# US 2017/0281105 A1 · Gantry system with support wheels > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0281105 A1 - Document ID: US20170281105A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/084,700 - Filed: 2016-03-30 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-30 - Assignees: Morpho Detection, Inc. - Applicants: Morpho Detection, LLC - Inventors: Samit Kumar Basu; Anthony James Murch; Jared William Moore; Pedro Andres Garzon - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170281105A1 ## CPC - A61B 6/4435: {the source unit and the detector unit being coupled by a rigid structure} - A61B 6/035: {Mechanical aspects of CT} - F16C 19/507: {with rolling elements journaled in one of the moving parts, e.g. stationary rollers to support a rotating part} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - F16C: SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS ## Abstract A computed tomography (CT) gantry system is described herein. The CT gantry system includes a frame, a plurality of support wheels rotatably coupled to the frame, and a gantry resting upon the plurality of support wheels. In some embodiments, the gantry includes two gantry rings, and a cross member extending between the two gantry rings. In other embodiments, the gantry includes a first gantry ring, and a second gantry ring spaced apart from the first gantry ring in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the gantry. In some embodiments, the plurality of support wheels includes a plurality of front support wheels and a plurality of back support wheels. In some embodiments, the gantry includes a front gantry ring resting upon the front support wheels, a back gantry ring resting upon the back support wheels, and a cross member coupled between the front and back gantry rings. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A computed tomography (CT) gantry system comprising: a frame; a plurality of support wheels rotatably coupled to the frame; and a gantry resting upon the plurality of support wheels, the gantry comprising: two gantry rings; and at least one cross member extending between the two gantry rings. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein the two gantry rings rest upon the plurality of support wheels. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of support wheels comprises a plurality of front support wheels and a plurality of back support wheels, and wherein the two gantry rings comprise a front gantry ring resting upon the plurality of front support wheels and a back gantry ring resting upon the plurality of back support wheels. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein the gantry is weight balanced upon the plurality of support wheels. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1 further comprising a communication channel coupled to at least one of the two gantry rings, the communication channel configured to transfer at least one of data and power. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of support wheels is fabricated from a polymer. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the two gantry rings comprises a planar outer surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the two gantry rings comprises a feature of revolution configured to prevent substantial motion of the gantry in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the gantry. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1 further comprising an x-ray generator coupled to the at least one cross member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The CT gantry system of claim 1 further comprising a detector coupled to the at least one cross member. ### Claim 11 A computed tomography (CT) gantry system comprising: a frame; a plurality of support wheels rotatably coupled to the frame; and a gantry resting upon the plurality of support wheels, the gantry comprising: a first gantry ring; and a second gantry ring spaced apart from the first gantry ring in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the gantry. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of support wheels comprises a plurality of front support wheels and a plurality of back support wheels, wherein the first gantry ring rests upon the plurality of front support wheels, and wherein the second gantry ring rests upon the plurality of back support wheels. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11, wherein the gantry is weight balanced upon the plurality of support wheels. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11 further comprising a communication channel coupled to at least one of the first gantry ring and the second gantry ring, the communication channel configured to transfer at least one of data and power. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of support wheels is fabricated from a polymer. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11, wherein the first gantry ring comprises a planar outer surface. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11, wherein at least one of the first gantry ring and the second gantry ring comprises a feature of revolution configured to prevent substantial motion of the gantry in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11 further comprising an x-ray generator coupled to the gantry between the first gantry ring and the second gantry ring. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The CT gantry system of claim 11 further comprising a detector coupled to the gantry between the first gantry ring and the second gantry ring. ### Claim 20 A computed tomography (CT) gantry system comprising: a frame; a plurality of support wheels rotatably coupled to the frame, the plurality of support wheels comprising: a plurality of front support wheels; and a plurality of back support wheels; and a gantry comprising: a front gantry ring resting upon the plurality of front support wheels; a back gantry ring resting upon the plurality of back support wheels; and at least one cross member coupled between the front gantry ring and the back gantry ring.