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Abstract

Mobile imaging table for transporting a patient and for imaging the patient using a radiographic imaging apparatus such as a CT scan, MRI apparatus, or X-ray. The mobile imaging table comprises a generally rectangular lower frame member supported on rollers, a vertically movable upper frame member, a longitudinally and horizontally movable table top which is movable between a first position for transport of a patient and a second position for imaging, and at least one linear bearing assembly for guiding the vertical movement of the upper frame member. Each linear bearing assembly comprises at least two telescoping vertical plates (or other linear bearing support members) and each vertical plate has at least one (preferably two) vertically extending linear bearings mounted thereon. Either a pair of longitudinally extending linear bearing assemblies (one on either side of the mobile imaging table) or a single transverse linear bearing assembly may be provided. Deflection of the table top in the second position is very slight, making possible precise placement of a patient for imaging so that a focused radiographic image may be obtained.

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