Fixing means for mounting X-ray films
US4527347A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/024
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixing means for detachably mounting X-ray films (1) or the like to an illuminated surface (2) of an X-ray examining cabinet (3) comprises a resilient member (4) made of rubber, plastics or the like and having an anchoring portion (4a), an engaging portion (4b) and an intermediate, thinner hinge means (4c). The resilient member (4) is accommodated in a profiled frame element having a lower support part (5b) which supports the engaging portion (4b) so that it forms a right angle or an acute angle with the anchoring portion (4a). The distance between the illuminated surface (2) of the examining cabinet and the surface (5a') of the profiled frame element (5) abutting the anchoring portion (4a) is such that when the engaging portion (4b) swings back against the X-ray film (1), under frictional engagement with the film through the pointed part (4b') of the engaging portion, the engaging portion ( 4b) is compressed, resulting in an increase in the elastic abutment pressure of the engaging portion against the X-ray film. This facilitates insertion of the X-ray film in position on the illuminated surface, while ensuring that the film is accurately positioned and reliably held at the same…
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