A patient bed for use with at least one imaging device in which a plurality of
scans to be correlated are performed, as well as in a continuous motion scanner
used to compile whole-body scans. The patient bed includes a horizontal rail base
and a movable patient surface. Electronic controllers are provided for controlling
the horizontal and vertical positioning of the patient surface. The horizontal
rail base is secured to the support proximate the scanner. A linear motor is used
to generate horizontal motion of the patient bed. The linear motor is controlled
using a motion controller in communication with a computer associated with the
imaging device. A pedestal is provided for mounting a vertical carriage assembly.
A vertical track is carried by the pedestal for controlling vertical travel of
the patient bed. A motor is provided for controlling vertical motion. A pallet
support member is cantilevered from the vertical carriage assembly for carrying
a pallet.
