Patent ID: 9076628
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: G21K,H01J

Abstract:
1. A support structure for an x-ray window, the support structure comprising: a) a support frame defining a perimeter and an aperture; b) a plurality of ribs extending across the aperture of the support frame and carried by the support frame; c) the support frame and the plurality of ribs comprising a carbon composite material including carbon fibers embedded in a matrix; d) the plurality of ribs forming openings between the plurality of ribs; e) a rib taper region extending from a central portion of each of the plurality of ribs to the support frame; f) the rib taper region including a non-circular, arcuate pair of fillets on opposing sides of each of the plurality of ribs; and g) the rib taper region including an increasing of rib width from the central portion to the support frame.