X-Ray Inspection Data Integration for Simpler Defect Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional X-ray inspection apparatuses face complexity in determining article defects due to the need for multiple processes involving both article and X-ray detection results, complicating the control unit configuration.
Innovation Solution
An X-ray inspection apparatus with a first control unit that integrates article detection data with X-ray detection data to generate inspection data, simplifying the second control unit's process of generating images and determining defects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the control unit receives and processes both article detection results and X-ray detection results separately, then accurate defect determination can be achieved, but the control unit configuration becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines article detection results and X-ray detection results into a single integrated data structure called inspection data. The first control unit receives both types of detection results and merges them with associated metadata (detection timing, article position) into unified inspection data that is then processed by the second control unit for defect determination. This merging approach maintains detection accuracy while simplifying the control unit configuration by eliminating the need for separate processing paths.
2Device complexity
If the first control unit integrates both article detection data and X-ray detection data into inspection data, then the second control unit configuration is simplified, but additional data processing steps are required
Solution Approach 1:
The first control unit performs preliminary integration of article detection data and X-ray detection data before the second control unit processes the information. By pre-organizing the data into a unified inspection data structure with proper timing and position associations, the system eliminates the need for the second control unit to perform complex data correlation operations, thereby simplifying its configuration while maintaining overall processing efficiency.
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
Simplifies the control unit configuration by synchronizing article and X-ray detection results, enabling efficient generation of X-ray inspection images and accurate defect determination.
Implementation Method 1
an X-ray irradiation unit (6) configured to irradiate the article with X-rays
Implementation Method 2
an X-ray detection unit (7) configured to detect the X-rays
Data Source
AI summary
An X-ray inspection apparatus includes a conveying unit, an article detection unit configured to detect an article, an X-ray irradiation unit, an X-ray detection unit, a first control unit configured to generate first data used to generate an X-ray inspection image based on a detection result of X-rays detected by the X- ray detection unit, and a second control unit configured to determine whether the article is defective or not based on the X-ray inspection image. The first control unit acquires, in addition to the first data, second data that is information related to a detection result by the article detection unit and generates inspection datum including a first region in which the first data is stored and a second region in which the second data is stored. The second control unit generates the X-ray inspection image based on the inspection data generated by the first control unit.