Source loading apparatus for imaging systems
First Claim
1. 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.
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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.
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24 Claims
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1. A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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