Portable field x-ray diagnostic system
An x-ray imaging system is described comprising: (a) a base; (b) an x-ray table assembly defining a longitudinal dimension; (c) means for supporting the x-ray table assembly above the base comprising pivot means for tilting motion of the table assembly about a substantially horizontal table axis orthogonal to the longitudinal dimension of the table assembly to a horizontal and vertical disposition of the table assembly and for maintaining the table assembly in a generally central location with respect to the base when the table assembly is tilted to its vertical disposition; (d) a first vertical mast defining a first vertical mast axis substantially perpendicular to the base; (e) a first vertical carriage assembly coupled to the first vertical mast for vertical movement up and down the first vertical mast and for rotational motion about the first vertical mast axis; (f) articulated arm structure comprising a first arm extending outwardly from the first vertical carriage assembly and a second arm having first and second end portions, the first end portion mounted to the first arm for pivotal movement with respect to the first arm about a substantially vertical first arm axis; (g) an x-ray tube head; and (h) means for mounting the x-ray tube head to the second end portion of the second arm comprising means for rotational movement of the tube head about a second arm axis.
- Assignee:
- Picker International, Inc., Cleveland, OH
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4727564
- OSTI ID:
- 5092713
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 24 Jun 1986
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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