Portable X-Ray CT Scanner With Movable Source-Detector Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing X-ray and CT scan systems are not portable and field-deployable, limiting their application in inspecting shipping parcels and industrial items.
Innovation Solution
A portable X-ray and CT scan system comprising a movable X-ray detector, source, and item platform, controlled by a controller circuitry, housed in mobile containers, enabling field-deployable inspections with adjustable positioning and communication capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing X-ray and CT scan systems are used, then imaging capability is provided, but portability and field-deployability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a portable X-ray source unit, a detector unit, and a control system. These segments can be independently positioned and moved, enabling the system to be deployed in various field locations while maintaining imaging capability through coordinated operation of the segmented components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs movable and adjustable components including a movable X-ray source, adjustable detector positions, and a rotatable item platform. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt to different inspection scenarios and locations while maintaining reliable imaging through real-time position adjustment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable components are used, then field-deployability is enabled, but positioning precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the controller receives positional information from sensors monitoring the X-ray source, detector, and item platform positions. This feedback enables real-time correction and maintenance of positioning precision despite the portable and movable nature of the components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides multiple functions through a single integrated platform: it can perform both X-ray imaging and CT scanning, accommodate various item sizes and shapes through adjustable positioning, and operate in different field locations. This multi-functionality achieves field-deployability without sacrificing positioning precision through standardized adjustable mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If movable components are implemented, then portability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the X-ray source, detector, control electronics, and computational functions into an integrated portable unit. By combining these components rather than keeping them separate, the system achieves portability while reducing overall structural complexity through unified design and shared subsystems.
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
Facilitates efficient, portable X-ray and CT scanning of items with adjustable positioning and imaging capabilities, enhancing the inspection of parcels and industrial items, providing efficient and detailed imaging with improved resolution and imaging accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
An X-ray source 114 generally configured to controllably generate X-Ray energy
Implementation Method 2
The X-Ray detector 110 is generally configured to receive X-Ray energy from a source to generate an X-Ray image
Data Source
AI summary
Field-deployable, portable X-Ray system that includes an X-Ray detector package housed within a first portable container; the X-Ray detector package comprising a controllable X-Ray detector panel configured to generate an X-Ray image and controllable detector motor circuitry configured to control a position of the X-Ray detector panel. The system also includes an X-Ray source package housed within a second portable container; the X-Ray source package comprising a controllable X-Ray source configured to generate X-Ray energy toward the controllable X-Ray detector panel and toward an item placed between the X-Ray source and the X-Ray detector panel, and controllable source motor circuitry configured to control a position of the X-Ray source.