Medical imaging device with a light source for illuminating an examination area

DE102016219276B4Active Publication Date: 2025-08-07SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG
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Application Number
DE102016219276
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2016-10-05
Publication Date
2025-08-07
Estimated Expiration
2036-10-05

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Technical Problem

Existing medical imaging devices face challenges in optimizing the arrangement of components such as cameras and display devices relative to the examination region, particularly in terms of illumination and optical capture during patient positioning and preparation.

Method used

A holder with a light source is mounted on the gantry above the tunnel-shaped opening, allowing for swiveling and clamping to facilitate direct illumination and optical detection of the examination region, accompanied by a light guide arrangement and decoupling elements for uniform light distribution.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the arrangement of components like cameras and display devices, enabling optimal patient observation and preparation, with improved illumination and optical capture throughout the examination process.

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Abstract

Medical imaging device (1), comprising - a gantry (20) with a tunnel-shaped opening (9), - an investigation area, - a holder (5) comprising a light source for illuminating the examination area, - a pivoting device (5T) comprising a clamping element, - wherein the holder (5) is arranged projecting on the gantry (20) above the tunnel-shaped opening (9), - wherein the holder (5) is arranged on the gantry (20) by means of the pivoting device (5T) in such a way that one end of the holder (5) facing away from the gantry (20) can be pivoted in the direction of the examination area, - wherein the tensioning element is designed to absorb a mechanical tension when the end of the holder (5) facing away from the gantry (20) is pivoted in the direction of the examination area.
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