Radio frequency coil assemblies for magnetic resonance imaging systems and methods for making them
US11994569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F6/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radio frequency coil assembly for an MRI system. A support structure extends between a first end and a second end in a first direction and between an inner surface and an opposite outer surface in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The support structure has channels that extend into the support structure in the second direction. An RF coil is configured to transmit and/or receive RF signals. The RF coil is supported by the outer surface of the support structure. The channels are at least partially positioned between the support structure and the RF coil in the first direction and are configured to convey a cooling medium to cool the support structure in use.
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