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X-ray detecting apparatus and x-ray imaging apparatus

US7434995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2007
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4464
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide an X-ray detecting apparatus having excellent stability of the support of an X-ray detector, and an X-ray imaging apparatus provided with this X-ray detecting apparatus. The X-ray imaging apparatus has an X-ray irradiating device and an X-ray detecting apparatus opposing to the X-ray irradiating device, wherein the X-ray detecting apparatus has a vertical first column; a second column that is telescopically engaged with the first column; a first raising/lowering mechanism that moves up/down the second column along the first column; a carriage attached to the second column; a second raising/lowering mechanism that moves up/down the carriage along the column; and an X-ray detector held by an arm extending horizontally from the carriage.

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