Rotating union for a liquid cooled rotating X-ray target
US8009805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/127
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rotating union for an X-ray target is provided. The rotating union for the X-ray target comprises a housing, a coolant-slinging device comprising a rotating shaft having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a proximal end and a distal end, and a bore therein, one or more slingers coupled to a proximal end of the rotating shaft; a drain annulus coupled to the one or more slingers, wherein the one or more slingers are configured to direct a coolant to the drain annulus and the drain annulus is configured to direct the coolant through a primary coolant outlet; and a stationary tube having a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the stationary tube is disposed within the bore of the rotating shaft.
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