Coil support for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnet and method of support
US9535143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4984
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coil support arrangement for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and method of support are provided. One coil support arrangement includes a main former body having a plurality of channels between end flanges and a splint coupled to the main former body between the end flanges. The coil support arrangement also includes a load spreader coupled to the main former body adjacent one or more of the ends of the splint, and having a gap between the one or more ends of the splint and the load spreader.
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