Wireless Charging Base Venting Layout for Active Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging technologies face limitations in heat dissipation, which restrict charging speed due to reliance on natural heat dissipation methods, necessitating the integration of active cooling solutions to enhance performance.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging base equipped with fans and strategically positioned air vents for efficient airflow within the charging panel and clamps, facilitating effective cooling of both the charging circuit and the electronic device during the charging process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If natural heat dissipation is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but charging speed is greatly limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidheat dissipation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by using the heat generated during wireless charging to drive the cooling system. The Peltier element utilizes the temperature differential created by the charging process itself to generate electricity that powers the fan, making the system self-sufficient without requiring external power sources for cooling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful heat generated during charging into a beneficial resource. The heat that would normally need to be dissipated is instead captured by the Peltier element to generate electrical energy, which is then used to power the active cooling system, turning a problem into a solution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Temperature

If one fan is used for heat dissipation, then active cooling is provided, but heat dissipation effectiveness is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation effectivenessVSAvoidcooling system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the heat dissipation function into two distinct components: a Peltier element for active heat transfer and a fan for air circulation. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, with the Peltier element creating a temperature differential and the fan providing forced convection, together achieving superior cooling effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the heating function (wireless charging) with the cooling function (heat dissipation system) into an integrated system. The charging process generates heat that is directly utilized by the Peltier element, and the entire cooling system is powered by the energy harvested from the charging process itself, creating a unified thermodynamic system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If electronic device uses active heat dissipation, then charging performance is improved, but device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless charging performanceVSAvoidoverall device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by designing the wireless charging base to perform both charging and cooling functions, with the cooling system being self-powered by the charging process. The base unit serves as both the power transmission device and the thermal management system, eliminating the need for separate active cooling components in the electronic device being charged.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 enables improved heat dissipation, thereby increasing charging speed and maintaining optimal temperature control, ensuring efficient power output during wireless charging.

Implementation Method 1

a fan (152) disposed in a base plate (12), wherein the base plate (12) is configured to support the charging panel (11), and an air vent (121) disposed on a surface that is of the base plate (12) and that is close to the lower surface of the charging panel (11)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced Convection: Forced Convection

Implementation Method 2

The document CN209375207 discloses about a wireless charging apparatus which comprises of a protective shell that houses a wireless charging module and a fan that circulates air to keep the module cool. The apparatus has a temperature differential power producing part positioned between the fan and the wireless charging module. This part of the power generating system has a dual function: it collects heat from the wireless charging module and converts it to electricity to run the fan.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSeebeck Effect: Seebeck Effect

Data Source

PatentEP4027479B1Wireless charging base
Publication Date: 2024.07.31 HUAWEI DIGITAL POWER TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A wireless charging base is provided, and is mainly applied to electronic devices such as a mobile phone and a tablet computer. The wireless charging base includes a charging panel (11), configured to charge the electronic device. The charging panel (11) includes a first air vent (111) and a second air vent (112). The first air vent (111) is disposed on a lower surface of the charging panel (11), and the second air vent (112) is disposed on a side surface around the charging panel (11). An air duct exists between the first air vent (111) and the second air vent (112). A first base plate (13) is disposed on an upper surface of the charging panel (11), is located at an end of the charging panel (11), and is configured to support the electronic device when the electronic device is being charged. The first base plate (13) includes a third air vent (131), and the third air vent (131) is disposed on a first surface of the first base plate (13). A second base plate (12) is disposed on the lower surface of the charging panel (11), is located at the same end as the first base plate (13), and is configured to support the charging panel (11). The second base plate (12) includes a fourth air vent (121), and the fourth air vent (121) is disposed on a first surface of the second base plate (12). An air duct exists between the third air vent (131) and the fourth air vent (121).