Translation drive system for an imaging system
US11813098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A translation drive system for an imaging system having an imaging gantry and a gantry base. The system includes at least one upper rail affixed to the imaging gantry and at least one lower rail affixed to the base, wherein the lower rail includes a stop. The system also includes front and lower carriages moveably attached to the lower rail wherein the upper rail is moveably attached to an upper carriage to enable movement of the imaging gantry relative to the base. Further, the system includes an extension spring attached between the lower carriage and the imaging gantry wherein when a lower carriage rear surface contacts the stop, the upper rail moves horizontally past a base rear surface into an extended position wherein the imaging gantry extends horizontally beyond the base rear surface. The system also includes a linear actuator located in the base that moves the imaging gantry.
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