Segmented Impeller Blade Design for Low-Noise Fan Cooling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fans increase noise levels when trying to achieve higher air pressure and volume by increasing rotation speed, which is not ideal for electronic devices that require efficient heat dissipation without noise.

Innovation Solution

The impeller and fan design incorporates a specific arrangement of main and auxiliary blades, where the auxiliary blades are positioned between the main blades and connected by a non-contacting connecting member, allowing for efficient air pressure and volume at lower rotation speeds while reducing noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the rotation speed of the fan is increased to increase air pressure and air volume, then the heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but the noise generated by the fan is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The impeller blade is divided into multiple independent blade segments (first blade segment, second blade segment, third blade segment) that are not rigidly connected. This segmentation allows each segment to independently optimize airflow patterns, achieving better heat dissipation performance at lower rotation speeds, thus reducing noise while maintaining productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new spatial dimension by positioning blade segments at different radial distances from the rotation axis and at different angular positions. This multi-dimensional arrangement optimizes air intake and exhaust paths, enabling efficient heat dissipation at lower speeds and reducing the need for high-speed operation that generates noise.

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

2Power

If the rotation speed of the fan is increased to achieve target air pressure and air volume, then the heat dissipation performance is improved, but the noise level increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair pressure and air volumeVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The impeller is segmented into multiple blade sections (first, second, and third blade segments) with different orientations and positions. This segmentation creates optimized airflow channels that improve air pressure and volume generation at lower rotation speeds, achieving the desired power output without increasing noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The non-contact connecting member acts as an intermediary that maintains the relative positions of blade segments while allowing independent movement. This intermediary structure enables the blade segments to work together to generate required air pressure and volume while minimizing turbulent flow and noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If conventional fan designs are used to achieve target air volume, then the structure is simple, but the rotation speed must be increased leading to higher noise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair volumeVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The impeller blade is divided into multiple segments positioned at different radial and angular locations. This segmentation creates multiple airflow paths that collectively deliver the required air volume at lower rotation speeds, reducing noise while maintaining productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs blade segments arranged in multiple dimensions (different radial distances and angular positions), creating a three-dimensional airflow optimization that achieves target air volume at lower speeds, thereby reducing noise without compromising productivity.

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

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

This design enables the fan to achieve target air pressure and volume at lower rotation speeds, thereby reducing noise and enhancing heat dissipation efficiency in electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

The connecting member is disposed around the hub and penetrated through the plurality of first blades and the plurality of second blades

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Fastening: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS12146502B2Impeller and fan employing same
Publication Date: 2024.11.19 DELTA ELECTRONICS INC(CN)
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  • US12146502B2 patent drawing
  • US12146502B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An impeller and a fan are provided. The impeller includes a hub, a plurality of first blades, a plurality of second blades and a connecting member. The plurality of first blades are disposed around the hub separately. Each first blade is connected with a periphery of the hub. The plurality of second blades are disposed around the hub separately. Each second blade is disposed away from the periphery of the hub and located between two adjacent first blades of the plurality of first blades. The connecting member is disposed around the hub and penetrated through the plurality of first blades and the plurality of second blades. The connecting member is not in contact with a first edge of any side of each first blade. The connecting member is not in contact with a second edge of any side of each second blade.