Collimator change cart
US7575242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B50/13
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for operation with a nuclear camera of a nuclear medicine gantry and a patient handling system is provided and includes a cart assembly; and a collimator drawer assembly supported on the cart assembly. The collimator drawer assembly includes a housing; a plurality of collimator drawers slidably supported in housing, wherein each drawer is supported on a rail provided on opposed sides of said drawer; a damper operatively connected to each drawer; and a drawer locking mechanism movable from a first position in which all the drawers are prevented from sliding out of the housing and a second position in which all of the drawers are free to slide out of the housing. The collimator drawer assembly further includes an anti-tip over feature.
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