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System and method for reducing relative bearing shaft deflection in an X-ray tube

US10468223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2019
Grant dateNov 5, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2039

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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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