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Chapter 7 - Gantry
7.1.2.1 Gantry Transport Mechanism
Refer to
. The PET and the CT Gantries are installed close to one another. In order to
enable service access for the gantries, the PET gantry is installed on a set of rollers on one side
and a linear bearing assembly on the other.
The linear bearing assembly is connected to a baseplate that is anchored to the floor. The gantry
is also connected to a mechanical driving mechanism that is designed to enable movement of the
gantry to its service position using an electric screwdriver to drive the lead screw of the gantry.
Figure 7-1:
Gantry Transport Mechanism
Rollers
Roller Baseplate
Linear
Bearing
Assembly
Driving Mechanism
Cable Retractors