Method for assembling magnetic members for magnetic resonance imaging magnetic field generator
US6828891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49078
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a magnetic field generator and method for assembling the same for a magnetic resonance imaging system, the method comprising: establishing a layout for a permanent magnet of a magnet assembly comprising a pole piece, a ferromagnetic plate yoke and a permanent magnet. The method also includes populating the layout with a plurality of mock-up sticks and block retainers to form a mock layout for the permanent magnet; and installing a magnet block in place of at least one mock-up stick of the plurality of mock-up sticks. Installing the magnet blocks includes pushing the magnet block along a selected slot formed by the displacement of at least one mock-up stick of the plurality of mock-up sticks.
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