Electrical Connector Fluid Radiator Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connectors with air-cooling systems face issues of loud noise and poor heat dissipation due to the reliance on fans for heat dissipation, which can be compromised when the finned radiator is installed in a housing, making it difficult for air to enter and dissipate heat effectively.
Innovation Solution
The electrical connector employs a radiator with a fluid flowing space, input port, and output port, where a fluid absorbs thermal energy from a mating connector and conducts it externally, eliminating the need for fans and enhancing heat dissipation by using high thermal conductivity materials and a maze-type fluid flowing space to improve heat exchange efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a fan is used to blow air through the finned radiator for heat dissipation, then the heat dissipation effect is improved, but the noise level increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the fan component from the heat dissipation system, extracting the noise-generating element while maintaining heat dissipation functionality through natural convection and radiation from the finned radiator structure
Solution Approach 2:
The heat dissipation system operates autonomously without external power sources or moving parts. The finned radiator utilizes natural air convection currents generated by temperature differences and thermal radiation to dissipate heat, making the system self-regulating and noise-free
2Volume of stationary object
If the finned radiator is installed inside the housing, then the overall structure is compact, but the heat dissipation effect is greatly reduced due to difficulty of air entry
Solution Approach 1:
The finned radiator is nested within the housing structure, with the heat dissipation fins arranged in a compact configuration that fits inside the housing while maintaining adequate surface area for heat transfer. The radiator is positioned to utilize available space efficiently without compromising air flow paths
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a three-dimensional finned radiator structure with fins extending in multiple directions (radially or in multiple planes) to maximize heat dissipation surface area within the confined housing volume, transforming a two-dimensional surface problem into a three-dimensional space-utilization solution
3Volume of stationary object
If the finned radiator is installed inside the housing, then the overall structure is compact, but air flow is difficult to enter the housing for effective heat dissipation
Solution Approach 1:
The housing structure is segmented with dedicated air intake openings positioned at the housing exterior, separating the air entry function from the compact radiator housing. This allows air to be drawn into the housing through structured openings while maintaining the compact internal radiator arrangement
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 solution effectively transfers heat from the mating connector to the external environment without fan noise, providing improved heat dissipation by using a fluid-based cooling system within the electrical connector, ensuring efficient thermal energy management.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid absorbs the thermal energy generated by a mating connector plugged into the electrical connector. The fluid absorbing the thermal energy generated by the mating connector flows through the fluid output port to the external
Implementation Method 2
Fluid flows through the fluid input port to the fluid flowing space. The fluid absorbs the thermal energy generated by a mating connector
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an electrical connector comprising a housing and a radiator. The radiator is disposed on the housing, comprising a fluid flowing space, a fluid input port, and a fluid output port. The fluid input port and the fluid output port are communicating with the fluid flowing space. Fluid flows through the fluid input port to the fluid flowing space. The fluid absorbs the thermal energy generated by a mating connector plugged into the electrical connector. The fluid absorbing the thermal energy generated by the mating connector flows through the fluid output port to external.