Thermal mitigation device for application in radio batteries and/or adaptors and methods of use thereof
A portable radio device incorporating active thermal mitigation systems, and methods of use thereof. An example radio device incorporating an active thermal mitigation system may comprise a portable radio device selectively connectable or otherwise interoperable with a power adapter or battery device, wherein the power adapter or battery device includes an active thermal mitigation system. The system may include a micro-fan, blower, or other similar device configured to generate airflow, and may be configured to direct a flow of air or other fluid towards the radio device. The system may further include one or more fins or other features for directing and/or enhancing fluid flow, as well as sensors and control features to vary flow depending on temperature of the radio device or other variables.
1 . A portable communication device, comprising:
a wireless communication device configured to operate via electrical energy provided by a battery;
the battery selectively connectable and selectively interoperable with the wireless communication device;
an active thermal mitigation system comprising a fan, a micro-fan, or a blower configured to provide an air flow; and
one or more venting gills configured to direct the air flow from the active thermal mitigation system toward at least one of the wireless communication device or the battery,
wherein the battery further comprises a temperature sensor configured to determine a temperature of the portable communication device.
2 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more venting gills comprises a heat sink.
3 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the fan, the micro-fan, or the blower is further configured to cause movement of the air flow within at least one of the wireless communication device or the battery.
4 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the battery is further configured to enable the active thermal mitigation system in response to the temperature exceeding a threshold temperature.
5 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the active thermal mitigation system is configured to periodically activate the fan, the micro-fan, or the blower at an interval.
6 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the battery further includes a power adapter connector.
7 . A method of implementation of active thermal mitigation by an active thermal mitigation system, comprising: providing, via a battery, electrical energy to a wireless communication device that is selectively connectable to the active thermal mitigation system; wherein the battery further comprises a temperature sensor configured to determine, a temperature of the wireless communication device; comparing the determined temperature to a threshold temperature; and enabling, in response to the determined temperature exceeding the threshold temperature, the active thermal mitigation system to provide a directional air flow toward at least one of the wireless communication device or the battery via one or more venting gills, wherein the active thermal mitigation system comprising a fan, a micro-fan, or a blower.
8 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising:
determining a second temperature of the wireless communication device; and
comparing the determined second temperature to the threshold temperature.
9 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
continuing, in response to the determined second temperature exceeding the threshold temperature, the enablement of the active thermal mitigation system.
10 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
disabling, in response to the determined second temperature being less than the threshold temperature, the active thermal mitigation system.
11 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the threshold temperature is determined based on temperature levels that may damage the wireless communication device or cause injury to a user.
12 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising periodically enabling and disabling the active thermal mitigation system.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein periodically enabling and disabling the active thermal mitigation system comprising enabling and disabling at a pre-determined intervals of less than 30 seconds.
14 . A communication device comprising:
a wireless communication device configured to operate via electrical energy provided by a battery;
the battery selectively connectable and selectively interoperable with the wireless communication device; and
an active thermal mitigation system configured to provide an air flow to one or more of the wireless communication device or the battery via one or more venting gills,
wherein the battery further comprises a temperature sensor configured to determine a temperature of the communication device.
15 . The communication device of claim 14 , wherein the active thermal mitigation system comprises a fan, micro-fan, or blower.
16 . The communication device of claim 15 , wherein the fan, micro-fan or blower is configured to cause movement of the air flow within the wireless communication device.
17 . The communication device of claim 15 , wherein the fan, micro-fan or blower is configured to cause movement of the air flow within the battery.
18 . The communication device of claim 14 , further comprises the one or more venting gills.
19 . The communication device of claim 14 , wherein the battery further includes a power adapter connector.