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Finned anode

US9202664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2012
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/1283
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Finned anode. In one example embodiment, an anode suitable for use in an x-ray tube includes a hub, a front side, and a target surface disposed on the front side. The hub is configured to attach to a bearing assembly and the front side substantially faces the bearing assembly. The anode further includes a rear side substantially opposite the front side, as well as two or more annular anode fins extending from the rear side. The annular anode fins are positioned radially outward from the hub to an outer periphery of the rear side.

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