Patent ID: 6863439

Claim:
A radiographic device comprising: a platform defining a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction; a mounting assembly having a first end pivotably coupled to the platform and a second end, wherein the second end is movable in the lateral and longitudinal directions; a yoke including a first bracket having a cross support coupled to the mounting assembly second end for pivoting about a Y axis extending parallel to the longitudinal direction a stub shaft attached to a midpoint of the first bracket cross support for coupling to the mounting assembly second end, and spaced first and second arms coupled to the cross support; and a radiographic head comprising an X-ray source and defining a center of gravity and being pivotably coupled to the first and second arms of the first bracket at points along an X axis extending parallel to the lateral direction and passing substantially through the radiographic head center of gravity, wherein the radiographic head is pivotable about the X axis wherein the Y axis passes substantially through the radiographic head center of gravity and extends substantially perpendicular to the X axis.