Titanium carbide plus silver coated balls for x-ray tube bearings
US7492869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly for an x-ray tube is disclosed that includes a bearing race, a bearing ball positioned adjacent to the bearing race, and a combination coating deposited on one of the bearing race and the bearing ball. The combination coating includes titanium carbide and a solid lubricant.
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