Compressor Electronic Control Thermal Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic control devices for compressors face challenges in compact design and efficient thermal dissipation due to heat generation from both the compressor and the control device, which compromises the operation and reliability of temperature-sensitive components.
Innovation Solution
The proposed electronic control device features a main board and auxiliary boards, with the heat-generating board positioned at a specific distance from the encasement wall, allowing for improved thermal dissipation by facing a heat dissipator, while other boards are positioned further away, creating a thermal shield for sensitive components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the electronic control device is compacted to reduce size, then the device occupies less space, but heat dissipation becomes insufficient and temperature-sensitive components are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic control device is divided into multiple functional boards (main board, auxiliary boards) with heat-generating components segregated on dedicated boards. This segmentation allows strategic positioning of heat sources away from temperature-sensitive components while maintaining a compact overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
A heat dissipator is introduced as an intermediary component between heat-generating elements and temperature-sensitive components. The heat dissipator actively manages thermal energy transfer, allowing compact arrangement of components while preventing harmful heat accumulation near sensitive areas.
2Volume of moving object
If heat-generating components are positioned close to the encasement wall for compact design, then device size is reduced, but thermal dissipation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the device are assigned different thermal management characteristics. Heat-generating boards are positioned at specific distances from the encasement wall to optimize local heat dissipation, while temperature-sensitive components are placed in thermally favorable positions. This localized optimization allows compact design without sacrificing thermal efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple auxiliary boards are used to separate functions, then device functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic control device is divided into a main board and multiple auxiliary boards, each dedicated to specific functions. This segmentation improves functionality and adaptability by allowing independent optimization of each board while maintaining a systematic overall structure that manages complexity through functional separation.
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 enhances the reliability and efficiency of the electronic control device by effectively distancing heat sources from sensitive components, improving thermal management and reducing the overall size of the device.
Implementation Method 1
the heat-generating board is disposed at a first distance in relation to a first wall of the encasement... facing a heat dissipator
Implementation Method 2
other auxiliary boards are disposed at a second distance in relation to the first wall... creating a thermal shield for sensitive components
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AI summary
The present invention refers to an electronic control (1) of a compressor (2), the electronic control (1) disposed in an encasement 5 (3), wherein the electronic control (1) comprises: a main board (4) associated to at least an auxiliary board (5,6,7), wherein one of the auxiliary boards (5,6,7) is a heat-generating board (7), wherein the heat-generating board (7) is disposed at a first distance (D1) in relation to a first wall of the encasement (P1), wherein the other auxiliary boards 0 (5.6) are disposed at least at a second distance (D2, D3) in relation to the first wall of the encasement (P1), wherein the first distance (D1) is less than the second distance (D2). A compressor (2) and a cooling equipment are also described.