Abstract: An X-ray detector support apparatus is adapted to move an X-ray detector in any of six directions along three orthogonal axes, and keep a detection plane of the X-ray detector in either one of vertical and horizontal positions. The detector support apparatus includes a plurality of indicator devices adapted to indicate the movement directions of the detector and associated with corresponding push buttons for designating movement directions. The detector support apparatus is designed to automatically change a relationship between the movement directions and respective indication of the indicator devices, depending on whether the detection plane is kept in the vertical position or in the horizontal position, and controllably move the detector according to the changed relationship. The X-ray detector support apparatus allows an operator to intuitively designate the movement directions of the detector.

Abstract: An X-ray detector support apparatus is adapted to move an X-ray detector in any of six directions along three orthogonal axes, and keep a detection plane of the X-ray detector in either one of vertical and horizontal positions. The detector support apparatus includes a plurality of indicator devices adapted to indicate the movement directions of the detector and associated with corresponding push buttons for designating movement directions. The detector support apparatus is designed to automatically change a relationship between the movement directions and respective indication of the indicator devices, depending on whether the detection plane is kept in the vertical position or in the horizontal position, and controllably move the detector according to the changed relationship. The X-ray detector support apparatus allows an operator to intuitively designate the movement directions of the detector.