X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source support – Including object support or positioning
Patent
1990-01-29
1991-05-07
Westin, Edward P.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source support
Including object support or positioning
378195, 378197, 378208, 378209, H05G 102
Patent
active
050142925
ABSTRACT:
An X-ray examination apparatus comprising: a base assembly including a pivotable and vertically displaceable frame, a first actuating means for pivotal movement of said frame about a horizontal axis and a second actuating means for vertical movement of said frame, computer controls for controlling said first and second actuating means individually and in combination, two parallel rail systems supported by the frame and having two carriages mounted respectively thereon, which carriages can move in unison or individually, one of said carriages supporting a C- or U-shaped carriage for supporting an X-ray source and image receptor in a rotatable arrangement about an axis parallel to said horizontal axis and the other of said carriage having an overhanging support secured thereto, which support includes a dual action mechanism for supporting a patient table in an arrangement providing its vertical movement relative to the frame and its pivoting movement about an axis parallel to its longitudinal axis.
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Siczek Aldona A.
Siczek Bernard W.
Chu Kim-Kwok
Westin Edward P.
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