Scintillator sealing for solid state X-ray detector
US10631801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/809
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray detector comprises: a housing, including a cover fastened on a flange of a flanged base and forming a semi-hermetic seal therebetween, the flanged base including a bottom surface and the flange surrounding a perimeter of the bottom surface; and an x-ray imager positioned on the bottom surface, the x-ray imager including a wireless transmitter, wherein the seal semi-hermetically encloses the x-ray imager in the housing, and is positioned nonadjacently to surfaces in contact with the x-ray imager. In this way, a simpler and less costly seal for a digital x-ray panel can be provide; furthermore, the seal is reusable and resealable, facilitating repair and refurbishment of the device.
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