X-ray Inspection Device Cooler Cover with Dynamic Opening
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Solution Overview
Problem
X-ray inspection devices face issues during washing as the cooler cover, which is typically covered, allows water to flow into the device through openings for heat dissipation, potentially damaging internal components, requiring careful washing procedures to prevent water ingress.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an opening/closing member and a resistance mechanism into the cooler cover to control airflow and prevent water entry during washing, along with an open/close sensor and notification system to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If openings are provided in the cooler cover for heat dissipation, then heat dissipation performance is improved, but water can flow into the cooler cover during washing
Solution Approach 1:
The opening/closing member dynamically changes the state of the opening in the cooler cover between open and closed positions. During operation, the opening remains open for heat dissipation. During washing, the opening is closed to prevent water ingress. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between heat dissipation and water protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical state of the opening (open/closed) is changed based on operational requirements. The opening/closing member alters the parameter of opening status to switch between heat dissipation mode (open) and washing mode (closed), thereby resolving the contradiction between these two opposing requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the cooler cover is sealed to prevent water ingress, then washing becomes easier, but heat dissipation is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The opening/closing member enables the cooler cover to transition between sealed and open states. During washing, the sealed state prevents water ingress while maintaining washing ease. During operation, the open state restores heat dissipation functionality. This dynamic state change resolves the contradiction.
3Reliability
If the opening/closing member is added to control water ingress, then washing safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The opening/closing member is designed to be manually operated by the user during washing operations. The simple manual mechanism provides adequate protection without requiring complex automated control systems, sensors, or motors. This self-service approach achieves washing safety while minimizing the addition of complexity.
4Temperature
If the opening remains open for cooling, then cooling performance is maintained, but water can enter during washing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The opening/closing member dynamically controls the opening state based on operational context. During X-ray operation, the opening remains open to maintain cooling performance. During washing operations, the opening is closed to prevent water entry. This temporal separation of states resolves the contradiction between continuous cooling and periodic washing requirements.
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 solution reduces the risk of water entering the device during washing, simplifies the cleaning process, and prevents operational issues such as overheating by ensuring the cooler cover remains closed during use and washing.
Implementation Method 1
openings for taking in outside air and for exhausting air are provided to the cooler cover in order to dissipate heat
Data Source
AI summary
An X-ray inspection device is configured to prevent water from flowing into areas of the X-ray inspection device during a washing operation. The X-ray inspection device is provided with an X-ray emitter, a cooler, a cooler cover, and an opening/closing member. The cooler cools the X-ray emitter. The cooler cover covers the cooler. Openings are formed in the cooler cover and, when open, provide interior-exterior air flow communication when the cooler is cooling the X-ray inspection device. An opening/closing member is configured for movement between an open orientation opening the opening and a closed orientation closing the openings formed in the cooler cover.