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An imaging device includes a support member (30), a x-ray source (32) mounted to the support member via a first arm (34), and an x-ray detector (36) mounted to the support member via a second arm (38). The x-ray detector includes a sealed housing (72) mounted to the second arm and a flat panel image

An imaging device includes a support member (30), a x-ray source (32) mounted to the support member via a first arm (34), and an x-ray detector (36) mounted to the support member via a second arm (38). The x-ray detector includes a sealed housing (72) mounted to the second arm and a flat panel image receptor (74) retained within the housing. A cooling system (G) exchanges heated air in the housing with ambient air located remote from the housing. The support member (30) includes an open channel (68), a closed channel (70), a common wall (106) separating the open channel from the closed channel, and a series of vents (108) through the common wall. The second arm (38) includes an inlet passage (92) and an exhaust passage (90) each of which communicate with the closed passage (70) and interior cavity (98) of the housing. At least one fan (100) is positioned in at least one of the exhaust passage and the inlet passage. An air deflector (102) extends over the inlet passage and the outlet passage at the first end thereof to prevent exhaust air from being drawn into the inlet passage. A baffle (96) extends through the cavity (98) to direct the flow of air within the cavity.

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[ Having thus described the preferred embodiments, the invention is now claimed to be:] [1.] An imaging device comprising:a support member;an x-ray source mounted to the support member;an x-ray detector mounted to the support member, the x-ray detector including a sealed housing defining a cavity, a

[ Having thus described the preferred embodiments, the invention is now claimed to be:] [1.] An imaging device comprising:a support member;an x-ray source mounted to the support member;an x-ray detector mounted to the support member, the x-ray detector including a sealed housing defining a cavity, and including a flat panel image receptor retained within the cavity; anda cooling system for exchanging heated air in the housing with ambient air located remote from the housing.