System and method for reducing relative bearing shaft deflection in an X-ray tube
US10283312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/106
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube includes a bearing configured to couple to an anode. The bearing includes a stationary member, a rotary member configured to rotate with respect to the stationary member during operation of the X-ray tube, and a support feature configured to minimize bending moment along a surface of the stationary member to reduce deflection of the stationary member relative to the rotary member due to radial loads during operation of the X-ray tube.
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