Abstract: The computed tomography device has a gantry with an opening, and a holding structure to hold a component relative to the opening. The holding structure has a component support surface that positively counteracts lowering of the component relative to the holding structure along a first connection axis once the component has been advanced from above along the first connection axis to establish a form-fit connection between the component and the component support surface. The holding structure also has an orientation structure that positively counteracts twisting of the component relative to the holding structure about the first connection axis once the component has been advanced from above along the first connection axis to establish a form-fit connection between the component and the component support surface.

Abstract: One or more example embodiments relates to a support structure for supporting an examination object in a pediatric computed tomography examination. The support structure includes a bearing surface for the examination object; a first side wall; and a second side wall, wherein the bearing surface, the first side wall and the second side wall in each case extend flat along a longitudinal axis of the support structure, and the first side wall and the second side wall protrude relative to the bearing surface such that the examination object is placeable on the bearing surface between the first side wall and the second side wall.

Abstract: A computed tomography device comprises a gantry with an opening, and a radiation protection apparatus covering the opening. The radiation protection apparatus has a holding structure, a radiation protection curtain and a pivoting apparatus. An examination object can be inserted into the opening along a system axis of the gantry when the holding structure is in a first position relative to the gantry. The holding structure is pivotably mounted relative to the gantry about a pivot axis via the pivoting apparatus such that the holding structure can be lowered relative to the gantry from the first position to a second position by a first pivoting motion of the holding structure about the pivot axis. The radiation protection curtain is arranged on the holding structure. A lower region of the radiation protection curtain hangs down from the holding structure.

Abstract: An example embodiment relates to a gantry, the gantry comprising a housing section located, in relation to a radial direction perpendicular to a system axis of the gantry, between a lateral region of an area around the gantry and the system axis; an opening extending in a manner along the system axis of the gantry such that an object under examination can be introduced into the opening along the system axis and can be examined in the opening via X-ray radiation; and a warning lamp for warning of the X-ray radiation, the warning lamp extending along a longitudinal axis of the warning lamp, the warning lamp being on the housing section such that the longitudinal axis of the warning lamp is parallel or substantially parallel to the system axis of the gantry and the warning lamp is visible from the lateral region of the area around the gantry.

Abstract: A computed tomography device has a gantry with an opening and a body support apparatus to support a body of a person, the body support apparatus has a board and is arranged relative to the opening such that a shoulder region of the body of the person rests on the board when the board is in an examination position of the board relative to the gantry and the head of the person is inserted into the opening along a system axis of the gantry, the body support apparatus has a pivoting apparatus and the board is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis relative to the gantry via the pivoting apparatus such that a first pivoting movement of the board about the pivot axis can move the board relative to the gantry from a preparation position of the board to the examination position of the board.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a conical filter body (1) for a conical smokable product filter, comprising the following steps: Providing a band-like or -shaped filed body material (3) Cutting out at least one blank (4) of predefined geometry from the band-like or -shaped filter body material (3), Connecting at least two sections (4.1, 4.2) of the at least one black (4) to form a conical filter body (1).

Abstract: A compression plate for tomosynthesis images using an X-ray apparatus designed to take the tomosynthesis images is provided. The compression plate includes an upper area. The width of the upper area is dimensioned such that, for all X-ray images taken during tomosynthesis of a female breast compressed by the compression plate, X-rays substantially penetrate the compression plate. The compression plate also includes a lower area. An average width of the lower area is smaller than an average width of the upper area. The lower area includes a surface of smaller width than the width of the upper area for the compression of the female breast.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to an add-on unit for an object table of a mammography device for positioning a breast of a patient during an X-ray exposure. The add-on unit permits a symmetric collimation during MLO exposures. Use of the add-on unit is less resource-intensive than mammography devices with movable compression plates. Easier placement of an inner arm of the patient on the object table is also possible.

Abstract: A laser device for projecting a position mark in the field of vision onto an object to be examined using a mammography unit is described, where the laser device can be adjusted in position together with a vertically adjustable compression plate of the mammography unit. The laser device may be arranged on the compression plate or on the compression plate support thereof. In the latter configuration, the laser device may remain attached to the mammography unit. The apparatus has application to biopsies.

Abstract: A mammography unit having a mounting arm, on which a mounting for at least two X-ray receivers is rotatably disposed in such a way that one X-ray receiver at a time is positioned in an examination position inside an intended X-radiation field, while other X-ray receivers each remain in a reserve position outside the X-radiation field, is provided. The at least one reserve position is disposed on a side located in the X-radiation direction, relative to the mounting arm. In the case of two X-ray receivers, the X-ray receivers each form a lateral angle of between 45° and 90° with the axis of rotation of the mounting. By using a releasable connection of the mounting to the mammography unit, high modularity is provided.

Abstract: A compression plate for tomosynthesis images using an X-ray apparatus designed to take the tomosynthesis images is provided. The compression plate includes an upper area. The width of the upper area is dimensioned such that, for all X-ray images taken during tomosynthesis of a female breast compressed by the compression plate, X-rays substantially penetrate the compression plate. The compression plate also includes a lower area. An average width of the lower area is smaller than an average width of the upper area. The lower area includes a surface of smaller width than the width of the upper area for the compression of the female breast.

Abstract: A medical examination apparatus is provided. The examination apparatus includes an examination area in which an examinee is examined using an imaging device. The examination apparatus includes at least one planar lighting device emitting homogeneous light via its light radiating surface. The lighting device includes at least one light source by which at least part of the examination area and/or of the area peripheral to the examination area can be illuminated.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to an add-on unit for an object table of a mammography device for positioning a breast of a patient during an X-ray exposure. The add-on unit permits a symmetric collimation during MLO exposures. Use of the add-on unit is less resource-intensive than mammography devices with movable compression plates. Easier placement of an inner arm of the patient on the object table is also possible.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a mammography unit may be improved, by provision of a positioning device for a mammography unit, comprising a device support section for accommodating the radiation source and an object support device for accommodating the object holder for the relative positioning of a radiation source and an object holder. The object support section may be and/or is connected to the mammography unit by means of a connector element, wherein the device support section is mounted such as to be able to rotate relative to the connector element.

Abstract: An X-ray examination system for analog mammography is provided. The X-ray examination system for analog mammography includes an X-ray system including an X-ray film and labeling device. The X-ray film is exposed to an X-ray beam of the X-ray system with examination images of a patient. The labeling device includes an exposure beam for exposing the X-ray film with additional patient-specific information. The labeling device is a structural component of the X-ray system and is separate from the X-ray system for exposing the X-ray film. The labeling device is positionable relative to the X-ray film. The labeling device is disposed outside the X-ray beam or in the direction of an exposure of the X-ray film.

Abstract: To permit a compact and structurally simple design of a mammography appliance, an irradiation unit is secured on a C-arm, which lies in a swivel plane that is perpendicular to a horizontal axis. In this way, only slight mechanical leverages act on the support arm. At the same time, the C-arm design creates a free space, which is used in particular also for the arrangement of a display and/or control panel and for the arrangement of a biopsy unit.

Abstract: A mammography unit having a mounting arm, on which a mounting for at least two X-ray receivers is rotatably disposed in such a way that one X-ray receiver at a time is positioned in an examination position inside an intended X-radiation field, while other X-ray receivers each remain in a reserve position outside the X-radiation field, is provided. The at least one reserve position is disposed on a side located in the X-radiation direction, relative to the mounting arm. In the case of two X-ray receivers, the X-ray receivers each form a lateral angle of between 45° and 90° with the axis of rotation of the mounting. By using a releasable connection of the mounting to the mammography unit, high modularity is provided.

Abstract: An operating device with an operating piece, which may be positioned near the floor, includes at least one operating element for controlling a medical instrument. Operation of the medical instrument is possible by actuation of the at least one operating element by foot, such that the operator has hands free to use for further manipulation. A flexible positioning of the operating piece in a defined movement range is possible by arrangement of the operating device such as to be pivotable and/or extendable/retractable relative to the medical instrument which is good for operational manipulation. The operational device may be used during operation of a mammography device.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for filtering x-rays particularly in a mammography apparatus, has a number of mountings, the mountings being provided for accommodation of one x-ray filter each. Each x-ray filter has a holding frame with a filter foil fastened therein, so the filter foil is mounted and demounted simply at the filter arrangement with the holding frame.

Abstract: To permit a compact and structurally simple design of a mammography appliance, an irradiation unit is secured on a C-arm, which lies in a swivel plane that is perpendicular to a horizontal axis. In this way, only slight mechanical leverages act on the support arm. At the same time, the C-arm design creates a free space, which is used in particular also for the arrangement of a display and/or control panel and for the arrangement of a biopsy unit.