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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2020
Canon Anelva Corporation, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Junya Kawase, Yokohama, JP;
CANON ANELVA CORPORATION, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
An X-ray generation apparatus includes an X-ray generation tube including a cathode having an electron emitting portion, and an anode having a target, a voltage supply supplying voltage to the X-ray generation tube via a conductive line, a storage container having a first portion forming a first space storing the voltage supply, a second portion forming a second space storing the X-ray generation tube, and a connecting portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and an insulating liquid filling internal space of the storage container. The connecting portion includes a convex portion pointed toward the internal space. The cathode is arranged between the convex portion and the anode, and an insulating member is arranged to surround portion of the conductive line and block shortest path between the conductive line and the convex portion.