US4171488A
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X-ray diagnosis generator comprising an inverter feeding the high voltage transformer
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1978-06-14
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1998-06-14
Abstract
Abstract In the illustrative embodiment, the feeding of the high voltage transformer proceeds from an inverter which is connected to a dc voltage source. The inverter output frequency is adjusted in dependence upon the selected x-ray tube voltage such that as the x-ray tube voltage is reduced, the inverter frequency is correspondingly reduced.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Kuehnel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:15
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05G; H05G1/00; H05G1/08; H05G1/26; H05G1/30; H05G1/32; H05G1/10; H05G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An x-ray diagnosis generator comprising an x-ray tube connected to the output of a high voltage transformer, an inverter feeding the high voltage transformer, a dc voltage source connected to the input of said inverter, and means for adjusting the x-ray tube voltage, characterized in that a control device (13) for the inverter frequency is provided which is constructed such that the frequency is adjustable, in dependence upon the selected x-ray tube voltage, such that said frequency has a lower value to the extent that the x-ray tube voltage is to have a lower value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An x-ray diagnosis generator comprising an x-ray tube connected to the output of a high voltage transformer, an inverter feeding the high voltage transformer, a dc voltage source connected to the input of said inverter, and means for adjusting the x-ray tube voltage, characterized in that a control device (13) for the inverter frequency is provided which is constructed such that the frequency is adjustable, in dependence upon the selected x-ray tube voltage, such that said frequency has a lower value to the extent that the x-ray tube voltage is to have a lower value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An x-ray diagnosis generator according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device (13) is constructed such that the inverter frequency decreases, subsequent to switching on, from an initial value which is the same for all x-ray tube voltages to a final value which is determined by the selected x-ray tube voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An x-ray diagnosis generator according to claim 1, characterized in that several stages for the inverter frequency are programmed in the control device (13).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An x-ray diagnosis generator according to claim 2, characterized in that several stages for the inverter frequency are programmed in the control device (13).
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-15 | 1983-04-16 | 1983-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-15 | 1987-04-16 | 1987-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-15 | 1991-04-16 | 1991-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |