Cranial radiography apparatus
US6466641B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/501
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cranial radiography apparatus, particularly intended for dental panoramic radiography, said apparatus comprising a first body part to which is connected a second body part (13) having thereto connected a third body part (14) to which is connected a fourth body part (15). To the opposite ends of said fourth body part (15) are connected an x-ray source and an x-ray detector. The body parts are connected to each other by means of pivot shafts aligned essentially parallel to each other. The pivot shafts are rotated by means of active actuators and their rotational movement is programmably controlled by means of a computer, thus permitting the x-ray source and the x-ray detector to be moved over any predetermined orbit. The apparatus further includes means for radiography using a cephalostat. The apparatus can be adapted for robotic change of the x-ray detector by virtue of said movements of the body parts of the apparatus and a storage post designed to store the x-ray detectors used in different radiography modes.
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