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SMALL DIAMETER X-RAY TUBE

  • US 20110235778A1
  • Filed: 03/29/2010
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An X-ray imaging system, comprising:

  • an X-ray generator to generate X-rays;

    a collimator to direct the X-rays into a direction of flow, a first end of the collimator operatively connected to the X-ray generator;

    a small diameter tube operatively connected to a second end of the collimator opposite the X-ray generator, the small diameter tube to transmit the X-rays from the collimator along the direction of flow towards the inspection object; and

    an end retainer coupled to an end of the small diameter tube opposite the X-ray generator, the end retainer to emit the X-rays to the area of inspection.

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