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Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus with a connector shape defined by a superposition of an H and an X

US9857444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2014
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus which includes a connector. A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a static coil module configured to form a static field in a bore, a gradient coil module which includes at least one primary coil configured to form a gradient field in the static field and at least one shield coil configured to cancel an eddy current formed in the static coil module, and a connector which includes a base made of an insulating material and a plurality of conductors which are coupled to the base and which are configured to connect the at least one primary coil and the at least one shield coil.

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