Abstract: In a computerized, automated method to determine the conductor structure of a gradient coil of a magnetic resonance device, the conductor structure is determined depending on the theoretical oscillation response of at least one metallic structure of the magnetic resonance device that is arranged adjacent to the gradient coil at the installation point, with the oscillation response of the metallic structure being determined dependent on theoretical eddy currents generated in the structure by the gradient coil.

Abstract: An extruder screw includes a screw shaft with several screw elements which can be or have been detachably slipped onto this shaft, the screw shaft having an external gearing and the screw elements having an internal gearing which engage the external gearing. The profile of the teeth of the external and the internal gearing are asymmetric, whereby in relation to a preferred direction of rotation of the extruder screw, the torque-transferring flanks of the teeth of the external and the internal gearing make a smaller angle with the perpendicular to the axis of rotation than do respective opposing flanks, at the teeth, of the external and internal gearing.

Abstract: A high frequency coil apparatus for a magnetic resonance apparatus and a magnetic resonance apparatus with a high frequency coil apparatus are provided. The high frequency coil apparatus includes a receiving area for receiving a patient and structural elements. Flexible surface elements extend between the rib elements and enclose the receiving area. A high frequency structure is arranged on a structural element. The flexible surface elements are designed to dampen oscillations and to minimize acoustic radiation.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus is proposed. The magnetic resonance apparatus has a magnet unit and a housing unit. The housing unit has a housing shell unit. The housing shell unit surrounds the magnet unit. The housing shell unit at least partly has a flexible material. Effective noise protection for operation of the magnetic resonance apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus having a magnet unit is provided. The magnet unit includes a main magnet, a gradient coil and a high frequency coil unit, a cylindrical imaging region for imaging a patient. The magnet unit cylindrically surrounds the imaging region, and a housing unit surrounding the magnet unit. The housing unit has a rigid, fixedly installed housing shell unit arranged between the magnet unit and the imaging region. The housing unit has at least one noise protection unit arranged to surround the magnet unit at least partially and to be removable within the imaging region.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus is proposed. The magnetic resonance apparatus has a magnet unit and a housing unit surrounding the magnet unit. The housing unit has a first housing shell unit and a second housing shell unit. The second housing shell unit is arranged between the magnet unit and the first housing shell unit.

Abstract: A method for operating a coil, through which a varying current flows, is provided. Mechanical resonance responses of the coil are recorded and are modeled by an electrical resonant circuit model. A check is made as to whether a varying current that is to be sent through the coil evokes a resonant response in the electrical resonant circuit model. The current flow through the coil is blocked if the resonant response exceeds a predefined limit value.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a method for reducing mechanical vibrations in a magnetic resonance imaging system that includes a gradient system having a gradient coil body and an electrically conductive shroud that at least partly encloses the gradient coil body. The method includes determining a mechanical natural vibration mode of the gradient coil body in the magnetic resonance imaging system, and determining excitation force components for the natural vibration mode. The method also includes determining electrically conductive areas of the gradient system, which during operation of the magnetic resonance imaging system, generate a Lorentz force component that contributes to the excitation force components. The method further includes modifying the determined electrically conductive areas such that a minimal number of the Lorentz force components coincide with the excitation force components.

Abstract: A connecting device for a magnetic system of an imaging system includes a holding element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply connection of the magnetic system, and a connecting element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply cable for operation of the magnetic system. The connecting device also includes an oscillation damping device having a spring element. The oscillation damping device is operable to dampen oscillations of the magnetic system that act on the connecting device by way of the holding element, with respect to the connecting element.

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: An inventive vibration-generating device comprises a cover and isolating device arranged between the cover and the assembly. The isolating device reduces the propagation of vibrations from the vibration-generating assembly to the outer casing of the cover and is hereby supported according to the embodiment so that they float in relation to the assembly and/or the cover.

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 computerized, automated method to determine the conductor structure of a gradient coil of a magnetic resonance device, the conductor structure is determined depending on the theoretical oscillation response of at least one metallic structure of the magnetic resonance device that is arranged adjacent to the gradient coil at the installation point, with the oscillation response of the metallic structure being determined dependent on theoretical eddy currents generated in the structure by the gradient coil.

Abstract: The method for determination of the design of the basic magnet of a magnetic resonance apparatus with at least one gradient coil system, the design of the basic magnet is determined by taking into consideration forces acting on the at least one gradient coil system that may lead to vibrations of the gradient coil system due to switching processes of the gradient coil system in the field of the basic magnet.

Abstract: In an arrangement with a basic field magnet and with a gradient coil of a magnetic resonance apparatus, the basic field magnet includes superconducting coils that are arranged in a reservoir with liquid helium for cooling. The helium reservoir is surrounded by a further reservoir, designated as an outer vacuum chamber. A vacuum exists between the outer vacuum chamber and the helium reservoir. A cryoshield is arranged between the outer vacuum chamber and the helium reservoir. The gradient coil is arranged in the inner chamber of the basic field magnet. The outer vacuum chamber has an additional coating with a high electrical conductivity.

Abstract: The method for determination of the design of the basic magnet of a magnetic resonance apparatus with at least one gradient coil system, the design of the basic magnet is determined by taking into consideration forces acting on the at least one gradient coil system that may lead to vibrations of the gradient coil system due to switching processes of the gradient coil system in the field of the basic magnet.

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 an arrangement of a basic field magnet and a gradient coil of a magnetic resonance apparatus, the basic field magnet includes superconducting coils that are arranged in a reservoir with liquid helium for cooling. The helium reservoir is surrounded by a further reservoir, designated as an outer vacuum chamber. A vacuum exists between the outer vacuum chamber and the helium reservoir. A cryoshield is arranged between the outer vacuum chamber and the helium reservoir. The gradient coil is arranged in the inner chamber of the basic field magnet. The cryoshield has additional structure for reinforcement that counteract vibrations of the cryoshield.

Abstract: Magnetic resonance device comprising a preferably essentially cylindrical vacuum housing containing a magnet together with a cooling device, said vacuum housing having an inner wall, an outer wall and two end walls, the inner wall and/or one or each end wall being fashioned as a composite component consisting of one or more components made of a non-metallic composite material and a plurality of metal components serving to provide mechanical reinforcement and having a lamellar or annular form for forming the inner wall or having the form of a segment of a circle for forming an end wall such that a reduction in eddy currents is produced.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus has a gradient coil unit with passive shim devices inserted into side receptacles in the molded body of the gradient coil unit. Each shim device has a carrier with a number of metal elements, the metal elements being mounted on the carrier in linear succession and being situated essentially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the carrier.