Audio System Support With Elastic Thermal Conductor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Audio systems face performance degradation due to inadequate heat dissipation, as conventional heat discharge surfaces are often aesthetically restricted, leading to insufficient heat removal and reduced sound volume.
Innovation Solution
A support system featuring an elastic heat conducting member and a thermal dissipation radiator, which can deform to fit the audio system's discharge surface, enhancing heat transfer and dissipation through thermal contact, and optionally includes fins, a movable design, and air circulation mechanisms for improved heat management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the heat discharge surface dimensions are reduced for aesthetic reasons, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the heat dissipation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional flat heat discharge surface to a three-dimensional radiator structure with fins and channels. The elastic heat conducting member deforms to conform to the audio system's housing, creating a multi-dimensional heat exchange surface that increases thermal contact area while maintaining aesthetic design constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic heat conducting member acts as a flexible thermal interface that deforms under compression to fit the contours of the audio system's discharge surface. This flexible component ensures maximum thermal contact area while allowing the overall structure to maintain an aesthetically pleasing compact form factor.
2Shape
If conventional heat discharge surfaces are used with aesthetic constraints, then the aesthetic appearance is maintained, but the heat removal efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The radiator is segmented into multiple fins and channels that divide the heat dissipation function into numerous small thermal exchange surfaces. This segmentation increases the total surface area for heat transfer while maintaining a compact overall structure that meets aesthetic requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiator structure incorporates channels and fin configurations that create a porous-like thermal exchange network. This allows air to flow through multiple pathways, significantly enhancing convective heat transfer efficiency within a compact aesthetic form factor.
3Ease of operation
If the audio system is elevated on a support, then the listening position is improved, but the heat dissipation capability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it elevates the audio system to an optimal listening position while also serving as an integrated heat dissipation radiator. The elastic heat conducting member connects the audio system to the support, transferring heat to the radiator fins and channels that are part of the support structure itself.
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 support system effectively reduces the audio system's temperature, maintaining better performance by enhancing heat dissipation and allowing for both aesthetic and functional elevation of the audio equipment.
Implementation Method 1
a plate (16) comprising at least one elastic heat conducting member (26) able to deform in order to at least fit one portion of the discharge surface (12) of the audio system and a thermal dissipation radiator (18) in thermal contact with the elastic member
Implementation Method 2
at least one elastic heat conducting member (26) able to deform in order to at least fit one portion of the discharge surface (12)
Implementation Method 3
thermal dissipation radiator (18) in thermal contact with the elastic member
Implementation Method 4
the support comprises a fan capable of forcing circulation of air in the channel
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a support for an audio system, the audio system comprising a heat source, a discharge surface for the heat and means for conducting at least one portion of the heat produced by the heat source towards the discharge surface. The support further comprises a plate comprising at least one heat-conducting elastic member able to deform for fitting at least one portion of the discharge surface of the audio system, and a thermal dissipation radiator in thermal contact with the elastic member.