Bendable Radiation Detector Front Protection for Curved Imaging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radiation detectors face challenges in protection and mobility, particularly when used on curved surfaces, with bulky cases affecting image quality and difficulty in maintaining a consistent distance from the subject during rotation.

Innovation Solution

A bendable radiation detector with a flexible front protection unit and detector wheels, allowing for protection without volume increase, easy handling, and maintaining a constant distance from the subject.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a case is used to protect the radiation detector, then the detector is protected from damage, but the detector becomes bulky and difficult to use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetector protectionVSAvoiddetector size

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case is divided into two separate parts: a first protective case portion that covers the radiation detector, and a second protective case portion that covers the charger. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently, reducing overall bulk while maintaining protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The radiation detector can be placed inside the first protective case portion, and the charger can be placed inside the second protective case portion. The cases are designed to nest around the devices, providing protection without adding excessive volume, and the detachable design allows easy access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If a case is used to protect the radiation detector, then the detector is protected from damage, but the distance between the subject and detector increases, degrading image quality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetector protectionVSAvoidimage quality

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The first protective case portion is designed to be detachable from the radiation detector, allowing the user to attach or detach the protective case portion according to the usage situation. When high image quality is required, the protective case portion can be detached to minimize distance from the subject.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If the protective case is applied to a bendable radiation detector, then protection is provided, but manufacturing becomes difficult because the case must also be bendable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetector protectionVSAvoidcase manufacturing

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The first protective case portion is designed with flexibility to accommodate the bendable radiation detector. The case can be bent along with the detector without breaking, while still providing effective protection. This flexible design simplifies manufacturing compared to rigid bendable cases.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Adaptability or versatility

If the radiation detector rotates around a subject, then multiple angles are captured, but the distance between detector and subject varies, affecting image quality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverotation capabilityVSAvoiddistance consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case portion is detachably attached to the radiation detector before rotation, establishing a fixed reference distance. This preliminary attachment ensures that during rotation around the subject, the detector maintains a consistent distance from the subject, improving image quality across multiple angles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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 detector provides durable protection, maintains image quality, and enhances portability and flexibility for use on curved surfaces while ensuring consistent distance from the subject.

Implementation Method 1

a front protection unit that is positioned in a third direction of the radiation detection panel to protect the radiation detection panel

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadiation absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentEP4679140A1Bendable radiation detector comprising front protection unit

Publication Date: 2026.01.14 DRTECH CORP

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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a radiation detector for detecting radiation, and the radiation detector includes a flexible radiation detection panel that extends in a first direction, and detects radiation incident on a first surface thereof, a bending support unit that is in contact with a second surface opposite to the first surface of the radiation detection panel, supports the radiation detection panel, and adjusts bending of the radiation detection panel around a bending axis parallel to a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a front protection unit that is positioned in a third direction of the radiation detection panel to protect the radiation detection panel, has a larger area than the exposed radiation detection panel so as to cover the radiation detection panel, is at least partially fixed to the bending support unit, is integrally formed, has flexibility, and is attachable to and detachable from the radiation detection panel.