KR20220049302A - Portable X-ray device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a portable X-ray device comprises an X-ray generation unit for generating X-rays and a body part connected to the lower end of the X-ray generation unit. The body part includes a handle part and a storage part fixing the handle part at a lower part of the handle part and storing an electricity storage unit for supplying power to the X-ray generation unit. The storage part includes an auxiliary battery connection unit formed on the bottom surface to be connected to an auxiliary battery unit. According to the present invention, the simple portable X-ray device enables general hospitals as well as dental hospitals to take X-ray images of patients and an X-ray area projected on the patient is displayed by a laser or lighting mounted on an X-ray imaging device, so that photographing is performed by projecting X-rays only to a part of the patient's body for which X-ray images are to be acquired. In addition, since the portable X-ray device has a structure capable of installing an auxiliary battery, the portable X-ray device is used by installing the auxiliary battery if necessary, thereby providing an advantage of taking a plurality of X-ray image before recharging. In addition, the portable X-ray device has a structure capable of detachably attaching a collimator, so that collimators with different spectral characteristics can be alternately installed, thereby providing an advantage of taking an X-ray image by selecting a collimator of a desired spectral characteristic.

Description

Portable X-ray device

The present invention relates to a portable X-ray apparatus, and more particularly, to a portable X-ray apparatus that can be used not only in a dental hospital but also in a general hospital.

A portable X-ray device is an X-ray device used to conduct treatment while checking a patient's condition in the course of treatment.

In general, for X-ray imaging, a method of moving a patient to an X-ray room and then performing X-ray imaging in the X-ray room is used, which is also to reduce the exposure of patients and equipment operators to X-rays even a little.

However, when X-rays are taken using intraoral sensors in dental hospitals for the purpose of quickly checking the condition of a patient's teeth during treatment, they do not move the patient to the X-ray room and take the X-ray directly from the unit chair where the treatment is being performed. In this case, portable X-ray equipment is used.

In general hospitals, in most cases, X-rays are taken in the X-ray room, but in some cases, it is necessary to conveniently take X-rays in an X-ray room rather than an X-ray room. This has the advantage of increasing the convenience of the equipment operator.

If a dental portable X-ray equipment is to be used in a general hospital, it is difficult to use the dental portable X-ray equipment in a general hospital due to problems such as the X-ray dose is too low or it is difficult to accurately recognize the X-ray area. .

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and according to the present invention, a portable X-ray device that can be conveniently used not only in a dental hospital but also in a general hospital is provided.

A portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an X-ray generator for generating X-rays; and a body part connected to a lower end of the X-ray generator, wherein the body part includes: a handle part; and a holding unit for fixing the handle at a lower portion of the handle and accommodating an electric storage unit for supplying power to the X-ray generator, wherein the holding unit is an auxiliary for connecting the auxiliary battery unit to the bottom surface. It is characterized in that it is provided with a battery connection unit.

In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary battery connection unit comprises: an electrical connection structure for electrically connecting the auxiliary battery unit to the holding unit; and a mechanical connection structure for mechanically coupling and fixing the auxiliary battery unit to the mounting unit.

In a preferred embodiment, the X-ray generator includes: a main generating unit including an X-ray tube and power supply circuits and generating X-rays; and an X-ray induction cone for guiding the X-rays generated by the main generating unit to be projected in the direction of a subject, and a collimator is positioned between the main generating unit and the X-ray inducing cone, and the collimator is the main generating unit It is attached and coupled to the front part of the , and the collimator is coupled in a structure detachable from the main generating unit.

In a preferred embodiment, the laser generating module further includes a laser generating module for generating a laser and projecting it to a subject to display a projection area of X-rays projected to the subject with a laser.

In a preferred embodiment, the light generating module further comprises a light generating module for generating and projecting the light to the subject to display the projection area of the X-rays projected onto the subject with light.

In a preferred embodiment, it further includes a cradle mounting unit for coupling the portable X-ray device to the cradle.

In a preferred embodiment, the cradle mounting unit includes a connecting bracket coupled to the handle and a connecting rod for connecting the connecting bracket to the cradle.

In a preferred embodiment, the X-ray induction cone is coupled to the main generating unit in a detachable structure.

In a preferred embodiment, the laser generating module is provided inside the X-ray induction cone.

In a preferred embodiment, the illumination generating module is provided inside the X-ray induction cone.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that X-ray imaging of patients is possible in general hospitals as well as dental hospitals using a simple portable X-ray apparatus.

In addition, according to the present invention, an X-ray region projected to a patient is displayed by a laser or an illumination module mounted on the X-ray imaging device, so that X-rays are projected only to a portion of the patient's body where an X-ray image is to be obtained. there is.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the auxiliary battery can be mounted on the portable X-ray device, if necessary, the auxiliary battery can be installed and used to perform X-ray imaging several times before charging again.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the collimator has a detachable structure, collimators having different spectral characteristics can be alternately mounted, so that when X-ray imaging is performed, a collimator having a desired spectral characteristic can be selected and photographed.

1 is a view showing the configuration of a conventional
2 is according to an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is according to an embodiment of the present invention,

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that the same components in the drawings are indicated by the same reference numbers and symbols as much as possible even though they are indicated in different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that other components may be further included rather than excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

In addition, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed in the ordinary and dictionary meaning, and the inventors can properly define the concept of the term to describe their invention in the best way. Based on the principle, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, so various equivalents that can be substituted for them at the time of the present application and modifications, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which an auxiliary battery unit is mounted in a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is the present invention It is a view showing an auxiliary battery unit coupled to the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an X-ray generator 100 for generating X-rays and a body 200 connected to a lower end of the X-ray generator 100 .

The body 200 includes a handle 210 that provides a structure for an equipment operator to grip the device by hand, and a lower portion of the handle so that the equipment can be mounted on the floor while fixing the handle at the bottom of the handle. It is composed of a cradle 220 having a wide shape.

Electrical storage devices such as a battery or a supercapacitor are accommodated in the holding unit 220 , and these electrical storage devices supply power required for the X-ray generator 100 to generate X-rays.

In the case of portable X-ray devices used in general hospitals, it is often necessary to acquire X-ray images of a wide area, such as a chest X-ray image, so it has a higher driving voltage and current than a dental portable X-ray device that captures images of some areas of the teeth. demand, resulting in higher power consumption.

Therefore, the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention allows an auxiliary battery to be additionally installed and used in order to solve the inconvenience of using the portable X-ray device by charging it too often while allowing a chest X-ray to be taken in a general hospital. has a structure that

As can be seen in FIG. 2 , in the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder 220 has a structure in which the auxiliary battery unit 300 can be connected to the bottom surface. Usually, it can be used without the auxiliary battery unit 300, and if you want to shoot multiple X-ray images without the hassle of charging in the middle, connect the auxiliary battery unit 300 to the holder 220 and can be used

In order to connect the auxiliary battery unit 300 to the holder 220 , the holder 220 includes an auxiliary battery connection unit (not shown), wherein the auxiliary battery unit is the auxiliary battery unit 300 . An electrical connection structure (not shown) for electrically connecting to the holder 220 and a mechanical connection structure (not shown) for the auxiliary battery unit 300 to be mechanically coupled to and fixed to the holder 220 . city) has

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electrical connection pins 310 and the protruding pins 320 formed in the auxiliary battery unit 300 can be seen, and the electrical connection pins 310 are electrically connected to the mounting unit 220 . It is electrically connected to a structure (not shown), and the protruding pins 320 are coupled to and fixed to the mechanical connection structure of the holder 220, and these electrical and mechanical connection structures are common in the art to which the present invention pertains. Technicians with knowledge can implement it as much as possible, so a detailed description is omitted, and further, it can be implemented in various ways other than the method using pins as shown in the embodiment of the present invention.

The X-ray generator 100 includes a main generating unit 110 for generating X-rays and an X-ray induction cone 120 for inducing the X-rays generated by the main generating unit 110 to be projected in the direction of a subject. The main generating unit 110 is configured to include an X-ray tube and power supply circuits for generating X-rays.

The X-ray induction cone 120 is coupled to the main generating unit 110 in a detachable structure.

In the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a collimator, which is a component for X-ray spectroscopy, is mounted in a detachable structure.

4 is a view showing a detachable collimator mounting structure in a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As can be seen in FIG. 4 , in the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a collimator 600 is positioned between the main generating unit 110 and the X-ray induction cone 120, and in particular, the collimator 600. is attached to and coupled to the front portion of the main generating unit 110 , so that the collimator 600 is detachable from the main generating unit 110 as needed.

The collimator can be used in different sizes and shapes depending on the characteristics or size of the subject to be photographed. A typical X-ray apparatus has a structure that is difficult to replace once the collimator is mounted on the equipment. However, the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which different collimators can be exchanged and mounted depending on the characteristics of a subject to be photographed.

5 is a view showing an example of displaying an X-ray projection area in the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is another example of displaying the X-ray projection area in the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 6 .

5 shows a structure in which a laser generating module for displaying a projection area of X-rays projected to a patient is mounted on a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen in FIG. 5, a laser generating module 710 for generating and projecting a laser is provided inside the X-ray induction cone 120, and the laser projected from the laser generating module 710 is projected to a subject. , a projection area of X-rays projected on the subject is displayed.

For example, when the laser generating module 710 makes a rectangular shape with a laser and irradiates it in the direction of the subject, the rectangular laser line is displayed on the surface of the subject, and the laser generating module 710 creates a rectangular shape When irradiating, after determining the shape and size of the rectangle and the direction in which the laser line of this rectangle is irradiated in consideration of the direction or area in which the actual X-rays pass through the collimator, etc. The laser line generated by the laser generating module 710 and irradiated is displayed in the same area as the area to be irradiated with X-rays.

In this way, the equipment operator can see the shape of the laser and immediately identify the area to be irradiated with X-rays with the naked eye. Otherwise, by preventing the subject from being exposed to X-rays, it is possible to prevent side effects due to X-ray exposure.

6 and 7 show a structure in which a lighting generating module 720 for displaying a projection area of X-rays projected to a patient is mounted on a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen in these figures, a light generating module 720 for generating and projecting an LED light is provided inside the X-ray induction cone 120, and the light projected from the light generating module 720 is provided. is projected to the subject and indicates a projection area of the X-rays projected onto the subject.

Although the embodiment of the present invention shows a method in which the laser generating module 710 or the illumination generating module 720 for displaying the projection area of X-rays projected to the patient is mounted on the X-ray induction cone 120 as described above, the laser generation The module 710 or the light generating module 720 may be mounted on the front part of the main generating unit 110 instead of the X-ray induction cone 120 . In addition, it can be mounted anywhere where a laser or light can be irradiated to the patient.

In general, hospitals often have a cradle for fixing or mounting the X-ray equipment, and the portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cradle mounting unit 400 for coupling the portable X-ray apparatus to the cocoon. ) is provided.

8 is a view showing a structure for mounting the portable X-ray apparatus on a cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the holder mounting unit 400 includes a connection bracket 410 coupled to the handle and a connection rod 420 for connecting the connection bracket 410 to the holder.

In addition to the method of connecting the connection bracket 410 to the connection rod 420 and fixing or mounting the connection bracket on a cradle, it is also possible to use the connection bracket for other purposes. For example, it is also possible to mount the portable X-ray device on a tripod by coupling the connection bracket to a tripod for mounting a camera or the like. To this end, it is also possible to provide the connection bracket with a universal fixing screw used in a normal tripod, or to connect the connection bracket to the tripod through a separate adapter or intermediate connector that connects the normal tripod and the connection bracket. In this way, it is possible to mount the portable X-ray device on a tripod to increase the convenience of X-ray imaging, or to fix it on a tripod while not using the X-ray device.

100: X-ray generator 110: mail generating unit
120: X-ray induction cone 200: body part
210: handle part 220: holding part
300: auxiliary battery unit 400: cradle mounting unit
410: connecting bracket 420: connecting rod
600: collimator 710: laser generating module
720: light generating module

Claims (10)

In the portable X-ray apparatus,
an X-ray generator for generating X-rays; and
Consists of; a body portion connected to the lower end of the X-ray generator,
The body part:
handle part; and
It is configured to include; a holding unit for fixing the handle at the lower part of the handle and accommodating an electric storage unit for supplying power to the X-ray generator,
The portable X-ray device, characterized in that the holding unit is provided with an auxiliary battery connecting unit for connecting the auxiliary battery to the bottom surface.
The method of claim 1,
The auxiliary battery connection unit includes:
an electrical connection structure for electrically connecting the auxiliary battery unit to the holding unit; and
and a mechanical connection structure for mechanically coupling and fixing the auxiliary battery unit to the mounting unit.
The method of claim 1,
The X-ray generator includes:
a main generating unit including an X-ray tube and power supply circuits, and generating X-rays; and
An X-ray induction cone for inducing the X-rays generated by the main generating unit to be projected in the direction of the subject;
A collimator is positioned between the main generating unit and the X-ray induction cone, and the collimator is attached to and coupled to the front part of the main generating unit,
The collimator is a portable X-ray device, characterized in that coupled to the detachable structure from the main generating unit.
4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The portable X-ray apparatus further comprising a laser generation module for generating a laser and projecting it to a subject to display a projection area of X-rays projected on the subject with a laser.
4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The portable X-ray apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an illumination generating module for generating illumination and projecting it onto a subject to display a projection area of X-rays projected onto the subject with illumination.
4. The method of claim 2 or 3,
The portable X-ray apparatus further comprising a cradle mounting unit for coupling the portable X-ray apparatus to a cradle.
7. The method of claim 6,
The cradle mounting unit is a portable X-ray device, characterized in that it is composed of a connection bracket coupled to the handle portion and a connecting rod for connecting the connection bracket to the cradle.
4. The method of claim 3,
The X-ray induction cone is a portable X-ray device, characterized in that coupled to the detachable structure from the main generating unit.
5. The method of claim 4,
The laser generating module is a portable X-ray device, characterized in that provided inside the X-ray induction cone.
6. The method of claim 5,
The illumination generating module is a portable X-ray device, characterized in that provided inside the X-ray induction cone.

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