Irradiation system

US8632246B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Franz Dirauf · Ebensfeld, DE
• Franz Fadler · Hetzles, DE
• Paul Weidner · Pressath, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2011
• Grant date: Jan 21, 2014
• Expiry date: May 30, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N5/1082
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to a system for irradiating a patient. The system for irradiating the patient includes a horizontal guide and a vertical guide. The vertical guide is connected horizontally-adjustably to the horizontal guide. The system also includes a support element that is attached vertically-adjustably to the horizontal guide and a radiation unit including a radiation source. The radiation unit is arranged on the support element. The irradiation system may be expanded by three further degrees of freedom.