Imaging inspection apparatus with directional cooling
US7261466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/419
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging inspection apparatus which utilizes a plurality of individual imaging devices (e.g., X-ray Computer Tomography scanning devices) for directing beams onto articles having objects therein to detect the objects based on established criteria. The apparatus utilizes a cooling structure for directing cooling fluid (e.g., air) toward and over the devices, the structure including a fan for directing cooling fluid in a first direction and a plurality of fluid deflectors for deflecting at least part of the fluid toward respective ones of the devices.
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