Remote-Controlled X-Ray Imaging With a Radiation Isolation Cavity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional X-ray imaging systems are bulky, require significant setup manpower, and are limited by the need for specialized workplaces due to radiation safety concerns, increasing costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A compact radiation imaging system with a remote-control module and an imaging device featuring a radiation isolation cavity, a radiation source, and a flat panel detector, allowing for automated image capture and analysis of radiation images, which includes a controller to operate the radiation source and detector to obtain radiation images, where the controller receives a signal from a remote-control module and an imaging device with a radiation isolation cavity, a radiation source, and a flat panel detector, enabling easy and quick image capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional X-ray imaging system is used, then imaging function is achieved, but the apparatus is bulky and requires significant setup manpower
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging system is divided into separate functional modules: a radiation source unit, a detector unit, and a control unit. Each module can be independently operated and positioned, allowing the system to be set up more easily without requiring a single bulky apparatus. The radiation source and detector can be separately handled during setup.
Solution Approach 2:
A remote control module is introduced as an intermediary device to operate the imaging system without direct physical contact with the radiation source or detector. This allows operators to control the bulky components from a distance, reducing the manual effort required for setup and operation while maintaining the necessary imaging functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional X-ray imaging is performed, then diagnostic images are obtained, but specialized workplaces with radiation shielding are required
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful radiation effect is extracted and isolated by introducing a radiation shielding board between the radiation source and the surrounding environment. This shielding component is specifically designed to block radiation while allowing the imaging process to continue, enabling the system to be used in ordinary workplaces without specialized radiation-proof rooms.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiation shielding board, while blocking harmful radiation from reaching the environment, simultaneously serves as a support structure for the imaging components. The board provides a stable mounting surface for the radiation source and detector, converting the radiation protection function into a dual-purpose structural element that simplifies system setup.
3Productivity
If conventional imaging systems are used, then images can be captured, but the system requires a lot of manpower to set up
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging system incorporates automated positioning and alignment features that allow the radiation source and detector to self-align with the subject. The control module automatically adjusts parameters and coordinates between components, reducing the need for multiple operators to manually position and coordinate each element during setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiation shielding board is pre-positioned and configured before the imaging process begins. The board includes pre-marked positioning guides and attachment points that facilitate rapid setup. By preparing the shielding structure in advance with built-in alignment features, the system reduces the time and manpower needed during actual imaging operations.
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 system provides convenient and effective radiation imaging with reduced radiation dose and minimal setup requirements, allowing for quick and easy image capture and analysis, suitable for various environments and objects.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation source, coupled to the controller and disposed on a top of the radiation isolation cavity, and facing the radiation irradiation area
Implementation Method 2
a flat panel detector, coupled to the controller and disposed below the radiation irradiation area
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AI summary
A radiation imaging system (100, 300) and a radiation imaging method are provided. The radiation imaging system includes a remote-control module (120, 320) and an imaging device (110, 310). The imaging device (110, 310) has a radiation isolation cavity (310C). The radiation isolation cavity (310C) includes a radiation irradiation area (310D) adapted for placing an object under test. The imaging device (110, 310) includes a controller (111, 311), a radiation source (112, 312), and a flat panel detector (113, 313). The radiation source (112, 312) is disposed on a top of the radiation isolation cavity (310C) and faces the radiation irradiation area (310D). The flat panel detector (113, 313) is disposed below the radiation exposure area (310D). During a preparation for exposure, the controller (111, 311) turns on the radiation source (112, 312). When the controller (111, 311) receives an activation signal output by the remote-control module (120, 320), the controller (111, 311) operates the flat panel detector (113, 313) to obtain a radiation image corresponding to the object under test.