초록 ▼

The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for aiming an x-ray system at the surface of a target object, such that the x-ray beam will strike the surface of the target object at a predetermined angle and direction. A laser is positioned on the surface of the target object, such that the

The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for aiming an x-ray system at the surface of a target object, such that the x-ray beam will strike the surface of the target object at a predetermined angle and direction. A laser is positioned on the surface of the target object, such that the linear beam of light emitted from the laser forms an angle with respect to the surface of the target object corresponding to the predetermined angle and direction at which the x-ray beam is desired to strike the surface of the target object. A mirror is placed on the lens of the x-ray tube. The x-ray lens and the object are then configured such that the laser beam strikes the mirror and is reflected back to the point of origin. The x-ray device is thus aimed such that, when energized, the x-ray beam will strike the surface of the target object at the predetermined angle and direction.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of aiming a radiant beam emitter at a target object having a surface, such that when the radiant beam emitter is energized the radiant beam strikes the surface of the target object at a predetermined angle and direction, the method comprising the steps of:a) posi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of aiming a radiant beam emitter at a target object having a surface, such that when the radiant beam emitter is energized the radiant beam strikes the surface of the target object at a predetermined angle and direction, the method comprising the steps of:a) positioning on the surface of the target object a light emitter adapted to emit a beam of light from a point of origin, such that the beam of light forms an angle with respect to the surface of the target object corresponding to the predetermined angle and direction at which the radiant beam is desired to strike the surface of the target object;b) positioning a reflector having a planar surface on the radiant beam emitter such that, when the radiant beam emitter is energized, the radiant beam strikes the reflector at a substantially perpendicular angle to the planar surface of the reflector; andc) positioning the target object and the radiant beam emitter such that the beam of light strikes the reflector and is reflected substantially back to the point of origin.