Rotary anode x-ray tube
US4414681A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/103
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an exemplary embodiment, an anode assembly is magnetically mounted free of contact. In order to carry off the anode current, on a part rotating with the anode assembly, an auxiliary cathode is arranged opposite which a stationary auxiliary anode is disposed. The auxiliary cathode is an oxide cathode which is centrically arranged on the rotary anode assembly and opposite which a stationary heater is disposed.
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