Storage structure for storing an examination object for a pediatric computed tomography examination and computed tomography device

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage structure for storing an examination object for a pediatric computed tomography examination, - wherein the storage structure comprises a support surface for the object under investigation, a first side wall and a second side wall, - wherein the bearing surface, the first side wall and the second side wall each extend flatly along a longitudinal axis of the bearing structure, - wherein the first side wall and the second side wall rise relative to the support surface in such a way that the object under investigation can be placed on the support surface between the first side wall and the second side wall.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a storage structure for holding a specimen for a pediatric computed tomography examination. The invention further relates to a computed tomography device.

[0002] Precise alignment of the object being examined is crucial for image quality in computed tomography (CT) scans. Additional challenges can arise in pediatric CT scans, for example, regarding the safety and / or cleanability of the patient's positioning.

[0003] The invention aims to provide improved protection of the environment surrounding a computed tomography (CT) scanner from scattered radiation emanating from an opening in the gantry of the CT scanner. Each independent claim achieves this objective. The dependent claims address further advantageous aspects of the invention. Regardless of the grammatical gender of any given term, persons of male, female, or other gender identities are included.

[0004] The invention relates to a storage structure for storing an examination object for a pediatric computed tomography examination, - wherein the storage structure comprises a support surface for the object under investigation, a first side wall and a second side wall, - wherein the bearing surface, the first side wall and the second side wall each extend flatly along a longitudinal axis of the bearing structure, - wherein the first side wall and the second side wall rise relative to the support surface in such a way that the object under investigation can be placed on the support surface between the first side wall and the second side wall, in particular in such a way that a longitudinal body axis of the object under investigation is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.

[0005] The subject of the examination can be, in particular, a human being. The subject of the examination can be, for example, a baby or a toddler. The positioning of the subject of the examination can be, for example, lying down and / or relative to the gantry of a computed tomography (CT) scanner. The CT scanner can be, in particular, a head CT scanner for the head of an adult human being and / or a mobile CT scanner.

[0006] In particular, it may be provided that a depression is formed between the first side wall and the second side wall such that the object under investigation can be placed in the depression onto the support surface. In particular, the support surface may form the base of the depression. In particular, it may be provided that the support surface extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support structure from the first side wall to the second side wall.

[0007] In particular, it may be provided that the first side wall and the second side wall project relative to the bearing surface in such a way that their area moment of inertia counteracts any bending of the bearing surface about a transverse axis of the support structure. In particular, it may be provided that the bearing surface extends along a transverse axis of the support structure from the first side wall to the second side wall and / or that the transverse axis of the support structure is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.

[0008] In particular, it may be provided that the contact surface is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, for example, manufactured in such a way that the material thickness of the contact surface is less than 6 mm, in particular less than 4 mm, and in particular not greater than 3 mm. In particular, it may be provided that the first side wall is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, for example, manufactured in such a way that the material thickness of the first side wall is less than 6 mm, in particular less than 4 mm, and in particular not greater than 3 mm. In particular, it may be provided that the second side wall is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, for example, manufactured in such a way that the material thickness of the second side wall is less than 6 mm, in particular less than 4 mm, and in particular not greater than 3 mm.

[0009] One embodiment provides that in the first side wall an elongated hole for inserting a first palm of an operator is designed such that the first palm can enclose an edge region of the first side wall bordering on this elongated hole and / or that in the second side wall an elongated hole for inserting a second palm of an operator is designed such that the second palm can enclose an edge region of the second side wall bordering on this elongated hole.

[0010] In this way, handles can be designed that allow for easy transport as well as easy insertion and / or removal of the storage structure at designated interfaces.

[0011] One embodiment provides that the storage structure has a first connecting unit and a second connecting unit for a connection, in particular for a hook and loop connection, with a retaining strap, wherein the first connecting unit is attached to the first side wall and the second connecting unit is attached to the second side wall in such a way that the first side wall, the retaining strap, the second side wall and the support surface together form a completely closed contour when the retaining strap is connected to the first connecting unit and to the second connecting unit.

[0012] In particular, it may be provided that the first connecting unit is attached to the first side wall in such a way that the first side wall is located between the first connecting unit and the object under investigation when the object under investigation lies between the first side wall and the second side wall on the support surface, and / or that the second connecting unit is attached to the second side wall in such a way that the second side wall is located between the second connecting unit and the object under investigation when the object under investigation lies between the first side wall and the second side wall on the support surface.

[0013] One embodiment provides that the storage structure has a back wall, wherein the back wall rises relative to the support surface and extends horizontally from the first side wall to the second side wall transversely to the longitudinal axis of the storage structure.

[0014] In particular, the rear wall can be designed to protrude relative to the support surface in such a way that its area moment of inertia counteracts any bending of the support surface about the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure. The design of the side walls and the rear wall thus enables sufficient stability with the smallest possible material thickness. One embodiment provides that the rear wall has a hole for suspending the bearing structure, particularly from a hook.

[0015] One embodiment provides that the support surface, the first side wall, and the second side wall merge seamlessly into one another in a single piece and / or in a shell-like manner. In particular, it can be provided that the support surface, the first side wall, the second side wall, and the rear wall merge seamlessly into one another in a single piece and / or in a shell-like manner.

[0016] This avoids edges that are difficult to clean. Furthermore, it can be provided that at the end of the support structure opposite the rear wall with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure, there is no wall rising relative to the contact surface. This allows contaminants, such as bodily fluids from the object under investigation, to flow off the contact surface at this end. In the area of ​​the rear wall, the support structure can be designed to be completely closed, preventing liquid contaminants from flowing through the support structure from the contact surface, provided the contact surface is essentially horizontal.

[0017] One embodiment provides that the support structure has a longitudinal marking arranged on the contact surface and extending centrally between the first and second side walls along the longitudinal axis of the support structure. This facilitates optimal alignment of the object under investigation relative to the support structure. The longitudinal marking can, for example, be printed, affixed, applied, or engraved onto the contact surface. The longitudinal marking can, in particular, contrast with the color of the support structure. For example, the longitudinal marking can be light-colored, especially white, if the support structure is dark, especially black.

[0018] The invention further relates to a computed tomography device comprising a gantry with an opening and the storage structure according to the invention, - wherein the opening extends in such a tunnel-like manner along a system axis of the gantry that the support structure and the object under investigation can be inserted together into the opening along the system axis, provided that the longitudinal axis of the support structure is parallel to the system axis and the object under investigation lies on the support surface between the first side wall and the second side wall, - wherein the computed tomography device has a first device-side interface, - wherein the storage structure has a storage-side interface, - wherein a first detachable connection can be established by means of the first device-side interface and the bearing-side interface, which fixes the bearing structure relative to the gantry in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure is parallel to the system axis.

[0019] In particular, the computed tomography system may include an examination table, the examination table having the first interface on the device side. For example, the examination table may have a base and a support plate, the support plate being designed for the supine positioning of a person, especially an adult, and being slidably mounted relative to the base parallel to the system axis of the gantry.

[0020] In particular, it may be provided that the first device-side interface is attached to the bearing plate in such a way that, when the bearing plate is displaced relative to the base, the first device-side interface remains stationary relative to the bearing plate, and / or that the bearing structure can be inserted into the opening by displacing the bearing plate relative to the base, provided that the first detachable connection is established by means of the first device-side interface and the bearing-side interface, which fixes the bearing structure relative to the gantry in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure is parallel to the system axis. The bearing-side interface may, for example, have an aluminum housing.

[0021] One embodiment provides that the gantry has a first gantry part and a second gantry part, wherein the first gantry part has a projection data acquisition system, wherein the second gantry part has the first device-side interface, wherein the first gantry part is mounted so as to be movable relative to the second gantry part that a translational movement of the first gantry part relative to the second gantry part can be carried out parallel to the system axis, while at the same time the mounting structure is at rest relative to the second gantry part, wherein the first detachable connection is established by means of the first device-side interface and the mounting-side interface, which fixes the mounting structure relative to the gantry in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the mounting structure is parallel to the system axis.

[0022] One embodiment provides that the bearing structure has a first transverse marking and a second transverse marking, each of which is arranged on the support surface and extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure, wherein the first transverse marking and the second transverse marking mark an extent of an examination area that is reachable for the projection data acquisition system along the system axis by the translational movement of the first gantry part relative to the second gantry part.

[0023] This allows for optimal alignment of the object under investigation relative to the support structure. The transverse markings can be printed, affixed, applied, or engraved onto the support surface. The transverse markings can contrast with the support structure, particularly in color. For example, the transverse markings can be light-colored, especially white, if the support structure is dark, especially black.

[0024] One embodiment provides that the second gantry section has a second device-side interface, wherein a second detachable connection can be established by means of the second device-side interface and the bearing-side interface, which fixes the bearing structure relative to the gantry such that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure is perpendicular and skew to the system axis. Another embodiment provides that the second gantry section has a chassis, wherein the chassis is configured to move the gantry relative to the floor of an examination chamber parallel to a translational direction, the translational direction being perpendicular to the system axis.

[0025] In particular, it may be provided that the system axis is horizontal and / or that the translation direction is horizontal. Specifically, it may be provided that the longitudinal axis of the support structure is substantially parallel to the translation direction if, by means of the second device-side interface and the support-side interface, a second detachable connection is established, which fixes the support structure relative to the gantry in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the support structure is perpendicular and skew to the system axis. This reduces the space required for the computed tomography system transversely to the translation direction when moving the gantry relative to the floor of the examination room.

[0026] One embodiment provides that the computed tomography device has a holding structure for the support structure, wherein a first substructure of the holding structure has the second device-side interface, wherein the second gantry part has a recess for the positive-locking reception of the holding structure such that the first substructure of the holding structure protrudes from the recess when the holding structure is positively locked into the recess.

[0027] In particular, it can be provided that a contact surface of the second substructure of the retaining structure rests against a base of the recess when the retaining structure is positively engaged in the recess. The retaining structure can, for example, be made of plastic, in particular of a thermoplastic, preferably of polyoxymethylene (POM).

[0028] One embodiment provides that a second substructure of the holding structure has a table-side interface, wherein a third detachable connection can be established by means of the table-side interface and the bearing-side interface, which fixes the bearing structure relative to the holding structure such that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure is substantially parallel to a tabletop when the holding structure is placed on the tabletop in such a way that a contact surface of the first substructure of the holding structure rests against the tabletop. The contact surface of the first substructure of the holding structure and the contact surface of the second substructure of the holding structure can, in particular, be plane-parallel.

[0029] One embodiment provides that the holding structure has a first leg region, a second leg region and a vertex region, wherein the vertex region has the second device-side interface and / or the table-side interface and extends from the first leg region to the second leg region, wherein the first leg region and the second leg region extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure away from the vertex region when the second releasable connection or the third releasable connection is made.

[0030] Within the scope of the invention, features described in relation to different embodiments of the invention and / or different claim categories (method, use, device, system, arrangement, etc.) can be combined to form further embodiments of the invention. For example, a claim relating to a device can also be further developed with features described or claimed in connection with a method, and vice versa. Functional features of a method can be implemented by appropriately designed physical components. The use of the indefinite articles "a" or "an" does not preclude the possibility that the feature in question may be present multiple times.

[0031] The following section explains features of the invention with reference to the accompanying figures and examples. The representation in the figures is schematic, highly simplified, and not necessarily to scale. The Fig. Figure 1 shows a mobile computed tomography device. The Fig. Figure 2 shows a computed tomography scanner with an examination table. The Fig. 3 to Fig. Figure 6 shows different views of a storage structure. The Fig. Figure 7 shows a mobile computed tomography device in another view. The Fig. Figure 8 shows a recess for the form-fitting reception of the holding structure. The Fig. Figure 9 shows a support structure in a first orientation. The Fig. Figure 10 shows an arrangement of a storage structure on a gantry. The Fig. Figure 11 shows a holding structure in a second orientation. The Fig. Figure 12 shows an arrangement of a storage structure on a tabletop.

[0032] The Fig. Figure 1 shows the computed tomography device 1 in the form of a mobile computed tomography device, having a gantry 20 with an opening 9 and the support structure 8, - wherein the opening 9 extends in such a tunnel-like manner along a system axis SA of the gantry 20 that the support structure 8 and the object of investigation 13 can be inserted together along the system axis SA into the opening 9 if the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 is parallel to the system axis SA and the object of investigation 13 lies between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 on the support surface 80, - wherein the computed tomography device 1 has a first device-side interface 1C, 2C, - wherein the storage structure 8 has a storage-side interface C, - wherein a first detachable connection can be established by means of the first device-side interface 1C, 2C and the bearing-side interface C, which fixes the bearing structure 8 relative to the gantry 20 in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 is parallel to the system axis SA.

[0033] The example shown provides that the gantry 20 has a first gantry part 21 and a second gantry part 22, - wherein the first gantry part 21 has a projection data acquisition system 40, - wherein the second gantry part 22 has the first device-side interface 2C, - wherein the first gantry part 21 is mounted so as to be movable relative to the second gantry part 22 that a translational movement of the first gantry part 21 relative to the second gantry part 22 can be carried out parallel to the system axis SA, while at the same time the bearing structure 8 is at rest relative to the second gantry part 22, wherein the first detachable connection is established by means of the first device-side interface 1C, 2C and the bearing-side interface C, which fixes the bearing structure 8 relative to the gantry 20 in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 is parallel to the system axis SA.

[0034] The first gantry section 21 comprises the rotary bearing 25 and the support structure 26, wherein the rotor 24 is connected to the support structure 26 by means of the rotary bearing 25 and is rotatably mounted relative to the support structure 26 about the system axis SA. The rotor 24 comprises the projection data acquisition system 40. The projection data acquisition system 40 comprises the X-ray source 41 for generating the X-ray radiation 4 and the X-ray detector 44 for detecting the X-ray radiation 4.

[0035] The second gantry section 22 comprises the holding device 7, the shoulder board 7, and the touch-sensitive screen 38 for operating the computed tomography device 1. The shoulder board 7 is connected to the holding device 7 by means of a pivoting device and is pivotably mounted relative to the holding device 7 about a pivot axis that is horizontal and perpendicular to the system axis SA.

[0036] Gantry 20 has a casing V to separate an interior area of ​​gantry 20 from its surroundings. Gantry 20 has a third gantry section 23. The third gantry section 23 has a front surface of casing V. The front surface of casing V surrounds an annular front surface of opening 9. The first gantry section 21 has a rear surface of casing V. The rear surface of casing V surrounds an annular rear surface of opening 9.

[0037] The first gantry part 21 is mounted so that it can move relative to the second gantry part 22 and relative to the third gantry part 23, such that the translational movement of the first gantry part 21 can be carried out relative to the second gantry part 22 and the third gantry part 23, while at the same time the second gantry part 22 and the third gantry part 23 remain at rest relative to the mounting structure 8, the mounting structure 8 being inserted into the opening 9 together with the object of investigation 13.

[0038] The Fig. Figure 2 shows the computed tomography scanner 1 with the examination table 10, wherein the examination table 10 has the first device-side interface 1C. For example, the examination table 10 can have a base 11 and a support plate 12, wherein the support plate 12 is designed for the supine positioning of a person, in particular an adult, and is slidably mounted relative to the base 11 parallel to the system axis SA of the gantry 20.

[0039] In particular, it may be provided that the first device-side interface 1C is attached to the bearing plate 12 in such a way that, when the bearing plate 12 is displaced relative to the base 11, the first device-side interface 1C remains stationary relative to the bearing plate 12 and / or that the bearing structure 8 can be inserted into the opening 9 by displacing the bearing plate 12 relative to the base 11, provided that the first detachable connection is established by means of the first device-side interface 1C and the bearing-side interface C, which fixes the bearing structure 8 relative to the gantry 20 in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 is parallel to the system axis SA.

[0040] The Fig. 3 to Fig. Figure 6 shows different views of the storage structure 8 for the storage of the examination object 13 in a pediatric computed tomography examination. - wherein the storage structure 8 has a support surface 80 for the object under investigation 13, a first side wall 81 and a second side wall 82, - wherein the support surface 80, the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 each extend along a longitudinal axis of the support structure 8, - wherein the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 rise up relative to the support surface 80 in such a way that the object under investigation 13 can be placed on the support surface 80 between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82.

[0041] In particular, it can be provided that the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 project relative to the support surface 80 in such a way that their area moment of inertia counteracts any bending of the support surface 80 about a transverse axis of the support structure 8. In particular, it can be provided that the support surface 80 extends along a transverse axis of the support structure 8 from the first side wall 81 to the second side wall 82 and / or that the transverse axis of the support structure 8 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8.

[0042] The example shown provides that in the first side wall 81 an elongated hole L1 is designed for the insertion of a first palm of an operator such that the first palm can enclose an edge region of the first side wall 81 bordering this elongated hole L1 and / or - wherein in the second side wall 82 an elongated hole L2 is designed for the insertion of a second palm of an operator such that the second palm can enclose an edge area of ​​the second side wall 82 bordering on this elongated hole L2.

[0043] The example shown provides that the storage structure 8 has a first connecting unit K1 and a second connecting unit K2 for connection with a retaining strap H, - wherein the first connecting unit K1 is attached to the first side wall 81 and the second connecting unit K2 is attached to the second side wall 82 such that the first side wall 81, the retaining strap H, the second side wall 82 and the support surface 80 together form a completely closed contour when the retaining strap H is connected to the first connecting unit K1 and to the second connecting unit K2.

[0044] In particular, it may be provided that the first connecting unit K1 is attached to the first side wall 81 in such a way that the first side wall 81 is located between the first connecting unit K1 and the object under investigation 13 when the object under investigation 13 lies between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 on the support surface 80, and / or that the second connecting unit K2 is attached to the second side wall 82 in such a way that the second side wall 82 is located between the second connecting unit K2 and the object under investigation 13 when the object under investigation 13 lies between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 on the support surface 80.

[0045] The example shown provides that the support structure 8 has a back wall 83, wherein the back wall 83 projects upwards relative to the support surface 80 and extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 from the first side wall 81 to the second side wall 82. In particular, it can be provided that the back wall 83 projects upwards relative to the support surface 80 in such a way that its area moment of inertia counteracts any bending of the support surface 80 about the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8.

[0046] The example shown provides that a hole L3 for suspending the support structure 8, in particular from a hook T3, is formed in the back wall 83. The example shown provides that the support surface 80, the first side wall 81, and the second side wall 82 merge seamlessly and / or in a shell-like manner. In particular, it can be provided that the support surface 80, the first side wall 81, the second side wall 82, and the back wall 83 merge seamlessly and / or in a shell-like manner. The example shown provides that the support structure 8 has a longitudinal marking MA, which is arranged on the support surface 80 and extends centrally between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 along the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8.

[0047] The example shown provides that the support structure 8 has a first transverse marking MC and a second transverse marking MD, each of which is arranged on the support surface 80 and extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8, - wherein the first transverse marking MC and the second transverse marking MD mark an extent of an investigation area which is reachable for the projection data acquisition system 40 by the translational movement of the first gantry part 21 relative to the second gantry part 22 along the system axis SA.

[0048] Velcro straps K are attached to the side walls, forming the first connection unit K1 and the second connection unit K2 for a Velcro connection with the retaining strap H.

[0049] The support surface 80 has a storage area G for medical device accessories, which can be connected to the examination object 13 and / or fixed relative to the support structure 8 by means of a retaining strap. The central marking MB on the rear wall 83 extends centrally between the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 and is coplanar to the longitudinal marking MA.

[0050] The support structure 8 is shaped such that the first side wall 81 and the second side wall 82 are located outside the acquisition area F of the projection data acquisition system 40. The acquisition area F can be understood as the field of view. This avoids edges that could interfere with the imaging. The support surface 80 is shaped so flat and stable that, even under load, it remains positioned relative to the acquisition area F in such a way that no edges that could interfere with the imaging result from it.

[0051] The Fig. Figure 7 shows the computed tomography device 1 in the form of a mobile computed tomography device in a further view. The example shown provides that the second gantry part 22 has a second device-side interface AC, - whereby a second detachable connection can be established by means of the second device-side interface AC and the support-side interface C, which fixes the support structure 8 relative to the gantry 20 such that the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 is perpendicular and skew to the system axis SA.

[0052] The example shown provides that the second gantry section 22 has a chassis, the chassis being configured to move the gantry 20 relative to the floor of an examination chamber parallel to a translational direction, the translational direction being perpendicular to the system axis SA. In particular, it can be provided that the system axis SA is horizontal and / or that the translational direction is horizontal. Specifically, it can be provided that the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 is substantially parallel to the translational direction if, by means of the second device-side interface AC and the support-side interface C, the second detachable connection is established, which fixes the support structure 8 relative to the gantry 20 such that the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 is perpendicular and skew to the system axis SA.

[0053] The example shown provides that the computed tomography device 1 has a holding structure N for the support structure 8, - wherein a first substructure A of the holding structure N has the second device-side interface AC, - wherein the second gantry part 22 has a recess 28 for the positive-locking reception of the retaining structure N such that the first substructure A of the retaining structure N protrudes from the recess 28 when the retaining structure N is positively locked into the recess 28.

[0054] In particular, it can be provided that a contact surface of the second substructure BC of the retaining structure N rests on a bottom of the recess 28 when the retaining structure N is positively engaged in the recess 28.

[0055] The recess 28 is formed below the warning lamp L. In the Fig. Figure 7 shows the computed tomography scanner 1 with two support structures 8. The object under investigation 13 is positioned on one of the two support structures 8 for examination using the computed tomography scanner 1.

[0056] The Fig. Figure 8 shows the recess 28 for the positive-locking reception of the retaining structure N. Fig. Figure 9 shows the support structure N in a first orientation. Fig. Figure 10 shows an arrangement of the bearing structure 8 on the gantry 20 with the aid of the holding structure N. Fig. Figure 11 shows the support structure N in a second orientation. Fig. Figure 12 shows an arrangement of the storage structure 8 on a table top using the holding structure N.

[0057] The example shown provides that a second substructure B of the holding structure N has a table-side interface BC, - wherein a third detachable connection can be established by means of the table-side interface BC and the bearing-side interface C, which fixes the bearing structure 8 relative to the holding structure N in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 is essentially Parallel to a tabletop, the holding structure N is positioned on the tabletop such that a contact surface of the first substructure A of the holding structure N rests against the tabletop. The contact surface of the first substructure A of the holding structure N and the contact surface of the second substructure B of the holding structure N can, in particular, be plane-parallel.

[0058] The example shown provides that the support structure N has a first leg area N1, a second leg area N2 and a crown area N3, - wherein the apex area N3 has the second device-side interface AC and / or the table-side interface BC and extends from the first leg area N1 to the second leg area N2, - wherein the first leg region N1 and the second leg region N2 extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 away from the apex region N3 when the second detachable connection or the third detachable connection is made.

[0059] The retaining structure N is U-shaped. Between the first leg section N1 and the second leg section N2, the retaining structure N has a recess N0. The first leg section N1 has a grip recess P1, which is open towards the recess N0. The second leg section N2 has a grip recess P2, which is also open towards the recess N0.

[0060] This allows the holding structure N to be gripped more securely, for example to insert it into or lift it out of the recess 28. If, for example, labels are attached to the bottom of the recess 28, these are visible from above through the recess.

[0061] For example, the holding structure may be provided with at least one further second device-side interface, which is offset from the second device-side interface AC, for example, closer to one of the two leg regions than to the other. For example, the holding structure may have three further second device-side interfaces, which are arranged side by side along the apex region.

[0062] The support structure 8 can then be fixed transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support structure 8 relative to the holding structure N, for example to allow easier access to the support structure 8.

[0063] In the Fig. 11 is the holding structure N rotated 180 degrees relative to the one in the Fig. The orientation of the support structure N shown in 9 is rotated. This is due to the fact that in the Fig.The orientation of the leg sections N1, N2 relative to the support structure 8, as shown in Figure 11, counteracts tipping of the support structure 8 when the holding structure N with the support structure 8 fixed to it is placed on a tabletop. If the holding structure N is positively engaged in the recess 28, a positive fit between the holding structure N and the edges of the recess 28 counteracts tipping. In particular, this positive fit can be designed such that removal of the holding structure N from the bottom of the recess 28 is only possible by vertically lifting the holding structure N relative to the recess 28.

[0064] The second device-side interface AC has interface elements AC1 and AC2. The table-side interface BC has interface elements BC1 and BC2.

[0065] The bearing-side interface C has the interface element C2, which is configured to correspond to the interface elements AC2 and BC2. The bearing-side interface C has a further interface element, which is configured to correspond to the interface elements AC1 and BC1.

[0066] The bearing-side interface C features interface element C3 in the form of a projecting shoulder. The second device-side interface AC has a contact surface for a positive fit with interface element C3. This positive fit ensures stable alignment of the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 relative to the support structure N. The first device-side interface 2C also has a contact surface for a positive fit with interface element C3. This positive fit ensures stable alignment of the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure 8 relative to the gantry 20.

[0067] The rubber buffers A1 prevent the support structure N from slipping relative to the tabletop when the contact surface of the first substructure A of the support structure N rests against the tabletop. The elements B1 can, for example, be rubber buffers for use on the bottom of the recess 28 and / or access openings for mounting the rubber buffers A1.

Claims

[1] Storage structure (8) for storing an examination object (13) for a pediatric computed tomography examination, - wherein the storage structure (8) has a support surface (80) for the object under investigation (13), a first side wall (81) and a second side wall (82), - wherein the bearing surface (80), the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82) each extend along a longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8) in a planar fashion, - wherein the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82) rise up relative to the support surface (80) in such a way that the object under investigation (13) can be placed on the support surface (80) between the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82). [2] Storage structure (8) according to claim 1, - wherein in the first side wall (81) an elongated hole (L1) for the insertion of a first palm of an operator is designed such that the first palm can enclose an edge region of the first side wall (81) bordering this elongated hole (L1) and / or - wherein in the second side wall (82) an elongated hole (L2) for the insertion of a second palm of an operator is designed such that the second palm can enclose an edge area of ​​the second side wall (82) bordering on this elongated hole (L2). [3] Storage structure (8) according to claim 1 or 2, - wherein the storage structure (8) has a first connecting unit (K1) and a second connecting unit (K2) for connection with a retaining strap (H), - wherein the first connecting unit (K1) is attached to the first side wall (81) and the second connecting unit (K2) is attached to the second side wall (82) such that the first side wall (81), the retaining strap (H), the second side wall (82) and the support surface (80) together form a continuous closed contour when the retaining strap (H) is connected to the first connecting unit (K1) and to the second connecting unit (K2). [4] Storage structure (8) according to one of claims 1 to 3, - wherein the storage structure (8) has a back wall (83), - wherein the rear wall (83) rises relative to the support surface (80) and extends horizontally from the first side wall (81) to the second side wall (82) transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support structure (8). [5] Storage structure (8) according to claim 4, - wherein a hole (L3) for suspending the storage structure (8) is formed in the rear wall (83). [6] Storage structure (8) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, - wherein the support surface (80), the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82) merge seamlessly into one another in a single piece and / or in a shell-like manner. [7] Storage structure (8) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, - wherein the bearing structure (8) has a longitudinal marking (MA) which is arranged on the support surface (80) and extends centrally between the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82) along the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8). [8] Computed tomography device (1) comprising a gantry (20) with an opening (9) and the support structure (8) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, - wherein the opening (9) extends in such a tunnel-like manner along a system axis (SA) of the gantry (20) that the support structure (8) and the object under investigation (13) can be inserted together along the system axis (SA) into the opening (9) when the longitudinal axis of the support structure (8) is parallel to the system axis (SA) and the object under investigation (13) lies between the first side wall (81) and the second side wall (82) on the support surface (80), - wherein the computed tomography device (1) has a first device-side interface (1C, 2C), - wherein the storage structure (8) has a storage-side interface (C), - wherein a first detachable connection can be established by means of the first device-side interface (1C, 2C) and the bearing-side interface (C), which fixes the bearing structure (8) relative to the gantry (20) in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8) is parallel to the system axis (SA). [9] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 8, - wherein the gantry (20) has a first gantry part (21) and a second gantry part (22), - wherein the first gantry part (21) has a projection data acquisition system (40), - wherein the second gantry part (22) has the first device-side interface (2C), - wherein the first gantry part (21) is mounted so as to be movable relative to the second gantry part (22) that a translational movement of the first gantry part (21) relative to the second gantry part (22) can be carried out parallel to the system axis (SA), while at the same time the mounting structure (8) is at rest relative to the second gantry part (22), wherein the first detachable connection is established by means of the first device-side interface (1C, 2C) and the mounting-side interface (C), which fixes the mounting structure (8) relative to the gantry (20) such that the longitudinal axis of the mounting structure (8) is parallel to the system axis (SA). [10] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 9, - wherein the bearing structure (8) has a first transverse marking (MC) and a second transverse marking (MD), each of which is arranged on the support surface (80) and extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8), - wherein the first transverse marker (MC) and the second transverse marker (MD) mark an extension of an investigation area which is reachable by the translational movement of the first gantry part (21) relative to the second gantry part (22) for the projection data acquisition system (40) along the system axis (SA). [11] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 9 or 10, - wherein the second gantry part (22) has a second device-side interface (AC), - wherein a second detachable connection can be established by means of the second device-side interface (AC) and the bearing-side interface (C), which fixes the bearing structure (8) relative to the gantry (20) in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8) is perpendicular and skew to the system axis (SA). [12] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 11, - wherein the second gantry section (22) has a landing gear, - wherein the chassis for moving the gantry (20) relative to a floor of an investigation room is arranged parallel to a translation direction, wherein the translation direction is perpendicular to the system axis (SA). [13] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 11 or 12, - wherein the computed tomography device (1) has a holding structure (N) for the support structure (8), - wherein a first substructure (A) of the holding structure (N) has the second device-side interface (AC), - wherein the second gantry part (22) has a recess (28) for the positive-locking reception of the retaining structure (N) such that the first substructure (A) of the retaining structure (N) protrudes from the recess (28) when the retaining structure (N) is positively locked into the recess (28). [14] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 13, - wherein a second substructure (B) of the holding structure (N) has a table-side interface (BC), - wherein a third detachable connection can be established by means of the table-side interface (BC) and the bearing-side interface (C), which fixes the bearing structure (8) relative to the holding structure (N) in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the bearing structure (8) is essentially parallel to a table top when the holding structure (N) is placed on the table top in such a way that a contact surface of the first substructure (A) of the holding structure (N) rests against the table top. [15] Computed tomography device (1) according to claim 13 or 14, - wherein the support structure (N) has a first leg area (N1), a second leg area (N2) and a vertex area (N3), - wherein the vertex area (N3) has the second device-side interface (AC) and / or the table-side interface (BC) and extends from the first leg area (N1) to the second leg area (N2), - wherein the first leg region (N1) and the second leg region (N2) extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure (8) away from the apex region (N3) when the second detachable connection or the third detachable connection is made.

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