Flexible Radiation Detector Panel for Curved Surface Inspection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radiation detectors struggle with capturing undistorted images of subjects with curved surfaces due to their rigid construction, leading to inefficiencies in non-destructive inspections.

Innovation Solution

A radiation detector featuring a flexible radiation detecting panel supported by a bending support unit with less flexibility, allowing the panel to maintain a bent state and be adjusted to conform to various curvatures using a bending adjustment unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a rigid radiation detecting panel is used, then structural stability is maintained, but the ability to conform to curved surfaces is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to conform to curved surfacesVSAvoidstructural stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The radiation detecting panel is designed with flexible materials and a modular structure that allows it to dynamically adapt its shape. The panel can be bent and conform to curved surfaces while maintaining structural integrity through its flexible construction, enabling it to transition between different configurations as needed for inspecting variously shaped objects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The radiation detecting panel utilizes flexible thin film materials that allow it to bend and conform to curved surfaces. This flexible construction enables the panel to adapt to various geometries while maintaining its functional properties for radiation detection, resolving the contradiction between rigidity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Adaptability or versatility

If a flexible radiation detecting panel is used, then the ability to conform to curved surfaces is improved, but image distortion occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to conform to curved surfacesVSAvoidimage quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates image correction functionality that uses feedback from the detected image data to compensate for distortions caused by panel bending. The processing unit analyzes the captured image and applies corrective transformations to restore accurate geometric representation, ensuring high-quality images even when the panel is conforming to curved surfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters of the radiation detecting panel, specifically controlling the bending radius and degree of curvature within optimized ranges. By maintaining the panel within specific bending parameters, the system achieves conformability to curved surfaces while minimizing image distortion and maintaining manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If manual positioning of the radiation detecting panel is used, then setup time is reduced, but inspection efficiency is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinspection efficiencyVSAvoidadjustment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The radiation detecting panel employs dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow rapid repositioning and reconfiguration. The panel can be quickly adjusted between different bending states and positions, enabling efficient inspection of multiple objects with varying geometries without requiring complex manual setup procedures for each new inspection task.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The radiation detecting panel is designed as a universal device capable of inspecting variously shaped objects through its ability to conform to different geometries. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple specialized detectors for different object types, thereby improving inspection efficiency across diverse applications despite the added complexity of the adjustable design.

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

Enables the rapid acquisition of high-quality, undistorted radiographic images of subjects with various curvatures, improving inspection efficiency and reducing production costs.

Implementation Method 1

a radiation detecting panel which is flexible, extending in a first direction, and detecting radiation incident to a first face

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadiation detection: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS12306358B2Radiation inspection apparatus including a radiation detector comprising a radiation detecting panel, a bendtng support unit, and a bending adjustment unit

Publication Date: 2025.05.20 DRTECH CORP

AI summary

The present inventive concept relates to: a radiation detector including a bendable radiation detecting panel and a radiation inspection apparatus including same. The radiation detector includes: a radiation detecting panel which is flexible, extending in a first direction, and detecting radiation incident to a first face; and a bending support unit which is plate-shaped, provided on a second face of the radiation detecting panel opposite to the first face to support the radiation detecting panel, and having a flexibility. The flexibility of the bending support unit is less than a flexibility of the radiation detecting panel.