Capacitor Cooling Structure for Laser Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing cooling mechanisms for capacitors in laser apparatuses are inefficient, leading to heat-induced capacitance changes and stability issues in laser output, particularly due to insufficient heat conduction and varying contact forces between cooling and insulating components.
Innovation Solution
A capacitor cooling structure that includes a conducting part electrically connected to the capacitor, an insulating part with a specific surface configuration, and a cooling part, where the conducting and insulating parts are fastened together using a fastening mechanism to enhance heat conduction and maintain electrical insulation, allowing efficient cooling of the capacitor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a conventional cooling mechanism is used for the capacitor, then the structure is simple, but the heat dissipation efficiency is insufficient leading to capacitance changes
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling structure is divided into separate functional components: a cooling part with cooling holes for heat dissipation, an insulating part for electrical isolation, and a conducting part for electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to optimize its specific function while working together as an integrated cooling system.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating part serves as an intermediary component between the conducting part and the cooling part. It provides electrical insulation while allowing thermal conduction, mediating between the electrical connection requirements and the cooling requirements to achieve both electrical isolation and effective heat dissipation.
2Reliability
If the conducting part and cooling part are directly connected, then electrical connection is achieved, but electrical insulation is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating part acts as a mediator that provides electrical insulation between the conducting part and the cooling part. It includes a through-hole that allows mechanical fastening while maintaining electrical isolation, resolving the contradiction between needing secure mechanical connection and maintaining electrical insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling structure utilizes composite construction with different materials having distinct properties: the insulating part is made from electrically insulating material with thermal conduction capability, while the conducting part uses electrically conductive material. This composite approach allows simultaneous achievement of electrical insulation and thermal management.
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
This configuration ensures effective heat dissipation from the capacitor, stabilizing the laser output by maintaining consistent capacitance and improving the timing of electrical discharging, thereby enhancing the stability and efficiency of the laser apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
The conducting part and the cooling part are electrically insulated from each other by the insulating part
Implementation Method 2
a first fastening part configured to fasten the conducting part and the insulating part to each other
Implementation Method 3
efficient heat conduction and maintain electrical insulation, allowing efficient cooling of the capacitor
Data Source
AI summary
To cool a capacitor including a first electrode and a second electrode, a capacitor cooling structure includes: a conducting part electrically connected with the first electrode; an insulating part that has a first surface including a first position and a second surface including a second position, and is connected with the conducting part at the first position; a first fastening part configured to fasten the conducting part and the insulating part to each other; and a cooling part connected with the second position facing the first position, the conducting part and the cooling part being electrically insulated from each other by the insulating part.