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X-ray imaging apparatus

US9277900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2013
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2034

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  • 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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