Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter.

Abstract: A radiological imaging device includes a gantry defining an analysis area configured to contain at least a portion of a patient to be analyzed and a circular extension trajectory extending around a central axis. The gantry includes a source configured to emit radiation, a detector configured to receive the radiation after the radiation has passed through the analysis area, and a casing defining a housing volume for at least the source and the detector. The casing includes a bottom arched module, an arched module mobile with respect to the bottom arched module, and a movement apparatus. The mobile arched module is housed in the bottom arched module and configured to vary the angular extension of the casing and of the housing volume keeping the source and the detector in the housing volume. The movement apparatus, outside the housing volume, is configured to move the arched modules. The radiological imaging device performs at least two of tomography, fluoroscopy, and X-ray.

Abstract: A radiological imaging device includes a gantry configured to perform radiological imaging and defining an area of analysis, a bearing structure supporting the gantry, and a robotic arm configured to move a medical instrument with respect to the area of analysis. The bearing structure includes a guide defining a translation axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device, a first carriage connected to the gantry, and a second carriage connected to said robotic arm, the first and second carriages moving independently of each other, said gantry and said robotic arm configured to move along said translation axis.

Abstract: A medical safety-system for dynamic 3D healthcare environments, a medical examination system with motorized equipment, an image acquisition arrangement, and a method for providing safe movements in dynamic 3D healthcare environments. The medical safety-system for dynamic 3D healthcare environments includes a detection system, a processing unit, and an interface unit. The detection system includes at least one sensor arrangement to provide depth information of at least a part of an observed scene. The processing unit includes a correlation unit to assign the depth information and a generation unit to generate a 3D free space model to provide the 3D free space model.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray mammography apparatus includes a breast support, a compression plate, and a compression controller. The breast support where the breast is placed. The compression plate is arranged such that the breast is sandwiched between the breast support and the compression plate. The compression controller is configured to control the breast support to move toward the compression plate so as to compress the breast from below between the breast support and the compression plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a scan gantry for a medical imaging system. The scan gantry comprises a bottom supporting frame and a tilt supporting frame that are connected to each other, wherein the tilt supporting frame is tiltable relative to the bottom supporting frame. The scan gantry further comprises a locking mechanism connected between the bottom supporting frame and the tilt supporting frame. In the process that the tilt supporting frame is being tilted relative to the bottom supporting frame, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state; and when the tilt supporting frame is stationary relative to the bottom supporting frame, the locking mechanism is in a locked state to prevent the tilt supporting frame from moving relative to the bottom supporting frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the measurement and monitoring of the breathing volume of a subject. In certain embodiments, the invention further provides a method of using the apparatus to diagnose a subject as suffering from a respiratory disorder. In other embodiments, the apparatus and method can be used to monitor the breathing volume of a subject, while compensating for random body movement of the subject during the monitoring period.

Abstract: A medical imaging device includes an x-ray source disposed at a first end of an arm, and an x-ray detector disposed at a second end of the arm opposite of the x-ray source. At least one of the x-ray source, the x-ray detector, and a portion of the arm are selectively adjustable with respect to the arm.

Abstract: Provided are a radiotherapy device and system. The device includes: a fixed machine frame, a rotary machine frame, an imaging device and a treatment couch disposed on a side of the fixed machine frame. The treatment couch can move away from or close to the fixed machine frame along a first direction. The rotary machine frame is rotatably connected to the fixed machine frame provided with a treatment source; and the imaging device includes a ray emitter and a detector which are disposed oppositely, the ray emitter and/or the detector are/is disposed on the fixed machine frame, and rays emitted by the ray emitter are received by the detector after passing the affected part of patient, for capturing images of the affected part of the patient. The imaging device and the radiotherapy device are integrally designed, thereby effectively improving the locating accuracy of radiotherapy device, and improving effects of radiotherapy.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (102) for X-ray imaging, comprising a device mount (104) and an arm (106) movably connected to said device mount for rotation, relative to said device mount, around a device axis of rotation (108). The device (102) furthermore comprises an X-ray source (110) for emitting an X-ray beam (111) and an X-ray detector (112). In addition the system (102) comprises a carrier (114) having a U-arm geometry, wherein said U-arm geometry is provided with mutually facing portions (116, 118) and an intermediate portion (120) connecting said mutually facing portions (116, 118); wherein said mutually facing portions (116, 118) are configured for carrying said X-ray source (110) and said X-ray detector (112), respectively; and wherein said intermediate portion is movably connected to the arm (106) for rotation, relative to said arm (106), around a carrier axis of rotation (122) substantially perpendicular to the device axis of rotation (108).

Abstract: A sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover is provided. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover includes an enclosure configured to be secured to a medical table and to cover a portion of a C-arm, two sidewalls extending from a rotation end to a bottom end. The enclosure may include a front wall extending between the two sidewalls, enabling a medical professional to move around the enclosure to access a patient on the medical table. The enclosure may include a bottom wall coupled to the front wall and the two sidewalls, wherein the two sidewalls, the front wall, and the bottom wall form an envelope configured to receive the portion of the C-arm. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover may include one or more securing mechanisms configured to secure the C-arm cover to the medical table, wherein the one or more securing mechanisms are positioned at the rotation end of the enclosure.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment causes a display to display a three-dimensional medical image, receives an operation of rotating direction of the three-dimensional medical image on the display, creates a figure indicating, in a case the three-dimensional medical image is rotated through the rotating operation, whether a movable member of an X-ray diagnostic apparatus can reach a position corresponding to the direction of the three-dimensional medical image after the rotation, based on the direction of the three-dimensional medical image on the display before the rotation, and causes the display to further display the figure.

Abstract: A method for controlling the movement of an X-ray source via a suspension device includes obtaining, during a movement of the suspension device along the rail, a first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point. The first reference point may correspond to a first target position. The method may also include determining whether the first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point is less than a threshold speed. In response to a result of the determination that the first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point is less than the threshold speed, the method may further include actuating a control device to move the suspension device to the first target position.

Abstract: The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and is operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm is slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor are attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In one embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a medical imaging device including a gantry and a first C-arm having an imaging chain. The gantry includes a first supporting arm connecting the first C-arm, a base, a second C-arm connecting the base, and a second supporting arm connecting the second C-arm. The first C-arm may be moveable along the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm may be movable along the second C-arm.

Abstract: New and improved CT imaging systems are presented which improve the ability to deploy CT imaging in a mobile setting, such as in an ambulatory setting or as part of a mobile hospital unit. Improvements disclosed include implementation of an internal drive system for moving a scanner component relative to a fixed or static platform/base, improved modularity of components for quick maintenance/repair and the inclusion of an integrated patient alignment mechanism connected directly to the CT system.

Abstract: A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing.

Abstract: A radiological imaging device includes a gantry defining an analysis area configured to contain a portion of a patient to be analyzed and a circular extension trajectory extending around a central axis. The gantry includes a source configured to emit radiation; a detector configured to receive the radiation after it has passed through the analysis area; and a casing defining a housing volume for the source and the detector. The casing includes a bottom arched module and an arched module mobile with respect to the bottom arched module so as to vary the angular extension of the casing.

Abstract: A system and a method for acquiring image data of a subject with an imaging system is provided. The system can include a gantry that completely annularly encompasses at least a portion of the subject, with a source positioned within and movable relative to the gantry. The source can be responsive to a signal to output at least one pulse. The system can include a detector positioned within and movable relative to the gantry to detect the pulse emitted by the source. The system can also include a detector control module that sets detector data based on the detected pulse, and an image acquisition control module that sets the signal for the source and receives the detector data. The image acquisition control module can reconstruct image data based on the detector data. The signal can include a signal for the source to output a single pulse or two pulses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling movement of a motorized C-arm, comprising: receiving position information of a user (U) relative to the C-arm (1), continuously receiving current position information of the C-arm (1) relative to a reference position of the C-arm, from said current position information and from the position information of the user, computing a graphical representation of the current position of the C-arm according to the user's point of view, from the computed graphical representation of the current position of the C-arm, computing a graphical representation of at least one command button suited to the current position information of the C-arm and to the user's point of view to move the C-arm in a determined direction according to a respective degree of freedom, displaying on a control panel a graphical user interface (7) comprising said computed representation (70) of the current position of the C-arm and said at least one command button (710).

Abstract: A conveyance and methods for x-ray inspection of an object. The conveyance has a bed with attached wheels and detector elements disposed along a pontine structure coupled to the conveyance. A source of penetrating radiation is coupled to the conveyance and disposed so as to irradiate each of the detector elements from a single position. An automated manual transmission couples power from an engine to a set of the wheels of the conveyance, both for road travel and for x-ray inspection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mammography, e.g. tomosynthesis mammography. In order to provide a mammography X-ray imaging with improved data quality, a mammography X-ray imaging system (10) for tomosynthesis mammography is provided that comprises an X-ray source (12), an X-ray detector (14), a support structure (22), and a breast support (18) with a breast support surface (20). The X-ray source and the X-ray detector are mounted on an upwardly extending scan arm (24); the X-ray source is mounted on the scan arm above the breast support and the X-ray detector is mounted below the breast support. The scan arm is movably mounted to the support structure to perform a swivelling motion about a rotation axis (26) located below the breast support. During the swivelling motion, the scan arm swivels about the rotation axis such that the X-ray source and the X-ray detector perform a scan motion and an object on the breast support is radiated from different angular directions.

Abstract: An X-ray fluoroscopic imaging apparatus is capable of easily setting a region of interest and maintaining a source object distance, such as in cases where a mechanism for moving a top board upward and downward is not provided or even in cases where it is desired to perform control without moving the top board upward and downward. In some examples, a C-arm supports an X-ray tube and a flat panel detector to face each other. An examination table equipped with a movable top board is movable in a longitudinal direction and inclinable. The movable top board may be moved in the longitudinal direction in a state in a which an inclination angle is maintained until a position in a perpendicular direction with respect to the movable top board after inclination changed matches a position in the perpendicular direction with respect to the movable top board before the inclination with respect to a height in the vertical direction and move a C-arm by a distance moved in parallel to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a display, a holding device, bed device, a gesture detecting device and a processing circuitry. The holding device includes an X-ray irradiator, an X-ray detector, and a supporter that supports the X-ray irradiator and the X-ray detector. The bed device is available to place an object on. The gesture detecting device recognizes a gesture of a person. The processing circuitry identifies a state of the X-ray diagnostic apparatus based on at least one of the display, the X-ray irradiator, the X-ray detector, the holding device and the bed device, determines an operation detail based on a combination of the identified state and the recognized gesture, and operates at least one of the display, the holding device, the bed device, a speaker and a room light according to the determined operation detail.

Abstract: A radiation treatment apparatus, comprising a gantry structure comprising a beam member extending between first and second ends of the gantry structure. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a radiation treatment head movably mounted to the beam member in a manner that allows (i) translation of the radiation treatment head along the beam member between the first and second ends, and (ii) gimballing of the radiation treatment head relative to the beam member, the gimballing comprising pivotable movement in at least one independent pivot direction defined with respect to the beam member. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a patient couch operative coupled with the radiation treatment head in manner to provide movement of the patient couch relative to the radiation treatment head.

Abstract: A system for performing a bone density scan of a patient is provided. The system includes a radiation source operative to emit a radiation beam, a radiation detector operative to receive the radiation beam and generate an output signal based at least in part on the received radiation beam, and a controller in electronic communication with the radiation source and the radiation detector and operative to generate at least one of a bone mineral content measurement of the patient, a bone mineral density measurement of the patient, a body composition measurement of the patient, and a body thickness measurement of the patient. The controller is further operative to regulate the radiation beam such that a flux of the radiation beam at the radiation detector is within a target flux range.

Abstract: An adjustable anatomy display table is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the adjustable anatomy table includes a display configured to visualize the anatomy in a real size, a base configured to support the display, and an adjustable mechanism that mechanically couples the display to the base. The adjustable mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the display relative to the base.

Abstract: An X-ray thin film inspection device of the present invention includes an X-ray irradiation unit 40 installed on a first rotation arm 32, an X-ray detector 50 installed on a second rotation arm 33, and a fluorescence X-ray detector 60 for detecting fluorescence X-rays generated from an inspection target upon irradiation of X-rays. The X-ray irradiation unit 40 includes an X-ray optical element 43 comprising a confocal mirror for receiving X-rays radiated from an X-ray tube 42, reflects plural focused X-ray beams monochromatized at a specific wavelength and focuses the plural focused X-ray beams to a preset focal point, and a slit mechanism 46 for passing therethrough any number of focused X-ray beams out of the plural focused X-ray beams reflected from the X-ray optical element 43.

Abstract: A carrying device is disclosed for a retaining device for an X-ray tube assembly and an X-ray detector of an X-ray system. The carrying device includes a suspension device; a first carrier element arranged on the suspension device; a second carrier element; a first connecting element, the second carrier element being connected to the first carrier element via the first connecting element; a third carrier element connectable to the retaining device; and a second connecting element, the third carrier element being connected to the second carrier element via the second connecting element. In an embodiment, the first connecting element and/or the second connecting element include a revolute joint. Further, the distance between the suspension device and the first connecting element is variable via the first carrier element, and the distance between the first connecting element and the second connecting element is variable via the second carrier element.

Abstract: A feature amount calculation unit calculates, based on a radiation image acquired by irradiating a photographic subject with radiation, a feature amount of a density of the radiation image. A target density calculation unit calculates, based on the radiation image, a target density for converting the feature amount. An image processing unit performs image processing including gradation processing on the radiation image, such that the feature amount becomes the target density, to acquire a processed radiation image.

Abstract: A radiation system includes a support, a capsule rotatably coupled to the support, a radiation source movably coupled to the capsule, wherein the radiation source is configured to provide a treatment radiation beam, and is capable of being turned on or off in response to a control signal, and a collimator located next to the radiation source, wherein the capsule defines a space for accommodating a portion of a patient, and includes a shielding material for attenuating radiation resulted from an operation of the radiation source, and wherein the shielding material is configured to limit a radiation exposure level to 5 mR/hr or less within 5 meters from an isocenter.

Abstract: The invention discloses a base for a novel accelerator therapy device. A boat-shaped rocker arm is creatively utilized to drive a main frame to rotate around an X axis, and meanwhile an accelerator simultaneously follows the main frame to rotate around a Z axis, so that the accelerator runs on a spherical surface and irradiates an isocentric lesion in any direction of a three-dimensional spherical space; the center of gravity of the boat-shaped rocker arm is low, the boat-shaped rocker arm bears weight on the curved surface, and a rotating shaft and an upright post for bearing the weight of the main frame and the weight of the accelerator in the prior art are removed, so that the base is high in stability, safe, reliable and low in requirement for transmission equipment and easily realizes industrialized application.

Abstract: A system is for contrast agent-based medical imaging. In an embodiment, the system includes a gantry of a medical imaging device; a contrast agent injection device; and a support arm including a frame element, a first connecting element and a second connecting element. In an embodiment, the frame element is connected to a stationary support frame of the gantry via the first connecting element such that at least part of the frame element is mounted to be movable relative to the stationary support frame of the gantry, and the contrast agent injection device is connected to at least part of the frame element via the second connecting element such that the contrast agent injection device is mounted to be movable relative to at least part of the frame element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to measure an intensity distribution of X-ray using an X-ray detector, the method comprising: determining values of dark current at at least three locations on the X-ray detector, wherein the three locations are not on a straight line; determining a spatial variation of absorptance of the X-ray using the values of the dark current; measuring an apparent intensity distribution of the X-ray; determining the intensity distribution by removing a contribution of the spatial variation the absorptance from the apparent intensity distribution.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic X-ray inspection apparatus for a SMT inline process, comprising: a stage unit for supporting an object to be inspected such that the object is attachable/detachable, the stage unit being movable on an X-axis and Y-axis in a plane and rotatable; an X-ray vacuum tube arranged beneath the stage unit so as to irradiate the object arranged on the stage unit with X-rays; and a detector arranged above the stage unit so as to swivel toward one side in order to detect X-rays transmitted through the object. The X-ray vacuum tube swivels in synchronization with the swiveling of the detector, and an X-ray emission surface of the X-ray vacuum tube is arranged so as to be parallel to the stage unit. The stage unit has a hollow shaft, and a hollow bearing that supports the hollow shaft such that the hollow shaft is rotatable.

Abstract: A system for cone beam computed tomography of an extremity has an x-ray source and a digital radiographic detector both revolved about a central imaging axis so that the detector moves at least partially around a first extremity of a patient and, if the extremity is the leg of the patient, the detector moves between the legs of the patient. The detector path has a radial distance less than that of the source path. A housing that encloses the source and detector includes a pivoting door to allow sideways access for the patient's leg to be placed at the central imaging axis.

Abstract: A medical imaging device mountable on a support structure having a horizontal surface and at least one substantially vertical surface. The imaging device includes a frame and a gantry having a radiation source and a radiation detector. The gantry is rotatable with respect to the frame. The imaging device includes a first vertical adjustment element and a second vertical adjustment element. The first vertical adjustment element has a first end couplable to the horizontal surface and a second end coupled to the frame, the first end is located a first distance from the second end, and adjustable over a first range. The second vertical adjustment element has a third end coupled to the frame and a fourth end coupled to the gantry. The third end is located a second distance from the fourth end, and is adjustable over a second range, and the fourth end is rotatable with respect to the third end.

Abstract: A radiography system is provided. The radiography system includes a radiographic device arranged in a movable manner, a measuring device to measure at least one of external force and torque applied to the radiographic device, and a drive device to move the radiographic device based on a direction and magnitude of the at least one of the force and torque measured by the measuring device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a movable divided inspection system and method, wherein the scanning inspection system comprises a first radiation source, a first detection means, a first automated guided vehicle and a second automated guided vehicle. The first radiation source is mounted on the first automated guided vehicle. The first detection means is mounted on the second automated guided vehicle. The first automated guided vehicle and the second automated guided vehicle are able to drive the first radiation source and the first detection means to a preset scan inspection position, so as to form a scanning passage for passage of an article to be scanned between the first and second automated guided vehicle, such that scanning inspection of said article to be scanned is realized by relative movement of said article to be scanned with reference to said first automated guided vehicle and said second automated guided vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to measure an intensity distribution of X-ray using an X-ray detector, the method comprising: determining values of dark current at at least three locations on the X-ray detector, wherein the three locations are not on a straight line; determining a spatial variation of absorptance of the X-ray using the values of the dark current; measuring an apparent intensity distribution of the X-ray; determining the intensity distribution by removing a contribution of the spatial variation the absorptance from the apparent intensity distribution.

Abstract: A method for recording a scan from a series of 2D X-ray projections using a C-arm X-ray apparatus to reconstruct a region of interest. The method includes positioning the C-arm X-ray apparatus in an initial configuration and, while recording a series of X-ray projection views: translating the C-arm along a first path within a C-arm plane parallel to the periphery of the C-arm until the central ray vector extends through the virtual scan center and the region of interest is disposed within the fan beam, moving the C-arm peripherally along the orbital movement axis by at least 180° minus the fan angle, and translating the C-arm along a second path within the C-arm plane until the second limiting vector of the fan beam is tangential to the region of interest.

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system includes a movable station, a detector panel, an X-ray beam transmitter, and a controller. The movable station includes a c-arm having a first end and a second end that are movable along an arc relative to the movable station. The detector panel is attached to the first end of the movable c-arm. The X-ray beam transmitter faces the detector panel and is attached to the second end of the c-arm. The X-ray beam transmitter contains a collimator that forms a window through which an X-ray beam is transmitted toward the detector panel. The collimator is configured to move the widow in a lateral direction across a direction of the arc. The controller is configured to control movement of the window by the collimator to steer the X-ray beam laterally across the detector panel.

Abstract: First and second image obtaining units respectively obtain a plurality of first projection images and a plurality of second projection images by tomosynthesis imaging operations according to first and second imaging conditions. A reconstructing unit reconstructs the plurality of first and second projection images employing processes of a reconstruction process that includes a filtering process other than the filtering process, to generate a plurality of first tomographic images and a plurality of second tomographic images for each of a plurality of cross sectional planes within a subject. A subtraction processing unit generates tomographic subtraction images from the first and second tomographic images. A filtering processing unit administers filtering processes on the tomographic subtraction images, to generate processed tomographic subtraction images.

Abstract: A station for tomotactic-guided biopsy in prone includes a table with an aperture, and a tomosynthesis imaging system. A biopsy gun can be mounted on a stage arm assembly disposed below the table. The imaging system and stage arm assembly can be independently rotated and linearly repositioned in one or more dimensions, thereby allowing the tomotactic scan axis to be located relative to a breast being imaged.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a first arm, a second arm, a holding structure, an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector. The first arm rotates by a first rotating shaft and slides along a first arc-like slide axis relatively to the first rotating shaft. The second arm rotates by a second rotating shaft and slides along a second arc-like slide axis relatively to the second rotating shaft. The holding structure is connected with a first arm side and configured to hold the second arm. The X-ray tube and the X-ray detector are installed on the second arm.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus comprises a first imaging system, a second imaging system, a first support member, a second support member, control circuitry, and a reconstruction circuitry. The first projection data corresponds to a first imaging angle range. The second projection data corresponds to a second imaging angle range. A deficiency angle as an angle at which no imaging is performed is provided between the first imaging angle range and the second imaging angle range to make an imaging angle range in the projection data group have discontinuity.

Abstract: An X-ray photography device capable of readily photographing by switching to various photography modes such as a standing mode, a table mode and the like with one X-ray photography device is disclosed. To this end, the X-ray photographing device comprises: a base frame; a support frame pivotably coupled to one side of the base frame through a hinge shaft and on one side of which an X-ray detector for detecting X-rays irradiated from an X-ray generation device is slidably provided; and an actuator of which one end is rotatably fixed to the base frame and of which the other end is rotatably fixed to the support frame spaced at a predetermined distance from the hinge shaft, and which pivots the support frame around the hinge shaft within a predetermined angle range while moving a driving shaft therein forward and backward by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure supplied from the outside.

Abstract: A radiographic system includes a photographic unit; an operating panel including a button configured to be pressed to indicate that a movement direction of the photographic unit is to be limited to a specific movement direction; a measurement unit provided between the operating panel and the photographic unit and configured to measure a magnitude and a direction of an external force applied to the operating panel; and a drive unit configured to move the photographic unit only in the specific movement direction based on the magnitude and the direction of the external force measured by the measurement unit in response to the button being pressed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of an X-ray imaging system, a column, including a first sub column, a second sub column, a third sub column, a first connector, and a second connector, supports an X-ray tube. The first connector connects the second sub column to the first sub column and includes a first rotation axis parallel to a short axis of a tabletop. The second connector connects the third sub column to the second sub column and includes a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis and a central axis of the second sub column. The third sub column supports the X-ray tube.