Perpendicular Radiation Detector Substrate for Imaging Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional radiation detecting devices have limitations in increasing the effective area for radiation detection, which affects the accuracy of radiation imaging.

Innovation Solution

A radiation detecting apparatus is designed with a plate-shaped detection substrate mounted perpendicularly to a wiring substrate, featuring a first detector and a second detector that detects the incident position of radiation, along with a connecting member to enhance the effective area for radiation detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the effective area of radiation detector is increased to improve detection accuracy, then radiation detection accuracy is improved, but device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradiation detection accuracyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a planar arrangement where detectors lie flat on the substrate to a three-dimensional vertical arrangement where detectors stand perpendicular to the substrate. This dimensional change allows the detection surface to extend vertically, dramatically increasing the effective detection area without proportionally increasing the substrate footprint or overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the detection system into multiple independent detector elements that can be individually positioned at vertical angles. Each detector segment can be optimized for specific detection tasks, and the modular segmentation allows for scalable configuration to achieve desired detection area without requiring a monolithic complex structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Area of stationary object

If multiple detectors are arranged to increase effective detection area, then detection coverage is improved, but wiring and electrical connection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffective detection areaVSAvoidwiring and electrical connection
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal substrate structure that serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for vertical detector mounting, establishes electrical connections through conductive patterns, and enables signal routing. This multi-functional substrate design consolidates what would otherwise require separate components, thereby increasing detection area while managing wiring complexity through integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Area of stationary object

If detectors are arranged vertically to maximize radiation incidence area, then radiation detection coverage is improved, but manufacturing and assembly difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradiation incidence areaVSAvoidmanufacturing and assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates preliminary positioning features directly into the substrate design, such as pre-formed conductive patterns, mounting protrusions, and alignment structures. These preliminary actions are built into the substrate during manufacturing, eliminating the need for complex post-assembly operations to achieve vertical detector orientation, thereby facilitating easier assembly despite the three-dimensional configuration.

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

This configuration increases the effective area of radiation detection, improving the accuracy of radiation imaging by allowing a larger area for radiation incidence detection.

Implementation Method 1

a first detector that detects incidence of radiation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadiation detection: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

light from radiation detectors such as scintillators by light detectors such as photodiodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric effect: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS8735838B2Radiation detecting apparatus
Publication Date: 2014.05.27 NIHON KESSHO KOGAKU
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AI summary

A radiation detecting apparatus comprises: a first detector that detects incidence of radiation; a plate-shaped detection substrate including a second detector that detects an incident position of the radiation to at least the first detector, and a first terminal that is electrically connected to the second detector; a wiring substrate including a second terminal and an external terminal that is electrically connected to the second terminal; and a connecting member that electrically connects the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal is arranged at one end of a main surface of the plate-shaped detection substrate. The detection substrate is mounted on the wiring substrate such that the main surface is substantially perpendicular to the wiring substrate in a state that the one end faces the wiring substrate. The first detector is arranged opposite to the main surface of the detection substrate.