Anode plate for X-ray tube and method of manufacture
US8126116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/086
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anode plate for an X-ray tube includes an outer edge, a center region, and a plurality of slots disposed along the outer edge and extending toward the center region (210b) with each of the plurality of slots including a slot end. The anode plate further includes slot termination material disposed around a least a portion of the periphery of one or more of the slot ends, the slot termination material operable to reduce the tension stress or compression stress at the slot end.
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