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An x-ray generating device or system include an anode assembly including a target; a cathode assembly disposed at a distance from the anode assembly, the cathode assembly configured to emit electrons that strike the target of the anode assembly, producing x-rays and residual energy; a heat receptor,

An x-ray generating device or system include an anode assembly including a target; a cathode assembly disposed at a distance from the anode assembly, the cathode assembly configured to emit electrons that strike the target of the anode assembly, producing x-rays and residual energy; a heat receptor, positioned between the anode assembly and a bearing assembly supporting the anode assembly, for absorbing an amount of the residual energy; and a heat exchanger, in thermal communication with the heat receptor, for carrying a cooling medium and conducting an amount of the residual energy absorbed by the heat receptor away from the heat receptor.

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1. A thermal energy transfer device for use within an x-ray generating device having an anode rotatably supported by a bearing assembly, the x-ray device generating x-rays and residual energy in the form of heat, the thermal energy transfer device comprising:a heat receptor, positioned between the a

1. A thermal energy transfer device for use within an x-ray generating device having an anode rotatably supported by a bearing assembly, the x-ray device generating x-rays and residual energy in the form of heat, the thermal energy transfer device comprising:a heat receptor, positioned between the anode and the bearing assembly, for absorbing an amount of the residual energy; wherein the heat receptor has a first end and a second end and further comprises an annular structure having an inner surface with an inner diameter and an outer surface with an outer diameter; and a heat exchanger, in thermal communication with the heat receptor and having an inlet end and an exit end, for carrying a cooling medium and conducting the residual energy absorbed by the heat receptor away from the heat receptor.