Detachable Auxiliary Heat-Dissipating Module for Portable Electronics
Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional heat sink designs for portable electronic devices are inefficient in dissipating heat, as they rely solely on metal fins and heat pipes, which limit the effective transfer of heat away from the device.
Innovation Solution
A detachable auxiliary heat-dissipating module is introduced, comprising an outer casing with an inside mounted heat-dissipating structure that includes a fan, heat-dissipating fins, a pump, and a circulation pipe or auxiliary heat pipe, which directly contacts the fixed main heat-dissipating module to enhance heat transfer and dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional heat sink designs with metal fins and heat pipes are used, then the device structure is simple, but the heat-dissipating efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines water-cooling and air-cooling systems into a single integrated heat-dissipating device. The water-cooling module with circulation pipe and pump works together with the air-cooling module featuring heat-dissipating fins and fan, creating a hybrid system that achieves superior heat-dissipating efficiency while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a water-cooling module with circulation pipe and pump to create fluid-based heat transfer. The circulation pipe contacts the heat source and transports cooling liquid, while the pump drives the fluid circulation, enabling efficient heat removal that complements the traditional air-cooling approach
2Reliability
If a detachable auxiliary heat-dissipating module is added, then the heat-dissipating efficiency is increased, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat-dissipating device is divided into distinct functional modules: a water-cooling module with circulation pipe and pump, and an air-cooling module with heat-dissipating fins and fan. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently and facilitates the detachable design where the auxiliary module can be attached or removed as needed
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a detachable auxiliary heat-dissipating module that can be attached to or removed from the main device. This dynamic configuration allows users to adjust the heat-dissipating capacity based on operational requirements, enabling the system to adapt between different complexity levels and performance needs
3Reliability
If water-cooling and air-cooling systems are integrated, then the heat transfer efficiency is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated heat-dissipating device is divided into separate water-cooling and air-cooling modules that can be manufactured independently. The water-cooling module with circulation pipe and pump can be produced separately from the air-cooling module with heat-dissipating fins and fan, simplifying the manufacturing process while enabling efficient heat transfer through both cooling methods
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 design significantly increases the heat-dissipating efficiency of portable electronic devices by allowing heat generated by the main heat-dissipating module to be transmitted to the circulation pipe or auxiliary heat pipe, facilitating effective water-cooling and air-cooling dissipation.
Implementation Method 1
heat generated by the fixed main heat-dissipating module is partially transmitted to the circulation pipe through the contact portion
Implementation Method 2
a pump electrically connected to the electrical connector, and a circulation pipe communicated with the pump
Implementation Method 3
an inside mounted heat-dissipating fan electrically connected to the electrical connector, a plurality of inside mounted heat-dissipating fins adjacent to the inside mounted heat-dissipating fan
Implementation Method 4
The at least one heat pipe abuts an electronic device and is mounted through corresponding through holes
Implementation Method 5
the fins that radiate the heat to the air rapidly due to the surface area of the fins
Data Source
AI summary
A portable electronic device using a fixed main heat-dissipating module and a detachable auxiliary heat-dissipating module for contacting the fixed main heat-dissipating module. The detachable auxiliary heat-dissipating module includes an outer casing structure and an inside mounted heat-dissipating structure. The outer casing structure includes a detachable casing detachably disposed inside a predetermined receiving groove of the portable electronic device and an electrical connector electrically connected to the portable electronic device. The inside mounted heat-dissipating structure is disposed inside the detachable casing. The inside mounted heat-dissipating structure includes an inside mounted heat-dissipating fan, a plurality of inside mounted heat-dissipating fins, a pump, and a circulation pipe. The circulation pipe has a contact portion exposed from the detachable casing to directly contact the fixed main heat-dissipating module, such that heat generated by the fixed main heat-dissipating module is partially transmitted to the circulation pipe through the contact portion.