Rotatable anode and X-ray tube comprising a liquid heat link
    1.
    发明授权
    Rotatable anode and X-ray tube comprising a liquid heat link 有权
    可旋转阳极和包含液体热连接的X射线管

    公开(公告)号:US08582723B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-12

    申请号:US13131070

    申请日:2009-11-19

    IPC分类号: H01J35/00

    摘要: In a rotatable anode (4) of an X-ray tube, a heat transfer between the rotating disc of the anode (4a) and the second bearing element (11) is achieved by providing a contact material (14) within a gap (16a, b) between the anode disc (4a) and the second bearing element (11). Contact elements (15) protrude from the second bearing element (11) into the contact material (14), thus allowing a heat transfer from anode disc (4a) to second bearing element (11) via contact material (14) and contact element (15).

    摘要翻译: 在X射线管的可旋转阳极(4)中,通过在间隙(16a)内设置接触材料(14)来实现阳极(4a)的旋转盘和第二支承元件(11)之间的热传递 ,b)在阳极盘(4a)和第二轴承元件(11)之间。 接触元件(15)从第二轴承元件(11)突出到接触材料(14)中,从而允许通过接触材料(14)和接触元件(14)从阳极盘(4a)到第二轴承元件(11) 15)。

    ROTATABLE ANODE AND X-RAY TUBE COMPRISING A LIQUID HEAT LINK
    2.
    发明申请
    ROTATABLE ANODE AND X-RAY TUBE COMPRISING A LIQUID HEAT LINK 有权
    可旋转的阳极和包含液体热链的X射线管

    公开(公告)号:US20110228905A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-22

    申请号:US13131070

    申请日:2009-11-19

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04 H01J35/10 H01J35/12

    摘要: In a rotatable anode (4) of an X-ray tube, a heat transfer between the rotating disc of the anode (4a) and the second bearing element (11) is achieved by providing a contact material (14) within a gap (16a, b) between the anode disc (4a) and the second bearing element (11). Contact elements (15) protrude from the second bearing element (11) into the contact material (14), thus allowing a heat transfer from anode disc (4a) to second bearing element (11) via contact material (14) and contact element (15).

    摘要翻译: 在X射线管的可旋转阳极(4)中,通过在间隙(16a)内设置接触材料(14)来实现阳极(4a)的旋转盘和第二支承元件(11)之间的热传递 ,b)在阳极盘(4a)和第二轴承元件(11)之间。 接触元件(15)从第二轴承元件(11)突出到接触材料(14)中,从而允许通过接触材料(14)和接触元件(14)从阳极盘(4a)到第二轴承元件(11) 15)。

    Balancing of the rotary anode of an X-ray tube
    4.
    发明授权
    Balancing of the rotary anode of an X-ray tube 有权
    平衡X射线管的旋转阳极

    公开(公告)号:US08983037B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13388063

    申请日:2010-09-08

    IPC分类号: H01J35/10 H01J9/02 G01M1/36

    摘要: An X-ray tube with a rotatable anode for generating X-rays and an X-ray apparatus and a method for balancing the rotary anode of an X-ray tube include balancing of the rotary anode applicable to an anode mounted inside an X-ray tube. The rotatable anode includes an anode disc fixedly mounted to a rotatably driven support body, which is rotatably supported by a bearing arrangement. The anode includes at least one balancing cavity to adjust the center of gravity of the anode. The balancing cavity is partly filled with a balancing material being solid at operating temperature of the X-ray tube and liquid at a higher temperature. The balancing method includes determining an imbalance of the anode; heating liquefy balancing material; dislocating the balancing material inside the balancing cavity to compensate the imbalance; and cooling to solidify the balancing material.

    摘要翻译: 具有用于产生X射线的可旋转阳极和X射线装置的X射线管和用于平衡X射线管的旋转阳极的方法包括平衡可应用于安装在X射线内的阳极的旋转阳极 管。 可旋转阳极包括固定地安装到可旋转地驱动的支撑体的阳极盘,该支撑体由轴承装置可旋转地支撑。 阳极包括至少一个平衡腔,以调节阳极的重心。 平衡腔部分地填充有在X射线管的工作温度下为固体的平衡材料和在较高温度下的液体。 平衡方法包括确定阳极的不平衡; 加热液化平衡材料; 使平衡腔内的平衡材料脱位以补偿不平衡; 并冷却以使平衡材料固化。

    BEARING WITHIN AN X-RAY TUBE
    5.
    发明申请
    BEARING WITHIN AN X-RAY TUBE 有权
    在X射线管内轴承

    公开(公告)号:US20110280376A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-17

    申请号:US13125327

    申请日:2009-10-19

    IPC分类号: H01J35/10 H01J9/00

    摘要: The invention describes an X-ray tube for generating X-radiation, wherein the tube comprises a rotary structure, which comprises a rotating anode, a stationary structure for rotatably supporting the rotary structure, a hydrodynamic bearing, which is arranged between the rotary structure and the stationary structure, wherein the bearing comprises a gap between the rotary structure and the stationary structure, means for stabilising the dimensions of the gap with respect to distortions because of thermo-mechanical causes. A further aspect, which is described, is a method for manufacturing the tube according to the invention, wherein means for stabilising the dimensions of the gap are arranged. It is also described an X-ray system for diagnostic use comprising the tube according to the invention, wherein the X-ray system is adapted to stabilise the dimensions of the gap. Another aspect of the specification is a method for manufacturing the X-ray system.

    摘要翻译: 本发明描述了一种用于产生X射线的X射线管,其中管包括旋转结构,其包括旋转阳极,用于可旋转地支撑旋转结构的固定结构,流体动力轴承,其布置在旋转结构和 固定结构,其中轴承包括旋转结构和固定结构之间的间隙,用于由于热机械原因而相对于变形稳定间隙的尺寸的装置。 所描述的另一方面是根据本发明的制造管的方法,其中布置了用于稳定间隙的尺寸的装置。 还描述了用于诊断用途的X射线系统,其包括根据本发明的管,其中X射线系统适于稳定间隙的尺寸。 说明书的另一方面是用于制造X射线系统的方法。

    Bearing within an X-ray tube
    6.
    发明授权
    Bearing within an X-ray tube 有权
    在X射线管内

    公开(公告)号:US08774367B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US13125327

    申请日:2009-10-19

    IPC分类号: H01J35/00

    摘要: An X-ray tube for generating X-radiation includes a rotary structure having a rotating anode, a stationary structure for rotatably supporting the rotary structure, and a hydrodynamic bearing which is arranged between the rotary structure and the stationary structure. The bearing includes a gap between the rotary structure and the stationary structure, a stabilizer configured to stabilize dimensions of the gap with respect to distortions because of thermo-mechanical causes.

    摘要翻译: 用于产生X射线的X射线管包括具有旋转阳极的旋转结构,用于可旋转地支撑旋转结构的静止结构,以及布置在旋转结构和静止结构之间的流体动力轴承。 轴承包括旋转结构和固定结构之间的间隙,稳定器构造成由于热机械原因而相对于变形稳定间隙的尺寸。

    BALANCING OF THE ROTARY ANODE OF AN X-RAY TUBE
    7.
    发明申请
    BALANCING OF THE ROTARY ANODE OF AN X-RAY TUBE 有权
    X射线管的旋转阳极的平衡

    公开(公告)号:US20130070903A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-21

    申请号:US13388063

    申请日:2010-09-08

    IPC分类号: H01J35/10 H01J9/02

    摘要: The invention relates to an X-ray tube (12) with a rotatable anode (30) for generating X-rays and an X-ray apparatus (10) with such an X-ray tube and a method for balancing a rotary anode of an X-ray tube. In order to provide a balancing of the rotary anode applicable to an anode mounted inside an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube with a rotatable anode (30) for generating X-rays is provided, wherein the anode comprises an anode disc (32) fixedly mounted to a rotatably driven support body (44, 46), which support body is rotatably supported by a bearing arrangement (34). The anode comprises at least one balancing cavity (70) to adjust the center of gravity of the anode, which balancing cavity (70) is partly filled with a balancing material (72) being solid at operating temperature of the X-ray tube and liquid at a higher temperature. Further, a method for balancing a rotary anode of an X-ray tube is provided, comprising the following steps: a) determining an imbalance of the anode; b) heating up a balancing material which is arranged inside at least one balancing cavity, which balancing material is solid at operating temperature of the X-ray tube and liquid at a higher temperature, such that the balancing material becomes liquid; c) dislocating at least a part of the balancing material inside the balancing cavity such that the imbalance of the anode is at least partially compensated; and d) cooling the balancing material, such that the balancing material becomes solid.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有用于产生X射线的可旋转阳极(30)和具有这种X射线管的X射线装置(10)的X射线管(12)和用于平衡 X光管。 为了提供适用于安装在X射线管内的阳极的旋转阳极的平衡,提供了具有用于产生X射线的可旋转阳极(30)的X射线管,其中阳极包括阳极盘 32),其固定地安装到可旋转地驱动的支撑体(44,46)上,所述支撑体由轴承装置(34)可旋转地支撑。 阳极包括至少一个平衡腔(70)以调节阳极的重心,该平衡腔(70)部分地填充有在X射线管和液体的操作温度下是固体的平衡材料(72) 在较高的温度。 此外,提供了一种用于平衡X射线管的旋转阳极的方法,包括以下步骤:a)确定阳极的不平衡; b)加热布置在至少一个平衡腔内的平衡材料,所述平衡材料在所述X射线管的操作温度和在较高温度下的液体是固体的,使得所述平衡材料变成液体; c)使所述平衡腔内的所述平衡材料的至少一部分脱位,使得所述阳极的不平衡被至少部分地补偿; 和d)冷却平衡材料,使得平衡材料变得固体。

    Device for generating x-rays having a heat absorbing member
    8.
    发明申请
    Device for generating x-rays having a heat absorbing member 有权
    用于产生具有吸热构件的X射线的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050201519A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US10510004

    申请日:2003-03-10

    CPC分类号: H01J35/105 H05G1/025

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for generating X-rays (41). The device comprises a source (5) for generating an electron beam (35), and a carrier (7) which is rotatable about an axis of rotation (15) and which is provided with a material (9) which generates the X-rays as a result of the incidence of the electron beam thereon. The device further comprises a heat absorbing member (45) which is arranged between the source and the carrier to catch electrons, which are scattered back from an impingement position (39) of the electron beam on the carrier, and to absorb a portion of the radiant heat generated by the carrier when heated during operation. The heat absorbing member is in thermal connection with a cooling system (51) of the device. According to the invention, the thermal connection between the heat absorbing member (45) and the cooling system (51) comprises a thermal barrier (57) which limits a rate of heat transfer (( ) occurring via the thermal connection per unit of temperature difference between the heat absorbing member and the cooling system. In a particular embodiment, said thermal barrier comprises an annular mounting member (57) having a limited dimension (hB), by means of which the heat absorbing member is mounted in the device. As a result of said thermal barrier, the heat absorbed by the heat absorbing member is gradually transferred to the cooling system, so that thermal peak loads on the cooling system and problems like boiling of the cooling liquid are avoided. In addition, relatively high temperatures of the heat absorbing member are allowed, so that the mass and volume of the heat absorbing member, which are necessary to provide the heat absorbing member with a sufficiently large heat absorbing capacity, are considerably reduced.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于产生X射线的装置(41)。 该装置包括用于产生电子束(35)的源(5)和可围绕旋转轴线(15)旋转的载体(7),并且其具有产生X射线的材料(9) 作为其上的电子束的入射的结果。 该装置还包括一个设置在源极和载体之间的吸热构件(45),以捕捉从电子束的撞击位置(39)向载体上散射的电子,并吸收一部分 在运行期间加热时由载体产生的辐射热。 吸热构件与装置的冷却系统(51)热连接。 根据本发明,吸热构件(45)和冷却系统(51)之间的热连接包括热障(57),其限制通过每单位温度差的热连接发生的热传递速率(() 在特定实施例中,所述热障包括具有有限尺寸(hB)的环形安装构件(57),通过该尺寸将吸热构件安装在装置中,作为 所述热障的结果是,由吸热构件吸收的热量逐渐转移到冷却系统,从而避免了冷却系统的热峰值负荷和冷却液沸腾等问题,另外, 允许吸热构件,使得为吸热构件提供足够大的热绝缘体所需的吸热构件的质量和体积 安装能力大大降低。

    ANODE PLATE FOR X-RAY TUBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    9.
    发明申请
    ANODE PLATE FOR X-RAY TUBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE 有权
    X射线管的阳极板及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090086916A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-02

    申请号:US12299132

    申请日:2007-04-26

    申请人: Christoph Bathe

    发明人: Christoph Bathe

    IPC分类号: H01J35/10 H01J9/02

    CPC分类号: H01J35/10 H01J2235/086

    摘要: An anode plate for an X-ray tube includes an outer edge, a center region, and a plurality of slots disposed along the outer edge and extending toward the center region (210b) with each of the plurality of slots including a slot end. The anode plate further includes slot termination material disposed around a least a portion of the periphery of one or more of the slot ends, the slot termination material operable to reduce the tension stress or compression stress at the slot end.

    摘要翻译: 用于X射线管的阳极板包括外边缘,中心区域和沿着外边缘设置并且朝向中心区域(210b)延伸的多个狭槽,多个狭槽中的每一个包括槽端。 阳极板还包括设置在一个或多个槽端部的周边的至少一部分周围的槽端接材料,所述槽终端材料可操作以减小槽端处的拉应力或压应力。

    Device for generating x-rays having an integrated anode and bearing member
    10.
    发明申请
    Device for generating x-rays having an integrated anode and bearing member 失效
    用于产生具有集成阳极和承载构件的x射线的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050036585A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-17

    申请号:US10498137

    申请日:2002-12-11

    申请人: Christoph Bathe

    发明人: Christoph Bathe

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for generating X-rays (69) comprising a source (5) for emitting electrons and a carrier (7) which is provided with a material (9) which generates X-rays as a result of the incidence of electrons. The device comprises a dynamic groove bearing (17) having an internal bearing member (23) and an external bearing member (21) by means of which the carrier is journalled so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (15). A first one (21) of the bearing members is connected to the carrier. A bearing gap (57, 59, 61) containing a liquid lubricant is present between the bearing members. The bearing gap forms part of a heat transfer path via which the heat, which is generated during operation as a result of the electrons impinging upon the X-ray generating material, is conducted from the carrier to the surroundings of the device. To improve the rate of heat transfer via said heat transfer path, the carrier (7) and at least a portion (33, 37) of said first bearing member (21), which portion at least partially covers the bearing gap (57, 59, 61), constitute an integral part of the device. Preferably, the carrier and said portion of the first bearing member are manufactured from a single piece of material. In this manner the heat transfer path does not include any material separations between the carrier and the part of the bearing gap covered by said portion of the first bearing member.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于产生X射线(69)的装置,该装置包括用于发射电子的源(5)和一个载体(7),该载体(7)具有由于发生电子发射而产生X射线的材料(9) 电子。 该装置包括具有内部轴承构件(23)和外部轴承构件(21)的动态凹槽轴承(17),通过该外部轴承构件支承托架,以便能够围绕旋转轴线(15)旋转。 承载构件的第一个(21)连接到承载件。 在轴承部件之间存在含有液体润滑剂的轴承间隙(57,59,61)。 轴承间隙形成热传递路径的一部分,通过该传热路径,作为电子撞击在X射线产生材料上的结果在操作期间产生的热量从载体传导到装置的周围。 为了提高通过所述传热路径的传热速率,载体(7)和所述第一轴承构件(21)的至少一部分(33,37),该部分至少部分地覆盖轴承间隙(57,59) ,61)构成设备的组成部分。 优选地,载体和第一轴承构件的所述部分由单件材料制成。 以这种方式,传热路径不包括载体与由第一轴承构件的所述部分覆盖的轴承间隙的部分之间的任何材料分离。