Asymmetric x-ray tube
US8867706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An asymmetric x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube includes an evacuated enclosure, a cathode assembly at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure and defining a first axis, and an anode assembly at least partially positioned within the evacuated enclosure and defining a second axis. The anode assembly includes a rotating anode having a focal spot. The focal spot and the second axis define a plane. The first axis is positioned beneath the plane.
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