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Rotary-anode X-ray tube

Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1983-07-06
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Granted: 1985-05-28
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Expires: 2003-07-06
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Abstract

Abstract The invention relates to an anode disc for a rotary-anode X-ray tube which consists of a rotationally-symmetrical body of molybdenum and a corresponding body of graphite. The connection zone between the two bodies is smaller than the inner diameter of the focal path. Thanks to this construction the connection zone between the two bodies will not be thermally overloaded.

Inventors

  • 👤 Peter Schreiber
  • 👤 Klaus Huth

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 19:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J35/00; H01J35/02; H01J35/04; H01J35/08; H01J35/10; H01J35/108

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 108 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube comprising an anode disc having a body which comprises first and second rotationally-symmetrical, interconnected parts which are adjacently situated in the direction of an axis of rotation, the first part bearing a focal path on a surface extending transversely of said axis and consisting essentially of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy and the second part consisting essentially of graphite, the volume of the second part amounting to at least one half of the volume of the first part, characterized in that an outer diameter of a connection zone between the first and second parts is smaller than an inner diameter of the focal path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 108 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube comprising an anode disc having a body which comprises first and second rotationally-symmetrical, interconnected parts which are adjacently situated in the direction of an axis of rotation, the first part bearing a focal path on a surface extending transversely of said axis and consisting essentially of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy and the second part consisting essentially of graphite, the volume of the second part amounting to at least one half of the volume of the first part, characterized in that an outer diameter of a connection zone between the first and second parts is smaller than an inner diameter of the focal path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 30 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the second part has an outer diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the connection zone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the first part consists essentially of titanium, zirconium, molybdenum and carbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 38 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that on a side which is remote from the focal path the first part comprises an annular recess into which the second part projects.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 50 words
A rotary-anode X-ray tube as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that on a side which is remote from the focal path the first part is provided, outside the connection zone, with a thermally emissive layer consisting essentially of Al 2 O 3 and TiO 2 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 44 words
A rotary-anode as in claim 4, characterized in that on a side which is remote from the focal path the first part is provided, outside the connection zone, with a thermally emissive layer consisting essentially of Al 2 O 3 and TiO 2 .

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-05-27 1988-11-26 1989-05-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-05-27 1992-11-26 1993-05-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-05-27 1996-11-26 1997-05-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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