Radiation Imaging Apparatus Non-Contact Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radiation imaging apparatuses using non-contact power supply methods do not consider the state of the apparatus, which can lead to adverse effects on operation, particularly when parts are in operation, potentially affecting performance.

Innovation Solution

A radiation imaging apparatus with a control unit that can stop non-contact power reception and supply based on its state, ensuring safe and efficient power management by issuing instructions to stop or start power transmission accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If non-contact power supply is performed without considering the apparatus state, then power transmission can be started easily, but it may adversely affect the operation of the radiation imaging apparatus

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of power transmissionVSAvoidoperational reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit continuously monitors the operational state of the radiation imaging apparatus and uses this feedback to determine whether to permit or stop non-contact power transmission. When the apparatus is in a state where power transmission could cause adverse effects, the control unit issues a stop instruction to the power transmission unit, thereby preventing reliability issues while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the power transmission state based on real-time operational conditions. The control unit changes the transmission permission status according to the current state of the apparatus, allowing the system to adapt between permitting and stopping power transmission as needed, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and operational reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If non-contact power transmission is continuously performed, then power supply availability is improved, but electromagnetic interference and adverse effects on operating parts increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply availabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuous power transmission, the system employs periodic assessment of the apparatus state. The control unit periodically checks whether the apparatus is in a safe state for power reception and only permits transmission during appropriate periods, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference while maintaining adequate power supply availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts or removes the harmful aspect of continuous power transmission by implementing conditional permission. The control unit separates the power transmission function from continuous operation, allowing transmission only when the apparatus state permits, thus eliminating electromagnetic interference during sensitive operations while preserving power supply when safe.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 solution prevents adverse effects from non-contact power supply on the apparatus, enhancing operational safety and efficiency by tailoring power management to the apparatus's state, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference and ensuring reliable imaging.

Implementation Method 1

a non-contact power receiving unit configured to receive power in a non-contact manner from the non-contact power transmission unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11357459B2Radiation imaging apparatus configured to receive a power in a non-contact manner, radiation imaging system, radiation imaging method, and computer-readable medium
Publication Date: 2022.06.14 CANON KK
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AI summary

The radiation imaging apparatus according to the present invention is a radiation imaging apparatus arranged to detect radiation and receive power in a non-contact manner, the radiation imaging apparatus including a control unit configured to stop at least one of the non-contact power reception of and the non-contact power supply to the radiation imaging apparatus depending on the state of the radiation imaging apparatus.