Patent ID: 9733384
Date: 2017-08-15
CPC Classifications: G01N,G01V

Claim:
1. A package inspection system comprising: a conveyor mechanism for conveying a package having a content in a wrapping; an irradiation part for irradiating the package with an X ray or a terahertz wave; an electromagnetic-wave detection part for detecting the X ray or terahertz wave transmitted through the package; an illumination part for illuminating the package with light; and an optical detection part for taking an optical image of the package, a partition being provided between the electromagnetic-wave detection part and the illumination part, the partition having a light-shielding member configured to allow passage of the X ray or terahertz wave but block or reduce light emitted from the illumination part, at least in a path through which the X ray or terahertz wave enter the electromagnetic-wave detection part, wherein the irradiation part and the optical detection part are provided at one side of a conveyance path of the package, and the illumination part and the electromagnetic-wave detection part are provided at another side thereof.