18565110. ON-BOARD DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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ON-BOARD DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Yuki Miyata of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Hiroyuki Ushifusa of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Toru Yamada of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Hirokazu Takabayashi of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
ON-BOARD DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18565110 titled 'ON-BOARD DEVICE
The abstract describes an in-vehicle device for railway vehicles that includes coolers and turbulence generating members to dissipate heat generated by an electronic component.
- The housing of the device is attachable to a railway vehicle and accommodates an electronic component that generates heat.
- One or more coolers are attached to the housing and thermally connected to the electronic component to dissipate heat transferred from the component to passing air when the vehicle travels.
- The coolers are located outside the housing to efficiently dissipate heat.
- Turbulence generating members are placed on the flow path of passing air to cause turbulence and improve heat dissipation.
- The turbulence generated by the members helps in cooling the coolers more effectively.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various railway vehicles to efficiently cool electronic components. - It can also be applied in other types of vehicles where heat dissipation is a concern.
Problems Solved: - Addresses the issue of heat generation by electronic components in railway vehicles. - Improves the cooling efficiency of the system by generating turbulence in the passing air.
Benefits: - Enhanced heat dissipation capabilities for electronic components. - Improved overall performance and reliability of the in-vehicle device.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized by manufacturers of railway vehicles to enhance the cooling systems in their products. - It can also be of interest to companies developing cooling solutions for electronic components in various vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the placement of coolers outside the housing improve heat dissipation efficiency? 2. What is the role of turbulence generating members in enhancing the cooling process?
Original Abstract Submitted
An in-vehicle device includes a housing, one or more coolers, and one or more turbulence generating members. The housing is attachable to a railway vehicle and accommodates an electronic component that generates heat. The one or more coolers are attached to and located outside the housing, with the one or more coolers thermally connected to the electronic component, to dissipate heat transferred from the electronic component to passing air occurring when the railway vehicle travels. The one or more turbulence generating members are located on a flow path of the passing air to cause turbulence by partly interrupting a flow of the passing air flowing to the at least one cooler.
