Battery X-Ray Scanning With Linear Array Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current internal defect tests in batteries are inefficient, affecting the quality and reliability of battery production due to poor test efficiency and accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A testing apparatus utilizing an X-ray source and a linear array detector, where a battery under test is moved between the X-ray source and the detector, allowing for continuous imaging without pauses, with optimized parameters for the number of sensing regions, moving speed, X-ray power, and other settings to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a large number of sensing regions are used in the linear array detector, then the accuracy of test results is improved, but the analysis time of detection images increases and test efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of test resultsVSAvoidanalysis time of detection images
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuous movement of the battery under test through the detection zone rather than stationary detection. The carrying platform moves the battery at an optimized speed (10-400 mm/s) through the X-ray detection zone, allowing the linear array detector to capture images continuously during motion. This dynamic detection approach enables the system to achieve high measurement precision with a moderate number of sensing regions (50-1100) while maintaining high test efficiency, resolving the contradiction between accuracy and analysis time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the moving speed of the carrying platform is increased, then the test efficiency is improved, but undersampling and oversampling occur affecting image quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest efficiencyVSAvoidquality of detection images
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes an optimized parameter range for the moving speed of the carrying platform (10-400 mm/s, with further optimization at 30-250 mm/s). This parameter optimization ensures that the battery moves through the detection zone at a speed that allows the linear array detector to capture sufficient image data without undersampling (too fast) or oversampling (too slow). The optimized speed range balances test efficiency with image quality, resolving the contradiction between productivity and manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If the power of the X-ray source is increased, then the resolution and brightness of detection images are improved, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresolution and brightness of detection imagesVSAvoidenergy consumption of X-ray source
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the power parameter of the X-ray source to a specific range (65-75 W, with further optimization at 68-72 W). This optimized power level provides sufficient X-ray intensity to achieve high resolution and brightness in detection images while avoiding excessive energy consumption. The optimized power parameter ensures that the X-ray source delivers adequate photon flux for high-quality imaging without wasting energy, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution reduces test time and improves accuracy by minimizing undersampling and oversampling, enhancing image quality, and ensuring precise detection of internal defects in batteries.

Implementation Method 1

an X-ray source; a linear array detector opposite to an exit of the X-ray source... the X-ray emitted by the X-ray source passes through the battery under test and then is detected by the linear array detector

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray emission: X-Ray

Data Source

PatentUS20260018692A1Testing apparatus and battery production device
Publication Date: 2026.01.15 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A testing apparatus comprises an X-ray source, a linear array detector and a carrying platform. The linear array detector is opposite an emission port of the X-ray source, the carrying platform can move in a first direction Y, a movement trajectory of the carrying platform passes between the X-ray source and the linear array detector, and the carrying platform is configured to carry a battery to be tested. The linear array detector comprises a plurality of columns of sensing regions, which are arranged in the first direction Y.