Flexible TFT Radiation Detector Cushioning Against Vibration Noise

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Solution Overview

Problem

Flexible board TFT-based radiation detecting devices are vulnerable to vibration, leading to fluctuations in parasitic capacitance and noise superimposition, which degrade image quality and detection accuracy.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of cushions at strategic locations within the radiation detecting device to suppress vibration, including between the supporter and radiation detector, and between the supporter and the rear part, while maintaining a lightweight configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If lightweight flexible board TFT configuration is used, then weight is reduced, but vibration resistance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveweightVSAvoidvibration resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A vibration suppressor is introduced as an intermediary component between the flexible board TFT and the housing. This mediator absorbs and dampens vibrations transmitted to the flexible board, protecting it from harmful mechanical stress while maintaining the lightweight advantage of the flexible board configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration suppressor is pre-installed in the housing to provide cushioning protection before vibrations occur. This preventive measure ensures that when vibrations occur during transport or operation, the flexible board is already protected, preventing parasitic capacitance fluctuations and noise generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Weight of moving object

If flexible board TFT is used, then weight is reduced, but image quality deteriorates due to vibration-induced noise

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveweightVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration suppressor acts as a mediator that isolates the flexible board TFT from vibrations. By absorbing mechanical vibrations before they reach the TFT, the suppressor prevents fluctuations in parasitic capacitance and eliminates noise generation, thereby maintaining high image quality while preserving the lightweight advantage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration suppressor provides preliminary anti-action by counteracting vibrations before they can affect the flexible board TFT. This preemptive vibration damping prevents the chain reaction of parasitic capacitance changes and noise generation, protecting image quality in advance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Weight of moving object

If flexible board TFT is used, then weight is reduced, but detection accuracy deteriorates due to vibration

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveweightVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration suppressor serves as a protective intermediary between the external vibration environment and the flexible board TFT. By dampening vibrations before they reach the detection elements, the suppressor maintains stable parasitic capacitance values and ensures accurate X-ray detection despite the lightweight flexible board construction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Effectively reduces noise interference and improves detection accuracy by stabilizing the distance between TFT signal lines and the base, thereby enhancing image quality.

Implementation Method 1

a cushion that is provided at least one of between the supporter and the radiation detector and between the supporter and the rear part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration damping: Damping

Implementation Method 2

a radiation detector that includes a board having a flexibility and a semiconductor element formed on an imaging surface of the board

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray detection: X-Ray

Data Source

PatentUS12390176B2Radiation detecting device
Publication Date: 2025.08.19 KONICA MINOLTA INC
  • US12390176B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A radiation detecting device including: a radiation detector that includes a board having a flexibility and a semiconductor element formed on an imaging surface of the board; a supporter that supports the radiation detector; a housing that includes a front part facing the imaging surface and a rear part facing the front part across the radiation detector and that houses the radiation detector; and a cushion that is provided at least one of between the supporter and the radiation detector and between the supporter and the rear part.