Chain-Link Armor for Bendable Digital Detector Over-Bending Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional digital detectors are rigid and inflexible, posing challenges when mounted on curved surfaces, and flexible detectors are prone to damage from external forces, high temperatures, impact, and improper mounting, necessitating a protective armor that addresses these issues.

Innovation Solution

A protective armor for bendable digital detectors featuring a chain link assembly with semicircular parts and projections to control bending, a flexible third portion, and a lead shielding sheet to absorb radiation, along with a design that allows controlled bending and impact protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If traditional rigid digital detectors are used, then structural strength and stability are improved, but adaptability to curved surfaces and flexibility are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidadaptability to curved surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a flexible armor housing that can bend and conform to curved surfaces while protecting the detector. The armor includes flexible portions that allow the detector to adapt to various geometries without compromising structural integrity or protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Adaptability or versatility

If flexible detectors are used to mount on curved surfaces, then adaptability is improved, but resistance to external forces and impact damage is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility for curved surfacesVSAvoidresistance to damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The armor housing is constructed from composite materials that combine flexibility with high strength and impact resistance. This allows the detector to be mounted on curved surfaces while simultaneously protecting against external forces, drops, and shocks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The armor design incorporates cushioning elements and shock-absorbing structures that protect the detector before impact damage can occur. The housing is designed to absorb and dissipate impact energy, protecting the detector from damage during handling and mounting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Ease of operation

If the detector is made flexible for bending, then ease of operation on complex geometries is improved, but susceptibility to over-bending damage is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of mounting on curved surfacesVSAvoidresistance to over-bending damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The armor housing incorporates dynamic elements that allow controlled bending within safe limits while preventing over-bending. The structure can flex to accommodate mounting on curved surfaces but includes mechanical constraints that stop bending before damage occurs to the detector.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If protective armor is added to flexible detectors, then protection against external forces is improved, but device complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection against damageVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The armor housing is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical protection, enables mounting on curved surfaces, dissipates heat, and guides the detector during insertion. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate protective components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 armor provides robust protection against environmental factors and radiation, prevents over-bending damage, and enables imaging of complex geometries while maintaining detector functionality.

Implementation Method 1

an advanced protective armor or case is essential for safeguarding flexible detectors. This armor not only protects but also incorporates features like lead sleeves to reduce backscatter during high radiation usage

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadiation absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS20250362245A1Protective armor for bendable digital detector

Publication Date: 2025.11.27 SINGH ABHINAV

AI summary

Disclosed is an armor for bendable digital detectors. The armor includes a body having first and second portions, and one or more chain link assembly coupled to the first and second portions. Each chain link assembly includes at least two chain links coupled to each other, with each chain link having a head end and a tail end. The chain links include one or more semicircular parts at the head end and a semicircular part at the tail end. The semicircular parts have projections, including a first projection slanting away from the respective end and a second projection at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the chain link assembly. The semicircular parts are configured to engage with adjacent chain links, enabling controlled movement and flexibility of the armor while protecting the bendable digital detector.