Integral liquid-coolant passageways in an x-ray tube
US8675819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/1017
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Integral liquid-coolant passageways in an x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube includes a can at least partially defining an evacuated enclosure, a cathode at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure, and an anode at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure. The can has first integral liquid-coolant passageways formed therein. The can is configured to have a liquid coolant circulated through the first integral liquid-coolant passageways to thereby cool the can without the can being submersed in a liquid coolant.
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