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Transmission line transmitting energy to load in vacuum chamber

US4578805A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1984
Grant dateMar 25, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G1/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transmission line connecting a power supply, for supplying power pulses, to a load disposed inside of a vacuum chamber. Electrically conductive debris in both gaseous and non-gaseous forms is generated in response to the application of the power pulse to the load. The transmission line includes first and second conductors electrically connecting the power supply to the load. An insulator extends between the conductors and partially defines the vacuum chamber. A dump for debris in non-gaseous form is disposed between load and the insulator and the transmission line further includes a system for ejecting gaseous debris from between the conductors so that substantial debris is prevented from accumulating on the insulator, which accumulation, if allowed to form, could result in flashover of the transmission line.

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