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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2021
Jianqiang Liu, Campbell, CA (US);
Manat Maolinbay, Gilroy, CA (US);
Chwen-yuan Ku, San Jose, CA (US);
Linbo Yang, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Jianqiang Liu, Campbell, CA (US);
Manat Maolinbay, Gilroy, CA (US);
Chwen-yuan Ku, San Jose, CA (US);
Linbo Yang, Pleasanton, CA (US);
AlxSCAN, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
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 boardsand 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.