Closed-Loop Heat Dissipation Module With Liquid-Air Thermal Paths

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices, particularly display devices, generate heat during operation, which can degrade performance and reduce lifespan, necessitating efficient heat dissipation solutions.

Innovation Solution

A heat dissipation module with a first plate, partition wall, and working fluid paths, including a closed loop and exposed paths, enhances heat dissipation efficiency by utilizing liquid and air layers for thermal management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional heat dissipation structure is used, then the device can operate, but heat dissipation efficiency is insufficient leading to performance degradation and reduced lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifespanVSAvoidheat dissipation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The heat dissipation module is segmented into multiple functional paths: a first closed-loop path containing liquid for efficient heat absorption, a second path with air layer for heat dissipation, and a third path for additional heat dissipation. This segmentation allows each path to perform its specific heat dissipation function optimally, resolving the contradiction between temperature control and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention utilizes liquid (hydraulic) in the first closed-loop path for heat absorption and air layer (pneumatic) in the second and third paths for heat dissipation. This combination of pneumatic and hydraulic systems enables efficient thermal management, improving heat dissipation efficiency while ensuring device reliability and extended lifespan.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

2Temperature

If heat dissipation efficiency is improved through complex structures, then temperature control is better, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges multiple heat dissipation functions into a single integrated heat dissipation module. The first closed-loop path with liquid, the second path with air layer, and the third path are combined in one module, achieving efficient temperature control without proportionally increasing device complexity. The partition wall integrates the separation of these paths while maintaining a compact overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the heat dissipation module have different qualities: the first path uses liquid for high-efficiency heat absorption where heat generation is highest, while the second and third paths use air layers for heat dissipation. This local differentiation of heat dissipation qualities optimizes temperature control without requiring complex structures throughout the entire device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Temperature

If a closed-loop liquid path is used for heat dissipation, then heat absorption efficiency is improved, but the structure becomes more complex and harder to manufacture

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat absorption efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The closed-loop liquid path is segmented and integrated with air-layer paths through partition walls, allowing each section to be manufactured relatively simply and then assembled together. This segmentation reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the complete closed-loop system while maintaining high heat absorption efficiency in the liquid path.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 module effectively dissipates heat generated by display devices, improving performance and extending device lifespan through enhanced thermal management.

Implementation Method 1

a working fluid disposed in the first path

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

the first path forming a closed loop; a second path spaced apart from the first path and communicating with an outside of the heat dissipation module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentEP4506783B1Heat dissipation module and electronic device including the same
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided herein is a heat dissipation module including a first planar component, a partition wall coupled to the first planar component and defining a first path having one side closed by the first planar component, the first path forming a closed loop, and working fluid disposed in the first path. The heat dissipation module and an electronic device including the heat dissipation module in accordance with embodiments may be improved in heat dissipation efficiency.