Mobile anatomical imaging system with improved movement system comprising liddiard wheels
US11369326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B33/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A new and improved anatomical imaging system which includes a new and improved movement system, wherein the movement system comprises an omnidirectional powered drive unit and wherein the movement system can substantially eliminate lateral walk (or drift) over the complete stroke of a scan, even when the floor includes substantial irregularities, whereby to improve the accuracy of the scan results and avoid unintentional engagement of the anatomical imaging system with the bed or gurney which is supporting the patient. The present invention also comprises the provision and use of Liddiard wheels.
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