Relocatable x-ray imaging system and method for inspecting commercial vehicles and cargo containers
US7991113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/232
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present specification discloses a readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. The system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging system has a substantially arch-shaped collapsible frame with an X-ray source and detectors disposed thereon. The frame is preferably collapsible via a plurality of hinges and may be deployed into an X-ray imaging position, and collapsed into a transport position.
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