Slit mechanism apparatus and X-ray computed tomography apparatus
US8199884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K2201/067
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a slit mechanism apparatus includes, two slit plates configured to adjust a thickness of X-rays, two slit link bars which are pivotally supported on two ends of each of the two slit plates to interlock the two slit plates, two shafts on which the two slit link bars are respectively mounted to rotate the two slit link bars, two shutter plates configured to block/pass the X-rays, and two shutter link bars which are pivotally supported on two ends of each of the two shutter plates to interlock the two shutter plates and are mounted on the two shafts together with the two slit link bars.
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