Integrated X-Ray Tank Shielding for Compact High-Voltage Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional X-ray generators face issues with increased size and weight due to insulation and shielding materials, leading to reduced insulation efficiency and environmental hazards from heavy metals like lead, and electrical separation challenges with high-specific-gravity materials.
Innovation Solution
A high-voltage X-ray tank with a miniaturized and lightened shielding structure, incorporating a cylindrical X-ray shielding part with detachable lead components, a main block body, and a lens part, featuring an emergency controller and filling mechanism to seal and fill with shielding material during emergencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional X-ray tank design is used with separate insulating and shielding structures, then reliable insulation and radiation shielding can be achieved, but the device becomes large and heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the insulating structure and shielding structure into a single integrated unit. The insulating case and shielding case are formed as one unified component that simultaneously provides both electrical insulation and radiation shielding functions, eliminating the need for separate structures and reducing overall weight.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated case structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides electrical insulation between the high-voltage X-ray tube and ground, provides radiation shielding through lead-containing material, and serves as the structural housing for the X-ray tube. This multi-functionality reduces the number of components and overall weight.
2Reliability
If conventional insulating and shielding structures are used, then reliable insulation and shielding are achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the insulating case and shielding case into a single integrated component, reducing the number of parts from two separate structures to one unified structure. This simplifies assembly, reduces structural complexity, and maintains both insulation and shielding functions.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional X-ray tank designs are used, then adequate shielding is provided, but the device size becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite material for the shielding case that contains lead particles or powder dispersed in a resin matrix. This composite structure provides effective radiation shielding with reduced thickness compared to solid lead, allowing for a more compact device size while maintaining shielding performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical form of lead from solid metal to dispersed particles or powder within a resin matrix. This parameter change allows the shielding material to be formed into thin-walled structures that provide adequate radiation protection with reduced overall device dimensions.
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 insulation and shielding performance while maintaining a compact design, preventing X-ray leakage and accidents by sealing the shielding structure during emergencies.
Implementation Method 1
a lens part having a structure which is mounted on the one side surface of the X-ray shielding part and focuses X-rays radiated through the X-ray radiation port on a preset position
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AI summary
Disclosed is a high-voltage X-ray tank with a miniaturized shielding structure. A high-voltage X-ray tank according to the present invention includes an X-ray shielding part having a cylindrical structure in which an X-ray tube for radiating X-rays is accommodated and an X-ray radiation port is formed in one side surface thereof, a main block body having a box-shaped structure in which the X-ray shielding part is mounted on one side surface thereof and which is electrically connected to the X-ray shielding part, and a lens part having a structure which is mounted on the one side surface of the X-ray shielding part and focuses X-rays radiated through the X-ray radiation port on a preset position. According to the present invention, the high-voltage X-ray tank, in which insulating and shielding performance is improved and which has an ultra-small and ultralight-shielding structure based on the improved insulating and shielding performance, can be provided.