X-ray apparatus and mammographic x-ray apparatus with an indicator
AssigneeSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsWerner Brandstatter, Martin Ramsauer
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Abstract
An X-ray apparatus and a mammographic X-ray apparatus are provided. The X-ray apparatus includes an X-ray beam generated by an X-ray source and a diaphragm. At least one LED is disposed as an indicator means between the X-ray source and the diaphragm. The illuminating beam of the at least one LED is directed in an undeflected fashion onto the X-ray field. The at least one LED may be pivotable (swivable) out of the X-ray beam. The at least one LED is mounted on a filter array that is mounted between the X-ray source and the diaphragm.
Claims7
An X-ray apparatus for making X-ray images of a patient, the X-ray apparatus comprising:
- an X-ray source operable to generate an X-ray beam which is limited by a diaphragm, and
- an illuminating beam, generated by indicator in the form of LEDs, which illuminate, a corresponding X-ray field on a surface a patient,
- wherein at least one LED is disposed between the X-ray source and the diaphragm, the illuminating beam of the LED is aimed in an undeflected fashion at the X-ray field;
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- wherein the at least one LED is pivotable out of the X-ray beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.