Modular cooling unit for x-ray device
AssigneeVarian Medical Systems, Inc.
InventorsBrad Canfield, Ray Daly
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Abstract
An x-ray imaging system is disclosed, where one example of such a system includes a frame or other structure to which a modular cooling unit of the x-ray imaging system is attached. The modular cooling unit includes a radiator, configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing, as well as one or more fans configured to cause a flow of air to pass through the radiator. In this example, the x-ray imaging system further includes a detector array arranged to receive x-rays generated by an x-ray tube insert disposed within the x-ray tube housing. In operation, the air flow caused by the fans of the modular cooling unit removes heat from coolant flowing out of the x-ray tube housing and through the radiator.
Claims36
An x-ray imaging system, comprising:
- a frame;
- a modular cooling unit, comprising:
- a radiator configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing;
- a fan mount attached at least indirectly to the frame;
- and
- a fan attached to the fan mount and arranged to cause a flow of air to flow through the radiator;
- and
- a detector arranged to receive x-rays generated by an x-ray tube insert.
A modular cooling unit, comprising:
- a radiator configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing;
- a fan mount configured to be removably attached to a frame of an x-ray imaging system;
- and
- a fan attached to the fan mount and arranged to cause a flow of air to come into contact with the radiator.
An x-ray system, comprising:
- an x-ray imaging system, comprising:
- a frame;
- a modular cooling unit, comprising:
- a radiator;
- a fan mount attached at least indirectly to the frame;
- and
- a fan attached to the fan mount and arranged to cause a flow of air to come into contact with the radiator;
- and
- a detector;
- and
- an x-ray tube that includes an x-ray tube housing containing an x-ray tube insert and mounted to the frame, the x-ray tube housing being configured for fluid communication with the radiator, and the x-ray tube insert being configured and arranged to generate x-rays for reception by the detector.
A modular cooling unit, comprising:
- a radiator configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing;
- a fan mount configured to be removably attached to a frame of an x-ray imaging system;
- a fan attached to the fan mount and arranged to cause a flow of air to come into contact with the radiator;
- and
- a coolant pump in fluid communication with the radiator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.