Spectacle Frame Heat Dissipation via Conductive Reinforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic spectacle frames face challenges in heat dissipation due to their compact size and aesthetic constraints, as conventional cooling methods like fans and liquid cooling are not feasible, posing risks to reliability and comfort by potentially leading to premature failure.
Innovation Solution
A spectacle frame element with a reinforcement support made of a heat conducting material, featuring an electronic support part and a wire core part that extends through the frame, allowing for efficient heat dissipation while maintaining rigidity and waterproofing, using a method that integrates with traditional manufacturing processes and includes features like transparent windows and tubular wire cores.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional cooling methods like fans or liquid cooling are used, then heat dissipation is improved, but device dimensions and aesthetic appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the heat dissipation function from conventional cooling devices (fans, liquid cooling systems) and integrates it directly into the spectacle frame structure itself. The frame elements serve dual purposes: structural support and heat conduction pathways, eliminating the need for separate cooling components.
Solution Approach 2:
The spectacle frame elements are designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing structural support, maintaining aesthetic appearance, and conducting heat away from electronic components. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the frame itself the cooling system rather than adding separate cooling devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are added to the spectacle frame, then functionality is improved, but heat generation increases causing reliability and comfort issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces heat-conducting frame elements as intermediary structures between the electronic components and the external environment. These frame elements act as thermal mediators, conducting heat away from the electronic components through the frame structure to prevent overheating and maintain reliability.
3Temperature
If heat dissipation structures are added to the spectacle frame, then temperature control is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heat dissipation function with the existing spectacle frame manufacturing process. The frame elements are designed to serve both structural and thermal conduction purposes, allowing the same manufacturing processes used for traditional frames to produce the cooling structures without requiring separate manufacturing steps.
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
Effectively dissipates heat from electronic components within the spectacle frame, ensuring reliability and comfort by maintaining the frame's rigidity and waterproof properties, compatible with traditional manufacturing processes.
Implementation Method 1
the reinforcement support comprises an electronic support part supporting at least an electronic component and a wire core part extending from the electronic support part through the spectacle frame element
Implementation Method 2
a heating step, during which the spectacle frame is heated using a capitron machine inducing ultrasonic vibrations in the metal half hinge and creates heat of friction
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AI summary
A spectacle frame element comprising a reinforcement support, wherein the reinforcement support comprises an electronic support part supporting at least an electronic component and a wire core part extending from the electronic support part through the spectacle frame element, the electronic support and the wire core part are embodied in the spectacle frame element.