Socket, X-ray generator and CT equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a socket, an X-ray generator and CT equipment, and the socket comprises a socket element which is provided with a jack for the insertion of a plug, the inner wall of the jack is provided with an insulating material layer, and the bottom of the jack is provided with a conductive core which is in electric contact with the plug; the temperature control element is connected with the outer side of the socket element, and the temperature control element receives external energy through wireless energy transmission and converts the received energy into heat energy to heat the socket element; wherein the ground wire potential of the temperature control device is the same as the potential of the conductive core. The problem that jacks of an existing socket are prone to breakdown at the temperature below zero is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of X-ray generating devices, and particularly to a socket, an X-ray generator, and a CT device. Background Art

[0002] X-rays have a wide range of applications in the fields of industrial non-destructive testing, security inspection, medical diagnosis and treatment, etc. In particular, X-ray fluoroscopic imaging devices made using the high penetration ability of X-rays play an important role in all aspects of people's daily lives. The early types of such devices were film-based planar fluoroscopic imaging devices, and the current advanced technology is digital, multi-view, and high-resolution three-dimensional imaging devices, such as CT (computed tomography), which can obtain high-definition three-dimensional stereoscopic graphs or slice images and are advanced high-end applications.

[0003] In the X-ray high-voltage power supply for medical or security inspection, the high-voltage socket is an interface device for high-voltage output. Its function is to output the DC high voltage (usually dozens to hundreds of KV) generated by the high-voltage generating circuit to the outside. It is installed on the high-voltage generator of the high-voltage power supply and is used in conjunction with an external high-voltage plug; the high-voltage socket transmits the high-voltage electrical signal generated inside the high-voltage generator by effectively inserting the high-voltage plug into the high-voltage socket, so that the metal contacts of the high-voltage plug are in contact with the metal wire cores of the high-voltage socket, realizing the transmission of the high-voltage electrical signal, and finally providing a high-voltage electrical signal for the X-ray tube. The contact surface between the high-voltage plug and the socket is provided with an insulating material, and the function of this material is to fill the gap between the contact surfaces of the insulating materials of the plug and the socket to ensure the insulation strength between the plug and the socket and prevent the occurrence of the phenomenon of external breakdown discharge of the high-voltage electrical signal along the contact surface. However, when the temperature is less than 0°C, the probability of insulation breakdown at the insulation contact surface position will be greatly increased.

[0004] The usual method is to heat the high-voltage generator as a whole. However, in the high-voltage generator, other components such as insulating oil and generator circuits can operate under the condition of <0°C. If the overall heating scheme of the generator is adopted, it will bring huge energy consumption, increasing the operating cost and the complexity and cumbersome nature of the device setting.

[0005] It should be noted that the above introduction of the technical background is only for the convenience of clearly and completely explaining the technical solution of the present invention and facilitating the understanding of those skilled in the art. It cannot be considered that the above technical solutions are well-known to those skilled in the art just because these solutions are described in the background art part of the present invention. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present disclosure provides a socket, an X-ray generator, and a CT device, which solve the problem that the jacks of the existing socket are prone to breakdown at sub-zero temperatures.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a socket, comprising:

[0008] a socket element having jacks for inserting plugs, an inner wall of the jacks being provided with an insulating material layer, and a bottom of the jacks being provided with conductive cores for making electrical contact with the plugs; and

[0009] a temperature control element connected to an outer side of the socket element, the temperature control element receiving external energy through wireless energy transfer and converting the received energy into heat energy to heat the socket element, wherein a ground potential of the temperature control device is the same as a potential of the conductive core.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element comprises:

[0011] a receiving module for receiving external wireless energy transfer; and

[0012] a heating module connected to the receiving module, the heating module being configured to convert the received energy into heat energy.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module receives external energy by at least one of a magnetic coupling method, a magnetic resonance method, and a microwave energy transfer method.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the heating module is disposed around an outer side of the socket element and is disposed close to the insulating material layer.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element further comprises:

[0016] a temperature sensor disposed close to the insulating material layer, the temperature sensor being configured to monitor a temperature of the insulating material layer.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element further comprises a first control module;

[0018] the first control module is configured to: start the heating module when a monitored value of the temperature sensor is lower than a first threshold, and / or turn off the heating module when the monitored value of the temperature sensor is higher than a second threshold.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the socket further comprises a temperature control transmitting unit, the temperature control transmitting unit comprising a transmitting coil and a transmitting circuit, wherein the transmitting circuit is configured to convert direct current electrical energy into alternating current electrical energy, and the transmitting coil emits a magnetic field signal or an energy microwave based on the alternating current electrical energy;

[0020] The receiving module includes a receiving coil and a receiving circuit. Among them, the receiving coil is used to receive the magnetic field signal or energy microwave, and the receiving circuit is used to rectify the received magnetic field signal or energy microwave and convert it into at least one path of direct current.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control transmitting unit further includes a transmitting communication module;

[0022] The temperature control element further includes: a receiving communication module, wherein the transmitting communication module is communicatively connected to the receiving communication module for mutually transmitting the temperature sensor monitoring value and the instruction information.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first control module is configured to: when the receiving communication module receives an opening instruction or a closing instruction, start or close the receiving coil and the receiving circuit correspondingly.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control transmitting unit further includes a second control module, and the second control module is configured to: dynamically adjust the output power of the transmitting circuit according to the received temperature sensor monitoring value.

[0025] On the other hand, an X-ray generator is provided, and the X-ray generator includes the high-voltage socket as described in any one of the above.

[0026] On the other hand, a CT device is provided, and the CT device includes the X-ray generator as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Through the following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings, the above content and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become clearer. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1A is a schematic structural diagram of a CT device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 1B is Figure 1A a side view of the CT device shown.

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the principle of generating X-rays of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 4 is a system block diagram of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 5 is a system block diagram schematically showing a socket according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 6 is a structural diagram schematically showing a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Embodiments

[0036] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. It should be noted that the embodiments described here are only for illustrative purposes and do not limit the present invention. In the following description, a large number of specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that: these specific details do not have to be employed to practice the present invention. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or methods have not been specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0037] Throughout the specification, references to "some exemplary embodiments", "embodiments", "an example", or "examples" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least some exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Thus, the phrases "in some exemplary embodiments", "in embodiments", "an example", or "examples" appearing throughout the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0038] The terms used herein are merely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The terms "including", "comprising", etc. used herein indicate the presence of the described features, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

[0039] All terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.

[0040] In this specification, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" are not used to define the absolute orientation of components, but to describe the relative positions of components in the view to facilitate understanding; in this specification, "top side" and "bottom side" refer to the upper and lower sides of an object in the upright position under normal circumstances; "first", "second", etc. are not for sorting, but for distinguishing different components.

[0041] It should be noted that wireless power transfer technology (WPTT) is a transmission mode that transfers electrical energy from a power source to an electrical device through an invisible soft medium in space (such as an electric field, a magnetic field, sound waves, etc.).

[0042] For the convenience of description, first, the following explanations are made for the technical terms used in this article:

[0043] Dielectric strength is a measure of the electrical strength of a material as an insulator. It is defined as the maximum voltage per unit thickness that a specimen can withstand when it is broken down, expressed in volts per unit thickness. The greater the dielectric strength of a substance, the better its quality as an insulator.

[0044] The scalar potential of an electrostatic field is called electric potential, or electrostatic potential. In an electric field, the ratio of the electric potential energy of a point charge to the amount of charge it carries (which is related to positive and negative, and when calculating, the positive and negative of the electric potential energy and the charge can be brought in to judge the magnitude and positive and negative of the electric potential at this point) is called the electric potential (also called potential) at this point. Electric potential is a physical quantity that describes an electric field from the perspective of energy, while electric field strength describes the electric field from the perspective of force. Electric potential difference can generate current in a closed circuit (when the electric potential difference is quite large, insulators such as air will also become conductors). Electric potential is also called potential. In electrostatics, electric potential (also called potential) is defined as: the ratio of the electric potential energy of a unit charge at a certain position in an electric field to the amount of charge it carries. Electric potential has only magnitude and no direction - it is a scalar quantity, and its value does not have absolute meaning, only relative meaning.

[0045] Figure 1A It is a schematic structural diagram of a CT device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1B is Figure 1A a side view of the CT device shown.

[0046] With reference to Figure 1A and Figure 1B, the CT device 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a conveying device 17 for conveying an object to be examined in a conveying direction V; a slip ring 12 that can rotate about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis can be substantially parallel to the conveying direction V; a radiation source 11 connected to the slip ring 12; a detection device 16 opposite to the radiation source 11 and connected to the slip ring 12, and the detection device 16 and the radiation source 11 can rotate together with the slip ring 12; a control device 18 for controlling the operation of the CT device 10; and a data processing device 15 for processing the data detected by the detection device 16.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the radiation source 11 can emit X-rays, that is, the radiation source 11 can be an X-ray generator. For example, the radiation source 11 can be an X-ray tube (also known as an X-ray bulb).

[0048] It should be noted that although Figure 1A and Figure 1B the illustrated CT device is a CT device for inspecting luggage or articles, however, this illustration is only schematic, and the CT device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the CT device for inspecting luggage or articles. For example, it can also be a CT device for inspecting the human body.

[0049] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the principle of generating X-rays of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a system block diagram of an X-ray generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Referring to Figures 2 to 4 , the X-ray generator 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a tube housing 21, the inside of the tube housing 21 is a vacuum; and an anode 22 and a cathode 24 disposed in the tube housing 21.

[0051] For example, the tube housing 21 can be a glass shell, which is used to fix and support the anode 22 and the cathode 24 and maintain the vacuum degree inside the tube. The tube housing 21 can be made of molybdenum-based hard glass with a high melting point, a large insulation strength, and a small expansion coefficient.

[0052] The main function of the anode 22 is to block the high-speed electron flow EB to generate X-rays XB, and at the same time radiate or conduct the heat generated during exposure. In addition, the anode 22 can also absorb secondary electrons and scattered rays. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode 22 can be a stationary anode or a rotating anode. In Figure 2 the illustrated embodiment, the anode 22 is schematically shown as a rotating anode.

[0053] Referring to Figure 2, the anode 22 may include a target disk 221 and a target surface 222. The X-ray generator 20 may further include a driving mechanism 25 for driving the anode 22 to rotate. For example, the driving mechanism 25 may include a rotor 251, a stator 252, a rotating shaft 253, bearings 254, and a bracket 255.

[0054] For example, the target disk 221 may be a single-convex disk, with its center fixed on the rotating shaft 253, and the other end of the rotating shaft 253 is connected to the rotor 251. The target surface 222 may be made of rhenium-tungsten alloy (e.g., containing 10% - 20% rhenium), and the target disk 221 may be made of molybdenum or graphite. In this way, the rhenium-tungsten alloy target surface has fine grains, high resistance to thermal expansion, and a high recrystallization temperature, thus reducing or even eliminating defects such as target surface cracking and roughness. Compared with metallic tungsten, molybdenum and graphite have a large heat capacity, good heat dissipation rate, and small mass. Thus, the formed target disk 221 has the advantages of large heat capacity, good heat dissipation effect, and light weight, effectively improving the continuous load capacity of the X-ray generator 20.

[0055] The rotor 251 is connected to the target disk 221 and the target surface 222 through a molybdenum rod 256. When the rotor 251 rotates, the target disk 221 and the target surface 222 rotate accordingly. In an X-ray tube with a rotating anode, the rotor 251 is installed inside the tube shell 21, the stator 252 is installed outside the tube shell 21, bearings 254 are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 253, and the rotor 251, stator 252, rotating shaft 253, and bearings 254 are supported by the bracket 255.

[0056] The main function of the cathode 24 is to emit an electron beam and focus the electron beam so that the electron beam bombarding the target surface has a certain size and shape. The cathode 24 may include a filament 241. For example, the filament 241 may be made of tungsten because tungsten has certain electron emission ability at high temperatures, a high melting point, good ductility, is easy to draw into wire for forming, has good tensile resistance, and is not easily deformed under a strong electric field, etc. The filament 241 may be wound into a small solenoid shape. For example, the filament voltage may be 5 - 10V / 50Hz AC, and the filament current may be 2 - 9A. After the filament 241 is energized, the temperature gradually rises, and after reaching a certain temperature (about 2100K), it starts to emit electrons.

[0057] When a high voltage is applied between the anode 22 and the cathode 24 and a certain voltage is applied across the filament 241, a large number of free electrons are emitted from the cathode 24 and will strike the rotating target surface 222. After the energy carried by the high-speed electron beam EB is suddenly blocked, part of it is lost in the form of heat energy, and some effective parts will generate X-rays XB.

[0058] Refer to in conjunction with Figure 4As shown, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, for the socket, when the plug is effectively inserted into the socket, the high-voltage electrical signal generated in the high-voltage generator is transmitted by making the metal contacts of the plug contact the conductive core 303 of the socket, so as to finally provide a high-voltage electrical signal for the X-ray tube. The X-ray generator 20 can be connected to the power supply by using the socket provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 6 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 FIG. is a schematic cross-sectional view of a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] As Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, as an aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a socket is provided, including:

[0061] A socket element 300 having a jack 301 for inserting a plug, an insulating material layer 302 is provided on the inner wall of the jack 301, and a conductive core 303 for electrical contact with the plug is provided at the bottom of the jack 301; and

[0062] A temperature control element 400, which is connected to the outside of the socket element 300, the temperature control element 400 receives external energy through wireless energy transfer and converts the received energy into heat energy to heat the socket element 300, wherein the ground wire potential of the temperature control device is the same as the potential of the conductive core 303.

[0063] Specifically in this embodiment, the socket includes a socket element 300 and a temperature control element 400. An insulating material layer 302 is provided on the inner wall of the jack 301 of the socket element 300, and a conductive core 303 is provided at the bottom for electrical contact with the plug. The temperature control element 400 receives energy from the outside through wireless energy transfer and converts it into heat energy to heat the socket element 300. The socket solves the problem of increased breakdown risk of the insulating material layer 302 due to low temperature in a low-temperature environment through wireless energy transfer technology. In a specific embodiment, the temperature control element 400 is closely attached to the outside of the socket element 300. In a specific embodiment, the temperature control element 400 adopts an annular structure to fit the cylindrical shape of the socket element 300 to ensure uniform heating. In another embodiment, the temperature control element 400 can also be attached to the outside of the socket element 300. In this embodiment, the ground wire potential of the temperature control element 400 is set to be the same as the potential of the conductive core 303 to avoid partial discharge or insulation breakdown caused by potential difference when the socket and the plug are connected and energized.

[0064] In a specific embodiment, the temperature control element 400 obtains high-frequency magnetic field energy from the external temperature control transmitting unit 500 by means of magnetic induction, and after rectification, powers the heating component. The heating component can use a resistance wire to generate heat, and the heat is transferred to the insulating material layer 302 of the socket element 300 through heat conduction to ensure that its temperature is always higher than 0°C. In this embodiment, the synchronization of the ground wire potential can be achieved by setting a common ground connection line between the conductive core 303 and the temperature control element 400, or by using the flange 600 of the socket as the common ground reference to ensure potential consistency. Among them, the flange 600 of the socket is a component for fixing the socket on the housing of the X-ray generator cavity.

[0065] Figure 5 Schematically shows a system block diagram of a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] As Figure 5 shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element 400 includes:

[0067] A receiving module 410 for receiving external wireless power transfer; and

[0068] A heating module 420 connected to the receiving module 410, and the heating module 420 is used to convert the received energy into heat energy.

[0069] Specifically in this embodiment, the receiving module 410 is responsible for capturing energy from the external wireless power transfer system, for example, obtaining a high-frequency alternating magnetic field through the magnetic coupling receiving coil 411 and converting it into direct current. The heating module 420 then converts electrical energy into heat energy, such as using a resistance wire, a PTC heating sheet, or a thin film heater, etc. In this embodiment, the receiving module 410 and the heating module 420 are connected by a circuit to ensure efficient energy transfer.

[0070] In a specific embodiment, after the receiving module 410 senses the high-frequency magnetic field generated by the transmitting unit, it converts the high-frequency magnetic field into a stable DC voltage through rectification and filtering to power the heating module 420. The heating module 420 is wound with a resistance wire on an insulating plate and is arranged closely against the outer surface of the socket element 300, and the heat is transferred to the insulating material layer 302 through heat conduction.

[0071] In other embodiments, the receiving module 410 can adopt other energy harvesting technologies, such as using radio frequency signals or vibration energy in the environment as supplementary energy sources. The heating module 420 can also be a thermoelectric cooling sheet, which has the function of high-temperature heat dissipation while heating at low temperature. In addition, the integrated design of the receiving module 410 and the heating module 420 can be realized through a flexible circuit board to adapt to sockets of different shapes. For example, in a square socket, the heating module 420 can be designed in a multi-segment layout to achieve uniform heating through a distributed resistance network.

[0072] As shown Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module 410 receives external energy by at least one of magnetic coupling, magnetic resonance, and microwave energy transmission methods.

[0073] Specifically, in this embodiment, the receiving module 410 can receive external energy by at least one of magnetic coupling, magnetic resonance, or microwave energy transmission; among them, the magnetic coupling method is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction, and energy transmission can be achieved through the close magnetic field coupling between the transmitting coil 510 and the receiving coil 411; the magnetic resonance method realizes efficient energy transmission in the medium and long distances by adjusting the resonance frequency matching of the transmitting end and the receiving end; microwave energy transmission uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves for directional radiation, which is captured by the receiving antenna and rectified into direct current to achieve stable wireless energy reception at different distances, achieving the effect of being applicable to a variety of application scenarios.

[0074] In a specific embodiment, a composite energy transmission technology is adopted, such as the combination of magnetic coupling and microwave energy transmission, where the main energy is transmitted through a low-frequency magnetic field and the control signal is transmitted through high-frequency microwaves, so as to achieve different structural layout methods of the receiving module 410, enabling dynamic adjustment of the structure according to the changes in the usage scenario. In other embodiments, light energy transmission is also a method that the receiving module 410 can use, such as using infrared laser to irradiate the photovoltaic panel at the receiving end to generate electricity. In a specific embodiment, the magnetic coupling method is adopted for energy transmission, and the receiving coil 411 of the receiving module 410 obtains high-frequency magnetic field energy from the outside through magnetic induction and supplies power to the heating module 420 after rectification.

[0075] As shown Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the heating module 420 is disposed around the outer side of the socket element 300, and the heating module 420 is disposed close to the insulating material layer 302.

[0076] Specifically, in this embodiment, the heating module 420 is arranged in a circular structure around the outer side of the socket element 300 and is disposed adjacent to the insulating material layer 302. This circular design can perfectly match the cylindrical shape of the socket, ensuring the maximum wrapping area corresponding to the heating module 420 and the insulating material layer 302, thereby achieving uniform heating. By disposing the heating module 420 close to the insulating material layer 302, heat can be directly transferred to the insulating material layer 302, avoiding heat loss caused by too long a distance, and at the same time reducing unnecessary heating of other components of the socket.

[0077] In other embodiments, the heating module 420 can be formed into a ring shape by winding a flexible resistance wire or a metal foil, and is fixed to the outer surface of the socket element 300 through a thermal conductive adhesive or a mechanical buckle. A resistance wire heating network is embedded inside the heating module 420, corresponding to covering the entire insulating material layer 302, ensuring that the temperature of the insulating material layer 302 is always maintained above the safety threshold in a low-temperature environment.

[0078] In other embodiments, in addition to the ring design, the heating module 420 can also be flexibly adjusted according to the shape of the socket element 300. For example, for a square or special-shaped socket element 300, the heating module 420 can adopt a segmented ring layout, with each segment independently controlled to achieve local precise heating. In yet another embodiment, the heating module 420 can also be designed as a detachable sandwich structure, and is fixed to the outside of the socket through magnetic attraction or a slide rail, which is convenient for maintenance or replacement.

[0079] As Figure 5 shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element 400 further includes:

[0080] A temperature sensor 430, the temperature sensor 430 is disposed close to the insulating material layer 302, and the temperature sensor 430 is used to monitor the temperature of the insulating material layer 302.

[0081] Specifically in this embodiment, the temperature sensor 430 is disposed close to the insulating material layer 302 for real-time monitoring of the temperature change of the insulating material layer 302. The arrangement position of the temperature sensor 430 directly affects the monitoring accuracy, and usually needs to be embedded between the socket element 300 and the heating module 420, or directly contact the insulating material layer 302 through a thermal conductive medium. In a specific embodiment, the temperature sensor 430 adopts a thin-film type thermistor, contacts the outer surface of the insulating material layer 302, and transmits temperature data to a control module of the temperature control element 400 through a wire or a wireless signal, etc., to ensure the real-time nature of temperature feedback.

[0082] In other embodiments, the temperature sensor 430 can adopt non-contact infrared temperature measurement technology, and indirectly obtain temperature information by detecting the infrared radiation on the surface of the insulating material layer 302. Without physical contact, it can avoid the damage of the insulating material layer 302 caused by the installation of the sensor.

[0083] As Figure 5 shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control element 400 further includes a first control module 440; the first control module 440 is configured to: start the heating module 420 when the monitoring value of the temperature sensor 430 is lower than a first threshold, and / or close the heating module 420 when the monitoring value of the temperature sensor 430 is higher than a second threshold.

[0084] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first control module 440 in the temperature control element 400 dynamically adjusts the working state of the heating module 420 according to the monitoring value of the temperature sensor 430. Specifically, when the temperature sensor 430 detects that the temperature of the insulating layer is lower than the first threshold (such as 0 °C), the first control module 440 automatically starts the heating module 420; when the temperature rises to the second threshold (such as 15 °C), the heating module 420 is turned off to save energy consumption. In a specific embodiment, the first control module 440 realizes precise temperature control by analyzing temperature data in real time and adjusting the power of the heating module 420. This closed-loop control strategy not only ensures safety in a low-temperature environment but also avoids energy waste caused by overheating. In other embodiments, predictive control technology can also be adopted to predict the heating demand by combining the ambient temperature and historical data, and the heating module 420 is started in advance to shorten the heating-up time.

[0085] As Figure 5 shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the socket further includes a temperature control transmitting unit 500, and the temperature control transmitting unit 500 includes a transmitting coil 510 and a transmitting circuit 520. Among them, the transmitting circuit 520 is used to convert direct current electrical energy into alternating current, and the transmitting coil 510 emits a magnetic field signal or energy microwave based on the alternating current; the receiving module 410 includes a receiving coil 411 and a receiving circuit 412. Among them, the receiving coil 411 is used to receive the magnetic field signal or energy microwave, and the receiving circuit 412 is used to rectify and convert the received magnetic field signal or energy microwave into at least one path of direct current.

[0086] Specifically, in this embodiment, the temperature control transmitting unit 500 includes a transmitting coil 510 and a transmitting circuit 520. Its core function is to convert direct current into high-frequency alternating current and transmit energy outward in the form of a magnetic field or microwave through the transmitting coil 510. After the receiving coil 411 of the receiving module 410 captures these energy signals, the receiving circuit 412 rectifies them into direct current to supply power to the heating module 420 and the control system. In an embodiment where energy is wirelessly transmitted in a magnetic induction coupling manner, the transmitting circuit 520 converts the direct current input into alternating current and drives the transmitting coil 510 to generate an alternating magnetic field; after the receiving coil 411 obtains energy through magnetic induction coupling, it is converted into a stable direct current voltage through a rectifying circuit and a filtering capacitor; in an embodiment where energy is wirelessly transmitted using magnetic resonance technology, resonance capacitors can be respectively added to the transmitting coil 510 and the receiving coil 411, and by adjusting the resonance frequency matching between the transmitting end and the receiving end, energy transmission over a longer distance or with higher efficiency can be achieved.

[0087] As Figure 5As shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature-controlled transmitting unit 500 further includes a transmitting communication module 530; the temperature control element 400 further includes a receiving communication module 450, wherein the transmitting communication module 530 is communicatively connected to the receiving communication module 450 for mutually transmitting the monitoring value of the temperature sensor 430 and the instruction information.

[0088] The socket provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure further integrates a communication function. The temperature-controlled transmitting unit 500 includes a transmitting communication module 530, and the temperature control element 400 includes a receiving communication module 450. The two realize bidirectional data transmission through wireless signals. The communication link between the transmitting communication module 530 and the receiving communication module 450 is used to transmit key information such as the monitoring value of the temperature sensor 430, the state of the heating module 420, and the fault alarm in real time, and at the same time supports the sending and receiving of remote control instructions. In a specific embodiment, the temperature-controlled transmitting unit 500 can display the socket temperature in real time and send heating start / stop instructions through a mobile phone or a host computer. After receiving the instruction, the receiving communication module 450 transmits the signal to the first control module 440 to trigger the corresponding operation. This design enables users to remotely monitor and adjust the working state of the temperature control element 400, improving the intelligent level of the system.

[0089] As Figure 5 shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first control module 440 is configured to: when the receiving communication module 450 receives an on instruction or an off instruction, correspondingly start or stop the receiving coil 411 and the receiving circuit 412.

[0090] Specifically in this embodiment, the first control module 440 is configured to dynamically control the working states of the receiving coil 411 and the receiving circuit 412 according to the instructions of the receiving communication module 450. In a specific embodiment, when the "on" instruction is sent through the transmitting communication module 530 of the temperature-controlled transmitting unit 500, the receiving communication module 450 transmits the signal to the first control module 440, and the first control module 440 immediately activates the receiving coil 411 and the receiving circuit 412 to start the energy receiving and heating process; conversely, after the first control module 440 receives the "off" instruction, the control module immediately cuts off the power supply of the receiving circuit 412, stops heating and enters the low-power standby mode.

[0091] In other embodiments, the control logic can be further expanded. For example, the receiving module 410 can support multiple instruction modes, such as "half-power operation" or "emergency heating", and more refined energy consumption management can be achieved by adjusting the rectification efficiency of the receiving circuit 412 or the power distribution of the heating module 420.

[0092] As Figure 5As shown, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature-controlled transmission unit 500 further includes a second control module 540, and the second control module 540 is configured to: dynamically adjust the output power of the transmission circuit 520 according to the monitored value of the temperature sensor 430 received.

[0093] Specifically in this embodiment, the second control module 540 of the temperature-controlled transmission unit 500 can dynamically adjust the energy output power of the transmission circuit 520 according to the received temperature data. For example, when the monitored value of the temperature sensor 430 is much lower than the safety threshold, the second control module 540 will increase the output power of the transmission circuit 520 to accelerate the heating speed; when the temperature approaches the target value, the power will be gradually reduced to avoid overheating. The dynamic adjustment strategy not only optimizes the energy utilization rate but also extends the service life of the transmission unit.

[0094] In a specific embodiment, after the temperature control element 400 is started, first, the temperature-controlled transmission unit 500 drives the transmission circuit 520 to convert direct current electrical energy into high-frequency alternating current, and transmits the energy to the receiving module 410 in the form of a high-frequency magnetic field through the transmission coil 510. After the receiving coil 411 of the receiving module 410 captures the magnetic field energy, the receiving circuit 412 rectifies it into direct current to supply power to the first control module 440, the receiving communication module 450, the temperature sensor 430, and the heating module 420, so that the temperature control element 400 enters the working state. The first control module 440 obtains the temperature data of the socket element 300 in real time through the temperature sensor 430. When it detects that the temperature is lower than the preset lower limit threshold (for example, 0°C), it immediately starts the heating module 420 to heat up the socket; when the temperature rises to the preset upper limit threshold (for example, 15°C), the heating module 420 is turned off to stop heating.

[0095] Through the combination of wireless energy transmission and closed-loop control, this socket not only avoids the problem of cumbersome equipment in traditional conductive heating and inability to be lightweight, but also realizes local precise temperature control of the socket element 300, significantly expanding its applicability in low-temperature scenarios.

[0096] Those skilled in the art can understand that the features described in the various embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined and / or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in the present disclosure. In particular, without departing from the spirit and teachings of the present disclosure, the features described in the various embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined and / or combined in various ways. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0097] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above. However, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Although the embodiments have been described separately above, this does not mean that the measures in each embodiment cannot be used advantageously in combination. Without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art can make various substitutions and modifications, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that, Comprising: A socket element having jacks for plugging in plugs, an insulating material layer provided on the inner wall of the jacks, and a conductive core provided at the bottom of the jacks for making electrical contact with the plugs; And A temperature control element connected to the outside of the socket element, the temperature control element receiving external energy through wireless energy transfer and converting the received energy into heat energy to heat the socket element, wherein the ground potential of the temperature control device is the same as the potential of the conductive core.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control element includes: A receiving module for receiving external wireless energy transfer; and A heating module connected to the receiving module, the heating module being configured to convert the received energy into heat energy.

3. The socket according to claim 2, wherein The receiving module receives external energy by at least one of magnetic coupling, magnetic resonance, and microwave energy transfer.

4. The socket according to claim 2, wherein The heating module is disposed around the outside of the socket element and is disposed close to the insulating material layer.

5. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature control element further includes: A temperature sensor disposed close to the insulating material layer, the temperature sensor being configured to monitor the temperature of the insulating material layer.

6. The socket according to claim 5, wherein The temperature control element further includes a first control module; The first control module is configured to: activate the heating module when the monitored value of the temperature sensor is lower than a first threshold, and / or deactivate the heating module when the monitored value of the temperature sensor is higher than a second threshold.

7. The socket according to claim 6, wherein The socket further includes a temperature control transmitting unit, the temperature control transmitting unit including a transmitting coil and a transmitting circuit, wherein the transmitting circuit is configured to convert direct current electrical energy into alternating current, and the transmitting coil emits a magnetic field signal or energy microwave based on the alternating current; The receiving module includes a receiving coil and a receiving circuit, wherein the receiving coil is configured to receive the magnetic field signal or energy microwave, and the receiving circuit is configured to rectify and convert the received magnetic field signal or energy microwave into at least one path of direct current.

8. The socket according to claim 7, wherein The temperature control transmitting unit further includes a transmitting communication module; The temperature control element further includes: a receiving communication module, wherein the transmitting communication module is communicatively connected to the receiving communication module for mutually transmitting the monitored value of the temperature sensor and command information.

9. The socket according to claim 8, wherein The first control module is configured to: activate or deactivate the receiving coil and the receiving circuit correspondingly when the receiving communication module receives an on command or an off command.

10. The socket according to claim 8, wherein The temperature control transmitting unit further includes a second control module, the second control module being configured to: dynamically adjust the output power of the transmitting circuit according to the received monitored value of the temperature sensor.

11. An X-ray generator, characterized in that, The X-ray generator includes the socket according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A CT device, characterized in that, The CT device includes the X-ray generator according to claim 11.

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