Patent ID: 6249569
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An x-ray generating device, comprising:a target positioned for receiving electrons at a focal spot resulting in generating x-rays, said x-rays exiting said x-ray generating device along a focal spot alignment path;a support mechanism having said target mounted thereon, said support mechanism disposed about a central, longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end, said target rotatably mounted to said distal end, and said support mechanism mounted within said x-ray generating device in a manner for adjustable positioning of said focal spot alignment path; anda cooling mechanism for channeling a cooling medium within said support mechanism, said cooling mechanism disposed adjacent to said proximal end of said support mechanism, said cooling mechanism comprising a hollow portion having an outer surface and an inner surface, and said inner surface forming an inlet chamber for receiving said cooling medium.