公开(公告)号：US09972472B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14537536

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Ian Strider Hunt ,  Andrew Thomas Triscari

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  F16C33/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/101 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/10 ,  F16C33/6692 ,  F16C33/74 ,  F16C2210/08 ,  F16C2226/36 ,  F16C2380/16 ,  H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1046 ,  H01J2235/106 ,  H01J2235/1086 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: A structure and associated method for forming a liquid metal or spiral groove bearing assembly for an x-ray tube is illustrated that utilizes a unitary sleeve and a thrust ring or seal each formed of a weldable, non-refractory material. The sleeve and the thrust seal are welded to one another to provide an improved construction for minimizing leaks of the liquid metal bearing fluid. The structure of the sleeve and the thrust seal are formed with deformation restricting features that maintain the integrity of the bearing surfaces of the assembly when the thrust seal is secured within the sleeve and welded thereto to form the bearing assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20150311027A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14694716

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Ru Bai Cheng ,  Anja Fritzler ,  Sven Fritzler ,  Jürgen Holzinger ,  Mathias Vautrin ,  Peng Xu

Inventor： Ru Bai Cheng ,  Anja Fritzler ,  Sven Fritzler ,  Jürgen Holzinger ,  Mathias Vautrin ,  Peng Xu

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J35/101 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: A miniaturized anode module includes a target, a rotor module, a first rotation shaft, a second rotation shaft, and a heat barrier. The target is used for receiving an electron beam in order to excite a ray. The rotor module is used for driving the target in rotation. The first rotation shaft is coupled to the target. The second rotation shaft is coupled to the first rotation shaft and the rotor module, such that the rotor module drives the first rotation shaft and the target in synchronous rotation by the second rotation shaft. The heat barrier is disposed between the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft, and is used to block the transfer of heat generated by the target when exciting the ray to the second rotation shaft through the first rotation shaft.

Abstract translation: 小型阳极模块包括靶，转子模块，第一旋转轴，第二旋转轴和热障。 靶用于接收电子束以激发光线。 转子模块用于驱动目标旋转。 第一旋转轴联接到目标。 第二旋转轴联接到第一旋转轴和转子模块，使得转子模块通过第二旋转轴同步旋转驱动第一旋转轴和目标。 隔热层设置在第一旋转轴和第二旋转轴之间，并且用于阻止当通过第一旋转轴将射线激发到第二旋转轴时由靶产生的热的传递。

公开(公告)号：US08744047B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12915717

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Donald Robert Allen ,  Michael Hebert ,  Ian Strider Hunt ,  Kenwood Dayton

Inventor： Donald Robert Allen ,  Michael Hebert ,  Ian Strider Hunt ,  Kenwood Dayton

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/101 ,  H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1046 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1208 ,  H01J2235/1295

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the thermal regulation of components within an X-ray tube, and more specifically to heat transfer between the anode and the rotary mechanism to which the anode is attached. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a fixed shaft, a rotating bearing sleeve disposed about the fixed shaft and configured to rotate with respect to the fixed shaft via a rotary bearing, an electron beam target disposed about the bearing sleeve and configured to rotate with the bearing sleeve, and a thermally conductive, deformable metallic gasket disposed between the target and the bearing sleeve and configured to conduct heat between the target and the bearing sleeve in operation.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例涉及X射线管内的部件的热调节，更具体地涉及阳极与阳极所连接的旋转机构之间的热传递。 例如，在一个实施例中，提供了X射线管。 X射线管通常包括固定轴，旋转的轴承套，围绕固定轴布置并且构造成通过旋转轴承相对于固定轴旋转，电子束靶设置在轴承套周围并被构造成与 以及设置在所述目标和所述轴承套之间并且被配置为在操作中在所述目标和所述轴承套之间传导热量的导热可变形的金属垫圈。

公开(公告)号：US20140105365A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13652598

申请日：2012-10-16

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Edwin L. Legall ,  Ryan Mitchell Damm

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  H01J9/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/101 ,  H01J2235/1006 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: An x-ray tube includes a frame forming a first portion of a vacuum enclosure, a rotating subsystem shaft positioned within the vacuum enclosure and having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the rotating subsystem shaft is attached to a first portion of the frame, a target positioned within the vacuum enclosure and attached to the rotating subsystem shaft between the first end and the second end, the target positioned to receive electrons from an electron source positioned within the vacuum enclosure, and a thermal compensator mechanically coupled to the second end of the rotating subsystem shaft and to a second portion of the frame, the thermal compensator forming a second portion of the vacuum enclosure.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括形成真空外壳的第一部分的框架，位于真空外壳内并具有第一端和第二端的旋转子系统轴，其中旋转子系统轴的第一端连接到第一 所述框架的一部分，位于所述真空外壳内并且在所述第一端和所述第二端之间附接到所述旋转子系统轴的目标，所述目标定位成从位于所述真空外壳内的电子源接收电子，以及机械耦合的热补偿器 到所述旋转子系统轴的第二端和所述框架的第二部分，所述热补偿器形成所述真空外壳的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130051533A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13663287

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Ward Vincent Coon ,  Dennis H. Runnoe ,  Lawrence Wheatley Bawden

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/106 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1208 ,  H01J2235/1279

Abstract: Liquid metal containment in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube anode assembly includes a shaft terminated by a head and an anode connected to an anode hub. The anode hub is at least partially surrounding the head of the shaft. The anode hub is configured to contain a volume of a liquid metal and to rotate around the stationary shaft. The anode hub may also define a catch space within the anode hub that is configured to catch the liquid metal in order to contain the liquid metal within the hub while in a non-rotating state and regardless of the orientation of the x-ray tube anode assembly.

Abstract translation: 液体金属容纳在x射线管中。 在一个示例实施例中，x射线管阳极组件包括由头部终止的轴和连接到阳极轮毂的阳极。 阳极轮毂至少部分地围绕轴的头部。 阳极毂被构造成容纳一定体积的液态金属并围绕固定轴旋转。 阳极轮毂还可以限定阳极轮毂内的捕获空间，其被构造成捕获液体金属，以便在处于非旋转状态时将液体金属容纳在轮毂内，并且与X射线管阳极的取向无关 部件。

公开(公告)号：US08300770B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12835248

申请日：2010-07-13

Applicant: Ward Vincent Coon ,  Dennis H. Runnoe ,  Lawrence Wheatley Bawden

Inventor： Ward Vincent Coon ,  Dennis H. Runnoe ,  Lawrence Wheatley Bawden

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/106 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1208 ,  H01J2235/1279

Abstract: Liquid metal containment in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube anode assembly includes a stationary shaft terminated by a head and an anode connected to an anode hub. The anode hub is at least partially surrounding the head of the stationary shaft. The anode hub defines a hub opening through which the stationary shaft extends. The anode hub is configured to contain a volume of a liquid metal and to rotate around the stationary shaft. The anode hub also defines a catch space within the anode hub that is configured to catch the liquid metal in order to contain the liquid metal within the hub regardless of the orientation of the x-ray tube anode assembly.

Abstract translation: 液体金属容纳在x射线管中。 在一个示例实施例中，x射线管阳极组件包括由头部终止的固定轴和连接到阳极轮毂的阳极。 阳极轮毂至少部分地围绕固定轴的头部。 阳极轮毂限定了固定轴延伸穿过的轮毂开口。 阳极毂被构造成容纳一定体积的液态金属并围绕固定轴旋转。 阳极毂还限定了阳极毂内的捕获空间，其被构造成捕获液态金属以便将液体金属容纳在轮毂内，而与X射线管阳极组件的取向无关。

公开(公告)号：US20120106711A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US12915784

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Donald Robert Allen ,  Michael Hebert ,  Kenwood Dayton

Inventor： Donald Robert Allen ,  Michael Hebert ,  Kenwood Dayton

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/101 ,  H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1066 ,  H01J2235/1208 ,  H01J2235/1295 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the thermal regulation of components within an X-ray tube by transferring heat between the anode and the rotary mechanism to which the anode is attached. For example, in one embodiment, an X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube generally includes a fixed shaft, a rotating bearing sleeve disposed about the fixed shaft and configured to rotate with respect to the fixed shaft via a rotary bearing, and an electron beam target disposed about the bearing sleeve and configured to rotate with the bearing sleeve. The electron beam target is permanently bonded to the bearing sleeve.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例涉及通过在阳极和阳极附接到的旋转机构之间传递热量来对X射线管内的部件进行热调节。 例如，在一个实施例中，提供了X射线管。 X射线管通常包括固定轴，旋转轴承套，其设置在固定轴周围并且经配置以经由旋转轴承相对于固定轴旋转;以及电子束靶，其设置在轴承套周围并且构造成与 轴承套。 电子束目标永久地粘合到轴承套筒上。

公开(公告)号：US07561669B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US10860516

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: Arunvel Thangamani ,  Jayaprakash Ramakrishna

Inventor： Arunvel Thangamani ,  Jayaprakash Ramakrishna

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J2235/1208 ,  H01J2235/1291

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing thermal insulation in an X-ray tube are provided. The method includes configuring a metallic foam to resist the heat flow in an X-ray tube. The method further comprises configuring the metallic foam for positioning in the X-ray tube to resist heat flow to bearings in the X-ray tube.

Abstract translation: 提供了在X射线管中提供绝热的方法和系统。 该方法包括配置金属泡沫以抵抗X射线管中的热流。 该方法还包括配置用于定位在X射线管中的金属泡沫以阻止对X射线管中的轴承的热流。

公开(公告)号：US20040264645A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10841151

申请日：2004-05-07

Inventor： Jorg Freudenberger ,  Peter Schardt

IPC: H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/24 ,  H01J035/26 ,  H01J035/28

CPC classification number: H01J35/305 ,  H01J35/101 ,  H01J35/106 ,  H01J2235/1046 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: To reduce the rotational power, an apparatus with a rotational body that is rotationally driven in a fluid-filled housing a rotational directing body is provided between the rotational body and the housing, which is rotatably supported coaxially with respect to the rotational body. The rotational directing body is configured such that in operation it rotates at an intermediate rotational frequency in comparison to the housing and the rotational body. The apparatus is particularly an X-ray radiator having a cathode and anode that are mounted in a vacuum tube in a spatially fixed manner in relation to the tube, the vacuum tube being rotationally driven as a rotational body in a coolant housing.

Abstract translation: 为了减小旋转动力，具有旋转体的装置被设置在旋转体和壳体之间，旋转体在流体填充的壳体中被旋转地驱动，旋转体与旋转体相对于旋转体同轴地可旋转地支撑。 旋转引导体被构造成使得在操作中它与壳体和旋转体相比以中间的旋转频率旋转。 该装置特别是具有阴极和阳极的X射线辐射体，该阴极和阳极相对于管以空间固定的方式安装在真空管中，真空管作为旋转体旋转地驱动在冷却剂壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US06751292B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10223133

申请日：2002-08-19

Applicant: Gregory C. Andrews ,  Vaughn Leroy Barrett

Inventor： Gregory C. Andrews ,  Vaughn Leroy Barrett

IPC: H01J3528

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: A rotor assembly capable of augmented heat transfer within an x-ray tube is disclosed for preventing heat damage to sensitive tube components. The rotor assembly generally comprises a shaft assembly for supporting the anode, a bearing assembly including a bearing housing and bearing sets for enabling rotation of the shaft assembly, and a magnetic sleeve. The shaft assembly includes a rotor sleeve that receives heat emitted by the anode during tube operation. The rotor sleeve radiates the heat to the magnetic sleeve, which is concentrically disposed within the rotor sleeve. A coolant-filled gap is defined adjacent the inner surface of the magnetic sleeve to receive the heat absorbed by the magnetic sleeve. The inner periphery of the gap is defined by the outer surface of the bearing housing. Emissive and absorptive coatings are disposed on the various surfaces of the rotor sleeve and magnetic sleeve to enhance heat transfer therebetween.