Phase Change Thermal Casing for Mobile Phone Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cell phones often overheat when exposed to sunlight, leading to potential damage and data loss due to corrupted internal memory.
Innovation Solution
A cell phone protector device with a thermal casing that uses heat-absorbent materials to prevent overheating, featuring a lanyard for secure carrying, an integrated power bank, flashlight, and secure fastening mechanisms to safeguard the phone from excessive heat.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the phone is stored in a protective case, then the phone is protected from physical damage, but the phone may overheat due to trapped heat
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a thin film phase change material integrated into the protective case that can absorb and dissipate heat through phase transition, allowing the case to remain physically protective while actively managing thermal conditions through the phase change layer
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes phase change material that transitions between solid and liquid states to absorb excess heat from the phone during overheating conditions, then releases the heat when cooling down, effectively regulating temperature while maintaining physical protection
2Temperature
If heat-absorbent materials are added to the case, then overheating is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates phase change material into the existing case structure as a composite layer, combining the protective functions of the case with the thermal management properties of the phase change material in a unified multi-functional component rather than adding separate complex systems
Solution Approach 2:
The phase change material automatically absorbs and releases heat through its inherent phase transition properties without requiring external power sources, control systems, or active management, providing self-regulating thermal control that minimizes added complexity
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
Effectively prevents phone overheating, allows for secure carrying, and provides additional power and light functionality while protecting internal components.
Implementation Method 1
The casing comprises a thermal material that pulls heat away from the phone stored within and prevents overheating from occurring
Implementation Method 2
The case incorporates a phase change material that absorbs and releases heat as it changes phase
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile phone protector device is described herein comprising a casing dimensioned to receive and surround a mobile phone device, the casing comprising a thermal material configured to draw heat away from the mobile phone device. The device includes a flashlight component located at a base of the casing. The casing comprises a fastener, wherein the fastener is configured to secure the mobile phone device within the casing. A lanyard is attached to the casing for use by a user in wearing the mobile phone protector device. The casing includes a rechargeable power bank, wherein the rechargeable power bank is configured to provide a charge to the mobile phone device residing within the casing.