Internal radiation attenuation system
OwnerEarl B. Jacobsoninventor
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Abstract
An internal radiation attenuation system for a substantially enclosed radioactive work environment to protect and shield workers therein from radiation. The system decreases health hazards for workers and increases the safety margin within the environment. The method contemplates utilizing a frame which is formed from a plurality of interlocking segments which are quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. A plurality of radiation attenuation panels are slidably engaged upon the upper portion of the frame and a second plurality of radiation attenuation pads can be engaged to hang from the sides of the frame to substantially enclose a worker therein.
Claims10
An internal radiation attenuation system for a radioactive environment having a substantially enclosed radioactive workspace having an internal configuration with at least one entrance portal, said workspace internal configuration having an upper wall or ceiling, side walls and a bottom wall, comprising:
- means for forming a frame for supporting a plurality of radiation attenuation means to substantially conform to at least a portion of the inside of said workspace internal configuration, said frame means including a plurality of interlocking segments, including means for assembling said segments into said frame means, said interlocking segments form a skeleton spaced around the periphery of said internal workspace, interlocked with one another, said frame means further including means for supporting said radiation attenuation means around at least a portion of the periphery of said internal workspace, said frame means skeleton forming a free standing support structure standing and supported primarily by said bottom wall without vertical support from said ceiling.
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