X-RAY TUBE

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a directional output of X-rays are provided. In one embodiment, a sealed X-ray tube for use in portable X-ray devices is provided, and may comprise: a tube body; an anode comprising a notched focal spot portion, and a cathode cap comprising a cathode; wherein the cathode may be operable to direct a flow of electrons toward the notched focal spot portion of the anode such that electrons colliding with the notched focal spot portion may generate X-rays that may be output from the X-ray tube in a direction substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the anode and the X-ray tube.

主权项

1. A sealed X-ray tube for use in small X-ray source devices, comprising:
a tube body comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one side extending in an axial direction to interconnect the distal end and the proximal end; an anode positioned on a central axis of the tube body and within the tube body, the anode comprising a notched focal spot portion, wherein the notched focal spot portion is operable to direct an emission of X-rays out of the tube body in a direction substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the anode; and a cathode cap, the cathode cap operable to seal the distal end of the tube body, wherein the cathode cap further comprises a cathode, the cathode operable to direct a flow of electrons toward the anode.