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OBJECT TYPE
X-ray
DATE
1925–1935
ARTIFACT NUMBER
1969.1029.002
MANUFACTURER
General Electric X-ray Corp.
MODEL
KENOTRON KX-4
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

More Information


General Information

Serial #
92358
Part Number
2
Total Parts
38
AKA
N/A
Patents
N/A
General Description
Metal, wood, glass & synthetic component parts.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
90.0 cm
Width
50.0 cm
Height
122.0 cm
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Medical Technology
Category
Radiology
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
General Electric
Country
United States of America
State/Province
Illinois
City
Chicago

Context

Country
North America
State/Province
Unknown
Period
This type of machine probably used c. late 1920s+
Canada
Dr. Richard Proctor, University of Manitoba Graduate who served in France starting in 1915. Previously in charge of the X-Ray department in the Strathcona Hospital in Edmonton he is noted to have changed his Meyers X-Ray machine to a Victor in 1925.
Function
Used to produce graphic images of internal structures.S. Therapeutic X-ray sets exist for the treatment of skin and superficial disorders, and these consist of an X-ray generator and suitable positioning and beam collimating equipment. However, the majority of X-ray apparatus is for the production of images on film or video screens for diagnostic purposes. 6
Technical
Early, elaborate x-ray machine features both fluoroscoping (diagnostic) and radiographic (treatment) apparatus, and a table capiable of both vertical and horizontal positioning. Probably used with separate curved potter-bucky. X-ray machines were able to take only single films. The unit usually has the tube mounted above, and the film below. The tube can usually be moved to various positions and angles including the horizontal position for chest films, in which case the cassette and Bucky are in a separate stand. 6
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
Following markings appear on upright timer panel "GENERAL ELECTRIC X-RAY CORPORATION- CHICAGO/ VICTOR" and "MADE IN U.S.A.- U.S. PATENT 1,272,879/ VOLTS 115 CYCLES 60 AMPS. 10 SERIAL NO. 93364", with scale divided -20 to 20 and dial labelled "MOTOR SWITCH/ FLUOROSCOPIC/ RADIOGRAPHIC". "MAIN SWITCH", "FILAMENT CONTROLLER", "VOLTAGE COMPENSATOR", "AUTO TRANSFORMER" and "X-RAY SWITCH" all labelled, and scales, etc. marked. Filament controller also marked "MFD. UNDER U.S. PATENT NO. 1,285,215". Meter face reads "A.C. VOLTMETER/ GENERAL [GE logo] ELECTRIC/ X-RAY CORPORATION/ VICTOR", with scale divided 0-260. Plate on unit back reads "GENERAL [GE logo] ELECTRIC/ X-RAY CORPORATION/ MADE IN CHICAGO/ KENOTRON X-RAY APPARATUS/ TYPE KX-4 SERIAL NO. 92358/ X-RAY RATING/ KV.P. 100/ 125/ M.A./ 100/ 5/ TIME/ 0.2/ INT. THER. 4 HR/ LINE SUPPLY/ LINE VOLTS 200 TO 240 VOLTS/ FREQUENCY 50 TO 60 CYCLES/ POWER FACTOR/ MAXIMUM MOMENTARY AMPERES/ MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS AMPERES 6.5". "VICTOR" printed on decal on box fixed to back of unit. Single page labelled "MAINTENANCE OF G-E SYNCHRONOUS X-RAY TIMER" glued inside timer casing. Includes information on ‘Oiling', ‘Oil Level Magnetic Switch' & ‘To Replace Pilot Lamp'. Reads in part "...DIRECTIONS/ More detailed instructions covering operation and maintenance are contained in Directions No. 10743 accompanying this timer. These directions should always/ be consulted whenever in doubt as to any phase of operation or maintenance./ GENERAL ELECTRIC [GE logo] X-RAY CORPORATION/ DIR. 10744 1034.5SS Printed in U.S.A.". Plate inside electrical box (on back of control unit) reads "[GE logo] GENERAL ELECTRIC/ X-RAY CORPORATION/ VICTOR/ MADE IN CHICAGO U.S.A./ SERIAL NO. 93355/ VOLTAGE FROM 105 TO 125/ FREQUENCY FROM 36 TO 60/ MAXIMUM AMPERES [blank]. Terminals inside electrical box are labelled.
Missing
N/A
Finish
Metal housing painted black with chrome or brass rods & trim; green fluoroscoping screen; wood top on table.
Decoration
N/A

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