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Microprocessor controlled limitation system for a stand‐alone freely movable treatment couch
Author(s) -
Van de Vondel Iwein,
Coppens Luc,
Verellen Dirk,
Bel Arjan,
Linthout Nadine,
De Beukeleer Marc,
Van den Berge Dirk,
Storme Guy
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.598267
Subject(s) - linear particle accelerator , microprocessor , computer science , table (database) , cover (algebra) , medical physics , simulation , computer hardware , engineering , physics , beam (structure) , mechanical engineering , optics , data mining
Because of the capability of free movement in the treatment room, we recently introduced a Hercules treatment couch on one of our linear accelerators. One of the advantages of this couch is that it allows for a more flexible way of patient setup and that it can be moved entirely out of the way to enable treatment with a hospital bed. A disadvantage, however, is that the couch can hit a wall or a cover of the accelerator accidentally. A limitation system has been developed to protect both the table and the accelerator against such collisions.

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