Modular X-ray source and method of X-ray source tube replacement for motion compensated tomosynthesis imaging system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11701072
APP PUB NO 20220369446A1
SERIAL NO

17533631

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A modular X-ray source and method for replacement of such an X-ray source are disclosed. The source is inside a consumable modular enclosure where the entire assembly is swapped out during maintenance. The enclosure covers an X-ray tube, high voltage circuit boards 6 and cooling insulating oil are arranged inside the module enclosure. The enclosure structure includes an X-ray window, connector engagement alignment guide and electrical connectors. The modular X-ray source is used in a multiple source tomosynthesis imaging system where multiple pulsed X-ray sources are utilized. The easy replacement of X-ray tube assembly inside the consumable modular enclosure results in lower maintenance cost and overall reliable X-ray imaging machine. The modular source has potential to increase the machine volume in the field and create new standards for replaceable modular X-ray source.

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ALXSCAN INCSUNNYVALE CA

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Ku, Chwen-yuan San Jose, US 30 144
Liu, Jianqiang Campbell, US 53 486
Maolinbay, Manat Gilroy, US 31 125
Yang, Linbo Pleasanton, US 28 58

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