Computer tomography apparatus and method of manufacturing

An imaging apparatus for use with an imaging device in order to image a subject on a supporting surface, the imaging device including an annular gantry and a table motor configured to operate in conjunction to image the subject, the annular gantry having an opening, the imaging apparatus comprising:

• a base frame in a fixed horizontal position relative to the supporting surface;
• a platform configured to support the annular gantry of the imaging device;
• a translational system coupling the platform to the base frame and configured to facilitate linear movement of the platform relative to the base frame and the supporting surface;
• the table motor operably coupled to the platform and the base frame, the table motor configured to cause linear movement of the platform relative to the base frame and the supporting surface;
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• a tray configured to support the subject or a portion thereof for imaging, the tray configured to be in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface when the table motor causes linear movement of the platform and the annular gantry, the tray being positionable at least partially through the opening of the annular gantry.

An imaging apparatus for use with an imaging device to image a subject on a supporting surface, the imaging device including an annular gantry, and a table motor configured to operate in conjunction to image the subject, the annular gantry having an opening, the imaging apparatus comprising:

• a base frame in a fixed horizontal position relative to the supporting surface;
• a platform configured to support the annular gantry of the imaging device, the platform being connected to the base frame via a lifting device that is configured for altering the height of the platform relative to the base frame;
• a translational system coupling the base frame to the supporting surface and configured to facilitate linear movement of the base frame relative to the supporting surface;
• the table motor operably coupled to the base frame, the table motor configured to cause linear movement of the base frame relative to the supporting surface;
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• a tray configured to support the subject or a portion thereof for imaging, the tray configured to be in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface when the table motor causes linear movement of the bae frame, the platform and the annular gantry, the tray being movable at least partially through the opening of the annular gantry.