ROTATING ANODE X-RAY TUBE
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170323758A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-09

    申请号:US15660310

    申请日:2017-07-26

    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a rotating anode X-ray tube including a rotating cylinder, a rotating shaft fixed to the inside of the rotating cylinder, an anode fixing body arranged between the rotating cylinder and the rotating shaft, extending in the axial direction, and constituted of one of a magnetic substance member formed of a magnetic substance and a heat-transfer enhancing member heat conductivity of which is higher than surrounding members, ball bearings, and an inner member, connected to the anode fixing body by a connecting member, and constituted of one of the magnetic substance member and the heat-transfer enhancing member, one being different from the member constituting the anode fixing body.

    Liquid metal containment in an X-ray tube
    2.
    发明授权
    Liquid metal containment in an X-ray tube 有权
    液体金属容纳在X射线管中

    公开(公告)号:US09275822B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US13663287

    申请日:2012-10-29

    Abstract: Liquid metal containment in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube anode assembly includes a shaft terminated by a head and an anode connected to an anode hub. The anode hub is at least partially surrounding the head of the shaft. The anode hub is configured to contain a volume of a liquid metal and to rotate around the stationary shaft. The anode hub may also define a catch space within the anode hub that is configured to catch the liquid metal in order to contain the liquid metal within the hub while in a non-rotating state and regardless of the orientation of the x-ray tube anode assembly.

    Abstract translation: 液体金属容纳在x射线管中。 在一个示例实施例中,x射线管阳极组件包括由头部终止的轴和连接到阳极轮毂的阳极。 阳极轮毂至少部分地围绕轴的头部。 阳极毂被构造成容纳一定体积的液态金属并围绕固定轴旋转。 阳极轮毂还可以限定阳极轮毂内的捕获空间,其被构造成捕获液体金属,以便在处于非旋转状态时将液体金属容纳在轮毂内,并且与X射线管阳极的取向无关 部件。

    X-ray device
    3.
    发明授权
    X-ray device 失效
    X光装置

    公开(公告)号:US08102969B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-24

    申请号:US12640238

    申请日:2009-12-17

    Applicant: Herbert Bittl

    Inventor: Herbert Bittl

    Abstract: An x-ray device has a cathode aligned on a target region in a tube housing with a rotating anode unit. The rotating anode unit is borne to rotate around a rotational axis inside the tube housing. The rotating anode unit has a rotating anode plate with the target region and a shaft rotationally connected with the rotating anode plate. A magnetic bearing supports the shaft without contact in the tube housing. The rotating anode plate has an axial extension facing away from the shaft. The axial extension dips into a fluid-filled receptacle space of the tube housing for heat dissipation. Such an x-ray device allows high rotation speeds of the rotating anode unit, and thus a high operational power.

    Abstract translation: X射线装置在具有旋转阳极单元的管壳体中的目标区域上具有阴极对准。 旋转阳极单元被承载以围绕管壳体内的旋转轴线旋转。 旋转阳极单元具有带有目标区域的旋转阳极板和与旋转阳极板旋转连接的轴。 磁轴承支撑轴,而不会在管壳中接触。 旋转的阳极板具有一个远离轴的轴向延伸。 轴向延伸部浸入管外壳的流体填充的容器空间中以进行散热。 这样的X射线装置允许旋转阳极单元的高旋转速度,并且因此具有高的操作功率。

    Shield structure for x-ray device
    5.
    发明授权
    Shield structure for x-ray device 有权
    X射线装置的屏蔽结构

    公开(公告)号:US07058160B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-06

    申请号:US10933852

    申请日:2004-09-03

    Applicant: James R. Boye

    Inventor: James R. Boye

    CPC classification number: H01J35/16 H01J35/10 H01J2235/1208 H01J2235/167

    Abstract: A shield structure is provided that is suitable for use in connection with an x-ray device that includes an anode and cathode disposed in a vacuum enclosure in a spaced apart arrangement so that a target surface of the anode is positioned to receive electrons emitted by the cathode. The shield structure is configured to be interposed between the anode and the cathode and includes an interior surface that defines an aperture through which the electrons are passed from the cathode to the target surface of the anode. Additionally, the aperture includes an inlet and an outlet sized so that the area of the inlet is relatively smaller than the area of the outlet. Finally, the shield structure is situated in the x-ray device such that the inlet of the aperture is positioned near the cathode and the outlet of the aperture is positioned near the anode target surface.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种屏蔽结构,其适于与包括以间隔布置布置在真空外壳中的阳极和阴极的x射线装置结合使用,使得阳极的目​​标表面被定位成接收由 阴极。 屏蔽结构被配置为插入阳极和阴极之间,并且包括限定孔的内表面,电子从阴极传播到阳极的目标表面。 此外,孔包括入口和出口,其尺寸使得入口的面积相对小于出口的面积。 最后,屏蔽结构位于x射线装置中,使得孔的入口位于阴极附近,孔的出口位于阳极靶表面附近。

    Shield structure for x-ray device

    公开(公告)号:US20060050851A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-09

    申请号:US10933852

    申请日:2004-09-03

    Applicant: James Boye

    Inventor: James Boye

    CPC classification number: H01J35/16 H01J35/10 H01J2235/1208 H01J2235/167

    Abstract: A shield structure is provided that is suitable for use in connection with an x-ray device that includes an anode and cathode disposed in a vacuum enclosure in a spaced apart arrangement so that a target surface of the anode is positioned to receive electrons emitted by the cathode. The shield structure is configured to be interposed between the anode and the cathode and includes an interior surface that defines an aperture through which the electrons are passed from the cathode to the target surface of the anode. Additionally, the aperture includes an inlet and an outlet sized so that the area of the inlet is relatively smaller than the area of the outlet. Finally, the shield structure is situated in the x-ray device such that the inlet of the aperture is positioned near the cathode and the outlet of the aperture is positioned near the anode target surface.

    GREASE BEARING WITH GALLIUM SHUNT
    7.
    发明申请
    GREASE BEARING WITH GALLIUM SHUNT 失效
    用GALLIUM SHUNT润滑轴承

    公开(公告)号:US20030165217A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-04

    申请号:US09683926

    申请日:2002-03-04

    Abstract: An x-ray tube 10 is provided including an anode mounted to a rotatable shaft positioned within a center bore of a stem element, a bearing assembly positioned between the rotatable shaft and the stem element, and at least one liquid metal shunt in thermal communication with both the rotatable shaft and the stem element, located adjacent to the anode between the anode and the bearing assembly, and directing heat generated at the anode away from the bearing assembly by allowing heat to flow from the rotatable shaft into the stem element prior to heat reaching the bearing assembly.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种X射线管10,其包括安装到位于杆元件的中心孔内的可旋转轴的阳极,位于可旋转轴和杆元件之间的轴承组件,以及至少一个液体金属分流器,其与 位于阳极和轴承组件之间的阳极相邻的可旋转轴和杆元件,并且通过在热量之前允许热量从可旋转轴流入杆元件而将在阳极处产生的热量引导远离轴承组件 到达轴承组件。

    Thermally isolated x-ray tube bearing
    8.
    发明授权
    Thermally isolated x-ray tube bearing 失效
    隔热x射线管轴承

    公开(公告)号:US06445770B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-03

    申请号:US09501908

    申请日:2000-02-10

    CPC classification number: F16C37/007 H01J35/101 H01J2235/1046 H01J2235/1208

    Abstract: A high energy x-ray tube includes an evacuated chamber (12) containing a rotor (34) which rotates an anode (10) in the path of a stream of electrons (A) to generate an x-rays (B) and heat. The rotor includes a bearing shaft (54, 80, 122) connected to the anode by a thermally conductive structure (40). The bearing shaft carries soft metal-lubricated bearing balls (44F, 44R) in forward and rear bearing races (64, 66, 106, 108, 128, 130). An annular groove (70, 94, 132) is defined longitudinally in the shaft which, particularly when evacuated, provides a thermal barrier between the forward race and the portion of the shaft that is thermally connected with the anode. The groove lengthens the path heat entering the bearing shaft travels in order to reach the forward bearing race. As a result, the temperature of the forward race, and hence the evaporation of lubricant during operation of the x-ray tube, is reduced. The groove may be formed by electrical discharge machining the bearing shaft or by forming the shaft from inner and peripheral components (124, 126) which are connected together adjacent the rear bearing race (130).

    Abstract translation: 高能X射线管包括:真空室(12),其包含使电子(A)的路径中的阳极(10)旋转以产生X射线(B)和热量的转子(34)。 转子包括通过导热结构(40)连接到阳极的轴承轴(54,80,122)。 轴承轴在前后轴承座(64,66,106,108,128,130)中承载软金属润滑轴承滚珠(44F,44R)。 在轴上纵向地限定环形槽(70,94,132),特别是在抽空时,在前座圈和轴的与阳极热连接的部分之间提供热障碍。 凹槽延长进入轴承轴的路径,以便到达正向轴承座圈。 结果,在X射线管的操作期间,正向的温度和润滑剂的蒸发减少。 凹槽可以通过对轴承轴进行放电加工或者通过从邻近后轴承座圈(130)连接在一起的内部和外围部件(124,126)形成轴而形成。

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