Shimming structure and method for a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
    11.
    发明授权
    Shimming structure and method for a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 有权
    用于磁共振成像装置的匀场结构和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07323875B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-29

    申请号:US10557829

    申请日:2004-05-21

    CPC classification number: G01R33/3873 G01R33/3806

    Abstract: In a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and a method for shimming such an apparatus, at each of mirror-symmetrical assemblies respectively disposed at opposite faces of a static magnetic field generator, that each include a shimming ring, an additional shimming ring is provided that is adjustable in position relative to the other shimming ring to shim the static magnetic field. Additionally or alternatively, at each face of the static magnetic field generator, a permanently magnetic arrangement is provided that is divided into a number of permanently magnetic columns respectively having different energy levels. Additionally or alternatively, magnetic bolts, such as magnetically conducting bolts or permanently magnetic bolts can be symmetrically inserted into either of the mirror-symmetric assemblies, or the permanently magnetic columns, for additionally shimming adjustment.

    Abstract translation: 在磁共振成像装置和用于匀场这种装置的方法中,在分别设置在静磁场发生器的相对面处的每个镜对称组件中,每个包括匀场环,提供了可调节的附加匀场环 在相对于另一个垫圈的位置,以静止磁场。 附加地或替代地,在静态磁场发生器的每个面处,提供永久磁性布置,其被分成多个分别具有不同能级的永久磁性列。 附加地或替代地,诸如导磁螺栓或永久磁性螺栓的磁性螺栓可以对称地插入到任何一个镜对称组件或永久磁柱中,用于额外的调整调整。

    Temperature-controlled magnetic resonance imaging method and apparatus
    12.
    发明授权
    Temperature-controlled magnetic resonance imaging method and apparatus 有权
    温度控制磁共振成像方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08013604B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US12328006

    申请日:2008-12-04

    CPC classification number: G01R33/385 G01R33/3804 G01R33/383 G01R33/3856

    Abstract: A method for improving the imaging quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment and MRI equipment, include obtaining a corresponding relationship between a deterioration factor of imaging quality and the cumulative energy of gradient pulses applied by successive scanning MRI sequences, then determining a predicted value of a current deterioration factor of imaging quality according to the currently applied cumulative energy of the gradient pulses and said corresponding relationship, adopting a corresponding method to carry out dynamic regulation or compensation using the predicted value of said deterioration factor of imaging quality as a reference, so as to cancel the influence produced by the heating effect of the gradient system to the imaging quality, thereby effectively improving the imaging quality of the MRI equipment.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提高磁共振成像(MRI)设备和MRI设备的成像质量的方法包括获得成像质量的劣化因子与通过连续扫描MRI序列施加的梯度脉冲的累积能量之间的对应关系,然后确定预测值 根据当前施加的梯度脉冲的累积能量和所述对应关系的成像质量的当前劣化因子,采用相应的方法来使用成像质量的劣化因子的预测值作为参考进行动态调节或补偿, 以便消除由梯度系统的加热效应产生的影响与成像质量的关系,从而有效地提高MRI设备的成像质量。

    MAGNETIC RESONANCE COIL FIXED IN PLACE BY AIR PRESSURE
    13.
    发明申请
    MAGNETIC RESONANCE COIL FIXED IN PLACE BY AIR PRESSURE 有权
    磁性共振线圈通过空气压力固定

    公开(公告)号:US20090171189A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12344911

    申请日:2008-12-29

    CPC classification number: G01R33/34046 G01R33/34007 G01R33/341

    Abstract: An air pressure fixed coil for magnetic resonance imaging has a surface on which an air pressure fixing device is arranged. The air pressure fixing device is in communication with a control switch, that is operable to actuate the air pressure fixing device to generate a negative pressure or to restore a normal air pressure, so that the air pressure fixing device is suctioned and fixed onto an object, or is released from the object. Since the coil is fixed in place by using air pressure, the coil can be fixed onto a patient bed without arranging any fixing structure on the patient bed, and therefore the coil can be positioned and fixed at any place on the patient bed for carrying out a scanning operation according to needs. At the same time, since there is no need to pre-arrange any fixing structure on the patient bed, such as slots, holes etc., the structural strength of the patient bed will not be affected, and the appearance of the patient bed can be kept simple, clean and neat.

    Abstract translation: 用于磁共振成像的气压固定线圈具有设置有空气压力定影装置的表面。 空气压力定影装置与控制开关连通,该控制开关可操作地致动空气压力定影装置以产生负压或恢复正常空气压力,使得空气压力固定装置被抽吸并固定在物体上 ,或从对象释放。 由于线圈通过使用空气压力固定在适当位置,所以线圈可以固定在病床上,而不在病床上设置任何固定结构,因此线圈可以定位并固定在患者床上的任何位置以进行 根据需要进行扫描操作。 同时,由于不需要在患者床上预先布置任何固定结构,例如缝隙,孔等,所以病床的结构强度不会受到影响,患者床的外观可以 保持简单,干净整洁。

    Ventilation method and ventilation system for a magnetic resonance imaging system
    14.
    发明申请
    Ventilation method and ventilation system for a magnetic resonance imaging system 有权
    磁共振成像系统的通气方法和通气系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080314566A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-25

    申请号:US12150583

    申请日:2008-04-29

    CPC classification number: G01R33/28 G01R33/288

    Abstract: This invention discloses a ventilation system for an MRI system, including: a hydrodynamic rotating device, a primary coolant water pipe, a secondary coolant water pipe, a fan and air outlet; the water outlet of the primary coolant water pipe is connected to the water inlet of the hydrodynamic rotating device, while the water inlet of the secondary coolant water pipe is connected to the water outlet of the hydrodynamic rotating device; with the impetus provided by the coolant water from the primary coolant water pipe, the hydrodynamic rotating device drives the fan near the air outlet to rotate, discharging the coolant water into the secondary coolant water pipe. Furthermore, the invention discloses a ventilation method for an MRI system. Ventilation efficiency is improved significantly with the system and method provided by this invention.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于MRI系统的通气系统,包括:流体动力学旋转装置,主冷却水管,二次冷却水管,风扇和空气出口; 主冷却水管的出水口与流体动力旋转装置的入水口连接,二次冷却水管的入水口与流体动力旋转装置的出水口相连; 利用来自主冷却水管的冷却水提供的动力,流体动力旋转装置驱动靠近出气口的风扇旋转,将冷却水排放到二次冷却水管中。 此外,本发明公开了一种MRI系统的通气方法。 通过本发明提供的系统和方法,通风效率显着提高。

    Magnetic Field Adjusting Device
    16.
    发明申请
    Magnetic Field Adjusting Device 有权
    磁场调整装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090179720A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-16

    申请号:US12348659

    申请日:2009-01-05

    CPC classification number: G01R33/3873

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic field adjusting device; such as may be used in MRI apparatus. The device can overcome the magnetic force to enable shimming plugs to move in a controlled continuous manner, thereby achieving continuous adjusting and accurate positioning. The magnetic field adjusting device comprises; a pair of opposing pole plates (3, 31), respectively mounted on magnetic field generating sources, forming a magnetic field space; a plurality of shimming plugs (42) movably mounted at the periphery of said pole plates (3, 31), each shimming plug (42) mounted in a radially oriented retaining groove (45), so as to be moveable in the direction of the retaining groove. Additionally, or alternatively, the circumferences of the magnetic field generating sources (5, 51) are arranged with adjusting bars (71, 81) which can move perpendicular to the pole plates. As an advantage of the present invention, the magnetic field can be shimmed conveniently quickly, and accurately to improve the imaging quality.

    Abstract translation: 磁场调整装置技术领域本发明涉及磁场调整装置, 例如可用于MRI装置。 该装置可以克服磁力,以使塞子以受控的连续方式移动,从而实现连续的调节和准确的定位。 磁场调节装置包括: 分别安装在磁场产生源上的一对相对极板(3,31),形成磁场空间; 多个可移动地安装在所述极板(3,31)的周边的垫片塞(42),每个垫片塞(42)安装在径向取向的保持槽(45)中,以便能够沿着 保持槽。 另外或者替代地,磁场产生源(5,51)的周向布置有可以垂直于极板移动的调节杆(71,81)。 作为本发明的优点,可以方便地快速,准确地对磁场进行补片,以提高成像质量。

    TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    17.
    发明申请
    TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS 有权
    温度控制磁共振成像方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090140735A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US12328006

    申请日:2008-12-04

    CPC classification number: G01R33/385 G01R33/3804 G01R33/383 G01R33/3856

    Abstract: A method for improving the imaging quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment and MRI equipment, include obtaining a corresponding relationship between a deterioration factor of imaging quality and the cumulative energy of gradient pulses applied by successive scanning MRI sequences, then determining a predicted value of a current deterioration factor of imaging quality according to the currently applied cumulative energy of the gradient pulses and said corresponding relationship, adopting a corresponding method to carry out dynamic regulation or compensation using the predicted value of said deterioration factor of imaging quality as a reference, so as to cancel the influence produced by the heating effect of the gradient system to the imaging quality, thereby effectively improving the imaging quality of the MRI equipment.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提高磁共振成像(MRI)设备和MRI设备的成像质量的方法包括获得成像质量的劣化因子与通过连续扫描MRI序列施加的梯度脉冲的累积能量之间的对应关系,然后确定预测值 根据当前施加的梯度脉冲的累积能量和所述对应关系的成像质量的当前劣化因子,采用相应的方法来使用成像质量的劣化因子的预测值作为参考进行动态调节或补偿, 以便消除由梯度系统的加热效应产生的影响与成像质量的关系,从而有效地提高MRI设备的成像质量。

    Magnetic field adjusting device
    18.
    发明授权
    Magnetic field adjusting device 有权
    磁场调整装置

    公开(公告)号:US07541904B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-02

    申请号:US10591639

    申请日:2005-03-07

    CPC classification number: G01R33/3873

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic field adjusting device; such as may be used in MRI apparatus. The device can overcome the magnetic force to enable shimming plugs to move in a controlled continuous manner, thereby achieving continuous adjusting and accurate positioning. The magnetic field adjusting device comprises; a pair of opposing pole plates (3, 31), respectively mounted on magnetic field generating sources, forming a magnetic field space; a plurality of shimming plugs (42) movably mounted at the periphery of said pole plates (3, 31), each shimming plug (42) mounted in a radially oriented retaining groove (45), so as to be movable in the direction of the retaining groove. Additionally, or alternatively, the circumferences of the magnetic field generating sources (5, 51) are arranged with adjusting bars (71, 81) which can move perpendicular to the pole plates. As an advantage of the present invention, the magnetic field can be shimmed conveniently quickly, and accurately to improve the imaging quality.

    Abstract translation: 磁场调整装置技术领域本发明涉及磁场调整装置, 例如可用于MRI装置。 该装置可以克服磁力,以使塞子以受控的连续方式移动,从而实现连续的调节和准确的定位。 磁场调节装置包括: 分别安装在磁场产生源上的一对相对极板(3,31),形成磁场空间; 多个可移动地安装在所述极板(3,31)的周边的垫片塞(42),每个垫片塞(42)安装在径向取向的保持槽(45)中,以便可沿着 保持槽。 另外或者替代地,磁场产生源(5,51)的周向布置有可以垂直于极板移动的调节杆(71,81)。 作为本发明的优点,可以方便地快速,准确地对磁场进行补片,以提高成像质量。

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