X-ray diagnostic apparatus for mammography examinations
US6999554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A x-ray diagnostic apparatus for mammography examinations has a support arm is supported in a bearing such that it can pivot around a substantially horizontal axis, and on which are arranged an arm provided with an x-ray source, a mounting provided with an x-ray receiver and a compression device. The arm, the mounting and the compression device can be mutually pivoted with the support arm around the horizontal axis. Additionally the arm and the mounting can be pivoted relative to the compression device around the horizontal axis and the arm can be pivoted relative to the mounting and the compression device around the horizontal axis.
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