Laser Level Cooling via Multi-Directional Heat Dissipating Fins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction laser levels face issues with heat dissipation, which can lead to component damage and reduced optical power due to increased temperature, especially with higher optical power laser generators.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of heat dissipating fins and thermoelectric coolers within the laser mount, combined with air circulation systems, including fans and vents, to manage heat and maintain stable optical power output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If higher optical power laser generators are used to improve laser line brightness and visibility, then the laser output quality is improved, but heat generation increases causing component damage and optical power instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from conventional single-direction heat dissipation to multi-directional heat dissipation by adding heat dissipating fins extending in multiple directions (first direction, second direction transverse to first, and third direction) from the laser mount. This dimensional expansion of heat dissipation surfaces effectively manages thermal load from high-power laser generators without compromising optical output quality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces heat dissipating fins as an intermediary thermal management component between the laser generators and the environment. These fins act as a heat transfer medium that conducts away excess thermal energy, allowing the laser generators to operate at high optical power while maintaining stable temperatures and preventing component damage
2Illumination intensity
If higher optical power laser generators are used to improve laser line brightness, then the laser output quality is improved, but optical power stability deteriorates due to temperature increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-directional heat dissipating fins expand the thermal management surface area in multiple spatial dimensions, providing sufficient heat dissipation capacity to maintain stable operating temperatures. This thermal stability directly preserves optical power consistency even when operating at higher brightness levels
Solution Approach 2:
The heat dissipating fins structure enables the laser mount to self-regulate its thermal environment. The fins passively conduct and dissipate heat generated by the laser generators, creating a self-balancing thermal system that maintains optical power stability without requiring external active cooling intervention
3Device complexity
If conventional heat dissipation methods are used, then the device structure remains simple, but heat dissipation effectiveness is insufficient leading to component damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances heat dissipation effectiveness by adding fins that extend in multiple dimensions (first direction, second transverse direction, and third direction) from the laser mount. This multi-directional fin structure dramatically increases the heat dissipation surface area and thermal efficiency while maintaining integration with the existing laser mount, achieving improved reliability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The laser mount is configured as a composite structure combining the mount body with integrated heat dissipating fins. This composite design creates an unified thermal management component that efficiently conducts and dissipates heat while maintaining structural integrity, thereby improving component reliability through enhanced 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
Effectively dissipates heat, maintains stable optical power, and prevents component damage by limiting temperature increases, ensuring consistent performance of the laser level.
Implementation Method 1
the laser mount includes a plurality of heat dissipating fins
Implementation Method 2
The brass barrel is mounted to an aluminum mounting component, which sets the multiple laser lines perpendicular to each other. This laser mount also may also act as a heat sink.
Implementation Method 3
a fan configured to circulate air in an interior of the housing
Implementation Method 4
Incorporation of heat dissipating fins and thermoelectric coolers within the laser mount
Data Source
AI summary
A construction laser level including a housing, a laser mount disposed in the housing and at least one laser generator on the laser mount. A fan disposed in the housing and configured to circulate air to improve heat distribution and dissipation.