Patent ID: 7200204
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A fastening device for an x-ray radiation diaphragm, comprising: a base plate adapted for mounting relative to an x-ray source that emits x-ray radiation, said base plate having an opening therein allowing passage of said x-ray radiation therethrough, said base plate being comprised of load-bearing material; a covering device fitted onto said base plate and defining an enclosure, in combination with said base plate, communicating with said opening and adapted to contain an x-ray radiation diaphragm therein; said base plate having a base plate surface and a first side wall projecting from a first side of said base plate surface and a second side wall projecting from a second side of said base plate surface; said covering device comprising a first cover attached to said first side wall at said first side of said base plate surface, and a second cover attached to said second side wall at said second side of said base plate surface; and said enclosure comprising a first enclosure portion defined by said first covering and said base plate, and adapted to contain a radiation filter therein, and a second enclosure portion, defined by said base plate and said second cover, and adapted to contain said radiation diaphragm therein.