An x-ray imaging system is disclosed, where one example of such a system includes a frame or other structure to which a modular cooling unit of the x-ray imaging system is attached. The modular cooling unit includes a radiator, configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing, as well a
An x-ray imaging system is disclosed, where one example of such a system includes a frame or other structure to which a modular cooling unit of the x-ray imaging system is attached. The modular cooling unit includes a radiator, configured for fluid communication with an x-ray tube housing, as well as one or more fans configured to cause a flow of air to pass through the radiator. In this example, the x-ray imaging system further includes a detector array arranged to receive x-rays generated by an x-ray tube insert disposed within the x-ray tube housing. In operation, the air flow caused by the fans of the modular cooling unit removes heat from coolant flowing out of the x-ray tube housing and through the radiator.
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What is claimed is: 1. An x-ray imaging system, comprising: a frame; a mounting structure attached to the frame; an x-ray tube attached to the mounting structure, the x-ray tube including an x-ray tube housing and an x-ray tube insert disposed in the housing; a modular cooling unit at least partial
What is claimed is: 1. An x-ray imaging system, comprising: a frame; a mounting structure attached to the frame; an x-ray tube attached to the mounting structure, the x-ray tube including an x-ray tube housing and an x-ray tube insert disposed in the housing; a modular cooling unit at least partially disposed within a space collectively defined by the frame and the mounting structure, the modular cooling unit comprising: a radiator configured for fluid communication with the x-ray tube housing; a fan mount attached at least indirectly to the frame; and a fan attached to the fan mount and arranged to cause a flow of air to flow through the radiator; and a detector arranged to receive x-rays generated by the x-ray tube insert, wherein the mounting structure includes first and second opposing sides, the frame being attached on the first side of the mounting structure, and the x-ray tube being attached on the second side of the mounting structure. 2. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fan mount comprises one of: an adapter plate; and, a fan bracket. 3. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fan mount is configured to be removably attached to the frame. 4. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the radiator is slidingly received within the fan mount. 5. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the radiator is removably retained within the fan mount. 6. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the radiator is configured to be removably attached to the frame. 7. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the radiator is held between the fan mount and the frame. 8. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fan is configured and arranged to pull a flow of air through the fan mount and the radiator. 9. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the fan is configured and arranged to push a flow of air into the fan mount and the radiator. 10. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a gantry. 11. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the modular cooling unit further comprises a sealing element disposed between the radiator and the fan mount. 12. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein the radiator includes at least one extended surface configured for contact with airflow generated by the fan. 13. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, wherein elements of the modular cooling unit can be removed and replaced without necessitating replacement of the x-ray tube insert. 14. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a coolant pump in fluid communication with the radiator and the x-ray tube housing. 15. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 14, wherein the coolant pump is an element of one of: the modular cooling unit; or, the x-ray tube. 16. An x-ray system, comprising: an x-ray imaging system, comprising: a frame; a modular cooling unit, comprising: a radiator; a fan mount attached at least indirectly to the frame so as to retain the radiator to the frame, the radiator being slidingly received within the fan mount; and a fan attached to the fan mount in a manner such that the radiator is positioned substantially between the fan and the frame and the fan being arranged to cause a flow of air to come into contact with the radiator; a detector; and an x-ray tube that includes an x-ray tube housing containing an x-ray tube insert and mounted to the frame, the x-ray tube housing being configured for fluid communication with the radiator, and the x-ray tube insert being configured and arranged to generate x-rays for reception by the detector. 17. The x-ray system as recited in claim 16, wherein the fan mount comprises one of: an adapter plate; and, a fan bracket. 18. The x-ray system as recited in claim 16, wherein the fan mount is configured to be removably attached to the frame. 19. The x-ray system as recited in claim 16, wherein the radiator is removably retained within the fan mount. 20. The x-ray system as recited in claim 16, wherein elements of the modular cooling unit can be removed and replaced without necessitating replacement of the x-ray tube insert. 21. The x-ray system as recited in claim 16, wherein the x-ray imaging system further comprises a coolant pump in fluid communication with the radiator and the x-ray tube housing. 22. The x-ray imaging system as recited in claim 21, wherein the coolant pump is an element of one of: the modular cooling unit; or, the x-ray tube.
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