Biased cathode assembly of an X-ray tube with improved thermal management and a method of manufacturing same
US11515117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/1291
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various systems and methods are provided for a biased cathode assembly of an X-ray tube with improved thermal management and a method of manufacturing same. In one example, a cathode assembly of an X-ray tube comprises an emitter assembly including an emitter coupled to an emitter support structure, and an electrode assembly including an electrode stack and a plurality of bias electrodes. The emitter assembly including a plurality of independent components that are coupled together. The electrode assembly including a plurality of independent components that are coupled together, and the emitter assembly being coupled to the electrode assembly.
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