Lamella collimator and beam therapy appliance

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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C378S065000, C378S152000, C378S153000

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07993058

ABSTRACT:
A lamella collimator, in particular for a beam therapy appliance, is provided. The lamella collimator has a plurality of lamellae, which can be moved by a motor or motors in a movement direction in order to preset a countour of a beam path on an X-ray beam. Each lamella has a position measurement apparatus with a movable measurement element, which is attached directly to the respective lamella.

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