Dual-Device Wireless Charging Layout With Directed Air Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless charging devices experience reduced efficiency due to heat generated by both the charger and the mobile device, which affects charging performance.
Innovation Solution
A wireless charging device with a casing that includes an air inlet and outlet, allowing airflow to cool both the electronic devices and the wireless charging module, utilizing a fan to circulate air and maintain optimal temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wireless charging module and mobile device operate simultaneously, then charging function is provided, but heat is generated reducing charging efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The interior space is segmented into distinct regions: a first space for the wireless charging module and a second space for mobile devices. The air inlet is positioned to direct airflow through the second space first, then into the first space, enabling separate cooling zones for each component
Solution Approach 2:
The airflow path is designed to cool mobile devices in the second space before the air enters the first space to cool the wireless charging module. This preliminary cooling action prevents heat accumulation in sequence, maintaining optimal temperatures for charging operation
2Temperature
If fan cooling is added, then heat dissipation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fan serves multiple functions: it draws air through the air inlet, cools both mobile devices and the wireless charging module through the designed airflow path, and exhausts hot air through the air outlet. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate cooling components
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling system uses the device's own structure (casing with integrated air inlet and outlet) to facilitate heat dissipation. The airflow path utilizes the natural arrangement of components, and the fan leverages the existing casing structure to create an effective cooling circuit without requiring external cooling systems
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 solution effectively maintains desired temperatures for both electronic devices and the wireless charging module, enhancing charging efficiency by ensuring efficient heat dissipation.
Implementation Method 1
The fan is disposed in the interior space and configured to suck air into the interior space through the air inlet and blow air out of the interior space through the air outlet
Implementation Method 2
when the fan sucks air into the interior space through the air inlet, the airflow can firstly pass by the electronic devices to cool the electronic devices, and then the airflow enters into the interior space to cool the wireless charging module
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless charging device is configured to charge two electronic devices. The wireless charging device includes a casing, a wireless charging module and a fan. The casing has an interior space, an air inlet, an air outlet and a support surface. The air inlet and the air outlet are in fluid communication with the interior space. The support surface faces away from the interior space, the support surface has two placement regions, the air inlet is located between the two placement regions, and the two placement regions are configured for the two electronic devices to be placed thereon. The wireless charging module is disposed in the interior space and corresponds to the two placement regions. The fan is disposed in the interior space and configured to suck air into the interior space through the air inlet and blow air out of the interior space through the air outlet.