Chapter I - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
I-4 Planmeca Proline EC X-ray unit
MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Technical Manual
1.2 Cassette mechanism, Planmeca Proline EC Panoramic X-
ray unit
The primary function of the cassette mechanism is to enable controlled linear movement of
the film cassette across the radiation beam synchronically in relation to the rotation move
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ment. Besides, the cassette mechanism has certain secondary functions such as secondary
slot which prevents the radiation scattering from patient from exposing the film.
The assembly (Fig. 3, 1) is the frame of the cassette mechanism. The cassette holder (Fig. 3,
2) is attached with linear bearings to the secondary slot (Fig. 3, 3) through axle and support
wheel. The cassette carriage is driven by an friction wheel (Fig. 3, 4) which is in contact with
the top surface of the slot.
The lateral force caused by the cassette holder, the weight of the film cassette and the load-
ing spring of the driving wheel is compensated by a support wheel in the slot. The cassette
holder rolls against the support wheel. Commanded by the microprocessor a stepper motor
(
Fig. 3, 5) rotates the friction wheel analogically with the rotation mechanism through worm
gear transmission.
Figure 3
THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT
AND OPERATOR UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE OBSERVED
ATTENTION CET APPAREIL A RAYONS X PEUT ETRE
DANGEREUX POUR LE PATIENT ET L'OPERATEUR
SI LES FACTEURS DE SECURITE ET LE MODE
D'EMPLOI NE SONT PAS SCRUPULEUSEMENT
RESPECTES
WARNING
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