Radiography apparatus and method for controlling radiography apparatus
US12133751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/54
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiography apparatus includes: an irradiation unit that emits radiation; an arm that holds the irradiation unit and an image receiving unit in a facing posture such that the image receiving unit is attachable and detachable; a connection portion or a main body portion that rotatably supports the arm; a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism that lock a rotation of the arm with respect to the connection portion or the main body portion; a photo sensor that detects whether or not the image receiving unit is detached from the arm; and a control unit that performs control not to release the lock even in a case in which an unlock operation for releasing the lock of the rotation by the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is performed in a state in which the image receiving unit is detached from the arm.
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