Measuring method and measuring device for a liquid metal slide bearing
US11393653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/1086
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A measuring method for a liquid metal slide bearing is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the measuring method includes providing a liquid metal slide bearing to be measured, the liquid metal slide bearing including two bearing parts with liquid metal being arranged between the two bearing parts. The method further includes measuring inductance, or a variable associated with the inductance, of the liquid metal slide bearing; and determining a quantity of liquid metal in the liquid metal slide bearing based upon the inductance, or the variable associated with the inductance, measured. Furthermore, a corresponding measuring device, a liquid metal slide bearing and an x-ray tube and an apparatus are disclosed.
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