Abstract: A method and system for balancing CT gantry mechanisms. Two balance locations are preselected on the rotating base member and stacks of spacers, shims, and weights are provided at each site. Strain gate sensors are provided on the stationary base member and included as part of a sensor circuit. Trial and test runs determine the mass and Z-location of the mass which needs to be added to the system to statically and dynamically balance it.

Abstract: A computed tomography system includes an x-ray source, an x-ray detector aligned with the x-ray source, a processor coupled to the x-ray detector, and a display for displaying reconstructed images. The processor is programmed to perform at least one of: generating a partially reconstructed image for display on the display; dynamically reformatting images for display on the display; communicating the partially reconstructed image, the reformatted images, or data associated with the system to a remote facility.

Abstract: The present invention, in one form, is a brake assembly for a tilting gantry. The brake assembly is coupled to the gantry in substantially the same manner as a driving actuator is connected to the gantry, and includes a hydraulic cylinder, a piston, a reservoir and a valve. The cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end to define a chamber. The piston includes a head and an arm which is configured to couple to the gantry. The piston is positioned within the hydraulic cylinder so that the head of the piston is in the cylinder chamber and the piston arm extends through a piston opening of the first end of the hydraulic cylinder. The reservoir is configured to retain hydraulic fluid, and the valve is connected in series circuit between the hydraulic cylinder and the reservoir.