WO2011114975A1 - 磁気共鳴イメージング装置、および、そのメンテナンス方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a magnetic resonance imaging (hereinafter referred to as “MRI”) apparatus, and more particularly to a cover that covers the MRI apparatus main body.
- MRI magnetic resonance imaging
- the MRI device measures NMR signals generated by the spins of the subject, especially the tissues of the human body, and visualizes the form and function of the head, abdomen, limbs, etc. in two or three dimensions Device.
- the NMR signal is subjected to phase encoding and frequency encoding by a gradient magnetic field and measured as time series data.
- the measured NMR signal is reconstructed into an image by two-dimensional or three-dimensional Fourier transform.
- the main body of the MRI system consists of a so-called tunnel type that lays the subject in the internal space of a cylindrical magnetic field generator with the axial direction oriented horizontally, and a pair of magnetic field generators arranged at intervals above and below There is a so-called open type in which the subject is inserted between them and the test is performed.
- the MRI apparatus is provided with a cover that covers a magnetic field generator and the like integrally. This cover serves to protect the device from the subject's blood, vomit, etc., to prevent accidents, and to improve the appearance.
- Patent Document 1 the upper magnet of the open-type MRI apparatus is covered with a cylindrical upper magnet cover, the lower magnet is covered with a cylindrical inspection table, and a column for the column between the upper magnet and the lower magnet is supported.
- a structure for covering a cover for the device is disclosed. In the MRI apparatus of Patent Document 1, such a structure enables access to the subject from a range of 180 degrees or more around the cylindrical examination table.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a structure in which a flat cover (floor cover) that covers the upper surface (floor) of the lower magnet of the open MRI apparatus is a slide type. As a result, the floor cover can be detached and attached by one person.
- Patent Document 1 When performing maintenance of the MRI apparatus main body, such as adjustment (shimming) of static magnetic field uniformity, it is necessary to remove the cover.
- the cover disclosed in Patent Document 1 needs to remove the cylindrical upper magnet cover and the cylindrical inspection table (lower magnet cover).
- the operator When removing the upper magnet cover, the operator must perform the removal work while supporting the weight of the cover.
- the inspection table from the lower magnet it is necessary to lift the lower end of the cylindrical inspection table above the upper surface of the lower magnet and remove it.
- Patent Document 2 only considers the attachment and detachment of the flat cover that covers the surface of the lower magnet of the open MRI apparatus. The burden on the operator is large.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an MRI apparatus in which the number of cover divisions is small and the cover can be easily attached and removed.
- the following MRI apparatus having a magnetic field generation unit that generates at least a static magnetic field in a space in which a subject is disposed, and a cover that covers the magnetic field generation unit, wherein the cover is divided into two or more members, and two or more Of these members, the first and second members are connected at one end by a hinge.
- the magnetic field generator is exposed by opening the first and second members on both sides around the hinge. Therefore, the magnetic field generator can be easily exposed by opening the cover on both sides.
- the first and second members are members obtained by dividing the cover along a vertical dividing line, and can be configured to open left and right around the hinge.
- the third member of the two or more members constituting the cover can be configured to be detachably fixed at a position covering the region where the bed is adjacent on the side surface of the magnetic field generation unit.
- the first and second members are configured to be openable and closable around the hinge while the third member is fixed to the side surface of the magnetic field generation unit. As a result, the first and second members can be opened and the magnetic field generator can be exposed while the bed is placed.
- the magnetic field generator has, for example, a configuration having a pair of magnets arranged vertically opposite to each other with a predetermined interval, and a column connected to the side surfaces of the pair of magnets.
- the first and second members of the cover are members that cover at least part of the side surfaces of the pair of magnets.
- the hinge can be placed along the post. A part of the end portion opposite to the one end connected to the hinges of the first and second members is configured to abut on the side surface of the magnet opposite to the support column.
- the hinge can be fixed to the magnetic field generator. Accordingly, at least a part of the weight of the first and second members can be supported by the magnetic field generation unit via the hinge.
- the lower ends of the first and second members can be configured to support at least part of the weight of the first and second members with respect to the floor surface.
- a member that reduces the friction coefficient at a portion where the lower ends of the first and second members are in contact with the floor surface. Accordingly, the first and second members can be easily opened and closed by sliding the floor surface.
- a wheel or a slide rail is used as the member for reducing the friction coefficient.
- the lower magnet of the pair of magnets has a disc shape
- the first and second members have a shape covering at least part of the left side surface and the right side surface of the lower magnet.
- the fourth member is configured to cover the upper surface of the lower magnet and the upper portion of the first and second members and prevent the first and second members from opening. .
- the first and second members can be prevented from opening at an unintended timing such as during photographing.
- the first and second members can be divided into a part covering the upper part of the magnetic field generating part and a part covering the lower part, respectively. Thereby, it becomes possible to open and close the part which covers an upper part, and the part which covers a lower part independently.
- a maintenance method for an MRI apparatus That is, a method of removing the cover of the magnetic field generator that generates a magnetic field in the space where the subject is placed and performing maintenance of the MRI apparatus, wherein the first and second covers connected by the hinge are connected to the hinge Rotate each center to open on both sides, expose the magnetic field generator, perform predetermined maintenance work on the magnetic field generator, and close the first and second covers from both sides to cover the magnetic field generator is there.
- the operation of opening the first cover and the second cover on both sides is performed with the bed and the third cover fixed to the side surface of the magnetic field generator at the position where the bed is adjacent to the bed, and the influence of the bed. It is also possible to perform maintenance work in consideration of the above.
- the cover by opening the first and second members on both sides around the hinge, the cover can be easily opened and closed, and the magnetic field generator can be exposed. As a result, the burden on the operator is small and the work efficiency of maintenance can be increased. Further, since the first and second members can be opened while the bed is arranged, maintenance such as shimming can be performed in consideration of the influence of the bed.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an MRI apparatus according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a gantry 1 of the MRI apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gantry 1 of the MRI apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of each component of the gantry and cover of FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the gantry 1 with the main covers 2 and 3 in FIG. 3 open.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow C in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a maintenance procedure according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gantry 1 with the cover 20 of the first embodiment opened.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the gantry 1 with the cover 20 of the first embodiment being opened.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the gantry 1 with the main covers 2 and 3 according to the second embodiment open.
- Sectional drawing of the gantry 1 of the state which opened the cover 20 of 3rd Embodiment The perspective view of the gantry 1 of the state which opened the cover 20 of 3rd Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the gantry 1 of the state which has arrange
- FIG. FIG. The perspective view of the gantry 1 in the state of opening the cover 20 of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an overall configuration of an MRI apparatus without a cover attached.
- This MRI apparatus includes a static magnetic field generation apparatus 101 that generates a static magnetic field, a gradient magnetic field coil 111, a radio frequency (RF) coil 113, a shim plate 110, a bed 119 on which a subject 102 is mounted, and a gradient magnetic field power.
- the amplifier 112 includes a high-frequency power amplifier 114, a high-frequency amplifier circuit 116, a computer 117, and a display 118.
- the static magnetic field generator 101, the gradient magnetic field coil 111, the high frequency coil 113, and the shim plate 110 are referred to as a gantry 1.
- the static magnetic field generator 101 of the gantry 1 has an open structure, and includes an upper magnet 104 and a lower magnet 105 above and below an imaging space 103 in which a subject 102 is placed.
- the upper magnet 104 and the lower magnet 105 are connected by a column 106.
- an open structure in which the front, rear, left and right of the imaging space 103 are wide and open is provided, so that it is possible to provide an examination environment with less pressure on the subject 102.
- the upper magnet 104 and the lower magnet 105 may be permanent magnets, normal conducting magnets, or superconducting magnets, but here permanent magnets are employed.
- the static magnetic field generator 101 generates a static magnetic field in the imaging space 103.
- shim plates 110 are attached to the surfaces of the imaging space 103 of the upper magnet 104 and the lower magnet 105, respectively.
- a plurality of screw holes are formed in the shim plate 110, and magnetic screws are mounted at appropriate positions.
- the magnetic field uniformity is adjusted to a predetermined value or less by correcting the distribution of the magnetic flux generated by the static magnetic field generator 101 with the magnetic flux of the magnetic screw.
- a pair of gradient magnetic field coils 111 that generate a gradient magnetic field are arranged on the surface of the imaging space 103 of the pair of shim plates 110.
- the gradient magnetic field coil 111 has a flat plate structure so as not to disturb the open structure of the static magnetic field generator 101.
- Each of the pair of upper and lower gradient magnetic field coils 111 is built in a state in which three types of coils of x, y, and z that generate gradient magnetic fields in three axial directions orthogonal to each other are stacked.
- a gradient magnetic field power amplifier 112 that applies current independently is connected to each of the x, y, and z coils.
- the z coil forms a gradient magnetic field in which the magnetic flux density gradually decreases from the top to the bottom of the z axis (vertical axis) of the imaging space 103.
- the x coil and the y coil form gradient magnetic fields of the x axis and the y axis (both horizontal axes), respectively.
- a gradient magnetic field in a predetermined axial direction is superimposed on the magnetic field generated by the static magnetic field generator 101.
- a pair of high frequency coils 113 are attached to the imaging space 103 side of the pair of gradient magnetic field coils 111.
- the high frequency coil 113 also has a flat plate structure.
- a high frequency power amplifier 114 is connected to the pair of upper and lower high frequency coils 113 and supplied with a high frequency current.
- NMR nuclear magnetic resonance
- a detection coil 115 for detecting the precession of the nuclear spin is disposed at the examination site of the subject 102.
- the detection coil 115 detects the NMR signal and passes it to the high frequency amplification circuit 116.
- the high frequency amplifier circuit 116 amplifies and detects the detection signal and converts it into a digital signal.
- the computer 117 processes the detection signal converted into the digital signal, reconstructs an image of the subject 102, and displays it on the display 118.
- the computer 117 outputs control signals to the gradient magnetic field power amplifier 112, the high-frequency power amplifier 114, and the high-frequency amplifier circuit 116 via the bus line 120, and performs control to execute imaging in a predetermined imaging sequence.
- a bed 119 that conveys the subject 102 to the center of the imaging space 103 is disposed adjacent to the lower magnet 105 of the static magnetic field generator 101.
- the static magnetic field generator 101 and the bed 119 are installed in an examination room 109 provided with an electromagnetic shield.
- FIGS. 2 to 8 the outside of the gantry 1 is covered with a cover 20.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gantry 1 and the bed 119 covered with the cover 20.
- 3, 4 and 5 are a perspective view, a side view and a rear view of the gantry 1 covered with the cover 20.
- FIG. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the parts constituting the cover 20 and the gantry 1.
- 7 is a cross-sectional view (partial) taken along the line AA in FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view (partial) of BB in FIG.
- the outer shape of the upper magnet 104 of the static magnetic field generator 101 is a disk shape with the upper portion inclined obliquely.
- the lower magnet 105 has a disk shape and is supported on the floor surface by two or more legs 131 arranged on the lower surface.
- the support 106 is in contact with the floor and has a height up to the upper surface of the upper magnet 104, supports the upper magnet 104, and connects the upper magnet 104 and the lower magnet 105.
- the gradient magnetic field coil 111, the high frequency coil 113, and the shim plate 110 are integrally fixed to the lower surface of the upper magnet 104 and the upper surface of the lower magnet 105, respectively.
- the configuration of the cover 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the cover 20 includes a right main cover 2, a left main cover 3, a hinge 4, a hinge cover 8, a center cover 5, an upper RF cover 6, a lower RF cover 7, and a connecting portion cover 9.
- the right main cover 2 has a shape covering the upper magnet 104 and the right half and the right side of the upper surface of the support and a part of the right side of the lower magnet 105 when viewed from the front.
- the portion of the lower magnet 105 that is not covered by the right main cover 2 on the right side front side is covered with the connecting portion cover 9.
- the left main cover 3 has a shape that covers the left half and the left side of the upper surface of the upper magnet 104 and the column 106 and the left side of the lower magnet 105.
- the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are designed to have strength and weight so that the right and left main covers 2 and 3 can stand on the floor surface by the legs 2a and 3a while being connected to the rear hinge 4.
- the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 are abutted at the position of the center line 31 on the front and top surfaces of the upper magnet 104 and at the position of the back center line 32 on the back side.
- a latch mechanism 80 shown in FIG. 8 is provided at the position of the front center line 31.
- a hinge 4 is provided at the position of the center line 32 on the back surface.
- the latch mechanism 80 in FIG. 8 will be specifically described.
- the flanges 81 are fixed to the inner wall surface.
- a receiving portion 82 having a shape that engages with the flange portion 81 is fixed. Therefore, the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 are butted at the position of the center line 31, and the end portions of the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are connected to the center line by engaging the respective flange portions 81 with the receiving portions 82. It can be fixed to the upper magnet 104 in a state of being butted at 31.
- FIG. 9 (a) is an enlarged front view of the hinge 4.
- the hinge 4 includes two rotating shafts 4a and 4b arranged side by side with a center line 32, a support plate 4c that supports the rotating shafts 4a and 4b, and a wing portion that is rotatably fixed to the rotating shafts 4a and 4b. 4e, 4f, a fixing portion 4d for fixing the support plate 4c to the column 106, and a hinge cover 8. Note that the hinge cover 8 is not shown in FIGS. 5 and 9 (a).
- the rear end portions of the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 are connected to the wings 4e and 4f, respectively.
- the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 rotate about the hinge 4 as shown in the top view in FIG. 10, and the right main cover 2 is on the right side when viewed from the front.
- the main cover 3 has a double-open structure that opens to the left when viewed from the front.
- the hinge cover 8 is fixed to the support plate 4c at a distance from the rotating shafts 4a and 4b.
- the surface of the hinge cover 8 is configured to form the same surface as the outer surfaces of the right and left main covers 2, 3 as shown in FIGS.
- the cover 20 that covers and hides the unevenness of the hinge 4 and is excellent in a smooth aesthetic appearance can be provided.
- the size and position of the hinge cover 8 are designed so that the right and left main covers 2 and 3 can be opened and closed while the hinge cover 8 is attached to the support plate 4. Since the surface of the hinge cover 8 is arranged on the same plane as the outer surfaces of the right and left main covers 2 and 3, the wings 4e and 4f are bent.
- the center cover 5 is a cover that covers the front-side surface of the column 106 as shown in FIGS.
- the center cover 5 is configured to have a shape that partially overlaps the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 and covers the column 12 with the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 closed.
- hook-shaped metal fittings 5a and 5b are attached to the top and bottom of the center cover 5. By engaging this with a receiving side metal fitting (not shown) attached to the column 106 side, the center cover 5 is detachably fixed to the column 106.
- the upper RF cover 6 and the lower RF cover 7 are disk-shaped covers that cover the lower surface of the upper magnet 104 and the upper surface of the lower magnet 105 to which the gradient magnetic field coil 111, the high-frequency coil 113, and the shim plate 110 are fixed.
- the upper and lower RF covers 6 and 7 are provided with screw through holes 6a and 7a in the main plane. Screws are inserted into the screw through holes 6a and 7a and screw holes provided in the high-frequency coil 114 (not shown). ) To be fixed.
- the lower RF cover 7 is configured to be placed on and fitted to the upper part of the portion covering the side surface of the lower magnet 105 of the right and left main covers 2 and 3. Yes.
- the upper RF cover 6 is also placed on the lower part of the portion covering the side surface of the upper magnet 104 of the right and left main covers 2 and 3 in the same manner as the lower RF cover 7, and is fitted therewith. Configured to match. Thereby, the right and left main covers 2, 3 are locked by the upper and lower RF covers 6, 7. Therefore, the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are locked by the latch structure 80 in the front portion and the upper and lower RF covers 6 and 7, and do not open when the MRI apparatus is used.
- the upper and lower RF covers 6 and 7 cover the right and left main covers 2 and 3 from the outside, so that liquid and dust do not enter the inside of the right and left main covers 2 and 3 and the hygiene is improved. . Furthermore, the seam of the main covers 2 and 3 is not conspicuous and the aesthetics are improved as viewed from the operator and the subject.
- a flat portion 33 is provided at a predetermined position on the edge of the lower RF cover 7.
- a bed 119 is disposed adjacent to the flat portion 33 as shown in FIG.
- the flat portion 33 serves as a travel path of the slide top plate 119a on which the subject 102 is mounted by arranging the slide surface 119b of the bed 119 at the same height.
- the connecting portion cover 9 is fixed so as to cover the lower portion of the flat portion 33, that is, the side surface region of the lower magnet 105 adjacent to the side surface of the bed 119. Fixing is performed by screwing the metal fittings 9a and 9b provided in the connecting portion cover 9 to the side surface of the lower magnet 105. As described above, since the connecting portion cover 9 is disposed below the flat portion 33, the right and left main covers 2 and 3 that cover portions other than the connecting portion cover 9 are not interfered with the bed 119. Therefore, the right and left main covers 2 and 3 can be opened while the bed 119 is disposed adjacent to the lower magnet 105.
- switches 2b and 2c for operation by the operator are provided on the upper part of the right main cover 2. Electrical wiring (not shown) is connected to the switches 2b and 2c, and the electrical wiring is connected to a predetermined portion of the gantry 1 inside the right main cover 2.
- a light and strong resin can be used as the material constituting the cover 20 .
- glass fiber reinforced plastic Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics, GFRP
- GFRP Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
- FIG. 13 and 14 show a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the state in which the right and left main covers 2, 3 are opened for maintenance.
- the latch structure 80 at the front abutting portion of the right and left main covers 2 and 3 is removed, and the operator pushes and opens the abutting portion of the right and left main covers 2 and 3, so that the right and left main covers 2 , 3 rotate around the hinge 4 on the back and open to the left and right as shown in FIGS. 10, 13 and 14 (step 123).
- the leg portions 2a and 3a slide on the floor surface, and the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are opened by the leg portions 2a and 3a while being independent on the floor surface. For this reason, it is not necessary for the operator to support the weight of the right and left main covers 2 and 3. Further, since the bed 119 does not interfere with the rotation of the right and left main covers 2 and 3, it can be opened with the bed 119 disposed.
- ⁇ Gantry 1 is exposed by opening the right and left main covers 2 and 3. As a result, access to the gantry 1 becomes possible and desired maintenance (for example, shimming) can be performed (step 124).
- desired maintenance for example, shimming
- center cover 5 can be removed from the support column 106 to perform maintenance of the support column 106.
- the operator attaches the center cover 5 when it is removed, closes the right and left main covers 2 and 3, and engages the collar portion 81 of the latch structure 80 with the receiving portion 82.
- the front portions of the right and left main covers 2, 3 are fixed in a state where they are abutted at the center line 31.
- the upper RF cover 6 and the lower RF cover 7 are attached by screwing.
- the maintenance work is completed.
- the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 are supported by the hinge 4 and the leg portions 2a and 2b, and the leg portions 2a and 2b slide on the floor surface. It can be opened and closed while being supported by the parts 2a and 2b. Thereby, during the work of attaching / removing the cover, it is not necessary for the operator to support the weight of the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3, thereby improving workability.
- the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 can be removed by one worker.
- the upper RF cover 6, the lower RF cover 7 and the center cover 5 are small in area and light, they can be easily removed without placing a heavy burden on the operator.
- the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 can cover most of the MRI apparatus main body 1, the number of covers can be reduced as compared with the conventional case. Therefore, the number of work steps for attaching and removing the cover is small, and the cover 20 can be removed efficiently in a short time.
- the number of covers is small, the mating surfaces of the covers are reduced, and the MRI apparatus having a good appearance and excellent aesthetics can be provided.
- the right and left main covers 2 and 3 can be opened and closed with the connecting portion cover 9 and the bed 119 and the center cover 5 disposed, so that the work process can be reduced. Work efficiency can be increased.
- the bed 119 Since the bed 119 includes a magnetic material in a part of the constituent material, the bed 119 affects the static magnetic field uniformity of the MRI apparatus. In this embodiment, since maintenance such as shimming can be performed while the bed 119 is disposed, maintenance can be performed in a state close to that at the time of photographing considering the influence of the bed 119, and high-precision maintenance is possible.
- the right and left main covers 2, 3 are connected to different rotating shafts 4a, 4b, respectively.
- the structure of the hinge 4 is not limited to this structure.
- the hinge 4 is structured so as to be covered by the flat hinge cover 8 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 in order to improve the appearance. Is possible. Further, the hinge 4 may be hidden by another means such as providing the hinge 4 inside the right and left main covers 2 and 3.
- the weights of the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are supported by the hinge 4 and the legs 2a and 3a.
- the lower portions of the right and left main covers 2, 3 can be made to float from the floor surface, the force required to open and close the main covers 2, 3 can be reduced.
- the hinge 4 is fixed to the column 106, but as shown in FIG. 15, the hinge 4 is not fixed to the column 106, and the right and left main covers 2, 3 are connected by the hinge 4. It is also possible to do. In this case, the weights of the right and left main covers 2, 3 are supported with respect to the floor surface only by the legs 2a, 3a. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.
- the right and left main cover covers 2, 3 can be opened and moved in the rear direction to be removed from the gantry 1. Therefore, since the gantry 1 is exposed to the back surface of the support column 106, an operator can go around the support column 106 and perform maintenance work.
- FIG. 16 and 17 are a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an MRI apparatus provided with wheels on the leg portions 2a and 3a of the main covers 2 and 3, respectively.
- the weight of the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 is supported by the support column 106 via the leg portions 2a and 3a and the hinge 4.
- the operator pushes the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 to slide and move the leg portions 2a and 3a by sliding on the floor surface.
- a plurality of wheels 14 are arranged as means for reducing the friction coefficient of the contact surface between the right main cover 2, the left main cover 3, and the floor in order to further reduce the burden on the operator when opening and closing. did.
- the wheels 14 support the weights of the right main cover 2 and the left main cover 3 with respect to the floor surface.
- two wheels 14 in the right main cover 2 and three wheels 14 in the left main cover 3 are provided near the floor surface inside each cover.
- the mounting positions and the number of wheels 14 are not limited to the structures shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, and may be provided outside the right and left main covers 2 and 3, or more wheels may be provided. good. Further, the wheel can be structured to be removable.
- the means for reducing the friction coefficient of the contact surface between the right main cover 2, the left main cover 3, and the floor is not limited to the wheel 14, and other configurations can be used.
- 18 and 19 show a configuration using the slide rail 15.
- a plurality of linear slide rails 15 are arranged on the floor surface, and notches 16 that engage with the slide rails 15 are provided on the bottom surfaces of the right and left main covers 2 and 3.
- the surface of the slide rail 15 and the inner wall surface of the notch 16 are processed smoothly so as to reduce the friction coefficient.
- the slide rail 15 By arranging the slide rail 15 in this way, the right and left main covers 2, 3 can be moved along the slide rail 15, and the right and left main covers 2, 3 can be opened and closed with a small force. .
- the slide rail 15 can be configured to be detachable from the floor surface, configured to be attached / removed every time the main cover is opened / closed, or configured to be foldable and retractable inside the cover. Further, the slide rail 15 can be a curved shape in addition to a linear shape. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the notches 16 of the main covers 2 and 3 are not provided.
- the operation force when opening and closing the main cover can be reduced, and the main cover can be opened and closed smoothly.
- the weight of the main cover supported by the wheel 14 and the slide rail 15 can be increased by providing the wheel 14 and the slide rail 15, the load on the hinge 4 can be reduced. Therefore, the rigidity of the hinge 4 can be reduced, leading to cost reduction.
- the right and left main covers 2 and 3 are divided into two members in the vertical direction as shown in FIG.
- the right main cover 2 is divided into an upper right main cover 202 and a lower right main cover 212.
- the left main cover 3 is divided into an upper left main cover 203 and a lower left main cover 203.
- Two or more hinges 4 are provided, and the hinge 4 to which the upper right and upper left main covers 202 and 203 are attached is different from the hinge 4 to which the lower right and lower left main covers 212 and 213 are attached.
- the upper main covers 202 and 203 and the lower main covers 212 and 213 can be opened and closed independently.
- the main covers 2 and 3 are divided into upper and lower parts. Therefore, when one of the upper magnet 104 and the lower magnet 105 is to be maintained, only the upper main cover 202 or 203 or the lower main cover 212 or 213 is used. Maintenance work is possible by opening and closing. Since the main cover divided into two is smaller and lighter than the main covers 2 and 3 that are not divided, the opening / closing operation can be easily performed. Therefore, maintenance work can be easily performed.
- bottom surface of the lower right and lower left main covers 212 and 213 can employ a configuration for reducing the friction coefficient with the floor surface as in the fourth embodiment.
- the lower right and lower left main covers 212 and 213 can be configured to be detachable from the gantry 104 without fixing the hinge 4 to the support column 106 as in the second embodiment.
- 1 gantry 20 cover, 2 right main cover, 2a leg, 2b, 2c switch, 3 left main cover, 3a leg, 4 hinge, 4a, 4b rotating shaft, 4c support plate, 4d fixing part, 4e, 4f feather Part, 5 center cover, 5a, 5b fixing bracket, 6 upper RF cover, 6a screw through hole, 7 lower RF cover, 7a screw through hole, 8 hinge cover, 9 connecting part cover, 9a, 9b fixing bracket, 14 Wheels, 15 slide rails, 16 notches, 31 front and top center lines, 32 back center lines, 33 flat parts, 80 latch structure, 81 saddle parts, 82 receiving parts, 101 static magnetic field generator, 102 subject, 103 shooting space, 104 upper magnet, 105 lower magnet, 106 struts, 109 inspection room, 111 gradient magnetic field coil, 112 gradient magnetic field power amplifier, 113 high frequency coil, 114 high frequency power amplifier, 115 detection coil, 116 high frequency amplification circuit, 117 Compu Data, 118 display, 119 bed, 119a slide
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上磁石カバーを取り外す際には、作業者がカバーの自重を支えながら取り外し作業をしなければならない。また、検査台を下部磁石から取り外す際には、円筒形の検査台の下端を下磁石の上面よりも上に持ち上げて取り外す必要がある。これらの作業は、作業者の負担が大きく、一人での作業は困難である。取り付けの際も同様である。
まず、本実施形態のMRI装置の全体構成について説明する。図1は、カバーが取り付けられていないMRI装置の全体構成の概要図である。このMRI装置は、静磁場を発生する静磁場発生装置101と、傾斜磁場コイル111と、高周波(RF)コイル113と、シムプレート110と、被検者102を搭載するベッド119と、傾斜磁場パワーアンプ112と、高周波パワーアンプ114と、高周波増幅回路116と、コンピュータ117と、ディスプレイ118とを備えて構成される。なお、静磁場発生装置101、傾斜磁場コイル111、高周波コイル113およびシムプレート110をガントリ1と称する。
図2~図8に示すように、ガントリ1は、その外側がカバー20で覆われている。図2は、カバー20で覆われたガントリ1とベッド119の斜視図である。図3、図4および図5は、カバー20で覆われたガントリ1の斜視図、側面図および背面図である。また、図6にはカバー20を構成する各部品と、ガントリ1の斜視図を示す。図7は、カバー20の背面側の断面構造を示すための図5のA-A断面図(一部)である。図8は、カバー20の全面側の断面構造を示すための図2のB-B断面図(一部)である。
右および左メインカバー2,3は、背面のヒンジ4に接続された状態で、脚部2a,3aにより床面に対して自立できるように、その強度および重量等が設計されている。
センターカバー5は、右メインカバー2及び左メインカバー3を閉じた状態で、右メインカバー2及び左メインカバー3と一部重なり合って支柱12を覆い隠す形状に構成されている。
図6のようにセンターカバー5の上下には、鉤状の金具5a、5bが取り付けられている。これを支柱106側に取り付けられた受け側金具(不図示)に係合させることにより、センターカバー5は、支柱106に着脱可能に固定される。
つぎに、カバー20を取り外し、ガントリ1をメンテナンス(例えばシムコイル110の調整)する際の作業フローを図12を用いて説明する。また、図13および図14には、メンテナンスのために右および左メインカバー2,3を開いた状態の斜視図および断面図を示す。
第2の実施形態のMRI装置について図15を用いて説明する。
第3の実施形態について説明する。図16および図17は、メインカバー2,3の脚部2a,3aに車輪を備えたMRI装置の断面図および斜視図である。
スライドレール15の表面と、切り欠き16の内壁面は、摩擦係数が小さくなるように滑らかに加工されている。
第4の実施形態のMRI装置を、図20の斜視図を用いて説明する。
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- 被検者が配置される空間に少なくとも静磁場を発生する磁場発生部と、前記磁場発生部を覆うカバーとを有し、
前記カバーは、2以上の部材に分割され、前記2以上の部材のうち第1および第2の部材は、一端がヒンジで連結され、前記ヒンジを中心に前記第1および第2の部材を両側に開くことにより、前記磁場発生部が露出されることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。 - 請求項1に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記第1および第2の部材は、前記カバーを鉛直方向の分割線にそって分割した部材であり、前記ヒンジを中心に左右に開くことを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 請求項1または2に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記磁場発生部に隣接配置されたベッドをさらに有し、
前記カバーを構成する前記2以上の部材のうち第3の部材は、前記磁場発生部の側面のうち前記ベッドが隣接する領域を覆う位置に着脱可能に固定され、前記第1および第2の部材は、前記第3の部材を前記磁場発生部の側面に固定した状態で、前記ヒンジを中心に開閉可能であることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。 - 請求項1または2に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記磁場発生部は、所定の間隔をあけて上下に対向配置された一対の磁石と、前記一対の磁石の側面に連結された支柱とを有し、
前記第1および第2の部材は、前記一対の磁石の側面の少なくとも一部を覆う部材であり、前記ヒンジは、前記支柱に沿って配置され、前記第1および第2の部材の前記ヒンジに連結された一端とは逆側の端部の一部は、前記支柱とは逆側の前記磁石の側面において突き合わされていることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。 - 請求項1または2に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記ヒンジは、前記磁場発生部に固定されていることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 請求項1または2に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記第1および第2の部材の下端は、床面に対して、前記第1および第2の部材の重量の少なくとも一部を支持していることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 請求項6に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記第1および第2の部材の下端には、床面に接する部分に摩擦係数を低減する部材が配置されていることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 請求項7に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記摩擦係数を低減する部材は、車輪またはスライドレールであることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 請求項4に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記一対の磁石のうち下側の磁石は、円盤状であり、前記第1および第2の部材は、前記下側の磁石の左側面および右側面の少なくとも一部を覆う形状であり、
前記カバーの2以上の部材のうち第4の部材は、前記下側の磁石の上面および前記第1および第2の部材の上部に被せられ、前記第1および第2の部材が開く動作を妨げる構成であることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。 - 請求項1または2に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置において、前記第1および第2の部材は、それぞれ前記磁場発生部の上部を覆う部分と、下部を覆う部分とで分割され、前記上部を覆う部分および前記下部を覆う部分は、独立して開閉可能であることを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置。
- 被検者が配置される空間に磁場を発生する磁場発生部のカバーを取り外して、磁気共鳴イメージング装置のメンテナンスを行う方法であって、
ヒンジで連結された第1および第2のカバーを、前記ヒンジを中心にそれぞれ回転させて両側に開き、前記磁場発生部を露出させ、
前記磁場発生部に所定のメンテナンス作業を行い、
前記第1および第2のカバーを両側から閉じることにより、前記磁場発生部を覆う、ことを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置のメンテナンス方法。 - 請求項11に記載の磁気共鳴イメージング装置のメンテナンス方法において、前記磁場発生部に隣接配置されたベッドと、該ベッドが隣接する位置の前記磁場発生部の側面に固定された第3のカバーを配置したままの状態で、前記第1および第2のカバーを開き、前記メンテナンス作業を行うことを特徴とする磁気共鳴イメージング装置のメンテナンス方法。
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