Heat Dissipating Device with Colored Lighting and Persistence Effect
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Solution Overview
Problem
As electronic components like CPUs generate more heat due to increased processing speed, existing heat dissipation devices struggle to effectively manage heat dissipation, leading to reduced reliability and performance, and there is a need for aesthetically pleasing solutions that combine cooling with visual appeal.
Innovation Solution
A heat dissipating device that incorporates a bottom assembly, light guides, light assemblies, and an outer cover to emit light through transparent or translucent materials, while using a pumping unit and heat exchange unit to circulate cooling liquid and dissipate heat, also allowing for customizable appearance through removable components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heat dissipation devices are used to cool electronic components, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the aesthetic appearance and user experience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heat dissipation function with aesthetic lighting effects by integrating light emitting devices and light guides into the heat dissipation structure. The housing that serves as a structural component also functions as a light guide, merging thermal management with visual appeal to satisfy both reliability and aesthetic requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs light emitting devices that can change colors or display dynamic lighting patterns through the transparent or translucent housing. This allows the heat dissipation device to maintain its functional purpose while providing visually appealing effects that enhance user experience and aesthetic appearance
2Reliability
If heat dissipation devices are used to maintain component performance, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the housing to serve multiple functions: it acts as a structural enclosure, a light guide for aesthetic effects, and a heat dissipation component. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, thereby managing complexity while improving reliability through integrated thermal management
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 device efficiently dissipates heat while providing an aesthetically pleasing light effect, improving the reliability and performance of electronic components and allowing users to customize the appearance of computer housings.
Implementation Method 1
a first light guide positioned on the bottom assembly... light from the first light assembly is emitted from the heat dissipating device through the exposed portion of the first light guide
Implementation Method 2
using a pumping unit and heat exchange unit to circulate cooling liquid and dissipate heat
Data Source
AI summary
A heat dissipating device includes a bottom assembly, a first light guide positioned on the bottom assembly, a first light assembly positioned on the first light guide, and an outer cover positioned on the bottom assembly and at least partially enclosing the bottom assembly, the first light guide, and the first light assembly. The outer cover defines a first opening on a top surface thereof, at least a portion of the first light guide is received in the first opening, and light from the first light assembly is emitted from the heat dissipating device through the exposed portion of the first light guide.