Patent ID: 9078597
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mobile x-ray imaging unit comprising: a base; a column structure extending upwardly from the base; a horizontal arm mounted on the column structure; an x-ray source positioned on the horizontal arm and configured to generate x-ray radiation for acquisition of an x-ray image; an x-ray shield extending upwardly from the base on a side of the column structure opposite the x-ray source and being configured to attenuate x-ray radiation generated by the x-ray source, wherein at least a portion of the x-ray shield is formed of an optically transparent material and wherein the x-ray shield is sized so as to provide x-ray shielding to an operator when the operator is in a standing position; and a display and a control panel configured to control operation and positioning of the x-ray source, the control panel comprising a pair of exposure switches configured to control operation of the x-ray source; wherein the generation of x-ray radiation by the x-ray source is initiated when the pair of exposure switches is simultaneously pressed; and wherein the pair of exposure switches are arranged proximate to left and right side vertical edges of the x-ray shield, respectively, such that a technician is centered behind the x-ray shield when simultaneously pressing the pair of exposure switches.