Patent ID: 6816574
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: H01J,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An x-ray device, comprising:a vacuum enclosure having disposed therein a cathode and an anode, the cathode including at least one electron-producing filament, the anode positioned to receive the electrons produced by the filament, the electrons impacting the anode such that a beam of x-rays is emitted; and a high voltage connector operable to provide an electric signal to the cathode, the connector being electrically connected to an electrical power source via an electric cable, the high voltage connector comprising: an outer housing having a port through which the electric cable is disposed; a first insulating material disposed in the outer housing; and a socket portion disposed within the outer housing, the socket portion comprising: a second insulating material; and an electrically conductive sleeve disposed about the second insulating material, a gap being formed between the second insulating material and the sleeve such that a conductive receptacle portion of the cathode is received in the gap, a terminal end of the sleeve defining a smooth and continuous surface, the terminal end disposed adjacent the gap.