Patent ID: 6474865
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A radiation image pickup apparatus comprising:an imaging bed having a recording unit for capturing a radiation image of a subject; said imaging bed having a base; a top panel for placing the subject thereon, said top panel being movable horizontally with respect to said base; a lock mechanism which locks said top panel in a selected position; a switch mounted on said top panel for unlocking said top panel from said lock means; and a protective cover positioned outwardly of said switch and tiltable about a hinge portion between (1) a closed position in which said protective cover engages with said top panel and covers said switch, and (2) an opened position in which said protective cover is swung away from said top panel, wherein said hinge portion influences said protective cover toward an intermediate position that is located between the closed and the opened positions.