Oscillating ultrasound scanhead
US4515017A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K11/355
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The scanhead uses a shaft mounted, oscillating rotor driven by a shaft mounted rotor. Energy storage and repulsive means, provided by magnetic "bumpers" helps to reverse the direction of motion of the rotor at the end of the scan angle.
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