Patent ID: 7190759
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: A61B,H01L

Abstract:
1. A precisely-aligned CT detector module, the detector module comprising: a support structure, the support structure comprising a central portion defining an elongated access slot disposed completely through, and providing access through, the central portion of the support structure and at least one end portion defining a first aperture; at least one spacer having at least two parallel surfaces, the at least one spacer comprising an end portion defining a second aperture; at least one alignment pin operatively coupled to the at least one spacer through the second aperture and the support structure through the first aperture to form a support structure sub-assembly; a plurality of detector components operatively coupled to the support structure sub-assembly, wherein the at least one alignment pin is utilized as a local reference point against which the support structure, the at least one spacer, and the plurality of detector components are precisely aligned; and wherein a portion of the at least one alignment pin protrudes beyond each of the two parallel surfaces of the support structure.