SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL CONDUCTION IN X-RAY TUBE CATHODES

    公开(公告)号:US20210233732A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US16775145

    申请日:2020-01-28

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an x-ray tube. In one embodiment, an x-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the x-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

    X-RAY TUBE CATHODE FOCUSING ELEMENT
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240347310A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18750862

    申请日:2024-06-21

    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an X-ray tube cathode focusing element. In one example, a focusing element is configured with a first side positioned adjacent to an electrode plate. An insulator having a first side is positioned adjacent the electrode plate and a second, opposite side adjacent to a cathode base. The focusing element has at least three filaments of different sizes positioned in respective channels of different widths, where each of the at least three filaments are coupled to two current feedthroughs, each current feedthrough configured with a leg extending through a central, hollow space of the focusing element, the electrode plate, the insulator, and the cathode base.

    Systems and methods for controlling thermal conduction in x-ray tube cathodes

    公开(公告)号:US11380509B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-05

    申请号:US16775145

    申请日:2020-01-28

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an x-ray tube. In one embodiment, an x-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the x-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

    Systems and methods for controlling thermal conduction in X-ray tube cathodes

    公开(公告)号:US12285906B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-29

    申请号:US17839753

    申请日:2022-06-14

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an X-ray tube. In one embodiment, an X-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the X-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL CONDUCTION IN X-RAY TUBE CATHODES

    公开(公告)号:US20220310350A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17839753

    申请日:2022-06-14

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving thermal management strategies of a cathode assembly of an X-ray tube. In one embodiment, an X-ray tube comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, wherein the cathode assembly includes one or more elements that include an internal porous section for controlling a flow of heat within the cathode assembly during operation of the X-ray tube. In this way, heat conduction to temperature sensitive aspects of the cathode assembly may be reduced, while enabling sufficient heat transfer to other parts of the cathode assembly to minimize deformation.

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