PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a panel support device capable of performing attachment and detachment of an X-ray receiving panel by a simple operation, and an X-ray apparatus having the panel support device.SOLUTION: The panel support device for detachably supporting an X-ray receiving panel (500) includes a support plate (700) configured to be in contact with the surface of the panel opposite to an X-ray receiving surface of the panel while the panel is mounted, a locking member (702) for locking the panel on the support plate while the panel is mounted, and a drive device (800) for driving the locking member so that the locking member is withdrawn from a locking position when the panel approaches the support plate and the locking member returns to the locking position when the panel comes in contact with the support plate in a process for mounting the panel.COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT【課題】X線受光用のパネルの着脱を単純な操作で行えるパネル支持装置、および、そのようなパネル支持装置を有するX線撮影装置を実現する。【解決手段】X線受光用のパネル(500)を着脱可能に支持するパネル支持装置は、装着状態において前記パネルのX線受光面とは反対側の面が当接する支持板(700)と、装着状態において前記パネルを前記支持板に係止する係止部材(702)と、装着過程における前記支持板への前記パネルの接近に連動して前記係止部材を係止位置から退避させるとともに、前記支持板への前記パネルの当接に連動して前記係止部材を係止位置に復帰させるよう前記係止部材を駆動する駆動手段(800)を具備する。【選択図】図5
