Mounting for X-ray capillary
US5101422A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K1/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The ends of a tapered glass capillary are secured in relatively movable mounting blocks for application of axial tension to the capillary. This mounting enables the capillary to be pulled taut so that its axis is straight to facilitate propagation of X-rays. The capillary is coated to provide flexibility and strength. The ends of the capillary extend into their respective mounting blocks, with at least a portion of each end being stripped of the coating material. A bonding material contacts the glass and the coating material and secures both to their corresponding mounting blocks to hold the capillary in place when tension is applied and to provide shear strength for the capillary wall.
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