X-ray diagnostics apparatus for a bedridden patient

US5138646A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Guenter Hubert · Baiersdorf, DE
• Gerhard Seyler · Bubenreuth, DE
• Gerd Wessels · Erlangen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 5, 1990
• Grant date: Aug 11, 1992
• Expiry date: Jan 5, 2010

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B6/4283
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An x-ray diagnostics apparatus for obtaining an x-ray exposure of a bedridden patient permits the exposure to be obtained without moving the patient from the bed. The patient bed has two patient bearing surfaces. The patient lies on the upper surface, and a lower surface is vertically adjustable beneath the upper surface. When the lower surface is lowered to permit the introduction of an x-ray cassette between the upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface is supported, such as by a fabric tentered to the bed frame. An optical system is provided for accurately positioning the x-ray film cassette, and a wireless transmission path for an automatic exposure unit may also be provided.