Passive Heat-Dissipating Line Arrangement for High-Voltage Cables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing high-voltage electrical line arrangements face challenges in heat dissipation, leading to increased costs and weight, and complex cooling systems that are not suitable for mass production, especially in vehicle technology and communications engineering.
Innovation Solution
A line arrangement with a passive heat dissipator made of high thermal conductivity materials, such as copper or aluminum, that absorbs heat from electrical conductors through thermally connected surface portions and dissipates it effectively without the need for active cooling systems, allowing for simpler and more economical manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If large line cross sections are used to transmit high electrical power, then heat input into the line arrangement is kept low, but material requirements increase and cost increases, and weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the thermal conductivity parameter of the line arrangement by incorporating heat dissipators with high thermal conductivity (such as aluminum or copper) into the electrical line structure. This allows efficient heat removal from the conductors, enabling the use of smaller cross-section conductors while maintaining acceptable temperature levels during high power transmission.
2Temperature
If actively cooled high-voltage cables are used to dissipate waste heat, then heat dissipation is improved, but the cooling system becomes complex and costly, and installation space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a passive heat dissipation system where heat dissipators are integrated directly into the electrical line structure. These heat dissipators automatically conduct heat away from the conductors through thermal conduction to external surfaces or cooling fins, eliminating the need for active cooling components such as pumps, valves, and control systems. The system self-regulates based on temperature gradients without requiring external control.
3Temperature
If actively cooled high-voltage cables are used to dissipate waste heat, then heat dissipation is improved, but manufacturing suitability for mass production decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the electrical line into modular components: conductors, insulators, and integrated heat dissipators. Each component can be manufactured separately using standard industrial processes and then assembled into complete line assemblies. The heat dissipators can be attached to conductors through various joining methods (welding, bonding, or mechanical attachment), enabling flexible manufacturing and quality control suitable for mass production.
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 passive heat dissipator effectively manages heat dissipation, preventing overheating and reducing material and production costs, making the electrical line suitable for mass production and use in high-voltage and high-frequency technologies.
Implementation Method 1
a passive heat dissipator (3) which runs along a longitudinal axis (L) at least in some sections and which is brought towards the electrical line (2) at least to the extent that the passive heat dissipator (3) is capable of dissipating waste heat of the electrical line (2)
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AI summary
A line arrangement comprising an electrical line which has at least one electrical insulator and at least one electrical conductor which runs at least in some sections adjacently to the electrical insulator along a longitudinal axis of the electrical line. The line arrangement additionally has a passive heat dissipator which runs at least in some sections along the longitudinal axis and which has at least one heat-absorbing surface portion and at least one heat-emitting surface portion thermally connected to the heat-absorbing surface portion. The heat-absorbing surface portion is brought towards the electrical conductor at least to such an extent that the heat-absorbing surface portion forms a thermally operative connection to the electrical conductor in order to dissipate waste heat from the electrical conductor to the heat-emitting surface portion.