US 5,673,301 A · Cooling for X-ray systems

Abstract

A cooling system for an X-ray system with a bearing assembly having a bearing stator and a bearing rotor, includes a cooling stem disposed within the bearing assembly for dissipation of heat from the X-ray system. The cooling stem has dimensions adapted to be disposed within an axial bore of the bearing assembly. The cooling stem consists of a hollow, tubular housing having a target end, a distal end, and a number of radial fins integral with the outer surface of the tubular housing. The radial fins extend longitudinally from the target end in the direction of the distal end to a transition point. The radial fins, in combination with the outer surface of the tubular housing and the inner surface of the axial bore, form a number of axial channels for channeling a cooling medium from the target end to the distal end in a turbulent flow.

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Dependent claims

A cooling stem having dimensions adapted to be disposed within an axial bore of an X-ray bearing assembly, said axial bore having an inner surface, said cooling stem comprising:

a hollow, tubular housing having an inner surface, an outer surface, a target end and a distal end;
said tubular housing further comprising a plurality of radial fins integral with said tubular housing outer surface and extending longitudinally from said target end in the direction of said distal end to a transition point;
and
said radial fins disposed along said outer surface such that said fins in combination with said inner surface of said axial bore form a plurality of axial channels for channeling a cooling medium from said target end to said distal end in a turbulent flow.

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Cooling for X-ray systems

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