Camera Head Housing Segmentation for Thermal Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing heat generated by high-resolution imaging devices in camera heads exceeds the allowable temperature of the exterior, posing a risk of overheating.
Innovation Solution
A camera head design with a housing that separates the interior and exterior portions of the outer surface, incorporating a heat insulating layer to prevent heat transfer from the imaging device to the exterior, and directing heat radiation through the mounting unit to the eyepiece side.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the imaging device resolution is increased to improve image quality, then the image quality is improved, but the heat generated by the imaging device increases and may exceed the allowable temperature of the exterior
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into an interior portion (housing the imager) and an exterior portion (outer surface), which are separated from each other. This segmentation isolates the heat-generating imager from the user-contacted exterior, allowing high-resolution imaging while preventing exterior overheating.
Solution Approach 2:
A heat insulating layer is introduced as an intermediary between the interior portion and exterior portion. This intermediary material blocks heat transfer from the imager to the exterior surface, enabling the system to maintain both high imaging performance and safe exterior temperatures.
2Loss of energy
If heat radiation is directed through the mounting unit to the eyepiece side, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the heat may affect components near the eyepiece
Solution Approach 1:
The heat insulating layer is selectively applied in specific regions between the interior and exterior portions, particularly in areas where heat transfer would directly impact sensitive components. This localized insulation allows efficient heat dissipation in safe directions while protecting vulnerable areas from thermal damage.
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
Effectively prevents the exterior from reaching high temperatures, ensuring safe operation and maintaining image quality by efficiently dissipating heat away from the user-contacted areas.
Implementation Method 1
the housing including an interior portion including the imager thereinside, and an exterior portion arranged on an outer side of the interior portion, wherein the interior portion and the exterior portion are separated from each other in at least a part of an outer surface
Data Source
AI summary
A camera head includes: a mount detachably connected to an eyepiece of an endoscope; an imager configured to capture a subject image emitted from the eyepiece; and a housing configured to house the imager, the housing including an interior portion including the imager thereinside, and an exterior portion arranged on an outer side of the interior portion, wherein the interior portion and the exterior portion are separated from each other in at least a part of an outer surface.