System and method for reciprocating an anode in an X-ray device

A method, comprising:

• generating, by an anode, x-rays in response to an electron beam impinging on a focal spot on an anode surface of the anode;
• translating, by a reciprocating assembly comprising a drive shaft coupled to the anode and a first bearing unit operatively coupled to the drive shaft, the anode to distribute heat generated in the anode;
• and
• ceasing, by a first diaphragm disposed between the anode and the first bearing unit, a flow of one or more first lubricants from the first bearing unit towards the anode.

An x-ray system, comprising:

• a housing;
• an x-ray device disposed within the housing, wherein the x-ray device comprises:
• a cathode configured to emit an electron beam;
• an anode having an anode surface configured to generate x-rays in response to the emitted electron beam impinging on a focal spot on the anode surface;
• a vacuum envelope configured to enclose the cathode and the anode;
• a reciprocating assembly comprising:
• a drive shaft coupled to the anode;
• a first bearing unit operatively coupled to the drive shaft, wherein the first bearing unit is configured to translate the anode via the drive shaft to distribute heat generated in the anode;
• and
• a first diaphragm disposed between the anode and the first bearing unit and configured to cease a flow of one or more first lubricants from the first bearing unit towards the anode.