Spacing Means TRIZ Cases

A flexible thermal ground plane uses micro-pillars and nano-wicking to move heat through phase change.

Segmented cut plates reduce thermal deformation stress while generating vortices that enhance heat exchange efficiency without complex manufacturing.

Thermoplastic connecting bodies join hexagonal sheets via press fit, eliminating hazardous solvent use and specialized assembly devices.

Segmented header passages route fluid through bypass channels that merge with main flows, improving uniformity while reducing pressure loss.

A fin collar with elastic deformation enables direct tube insertion and furnace brazing without mechanical expansion.

Asymmetric tilting angles on upstream and downstream pipe sections direct drain away from contact areas to prevent accumulation.

Independent coaxial tubes with corrugated profiles absorb thermal expansion, preventing welding zone stress and tube occlusion in variable heat loads.

Segmented compartments with internal spacers prevent structural deformation and ensure uniform catalyst distribution in hydrogen liquefaction units.

Angled raised elements on bent tube walls create channels that slow fluid motion and equalize temperature gradients across the heat exchanger bundle.

Stamped ribs clamp Z-shaped fin feet into stepped channels to resolve vibration risks and limited contact area.

Flow obstacles fill gaps between the shroud and tube bundle to prevent bypass flow that reduces heat output.

Tapered pillars connect evaporator and condenser walls to resolve mechanical stability limits under high pressure variations.

Flangeless heat pipes eliminate face-sheet penetration, reducing mechanical creep while external reinforcements maintain stiffness.

Coated steel wire mesh in a vapor chamber resolves the contradiction between thin housing requirements and reliable capillary force.

A thermal ground plane uses micropillars and mesh layers to spread heat efficiently in thin mobile devices.

Parallel fin and pipe groups increase contact area, resolving low efficiency in high-power ASIC and FPGA cooling.

A heat exchanger fin uses a bearing surface extending from spacing means to support adjacent fins and enable adjustable separation pitch.

An interconnector integrates a distinct heat transfer fluid circuit to manage thermal regimes in solid oxide fuel cells and electrolysis systems.

Fixing brackets prevent metal pipe deformation from molten metal stream pressure, ensuring stable cooling performance for electronic components.

Helical spacer elements force the heat transfer medium into a rotating flow pattern, eliminating uneven temperature distribution across the catalytic bed.

Varying tube support bar thickness across radial layers ensures uniform pressure drop and eliminates refrigerant phase maldistribution.

U-shaped reinforcing hoops bridge manifold junctures to withstand internal pressure forces and thermal expansion in gas turbine regenerator cores.

Radial communication holes in the intermediate cylinder stabilize vapor mass to prevent water hammer noise during rapid condensation.

A vapor chamber structure uses a porous polymer middle layer to provide capillary attraction for liquid working fluid circulation.

A honeycomb heat exchange member with radial partition walls defines fluid cells to optimize mechanical strength and heat transfer surface area.

A coil key separator device locks tube wraps in place to prevent rubbing between heat exchanger coils.

Segmented circular retainer maintains pinion shaft angular orientation, ensuring adequate lubrication flow to bearings at high rotational speeds.

Guide members change external fluid direction between heat transmitting pipes, reducing thermal boundary layer thickness and improving heat exchange efficiency.

A sealed evaporative cooling system uses condensing tubes and wicks to transfer heat from electronic circuit packages.

Integrated casting merges tube plates with the core region, reducing fabrication complexity while maintaining high thermal efficiency.

Radial spacers separate encapsulated phase-change material tubes, reducing pressure drops and enhancing fluid circulation efficiency.

Intermediary webs between plate openings prevent displacement from manufacturing deviations, ensuring tight fluid separation.

Laterally extending ribs in a battery pack spacer redirect coolant flow, reducing lateral width and improving thermal management.

Segmented wick micro-channels eliminate vapor-liquid interference to enhance recirculation efficiency.

Radiation fins with independent flow channels circulate working fluid to transfer heat.

Curved plates increase in size from the center to withstand pressure differentials while reducing flow resistance.