X-ray examination apparatus

M.W.J. Prins (Inventor), J.W. Weekamp (Inventor), J.B. Giesbers (Inventor), M.C.J.M. Vissenberg (Inventor), C.A.A.M. Vugts (Inventor)

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Abstract

The invention relates to an X-ray apparatus which includes an adjustable X-ray filter. In order to adjust an intensity profile of the X-ray beam, an X-ray absorbing liquid is transported to filter elements of the X-ray filter. Such transport is susceptible to gravitational forces which lead to an irregular hydrostatic pressure distribution in the X-ray filter. In order to reduce the effects of the gravitational forces on the transport of the X-ray absorbing liquid, the duct connecting the filter elements to the reservoir is subdivided into sub-ducts and the reservoir is subdivided into chambers, each chamber being connected to at least one sub-duct. The X-ray apparatus also includes means for keeping the sub-ducts aligned with a horizontal plane. [on SciFinder (R)]
Original languageEnglish
Patent numberWO2000038198
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jun 2000

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