GB2575992A - Vehicle scanning system - Google Patents
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Abstract
A vehicle scanning system 1 includes a core unit 2 supported by at least one supporting leg 3, 4. The core unit includes a radiation module 5 for scanning a vehicle e.g. using x-rays. The system 1 is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The legs may be extended 3A,3B in the deployed position, and collapsed or folded in the stowed position. The system may include a control interface 15 and a sensor for detecting presence of a vehicle. A communications link may output data from the system to an external device. Castors 7 may facilitate movement of the system. Hinged ramps 6 may be provided. There may also be a transport container comprising one or more doors through which the vehicle scanning system may enter or exit the container when in the stowed configuration, using a retractable ramp. Fittings releasably retain the system in the container during transport. The container may include a movable partition wall.
Description
VEHICLE SCANNING SYSTEM
Technical Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a vehicle scanning system. In particular, the present invention relates to a vehicle scanning system for scanning cars, vans and busses. More particularly, the present invention relates to an x-ray vehicle scanning system for scanning cars, vans and busses.
Background to the Invention
In the past, vehicles have been used to conceal contraband, weaponry (e.g. explosive devices) and persons (e.g. for human trafficking). Such illicit activities have often taken place at border-crossings, war zones and in areas of heightened security.
Vehicle scanning systems have been developed in order to detect the presence of concealed objects. An example of a vehicle scanning system is disclosed in US6459764B1. Typically, vehicle scanning systems utilise an x-ray module comprising an x-ray source and an x-ray detector.
A common problem with known vehicle scanning systems is that they are bulky and difficult to transport, requiring specialist equipment for deployment on-site. This is inconvenient when the system is required on demand and/or at short notice. Accordingly there is a need for vehicle scanning systems with improved portability.
Another common problem with known vehicle scanning systems is that their installation and configuration is complex, requiring skilled engineers to be present on-site at the time of installation and configuration. This can be uneconomical, time consuming and impractical. Also, it is of paramount importance to ensure that such systems are installed and configured in the correct way, so as to reduce the risk of concealed objects going undetected. Accordingly there is a demand for vehicle scanning systems that can be easily installed and/or configured.
It is an object of embodiments of the present invention to solve one or more of the abovementioned or other problems.
Summary of the Invention
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle scanning system comprising: a core unit supported by at least one supporting leg; and a radiation module operable to scan a vehicle, the radiation module retained by the core unit; wherein the vehicle scanning system is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position.
Embodiments of the present invention provide what can be considered as a ‘popup’ vehicle scanning system, which is readily transportable and deployable. That is to say, embodiments of the present invention can be readily transported in the stowed position to a desired location, and then configured in the deployed position for use. Thus, specialist transportation means or lifting equipment is not required to move the vehicle scanning system to a desired location. This can improve convenience, reduce costs and reduce the risk of damage to the system during transit or deployment. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can be installed and configured without requiring specialist engineers on-site at the time of deployment. This can reduce costs and improve efficiency by reducing the number of steps before the system can be deployed. Moreover, embodiments of the present invention can be configured for use prior to transport and thus may be transported in a fully operational, ready-for-use condition.
This can reduce the risk of the system being incorrectly installed and configured and thus of objects going undetected.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise two supporting legs. The two supporting legs may be arranged spaced apart from each other. The two supporting legs may project substantially parallel to each other. The two supporting legs may define a space through which a vehicle can move when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the deployed position. The vehicle scanning system may be a drive-through vehicle scanning system.
The or each supporting leg may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion may be movably engaged with the lower portion. The upper portion may be slidably engaged with the lower portion. The upper portion may be telescopically engaged with the lower portion.
The or each supporting leg may be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position the or each leg may be extended and in the stowed position the or each leg may be collapsed or folded. In this manner, the core unit may be lowered in the stowed position and raised in the deployed position.
The or each supporting leg may comprise an actuator. The actuator may be operable to move the or each supporting leg between the stowed position and the deployed position. The actuator may be powered by any suitable power source. Examples of suitable power sources include but are not limited to electronic, mechanical (e.g. springs), hydraulic (e.g. hydraulic rams) or pneumatic power sources.
The radiation module may comprise a radiation source operable to generate radiation and/or a radiation detector operable to detect radiation.
The radiation module may be mounted on or in the core unit. In one example, the core unit may provide a housing for the radiation module.
The radiation may be x-ray radiation. The radiation module may be an x-ray radiation module. The vehicle scanning system may be an x-ray scanning system. Suitable x-ray radiation modules are well known and a person skilled in the art will be familiar with these.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a vehicle sensor module for detecting the presence of a vehicle. The radiation module may be operable to scan a vehicle detected by the vehicle sensor module.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise movement means for facilitating movement of the vehicle scanning system. The movement means may be provided in a base of the supporting leg or legs. The movement means may be temporarily deployed. When the movement means is deployed it may project from the or each supporting leg. When the movement means is not deployed it may be retracted from the base or feet of the or each supporting leg. The movement means may comprise an actuator. The actuator may be operable to temporarily deploy the movement means. In one embodiment, the actuator may comprise a rotary handle. The actuator may be powered by any suitable power source. Examples of suitable power sources include but are not limited to electronic, mechanical (e.g. springs), hydraulic (e.g. hydraulic rams) or pneumatic power sources. The movement means may comprise one or more wheels. The or each wheel may be a swivel castor wheel.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a ramp. The ramp may be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position the ramp may project substantially parallel to the supporting leg or legs and in the deployed position the ramp may project substantially away from the supporting leg or legs. The ramp may comprise an actuator operable to move the ramp between the stowed position and the deployed position. In one embodiment, the ramp may be provided with spring bias means to retain it to the stowed position and/or deployed position. The actuator may be powered by any suitable power source. Examples of suitable power sources include but are not limited to electronic, mechanical (e.g. springs), hydraulic (e.g. hydraulic rams) or pneumatic power sources.
The ramp may comprise a first ramp portion, a second ramp portion and a base portion. The first ramp portion and the second ramp portion may be hingedly connected to opposite sides of the base portion. There may be more than one ramp. There may be two ramps. In the stowed position the first ramp portion and the second ramp portion may be arranged substantially perpendicular to the base portion. In the deployed position the first ramp portion and the second ramp portion may be arranged substantially parallel to the base portion.
A radiation detector may be provided in the ramp. In one such embodiment, the radiation detector may be provided in the base. The ramp may comprise a radiation reflector. In one such embodiment, the base may comprise a radiation reflector. This may help to reflect radiation from the radiation source into a radiation detector provided in the core unit.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a control interface. The control interface may be operable to control movement of the or each supporting leg between the stowed position and the deployed position. The control interface may be operable to control the radiation module. The control interface may be operable to instruct the radiation module to scan a vehicle. The control interface may be operable to adjust the strength of radiation. Thus, the vehicle scanning system can be used at various, predetermined levels of radiation. This can be particularly useful as the radiation level can be adjusted such that a driver of a vehicle can safely remain in the vehicle whilst the vehicle is scanned. The control interface may be operable to temporarily deploy the movement means. The control interface may be operable to control movement of the ramp between the stowed position and the deployed position.
The control interface may comprise one or more user-actionable input means. Non-limiting examples of user actionable input means include buttons, joysticks and levers.
The control interface may be integrated into the core unit or the legs. Alternatively, the control interface may be provided at an alternative location and connected to the radiation module by a suitable wired or wireless communication link. There may be more than one control interface.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a power connection. The power connection may be connectable to a power source. The power source may be an electrical power source, such as mains electricity or a generator. In this context, suitable generators include oil, gas, diesel, petrol, or solid fuel generators. Suitable generators may also include power harvesting devices such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and the like.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a communications link. The communications link may be operable to output data from the radiation module to an external device or control interface. The communications link may be operable to receive control signals from an external device or control interface. The communications link may be wired or wireless. The communications link may be a USB port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi port, Bluetooth port or satellite port.
Non-limiting examples of suitable external devices include but are not limited to computers, personal computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices including smart phones.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a vehicle registration number detection means. The vehicle registration number detection means may be an optical character recognition (OCR) reader.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise one or more structural supports. The or each structural support may form a connection between the supporting legs.
The vehicle scanning system may be operable to scan any suitable vehicle. Examples of suitable vehicles include but are not limited to automotive vehicles such as cars, busses, motorcycles, scooters, vans, trailers, trucks and the like.
The vehicle scanning system may comprise a transport container. The transport container may comprise one or more doors through which the scanning system can enter or exit the transport container in the stowed position and one or more fittings for releasably retaining the vehicles scanning system when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position. The vehicle scanning system may be adapted to fit within the transport container when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position. The transport container may have external dimensions that conform to that of a 20ft ISO standard shipping container.
The vehicle scanning system may be dimensioned to fit inside the transport container when the vehicle scanning system is arranged in the stowed positon.
The vehicle scanning system may be releasably retainable to the transport container using one or more fittings. The vehicle scanning system may be releasably retainable to the transport container when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position. The or each leg may be releasably retainable to the transport container using one or more fittings. The feet of the or each leg may be releasably retainable to the transport container using one or more fittings. The or each fitting may comprise any suitable fitting as will be known to a person skilled in the art. Non-limiting examples of suitable fittings include screw fasteners, bolt fasteners and clips.
The transport container may comprise a retractable ramp. The retractable ramp may facilitate movement of the vehicle scanning system between the inside of the transport container and the outside of the transport container.
The one or more doors may be provided at an end of the transport container. The transport container may comprise one or more additional access doors. The additional access doors may be provided at another end or at a side of the container.
The transport container may comprise a partition wall. The partition wall may be operable to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the partition wall may lie substantially flat against a ceiling wall or floor of the container. In the deployed position the partition wall may partition off a portion of the container. The partitioned off portion of the container may be adaptable to provide a control centre. The control centre may be provided with a desk, chair and/or window. The control centre may be provided with a control interface or other devices. In this way the transport container can be used for covert on-site analysis of data, e.g. as to the contents of a scanned vehicle, from the vehicle scanning system. This can further improve security.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transport container suitable for transporting a vehicle scanning system of the first aspect of the present invention, the transport container comprising: one or more doors through which the scanning system can enter or exit the transport container in the stowed position and one or more fittings for releasably retaining the vehicle scanning system when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit of parts comprising the vehicle scanning system of the first aspect of the present invention and the transport container of the second aspect of the present invention.
The kit of parts may comprise a towing means. The towing means may be suitable for moving the vehicle scanning system when the movement means is deployed. The towing means may be operable to move the vehicle scanning system when the movement means deployed. The towing means may be powered. The towing means may be powered electronically, hydraulically or pneumatically.
The kit of parts may further include a generator. The kit of parts may further include one or more data cables suitable for providing a communications link between the vehicle scanning system and the container. The kit of parts may further include one or more power cables suitable for providing a power link between the vehicle scanning system and the container and/or a generator or mains power supply.
The present invention according to any aspect herein may comprise any or all of the features of any other aspect herein, as desired or required.
Detailed Description
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, a specific embodiment thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 shows an x-ray vehicle scanning system of according to an embodiment of the present invention wherein the system is configured in a stowed position;
Fig. 2 shows the x-ray vehicle scanning system of Fig. 1 configured in a deployed position;
Fig. 3 A shows a top, cross sectional view of a transport container according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3B shows a side, cross sectional view of a transport container of Fig. 3 A;
Fig. 3C shows a front view of a transport container of Fig. 3 A;
Fig. 4 A shows a side, cross sectional view of the transport container of Fig. 3 A in which is provided the x-ray vehicle scanning system of Fig. 1 configured in the stowed position;
Fig. 4B shows a top, cross sectional view of the transport container of Fig. 3 A in which is provided the x-ray vehicle scanning system of Fig. 1 configured in the stowed position;
Fig. 5A shows a side view of the x-ray vehicle scanning system of Fig. 1 configured in the stowed position being removed from the transport container of Fig. 3 A;
Fig. 5B shows a sectional isometric view of the transport container of Fig. 3 A;
Fig. 6A shows a sectional view of the x-ray vehicle scanning system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 6 A shows another sectional view of the x-ray vehicle scanning system ofFig. 1;
Fig. 7 shows another sectional view of the x-ray vehicle scanning system ofFig. 1; and
Fig. 8 shows another sectional view of the x-ray vehicle scanning system ofFig. 1 where the system is connected to a powered tug.
Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, an x-ray vehicle scanning system 1 comprises an core unit 2 supported by a first supporting leg 3 and a second supporting leg 4; an x-ray radiation module 5 operable to scan a vehicle (not shown), the x-ray radiation module 5 mounted in the core unit 2; and a ramp 4.
The core unit 2 is shaped substantially as a trapezoidal prism and comprises a space therein which houses, and thus conceals, the x-ray radiation module 5. The first supporting leg 3 comprises an upper portion 3B telescopically mounted within a lower portion 3A, and feet 3C. The feet 3C are connected to the base of the lower portion 3A and extend perpendicular to the long axis of the leg 3 and perpendicular to the long axis of the core unit 2. Likewise, the second supporting leg 4 comprises an upper portion 4B telescopically mounted within a lower portion 4A, and feet 4C. The feet are 4C connected to the lower portion 4A and extend perpendicular to the long axis of the leg 3 and perpendicular to the long axis of the core unit 2. In this way, the feet 3C, 4C can support the x-ray vehicle scanning system 1 in an upright position.
The x-ray vehicle scanning system 1 comprises two ramps 6. However, the skilled person will appreciate that any suitable number of ramps (e.g. one ramp) may be used. Each ramp 6 comprises a first ramp portion 6A, a second ramp portion 6B and a base ramp portion 6C. The first ramp portion 6 A is hingedly connected to one side of the base ramp portion 6C, and the second ramp portion 6B is hingedly connected to the opposite side of the base ramp portion 6C. The two ramps 6 are arranged adj acent to and spaced apart from each other, underneath the core unit 2, and in between the first supporting leg 3 and the second supporting leg 4. The base ramp portion 6C is provided centrally on a lower connecting member 6D. The lower connecting member 6D connects a lower part of the lower leg portion 3 A to a lower part of the lower leg portion 4A, and thus enhances the structural support of the vehicle scanning system 1.
The vehicle scanning system 1 can be moved between a stowed position (as shown in Fig. 1) and a deployed position (as shown in Fig. 2). In the stowed position, the upper leg portions 3B, 4B are retracted within their respective lower leg portions 3 A, 4 A such that the underside of the core unit 2 is substantially flush with the upper sides of the lower leg portions 3 A, 4A. Also, in the stowed position, the first ramp portions 6A and second ramp portions 6B are retracted such that their long axes are substantially perpendicular to the base ramp portion 6C, and their long axes extend towards the core unit 2. In the deployed position, the upper leg portions 3B, 4B are extended within their respective lower leg portions 3 A, 4A such that the underside of the core unit 3 is spaced from the upper sides of the lower leg portions 3A, 4A by a distance corresponding approximately to the length of the upper leg portion 3B, 4B. Also, in the deployed position, the first ramp portions 6A and the second ramp portions 6B are extended such that their long axes are substantially parallel to the base ramp portion 6C (more specifically, the underside of the ramp portions 6A, 6B forms an acute angle with the surface on which the vehicle scanning system 1 is located).
Each leg 3,4 is provided with an electronic screw actuator 9 operable to move the first supporting leg 3 and the second supporting leg 4 between the stowed position and the deployed position, (see Fig. 2). However, any suitable lifting actuator may be used and will be known to a person skilled in the art. For example, the actuator 9 may be powered mechanically, electronically, hydraulically or pneumatically. Movement of the legs 3, 4 between the stowed position and the deployed positon may be actuated using any suitable means, such as by a button provided on the vehicle scanning system 1 (not shown), which may be provided in a control interface (discussed below).
Each ramp 6 may be provided by an actuator mechanism 8 operable to move the ramps 6 between the stowed position and the deployed position. Any suitable actuator mechanism may be used and will be known to a person skilled in the art. For example, the actuator mechanism 8 may be powered mechanically, electronically, hydraulically or pneumatically. Each ramp 6 may be provided with a mechanism to bias the ramp to either or both of the stowed and deployed positions. Suitable mechanisms will be known to a person skilled in the art.
The vehicle scanning system 1 is provided with movement means in the form of four castor swivel wheels 7. Two of the wheels 7 are provided at opposite ends of the lower part of the lower leg portion 3 A, and the other two of the wheels 7 are provided at opposite ends of the lower part of the lower leg portion 3B. Each wheel 7 is provided with a stowing mechanism 13 (as shown in Figs. 6A, 6B and 7) operable to retract each wheel 7 such that each wheel 7 is raised from the surface on which the vehicle scanning system 1 is located (i.e. a stowed position). In the reverse, the stowing mechanism 13 is operable to lower each wheel 7 such that each wheel 7 engages with the surface on which the vehicle scanning system 1 is located. Thus, the vehicle scanning system 1 can be moved from one location to another via the wheels 7 when the wheels 7 are arranged in a lowered position. The vehicle scanning system 1 can be retained in the desired position by retracting the wheels 7. The vehicle scanning system 1 will then be supported by feet 3C, 4C.
In addition, the vehicle scanning system 1 comprises two housing cabinet 15, one mounted on the outer side of supporting leg 3, and the other mounted on the outer side of supporting leg 4. The housing cabinet 15 comprises a control interface (not shown) for controlling operation of the vehicle scanning system 1 (e.g. controlling movement of the vehicle scanning system 1 between the stowed position and the deployed position). As the skilled person will appreciate, the control interface may be presented in various forms and include various features, as desired or required. For example, the control interface may comprise a plurality of levers, buttons and/or joysticks for controlling movement of the legs 3, 4 and/or ramp 6 and/or movement means 7. As the skilled person will appreciate, the control interface may independently control movement of the legs 3, 4 and/or ramp 6 and/or movement means 7.
Referring to Fig. 3 A-C, 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B, a transport container 100 adapted from a standard 20ft ISO shipping container is provided. The container 100 is substantially cuboidal in shape and thus comprises six sides. The container 100 comprises a front end 101 having a front door 102 and a front window 103, a rear end 104 having a set of rear swing doors 105, aroof 100X, abase 100Y and two sides 100Z. The inside of the container 100 is provided with a stowable partition wall 106, which can be arranged to partition one portion of the inside of the container 100 from another. In Figs. 3A-C the partition wall 106 is shown lowered into a deployed position (i.e. to provide a partition). In Fig. 4A the partition wall 106 is shown in a stowed position along the underside of the roof 100X. The partition wall 106 may be connected to the roof 100X by a suitable hinge. The container 100 is provided with a desk, chair and computer system. In this context, the computer system may comprise a control interface operable to output control signals to the vehicle scanning system 1 or to receive data signals from the vehicle scanning system 1. This therefore allows the container 100 to provide a control room in which data from the vehicle scanning system 1 can be displayed and analysed. Data communication between the vehicle scanning system 1 and container 100 can be achieved by use of a suitable data cable (not shown) or wireless link.
As shown in Fig. 3 A, when the vehicle scanning system 1 is to be transported in the container 100 the desk can be moved to position A and the partition wall 106 is stowed, and when the container 100 is adapted to provide a control room the desk can be provided in position B with the partition wall 106 lowered into place.
In Figs. 4A and 4B the vehicle scanning system 1 is configured in the stowed position and releasably retained within the transport container 100 using any suitable fitting, as will be known to a person skilled in the art. Non-limiting examples of suitable fittings are screw fasteners, bolt fasteners and clips. In this arrangement the vehicle scanning system 1 and transport container 100 can be conveniently transported to a desired location.
In Fig. 5A the vehicle scanning system 1 is shown being moved out of the transport container via the wheels 7 and a retractable ramp 107 provided at the rear side 104 of the container 100.
With reference to Fig. 6B, when the vehicle scanning system 1 is to be deployed levelling plates 10 can be fixedly attached to the underside of the feet 6C using a levelling bolt 11 and levelling screws 12, to further enhance stability and support.
With reference to Fig. 8, the vehicle scanning system 1 is provided with a tow connector, which allows the system 1 to be moved using a powered tug 14 or any other suitable towing device.
In order to power the vehicle scanning system 1 (and any devices provided in the container 100) connection can be made to a local power supply. In some cases, the local power supply may be mains electricity. In other cases, the local power supply is a dedicated electrical generator or other suitable power source. The skilled person will appreciate that the container 100 can be adapted to carry a suitable generator alongside the stowed vehicle scanning system 1, if required.
The above embodiment is described by way of example only. Many variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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1. A vehicle scanning system comprising: a core unit supported by at least one supporting leg; and a radiation module operable to scan a vehicle, the radiation module retained by the core unit; wherein the vehicle scanning system is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position.
2. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are two supporting legs.
3. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the or each supporting leg may comprise an upper portion movably engaged with a lower portion.
4. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the in the deployed position the or each supporting leg is extended and in the stowed position the or each leg is collapsed or folded.
5. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the radiation module comprises a radiation source operable to generate radiation and/or a radiation detector operable to detect radiation.
6. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the radiation is x-ray radiation.
7. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises a control interface.
8. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises a vehicle sensor module for detecting the presence of a vehicle.
9. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the radiation module is operable to scan a vehicle detected by the vehicle sensor module.
10. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises movement means for facilitating movement ofthe vehicle scanning system.
11. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the movement means can be temporarily deployed.
12. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claims 10 or 11 wherein the movement means comprise one or more wheels.
13. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claims 10 to 12 wherein the movement means is provided in a base of the supporting leg or legs.
14. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises a ramp.
15. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 14 wherein in the stowed position the ramp projects substantially parallel to the supporting leg or legs and in the deployed position the ramp projects substantially away from the supporting leg or legs.
16. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 14 or 15 wherein the ramp comprises a first ramp portion, a second ramp portion and a base portion.
17. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the first ramp portion and the second ramp portion are hingedly connected to opposite sides ofthe base portion.
18. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in claim 16 or 17 wherein in the stowed position the first ramp portion and the second ramp portion are arranged substantially perpendicular to the base portion and in the deployed position the first ramp portion and the second ramp portion are arranged substantially parallel to the base portion.
19. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises a communications link operable to output data from the vehicle scanning system to an external device and operable to receive control signals from an external device or control interface.
20. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system comprises a transport container, the transport container comprising: one or more doors through which the scanning system can enter or exit the transport container in the stowed position and one or more fittings for releasably retaining the vehicle scanning system when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position.
21. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the vehicle scanning system is adapted to fit within the transport container when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position and the one or more fittings comprise screw fasteners, bolt fasteners and/or clips.
22. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the transport container comprises a retractable ramp.
23. A vehicle scanning system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the transport container comprises a partition wall operable to move between a stowed position and a deployed position.
24. A transport container suitable for transporting a vehicle scanning system according to any preceding claim, the transport container comprising: one or more doors through which the scanning system can enter or exit the transport container in the stowed position and one or more fittings for releasably retaining the vehicle scanning system when the vehicle scanning system is configured in the stowed position.
25. A kit of parts comprising the vehicle scanning system as claimed in any of claims 1 5 to 23 and the transport container as claimed in claim 24.
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