TILTABLE GANTRY FOR X-RAY TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM

摘要

A frame (10) for an x-ray tomography device allows a gantry of the frame to be tilted with a minimum applied force. The frame includes a stand having two arms, and the annular gantry is positioned between the two arms and has an outer support pivotally mounted to the arms of the stand for tilting of the gantry about a tilt axis (T) of the gantry extending between the arms. An inner support is rotatable within and with respect to the outer support about a spin axis (S) of the gantry extending substantially normal to the tilt axis. The inner support is adapted to holdx-ray tomography components for rotation therewith.