Source loading apparatus for imaging systems
AssigneeGE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
InventorsThomas R. Murray, Hani Ikram Noshi, Timithoy F. Hamers
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Abstract
A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is disclosed. The source loading apparatus comprises a storage container for storing the transmission source, and a translation device. The translation device is adapted for advancing the transmission source from the storage container into a holder device for use of the imaging system. A gantry for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is also disclosed. The gantry includes a gantry housing, a detector ring, a holder device for rotating the transmission source in a rotation path associated with the detector ring, and a transmission source loading apparatus.
Claims24
A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source, comprising:
- a storage container for storing the transmission source;
- and
- a translation device, the translation device being adapted for advancing the transmission source from the storage container into a holder device for use of the imaging system, wherein the advancement of the transmission source is caused by a linear movement of the translation device without any rotational movement thereof.
A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source, comprising:
- means for storing the transmission source;
- and
- means for advancing the transmission source from the storage means into a means for rotating the transmission source for use of the imaging system, wherein the advancement of the transmission source is caused by a linear movement of the advancing means without any rotational movement thereof.
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