Movable anode x-ray source with enhanced anode cooling
An x-ray source is disclosed having a cathode and a disc-shaped anode with a peripheral surface at constant radius from the anode axis opposed to the cathode. The anode has stub axle sections rotatably carried in heat conducting bearing plates which are mounted by thermoelectric coolers to bellows which normally bias the bearing plates to a retracted position spaced from opposing anode side faces. The bellows cooperate with the x-ray source mounting structure for forming closed passages for heat transport fluid. Flow of such fluid under pressure expands the bellows and brings the bearing plates into heat conducting contact with the anode side faces. A worm gear is mounted on a shaft and engages serrations in the anode periphery for rotating the anode when flow of coolant is terminated between x-ray emission events. 5 figs.
- Research Organization:
- KMS Fusion Inc
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC08-82DP40152
- Assignee:
- KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4685119; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 6-720877
- OSTI ID:
- 7002465
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 8 Apr 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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