Angled Thermal Connector Layout for Compact Heat Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermal management systems in vehicles face challenges in optimizing structural space for fluid-conducting integral components and thermal management components, particularly when multiple fluid-conducting integral components need to be arranged closely for efficient thermal energy exchange.
Innovation Solution
The thermal management device comprises two connecting elements positioned at an angle to each other, allowing thermal management components to be attached on multiple sides. This configuration maximizes the area available for attaching thermal management components, enabling a space-saving design while maintaining efficient thermal energy exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If fluid-conducting integral components are arranged in parallel with thermal management components on one side, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the structural space is not optimized and multiple-sided population is not enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a conventional one-sided arrangement to a multi-dimensional configuration where connecting elements are positioned at angles to each other, enabling thermal management components to be attached on multiple sides. This spatial reorganization optimizes structural space utilization while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standardized connection interfaces.
2Loss of energy
If fluid-conducting integral components are positioned spatially close together, then flow and heat losses are reduced, but structural space for thermal management components is further reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into multiple connecting elements positioned at angles to each other, creating distinct attachment zones on different sides. This segmentation allows thermal management components to be distributed across multiple surfaces, reducing congestion while keeping connecting elements spatially close to minimize heat losses in the fluid-conducting paths.
3Volume of moving object
If connecting elements are arranged to allow multi-sided attachment, then structural space is optimized, but the arrangement complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting elements are designed with universal attachment capabilities on multiple sides, allowing the same component design to serve multiple functions and positions. This multi-functionality enables optimized structural space utilization without proportionally increasing complexity, as standardized interfaces and modular designs are employed across all connecting elements.
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
The angled arrangement of connecting elements allows for a more compact design of the thermal management system, facilitating easier assembly and component exchange while optimizing structural space and reducing flow and heat losses.
Implementation Method 1
the exchange of thermal energy
Data Source
AI summary
A thermal management device includes a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a hollow volume between the first and second ports. The first connecting element includes a first base element with a first side and a second side, at least one first port on the first side and one second port on the second side. The second connecting element includes a second base element with a third side and a fourth side, at least one third port on the third side, and a fourth port on the fourth side. The thermal management device also includes a second hollow volume between the third and fourth sides. The first and second connecting elements are positioned at an angle relative to each other such that a volume for the attachment of a thermal management component to the first or second connecting element is formed.