Thermistor Space Design for Light Emitting Device Temperature Detection

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Problem

Existing light emitting devices face issues with thermistor detachment due to bonding variations over time and temperature changes, leading to inaccurate temperature detection and reduced yield, as the thermistor's resistance value fluctuates when lifted from its base.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting device design that includes a base with a frame body and a light source, featuring a temperature sensor with a space between it and the base to minimize resistance value changes even when the thermistor is lifted, ensuring accurate temperature detection and improved yield.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a thermistor is bonded to the base of the light emitting device, then temperature detection is enabled, but the bonding may come off over time and temperature changes causing detection value fluctuations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature detection accuracyVSAvoidbonding stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

A resin layer is introduced as an intermediary between the thermistor and the base. This resin layer serves as a buffer that maintains stable bonding over time and temperature changes, preventing the thermistor from detaching while ensuring accurate temperature detection. The resin acts as a mediator that decouples the thermistor from direct mechanical stress and thermal expansion differences with the base.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If process control is implemented to prevent thermistor lifting, then bonding stability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and yield reduction occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding stabilityVSAvoidprocess control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resin layer is applied in advance during the manufacturing process, before the thermistor is bonded to the base. This preliminary action creates a pre-prepared bonding interface that inherently resists detachment, eliminating the need for complex post-manufacturing process controls to prevent thermistor lifting. The resin is applied to the base surface beforehand, establishing a stable bonding foundation from the start.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Stability of the object's composition

If the thermistor is lifted from the base, then bonding stability deteriorates, but the resistance value changes causing detection value fluctuations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding stabilityVSAvoidtemperature detection precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The resin layer serves as a stable intermediary that maintains consistent contact between the thermistor and the base even when thermal expansion or mechanical stress occurs. This prevents the thermistor from lifting and ensures continuous, accurate temperature detection. The resin buffer absorbs dimensional changes and maintains bonding integrity, preventing both detachment and detection value fluctuations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 effectively suppresses changes in the thermistor's detection value, allowing for correct temperature monitoring and improved process control, enhancing the device's ability to maintain optimal operating conditions without complex process controls.

Implementation Method 1

measuring the resistance value of the thermistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermistor: Thermistor

Data Source

PatentUS10337712B2Light emitting device, image display device, and electronic apparatus
Publication Date: 2019.07.02 MAGNOLIA WHITE CORP
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AI summary

According to an aspect, a light emitting device includes a base that includes at least a frame body; a light source that emits light; and a temperature sensor with which the base is provided and that detects changes in temperature of the light source. A space is provided between the temperature sensor and a portion of the base corresponding to a portion in which the temperature sensor is provided.