Bendable radiation detector that provides improved radiation images

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a bendable radiation detector having a waterproof structure that detects radiation, the radiation detector supporting a radiation detection panel and including a conductive plate-shaped main plate, a radiation detection panel having at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate and detecting radiation incident on the front surface of the radiation detection panel, a conductive gasket having at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate and positioned along the side surface of the radiation detection panel and electrically connected to the main plate, and a front plate having at least a portion of the front surface of the conductive gasket and electrically connected to the conductive gasket and covering the front surface of the radiation detection panel, wherein the main plate, radiation detection panel, conductive gasket and front plate are flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bendable radiation detector that provides improved radiation images. More specifically, the radiation detector minimizes noise in signals generated inside the radiation detector to provide improved radiation images.

Background Art

[0002] Bendable radiation detectors are a relatively recently developed field in the field of radiation imaging. The idea for bendable radiation detectors has existed for decades, but recently, with the development of materials science and engineering, radiation detectors equipped with both flexibility and waterproof functions have been seriously researched and developed.

[0003] Recently, researchers and developers have focused on developing radiation detectors. Conventional bendable radiation detectors may have lower sensitivity to radiation than general radiation detectors. This is because bendable radiation detectors use thinner and more flexible materials, and such materials are less sensitive to radiation than the materials used in general planar radiation detectors.

[0004] Also, conventional bendable radiation detectors may have image distortion compared to general radiation detectors. This is because it is difficult to ensure sufficient grounding due to various structures for bending and the possibility of short circuits.

[0005] In addition, bendable radiation detectors include complex electronic circuits and various hardware structures for providing bending, so there is a problem that the manufacturing difficulty increases.

[0006] Due to the reasons as described above, it has been a great difficulty to develop a bendable radiation detector that can be used even in a harsh environment by applying a waterproof function.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] This disclosure relates to a bendable radiation detector that provides improved radiation imaging. The radiation detector can provide improved radiation imaging while preventing external materials from penetrating into the interior of the radiation detector.

[0008] However, the technical challenges are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical challenges may exist. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A bendable radiation detector having a waterproof structure and detecting radiation according to the present disclosure includes a conductive plate-shaped main plate that supports a radiation detection panel, a radiation detection panel which is at least partly bonded to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate and detects radiation incident on the front surface of the radiation detection panel, a conductive gasket which is bonded to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate and positioned along the side surface of the radiation detection panel and electrically connected to the main plate, and a front plate which is bonded to the front surface of the conductive gasket and electrically connected to the conductive gasket and covers the front surface of the radiation detection panel, wherein the main plate, radiation detection panel, conductive gasket and front plate are flexible.

[0010] The main plate of the radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a cable through-hole which is a connecting passage for a detector cable for connecting a radiation detection panel and a control board, a control board bracket for connecting a control board is attached to the rear surface of the main plate, one end of the detector cable is connected to the radiation detection panel, the detector cable passes through the cable through-hole, and the other end of the detector cable is connected to a control board housed inside the control board bracket.

[0011] The radiation detector according to this disclosure includes an elastic rear elastic jacket that covers at least a portion of the rear surface of the main plate, at least a portion of the side surface of the main plate, the side surface of the conductive gasket, the side surface of the front plate, and at least one of the control board bracket.

[0012] The radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a side elastic jacket formed along the side protrusion of the rear elastic jacket to surround the side protrusion formed on the side of the rear elastic jacket, and the inner circumferential surface of the side elastic jacket includes a side protective recess for inserting the side protrusion.

[0013] The side elastic jacket of the radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a front recess for inserting a front base bracket and a rear recess for inserting a rear base bracket, the front base bracket being inserted into the front recess and the rear base bracket being inserted into the rear recess, and at least one of the front base bracket, side elastic jacket, front plate, conductive gasket, main plate, rear elastic jacket, and rear base bracket being screw-connected.

[0014] The radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a rear base module located on the rear surface of the rear elastic jacket to protect the control board inside the control board bracket, and at least one of the front base bracket, side elastic jacket, conductive gasket, rear elastic jacket, and rear base module is screw-coupled.

[0015] The front base bracket of the radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a left front base bracket having a "C" shape and connected to the left side of the front of the side elastic jacket, a right front base bracket having a shape that is the left and right sides of the "C" shape and connected to the right side of the front of the side elastic jacket, and a plurality of central front base brackets connected to the front of the side elastic jacket and positioned between the left front base bracket and the right front base bracket.

[0016] The left front base bracket, the right front base bracket, and the multiple central front base brackets of the radiation detector according to this disclosure are inserted into front recesses, and at least one vertically extending bending groove is formed between the front recesses of the multiple central portions corresponding to the multiple central front base brackets.

[0017] The rear elastic jacket of the radiation detector according to this disclosure includes a recessed control board housing for housing and protecting the control board bracket, and side projections formed along the edge of the rear elastic jacket to protect at least a portion of the sides of the main plate, the sides of the conductive gasket, and the sides of the front plate.

[0018] The thickness of the rear elastic jacket and side elastic jacket of the radiation detector relating to this disclosure is between 0.5T and 3.0T.

[0019] The side elastic jacket of the radiation detector according to this disclosure is integrally formed and includes at least one of a front cover and a rear cover, and the side elastic jacket including at least one of the front cover and rear cover prevents foreign matter from entering at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the side elastic jacket.

[0020] Furthermore, a program for implementing the operation method of the radiation detector of this disclosure may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] The radiation detector of this disclosure improves the electrical stability of the control board and enhances the quality of radiation images by integrating a structure that ensures grounding with a waterproof structure. Furthermore, because it is not only bendable but also waterproof, the radiation detector can operate without problems even in harsh environments.

[0022] However, the effects of the radiation detector of this disclosure are not limited to those described above.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] This is a drawing showing a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a drawing showing a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a drawing showing a part of the bending support portion 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] Shows a main plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] This is a drawing showing a part of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] This is a drawing showing a cross-section of a part of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] Shows a part of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] Shows a side elastic jacket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] Shows a cross-section of a part of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] This is a drawing for explaining a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] This is a drawing showing a cross-section of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] This is a drawing showing a cross-section of a radiation detector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] This is a drawing showing a side elastic jacket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and how they are achieved, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be embodied in a variety of different forms, although these embodiments are provided only to complete the disclosure and to fully inform those ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0025] This specification will briefly explain the terms used herein and then describe the disclosed examples in detail.

[0026] The terminology used herein has been selected to the greatest extent possible to be widely used and general terms, taking into account the function of this disclosure; however, this may change depending on the intent of engineers in the relevant field, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. In certain cases, the applicant has arbitrarily selected some terms, in which case their meaning will be described in detail in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, the terminology used herein should not be merely nominal terms, but should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0027] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless they are clearly identified as singular in context. Conversely, plural expressions include singular expressions unless they are clearly identified as plural in context.

[0028] When a specification as a whole states that a certain part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may include other components, and not exclude other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0029] Furthermore, the term "part" as used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and that the "part" performs some role. However, the meaning of "part" is not limited to software or hardware. A "part" may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium, or to be configured to regenerate one or more processors. Thus, as an example, a "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, processors, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. Components and the functions provided within a "part" may be combined into an even smaller number of components and "parts," or further separated into additional components and "parts."

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, “Part” may be embodied in a processor and memory. The term “processor” should be interpreted broadly to include general-purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, etc. In some environments, “processor” may refer to application-specific semiconductors (ASICs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc. The term “processor” may refer to a combination of processing devices such as, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors coupled with a DSP core, or any other combination of such configurations.

[0031] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term "memory" may also refer to a variety of processor-readable media, such as arbitrary access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile arbitrary access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erase-programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, and registers. Memory is said to be in electronic communication with the processor if the processor can read / retrieve information from or record information into it. Memory integrated into a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0032] The embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the attached drawings, so that they can be easily implemented by a person with ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Parts not relevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly illustrate this disclosure with the drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 is a diagram showing a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 is a diagram showing a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] The radiation detector will be described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a diagram in which the control board 210 and control board bracket 220 are omitted for the sake of explanation. Figure 2 is a diagram in which the rear elastic jacket 124 and side elastic jacket 125 are omitted for the sake of explanation.

[0035] The radiation detector 100 of this disclosure may be a bendable device that detects radiation and has a waterproof structure. First, the radiation detector 100 can detect radiation emitted from a radiation source and transmitted through a subject. The radiation may include at least one of X-rays, gamma rays, and certain ultraviolet rays. The radiation detector 100 can detect radiation and acquire a radiation image of the subject. For example, the radiation image acquired by the radiation detector 100 may include at least one of X-ray images and CT (Computed Tomography) images. The radiation detector 100 of this disclosure may be waterproof and bendable because it includes a bending support 120. The bending support 120 will be described in detail later.

[0036] The radiation detector 100 may include a radiation detection panel 110. The radiation detection panel can be classified into two types based on the method of acquiring electrical signals: an indirect conversion type that uses a scintillator to obtain an indirect electrical signal from visible light, and a direct conversion type that uses photoconductors to obtain an electrical signal directly from radiation. Depending on the type of element that generates the electrical signal, it can be classified into a CCD type that uses a charge-coupled device, a CMOS type that uses a crystalline silicon CMOS element, and an a-Si type that uses an amorphous silicon TFT (Thin Film Transistor) substrate.

[0037] The radiation detector 100, including the radiation detection panel 110, is equipped with various sensors and can realize digital image data using electrical signals and positional information of sensors proportional to the amount of incident radiation. The radiation detector 100 can obtain near real-time imaging results, secure high resolution and a wide dynamic range with relatively low radiation, and the storage and processing of imaging results are easy due to the characteristics of digital data. The radiation detector 100 includes a readout signal unit that reads electrical signals output from a pixel array, and a gate driver that turns on switching elements so that the readout signal unit can read electrical signals. The electrical signals detected by the readout signal unit are converted into image signals through a certain processing process by a controller on the main board, and then transmitted to a display device for displaying X-ray images.

[0038] The radiation detection panel 110 may extend in a first direction. The first direction may be to the left, but is not limited to this, and may also be to the right. The radiation detection panel 110 can detect radiation incident on its first surface, where the first surface may mean the front surface of the radiation detection panel 110. The radiation detection panel 110 may be flexible; that is, it may be bendable due to its flexibility. If the surface of the object has a rounded surface, the radiation detection panel 110 may bend to make close contact with the surface of the object. Because the radiation detection panel 110 is positioned in close contact with the surface of the object, the sharpness of the radiation image may be increased.

[0039] The radiation detector 100 may include a bending support 120. The bending support 120 can be in contact with at least one of the following surfaces of the radiation detection panel 110: the first surface, the second surface facing the first surface, and the third surface excluding the first and second surfaces. The second surface may be the rear surface of the radiation detection panel 110. The third surface may be a side surface of the radiation detection panel. For example, the third surface may include at least one of the front surface, left side surface, right side surface, and bottom surface.

[0040] The bending support section 120 may be a configuration for protecting the radiation detection panel 110. Since the radiation detection panel 110 is a sensitive component, it can be easily damaged by external impacts, and the quality of the radiation image may deteriorate due to external stimuli. Also, if external substances enter the radiation detection panel 110, the quality of the radiation image may deteriorate or components contained in the radiation detector 100 may be damaged. The bending support section 120 can prevent the radiation detection panel 110 and the circuits contained in the radiation detector 100 from being damaged by external impacts, mitigate external impacts, and prevent external substances from entering the interior of the radiation detector 100.

[0041] Furthermore, the bending support portion 120 can support the radiation detection panel 110. As mentioned above, the radiation detection panel 110 is flexible and can be bent, so without the bending support portion 120, it may be difficult to leave the radiation detection panel 110 in place relative to the object. This is because the radiation detection panel 110 is easily deformed by the movement of the object or external force. Therefore, the bending support portion 120 can be configured to support the radiation detection panel 110 so that it maintains a certain shape after being bent. The bending support portion 120 can adjust the bending of the radiation detection panel 110 around a bending axis parallel to a second direction that intersects the first direction. That is, the radiation detection panel 110 can bend as much as the bending support portion 120 is bent. Here, the second direction may be upward. However, it is not limited to this, and the second direction may also be downward.

[0042] The bending support section 120 can include a variety of configurations for the operation of the radiation detector 100. For example, the bending support section 120 can include at least one of a control section, a communication section, an input section, and an output section for the operation of the radiation detector 100. For example, the bending support section 120 may include a control board 210, which can include at least one of a control section, a communication section, an input section, and an output section. The control board is illustrated in Figure 2. Also, as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the radiation detection panel 110 may be embedded in the bending support section 120. However, it is not limited to this.

[0043] The bending support section 120 may include at least one of the following: a main plate 121, a conductive gasket 122, a front plate 123, a rear elastic jacket 124, and a side elastic jacket 125.

[0044] The components included in the bending support section 120 will be described in detail below.

[0045] Figure 3 is a drawing showing a portion of the bending support portion 120 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] The radiation detector 100 may include a main plate 121. The main plate 121 can support the radiation detection panel 110. The main plate 121 may also be plate-shaped. Therefore, the flexible radiation detection panel 110 can maintain its plate shape. Since the main plate 121 is also flexible, it can be bent together with the radiation detection panel 110. Although the main plate 121 is plate-shaped, at least a portion of it may have through-holes 320 formed therein for cables to pass through for connecting the radiation detection panel 110 and the control board 210.

[0047] The material of the main plate 121 may be a thin sheet of composite material, which is a mixture of at least one of the following materials: carbon, stainless steel, copper, and carbon tool steel. The carbon tool steel that can be used for the main plate 121 may be one of SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4, SK5, SK6, and SK7. Post-treatment may be carried out on the material to increase the surface hardness of the main plate 121. For example, heat treatment, PVD, DLC, etc., can be carried out on the material. The main plate 121 can return to its original state while maintaining its bendability by using such a material.

[0048] Furthermore, the main plate 121 can be conductive. Also, the main plate 121 can be electrically connected to the control board 210. More specifically, the main plate 121 can be electrically connected to the ground of the control board 210 to compensate for the insufficient ground area of ​​the control board 210. The ground area of ​​the main plate 121 can significantly reduce noise in the radiation image.

[0049] The main plate 121 can be positioned on the opposite side of the radiation detection panel 110 in a third direction. The third direction can mean the front. That is, the opposite side of the radiation detection panel 110 in a third direction can mean the rear side of the radiation detection panel 110. That is, the radiation detection panel 110 can be positioned in front of the main plate 121.

[0050] At least a portion of the radiation detection panel 110 can be adhered to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate 121. The adhesive surface 310 can be located in a region of the front surface of the main plate 121 that is biased in the opposite direction to the first direction. However, it is not limited to this, and the adhesive surface 310 can be located in a region of the front surface of the main plate 121 that is biased in the first direction. In addition, the adhesive surface 310 can be located in at least one of the regions of the front surface of the main plate 121 that is biased in the second direction or in the opposite direction to the second direction.

[0051] The adhesive surface 310 of the main plate 121 can be bonded to at least a portion of the rear surface of the radiation detection panel 110 with an adhesive. The adhesive can be double-sided tape, bond, belt, or silicone. According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the adhesive surface 310 may be hardware-bonded to the radiation detection panel 110 because a hardware bonding structure is formed on it. By positioning the adhesive surface 310 in a region of the main plate 121 biased in a first direction or in a region biased in the opposite direction to the first direction, one side of the main plate 121 can be bonded to one side of the radiation detection panel 110. That is, one side of the radiation detection panel 110 can be fixed to the main plate 121. Also, since the other side of the radiation detection panel 110 is not bonded to the main plate 121, the other side of the radiation detection panel 110 can move relative to the main plate 121 when the radiation detector 100 is bent. That is, because the adhesive surface 310 is biased to one side, the main plate 121 and the radiation detection panel 110 can allow the radiation detector 100 to bend. Furthermore, when the radiation detector 100 is bent, the radiation detection panel 110 can be prevented from being damaged by the main plate 121.

[0052] A detection panel guide (not shown) may be formed on the main plate 121. The detection panel guide may extend to the left and right and may be formed on at least a portion of the upper and lower sides of the main plate 121. The detection panel guide may be C-shaped or a C-shape inverted to the left and right to surround at least a portion of at least one of the upper and lower sides of the radiation detection panel 110. The detection panel guide can be a passage for the radiation detection panel 110 when the radiation detector 100 is bent. Even if the radiation detector 100 is repeatedly bent and unbent by the detection panel guide, the radiation detection panel 110 can always be bent and unbent in the same shape. Therefore, the radiation detector 100 can always obtain a uniform radiation image.

[0053] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the adhesive surface 310 may be located in the center of the main plate 121, different from that shown in Figure 3. In this case, the center of the radiation detection panel 110 can be fixed to the main plate 121. Furthermore, when the radiation detector 100 is bent, the radiation detector 100 may be able to bend while one side and the other side of the radiation detection panel 110 move relative to the main plate 121.

[0054] The main plate 121 may include a cable through-hole 320. The cable through-hole 320 may be a connecting passage for a detector cable to connect the radiation detection panel 110 and the control board 210. The control board 210 may be located on the rear surface of the main plate 121. The rear may be the opposite direction to the third direction.

[0055] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figure 2, a control board bracket 220 for connecting a control board 210 may be attached to the rear surface of the main plate 121. The control board bracket 220 may have a space formed therein for housing and securing the control board 210. The control board bracket 220 may be secured to the main plate 121 with screws. The control board 210 may also be secured to the control board bracket 220 with screws.

[0056] The control board 210 can be electrically connected to the radiation detection panel 110 by a detector cable. One end of the detector cable is connected to the radiation detection panel 110, the detector cable passes through a cable through hole 320, and the other end of the detector cable is connected to the control board 210, which is housed inside the control board bracket 220, thus forming a radiation detector.

[0057] The control board 210 can send and receive signals with the radiation detection panel 110. Furthermore, the ground line of the control board 210 can be electrically connected to at least one of the control board bracket 220 and the main plate 121. This has the effect of increasing the ground area of ​​the control board 210, which can significantly reduce noise in the radiation image.

[0058] Referring again to Figure 3, the radiation detector 100 may include a conductive gasket 122. The conductive gasket 122 may be bonded to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate 121. The conductive gasket 122 may be positioned along the side surface of the radiation detection panel 110. The side surface may be any surface other than the front and rear surfaces of the conductive gasket 122. For example, the side surface may be the top, left, right, or bottom surface. The conductive gasket 122 may be formed along the outer edge of the main plate 121. The entire rear surface (back surface) of the conductive gasket 122 may be in surface contact with the main plate 121. However, it is not limited to this, and at least a portion of the conductive gasket 122 may be in contact with at least a portion of the outer edge of the main plate 121.

[0059] The conductive gasket 122 can be made of a material that is conductive yet flexible and bendable. For example, the conductive gasket 122 can be made of a conductive silicon material. For example, the conductive gasket 122 can be made using silicon (NBR, EPDM, etc.).

[0060] A panel housing hole 330 for housing the radiation detection panel 110 may be formed in the center of the conductive gasket 122. The conductive gasket 122 may, but is not limited to, have a closed curve shape. The radiation detection panel 110 may be housed in the panel housing hole 330 of the conductive gasket 122, so that the conductive gasket 122 surrounds the radiation detection panel 110. The conductive gasket 122 may not be in contact with the radiation detection panel 110. The conductive gasket 122 may not be coupled to the radiation detection panel 110. The area on the main plate 121 to which the radiation detection panel 110 is coupled and the area to which the conductive gasket 122 is coupled do not have to overlap. However, it is not limited to this, and the conductive gasket 122 may be in contact with or coupled to the radiation detection panel 110.

[0061] The conductive gasket 122 can be electrically connected to the main plate 121. As mentioned above, the main plate 121 can serve to increase the ground area of ​​the control board 210. The conductive gasket 122 can also be connected to the main plate 121 to increase the ground area. As mentioned above, increasing the ground area can reduce noise in the radiation image.

[0062] The conductive gasket 122 can be bonded to the front surface of the main plate 121. Both the conductive gasket 122 and the radiation detection panel 110 can be bonded to the front surface of the main plate 121. The entire rear surface of the conductive gasket 122 can be bonded to the main plate 121. However, it is not limited to this, and at least a portion of the rear surface of the conductive gasket 122 can be bonded to at least a portion of the main plate 121. The conductive gasket 122 can be welded to the main plate 121, or bonded using conductive double-sided tape or conductive adhesive. However, it is not limited to this, and the conductive gasket 122 can be bonded to the main plate 121 by a hardware structure. For example, the conductive gasket 122 may be screw-bonded to the main plate 121. Since the main plate 121 is electrically connected to the conductive gasket 122, the portion of the main plate 121 that bonds to the conductive gasket 122 can be treated to increase its conductivity. For example, the portion of the main plate 121 that bonds to the conductive gasket 122 can be laser-de-film treated. Refer to Figure 4 to illustrate the main plate 121.

[0063] Figure 4 shows a main plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] Referring to Figure 4, the main plate 121 may include a de-membrane-unprocessed portion 410 and a de-membrane-processed portion 420. The de-membrane-unprocessed portion 410 can come into contact with the radiation detection panel 110. Furthermore, at least a portion of the de-membrane-unprocessed portion 410 may have an adhesive surface 310 formed on it. Therefore, at least a portion of the de-membrane-unprocessed portion 410 can be bonded to the radiation detection panel 110.

[0065] The defilm removal section 420 of the main plate 121 may be a portion for coupling with the conductive gasket 122. The defilm removal section 420 may be treated to enhance conductivity. Therefore, the main plate 121 can be electrically connected to the conductive gasket 122 with low resistance.

[0066] The unprocessed area 410 of the main plate 121 may have bracket coupling holes 430 for coupling with the control board bracket 220. The unprocessed area 420 of the main plate 121 may also have screw coupling holes 440 for screw coupling with at least one of the conductive gasket 122 and the front plate 123. At least one of the main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123 can be electrically connected to each other by electrically conductive screws.

[0067] The main plate 121 can be formed as a single unit. That is, the main plate 121 can have the shape of a single panel, not a combination of various components. For example, the main plate 121 can be manufactured by cutting or folding a single sheet of a predetermined material. However, it is not limited to this.

[0068] Referring again to Figure 3, the radiation detector 100 may include a front plate 123. The front plate 123 may be bonded to the front surface of the conductive gasket 122. The entire front surface of the conductive gasket 122 may be bonded to the front plate 123. However, it is not limited to this, and at least a portion of the front surface of the conductive gasket 122 may be bonded to at least a portion of the front plate 123. The conductive gasket 122 may be welded to the front plate 123 or bonded using conductive double-sided tape or conductive adhesive. However, it is not limited to this, and the conductive gasket 122 may be bonded to the front plate 123 by a hardware structure. For example, the conductive gasket 122 may be screw-bonded to the front plate 123.

[0069] The front plate 123 can be electrically connected to the conductive gasket 122. Because the front plate 123 is electrically connected to the conductive gasket 122, the portion of the front plate 123 that connects to the conductive gasket 122 can be treated to improve conductivity. For example, the portion of the front plate 123 that connects to the conductive gasket 122 can be laser-de-film treated. The conductive gasket 122 can be electrically connected to the front plate 123. As mentioned above, the main plate 121 can play a role in expanding the ground area of ​​the control board 210. The front plate 123 can also play a role in expanding the ground area by being connected to the main plate 121 through the conductive gasket 122.

[0070] As mentioned above, increasing the ground area can reduce noise in radiation images. More specifically, overcurrent or leakage current may occur in the control board 210, and in the case of the radiation detector 100, noise may occur in the image due to the current radiated from at least one of the radiation detection panel 110 and the control board 210. In addition, the radiated current may cause overheating of some chip materials in the control board 210. The radiation detector 100 of this disclosure uses the front plate 123, conductive gasket 122, and main plate 121 to secure a ground in the area that is obstructed by the voltage flow, allowing current to flow in that area, thereby preventing overheating of the radiation detector 100 and enabling the output of high-quality radiation images.

[0071] The front plate 123 can cover the front of the radiation detection panel 110. The rear of the radiation detection panel 110 is covered by the main plate 121, the sides of the radiation detection panel are surrounded by the conductive gasket 122, and the front of the radiation detection panel 110 can be covered by the front plate 123. In other words, the radiation detection panel 110 can be sealed by the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, and the front plate 123. Of course, the main plate 121 has a cable penetration hole 320, but at least part of the cable penetration hole can be blocked by the control board bracket 220. Waterproof adhesive may be used to bond the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, the front plate 123, and the control board bracket 220. In this way, by surrounding the radiation detection panel 110 with at least one of the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, the front plate 123, and the control board bracket 220, a primary waterproof structure for the radiation detector 100 can be realized.

[0072] As described above, at least a portion of the radiation detection panel 110 can be bonded to the adhesive surface 310 of the main plate 121. Only a portion of the radiation detection panel 110 is fixed to the main plate 121, while the remaining portion can move freely within the space formed by the main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, front plate 123, and control board bracket 220. Therefore, the radiation detector 100 can be bent without applying a large force to the radiation detection panel 110, and the radiation detection panel 110 can be positioned in a fixed area within the radiation detector 100. Furthermore, even if the radiation detector 100 is repeatedly bent and unbent, the radiation detection panel 110 can always be bent or unbent in the same shape within the space formed by the main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, front plate 123, and control board bracket 220. Therefore, the radiation detector 100 can always obtain a uniform radiation image, and the user can easily obtain the desired radiation image.

[0073] The front plate 123 can be flexible. Therefore, the front plate 123 can also bend due to the bending of the radiation detection panel 110.

[0074] The front plate 123 can be positioned in a third direction relative to the radiation detection panel 110 to protect the radiation detection panel 110, where the third direction may mean the front. The front plate 123 can have a larger area than the radiation detection panel 110 so as to cover the radiation detection panel 110. The front plate 123 does not have to be fixed to the radiation detection panel 110. Also, since the front plate 123 is coupled to the stretchable conductive gasket 122, the front plate 123 can flexibly accommodate the bending operation of the radiation detector 100. Furthermore, the stretchable conductive gasket 122 prevents the front plate 123 from separating from the conductive gasket 122 even when the radiation detector 100 is bent or spread out.

[0075] Since the front plate 123 is not directly connected to the radiation detection panel 110, the front plate 123 only protects the radiation detection panel 110 and prevents the front plate 123 from damaging the radiation detection panel 110.

[0076] Furthermore, the front plate 123 can be formed as a single unit. That is, the front plate 123 can have the shape of a single panel, not a combination of various components. For example, the front plate 123 can be manufactured by cutting or folding a single sheet of a predetermined material. However, it is not limited to this.

[0077] Although not disclosed in Figures 1 to 3, a front protective section (not shown) may be included in front of the front plate 123 to protect the front plate 123. The front protective section may be detachable from the radiation detector. Since the front plate 123 is fixed to the radiation detector 100, if the front plate 123 is damaged, there is a burden of having to replace the radiation detector 100. In particular, if the object being tested is rough or the radiation detector 100 is used in a harsh environment, the front plate 123 is more likely to be scratched, which may lead to a shorter replacement cycle for the radiation detector 100. In the radiation detector 100 of this disclosure, a replaceable front protective section can contact or approach the object being tested instead of the radiation front plate 123. Therefore, scratches will occur on the front protective section rather than the front plate 123, and the user can easily maintain the radiation detector 100 by simply replacing the front protective section. In addition, if there is a detachable front protective section, the radiation detection panel 110 can be protected in a double layer together with the front plate 123. In other words, the radiation detector 100 of this disclosure can have its durability further increased by including a detachable front protective part.

[0078] The thickness of the front plate 123 can be between 0.1T and 1T. The material of the front plate 123 can be a radiation-transmitting material. Furthermore, the material of the front plate 123 can be a resilient material, meaning it can be restored to its original state even if bent by external force. If the thickness of the front plate 123 exceeds 1.0T, the transmittance and yield strength will decrease, making it unsuitable for use in a bendable radiation detector 100 and potentially degrading the quality of the radiation image. If the thickness of the front plate 123 is 0.1T or less, it may not function as a protective part and its durability may decrease. The front plate 123 can have a transmittance of 85% or more. If the transmittance of the front plate 123 is less than 85%, radiation in a high-energy band must be irradiated to acquire the radiation image. This can lead to excessive energy exposure, potentially adversely affecting the control board 210 on the detector and increasing the radiation exposure of the subject. If a front plate 123 with a thickness of 1T or more is used to protect the control board 210 from excessive energy exposure, problems may arise where the front plate 123 is damaged or fails to return to its original shape during bending. Furthermore, the yield strength of the front plate 123 may be between 20 MPa and 30 MPa. For example, the yield strength of the front plate 123 may be 23 MPa. A front plate 123 with such physical properties can maintain appropriate elasticity during bending, enabling repetitive bending and flattening motions without affecting the radiation detection panel 110 of the radiation detector 100 and the control board 210.

[0079] The material of the front plate 123 may be at least one of stainless steel sheet material, copper sheet material, or carbon tool steel. However, it is not limited to these, and the material of the front plate 123 may be a composite sheet material which is a mixture of at least one of carbon, stainless steel, copper, and carbon tool steel. The carbon tool steel that can be used for the front plate 123 may be one of SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4, SK5, SK6, and SK7. Post-treatment may be carried out on the material to increase the surface hardness of the front plate 123. For example, heat treatment, PVD, DLC, etc. can be carried out on the material. The front plate 123 can return to its original state while maintaining its flexibility by utilizing the material and thickness described above. Also, since it allows radiation to pass through, it can have little effect on the radiation image. In addition, the front plate 123 can ensure sufficient strength to adequately protect the radiation detection panel 110. As described above, the material and thickness of the front plate 123 ensure at least one of the optimal bendability, resilience, and radiotransparency of the front plate 123, and this has been experimentally proven.

[0080] Furthermore, by minimizing the coupling or contact between the front plate 123 and the radiation detection panel 110, damage to the radiation detection panel 110 by the front plate 123 can be minimized. This is because, although the front plate 123 can be subjected to significant external forces because it can come into contact with and approach the subject, such external forces are not transmitted to the radiation detection panel 110 through the front plate 123, thus minimizing damage to the radiation detection panel 110.

[0081] Referring again to Figure 2, the radiation detector 100 may include at least one of the following configurations: a pixel array, a readout signal unit, a gate driver circuit unit, and a control board 210. The radiation detector 100 may include a photodetector that detects radiation (X-rays) and generates an electrical signal, and a readout circuit unit that reads out the generated electrical signal. The readout signal unit may be embodied in a number of ROICs (Read out ICs) in film form, each ROIC may be connected to the control board 210 by a connector. The readout circuit unit may be included in the radiation detection panel 110. After processing the electrical signal output from the readout circuit unit, the control unit can generate X-ray image data that constitutes an X-ray image. The generated X-ray image data may be stored in memory together with (or separately from) detector status information or information related to X-ray imaging. At least one of the control unit and memory may be included in the control board 210.

[0082] Furthermore, the control board 210 may include at least one of the following: a power supply unit for supplying power to the detector and a communication unit for communicating with external devices via wired or wireless means. The control board 210 may also include a sensor unit for determining one of the position and orientation of the detector.

[0083] In order to sequentially perform the operation of detecting X-ray information with the radiation detector 100 and transmitting it to an external computer, the radiation detector 100 can use a power and data cable that transmits both power (or power supply) and data communication.

[0084] Furthermore, the control board 210 of the radiation detector 100 can utilize WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet® for wired / wireless data transmission. Additionally, the control unit of the radiation detector 100 can be connected to communicate with a workstation for variables for driving the video sensor, etc.

[0085] As explained in Figure 2, the detector core module 230 can be defined as a combination of at least one of the following: the radiation detection panel 110, the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, the front plate 123, the control board bracket 220, and the control board 210. Below, we will describe a configuration to further enhance the waterproof performance of the radiation detector 100.

[0086] Figure 5 is a drawing showing a part of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a part of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the radiation detector 100 may include a rear elastic jacket 124. The rear elastic jacket 124 can cover at least a portion of the rear surface of the main plate 121 of the detector core module 230, at least a portion of the side surface of the main plate 121, the side surface of the conductive gasket, the side surface of the front plate, and at least one of the control board bracket. The rear elastic jacket 124 may also be made of an elastic material. For example, it may be made of at least one of rubber, silicone, and urethane.

[0088] Referring to Figure 5, the rear elastic jacket 124 may include a control board housing 511. The control board housing 511 may have a recessed shape for housing and protecting the control board bracket 220. The control board housing 511 may also house the control board 210.

[0089] The rear elastic jacket 124 may include side projections 512. The side projections 512 may be the remaining portion of the rear elastic jacket 124 excluding the control board housing 511. The side projections 512 may be formed along the edge of the rear elastic jacket 124. The side projections 512 may include a forward-projecting configuration that can protect at least a portion of the side of the main plate 121, the side of the conductive gasket 122, and the side of the front plate 123.

[0090] Referring to Figure 6, the control board bracket 220, main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123 can be positioned from rear to front. In the absence of the rear elastic jacket 124, at least a portion of the rear surface or at least a portion of the side of the control board bracket 220, main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123 is exposed. The rear elastic jacket 124 can enclose at least a portion of the rear surface or at least a portion of the side of the control board bracket 220, main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123. For example, the control board housing 511 included in the rear elastic jacket 124 can enclose the rear and side of the control board bracket 220. Also, the side projection 512 included in the rear elastic jacket 124 can enclose at least a portion of the rear surface or at least a portion of the side of the main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123. Referring to Figure 6, the front surface of the front plate 123 may be exposed to the outside.

[0091] Furthermore, the rear elastic jacket 124 does not need to be bonded with adhesive to at least a portion of the rear surface or at least a portion of the side of the main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123, because this facilitates the bending of the radiation detector 100.

[0092] Thus, the rear elastic jacket 124 may be configured to protect at least one of the rear and side surfaces of the detector core module 230. Furthermore, the rear elastic jacket 124 can prevent foreign matter from entering from at least one of the rear and side surfaces of the detector core module 230. The thickness of the rear elastic jacket 124 may be between 0.5T and 3.0T. If the thickness of the rear elastic jacket 124 is 0.5T or less, it may easily tear while bending. Also, if the thickness of the rear elastic jacket 124 is 3T or more, not only will bending not be performed smoothly, but there is also a risk of deforming the shape of other parts (wrinkling or stretching, or foreign matter entering due to deformation of the airtightness maintenance part) in order to forcibly secure the length value during bending.

[0093] The following describes in more detail the structure in which the rear elastic jacket 124, main plate 121, conductive gasket 122, and front plate 123 are fixed.

[0094] Figure 7 shows a portion of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 shows a side elastic jacket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 shows a cross-section of a portion of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] Referring to Figure 7, the radiation detector 100 may further include a side elastic jacket 125. Figure 7 shows the process of coupling the side elastic jacket 125 to the detector core module 230 to which the rear elastic jacket 124 is coupled.

[0096] Referring to Figures 7 and 9, the side elastic jacket 125 may be formed along the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124 in order to surround the side projection 512 formed on the side of the rear elastic jacket 124.

[0097] Figure 8(a) is a perspective view showing a portion of the side elastic jacket 125. Referring to Figure 8(a), the inner circumferential surface of the side elastic jacket 125 may include a side protective recess 810 for inserting the side projection 512. The side protective recess 810 may be formed along the side elastic jacket 125. The side protective recess 810 may be formed between the front and rear portions of the side elastic jacket 125. The front portion is one side located in front of the side protective recess 810, and the rear portion is the other side located behind the side protective recess 810. The front and rear portions may be substantially parallel. The front and rear portions may be connected by the side portion. The front portion, rear portion, and side portion forming the side protective recess 810 may give the cross-section of the side elastic jacket 125 a "C" shape or a "C" shape inverted left and right.

[0098] Figure 8(b) is a front view showing a portion of the side elastic jacket 125. Referring to Figure 8(b), diagonally formed incision lines 850 may be formed at the corners of the side elastic jacket 125. More specifically, the upper left, lower left, lower right, and upper right corners of the side elastic jacket 125 may include incision lines 850 to facilitate coupling with the side projections 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124. The incision lines 850 allow the side elastic jacket 125 to be easily coupled to the detector core module 230 to which the rear elastic jacket 124 is coupled.

[0099] Referring to Figure 8(a), the side elastic jacket 125 may include a front recess 820. More specifically, a front recess 820 may be formed on the front surface of the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125. The front recess 820 may be configured for the insertion of a front base bracket 1010 into the front surface of the side elastic jacket 125. The front base bracket 1010 is configured to secure the side elastic jacket 125 to the detector core module 230, thereby ensuring robust waterproofing of the radiation detector 100. The size of the front recess 820 may be the same as the size of the front base bracket 1010.

[0100] Referring to Figure 8(a), at least one vertically extending bending groove 840 may be formed between the multiple front recesses 820. The bending groove 840 may be configured to help the radiation detector 100 be bent about a vertically extending axis.

[0101] Referring to Figure 8(a), the side elastic jacket 125 may include a rear recess 920. More specifically, a rear recess 920 may be formed on the rear surface of the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125. The rear recess 920 may be configured for the insertion of a rear base bracket 1020 into the rear surface of the side elastic jacket 125. The rear base bracket 1020 may be configured to secure the side elastic jacket 125 to the detector core module 230 and to reinforce the waterproofing of the radiation detector 100. The size of the rear recess 920 may be the same as the size of the rear base bracket 1020.

[0102] At least one vertically extending bending groove may be formed between the multiple rear recesses 920. The bending groove may be configured to help the radiation detector 100 be bent around the vertically extending axis.

[0103] A screw hole 830 may be formed in the front recess 820. A screw hole may also be formed in the rear recess 920. The front base bracket 1010 can be inserted into the front recess 820, and the rear base bracket 1020 can be inserted into the rear recess. At least one of the front base bracket 1010, the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the rear elastic jacket 124, and the rear base bracket can be screw-connected. More specifically, at least one of the front base bracket 1010, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124, the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125, and the rear base bracket can be screw-connected in the order mentioned.

[0104] Figure 9(a) shows the position for showing the cross-section. Figure 9(b) shows the cross-section at the position shown in Figure 9(a). More specifically, Figure 9(b) shows the cross-section at the position where the front recess 820 and the rear recess 920 are formed. The part of the explanation for Figure 9(b) that was explained in Figure 6 is omitted.

[0105] Referring to Figure 9(b), the side elastic jacket 125 may be formed along the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124 in order to surround the side projection 512 formed on the side of the rear elastic jacket 124.

[0106] After the side elastic jacket 125 is joined, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the rear elastic jacket 124, and the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125 may be arranged in the region of the side protrusion 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124 from front to rear. A front recess 820 may be formed in the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125. A rear recess 920 may also be formed in the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125.

[0107] Furthermore, the side elastic jacket 125 can be made of an elastic material. For example, it can be made of at least one of the following materials: rubber, silicone, and urethane. The thickness of the side elastic jacket 125 can be between 0.5T and 3.0T. If the thickness of the side elastic jacket 125 is 0.5T or less, it can be easily torn while bending. Also, if the thickness of the side elastic jacket 125 is 3T or more, not only will bending not be performed smoothly, but there is a risk of deforming the shape of other parts (wrinkling or stretching, inflow of foreign matter due to deformation of the airtightness maintenance part, etc.) in order to forcibly secure the length value that can be stretched during bending. Therefore, it is advantageous for the thickness of the side elastic jacket 125 to be between 0.5T and 3.0T, and this has been proven experimentally.

[0108] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the process of attaching at least one of the front base bracket 1010, rear base bracket 1020, and rear base module 1030 to the radiation detector 100 after the side elastic jacket 125 has been attached, as explained in Figures 7 to 9.

[0110] At least one of the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 may have lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124. For example, the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 may be made of metal or plastic. However, they are not limited to these, and a variety of materials with lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 can be used for the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020. In this way, at least one of the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 has lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124, so when the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 are coupled with the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124, there is an effect of compressing the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 by the area of ​​the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020.

[0111] Since the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 have a larger surface area than the screws used for joining, the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 have the effect of compressing a wider area than if screws were used alone. Therefore, the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 of the radiation detector 100 of this disclosure can firmly fix the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 to the radiation detector 100. In addition, the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base bracket 1020 prevent the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 from being distorted or torn. Therefore, the waterproof performance and durability of the radiation detector 100 can be improved.

[0112] Unlike Figure 10, the front base bracket 1010 may be formed as a single unit. That is, the front base bracket 1010 may have a closed curve shape. The front base bracket 1010 may be formed along the side elastic jacket 125, but is not limited thereto. The front base bracket 1010 may be divided into multiple pieces. The front base bracket 1010 may include a left front base bracket 1012, a right front base bracket 1013, and multiple center front base brackets 1011.

[0113] The left front base bracket 1012 is connected to the left front of the side elastic jacket 125, and when viewed from the front, it forms a "C" shape (or JPEG2026515840000002.jpg1115 It can have the shape of the right front base bracket 1013. The right front base bracket 1013 is connected to the right side of the front of the side elastic jacket 125 and can have a shape that is a "C" shape inverted left and right. Multiple central front base brackets 1011 can be connected to the front of the side elastic jacket 125. Multiple central front base brackets 1011 can be positioned between the left front base bracket 1012 and the right front base bracket 1013. Multiple central front base brackets 1011 can be arranged in a line along the side elastic jacket 125. Multiple central front base brackets 1011 can be formed along the edges of the side elastic jacket 125 and the front plate 123, etc.

[0114] Referring again to Figure 8(a), the central front recess 820 included in the side elastic jacket 125 can have a shape corresponding to the central front base bracket 1011. Also, referring to Figure 8(b), the right front recess 860 included in the side elastic jacket 125 can have a shape corresponding to the right front base bracket 1013. Furthermore, although not shown, the left front recess included in the side elastic jacket 125 can have a shape corresponding to the left front base bracket 1012.

[0115] The left front base bracket 1012, the right front base bracket 1013, and the multiple central front base brackets 1011 can be inserted into the front recesses 820 and 860. Specifically, the central front base bracket 1011 can be inserted into the central front recess 820 contained within the side elastic jacket 125. Also, referring to Figure 8(b), the right front base bracket 1013 can be inserted into the right front recess 860 contained within the side elastic jacket 125. Furthermore, although not shown, the left front base bracket 1012 can be inserted into the left front recess contained within the side elastic jacket 125.

[0116] Referring to Figure 8, at least one vertically extending bending groove 840 may be formed between the multiple central front recesses 820 corresponding to the multiple central front base brackets 1011. At least one vertically extending bending groove may also be formed between the multiple rear recesses 920. The bending grooves 840 may be configured to help the radiation detector 100 be bent around a vertically extending axis.

[0117] The radiation detector 100 may include a rear base module 1030. The rear base module 1030 may be located on the rear surface of the rear elastic jacket 124. The rear base module 1030 may be configured to protect the control board 210 inside the control board bracket 220. As mentioned above, the rear elastic jacket 124 may be made of an elastic material. The rear elastic jacket 124 can assist in bending the radiation detector 100 and provide waterproofing, but it may be insufficient to protect the control board 210. Therefore, the rear base module 1030 can be made of a rigid material to protect the control board 210. For example, the rear base module 1030 may be made of plastic or metal. The rear base module 1030 may be made of multiple pieces to assist in bending the radiation detector 100. The rear base bracket 1020 may be located between the multiple rear base modules 1030. The regions of the multiple rear base modules 1030 and the rear base bracket 1020 do not overlap with each other in the left-right direction. Therefore, bending of the radiation detector 100 can be supported based on at least one of the rear base modules 1030 and rear base bracket 1020, which are divided into multiple pieces.

[0118] The radiation detector 100 may include both the rear base module 1030 and the rear base bracket 1020. However, it is not limited to this, and the radiation detector 100 may include only one of the rear base module 1030 and the rear base bracket 1020.

[0119] The rear base module 1030 may have lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124. For example, the rear base module 1030 can be made of metal or plastic. However, it is not limited to these, and a variety of materials with lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 can be used for the rear base module 1030. In this way, since the rear base module 1030 has lower elasticity than the material of the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124, when the rear base module 1030 is coupled with the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124, there is an effect of compressing the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 by the area of ​​the rear base module 1030.

[0120] Since the rear base module 1030 has a larger surface area than the screws used for joining, the rear base module 1030 has the effect of compressing a wider area than using screws alone. Therefore, the rear base module 1030 of the radiation detector 100 can firmly fix the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 to the radiation detector 100. In addition, the rear base module 1030 prevents the side elastic jacket 125 and the rear elastic jacket 124 from being distorted or torn. Therefore, the waterproof performance and durability of the radiation detector 100 can be improved. Refer to Figure 13 to illustrate various embodiments of the side elastic jacket 125.

[0121] Figure 13 is a drawing showing a side elastic jacket according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] Figure 13(a) shows a perspective view of the side elastic jacket 1310. Figure 13(b) shows a cross-sectional view of the side elastic jacket 1310 obtained by cutting the side elastic jacket of Figure 13(a) along A-A'. Figure 13(b) shows a cross-sectional view of the side elastic jacket 1310 obtained by cutting the side elastic jacket of Figure 13(a) along C-C'. Figure 13(c) shows the back surface of Figure 13(a).

[0123] Referring to Figure 13, the side elastic jacket 1310 can have a different configuration from that shown in Figures 7 to 9. More specifically, the side elastic jacket 1310 may be configured to completely cover at least one of the front or rear surfaces of the core module 230. The side elastic jacket 1310 may include at least one of the front cover 1311 and the rear cover 1312.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the side elastic jacket 1310 can cover the front surface of the core module 230. Figure 13(a) shows the side elastic jacket 1310 viewed from the front, showing the front surface of the front cover 1311. The side elastic jacket 1310 may be integrally formed and may include the front cover 1311. The front cover 1311 of the side elastic jacket 1310 can be in contact with at least a portion of the core module 230. The front cover 1311 of the side elastic jacket 1310 can be in contact with at least one of the radiation detection panel 110, the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, and the front plate 123. The rear surface of the front cover 1311 of the side elastic jacket 1310 can be in contact with the front surface of at least one of the radiation detection panel 110, the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, and the front plate 123 of the core module 230.

[0125] Referring to Figures 13(b) and 13(c), the rear cover 1312 of the side elastic jacket 1310 can cover at least a portion of the rear surface of the core module 230. For example, the rear cover 1312 of the side elastic jacket 1310 may be formed along the edge of the rear surface of the core module 230. Because the rear cover 1312 is formed along the edge of the rear surface of the core module 230, the back surface of the front cover 1311 may be shown in Figure 13(c), which is a rear view of the side elastic jacket 1310.

[0126] However, the embodiment is not limited to Figure 13, and other embodiments are possible. The side elastic jacket 1310 can cover the entire rear surface of the core module 230. The side elastic jacket 1310 may be integrally formed and may include a rear cover (not shown). The rear cover of the side elastic jacket 1310 may be in contact with at least a portion of the core module 230. The rear cover of the side elastic jacket 1310 may be in contact with at least one of the radiation detection panel 110, the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, and the front plate 123. The front surface of the rear cover of the side elastic jacket 1310 may be in contact with the rear surface of at least one of the radiation detection panel 110, the main plate 121, the conductive gasket 122, the front plate 123, the control board bracket 220, and the control board 210 of the core module 230. The front cover may be formed along the edge of the core module 230 and may cover at least a portion of the front surface of the core module 230.

[0127] The side elastic jacket 1310, which includes at least one of the front cover 1311 and the rear cover, can prevent foreign matter from entering at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the side elastic jacket 1310. Thus, by including at least one of the front cover 1311 and the rear cover, the side elastic jacket 1310 can firmly prevent foreign matter from entering the core module 230 located inside the side elastic jacket 1310. Furthermore, the side elastic jacket 1310 can improve the waterproofing function of the radiation detector 100. Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] Referring to Figure 11(a), screw holes may also be formed in the front base bracket 1010. Referring to Figure 11(b), at least one of the front base bracket 1010, side elastic jacket 125, conductive gasket 122, rear elastic jacket 124, and rear base bracket 1020 can be screw-connected. More specifically, at least one of the front base bracket 1010, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, conductive gasket 122, main plate 121, the side protrusion 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124, the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125, and rear base bracket 1020 can be screw-connected in the region of the side projection 512, with the components positioned from front to rear in the order mentioned. Washers can be used additionally during screw connection to prevent loosening of the screws and to provide excellent fastening force. For example, the washer may be located between two adjacent components of the front base bracket 1010, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124, the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125, and the rear base bracket 1020, or it may be located on the front of the front base bracket 1010, or on the rear of the rear base bracket 1020.

[0129] Figure 12 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a radiation detector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0130] Figure 12 can show a state in which the rear base module 1030 is attached in place of the rear base bracket 1020.

[0131] Figure 12(a) shows the position for showing the cross-section. Figure 12(b) shows the cross-section at the position B-B' shown in Figure 12(a). More specifically, Figure 12(b) shows the cross-section at the position where the front base bracket 1010 and the rear base module 1030 are shown.

[0132] Referring to Figure 12(b), at least one of the front base bracket 1010, side elastic jacket 125, conductive gasket 122, rear elastic jacket 124, and rear base module 1030 can be screw-connected. More specifically, at least one of the front base bracket 1010, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124, the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125, and the rear base module 1030 can be screw-connected, with the components positioned from front to rear in the order mentioned. The use of washers in addition to the screw connections can prevent loosening of the screws and provide excellent fastening force. For example, the washer may be located between two adjacent components of the front base bracket 1010, the front portion of the side elastic jacket 125, the front plate 123, the conductive gasket 122, the main plate 121, the side projection 512 of the rear elastic jacket 124, the rear portion of the side elastic jacket 125, and the rear base module 1030, or it may be located on the front of the front base bracket 1010, or on the rear of the rear base module 1030.

[0133] The radiation detector 100 of this disclosure may be bendable while supporting waterproofing through the structure described above. Furthermore, the various components included in the radiation detector 100 protect the radiation detection panel 110, enabling the generation of highly durable and high-quality radiation images.

[0134] We have described in detail various embodiments. Those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be embodied in modified forms that do not depart from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an explanatory rather than restrictive view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims, not in the foregoing description, and all differences within an equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

[0135] On the other hand, the embodiments of the present invention described above can be created as programs that can be executed on a computer, and can be embodied in a general-purpose digital computer that runs the program using a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disks, hard disks, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, VID, etc.).

Claims

1. In a bendable radiation detector that detects radiation and has a waterproof structure, A conductive, plate-shaped main plate supports the radiation detection panel, The radiation detection panel is attached to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate to detect radiation incident on the front surface of the radiation detection panel, A conductive gasket is bonded to at least a portion of the front surface of the main plate, positioned along the side of the radiation detection panel, and electrically connected to the main plate; The front plate is bonded to the front surface of the conductive gasket, electrically connected to the conductive gasket, and covers the front surface of the radiation detection panel, A radiation detector comprising the main plate, the radiation detection panel, the conductive gasket, and the front plate, all of which are flexible.

2. The main plate includes cable penetration holes, which are connecting passages for detector cables to connect the radiation detection panel and the control board. A control board bracket for connecting the control board is attached to the rear surface of the main plate. The radiation detector according to claim 1, wherein one end of the detector cable is connected to the radiation detection panel, the detector cable passes through the cable through hole, and the other end of the detector cable is connected to a control board housed inside the control board bracket.

3. The aforementioned radiation detector is, The radiation detector according to claim 2, comprising an elastic rear elastic jacket that covers at least a portion of the rear surface of the main plate, at least a portion of the side surface of the main plate, the side surface of the conductive gasket, the side surface of the front plate, and at least one of the control board bracket.

4. The aforementioned radiation detector is, To surround the side projections formed on the side surface of the rear elastic jacket, a side elastic jacket formed along the side projections of the rear elastic jacket is included. The radiation detector according to claim 3, wherein the inner circumferential surface of the side elastic jacket includes a side protective recess for inserting the side protrusion.

5. The aforementioned side elastic jacket is A front recess for inserting the front base bracket, The rear surface includes a rear recess into which a rear base bracket is inserted, The front base bracket is inserted into the front recess, and the rear base bracket is inserted into the rear recess. The radiation detector according to claim 4, wherein at least one of the front base bracket, the side elastic jacket, the front plate, the conductive gasket, the main plate, the rear elastic jacket, and the rear base bracket is screw-connected.

6. It includes a rear base module located on the rear surface of the rear elastic jacket and for protecting the control board inside the control board bracket, The radiation detector according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the front base bracket, the side elastic jacket, the conductive gasket, the rear elastic jacket, and the rear base module is screw-coupled.

7. The aforementioned front base bracket is A left front base bracket having a "C" shape is attached to the left side of the front of the aforementioned side elastic jacket, A right front base bracket, which is connected to the right side of the front of the aforementioned side elastic jacket and has a shape that is a "C" shape reversed left and right, The radiation detector according to claim 5, further comprising a plurality of central front base brackets coupled to the front surface of the side elastic jacket and positioned between the left front base bracket and the right front base bracket.

8. The left front base bracket, the right front base bracket, and the plurality of central front base brackets are inserted into the front recess. The radiation detector according to claim 7, wherein at least one vertically extending bending groove is formed between the front recesses of the multiple central portions corresponding to the multiple central front base brackets.

9. The aforementioned rear elastic jacket is, A recessed control board housing section for housing and protecting the control board bracket, The radiation detector according to claim 3, comprising at least a portion of the side surface of the main plate, the side surface of the conductive gasket, and a side projection formed along the edge of the rear elastic jacket to protect the side surface of the front plate.

10. The radiation detector according to claim 4, wherein the thickness of the rear elastic jacket and the side elastic jacket is 0.5T or more and 3.0T or less.

11. The aforementioned side elastic jacket is integrally formed and includes at least one of a front cover and a rear cover. The radiation detector according to claim 4, wherein the side elastic jacket, which includes at least one of the front cover and the rear cover, prevents foreign matter from entering at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the side elastic jacket.

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