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Rotatable patient positioning apparatus

US12357249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Elekta Limited · CA

Inventors

Erik Carlander · Stockholm, SE
Maja Nilsson · Stockholm, SE
Florian Weber · Richardménil, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 11, 2021
Grant date	Jul 15, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 26, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01R33/4808
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a patient positioning apparatus for a medical device. The apparatus comprises a patient support apparatus, a support structure configured to extend between the patient support apparatus and a floor of a treatment room to support the patient support apparatus above the floor of the treatment room. The patient support apparatus is rotationally coupled to the support structure. The patient positioning apparatus comprises a rotation mechanism comprising a drive member and is configured to impart a force, via the drive member, to an underside of the patient support apparatus to thereby rotate the patient support apparatus with respect to the support structure. The rotation mechanism is attached to, and supported by, the support structure.

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