Multi-channel radiographic inspection device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiographic inspection devices have low efficiency due to scanning objects in a single inspection channel, and the addition of dual-channel setups increases costs by requiring separate scanning apparatuses in each channel.
Innovation Solution
A multi-channel radiographic inspection device with a shared scanning apparatus that synchronously reciprocates across multiple channels, using a driving apparatus to move a radiation source and receiving apparatus to each channel, and includes sensors to control scanning based on object presence and gate status, allowing efficient and independent scanning of objects in each channel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single inspection channel is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases due to low inspection efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple inspection channels (first, second, and third channels) into a single integrated device that shares common components including the radiation source, receiving apparatus, driving apparatus, and control system. This combining approach enables simultaneous multi-channel inspection while avoiding the need for three separate independent scanning apparatuses, thereby improving productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The radiation source and receiving apparatus are designed as universal components that can serve multiple inspection channels. The driving apparatus moves the scanning assembly to different positions to inspect objects in various channels sequentially or simultaneously, making the scanning apparatus multi-functional rather than dedicated to a single channel, thus enhancing inspection efficiency while controlling complexity
2Productivity
If dual-channel radiographic inspection device is used, then productivity is improved, but device complexity and cost increase due to requiring independent scanning apparatus in each channel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines three inspection channels into one integrated system that uses a single shared radiation source, receiving apparatus, and driving mechanism. This merging eliminates the need for multiple independent scanning apparatuses while maintaining the capability to inspect multiple channels simultaneously, thereby improving throughput without proportionally increasing complexity or cost
Solution Approach 2:
The driving apparatus dynamically positions the shared scanning apparatus to different locations corresponding to various inspection channels. This dynamic positioning capability allows one scanning assembly to serve multiple static inspection channels, enabling multi-channel inspection functionality without requiring separate fixed scanning apparatuses for each channel
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
Enhances inspection efficiency by allowing simultaneous scanning of multiple objects in separate channels while reducing costs by sharing scanning equipment, improving throughput and accuracy with dual or multi-view imaging capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation source mounted on one side of the inspection channel and configured to emit an X-radiation beam, and a detector array mounted on the other side of the inspection channel and configured to receive the radiation beam
Data Source
AI summary
A radiographic inspection device is provided, including: a plurality of inspection channels, a scanning apparatus, a driving apparatus and a controller. The plurality of inspection channels are arranged side by side, and each inspection channel is configured to carry an object to be inspected. The scanning apparatus includes a radiation source mounted outside the plurality of inspection channels, and a receiving apparatus mounted outside the plurality of inspection channels and configured to receive a radiation beam emitted from the radiation source. The driving apparatus is configured to drive the radiation source and the receiving apparatus to move to a vicinity of each inspection channel. The controller is configured to control the scanning apparatus moved to the vicinity of one of the plurality of inspection channels to scan the object in the one of the plurality of inspection channels.