X-ray detector and X-ray imaging apparatus having the same
AssigneeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
InventorsYoung Ik Kim, Jin-Woo Park, Eun Jeong Jo
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is an X-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure which is configured for preventing an entrance of foreign materials. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes: an X-ray source configured to generate X-rays, and to irradiate the generated X-rays; an X-ray detector configured to detect the irradiated X-rays; and a first frame and a second frame coupled with each other to form an outer appearance of the X-ray detector. The first frame is tightly coupled with the second frame so that no gap exists between the first frame and the second frame in order to prevent a foreign material from entering the inside of the X-ray detector.
Claims21
An X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays from an X-ray source, the X-ray detector comprising:
- a sensing panel configured to convert the detected X-ray into an electrical signal;
- a circuit board electrically connected to the sensing panel, and configured to control a driving of the X-ray detector;
- a terminal including an opening formed by a plurality of inner surfaces;
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- a cap configured to cover the terminal to prevent a foreign material from entering the terminal, the cap including a first coupling part configured to extend into the opening of the terminal and to contact the plurality of inner surfaces of the terminal, and
- wherein the terminal is formed in a side frame which forms a side appearance of the X-ray detector,
- wherein the cap is configured to be coupled with the side frame by a magnetic force.
An X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays irradiated from an X-ray source, the X-ray detector comprising:
- a terminal including an opening formed by a plurality of inner surfaces;
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- a cap including at least a first end that is fixed at the X-ray detector and configured to cover the terminal to prevent a foreign material from entering the terminal, the cap including a first coupling part configured to extend into the opening of the terminal and to contact the plurality of inner surfaces of the terminal,
- wherein the terminal is formed in a side frame which forms a side appearance of the X-ray detector,
- wherein the cap is configured to be coupled with the side frame by a magnetic force.
An X-ray imaging apparatus comprising:
- an X-ray source configured to generate X-rays, and to irradiate the generated X-rays;
- an X-ray detector configured to detect the irradiated X-rays;
- a side frame provided to form a side appearance of the X-ray detector;
- a bottom frame coupled with the side frame;
- a battery cover coupled with the bottom frame and forming a bottom appearance of the X-ray detector with the bottom frame;
- a sealing member disposed on one of the battery cover and the bottom frame along an area at which the battery cover is coupled with the bottom frame;
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- a coupling groove formed on the other of the battery cover and the bottom frame,
- wherein the sealing member is insertable into the coupling groove to prevent a foreign material from entering the inside of the X-ray detector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.