X-ray shielding device
US12417857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/505
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray device includes: an X-ray source configured to emit X-rays; a scintillator, the scintillator being configured to emit light in response to absorption of the X-rays; a detector; a frame enclosing the X-ray source and the detector; standoffs positioned on the frame; shielding panels comprising lead; one or more brackets with fasteners configured to attach to the standoffs; and exterior panels with fasteners configured to attach to the one or more brackets. The standoffs form a datum structure for the one or more brackets. Each of the standoffs has a length and a cross-sectional size, and each of the shielding panels includes holes having a cross-sectional size greater than the cross-sectional size of the standoffs by an amount that ensures the standoffs will pass through the holes. The length of the standoffs is greater than a maximum thickness possible for the given shielding panel due to variations in thickness.
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