Enclosed Ionic Thermal Module for Silent Compact Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information handling systems face challenges in efficiently cooling hardware components while minimizing noise and maintaining a compact form factor, as traditional cooling methods like fans can increase noise levels and require additional space.
Innovation Solution
An enclosed ion emitter cooling system is employed, utilizing an ion emitter hub and collector ring with an ionic driving circuit to generate and repel ionized gases, creating airflow for heat dissipation, which can exhaust hot air through either the top or bottom of the system, allowing for flexible vent placement and compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If traditional fan-based cooling methods are used, then heat dissipation is achieved, but noise levels increase and system size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical fan-based cooling system with an electrostatic ion emitter system that generates airflow through electrostatic forces. The ion emitter creates charged particles that move through the air, generating an ionic wind that provides cooling without mechanical moving parts, thereby eliminating fan noise while maintaining heat dissipation effectiveness.
2Temperature
If traditional fan-based cooling methods are used, then heat dissipation is achieved, but system size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrostatic ion emitter system eliminates the need for large mechanical fans and associated housing space. The compact ion emitter module can be integrated directly into the device chassis, significantly reducing the volume required for cooling components while maintaining effective heat dissipation through the generated ionic airflow.
3Volume of moving object
If enclosed ion emitter cooling system is used, then system size is reduced and noise is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ion emitter module serves multiple functions: it generates cooling airflow through ionic wind, provides air filtration by capturing particles in the electrostatic field, and can be integrated with existing device structures. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by delivering multiple benefits from a single integrated component rather than separate systems for cooling and filtration.
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 ion emitter cooling system effectively dissipates heat without increasing system size, reduces noise, and allows for flexible vent placement, enhancing cooling efficiency and system compactness.
Implementation Method 1
An ionic driving circuit operatively coupled to the ion emitter hub to produce and repel ionized gases at the edges of the ion emitter hub and the ion collector ring to attract and deionize those ionized gases. In operation, movement of the ionized gases from the ion emitter hub to the ion collector ring causes airflow within the enclosed ion emitter cooling system.
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AI summary
An information handling system includes a processor, a memory device, and a PMU to provide power to the processor and memory device. The information handling system may also include an enclosed ion emitter cooling system including an ion emitter hub and an ion collector ring surrounding the ion emitter hub, the processor executing code instructions of an ion emitter control system to activate an ionic driving circuit, and an ionic driving circuit operatively coupled to the ion emitter hub and applying a first voltage to produce and repel ionized gases at the ion emitter hub and the ion collector ring and applying a second voltage to attract and deionize those ionized gases wherein movement of the ionized gases from the ion emitter hub to the ion collector ring causes an airflow within the enclosed ion emitter cooling system.