Layered Enclosure Housing With Fluid Circulation for Uniform Thermal Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containment systems for batteries and electronics often lack uniformity in thermal regulation, particularly in the immediate surroundings, which can lead to safety issues such as thermal runaway and fire hazards, and may not effectively integrate medium circulation for efficient temperature conditioning.
Innovation Solution
The system employs a medium circulation method that includes a thermally conditioned medium circulating between layers of the container, utilizing heat-conductive frames and diathermic oil for thermal regulation, and incorporates sensors and ventilation systems to manage temperature and pressure, ensuring efficient heat transfer and containment, even in vacuum or pressurized conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If traditional insulation materials are used in containment systems, then thermal insulation is improved, but thermal regulation uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a fluid circulation system where a temperature conditioning fluid flows through channels in the containment structure, using hydraulic principles to actively regulate temperature distribution. This resolves the contradiction by replacing passive insulation with active fluid-based thermal management that ensures uniform temperature regulation throughout the containment space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a temperature conditioning fluid as an intermediary medium between the heat source and the external environment. This fluid circulates through the containment structure, acting as a mediator that distributes thermal energy uniformly, thereby improving thermal regulation uniformity while maintaining effective thermal insulation.
2Reliability
If active thermal regulation systems are added to containment systems, then thermal regulation uniformity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The containment structure is designed with multi-functionality, where the structural walls also serve as fluid circulation channels. This integration means the same structure provides both mechanical containment and thermal regulation functions, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining uniform temperature control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the thermal regulation function with the containment structure itself by incorporating fluid channels directly into the walls and components of the containment system. This combination eliminates the need for separate insulation layers and thermal management systems, thereby reducing device complexity while achieving uniform thermal regulation.
3Productivity
If medium circulation is implemented in containment systems, then thermal regulation efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The containment structure is segmented into modular components with integrated fluid channels. Each module can be manufactured separately with built-in thermal regulation features, then assembled into the complete system. This segmentation approach improves thermal regulation efficiency while managing manufacturing complexity through standardized modular units.
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 approach provides uniform and effective thermal regulation, enhancing safety by preventing thermal runaway and fire hazards, while allowing for flexible and efficient use in various containment scenarios, including small-scale applications where traditional air conditioning would be cumbersome.
Implementation Method 1
a thermally conditioned medium circulating between layers of the container
Implementation Method 2
utilizing heat-conductive frames and diathermic oil for thermal regulation
Implementation Method 3
incorporates sensors and ventilation systems to manage temperature and pressure
Implementation Method 4
incorporates sensors and ventilation systems to manage temperature and pressure
Data Source
AI summary
An enclosure system, device and methodology includes one or a plurality of containers, jointed by construction means for hermetically or not hermetically jointing single or plural numbers of said container, to form at least an enclosure with at least a layer of space on one face between applied numbers of said container, with or without a part or a layer that is expendable to increase the contained space inside the enclosure when filled. Said enclosure system, device and methodology is equipped with one or a plurality of medium-circulation-generation means for circulating a medium inside any of applied said container and/or any said space, with the emphasis of medium-circulation-facilitation means for strategically facilitating medium circulations inside any of applied said container and/or any said space.