Radiation generation unit

US9011002B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Franz Dirauf · Ebensfeld, DE
• Franz Fadler · Hetzles, DE
• Gernot Schimetta · Munich, DE
• Stefan Setzer · Weiterstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 25, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 21, 2015
• Expiry date: Oct 2, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N5/01
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to a radiation generation unit for a therapy system. The radiation generation unit has a radiation source and support components for the radiation source. The radiation generation unit includes a power source and has a mechanical interface, with which the radiation generation unit may be attached to a stand. Degrees of freedom of movement may easily be implemented using a corresponding movement of the radiation generation unit.