公开(公告)号：US07135687B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US10716367

申请日：2003-11-18

申请人： Joseph J. Lacey ,  Lee F. Wichlacz ,  Douglas J. Snyder

发明人： Joseph J. Lacey ,  Lee F. Wichlacz ,  Douglas J. Snyder

IPC分类号： A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/083 ,  H05G1/60 ,  G01T1/24 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L27/146

CPC分类号： A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/4488

摘要： Disclosed is an X-ray detector assembly for use in a computed tomography system. The X-ray detector assembly comprises an array of detector cells coupled between two rails. A thermoelectric cooler is coupled to an end of each of the rails, and is controlled to alternatively heat or cool the detector array to maintain the array in a substantially isothermal and thermally stable condition. The detector assembly preferably includes both passive and active cooling devices and insulation materials for controlling the temperature of the detector assembly. An electrical heater coupled at the center of the detector array can be used in conjunction with the TEC's to control the temperature profile of the detector array, and to minimize changes in the temperature gradients.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算机断层摄影系统的X射线检测器组件。 X射线检测器组件包括耦合在两个轨道之间的检测器单元的阵列。 热电冷却器耦合到每个轨道的端部，并且被控制以交替地加热或冷却检测器阵列以将阵列保持在基本上等温和热稳定的状态。 检测器组件优选地包括用于控制检测器组件的温度的无源和主动冷却装置和绝缘材料。 耦合在检测器阵列中心的电加热器可与TEC结合使用，以控制检测器阵列的温度分布，并使温度梯度的变化最小化。

公开(公告)号：US07065173B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10725756

申请日：2003-12-02

申请人： Joseph J. Lacey ,  Ashutosh Joshi

发明人： Joseph J. Lacey ,  Ashutosh Joshi

IPC分类号： A61B6/12

CPC分类号： A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/4488

摘要： The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for cooling the electronics associated with Computed Tomography (CT) detector arrays. More particularly, the present invention discloses use of thermoelectric coolers in cooling CT detector electronics. The present invention also provides for using blowers or fans to recirculated air within a plenum for the cooling of CT detector electronics. The present invention also discloses the use of wick type heat pipes being placed either horizontally or with the evaporator end radially farther out than the condenser end such that rotational forces assist with heat flow through the heat pipe for cooling CT detector electronics. The present invention also discloses use of axial groove heat pipes to cool the CT detector electronics because they have enhanced performance under revolving conditions. Lastly, the present invention discloses use of heat sinks and circulation fans in combination with either type of heat pipe.

摘要翻译： 本发明公开了一种用于冷却与计算机断层摄影（CT）检测器阵列相关联的电子装置的方法和装置。 更具体地，本发明公开了在冷却CT检测器电子学中使用热电冷却器。 本发明还提供了在鼓风机或风扇中使用用于冷却CT检测器电子装置的增压室内的再循环空气。 本发明还公开了使用灯芯型热管水平放置或蒸发器端部比冷凝器端部径向放置，使得旋转力有助于热量流过热管以冷却CT检测器电子器件。 本发明还公开了使用轴向槽热管来冷却CT检测器电子设备，因为它们在旋转条件下具有增强的性能。 最后，本发明公开了散热片和循环风扇与任一种热管的组合。

公开(公告)号：US06779256B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10064147

申请日：2002-06-14

申请人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Robert J. Augustyn ,  Joseph J. Lacey

发明人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Robert J. Augustyn ,  Joseph J. Lacey

IPC分类号： B23P1900

CPC分类号： B25B27/02 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H05K13/0491 ,  Y10T29/49815 ,  Y10T29/49822 ,  Y10T29/49824 ,  Y10T29/53274 ,  Y10T29/53283 ,  Y10T29/53943

摘要： A tool is provided for separating a first circuit board and a second circuit board to prevent the damage thereof. The tool includes a piston assembly and a handle. A first blade and second blade are coupled between the handle and the piston assembly. The first blade and the second blade are normally biased outwardly. The handle has a first position and a second position relative to the piston assembly. In the first position the blades are biased outwardly and in the second position the piston assembly biases the blades inwardly to engage the first circuit board.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于分离第一电路板和第二电路板以防止其损坏的工具。 该工具包括活塞组件和把手。 第一叶片和第二叶片联接在手柄和活塞组件之间。 第一刀片和第二刀片通常被向外偏置。 手柄具有相对于活塞组件的第一位置和第二位置。 在第一位置，叶片被向外偏压，并且在第二位置中，活塞组件向内偏压叶片以接合第一电路板。

公开(公告)号：US06726489B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10064148

申请日：2002-06-14

申请人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Joseph J. Lacey ,  James A. Beacham ,  Lee F. Wichlacz ,  Gregory S. Zeman

发明人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Joseph J. Lacey ,  James A. Beacham ,  Lee F. Wichlacz ,  Gregory S. Zeman

IPC分类号： H01R1200

CPC分类号： H01R43/26 ,  H01R13/6485

摘要： A connector assembly for a circuit board includes a back shell that has guide channels therein. A housing having guide arms extending therefrom is also provided. The guide arms are sized to be received within the guide channel. Upon the alignment of the guide channels and the guide arms, the housing and the back shell will be aligned to prevent damage to the electrical contacts therein.

摘要翻译： 用于电路板的连接器组件包括其中具有引导通道的后壳。 还提供了一种从其延伸的导向臂的壳体。 引导臂的尺寸设计成可以在引导通道内容纳。 在引导通道和引导臂对准时，壳体和后壳将对准以防止其中的电触点的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US06902430B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10064131

申请日：2002-06-13

申请人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Joseph J. Lacey

发明人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Joseph J. Lacey

IPC分类号： H01R12/24 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H01R43/26 ,  H01R12/775 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6485

摘要： A retainer for retaining a connector to a board is provided. The retainer is positioned between a first carrier board and a second carrier board that is mounted to a circuit board. The retainer body has a middle retainer portion having a hole therethrough. The first retainer side extends from the middle portion. A second retainer side also extends from the middle portion. A first snap is disposed on the first retainer side and a second snap is disposed on the second retainer side. The first snap engages the first carrier board and the second snap engages the second carrier board.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于将连接器保持在板上的保持器。 保持器位于安装到电路板的第一承载板和第二承载板之间。 保持器主体具有中间保持器部分，其具有穿过其中的孔。 第一保持器侧从中间部分延伸。 第二保持器侧也从中间部分延伸。 第一卡扣设置在第一保持器侧上，第二卡扣设置在第二保持器侧。 第一卡扣接合第一承载板，第二卡扣接合第二承载板。

公开(公告)号：US07074056B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10064145

申请日：2002-06-14

申请人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Gary Warrichaiet ,  Gregory Zeman ,  Joseph J. Lacey

发明人： Mark A. Kappel ,  Gary Warrichaiet ,  Gregory Zeman ,  Joseph J. Lacey

IPC分类号： H01R4/66

CPC分类号： H01R13/6485 ,  H01R43/26

摘要： A connector cap assembly mechanically and electrically couples to the connector back shell that has connector contacts. A boot housing is formed of an electrically charged dissipative material. The housing is sized to receive the connector therein. The boot housing comprises a floor that contacts the connector contacts. A retainer is positioned on the housing and retains a ground wire in contact with the housing.

公开(公告)号：US06459757B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09683917

申请日：2002-03-01

申请人： Joseph J. Lacey

发明人： Joseph J. Lacey

IPC分类号： G01N2300

CPC分类号： A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4488

摘要： Disclosed is an X-ray detector assembly for use in a computed tomography system. The X-ray detector assembly comprises an array of detector cells coupled between two rails. A phase change material is coupled to each of the rails, and is controlled by a heater element to maintain the phase change material, and hence the detector array, in a substantially isothermal condition.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算机断层摄影系统的X射线检测器组件。 X射线检测器组件包括耦合在两个轨道之间的检测器单元的阵列。 相变材料连接到每个轨道，并且由加热器元件控制，以将相变材料以及因此检测器阵列保持在基本等温条件下。