Apparatus for supporting and method for forming a support for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnet
US7924010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4902
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for supporting a magnetic resonance imaging magnet are provided. The apparatus includes a magnet coil support structure having a main former body with a plurality of channels and an end flange at each end of the main former body. The end flanges are reinforced with a strengthening material at least at corner regions of the end flanges.
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