Adaptor Card Flow Guide for Multi-Size Module Cooling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electronic devices have expansion slots that only support one size of electronic modules, limiting user flexibility and making it difficult to install modules of different sizes, and they lack effective heat dissipation for operating modules.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with an adaptor card that allows for the installation of electronic modules of different sizes through a flow guiding function, which directs airflow to dissipate heat efficiently.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the expansion slot is designed to support only one size type of electronic module, then the structural design is simple, but the user flexibility and adaptability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser flexibility to select electronic modulesVSAvoidstructural design of expansion slot

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An adaptor card is introduced as an intermediary component between the expansion slot and the electronic module. The adaptor card includes a card body with a first connecting part that connects to the expansion slot, and a second connecting part that connects to the electronic module. This intermediary structure enables the expansion slot to accommodate electronic modules of different sizes without requiring multiple specialized slots, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining simple structural design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the expansion slot structure is designed for a specific module size, then the installation is straightforward, but modules of different sizes cannot be properly installed or connected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation of electronic modulesVSAvoidcompatibility with different module sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The adaptor card is designed with universal connectivity features - the first connecting part interfaces with the standard expansion slot while the second connecting part interfaces with the electronic module. This multi-functional design allows the same adaptor card structure to work with electronic modules of different sizes, making the installation process straightforward while achieving broad compatibility across various module form factors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Temperature

If no heat dissipation structure is provided, then the device structure is simple, but the electronic module temperature increases during operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectronic module temperatureVSAvoidheat dissipation structure

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The heat dissipation function is merged into the adaptor card structure. The adaptor card includes a flow guide structure that directs airflow toward the electronic module, and a heat dissipation structure that works in conjunction with the airflow to remove heat from the module. By combining the adaptor functionality with heat dissipation features, the patent achieves effective temperature control without adding separate complex cooling systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Temperature

If an adaptor card with flow guide is added, then the heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidadaptor card structure

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The flow guide structure and heat dissipation features are integrated into the adaptor card body rather than being separate components. The adaptor card includes a card body with a first connecting part for the expansion slot, a second connecting part for the electronic module, and built-in flow guide structures that direct airflow. This integration achieves effective heat dissipation while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables the easy installation of various-sized electronic modules in a single slot and enhances heat dissipation, increasing user flexibility and reducing module temperatures during operation.

Implementation Method 1

the flow guide of the adaptor card directs an airflow toward the first electronic module

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAirflow: Convection

Data Source

PatentUS11778765B2Electronic device and adaptor card thereof

Publication Date: 2023.10.03 WISTRON NEWEB CORP

AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having an insertion slot, a connecting interface, and an adaptor card. The connecting interface is disposed in the housing for connecting with a first electronic module or a second electronic module separately and has a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The adaptor card is detachably disposed in the housing and includes a flow guide. When the electronic device is in a first mode, the first electronic module is connected to the first connecting part, and the adaptor card is disposed between the insertion slot and the connecting interface. The flow guide directs an airflow toward the first electronic module. When the electronic device is in a second mode, the adaptor card is removed from the housing, and the second electronic module is connected to the first connecting part and the second connecting part.