Support arm for arrangement for radiation therapy, for detector or diagnostic radiation source attached at arm end, has radiation therapy system attached to arm in area of another arm end in radiator header section

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This invention concerns a support arm designed for radiation therapy equipment. The arm is curved and can hold either a detector or a diagnostic radiation source at one end, while the other end is attached to a radiation therapy system, such as a radiotherapy head. The presence of a hinge provides flexibility for positioning the equipment during use.

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• Medical imaging and diagnostics in hospitals or clinics
• Radiation therapy for cancer treatment
• Integration into advanced radiotherapy systems for more precise targeting
• Use in research facilities for testing new radiation equipment designs

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• Allows flexible and precise positioning of radiation equipment, improving treatment accuracy
• Curved arm design can increase the operational area and enhance ease of use for medical staff
• Hinge mechanism provides additional movement and adaptability during procedures
• Facilitates combination of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, reducing the need for repositioning the patient

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The support arm (41) has a radiation therapy system attached to the arm in the area of another arm end in a radiator header section. The arm is uniformly curved. The end part of another arm end has a hinge (43). An independent claim is also included for an arrangement for radiation therapy has a radiation head with a radiation source for therapeutic radiation.