METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRON BEAM SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRON BEAM SYSTEM 有权
    用于操作电子束系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120082292A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-05

    申请号:US12894781

    申请日:2010-09-30

    IPC分类号: A61B6/03 H05G1/26

    摘要: A method for operating an electron beam system is presented. Further, an electron beam system, an X-ray tube and a CT system that implement the presented method are also described. The method includes generating an electron beam in an X-ray tube in an imaging system. Additionally, a current configuration corresponding to a particular view of the imaging system is identified. If the identified current configuration is within a determined range, a duty cycle of the electron beam for the particular view of the imaging system is modulated using pulse width modulation. Further, the modulated electron beam is focused towards a target.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种操作电子束系统的方法。 此外,还描述了实现所提出的方法的电子束系统,X射线管和CT系统。 该方法包括在成像系统中的X射线管中产生电子束。 另外,识别与成像系统的特定视图相对应的当前配置。 如果识别的当前配置在确定的范围内,则使用脉冲宽度调制来调制用于成像系统的特定视图的电子束的占空比。 此外,调制的电子束朝向目标聚焦。

    METHOD OF FAST CURRENT MODULATION IN AN X-RAY TUBE AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF FAST CURRENT MODULATION IN AN X-RAY TUBE AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME 有权
    X射线管中快速电流调制方法及其实现方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110026681A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-03

    申请号:US12511815

    申请日:2009-07-29

    IPC分类号: H01J35/06 H01J9/00

    CPC分类号: H01J35/06 H01J35/045

    摘要: An x-ray imaging system includes a detector positioned to receive x-rays, and an x-ray tube coupled to a mount structure. The x-ray tube is configured to generate x-rays toward the detector and includes a target, a cathode cup, an emitter attached to the cathode cup and configured to emit a beam of electrons toward the target, the emitter having a length and a width, and a one-dimensional grid positioned between the emitter and the target and attached to the cathode cup at one or more attachment points. The one-dimensional grid includes a plurality of rungs that each extend in a direction of the width of the emitter, and the plurality of rungs are configured to expand and contract relative to the one or more attachment points without substantial distortion with respect to the emitter.

    摘要翻译: x射线成像系统包括定位成接收x射线的检测器和耦合到安装结构的x射线管。 x射线管被配置成朝向检测器产生X射线,并且包括靶,阴极杯,连接到阴极杯并被配置为向靶发射电子束的发射器,发射器具有长度和 宽度和位于发射器和靶之间的一维网格,并且在一个或多个附着点处附接到阴极杯。 一维网格包括多个梯级,每个梯级各自在发射器的宽度方向上延伸,并且多个梯级被配置为相对于一个或多个附接点扩张和收缩,而相对于发射器没有实质的变形 。

    X-ray tube for microsecond X-ray intensity switching
    5.
    发明授权
    X-ray tube for microsecond X-ray intensity switching 有权
    X射线管用于微秒X射线强度切换

    公开(公告)号:US08401151B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US12639206

    申请日:2009-12-16

    IPC分类号: H01J35/14

    CPC分类号: H01J35/14 H01J35/045

    摘要: An injector for an X-ray tube is presented. The injector includes an emitter to emit an electron beam, at least one focusing electrode disposed around the emitter, wherein the at least one focusing electrode focuses the electron beam and at least one extraction electrode maintained at a positive bias voltage with respect to the emitter, wherein the at least one extraction electrode controls an intensity of the electron beam.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于X射线管的注射器。 所述喷射器包括发射电子束的发射器,设置在所述发射极周围的至少一个聚焦电极,其中所述至少一个聚焦电极聚焦所述电子束和相对于所述发射极保持在正偏置电压的至少一个引出电极, 其中所述至少一个提取电极控制所述电子束的强度。

    Method and system for operating an electron beam system
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and system for operating an electron beam system 有权
    操作电子束系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08320521B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-27

    申请号:US12894781

    申请日:2010-09-30

    IPC分类号: A61B6/03 H05G1/26

    摘要: A method for operating an electron beam system is presented. Further, an electron beam system, an X-ray tube and a CT system that implement the presented method are also described. The method includes generating an electron beam in an X-ray tube in an imaging system. Additionally, a current configuration corresponding to a particular view of the imaging system is identified. If the identified current configuration is within a determined range, a duty cycle of the electron beam for the particular view of the imaging system is modulated using pulse width modulation. Further, the modulated electron beam is focused towards a target.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种操作电子束系统的方法。 此外,还描述了实现所提出的方法的电子束系统,X射线管和CT系统。 该方法包括在成像系统中的X射线管中产生电子束。 另外,识别与成像系统的特定视图相对应的当前配置。 如果识别的当前配置在确定的范围内,则使用脉冲宽度调制来调制用于成像系统的特定视图的电子束的占空比。 此外,调制的电子束朝向目标聚焦。

    Method of fast current modulation in an X-ray tube and apparatus for implementing same
    7.
    发明授权
    Method of fast current modulation in an X-ray tube and apparatus for implementing same 有权
    X射线管中的快速电流调制方法及其实现方法

    公开(公告)号:US08027433B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-27

    申请号:US12511815

    申请日:2009-07-29

    IPC分类号: H01J35/14 H01J29/46 G21K1/087

    CPC分类号: H01J35/06 H01J35/045

    摘要: An x-ray imaging system includes a detector positioned to receive x-rays, and an x-ray tube coupled to a mount structure. The x-ray tube is configured to generate x-rays toward the detector and includes a target, a cathode cup, an emitter attached to the cathode cup and configured to emit a beam of electrons toward the target, the emitter having a length and a width, and a one-dimensional grid positioned between the emitter and the target and attached to the cathode cup at one or more attachment points. The one-dimensional grid includes a plurality of rungs that each extend in a direction of the width of the emitter, and the plurality of rungs are configured to expand and contract relative to the one or more attachment points without substantial distortion with respect to the emitter.

    摘要翻译: x射线成像系统包括定位成接收x射线的检测器和耦合到安装结构的x射线管。 x射线管被配置成朝向检测器产生X射线,并且包括靶,阴极杯,连接到阴极杯并被配置为向靶发射电子束的发射器,发射器具有长度和 宽度和位于发射器和靶之间的一维网格,并且在一个或多个附着点处附接到阴极杯。 一维网格包括多个梯级,每个梯级各自在发射器的宽度方向上延伸,并且多个梯级被配置为相对于一个或多个附接点扩张和收缩,而相对于发射器没有实质的变形 。

    Apparatus for modifying electron beam aspect ratio for X-ray generation
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for modifying electron beam aspect ratio for X-ray generation 有权
    用于修改X射线产生的电子束纵横比的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08588372B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US12639419

    申请日:2009-12-16

    IPC分类号: H05G1/52

    摘要: An apparatus for modifying an aspect ratio of an electron beam to form a focal spot having a desired size and aspect ratio on a target anode is disclosed. The apparatus includes an emitter element configured to generate an electron beam having a first aspect ratio shape and an extraction electrode positioned adjacent to the emitter element to extract the electron beam out therefrom, the extraction electrode including an opening therethrough. The apparatus also includes at least one shaping electrode positioned to receive the electron beam after passing through the extraction electrode, the shaping electrode defining a non-circular aperture therein and being configured to provide at least one of shaping and focusing of the electron beam to have a second aspect ratio shape different from the first aspect ratio shape so as to form a focal spot having a desired size and aspect ratio on a target anode.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于修改电子束的纵横比以在目标阳极上形成具有期望的尺寸和纵横比的焦斑的装置。 该装置包括:发射体元件,被配置为产生具有第一长宽比形状的电子束和与发射极元件相邻的引出电极,以从其中提取电子束,所述引出电极包括通过其的开口。 该设备还包括至少一个成形电极,其定位成在通过引出电极之后接收电子束,成形电极在其中限定非圆形孔,并且被配置为提供电子束的成形和聚焦中的至少一个以具有 与第一纵横比形状不同的第二纵横比形状,以在目标阳极上形成具有期望尺寸和纵横比的焦点。

    APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING ELECTRON BEAM ASPECT RATIO FOR X-RAY GENERATION
    10.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING ELECTRON BEAM ASPECT RATIO FOR X-RAY GENERATION 有权
    用于修改X射线发生电子束纵横比的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110142204A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-16

    申请号:US12639419

    申请日:2009-12-16

    IPC分类号: H01J35/14 H01J29/81 H05B39/04

    摘要: An apparatus for modifying an aspect ratio of an electron beam to form a focal spot having a desired size and aspect ratio on a target anode is disclosed. The apparatus includes an emitter element configured to generate an electron beam having a first aspect ratio shape and an extraction electrode positioned adjacent to the emitter element to extract the electron beam out therefrom, the extraction electrode including an opening therethrough. The apparatus also includes at least one shaping electrode positioned to receive the electron beam after passing through the extraction electrode, the shaping electrode defining a non-circular aperture therein and being configured to provide at least one of shaping and focusing of the electron beam to have a second aspect ratio shape different from the first aspect ratio shape so as to form a focal spot having a desired size and aspect ratio on a target anode.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于修改电子束的纵横比以在目标阳极上形成具有期望的尺寸和纵横比的焦斑的装置。 该装置包括:发射体元件,被配置为产生具有第一长宽比形状的电子束和与发射极元件相邻的引出电极,以从其中提取电子束,所述引出电极包括通过其的开口。 该设备还包括至少一个成形电极,其定位成在通过引出电极之后接收电子束,成形电极在其中限定非圆形孔,并且被配置为提供电子束的成形和聚焦中的至少一个以具有 与第一纵横比形状不同的第二纵横比形状,以在目标阳极上形成具有期望尺寸和纵横比的焦点。