公开(公告)号：US11728121B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17572871

申请日：2022-01-11

Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Inventor： Atsushi Ishii ,  Akihito Kobayashi

IPC: H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H01J35/14

CPC classification number: H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/186 ,  H01J35/153 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1216 ,  H01J2235/1245 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/18 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: An X-ray module includes a housing in which an opening portion is formed; an electron gun that emits an electron beam; a target that transmits an X-ray generated when the electron beam is incident on the target and emits the X-ray from an X-ray-emitting surface; an X-ray-emitting window that seals the opening portion, and that transmits the X-ray and emits the X-ray to a first side in an axial direction; and a heat radiating unit disposed outside the housing. The housing includes a surface on which a protrusion protruding to the first side is formed, the opening portion is formed in the protrusion, and the target is disposed in the opening portion. The heat radiating unit includes a first portion extending along the surface and thermally connected to the surface, and a second portion extending from the first portion to a second side opposite the first side.

公开(公告)号：US09330879B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14131317

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

Inventor： John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  H01J1/06 ,  G21K1/087 ,  G21K1/093 ,  A61B6/06 ,  H05G1/52 ,  G02B27/30 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/30 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/08 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  G02B27/30 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/025 ,  G21K1/08 ,  G21K1/087 ,  G21K1/093 ,  H01J1/06 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/30 ,  H01J2235/082 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/16 ,  H01J2235/186 ,  H05G1/52

Abstract: Direct write electron-beam-to-x-ray converters are described, which may be programmed to focus x-rays into an arbitrary shape to provide spatial and intensity modulation to irradiate a malady such as a tumor. An integrated structure of the electron beam to x-ray converter comprises a collimating grid containing a target fluid. The collimating grid comprises a plurality of individual cells enclosed in a housing assembly. An electron beam aimed at a selected individual cell of the collimating grid may be converted to an x-ray beam within the target fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了直接写入电子束到x射线转换器，其可被编程以将x射线聚焦成任意形状以提供空间和强度调制以照射诸如肿瘤的疾病。 电子束与x射线转换器的一体结构包括一个包含目标流体的准直栅格。 准直栅格包括封闭在壳体组件中的多个单个电池。 瞄准准直栅格的选定单个单元的电子束可以被转换成目标流体内的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：US09070529B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13483193

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Miki Tamura ,  Shuji Aoki ,  Yoshihiro Yanagisawa ,  Kazuyuki Ueda

Inventor： Miki Tamura ,  Shuji Aoki ,  Yoshihiro Yanagisawa ,  Kazuyuki Ueda

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H05G1/06

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/06 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1216 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1295 ,  H01J2235/16 ,  H01J2235/167 ,  H05G1/06

Abstract: In a radiation imaging apparatus, an envelope has a first window for transmitting radiation and is filled with an insulating liquid, and a radiation tube in the envelope has, at a position facing the first window, a second window for transmitting the radiation, and a shielding member. A solid insulating member is arranged between the shielding member and the inner wall of the envelope, and an opening is formed at a position on the insulating member corresponding to the first window. The shortest distance from the shielding member to the first window or the inner wall of the envelope through the opening of the insulating member without the insulating member is made to be longer than the shortest distance from the shielding member to the first window or the inner wall of the envelope through the insulating member, thereby improving withstand voltage performance without reducing an radiation amount.

Abstract translation: 在放射线成像装置中，外壳具有用于透射辐射的第一窗口，并填充有绝缘液体，并且外壳中的辐射管在朝向第一窗口的位置处具有用于透射辐射的第二窗口， 屏蔽构件。 在屏蔽构件和封套的内壁之间设置有固体绝缘构件，并且在对应于第一窗口的绝缘构件上的位置处形成开口。 通过没有绝缘构件的绝缘构件的开口，从屏蔽构件到第一窗口或封套的内壁的最短距离比从屏蔽构件到第一窗口或内壁的最短距离 通过绝缘构件的封套，从而在不降低辐射量的情况下提高耐压性能。

公开(公告)号：US08121259B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12630326

申请日：2009-12-03

Applicant: Michael Scott Hebert ,  Gregory Alan Steinlage ,  Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Donald Robert Allen ,  James J. Van Bogart

Inventor： Michael Scott Hebert ,  Gregory Alan Steinlage ,  Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Donald Robert Allen ,  James J. Van Bogart

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/1216 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electron collector includes a body having an internal bore formed therethrough along a first direction and a window side having an aperture formed in a first portion thereof along a second direction different from the first direction. The apparatus also includes a cover plate having a bottom surface coupled to a second portion of the first surface of the electron collector, and an x-ray transmission window coupled to the cover plate and aligned with the aperture along the second direction, wherein a recess is formed along the second direction in one of the first portion of the first surface of the electron collector and a portion of the bottom surface of the cover plate, and wherein a gap is formed between the bottom surface of the cover plate and the first surface of the electron collector.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括：电子收集器，包括具有沿着第一方向穿过其形成的内孔的主体和具有沿着与第一方向不同的第二方向形成在其第一部分中的孔的窗口侧。 该装置还包括盖板，其具有联接到电子收集器的第一表面的第二部分的底表面和耦合到盖板并沿着第二方向与孔对准的x射线透射窗，其中凹部 沿着第二方向在电子收集器的第一表面的第一部分和盖板的底表面的一部分中形成，并且其中在盖板的底表面和第一表面之间形成间隙 的电子收集器。

公开(公告)号：US20110038462A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12778927

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews ,  George Benjamin Naseath ,  Lincoln Curtis Jolley ,  Richard Alma Keyes ,  Ricky Burnett Smith

Inventor： Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews ,  George Benjamin Naseath ,  Lincoln Curtis Jolley ,  Richard Alma Keyes ,  Ricky Burnett Smith

IPC: H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/12

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H05G1/025 ,  H05G1/04

Abstract: A liquid-cooled aperture body in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube is configured to be at least partially submerged in a liquid coolant. The x-ray tube includes a cathode at least partially positioned within a cathode housing, an anode at least partially positioned within a can, and an aperture body coupling the cathode housing to the can. The can is formed from a first material and the aperture body is formed from a second material. The aperture body defines an aperture through which electrons may pass between the cathode and the anode. The aperture body further defines at least two exterior surfaces that are each configured to be exposed to the liquid coolant in which the x-ray tube is at least partially submerged.

Abstract translation: X射线管中的液冷孔体。 在一个示例性实施例中，X射线管被配置为至少部分地浸没在液体冷却剂中。 x射线管包括至少部分地设置在阴极壳体内的阴极，至少部分地定位在罐内的阳极以及将阴极壳体联接到罐的孔体。 罐由第一材料形成，孔主体由第二材料形成。 光圈体限定一个孔，电子可以通过该孔在阴极和阳极之间通过。 孔体还限定至少两个外表面，每个外表面被构造成暴露于其中x射线管至少部分浸没在其中的液体冷却剂。

公开(公告)号：US20090279668A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12116767

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Donald Robert Allen ,  Brian Lounsberry ,  James J. VanBogart

Inventor： Donald Robert Allen ,  Brian Lounsberry ,  James J. VanBogart

IPC: H01J35/18

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: An x-ray tube includes a cathode positioned within a vacuum chamber and configured to emit electrons. The x-ray tube includes an anode positioned within the vacuum chamber to receive electrons emitted from the cathode and configured to generate a beam of x-rays from the electrons, a window positioned to pass the beam of x-rays therethrough, and an electron collector structure attached to the x-ray tube having an aperture formed therethrough to allow passage of x-rays therethrough. The aperture is shaped to prevent diffracted x-rays from combining with the beam of x-rays passing through the window.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括位于真空室内并被配置为发射电子的阴极。 x射线管包括位于真空室内的阳极，用于接收从阴极发射的电子，并配置成从电子产生一束x射线，一个定位成使X射线束通过的窗口，以及一个电子 收集器结构附接到具有穿过其形成的孔的x射线管，以允许X射线通过。 孔被成形为防止衍射的X射线与通过窗口的X射线束组合。

公开(公告)号：US20090086922A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11864603

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Don Lee Warburton

Inventor： Don Lee Warburton

IPC: G21K1/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: Liquid cooled window assembly for an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube window assembly includes an x-ray tube window frame that defines an opening and an x-ray tube window configured to be attached to the x-ray tube window frame. When the x-ray tube window is attached to the x-ray tube window frame, the x-ray tube window substantially covers the opening defined by the x-ray tube window frame, and the x-ray tube window cooperates with the x-ray tube window frame to define a fluid passageway disposed about at least a portion of the opening. The fluid passageway includes an inlet and an outlet.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管的液体冷却窗组件。 在一个示例性实施例中，X射线管窗组件包括限定开口的X射线管窗框和被配置为附接到X射线管窗框的X射线管窗。 当x射线管窗口连接到X射线管窗框时，X射线管窗口基本上覆盖由X射线管窗框限定的开口，并且x射线管窗与x射线管窗口配合， 射线管窗框架以限定围绕开口的至少一部分设置的流体通道。 流体通道包括入口和出口。

公开(公告)号：US20090086917A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12028698

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Don Lee Warburton ,  Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews

Inventor： Don Lee Warburton ,  Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews

IPC: H01J35/12

CPC classification number: H05G1/02 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: X-ray tube cooling systems. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube includes a housing, a window frame attached to the housing, and a window attached to the window frame. The housing defines an aperture through which electrons can pass from a cathode to an anode. The housing also defines an inlet port and an outlet port. The window frame defines an opening through which x-rays can pass. The window covers the opening defined by the window frame. The housing and the window frame are configured such that a liquid can flow from the inlet port to the outlet port through either a first liquid path at least partially defined by the housing or a second liquid path cooperatively defined by the housing and the window frame. The second liquid path is disposed about at least a portion of the opening in the window frame.

Abstract translation: X射线管冷却系统。 在一个示例性实施例中，X射线管包括壳体，附接到壳体的窗框和附接到窗框的窗口。 壳体限定一个孔，电子可以通过该孔从阴极传递到阳极。 壳体还限定了入口和出口。 窗框限定了X射线能穿过的开口。 窗户覆盖窗框所界定的开口。 壳体和窗框被构造成使得液体可以通过至少部分地由壳体限定的第一液体路径或由壳体和窗框协合地限定的第二液体路径从入口端口流到出口端口。 第二液体路径围绕窗框中的开口的至少一部分设置。

公开(公告)号：US20080310596A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11570978

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: Qing K. Lu ,  Xiaopo Ma ,  Kevin C. Kraft

Inventor： Qing K. Lu ,  Xiaopo Ma ,  Kevin C. Kraft

IPC: H01J35/12

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/1216 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262

Abstract: A cooling apparatus (10) for X-ray tube inserts (14) is provided. The apparatus comprises a flow director (20) that is configured to direct at least a portion of a flow of a coolant toward a window (30) of an X-ray tube insert. The flow director may incorporate a flow sleeve (208) of a plurality of nozzles (88).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于X射线管插入件（14）的冷却装置（10）。 该装置包括导流器（20），其配置成将冷却剂流的至少一部分引向X射线管插入件的窗口（30）。 导流器可以包括多个喷嘴（88）的流动套管（208）。

公开(公告)号：US07016472B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10683306

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

Inventor： Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

IPC: H01J35/16

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: An x-ray tube window cooling assembly (11) for an x-ray tube (18) includes an electron collector body (110). The electron collector body (110) is thermally coupled to an x-ray tube window (102). The electron collector body (110) includes a coolant circuit (112) with a coolant inlet (114) and a coolant outlet (122). Multiple thermal exchange devices are coupled to the coolant circuit (112) and reduce temperature of a coolant passing through the exchange devices.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管（18）的X射线管窗冷却组件（11）包括电子收集体（110）。 电子收集器主体（110）热耦合到X射线管窗口（102）。 电子收集器主体（110）包括具有冷却剂入口（114）和冷却剂出口（122）的冷却剂回路（112）。 多个热交换装置联接到冷却剂回路（112）并且降低通过交换装置的冷却剂的温度。