Patent ID: 7331712
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An X-ray system comprising: an examination table having a surface adapted to receive an examination subject thereon; an X-ray source positionable above said surface of said examination table for emitting X-rays into an irradiation volume; an image acquisition unit disposed beneath said surface of said examination table on which X-rays from said X-ray source are incident for generating an X-ray image; a radiation protection device disposed on said examination table having a bridge-like radiation protection housing extending, at least during operation of said X-ray source, completely across said examination table between said X-ray source and said image acquisition unit and shielding a zone from said irradiation volume on at least one side of said examination table; a mount for said radiation housing allowing only said radiation housing to be uncoupled from said examination table; and an operation unit for operating at least said X-ray source disposed on said examination table and accessible from the shielded zone.