Physiotherapy Light Source Heat-Conducting Base for Better Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing physiotherapy instruments suffer from poor heat dissipation due to heat accumulation in the housing, which affects the performance of the light source.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a heat-conducting base between the housing and the light source to facilitate heat exchange and dissipation through the housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the light source is provided inside the plastic housing without additional heat dissipation structures, then the device structure is simple, but the heat dissipation effect is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat-conducting base as an intermediary component between the light source and the housing. This heat-conducting base serves as a thermal mediator that efficiently transfers heat from the light source to the housing, resolving the contradiction by adding a dedicated heat transfer pathway without significantly complicating the overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the housing into different functional regions: a heat-conducting portion and an insulating portion. This segmentation allows the housing to simultaneously serve as both a heat dissipation pathway and a thermal insulation barrier, improving heat dissipation effectiveness while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Temperature
If the heat-conducting base is added between the housing and the light source, then the heat dissipation area is increased, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heat-conducting base with the housing structure, where the heat-conducting base forms an integrated part of the housing's heat dissipation system. This merging approach increases the heat dissipation area while minimizing the increase in device complexity by combining multiple functions into a unified structure.
3Temperature
If the housing is made entirely of heat-conducting material, then the heat dissipation effect is improved, but the insulation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making different portions of the housing have different thermal properties. The heat-conducting portion is designed with high thermal conductivity for efficient heat dissipation, while the insulating portion is designed with low thermal conductivity to prevent heat loss to the external environment. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between heat dissipation and insulation performance.
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
Enhances the heat dissipation area and effectiveness of the light source, preventing heat accumulation and improving overall thermal management.
Implementation Method 1
The heat-conducting base exchanges heat with the light source, transmits the heat generated by the light source to the housing, and dissipates the heat through the housing
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AI summary
A physiotherapy instrument includes a housing, a light source and a heat-conducting base. The light source is provided inside the housing, and the light source outputs light and can generate heat during operation. The heat-conducting base is provided on the housing and supports the light source. The heat-conducting base is located between the housing and the light source. The heat-conducting base exchanges heat with the light source, transmits the heat generated by the light source to the housing, and dissipates the heat through the housing. At this time, the heat-conducting base is added relative to the light source, it is convenient for the heat generated by the light source during operation to be conducted to the housing through the heat-conducting base.