Methods and apparatus for CT system thermal control...

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2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source support

Source cooling

Reexamination Certificate

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11284513

ABSTRACT:
A method of cooling a medical imaging system that includes a gantry is provided. The method includes supplying air to the gantry. The supplied air is conditioned to reduce variation of the temperature within the gantry. After the air is conditioned it is channeled throughout the gantry to a plurality of heat producing electronic devices within the gantry.

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