Portable Device Cradle Air Outlet for Direct Surface Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing accommodation devices for portable electronic devices suffer from inefficient air cooling due to air entering orthogonally and warming air staying within the device, reducing cooling efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An accommodation device with an air blowing function featuring a support portion with an air outlet that directs cooled air directly onto the portable electronic device, improving air cooling efficiency by guiding air from a blower unit to the device's immediate vicinity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If air is sent into the accommodation portion through a cavity in the side wall, then the portable electronic device can be cooled during charging, but the air travels orthogonally to the device surface and warmed air stays in the accommodation portion, reducing cooling efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The air outlet is configured to blow air in a direction substantially parallel to the front surface or back surface of the portable electronic device, changing the airflow direction from orthogonal (vertical) to parallel (horizontal). This dimensional change in airflow direction allows the air to flow across the device surface more effectively, preventing warmed air from stagnating in the accommodation portion and improving overall cooling efficiency
2Productivity
If air is blown orthogonally to the device surface, then the structure is simple, but the air does not directly hit the device and cooling efficiency is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The air outlet is specifically positioned and oriented to direct air flow locally onto the surface of the portable electronic device. By configuring the air outlet to blow air in a direction parallel to the device surface, the cooling effect is concentrated where it is most needed - directly on the device surface - rather than dispersing air orthogonally throughout the accommodation portion
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances air cooling efficiency by ensuring air directly hits the device, preventing warmed air from staying inside and improving heat dissipation during charging or operation.
Implementation Method 1
a blower unit that blows air into the accommodation portion, wherein the support portion has an air outlet for guiding the air sent out by the blower unit to the accommodation portion
Implementation Method 2
the air guided from the blower unit into the accommodation portion is sent into the accommodation portion in an immediate vicinity of the portable electronic device and the air easily hits the portable electronic device directly. Therefore, the air cooling efficiency of the portable electronic device accommodated in the accommodation portion can be improved
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AI summary
An accommodation device with an air blowing function includes: an accommodation portion that is formed with an opening portion on an upper surface and accommodates a portable electronic device; a support portion, arranged so as to protrude from a side surface of the accommodation portion into the accommodation portion, the support portion configured to contact with side surfaces or upper and lower surfaces of the portable electronic device accommodated in the accommodation portion and hold the portable electronic device so as to pinch the portable electronic device; and a blower unit that blows air into the accommodation portion. The support portion has an air outlet for guiding the air sent out by the blower unit to the accommodation portion.