TWM575114U - Handheld x-ray machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A handheld X-ray machine is provided. The handheld X-ray machine includes a machine housing, an impact detection module, a processer and an alarm unit. The impact detection module is affixed to the machine housing. The impact detection module includes a first infrared emitter, a first infrared receiver, and a first glass spacer. The first infrared emitter provides a first infrared light. The first infrared receiver corresponds to the first infrared receiver. The first infrared receiver provides a first detection signal according to the first infrared light. When the first glass spacer is broken, the receiving state of the first infrared receiver is changed, and the first infrared receiver provides the first detection signal accordingly. When the handheld X-ray machine receives a considerable accidental impact, the alarm unit provides an alarm signal to the operator.

Description

Handheld X-ray machine

The embodiment of the present invention relates to a handheld X-ray machine, and more particularly to a handheld X-ray machine having an impact detection module.

The handle of the conventional handheld X-ray machine has a barrier layer (such as a lead barrier layer), and the barrier layer is coated on the inner wall of the casing of the handheld X-ray machine to prevent the radiation inside the handheld X-ray machine from passing through. The housing is leaked to protect the health of the operator. However, when the handheld X-ray machine accidentally falls, the barrier layer may be broken. However, since there is no sensing mechanism for the rupture of the barrier layer, the operator has no way of knowing whether the barrier layer has broken or not, and cannot fully protect his health and safety.

The present invention provides a handheld X-ray machine for solving the problems of the prior art, including an X-ray housing, a collision detecting module, a processor and a warning unit. The impact detecting module is disposed in the X-ray housing, and includes a first infrared emitter, a first infrared receiver, and a first glass partition. The first infrared emitter provides a first infrared light. A first infrared receiver corresponds to the first infrared emitter, wherein the first infrared receiver provides a first detection signal according to the first infrared light. When the first glass partition is broken, the light receiving state of the first infrared receiver is changed, and the first infrared receiver thus emits the first detecting signal. The processor is coupled to the first infrared receiver. The processor is coupled to the alert unit, and the processor controls the alert unit to provide an alert signal according to the first detection signal.

In one embodiment, the warning unit includes a liquid crystal display screen, and the processor controls the liquid crystal display screen to display the warning signal according to the first detection signal.

In one embodiment, the first glass spacer is disposed in a vacant manner, and one of the first infrared emitter or the first infrared receiver is disposed on the first glass spacer.

In an embodiment, when the impact detecting module is not subjected to an impact force, the first infrared light travels from the first infrared emitter into the first infrared receiver, and when the impact detecting module is received When a strike force is broken, the first glass partition is broken, and the position of one of the first infrared emitter or the first infrared receiver is shifted, and the first infrared light does not enter the first infrared receiver, the first An infrared receiver thus issues the first detection signal.

In one embodiment, the impact detecting module further includes a light shielding liquid, a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the first infrared emitter and the first infrared receiver are disposed in the first chamber The first glass partition is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the light shielding liquid is located in the first chamber and blocks the optical path of the first infrared light.

In an embodiment, when the impact detecting module is not subjected to an impact force, the first infrared light is blocked by the light shielding liquid, and when the impact detecting module receives an impact force, the first glass Breaking the partition, the light shielding liquid flows from the first chamber to the second chamber, the optical path of the first infrared light is changed, and the first infrared emitter is advanced from the first infrared receiver, the first An infrared receiver thus issues the first detection signal.

In one embodiment, the impact detection module further includes a third chamber, a second infrared emitter, a second infrared receiver, and a second glass spacer. The second infrared emitter provides a first a second infrared ray receiver, wherein the second infrared ray receiver corresponds to the second infrared ray emitter, wherein the second infrared ray receiver provides a second detection signal according to the second infrared ray, the processor is coupled to the second infrared ray a receiver, the second infrared emitter and the second infrared receiver are disposed in the second chamber, and the second glass partition is disposed between the second chamber and the third chamber, the first The strength of the two glass separators is greater than the strength of the first glass separator.

In one embodiment, the impact detecting module further includes a light shielding liquid, a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the first infrared emitter and the first infrared receiver are disposed in the second chamber The first glass partition is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the light shielding liquid is located in the first chamber.

In an embodiment, when the impact detecting module is not subjected to an impact force, the first infrared light travels from the first infrared emitter into the first infrared receiver, and when the impact detecting module is received When an impact force is broken, the first glass partition is broken, and the light shielding liquid flows from the first chamber to the second chamber, and the optical path of the first infrared light is blocked by the light shielding liquid, and the first The infrared receiver thus issues the first detection signal.

In one embodiment, the impact detection module further includes a third chamber, a second infrared emitter, a second infrared receiver, and a second glass spacer. The second infrared emitter provides a first a second infrared ray receiver, wherein the second infrared ray receiver corresponds to the second infrared ray emitter, wherein the second infrared ray receiver provides a second detection signal according to the second infrared ray, the processor is coupled to the second infrared ray a receiver, the second infrared emitter and the second infrared receiver are disposed in the third chamber, and the second glass partition is disposed between the second chamber and the third chamber, the first The strength of the two glass separators is greater than the strength of the first glass separator.

With the handheld X-ray machine of the present embodiment, when the handheld X-ray machine is subjected to a considerable degree of accidental impact, the warning unit will provide a warning signal to warn the operator. The operator can send the handheld X-ray machine for repair and maintenance to ensure his health and safety. In addition, in an embodiment, the impact detection module can provide different impact warning contents according to different degrees of impact, thereby facilitating maintenance by maintenance personnel.

Fig. 1 is a view showing the appearance of a hand-held X-ray machine of the present embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a hand-held X-ray machine of the present embodiment. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the handheld X-ray machine D of the present embodiment includes an X-ray housing 1, an impact detection module 2, a processor 3, and a warning unit 4. The impact detecting module 2 is disposed in the X-ray housing 1 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , in this embodiment, the handheld X-ray machine D further includes a grip 5 connected to the X-ray housing 1 , and the X-ray housing 1 includes a transmitting end 11 . And a setting end 12 opposite to the setting end 12, the impact detecting module 2 is disposed at the setting end 12.

3A and 3B show that the impact detecting module 201 of the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first infrared emitter 211, a first infrared receiver 221, and a first glass spacer 231. The infrared ray emitter 21 provides a first infrared ray r1. The first infrared receiver 221 corresponds to the first infrared emitter 211, and the first infrared receiver 221 provides a first detection signal according to the first infrared light r1. Referring to FIG. 3B, when the first glass partition 231 is broken, the light receiving state of the first infrared receiver 221 is changed, and the first infrared receiver 221 thus emits the first detecting signal. Referring to FIG. 2 again, the processor 3 is coupled to the first infrared receiver 221. The processor 3 is coupled to the alert unit 4, and the processor 3 controls the alert unit 4 to provide an alert signal according to the first detection signal.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in an embodiment, the warning unit 4 includes a liquid crystal display screen, and the processor 3 controls the liquid crystal display screen to display the warning signal according to the first detection signal.

Referring to FIG. 3A, in this embodiment, the first glass spacer 231 is disposed in a vacant manner, and one of the first infrared emitter 211 or the first infrared receiver 221 is disposed on the first glass spacer 231. Above. In this embodiment, the first infrared emitter 211 is disposed on the first glass spacer 231.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B again, in this embodiment, when the impact detecting module 201 is not subjected to an impact force (FIG. 3A), the first infrared light r1 travels from the first infrared emitter 211. The first infrared receiver 221 is provided. When the impact detecting module 201 is subjected to an impact force (FIG. 3B), the first glass partition 231 is broken, and the position of one of the first infrared emitter 211 or the first infrared receiver 221 is biased. The first infrared light r1 does not enter the first infrared receiver 221, and the first infrared receiver 221 thus emits the first detection signal.

4A and 4B show the impact detection module 202 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , in the embodiment, the impact detecting module further includes a light shielding liquid q , a first chamber 241 and a second chamber 242 , the first infrared emitter 211 and the first An infrared ray receiver 221 is disposed in the first chamber 241. The first glass partition 231 is disposed between the first chamber 241 and the second chamber 242. The light shielding liquid q is located in the first chamber. In the chamber, the optical path of the first infrared light r1 is blocked.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, when the impact detecting module 202 is not subjected to an impact force (FIG. 4A), the first infrared light r1 is blocked by the light shielding liquid q. When the impact detecting module 202 is subjected to an impact force (FIG. 4B), the first glass partition 231 is broken, and the light shielding liquid q flows from the first chamber 241 to the second chamber 242. The optical path of the first infrared light r1 changes, and travels from the first infrared emitter 211 into the first infrared receiver 221, and the first infrared receiver 221 thus issues the first detection signal.

Fig. 5 is a view showing the impact detecting module 203 of the third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the impact detecting module 203 further includes a third chamber 243, a second infrared emitter 212, a second infrared receiver 222, and a second glass partition. The second infrared emitter 212 is provided with a second infrared ray 222 corresponding to the second infrared ray emitter 212, wherein the second infrared ray 222 is responsive to the second infrared ray r2 A second detection signal is provided. The processor 3 is further coupled to the second infrared receiver 222. The second infrared emitter 212 and the second infrared receiver 222 are disposed in the second chamber 242. The second glass partition 232 is disposed between the second chamber 242 and the third chamber 243. The second glass partition 232 is stronger than the first glass partition 231. In this embodiment, the intensity of the second glass partition 232 is greater than the first glass partition 231, and the processor 3 can determine the magnitude of the impact force. For example, when only the first glass spacer 231 is broken (only the first detection signal is received), the impact force is small. When both the first glass partition 231 and the second glass partition 232 are broken (the first and second detection signals are received), the impact force is large.

6A and 6B show the impact detecting module 204 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , in this embodiment, the impact detecting module 204 further includes a light shielding liquid q , a first chamber 241 and a second chamber 242 , and the first infrared emitter 211 and the The first infrared ray 221 is disposed in the second chamber 242. The first glass partition 231 is disposed between the first chamber 241 and the second chamber 242. The light shielding liquid q is located at the first In the chamber 241.

Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, in an embodiment, when the impact detecting module 204 is not subjected to an impact force (FIG. 6A), the first infrared light r1 travels from the first infrared emitter 211 into the The first infrared receiver 221 is provided. When the impact detecting module 204 is subjected to an impact force, the first glass partition 231 is broken (FIG. 6B), and the light shielding liquid q flows from the first chamber 241 to the second chamber 242. The optical path of the first infrared light r1 is changed by the light blocking liquid q, and the first infrared receiver 221 thus emits the first detection signal.

Fig. 7 is a view showing the impact detecting module 205 of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the impact detecting module 205 further includes a third chamber 243, a second infrared emitter 212, a second infrared receiver 222, and a second glass partition. The second infrared emitter 212 is provided with a second infrared ray 222 corresponding to the second infrared ray emitter 212, wherein the second infrared ray 222 is responsive to the second infrared ray r2 Providing a second detection signal, the processor 3 is further coupled to the second infrared receiver 222, and the second infrared emitter 212 and the second infrared receiver 222 are disposed in the third chamber 243. The second glass partition 232 is disposed between the second chamber 242 and the third chamber 243. The second glass partition 232 is stronger than the first glass partition 231. In this embodiment, the intensity of the second glass partition 232 is greater than the first glass partition 231, and the processor 3 can determine the magnitude of the impact force. For example, when only the first glass spacer 231 is broken (only the first detection signal is received), the impact force is small. When both the first glass partition 231 and the second glass partition 232 are broken (the first and second detection signals are received), the impact force is large.

With the handheld X-ray machine of the present embodiment, when the handheld X-ray machine is subjected to a considerable degree of accidental impact, the warning unit will provide a warning signal to warn the operator. The operator can send the handheld X-ray machine for repair and maintenance to ensure his health and safety. In addition, in an embodiment, the impact detection module can provide different impact warning contents according to different degrees of impact, thereby facilitating maintenance by maintenance personnel.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and anyone skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

D‧‧‧Handheld X-ray machine

1‧‧‧X-ray machine housing

11‧‧‧transmitter

12‧‧‧Setting end

2, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205‧‧‧ impact detection module

211‧‧‧First Infrared Emitter

212‧‧‧second infrared emitter

221‧‧‧first infrared receiver

222‧‧‧second infrared receiver

231‧‧‧First glass partition

232‧‧‧Second glass partition

241‧‧‧ first chamber

242‧‧‧Second chamber

243‧‧‧ third chamber

3‧‧‧ Processor

4‧‧‧Warning unit

5‧‧‧ grip

R1‧‧‧first infrared light

R2‧‧‧second infrared light

Q‧‧‧ shading liquid

Fig. 1 is a view showing the appearance of a hand-held X-ray machine of the present embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a hand-held X-ray machine of the present embodiment. 3A and 3B show the impact detecting module of the first embodiment of the present invention. 4A and 4B show the impact detecting module of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a view showing the impact detecting module of the third embodiment of the present invention. 6A and 6B show the impact detecting module of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7 is a view showing the impact detecting module of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (10)

A handheld X-ray machine includes: an X-ray machine housing; a collision detecting module, disposed in the X-ray machine housing, comprising: a first infrared emitter to provide a first infrared light; An infrared receiver corresponding to the first infrared emitter, wherein the first infrared receiver provides a first detection signal according to the first infrared light; and a first glass partition, when the first glass partition When the board is broken, the light receiving state of the first infrared receiver is changed, the first infrared receiver sends the first detecting signal; a processor coupled to the first infrared receiver; and a warning unit, the The processor is coupled to the alert unit, and the processor controls the alert unit to provide an alert signal according to the first detection signal. The hand-held X-ray machine of claim 1, wherein the warning unit comprises a liquid crystal display screen, and the processor controls the liquid crystal display screen to display the warning signal according to the first detection signal. The handheld X-ray machine of claim 1, wherein the first glass partition is disposed in a vacant manner, and one of the first infrared emitter or the first infrared receiver is disposed at the first Above the glass partition. The handheld X-ray machine of claim 3, wherein the first infrared light travels from the first infrared emitter into the first infrared light when the impact detection module is not subjected to an impact force. a receiver, when the impact detecting module is subjected to an impact force, the first glass partition is broken, and a position of one of the first infrared emitter or the first infrared receiver is shifted, the first infrared The light does not enter the first infrared receiver, and the first infrared receiver sends the first detection signal. The hand-held X-ray machine of claim 1, wherein the impact detection module further comprises a light-shielding liquid, a first chamber and a second chamber, the first infrared emitter and the a first infrared ray receiver is disposed in the first chamber, the first glass partition is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, the light shielding liquid is located in the first chamber, and Blocking the optical path of the first infrared light. The handheld X-ray machine of claim 5, wherein when the impact detecting module is not subjected to an impact force, the first infrared light is blocked by the light shielding liquid, and the impact detecting mode is used. When the group is subjected to an impact force, the first glass partition is broken, and the light shielding liquid flows from the first chamber to the second chamber, and the optical path of the first infrared light is changed, and the first infrared light is emitted from the first infrared light. The device travels into the first infrared receiver, and the first infrared receiver sends the first detection signal. The hand-held X-ray machine of claim 6, wherein the impact detection module further comprises a third chamber, a second infrared emitter, a second infrared receiver, and a second glass. a second infrared ray emitting device, wherein the second infrared ray receiver corresponds to the second infrared ray emitter, wherein the second infrared ray receiver provides a second ray according to the second infrared ray a second infrared receiver, the second infrared emitter and the second infrared receiver are disposed in the second chamber, and the second glass partition is disposed in the second chamber Between the chamber and the third chamber, the strength of the second glass partition is greater than the first glass partition. The hand-held X-ray machine of claim 1, wherein the impact detection module further comprises a light-shielding liquid, a first chamber and a second chamber, the first infrared emitter and the The first infrared ray receiver is disposed in the second chamber, and the first glass partition is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the light shielding liquid is located in the first chamber. The handheld X-ray machine of claim 8, wherein the first infrared light travels from the first infrared emitter into the first infrared light when the impact detection module is not subjected to an impact force. a first glass partition is broken when the impact detecting module is subjected to an impact force, and the light shielding liquid flows from the first chamber to the second chamber, and the optical path of the first infrared light is The light shielding liquid is blocked and changed, and the first infrared receiver sends the first detection signal. The hand-held X-ray machine of claim 9, wherein the impact detection module further comprises a third chamber, a second infrared emitter, a second infrared receiver, and a second glass. a second infrared ray emitting device, wherein the second infrared ray receiver corresponds to the second infrared ray emitter, wherein the second infrared ray receiver provides a second ray according to the second infrared ray a second infrared receiver, the second infrared emitter and the second infrared receiver are disposed in the third chamber, and the second glass partition is disposed in the second chamber Between the chamber and the third chamber, the strength of the second glass partition is greater than the first glass partition.