公开(公告)号：US08465203B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US13039076

申请日：2011-03-02

申请人： David Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

发明人： David Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

IPC分类号： H05G1/02

CPC分类号： A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/447 ,  A61B6/548

摘要： Systems and methods for using a brake system to selectively lock and release the vertical motion of a C-arm X-ray device that is part of a sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning device are described. In such systems and methods, the C-arm positioning device typically includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail assembly, a linear bearing block, a counterbalance mechanism, and brake system. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which is slidably coupled to the bearing rail assembly to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail assembly. The counterbalance mechanism applies a force to the bearing block to substantially counterbalance the weight of the components, such as the C-arm, that are suspended from the bearing block. The brake system can be actuated to engage the linear bearing rail assembly and lock the vertical movement of the linear bearing block. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了使用制动系统选择性地锁定和释放作为滑动平衡C形臂定位装置的一部分的C形臂X射线装置的垂直运动的系统和方法。 在这种系统和方法中，C形臂定位装置通常包括C形臂X射线装置，直线轴承轨道组件，直线轴承座，平衡机构和制动系统。 通常，C形臂连接到直线轴承座，其可滑动地联接到轴承轨道组件，以允许轴承座和C形臂在轨道组件上上下滑动。 平衡机构向轴承座施加力以基本上平衡由轴承座悬挂的部件（例如C形臂）的重量。 制动系统可以被致动以接合线性轴承轨道组件并锁定直线轴承座的垂直运动。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08430564B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13036946

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Jan Bruening

发明人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Jan Bruening

IPC分类号： H05G1/02

CPC分类号： A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2014 ,  F16M11/2028 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/42 ,  F16M2200/048

摘要： Systems and methods for making and using sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning devices are described. In such systems and methods, each C-arm positioning device includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail, a linear bearing block, and a counterbalance mechanism. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which, in turn, is slidably coupled to the bearing rail to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail. The counterbalance mechanism can apply a force to the bearing block to counterbalance the weight of the C-arm and the bearing block. Thus, the described C-arm positioning device can allow a user to easily raise or lower the C-arm with relatively little effort. While some implementations of the C-arm positioning device are connected to mobile support structure, other implementations of the C-arm positioning device are mounted to a fixed support structure. Other implementations are also described.

摘要翻译： 描述制造和使用滑动平衡C形臂定位装置的系统和方法。 在这样的系统和方法中，每个C形臂定位装置包括C形臂X射线装置，直线轴承轨道，直线轴承块和平衡机构。 通常，C形臂连接到直线轴承块，该直线轴承块又滑动地联接到轴承轨道，以允许轴承座和C形臂在轨道上上下滑动。 平衡机构可以对轴承座施加力，以平衡C形臂和轴承座的重量。 因此，所描述的C形臂定位装置可以允许用户以相对较小的努力容易地升高或降低C形臂。 虽然C臂定位装置的一些实施方式连接到移动支撑结构，但C形臂定位装置的其它实现方式安装到固定的支撑结构。 还描述了其他实现。

公开(公告)号：US20120224673A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13039076

申请日：2011-03-02

申请人： David E. Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

发明人： David E. Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

IPC分类号： H05G1/02

CPC分类号： A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/447 ,  A61B6/548

摘要： Systems and methods for using a brake system to selectively lock and release the vertical motion of a C-arm X-ray device that is part of a sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning device are described. In such systems and methods, the C-arm positioning device typically includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail assembly, a linear bearing block, a counterbalance mechanism, and brake system. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which is slidably coupled to the bearing rail assembly to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail assembly. The counterbalance mechanism applies a force to the bearing block to substantially counterbalance the weight of the components, such as the C-arm, that are suspended from the bearing block. The brake system can be actuated to engage the linear bearing rail assembly and lock the vertical movement of the linear bearing block. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了使用制动系统选择性地锁定和释放作为滑动平衡C形臂定位装置的一部分的C形臂X射线装置的垂直运动的系统和方法。 在这种系统和方法中，C形臂定位装置通常包括C形臂X射线装置，直线轴承轨道组件，直线轴承座，平衡机构和制动系统。 通常，C形臂连接到直线轴承座，其可滑动地联接到轴承轨道组件，以允许轴承座和C形臂在轨道组件上上下滑动。 平衡机构向轴承座施加力以基本上平衡由轴承座悬挂的部件（例如C形臂）的重量。 制动系统可以被致动以接合线性轴承轨道组件并锁定直线轴承座的垂直运动。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09693437B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US13446176

申请日：2012-04-13

申请人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Samuel Alder ,  Bret Nicholson ,  Robert Bruce Spratt, Jr.

发明人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Samuel Alder ,  Bret Nicholson ,  Robert Bruce Spratt, Jr.

IPC分类号： A61B6/00 ,  H05G1/02 ,  G01N23/04

CPC分类号： H05G1/02 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/548 ,  G01N23/04

摘要： Systems and methods for controlling an X-ray imaging system are described. The systems and methods typically include a support arm with a first end and a second end. The first end of the support arm connects to an articulating arm assembly and the second end of the support arm pivotally attaches to an X-ray imaging arm at a pivot joint so that the pivot joint functions as an axis of orbital rotation for the X-ray imaging arm. One or more controls for the X-ray imaging system are disposed on the support arm for the X-ray imaging arm. The controls can therefore remain stationary while the X-ray imaging arm rotates orbitally. The support arm can include a single member or a double member and one or more controls can be disposed on each member of the support arm. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20130272499A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13446176

申请日：2012-04-13

申请人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Samuel Alder ,  Bret Nicholson ,  Robert Bruce Spratt, JR.

发明人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Samuel Alder ,  Bret Nicholson ,  Robert Bruce Spratt, JR.

IPC分类号： H05G1/02 ,  G01N23/04

CPC分类号： H05G1/02 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/548 ,  G01N23/04

摘要： Systems and methods for controlling an X-ray imaging system are described. The systems and methods typically include a support arm with a first end and a second end. The first end of the support arm connects to an articulating arm assembly and the second end of the support arm pivotally attaches to an X-ray imaging arm at a pivot joint so that the pivot joint functions as an axis of orbital rotation for the X-ray imaging arm. One or more controls for the X-ray imaging system are disposed on the support arm for the X-ray imaging arm. The controls can therefore remain stationary while the X-ray imaging arm rotates orbitally. The support arm can include a single member or a double member and one or more controls can be disposed on each member of the support arm. Other embodiments are also described.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于控制X射线成像系统的系统和方法。 系统和方法通常包括具有第一端和第二端的支撑臂。 支撑臂的第一端连接到铰接臂组件，并且支撑臂的第二端在枢转接头处枢转地附接到X射线成像臂，使得枢转接头用作X轴的旋转轴线， 射线成像臂。 用于X射线成像系统的一个或多个控制器设置在用于X射线成像臂的支撑臂上。 因此，当X射线成像臂轨道旋转时，控制器可以保持静止。 支撑臂可以包括单个构件或双构件，并且可以在支撑臂的每个构件上设置一个或多个控制。 还描述了其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09265470B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13114244

申请日：2011-05-24

申请人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David E. Barker ,  Jan D. Bruening ,  Samuel L. Alder

发明人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David E. Barker ,  Jan D. Bruening ,  Samuel L. Alder

IPC分类号： A61B6/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/447 ,  A61B6/548

摘要： Systems and methods for rotating X-ray devices are disclosed. The systems and methods use X-ray devices with an X-ray imaging arm orbitally rotating about pivot joints that are physically attached to the X-ray imaging arm. The pivot joint coincides with the center of gravity for the X-ray imaging arm. The X-ray device has an X-ray imaging arm with an X-ray source and detector respectively disposed at nearly opposing locations of the imaging arm. The pivot joint can serve as an axis of orbital rotation around which the imaging arm pivots. The pivot joint can be pivotally attached to a first end of an X-ray imaging arm fork, which has a second end attached to an X-ray imaging arm support structure. The imaging arm fork can include a lateral pivot joint that provides a lateral axis of rotation for the imaging arm. The fork can contain one or two arms.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于旋转X射线装置的系统和方法。 这些系统和方法使用具有物理附着到X射线成像臂的枢轴关节的轨道旋转的X射线成像臂的X射线装置。 枢轴关节与X射线成像臂的重心重合。 X射线装置具有X射线成像臂，X射线源和检测器分别设置在成像臂的几乎相对的位置处。 枢轴关节可以作为轨道旋转的轴线，成像臂围绕其旋转。 枢转接头可以枢转地附接到X射线成像臂叉的第一端，X射线成像臂的第二端连接到X射线成像臂支撑结构。 成像臂叉可以包括为成像臂提供横向旋转轴线的横向枢转接头。 叉子可以包含一个或两个臂。

公开(公告)号：US09025730B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US14528161

申请日：2014-10-30

申请人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

发明人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

IPC分类号： A61B6/00 ,  H05G1/02 ,  G21K5/10 ,  A61B6/10

CPC分类号： A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4476 ,  A61B6/54

摘要： Systems and methods for braking and releasing one or more pivot joints used in an X-ray positioning device are described. The systems and methods use a support arm that extends between a main assembly of the x-ray positioning device and an X-ray imaging assembly with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector that are disposed nearly opposite to each other. The support arm includes one or more pivot joints (such as horizontal, lateral, and/or orbital pivot joints) that allow the imaging assembly to move with respect to the main assembly. The pivot joints can each be connected to an automated braking system that is capable of selectively locking and unlocking a corresponding pivot joint, as indicated by a user-controlled switching mechanism. The braking systems containing multiple pivot joints can be individually controlled by separate switching mechanisms or simultaneously controlled by a single switching mechanism. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于制造和释放在X射线定位装置中使用的一个或多个枢轴接头的系统和方法。 该系统和方法使用在x射线定位装置的主组件和X射线成像组件之间延伸的支撑臂，X射线成像组件与X射线源和X射线检测器彼此相对设置。 支撑臂包括允许成像组件相对于主组件移动的一个或多个枢转接头（例如水平，横向和/或轨道枢转接头）。 枢轴接头可以各自连接到能够选择性地锁定和解锁对应枢轴接头的自动制动系统，如用户控制的切换机构所指示的。 包含多个枢轴接头的制动系统可以由单独的切换机构单独控制，或者由单个切换机构同时控制。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07029175B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10440821

申请日：2003-05-19

申请人： Brett Alan Karaus ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  David Ellis Barker

发明人： Brett Alan Karaus ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  David Ellis Barker

IPC分类号： H05G1/08 ,  G05B19/18

CPC分类号： A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/102 ,  A61B6/4405

摘要： Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a collision detection system. The collision detection system includes a position indicator for determining an actual position of a component connected to the collision detection system. The system also includes an error calculator for determining a position error between the actual position and a selected position. The system further includes a comparator for comparing the position error to a position error limit. The comparator generates a halt signal based on the position error and position error limit. The system also includes a motion controller for controlling motion of the component. The motion controller stops motion of the component based on the halt signal. The comparator generates a halt signal when the position error is equal to or greater than the position error limit.

摘要翻译： 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种碰撞检测系统。 碰撞检测系统包括用于确定连接到碰撞检测系统的部件的实际位置的位置指示器。 该系统还包括用于确定实际位置和选定位置之间的位置误差的误差计算器。 该系统还包括用于将位置误差与位置误差极限进行比较的比较器。 比较器根据位置误差和位置误差极限产生停止信号。 该系统还包括用于控制部件运动的运动控制器。 运动控制器基于停止信号停止组件的运动。 当位置误差等于或大于位置误差极限时，比较器产生停止信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150055760A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14528161

申请日：2014-10-30

申请人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

发明人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

IPC分类号： A61B6/10 ,  A61B6/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4476 ,  A61B6/54

摘要： Systems and methods for braking and releasing one or more pivot joints used in an X-ray positioning device are described. The systems and methods use a support arm that extends between a main assembly of the x-ray positioning device and an X-ray imaging assembly with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector that are disposed nearly opposite to each other. The support arm includes one or more pivot joints (such as horizontal, lateral, and/or orbital pivot joints) that allow the imaging assembly to move with respect to the main assembly. The pivot joints can each be connected to an automated braking system that is capable of selectively locking and unlocking a corresponding pivot joint, as indicated by a user-controlled switching mechanism. The braking systems containing multiple pivot joints can be individually controlled by separate switching mechanisms or simultaneously controlled by a single switching mechanism. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于制造和释放在X射线定位装置中使用的一个或多个枢轴接头的系统和方法。 该系统和方法使用在x射线定位装置的主组件和X射线成像组件之间延伸的支撑臂，X射线成像组件与X射线源和X射线检测器彼此相对设置。 支撑臂包括允许成像组件相对于主组件移动的一个或多个枢转接头（例如水平，横向和/或轨道枢转接头）。 枢轴接头可以各自连接到能够选择性地锁定和解锁对应枢轴接头的自动制动系统，如用户控制的切换机构所指示的。 包含多个枢轴接头的制动系统可以由单独的切换机构单独控制，或者由单个切换机构同时控制。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08899834B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13449777

申请日：2012-04-18

申请人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

发明人： David Ellis Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons

IPC分类号： G21K5/10 ,  H05G1/02 ,  A61B6/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4476 ,  A61B6/54

摘要： Systems and methods for braking and releasing one or more pivot joints used in an X-ray positioning device are described. The systems and methods use a support arm that extends between a main assembly of the x-ray positioning device and an X-ray imaging assembly with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector that are disposed nearly opposite to each other. The support arm includes one or more pivot joints (such as horizontal, lateral, and/or orbital pivot joints) that allow the imaging assembly to move with respect to the main assembly. The pivot joints can each be connected to an automated braking system that is capable of selectively locking and unlocking a corresponding pivot joint, as indicated by a user-controlled switching mechanism. The braking systems containing multiple pivot joints can be individually controlled by separate switching mechanisms or simultaneously controlled by a single switching mechanism. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于制造和释放在X射线定位装置中使用的一个或多个枢轴接头的系统和方法。 该系统和方法使用在x射线定位装置的主组件和X射线成像组件之间延伸的支撑臂，X射线成像组件与X射线源和X射线检测器彼此相对设置。 支撑臂包括允许成像组件相对于主组件移动的一个或多个枢转接头（例如水平，横向和/或轨道枢转接头）。 枢轴接头可以各自连接到能够选择性地锁定和解锁对应枢轴接头的自动制动系统，如用户控制的切换机构所指示的。 包含多个枢轴接头的制动系统可以由单独的切换机构单独控制，或者由单个切换机构同时控制。 描述其他实施例。