X-ray collimator and X-ray imaging apparatus using same
US10638984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K1/046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an X-ray collimator capable of adjusting a field of view during X-ray imaging and an X-ray imaging apparatus using the same, the apparatus including an X-ray light source configured to emit X-rays, an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays, and a collimator configured to provide an opening to determine an FOV of the X-rays between the X-ray light source and the X-ray detector, wherein the opening is configured such that at least one of a first edge at an entrance side facing the X-ray light source, and a second edge at an exit side facing the X-ray detector is formed in a curved shape.
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