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X-ray imaging apparatus

US11006913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a moving body configured to support at least one of the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector in such a manner that at least the one of the X-ray tube and theX-ray detector is movable in a predetermined direction, a drive configured to provide an amount of assist for moving the moving body in the predetermined direction, and a controller configured or programmed to perform control to change the amount of assist to be provided to the moving body by the drive according to a height position of the moving body when the moving body is manually moved.

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