X-ray tube to power supply connector
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1. An x-ray source device, comprising:
- a. a power supply and an x-ray tube electrically, physically and releasably coupled together at a coupling formed therebetween;
b. the coupling comprising;
i. a plug extending from one of the power supply or the x-ray tube and a socket extending in towards the other of the power supply or the x-ray tube;
ii. a plug annular surface surrounding the plug at a base thereof and a socket annular surface surrounding the socket at a leading edge thereof;
iii. the plug having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter from the base towards an end of the plug;
iv. the socket having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter from the leading edge towards a bottom of the socket;
v. mating electrical connectors associated with the plug and the socket defining plug connectors and socket connectors, respectively, connecting when the plug is disposed in the socket, the electrical connectors configured to allow electrical current to flow from the power supply to the tube when connected;
vi. the tapered surfaces, the annular surfaces, or both, having a non-linear cross-sectional profile;
vii. the tapered surfaces and the annular surfaces of the plug and the socket substantially mating, with the plug insertable and receivable in the socket; and
viii. the plug, and material forming the socket, comprising elastic, electrically insulative material; and
c. the tapered surfaces abutting one another when coupled.
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Abstract
An x-ray source can include an x-ray tube and a power supply. The x-ray tube can be removably affixed to the power supply in a rigid manner with the x-ray tube movable and holdable along with the power supply when affixed thereto. A releasable coupling between the x-ray tube and the power supply can create an interface defining a potential arc path. A means, such as a non-linear plug and socket junction, a gasket, or an electrically conductive sleeve, can be used for resisting arcing along the potential arc path.
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1. An x-ray source device, comprising:
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a. a power supply and an x-ray tube electrically, physically and releasably coupled together at a coupling formed therebetween; b. the coupling comprising; i. a plug extending from one of the power supply or the x-ray tube and a socket extending in towards the other of the power supply or the x-ray tube; ii. a plug annular surface surrounding the plug at a base thereof and a socket annular surface surrounding the socket at a leading edge thereof; iii. the plug having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter from the base towards an end of the plug; iv. the socket having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter from the leading edge towards a bottom of the socket; v. mating electrical connectors associated with the plug and the socket defining plug connectors and socket connectors, respectively, connecting when the plug is disposed in the socket, the electrical connectors configured to allow electrical current to flow from the power supply to the tube when connected; vi. the tapered surfaces, the annular surfaces, or both, having a non-linear cross-sectional profile; vii. the tapered surfaces and the annular surfaces of the plug and the socket substantially mating, with the plug insertable and receivable in the socket; and viii. the plug, and material forming the socket, comprising elastic, electrically insulative material; and c. the tapered surfaces abutting one another when coupled. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A coupling device on a power supply or an x-ray tube, the device comprising:
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a. a plug extending from, or a socket extending in towards, the power supply or the x-ray tube; b. the plug or the socket having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter; c. the tapered surface having a non-linear profile and configured to mate with a non-linear profile of a tapered surface of a socket or plug; d. the plug, or material forming the socket, comprising elastic, electrically insulative material; e. electrical connectors associated with the plug or the socket; and f. the electrical connectors configured to allow electrical current to flow from the power supply to the tube when connected. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A coupling device on a power supply or an x-ray tube, the device comprising:
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a. a plug extending from, or a socket extending in towards, the power supply or the x-ray tube; b. the plug or the socket having a tapered surface and a continuously reduced diameter; c. an annular surface surrounding the plug at a base or the socket at a leading edge thereof; d. the tapered surface, the annular surface, or both, having a non-linear cross-sectional profile and configured to mate with a non-linear cross-sectional profile of a socket or plug; e. the plug, or material forming the socket, comprising elastic, electrically insulative material; and f. electrical connectors associated with the plug or the socket, the electrical connectors configured to allow electrical current to flow from the power supply to the tube when connected.
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