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Ferromagnetic frame for magnetic resonance imaging

US11333727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2020
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/56518
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for providing a B0 magnetic field for a magnetic resonance imaging system. The apparatus includes at least one permanent B0 magnet to contribute a magnetic field to the B0 magnetic field for the MRI system and a ferromagnetic frame configured to capture and direct at least some of the magnetic field generated by the B0 magnet. The ferromagnetic frame includes a first plate configured to support the at least one permanent B0 magnet and a first post attached to the first plate using a first connection assembly, wherein the first connection assembly includes a first connector that connects the first post and the first plate and a second connector attached to the first connector.

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