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Radiation generating tube

US9159525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/168
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a radiation generating tube which suppresses electrical charging of an inner wall of an insulating tube attributable to electron emission from a junction between the insulating tube and a cathode and which has improved voltage withstand capability. The radiation generating tube comprising: a hollow insulating tube; a cathode and an anode respectively bonded to both ends of the insulating tube; and an electron emission source provided on the cathode, the radiation generating tube having a vacuum interior space. The electron emission source includes an electron emitting portion in the interior space, and the insulating tube includes a protrusion that protrudes into the interior space.

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