Radiation Detection Robot Boundary Protection Using Diagonal Laser Radars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radiation detection technologies face challenges in effectively isolating a protection zone for X-ray operations, relying on manual caution tapes or complex photoelectric beam setups, which can lead to accidental entry and interruptions during X-ray operations.
Innovation Solution
A boundary protection system using diagonally arranged laser radars and marking rods to define an interlocking zone, with an early warning zone, where the system detects and adjusts the zone's size and shape to meet radiation protection requirements and issues warnings for intrusions, ensuring safe operation and reducing accidental entries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If caution tape is used for boundary isolation, then the system is simple to set up, but it relies on public consciousness and cannot effectively prevent accidental entry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical caution tape system with an automated laser radar detection system that actively monitors the boundary zone and provides warnings, transforming passive mechanical isolation into active electronic detection and warning
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-monitoring and self-warning functions through automated laser radar detection, eliminating the need for manual boundary maintenance and public compliance monitoring
2Reliability
If photoelectric beams are used for boundary isolation, then the boundary protection reliability is improved, but the operation becomes more complicated and alignment is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the detection function from the complex two-beam photoelectric system and implements it using a single laser radar unit that performs both boundary definition and intrusion detection independently
Solution Approach 2:
The laser radar system serves multiple functions: defining the boundary zone, detecting intrusions, calculating area and shape, and providing warnings, replacing the specialized photoelectric beam alignment system
3Area of stationary object
If the protection zone is enlarged, then the coverage area is improved, but the photoelectric beam alignment becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical photoelectric beam alignment system with laser radar that uses electronic scanning and coordinate calculation, eliminating alignment complexity while enabling larger coverage areas through rotational scanning capability
4Reliability
If X-ray output is immediately cut off upon intrusion detection, then safety is improved, but the operation is easily interrupted by mistake
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides preliminary warning before cutting off X-ray output, giving operators time to verify intrusions and avoid unnecessary interruptions, while still maintaining safety through the warning alert
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback through warning signals that allow operators to assess the situation before taking action, enabling discrimination between legitimate intrusions and false alarms while maintaining safety protocols
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system ensures personal safety by providing an early warning zone, reducing accidental entries, and improving operational efficiency by preventing interruptions during X-ray operations, while ensuring accurate positioning of objects within the interlocking zone for precise detection.
Implementation Method 1
a first laser radar and a second laser radar are arranged diagonally... the first laser radar and/or the second laser radar detect whether a range of the interlocking zone meets radiation protection requirements
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AI summary
A boundary protection method and system of a radiation detection robot. The boundary protection method comprises: a first laser radar and a second laser radar are arranged diagonally, a first marking rod and a second marking rod are arranged diagonally; a boundary of an interlocking zone is defined by the first laser radar, the second laser radar, the first marking rod and the second marking rod; the object to be detected is placed in the interlocking zone; the radiation detection robot uses rays to detect the object to be detected in the interlocking zone; an early warning zone is provided outside the interlocking zone; wherein when it is detected that a person or object has intruded into the interlocking zone, the radiation detection robot stops emitting rays; and when it is detected that a person or object has intruded into the early warning zone, a warning is issued directly.