X-ray computed tomographic apparatus
US7889837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotor is rotatably supported in a gantry housing having a substantially sealed structure. An X-ray tube is provided in the rotor. A cooler is provided in the rotor and cools a refrigerant within the X-ray tube. An X-ray detector is provided in the rotor. A reconstruction unit reconstructs an image on the basis of an output of the X-ray detector. A radiator is fixed inside the gantry housing at a position opposite to an exhaust opening of the cooler when the rotor is stationary.
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