公开(公告)号：US20040234040A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10479998

申请日：2004-06-09

Inventor： Hidefumi Okamura ,  Motomichi Doi

IPC: H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/12

CPC classification number: A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4488

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus comprising: an X-ray generator 1 for irradiating X-rays to an object; a planer type X-ray detector 14 for detecting the X-rays irradiated from the X-ray generator and passed through the object; a heat transfer medium 5 for absorbing the heat generated in the X-ray generator and the heat generated in the planer type X-ray detector; cooling means 13 for cooling the heat transfer medium heated by absorbing the heat; and means for moving the heat transfer medium between the X-ray generator, the planer type X-ray detector, and the cooling means.

Abstract translation: 一种X射线诊断装置，包括：X射线发生器1，用于向对象照射X射线; 用于检测从X射线发生器照射并穿过物体的X射线的刨床型X射线检测器14; 用于吸收在X射线发生器中产生的热量和在平面型X射线检测器中产生的热量的传热介质5; 用于冷却通过吸收热而加热的传热介质的冷却装置13; 以及用于在X射线发生器，平面型X射线检测器和冷却装置之间移动传热介质的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20040218725A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10859818

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Ian Radley ,  Thomas J. Bievenue ,  John H. Burdett JR. ,  Brian W. Gallagher ,  Stuart M. Shakshober ,  Zewu Chen

IPC: H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/12 ,  G21K001/02

CPC classification number: G01N23/12 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076 ,  G21K1/06 ,  Y10S439/936

Abstract: A method and device for cooling and electrically-insulating a high-voltage, heat-generating component, for example, an x-ray tube (1105) for analyzing fluids by means of x-ray fluorescence. The device includes an x-ray source (1100) including an x-ray tube (1105) having improved heat-dissipating properties due to the thermal coupling of the x-ray tube with a thermally-conductive, dielectric material (1150). The device may include a base assembly (1135) mounted to the component for conducting heat away from the component while electrically isolating the component. In one aspect of the invention, the base assembly includes two copper plates (1140, 1145) separated by a dielectric plate (1150). The dielectric plate minimizes or prevents the leakage of current through the base assembly (1135). One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

公开(公告)号：US20040213379A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10828577

申请日：2004-04-21

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Herbert Bittl

IPC: H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/24 ,  H01J035/26 ,  H01J035/28

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J2235/1086

Abstract: An x-ray tube has a stationary cathode and a rotating anode in a vacuum housing. The anode is positioned on a housing-fixed axle such that it can be rotated, and is fashioned as a hollow body in the interior of which an axle-fixed ring projection is disposed, such that, at least between an inner surface of the rotating anode and the adjacent outer surface of the ring projection, a gap exists that is filled with liquid metal and forms a liquid-metal fluid bearing for the rotating anode.

Abstract translation: X射线管在真空壳体中具有固定阴极和旋转阳极。 阳极定位在壳体固定的轴上，使得其可以旋转，并且被形成为在其内部设置有轴固定环突起的中空本体，使得至少在旋转的内表面 阳极和环形突起的相邻外表面，存在填充有液态金属并形成用于旋转阳极的液态金属流体轴承的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20040057553A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10065132

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Charles B. Kendall ,  Thomas Schaefer

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/02 ,  H01J2235/12

Abstract: An X-ray system (10) includes an X-ray tube (16) that has a temperature sensor (22) coupled thereto. The temperature sensor (22) may be included in a heat exchanger (18). The temperature sensor (22) generates a temperature signal that is provided to a controller (12). The controller (12) generates a fan speed control signal that is used to control the speed of the fan (20) in response to the temperature signal.

Abstract translation: X射线系统（10）包括具有耦合到其上的温度传感器（22）的X射线管（16）。 温度传感器（22）可以包括在热交换器（18）中。 温度传感器（22）产生提供给控制器（12）的温度信号。 控制器（12）产生用于响应于温度信号来控制风扇（20）的速度的风扇速度控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20020196905A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-26

申请号：US08944773

申请日：1997-10-06

Inventor： CHARLES EDWARD BAUMGARTNER ,  JAMES(NMN) DAY

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H05G1/04

Abstract: The useful life of x-ray tubes is extended by filtering metal particles and other decomposition products out of the coolant fluid by filter means permanently included in the closed loop cooling fluid circuit which also includes pump means and heat exchange means.

Abstract translation: 通过永久地包括在闭路冷却流体回路中的过滤器装置将冷却剂流体中的金属颗粒和其它分解产物过滤出来，从而延长了X射线管的使用寿命，该循环冷却流体回路还包括泵装置和热交换装置。

公开(公告)号：US20020118794A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US09745588

申请日：2000-12-21

Inventor： Joseph H. McCarthy JR.

IPC: F25B001/00 ,  H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/12

CPC classification number: F25B1/06 ,  F25B2500/01

Abstract: A system and method for improving cooling of a heat-generating component in a closed-loop cooling system is shown. The system comprises a venturi having a throat which is coupled to an expansion tank that is exposed to atmospheric pressure in the embodiment being described. The venturi, when used with a pressure switch, can operate to determine a flow rate which can be used to generate a signal which in turn is used to activate or deactivate one or more of the components, such as the heat-generating component, in the system. Advantageously, the design of the embodiment described has a convenient system which utilizes a pressure switch, thereby eliminating the need for a differential pressure switch of the type used in the past.

Abstract translation: 示出了用于改善闭环冷却系统中的发热部件的冷却的系统和方法。 该系统包括在所描述的实施例中连接到暴露于大气压的膨胀箱的喉部的文丘里管。 当与压力开关一起使用时，文氏管可以操作以确定可用于产生信号的流量，该信号又用于激活或去激活一个或多个组件，例如发热组件， 系统。 有利地，所描述的实施例的设计具有利用压力开关的方便的系统，从而消除了对过去使用的类型的差压开关的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20020106056A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：US09766777

申请日：2001-01-22

Inventor： Rodney A. Mattson

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/26

Abstract: An x-ray tube assembly (16) includes a vacuum envelope (52) and an x-ray permeable exit window (54). An anode (50) is positioned within the vacuum envelope (52) such that a near side is adjacent to the exit window (54) and a far side is opposite thereof. A cathode assembly (74) is also mounted within the vacuum envelope (52) which directs an electron beam (78) toward a focal spot or point (58) on the far side of the anode (50). The anode further includes a central cavity or indentation (70) which provides a location for mounting a set of radiation attenuating vanes (64) in addition to a shaped x-ray filter or compensator (68). Close placement of the vanes (64) and the filter (68) relative to the focal spot of the anode desirably reduce off focal radiation and allow beam shaping. An externally located collimator (18) further shapes the output x-ray beam.

Abstract translation: X射线管组件（16）包括真空外壳（52）和x射线可透过的出射窗（54）。 阳极（50）定位在真空外壳（52）内，使得近侧与出射窗（54）相邻并且远侧与其相反。 阴极组件（74）也安装在真空外壳（52）内，真空外壳（52）将电子束（78）朝向阳极（50）的远侧上的焦点或点（58）引导。 阳极还包括中心腔或凹口（70），除了成形的x射线滤波器或补偿器（68）之外，还提供用于安装一组辐射衰减叶片（64）的位置。 叶片（64）和过滤器（68）相对于阳极的焦点的紧密放置期望地减少了聚焦辐射，并允许光束成形。 外部定位的准直器（18）进一步使输出的X射线束成形。

公开(公告)号：US20010036249A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：US09846848

申请日：2001-05-01

Inventor： Mark Gilbert Benz ,  Charles Gitahi Mukira ,  Thomas Robert Raber ,  Constantinos Minas ,  Gregory Alan Steinlage ,  Gregory Reznikov ,  Wayne Charles Hasz

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/108 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/083 ,  H01J2235/1241

Abstract: An X-ray tube anode comprises a graphite ring, a target substrate applied onto the graphite ring and a target focal track applied onto the target substrate. The target focal track comprises a first refractory metal and the target substrate comprises a second refractory metal and at least one layer of a material that is characterized by characterized by a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is the same as the CTE of the target focal track or is intermediate between the CTE of the target focal track and the CTE of the substrate.

Abstract translation: X射线管阳极包括石墨环，施加到石墨环上的目标基底和施加到目标基底上的目标焦点轨迹。 目标焦点轨道包括第一耐火金属，并且目标基底包括第二难熔金属和至少一层材料，其特征在于热膨胀系数（CTE）与靶的CTE相同 焦点轨迹或者在目标焦点轨迹的CTE和基底的CTE之间的中间。

公开(公告)号：US20010014139A1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-16

申请号：US09836306

申请日：2001-04-17

Inventor： Michael J. Price ,  Mark O. Derakhshan ,  Wayne F. Block ,  Charles B. Kendall

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: An x-ray system comprising an x-ray generating device having improved heat dissipation capabilities is disclosed. The x-ray generating device comprises an x-ray tube mounted in a casing holding a circulating, cooling medium. According to the present invention, the x-ray generating device comprises a support mechanism mounted within said x-ray generating device in a manner for adjustably positioning, relative to the casing, the focal spot alignment path of generated x-rays. Additionally, the x-ray generating device comprises a cooling mechanism comprising an inlet chamber for channeling the cooling medium within said support mechanism. Additionally, a cooling stem may be positioned with the inlet chamber to increase the heat exchange surface area exposed to the cooling medium. Thus, the present invention advantageously increases the heat dissipation capability of the x-ray generating device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括具有改善的散热能力的x射线产生装置的X射线系统。 X射线产生装置包括安装在保持循环的冷却介质的壳体中的x射线管。 根据本发明，X射线产生装置包括以相对于壳体可调节地定位所产生的X射线的焦斑对准路径的方式安装在所述x射线产生装置内的支撑机构。 另外，X射线产生装置包括冷却机构，该冷却机构包括用于将冷却介质引导到所述支撑机构内的入口室。 此外，冷却杆可以与入口室一起定位，以增加暴露于冷却介质的热交换表面积。 因此，本发明有利地增加了x射线产生装置的散热能力。

公开(公告)号：US20040240619A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10448550

申请日：2003-05-30

Inventor： Charles B. Kendall

IPC: H01J035/10

CPC classification number: A61B6/4488 ,  A61B6/035 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: A cooling system to cool the x-ray tube of a CT imaging system. The heat exchanger has a curved sector shape which provides a larger surface area for heat dissipation within the cover of the gantry. The axis of the cooling fans is preferably parallel to the rotational axis of the gantry.

Abstract translation: 用于冷却CT成像系统的X射线管的冷却系统。 热交换器具有弯曲的扇形形状，其在台架的盖内提供较大的表面积用于散热。 冷却风扇的轴线优选地平行于台架的旋转轴线。