Radiation Detection Panel Double-Frame Rib Stiffness

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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable radiation image detection devices are susceptible to local impacts due to unexpected drops or falls, which can cause deformation and damage to the radiation detection panel, necessitating effective protection measures.

Innovation Solution

A radiation detection device design featuring a double-frame structure with outer and inner ribs, connected by corner portion connection ribs, forming a truss structure, along with a support plate bonded to the rear surface member, enhances the stiffness and protection of the radiation detection panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a simple housing structure is used for portability, then ease of operation is improved, but the radiation detection panel becomes vulnerable to impact damage

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidprotection against impact
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is segmented into multiple functional components: front surface member, rear surface member with double-frame structure, support plate, and cushioning member. This segmentation allows each component to serve specific protective functions while maintaining overall portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A cushioning member is provided between the radiation detection panel and the rear surface member to absorb impact energy before it reaches the panel. This beforehand cushioning protects the panel during unexpected drops or impacts while keeping the device portable.

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

2Strength

If the rear surface member is made thicker for protection, then strength is improved, but weight increases affecting portability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance to deformationVSAvoidweight
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The rear surface member uses a composite structure combining a rigid double-frame (outer rib and inner rib) with a cushioning member. This composite approach provides high strength and impact resistance without requiring excessive thickness, thereby controlling weight for portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Stability of the object's composition

If a double-frame structure with ribs is added to the rear surface member, then stiffness is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestiffnessVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The double-frame structure is segmented into an outer rib and an inner rib, with the cushioning member positioned between them. This segmentation provides enhanced stiffness and protection while allowing each component to be manufactured and assembled separately, managing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

The double-frame structure effectively suppresses deformation of the rear surface member upon impact, ensuring the radiation detection panel is protected and maintaining its functionality even under drop conditions.

Implementation Method 1

a charge generation layer, which absorbs X-rays and converts the X-rays into electric charges

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric conversion: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11382581B2Radiation detection device
Publication Date: 2022.07.12 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

There is provided a radiation detection device capable of protecting a radiation detection panel stored thereinside. A radiation detection device includes: a front surface member; a rear surface member that is assembled with the front surface member and that comprises a first rib formed along an outer edge and a second rib formed along the first rib inside the first rib; and a radiation detection panel that is disposed between the front surface member and the rear surface member and detects radiation incident from the front surface member side.