Microwave Modulation Device with Insulating Transmission Layer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing microwave modulation devices face limitations in signal quality and structural strength due to high signal loss and temperature instability, particularly in varying environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

The proposed microwave modulation device incorporates a microwave-transmission layer, which can be gas, vacuum, or heat-insulating material, positioned between radiators to reduce signal loss and stabilize temperatures, enhancing signal quality and structural integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If conventional microwave modulation devices are used without a microwave-transmission layer, then the device structure is simpler, but signal loss is high and temperature stability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal lossVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a microwave-transmission layer as an intermediary component between radiators. This layer is specifically designed to transmit microwave signals while providing thermal insulation, thereby reducing signal loss without significantly complicating the overall device structure. The layer acts as a mediator that simultaneously addresses both signal transmission efficiency and thermal management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The microwave-transmission layer is constructed using composite materials that combine microwave transmission capabilities with heat insulation properties. This allows the device to achieve low signal loss while maintaining temperature stability, resolving the contradiction between energy loss reduction and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Temperature

If conventional microwave modulation devices are used without heat insulating material, then the device structure is simpler, but temperature stability is poor in varying environmental conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature stabilityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The heat insulating material serves as a thermal intermediary that isolates the microwave modulation device from environmental temperature variations. By positioning this layer within the device structure, temperature stability is improved without requiring external thermal management systems, thus minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The use of composite materials with both microwave transmission and thermal insulation properties allows the device to achieve temperature stability while maintaining a relatively simple structure. These multi-functional materials reduce the need for separate insulation layers, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If a microwave-transmission layer is added to reduce signal loss, then signal quality is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal qualityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The microwave-transmission layer is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it transmits microwave signals with low loss, provides thermal insulation, and maintains structural integrity. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby improving signal quality while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Composite materials with integrated microwave transmission and thermal insulation properties are used to create a single layer that fulfills multiple requirements. This approach improves signal quality and reliability while avoiding the need for multiple separate layers, thus limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

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 significantly reduces signal loss and maintains stable temperatures, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of microwave signal transmission and reception, while also enhancing the structural strength of the device.

Implementation Method 1

A microwave-transmission layer is located in the space defined by the first radiator, the second radiator, and the support structure

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMicrowave transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The microwave-transmission layer is gas, substantially vacuum, liquid or heat insulating material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS10249949B2Microwave modulation device

Publication Date: 2019.04.02 INNOLUX CORP

AI summary

A microwave modulation device includes a first radiator; a second radiator disposed on the first radiator; a third radiator disposed on the second radiator; a support structure disposed between the first radiator and the second radiator; and a modulation structure disposed between the second radiator and the third radiator. A microwave-transmission layer is located among the space defined by the first radiator, the second radiator, and the support structure. The microwave-transmission layer is gas, substantially vacuum, liquid or insulating material.