X-ray generating apparatus, X-ray imaging apparatus, and method of adjusting X-ray generating apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US12080509B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-03

    申请号:US18616914

    申请日:2024-03-26

    Inventor: Yoichi Ando

    CPC classification number: H01J35/30 H01J35/153 H05G1/32

    Abstract: An X-ray generating apparatus includes an X-ray generating tube including an electron gun and a target configured to generate X-rays upon receiving an electron beam emitted from the electron gun, a deflector configured to deflect the electron beam, a driving circuit configured to apply an accelerating voltage between a cathode of the electron gun and the target, and an adjuster configured to adjust deflection of the electron beam by the deflector in accordance with the accelerating voltage or an amount of change in the accelerating voltage so as to reduce a change in incident position of the electron beam onto the target due to a change in the accelerating voltage.

    X-ray generation device and X-ray image capture system

    公开(公告)号:US11244801B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-08

    申请号:US17211079

    申请日:2021-03-24

    Abstract: An X-ray generation device includes a cathode including an electron source generating an electron beam, an anode including a target to transmit an X-ray generated by collision of the electron beam, and a convergence electrode converging the electron beam toward the target. The target has a first region having a locally small thickness and a second region having a larger thickness than the first region. The X-ray generation device further includes a deflection unit to switch an incident position of the electron beam between the first region and the second region. The deflection unit has an adjustment mode to adjust an X-ray focal spot diameter and an X-ray generation mode to generate an X-ray, the electron beam is caused to enter the first region in the adjustment mode, and the electron beam is caused to enter the second region in the X-ray generation mode.

    X-ray generation apparatus and X-ray photography system

    公开(公告)号:US10433410B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US16170274

    申请日:2018-10-25

    Inventor: Yoichi Ando

    Abstract: An X-ray generation apparatus includes an X-ray tube; a drive circuit that drives the X-ray tube; a voltage generation circuit that generates an electron acceleration voltage applied to the X-ray tube; and a control unit that communicates with the drive circuit, and at least the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil. At least a part of a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit is formed of an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, and the optical fiber cable has electric field mitigation means for suppressing an electric field occurring due to a potential difference between the drive circuit and the control unit from locally concentrating along a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable.

    X-RAY GENERATION APPARATUS AND X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20190069384A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US16170274

    申请日:2018-10-25

    Inventor: Yoichi Ando

    Abstract: An X-ray generation apparatus includes an X-ray tube; a drive circuit that drives the X-ray tube; a voltage generation circuit that generates an electron acceleration voltage applied to the X-ray tube; and a control unit that communicates with the drive circuit, and at least the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil. At least a part of a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit is formed of an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, and the optical fiber cable has electric field mitigation means for suppressing an electric field occurring due to a potential difference between the drive circuit and the control unit from locally concentrating along a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable.

    X-RAY GENERATING DEVICE AND X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20180242439A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-23

    申请号:US15959372

    申请日:2018-04-23

    CPC classification number: H05G1/06 H05G1/08 H05G1/30 H05G1/32

    Abstract: An X-ray generating device includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube drive circuit, an electron acceleration voltage generation circuit, and a control unit communicating with the drive circuit and the voltage generation circuit, the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil, a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit includes an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, the optical fiber cable has a coating that suppresses fluctuation due to a convective flow of the insulating oil, the coating is cured by, from a resin material containing a plasticizer, a part of the plasticizer being leaching out, and the control unit is configured to facilitate leaching of the plasticizer by driving the voltage generation circuit to apply a voltage to the optical fiber cable in a state of no X-ray being generated.

    X-ray generating device and x-ray photography system

    公开(公告)号:US09980357B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-22

    申请号:US15797212

    申请日:2017-10-30

    CPC classification number: H05G1/06 H05G1/08 H05G1/32

    Abstract: An X-ray generating device includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube drive circuit, an electron acceleration voltage generation circuit, and a control unit communicating with the drive circuit and the voltage generation circuit, the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil, a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit includes an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, the optical fiber cable has a coating that suppresses fluctuation due to a convective flow of the insulating oil, the coating is cured by, from a resin material containing a plasticizer, a part of the plasticizer being leaching out, and the control unit is configured to facilitate leaching of the plasticizer by driving the voltage generation circuit to apply a voltage to the optical fiber cable in a state of no X-ray being generated.

    X-ray generating tube, X-ray generating apparatus, and X-ray imaging apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US10720299B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-21

    申请号:US16449968

    申请日:2019-06-24

    Inventor: Yoichi Ando

    Abstract: An X-ray generating tube includes an insulating tube having a first open end and a second open end, a cathode including an electron emission source and arranged to close the first open end of the insulating tube, an anode including a target that generates an X-ray upon collision with electron from the electron emission source and arranged to close the second open end of the insulating tube, and a tubular electrical conductive member extending from the anode in an inner space of the insulating tube. The insulating tube includes a tubular rib at a position spaced apart from the first open end and spaced apart from the second open end, and the tubular rib is arranged in a radial direction when viewed from an end of the tubular electrical conductive member on a side of the cathode.

    X-RAY GENERATING DEVICE AND X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20180139828A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-17

    申请号:US15797212

    申请日:2017-10-30

    CPC classification number: H05G1/06 H05G1/08 H05G1/32

    Abstract: An X-ray generating device includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube drive circuit, an electron acceleration voltage generation circuit, and a control unit communicating with the drive circuit and the voltage generation circuit, the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil, a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit includes an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, the optical fiber cable has a coating that suppresses fluctuation due to a convective flow of the insulating oil, the coating is cured by, from a resin material containing a plasticizer, a part of the plasticizer being leaching out, and the control unit is configured to facilitate leaching of the plasticizer by driving the voltage generation circuit to apply a voltage to the optical fiber cable in a state of no X-ray being generated.

Patent Agency Ranking