Multi-leaf collimator
US7596209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K1/046
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-leaf collimator comprises an elongate leaf moveable in a longitudinal direction, and having an associated toothed rack driven by a pinion, wherein the rack is carried on an elongate actuator section, having a transversely extending link section, the leaf being connected to the link section and thereby being spaced from the actuator section.
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