Virtual pivot for a radiographic assembly
US7543985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiographic apparatus is provided for rotating a radiographic assembly about a virtual pivot axis. The apparatus includes a structure for mounting a radiographic assembly having an x-radiation sensitive element for rotation about a pivot axis coincident with the center line of the element, wherein the structure mounts the assembly at a location other than at the pivot axis and a drive drivingly coupled to the structure for rotating the structure and the mounted radiographic assembly about the pivot axis, wherein the drive is also located at a location other than at the pivot axis.
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