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Compact mobile cargo scanning system

A technology for inspection systems and vehicles, applied in nuclear radiation exploration, geophysical measurement, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as difficult operation of the mobile scanning system, heavy boom structure, and restricted movement

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-22
RAPISCAN SYST INC (US)
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[0019] Additionally, in prior art known moving cargo inspection systems, the boom structure is generally heavy, so that the overall weight of the scanning system approaches or even exceeds the allowable axial load limit
In addition, the boom is bulky when stored, so the vehicle is about 4m above the road level
This makes the mobile scanning system not only difficult to operate, but also because of the applicable road restrictions on the load constraining its movement in different geographical areas

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[0088] The present invention relates to a portable inspection system for producing an image representation of an object of interest using a radiation source, comprising: a moving vehicle; a detector array and at least one radiation source, the detector array being physically connected to a single, moveable boom having A proximal end and a distal end, where the radiation source is fixedly attached to the proximal end of the boom and is adjustable to the desired scan height. An image is produced by introducing an object of interest between a radiation source and a detector array, then exposing the object to radiation, and subsequently detecting the radiation. The boom is openable from a first stowed configuration to a second deployed and operational configuration.

[0089] An advantage of the system of the present invention is that it provides a highly compact stowage structure and is low in height so that the highest part of the boom does not exceed the height of the cab. The ...

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The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and / or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.

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[0001] cross reference [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 61 / 180,471, filed May 22, 2009. [0003] This invention is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application 12 / 339,591, filed December 19, 2008, entitled "Rotatable Boom Cargo Scanning System," which was filed on November 30, 2007 to the title A continuation-in-part of US Patent Application 11 / 948,814, "Single Boom Cargo Scanning System," which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent 7,322,745, filed August 9, 2004, entitled "Single Boom Cargo Scanning System" Continuation of U.S. Patent 7,322,745 claiming priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 493,935, filed August 8, 2003, and filed July 23, 2002, entitled "Standalone Portable Inspection System and Method Thereof" US Patent Application 11 / 201,543, now a continuation-in-part of US Patent 6,843,599. Application No. 12 / 339,591 also claims priority to US Provisional Application 61 / 014,814, filed December 19, 2007. A...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N23/04
CPCG01V5/0066G01V5/232G01N23/04G01V5/20
Inventor E.J.莫顿F.鲍德温A.F.科托斯基
Owner RAPISCAN SYST INC (US)
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