Abstract: A controller of a magnetic resonance system determines an activation signal vector based on a target field predetermined for the controller in conjunction with field characteristics of field coils known to the controller. The activation signal vector includes a respective activation signal for each field coil. The controller determines the activation signal vector such that within a predetermined examination volume of the magnetic resonance system, any deviation of an ideal field that would result if ideal coils were subjected to the activation signals of the activation signal vector from the target field is minimized. The controller determines a compensation signal vector based on the activation signal vector in conjunction with eddy current characteristics of the field coils known to the controller. The compensation signal vector is used to minimize a deviation of an actual field from the target field within the predetermined examination volume of the magnetic resonance system.

Abstract: A securing part and an unscrewing safeguard system of a gradient coil plug for an MRT that can be fixed to a gradient coil bushing include a gradient coil plug, a gradient coil bushing, a cap nut with a keyed surface and, to secure the gradient coil plug to the gradient coil bushing, a multi-tooth ring fixed to the plug so that the ring cannot rotate, and a securing part with a multi-tooth ring engagement contour that can be brought into engagement with the multi-tooth ring, and with a keyed surface engagement contour that can be brought into mating with the keyed surface of the ring.

Abstract: A supply line apparatus for an electrical connection of a gradient coil unit in a magnetic resonance device includes a first supply line unit and a second supply line unit. The second supply unit is disposed at least partially coaxially to the first supply line unit. The first supply line unit and/or the second supply line unit has at least one conducting supply line element. The supply line apparatus includes an oscillation decoupling unit that has at least one oscillation-suppressing supply line element.

Abstract: Biodegradable, frost proof heat-transfer fluid, use thereof in near-surface geothermal installations, and a concentrate: subject matter of the present invention is the use of a triazole-free composition which as well as water comprises a) 9.2% to 49.5% by weight of at least one C2 to C3 alkylene glycol, C2 to C3 polyalkylene glycol or glycerol, b) 0.1% to 4% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibitor, with the provisos that c) the composition is readily degradable biologically in accordance with test method OECD 301 A, d) the composition has an anaerobic biodegradability of at least 75% in accordance with test method OECD 311, e) the corrosion inhibitor or all corrosion inhibitors used are readily degradable biologically in accordance with OECD 301 A (for water-soluble corrosion inhibitors) or OECD 301 B (for corrosion inhibitors of low water-solubility), in near-surface geothermal installations as a heat-transfer fluid.

Abstract: A method for producing a gradient coil assembly for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes applying a number of primary gradient coils and a number of secondary gradient coils to a winding mandrel to form the gradient coil assembly. A control coil arrangement is associated with the winding mandrel. During an intermediate check before completion of the gradient coil assembly, at least one coupling inductance value between the control coil arrangement and at least one of the primary gradient coils and/or at least one of the secondary gradient coils is determined. An arrangement of the relevant gradient coils on the winding mandrel is corrected as a function of the at least one coupling inductance value.

Abstract: Base compositions for addition-crosslinking silicone compositions are continuously produced by, in a first stage, homogeneously mixing and kneading organopolysiloxanes and flowable prehydrophobized oxidic reinforcing fillers in a continuous kneading machine with kneading chambers arranged alongside one another. In a second, downstream, stage of the process, the compositions produced in the first stage are subjected to aftertreatment in a mixing apparatus in which the compositions have been subjected to a mixing procedure with introduction of shear force.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a magnetic resonance tomography system that has a gradient field coil system for generating a gradient field is provided. The gradient field coil system is also a main magnetic field generation system for generating a main field.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a magnetic resonance tomography system having a basic-field field generation device for generating a basic magnetic field. The magnetic resonance tomography system also includes a gradient-field field generation device for generating a gradient field, where the basic-field field generation device and the gradient-field field generation device are arranged in an evacuatable low-pressure housing.

Abstract: In a method to ensure the removability and/or the mobility of at least one element cast in a casting compound for a module of a medical apparatus, wherein the element is coated with a meltable substance before the casting, the meltable substance is melted by heating after the casting in order to remove and/or to produce the mobility of the element.

Abstract: The present embodiments optimize a gradient coil structure with a gradient coil arrangement for a magnetic resonance tomography device. The gradient coil arrangement includes a carrier plate with holes. Inserts are located in the holes. The inserts are made of an electrically isolating, thermally conductive material.

Abstract: Base compositions for silicone compositions with viscosity <500,000 mPas are continuously produced by, in a first stage, homogeneously mixing and kneading organopolysiloxanes (A) and prehydrophobized oxidic reinforcing fillers (B) in a continuous kneading cascade with kneading chambers arranged alongside one another, and in a second downstream stage, the compositions produced in the first stage of the process are subjected to aftertreatment in a mixing apparatus where the compositions have been subjected to a mixing procedure with introduction of shear force.

Abstract: A gradient coil of a magnetic resonance apparatus has a first conductor structure and a second conductor structure connected with one another so that windings of the gradient coil are formed. The first conductor structure is formed exclusively of planar, electrically conductive elements that are insulated from one another. The second conductor structure is formed exclusively of conductive wires insulated from one another.

Abstract: A stay-tight mechanism for a plug to be fixed with a union nut to a socket is provided. The mechanism has a first securing part having a flat engagement contour which engages with a flat of the union nut and having at least one recess. The mechanism has a second securing part having at least one recess and having an engagement contour which engages with an element on the connector when the first securing part is connected to the second securing part.

Abstract: Silicone moldings are conditioned in a conditioning oven at a pressure less than 150 hPa, and exhaust gas from the oven is scrubbed with cold water from which an organic phase is separated. The cold water is recirculated, and the scrubbed exhaust gas may be recirculated. Emissions of volatiles by this method are sharply reduced.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for producing a plate-type insulation support provided with an adhesive layer for a gradient coil for a magnetic resonance device, an adhesive film forming the adhesive layer is used, which has a number of openings distributed over its surface to allow the passage of air and which is applied to the insulation support.

Abstract: An arrangement for the adjustment of the homogeneity of a basic magnetic field in a magnetic resonance apparatus includes gradient coil support fashioned to support a gradient coil system. The gradient coil support has at least one channel that is fashioned to accommodate an associated shim tray. The shim tray is designed to accommodate ferromagnetic shim elements at predetermined positions in order to adjust the homogeneity of the basic magnetic field of the magnetic resonance apparatus. The shim tray has a first locking element coupled with it. The channel has a second locking element, and the first and second locking element are shaped such that both are positively connected with one another by a force produced by the basic magnetic field of the magnetic resonance apparatus upon activation thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement for connection of gradient current feed lines in a magnetic resonance apparatus has an electrically insulating connection plate with at least one connection device. The connection device is fashioned to electrically connect a first gradient current feed line with a second gradient current feed line and is associated with a gradient coil that forms a gradient field via a supplied gradient current for a spatial direction. The supply ensues via the two gradient current feed lines connected with one another. A base plate that is fashioned for fastening the connection plate to a magnet housing of the magnetic resonance apparatus. An electrically insulating layer to damp vibrations of the connection plate is arranged between the base plate and the connection plate.

Abstract: In a gradient coil and a method to manufacture a gradient coil for a magnetic resonance apparatus, the gradient coil has at least one saddle coil, the saddle coil having a spatially shaped, electrically conductive plate with a line-shaped recess penetrating the plate. Conductor structures that create a gradient magnetic field in an examination region when a current signal flows therethrough are formed by the recess and by the shaping of the plate. The recess is filled with an electrically insulating material before implementation of the spatial shaping.

Abstract: A securing part and an unscrewing safeguard system of a gradient coil plug for an MRT that can be fixed to a gradient coil bushing include a gradient coil plug, a gradient coil bushing, a cap nut with a keyed surface and, to secure the gradient coil plug to the gradient coil bushing, a multi-tooth ring fixed to the plug so that the ring cannot rotate, and a securing part with a multi-tooth ring engagement contour that can be brought into engagement with the multi-tooth ring, and with a keyed surface engagement contour that can be brought into mating with the keyed surface of the ring.

Abstract: A stay-tight mechanism for a plug to be fixed with a union nut to a socket is provided. The mechanism has a first securing part having a flat engagement contour which engages with a flat of the union nut and having at least one recess. The mechanism has a second securing part having at least one recess and having an engagement contour which engages with an element on the connector when the first securing part is connected to the second securing part.