X-ray inspection system and method of operating
    1.
    发明授权
    X-ray inspection system and method of operating 失效
    X射线检查系统及操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US06826255B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-30

    申请号:US10400177

    申请日:2003-03-26

    IPC分类号: H01J3530

    CPC分类号: H01J35/30 H01J35/24

    摘要: An X-ray inspection system is provided comprising an X-ray source which includes an electron gun and beam steering means for alternately directing the electron beam from the gun in a first direction wherein the beam strikes the anode to produce a beam of X-rays which exits the X-ray source, and in a second direction wherein no significant X-ray flux exits the X-ray source. An X-ray detector and means for reading the detector are also provided. The beam steering means and the detector reading means are coordinated so that the detector output is read during a period when no significant X-ray flux exits the source. A method for operating the X-ray inspection system is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种X射线检查系统,其包括X射线源,其包括电子枪和光束操纵装置,用于在第一方向上交替地引导来自枪的电子束,其中光束撞击阳极以产生X射线束 其离开X射线源,并且在没有显着X射线通量离开X射线源的第二方向上。 还提供了用于读取检测器的X射线检测器和装置。 协调光束转向装置和检测器读取装置,使得在没有显着的X射线通量离开源的期间读取检测器输出。 还提供了用于操作X射线检查系统的方法。

    Energy discrimination radiography systems and methods for inspecting industrial components
    2.
    发明授权
    Energy discrimination radiography systems and methods for inspecting industrial components 失效
    能量辨别放射学系统和检查工业部件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07218706B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-15

    申请号:US11018175

    申请日:2004-12-20

    IPC分类号: H05G1/64

    摘要: An energy discrimination radiography system includes at least one radiation source configured to alternately irradiate a component with radiation characterized by at least two energy spectra, where the component has a number of constituents. At least one radiation detector is configured to receive radiation passing through the component and a computer is operationally coupled to the detector. The computer is configured to receive data corresponding to each of the energy spectra for a scan of the component, process the data to generate a multi-energy data set, and decompose the multi-energy data set to generate material characterization images in substantially real time. A method for inspecting the component includes irradiating the component, receiving a data stream of energy discriminated data, processing the energy discriminated data, to generate a multi-energy data set, and decomposing the multi-energy data set, to generate material characterization images in substantially real time.

    摘要翻译: 能量鉴别放射线照相系统包括至少一个辐射源,其被配置为交替地用具有至少两个能量谱的辐射照射组分,其中该组分具有多个成分。 至少一个辐射检测器被配置为接收通过部件的辐射,并且计算机可操作地耦合到检测器。 计算机被配置为接收对应于每个能量谱的数据,用于组件的扫描,处理数据以生成多能数据集,并且分解多能数据集以基本上实时地产生材料表征图像 。 用于检查部件的方法包括:照射该部件,接收能量鉴别数据的数据流,处理能量鉴别数据,生成多能数据集,并分解多能数据集,以产生材料表征图像 实质上是实时的。

    Multiple focal spot X-ray inspection system
    4.
    发明授权
    Multiple focal spot X-ray inspection system 失效
    多焦点X射线检查系统

    公开(公告)号:US06895079B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-17

    申请号:US10224174

    申请日:2002-08-20

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04 H01J35/30

    CPC分类号: G01N23/046 G01N2223/419

    摘要: An X-ray inspection system includes an X-ray source that generates more than one beam defining an inspection plane, the beams being substantially parallel to each other; an X-ray detector having a plurality of detector arrays, each of which is aligned with one of the beams, and structure for supporting an object between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The X-ray source includes an electron gun and a device for steering an electron beam generated by the gun to multiple focal spots on a target.

    摘要翻译: X射线检查系统包括产生多于一个限定检查平面的光束的X射线源,所述光束基本上彼此平行; 具有多个检测器阵列的X射线检测器,每个检测器阵列与所述光束中的一个对准,以及用于在X射线源和X射线检测器之间支撑物体的结构。 X射线源包括电子枪和用于将由枪产生的电子束转向目标上的多个焦点的装置。

    Method and system for a multiple focal spot x-ray system
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for a multiple focal spot x-ray system 有权
    多焦点x射线系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07497620B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-03

    申请号:US11277680

    申请日:2006-03-28

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    CPC分类号: H01J35/30 G01N23/04

    摘要: A radiographic inspection system includes an electron gun, a fixed anode of a dense material, and apparatus for steering an electron beam generated by the electron gun to multiple focal spots on the anode. A detector includes a plurality of individual detector elements. Operation of the system includes is carried out by directing the electron beam at a first time interval to a first focal spot on the anode, generating a first X-ray beam aligned with a first detector element. During a second time interval, the electron beam is directed to a second focal spot on the anode, spaced-away from the first focal spot, generating a second X-ray beam aligned with a second detector element. This cycle is repeated with additional focal spots in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional pattern. The detector element output is read in coordination with the position of the electron beam.

    摘要翻译: 射线检查系统包括电子枪,致密材料的固定阳极和用于将由电子枪产生的电子束转向阳极上的多个焦斑的装置。 检测器包括多个单独的检测器元件。 系统的操作包括通过将电子束以第一时间间隔引导到阳极上的第一焦点进行,产生与第一检测器元件对准的第一X射线束。 在第二时间间隔期间,电子束被引导到与第一焦斑间隔开的阳极上的第二焦点,产生与第二检测器元件对准的第二X射线束。 以一维或二维图案中的附加焦斑重复该循环。 与电子束的位置协调地读取检测器元件输出。

    Method for aligning radiographic inspection system
    6.
    发明授权
    Method for aligning radiographic inspection system 失效
    射线检查系统对准方法

    公开(公告)号:US07341376B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-11

    申请号:US11277269

    申请日:2006-03-23

    IPC分类号: A61B6/08

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A method for aligning a radiographic inspection system includes providing a radiation source capable of emitting a beam pattern, positioning a detector to receive radiation emitted from the radiation source, and causing the radiation source to emit the beam pattern. The detector is used to determine the distribution of flux intensity of the beam pattern. A two-dimensional or three-dimensional map of the beam pattern may be stored. The system is aligned by positioning the radiation source and the detector with reference to the map, so that the detector is disposed at a predetermined location within the beam pattern.

    摘要翻译: 用于对准射线照相检查系统的方法包括提供能够发射波束图案的辐射源,定位检测器以接收从辐射源发射的辐射,并使辐射源发射波束图案。 检测器用于确定光束图案的通量强度的分布。 可以存储波束图案的二维或三维地图。 通过参考地图对辐射源和检测器进行定位来对准系统,使得检测器设置在波束图案内的预定位置。

    Radiographic inspection of airframes and other large objects
    7.
    发明授权
    Radiographic inspection of airframes and other large objects 有权
    机身和其他大型物体的射线检查

    公开(公告)号:US07266174B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-04

    申请号:US11073504

    申请日:2005-03-07

    IPC分类号: G01B15/06

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A system for radiographic inspection of an object includes a radiation source located on one side of the object and a radiation detector located on another side of the object, being positioned to receive radiation from the radiation source. At least one motion sensor is associated with the radiation detector, the radiation source, or the object, for detecting motion. The magnitude of motion of the components is compared to a pre-established limit value. The imaging process is conducted when the magnitude of any motion is less than the limit value.

    摘要翻译: 用于物体的放射线检查的系统包括位于物体的一侧的辐射源和位于物体的另一侧上的放射线检测器,被定位成接收来自辐射源的辐射。 至少一个运动传感器与放射线检测器,辐射源或物体相关联,用于检测运动。 将组件的运动幅度与预先建立的极限值进行比较。 当任何运动的大小小于极限值时进行成像过程。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION WITHOUT A-PRIORI INFORMATION OF INSPECTED OBJECT
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION WITHOUT A-PRIORI INFORMATION OF INSPECTED OBJECT 审中-公开
    无检测对象的原始信息的放射检查系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080159477A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-03

    申请号:US11618160

    申请日:2006-12-29

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A method of radiographic inspection of an object includes the steps of: providing a radiation source and a radiation detector located on opposite sides of the object; positioning the radiation detector to receive radiation transmitted through the object from the radiation source; radiographically imaging an region of interest of the object with the radiation source and the radiation detector, using an set of initial imaging parameters, to produce a test image; obtaining at least one quality measurement of the test image; comparing the quality measurement to predetermined image quality limits; and in response to the quality measurement exceeding the predetermined image quality limits, changing at least one of the initial imaging parameters to generate a new set of image parameters. The process may be repeated iteratively until a final set of imaging parameters is obtained.

    摘要翻译: 一种物体的射线检查方法包括以下步骤:提供位于物体的相对侧上的辐射源和辐射探测器; 定位辐射探测器以接收从辐射源透过物体的辐射; 使用一组初始成像参数,利用辐射源和辐射检测器对目标物体的感兴趣区域成像,以产生测试图像; 获得测试图像的至少一个质量测量; 将质量测量与预定图像质量限制进行比较; 并且响应于超过预定图像质量极限的质量测量,改变初始成像参数中的至少一个以生成新的图像参数集合。 该过程可以重复地重复,直到获得最终的成像参数集合。

    Method and apparatus for radiographic inspection of aircraft fuselages
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for radiographic inspection of aircraft fuselages 失效
    飞机机身射线检查方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06507635B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-14

    申请号:US09822130

    申请日:2001-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01N2304

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A system and method for radiographic inspection of an aircraft fuselage includes a radiation source located on one side of the fuselage and a plurality of radiation detectors located on another side of the fuselage. The system includes manipulators for moving the radiation source and the radiation detectors in a coordinated fashion. Radiation detected by the radiation detectors is processed to display stereoscopic images of areas of interest of the fuselage. The radiation source and detector positions are manipulated to obtain multiple sets of images from different viewing angles. The multiple sets of images are used to produce the stereoscopic images.

    摘要翻译: 用于飞机机身的放射线检查的系统和方法包括位于机身一侧的辐射源和位于机身另一侧的多个辐射探测器。 该系统包括用于以协调的方式移动辐射源和辐射探测器的操纵器。 由辐射检测器检测的辐射被处理以显示机身感兴趣区域的立体图像。 操纵辐射源和检测器位置以从不同的视角获得多组图像。 多组图像用于产生立体图像。