X-Ray Generator Insulation Layout for Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing X-ray generating apparatuses face temperature increases due to heat generated by the voltage supply and X-ray generating units, which can lead to inefficient heat dissipation within the insulating housing.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus incorporates an insulating component with multiple spaces filled with insulating liquid, allowing for convection and circulation of heat through communicating portions between different spaces, facilitating the discharge of heat and electric charge from the accommodation housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the insulating housing is used to accommodate the X-ray generating unit and voltage supply unit, then the insulation and protection are improved, but the temperature increase and heat accumulation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating housing is divided into multiple spaces (first space, second space, third space, fourth space) separated by insulating members. This segmentation allows different regions to serve different functions: some spaces provide insulation while others facilitate heat dissipation pathways, resolving the contradiction between maintaining insulation and managing temperature accumulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating liquid filled in the spaces acts as an intermediary substance that provides both electrical insulation and heat transfer capabilities. The liquid medium enables thermal convection and conduction while maintaining the required electrical isolation between high-voltage components and the housing, thus simultaneously addressing insulation requirements and heat dissipation needs.
2Temperature
If the insulating liquid is filled in multiple spaces with communicating portions, then the heat dissipation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating liquid serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides electrical insulation between conductive parts, enables heat transfer through convection and conduction, and fills the segmented spaces to create thermal pathways. This multi-functionality allows the system to achieve effective heat dissipation without adding separate cooling systems, thereby managing complexity while improving thermal performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating members are arranged within the housing to create nested spaces that are filled with insulating liquid. The communicating portions allow these nested spaces to connect, forming a integrated thermal management system. This nesting approach enables complex heat dissipation pathways to be achieved within the existing housing structure without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration effectively suppresses temperature increases by promoting the radiation of heat and electric charge, enhancing the cooling effect and maintaining the performance of the X-ray generating apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
The second space communicates with the third space through a first communicating portion without intervention of the first space and the fourth space, the first space communicates with the fourth space through a second communicating portion without intervention of the second space and the third space
Implementation Method 2
This configuration effectively suppresses temperature increases by promoting the radiation of heat and electric charge
Implementation Method 3
the insulating component includes a first insulating member arranged between the driving circuit and the accommodation housing and a second insulating member arranged between the X-ray generating unit and the accommodation housing
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AI summary
X-ray generating apparatus includes X-ray generating unit having first and second bottom surfaces and side surface; driving circuit; accommodation housing accommodating the X-ray generating unit and the driving circuit; and insulating component arranged in the accommodation housing and having first insulating member arranged between the driving circuit and the accommodation housing and second insulating member arranged between the X-ray generating unit and the accommodation housing. First space is defined between the first insulating member and the accommodation housing, second space is defined between the second insulating member and the accommodation housing, third space is defined between the side surface and the second insulating member, fourth space is defined by the second bottom surface and internal surface of the first insulating member. The second space communicates with the third space, the first space communicates with the fourth space.