Mobile X-ray unit

摘要

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a mobile X-ray unit. The mobile X-ray unit may include a base and an arm associated with the base. The arm may be configured to support an X-ray applicator having an X-ray tube. The X-ray tube may be configured to generate an X-ray beam. The X-ray applicator may include an exit surface through which the X-ray beam passes in use. The X-ray unit may further include an applicator cap for covering at least the exit surface of the X-ray applicator.

主权项

1. A mobile X-ray unit comprising:
a base configured to accommodate a control unit for controlling an X-ray applicator and a power supply for providing power to the X-ray applicator; an articulated arm associated with the base and coupled to the X-ray applicator, wherein the X-ray applicator has an X-ray tube configured to generate an X-ray beam, and wherein the X-ray applicator has an exit surface through which the X-ray beam passes; and an applicator cap for partially covering the exit surface of the X-ray applicator, wherein the applicator cap is concentric with a longitudinal axis of the X-ray applicator, wherein the applicator cap defines a cavity with respect to the exit surface, and wherein the cavity is concentric with respect to the longitudinal axis and includes a light source, offset from the longitudinal axis, for illuminating at least a portion of a target region of the X-ray beam.