WO2000052972A1 - Generateur de rayons x, installation de radiographie et systeme d'inspection aux rayons x - Google Patents
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- the present invention provides an X-ray generator that generates X-rays by colliding electrons emitted from a force source with an anode target, and an X-ray generated by the X-ray generator as an object to be inspected.
- the present invention relates to an X-ray imaging apparatus that captures an X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by irradiating the object, and an X-ray inspection system that performs an X-ray inspection on an object to be inspected being conveyed in a predetermined direction.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a first object is to provide an X-ray generator capable of generating pulsed X-rays from an X-ray tube.
- the second purpose is to obtain an X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by irradiating the object to be inspected with stable pulsed X-rays generated from an X-ray tube. It is to provide an imaging device.
- the third purpose is to irradiate the object to be inspected conveyed in a predetermined direction with stable pulse-like X-rays generated from an X-ray tube, and to irradiate the stable pulse-like X-rays.
- An X-ray inspection system capable of accurately acquiring an X-ray fluoroscopic image of an object to be inspected formed by irradiation.
- the X-ray generator uses an anode and a gate to obtain electrons emitted from a force sword through a grid electrode in a housing sealed in a vacuum.
- An X-ray tube that generates X-rays by colliding with a grid, a grid voltage control means that controls a grid voltage applied to a grid electrode, and an ON state from an OFF state.
- a pulse generating means for generating a pulse maintained for a predetermined time, wherein the grid voltage control means receives the pulse generated by the pulse generating means, and is released from the power source when the pulse is in an off state.
- a cut-off voltage is applied to the grid electrode so that the electrons do not reach the anode evening gate, and the pulse is generated by the pulse generating means.
- the amount of electrons emitted from the soil collides with the anode evening one Getting preparative is present as a feature of applying a Guritsu de operating voltage adjusted to a predetermined value with respect Guritsu cathode electrode.
- the grid voltage control means controls the cutoff voltage so that the electrons emitted from the force source do not reach the anode target when the pulse is in the off state.
- the grid operating voltage is adjusted so that when the pulse is in the ON state, the grid operation voltage is adjusted so that the amount of electrons emitted from the force source and colliding with the anode target becomes a predetermined value.
- the X-ray tube can generate pulse-like X-rays having a pulse width corresponding to a period during which the grid operation voltage is applied to the grid electrode.
- the grid voltage control means has a cathode current detection means for detecting a power source current, and receives a pulse generated by the pulse generation means to turn on the pulse. In the state, the grid operating voltage adjusted so that the cathode current detected by the force source current detecting means becomes a predetermined value may be applied to the grid electrode.
- the cathode current is detected by the cathode current detection means, and the grid voltage control means applies the grid operating voltage adjusted so that the cathode current becomes a predetermined value to the grid electrode.
- a means for detecting the anode target current as a means for detecting the amount of electrons emitted from the force sword and colliding with the anode target.
- the anode target has a high voltage. Is applied, and it is difficult to detect the anode target current. Therefore, the amount of electrons emitted from the force source and colliding with the anode target can be easily detected by the force source current detecting means, and the grid operating voltage can be easily adjusted by the grid voltage control means. Becomes possible.
- the power sword current detection means is connected to the power sword, has a power sword current detection resistor for detecting the power sword current
- the grid voltage control means includes: A negative voltage generating section for generating a predetermined negative voltage; a pulse inverter for receiving a pulse generated by the pulse generating means and generating an inverted pulse in which the on-state and the off-state of the pulse are inverted; A first switch for outputting a predetermined negative voltage generated by a negative voltage generating section when an inversion pulse generated by a generator is input and the inversion pulse is in an on state, and a reference positive voltage.
- Switch To the input terminal a voltage generated at the resistor for detecting the force source current is input to one input terminal, and a predetermined negative output from the first switch is applied to the other input terminal.
- An operational amplifier to which a voltage and a reference positive voltage output from the second switch are input; a grid voltage control circuit that receives an output from the operational amplifier and controls a grid voltage applied to a grid electrode; May be provided.
- Grid voltage control means for controlling grid and lid voltage applied to the grid electrode to generate stable pulsed X-rays is realized with a simple and low-cost circuit configuration It becomes possible.
- an X-ray imaging apparatus is formed by irradiating an X-ray generated by the X-ray generator according to claim 1 onto an inspection object.
- Imaging means for capturing an X-ray fluoroscopic image to be received wherein the imaging means receives a pulse generated by the pulse generating means and captures an X-ray fluoroscopic image when the pulse is on. It is characterized by.
- the imaging means receives the pulse generated by the pulse generation means, and captures an X-ray fluoroscopic image when the pulse is in the ON state. This makes it possible for the imaging means to accurately acquire an X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by irradiating a stable pulsed X-ray generated from the X-ray tube to the inspection object.
- an X-ray inspection system includes an X-ray generator according to claim 1 and an X-ray generated by the X-ray generator.
- An X-ray imaging apparatus having an imaging unit that captures an X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by irradiating an object, and an inspection target detection that detects that the inspection object reaches an imaging range of the X-ray imaging apparatus Means for outputting a trigger signal based on the detection of the object to be inspected by the object to be inspected detecting means.
- a pulse is output when a signal is output, and the imaging unit receives the pulse output by the pulse generation unit, and captures an X-ray fluoroscopic image when the pulse is on. .
- the inspection object detection means detects that the inspection object reaches the imaging range of the X-ray imaging apparatus, and based on the detection, the trigger signal generation means triggers One signal is generated, and the pulse generating means generates a pulse.
- the pulse generation means receives a pulse generated by the pulse generation means and takes an X-ray fluoroscopic image when the pulse is in the ON state. Therefore, the object to be inspected conveyed in a predetermined direction is irradiated with stable pulsed X-rays generated from the X-ray tube, and is formed by irradiation of the stable pulsed X-rays. It is possible to obtain an X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspected object accurately.
- an X-ray generator includes a power source, an anode electrode, and a grid electrode disposed between the cathode and the anode electrode. And a grid voltage control means for controlling a grid voltage applied to the grid electrode so as to generate pulsed X-rays having a predetermined pulse width from the X-ray tube.
- the grid voltage control means controls a grid voltage applied to the grid electrode so as to generate a pulsed X-ray having a predetermined pulse width from the X-ray tube. This makes it possible to generate pulsed X-rays having a predetermined pulse width from the X-ray tube.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an X-ray inspection system.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of an X-ray tube included in the X-ray inspection system.
- Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the X-ray inspection system.
- FIG. 4A is a graph showing the change over time of the output signal of the photoelectric switch.
- FIG. 4B is a graph showing the change over time of the trigger signal output from the trigger signal generator.
- FIG. 4C is a graph showing the change over time of the output pulse from the pulse generator.
- FIG. 4D is a graph showing the change over time of the pulse input to the second switch.
- FIG. 4E is a graph showing the change over time of the pulse input to the first switch.
- FIG. 4F is a graph showing the temporal change of the evening gate voltage.
- FIG. 4G is a graph showing the change over time of the cathode voltage.
- Figure 4H is a graph showing the change over time of the voltage from the first grid electrode power supply
- Figure 4I is a graph showing the change over time of the voltage applied to the first grid electrode ( Figure 4 )
- J is a graph showing the change over time in the output of X-rays.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an X-ray inspection system according to the present embodiment.
- the belt conveyor 4 is moving in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure.
- the inspection object 5 is placed on the belt conveyor 4 and is conveyed by the movement of the belt conveyor 4 in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure.
- the X-ray source 1 is arranged above the belt conveyor 4, radiates and outputs X-rays from the X-ray tube 11 toward a certain angle range, and exists in a certain range of the inspection object 5 on the belt conveyor 4. Irradiate X-rays at the target.
- the X-ray image intensifier 2 faces the X-ray source 1 across the belt conveyor 4 and is located at a position where the X-rays output from the X-ray source 1 (X-ray tube 1 1) ′ can reach. Then, an X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspection object 5 is taken in accordance with the input gate signal.
- the photoelectric switch 3 is provided as an object detecting means.
- the photoelectric switch 3 has a light emitting element 3a and a light receiving element 3b with the belt conveyor 4 interposed therebetween.
- the object to be inspected is located at the position where the photoelectric switch 3 of the belt conveyor 4 is provided. Using the fact that the light from the photon 3a is blocked when the object 5 approaches, the passage of the object 5 to be inspected is detected.
- the output signal from the photoelectric switch 3 (the light receiving element 3b) is turned on. Also, when the inspection object 5 reaches the position where the photoelectric switch 3 is provided, the light from the light emitting element 3a is blocked, so that the output signal from the photoelectric switch 3 (the light receiving element 3b) is turned off. Becomes
- the X-ray source 1 has an X-ray tube 11 shown in FIG.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of an X-ray tube included in the X-ray inspection system according to the present embodiment.
- the X-ray tube 11 is a micro-focus X-ray tube, which generates electrons 80 and generates an X-ray 81 by receiving an electron gun 12 that emits electrons 80 and electrons 80 from the electron gun 12.
- an X-ray generation unit 13 to be used.
- Each of the electron gun section 12 and the X-ray generation section 13 is constituted by a cylindrical container 21, 31 serving as a housing for accommodating each component. These containers 21 and 31 are made of a conductor and are connected to be orthogonal to each other.
- the inside of the container 21 and the inside of the container 31 are separated by a focusing electrode 25 formed at the boundary between the containers 21 and 31 and pass through an opening 25a formed in the focusing electrode 25.
- An anode target 32 is disposed in the container 21 in the electron gun 50 in the container 31, respectively. Further, the containers 21 and 31 are sealed and the inside thereof is evacuated.
- the electron gun 50 placed in the container 21 is roughly composed of a heat source 76 and a cathode as a thermoelectron source that generates and emits electrons 80 when heated by the heater 6. And the first and second grid electrodes 71 and 72 for accelerating and focusing the electrons 80 emitted from the force source 73, the second grid electrode 72 and the focusing electrode 25 A spacer 18 interposed between the first and second grid electrodes 72 and the focusing electrode 25 to set a predetermined distance between the second grid electrode 72 and the focusing electrode 25; 72, heaters 76, force pins 73, a plurality of pins 15 for supplying a predetermined voltage from outside the container, and these pins 15 are fixed through and function as the lid of the container Stem 14 and Is provided.
- the above-mentioned stem 14, heater 76, force sword 73, first and second grid electrodes 71, 72, and spacer 18 are arranged in this order toward the electrode 25.
- the components are arranged so that their respective axes coincide with each other, and are located coaxially with the axis of the opening 25 a of the focusing electrode 25 and the axis of the cylindrical container 21.
- the first and second grid electrodes 71 and 72 are disposed between the force source 73 and the anode target 32.
- the force sword 73 is provided at the tip of a cylindrical body 74 made of an insulating material. Inside the cylindrical body 74, the heat source 76 for heating the force sword 73 is provided. Is provided.
- the first grid electrode 71 is arranged on the focusing electrode 25 side from the force grid 73, and the second grid electrode 72 is arranged on the focusing electrode 25 side from the first grid electrode 71. Is done.
- the second grid electrode 72 is supported on the focusing electrode 25 side of the first grid electrode 71 via a plurality of ceramic rods (insulators) 19, and the force source 73 and the heat sink
- a cylindrical body 74 having 76 is supported on the opposite side of the first grid electrode 71 from the focusing electrode 25 side via an insulator 75.
- the first and second grid electrodes 7 1 and 7 2 each have a disk shape, and have openings 7 la through which electrons 80 from the cathode 73 pass at positions facing the respective cathodes 73. , 7 2a.
- the second grid electrode 72 is an electrode that pulls the electrons 80 from the force source 73 to the evening get 32 side in the container 31.
- the first grid electrode 71 is an electrode that pushes electrons 80 pulled to the target 32 side by the second grid electrode 72 back to the force source 73 side, and the first grid electrode ⁇ 1 By adjusting the voltage supplied to the target, the number of electrons 80 toward the target 32 is increased or decreased.
- the apertures 71a, 72a of the first and second grid electrodes 71, 72 form a microelectron lens group that focuses the electrons 80 from the force source 73 on the target 32. It has been.
- a spacer 18 is interposed between the second grid electrode 72 and the grid electrode 25.
- This spacer 18 contains electrons 80 from the force sword 73 toward the target 32.
- it When it is made cylindrical so that it can pass, it has a predetermined length in the axial direction, one end 18 is fixed to the end surface of the second grid electrode 72, and the other end 18c is focused. It is in contact with electrode 25. Since the spacer 18 having the predetermined length is interposed between the second grid electrode 72 and the focusing electrode 25, the distance between the second grid electrode 72 and the focusing electrode 25 is reduced. It is set at a predetermined interval.
- the predetermined interval is an interval between the second grid electrode 72 and the focusing electrode 25 necessary to obtain a desired focal diameter.
- the spacer 18 is made of, for example, a conductor such as stainless steel.
- the second grid electrode 72 for fixing the spacer 18 is made of, for example, Mo (molybdenum) having good heat resistance. .
- Mo mobdenum
- the second grid electrode 72 is formed by resistance welding using a plurality of Ni (nickel) ribbons 17.
- the gate electrode 72 and the spacer 18 are connected.
- the connection by the Ni ribbon 17 is made between the end face of the second grid electrode 72 and the inner peripheral face of one end 18 b of the spacer 18.
- the spacer 18 is provided on its peripheral wall with a target 3 defined by the spacer 18 and the second grid electrode 72 for fixing the spacer 18.
- a plurality of gas vent holes 18a are provided for communicating the space on the second side with the space on the force side 73.
- the above-described first grid electrode 71 has a plurality of pins 15 implanted on the side opposite to the evening target 32 side. These pins 15 are fixed to the stem substrate 14a through a disk-shaped stem substrate 14a made of, for example, an insulator such as ceramics. That is, the first grid electrode 71 supporting the spacer 18, the second grid electrode 72, the cylindrical body 74, and the like is supported on the stem substrate 14 a via a plurality of pins 15. Have been. A plurality of other pins, not shown, are also fixed through the stem substrate 14a. A lead wire 72 f of the second grid electrode 72 and a lead wire not shown of the cathode 73 and the heater 76 are connected to each of the plurality of other pins. I have.
- An annular stem ring 14b is joined to the outer periphery of the stem substrate 14a.
- the sub gun 50 is configured as described above.
- the stem ring 14 b of the electron gun 50 is fixed to an opening 22 formed at an end of the container 21 by, for example, brazing (brazing).
- brazing brazing
- the target 32 is provided in the container 31 communicating with the container 21 through the opening 25a of the focusing electrode 25.
- the target 32 receives the electrons 80 from the electron gun 50 and generates X-rays 81.
- the target 32 forms a metal rod, and the electrons 80 enter the axial direction. It is arranged in a direction that intersects the direction in which it comes.
- the tip surface 32 a of the evening gate 32 is a surface that receives the electrons 80 from the electron gun 50, is arranged at a position ahead of the entrance of the electrons 80, and is incident.
- the electron 80 and the emitted X-ray 81 are inclined so that they are orthogonal to each other.
- the container 31 is provided with an X-ray emission window 33.
- the X-ray emission window 33 is a window for emitting the X-rays 81 emitted from the target 32 to the outside of the container 31.
- a Be material which is an X-ray transmission material is used. And the like.
- the X-ray emission window 33 is disposed in front of the tip of the target 32, and is formed so that its center is located on the extension of the central axis of the target 32.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the X-ray inspection system according to the present embodiment.
- the X-ray inspection system includes a target power supply unit 101 in addition to the X-ray tube 11 (X-ray source 1), X-ray image intensifier 2, and photoelectric switch 3 (light receiving element 3b) described above.
- An image processing unit 160 and a CRT 170 In FIG. 3, the X-ray tube 11 is simplified and the second grid electrode 72 and the heater 76 are omitted.
- the evening get power supply section 101 supplies a predetermined positive high voltage (evening Get voltage).
- the power source power supply 102 applies a predetermined voltage (power source voltage) to the power source 73.
- the pulse generator 103 generates a pulse that keeps the ON state for a predetermined time based on the signal output from the light receiving element 3b.
- the grid voltage controller 110 controls the voltage applied to the first grid electrode 71.
- the gate signal generating section 150 generates a gate signal based on the pulse output from the pulse generating section 103, and supplies the gate signal to the X-ray imaging enhancer 2.
- the image processing unit 160 receives an X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspection object 5 captured by the X-ray image intensifier 2 and performs image processing (such as image enlargement) on the X-ray fluoroscopic image. .
- the CRT 170 receives the image data from the image processing unit 160 and displays the X-ray fluoroscopic image processed by the image processing unit 160.
- An anode voltage setting signal is input to the evening power supply unit 101 from a control unit (not shown).
- the target power supply 101 generates a predetermined high voltage (target voltage) according to the anode voltage setting signal.
- a target voltage reference signal indicating the target voltage detected by the evening target voltage detection unit is input to the power source power supply unit 102 from an evening get voltage detection unit (not shown).
- the cathode power supply section 102 generates a predetermined voltage (cathode voltage) according to the evening gate voltage reference signal.
- the pulse generator 103 receives a trigger signal generator 104 to which the signal output from the light receiving element 3b is input, and a trigger signal output from the trigger signal generator 104. And a pulse generator 105.
- the trigger signal generator 104 generates and outputs one trigger signal having a predetermined pulse width when the signal output from the light receiving element 3b changes from the on state to the off state.
- the pulse generator 105 generates and outputs a pulse that keeps the ON state for a predetermined time when a trigger signal is input.
- the pulse generator 103 also includes a time setting device 106 for variably setting the above-described predetermined time during which the ON state of the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is maintained.
- the grid pressure control unit 110 is provided between the power supply unit 102 and the force source 73.
- the grid voltage control unit 110 receives pulses from the cathode current detection resistor 111 as the force source current detection means, the negative voltage generation unit 112, and the pulse generator 105.
- Pulse inverter 1 13 to be input, first switch 1 14 to which inverted pulse is input from pulse inverter 1 13 and second switch 1 16 to which pulse is input from pulse generator 105 ,
- the force sword current detection resistor 1 1 1 detects the force sword current.
- Negative voltage generator 1 12 generates a predetermined negative voltage.
- the pulse inverter 113 generates an inverted pulse in which the ON state and the OFF state of the input pulse are inverted. 1st switch
- Numeral 114 outputs a predetermined negative voltage generated by the negative voltage generator 112 when the inverted pulse from the pulse inverter 113 is on.
- the reference voltage generator 1 15 generates a reference positive voltage.
- the second switch 116 outputs the reference positive voltage generated by the reference voltage generator 115 when the pulse from the pulse generator 105 is on.
- the operational amplifier 117 has an input terminal (+) and an input terminal (-). The input terminal (+) is connected to the voltage generated in the force source current detecting resistor 111.
- the predetermined negative voltage output from the first switch 114 or the reference positive voltage output from the second switch 116 is input to the input terminal (1).
- the grid voltage control circuit 118 receives an output from the operational amplifier 117 and controls the voltage applied to the first grid electrode 71.
- the reference voltage generation section 115 receives a tube (cathode) current reference signal output from a control unit (not shown) or the like, and converts the tube (force source) current reference signal into a predetermined digital signal.
- the output signal from the photocoupler 120 to which the output signal is input from the A / D converter 1/19 and the A / D converter 1/19, and the output signal from the photo And a D / A converter 121 for conversion.
- the output signal finally output from the D / A converter 121 is described above. It is equivalent to a signal that indicates the overpressure of the standard.
- a voltage divider 122 is provided between the negative voltage generator 112 and the first switch 114, and a predetermined negative pressure applied from the negative voltage generator 112 is provided. After being divided by the voltage divider 122, it is given to the first switch 114.
- the voltage from the first grid electrode power supply unit 123 that generates a voltage to be applied to the first grid electrode 71 is supplied to the grid voltage control circuit 118.
- the grid voltage control circuit 118 controls the voltage supplied from the first grid electrode power supply section 123 in accordance with the output from the operational amplifier 117, and supplies the voltage to the first grid electrode 71.
- a cut-off voltage is applied so that electrons emitted from the cathode 73 do not reach the gate 32 at night, or electrons emitted from the force source 73 are set at the gate 32 at night. Apply the grid operating voltage so as to collide.
- the first grid electrode power supply 123 has a target voltage detected by the evening target voltage detector, which is not shown. Is input.
- the first grid electrode power supply section 123 generates a predetermined voltage (grid voltage) according to the target voltage reference signal.
- a clamp circuit 124 that connects the front stage position of the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 117 and the rear stage position of the operational amplifier 117 is provided.
- the operational amplifier 117 maintains a stable state when there is no input (OFF state).
- a clamp circuit 124 By inserting a clamp circuit 124 at this position, a pulse is generated from the pulse generator 105 and the reference voltage from the reference voltage generator 115 is applied to the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 117.
- the operational amplifier 1 17 can output a current pulse with a faster rise time.
- the target voltage A predetermined high voltage (+ HV) is supplied from the evening power supply 101.
- a predetermined voltage (V 1) is applied to the cathode 73 from the power source power supply unit 102 as a power source voltage.
- a predetermined voltage (V 2 VV 1) is supplied from the first grid electrode power supply section 123 to the grid voltage control circuit 118. I have.
- An object 5 to be inspected is placed on the belt conveyor 4, is conveyed in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 1, and the object 5 is inspected by the imaging range of the X-ray image intensifier 2 (X-ray source (X-ray irradiation range from 1), the inspection object 5 passes through a straight line connecting the light emitting element 3a and the light receiving element 3b of the photoelectric switch 3, and the light emitting element The light emitted from 3 a is blocked by the inspection object 5.
- the output signal from the light receiving element 3b is turned off as shown in FIG. 4A.
- the inspection object 5 When the inspection object 5 is not within the imaging range of the X-ray image intensifier 2 (the irradiation range of the X-ray from the X-ray source 1), the light emitted from the light emitting element 3a is 4A, the output signal from the light receiving element 3b is turned on as shown in FIG. 4A.
- the output signal from the light receiving element 3b is input to the trigger signal generator 104, and the trigger signal generator 104 changes the output signal from the light receiving element 3b from the on state to the off state. (Fall of output signal) is detected.
- the trigger one signal generator 104 outputs a trigger signal in synchronization with the detected change from the ON state to the OFF state (falling of the output signal), as shown in Fig. 4B.
- the trigger signal output from the trigger signal generator 104 is input to the pulse generator 105.
- the pulse generator 105 detects the input of one trigger signal, especially the rising edge of the trigger signal, and as shown in Fig. 4C, the on-state maintenance time is set by the time setting device 106. A pulse that has a predetermined time (pulse width) corresponding to the time is output.
- the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is applied to the pulse inverter 113 and the second switch.
- Switch 1 16, gate signal input to generator 150 and image processor 160.
- the pulse inverter 113 outputs an inverted pulse obtained by inverting the ON state and the OFF state of the input pulse to the first switch 114 as shown in FIG. 4E.
- the first switch 114 outputs a predetermined negative voltage (divided voltage) from the negative voltage generator 112 supplied through the voltage divider 122 when the inversion pulse is in an on state, and an operational amplifier. Acts as given for the negative input terminal of 1 17.
- the first switch 114 applies a predetermined negative voltage (divided voltage) from the negative voltage generator 112 to the negative input terminal of the operational amplifier 117. It works not to give.
- a pulse from the pulse generator 105 is input to the second switch 116.
- the second switch 1 16 supplies the reference positive voltage supplied from the reference voltage generator 115 to the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 117 when the input pulse is in the off state. It works as if it did't.
- the second switch 1 16 supplies the reference positive voltage supplied from the reference voltage generator 1 15 to the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 1 17. It works to give. Therefore, when the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is in the OFF state, the negative voltage generator applied via the voltage divider 122 to the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 117 is used.
- a predetermined negative voltage (divided voltage) from 112 is applied and the pulse output from the noise generator 105 is in the ON state, the input terminal (- ), The reference positive voltage given from the reference voltage generator 1 15 is applied.
- the input terminal (+) of the operational amplifier 117 receives the voltage generated in the power source current detection resistor 111.
- the operational amplifier 1 17 outputs a signal based on the input to the input terminal (1) so that the input to the input terminal (+) and the input to the input terminal (-) have the same potential. It is configured as follows.
- the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is in the OFF state, and the negative voltage generator 1 1 2 supplied to the input terminal (-) of the operational amplifier 1 17 through the voltage divider 1 2 2
- Predetermined negative voltage from (partial voltage) Is given by the operational amplifier 117, the voltage generated in the power source current detecting resistor 111 is equal to the predetermined negative voltage (divided voltage) from the negative voltage generator 112. Is output.
- the output from the operational amplifier 117 is sent to the grid voltage control circuit 118, and a predetermined voltage (V 2) is controlled from the first grid electrode power supply unit 123, and the first grid electrode is controlled.
- a cut-off voltage (negative) is applied to the pole 71 to prevent the electrons emitted from the force source 73 from reaching the target 32.
- the electrons emitted from the force source 73 do not reach the target 32, and no X-ray is generated from the X-ray tube 11 as shown in FIG. 4J. Since the electrons emitted from the force sword 73 do not reach the target 32, no force sword (tube) current is generated, and the voltage generated in the force sword current detecting resistor 111 becomes zero.
- the voltage sent to the input terminal (+) of the operational amplifier 1 17 is zero, and the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 1 17 is connected to the predetermined negative voltage ( The divided voltage is continuously applied, and the stable cut-off voltage (negative) is supplied to the first grid electrode 71 from the grid voltage control circuit 118 by the output of the operational amplifier 117. Given.
- the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is in the ON state, and the reference positive voltage supplied from the reference voltage generator 115 is applied to the input terminal (1) of the operational amplifier 117. Is applied, a signal is output from the operational amplifier 117 so that the voltage generated in the power source current detection resistor 111 becomes the same potential as the reference positive voltage.
- the output from the operational amplifier 1 17 is sent to the grid voltage control circuit 1 18, and a predetermined voltage (V 2) is controlled from the 1 st grid electrode power supply 1 2 3 As shown in FIG. 41, a positive grid operating voltage is applied to the pole 71 so that electrons emitted from the force source 73 collide with the target 32. As a result, the element released from the force sword 73 collides with the target 32, and a pulse is generated.
- the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is also input to the gate signal generator 150 and the image processor 160 as described above.
- the gate signal generator 150 outputs a gate signal in synchronization with the input pulse.
- the X-ray image intensifier 2 is an X-ray fluoroscope formed by irradiating the inspection object 5 with X-rays from the X-ray source 1 (X-ray tube 11) according to the input gate signal. Capture an image.
- the image processing unit 160 stores the data of the X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspection object 5 captured by the X-ray image intensifier 2 in a frame memory (not shown) in synchronization with the input pulse. Store.
- the image processing section 160 performs a predetermined image processing (image enlargement, etc.) on the image of the X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspection object 5 stored in the frame memory, and after the image processing.
- the image data of the X-ray fluoroscopic image of the object 5 to be inspected is output to the CRT 170.
- the image of the X-ray fluoroscopic image of the inspection object 5 after the image processing is displayed on the CRT 170.
- the X-ray fluoroscopic image stored in the frame memory is obtained at the timing when the gate signal is generated (when the pulse is output from the pulse generator 105). This can be regarded as a still image of the inspection object 5.
- the voltage applied to the first grid electrode 71 by the grid voltage control unit 110 is such that the object 5 to be inspected has an X-ray image intensity.
- the imaging range of Fire 2 is not within the imaging range (X-ray irradiation range from X-ray source 1) (when the pulse output from pulse generator 105 is in the OFF state), negative voltage generator 1 1 2 It is controlled based on a predetermined negative voltage (divided voltage) from.
- the inspection object 5 is within the imaging range of the X-ray image intensifier 2 (the irradiation range of the X-ray from the X-ray source 1) (the pulse output from the pulse generator 105 is turned on). Is controlled based on the reference positive voltage from the reference voltage generator 1 15. As a result, both the cutoff voltage and the grid operating voltage are applied in a stable state.
- the first switch 114 and the second switch 116 are turned on. Operates quickly and applies a predetermined negative voltage (division) from the negative voltage generator 112 or a positive reference from the reference voltage generator 115 to the input terminal (-) of the operational amplifier 117.
- a predetermined negative voltage division
- the voltage applied from the grid voltage control circuit 118 to the first grid electrode 71 changes from the cutoff voltage to the grid operating voltage (rising in FIG. 4I), or From the operating voltage to the cut-off voltage (falling edge in Figure 4I).
- a resistor for detecting a force sword current 11 1 is provided to detect the force sword current.
- _ Of the particles emitted from the gate 73 and colliding with the target 32 can easily be detected, and the first grid by the grid control unit 110 (grid voltage control circuit 118) can be detected. Control of the voltage applied to the gate electrode 71 can also be easily performed.
- the configuration of the grid voltage control unit 110 that controls the voltage applied to the first grid electrode 71 in order to generate stable pulsed X-rays has a simple and low-cost circuit configuration. It also has the effect that can be realized with.
- the X-ray image intensifier 2 outputs a gate signal based on the gate signal output from the gate signal generation unit 150 in response to the pulse generated by the pulse generator 105. Is performed (when the pulse is turned on), an X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by irradiating the inspection object 5 with X-rays from the X-ray source 1 (X-ray tube 11) is formed. An image will be taken. Therefore, the X-ray image intensifier 2 t X-rays formed by irradiating the object 5 with stable pulsed X-rays generated from the X-ray source 1 (X-ray tube 11) A fluoroscopic image can be obtained accurately.
- the inspection object 5 is the imaging range of the X-ray image intensifier 2.
- X-ray irradiation range from X-ray source 1 is detected by photoelectric switch 3, and based on the detection, trigger signal generator 104 generates one trigger signal, and pulse generator 105 will generate a pulse. Thereby, when the pulse is in the ON state, stable pulse-like X-rays are generated from the X-ray tube 11 as described above. Further, the X-ray image intensifier 2 outputs a gate signal based on the gate signal output from the gate signal generator 150 in response to the pulse generated by the pulse generator 105. At this time (when the pulse generated by the pulse generator 105 is turned on), X-rays are irradiated from the X-ray source 1 (X-ray tube 11) to the inspection object 5.
- An X-ray fluoroscopic image formed by is obtained. Therefore, the object 5 to be inspected placed and transported on the belt conveyor 4 is irradiated with stable pulsed X-rays generated from the X-ray tube 11, and this An X-ray fluoroscopic image of the apricot object to be formed formed by the irradiation of the specified pulsed X-rays can be properly acquired by the X-ray image intensifier 2.
- the variable tube (force sword) current reference In response to the signal, the reference positive voltage output from the reference voltage generator 1 15 changes, thereby changing the reference value in the operational amplifier 1 17 and the grid voltage control.
- the voltage of the grid operating voltage applied from the circuit 1 18 to the first grid electrode 71 changes, and the amount of electrons colliding with the target 32 emitted from the cathode 73 changes. Therefore, it is possible to change the X-ray dose generated in the X-ray tube 11. Of course, even in this case, it is possible to generate stable X-rays on the pulse.
- the X-ray generator, X-ray imaging apparatus, and X-ray inspection system of the present invention are capable of transmitting a product or the like stored in a packaging container without destroying the packaging container or the like. Can be used for destructive inspection equipment.
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