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Detector panel and X-ray imaging apparatus

US7947960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2009
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4233
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable detector panel includes an X-ray detector assembly having an X-ray detecting surface on its surface, a box-like case that houses the X-ray detector assembly therein and whose upper part that is opposite to the X-ray detecting surface is X-ray transmissive, and a spacer that supports the X-ray detector assembly housed in the case so as to be apart from the inner bottom wall of the case, wherein the spacer is arranged between the X-ray detector assembly and the inner bottom wall of the case, is made of a hard material, and has a flexible shape with respect to the movement of the X-ray detector assembly in the direction substantially parallel to the X-ray detecting surface.

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