公开(公告)号：US06430263B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09729144

申请日：2000-12-01

Applicant: Qing Kelvin Lu ,  Andrew R. Kaczmarek ,  Paul M. Xu

Inventor： Qing Kelvin Lu ,  Andrew R. Kaczmarek ,  Paul M. Xu

IPC: H01J3518

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262

Abstract: A CT scanner comprises an x-ray window mounted on an x-ray tube, a cooling fluid circulation line, and a cooling fluid return line. A cold-plate is operatively mounted on the x-ray tube around the x-ray window. The cold plate includes an elongated shell and corrugated fins for rapidly removing heat from the x-ray window. The circulation line is in fluid communication with an inlet of the cold-plate, a cooling fluid reservoir defined between the x-ray tube and a surrounding housing, and a heat exchanger. The return line is in fluid communication with an outlet of the cold-plate, the cooling fluid reservoir, and the heat exchanger. A pump circulates the cooling fluid through the heat exchanger, the suction and return lines, the cold-plate, and the x-ray tube housing.

Abstract translation: CT扫描仪包括安装在X射线管，冷却液循环管线和冷却液回流管线上的X射线窗口。 冷板可操作地安装在x射线管周围的x射线窗口上。 冷板包括细长的外壳和用于从x射线窗口快速去除热量的波纹状翅片。 循环管线与冷板的入口流体连通，限定在x射线管和周围壳体之间的冷却流体储存器和热交换器。 返回管路与冷板，冷却流体储存器和热交换器的出口流体连通。 泵将冷却流体循环通过热交换器，吸入和返回管线，冷板和X射线管壳体。

公开(公告)号：US5689541A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-18

申请号：US736957

申请日：1996-10-25

Applicant: Peter Schardt

Inventor： Peter Schardt

IPC: H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/16

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122

Abstract: An X-ray tube has a vacuum housing that contains a cathode and an anode, the housing having a radiation exit window. The radiation exit window is electrically conductive, and lies at cathode potential, and is electrically insulated against the vacuum housing, which lies at a potential that is positive in relation to the cathode potential.

Abstract translation: X射线管具有包含阴极和阳极的真空壳体，壳体具有辐射出射窗口。 辐射出口窗口是导电的，并且处于阴极电位，并且与真空壳体电绝缘，其位于相对于阴极电位为正的电位。

公开(公告)号：US20140177807A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14131317

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

Inventor： John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

IPC: H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  G02B27/30 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/025 ,  G21K1/08 ,  G21K1/087 ,  G21K1/093 ,  H01J1/06 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/30 ,  H01J2235/082 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/16 ,  H01J2235/186 ,  H05G1/52

Abstract: Direct write electron-beam-to-x-ray converters are described, which may be programmed to focus x-rays into an arbitrary shape to provide spatial and intensity modulation to irradiate a malady such as a tumor. An integrated structure of the electron beam to x-ray converter comprises a collimating grid containing a target fluid. The collimating grid comprises a plurality of individual cells enclosed in a housing assembly. An electron beam aimed at a selected individual cell of the collimating grid may be converted to an x-ray beam within the target fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了直接写入电子束到x射线转换器，其可被编程以将x射线聚焦成任意形状以提供空间和强度调制以照射诸如肿瘤的疾病。 电子束与x射线转换器的一体结构包括一个包含目标流体的准直栅格。 准直栅格包括封闭在壳体组件中的多个单个电池。 瞄准准直栅格的选定单个单元的电子束可以被转换成目标流体内的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：US08503616B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12237285

申请日：2008-09-24

Applicant: Arthur A. Chaves

Inventor： Arthur A. Chaves

IPC: H01J35/18

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: In one example embodiment, an x-ray transmissive window includes an inner surface and an outer surface. An x-ray beam emitted by the x-ray system defines a beam path area on the inner surface of the window and a beam path area on the outer surface of the window. The inner surface is arranged for contact with cooling fluid of the x-ray system and is configured to prevent bubbles present in the cooling fluid from accumulating on the inner surface in the beam path area of the inner surface. The outer surface is configured to prevent fluid droplets from accumulating on the outer surface in the beam path area of the outer surface.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，x射线透射窗包括内表面和外表面。 由x射线系统发射的X射线束在窗口的内表面上限定了光束路径区域，并且在窗口的外表面上形成了光束路径区域。 内表面被布置成与x射线系统的冷却流体接触，并且被构造成防止冷却流体中存在的气泡积聚在内表面的光束路径区域中的内表面上。 外表面构造成防止流体液滴积聚在外表面的光束路径区域中的外表面上。

公开(公告)号：US08130910B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12778927

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews ,  George Benjamin Naseath ,  Lincoln Curtis Jolley ,  Richard Alma Keyes ,  Ricky Burnett Smith

Inventor： Jason W. Davies ,  Gregory C. Andrews ,  George Benjamin Naseath ,  Lincoln Curtis Jolley ,  Richard Alma Keyes ,  Ricky Burnett Smith

IPC: H01J35/02

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H05G1/025 ,  H05G1/04

Abstract: A liquid-cooled aperture body in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube is configured to be at least partially submerged in a liquid coolant. The x-ray tube includes a cathode at least partially positioned within a cathode housing, an anode at least partially positioned within a can, and an aperture body coupling the cathode housing to the can. The can is formed from a first material and the aperture body is formed from a second material. The aperture body defines an aperture through which electrons may pass between the cathode and the anode. The aperture body further defines at least two exterior surfaces that are each configured to be exposed to the liquid coolant in which the x-ray tube is at least partially submerged.

Abstract translation: X射线管中的液冷孔体。 在一个示例性实施例中，X射线管被配置为至少部分地浸没在液体冷却剂中。 x射线管包括至少部分地设置在阴极壳体内的阴极，至少部分地定位在罐内的阳极以及将阴极壳体联接到罐的孔体。 罐由第一材料形成，孔主体由第二材料形成。 光圈体限定一个孔，电子可以通过该孔在阴极和阳极之间通过。 孔体还限定至少两个外表面，每个外表面被构造成暴露于其中x射线管至少部分浸没在其中的液体冷却剂。

公开(公告)号：US20110135067A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12630326

申请日：2009-12-03

Applicant: Michael Scott Hebert ,  Gregory Alan Steinlage ,  Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Donald Robert Allen ,  James J. Van Bogart

Inventor： Michael Scott Hebert ,  Gregory Alan Steinlage ,  Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Donald Robert Allen ,  James J. Van Bogart

IPC: H01J35/18 ,  H01J9/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/1216 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electron collector includes a body having an internal bore formed therethrough along a first direction and a window side having an aperture formed in a first portion thereof along a second direction different from the first direction. The apparatus also includes a cover plate having a bottom surface coupled to a second portion of the first surface of the electron collector, and an x-ray transmission window coupled to the cover plate and aligned with the aperture along the second direction, wherein a recess is formed along the second direction in one of the first portion of the first surface of the electron collector and a portion of the bottom surface of the cover plate, and wherein a gap is formed between the bottom surface of the cover plate and the first surface of the electron collector.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括：电子收集器，包括具有沿着第一方向穿过其形成的内孔的主体和具有沿着与第一方向不同的第二方向形成在其第一部分中的孔的窗口侧。 该装置还包括盖板，其具有联接到电子收集器的第一表面的第二部分的底表面和耦合到盖板并沿着第二方向与孔对准的x射线透射窗，其中凹部 沿着第二方向在电子收集器的第一表面的第一部分和盖板的底表面的一部分中形成，并且其中在盖板的底表面和第一表面之间形成间隙 的电子收集器。

公开(公告)号：US20100074411A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12237285

申请日：2008-09-24

Applicant: Arthur A. Chaves

Inventor： Arthur A. Chaves

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: In one example embodiment, an x-ray transmissive window includes an inner surface and an outer surface. An x-ray beam emitted by the x-ray system defines a beam path area on the inner surface of the window and a beam path area on the outer surface of the window. The inner surface is arranged for contact with cooling fluid of the x-ray system and is configured to prevent bubbles present in the cooling fluid from accumulating on the inner surface in the beam path area of the inner surface. The outer surface is configured to prevent fluid droplets from accumulating on the outer surface in the beam path area of the outer surface.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，x射线透射窗包括内表面和外表面。 由x射线系统发射的X射线束在窗口的内表面上限定了光束路径区域，并且在窗口的外表面上形成了光束路径区域。 内表面被布置成与x射线系统的冷却流体接触，并且被构造成防止冷却流体中存在的气泡积聚在内表面的光束路径区域中的内表面上。 外表面构造成防止流体液滴积聚在外表面的光束路径区域中的外表面上。

公开(公告)号：US07042981B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10707369

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

Inventor： Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

IPC: H01J35/18

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: An x-ray tube window cooling assembly (11) for an x-ray tube (18) includes an electron collector body (110). The electron collector body (110) is thermally coupled to an x-ray tube window (102). The electron collector body (110) may include a coolant circuit (112) with a coolant inlet (114) and a coolant outlet (122). One or more thermal exchange devices may be coupled to the x-ray tube window (102) or to the coolant circuit (112) and reduce temperature of the x-ray tube window (102).

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管（18）的X射线管窗冷却组件（11）包括电子收集体（110）。 电子收集器主体（110）热耦合到X射线管窗口（102）。 电子收集器主体（110）可以包括具有冷却剂入口（114）和冷却剂出口（122）的冷却剂回路（112）。 一个或多个热交换装置可以耦合到X射线管窗口（102）或冷却剂回路（112）并降低X射线管窗口（102）的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20040223588A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10707369

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, LLC

Inventor： Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

IPC: H01J035/10 ,  H01J035/12

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: An x-ray tube window cooling assembly (11) for an x-ray tube (18) includes an electron collector body (110). The electron collector body (110) is thermally coupled to an x-ray tube window (102). The electron collector body (110) may include a coolant circuit (112) with a coolant inlet (114) and a coolant outlet (122). One or more thermal exchange devices may be coupled to the x-ray tube window (102) or to the coolant circuit (112) and reduce temperature of the x-ray tube window (102).

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管（18）的X射线管窗冷却组件（11）包括电子收集体（110）。 电子收集器主体（110）热耦合到X射线管窗口（102）。 电子收集器主体（110）可包括具有冷却剂入口（114）和冷却剂出口（122）的冷却剂回路（112）。 一个或多个热交换装置可以耦合到X射线管窗口（102）或冷却剂回路（112）并降低X射线管窗口（102）的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20040114724A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10683306

申请日：2003-10-10

Inventor： Madhusudhana T. Subraya ,  Carey S. Rogers ,  Manohar G. Kollegal ,  Doug Snyder ,  Krystyna Truszkowska

IPC: H01J035/12 ,  H01J035/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: An x-ray tube window cooling assembly (11) for an x-ray tube (18) includes an electron collector body (110). The electron collector body (110) is thermally coupled to an x-ray tube window (102). The electron collector body (110) includes a coolant circuit (112) with a coolant inlet (114) and a coolant outlet (122). Multiple thermal exchange devices are coupled to the coolant circuit (112) and reduce temperature of a coolant passing through the exchange devices.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管（18）的X射线管窗冷却组件（11）包括电子收集体（110）。 电子收集器主体（110）热耦合到X射线管窗口（102）。 电子收集器主体（110）包括具有冷却剂入口（114）和冷却剂出口（122）的冷却剂回路（112）。 多个热交换装置联接到冷却剂回路（112）并且降低通过交换装置的冷却剂的温度。