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Abstract
本公开涉及一种CT装置,包括:筒状的壳体,能够围绕其轴线旋转;第一子系统,设置在壳体内,包括第一x射线源和第一探测器,其中,第一x射线源和所述第一探测器径向相对地设置在壳体的内壁上;第二子系统,设置在壳体内,包括第二x射线源和第二探测器,其中,第二x射线源和第二探测器以可滑动方式径向相对地设置在壳体的内壁侧,第一x射线源和第一探测器的连线方向与第二x射线源和第二探测器的连线方向成预定角度;以及致动器,设置在壳体内,被配置为能够在壳体的轴线方向上使第二子系统相对于第一子系统移动。
The present disclosure relates to a CT device, comprising: a cylindrical casing capable of rotating around its axis; a first subsystem, disposed in the casing, comprising a first x-ray source and a first detector, wherein the first x-ray The source and the first detector are arranged on the inner wall of the casing diametrically opposite; the second subsystem, arranged in the casing, includes a second x-ray source and a second detector, wherein the second x-ray source and The second detector is slidably disposed on the inner wall side of the housing diametrically opposite, and the connection direction of the first x-ray source and the first detector is in the same direction as the connection direction of the second x-ray source and the second detector. a predetermined angle; and an actuator disposed within the housing and configured to move the second subsystem relative to the first subsystem in an axial direction of the housing.
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技术领域technical field
本公开涉及医疗领域,更具体地,涉及一种CT装置。The present disclosure relates to the medical field, and more particularly, to a CT device.
背景技术Background technique
在高端CT装置中,存在两种装置设计,即,具有高时间分辨率的双源CT装置和具有大的z覆盖范围(例如,12cm~16cm)的单源宽体CT装置。对于这两种装置,在临床应用中都存在各种长处和不足。In high-end CT devices, there are two device designs, namely, dual-source CT devices with high temporal resolution and single-source wide-body CT devices with large z coverage (eg, 12 cm-16 cm). For both devices, there are various strengths and weaknesses in clinical application.
例如,双源CT装置可以获得高时间分辨率的CT图像,但在例如心脏扫描中由于有限的z覆盖范围而可能导致CT图像中产生阶梯伪影。For example, dual-source CT devices can obtain CT images with high temporal resolution, but may result in staircase artifacts in the CT images due to limited z coverage, such as in cardiac scans.
单源宽体CT装置具有宽的z覆盖范围,但也存在以下问题:时间分辨率不高,目前最好的单源宽体CT装置只能提供125ms的时间分辨率,这对于心律不齐的病人来说,时间仍然太长;对于单源宽体CT装置,由于z覆盖范围较大而导致CT图像中锥形束伪影非常严重;以全z覆盖模式进行螺旋扫描与检测是不太可能的,正常情况下,单源宽体CT装置只能在6cm~8cm的z覆盖范围内进行工作。The single-source wide-body CT device has a wide z coverage, but it also has the following problems: the temporal resolution is not high. The time is still too long for the patient; for single-source wide-body CT devices, cone-beam artifacts in CT images are very severe due to the large z-coverage; helical scanning and detection in full z-coverage mode is unlikely Yes, under normal circumstances, a single-source wide-body CT device can only work within a z-coverage range of 6 cm to 8 cm.
为了克服双源CT装置中z覆盖范围的限制,可以增大双源CT装置中的探测器的尺寸,然而,随着探测器尺寸的增加,锥形束伪影变得非常严重且成本急剧增加。To overcome the limitation of z-coverage in dual-source CT setups, the size of the detectors in dual-source CT setups can be increased, however, cone-beam artifacts become very severe and the cost increases dramatically as the size of the detector increases .
为了克服单源宽体CT装置中时间分辨率的限制,可以增大单源宽体CT装置的旋转速度。然而,旋转速度的微小增加将会引起巨大的离心力的增加,这就要求旋转部件强度非常高,否则对于单源宽体CT装置的x射线管等以及病人都会存在潜在的安全风险。In order to overcome the limitation of temporal resolution in the single-source wide-body CT device, the rotation speed of the single-source wide-body CT device can be increased. However, a small increase in rotation speed will cause a huge increase in centrifugal force, which requires very high strength of the rotating parts, otherwise there will be potential safety risks for the x-ray tube of the single-source wide-body CT device and the patient.
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鉴于现有技术的状况及不足,本公开的目的在于提供一种CT装置,其不仅能够提供双源模式还能够提供双源宽体模式,在双源模式下,可以实现高的时间分辨率,在双源宽体模式下,可以实现大的z覆盖范围,同时能够降低锥形束伪影,提高了CT图像的质量且使模式切换操作方便简单。In view of the status and deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a CT device that can not only provide a dual-source mode but also a dual-source wide-body mode, and in the dual-source mode, high temporal resolution can be achieved, In the dual-source wide-body mode, a large z coverage can be achieved, while cone beam artifacts can be reduced, the quality of CT images can be improved, and the mode switching operation is convenient and simple.
根据本公开实施例的一个方面,提供了一种CT装置,包括:筒状的壳体,能够围绕其轴线旋转;第一子系统,设置在壳体内,包括第一x射线源和第一探测器,其中,第一x射线源和第一探测器径向相对地设置在壳体的内壁上;第二子系统,设置在壳体内,包括第二x射线源和第二探测器,其中,第二x射线源和第二探测器以可滑动方式径向相对地设置在壳体的内壁侧,第一x射线源和第一探测器的连线方向与第二x射线源和第二探测器的连线方向成预定角度;以及致动器,设置在壳体内,被配置为能够在壳体的轴线方向上使第二子系统相对于第一子系统移动。According to an aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a CT apparatus, comprising: a cylindrical casing capable of rotating around its axis; a first subsystem disposed in the casing and including a first x-ray source and a first detector a device, wherein the first x-ray source and the first detector are arranged on the inner wall of the casing diametrically opposite; the second subsystem, arranged in the casing, includes a second x-ray source and a second detector, wherein, The second x-ray source and the second detector are arranged diametrically opposite to the inner wall side of the housing in a slidable manner, and the connection direction of the first x-ray source and the first detector is the same as that of the second x-ray source and the second detector. The connecting direction of the actuator forms a predetermined angle; and the actuator is disposed in the housing and configured to be able to move the second sub-system relative to the first sub-system in the axial direction of the housing.
通过致动器使得第二子系统能够相对于第一子系统移动,从而使得该CT装置至少可以提供双源模式和双源宽体模式这两种模式,在双源模式下,可以实现高的时间分辨率,在双源宽体模式下,可以实现大的z覆盖范围,同时能够降低锥形束伪影,提高了CT图像的质量且模式切换操作方便简单。The second subsystem can be moved relative to the first subsystem by the actuator, so that the CT apparatus can provide at least two modes: dual-source mode and dual-source wide-body mode. In the dual-source mode, a high Temporal resolution, in the dual-source wide-body mode, can achieve large z coverage, reduce cone beam artifacts, improve CT image quality, and mode switching is convenient and simple.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,第一子系统进一步包括第一限束器,第一限束器设置在第一x射线源和第一探测器之间的第一x射线源侧,被配置为在从第一x射线源发出的第一x射线被第一探测器检测之前对第一x射线进行限束。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first subsystem further includes a first beam limiter, and the first beam limiter is disposed on the side of the first x-ray source between the first x-ray source and the first detector, is configured to beam limit the first x-rays emitted from the first x-ray source before being detected by the first detector.
通过设置限束器,可以进一步提高CT图像的质量。By setting the beam limiter, the quality of CT images can be further improved.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,第二子系统进一步包括第二限束器,第二限束器设置在第二x射线源和第二探测器之间的第二x射线源侧,被配置为在从第二x射线源发出的第二x射线被第二探测器检测之前对第二x射线进行限束。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second subsystem further includes a second beam limiter, and the second beam limiter is disposed on the side of the second x-ray source between the second x-ray source and the second detector, is configured to limit the second x-rays from the second x-ray source before being detected by the second detector.
通过设置限束器,可以进一步提高CT图像的质量。By setting the beam limiter, the quality of CT images can be further improved.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,CT装置进一步包括:支撑部,沿着第二x射线源和第二探测器的连线方向设置在壳体的内壁之间,第二x射线源和第二限束器设置在支撑部的一端,第二探测器设置在支撑部的另一端;以及连接部,将支撑部连接至壳体的内壁,其中,支撑部通过连接部沿着所述壳体的轴线方向滑动,致动器连接至支撑部并被配置为驱动支撑部沿着壳体的轴线方向滑动。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the CT apparatus further includes: a support portion disposed between the inner walls of the housing along the connecting direction of the second x-ray source and the second detector, the second x-ray source and A second beam limiter is provided at one end of the support portion, and a second detector is provided at the other end of the support portion; and a connecting portion connects the support portion to the inner wall of the housing, wherein the support portion passes along the housing through the connecting portion The body slides in the axial direction, and the actuator is connected to the support portion and is configured to drive the support portion to slide along the axial direction of the housing.
通过支撑部支撑第二子系统,连接部将支撑部滑动连接至壳体的内壁,从而实现第二子系统能够相对于第一子系统在壳体的轴线方向上移动。The second subsystem is supported by the support portion, and the connecting portion slidably connects the support portion to the inner wall of the casing, so that the second subsystem can move relative to the first subsystem in the axial direction of the casing.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,支撑部为中心开孔的板状结构,连接部在板状结构的四个角部将支撑部连接至壳体的内壁,致动器在第二探测器侧与支撑部连接。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the support portion is a plate-like structure with a central hole, the connecting portion connects the support portion to the inner wall of the housing at four corners of the plate-like structure, and the actuator is in the second detection The device side is connected to the support part.
提供了支撑部、连接部和致动器的一种具体安装配置形式。One specific mounting configuration of the support, the connection and the actuator is provided.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,支撑部包括分开设置的径向相对的第一支撑部和第二支撑部,第二x射线源和所述第二限束器设置在第一支撑部上,第二探测器设置在第二支撑部上,致动器包括第一致动器和第二致动器,第一致动器设置在第一支撑部上以驱动第一支撑部沿着壳体的轴线方向滑动,第二致动器设置在第二支撑部上以驱动第二支撑部沿着壳体的轴线方向滑动,其中,第一致动器和第二致动器被同步控制。In the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support portion includes a first support portion and a second support portion that are diametrically opposed to each other, and the second x-ray source and the second beam limiter are disposed on the first support portion. , the second detector is arranged on the second support, the actuator includes a first actuator and a second actuator, the first actuator is arranged on the first support to drive the first support along the The housing slides in the axial direction, the second actuator is disposed on the second support part to drive the second support part to slide along the axial direction of the housing, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are controlled synchronously .
提供了支撑部、第二子系统、致动器的一种具体安装配置形式。A specific mounting configuration of the support, the second subsystem, and the actuator is provided.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,连接部包括:线性轨道,沿着壳体的轴线方向固定至所述壳体的内壁;以及线性衬套,沿着壳体的轴线方向固定至所述支撑部的角部边缘,其中,线性衬套套设在所述线性轨道上。In the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting portion includes: a linear rail fixed to an inner wall of the casing along an axial direction of the casing; and a linear bushing fixed to the casing along an axial direction of the casing The corner edge of the support portion, wherein the linear bush is sleeved on the linear track.
提供了连接部的具体配置形式。The specific configuration form of the connection part is provided.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,第一x射线源和第一探测器固定在壳体的内壁上,预定角度在85度至95度的范围内。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first x-ray source and the first detector are fixed on the inner wall of the casing, and the predetermined angle is in the range of 85 degrees to 95 degrees.
将第一x射线源和第一探测器固定在壳体的内壁上,仅移动第二子系统,使得第二子系统相对于第一子系统的移动在结构上更容易实现。The first x-ray source and the first detector are fixed on the inner wall of the housing, and only the second subsystem is moved, so that the movement of the second subsystem relative to the first subsystem is structurally easier to achieve.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,第一探测器和第二探测器在壳体的轴线方向上的宽度相同。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the widths of the first detector and the second detector in the axial direction of the casing are the same.
第一探测器和第二探测器在壳体的轴线方向上的宽度相同为实现双源模式提供了便利。The same width of the first detector and the second detector in the axial direction of the housing facilitates the realization of the dual-source mode.
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,第一探测器和第二探测器在所述壳体的轴线方向上的宽度为6cm~8cm。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the widths of the first detector and the second detector in the axial direction of the casing are 6 cm to 8 cm.
提供了第一探测器和第二探测器宽度的具体实例。Specific examples of first detector and second detector widths are provided.
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此处所说明的附图用来提供对本公开的进一步理解,构成本公开的一部分,本公开的示意性实施例及其说明用于解释本公开,并不构成对本公开的不当限定。在附图中:The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present disclosure. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present disclosure. In the attached image:
图1示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的框图。FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
图2示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的一种具体结构。FIG. 2 shows a specific structure of a CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
图3示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的另一种具体结构。FIG. 3 shows another specific structure of a CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
图4示出了随着致动器的驱动第一探测器和第二探测器之间的距离变化图。FIG. 4 shows a graph showing the variation of the distance between the first detector and the second detector as the actuator is driven.
图5是示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置工作在双源模式下的x射线束配置图。5 is a diagram illustrating an x-ray beam configuration of a CT apparatus operating in a dual-source mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
图6示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置工作在双源宽体模式下的x射线束配置图。FIG. 6 shows an x-ray beam configuration diagram of a CT apparatus operating in a dual-source wide-body mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
其中,附图标记如下:Among them, the reference numerals are as follows:
100:CT装置;100: CT device;
101:壳体;101: shell;
103:第一子系统;103: the first subsystem;
105:第二子系统;105: the second subsystem;
107:致动器;107: actuator;
1031:第一x射线源;1031: the first x-ray source;
1032:第一限束器;1032: the first beam limiter;
1033:第一探测器;1033: the first detector;
1051:第二x射线源;1051: a second x-ray source;
1052:第二限束器;1052: the second beam limiter;
1053:第二探测器;1053: the second detector;
107:致动器;107: actuator;
109:支撑部;109: support part;
111:连接部;111: connecting part;
1111:线性轨道;1111: Linear track;
1113:线性衬套;1113: Linear bushing;
1091:第一支撑部1091: The first support
1092:第二支撑部1092: Second support part
1071:第一致动器;1071: the first actuator;
1072:第二致动器。1072: Second Actuator.
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下面将结合本公开实施例中的附图,对本公开实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例仅仅是本公开一部分的实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本公开中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都应当属于本公开保护的范围。The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
本公开提供了一种CT装置。图1示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的框图,图2示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的一种具体结构,图3示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置的另一种具体结构。为简单起见,在图2和图3中仅仅示意性示出了与发明点相关的部件,而省略了与发明点无关的部件的示出。The present disclosure provides a CT apparatus. FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2 shows a specific structure of the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 3 shows another aspect of the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. a specific structure. For simplicity, only the components related to the inventive point are schematically shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , and the illustration of the components irrelevant to the inventive point is omitted.
下面结合图1至图3,对根据本公开实施例的CT装置进行描述。The CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 .
如图1所示,根据本公开实施例的CT装置100包括壳体101、第一子系统103、第二子系统105以及致动器107。As shown in FIG. 1 , the
具体地,如图2和图3所示,壳体101为筒状结构,其能够围绕其轴线旋转。壳体101通常由铝铸件制成,但本公开并不限于此,任何具有足够强度的材料都可用来形成壳体101。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the
第一子系统103设置在壳体101内,其包括第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033,第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033径向相对地设置在壳体101的内壁上。具体地,第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033之间的连线与筒状的壳体101的轴线相交,即,第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033设置在筒状的壳体101的一条内径上。第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033可以固定在壳体101的内壁上。The
第一x射线源1031例如可以为x射线球管,第一探测器1033对从第一x射线源1031发出的x射线进行检测,并将检测的数据发送给处理器以进行后续的处理。The
如图2和图3所示,可选地,第一子系统103可以进一步包括第一限束器1032,其设置在第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033之间靠近第一x射线源1031侧。第一限束器1032在从第一x射线源1031发出的x射线被第一探测器1033检测之前对该x射线进行限束,从而进一步提高CT图像质量。第一限束器1032可以为x射线球管限束器。As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , optionally, the
第二子系统105设置在壳体101内,其包括第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053,第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053径向相对地设置在壳体101的内壁上。具体地,第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053之间的连线与筒状的壳体101的轴线相交,即,第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053设置在筒状的壳体101的另一条内径上。在本公开实施例中,优选地,第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033所在的内径与第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053所在的内径相互垂直,但本公开并不限于此,第一x射线源1031和第一探测器1033所在的内径与第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053所在的内径可以成其他角度,例如,该角度在85度至95度的范围内。The
第二x射线源1051例如可以为x射线球管,第二探测器1053对从第二x射线源1051发出的x射线进行检测,并将检测的数据发送给处理器以进行后续的处理。The
如图2和图3所示,可选地,第二子系统105可以进一步包括第二限束器1052,其设置在第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053之间靠近第二x射线源1051侧。第二限束器1052在从第二x射线源1051发出的x射线被第二探测器1053检测之前对该x射线进行限束,从而进一步提高CT图像质量。第二限束器1052可以为x射线球管限束器。As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , optionally, the
致动器107设置在壳体101内,被配置为能够在壳体101的轴线方向上使第二子系统105相对于第一子系统103系统移动。致动器107可以为线性致动器。The
如图2和图3所示,CT装置100可以进一步包括支撑部109和连接部111。As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the
支撑部109沿着第二x射线源1051和第二探测器1053的连线方向(即,壳体101的另一内径方向)设置在壳体101的内壁之间。第二x射线源1051和第二限束器1052设置在支撑部109的一端,并靠近壳体101的内壁。第二探测器1053设置在支撑部109的另一端,并靠近壳体101的内壁。The
连接部111将支撑部109连接至壳体101的内壁。支撑部109通过连接部111沿着壳体101的轴线方向滑动。致动器107连接至支撑部109并被配置为驱动支撑部109沿着壳体101的轴线方向滑动。The
图2中示出了支撑部、连接部、致动器的一种具体安装配置形式。FIG. 2 shows a specific installation configuration of the support portion, the connection portion, and the actuator.
具体地,如图2所示,支撑部109为中心开孔的板状结构,连接部111在板状结构的四个角部将支撑部109连接至壳体的内壁,致动器107在第二探测器1053侧与支撑部109连接。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 , the
连接部111可以包括线性轨道1111和线性衬套1113。线性轨道1111沿着壳体101的轴线方向固定至壳体的内壁,线性衬套1113沿着壳体101的轴线方向固定至支撑部109的角部边缘,线性衬套1113套设在线性轨道1111上,从而在致动器107的驱动下使得支撑部109能够沿着壳体101的轴线方向移动,实现第二子系统105与第一子系统103在壳体101的轴线方向上的相对移动。The
支撑部、连接部、致动器的安装配置并不限于上述形式。图3中示出了支撑部、连接部、致动器的安装配置的另一种形式。The mounting arrangement of the support portion, the connection portion, and the actuator is not limited to the above-mentioned form. Another form of the mounting configuration of the support portion, the connection portion, and the actuator is shown in FIG. 3 .
具体地,如图3所示,支撑部109包括分开设置的径向相对的第一支撑部1091和第二支撑部1092,即,在壳体101的中心部分并不存在支撑部109的任何部分。第一支撑部1091和第二支撑部1092均靠近壳体101的内壁设置。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 , the
致动器107包括第一致动器1071和第二致动器1072。The
第一支撑部1091和第二支撑部1092均为板状结构。第一支撑部1091在其板状结构的靠近壳体101内壁的两个角部边缘分别具有两个线性衬套1113,两个线性衬套1113分别套设在沿着壳体101的轴线方向固定在壳体101的内壁的两个线性轨道1111上,第一致动器1071设置在第一支撑部1091上靠近壳体101的中心部分侧,能够驱动第一支撑部1091沿着壳体101的轴线方向滑动。第二支撑部1091在其板状结构的靠近壳体101内壁的两个角部边缘分别具有两个线性衬套1113,两个线性衬套1113分别套设在沿着壳体101的轴线方向固定在壳体101的内壁的两个线性轨道1111上,第二致动器1072设置在第二支撑部1092上靠近壳体101的中心部分侧,能够驱动第二支撑部1092沿着壳体101的轴线方向滑动。The
第二x射线源1051和第二限束器1052设置在第一支撑部1091上,第二探测器1053设置在第二支撑部1092上。第一致动器1071和第二致动器1072被同步控制,以保持移动后的第二子系统105的第二x射线源1051、第二限束器1052和第二探测器1053在一条直线上。The
第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在壳体101的轴线方向上的宽度优选为相同,例如,可以均为6cm~8cm。但公开并不限于此,第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在壳体101的轴线方向上的宽度可以不同,可以根据需要进行选择。The widths of the
在以上实施例中描述了连接部由线性轨道和线性衬套构成的实例,但本公开并不限于此,连接部也可以由线性轨道和例如双V形轴承构成。通过该结构,第二子系统可以在壳体的轴线方向进行精确的线性移动,同时这样的结构可以承受各个方向上的负载。In the above embodiment, the example in which the connecting portion is constituted by the linear rail and the linear bush is described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the connecting portion may be constituted by the linear rail and, for example, a double V-shaped bearing. Through this structure, the second subsystem can perform precise linear movement in the axial direction of the housing, and at the same time, such a structure can bear loads in various directions.
在以上实施例中描述了利用线性致动器来使第二子系统相对于第一子系统在壳体的轴线方向上移动,然而本公开并不限于此,可以通过丝杠、液压驱动等使第二子系统相对于第一子系统在壳体的轴线方向上移动。In the above embodiments, the linear actuator is used to move the second sub-system relative to the first sub-system in the axial direction of the housing, however, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and a lead screw, hydraulic drive, etc. The second subsystem moves relative to the first subsystem in the axial direction of the housing.
在以上实施例中,尽管没有特意描述,但应当注意的是,图2和图3中在筒状壳体的中央部位的圆形开孔表示在CT检查时检查对象送入或移出CT装置所通过的开孔,具有该圆形开孔的圆形板可以用来支撑CT装置的其他部件。另外,第一子系统可以通过图中未示出的支撑筋连接至壳体的内壁。因本公开的发明点不在于该圆形板和支撑筋,所以并未对该圆形板和支撑筋进行详细描述。In the above embodiments, although not specifically described, it should be noted that the circular opening in the central portion of the cylindrical casing in FIGS. 2 and 3 represents the place where the object to be examined is brought into or moved out of the CT apparatus during the CT examination. Through the opening, the circular plate with the circular opening can be used to support other components of the CT apparatus. In addition, the first subsystem may be connected to the inner wall of the housing through support ribs not shown in the figures. Since the invention of the present disclosure does not lie in the circular plate and the supporting rib, the circular plate and the supporting rib are not described in detail.
为了更好地理解本公开,下面对根据本公开实施例的CT装置的工作模式切换进行具体描述。图4示出了随着致动器的驱动第一探测器和第二探测器之间的距离变化图。图5是示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置工作在双源模式下的x射线束配置图,图6示出了根据本公开实施例的CT装置工作在双源宽体模式下的x射线束配置图。For a better understanding of the present disclosure, the following will specifically describe the operation mode switching of the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 shows a graph showing the variation of the distance between the first detector and the second detector as the actuator is driven. 5 is a diagram illustrating an x-ray beam configuration of the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operating in a dual-source mode, and FIG. 6 illustrates an x-ray beam configuration of the CT apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operating in a dual-source wide-body mode Beam configuration diagram.
在下文中,为方便描述,将壳体101的轴线方向描述为z方向,将CT装置中的第一探测器和第二探测器在z方向上的宽度描述为z覆盖范围且假设它们相等,将壳体101的径向方向的平面描述为φ平面,其中,z方向垂直于φ平面。Hereinafter, for the convenience of description, the axial direction of the
在根据本公开实施例的CT装置中,通过致动器移动第二子系统105可以改变第一子系统103和第二子系统105之间在z方向上的距离。In the CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the distance in the z direction between the
图4示出了随着致动器的驱动,第一子系统103中的第一探测器1033和第二子系统105中的第二探测器1053之间的距离在z方向上发生变化。图4的(A)示出了第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053之间在z方向上的距离小于z覆盖范围,第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在z方向上覆盖范围部分重叠;图4的(B)示出了第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053之间在z方向上的距离大于z覆盖范围,第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在z方向上间隔开;图4的(C)示出了第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在z方向上的距离等于z覆盖范围,第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在z方向上恰好连接,此时,称CT装置处于双源宽体模式;图4的(D)示出了第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053在z方向上的距离为0,此时,称CT装置处于双源模式。FIG. 4 shows that the distance between the
可以根据需要通过驱动致动器将CT装置在双源模式和双源宽体模式之间进行切换。The CT device can be switched between the dual-source mode and the dual-source wide-body mode by driving the actuator as required.
例如,在临床扫描中,如果病人严重心律不齐,则需要CT装置具有高的时间分辨率,才能对病人的心脏进行高质量的成像。此时,可以将CT装置切换至图4的(D)所示的双源模式。For example, in a clinical scan, if a patient has a severe arrhythmia, a CT device with high temporal resolution is required to image the patient's heart with high quality. At this time, the CT apparatus can be switched to the dual source mode shown in (D) of FIG. 4 .
如图5所示,在双源模式下,CT装置的第一子系统的第一探测器1033和第二子系统的第二探测器1053在z方向上处于同一位置,第一x射线源1031发出的x射线束A和第二x射线源1051发出的x射线束B在同一φ平面上,从而对心脏的同一切片部位进行成像。As shown in FIG. 5 , in the dual-source mode, the
由于第一子系统和第二子系统在同一φ平面上垂直设置,所以,相比较于单源CT装置需要进行180度扫描才能完成一个切片部位的扫描,根据本公开实施例的CT装置在双源模式下只需要进行90度的扫描便可完成一个切片部位的扫描,从而时间分辨率为单源CT装置的2倍。在双源模式下,可以以高的时间分辨率获得高质量的CT图像。Since the first sub-system and the second sub-system are vertically arranged on the same φ plane, compared with the single-source CT device that needs to perform 180-degree scanning to complete the scan of one slice, the CT device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure operates in a dual-source CT device. In the source mode, only a 90-degree scan is required to complete the scan of a slice, so that the time resolution is twice that of a single-source CT device. In dual-source mode, high-quality CT images can be obtained with high temporal resolution.
例如,在临床扫描中,如果进行的扫描是增强型扫描,则扫描应在存在造影剂的情况下进行,为避免因造影剂和扫描床的同时移动造成CT图像中出现伪影,就希望尽量不移动扫描床,在这种情况下,可以将根据本公开的CT装置切换至图4的(C)所示的双源宽体模式。For example, in a clinical scan, if the scan performed is an enhanced scan, the scan should be performed in the presence of a contrast agent. Without moving the scanning bed, in this case, the CT apparatus according to the present disclosure can be switched to the dual-source wide-body mode shown in (C) of FIG. 4 .
如图6所示,在双源宽体模式下,CT装置的第一子系统的第一探测器1033和第二子系统的第二探测器1053在z方向上恰好前后连接,第一x射线源1031发出的x射线束A和第二x射线源1051发出的x射线束B在z方向上恰好连续照射检查对象,从而可以以宽的成像区域对检查对象进行扫描成像。As shown in FIG. 6 , in the dual-source wide-body mode, the
在双源宽体模式下,由于第一子系统和第二子系统在不同的φ平面上垂直设置,以不同的第一x射线源1031和第二x射线源1051来分别向相对于单源宽体CT装置(z覆盖范围为12cm~16cm)具有较窄z覆盖范围(例如6cm~8cm)的第一探测器1033和第二探测器1053发出扫描x射线,因此,既实现了在z方向上以宽的z覆盖范围进行扫描,又减少了宽的z覆盖范围导致的锥形束伪影,从而能够以宽的z覆盖范围获得高质量的CT图像。In the dual-source wide-body mode, since the first sub-system and the second sub-system are vertically arranged on different φ planes, different
根据本公开实施例的CT装置至少可以提供双源模式和双源宽体模式两种操作模式,这可以提供比单源宽体CT装置更高的时间分辨率,比任何现有的双源CT装置更宽的z覆盖范围。The CT apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can provide at least two operating modes, a dual-source mode and a dual-source wide-body mode, which can provide higher temporal resolution than a single-source wide-body CT apparatus, and a higher temporal resolution than any existing dual-source CT. Device wider z coverage.
另外,当根据本公开的CT装置以双源宽体模式操作时,两个子系统以不同的扫描参数操作,由于两个子系统的锥形角是具有相同z覆盖范围的单源宽体CT装置的一半,从而减少了锥形束伪影,可以以进行全z覆盖模式进行螺旋扫描。Additionally, when a CT apparatus according to the present disclosure operates in a dual-source wide-body mode, the two subsystems operate with different scan parameters, since the taper angles of the two subsystems are that of a single-source wide-body CT apparatus with the same z coverage. half, thereby reducing cone beam artifacts, allowing helical scans to be performed in full z-coverage mode.
本公开的上述实施例中,对各个实施例的描述都各有侧重,某个实施例中没有详述的部分,可以参照其他实施例的相关描述。In the above-mentioned embodiments of the present disclosure, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
以上所述仅是本公开的优选实施方式,应当指出,对于本技术领域的普通技术人员来说,在不脱离本公开原理的前提下,还可以做出若干改进和润饰,这些改进和润饰也应视为本公开的保护范围。The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present disclosure, several improvements and modifications can be made. It should be regarded as the protection scope of the present disclosure.
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