Apparatus and methods for fitting attachments

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for attaching peripheral devices (such as collimators and electron applicators) to a system such as a radiotherapy system or radiography system. By re-using the lifting mechanism of the patient support to lift the peripheral device vertically, the invention reduces the need for heavy manual lifting.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a rotatable gantry; a connection point mounted on the rotatable gantry; an attachment for attachment to the connection point; a patient support for supporting a patient, comprising an engagement mechanism for engagement with the attachment; and a control apparatus for controlling at least the patient support and the rotatable gantry, the control apparatus arranged to:
bring the engagement mechanism into engagement with the attachment;raise the patient support and thus also the attachment;position the connection point beneath the attachment;lower the patient support and engage the attachment with the connection point; anddisengage the engagement mechanism from the attachment.