Modular Light Source Device With Detachable Thermal Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light source devices face challenges in efficiently cooling laser diode light sources, which affects their stable operation due to inadequate heat management systems.
Innovation Solution
A light source device with modular design, featuring detachable light source units, first and second heat processing units, thermal connectors, and optical connectors, which allow for effective heat dissipation and light management through a housing with integrated heat exchange members and air-sending fans, ensuring stable operation and flexibility in wavelength adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If laser diode light sources are used to emit light, then light output is achieved, but heat is generated requiring cooling systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful heat generated by laser diode light sources into a manageable thermal flow by implementing heat processing units that systematically collect and transfer heat from multiple light sources to a centralized heat dissipation system, transforming the harmful thermal byproduct into a controlled heat transfer process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces thermal connectors as intermediary components that bridge the heat processing units and the centralized heat dissipation system, enabling efficient thermal coupling while maintaining modular architecture and allowing for easy assembly and disassembly
2Temperature
If multiple laser diode light sources are arranged in a staggered manner on a heat sink, then heat cooling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cooling system into modular segments including multiple detachable light source units, separate heat processing units for each light source, and a centralized second heat processing unit, allowing independent assembly and maintenance of each component while achieving efficient heat dissipation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates universal interfaces through standardized thermal connectors and optical connectors that enable different light source units to be interchangeably mounted on the housing, providing flexibility in wavelength adjustment while maintaining a consistent cooling architecture
3Ease of operation
If light source units are made detachable and modular, then ease of operation and wavelength adjustment flexibility are improved, but thermal connection reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates preliminary thermal coupling design in the thermal connectors that ensure reliable heat transfer connection is established before the light source unit is fully inserted into the housing, guaranteeing thermal contact integrity from the beginning of the assembly process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements thermal connection verification mechanisms that monitor and confirm proper thermal coupling between light source units and heat processing units, providing feedback to ensure reliable heat dissipation while maintaining modular detachability
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 modular design enables efficient heat dissipation and stable operation of laser diode light sources, allowing for flexible wavelength adjustments and downsizing of the light source module while maintaining effective cooling and light processing capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of thermal connectors which make the plurality of light source units and the heat processing unit attachable to and detachable from each other and which thermally connect the plurality of first heat processing units and the second heat processing unit
Implementation Method 2
a number of LD light sources are arranged in a staggered manner (a staggered arrangement). In this light source device, heat generated from each of the LD light sources is radiated and cooled by applying cooled air to the fins of the heat sink
Data Source
AI summary
A light source device includes a plurality of light source units, a plurality of first heat processing units, a second heat processing unit, a plurality of thermal connectors, a light processing unit, and a plurality of optical connectors. The plurality of thermal connectors make the plurality of first heat processing units and the second heat processing unit attachable to and detachable from each other, and thermally connect the plurality of first heat processing units and the second heat processing unit. The light processing unit processes the light output from the plurality of light source units. The plurality of optical connectors make the plurality of light source units and the light processing unit attachable to and detachable from each other, and optically connect the plurality of light source units and the light processing unit.