Abstract:
A maximum tube voltage value setting module 240a, a warming-up module 240b, a limit tube voltage control module 240c, a limit tube current control module 240d and a focus grid electrode control module 240e of an operation program 240 which respectively correspond to different maximum tube voltage values are stored in storage sections 32a-e of an X-ray tube control apparatus 3. When the maximum tube voltage value of an X-ray tube 1 is changed, an extraction section 34 extracts each module of the operation program 240 which corresponds to the maximum tube voltage value after being changed from the storage sections 32a-e. A communications section 36 sends the operation program 240 comprised of each extracted module to an X-ray tube controller 2 and overwrites it in a memory section 24.
Abstract:
An X-ray tube controller measures operation information (filament power supply time in an X-ray tube and a grid voltage value applied to grid electrodes to maintain the tube current value under a predetermined tube voltage). The information is transmitted to an X-ray tube operation information acquiring unit via a communication line. In a storage section of the information acquiring unit, a database written with degree of attrition corresponding to the integrated power supply time of a filament (reduction ratio of thermalelectron emission amount (tube current value at a predetermined G1 voltage) to the initial value (thermalelectron emission amount when the filament is first used) is stored. An attrition degree determination section determines the degree of attrition of the filament from the count of filament power supply time with reference to the database. Also, the attrition degree determination section determines the end of life from the G1 voltage value.
Abstract:
An initial image (the image of a slit plate 5 imaged when adjusted to an optimal focal diameter) is stored in a storage section 72 of an X-ray tube adjusting apparatus 7. An acquisition section 74 acquires a test image (the image of the slit plate 5 imaged at the time of adjusting the focal diameter). A presentation section 76 presents the initial image and an image representing the luminance on the initial image (showing a contrast DELTA a between a slit portion 764a and a residual area portion 766a in the initial image) and the test image and an image representing the luminance on the test image (showing a contrast DELTA b between a slit portion 764b and a residual area portion 766b in the initial image) simultaneously (in a comparable manner).
Abstract:
An X-ray generator (1) comprising an X-ray tube (11) having a cathode part (16), a grid electrode (15) and a target (22), voltage control devices (27 and 32) for controlling the voltages applied to the cathode part (16) and the grid electrode (15), and switches (33 and 34) for turning on/off the X-ray generator (1) and X-ray emission. The voltage control devices (27 and 32) apply a positive standby voltage (Vf1) to the cathode part (16) according to an on-signal of the X-ray generator (1) and an off-signal of X-ray emission, and apply a negative cut-off voltage (Vc1) to the grid electrode (15). In addition, the voltage control devices apply a cathode operating voltage (Vf2) higher than the standby voltage (Vf1) to the cathode part (16) and apply a grid operating voltage (Vc2) higher than the cut-off voltage (Vc1) to the grid electrode (15) according to an on-signal of the X-ray generator (1) and an on-signal of X-ray emission.
Abstract:
An X-ray tube control apparatus (3) has storage units (32a to e) containing a maximum tube voltage value set module (240a), a worming-up module (240b), a limit tube voltage control module (240c), a limit tube current control module (240d), and a focus grid electrode control module (240e) of an operation program (240) corresponding to different maximum tube voltage values. When the maximum tube voltage value of the X-ray tube (1) is modified, an extraction unit (34) extracts modules of the operation program (240) corresponding to the maximum tube voltage value after modification. A communication unit (36) transmits the operation program (240) consisting of the extracted modules to an X-ray tube controller (2) and overwrites it in a storage unit (24).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a jet outlet for electrostatic countermeasure that is easy to install and that does not necessitate to make the surrounding area of installation an intercepting structure and that eliminates generation of ozone, electromagnetic noise and dust. SOLUTION: At the upstream side of a cylindrical or prism crack shape formed jet outlet 1, a chamber 2 and a duct 3 are connected and an intercepting portion 4 is provided in the vicinity of the outlet portion of the jet outlet 1. And an ion generating device 10 is provided in the vicinity of the jet outlet 1, and this ion generating device 10 is composed of an ionization source 11 disposed perpendicularly to the direction of flowing of ion transferring gas and a control device 12 which controls the generating amount of ion by the ionization source 11. And the radiant rays such as soft X-rays and the like generating from the ionization source is irradiated to the ion transferring gas in the jet outlet 1 and changed to ion and the generated plus and minus ion are supplied to the desired charged body.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To radiate the X-ray in a wide scope, and to neutralize the static electricity efficiently, by providing a sealing body sealing a gas with a high transmissivity of the X-ray compared to the ambiant gas, to an X-ray injecting part. CONSTITUTION: A soft X-ray injected from an X-ray generator 10 in the condition of a point beam source advances while spreading, passes through a polyethylene thin film, and is injected in a film pack 21. Since a helium gas with a high X-ray transmissivity is filled in the pack 21, the absorption rate of the soft X-ray is low, and the separating rate of the gas is also low in the pack 21. As a result, the soft X-ray permeates the pack 21 with little atenuation, and advances in the air ambiance where a charged article 30 is provided. Since the air has a high X-ray absorption rate, and the ionizing amount of the gas molecules is large, a plenty of ions are produced near the article 30, and the static electricity can be neutralized efficiently.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electron beam irradiation apparatus that emits a large amount of electrons whose energy is controlled. SOLUTION: The electron beam irradiation apparatus 1 includes an electron beam source 3 with an electron beam emission window 15 from which primary electrons are extracted, a mounting platform 23 placed so as to face the electron beam source 3 with a secondary electron generation space S in between, and a grid electrode 29 placed with a clearance from the electron beam emission window 15 and the mounting platform 23 in the secondary electron generation space S. The secondary electron generation space S is the one where secondary electrons are generated by the primary electrons extracted from the electron beam emission window 15 under a gas atmosphere, the mounting platform 23 is electrically grounded and the grid electrode 29 has a negative potential to the mounting platform 23 and the electron beam emission window 15. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide electron beam irradiation equipment which makes it possible to improve the workability in replacing electron-emitting members of an electron beam source. SOLUTION: The electron beam irradiation equipment 1 includes a housing section 2, which has an electron beam irradiation chamber 21 and an electron beam source 3, which is fixed on the housing section 2 and irradiates the chamber 21 with an electron beam B. The electron beam source 3 includes a detachable cathode terminal section 17 and has an electron gun 16, which emits the electron beam B in a prescribed direction from the cathode terminal section 17; an irradiation window section 12, which is permeated by the electron beam B toward the electron beam irradiation chamber 21; a base end 14 which both accommodates the cathode terminal section 17 and holds the electron gun 16 and a point end 15 which is located, in a prescribed direction with respect to the base end 14 for holding the irradiation window section 12; and a cylindrical vacuum container 13, where the point end 15 and the base end 14 are coupled by a hinge section 18 so that the vessel 13 can be opened and closed. The point end 15 of the vacuum vessel 13 is fixed on the housing section 2. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT