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JP2006037121A - Apparatus for producing radiograph conversion panel and method for producing radiograph conversion panel - Google Patents

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JP2006037121A
JP2006037121A JP2004214212A JP2004214212A JP2006037121A JP 2006037121 A JP2006037121 A JP 2006037121A JP 2004214212 A JP2004214212 A JP 2004214212A JP 2004214212 A JP2004214212 A JP 2004214212A JP 2006037121 A JP2006037121 A JP 2006037121A
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中野  邦昭
Yoshitami Kasai
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for producing a radiograph conversion panel by which a uniform radiograph conversion panel having high sensitivity and also having excellent durability is obtained, and to provide a method for producing the radiograph conversion panel. <P>SOLUTION: The production apparatus 1 for the radiograph conversion panel comprises: a vacuum vessel 2; an evaporation source 4 for vapor-depositing a luminous phosphor on a support 5 provided at the inside of the vacuum vessel 2; a support holder 6 provided with a curved surface having a prescribed radius of curvature so as to be confronted with the evaporation source 4; a support rotation mechanism 10 for vapor-depositing the luminous phosphor from the evaporation source 4 by rotating the support holder 6 to the evaporation source 4; and fixed members 7a, 7b holding both the edge parts of the support 5 abutted against the curved surface of the support holder 6 and fixed to the support holder 6 in such a manner that tension is generated in the support 5. The one at least holding one end of the support 5 in the fixed members 7a, 7b is fixed to the support holder 6 via springs 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、放射線画像変換パネルに係り、特に、輝尽性蛍光体層が形成された放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置及びこの放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法に関する。   The present invention relates to a radiation image conversion panel, and more particularly, to a manufacturing apparatus for a radiation image conversion panel in which a photostimulable phosphor layer is formed and a method for manufacturing the radiation image conversion panel.

従来、銀塩を使用しないで放射線画像を得る方法として、支持体上に輝尽性蛍光体層を形成した放射線画像変換パネルが開発されている。   Conventionally, as a method for obtaining a radiation image without using a silver salt, a radiation image conversion panel in which a photostimulable phosphor layer is formed on a support has been developed.

放射線画像変換パネルは、被写体を透過した放射線を輝尽性蛍光体層に吸収させ、被写体各部の放射線透過密度に対応する放射線エネルギーを蓄積することができる。その後、可視光線、赤外線などの電磁波(励起光)によって輝尽性蛍光体を時系列的に励起することにより、輝尽性蛍光体中に蓄積されている放射線エネルギーを輝尽発光として放出させる。そしてこの光の強弱による信号を、例えば光電変換して電気信号とし、ハロゲン化銀写真感光材料などの記録材料、CRTなどの表示装置上に可視像として再生することができる。   The radiation image conversion panel can absorb radiation transmitted through the subject into the stimulable phosphor layer and accumulate radiation energy corresponding to the radiation transmission density of each part of the subject. Thereafter, the stimulable phosphor is excited in time series by electromagnetic waves (excitation light) such as visible light and infrared rays, thereby releasing the radiation energy accumulated in the stimulable phosphor as stimulated emission. The signal based on the intensity of light can be converted into an electric signal by photoelectric conversion, for example, and can be reproduced as a visible image on a recording material such as a silver halide photographic material or a display device such as a CRT.

輝尽性蛍光体層が形成された放射線画像変換パネルにおいて、高感度及び高鮮鋭性を両立させるためには、支持体上に輝尽性蛍光体層を柱状結晶化させることが必要であるが、近年、CsBrなどのハロゲン化アルカリを母体とする輝尽性蛍光体層を蒸着法により形成すると非常に高感度の輝尽性蛍光体が得られることが報告されている(特許文献1)。   In the radiation image conversion panel in which the photostimulable phosphor layer is formed, in order to achieve both high sensitivity and high sharpness, it is necessary to crystallize the photostimulable phosphor layer on the support. In recent years, it has been reported that a photostimulable phosphor with extremely high sensitivity can be obtained by forming a photostimulable phosphor layer based on an alkali halide such as CsBr by vapor deposition (Patent Document 1).

このように輝尽性蛍光体層を蒸着させる装置としては、真空容器を備え、この真空容器内の上方に支持体を保持する支持体ホルダが備えられた蒸着装置が知られている。このような蒸着装置には、真空容器内の底面付近に輝尽性蛍光体を蒸気として蒸着させる蒸発源が備えられており、支持体を支持体ホルダの蒸発源側の面に押し付けるなどして支持体ホルダに保持させた状態で、蒸発源から輝尽性蛍光体を支持体に蒸着させる。   As an apparatus for depositing the photostimulable phosphor layer as described above, an evaporation apparatus including a vacuum container and a support holder for holding a support above the vacuum container is known. Such a vapor deposition apparatus is provided with an evaporation source for vapor-depositing a stimulable phosphor as a vapor in the vicinity of the bottom surface in the vacuum vessel, and the support is pressed against the evaporation source side surface of the support holder. While being held by the support holder, the photostimulable phosphor is deposited on the support from the evaporation source.

このような蒸着装置によれば、輝尽性蛍光体を蒸気にして支持体に付着させるため、支持体上に輝尽性蛍光体層を均一に形成することができる。
特開2001−249198号公報
According to such a vapor deposition apparatus, the stimulable phosphor layer is vaporized and attached to the support, so that the stimulable phosphor layer can be uniformly formed on the support.
JP 2001-249198 A

しかしながら、このような蒸着装置において、支持体を支持体ホルダに押し付けただけでは時間の経過と共に支持体が下方に垂れ下がってくる。また、熱膨張率が高い支持体では、蒸着の熱によって支持体の温度が上がると支持体が伸びて下方に垂れてきてしまう。   However, in such a vapor deposition apparatus, the support body hangs down with the passage of time only by pressing the support body against the support body holder. Further, in a support having a high coefficient of thermal expansion, when the temperature of the support increases due to the heat of vapor deposition, the support extends and hangs downward.

このように支持体と支持体ホルダの密着が十分でなく、両者が離れた状態になると、輝尽性蛍光体の蒸着熱による支持体の温度上昇と共に支持体と支持体ホルダとの間に温度差ができ、支持体全体としての温度を均一に保つことができない。   Thus, when the support and the support holder are not sufficiently in contact with each other and are separated from each other, the temperature between the support and the support holder increases with the temperature rise of the support due to the heat of vapor deposition of the stimulable phosphor. There is a difference, and the temperature of the entire support cannot be kept uniform.

すなわち、蒸着熱により支持体の蒸着源に対向する面が加熱されると、支持体のうち輝尽性蛍光体が早く堆積した部分の温度のみが上昇する。特に、支持体が熱伝導率の高い金属などである場合にこの傾向は顕著となる。この場合において、支持体と支持体ホルダとが離れていると、支持体ホルダを加熱又は冷却することによって支持体全体の温度を所定の範囲内に制御することができない。   That is, when the surface of the support opposite to the evaporation source is heated by the evaporation heat, only the temperature of the portion of the support where the photostimulable phosphor is quickly deposited rises. In particular, this tendency becomes remarkable when the support is a metal having a high thermal conductivity. In this case, if the support is separated from the support holder, the temperature of the entire support cannot be controlled within a predetermined range by heating or cooling the support holder.

このように支持体全体の温度が所定の範囲内にない場合には、柱状結晶の生成を制御することができないため、輝度分布の制御をすることができなくなる。したがって、放射線画像変換パネルの感度の不均一化や、膜剥離が生じてしまうという問題があった。   As described above, when the temperature of the entire support is not within the predetermined range, it is impossible to control the luminance distribution because the generation of columnar crystals cannot be controlled. Therefore, there has been a problem that the sensitivity of the radiation image conversion panel becomes nonuniform and film peeling occurs.

ここで、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着を強化する方法として、支持体と支持体ホルダとの間にコンタクトメタルを介在させるという方法もある。しかし、この方法では支持体上にコンタクトメタルとして別の膜を付着させる必要があるため、製造工程が煩雑化するという問題があった。   Here, as a method for strengthening the close contact between the support and the support holder, there is a method in which a contact metal is interposed between the support and the support holder. However, this method has a problem in that the manufacturing process becomes complicated because it is necessary to deposit another film as a contact metal on the support.

本発明の課題は、このような点に鑑みてなされたものであり、製造工程を煩雑化することなく、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着を強化することにより支持体全体の温度を一定に保ち、高感度で均一かつ耐久性に優れた放射線画像変換パネルを得ることのできる放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置及び放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法を提供することにある。   The object of the present invention is made in view of such points, and the temperature of the entire support is made constant by strengthening the close contact between the support and the support holder without complicating the manufacturing process. An object of the present invention is to provide a radiological image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus and a radiographic image conversion panel manufacturing method capable of obtaining a radiological image conversion panel that is highly sensitive, uniform, and excellent in durability.

このような課題を解決するために、請求項1の発明は、放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置であって、真空容器と、前記真空容器内に設けられ、支持体に輝尽性蛍光体を蒸着させる蒸発源と、前記蒸発源に対向し所定の曲率半径を有する曲面を備えた支持体ホルダと、前記蒸発源に対して前記支持体ホルダを回転させることによってこの蒸発源から輝尽性蛍光体を前記支持体に蒸着させる支持体回転機構と、前記支持体の両端を挟持し、この支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定させる固定部材と、を備えることを特徴とする。   In order to solve such a problem, the invention of claim 1 is an apparatus for manufacturing a radiation image conversion panel, which is provided in a vacuum vessel and the vacuum vessel, and a stimulable phosphor is deposited on a support. An evaporation source to be generated, a support holder having a curved surface facing the evaporation source and having a predetermined radius of curvature, and a stimulable phosphor from the evaporation source by rotating the support holder with respect to the evaporation source A support rotating mechanism for vapor-depositing the support on the support, and a fixing member for clamping the both ends of the support and fixing the support to the support holder in a state where tension is applied. To do.

請求項1の発明によれば、支持体は固定部材に引っ張られた状態で支持体ホルダの曲面に密着されるので、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着性が強化される。   According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the support is in close contact with the curved surface of the support holder while being pulled by the fixing member, the adhesion between the support and the support holder is enhanced.

請求項2の発明は、請求項1に記載の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置であって、前記固定部材には、前記支持体が温度変化により膨張した場合に伸縮して前記支持体に張力を付与するスプリングが取付けられていることを特徴とする。   Invention of Claim 2 is a manufacturing apparatus of the radiation image conversion panel of Claim 1, Comprising: When the said support body expand | swells by a temperature change, the said fixing member expands and contracts, and tension | tensile_strength is given to the said support body. A spring to be applied is attached.

請求項2の発明によれば、支持体の両端を挟持した固定部材がスプリングを介して支持体ホルダに固定されることにより、支持体が支持体ホルダの方向に付勢されて取付けられ、その張力が可変な状態とされるので、蒸着熱によって支持体が膨張した場合でも支持体の張力は常に一定範囲内となり、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着は強化されたまま保たれる。   According to the second aspect of the present invention, the fixing member sandwiching the both ends of the support is fixed to the support holder via the spring, so that the support is biased and attached in the direction of the support holder. Since the tension is variable, the tension of the support is always within a certain range even when the support is expanded by the heat of vapor deposition, and the close contact between the support and the support holder is kept strengthened.

請求項3の発明は、放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法であって、真空容器内において、支持体の両端を固定部材により挟持する工程と、前記真空容器内の上方に設けられた支持体ホルダのうち、この真空容器内の底面側に面し所定の曲率半径を有する曲面に前記支持体を当接する工程と、前記固定部材により前記支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定する工程と、前記真空容器内の底部に設けられた蒸発源から蒸発する輝尽性蛍光体を前記支持体上に蒸着させて輝尽性蛍光体層を形成する工程と、を備えることを特徴とする。   The invention of claim 3 is a method for manufacturing a radiation image conversion panel, comprising: a step of sandwiching both ends of a support by fixing members in a vacuum vessel; and a support holder provided above the vacuum vessel. Of these, the step of contacting the support to a curved surface facing the bottom side in the vacuum vessel and having a predetermined radius of curvature, and fixing the support to the support holder in a state where tension is applied by the fixing member And a step of forming a stimulable phosphor layer by vapor-depositing a stimulable phosphor evaporating from an evaporation source provided at the bottom of the vacuum vessel on the support. And

請求項3の発明によれば、支持体は固定部材に引っ張られた状態で支持体ホルダの曲面に密着されるので、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着性が強化される。   According to invention of Claim 3, since a support body is closely_contact | adhered to the curved surface of a support body holder in the state pulled by the fixing member, the adhesiveness of a support body and a support body holder is strengthened.

請求項4の発明は、請求項3に記載の放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法であって、前記固定部材により前記支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定する工程は、前記固定部材に前記支持体が温度変化により膨張した場合に伸縮して前記支持体に張力を付与するスプリングを取付ける工程を含むことを特徴とする。   Invention of Claim 4 is a manufacturing method of the radiographic image conversion panel of Claim 3, Comprising: The process of fixing the said support body to the said support body holder in the state to which tension | tensile_strength was provided by the said fixing member, The method includes a step of attaching a spring that expands and contracts to apply tension to the support when the support expands due to a temperature change.

請求項4の発明によれば、固定部材がスプリングを介して固定されることにより、支持体が支持体ホルダの方向に付勢されて取付けられ、その張力が可変な状態とされているので、蒸着熱によって支持体が膨張した場合でも支持体の張力は常に一定範囲内となり、支持体と支持体ホルダとの密着は強化されたまま保たれる。   According to the invention of claim 4, since the fixing member is fixed via the spring, the support body is urged and attached in the direction of the support body holder, and the tension is made variable. Even when the support is expanded by the heat of vapor deposition, the tension of the support is always within a certain range, and the close contact between the support and the support holder is kept strengthened.

本発明の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置及び放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法によれば、支持体と支持体ホルダの密着性が強化されることにより、支持体全体の温度を均一に制御することが可能となり、これにより輝度分布を制御して膜剥離や感度の不均一化が生じにくい輝尽性蛍光体層を形成することができる。その結果、高感度で均一かつ耐久性に優れた良好な放射線画像変換パネルを製造することができるという効果を得ることができる。   According to the manufacturing apparatus of the radiation image conversion panel and the manufacturing method of the radiation image conversion panel of the present invention, it is possible to uniformly control the temperature of the entire support by enhancing the adhesion between the support and the support holder. This makes it possible to control the luminance distribution and form a photostimulable phosphor layer that is less susceptible to film peeling and sensitivity nonuniformity. As a result, it is possible to obtain an effect that a good radiation image conversion panel having high sensitivity, uniformity and excellent durability can be manufactured.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

まず、本発明に係る放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置1について説明する。   First, the radiation image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus 1 according to the present invention will be described.

図1に示すように、放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置1(以下、製造装置1とする)は真空容器2を備えており、真空容器2には真空容器2の内部の排気及び大気の導入を行う真空ポンプ3が備えられている。   As shown in FIG. 1, a radiographic image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus 1 (hereinafter referred to as manufacturing apparatus 1) includes a vacuum vessel 2, and the vacuum vessel 2 is evacuated and introduced with air. A vacuum pump 3 is provided.

真空容器2の内部の底面付近には輝尽性蛍光体を蒸気として蒸着させる蒸発源4が備えられている。蒸発源4は、輝尽性蛍光体を収容して抵抗加熱法で加熱するものであり、ヒータを巻いたアルミナ製のるつぼから構成しても良いし、ボートや、高融点金属からなるヒータから構成しても良い。   In the vicinity of the bottom surface inside the vacuum vessel 2, an evaporation source 4 for depositing a stimulable phosphor as a vapor is provided. The evaporation source 4 contains a stimulable phosphor and is heated by a resistance heating method. The evaporation source 4 may be composed of an alumina crucible around which a heater is wound, or a boat or a heater made of a refractory metal. It may be configured.

本実施形態の蒸発源4はるつぼから構成され、このるつぼには蒸着により支持体5の被形成面に形成される輝尽性蛍光体層の材料となる輝尽性蛍光体が収容されている。   The evaporation source 4 of the present embodiment is composed of a crucible, and the crucible contains a stimulable phosphor that is a material for the stimulable phosphor layer formed on the surface of the support 5 by vapor deposition. .

ここで、本実施形態における輝尽性蛍光体は、下記一般式(1)で表される輝尽性蛍光体であることが好ましい。   Here, the photostimulable phosphor in the present embodiment is preferably a photostimulable phosphor represented by the following general formula (1).

一般式(1)
1X・aM2X'2・bM3X"3:eA
[式中、M1はLi、Na、K、Rb及びCsの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のアルカリ金属原子であり、M2はBe、Mg、Ca、Sr、Ba、Zn、Cd、Cu及びNiの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の二価金属原子であり、M3はSc、Y、La、Ce、Pr、Nd、Pm、Sm、Eu、Gd、Tb、Dy、Ho、Er、Tm、Yb、Lu、Al、Ga及びInの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の三価金属原子であり、X、X'、X"はF、Cl、Br及びIの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のハロゲン原子であり、AはEu、Tb、In、Ce、Tm、Dy、Pr、Ho、Nd、Yb、Er、Gd、Lu、Sm、Y、Tl、Na、Ag、Cu及びMgの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の金属原子であり、また、a、b、eはそれぞれ0≦a<0.5、0≦b<0.5、0<e<1.0の範囲の数値を表す。]
General formula (1)
M 1 X · aM 2 X ' 2 · bM 3 X " 3 : eA
[Wherein, M 1 is at least one alkali metal atom selected from Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs atoms, and M 2 is Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Cd, Cu. And at least one divalent metal atom selected from each atom of Ni, and M 3 is Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, At least one trivalent metal atom selected from each atom of Tm, Yb, Lu, Al, Ga and In, and X, X ′ and X ″ are at least selected from each atom of F, Cl, Br and I 1 type of halogen atom, A is Eu, Tb, In, Ce, Tm, Dy, Pr, Ho, Nd, Yb, Er, Gd, Lu, Sm, Y, Tl, Na, Ag, Cu and Mg. At least one metal atom selected from each atom, and , B, e each represent a number between 0 ≦ a <0.5,0 ≦ b <0.5,0 <e <1.0.]

上記一般式(1)で表される輝尽性蛍光体において、M1は、Li、Na、K、Rb及びCs等の各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のアルカリ金属原子を表し、中でもRb及びCsの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のアルカリ土類金属原子が好ましく、さらに好ましくはCs原子である。 In the photostimulable phosphor represented by the general formula (1), M 1 represents at least one alkali metal atom selected from each atom such as Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs. At least one alkaline earth metal atom selected from each atom of Cs is preferable, and a Cs atom is more preferable.

2は、Be、Mg、Ca、Sr、Ba、Zn、Cd、Cu及びNi等の各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の二価の金属原子を表すが、中でも好ましく用いられるのは、Be、Mg、Ca、Sr及びBa等の各原子から選ばれる二価の金属原子である。 M 2 represents at least one divalent metal atom selected from atoms such as Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Cd, Cu, and Ni, and among these, Be, It is a divalent metal atom selected from each atom such as Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba.

3は、Sc、Y、La、Ce、Pr、Nd、Pm、Sm、Eu、Gd、Tb、Dy、Ho、Er、Tm、Yb、Lu、Al、Ga及びIn等の各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の三価の金属原子を表すが、中でも好ましく用いられるのはY、Ce、Sm、Eu、Al、La、Gd、Lu、Ga及びIn等の各原子から選ばれる三価の金属原子である。 M 3 is selected from atoms such as Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Al, Ga, and In. At least one trivalent metal atom is represented, but among them, a trivalent metal atom selected from each atom such as Y, Ce, Sm, Eu, Al, La, Gd, Lu, Ga and In is preferable. It is.

Aは、Eu、Tb、In、Ce、Tm、Dy、Pr、Ho、Nd、Yb、Er、Gd、Lu、Sm、Y、Tl、Na、Ag、Cu及びMgの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種の金属原子である。   A is at least one selected from each atom of Eu, Tb, In, Ce, Tm, Dy, Pr, Ho, Nd, Yb, Er, Gd, Lu, Sm, Y, Tl, Na, Ag, Cu, and Mg. It is a seed metal atom.

輝尽性蛍光体の輝尽発光輝度向上の観点から、X、X'及びX"はF、Cl、Br及びIの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のハロゲン原子を表すが、F、Cl及びBrから選ばれる少なくとも1種のハロゲン原子が好ましく、Br及びIの各原子から選ばれる少なくとも1種のハロゲン原子が更に好ましい。   From the viewpoint of improving the photostimulable emission brightness of the photostimulable phosphor, X, X ′ and X ″ represent at least one halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br and I atoms. At least one halogen atom selected from Br is preferable, and at least one halogen atom selected from Br and I atoms is more preferable.

また、一般式(1)において、b値は0≦b<0.5であるが、好ましくは、0≦b<10-2である。 In the general formula (1), the b value is 0 ≦ b <0.5, and preferably 0 ≦ b <10 −2 .

ここで、輝尽性蛍光体層は互いに独立した細長い柱状結晶構造を有しており、個々の径及び形状が揃った柱状結晶であることが好ましい。この柱状結晶の太さ、つまり柱状結晶の平均面積は支持体の温度によって影響を受けることから、これらを制御することによって所望する平均面積を有する柱状結晶を作製することが可能である。すなわち、輝尽性蛍光体層が設けられる支持体全体の温度を所定の範囲に調整し、かつ、この所定の温度範囲からの偏差を可能な限り小さくすることにより、柱状結晶の太さを制御し、感度が均一で膜剥離をおこしにくい輝尽性蛍光体層を形成することが可能になる。   Here, the photostimulable phosphor layer has a long and narrow columnar crystal structure independent of each other, and is preferably a columnar crystal having a uniform diameter and shape. Since the thickness of the columnar crystal, that is, the average area of the columnar crystal is affected by the temperature of the support, it is possible to produce a columnar crystal having a desired average area by controlling these. That is, the thickness of the columnar crystal is controlled by adjusting the temperature of the entire support on which the photostimulable phosphor layer is provided to a predetermined range and by making the deviation from the predetermined temperature range as small as possible. In addition, it is possible to form a photostimulable phosphor layer having a uniform sensitivity and hardly causing film peeling.

真空容器2の内部の上面付近には、支持体5を保持する支持体ホルダ6が備えられている。   A support holder 6 that holds the support 5 is provided near the upper surface inside the vacuum vessel 2.

支持体5としては、一般に各種のガラス、高分子材料、金属などが用いられるが、本実施形態においては特に樹脂などの高分子材料又はアルミニウムシート、鉄シート、銅シートなどの金属シートが好ましい。また、支持体5の厚さは一般に80μm〜5000μmであり、取り扱い上の点から80μm〜3000μmであることが好ましい。   As the support 5, various types of glass, polymer materials, metals, and the like are generally used. In the present embodiment, polymer materials such as resins or metal sheets such as aluminum sheets, iron sheets, and copper sheets are particularly preferable. Further, the thickness of the support 5 is generally 80 μm to 5000 μm, and preferably 80 μm to 3000 μm from the viewpoint of handling.

支持体ホルダ6は支持体ホルダ基板6b及び支持体ホルダ凸部6aから成り、支持体ホルダ基板6bのうち蒸発源4に対向する面の中央部付近に、支持体ホルダ凸部6aが突出した状態に形成されている。支持体ホルダ凸部6aのうち蒸発源4に対向する面は所定の曲率を備えており、支持体ホルダ6の縦方向の中央部を中心として蒸発源4の方向に膨出した曲面となっている。   The support holder 6 includes a support holder substrate 6b and a support holder convex portion 6a, and the support holder convex portion 6a protrudes near the center of the surface of the support holder substrate 6b facing the evaporation source 4. Is formed. The surface of the support holder convex portion 6 a that faces the evaporation source 4 has a predetermined curvature, and is a curved surface that bulges in the direction of the evaporation source 4 with the central portion of the support holder 6 in the vertical direction as the center. Yes.

ここで、支持体ホルダ凸部6aの曲面の曲率半径Rは、R=100〜100000が好ましく、さらに好ましくはR=1000〜20000である。   Here, as for the curvature radius R of the curved surface of the support body holder convex part 6a, R = 100-100000 are preferable, More preferably, it is R = 1000-20000.

支持体ホルダ基板6bには、支持体5の端部を挟持して支持体ホルダ凸部6aの両端部付近に固定される固定部材7a,7bが備えられている。   The support body holder substrate 6b is provided with fixing members 7a and 7b that sandwich the end portion of the support body 5 and are fixed near both ends of the support body holder convex portion 6a.

図2に示すように、固定部材7bはねじによって支持体ホルダ基板6bに固定されている。なお、固定部材7bの固定はねじ止めの他、接着剤などで行ってもよい。また、固定部材7aには3つのスプリング8が取付けられ、このスプリング8の先端部に形成されたフックが支持体ホルダ基板6bに備えられた3つのフック係合部9にそれぞれ係合されることによって、支持体5が支持体ホルダ凸部6aの方向に付勢された状態で取付けられるようになっている。なお、固定部材7a,7b共にスプリング8を介在させて固定してもよい。   As shown in FIG. 2, the fixing member 7b is fixed to the support holder substrate 6b with screws. The fixing member 7b may be fixed with an adhesive or the like in addition to screwing. Further, three springs 8 are attached to the fixing member 7a, and hooks formed at the tip portions of the springs 8 are respectively engaged with the three hook engaging portions 9 provided on the support body holder substrate 6b. Thus, the support 5 is attached in a state of being biased in the direction of the support holder convex portion 6a. The fixing members 7a and 7b may be fixed with the spring 8 interposed.

さらに、支持体ホルダ6には、支持体5を蒸発源4に対して回転させることにより蒸発源4から蒸気を蒸着させる支持体回転機構10が設けられている。支持体回転機構10は、支持体ホルダ6を支持すると共に支持体ホルダ6を回転させる回転軸10aと、真空容器2外に配置されて回転軸10aの駆動源となるモータ(図示せず)等から構成されている。   Further, the support holder 6 is provided with a support rotating mechanism 10 for vapor deposition from the evaporation source 4 by rotating the support 5 with respect to the evaporation source 4. The support rotation mechanism 10 supports the support holder 6 and rotates the support holder 6, a motor 10 (not shown) that is disposed outside the vacuum vessel 2 and serves as a drive source for the rotation shaft 10 a, and the like. It is composed of

なお、支持体ホルダ6には、支持体5を加熱する加熱ヒータ(図示せず)を備えることが好ましい。この加熱ヒータで支持体5を加熱することによって、支持体5の支持体ホルダ6に対する密着性を強化や、輝尽性蛍光体層の膜質調整を行う。また、支持体5の表面の吸着物を離脱・除去し、支持体5の表面と輝尽性蛍光体との間に不純物層が発生することを防止する。
また、加熱手段として温媒又は熱媒を循環させるための機構(図示せず)を有していてもよい。この場合には、蒸着時の基板温度を50〜150℃といった比較的低温に保持して蒸着する場合に適している。
The support holder 6 is preferably provided with a heater (not shown) for heating the support 5. By heating the support 5 with this heater, the adhesion of the support 5 to the support holder 6 is enhanced and the film quality of the stimulable phosphor layer is adjusted. Further, the adsorbate on the surface of the support 5 is removed and removed, and an impurity layer is prevented from being generated between the surface of the support 5 and the photostimulable phosphor.
Moreover, you may have a mechanism (not shown) for circulating a heating medium or a heating medium as a heating means. In this case, it is suitable for vapor deposition while keeping the substrate temperature at the time of vapor deposition at a relatively low temperature of 50 to 150 ° C.

また、支持体5と蒸発源4との間隔は、100mm〜1500mmに設置するのが好ましい。さらに、支持体5と蒸発源4との間に、蒸発源4から支持体5に至る空間を遮断するシャッタ(図示せず)を備えるようにしても良い。シャッタによって輝尽性蛍光体の表面に付着した目的物以外の物質が蒸着の初期段階で蒸発し、支持体5に付着するのを防ぐことができる。   Moreover, it is preferable to install the space | interval of the support body 5 and the evaporation source 4 at 100 mm-1500 mm. Further, a shutter (not shown) that blocks a space from the evaporation source 4 to the support 5 may be provided between the support 5 and the evaporation source 4. Substances other than the target substance attached to the surface of the photostimulable phosphor by the shutter can be prevented from evaporating at the initial stage of vapor deposition and adhering to the support 5.

続いて、前述の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置を用いた本発明の放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法について説明する。   Then, the manufacturing method of the radiographic image conversion panel of this invention using the manufacturing apparatus of the above-mentioned radiographic image conversion panel is demonstrated.

前述の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置1を使用して支持体5に輝尽性蛍光体層を形成するには、まず、支持体ホルダ6に支持体5を取付ける。   In order to form the photostimulable phosphor layer on the support 5 using the aforementioned radiation image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus 1, first, the support 5 is attached to the support holder 6.

支持体5の取付けにあたっては、まず、支持体5の一端側を固定部材7bで挟持した状態で、固定部材7bを支持体ホルダ基板6bにおける支持体ホルダ凸部6aの一側面付近にねじによって固定する。次に、支持体5を支持体ホルダ凸部6aの曲面に当接した状態で支持体5の他端側を固定部材7aによって挟持し、固定部材7aに取付けられた3つのスプリング8を支持体ホルダ基板6bに備えられた3つのフック係合部9にそれぞれ係合する。   When mounting the support body 5, first, the fixing member 7b is fixed to the vicinity of one side surface of the support body holder convex portion 6a on the support body holder substrate 6b with one end side of the support body 5 held between the fixing members 7b. To do. Next, with the support 5 in contact with the curved surface of the support holder convex portion 6a, the other end of the support 5 is sandwiched by the fixing member 7a, and the three springs 8 attached to the fixing member 7a are supported by the support. It engages with the three hook engaging portions 9 provided on the holder substrate 6b.

次いで、真空容器2内を真空排気する。その後、支持体回転機構10により支持体ホルダ6を蒸発源4に対して回転させ、蒸着可能な真空度に真空容器2が達したら、加熱された蒸発源4から輝尽性蛍光体を蒸発させて、支持体5の表面に輝尽性蛍光体層を所望の厚さに成長させる。この輝尽性蛍光体層12は、10〜1000μm、好ましくは10μm〜500μmの膜厚に形成される。   Next, the vacuum container 2 is evacuated. Thereafter, the support holder 6 is rotated with respect to the evaporation source 4 by the support rotating mechanism 10, and when the vacuum container 2 reaches a vacuum degree capable of vapor deposition, the stimulable phosphor is evaporated from the heated evaporation source 4. Then, a stimulable phosphor layer is grown on the surface of the support 5 to a desired thickness. This stimulable phosphor layer 12 is formed to a thickness of 10 to 1000 μm, preferably 10 μm to 500 μm.

以上の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置1又は製造方法によれば、支持体5は固定部材7a,7bに引っ張られた状態で支持体ホルダ凸部6aに密着されるので、支持体5と支持体ホルダ6との密着性が強化される。さらに、スプリング8を介在させて固定しているため、支持体5は支持体ホルダ6の方向に付勢された状態で取付けられ、その張力が可変な状態とされる。したがって、支持体5の熱膨張率が高く輝尽性蛍光体の蒸着熱により支持体5が膨張した場合でも、支持体5の張力は常に一定範囲内となり、支持体5と支持体ホルダ6との密着は強化されたまま保たれる。   According to the radiographic image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus 1 or manufacturing method described above, the support 5 is in close contact with the support holder convex portion 6a while being pulled by the fixing members 7a and 7b. Adhesion with the holder 6 is enhanced. Furthermore, since the spring 8 is interposed and fixed, the support body 5 is attached in a state of being biased in the direction of the support body holder 6, and the tension is variable. Therefore, even when the support 5 has a high thermal expansion coefficient and the support 5 is expanded by the heat of vapor deposition of the stimulable phosphor, the tension of the support 5 is always within a certain range, and the support 5 and the support holder 6 The adhesion of is kept reinforced.

したがって、支持体5に輝尽性蛍光体が蒸着することにより支持体5の温度が上昇した場合でも、常に支持体5の全体の温度を所定範囲内にすることが可能となるので、柱状結晶の生成の制御により、輝度分布の制御をすることができるため、放射線画像変換パネルの感度を均一化することが可能となる。   Therefore, even when the photostimulable phosphor is deposited on the support 5 and the temperature of the support 5 is increased, the entire temperature of the support 5 can always be within a predetermined range. Since the luminance distribution can be controlled by controlling the generation of, the sensitivity of the radiation image conversion panel can be made uniform.

以上のように本発明によれば、支持体5の全体の温度を均一に保つことが可能となるので輝度分布の制御がしやすくなり、膜剥離や感度の不均一化が生じにくい輝尽性蛍光体層を形成することができる。その結果、高感度で均一かつ耐久性に優れた良好な放射線画像変換パネルを製造することができるという効果を得ることができる。   As described above, according to the present invention, the entire temperature of the support 5 can be kept uniform, so that the brightness distribution can be easily controlled, and the photostimulability is less likely to cause film peeling and non-uniform sensitivity. A phosphor layer can be formed. As a result, it is possible to obtain an effect that a good radiation image conversion panel having high sensitivity, uniformity and excellent durability can be manufactured.

特に、本発明においては、支持体5として樹脂などの高分子材料又はアルミニウムシート、鉄シート、銅シートなどの薄い金属シートを使用する場合に顕著な効果を得ることができる。   In particular, in the present invention, a remarkable effect can be obtained when a polymer material such as a resin or a thin metal sheet such as an aluminum sheet, an iron sheet, or a copper sheet is used as the support 5.

以下、実施例を挙げて本発明を具体的に説明するが、本発明の実施態様はこれに限定されるものではない。   EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although an Example is given and this invention is demonstrated concretely, the embodiment of this invention is not limited to this.

[実施例1]
真空容器の内部の上面付近において、厚さ0.5mmの支持体の一端側を固定部材で挟持した状態で、固定部材を支持体ホルダ基板における支持体ホルダ凸部の一側面付近にねじによって固定した。次に、支持体を支持体ホルダ凸部の曲面に当接した状態で、支持体の他端側を固定部材によって挟持し、固定部材に取付けられた3つのスプリングを支持体ホルダ基板に備えられた3つのフック係合部にそれぞれ係合することで、支持体に張力を付与した状態で支持体を支持体ホルダに固定した。
次に、蒸発源として輝尽性蛍光体(CsBr:0.0001Eu)を抵抗加熱用タングステンボートに充填して真空容器の内部の底面付近に設置した。
続いて真空容器を一旦排気し、Arガスを導入して真空度を0.1Paに調整した。そして、支持体ホルダに設置された加熱ヒータにより支持体の温度を100℃に調整した。その後タングステンボートを加熱して蒸発源を蒸発させ、膜厚が500μmとなったところで蒸着を終了した。次いで150℃でこの輝尽性蛍光体を加熱処理(アニール処理)することにより、放射線画像変換パネルを作製した。
[Example 1]
Fixing the fixing member with a screw near one side of the support holder convex portion of the support holder substrate with one end of the 0.5 mm thick support pinched by the fixing member near the upper surface inside the vacuum vessel did. Next, in a state where the support is in contact with the curved surface of the support holder convex portion, the other end side of the support is sandwiched by the fixing member, and three springs attached to the fixing member are provided on the support holder substrate. The support was fixed to the support holder in a state where tension was applied to the support by engaging with the three hook engaging portions.
Next, a photostimulable phosphor (CsBr: 0.0001Eu) as an evaporation source was filled in a resistance heating tungsten boat and placed near the bottom surface inside the vacuum vessel.
Subsequently, the vacuum vessel was once evacuated and Ar gas was introduced to adjust the degree of vacuum to 0.1 Pa. And the temperature of the support body was adjusted to 100 degreeC with the heater installed in the support body holder. Thereafter, the tungsten boat was heated to evaporate the evaporation source. When the film thickness reached 500 μm, the deposition was finished. Next, this stimulable phosphor was heat-treated (annealed) at 150 ° C. to produce a radiation image conversion panel.

[実施例2]
実施例1の支持体の厚さを0.2mmとして放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Example 2]
A radiation image conversion panel was obtained by setting the thickness of the support of Example 1 to 0.2 mm.

[実施例3]
実施例1の支持体の材質をポリカーボネートとして放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Example 3]
A radiation image conversion panel was obtained using polycarbonate as the material of the support of Example 1.

[実施例4]
実施例1の支持体の厚さを0.2mmとし、材質をPETとして放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Example 4]
A radiation image conversion panel was obtained by setting the thickness of the support of Example 1 to 0.2 mm and using PET as the material.

[比較例1]
実施例1の支持体を張力を付与しない状態で支持体ホルダに固定して放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Comparative Example 1]
The support of Example 1 was fixed to a support holder in a state where no tension was applied to obtain a radiation image conversion panel.

[比較例2]
実施例2の支持体を張力を付与しない状態で支持体ホルダに固定して放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Comparative Example 2]
The support of Example 2 was fixed to a support holder in a state where no tension was applied to obtain a radiation image conversion panel.

[比較例3]
実施例3の支持体を張力を付与しない状態で支持体ホルダに固定して放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Comparative Example 3]
The support of Example 3 was fixed to a support holder in a state where no tension was applied to obtain a radiation image conversion panel.

[比較例4]
実施例4の支持体を張力を付与しない状態で支持体ホルダに固定して放射線画像変換パネルを得た。
[Comparative Example 4]
The support of Example 4 was fixed to a support holder in a state where no tension was applied to obtain a radiation image conversion panel.

そして、以上のようにして得られた放射線画像変換パネルについて下記のような評価を行った。   And the following evaluation was performed about the radiographic image conversion panel obtained as mentioned above.

<輝度分布評価>
放射線画像変換パネルに管電圧80kVpのX線を輝尽性蛍光体層とは逆の支持体側から均一に照射した後、この放射線画像変換パネルをHe−Neレーザー光(633nm)で走査して励起し、放射線画像変換パネル上に等間隔に並んだ25の測定点において、輝尽性蛍光体層から放射される輝尽発光を受光器(分光感度S−5の光電子増倍管)で受光してその強度を測定し、各測定点間の強度のばらつきから感度ムラを評価した。感度ムラは、各パネルの各測定点における輝度の最大値と最小値の幅を25点の測定点の強度の平均値で割り、これを%で表したものである。評価の結果を表1に示す。
<Luminance distribution evaluation>
The radiation image conversion panel is uniformly irradiated with X-rays having a tube voltage of 80 kVp from the side of the support opposite to the photostimulable phosphor layer, and then the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with He-Ne laser light (633 nm) for excitation. Then, at 25 measurement points arranged at equal intervals on the radiation image conversion panel, the photostimulated luminescence emitted from the photostimulable phosphor layer is received by a light receiver (photomultiplier tube having a spectral sensitivity of S-5). The intensity was measured, and the sensitivity unevenness was evaluated from the variation in intensity between the measurement points. Sensitivity unevenness is obtained by dividing the width of the maximum value and the minimum value at each measurement point of each panel by the average value of the intensities at 25 measurement points, and expressing this in%. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1.

<付着性>
放射線画像変換パネルの輝尽性蛍光体層の表面に接着テープを貼り付け、テープを剥がしたときに輝尽性蛍光体層が支持体に付着していた面積を測定し、以下に示す基準により付着性の評価を行った。評価の結果を表1に示す。
<Adhesiveness>
Adhesive tape was applied to the surface of the photostimulable phosphor layer of the radiation image conversion panel, and the area where the photostimulable phosphor layer was attached to the support when the tape was peeled off was measured. Adhesion was evaluated. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1.

○:支持体5に付着していた輝尽性蛍光体層の面積が60%以上である。
×:支持体5に付着していた輝尽性蛍光体層の面積が60%未満である。
(Circle): The area of the photostimulable fluorescent substance layer adhering to the support body 5 is 60% or more.
X: The area of the photostimulable phosphor layer adhering to the support 5 is less than 60%.

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以上、表1の結果から明らかなように、支持体を張力を付与した状態で支持体ホルダに固定した実施例1〜実施例4においては、支持体に付着した輝尽性蛍光体層の面積が60%以上となっている。一方、支持体を張力を付与しない状態で支持体ホルダに固定した比較例1〜比較例4においては、支持体に付着した輝尽性蛍光体層の面積が60%未満となっている。この結果より、支持体を張力を付与して固定した状態で蒸着を行うと、蒸着過程において支持体全体の温度が均一に保たれ、輝尽性蛍光体層の付着性が向上することがわかる。   As described above, as apparent from the results of Table 1, in Examples 1 to 4 in which the support was fixed to the support holder in a tensioned state, the area of the photostimulable phosphor layer attached to the support. Is over 60%. On the other hand, in Comparative Examples 1 to 4 in which the support is fixed to the support holder in a state where no tension is applied, the area of the stimulable phosphor layer attached to the support is less than 60%. From this result, it can be seen that when vapor deposition is performed with the support fixed with tension, the temperature of the entire support is kept uniform during the vapor deposition process, and the adherence of the photostimulable phosphor layer is improved. .

そして、実施例1〜実施例4においては、比較例1〜比較例4に比べて輝度分布の値が低いことがわかる。すなわち、輝尽性蛍光体層の付着性が向上する結果、輝尽発光の強度のばらつきが少なくなり、放射線画像変換パネルの感度ムラが少なくなることがわかる。   And in Example 1- Example 4, it turns out that the value of luminance distribution is low compared with Comparative Example 1- Comparative Example 4. That is, as a result of improving the adherence of the photostimulable phosphor layer, it can be seen that the variation in the intensity of the photostimulated luminescence is reduced and the sensitivity unevenness of the radiation image conversion panel is reduced.

また、実施例1〜実施例4より、支持体の材質が異なる場合でも同様の作用効果が得られることがわかる。
ただし、実施例1,2及び実施例3,4からわかるように、支持体の材質が金属である場合は熱伝導性が高いため、より支持体の温度の制御がしやすく、支持体全体の温度を一定に保つことによってさらに輝度分布を低く抑えることができる。
Moreover, it turns out that the same effect is acquired from Example 1- Example 4, even when the material of a support body differs.
However, as can be seen from Examples 1 and 2 and Examples 3 and 4, since the thermal conductivity is high when the material of the support is metal, it is easier to control the temperature of the support, By keeping the temperature constant, the luminance distribution can be further reduced.

さらに、実施例1,3及び実施例2,4からわかるように、支持体の厚さが0.5mmの方が0.2mmの場合より輝度分布が低く抑えられており、支持体にある程度剛性がある方が支持体ホルダとの密着が得られやすく、逆にあまり薄いと支持体ホルダに均一に密着させるのが難しいということがわかる。   Further, as can be seen from Examples 1 and 3 and Examples 2 and 4, the brightness distribution is suppressed lower when the thickness of the support is 0.5 mm than when 0.2 mm, and the support is somewhat rigid. It can be seen that close contact with the support holder is more easily obtained, and on the other hand, if the thickness is too thin, it is difficult to uniformly contact the support holder.

以上より、支持体に張力を付与して支持体ホルダに固定した状態で蒸着を行うことにより、支持体に対する輝尽性蛍光体層の付着性が優れ、感度ムラの少ない放射線画像変換パネルを得ることができる。   As described above, by performing vapor deposition while applying tension to the support and fixing it to the support holder, a radiation image conversion panel with excellent adhesion of the stimulable phosphor layer to the support and less sensitivity unevenness is obtained. be able to.

本発明の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing apparatus of the radiographic image conversion panel of this invention. 本発明の固定部材により支持体を支持体ホルダに固定した状態を示す平面 図である。It is a top view which shows the state which fixed the support body to the support body holder with the fixing member of this invention.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置
2 真空容器
3 真空ポンプ
4 蒸発源
5 支持体
6 支持体ホルダ
6a 支持体ホルダ凸部
6b 支持体ホルダ基板
7a,7b 固定部材
8 スプリング
9 フック係合部
10 支持体回転機構
10a 回転軸
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Radiation image conversion panel manufacturing apparatus 2 Vacuum container 3 Vacuum pump 4 Evaporation source 5 Support body 6 Support body holder 6a Support body holder convex part 6b Support body holder substrate 7a, 7b Fixing member 8 Spring 9 Hook engagement part 10 Support body Rotating mechanism 10a Rotating shaft

Claims (4)

真空容器と、
前記真空容器内に設けられ、支持体に輝尽性蛍光体を蒸着させる蒸発源と、
前記蒸発源に対向し所定の曲率半径を有する曲面を備えた支持体ホルダと、
前記蒸発源に対して前記支持体ホルダを回転させることによってこの蒸発源から輝尽性蛍光体を前記支持体に蒸着させる支持体回転機構と、
前記支持体の両端を挟持し、この支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定させる固定部材と、
を備えることを特徴とする放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置。
A vacuum vessel;
An evaporation source provided in the vacuum vessel and for depositing a stimulable phosphor on a support;
A support holder having a curved surface facing the evaporation source and having a predetermined radius of curvature;
A support rotating mechanism for depositing a stimulable phosphor from the evaporation source on the support by rotating the support holder with respect to the evaporation source;
A fixing member that clamps both ends of the support and fixes the support to the support holder in a state in which tension is applied;
An apparatus for manufacturing a radiation image conversion panel.
前記固定部材には、前記支持体が温度変化により膨張した場合に伸縮して前記支持体に張力を付与するスプリングが取付けられていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の放射線画像変換パネルの製造装置。   The radiation image conversion panel according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member is attached with a spring that expands and contracts when the support body expands due to a temperature change and applies tension to the support body. Manufacturing equipment. 真空容器内において、支持体の両端を固定部材により挟持する工程と、
前記真空容器内の上方に設けられた支持体ホルダのうち、この真空容器内の底面側に面し所定の曲率半径を有する曲面に前記支持体を当接する工程と、
前記固定部材により前記支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定する工程と、
前記真空容器内の底部に設けられた蒸発源から蒸発する輝尽性蛍光体を前記支持体上に蒸着させて輝尽性蛍光体層を形成する工程と、
を備えることを特徴とする放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法。
In the vacuum vessel, sandwiching both ends of the support by the fixing members;
Of the support holder provided above the inside of the vacuum vessel, the step of contacting the support to a curved surface facing the bottom side in the vacuum vessel and having a predetermined radius of curvature;
Fixing the support to the support holder in a state where tension is applied by the fixing member;
Forming a stimulable phosphor layer by vapor-depositing a stimulable phosphor evaporating from an evaporation source provided at the bottom of the vacuum vessel on the support;
A method for producing a radiation image conversion panel.
前記固定部材により前記支持体を張力を付与させた状態で前記支持体ホルダに固定する工程は、前記固定部材に前記支持体が温度変化により膨張した場合に伸縮して前記支持体に張力を付与するスプリングを取付ける工程を含むことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の放射線画像変換パネルの製造方法。   The step of fixing the support to the support holder in a state where tension is applied to the support by the fixing member, expands and contracts when the support expands due to a temperature change, and applies tension to the support. The manufacturing method of the radiographic image conversion panel of Claim 3 including the process of attaching the spring to perform.
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