Light Source Support Structure for Laser Cooling Load Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing luminance of projectors requires effective cooling of light source sections without affecting light emission, particularly for laser light sources, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A light source apparatus with a support section that reduces the influence of the weight of cooling members on the light source section by supporting loads in multiple orientations, allowing for efficient cooling while maintaining light emission properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a heavy cooling member is attached to the light source section, then cooling efficiency is improved, but the load on the contacted surface increases and may affect light emission
Solution Approach 1:
The support section provides counterbalancing support to offset the weight of the cooling member. By supporting the load in both orientations, the support section creates a counterweight effect that prevents the cooling member's weight from excessively loading the contacted surface between the light source section and cooling member.
2Loss of energy
If a large cooling member is used, then heat dissipation capability is improved, but the space requirement and potential interference with light emission increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support section extends the support structure in multiple spatial dimensions to provide load support in both orientations. This dimensional approach allows the cooling member to be positioned effectively without excessive space occupation in any single direction, enabling heat dissipation while minimizing interference with light emission paths.
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 solution enables suitable cooling of light source sections, reducing the impact of weight on the light source apparatus and maintaining its emission properties, even with heavy or large cooling members, thus ensuring effective heat dissipation without compromising performance.
Implementation Method 1
The member is attached to the light source section and in contact with the contacted surface... When a cooling member such as a heat sink is attached to the light source section, the light source section can be suitably cooled
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AI summary
A light source apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a light source section, a member, and a support section. The light source section including a contacted surface formed in a predetermined position. The member is attached to the light source section and in contact with the contacted surface. The support section is capable of supporting a component of a load that acts on the contacted surface due to the weight of the member, the component being in at least a predetermined direction and supported by the support section in both orientations of the predetermined direction.