Closed-loop temperature equalization device having a heat releasing device and multiple flowpaths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional closed-loop temperature equalization devices with single-flowpath structures have weaker structural strength and increased flow resistance due to larger flowpath areas, leading to inefficient thermal energy transmission and lack of interfaces for observation and maintenance, as well as passive operation without active auxiliary devices.
Innovation Solution
A closed-loop temperature equalization device with a heat releasing device having multiple flowpaths, incorporating an operation port, sealing plug, auxiliary heating/cooling device, fluid pump, temperature sensing devices, and an electric energy control unit, which facilitates efficient thermal energy transmission and active operation by managing the flow of heat exchange fluid through a network of pipeline structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single-flowpath structure is used in the temperature equalization device, then the device structure is simpler, but the structural strength is weaker and flow resistance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single flowpath into multiple parallel flowpaths (first flowpath and second flowpath) within the heat releasing device. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simpler overall structure while improving structural strength through distributed pathways and reducing flow resistance by providing multiple flow channels for the heat exchange fluid.
2Ease of manufacture
If a single-flowpath structure is used, then the device is easier to manufacture, but thermal energy transmission efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat releasing device is segmented into multiple flowpaths with separate inlet and outlet ports, allowing thermal energy to be transmitted through parallel channels. This increases the overall heat exchange area and improves thermal energy transmission efficiency while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional flowpath arrangement where fluid can flow through multiple parallel paths simultaneously, effectively increasing the heat exchange surface area and improving thermal transmission efficiency without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
3Device complexity
If no operation port or maintenance interface is provided, then the device structure is simpler, but maintenance and observation become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts maintenance and observation functions by providing dedicated operation ports and maintenance interfaces separate from the main flowpath structure. These interfaces allow for fluid filling, draining, and system observation without requiring disassembly of the heat releasing device, thus maintaining structural simplicity while improving maintainability.
4Device complexity
If passive operation without auxiliary devices is used, then the device is simpler, but active management and control capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates auxiliary devices (pump, heating device, cooling device) that can perform multiple functions: the pump enables active fluid circulation, the heating and cooling devices provide temperature control. These multi-functional components allow active management of the thermal system while maintaining relatively simple device configuration.
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 enhances thermal energy transmission efficiency, reduces flow resistance, and enables active management of the heat exchange process, providing interfaces for maintenance and improving the overall performance of the temperature equalization system.
Implementation Method 1
the heat exchange fluid (104) in the heat gaining device (101) is enabled to flow through a heat releasing device (201)
Implementation Method 2
transmit thermal energy to a heat exchange fluid (104) passing a heat gaining device (101)
Implementation Method 3
The heat releasing device (201) structured by multiple flowpaths that perform the heat releasing operation to a temperature differentiation body (103) in multiple directions
Implementation Method 4
the heat exchange fluid (104) flows back to the heat gaining device (101) for forming a closed-loop flow circulation
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AI summary
A closed loop temperature equalization system includes multiple flowpaths utilizing a heat exchange fluid for transmitting thermal energy of a natural thermal energy storage body to an external temperature differentiation body. The closed-loop system includes at least a heat gaining device arranged to transfer heat between the natural thermal energy storage body and the heat exchange fluid, and a heat releasing device arranged to transfer heat between the heat exchange fluid and the temperature differentiation body and also includes at least one of an auxiliary pump 1 for selectively pumping the heat exchange fluid in a normal flow direction or in a reverse flow direction and of at least one auxiliary heating/cooling device disposed in the interior or in the exterior of the fluid flowpath. A first pipeline structure carries a part of the heat exchange fluid from the heat gaining device to the heat releasing device. A second pipeline structure carries the heat exchange fluid between the heat gaining device and the heat releasing device.