Supercooling Release Device Load Control Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional supercooling release devices require an external load or increased load to release the supercooled state, making them susceptible to unintended release due to vibrations or collisions.
Innovation Solution
A supercooling release device with a first and second member made of metal, where a load is continuously applied to bring their surfaces into contact, maintaining the supercooled state, and reducing the load to release it.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bending deformation of a flexible member is used to release the supercooled state, then the supercooled state can be released, but unintended release may occur due to external vibrations or collisions
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the operational parameter from bending deformation to load application/release. By applying a continuous load to maintain contact between metal members, the system achieves reliable controlled release only when the load is intentionally reduced, preventing unintended release from vibrations or collisions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses metal members with specific properties (high strength, low thermal conductivity) to create a contact structure that maintains supercooled state through controlled load application. The metal material selection ensures resistance to deformation from external stresses while enabling precise control through load variation.
2Reliability
If an external load is applied to maintain contact between members, then the supercooled state is maintained, but the system requires continuous load application
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic or intermittent load application rather than continuous loading. The load can be applied in cycles or held at specific levels to maintain the supercooled state, reducing energy consumption compared to constant full-load application.
Solution Approach 2:
Once the load is applied to establish contact between members, the system maintains the supercooled state through the mechanical contact itself without requiring additional energy input. The structure serves its own function of maintaining the state through the initial load application.
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
Enables controlled release of the supercooled state at an intended time, reducing the risk of unintended release due to external stresses.
Implementation Method 1
a supercooling release device that releases a supercooled state of a heat storage material
Implementation Method 2
heat storage and heat release are performed by phase transition of a heat storage material between a liquid phase and a solid phase
Data Source
AI summary
A supercooling release device according to one aspect of the present disclosure releases a supercooled state of a heat storage material. The supercooling release device includes a first member and a second member capable of being brought into contact with each other. The first member and the second member each include a metal. While a load is continuously applied to at least one of the first member and the second member to bring at least a portion of a surface of the first member and at least a portion of a surface of the second member into close contact with each other, the supercooled state is maintained. When the supercooled state is to be released, the supercooling release device reduces the above load.