Thermal Conduction Sheet Holder for Continuous Heat Dissipator Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for manufacturing heat dissipating devices using thermal conduction sheets are inefficient, necessitating a more effective and efficient method for producing these devices.
Innovation Solution
A thermal conduction sheet holder comprising an elongated carrier film with thermal conduction sheets disposed at intervals, covered by an elongated cover film, allowing for continuous peeling and mounting of the sheets onto heat generators and dissipators in a roll-to-roll process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If thermal conduction sheets are manufactured using conventional methods, then the heat dissipating device can be assembled, but the manufacturing process is inefficient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the thermal conduction sheet into individual units spaced at intervals along the carrier film, allowing each sheet to be independently positioned and transferred to heat generators. This segmentation enables parallel processing and continuous manufacturing, significantly improving productivity compared to conventional methods where sheets are handled individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a continuous manufacturing process where thermal conduction sheets are continuously fed from the carrier film to heat generators in a roll-to-roll manner. The sheets remain in production until they are transferred, eliminating idle time and maintaining continuous useful action throughout the manufacturing process.
2Ease of operation
If thermal conduction sheets are handled individually during assembly, then precise placement is possible, but the process is complex and difficult to automate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a carrier film as an intermediary that holds multiple thermal conduction sheets in a structured array. This intermediary simplifies handling by allowing the entire array to be manipulated as a single unit, enabling easy mounting and transfer operations without complex individual sheet handling procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple thermal conduction sheets onto a single carrier film, creating an integrated assembly that can be handled and mounted as one unit. This merging of multiple sheets into a single manageable structure reduces operational complexity and facilitates automation.
3Productivity
If thermal conduction sheets are mounted continuously, then productivity increases, but the sheets may deform or break during the process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible carrier film to support the thermal conduction sheets during continuous mounting. The carrier film provides mechanical support that prevents sheet deformation and breakage while allowing continuous feeding and transfer operations. The thin film structure accommodates the continuous process without compromising sheet integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier film provides beforehand cushioning and support to the thermal conduction sheets before they are transferred to heat generators. This pre-support prevents deformation and breakage during the continuous mounting process by distributing mechanical stresses and providing a stable base throughout the handling process.
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AI summary
A thermal conduction sheet holder include, in the following order, an elongated carrier film, a plurality of thermal conduction sheets, and an elongated cover film covering the plurality of thermal conduction sheets, the shortest distance between adjacent thermal conduction sheets is 2 mm or more, the plurality of thermal conduction sheets are disposed at intervals in a longitudinal direction of the carrier film and the cover film, and the plurality of thermal conduction sheets are peelable from the cover film and the carrier film.