Apparatus for controlling x-ray imaging
The footswitch design with reduced contact areas and optional spring assistance addresses residue-induced delays, ensuring rapid pedal release and minimizing X-ray emission duration.
WO2026146093A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-09KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an X-ray system and an apparatus for controlling X-ray imaging, in particular a footswitch having at least one pedal comprising a pedal plate configured to be moveable by a user operation, and a base plate configured to provide an end position for a movement of the pedal in which contact between the pedal plate and the base plate in established in a contact area having a relatively limited size of 200 mm2 or less. In one aspect, at least one of the base plate and the pedal plate is provided with a cut-out overlapping with at least part of the other one of the based plate and the pedal plate, the contact area being adjacent to the cut-out arranged along a periphery of the cut-out. In another aspect, the contact area is defined by one or more contact structures or elements on a contact side of the base plate and / or the pedal plate.
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