X-ray tube control system
US4225787A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/1026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for rotating anode x-ray tubes comprising an x-ray tube including an anode rotated by a motor having mounted therein photoelectric means for sensing rotational movement of the anode, and circuit means electrically connected to the tube, the photoelectric means, and the motor for regulating operation of the tube and rotational speed of the motor in accordance with parameters selected for operation of the tube.
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