Water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank

Abstract

The invention discloses a water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank, which is a water tank of a heat dissipation water cooling device of computer equipment (especially a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)), and comprises a base, a cover body and a piece capable of changing color when encountering water, the water color changing part is arranged between the base and the cover body and located on the outer side of the water storage space, so that when water cooling liquid in the water storage space gradually seeps from the position between the base and the cover body and makes contact with the water color changing part, a user can perceive that the water tank is about to leak water through the color change of the water color changing part; and at the moment, the shutdown action can be immediately performed, so that greater damage caused by short circuit of the system in water in a power-on state is avoided. In addition, the water color changing part does not need power consumption and can be replaced, and the detection function can be maintained after maintenance. According to the invention, water leakage can be conveniently detected, the safety is improved, and the use is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a water cooling device for computer equipment, in particular to a water tank for cooling CPU and GPU. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the computing power of various computer devices (such as CPU, GPU) is getting stronger and stronger, and it is also more and more prone to heat. Therefore, various cooling devices are needed to assist in heat dissipation. A common cooling device is the water cooling system.

[0003] The water cooling system includes a water cooling head, a water tank and a pipeline. The water cooling head is used to be close to the computer equipment to be cooled, and the pipeline connects the water cooling head and the water tank, allowing the coolant to circulate between the water tank and the water cooling head to remove the heat of the computer equipment.

[0004] Some more advanced water tanks adopt a transparent design in order to create special visual effects such as light and shadow changes. Specifically, this transparent water tank includes a base and a transparent cover. The transparent cover is arranged on the base, and the transparent cover and the base are covered to form a water storage space. The external pipeline is connected to the base, and there are corresponding flow channels in the base connecting the water storage space and the external pipeline. A motor is provided in the base to allow the water-cooling liquid in the water storage space to flow out to the external pipeline and circulate.

[0005] However, the disadvantage of the above structure is that although the base and the transparent cover are tightly connected by screw locking, it is still possible that the water-cooling liquid flows out of the gap between the base and the transparent cover due to plastic molding tolerance, insufficient screw locking pressure, excessive locking pressure during installation causing cracks in the threads, and long-term operation at high temperatures causing plastic thermal deformation and gaps. Once it flows out, it may drip onto the computer equipment to be cooled and cause serious damage. In addition, the computer equipment will not react immediately when it touches the water-cooling liquid. It is often discovered that the water leaks out in large quantities and causes the system to short-circuit and burn. In particular, computer equipment that uses a water-cooling heat dissipation system is often a very high-priced model, so it is even more important to avoid damage. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a water leakage detection radiator water tank, which can remind the user when the water coolant is about to flow out, so that the user can repair it as soon as possible to avoid the leakage of the water coolant.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned invention object, the technical means adopted by the present invention is to design a water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank, which includes:

[0008] A base having a bonding surface;

[0009] A cover body is disposed on the joint surface of the base and wraps with the base to form a water storage space.

[0010] A water-sensitive color-changing member is disposed between the joint surface of the base and the cover body and is located outside the water storage space. The water-sensitive color-changing member changes color when it comes into contact with a liquid.

[0011] The advantage of the present invention is that by providing a water-sensitive color-changing member between the base and the cover body and the water-sensitive color-changing member is located outside the water storage space. Therefore, when the cooling liquid in the water storage space gradually leaks out between the base and the cover body and comes into contact with the water-sensitive color-changing member, the user can perceive that the water tank may be about to leak through the color change of the water-sensitive color-changing member. Thus, the water tank can be repaired as soon as possible, and the present invention achieves the purpose of preventing the cooling liquid from being exposed and damaging the computer equipment.

[0012] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, the water-sensitive color-changing member is strip-shaped.

[0013] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, the water-sensitive color-changing member is paper-shaped.

[0014] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, the water-sensitive color-changing member is formed in a circular shape.

[0015] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, a color-changing groove is recessed on the joint surface of the base, the water-sensitive color-changing member is accommodated in the color-changing groove, and protrudes from the color-changing groove and is abutted by the cover body.

[0016] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, a color-changing groove is recessed on the surface of the cover body facing the base, and the water-sensitive color-changing member is pasted in the color-changing groove.

[0017] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, the outer ring surface of the base corresponds to and is flush with the outer ring surface of the cover body.

[0018] Furthermore, the leak detection radiator water tank further includes a waterproof gasket, which is disposed between the joint surface of the base and the cover body, is located outside the water storage space, and is located inside the water-sensitive color-changing member.

[0019] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, a gasket groove is recessed on the joint surface of the base, the waterproof gasket is accommodated in the gasket groove, and protrudes from the gasket groove and is abutted by the cover body.

[0020] Furthermore, in the leak detection radiator water tank, a gasket groove is recessed on the surface of the cover body facing the base, the waterproof gasket is accommodated in the gasket groove, and protrudes from the gasket groove and is abutted by the base.

[0021] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank, the cover body is a transparent cover body.

[0022] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank, the water color-changing member is laterally exposed between the base and the cover body.

[0023] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank, at least one water-cooling liquid flow channel is formed inside the base, and the at least one water-cooling liquid flow channel extends to the joint surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional external view of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the components of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional external view of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the components of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 is a side sectional view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030]

REFERENCE SIGNS

[0031] 10: Base

[0032] 11: Joint surface

[0033] 12: Water-cooling liquid flow channel

[0034] 13: Gasket groove

[0035] 14: Color-changing groove

[0036] 20: Cover body

[0037] 21: Gasket groove

[0038] 22: Color-changing groove

[0039] 30: Water color-changing member

[0040] 40: Waterproof gasket

[0041] 50: Cover

[0042] 60: Pump DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0043] The following will further elaborate on the technical means adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended invention purpose in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first embodiment of the water leakage detection radiator water tank of the present invention includes a base 10, a cover 20 and a water-sensitive color-changing member 30, and preferably a waterproof gasket 40.

[0045] The aforementioned base 10 has a joint surface 11. Preferably, at least one water-cooling liquid flow channel 12 is formed inside the base 10, and at least one of the water-cooling liquid flow channels 12 extends to the joint surface 11, and the other ends of these water-cooling liquid flow channels 12 extend to the bottom surface and the outer ring surface of the base 10. In addition, the number of the water-cooling liquid flow channels 12 can also be changed to multiple according to circumstances. In addition, in this embodiment, a pump 60 is provided on the bottom surface of the base 10 to push the water-cooling liquid in the water storage space, but this is not limited thereto.

[0046] The aforementioned cover 20 is disposed on the joint surface 11 of the base 10, and the cover 20 and the base 10 enclose a water storage space.

[0047] In this embodiment, both the base 10 and the cover 20 are rectangular, and the outer ring surface of the base 10 corresponds to and is flush with the outer ring surface of the cover 20, but this is not limited thereto.

[0048] The aforementioned waterproof gasket 40 is disposed between the joint surface 11 of the base 10 and the cover 20, and is located outside the water storage space, thereby preventing the water-cooling liquid in the water storage space from flowing outwards. Preferably, a gasket groove 21 is recessed on the surface of the cover 20 facing the base 10, and the waterproof gasket 40 is accommodated in the gasket groove 21 and protrudes from the gasket groove 21 and is abutted by the base 10. However, this is not limited thereto, and the gasket groove 21 can also be formed on the base 10, or there may be no gasket groove 21 at all.

[0049] The aforementioned water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is disposed between the joint surface 11 of the base 10 and the cover 20, and is located outside the water storage space, and is also located outside the waterproof gasket 40 (as Figure 3 shown).

[0050] In this embodiment, a color-changing groove 22 is recessed on the surface of the cover 20 facing the base 10, and the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is accommodated in the color-changing groove 22. However, this is not limited thereto, and the color-changing groove 22 can also be formed on the base 10, or there may be no color-changing groove 22 at all.

[0051] The water-sensitive color-changing member 30 will change color when it comes into contact with a liquid, and whether it comes into contact with ordinary water or special water-cooling liquid, it will cause the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 to change color. In addition, the color change of the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is preferably to change to another color, but it can also change to transparent, as long as it can be detected by the user.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is in the shape of a paper and is pasted in the color-changing groove 22 of the cover body 20. However, this is not the only limitation. The water-sensitive color-changing member 30 can also be in the shape of a strip or other shapes, as long as it can be noticed by the user. In this embodiment, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is formed by spraying an ink that becomes transparent when it comes into contact with water on a paper or gummed plane with an adhesive backing. The ink and the sticker are of different colors, with the ink on top and the paper below. When the ink touches water, it becomes transparent, revealing the color of the underlying sticker. However, the type and principle of the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 are not limited to this.

[0053] Preferably, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is formed in a circular shape, i.e., it completely surrounds the water storage space. However, the arrangement of the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is not limited to this. For example, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 may not completely surround, such as the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 can be divided into four sections and are respectively provided at the middle parts of the four side edges of a rectangle, and this is also acceptable.

[0054] In this embodiment, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 is laterally exposed between the base 10 and the cover body 20. That is to say, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 can be seen laterally. In this way, although the cover body 20 is not transparent, the color change of the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 can still be seen.

[0055] Specifically, it can be that the color-changing groove 22 extends to the edge of the side of the cover body facing the base 10 (or the joint surface 11). Therefore, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 can be seen laterally. However, it can also be that there is no color-changing groove 22, but the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 extends to the edge of the side of the cover body facing the base 10 (or the joint surface 11). In this way, the purpose of making the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 be laterally exposed between the base 10 and the cover body 20 can be achieved.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second embodiment of the present invention is similar to the first embodiment, with the difference that the first embodiment is a horizontal water tank and the second embodiment is a vertical water tank. In addition, there are the following differences:

[0057] The cover body 20 of the second embodiment is a transparent cover body, whereby the color change of the water-sensitive color-changing member can be directly seen.

[0058] The other end of the cover body 20 of the second embodiment relative to the base 10 is not closed but is an open end, and a cover body 50 is further provided to close the other end of the cover body 20 relative to the base 10. However, this is not the only limitation.

[0059] The water-sensitive color-changing member 30 of the second embodiment is changed to a strip shape. The strip-shaped water-sensitive color-changing member 30 formed in a circular shape can be more similar to the waterproof gasket 40 and has a certain leak-proof effect.

[0060] The color-changing groove 14 of the second embodiment is formed on the joint surface 11 of the base 10, and the strip-shaped water-sensitive color-changing member 30 protrudes outside the joint surface 11 and is abutted by the cover body 20, so as to further enhance the leak-proof effect and ensure that the water-cooling liquid overflowing from the water storage space will contact the water-sensitive color-changing member 30.

[0061] The gasket groove 13 of the second embodiment is recessed and formed on the joint surface 11 of the base 10.

[0062] The present invention mainly uses the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 that changes color (or becomes transparent) when encountering water, and surrounds the water storage space of the water tank for visual reminder, so that the user can immediately and accurately observe the leakage position through the color-changing water-sensitive color-changing member 30 during daily use or when detecting leaks after just installing and opening the water-cooling circuit, and then can immediately shut down or repair to avoid greater damage caused by a large amount of leakage of the water-cooling liquid pushed by the motor.

[0063] The present invention thereby increases the safety of the open water-cooling heat dissipation system and can provide an immediate and accurate leak detection function. Moreover, the water-sensitive color-changing member 30 does not require power consumption and can be replaced, and the detection function can also be maintained after repair. Finally, the user can immediately perform the shutdown operation after observing, avoiding greater damage caused by the system short-circuiting when encountering water in the powered-on state. The present invention thereby achieves the invention purposes of detecting leaks, improving safety and being convenient to use.

[0064] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to obtain equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, as long as it does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A leak detection radiator water tank, characterized in that, It includes: A base having a joint surface; A cover disposed on the joint surface of the base and enclosing a water storage space with the base; A water-sensitive color-changing member disposed between the joint surface of the base and the cover and outside the water storage space; the water-sensitive color-changing member changes color when it comes into contact with a liquid.

2. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1, wherein The water-sensitive color-changing member is strip-shaped.

3. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The water-sensitive color-changing member is paper-shaped.

4. The water leakage detection radiating water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The water-sensitive color-changing member is formed in a circular shape.

5. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1 or 2, wherein A color-changing groove is recessed on the joint surface of the base, and the water-sensitive color-changing member is accommodated in the color-changing groove and protrudes from the color-changing groove to be abutted by the cover.

6. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, A color-changing groove is recessed on the joint surface of the base, and the water-sensitive color-changing member is accommodated in the color-changing groove.

7. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that A color-changing groove is recessed on the surface of the cover facing the base, and the water-sensitive color-changing member is pasted in the color-changing groove.

8. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The outer ring surface of the base corresponds to and is flush with the outer ring surface of the cover.

9. The water leakage detection radiator water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It further includes a waterproof gasket disposed between the joint surface of the base and the cover, outside the water storage space and inside the water-sensitive color-changing member.

10. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, A gasket groove is recessed on the joint surface of the base, and the waterproof gasket is accommodated in the gasket groove and protrudes from the gasket groove to be abutted by the cover.

11. The water leakage detecting heat dissipation water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, A gasket groove is recessed on the surface of the cover facing the base, and the waterproof gasket is accommodated in the gasket groove and protrudes from the gasket groove to be abutted by the base.

12. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cover is a transparent cover.

13. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The water-sensitive color-changing member is laterally exposed between the base and the cover.

14. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one water-cooling liquid flow channel is formed inside the base, and the at least one water-cooling liquid flow channel extends to the joint surface.

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