X-ray bulb tube with grounded single-end anode end

Abstract

The utility model discloses an X-ray bulb tube with a grounded single-end anode end, relates to the technical field of X-ray bulb tubes, and can ensure that the bulb tube is not limited by anode heat accumulation any more and improve the performance of the bulb tube. An X-ray bulb tube with a grounded single-end anode end comprises a bulb tube, a connector and a heat dissipation assembly. The bulb tube comprises an anode and a cathode. The connector is arranged at one end of the bulb tube. The connector is connected with the anode. The heat dissipation assembly is arranged at one end of the connector and is opposite to the bulb tube. The heat dissipation assembly is opposite to the bulb tube. The heat dissipation assembly can dissipate heat of the connector. The connector transmits heat generated by the anode to the heat dissipation assembly, the heat can be dissipated through the heat dissipation assembly, the temperature of the anode is reduced, and the working time of the bulb tube under the high-power condition is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of X-ray tube technology, and in particular to an X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, X-ray tubes have been used in a double-ended configuration (positive high voltage at the anode, negative high voltage at the cathode). During operation, the heat generated at the anode target surface is conducted away through thermal convection via insulating oil. Insulating oil has excellent insulation properties, but it has a low specific heat capacity, small heat capacity, and slow thermal conductivity. Therefore, the double-ended configuration of the X-ray tube limits its operation to either high-power intermittent operation or low-power long-term operation, restricting its high-power, long-duration application. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide an X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded end, which can significantly reduce anode heat and improve the performance of the X-ray tube for high-power long-term use.

[0004] This utility model provides a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube, including an X-ray tube, an anode and a cathode; a connector disposed at one end of the X-ray tube, the connector being connected to the anode; and a heat dissipation assembly disposed at one end of the connector and opposite to the X-ray tube, the heat dissipation assembly being able to dissipate heat from the connector.

[0005] A single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube includes an X-ray tube, a connector, and a heat dissipation assembly. The X-ray tube includes an anode and a cathode. The connector is disposed at one end of the X-ray tube. The connector is connected to the anode. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed at one end of the connector and opposite to the X-ray tube. The heat dissipation assembly can dissipate heat from the connector. The connector transfers the heat generated by the anode to the heat dissipation assembly, which dissipates the heat, reducing the anode temperature and increasing the operating time of the X-ray tube under high power conditions.

[0006] According to the present invention, an X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded terminal includes a connector comprising a first clamp, a second clamp, and a locking screw. The first clamp and the second clamp are sleeved on the anode, and the locking screw connects the first clamp and the second clamp.

[0007] According to the present invention, an X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded end includes a heat dissipation assembly comprising a heat sink and a cooling fan. The heat sink is connected to the connector, and the cooling fan is disposed on the heat sink.

[0008] According to the present invention, an X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded end includes a heat dissipation assembly that further comprises a thermoelectric cooler disposed between the connector and the heat sink.

[0009] According to the present invention, in a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube, the semiconductor cooling chip is attached to the connector, the connector is attached to the anode, and the semiconductor cooling chip can transfer a portion of the heat from the anode.

[0010] According to the present invention, a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube has a half-frame on the first clamp and a half-frame on the second clamp. The half-frames on the first clamp and the second clamp are combined to form a mounting frame, and the semiconductor cooling chip is housed in the mounting frame.

[0011] According to the present invention, a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube is provided, wherein the heat sink includes a base and a plurality of fins, the base is connected to the connector, the base is attached to the semiconductor cooling chip, the plurality of fins are disposed on the base, and the cooling fan is connected to the base and located on one side of the plurality of fins.

[0012] According to the present invention, a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube is provided, wherein thermally conductive silicone grease is applied between the connector and the anode.

[0013] According to the present invention, a single-ended anode-grounded X-ray tube is provided, wherein thermally conductive grease is applied between the semiconductor cooling chip and the connector, and thermally conductive grease is applied between the semiconductor cooling chip and the heat sink.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 3 A single-ended, anode-grounded X-ray tube includes a tube 10, a connector 20, and a heat dissipation assembly 30. The tube 10 includes an anode 11 and a cathode 12. The connector 20 is disposed at one end of the tube 10 and is connected to the anode 11. The heat dissipation assembly 30 is disposed at one end of the connector 20 and is opposite to the tube 10. The heat dissipation assembly 30 dissipates heat from the connector 20.

[0024] It is understandable that connector 20 transfers the heat generated by anode 11 to heat dissipation component 30, which dissipates the heat, reduces the temperature of anode 11, and extends the working time of the X-ray tube under high power conditions.

[0025] It is worth noting that the double-ended application of X-ray tubes has low heat conduction efficiency and heat accumulation, making it difficult to meet the requirements of high power and long-term continuous operation. It can only be used for limited output power or intermittent application.

[0026] In the single-end anode grounding application, the potential of anode 11 is zero. This allows for the addition of a semiconductor cooling device, increasing the temperature difference between the target surface of the anode 11 and the heat dissipation device, thereby improving heat conduction efficiency.

[0027] With single-ended anode grounding, compared to double-ended grounding, the anode end has no high potential, making the X-ray tube assembly simpler and easier for mass production.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 The connector 20 includes a first clamp 21, a second clamp 22, and a locking screw 23. The first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22 are sleeved on the anode 11. The locking screw 23 connects the first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22.

[0029] It is worth noting that both the first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22 are provided with semi-cylindrical grooves. The first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22 can be tightened by locking screws, so that the first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22 are tightly attached to the anode 11.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The heat dissipation assembly 30 includes a heat sink 31 and a cooling fan 32. The heat sink 31 is connected to the connector 20. The cooling fan 32 is mounted on the heat sink 31.

[0031] Understandably, heat sink 31 can significantly increase the heat dissipation area and improve the cooling effect of cooling fan 32.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The heat dissipation assembly 30 also includes a thermoelectric cooler 33. The thermoelectric cooler 33 is disposed between the connector 20 and the heat sink 31.

[0033] It should be noted that the anode 11 generates heat during operation, which is transferred to the cold end of the thermoelectric cooler 33. The thermoelectric cooler 33 absorbs the heat to the hot end and then dissipates it through the heat sink 31.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The thermoelectric cooler 33 is bonded to the connector 20. The connector 20 is bonded to the anode 11. The thermoelectric cooler 33 can transfer some of the heat from the anode 11.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 The first clamp 21 has a half-frame. The second clamp 22 has a half-frame. The half-frames on the first clamp 21 and the second clamp 22 combine to form the mounting frame 34. The semiconductor cooling chip 33 is housed in the mounting frame 34.

[0036] Reference Figure 3The heat sink 31 includes a base 311 and several fins 312. The base 311 is connected to the connector 20. The base 311 is attached to the thermoelectric cooler 33. Several fins 312 are disposed on the base 311. The cooling fan 32 is connected to the base 311 and is located on one side of the several fins 312.

[0037] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment of the invention, thermally conductive silicone grease is applied between the connector 20 and the anode 11. Thermally conductive silicone grease is also applied between the thermoelectric cooler 33 and the connector 20, and between the thermoelectric cooler 33 and the heat sink 31. The silicone grease increases thermal conductivity, further improving the heat dissipation effect of the heat sink assembly 30.

[0038] Since the connections between the anode 11, the thermoelectric cooler 33, the connector 20, and the heat sink 31 are all contact connections, the heat conduction efficiency is greatly improved. The thermoelectric cooler 33 can reduce the temperature of the anode 11 to below the ambient temperature, increasing the temperature difference between the anode 11 and the cold end of the thermoelectric cooler 33, which is more conducive to heat transfer. The above two points ensure that the X-ray tube is no longer limited by the heat accumulation of the anode 11, providing good conditions for the X-ray tube to perform at its maximum level.

[0039] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded, characterized in that, include: The X-ray tube (10) includes an anode (11) and a cathode (12); A connector (20) is disposed at one end of the ball tube (10), and the connector (20) is connected to the anode (11); A heat dissipation component (30) is disposed at one end of the connector (20) and opposite to the X-ray tube (10). The heat dissipation component (30) is opposite to the X-ray tube (10) and can dissipate heat from the connector (20).

2. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (20) includes a first clamp (21), a second clamp (22) and a locking screw (23). The first clamp (21) and the second clamp (22) are sleeved on the anode (11), and the locking screw (23) connects the first clamp (21) and the second clamp (22).

3. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat dissipation assembly (30) includes a heat sink (31) and a cooling fan (32). The heat sink (31) is connected to the connector (20), and the cooling fan (32) is disposed on the heat sink (31).

4. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heat dissipation assembly (30) further includes a thermoelectric cooler (33) disposed between the connector (20) and the heat sink (31).

5. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 4, characterized in that, The semiconductor cooling chip (33) is attached to the connector (20), and the connector (20) is attached to the anode (11). The semiconductor cooling chip (33) can transfer a portion of the heat of the anode (11).

6. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first clamp (21) has a half frame, and the second clamp (22) has a half frame. The half frames on the first clamp (21) and the second clamp (22) are combined to form a mounting frame (34), and the semiconductor cooling chip (33) is housed in the mounting frame (34).

7. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat sink (31) includes a base (311) and a plurality of fins (312). The base (311) is connected to the connector (20). The base (311) is attached to the semiconductor cooling chip (33). The plurality of fins (312) are disposed on the base (311). The cooling fan (32) is connected to the base (311) and is located on one side of the plurality of fins (312).

8. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 1, characterized in that, Thermal grease is applied between the connector (20) and the anode (11).

9. An X-ray tube with a single-ended anode grounded according to claim 4, characterized in that, Thermal grease is applied between the semiconductor cooling chip (33) and the connector (20), and thermal grease is applied between the semiconductor cooling chip (33) and the heat sink (31).

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