Temperature controlling electronic device holder

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cooling systems for electronic devices fail to adequately manage high temperatures in harsh environments, leading to potential damage from condensation and insufficient cooling, especially when external conditions are extreme.

Innovation Solution

A temperature controlling electronic device holder with a shell body, detachable cap, and removable temperature controlling inserts, such as ice packs or air-activated warmers, that form a cavity to enclose the device and minimize condensation through a foam insert, while allowing for secure operation and protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam case with ice is used for cooling, then cooling effectiveness is improved, but condensation forms around the computer causing water damage risk

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling effectivenessVSAvoidcondensation and water damage risk

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The case is divided into separate compartments: an upper compartment for the computer and a lower compartment for ice. This segmentation prevents direct contact between ice and computer while maintaining cooling effectiveness through controlled thermal interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A foam insert acts as an intermediary barrier between the ice and the computer. The foam provides thermal insulation that allows cooling without direct condensation contact, mediating the thermal interaction while preventing harmful moisture accumulation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Temperature

If a fan-based cooling system is used, then airflow is created around the computer, but adequate cooling is not achieved in hot external environments and additional power sources are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling capabilityVSAvoidcooling adequacy in harsh environments

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The cooling system is designed to be self-contained and passive, utilizing the phase change properties of ice without requiring external power sources. The system serves itself by leveraging natural thermal conduction and phase transition, eliminating dependency on battery-powered fans.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system exploits the phase transition of ice from solid to liquid, which absorbs significant heat energy (latent heat of fusion). This phase change provides sustained cooling capability in hot environments without requiring active mechanical cooling components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #36Phase transitions

3Temperature

If known cooling methods are implemented, then some cooling effect is achieved, but the systems are expensive and insufficient for harsh temperature conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature controlVSAvoidcost and sufficiency of cooling system

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses inexpensive, replaceable ice packs instead of expensive, complex active cooling systems. The ice packs are disposable or easily replaceable, providing cost-effective cooling for harsh environments without requiring sophisticated technology.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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 maintains optimal operating temperatures for electronic devices in harsh environments, reducing the risk of water damage and providing structural integrity, while allowing for easy insertion and removal of temperature control elements.

Implementation Method 1

minimize condensation through a foam insert

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal Insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

removable temperature controlling inserts, such as ice packs

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeat Absorption: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS12178300B2Temperature controlling electronic device holder

Publication Date: 2024.12.31 BLUEBRICK CO LLC

AI summary

An electronic device holder for controlling a temperature of an electronic device includes a shell body having a bottom wall, a top portion, and a dividing wall between the bottom wall and top portion. A shell cap is detachably coupled to the shell body and configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A removable temperature controlling insert is disposed in the shell body, and a card aperture is disposed on the top portion of the shell body. The card aperture is configured to receive a card to be processed by a card reader. When the shell cap is in the closed position, the shell cap is coupled to the shell body and forms a cavity at the top portion of the shell body and forms a chamber adjacent the cavity. The chamber is configured to enclose the removable temperature controlling insert.