Reflection-Type Light Module Heat Pipe Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting technologies face challenges in achieving high heat-dissipating and high light-generating efficiency, which are crucial for energy conservation and environmental protection as demand for illuminating devices grows.
Innovation Solution
A reflection-type light-emitting module is designed, comprising a lampshade unit with a heat pipe and multiple reflective structures, where the heat pipe unit is integrated within the lampshade unit to efficiently dissipate heat and the reflective structures enhance light reflection and utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If conventional lighting structures are used, then the device complexity is low, but the heat-dissipating efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heat pipe unit with the lampshade unit into an integrated structure. The heat pipe unit is received within the lampshade unit's receiving space, merging heat dissipation functionality with the lighting structure. This integration improves heat-dissipating efficiency while minimizing the increase in device complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The lampshade unit serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the lighting module, acts as a heat dissipation component through the integrated heat pipe unit, and works with reflective structures to optimize light distribution. This multi-functionality approach addresses heat dissipation needs without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Loss of energy
If conventional lighting structures are used, then the device complexity is low, but the light-generating efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting module is segmented into functional components: light-emitting unit, heat pipe unit, lampshade unit with reflective structures, and driving unit. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, including light generation and reflection, thereby improving overall light-generating efficiency while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
Reflective structures are selectively applied to specific surfaces within the lampshade unit to optimize light reflection in key directions. This localized application of reflective properties enhances light-generating efficiency where needed without requiring reflective treatment throughout the entire structure, thus balancing performance with complexity.
3Temperature
If heat dissipation is not optimized, then the device complexity is low, but the temperature increases affecting performance
Solution Approach 1:
The heat pipe unit is merged with the lampshade unit structure, allowing heat dissipation functionality to be integrated into the existing lighting module design. This integration enables effective temperature control through the heat pipe's thermal conduction and phase change mechanisms while avoiding the need for separate, complex cooling systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat pipe unit utilizes phase transition (liquid-vapor cycle) of the working fluid to efficiently transport heat away from the light-emitting unit. This phase change mechanism provides high heat dissipation efficiency, controlling operating temperature without requiring complex active 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
This configuration achieves high heat-dissipating and high light-generating efficiency by effectively transmitting heat and reflecting light beams, improving energy conservation and environmental sustainability.
Implementation Method 1
The heat pipe unit is received in the receiving space and is disposed on the open casing. Heat generated by the light-emitting unit can be transmitted to the reflection-type lampshade unit by using the heat pipe unit
Implementation Method 2
light beams generated by the light-emitting unit are reflected outside the reflection-type lampshade unit by using the first reflective structure
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AI summary
A reflection-type light-emitting module with high heat-dissipating and high light-generating efficiency includes a reflection-type lampshade unit, a heat pipe unit and a light-emitting unit. The reflection-type lampshade unit has an open casing, a receiving space formed in the open casing, and a first reflective structure is disposed in the receiving space and on an inner surface of the open casing. The heat pipe unit is received in the receiving space and is disposed on the open casing. The light-emitting unit is disposed on the heat pipe unit, and the light-emitting unit has a light-emitting face facing the inner surface of the open casing.