Integrated Cooling Section for Hybrid Power Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hybrid power systems require multiple cooling devices for engines and generators, leading to weight inefficiencies and reduced cooling efficiency, and lack a cost-effective solution for integrated cooling.
Innovation Solution
A power apparatus with a housing containing a driving section, generator, and a cooling section that uses internal power to inhale fluid, divide it into separate flows, and cool both components independently, utilizing a single device to reduce weight and enhance efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple cooling devices are used for engine and generator separately, then cooling reliability is improved, but weight increases and cooling efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple cooling devices into a single integrated cooling device that can cool both the engine and generator simultaneously. The cooling device includes a housing with an inhale opening, multiple fans (first cooling fan for engine, second cooling fan for generator), and ducts that distribute airflow to different cooling targets, thereby reducing overall system weight while maintaining cooling reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated cooling device performs multiple cooling functions using a single device structure. It can cool the engine through the first cooling fan and duct, cool the generator through the second cooling fan and duct, and optionally cool both simultaneously, making the cooling system universal for multiple cooling needs without requiring separate dedicated cooling devices.
2Reliability
If multiple cooling devices are used for engine and generator, then cooling coverage is improved, but cooling efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated cooling device segments the cooling airflow into separate paths using different fans and ducts for the engine and generator. The first cooling fan draws air through the first duct to cool the engine, while the second cooling fan draws air through the second duct to cool the generator. This segmented approach ensures each component receives dedicated cooling airflow, improving cooling efficiency while maintaining comprehensive cooling coverage.
3Reliability
If multiple cooling devices are used, then cooling performance is improved, but system cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple cooling devices into a single integrated unit with a common housing structure, control system, and power source. This consolidation reduces the total number of components, simplifies manufacturing processes, and lowers system cost while maintaining the cooling performance equivalent to multiple separate devices through its multiple fans and duct configurations.
4Reliability
If multiple cooling devices are used, then cooling capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated cooling device achieves multiple cooling capabilities (cooling engine, cooling generator, or both simultaneously) through a single multi-functional device structure. The housing contains multiple fans and ducts that can be configured to direct airflow to different targets, providing comprehensive cooling capability without the complexity of multiple separate cooling systems.
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 apparatus achieves efficient cooling of both driving sections and generators using internal power, maximizing energy efficiency and reducing weight while being cost-effective, making it suitable for hybrid power systems and drones.
Implementation Method 1
a cooling section disposed in front of the generator in the housing to inhale a fluid by receiving the power from the driving section and cool the generator and the driving section
Implementation Method 2
the cooling section may be configured to divide the inhaled fluid toward the driving section and the generator to cool the driving section and the generator
Implementation Method 3
a first cooling fan disposed at a rear end of the inhale fan to induce the inhaled fluid toward the generator
Implementation Method 4
a second cooling fan disposed on an outer side of the first cooling fan to induce the inhaled fluid toward the driving section
Implementation Method 5
cool the generator and the driving section
Data Source
AI summary
A power apparatus for integrated cooling includes a housing, a driving section disposed in the housing, a generator disposed in front or in rear of the driving section in the housing to generate electricity by receiving power from the driving section, and a cooling section disposed in front of the generator in the housing to inhale a fluid by receiving the power from the driving section and cool the generator and the driving section, wherein the cooling section is configured to divide the inhaled fluid toward the driving section and the generator to cool the driving section and the generator.