Imaging system gantry tilt support
US9351693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system (500) includes an annular shaped rotating gantry (504) having an aperture (501) and configured to support at least a radiation source, wherein the rotating gantry rotates about a rotation axis (508) around an examination region, and wherein the rotation axis is located within the aperture in a center region (508) of the examination region. The imaging system further includes a stationary gantry (502), configured to rotatably support the rotating gantry. The stationary gantry includes a gantry base (516), an annular shaped tilt frame (518) that rotatably supports the rotating gantry, and a tilt system (520) affixed to and between the gantry base and the tilt frame, wherein the tilt system defines a tilt axis (522) of the stationary gantry, the tilt axis is located between the gantry base and the rotation axis, and the tilt frame tilts about the tilt axis.
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