Patent ID: 7056016
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An x-ray generating assembly comprising: an x-ray source assembly mounted to a mounting element; a support assembly comprising: a motor element; a gear assembly in communication with said motor element; and an output shaft in communication with said gear assembly such that said output shaft rotates in response to said motor element, said mounting element positioned around said output shaft; and an electromechanical lock engaged to said mounting element such that said electromechanical lock rotates in concert with said mounting element, said electromechanical lock having an engaged condition and a disengaged condition, said electromechanical lock engaging said output shaft when said electromechanical lock is in said engaged condition such that said mounting element rotates with said output shaft, said mounting element free to rotate about said output shaft to any relative rotational position when said electromechanical lock is in said disengaged condition, said electromechanical lock engaging in said relative rotational position.