Integrated Heat Exchanger With Spring Mounts And Multiple Attachment Sites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heat exchanger systems are limited in their ability to interface with multiple heat sources due to space constraints and typically use semi-permanent attachment methods, which restrict their versatility and efficiency in heat dissipation.
Innovation Solution
A heat exchanger system with integrated spring mounts, multiple heat pipe attachment sites, and a dissipation member design that allows for flexible attachment and improved thermal communication, enabling efficient heat transfer from multiple sources with a reduced footprint, utilizing a base with various attachment options such as bolt-on and pressure mounts, and a gasket shelf for airflow management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional heat exchangers use semi-permanent attachment methods (soldering, crimping, brazing) to attach heat pipes, then the attachment strength is improved, but the adaptability to different heat sources deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heat exchanger is divided into modular components including a base, dissipation member, and multiple heat generator attachment sites. This segmentation allows different attachment methods to be applied to different components, enabling both strong attachment and adaptability to various heat sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat exchanger base incorporates multiple heat generator attachment sites that can accommodate different attachment methods (soldering, crimping, brazing, mechanical attachment). This multi-functionality allows the same heat exchanger to interface with various heat sources using different attachment techniques, resolving the contradiction between attachment strength and adaptability.
2Device complexity
If heat exchangers are designed for a single heat source, then the attachment complexity is reduced, but the versatility in applications deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heat exchanger incorporates multiple heat generator attachment sites with different attachment methods (soldering, crimping, brazing, mechanical attachment), enabling a single device to serve multiple heat sources and applications without requiring multiple specialized heat exchangers.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat exchanger design allows for dynamic configuration of attachment methods based on the specific application requirements. Different attachment sites can be activated or deactivated depending on the heat source being cooled, providing flexibility without permanently complicating the structure.
3Area of stationary object
If the heat exchanger footprint is reduced to fit electronic devices, then the space efficiency is improved, but the number of interfaceable heat sources deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heat exchanger utilizes vertical stacking and three-dimensional arrangement of multiple attachment sites on the base, allowing multiple heat sources to be interfaced within a compact footprint by utilizing the vertical dimension rather than requiring extensive horizontal space.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat exchanger design allows for nested or layered arrangement of multiple heat generator attachment sites, enabling compact integration of multiple cooling interfaces within a small footprint area, thus maintaining versatility while reducing overall size.
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 dissipates heat from multiple sources with a reduced footprint, improving airflow and thermal efficiency while allowing for compact installation and versatility in applications, including electronic devices and industrial systems.
Implementation Method 1
a first heat pipe in thermal communication with the first heat source and in thermal communication with the heat exchanger base
Implementation Method 2
A heat exchanger system may comprise a base, a mounting apparatus comprising an integrated spring mount
Implementation Method 3
a dissipation member integrated to the heat exchanger base
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AI summary
A heat exchanger system (10;20) may have a base (30), a mounting apparatus for attaching the base to a device, a gasket shelf (60) for placing a gasket, a dissipation member (70) for dissipating heat, and heat generator attachment sites for absorbing heat. A mounting apparatus may have finger-like extensions which flex and draw the base (30) into contact with an underlying electronic device from which the system conducts heat. A base (30) may also have an integrated heat pipe clamp attachment (100) forming an aperture in the base (30) into which a heat pipe may extend and may be clamped in thermal communication. The dissipation member (70) may be a series of fins and troughs and a fan (130) may direct air over the dissipation member (70) to cool the apparatus.