Rotatable Tap Radiator Layout for Flexible Tube Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiators with taps fixed on one side lack flexibility, requiring customization for different electronic devices and increasing manufacturing costs due to inability to adjust tube positions according to component arrangements, and they often generate noise and consume high power.
Innovation Solution
A radiator design with two taps rotatably disposed on opposite sides, allowing for adjustable tube positioning to avoid interference with electronic components, enabling use in various devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the taps are fixed on one side of the radiator, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different electronic device configurations is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the taps rotatable rather than fixed. Each tap can rotate independently around its axis, allowing the connecting tubes to be positioned at different angles and orientations. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the radiator to adapt to various electronic device configurations without requiring multiple customized models, thereby improving versatility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the radiator is customized for different electronic devices, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a single radiator model with rotatable taps that can serve multiple different electronic device configurations. Instead of manufacturing separate customized radiators for each device type, the universal design with adjustable taps allows one model to fit various applications, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining high adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If the tubes are positioned to avoid electronic components, then the interference with components is reduced, but the installation flexibility is limited with fixed taps
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable tap design provides installation flexibility by allowing the tubes to be oriented in different directions. During installation, the taps can be rotated to position the tubes away from electronic components, avoiding interference while maintaining ease of installation. The dynamic adjustment capability enables installers to optimize tube positioning based on the specific layout of electronic components in each device.
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AI summary
A radiator includes a main body, two connecting members and two taps. The two connecting members are disposed on opposite sides of the main body. Each of the two taps is rotatably connected to one of the two connecting members, such that the two taps are rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the main body.