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Solution Overview
Problem
Image forming devices face temperature deviations from reference temperatures, leading to operational issues and quality deterioration, which existing cooling systems using fans alone are unable to effectively manage.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system that includes a processor configured to acquire device internal and room temperatures, operating an air conditioning device to maintain predetermined temperature ranges, thereby controlling the environment for the image forming device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If only a fan is used to control device internal temperature, then the cooling system is simple and energy consumption is low, but the temperature control precision is insufficient and cannot effectively suppress temperature deviation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an air conditioning device as an intermediary system to assist the fan in temperature control. The air conditioning device handles large-scale temperature deviations by adjusting room temperature, while the fan handles fine-tuning. This division of labor enables precise temperature control without requiring an overly complex cooling system within the image forming device itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces part of the mechanical cooling function (fan) with an environmental control system (air conditioning). Instead of relying solely on the fan to cool the device internally, the system uses the air conditioning device to control the ambient temperature, thereby reducing the burden on the internal cooling mechanism and improving overall temperature control precision.
2Reliability
If air conditioning is continuously operated to maintain reference temperature, then temperature stability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic operation of the air conditioning device based on real-time temperature monitoring. The air conditioning device operates only when the device internal temperature deviates from the reference temperature range, and stops when the temperature is within the acceptable range. This periodic operation maintains temperature stability while avoiding continuous energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a feedback control mechanism where the operation state of the air conditioning device is determined based on the detected device internal temperature. When the temperature exceeds the reference range, the air conditioning device is activated; when the temperature returns to the reference range, the device is deactivated. This feedback-based control ensures temperature stability while optimizing energy consumption by operating the air conditioning only when necessary.
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
This solution effectively suppresses temperature deviations within the image forming device, preventing operational stops and quality deterioration, while optimizing energy use by adjusting air conditioning based on both device and room temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
operate an air conditioning device that air-conditions a room in which the image forming device is installed
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing system includes at least one processor, in which the processor is configured to acquire a device internal temperature in an image forming device, and operate an air conditioning device that air-conditions a room in which the image forming device is installed, in a case where the device internal temperature is outside a predetermined reference device internal temperature.