Patent ID: 6212753
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for joining components of an X-ray tube, the components having dissimilar thermal expansion rates, the method comprising the steps of:identifying at least one outer X-ray tube component;identifying a first joint associated with the at least one outer X-ray tube component;identifying an inner X-ray tube component to be received into the at least one outer X-ray tube component, the inner X-ray tube component having a higher coefficient of expansion than the at least one outer X-ray tube component;joining the inner X-ray tube component and the outer X-ray tube component at the first joint; andreducing stresses of the first joint that occur when the components are joined due to the difference in thermal expansion of the inner and outer X-ray components, to ensure that an interference fit is maintained throughout an operating temperature of the first joint.