Power Apparatus Panel Reinforcement for Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Power apparatus panels with ventilating holes and heat dissipation nets face challenges in durability and appearance due to deformation risks, complicating manufacturing and aesthetics.

Innovation Solution

A panel structure with transverse parallel heat dissipation holes, a connecting portion, and vertically disposed reinforcement ribs, along with a heat dissipation net and L-shaped locking units, enhances durability and appearance by preventing deformation and simplifying manufacturing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If ventilating holes are provided on the panel for heat dissipation, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the panel may collapse or deform easily

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidpanel structural strength
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing reinforcement ribs specifically at the connecting portions between heat dissipation holes, rather than uniformly reinforcing the entire panel. This localized reinforcement maintains panel strength at critical areas while preserving heat dissipation efficiency through the holes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a vertical dimension by adding reinforcement ribs that extend vertically at the connecting portions between heat dissipation holes. This vertical reinforcement structure prevents panel collapse without blocking the horizontal heat dissipation pathways.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Strength

If ribs are provided to support the panel and prevent deformation, then panel strength is improved, but the manufacturing procedure becomes complicated and appearance is influenced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanel structural strengthVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the reinforcement ribs with the connecting portions between heat dissipation holes, making the reinforcement structure an integrated part of the panel rather than a separate component. This integration simplifies manufacturing by reducing the number of parts and assembly steps while maintaining structural strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The reinforcement structure is segmented into discrete ribs positioned at specific connecting portions between heat dissipation holes. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing of individual rib elements that can be easily integrated into the panel structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9681564B2Panel structure of power apparatus
Publication Date: 2017.06.13 CERNER INNOVATION INC
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AI summary

A panel structure of a power apparatus is provided. The power apparatus includes a case. The front of the case is longitudinally provided with a panel. The panel is transversely formed with at least two parallel heat dissipation holes. The panel is formed with a connecting portion between the heat dissipation holes. A heat dissipation net is provided on the heat dissipation holes. The heat dissipation net is formed with a plurality of openings corresponding to the connecting portion. A reinforcement rib is provided on the connecting portion, preventing the panel from collapsing or deforming. The durability of the panel is increased, and the appearance of the panel is pleasing to the eye.