Table for x-ray examination

Abstract

The invention relates to table for X-ray examination, comprising a tabletop supported by a frame, on which a person to be examined can lie in a horizontal position of the tabletop. An image recording element, which is movable in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tabletop, is connected to the tabletop. The tabletop is vertically adjustable with respect to the frame and pivotable through an angle of ±90° about a pivot pin extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the tabletop.

1 . A table for X-ray examination, comprising a tabletop supported by a frame, on which a person to be examined can lie in a horizontal position oft the tabletop, whilst an image recording element, which is movable in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tabletop, is connected to the tabletop, wherein the tabletop is vertically adjustable with respect to the frame and pivotable through an angle of ±90° about a pivot pin extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the tabletop, characterized in that the image recording element is adjustable between a position in which the image recording element extends approximately perpendicularly to an imaginary plane comprising the upper side of the tabletop, and a position in which the image recording element extends substantially parallel to said imaginary plane comprising the upper side of the tabletop.  
     
     
         2 . A table according to    claim 1   , characterized in that the image recording element is movable from one side of the tabletop to the other, in a direction transversely to the longitudinal axis of the tabletop.  
     
     
         3 . A table according to    claim 2   , characterized in that the image recording element can be moved under the tabletop.  
     
     
         4 . A table according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the image recording element is connected to a slide, which is movable along a support that extends under the tabletop, transversely to the longitudinal axis thereof, which support is movable in the longitudinal direction of the tabletop.  
     
     
         5 . A table according to    claim 4   , characterized in that the image recording element is pivotable with respect to said slide about a pivot which extends at least substantially perpendicularly the tabletop.  
     
     
         6 . A table according to    claim 4    or    5   , characterized in that the image recording element is pivotable with respect to said slide about a pivot extending parallel to the tabletop.  
     
     
         7 . A table according to    claim 6   , characterized in that the image recording element is supported by an arm which is pivotable about the pivot that extends parallel to the tabletop, along which arm the image recording element is movable and adjustable in several positions.  
     
     
         8 . A table according to    claim 7   , characterized in that the image recording element is pivotable with respect to the arm about a pivot extending perpendicularly to the recording surface of the image recording element.  
     
     
         9 . A table according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tabletop is adjustable in its longitudinal direction with respect to the frame.  
     
     
         10 . A table according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tabletop is adjustable in a direction transversely to its longitudinal direction.