Horizontal drive apparatus and method for patient table
US6955464B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0487
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient table including an elongated table assembly extending between opposing ends, an elongated pallet mounted on the table assembly for linear motion between the opposing ends of the table assembly, and an elongated horizontal drive apparatus including a rotary motor, and an elongated rotary-to-linear motion converting mechanism extending between the opposing ends of the table assembly and substantially positioned at a midpoint between opposing sides of the table assembly. The rotary-to-linear motion converting mechanism connects the rotary motor to the pallet such that operation of the motor causes linear motion of the pallet on the table assembly. Among other feature and advantages, the centrally located rotary-to-linear motion converting mechanism has been found to provide smooth movement of the pallet on the table assembly.
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