3D-Printed Dielectric Articles for Electromagnetic Wave Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in effectively altering electromagnetic radiation to protect electronic devices from interference, particularly in densely populated areas where electromagnetic wave interference is prevalent, and there is a need for efficient solutions that can adapt to various frequency ranges and applications.
Innovation Solution
The method involves forming a polymer matrix with embedded dielectric particles, measuring initial dielectric properties, modeling target electromagnetic radiation altering features, and using additive manufacturing to create articles that can alter electromagnetic radiation by reflecting, redirecting, or absorbing waves, allowing for customizable designs that optimize electromagnetic wave altering capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional methods are used to alter electromagnetic radiation, then electronic devices can be protected from interference, but the solutions cannot adapt to various frequency ranges and applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the dielectric properties (permittivity and loss tangent) of the material by incorporating dielectric particles with varying properties into the polymer matrix. This allows the material to be tuned for different frequency ranges while maintaining reliable electromagnetic radiation alteration across all applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite material consisting of a polymer matrix combined with dielectric particles. This composite structure enables the material to achieve both adaptability to different frequency ranges and reliability in electromagnetic protection, as the dielectric particles can be selected and configured to provide specific electromagnetic properties for different applications.
2Manufacturing precision
If electromagnetic radiation altering articles are created without precise modeling, then manufacturing is simpler, but the articles cannot efficiently alter electromagnetic waves
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary electromagnetic modeling and simulation before manufacturing the articles. By calculating the required dielectric properties and article geometries in advance, the method ensures precise electromagnetic radiation altering properties in the final product while streamlining the manufacturing process through pre-planned designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses electromagnetic modeling and simulation to predict the performance of articles before manufacturing. This feedback loop allows for optimization of the article design and material composition to achieve the desired electromagnetic radiation altering properties, ensuring manufacturing precision without excessive complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dielectric particles are embedded in polymer matrix, then electromagnetic radiation altering capabilities are enhanced, but the material formation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the dielectric properties of the polymer matrix by incorporating dielectric particles with specific permittivity and loss tangent values. This parameter change enhances the electromagnetic radiation altering capabilities while the particles are integrated into the existing polymer matrix formation process, maintaining relative ease of manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite material system where dielectric particles are dispersed within a polymer matrix. This composite approach enhances electromagnetic radiation altering capabilities while utilizing established composite material processing techniques, balancing performance enhancement with manufacturing feasibility.
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 approach enables the creation of tailored electromagnetic radiation altering articles that can efficiently reflect, redirect, or absorb electromagnetic waves, effectively protecting electronic devices from interference and improving communication efficiency by leveraging the design freedom of additive manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
obtaining initial dielectric properties of the electromagnetic radiation altering material, including the initial relative dielectric permittivity (εr 1) and the initial dielectric loss tangent (tan delta 1)
Implementation Method 2
altering electromagnetic radiation by reflecting, redirecting, or absorbing waves
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides methods, articles, and apparatuses related to altering electromagnetic radiation. A method of making articles includes a) forming an electromagnetic radiation altering material by providing a polymer matrix and optionally embedding dielectric particles in the polymer matrix and b) obtaining initial dielectric properties of the electromagnetic radiation altering material. The method further includes c) modeling electromagnetic radiation altering features of the material suitable for the article obtained from the material to have target electromagnetic radiation altering properties, thereby obtaining a simulation of the electromagnetic radiation altering article; and d) additive manufacturing the electromagnetic radiation altering article based on the simulation of the electromagnetic radiation altering article. An electromagnetic radiation altering article obtained by the method is also provided. Further, an apparatus is provided including the electromagnetic radiation altering article. Methods of altering electromagnetic radiation are provided, including integrating an electromagnetic radiation altering article into either an electronic device or an electromagnetic radiation producing device, or placing the article in the vicinity of the device. Aspects of the present disclosure advantageously contribute to achieving optimized materials and designs for electromagnetic radiation altering articles.