Swivel gantry for multi-modal imaging systems
US9750472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4411
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-modal imaging system (1) includes a fixed gantry (2), and a swivel gantry (8). The fixed gantry (2) supports a first imaging modality. The swivel gantry (8) connects to the fixed gantry (2) by at least three mounting points (10) and supports a second imaging modality. Selectively the swivel gantry (8) includes a swivel frame (16) and at least three mounting points (10) for mounting the fixed and swivel gantries together in an imaging configuration. The at least three mounting points (10) include at least one hinge (14) which permits the swivel gantry to swivel about the fixed gantry into a service configuration.
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