Anatomical imaging system with centipede scanning drive, bottom notch to accommodate base of patient support, and motorized drive for transporting the system between scanning locations
US8888364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/612
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system including a scanner for scanning an object and creating an image of the same; and a transport mechanism mounted to the scanner for moving the scanner, wherein the transport mechanism includes a gross movement mechanism for transporting the scanner between scanning locations; and a fine movement mechanism for moving the scanner precisely, relative to the object being scanned, during scanning of the object; wherein the gross movement mechanism comprises at least one motorized wheel.
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