Spiral Finned Condenser Cubic Structure for Compact Heat Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing condensers, such as water condensers and spiral finned condensers, face issues with large volume and high costs due to their dissipation area, and when scaled down, their cooling performance degrades, and the clamping mechanism can damage the fins, leading to inefficiency in heat transfer.
Innovation Solution
A spiral finned condenser with a cubic structure and a fixing bracket that clamps directly onto the condensing pipe, featuring a wavy inner and smooth outer fin design, and a clamping mechanism with adjustable slots and inclined surfaces to prevent deformation and enhance heat dissipation, reducing volume and cost while maintaining cooling efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the dissipation area is increased to enhance cooling effect, then the cooling performance is improved, but the volume and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The condensing pipe is bent into a serpentine shape and then vertically arranged, nesting the pipe structure within a compact vertical space. This allows the dissipation area to be maintained while significantly reducing the horizontal volume occupied by the condenser.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from horizontal arrangement to vertical arrangement of the serpentine pipe, utilizing the vertical dimension to accommodate the dissipation area. This dimensional change enables high cooling performance within a compact vertical footprint.
2Productivity
If the dissipation area is increased to enhance cooling effect, then the cooling performance is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nested serpentine structure allows efficient use of space, reducing the overall material requirements and manufacturing complexity while maintaining adequate dissipation area for cooling performance.
Solution Approach 2:
By arranging the pipe vertically rather than horizontally, the patent reduces the footprint and material usage required for support structures and housing, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while preserving cooling effectiveness.
3Reliability
If the clamping mechanism is applied to fix the condenser, then the fixation is achieved, but the fins are damaged causing heat transfer inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary protective structure between the clamping mechanism and the fins. The clamping force is applied to a protective element rather than directly to the fins, preventing fin damage while achieving secure fixation of the condenser assembly.
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 achieves a compact, cost-effective condenser with improved heat exchange efficiency, preventing fin deformation and ensuring reliable fixation without damaging the fins, thus maintaining effective heat dissipation even under external pressure.
Implementation Method 1
The fin 2 is spirally wound on a surface of the condensing pipe 1
Implementation Method 2
an inner side of the fin is connected to the condensing pipe and is in a wavy structure
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a spiral finned condenser. The spiral finned condenser includes a condensing pipe and a fin. The fin is spirally wound on a surface of the condensing pipe. The condensing pipe forms a cubie structure by a plurality of turns and bends. The condenser further includes a fixing bracket which is clamped and fixed on the condensing pipe.