Light weight x-ray radiation shield for electronics components and related fabrication method
OwnerDean Tran, Thomas Chung +3inventors
InventorsDean Tran, Thomas Chung, Alan Hirschberg, Luis Rochin, Mark Kintis
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Abstract
Protection against x-ray radiation is provided by a thin layer of a zinc-based alloy. An electronics component housing and lid are made to include a base of a lightweight alloy, a thin coating of the zinc-based alloy and an exterior finish metal layer. The zinc-based alloy provides excellent radiation protection and other advantages, without a significant weight penalty.
Claims13
A light-weight x-ray radiation shield for electronics components, comprising:
- an electronics enclosure comprising at least one layer of a zinc alloy.
A method for manufacturing an electronics enclosure with an integral light-weight x-ray radiation shield, the method comprising:
- forming a housing that comprises at least one layer of a zinc alloy for radiation protection;
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- forming a housing lid that also comprises at least one layer of a zinc alloy for radiation protection.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.