Thermoelectrically controlled X-ray detector array statement regarding federally sponsored research
    1.
    发明授权
    Thermoelectrically controlled X-ray detector array statement regarding federally sponsored research 有权
    关于联邦赞助研究的热电控X射线探测器阵列声明

    公开(公告)号:US07135687B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-14

    申请号:US10716367

    申请日:2003-11-18

    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。

    Cooled gas turbine engine component
    3.
    发明授权
    Cooled gas turbine engine component 有权
    冷却燃气轮机组件

    公开(公告)号:US09157328B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13334751

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: F01D5/18 F01D25/12

    摘要: A gas turbine engine component is disclosed having a cooling fluid passageway that provides relatively cool fluid to a surface of the gas turbine engine component. The cooling fluid passageway can be shaped in cross section to reduce a stress present in the gas turbine engine component. One form of the shape is non-circular. The gas turbine engine component can be formed such that an overhanging material otherwise formed by the intersection of a cooling fluid passageway and a surface of the gas turbine engine component is absent. The gas turbine engine component can also have a depression formed near the surface of the gas turbine engine component such that the cooling fluid passageway exits into an upstream portion and a downstream portion of the depression.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种燃气涡轮发动机部件,其具有向燃气涡轮发动机部件的表面提供相对较冷的流体的冷却流体通道。 冷却流体通道可以被成形为横截面以减少存在于燃气涡轮发动机部件中的应力。 形状的一种形式是非圆形。 燃气涡轮发动机部件可以形成为不存在由冷却流体通路和燃气涡轮发动机部件的表面相交而形成的悬垂材料。 燃气涡轮发动机部件还可以具有靠近燃气涡轮发动机部件的表面形成的凹部,使得冷却流体通道离开凹陷的上游部分和下游部分。

    X-ray tubes and x-ray systems having a thermal gradient device
    4.
    发明授权
    X-ray tubes and x-ray systems having a thermal gradient device 失效
    具有热梯度装置的X射线管和X射线系统

    公开(公告)号:US06377659B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-23

    申请号:US09751529

    申请日:2000-12-29

    IPC分类号: H01J3510

    摘要: A thermal energy transfer device for use with an x-ray generating device or x-ray system including an anode assembly having a target, a cathode assembly positioned at a distance from the anode assembly configured to emit electrons that strike the target producing x-rays and residual energy in the form of heat, and a rotatable shaft supported by a bearing assembly. The thermal energy transfer device including a thermal gradient device positioned adjacent to and in thermal communication with one end of the shaft, the thermal gradient device operable for transferring heat away from that end of the shaft, and a fin structure positioned adjacent to and in thermal communication with the thermal gradient device, the fin structure operable for convectively cooling the thermal gradient device.

    摘要翻译: 一种与X射线产生装置或x射线系统一起使用的热能传递装置,其包括具有目标的阳极组件,阴极组件位于离阳极组件一定距离处,该阴极组件配置成发射撞击靶的电子产生X射线 和以热的形式的残余能量,以及由轴承组件支撑的可旋转轴。 所述热能传递装置包括邻近所述轴的一端定位并与所述轴的一端热连通的所述热梯度装置,所述热梯度装置可操作以将热量从所述轴的端部传送出去,以及翅片结构,所述翅片结构邻近并处于热 与热梯度装置的通信,翅片结构可操作用于对流冷却热梯度装置。

    Thermal filter for an x-ray tube window
    5.
    发明授权
    Thermal filter for an x-ray tube window 失效
    X射线管窗口的热过滤器

    公开(公告)号:US06301332B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-09

    申请号:US09723932

    申请日:2000-11-28

    IPC分类号: H01J3516

    摘要: A thermal energy storage and transfer assembly is disclosed for use in electron beam generating devices that generate residual energy. The residual energy comprises radiant thermal energy and kinetic energy of back scattered electrons. The thermal energy storage and transfer assembly absorbs and stores an amount of the residual energy to reduce the heat load on other components in the electron beam generating device. The thermal energy storage and transfer device comprises a body portion of a sufficient thermal capacity to permit the rate of transfer of the amount of the residual energy absorbed into the assembly to substantially exceed the rate of transfer of the amount of the residual energy out of the assembly. The assembly also comprises a heat exchange chamber filled with a circulating fluid that transfers the thermal energy out of the assembly. Additionally, in an x-ray generating device, an x-ray transmissive filter suitable for absorbing residual energy is positioned between the anode and an x-ray transmissive window. The filter reduces the exposure of the window to the residual energy. The filter may additionally comprise a coating layer that further reduces the exposure of the window to the residual energy.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于产生残余能量的电子束产生装置中的热能存储和转移组件。 剩余能量包括辐射热能和背散射电子的动能。 热能储存和转移组件吸收和储存一定量的剩余能量以减少电子束发生装置中其它部件上的热负荷。 热能储存和转移装置包括具有足够热容量的主体部分,以允许吸收到组件中的剩余能量的量的转移速率基本上超过剩余能量的转移速率 部件。 组件还包括填充有循环流体的热交换室,该循环流体将热能转移出组件。 另外,在x射线产生装置中,适于吸收残余能量的x射线透射滤光器位于阳极和x射线透射窗之间。 过滤器可以减少窗口对剩余能量的暴露。 过滤器可以另外包括涂层,其进一步减少窗口暴露于剩余能量。

    X-ray detector array maintained in isothermal condition
    6.
    发明授权
    X-ray detector array maintained in isothermal condition 失效
    X射线探测器阵列保持等温条件

    公开(公告)号:US06249563B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-19

    申请号:US09456629

    申请日:1999-12-08

    IPC分类号: G01N2300

    摘要: X-ray detector apparatus is provided for use in a CT imaging system having a rotatable gantry. The apparatus comprises a selected number of X-ray detector cells and two curved rails, which hold the detector cells in an array comprising an arcuate configuration and mount them onto the gantry for rotation therewith. Conduit segments are distributed along the rails, each conduit segment being proximate to a corresponding group of X-ray detector cells, and a quantity of selected working fluid and a porous wick structure is sealably enclosed in each conduit segment. The fluid is disposed to move along a conduit segment in gaseous form by means of convection, and to move in the opposing direction through the wick structure, in liquid form, by means of capillary action Heat is thereby transferred along a conduit segment to maintain a substantially isothermal condition among the detector cells proximate thereto.

    摘要翻译: 提供X射线检测器装置用于具有可旋转机架的CT成像系统。 该装置包括选定数量的X射线检测器单元和两个弯曲轨道,其将检测器单元保持在包括弓形构造的阵列中并将其安装到台架上以与其一起旋转。 导管段沿轨道分布,每个导管段接近相应的一组X射线探测器单元,并且一定数量的所选择的工作流体和多孔芯结构可密封地封闭在每个导管段中。 流体被设置成通过对流沿气体形式的管道段移动,并且通过毛细管作用以液体形式沿相反方向移动通过芯结构,由此沿着导管段传递以保持一个 接近其的检测器单元之间的基本等温条件。

    GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM 有权
    气体涡轮发动机和热交换系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120144842A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US12979028

    申请日:2010-12-27

    申请人: Douglas J. Snyder

    发明人: Douglas J. Snyder

    IPC分类号: F02C6/08

    摘要: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine heat exchange system. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and heat exchange systems for gas turbine engines. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一个实施例是独特的燃气涡轮发动机。 另一个实施例是独特的燃气涡轮发动机热交换系统。 其他实施例包括用于燃气涡轮发动机和用于燃气涡轮发动机的热交换系统的装置,系统,装置,硬件,方法和组合。 本申请的其他实施例,形式,特征,方面,益处和优点将从本文提供的描述和图中变得显而易见。

    X-ray imaging system with convective heat transfer device
    8.
    发明授权
    X-ray imaging system with convective heat transfer device 失效
    具有对流换热装置的X射线成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US06608429B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-19

    申请号:US09639537

    申请日:2000-08-16

    申请人: Douglas J. Snyder

    发明人: Douglas J. Snyder

    IPC分类号: H01J3510

    摘要: Passive heat transfer apparatus is provided for an X-ray imaging system used in connection with mammaography, to rapidly conduct heat away from the system X-ray tube. The apparatus comprises a thermally conductive support plate located in the tube housing, in spaced apart relationship with the X-ray tube, and further comprises an elongated device for transferring heat by convection, such as a heat pipe. The heat transfer device has a first end joined to the tube, and a second end joined to the support plate. A quantity of selected working fluid sealably contained in the heat transfer device is disposed to transfer heat along the length thereof, from the tube to the support plate, and cooling fins extending through the housing from the support plate dissipate the heat into the surrounding environment. A layer of sound absorbing material is usefully positioned to surround the X-ray tube within the housing, to provide acoustic damping and substantially reduce the level of noise resulting from X-ray tube operation.

    摘要翻译: 被动传热装置用于与乳腺造影相结合使用的X射线成像系统,以便快速地将热量从系统X射线管传导出去。 该装置包括位于管壳体中的与X射线管隔开关系的导热支撑板,并且还包括用于通过对流传热的细长装置,例如热管。 传热装置具有连接到管的第一端和连接到支撑板的第二端。 设置在传热装置中可密封地容纳的一定数量的工作流体,用于将热量沿其长度从管传送到支撑板,并且从支撑板延伸穿过壳体的散热片将热量散发到周围环境中。 一层吸音材料可有效地定位成围绕外壳内的X射线管,以提供声阻尼,并显着降低由X射线管操作引起的噪音水平。

    HV connector with heat transfer device for X-ray tube
    9.
    发明授权
    HV connector with heat transfer device for X-ray tube 失效
    高压连接器,带X射线管传热装置

    公开(公告)号:US06362415B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-26

    申请号:US09565982

    申请日:2000-05-04

    IPC分类号: H01B906

    摘要: Apparatus for connecting an HV cable to the cathode of an X-ray tube is provided with a housing disposed for attachment to the X-ray tube, and a quantity of epoxy or other electric insulating material contained within the housing. The epoxy serves to insulate the exposed end portions of the HV cable conductors, which extend beyond the cable insulation for insertion into the X-ray tube casing. The connector apparatus further includes a heat transfer device, such as a heat pipe, which extends long the cable within the connector housing. A quantity of working fluid contained in the heat transfer device is disposed for bi-directional movement along the device to transfer heat from a first location within the insulating material to a second location proximate to the housing.

    摘要翻译: 用于将HV电缆连接到X射线管的阴极的设备设置有用于附接到X射线管的壳体和容纳在壳体内的一定数量的环氧树脂或其它电绝缘材料。 环氧树脂用于使HV电缆导体的暴露的端部绝缘,其延伸超过电缆绝缘体以插入X射线管壳体。 连接器装置还包括诸如热管的热传递装置,其在连接器壳体内延伸电缆。 包含在传热装置中的一定量的工作流体被设置用于沿着装置的双向运动,以将热量从绝缘材料内的第一位置传递到邻近壳体的第二位置。