Apparatus, system and method for generating x-ray images

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for generating X-ray images. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to mobile X-ray devices for medical examinations. The present disclosure provides fast, easy and safe transport of mobile X-ray devices. In one embodiment, there is provided an apparatus for generating an x-ray image comprising a digital radiography (DR) detector at a first spatial location, positionable at a distance relative to the first spatial location An x-ray tube assembly at a second spatial location, at least one sensor for providing the first spatial location and / or the second spatial location, for receiving the first spatial location and / or the second spatial location from the at least one sensor position and adapted to control the first spatial position or the second spatial position so as to align the X-ray tube assembly with the DR detector based on the first and second spatial positions, a control unit (2) and a drive wheel, a base (100), Optionally lifting column (4), and telescoping arm (5), which is rotatable to a direction perpendicular to the driving direction of said base (100); and wherein said device is automatically controllable to examine table drive and / or wherein said x-ray tube assembly is automatically height adjustable in front of a wall table for said alignment.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of X-ray imaging. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to mobile X-ray devices for medical examinations. Background technique [0002] Various X-ray devices are known. Some of the known X-ray devices are fixed and cannot move. Others are active and can be moved. However, prior art mobile X-ray devices are awkward, heavy and bulky. It has batteries containing lead and acid. Therefore, it is not environmentally friendly. Furthermore, for the height adjustment of the x-ray tube, counterbalancing mechanisms with counterweights and high vertical columns which further increase the weight are used, which block the view of the operator behind the mobile x-ray device in front of it during the movement. Additionally, prior art mobile X-ray devices are too large for convenient transport. [0003] Furthermore, prior art x-ray systems typically have many additional components, such as console...

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However, as in this paper figure 1 As can be seen in , the portable system is rather unwieldy and has a vertical column that blocks the view of the operator behind it in front of the mobile X-ray unit during movement

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