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G-arm X-ray imaging apparatus

US8992082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Jun Zhang · Shanghai, CN
Liu Cao · Hainan, CN
Shiyu Wei · Beijing, CN
Sean Zhu · Nanjing, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 2013
Grant date	Mar 31, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B6/4441
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An X-ray imaging apparatus is provided having advantages of both C-shaped, G-shaped, and ring-shaped arm configurations. The device consists of a gantry that supports X-ray imaging machinery. The gantry is formed to allow two bi-planar X-rays to be taken simultaneously or without movement of the equipment and/or patient. The gantry is adjustable to change angles of the X-ray imaging machinery. Further, in some embodiments, the X-ray receptor portion of the X-ray imaging machinery may be positioned on retractable and extendable arms, allowing the apparatus to have a larger access opening when not in operation, but to still provide bi-planar X-ray ability when in operation.

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