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)。

    X-ray tube and method for determination of focal spot properties
    2.
    发明授权
    X-ray tube and method for determination of focal spot properties 失效
    X射线管和焦斑特性测定方法

    公开(公告)号:US07654740B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-02

    申请号:US12095352

    申请日:2006-11-27

    IPC分类号: G01D18/00

    摘要: X-ray tube and method for determination of focal spot properties The invention relates to an x-ray tube (1) comprising at least one cathode (3) which emits electrons accelerated towards a rotating anode (5) such that the focal spot (27) is formed on a surface (9) of the anode (5). A structure (15), in particular slits or pits (13), is disposed on the surface (9) of the anode (5). The x-ray tube (1) comprises a detector (7) for detecting a detection signal which changes, if the structure (15) on the rotating anode (5) passes the focal spot. The x-ray tube (1) further comprises determination means (6) for determining properties of the focal spot from changes of the detection signal. Thus, properties of the focal spot can be determined from changes of the detection signal during operation of the x-ray tube (1).

    摘要翻译: X射线管和焦点特性的测定方法本发明涉及一种包括至少一个阴极(3)的X射线管(1),该阴极发射朝向旋转阳极(5)加速的电子,使得焦点(27) )形成在阳极(5)的表面(9)上。 在阳极(5)的表面(9)上设置结构(15),特别是狭缝或凹坑(13)。 如果旋转阳极(5)上的结构(15)通过焦点,则X射线管(1)包括用于检测改变的检测信号的检测器(7)。 X射线管(1)还包括用于根据检测信号的变化来确定焦斑特性的确定装置(6)。 因此,可以根据X射线管(1)的操作期间的检测信号的变化来确定焦点的特性。

    ROTATABLE ANODE AND X-RAY TUBE COMPRISING A LIQUID HEAT LINK
    3.
    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)。

    X-RAY TUBE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FOCAL SPOT PROPERTIES
    4.
    发明申请
    X-RAY TUBE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FOCAL SPOT PROPERTIES 失效
    X射线管和确定焦点特性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090067578A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12095352

    申请日:2006-11-27

    IPC分类号: H01J35/10

    摘要: X-ray tube and method for determination of focal spot properties. The invention relates to an x-ray tube (1) comprising at least one cathode (3) which emits electrons accelerated towards a rotating anode (5) such that the focal spot (27) is formed on a surface (9) of the anode (5). A structure (15), in particular slits or pits (13), is disposed on the surface (9) of the anode (5). The x-ray tube (1) comprises a detector (7) for detecting a detection signal which changes, if the structure (15) on the rotating anode (5) passes the focal spot. The x-ray tube (1) further comprises determination means (6) for determining properties of the focal spot from changes of the detection signal. Thus, properties of the focal spot can be determined from changes of the detection signal during operation of the x-ray tube (1).

    摘要翻译: X射线管和焦斑特性测定方法。 本发明涉及一种包括至少一个阴极(3)的X射线管(1),该阴极发射朝向旋转阳极(5)加速的电子,使得焦点(27)形成在阳极的表面(9)上 (5)。 在阳极(5)的表面(9)上设置结构(15),特别是狭缝或凹坑(13)。 如果旋转阳极(5)上的结构(15)通过焦点,则X射线管(1)包括用于检测改变的检测信号的检测器(7)。 X射线管(1)还包括用于根据检测信号的变化来确定焦斑特性的确定装置(6)。 因此,可以根据X射线管(1)的操作期间的检测信号的变化来确定焦点的特性。

    X-ray tube with target temperature sensor
    5.
    发明授权
    X-ray tube with target temperature sensor 失效
    带目标温度传感器的X射线管

    公开(公告)号:US08654924B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US13131035

    申请日:2009-11-19

    IPC分类号: H01J35/04 H05G1/36

    摘要: An X-ray tube including a target adapted for generating X-rays upon impact of an electron beam on a focal spot, and a further electrode. The further electrode is arranged and adapted for measuring thermo ionic electron emission from the target. The X-ray tube is adapted for providing a signal relating to a temperature of the target based on thermo ionic electron emission measured by the further electrode.

    摘要翻译: 包括适于在电子束撞击焦斑时产生X射线的靶的X射线管和另一电极。 另外的电极被布置和适于测量来自靶的热离子电子发射。 X射线管适于基于由另一电极测量的热离子电子发射来提供与靶的温度有关的信号。

    X-ray tube with passive ion collecting electrode
    7.
    发明授权
    X-ray tube with passive ion collecting electrode 失效
    带有被动离子收集电极的X射线管

    公开(公告)号:US08351576B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-08

    申请号:US12936990

    申请日:2009-04-07

    IPC分类号: H01J35/18

    摘要: An X-ray tube (1) comprising a cathode (3), an anode (5) and a further electrode (7) is proposed. Therein, the further electrode is arranged and adapted such that, due to impact of 'free electrons (27) coming from the anode (5), the further electrode (7) negatively charges to an electrical potential lying between a cathode's potential and an anode's potential. The further electrode (7) may be passive, i.e. substantially electrically isolated and not connected to an active external voltage supply. The further electrode (7) may act as an ion pump removing ions from within a primary electron beam (21) and furthermore also removing atoms of residual gas within the housing (11) of the X-ray tube (1). In order to further increase the ion pumping capability of the further electrode (7), a magnetic field generator (61) can be arranged adjacent to the further electrode (7).

    摘要翻译: 提出了包括阴极(3),阳极(5)和另外的电极(7)的X射线管(1)。 其中,另外的电极被布置和适配成使得由于来自阳极(5)的自由电子(27)的冲击,另外的电极(7)负电荷到位于阴极电位和阳极 潜在。 另外的电极(7)可以是无源的,即基本上电隔离并且不连接到有源外部电压源。 另外的电极(7)可以用作从一次电子束(21)内去除离子的离子泵,并且还去除X射线管(1)的壳体(11)内的残余气体的原子。 为了进一步提高另一电极(7)的离子泵浦能力,可以将磁场发生器(61)布置成与另一电极(7)相邻。

    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LOAD DEPENDENT RESIZING OF A FOCAL SPOT OF AN X-RAY GENERATING DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LOAD DEPENDENT RESIZING OF A FOCAL SPOT OF AN X-RAY GENERATING DEVICE 有权
    用于X射线发生装置的焦点点的负载相关的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120039443A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-16

    申请号:US13265297

    申请日:2010-04-19

    IPC分类号: H05G1/46

    CPC分类号: H05G1/46 H05G1/36 H05G1/54

    摘要: In an X-ray generating device (2) a temperature of a focal spot (21) may be determined. Furthermore a load condition is determined, which may also take into account a planned operation procedure of the X-ray generating device (2). The focal spot of the X-ray generating device is then automatically resizable based at least in part on the load condition.

    摘要翻译: 在X射线产生装置(2)中,可以确定焦点(21)的温度。 此外,确定了负载条件,这也可以考虑X射线产生装置(2)的计划的操作过程。 至少部分地基于负载条件,X射线产生装置的焦点可以自动调节大小。

    X-RAY TUBE WITH TARGET TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    9.
    发明申请
    X-RAY TUBE WITH TARGET TEMPERATURE SENSOR 失效
    具有目标温度传感器的X射线管

    公开(公告)号:US20110222662A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-15

    申请号:US13131035

    申请日:2009-11-19

    IPC分类号: H01J35/04 H05G1/36

    摘要: An X-ray tube (1), a medical device (21) comprising an X-ray tube, a program element and a computer readable medium are proposed. The X-ray tube comprises a target (3) adapted for generating X-rays upon impact of an electron beam (7) on a focal spot (9), and a further electrode (11). The further electrode (11) is arranged and adapted for measuring thermo ionic electron emission from the target (3). The X-ray tube is adapted for providing a signal relating to a temperature of the target based on thermo ionic electron emission measured by the further electrode (11). The medical device (21) comprises an X-ray tube (1) according to the invention and a temperature evaluation unit (23) connected to the X-ray tube.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种X射线管(1),包括X射线管,程序元件和计算机可读介质的医疗装置(21)。 X射线管包括适于在电子束(7)撞击焦点(9)时产生X射线的靶(3)和另一电极(11)。 另外的电极(11)被布置和适于测量来自目标(3)的热离子电子发射。 X射线管适于基于由另一电极(11)测量的热离子电子发射来提供与靶的温度有关的信号。 医疗装置(21)包括根据本发明的X射线管(1)和连接到X射线管的温度评估单元(23)。

    COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS
    10.
    发明申请
    COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS 审中-公开
    计算机图形设备

    公开(公告)号:US20100310038A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12680211

    申请日:2008-09-25

    IPC分类号: A61B6/03

    CPC分类号: A61B6/032 A61B6/06 A61B6/4291

    摘要: The invention relates to a computer tomography system comprising a support structure, more than one source of radiation, a detector array, and a grid, wherein the support structure defines a space to accommodate an object of interest which can be moved through the ring. The object of interest is radiographed by means of the sources of radiation which are located at the perimeter of the support structure and are movable along said perimeter. The sources are arranged displaced behind each other. The detector array is located at the perimeter of the support structure opposite the sources of radiation, and is movable simultaneously with the sources along the perimeter of the ring. The grid is arranged on the side of the detector array, orientated to the sources, to focus detector modules arranged on the detector array. By means of said CT system, improved radiographic images can be achieved from the object of interest.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种计算机断层摄影系统,其包括支撑结构,多于一个辐射源,检测器阵列和网格,其中所述支撑结构限定空间以容纳可移动穿过所述环的感兴趣对象。 感兴趣的物体借助位于支撑结构周边的辐射源进行射线照相,并可沿所述周边移动。 来源被排列在彼此之后。 检测器阵列位于与辐射源相对的支撑结构的周边,并且可沿着环的周边与源同时移动。 栅格布置在检测器阵列的侧面上,定向到源极,以便将布置在检测器阵列上的检测器模块聚焦。 通过所述CT系统,可以从感兴趣的对象实现改进的放射照相图像。