| 摘要 |
<p>An improved x-ray tube cooling system is disclosed. The system utilizes a shield structure that is connected between a cathode cylinder (102) and an x-ray tube housing (112) and is disposed between the electron source and the target anode (104). The shield structure has a plurality of cooling fins (110) to improve overall cooling of the x-ray tube and the shield so as to extend the life of the x-ray tube and related components. The cooling effect achieved with the cooling fins is further augmented by a convective cooling system provided by a plurality of passageways formed within the shield, that provides a fluid path to the coolant (114).</p> |
