Hybrid air and liquid X-ray cooling system comprising a hybrid heat-transfer device including a plurality of fin elements, a liquid channel including a cooling liquid, and a circulation pump
US11562875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/1283
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cooling system used in an X-ray generator having a cathode and anode that includes a target having a focal spot, wherein heat is generated in the anode and focal spot during operation of the X-ray generator. The system includes a heat transfer element attached to the anode wherein the heat transfer element includes a plurality of fin elements that transfer heat from the anode to surrounding air to cool the anode. The system also includes a liquid channel formed in the anode, wherein the liquid channel includes a cooling liquid. The liquid channel is located adjacent the target wherein heat from the focal spot is transferred to the cooling liquid to cool the focal spot wherein the heat transfer element, liquid channel and anode are unistructurally formed. Further, the cooling system includes a circulation pump that moves the cooling liquid in the liquid channel.
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