ShellTec Computed Tomography Scanner by Gabriela Ronzová |
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| DESIGN NAME: ShellTec PRIMARY FUNCTION: Computed Tomography Scanner INSPIRATION: Medical devices play a very important part in modern society and save many lives every day. Hospital environment can be very stressful, therefore it is important to focus on the design of medical equipment in order to decrease the number of stress factors. A simple glance at a medical device can have a strong influence on a patient's psychological condition and the overall environment appearance affects hospital staff as well. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ShellTec CT scanner brings a new way of shaping which makes everyday use and daily maintenance easier. Special focus is placed on ergonomics, ensuring maximum comfort of the patient and easy use by the staff. The organic shape inspired by nature makes this CT scanner unconventional and unique. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: One of the main goals was to respect the rules of ergonomics by providing maximum comfort for patients on the scanning table. Thanks to the vertical movement of the patient table it is easy even for physically challenged patients to lie down and get up again. The shape of the table also keeps the patient from falling off. Suspension of the table from the side of the device allows for more efficient floor cleaning. Daily operation is pleasant for hospital staff thanks to optimized placement of displays and controls in areas most suitable according to ergonomic requirements. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Project was created in June 2013 and has been displayed in Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore, the Technical Museum in Brno, Zlin Congress Centre, Cieszyn Museum and Castle, and will be presented during the Budapest Design Week 2014. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: CT scanners put high demands on daily maintenance in general, and some of it is caused by the device body and patient table being separate. Therefore, the goal was to present a different and unconventional solution for the patient table in order to allow for easier and more efficient daily maintenance and cleaning. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: ShellTec CT scanner brings a new solution by integrating all structural parts into one unit – the „shell“. By eliminating the gantry support columns and removing the support base of the patient table, outward appearance of this CT scanner is changed radically without any visible technical parts. The gantry also allows for rotation 30 degrees back and forward. 2350 mm x 4700 mm x 2250 mm TAGS: Computed Tomography Scanner, Medical Device, Unique Design, Maximum Comfort, Easy Daily Maintenance RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The ShellTec CT scanner design was created based on a detailed analysis of many information sources. In addition to technical requirements, the main focus was on the opinions of patients and professional staff. The presented design is therefore prepared for possible further developed and realization. The simple shape inspired by nature would contribute to easier daily use and should also have positive influence on psychological condition of patients and staff. Thanks to all these advantages, ShellTec CT scanner would be beneficial and useful in practice. CHALLENGE: Computed Tomography (CT) scanners are among the most often used medical devices for patient body imaging. A CT scanner creates a number of images (slices) of a patient's body, which helps diagnose internal diseases and injuries. Because of high technical sophistication and a proven construction, the way most manufacturers design these devices is very similar and conventional. This was the motivation for proposing a new CT scanner design. ADDED DATE: 2014-09-29 09:12:20 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Designer Gabriela Ronzova |
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NAME: Gabriela Ronzová - Design by Gee PROFILE: Gabriela Ronzová is a young and enthusiastic Czech designer with a big passion for product, furniture and interior design. In June 2013 she graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology as an Industrial Designer. The most intensive period of her studies was two semesters at the Faculty of Design, Media and Arts at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Austria. Currently, she works as an interior designer in the Czech Republic. During and after her studies, Gabriela has participated in local and international design competitions, and has received several awards. Her work has been displayed in the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore, Technical Museum in Brno, Zlin Congress Centre, Cieszyn Museum and Castle, and will be presented during the Budapest Design Week 2014. |
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Shelltec Computed Tomography Scanner by Gabriela Ronzová is Winner in Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Category, 2014 - 2015.· Read the interview with designer Gabriela Ronzová for design ShellTec here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Gabriela Ronzová. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Gabriela Ronzová. |
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