A nuclear imaging system, comprising:
- a support platform for supporting an object;
- an image capturing device, comprising:
- an arch-shaped imaging arm, the imaging arm extendable and selectively positionable over the object;
- and
- a plurality of detectors disposed inside of the imaging arm;
- wherein each detector of the plurality of detectors is independently operable and capable of moving a detector head of said each detector relative to a starting position to conform to a shape of the object;
- wherein said each detector of the plurality of detectors is independently capable of capturing and transmitting data;
- and
- wherein each of the plurality of detectors includes a telescoping body capable of extending and retracting and a rear portion that includes a Cadmium Zinc Telluride detector;
- at least one processor configured to execute programmable instructions stored in memory, to receive the data and create a computed tomography three-dimensional image;
- a base having a track extending parallel to the support platform;
- and
- a vertical support member engaging the track to allow the translational movement of the imaging capture device along the track;
- wherein the support platform for supporting an object comprises an upper movable portion, an intermediary portion and a lower movable portion;
- wherein the imaging arm is configured to automatically reposition itself to maintain a substantial perpendicular relationship with the upper portion of the platform when the upper movable portion of the platform is repositioned;
- wherein the vertical support member is positioned at a side of the support platform,
- wherein the vertical support member includes a first member secured to the track and a secondary member coupled to the first member;
- wherein the first member secured to the track is configured to frictionally slide within the track, allowing the positioning and repositioning of the vertical support member without restriction;
- wherein the track comprises a linear guide and the first member includes a slidable coupling device configured to engage the linear guide;
- wherein the vertical support member is configured to be mechanically moved from a first position to a secondary position along the track;
- wherein the slidable coupling device comprises a bearing;
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- wherein the system further comprises a locking mechanism configured for use to lock the vertical support member in a position to avoid unwanted movement.