IP Library Granted Patent US 10,122,102
Granted Patent B1
US 10,122,102 · App. 15/478,369 · Granted Nov 6, 2018

X-ray battery adapter system

Inventors: Gilbert John Garduno (Los Alamos, NM); Orlando Thomas Lopez (Los Alamos, NM); Kyle Matthew Sternberg (Los Alamos, NM)
Assignee: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
H01R11/281H01R13/6666H01R13/6691H01R24/54
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,122,102
App. No.
15/478,369
Granted
Nov 6, 2018
Kind
B1
Abstract

An x-ray battery adapter system may include an x-ray battery adapter and a geometry adapter. The x-ray battery adapter may include a circuit board, a baseplate, a heat sink, a cover, and a battery input. The baseplate may include a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device. The geometry adapter may include a cable, a battery receptacle configured to house a battery, and a voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly. The x-ray battery adapter may allow a user of an x-ray generating device to utilize different power sources.

Claims (44)

1. An x-ray battery adapter system, comprising:

an x-ray battery adapter;

a geometry adapter;

a circuit board; and

a baseplate comprising a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device, wherein

the baseplate comprises a circuit mount that is configured to hold the circuit board thereon, and

the circuit mount comprises a plurality of spring posts to hold the circuit board on the baseplate via respective holes in the circuit board.

2. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1 , wherein the x-ray battery adapter is configured to accept battery power sources from 12-40V.

3. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1 , wherein the x-ray battery adapter comprises a release clip that connects the x-ray battery adapter to an x-ray generating device.

4. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1 , wherein the x-ray battery adapter comprises:

a heat sink;

a cover; and

a battery input.

5. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 4 , wherein the cover comprises a recess for the battery input and a hole for an over-temperature indicator light of the circuit board.

6. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 4 , wherein the cover comprises:

a first hole configured to accept a battery input;

a second hole configured to allow the heat sink to protrude therethrough; and

a third hole configured to allow a button of a release clip to protrude therethrough.

7. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1 , wherein the geometry adapter comprises:

a cable;

a battery receptacle configured to house a battery; and

a voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly.

8. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7 , wherein

the x-ray battery adapter comprises a battery input, and

the cable comprises a plug configured to connect to the battery input.

9. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7 , wherein the cable comprises a grommet sleeve configured to connect to the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly.

10. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7 , wherein

the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly comprises a battery connector that connects to the battery.

11. The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 10 , wherein the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly are configured to detect when a voltage from the battery exceeds a predetermined limit.

12. An x-ray battery adapter, comprising:

a circuit board;

a baseplate comprising a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device;

a heat sink;

a cover, comprising:

a first hole configured to accept a battery input,

a second hole configured to allow the heat sink to protrude therethrough, and

a third hole configured to allow a button of a release clip to protrude therethrough; and

a battery input.

13. The x-ray battery adapter of claim 12 , wherein the cover comprises a recess for the battery input and a hole for an over-temperature indicator light of the circuit board.

14. The x-ray battery adapter of claim 12 , further comprising:

a release clip that connects the cover to the baseplate.

15. The x-ray battery adapter of claim 14 , wherein

the baseplate comprises a circuit mount configured to hold the circuit board thereon, and

the circuit mount comprises a plurality of spring posts to hold the circuit board on the baseplate via respective holes in the circuit board.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 1, 2018
From: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
To: TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
Reel/Frame 047396/0489 →
CONFIRMATORY LICENSE Recorded Jun 28, 2017
From: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY
To: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Reel/Frame 042844/0975 →
Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 62367731 · Jul 28, 2016