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Diaphragm for defining a radiation beam

US4510613A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1983
Grant dateApr 9, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The definition diaphragm for the X-ray beam located at the image receiver serves to eliminate part of the stray radiation. According to the invention, the diaphragm comprises a frame and a plurality of partial overlap members each having one portion made from lead rubber, so that it can be turned down perpendicular to the plane of the opening, so that the radial dimensions of the diaphragm are reduced to a minimum. Application is to conventional radiology.

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