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Structure for homogenizing the fundamental field in a nuclear magnetic resonance examination apparatus
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1986-11-03
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Granted: 1988-05-31
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Expires: 2006-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A structure for homogenizing the fundamental field in a nuclear magnetic resonance examination apparatus has a plurality of rods consisting at least partially of ferromagnetic material and a structure for supporting the rods in the fundamental magnetic field. The supporting structure may be in the form of rings with the rods extending therethrough at selected positions, either individually or in groups. The location, cross-section, length, shape and number of rods are selected as needed for homogenizing the fundamental field.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Frese
- 👤 Karl-Georg Ladwein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:49
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/20; G01R33/28; G01R33/38; G01R33/387; G01R33/3873
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for examining a subject having means for generating a fundamental magnetic field in which said subject is disposed, means for generating a plurality of gradient fields in which said subject is also disposed, and means for generating and measuring nuclear magnetic resonance signals in said subject, the improvement comprising: a plurality of rods at least partially consisting of ferromagnetic material; and means for supporting said rods in said fundamental magnetic field at respective locations selected in combination with the cross-section, shape, length and number of said rods for homogenizing said fundamental magnetic field.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for examining a subject having means for generating a fundamental magnetic field in which said subject is disposed, means for generating a plurality of gradient fields in which said subject is also disposed, and means for generating and measuring nuclear magnetic resonance signals in said subject, the improvement comprising: a plurality of rods at least partially consisting of ferromagnetic material; and means for supporting said rods in said fundamental magnetic field at respective locations selected in combination with the cross-section, shape, length and number of said rods for homogenizing said fundamental magnetic field.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said means for supporting said rods consists of a plurality of rings, each ring having a plurality of holes therein disposed in registry with holes in the other rings for receiving said rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement of claim 2, wherein said apparatus further includes a cylinder surrounding an examination space in which said subject is disposed, and wherein said rings are attached to said cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement of claim 3, wherein said rings are attached to an exterior of said cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement of claim 3, wherein said rings are attached to an interior of said cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improvement of claim 2, wherein said means for generating a fundamental magnetic field includes a plurality of coils and an outside jacket surrounding said coils, and wherein said rings are attached to said outside jacket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said means for supporting said rods supports said rods at equidistant spacings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said means for supporting said rods supports said rods in groups.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 8, wherein said means for supporting said rods support said rods in groups with said groups being equidistantly spaced.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvemnt of claim 1, wherein said rods in said plurality of rods have different diameters.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said rods each consist of a plurality of longitudinally extending regions having different magnetic properties.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 11, wherein said regions having different magnetic properties are diffused into each other in a transition between said regions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 11, wherein said regions are formed by a plurality of alternating sub-rods having different magnetic properties joined together longitudinally.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement of claim 13, wherein said sub-rods are joined together by a threaded projection carried on each sub-rod which is received in a complementary threaded bore in an adjacent sub-rod.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement of claim 13, wherein said sub-rods are joined together by a threaded bolt, and wherein each sub-rod has a centrally disposed threaded bore therein for receiving threaded bolt.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said rods each consist of a tube of non-magnetic material at least partially filled with magnetic material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for examining a subject having means for generating a fundamental magnetic field in which said subject is disposed, means for generating a plurality of gradient fields in which said subject is also disposed, and means for generating and measuring nuclear magnetic signals in said subject, the improvement comprising: a plurality of rods at least partially consisting of ferromagnetic material; and a plurality of spaced rings disposed surrounding said subject and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said subject, each ring having a plurality of holes therein for receiving said rods substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis, said holes being disposed at locations selected in combination with the cross-section, shape, length and number of said rods for homogenizing said magnetic field.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus for examining a subject having means for generating a fundamental magnetic field in which said subject is disposed, means for generating a plurality of gradient fields in which said subject is also disposed, and means for generating and measuring nuclear magnetic signals in said subject, the improvement comprising: a plurality of rods at least partially consisting of ferromagnetic material; and a plurality of spaced rings disposed surrounding said subject and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said subject, each ring having a plurality of holes therein for receiving said rods substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis, said holes being disposed at locations selected in combination with the cross-section, shape, length and number of said rods for homogenizing said magnetic field.
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