral X-ray film case without an anti-counterfeit piece or the intraoral X-ray film case without the anti-counterfeit piece corresponding to the anti-counterfeit mechanism. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 9 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the anti-counterfeit piece is a barcode, and the anti-counterfeit mechanism is a barcode scanner. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a steering mechanism for changing the opening direction of the intraoral X-ray film case. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 11 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the steering mechanism includes a motor and a clamping mechanism, and the motor is used to drive the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism clamps the intraoral X-ray film sleeve. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes an intraoral X-ray film set assembly, and the intraoral X-ray film set assembly includes a plurality of intraoral X-ray film sets. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 13 of the scope of the patent application, the intraoral X-ray film case assembly may include an outlet of the intraoral X-ray film case. In the intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 13 of the scope of the patent application, the surface of the intraoral X-ray film cover assembly shell can include an anti-counterfeiting barcode, and the anti-counterfeiting barcode is detected by an anti-counterfeiting mechanism to prompt the operation of the intraoral X-ray film packaging system. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system as described in item 13 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the intraoral X-ray film packaging system further includes a communication mechanism, and the communication mechanism can send a signal to ask a user whether to order the intraoral X-ray film set or actively order the intraoral X-ray film set when the intraoral X-ray film set is about to be used up. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a cleaning guideway connected to the second guideway or the storage part. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system as described in item 17 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the cleaning guideway is provided with a cleaning mechanism to clean the surface of the intraoral X-ray film case that has been sealed. In the intraoral X-ray packaging system described in item 18 of the scope of the patent application, the cleaning mechanism includes a motor and cleaning rollers. The intraoral X-ray film packaging system described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a cleaning guideway, and the cleaning guideway is provided with a cleaning mechanism to clean the surface of the sealed intraoral X-ray film set.