X-ray generating device employing a mechanical energy source and method

A technology for generating equipment, X-rays, applied in the field of X-ray generation

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-16
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0003] Thus, there may be a need for providing a reliable miniaturized X-ray generating device, in particular for generating X-ray radiation within the patient's body while minimizing the risk to the patient, for example by providing the required supply Risk to the patient from high voltages to the X-ray generating equipment or possibly from heat generated within the X-ray source during operation

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[0036] One aspect when considering the miniaturization of an X-ray generating device can be seen as the generation of high voltages for generating X-ray radiation in the smallest possible vacuum enclosure while maintaining the desired temperature of the X-ray generating device. In case an external high voltage source is used, a dedicated cabling connection from the external high voltage source to the X-ray generating device may be required. In case the X-ray generating device is arranged at least temporarily inside the patient's body, a corresponding cable needs to pass through a part of the patient's body to the X-ray generating device inside the body.

[0037] Hence, it may be required to implement such high voltage cables as very thin cables, thus limiting the maximum insulation capacity of the cable and the cable's insulator combination. Furthermore, since the generation of X-ray radiation may also generate a large amount of heat, with attendant temperatures generally unsu...

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The present invention relates to the generation of X-ray-radiation (10), in particular to an X-ray generating device (2) adapted for interventional imaging. Brachytherapy requires for miniaturized X-ray generating devices (2) suitable for in vivo operation. In particular, an X-ray generating device (2) arranged within a patient's body requires dedicated cabling for providing both a high voltage and / or cooling to the X-ray source. Accordingly, an X-ray generating device (2) is provided that employs a mechanical energy source for local generation of a high voltage within the X-ray generating device (2) and further employing the mechanical energy source for cooling of the X-ray source.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to X-ray generation techniques. In particular, the present invention relates to X-ray generating apparatus and methods employing mechanical energy sources. Background technique [0002] X-ray sources for applications such as brachytherapy and other applications in the field of interventional imaging require specialized X-ray generating equipment. In particular, internal radiography requires miniaturized X-ray sources or X-ray generating devices for generating X-ray radiation, possibly even inside the patient's body, ie in vivo. [0003] Thus, there may be a need for providing a reliable miniaturized X-ray generating device, in particular for generating X-ray radiation within the patient's body while minimizing the risk to the patient, for example by providing the required supply Risk to the patient from high voltages to the X-ray generating equipment or possibly from the heat that occurs within the X-ray source...

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IPC IPC(8): H05G1/06H05G1/10
CPCH01J2235/0236H05G1/06H05G1/10A61N2005/1022A61N5/1001
Inventor G·福格特米尔
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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