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Document | Title | Date |
20080198973 | X-Ray Examination Apparatus - An X-ray examination apparatus ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080212743 | Cantilevered gantry apparatus for x-ray imaging - An x-ray scanning imaging apparatus with a rotatably fixed generally O-shaped gantry ring, which is connected on one end of the ring to support structure, such as a mobile cart, ceiling, floor, wall, or patient table, in a cantilevered fashion. The circular gantry housing remains rotatably fixed and carries an x-ray image-scanning device that can be rotated inside the gantry around the object being imaged either continuously or in a step-wise fashion. The ring can be connected rigidly to the support, or can be connected to the support via a ring positioning unit that is able to translate or tilt the gantry relative to the support on one or more axes. Multiple other embodiments exist in which the gantry housing is connected on one end only to the floor, wall, or ceiling. The x-ray device is particularly useful for two-dimensional multi-planar x-ray imaging and/or three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) imaging applications | 09-04-2008 |
20080232552 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS OF AN IMAGE RECEPTOR ARM - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, a medical imaging apparatus includes a medical image receptor, a wallstand, and a mechanism that provides at least 3 degrees of freedom. The mechanism is operably coupled to the medical image receptor and the mechanism is operably coupled to the wallstand. | 09-25-2008 |
20080232553 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A radiological imaging apparatus is provided that includes a radiation source, a radiation detection section that detects radiation that passes through a subject, a signal detection section that detects signals from a plurality of signal generating sections disposed on the radiation detection section in a manner such that each signal generating section is in a different location, a signal comparison section that compares the signals detected by the signal detection section, a positional relationship judgment section that makes a judgment as to whether a positional relationship between the radiation detection section and the radiation source is a predetermined positional relationship based on a comparison result, a position control section that controls a position of at least one of the radiation source and the radiation detection section to maintain the positional relationship as the predetermined positional relationship based on a judgment result, a position control holding section that holds the radiation source and the radiation detection section in the position set by the position control section after the positional relationship is set to the prescribed positional relationship, and a notification section that provides notification in a case where the positional relationship judgment section makes a judgment that the positional relationship is not the prescribed positional relationship during holding. | 09-25-2008 |
20080232554 | Method for activating an x-ray image recording system and an x-ray image recording system - To make optimum use of an x-ray image recording system with an x-ray C-arm, which has an x-ray radiation source and an x-ray detector and can be pivoted about any axis, 2D axis lines are plotted in two x-ray images of an object to be imaged more precisely and these 2D axis lines are used to define a 3D axis line and the x-ray image recording system is set so that it can be directly pivoted precisely about this 3D axis line. A sequence of x-ray images is then recorded in positions of the x-ray C-arm, between which the same can be pivoted about this defined axis. This displays the object optimally. | 09-25-2008 |
20080279340 | Medical system having a C-arm - The present intervention relates to a medical diagnosis or intervention system with a radiation source, a radiation detector, and a C-arm as a component carrier, to which the radiation source and the radiation detector are fastened. The distance between the radiation source and the radiation detector can be changed by means of a linear guide. The C-arm is fastened to an articulated arm of a robot and the linear guide is arranged in the vicinity of the fastening point of the C-arm on the articulated arm. | 11-13-2008 |
20080285722 | COLLAPSIBLE INTRA-OPERATIVE CT SCANNER - A CT scanner includes a gantry including a first arm and a second arm. One of the first arm and the second arm houses an x-ray source that generates x-rays, and the other of the first arm and the second arm houses a complementary flat-panel x-ray detector. The first arm is rotatable about an axis relative to the second arm. During a CT scan, the first arm is in a CT scanning position. When the CT scanner is no longer needed, the first arm is rotated relative to the second arm about the axis, allowing the first arm to move to a collapsed position. If another CT scan is required during a surgical procedure, the first arm is rotated about the axis from the collapsed position to the CT scanning position. | 11-20-2008 |
20080304625 | X-RAY SOURCE FOR A MOBILE X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC UNIT WITH A C-ARM - Embodiments of an X-ray source for a mobile X-ray diagnostic unit with a C-arm include a generator vessel that may be mounted to a hollow frame of the C-arm. The generator vessel may have a first subregion with a high-voltage generator and a second subregion with an X-ray source. In some embodiments, the first subregion, the second subregion, or both subregions may be at least partially inside a portion of the hollow frame of the C-arm. The generator vessel may be at least partially filled with insulating oil for cooling the high-voltage generator and/or the X-ray source. | 12-11-2008 |
20090046835 | X-Ray CT Apparatus - In an X-ray CT apparatus, an X-ray source and an X-ray detector mounted in a guide arm are freely movable in such a direction as to approach to and separate from a sample. With respect to this movement, the center of gravity of the whole containing respective constituent elements mounted in the guide arm is kept on the rotational axis by a weight balance adjusting mechanism. The weight balance adjusting mechanism contains a movable weight which is freely movable to the guide arm. The movement of the movable weight is controlled so that a difference between the rotational moment around the rotational axis is offset and substantially equal to zero. The moving passage of the movable weight is set on a straight line which is parallel to the moving direction of the X-ray source and the X-ray detector and does not pass through the rotational axis. | 02-19-2009 |
20090067580 | X-ray Device Having a Column and Having a Cantilever Arm Whose Height can be Displaced on the Column - The invention relates to an X-ray device ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090074149 | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND HOSE SUITABLE FOR GUIDING CONNECTIONS IN A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - The invention relates to a medical diagnostic apparatus ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090074150 | Cone-beam computed tomography with a flat-panel imager - A radiation therapy system that includes a radiation source that moves about a path and directs a beam of radiation towards an object and a cone-beam computer tomography system. The cone-beam computer tomography system includes an x-ray source that emits an x-ray beam in a cone-beam form towards an object to be imaged and an amorphous silicon flat-panel imager receiving x-rays after they pass through the object, the imager providing an image of the object. A computer is connected to the radiation source and the cone beam computerized tomography system, wherein the computer receives the image of the object and based on the image sends a signal to the radiation source that controls the path of the radiation source. | 03-19-2009 |
20090097618 | X-RAY IMAGING STAND AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging stand that supports an upright X-ray imaging panel by a column standing vertically through a carriage, includes a bar-like member having a longitudinal bar section that extends from the carriage in the upward direction over the upper end of the X-ray imaging panel and a horizontal bar section that extends from the leading end of the longitudinal bar section in the horizontal direction over the surface of the X-ray imaging panel receiving the X-ray, and a support mechanism that supports the longitudinal bar section of the bar-like member above the carriage such that the angle thereof is variable in plural stages in a plane parallel to the surface of the X-ray imaging panel receiving the X-ray. | 04-16-2009 |
20090154653 | DRIVE UNIT FOR X-RAY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a drive unit ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090175421 | C-ARM HAVING A RADIOGRAPHIC SOURCE AND A HEAT PUMP - An x-ray device is provided. The x-ray device includes a C-arm, on which a radiographic source and a heat pump are arranged. At least sections of the C-arm are hollow, such that at least sections of the radiographic source and the heat pump are arranged inside the C-arm. | 07-09-2009 |
20090180594 | X-RAY DEVICE - An X-ray radiology device comprising a rotating and flat lift. For this X-ray device to operate correctly, it is necessary to obtain and maintain, for all the incidence angles, a perfect alignment of the focal point of the X-ray tube, the element observed and the detector. This geometric imperative is achieved in one embodiment by means of a compensation system. The compensation system includes a cam fitted to a free end of the lift. The compensation system includes a lever in contact with the profile of the cam. The lever is in contact with the detector or the tube connected to the lift. Thus, when the lift rotates, the cam pushes the lever, which in return pushes the tube or the detector in order to align it. | 07-16-2009 |
20090180595 | Mechanically Flexible X-ray Imaging System - An X-ray imaging system includes a joint enabling rotation of an X-ray device rotatable arm unrestricted by cabling. An X-ray imaging system usable in medical interventional procedures includes a rotatable arm. A rotatable arm includes an X-ray radiation emitting device located towards one end of the rotatable arm and an X-ray detector device located towards the opposite end of the rotatable arm. The detector device acquires X-ray radiation emitted by the emitting device that has passed through a patient. A base unit supports the rotatable arm and includes a joint enabling rotation of the rotatable arm unrestricted by cabling, about a patient on a support surface. The joint includes, (a) mating electrical contact surfaces providing electrical power to the rotatable arm from the base unit during rotation of the rotatable arm unrestricted by cabling and (b) a signal interface for providing electrical signals received from the rotatable arm to the base unit during rotation of the rotatable arm unrestricted by cabling. An X-ray imaging system controller controls application of electrical power to the rotatable arm via the base unit. | 07-16-2009 |
20090185662 | C-ARM MOUNTED ON A ROBOTIC ARM - An X-ray apparatus is provided. The X-ray apparatus includes a C-arm mounted on a robotic arm that is operable to be rotated about an axis of rotation. A radiation source and a radiation detector are arranged on the C-arm. The distance between the radiation source and radiation detector may be varied by a lifting device. The radiation source may be moved longitudinally relative to the radiation detector, or vice versa. The C-arm may include two arm sections that can be moved relative to one another by a lifting device. The radiation source is arranged on the one arm section and the radiation receiver is arranged on the other arm section. | 07-23-2009 |
20090285364 | Mitigation of Brake Failure - A method and system for mitigations brake failure in a medical device. The method and system includes a motion system for at least one movable load. Each movable load has a drive, a controller for the drive, and a brake. The controller is adapted to monitor positional parameters of the drive or electrical parameters of the brake or a combination of both. The method involves the step of monitoring the parameters and evaluating the parameters to detect a brake failure of the brake. | 11-19-2009 |
20090304158 | MODULAR MULTISPOT X-RAY SOURCE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes an electron source mounting plate, two or more electron sources each mounted on and electrically coupled to the electron source mounting plate, and a target block positioned proximately to the two or more electron sources. The source includes two or more targets mounted on and electrically coupled to the target block, each target positioned opposite a respective one of the two or more electron sources to receive a respective beam of electrons therefrom. | 12-10-2009 |
20090310752 | Control method for guided movement of an x-ray examination system - According to the invention, an X-ray examination may be simply and rapidly carried out and hence produce a sharp X-ray image with an X-ray source ( | 12-17-2009 |
20100008474 | X-RAY SYSTEM - An x-ray system is provided. The x-ray system includes an x-ray emitter which can be adjusted by at least one arm as a first x-ray component and a recording system which can be adjusted independently of the at least one arm. The recording system may be adjusted by at least one additional arm as the further x-ray component. The two arms can be pivotably mounted about a common axis of rotation. | 01-14-2010 |
20100014643 | Manipulating system, in particular a manipulating system for manipulating an x-ray apparatus - A manipulating system, for manipulating two telescopic columns into desired positions in particular for use in an X-ray apparatus is disclosed, wherein the system comprises: one or more rails arranged in parallel in a first direction X and fastened to a ceiling; a carriage comprising an upper and a lower section, where said upper section comprises means for travelling along the rails in the X direction and the lower section is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to a horizontal X-Y plane by means of a rotation device arranged between the upper and lower section; —two sliding rails arranged in parallel with a mutual distance between the rails, provided in a lower face of the lower section, where the sliding rails overlap each other in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the sliding rails; —two telescopic columns extendable in a Z direction perpendicular to the X-Y plane, where each column is slidably fastened to separate. sliding rails in the lower section, and where the columns may slide past each other on the sliding rails; —connection means arranged in the free ends of the telescopic columns, where said connection means may be used in order to mount X-ray equipment, detectors, extension arms, vision systems and the like. | 01-21-2010 |
20100020939 | X-RAY FLUOROSCOPIC APPARATUS - The X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus of this invention includes a slide arm for supporting an X-ray tube, a middle slider for holding the support arm to be movable in directions along an irradiation axis of the X-ray source, and a strut for holding the middle slider to be movable the directions along the irradiation axis. Thus, compared with an amount of stroke of the X-ray tube, an amount of movement of each of the middle slider and the support arm can be small, and each of the strut, middle slider and support arm can be shortened to reduce apparatus height. Therefore, the amount of stroke of the X-ray source can be secured appropriately, while inhibiting an increase in installation space. | 01-28-2010 |
20100027757 | RIGID COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ROTOR AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A rotor for a gantry of a computed tomography apparatus, as well as a manufacturing method for such a rotor. The rotor according to the invention is produced at least in segments from a composite material with polymer matrix that is reinforced with fibers. The rotor thus has a high strength and rigidity, such that the deformation limits to achieve a sufficiently good image quality with simultaneously low structural volume and low weight are not exceeded, even at high rotation speeds. | 02-04-2010 |
20100027758 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ROTOR RIGIDIFIED BY A METAL MATRIX MATERIAL - A computed tomography apparatus according to the invention ha a rotor that is produced at least in segments from a composite material with metal matrix reinforced with particles. Composite materials with a polymer matrix reinforced with particles have high specific strength properties and rigidity properties with simultaneously low material usage, such that high rotation speeds of the rotor can be achieved without negatively affecting the image quality in generated tomographical images. | 02-04-2010 |
20100027759 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ROTOR RIGIDIFIED BY A COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH SHAPED BODIES THEREIN - In a rotor for a gantry of a computed tomography apparatus, as well as a manufacturing method for such a rotor, the rotor is manufactured as to contain shaped bodies (at least in segments of the rotor) produced from a composite material. By the integration of such shaped bodies with high strength and rigidity, the rotor can be stabilized in a targeted manner in the regions in which high stress values that arise upon rotation of the rotor. | 02-04-2010 |
20100054423 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND X-RAY APPARATUS - An X-ray generation unit and an X-ray detection unit are held by an arm. Image data is generated based on X-ray projection data which is generated by the X-ray detection unit. A first support member supports the arm and rotates the arm in a first rotation direction. A second support member supports the first support member. The second support member rotates the first support member around a rotation center in a second rotation direction perpendicular to the first rotation direction. A movement unit can move the second support member in an up and down direction. | 03-04-2010 |
20100111264 | Inclined Beamline Motion Mechanism - A radiotherapy particle emitter positioning device is provided. The positioning device includes first and second arcuate support frames, a mounting carriage and a drive arrangement. The first and second arcuate support frames each include a drive track arrangement defining an arcuate carriage guide path. The mounting carriage is configured for supporting the radiotherapy particle emitter. The mounting carriage is mounted to and supported by the support frames. The mounting carriage is connectable to the drive track arrangements and moveable along the carriage guide path. The mounting carriage also includes the drive arrangement. The drive arrangement engages the drive track arrangements for driving the mounting carriage along the drive track arrangements and the carriage guide path. | 05-06-2010 |
20100166152 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes imaging means including an X-ray application unit which applies X-rays to a subject and an X-ray detection unit which detects the X-rays applied from the X-ray application unit to pick up a medical image, path calculating means for obtaining a path of an imaging position for the subject on the basis of a map image, a storage unit which stores the path, imaging system moving means for movably supporting the imaging means to capture the imaging position in an imaging field and movement control means for moving the imaging system moving means to successively move the imaging position along the path. | 07-01-2010 |
20100215152 | Radiation imaging apparatus - A radiation imaging apparatus is equipped with: a radiation source; a radiation detector; an imaging element mounting portion on which the radiation source is mounted; an extending/contracting portion, capable of extending and contracting in a vertical Z direction, for holding the imaging element mounting portion; a horizontal driving section for moving the extending/contracting portion in each of the X and Y directions; a vertical driving section, for extending and contracting the extending/contracting portion; an inclination angle sensor, for detecting the inclination of the longitudinal axis of the extending/contracting portion with respect to gravity; and a control section, for obtaining an amount of positional shifting of the radiation source from a predetermined position, based on the inclination detected by the inclination angle sensor and the length of the extending/contracting portion, and for driving at least one of the driving sections in order to correct the positional shifting. | 08-26-2010 |
20100266104 | X-RAY STAND WITH VARIABLE JAW SIZE - An X-ray stand comprising a generally arcuate swing arm ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100272241 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM HAVING AN X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE - Therapy system ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100303209 | ROTOR AND X-RAY CT SCANNERS - The invention relates to a rotor comprising a radiation source having a focal spot for radiating beam towards a subject, detection means for generating signals responsive to energy attenuation of said beam and a circular body having a cavity for housing the radiation source, and a circle arc-shaped surface on which the detection means are mounted. The circle arc-shaped surface is placed opposite to the cavity with respect to the subject, said cavity comprising an inside surface mounted with a shield for shielding the radiation not towards the subject. In this way, the conventional housing for radiation source and shielding are removed, resulting in reduction of focal spot motion caused by motion of the conventional housing. Furthermore, this invention proposes to mount the detection means directly on the circular body without an intermediate structural housing that reduces the detector modules motion relative to the focal spot. | 12-02-2010 |
20100310052 | X-RAY TUBE HOLDING DEVICE - An operator who holds an operation handle and visually confirms a display body can accurately grasp imaging relevant information displayed in the display body irrespective of a posture of the X-ray tube. | 12-09-2010 |
20110026685 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF OPTIMIZED VOLUMETRIC IMAGING - A system of performing a volumetric scan. The system comprises a surface of positioning a patient in a space parallel thereto, a plurality of extendable detector arms each the detector arm having a detection unit having at least one radiation detector, and an actuator which moves the detection unit along a linear path, and a gantry which supports the plurality of extendable detector arms around the surface so that each the linear path of each respective the extendable detector arm being directed toward the space. | 02-03-2011 |
20110069818 | X-Ray Apparatus And Medical Workstation - The invention relates to an X-ray apparatus and a medical workstation. The X-ray apparatus has a first robot (R | 03-24-2011 |
20110069819 | DEVICE FOR A COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY GANTRY FOR TRANSMITTING DATA - The invention provides a device for a computer tomography gantry ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110096910 | X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - An X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray irradiator, an X-ray receiver, a support mechanism configured to support the X-ray irradiator and X-ray receiver in opposing positions, and a flat carrier configured to support the support mechanism and including at least one wheel for movement. The X-ray imaging system also includes a handle for manual movement attached to the flat carrier car and brake means juxtaposed to the handle. | 04-28-2011 |
20110123000 | ROTATION MECHANISM FOR X-RAY WALLSTAND HOUSING, X-RAY WALLSTAND HOUSING AND RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A rotation mechanism for use with an x-ray wallstand housing includes a rotating shaft, a gas spring, a connecting rod, a ball screw nut seat, a ball screw base, a brake, a clutch, a motor, a conveyor belt, a ball screw and a damper disposed between said ball screw base and said ball screw nut seat. | 05-26-2011 |
20110200175 | CANTILEVERED GANTRY APPARATUS FOR X-RAY IMAGING - An x-ray scanning imaging apparatus with a rotatably fixed generally O-shaped gantry ring, which is connected on one end of the ring to support structure, such as a mobile cart, ceiling, floor, wall, or patient table, in a cantilevered fashion. The circular gantry housing remains rotatably fixed and carries an x-ray image-scanning device that can be rotated inside the gantry around the object being imaged either continuously or in a step-wise fashion. The ring can be connected rigidly to the support, or can be connected to the support via a ring positioning unit that is able to translate or tilt the gantry relative to the support on one or more axes. Multiple other embodiments exist in which the gantry housing is connected on one end only to the floor, wall, or ceiling. The x-ray device is particularly useful for two-dimensional multi-planar x-ray imaging and/or three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) imaging applications. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200176 | CONTROLLED GANTRY IMBALANCE - An imaging system includes a stationary frame ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110243309 | LIFT APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING C-ARM OR U-ARM AND MEDICAL X-RAY MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A lift apparatus for supporting a C-arm or a U-arm of an X-ray machine is provided. The lift apparatus includes an outer shell and an inner shell disposed within the outer shell and configured to slide upward and downward within the outer shell. The C-arm or U-arm is connected to the inner shell. A gas spring is disposed within the inner shell. A first end of the gas spring is connected to a top of the inner shell, and a second end of the gas spring is connected to a bottom of the outer shell through a bottom of the inner shell. Upward and downward movement of the inner shell is driven by expansion and compression of the gas spring. | 10-06-2011 |
20110268254 | STAND FOR AN X-RAY EXAMINATION APPARATUS - A stand for an X-ray examination apparatus like a C-arm ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110311031 | X-RAY FLUOROSCOPIC APPARATUS - The X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus of this invention includes a slide arm for supporting an X-ray tube, a middle slider for holding the support arm to be movable in directions along an irradiation axis of the X-ray source, and a strut for holding the middle slider to be movable the directions along the irradiation axis. Thus, compared with an amount of stroke of the X-ray tube, an amount of movement of each of the middle slider and the support arm can be small, and each of the strut, middle slider and support arm can be shortened to reduce apparatus height. Therefore, the amount of stroke of the X-ray source can be secured appropriately, while inhibiting an increase in installation space. | 12-22-2011 |
20120027183 | IMAGING SYSTEM GANTRY - An imaging system ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120087480 | RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND MOVING METHOD THEREOF - A radiography system is provided. The radiography system includes a radiographic device arranged in a movable manner, a measuring device to measure at least one of external force and torque applied to the radiographic device, and a drive device to move the radiographic device based on a direction and magnitude of the at least one of the force and torque measured by the measuring device. | 04-12-2012 |
20120099710 | Cargo Scanning System - The present application is directed to a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source. A detector array having a first configuration and a second configuration is connected to a housing and at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is capable of being transported to a site by a vehicle and of being positioned separate from the housing. The radiation source is housed in a radiation source box and movable within the radiation source box using an actuator. The actuator is operably connected to the radiation source and provides a translational energy that moves the radiation source between an operational position and a stowed position. | 04-26-2012 |
20120207282 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: an arm unit holding an X-ray tube unit that generates an X-ray and an X-ray detection unit that detects the X-ray generated by the X-ray tube unit; a column unit rotatably supporting the arm unit; a holding unit holding the column unit at a floor surface; an inclining unit inclining the column unit with the holding unit as a rotation center axis thereof; and a controller performing control, when the column unit is inclined by the inclining unit, to horizontally move the X-ray tube unit and X-ray detection unit while maintaining the relative distance and relative angle therebetween. | 08-16-2012 |
20120213338 | C-ARM X-RAY MACHINE WITH COUNTERBALANCE - A C-arm X-ray machine includes a C-arm that is rotatable about an orbital axis running perpendicular to a C-arm plane. The C-arm includes an X-ray source and an X-ray detector. An overall center of gravity of the C-arm, the X-ray source, and the X-ray detector exerts a first torque on the C-arm. A mass motionally coupled to the C-arm via a rotatable contour disk produces a second torque compensating the first torque. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219120 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT DEVICE - A medical examination or treatment device including a C-arm operable to be moved along a trajectory on a holder is provided. First magnet elements or magnetic field generation elements are provided on the C-arm, and second magnetic field generation elements are provided on the holder. The first magnet elements or magnetic field generation elements and the second magnetic field generation elements interact with one another to establish a magnetic field guiding the C-arm in a non-contact manner. The magnetic field moves the C-arm along the trajectory. | 08-30-2012 |
20120257725 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - In order to achieve reductions in the size and weight of an arm while ensuring the strength, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray generation unit, an X-ray detection unit, an arm having an arch shape which supports the X-ray generation unit and the X-ray detection unit, and at least one reinforcing member which has a higher elastic modulus than the arm and a sheet-like shape and is fixed to the arm. | 10-11-2012 |
20120314843 | C-ARM X-RAY DEVICE HAVING DRIVEN C-ARM BEARING ROLLERS - A C-arm x-ray device includes a C-arm and bearing rollers, on which the C-arm is moveably mounted. At least one drive unit drives or brakes the C-arm with the bearing rollers. The at least one drive unit is actively connected to the bearing rollers. | 12-13-2012 |
20130028389 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND DRIVING A ROTATABLE PART OF A GANTRY OF A COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY UNIT AND COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY UNIT - A device for mounting and driving a rotatable part of a gantry of a computed tomography system with respect to a stationary part of the gantry around a system axis of the stationary part, has a magnetic bearing that magnetically supports the rotatable part relative to the stationary part, and an electromagnetic drive that drives the rotatable part of the gantry relative to the stationary part. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028390 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND DRIVING A TILTABLE PART OF A GANTRY OF A COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY UNIT AND COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY UNIT - A device for mounting and driving a tiltable part of a gantry of a computed tomography system with respect to a pedestal of the gantry around a system axis of the pedestal, has a magnetic bearing that magnetically supports the tiltable part relative to the pedestal, and an electromagnetic drive that electromagnetically tilts the tiltable part of the gantry relative to the pedestal. | 01-31-2013 |
20130070907 | X-RAY DEVICE - The present embodiments relate to an x-ray device that includes at least one x-ray emitter and a recording system provided to detect x-ray radiation as separately displaceable x-ray components of the x-ray device. Two arms, each at least indirectly supporting an x-ray component, may be positioned in a ring structure. The ring structure is formed with the aid of a suitable shoulder joint construction supporting the two arms, such that the two arms are largely supported orthogonally to one another and may rotate about a common rotation axis. | 03-21-2013 |
20130188781 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray imaging apparatus comprises an X-ray generation unit; a plurality of supporting members configured to support the X-ray generation unit; and an accommodation unit configured to accommodate the X-ray generation unit and the plurality of supporting members, wherein the accommodation unit is formed by bringing a first member and a second member into contact with each other, each of the plurality of supporting members is connected to the first member by a first connecting portion that is rotatable and to the X-ray generation unit by a second connecting portion that is rotatable, and a support height of the X-ray generation unit supported by the supporting members can be adjusted in accordance with a distance between the first member and the second member. | 07-25-2013 |
20130202093 | C-Arm X-Ray System and Method of Compensation for C-Arm Deformations and Oscillations - An x-ray system having a C-arm 1 and an associated method are provided. The x-ray system includes at least one adjustment unit for at least one component of the x-ray system that is actively connected to the C-arm. The at least one adjustment unit compensates for a spatial change in position of the component caused by deformation and/or oscillation of the C-arm. | 08-08-2013 |
20130223597 | X-RAY FACILITY HAVING A RECORDING ARRANGEMENT HELD ON SUPPORT ARMS - An X-ray facility has at least one x-ray emitter, an x-ray detector and an isocenter arranged along a central beam path between the x-ray emitter and the x-ray detector. The x-ray emitter and the x-ray detector are arranged on separate support arms. At least one rotary device is provided on each support arm, by way of which the x-ray emitter or the x-ray detector can be rotated about an axis of rotation intersecting the isocenter and not corresponding to the central beam. Wherein the axes of rotation match rotary devices assigned to one another on different support arms. | 08-29-2013 |
20130235983 | X-RAY INSPECTION APPARATUS - When a size of a flat panel detector, contained in an X-ray detector containing part, in a body axial direction of a subject is detected, a detected value of a potentiometer, and stored information on a maximum size of a flat panel detector, containable in the X-ray detector containing part, in the body axial direction of the subject are compared with each other. If the size of the flat panel detector contained in the X-ray detector containing part coincides with the maximum size of the flat panel detector containable in the X-ray detector containing part, a reference position information switching part switches reference position information stored in a reference position information storage part. When an operator performs a predetermined operation on an operation part by pressing a switch or performing another action, the stored reference position information is changed to a preset reference position. | 09-12-2013 |
20130243166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LOCATING AN X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND CORRESPONDING X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - A system for determining the position of an X-ray imaging apparatus mounted on an automatic mobile device is provided. The system comprises at least one mechanical link jointed to a reference point and to the X-ray imaging apparatus, and at least one measuring device configured to measure a variation of rotation angles of the at least one mechanical link relative to the reference point and to the X-ray imaging apparatus when moved. | 09-19-2013 |
20130259209 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - An X-ray diagnostic system is provided that is capable of fitting the vertical position of the X-ray tube to each mode of photography without being affected by the height of the ceiling. The X-rays irradiated from the X-ray tube and transmitted through the subject are detected, and photographed images are captured based on the detected X-rays; the system comprises a supporting member, an arm member, and a height adjuster; the supporting member is provided on the ceiling of a room, formed in a pillar shape, and configured in such a way that the entire length is vertically extended and shortened. The arm member has a base end section connected to the lower end portion of the supporting member and a tip section on which the X-ray tube is mounted. The height adjuster adjusts the vertical position of the X-ray tube by moving the tip section of the arm member relative to the supporting member. | 10-03-2013 |
20130279663 | PIVOT JOINT BRAKES FOR X-RAY POSITIONING SYSTEM - 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. | 10-24-2013 |
20140003584 | CROSS ARM OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND A CORRESPONDING X-RAY EQUIPMENT | 01-02-2014 |
20140003585 | COUNTER WEIGHT MEANS FOR A CROSS ARM OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND A CORRESPONDING X-RAY EQUIPMENT | 01-02-2014 |
20140016758 | Monitoring Device for a CT Scanner Gantry - A CT scanner gantry comprises a base with a tiltable frame holding a rotating part, the rotating part having a rotation axis and drive means for tilting the tiltable frame with respect to the base. Furthermore, a tilt drive control unit is provided to control the drive means. In inclination sensor is provided at the tiltable frame to indicate the inclination of the tiltable frame with respect to the center of gravity of earth to the tilt drive control unit. | 01-16-2014 |
20140098942 | RADIATION GENERATING APPARATUS - A radiation generating apparatus comprising: a radiation tube configured to irradiate radiation; an boom configured to support the radiation tube; an boom supporting unit configured to support the boom; a first column linked to the boom supporting unit and formed in a vertical direction; and a second column extensibly linked to the first column, the boom comprising a first connecting unit, and the second column comprising a second connecting unit, wherein when the boom is folded to the second column upon rotation about the boom supporting unit, the first connecting unit is connected to the second connecting unit. | 04-10-2014 |
20140119515 | VIBRATION DAMPING FOR APPARATUS COMPRISING ROTATING GANTRY - One or more techniques and/or apparatuses described herein provide a roller truck comprising non-rotating dampening material that is configured to dampen vibrations and mitigate the transference of vibrations from a rotating gantry to a support frame and vice-versa during rotation of the rotating gantry relative to the support frame. It will be appreciated that two different types of roller trucks, base roller trucks and z-axis roller trucks, are described herein, and the non-rotating dampening material may be inserted into one or both types of roller trucks. While the instant disclosure finds particular application in the context of computed tomography apparatus, the instant disclosure is not intended to be limited to such applications. | 05-01-2014 |
20140119516 | RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND MOVING METHOD THEREOF - A radiography system is provided. The radiography system includes a radiographic device arranged in a movable manner, a measuring device to measure at least one of external force and torque applied to the radiographic device, and a drive device to move the radiographic device based on a direction and magnitude of the at least one of the force and torque measured by the measuring device. | 05-01-2014 |
20140126704 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING AN ELECTRON BEAM - An X-ray tube assembly includes an electron beam transport tube, a beam tube protection assembly, and a control module. The electron beam transport tube includes an opening configured for passage of an electron beam, and includes an inner surface bounding the opening along a length of the electron beam transport tube. The beam tube protection assembly includes a plurality of beam protection electrode segments disposed within the opening of the electron beam transport tube and configured to protect the inner surface of the electron beam transport tube from contact with the electron beam. The control module is configured to determine a direction of the electron beam responsive to information received from the beam tube protection assembly. | 05-08-2014 |
20140169532 | X-RAY CT SYSTEM - An X-ray CT system as the embodiment comprises an annular rotating body configured to accommodate an X-ray tube, the rotating body having a central opening, into which a bed can be inserted in the center thereof, a cover shaped in a tubular form and having a tubular case part, which, when fitted in the opening, shields the annular rotating body from a central side of the opening, the cover being provided with an X-ray transmission opening at the tubular case part, through which, X-rays from the X-ray tube are allowed to transmit, and two sheet-like soundproof members configured to sandwich a soundproof layer, the soundproof members being disposed to to close the X-ray transmission opening. According to the X-ray CT system, it is possible to reduce sufficiently the noise leaking from inside the cover. | 06-19-2014 |
20140241510 | REMOTE CONTROLLER, REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND X-RAY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A remote controller, a remote control system and an X-ray system including the same. The remote control system includes a remote controller and a processing unit located in a controlled system controlled by the remote controller. The remote controller includes at least one key for a user to select a controlled object to be controlled via the remote controller, a sensing unit for sensing an orientation of the remote controller; and a wireless transmitter for transmitting to the controlled system which of the at least one key is selected by the user and orientation information of the remote controller sensed by the sensing unit. The processing unit generates a control command for the controlled system in accordance with information about the user's key selection and orientation information of the remote controller to control movement of a controlled object corresponding to the selected key in accordance with the remote control's orientation. | 08-28-2014 |
20140321621 | RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A radiographic apparatus includes an X-ray source unit, a measurement unit configured to measure either one or both of a force and a torque applied to the X-ray source unit, at least one motor configured to move the X-ray source unit, and a system control unit configured to control the at least one motor to move the X-ray source unit according to a direction and a magnitude of the either one or both of the force and the torque measured by the measurement unit. | 10-30-2014 |
20150055760 | Electrically Controlled Brakes for Arm Joints on a Mini C-Arm Mobile X-Ray System - 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. | 02-26-2015 |
20150110253 | ROTOR WITH A BACKPLANE BUS HAVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELEMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN A MEDICAL APPARATUS, AS WELL AS ROTATING UNIT AND MEDICAL APPARATUS WITH SUCH A ROTOR - A rotor of a computed tomography apparatus has a rotatable mechanical support frame for mechanical retention of electrical components and electrical connection elements for electrical connection with electrical components of the computed tomography apparatus, with the electrical connection elements arranged in at least one backplane bus. A rotating unit and a computed tomography apparatus embody such a rotor. | 04-23-2015 |
20150313561 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - There are provided a radiographic imaging apparatus that is movable in response to a relatively small application of force and a method for controlling the same. A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a radiographic image generator; a motor configured to move the radiographic image generator; and a controller configured to calculate a disturbance applied to the radiographic image generator and to drive the motor based on the disturbance. | 11-05-2015 |
20160051212 | ROTARY MEMBER WITH SAFETY MECHANISM - A gantry of a tomography apparatus has a rotary member that is rotatable around an axis. The rotary member carries at least one component attached to the outside thereto. The component is attached by primary and secondary attachment mechanisms, with only the primary attachment mechanism engaged during normal operation. The secondary attachment mechanism, a T-slot interface in one embodiment, engages for safety and other reasons when the primary attachment mechanism is not functioning properly. | 02-25-2016 |
20160124406 | PROCESSING BOARD, MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A processing board mounted on a medical diagnostic apparatus, the medical diagnostic apparatus, and a method of controlling the medical diagnostic apparatus are provided. The processing board includes a sensor configured to sense at least one selected from the group consisting of an installation position, an installation direction, and a power consumption of the processing board. The processing board further includes a controller configured to set an identifier (ID) of the processing board based on an output signal of the sensor. | 05-05-2016 |
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