X-ray tube with bearing slip ring

Details X-ray tube with bearing slip ring X-ray tube with bearing slip ring

1992-01-06

1993-08-31

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source

Electron tube

378101, 378132, 378134, H01J 3504

Patent

active

052415775

ABSTRACT:
An anode (A) closes one end of an evacuated envelope (C) and a cathode end plate (22) closes the other. A cathode assembly (B) is mounted on a bearing (40) in the evacuated envelope such that the envelope and cathode can undergo relative rotation. A motor (38) rotates the anode and envelope while a pair of magnets (44, 46) hold the cathode assembly stationary. Bearing (40) functions as a current path from a current source (72) to the primary windings of a transformer (58). Another bearing (94) provides a return current path from the transformer to the current source. The secondary windings of the transformer are connected with a cathode filament (52). The transformer enables a relatively low ampere current to pass through the bearings to limit cathodic damage to the bearings, yet provides sufficient amperage to the filament to cause thermionic emission. The bearings provide a direct transfer of current which does not degrade the vacuum in the envelope in such a manner that the current through the cathode filament can be measured directly from outside the envelope.

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