Evaporative Air Conditioning Matrix for Information Handling Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional air conditioning systems for information handling systems are costly and power-intensive, requiring significant maintenance and energy for heat dissipation.

Innovation Solution

An air conditioning system comprising an air conditioning matrix, a cooling fluid reservoir with holes, and a pocket to receive the reservoir, where the cooling fluid seeps onto the matrix for adsorption and evaporation, providing cooling, filtering, and noise reduction without electricity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If conventional air conditioning systems are used for information handling systems, then cooling capability is improved, but power consumption and maintenance cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the phase transition of water from liquid to vapor (evaporation) to achieve cooling. The evaporative cooling matrix allows water to evaporate, absorbing heat from the air passing through it, thereby reducing air temperature without requiring electrical power for compression or refrigeration cycles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #36Phase transitions

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical refrigeration system (compressors, condensers, expansion valves) with a passive evaporative cooling system. This substitution eliminates the need for electrical motors and complex mechanical components, significantly reducing power consumption while maintaining cooling functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Temperature

If sophisticated cooling systems are implemented, then heat dissipation performance is improved, but equipment cost and maintenance requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat dissipation performanceVSAvoidequipment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cooling system is segmented into distinct functional components: a cooling fluid reservoir, an evaporative cooling matrix, and air flow paths. This segmentation allows for simplified design of each component, easier manufacturing, and reduced overall system complexity compared to integrated refrigeration systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs inexpensive materials for the evaporative cooling matrix and cooling reservoir that can be easily replaced. The system uses readily available materials like porous ceramics or foams rather than expensive refrigerants and specialized components, reducing both initial cost and maintenance expenses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Productivity

If active cooling systems are used, then cooling efficiency is improved, but system cost and power requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling efficiencyVSAvoidsystem cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The evaporative cooling matrix automatically maintains optimal moisture levels through self-regulating evaporation. As air passes through the matrix, moisture is naturally drawn from the reservoir and applied to the matrix surface, eliminating the need for pumps, valves, or control systems to manage fluid distribution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The cooling system simultaneously performs multiple functions: cooling air, filtering particles, and reducing noise. The evaporative matrix acts as both a heat exchange medium and a filter, while the overall system design provides acoustic attenuation, eliminating the need for separate filtration and noise control components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 system effectively reduces interior temperatures by up to 3-5 degrees and provides noise reduction, while being electricity-free and cost-effective, with a calculated cooling fluid seepage rate to prevent excess accumulation.

Implementation Method 1

The air conditioning matrix is configured to adsorb and retain the cooling fluid seeped from the plurality of holes of the cooling fluid reservoir

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Implementation Method 2

The cooling fluid reservoir is configured to deliver a cooling fluid to the air conditioning matrix... providing cooling... without electricity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS10645843B1System and method for air conditioning

Publication Date: 2020.05.05 DELL PROD LP

AI summary

Systems and methods for air conditioning include an air conditioning matrix, a cooling fluid reservoir having a plurality of holes, and a pocket configured to receive the cooling fluid reservoir. The cooling fluid reservoir is configured to deliver a cooling fluid to the air conditioning matrix. The air conditioning matrix is coupled to the pocket. The air conditioning matrix is configured to adsorb and retain the cooling fluid seeped from the plurality of holes of the cooling fluid reservoir. In some embodiments, the air conditioning system provides one or more of cooling, air filtering, and/or sound reduction for an information handling system. In some embodiments, the air conditioning matrix includes an adsorbent coolant strip matrix and a supporting material. In some embodiments, the systems and methods further include a cooling fluid collector. The cooling fluid collector is configured to collect excess cooling fluid from the air conditioning matrix.