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 first water color changing sticker, the first water color changing sticker is arranged between the base and the cover body, the first water color changing sticker is attached to the outer ring face of the base or the outer ring face of the cover body and extends to the outer side of the base or the outer side of the cover body, and therefore when water cooling liquid in the water storage space gradually seeps out from the position between the base and the cover body and makes contact with the first water color changing sticker, the first water color changing sticker is attached to the outer ring face of the base or the outer ring face of the cover body. Therefore, a user can perceive that the water tank is about to leak water according to the color change of the first water color-changing sticker, so that the water tank can be repaired as soon as possible, and the purpose of preventing the water cooling liquid from being exposed to damage the computer equipment is achieved.

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, which has a base outer ring surface, a base joint surface and a base outer edge. The base outer edge is the edge at the junction of the base outer ring surface and the base joint surface. 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 base joint surface;

[0009] A cover, which has a cover outer ring surface, a cover joint surface and a cover outer edge. The cover outer edge is the edge at the junction of the cover outer ring surface and the cover joint surface. The base and the cover are combined with each other, and the base joint surface and the cover joint surface face each other. The cover and the base enclose a water storage space;

[0010] A first water-contact color-changing sticker, which is attached to the base outer ring surface of the base or the cover outer ring surface of the cover and extends to the base outer edge or the cover outer edge. The first water-contact color-changing sticker changes color when it comes into contact with liquid.

[0011] The advantage of the present invention is that by arranging the first water-contact color-changing sticker between the base and the cover, and the first water-contact color-changing sticker is attached to the base outer ring surface or the cover outer ring surface and extends to the base outer edge or the cover outer edge. Therefore, when the water-cooling liquid in the water storage space gradually seeps out between the base and the cover and comes into contact with the first water-contact color-changing sticker, the user can perceive that the water tank may be about to leak through the color change of the first water-contact color-changing sticker. Therefore, the water tank can be repaired as soon as possible, and the present invention achieves the purpose of avoiding the exposure of the water-cooling liquid and damaging the computer equipment.

[0012] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, the first water-contact color-changing sticker is wound into a circular shape.

[0013] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, the first water-contact color-changing sticker is bent and extends into the space between the base joint surface and the cover joint surface.

[0014] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, at least one first color-changing groove is recessed on the base joint surface or the cover joint surface, and the first water-contact color-changing sticker is accommodated in the at least one first color-changing groove.

[0015] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, it further includes a first waterproof gasket, which is clamped between the base joint surface and the cover joint surface and is located outside the water storage space.

[0016] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, a first gasket groove is recessed on the base joint surface or the cover joint surface, and the first waterproof gasket is accommodated in the first gasket groove.

[0017] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, wherein: the top end of the cover body has an opening; the water leakage detection radiator water tank further includes an upper cover that closes the opening of the cover body; the upper cover has an outer ring surface of the upper cover, a joint surface of the upper cover, and an outer edge of the upper cover. The outer edge of the upper cover is the edge where the outer ring surface of the upper cover and the joint surface of the upper cover meet; the joint surface of the upper cover faces the opening of the cover body; a second water-sensitive color-changing sticker is attached to the outer ring surface of the cover body or the outer ring surface of the upper cover and extends to the outer edge of the cover body or the outer edge of the upper cover; the second water-sensitive color-changing sticker changes color when it comes into contact with a liquid.

[0018] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, the second water-sensitive color-changing sticker is bent and extends between the joint surface of the upper cover and the top end of the cover body.

[0019] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, at least one second color-changing groove is recessed on the periphery of the joint surface of the upper cover or the opening of the cover body, and the second water-sensitive color-changing sticker is accommodated in the at least one second color-changing groove.

[0020] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, it further includes a second waterproof gasket that is clamped between the joint surface of the upper cover and the top end of the cover body and is located outside the opening of the cover body.

[0021] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, a second gasket groove is recessed on the periphery of the joint surface of the upper cover or the opening of the cover body, and the second waterproof gasket is accommodated in the second gasket groove.

[0022] Furthermore, for the water leakage detection radiator water tank described above, the cover body is a transparent cover body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional external view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the lower part of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the lower part of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the upper part of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a side sectional view of the upper part of the present invention.

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SYMBOLS

[0029] 10: Base

[0030] 11: Outer ring surface of the base

[0031] 12: Base joint surface

[0032] 13: Outer edge of the base

[0033] 14: Water-cooling liquid flow channel

[0034] 15: First washer groove

[0035] 20: Cover body

[0036] 21: Outer ring surface of the cover body

[0037] 22: Cover body joint surface

[0038] 23: Outer edge of the cover body

[0039] 24: Opening

[0040] 25: First color-changing groove

[0041] 26: Second color-changing groove

[0042] 30: First water-sensitive color-changing sticker

[0043] 40: First waterproof washer

[0044] 50: Upper cover

[0045] 51: Outer ring surface of the upper cover

[0046] 52: Upper cover joint surface

[0047] 53: Outer edge of the upper cover

[0048] 54: Second washer groove

[0049] 60: Second water-sensitive color-changing sticker

[0050] 70: Second waterproof washer Detailed implementation manners

[0051] The following, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the preferred embodiments of the present invention, further elaborates on the technical means adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended invention purpose.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 as shown, the water leakage detection radiator tank of the present invention includes a base 10, a cover body 20 and a first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30, and preferably has a first waterproof washer 40. In addition, in this embodiment, there is further an upper cover 50 and a second water-sensitive color-changing sticker 60, and preferably has a second waterproof washer 70.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, the aforementioned base 10 has a base outer ring surface 11, a base joint surface 12, and a base outer edge 13. The base outer edge 13 is the edge at the junction of the base outer ring surface 11 and the base joint surface 12. At least one water-cooling liquid flow channel 14 is formed inside the base 10, and the water-cooling liquid flow channel 14 extends to the base joint surface 12. In addition, the water-cooling liquid flow channel 14 can also be changed to multiple ones according to the situation.

[0054] The aforementioned cover 20 has a cover outer ring surface 21, a cover joint surface 22, and a cover outer edge 23. The cover outer edge 23 is the edge at the junction of the cover outer ring surface 21 and the cover joint surface 22. Since the cover 20 is hollow, the cover joint surface 22 is an annular surface. The base 10 and the cover 20 are combined with each other, and the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22 face each other. The cover 20 and the base 10 enclose a water storage space. Preferably, the cover 20 is a transparent cover, but it is not limited thereto.

[0055] In this embodiment, both the base 10 and the cover 20 are rectangular, and the base outer ring surface 11 corresponds to and is flush with the cover outer ring surface 21, but it is not limited thereto. In addition, in this embodiment, the top end of the cover 20 has an opening 24, and the upper cover 50 is detachably closed to the opening 24 at the top end of the cover 20, thereby facilitating adding water into the water storage space. However, it is not limited thereto. The top end of the cover 20 can also be a closed end without a detachable upper cover 50.

[0056] The aforementioned first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 is attached to the cover outer ring surface 21 of the cover 20, and extends to the cover outer edge 23, and preferably bends and extends into the space between the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22. In this embodiment, only a part of the first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 bends and extends into the space between the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22, but the entire first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 can also bend and extend into the space between the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22. In addition, it can also be attached to the base outer ring surface 11 of the base 10 and extends to the base outer edge 13, and preferably bends and extends into the space between the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22. The first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 changes color when it comes into contact with liquid.

[0057] Preferably, the first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 is wound into a circular shape, thereby being able to detect water leakage in all directions. However, it is not limited thereto. The first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 can also not be completely wound. For example, the first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 can be divided into four sections and are respectively arranged at the middle parts of the four side edges of the rectangle, and this is also acceptable.

[0058] Preferably, at least one first color-changing groove 25 is recessed and formed on the cover joint surface 22. The first color-changing groove 25 extends to the outer edge 23 of the cover. The bent and extended part of the first water-encounter color-changing sticker 30 is accommodated in the first color-changing groove 25. However, this is not the only limit. The first color-changing groove 25 can also be recessed and formed on the base joint surface 12 and extend to the outer edge 13 of the base, and this is also acceptable.

[0059] The aforementioned first waterproof gasket 40 is clamped between the base joint surface 12 and the cover joint surface 22 and is located outside the water storage space, thereby preventing the coolant in the water storage space from flowing outwards. Preferably, a first gasket groove 15 is recessed and formed on the base joint surface 12. The first waterproof gasket 40 is accommodated in the first gasket groove 15 and protrudes from the first gasket groove 15 to be abutted by the cover joint surface 22. However, this is not the only limit. The first gasket groove 15 can also be formed on the cover joint surface 22, or there may be no first gasket groove 15 at all.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in, the aforementioned upper cover 50 has an upper cover outer ring surface 51, an upper cover joint surface 52 and an upper cover outer edge 53. The upper cover outer edge 53 is the edge where the upper cover outer ring surface 51 and the upper cover joint surface 52 meet; the upper cover joint surface 52 faces the opening 24 at the top of the cover 20.

[0061] The aforementioned second water-encounter color-changing sticker 60 is attached to the outer ring surface 21 of the cover and extends to the outer edge 23 of the cover, and preferably bends and extends into the space between the upper cover joint surface 52 and the top of the cover 20. In addition, it can also be attached to the upper cover outer ring surface 51, extend to the upper cover outer edge 53, and preferably bend and extend into the space between the upper cover joint surface 52 and the top of the cover 20. The second water-encounter color-changing sticker 60 changes color when it comes into contact with liquid.

[0062] Preferably, at least one second color-changing groove 26 is recessed and formed on the periphery of the opening 24 at the top of the cover 20. The second color-changing groove 26 extends to the edge at the top of the cover 20. The bent and extended part of the second water-encounter color-changing sticker 60 is accommodated in the second color-changing groove 26. However, this is not the only limit. The second color-changing groove 26 can also be recessed and formed on the upper cover joint surface 52 and extend to the upper cover outer edge 53, and this is also acceptable.

[0063] The aforementioned second waterproof gasket 70 is clamped between the upper cover joint surface 52 and the top end of the housing 20, and is located outside the opening 24 at the top end of the housing 20, thereby preventing the water-cooling liquid in the water storage space from flowing outwards. Preferably, a second gasket groove 54 is recessed and formed on the upper cover joint surface 52, and the second waterproof gasket 70 is accommodated in the second gasket groove 54 and protrudes from the second gasket groove 54 to be abutted by the top end of the housing 20. However, this is not a limitation. The second gasket groove 54 can also be formed on the periphery of the opening 24 at the top end of the housing 20, or there may be no second gasket groove 54 at all.

[0064] When the aforementioned two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 come into contact with liquid, they will change color. Whether they come into contact with ordinary water or special water-cooling liquid, the two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 will change color. In addition, it is preferable that the two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 change to another color, but they can also change to transparent, as long as it can be noticed by the user. In this embodiment, the two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 are formed by spraying an ink that becomes transparent when encountering 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 encounters moisture, it will become transparent, revealing the color of the underlying sticker. However, the types and principles of the two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 are not limited to this.

[0065] The present invention mainly uses two water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 that change color (or become 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 location through any of the color-changing water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 during daily use or when detecting leaks after just installing and opening the water-cooling circuit, and then can immediately shut down or perform maintenance to avoid greater damage caused by a large amount of leakage of the water-cooling liquid pushed by the motor.

[0066] In addition, by allowing the first water-sensitive color-changing sticker 30 to bend and extend from between the base 10 and the housing 20 to the outer ring surface 11 of the base or the outer ring surface 21 of the housing, and allowing the second water-sensitive color-changing sticker 60 to bend and extend from between the housing 20 and the upper cover 50 to the outer ring surface 21 of the housing or the outer ring surface 51 of the upper cover, the exposed area of the water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 is increased, making it more convenient for the user to discover, thereby strengthening the reminder function.

[0067] The present invention thereby increases the safety of the open water-cooling system, and can provide an immediate and accurate leak detection function. Moreover, the water-sensitive color-changing stickers 30, 60 do not require power and can be replaced, and the detection function can also be maintained after maintenance. Finally, the user can immediately perform the shutdown operation after observing, avoiding greater damage caused by a short circuit when the system encounters water while in the powered state. The present invention thereby achieves the invention purposes of detecting leaks, enhancing safety, and being convenient to use.

[0068] 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 to which the present invention pertains, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, may make some changes or modifications using the above-disclosed technical content to form equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes. 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 based on the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water leakage detection radiator water tank, characterized in that, It includes: A base having a base outer ring surface, a base joint surface, and a base outer edge. The base outer edge is the edge at the junction of the base outer ring surface and the base joint surface. 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 base joint surface. A cover having a cover outer ring surface, a cover joint surface, and a cover outer edge. The cover outer edge is the edge at the junction of the cover outer ring surface and the cover joint surface. The base and the cover are combined with each other, and the base joint surface and the cover joint surface face each other. The cover and the base enclose a water storage space. A first water-contact color-changing sticker attached to the base outer ring surface of the base or the cover outer ring surface of the cover and extending to the base outer edge or the cover outer edge. The first water-contact color-changing sticker 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 first water-contact color-changing sticker is wound into a circular shape.

3. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first water-contact color-changing sticker is bent and extends into the space between the base joint surface and the cover joint surface.

4. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 3, wherein At least one first color-changing groove is recessed in the base joint surface or the cover joint surface, and the first water-contact color-changing sticker is accommodated in the at least one first color-changing groove.

5. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that It further includes a first waterproof gasket sandwiched between the base joint surface and the cover joint surface and located outside the water storage space.

6. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 5, wherein, A first gasket groove is recessed in the base joint surface or the cover joint surface, and the first waterproof gasket is accommodated in the first gasket groove.

7. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Wherein: The top of the cover has an opening. The water leakage detection radiator tank further includes An upper cover that closes the opening of the cover. The upper cover has an upper cover outer ring surface, an upper cover joint surface, and an upper cover outer edge. The upper cover outer edge is the edge at the junction of the upper cover outer ring surface and the upper cover joint surface. The upper cover joint surface faces the opening of the cover. A second water-contact color-changing sticker attached to the cover outer ring surface of the cover or the upper cover ring surface and extending to the cover outer edge or the upper cover outer edge. The second water-contact color-changing sticker changes color when it comes into contact with a liquid.

8. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 7, wherein, The second water-contact color-changing sticker is bent and extends into the space between the upper cover joint surface and the top of the cover.

9. The water leakage detection radiating water tank according to claim 8, wherein At least one second color-changing groove is recessed in the upper cover joint surface or the periphery of the opening of the cover, and the second water-contact color-changing sticker is accommodated in the at least one second color-changing groove.

10. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, It further includes a second waterproof gasket sandwiched between the upper cover joint surface and the top of the cover and located outside the opening of the cover.

11. The water leakage detecting heat dissipation water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, A second gasket groove is recessed in the upper cover joint surface or the periphery of the opening of the cover, and the second waterproof gasket is accommodated in the second gasket groove.

12. The water leakage detection heat dissipation water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cover is a transparent cover.

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