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Device for suspending an x-ray grid, arrangement with an x-ray grid and method for operating an x-ray grid

US10460848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Healthcare Limited · DE

Inventors

Alexander Kraemer · Irchenrieth, DE
Thomas Weber · Eschborn, DE
Josef Zeidler · Marktredwitz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 14, 2017
Grant date	Oct 29, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 20, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG21K2207/005
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for suspending an x-ray grid has a first rotating frame which can be rotated about a first axis. The x-ray grid is disposed in or on the rotating frame. Two first flexible hinge elements are connected to the first rotating frame and are aligned along the first axis. The first rotating frame is reversibly rotatable about the first axis. An x-ray arrangement has one or more such suspension devices between an x-ray emitter and an x-ray detector. The articulated flexible elements of the novel device are completely play-free and significantly more cost-effective that separate hinges.

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