Nested Heat Dissipation System for Gaming Laptops

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Solution Overview

Problem

Gaming laptops face challenges with heat dissipation, leading to increased thickness and weight, compromising portability due to the complexity and bulkiness of existing heat dissipation systems.

Innovation Solution

A heat dissipating system comprising a first heat dissipation device, a thermal conduction component, and a second heat dissipation device, where the thermal conduction component disperses heat in multiple directions using a working fluid, and the second heat dissipation device further directs heat away, with independent thermal flow fields to prevent hot air circulation and enhance dissipation efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the heat dissipation system is made more complex and bulky to enhance heat dissipation, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but device thickness and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The heat dissipation system is divided into multiple independent heat dissipation channels (first heat dissipation channel with first heat dissipation device, second heat dissipation channel with second heat dissipation device). Each channel handles specific heat dissipation tasks independently, allowing for more efficient heat management without requiring a single bulky system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first heat dissipation device is nested within or adjacent to the second heat dissipation device, with the thermal conduction component disposed around the first heat dissipation device. This nested arrangement allows multiple heat dissipation functions to be integrated in a compact space, improving heat dissipation efficiency without proportionally increasing device size and weight

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If the heat dissipation system is made more complex and bulky to enhance heat dissipation, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but device portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoiddevice portability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses multiple independent heat dissipation channels that can be optimized for specific heat sources, improving overall heat dissipation efficiency without requiring a uniformly bulky design that would compromise portability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The nested arrangement of heat dissipation devices allows for compact integration of multiple heat dissipation functions, maintaining portability while achieving superior heat dissipation performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Reliability

If heat is dissipated in multiple directions using thermal conduction component, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The thermal conduction component is divided into multiple independent heat dissipation channels, each with its own heat dissipation device. This segmentation allows heat to be dissipated in multiple directions through separate, manageable channels rather than requiring a single complex integrated system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The nested structure of the thermal conduction component around the first heat dissipation device provides multiple heat dissipation paths in a organized, space-efficient manner, improving heat dissipation efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 system effectively enhances heat dissipation and prevents overheating in electronic devices by reducing unnecessary heat transfer and maintaining efficient cooling, thereby improving portability and performance.

Implementation Method 1

The thermal conduction component is configured to thermally contact a heat source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

The first heat dissipation device is configured to generate a first working fluid toward the thermal conduction component, such that the heat transferred from the heat source to the thermal conduction component is dispersed in a plurality of directions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Implementation Method 3

The second heat dissipation device is configured to generate a second working fluid, such that the heat distributed adjacent to the second heat dissipation device is dissipated in at least one direction directing away from the second heat dissipation device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentUS11877381B2Heat dissipating system
Publication Date: 2024.01.16 INVENTEC PUDONG TECH CORPOARTION
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AI summary

A heat dissipating system for electronic devices includes a first heat dissipation device, a second heat dissipation device, and a thermal conduction component. The thermal conduction component is disposed around the first heat dissipation device and configured to thermally contact a heat source. The second heat dissipation device is disposed adjacent to the thermal conduction component. The first heat dissipation device is configured to generate a first working fluid toward the thermal conduction component, such that the heat transferred from the heat source to the thermal conduction component is dispersed in a plurality of directions directing away from the first heat dissipation device. The second heat dissipation device is configured to generate a second working fluid, such that the heat distributed adjacent to the second heat dissipation device is dissipated in at least one direction directing away from the second heat dissipation device.