Patent ID: 7201514
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: H01J,H05G

Abstract:
1. A fluid connection assembly suitable for use with an x-ray device, the fluid connection assembly comprising: an adapter block configured to be attached about an opening in a housing wall of the x-ray device, the adapter block defining a fluid port and a cylinder in fluid communication with each other; a flow adapter configured to be received in a passageway at least partially defined by the cylinder of the adapter block and the opening in the housing wall, and the flow adapter defining a fluid passageway configured for communication with the fluid port and the cylinder when the flow adapter is at least partially received within the cylinder; a resilient element positioned in the cylinder and arranged to bias the flow adapter into a desired position; and a sealing element disposed about the flow adapter and arranged for contact with a wall of the passageway at least partially defined by the cylinder of the adapter block and the opening in the housing wall.