Reinforced Soundproof Heat-Dissipating Cover to Prevent Sheet Sagging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing soundproof covers for large target objects can suffer from sagging sound-absorbing sheets due to gravity, leading to gaps and reduced heat dissipation performance.
Innovation Solution
A soundproof heat-dissipating cover with a sound-absorbing heat-dissipating sheet and a reinforcing member, where the sheet has ridges supported by a bridging part of the reinforcing member, preventing sagging and enhancing heat conduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a sound-absorbing sheet is used to cover a large target object from below, then soundproofing is achieved, but the sheet sags downward due to gravity causing gaps and reduced heat dissipation
Solution Approach 1:
The sound-absorbing sheet is designed as a flexible thin film structure that can conform to the target object surface. By using a reinforcing member with appropriate rigidity, the sheet maintains its position without excessive sagging, preventing gap formation while preserving sound absorption capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The sound-absorbing sheet is divided into multiple regions by the reinforcing member structure. The sheet is segmented into mounting parts that attach to the target object and a heat-dissipating region that remains exposed. This segmentation allows different portions to serve different functions: soundproofing near the object and heat dissipation at exposed areas.
2Temperature
If the sound-absorbing sheet is exposed to allow heat dissipation, then heat dissipation performance improves, but the sheet deforms due to gravity causing gaps
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcing member acts as a counterbalancing structure that compensates for the gravitational force acting on the sound-absorbing sheet. By positioning the reinforcing member on the heat-dissipating surface side, it provides structural support that prevents the sheet from sagging downward, maintaining stable positioning while allowing heat dissipation through exposed regions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the sound-absorbing sheet have different functional requirements. The mounting parts require strong adhesion and structural support, while the heat-dissipating region requires exposure to ambient air. The reinforcing member is strategically positioned to provide support where needed while leaving heat-dissipating areas exposed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a reinforcing member is added to prevent sagging, then sheet position stability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcing member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support to prevent sheet sagging, acts as a mounting structure to attach the cover to the target object, and creates the geometric configuration that exposes heat-dissipating regions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcing member and mounting structure are merged into a single integrated component. The pair of reinforcing members are positioned to both support the sound-absorbing sheet and provide mounting attachment points, combining structural support and fastening functions into one element, thus reducing overall structural 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
The design suppresses sheet deformation, maintaining contact with the target object and improving heat dissipation by quick conduction of heat away from the object.
Implementation Method 1
heat generated from the target object is quickly conducted to the sound-absorbing heat-dissipating sheet
Implementation Method 2
a sound-absorbing sheet that is formed of a sound-absorbing material into a surface shape and covers a surface of the target object
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AI summary
A soundproof heat-dissipating cover (1) that is to cover an object (2) comprises: a soundproof heat-dissipating sheet (3) that has a covering surface (10) that covers the surface of the object (2) and a heat dissipation surface (11) that is on the reverse side from the covering surface (10); and a reinforcing member (4) that covers the soundproof heat-dissipating sheet (3) from the heat dissipation surface (11) side of the soundproof heat-dissipating sheet. The soundproof heat-dissipating sheet (3) also comprises a pair of first attachment parts (13) and a heat dissipation region (14) that is formed between the pair of first attachment parts (13). A plurality of ridges (15) that are aligned at intervals are formed on the heat dissipation surface (11) in the heat dissipation region (14) of the soundproof heat-dissipating sheet (3). The reinforcing member (4) comprises: a pair of second attachment parts (21) that are respectively attached to the pair of first attachment parts (13); and a bridge part (22) that bridges the pair of second attachment parts (21) and has a plurality of through holes (31). The plurality of ridges (15) on the soundproof heat-dissipating sheet (3) abut the bridge part (22) of the reinforcing member (42).