Patent ID: 8072218
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A whole-body antenna for a magnetic resonance system, comprising: an antenna structure formed by a plurality of antenna rods, each extending in a rod direction from a first end of the antenna structure to a second, opposite end of the antenna structure; said antenna structure having a central axis around which said antenna rods are distributed to form an examination region, surrounded by said antenna rods, of a size to accommodate an examination subject in a magnetic resonance examination; said antenna structure comprising a ferrule connecting said antenna rods with each other at the respective first ends of said antenna rods; and each of said antenna rods being a hollow rod and being connected to ground at the second end via a hollow ring, and at least some of said antenna rods containing a conductor in the hollow rod, said conductor being directable to an exterior of said antenna structure via the hollow ring of the hollow rod containing the conductor.