Column height sensing for extra-oral imaging
US9332949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An extra-oral imaging system having a mount supported on a column that is adjustable in height, wherein the mount supports an x-ray source and at least one imaging sensor that are adjustable in height. A column base section remains stationary during height adjustment. A height sensing apparatus has a contact member that contacts a sensor element to provide a signal that is indicative of the height adjustment.
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