Double-Sided Display Cooling With Independent Airflow Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Double-sided display devices face inefficiencies in heat dissipation due to unbalanced heat generation between displays, leading to inadequate cooling in one display and unnecessary energy consumption in the other, along with differing lifespans of filters and fans, making maintenance inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A display device with independent temperature measurement and airflow control systems for each side, using outlet fans and backflow prevention to optimize airflow based on temperature differences and prevent air backflow, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and energy use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a heat dissipation system with uniformly high output is applied to both displays, then sufficient heat dissipation is achieved in the display generating more heat, but unnecessary energy is consumed in the display generating less heat

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control of heat dissipation systems by independently adjusting the operation of first and second heat dissipation systems based on real-time temperature measurements from sensors. When one display generates excessive heat, its corresponding heat dissipation system is activated or intensified, while the other side operates at reduced capacity or remains inactive, optimizing energy consumption based on actual thermal conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different heat dissipation intensities to different sides of the display device. Each display side has its own dedicated heat dissipation system that can be independently controlled, allowing localized heat management tailored to the specific thermal load of each side rather than applying uniform cooling across the entire device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Temperature

If independent heat dissipation systems are provided for both displays, then sufficient heat dissipation is achieved for each display, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the heat dissipation system into separate first and second heat dissipation systems, each dedicated to a specific display side. This segmentation allows independent control and optimization of heat dissipation for each side while maintaining modular architecture that simplifies implementation and maintenance compared to a unified complex system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Temperature

If a direct cooling structure is used to shut off external air, then heat exchange efficiency is improved, but dust accumulation on filters increases and maintenance frequency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat exchange efficiencyVSAvoidfilter lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates temperature sensors that continuously monitor thermal conditions and provide feedback to the control system. Based on this feedback, the system intelligently manages the direct cooling structure operation, activating it only when necessary to maintain optimal temperatures, thereby reducing unnecessary filter exposure to dust while ensuring adequate heat dissipation when thermal loads require it.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

Enhances heat dissipation efficiency, minimizes device thickness, reduces manufacturing costs, and prevents air backflow, resulting in improved energy efficiency and streamlined maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

a first outlet fan configured to discharge the air in the first area through the first outlet hole; a second outlet fan configured to discharge the air in the second area through the second outlet hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced Convection: Forced Convection

Implementation Method 2

a first temperature measuring part configured to measure the temperature in the first area; a second temperature measuring part configured to measure the temperature in the second area

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature sensing:

Implementation Method 3

a first backflow preventing part provided in the first outlet hole and configured to prevent air from flowing back into the housing from the outside through the first outlet hole; a second backflow preventing part provided in the second outlet hole and configured to prevent air from flowing back into the housing from the outside through the second outlet hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBackflow prevention:

Data Source

PatentEP3731001B1Display device
Publication Date: 2022.08.10 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Disclosed is a direct cooling-type display device having a double-sided display, the display device being configured to implement efficient heat radiation and comprising: a first display; a second display provided such that the back surface thereof faces the back surface of the first display; a housing for mounting the first display; an inlet port formed in the housing so as to form a path along which external air flows in; a first discharge port formed in a first area in which the first display is provided; a second discharge port formed in a second area in which the second display is provided; a first temperature measurement portion for measuring the temperature in the second area; a first outlet fan for discharging air in the first are through the first discharge port; a second outlet fan for discharging air in the second area through the second discharge port; a first backflow prevention portion provided in the first discharge port so as to prevent air from flowing from outside the housing into the same through the first discharge port; a second backflow prevention portion provided in the second discharge port so as to prevent air from flowing from outside the housing into the same through the second discharge port; and a flow rate control portion for driving the first outlet fan and the second outlet fan on the based of the measured temperature in the first area and the measured temperature in the second area.