20240013947. Rotating Hoop Chopper Wheel for X-Ray Imagers simplified abstract (Viken Detection Corporation)
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Rotating Hoop Chopper Wheel for X-Ray Imagers
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lane Marsden of Reading MA (US)
Peter J. Rothschild of Newton MA (US)
Rotating Hoop Chopper Wheel for X-Ray Imagers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013947 titled 'Rotating Hoop Chopper Wheel for X-Ray Imagers
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an x-ray imaging apparatus that consists of a holdable housing, an x-ray source, and a hoop chopper wheel. The x-ray source is mounted within the housing and emits a fan beam of x-rays. The hoop chopper wheel, made of an x-ray attenuating material, is rotatably mounted within the housing and has beam apertures that allow specific angular portions of the fan beam to pass through. By rotating the hoop chopper wheel, scanning of the corresponding angular portions of x-rays is achieved.
- The x-ray imaging apparatus includes a holdable housing.
- An x-ray source is mounted within the housing and emits a fan beam of x-rays.
- A hoop chopper wheel, made of an x-ray attenuating material, is rotatably mounted within the housing.
- The hoop chopper wheel has beam apertures that allow specific angular portions of the fan beam to pass through.
- Rotation of the hoop chopper wheel enables scanning of the corresponding angular portions of x-rays.
- The x-ray source is a transmission-type x-ray tube that outputs the fan beam centered in an x-ray extraction direction forming an angle greater than 0 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the x-ray tube.
Potential Applications:
- Medical imaging: The x-ray imaging apparatus can be used in medical settings for diagnostic purposes, such as examining bones and internal organs.
- Industrial inspection: This technology can be applied in industries for non-destructive testing of materials, detecting defects or irregularities in structures or components.
Problems Solved:
- Improved scanning efficiency: The hoop chopper wheel allows for precise control and scanning of specific angular portions of the fan beam, enhancing the efficiency of x-ray imaging.
- Reduction of scattered radiation: The use of the hoop chopper wheel helps to attenuate scattered x-rays, resulting in clearer and more accurate imaging.
Benefits:
- Enhanced imaging quality: The apparatus enables precise scanning of specific angular portions of x-rays, leading to improved image clarity and accuracy.
- Increased efficiency: The ability to control and scan specific angular portions of the fan beam improves the efficiency of the imaging process.
- Reduced radiation exposure: By attenuating scattered x-rays, the apparatus helps to minimize radiation exposure to both patients and operators.
Original Abstract Submitted
an x-ray imaging apparatus includes a holdable housing; an x-ray source mounted within the housing and configured to output a fan beam of x-rays; and a hoop chopper wheel rotatably mounted within the housing and comprising an x-ray attenuating material configured to block x-rays of the fan beam. the hoop chopper wheel defines a set of beam apertures of which each aperture is configured to pass therethrough a corresponding angular portion of x-rays from the fan beam, so that rotation of the hoop chopper wheel causes scanning of the corresponding angular portion of x-rays. the x-ray source may be a transmission-type x-ray tube configured to output the fan beam centered in an x-ray extraction direction forming an angle greater than 0 degrees with respect to a longitudinal axis of the x-ray tube.
