Cryogenic x-ray source device
    21.
    发明申请
    Cryogenic x-ray source device 有权
    低温x射线源装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050025285A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-03

    申请号:US10871055

    申请日:2004-06-21

    Inventor: Johann Kindlein

    Abstract: The invention relates to a miniature X-ray source device connected to a distal end of a guiding wire for insertion towards a desired location within an animal body for effecting radiation therapy, said X-ray source device at least comprising a vacuum tube accommodated in said housing containing a cathode and an anode spaced apart at some distance from each other; electron freeing means for freeing electrons from the cathode; electric field means for applying during use a high-voltage electric field between said cathode and said anode for accelerating said free electrons; said vacuum tube being at least partly transparent to X-ray radiation emitted by said anode, as well as cooling means for cooling at least said anode. It is an object to provide a miniature X-ray source device having further limited constructional dimensions and an improved control of the working temperature of at least the anode and hence the working conditions of the miniature X-ray source device. According to the invention the miniature X-ray source device is hereto characterised in that said cooling means are cryogenic cooling means. More in particular in a specific embodiment of said miniature X-ray source device said cooling means comprise at least one supply passageway for supplying pressurized gas towards said anode and at least one exhaust passageway for exhausting said pressurized gas from said anode, said supply passageway and said exhaust passageway being interconnected by means of an expansion chamber surrounding at least partly said anode.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种连接到导丝的远端的微型X射线源装置,用于向动物体内的所需位置插入以进行放射治疗,所述X射线源装置至少包括容纳在所述的X射线源装置中的真空管 壳体包含彼此间隔开一定距离的阴极和阳极; 用于从阴极释放电子的电子释放装置; 电场装置,用于在使用期间施加所述阴极和所述阳极之间的高压电场,用于加速所述自由电子; 所述真空管对于由所述阳极发射的X射线辐射至少部分透明,以及用于冷却至少所述阳极的冷却装置。 本发明的目的是提供一种具有进一步有限的结构尺寸的微型X射线源装置,以及对至少阳极的工作温度的改进控制以及微型X射线源装置的工作条件的改进。 根据本发明,微型X射线源装置的特征在于所述冷却装置是低温冷却装置。 更具体地在所述微型X射线源装置的具体实施例中,所述冷却装置包括用于向所述阳极供应加压气体的至少一个供应通道和用于从所述阳极排出所述加压气体的至少一个排气通道,所述供应通道和 所述排气通道通过至少部分地围绕所述阳极的膨胀室相互连接。

    Cooling Spiral Groove Bearing Assembly
    22.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190103244A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-04

    申请号:US15720024

    申请日:2017-09-29

    Abstract: A liquid metal or spiral groove bearing structure for an x-ray tube and associated process for manufacturing the bearing structure is provided that includes a bearing shaft rotatably disposed in a bearing housing or shell. The shell includes a thrust seal engaged with a sleeve to maintain co-axiality for the rotating liquid metal seal formed in the shell about the shaft. The shaft has a bore for the introduction of a cooling fluid into the bearing assembly in which is disposed a cooling tube. The cooling tube includes turbulence-inducing features to increase the turbulence of the cooling fluid flowing through the cooling tube, consequently enhancing the heat exchange between the cooling fluid and the shaft. This maximizes the heat transfer from the shaft to the oil, allowing materials with lower thermal conductivities, such as non-refractory materials, to be used to form the bearing shaft and shell.

    X-ray inspection system
    24.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09865424B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US14642736

    申请日:2015-03-09

    Abstract: An X-ray inspection system of the present application is capable of blocking the effect of heat from an X-ray source, thereby making it possible to place a heat-sensitive circuit component in the same housing space as the X-ray source. The X-ray inspection system includes a housing 10 provided with an upper housing space 11, in which an X-ray source 32 housed in a cooling container 30 is placed. Due to pressure of a pump 36, a cooling medium circulates between the cooling container 30 and a heat radiating device 33, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the cooling container 30. Since the cooling container 30 is placed in the upper housing space 11, the upper housing space 11 serves as a cooling space, suppressing the temperature rise. Therefore, heat-sensitive or heat-producing circuit components can be placed in the upper housing space 11.

    COOLING MECHANISM FOR HIGH-BRIGHTNESS X-RAY TUBE USING PHASE CHANGE HEAT EXCHANGE
    25.
    发明申请
    COOLING MECHANISM FOR HIGH-BRIGHTNESS X-RAY TUBE USING PHASE CHANGE HEAT EXCHANGE 审中-公开
    使用相变热交换器的高亮度X射线管的冷却机理

    公开(公告)号:US20160064176A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14888690

    申请日:2014-05-05

    Applicant: Xiaodong XIANG

    Inventor: Xiaodong XIANG

    Abstract: A mechanism for cooling the anode of an x-ray tube using a phase change material to transfer heat away from the anode. The x-ray tube is joined to a sealed heat exchange chamber which contains a liquid metal as a liquid to vapor phase change material (L-V PCM). The back side of the anode is exposed to an interior of the heat exchange chamber, and a jet sprayer inside the heat exchange chamber sprays a liquid of the metal onto the back side of the heated anode. The L-C PCM evaporates on that surface to carry away the heat, and the vapor then condenses back into the liquid on the cool surfaces of the heat exchange chamber. The surfaces of the heat exchange chamber may be cooled by convection cooling. Optionally, pipes containing a circulating cooling fluid may be provide inside the heat exchange chamber.

    Abstract translation: 用于使用相变材料冷却x射线管的阳极以将热量从阳极传递出来的机构。 X射线管连接到密封的热交换室,其包含作为液体 - 气相变材料(L-V PCM)的液态金属。 阳极的背面暴露于热交换室的内部,热交换室内部的喷射喷雾器将金属液体喷射到加热阳极的背面。 L-C PCM在该表面上蒸发以携带热量,然后蒸汽冷凝回热交换室的冷表面上的液体中。 热交换室的表面可以通过对流冷却来冷却。 可选地,可以在热交换室内部提供包含循环冷却流体的管道。

    X-RAY TESTING DEVICE
    29.
    发明授权
    X-RAY TESTING DEVICE 有权
    X射线测试装置

    公开(公告)号:EP2896959B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-09

    申请号:EP12884488.3

    申请日:2012-09-12

    Abstract: [Problem] To provide an X-ray inspection system capable of blocking the effect of heat from an X-ray source, thereby making it possible to place a heat-sensitive circuit component in the same housing space as the X-ray source. [Solution] A housing 10 is provided with an upper housing space 11, in which an X-ray source 32 housed in a cooling container 30 is placed. Owing to pressure of a pump 36, a cooling medium circulates between the cooling container 30 and a heat radiating device 33, suppressing the temperature rise of the cooling container 30. Since the cooling container 30 is placed in the upper housing space 11, the upper housing space 11 serves as a cooling space, suppressing the temperature rise. Therefore, heat-sensitive or heat-producing circuit components can be placed in the upper housing space 11.

    X-RAY TESTING DEVICE
    30.
    发明公开
    X-RAY TESTING DEVICE 有权
    X试验装置

    公开(公告)号:EP2896959A4

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-18

    申请号:EP12884488

    申请日:2012-09-12

    Abstract: [Problem] To provide an X-ray inspection system capable of blocking the effect of heat from an X-ray source, thereby making it possible to place a heat-sensitive circuit component in the same housing space as the X-ray source. [Solution] A housing 10 is provided with an upper housing space 11, in which an X-ray source 32 housed in a cooling container 30 is placed. Owing to pressure of a pump 36, a cooling medium circulates between the cooling container 30 and a heat radiating device 33, suppressing the temperature rise of the cooling container 30. Since the cooling container 30 is placed in the upper housing space 11, the upper housing space 11 serves as a cooling space, suppressing the temperature rise. Therefore, heat-sensitive or heat-producing circuit components can be placed in the upper housing space 11.

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