Modular Adaptable Coil and Coil Arrangement for a Magnetic Resonance Tomography System

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The patent describes a modular and customizable coil, along with a coil arrangement, for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy systems. The core invention is a multi-part coil design where tuning units with specific capacitance or inductance can be reversibly inserted between parts of the coil body, allowing for quick and easy adjustment or exchange to set the desired resonance frequency.

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• MRI scanners in hospitals or research centers requiring different coil configurations for various imaging protocols or patient anatomies.
• Magnetic resonance spectroscopy systems that need flexible coil arrangements depending on the substance or region being analyzed.
• Customization or upgrading of existing MRI systems with modular coil components instead of entirely new hardware.
• R&D laboratories developing or testing new MRI coil designs or protocols.

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• Easier and faster customization of MRI/spectroscopy coils to fit specific requirements or protocols.
• Cost savings, as users can modify or upgrade coils by swapping tuning units rather than purchasing new coils.
• Reduced downtime, since tuning adjustments or repairs can be made by quickly replacing parts of the coil.
• Improved flexibility for operators and service technicians, as the coil can be tailored for different applications or patient needs.

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The invention relates to a coil and a coil arrangement for a magnetic resonance tomography and/or spectroscopy system, a system and a method for adapting a coil, a method for manufacturing an adapted coil arrangement, and a magnetic resonance tomography and/or spectroscopy system. A coil (10) for a magnetic resonance tomography and/or spectroscopy system comprises a multi-part coil body (12) and at least one tuning unit (20) with a defined capacitance and/or inductance for influencing a resonance frequency. The coil (10) is designed such that the tuning unit (20) can be arranged between parts (14) of the coil body (12) and reversibly connected to them, so that the tuning unit (20) can be exchanged for another tuning unit in order to set a desired resonance frequency.