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X-ray tube target balancing features

US7286643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/1093
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An x-ray assembly is provided comprising a target shaft and an x-ray target element mounted to the target shaft. A circumferential feature is formed in the x-ray target element. At least one weight element is adapted to be securable in a plurality of positions within the circumferential feature such that the x-ray target element can be balanced around the target shaft.

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