X-ray imaging apparatus
US9277900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4482
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure to reduce noise generated when a position of an X-ray generator is fixed in position includes an X-ray generator, an X-ray detector, a moving carriage coupled with one end of the X-ray generator, a guide rail, and a holding unit disposed at an inner side of the moving carriage to hold the position of the X-ray generator, wherein the holding unit includes a contact pad to contact the guide rail to hold the moving carriage, a magnetic body to move the contact pad using magnetic force, and a holding plate coupled to the contact pad to move according to operation of the magnetic body and including a buffer material capable of absorbing noise or vibration.
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