Water receiving module

Abstract

This application relates to the field of cooling equipment technology and discloses a water receiving module, including a water receiving tray body, a fitting part, and a sensing component. The water receiving tray body has a groove, and the bottom of the groove has at least one inclined surface. The fitting part protrudes from the bottom and includes a through hole extending through the bottom. The sensing component is disposed on the water receiving tray body and is used to sense liquid. The fitting part is used to fit into a cooling system. Thus, when liquid leakage occurs in the cooling system, the water receiving module can catch or collect the leaked liquid, reducing liquid spillage; at the same time, the water receiving module can be installed or disassembled without tools, facilitating on-site assembly, maintenance, and replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooling equipment technology, and more particularly to a water receiving module. Background Technology

[0002] Wafer-level system (WLS) is an emerging chip packaging technology. The power distribution board within the system-on-a-chip (SoC) carries extremely high electrical volumes, thus requiring a cooling system to prevent overheating and thermal damage. However, the power distribution board is not waterproof, so leaks in the cooling system can damage it.

[0003] In addition, there are too many factors that can cause liquid leakage in the cooling system, and current technology cannot overcome the problem of component aging, so existing cooling systems still have the problem of liquid leakage.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a water receiving module to receive or collect leaked liquid from the cooling system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a water receiving module that can receive or collect leaked liquid from a cooling system, and can be installed or disassembled without the aid of tools, thereby improving the convenience of the water receiving module.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a water receiving module, including a water receiving tray body, a fitting portion, and a sensing component. The water receiving tray body has a groove, and the bottom of the groove has at least one inclined surface. The fitting portion protrudes from the bottom and is used to fit into a cooling system, and includes a through hole extending through the bottom. The sensing component is disposed on the water receiving tray body and is used to sense liquid.

[0007] In some embodiments, the water receiving module further includes at least one assembly structure integrally formed on the water receiving tray body, and the assembly structure includes a locking portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body has a first height, and the fitting portion has a second height, wherein the first height is greater than the second height.

[0009] In some embodiments, the fitting portion further includes a sealing element located on the inner wall of the fitting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the perforation has a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture being located at an end away from the bottom and the second aperture being located at an end close to the bottom, and the first aperture being smaller than the second aperture.

[0011] Another aspect of this application provides a water receiving module, including a water receiving tray body, a fitting portion, at least one assembly structure, a sensing component, and a positioning structure. The water receiving tray body has a groove, the bottom of which has at least one inclined surface. The fitting portion protrudes from the bottom and is used to fit into a cooling system, and includes a through hole. The through hole is located at the bottom. The assembly structure is disposed on the water receiving tray body. The sensing component is used to sense liquid and includes a sensing cable and a sensor. The sensing cable portion is located at the bottom of the water receiving tray body. The sensor is connected to one end of the sensing cable. The positioning structure is detachably connected to the water receiving tray body and includes multiple positioning ribs and a receiving groove. The positioning ribs are used to position the sensing cable. The receiving groove is used to receive the sensor.

[0012] In some embodiments, the positioning structure further includes two clamping parts, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the receiving groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body has a first height, and the fitting portion has a second height, wherein the first height is greater than the second height.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fitting portion further includes a sealing element located on the inner wall of the fitting portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the perforation has a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture being located at an end away from the bottom and the second aperture being located at an end close to the bottom, and the first aperture being smaller than the second aperture.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects: The water receiving module collects leaked liquid from the cooling system through the water receiving tray body, and uses the bottom slope to collect or guide the leaked liquid; the fitting part makes it easy for the water receiving module to be installed in relation to the cooling system, and the sensing component can sense the leaked liquid, thereby reducing the risk of leaked liquid overflowing and damaging the power distribution board. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The preferred embodiments will now be described in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, to further explain the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages, and implementation methods of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a water receiving module provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water inlet module; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another 3D schematic diagram of the water inlet module; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet module along section line 4-4; Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet module along section line 5-5; Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a usage scenario for a water inlet module; Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another application scenario for the water inlet module.

[0019] Reference numerals: 100: Water receiving module; 110: Water receiving tray body; 111: Groove; 112: Bottom; 120: Fitting part; 121: Perforation; 122: Sealing element; 130: Sensing component; 131: Sensing cable; 132: Sensor; 140: Assembly structure; 141: Engaging part; 142: Groove; 150: Positioning structure; 151: Positioning rib; 152: Receiving groove; 153: Clamping part; 154: Fastener; 155: Extension; 900: Cooling system; 910: Cooling plate; 911: Opening; 920: Quick connector; 930: Engaging hole; D1: First aperture; D2: Second aperture; H1: First height; H2: Second height; H3: Third height. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the application; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" can mean not only "only one" but also "more than one."

[0022] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0023] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0025] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a water receiving module 100 provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water inlet module 100. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water inlet module 100.

[0027] The water collection module 100 includes a water tray body 110, a fitting portion 120, and a sensing component 130. The water tray body 110 has a groove 111, and the bottom 112 of the groove 111 has at least one inclined surface, which guides the flow of liquid and creates a depression in the bottom 112. The fitting portion 120 protrudes from the bottom 112 and is used to fit into a cooling system. The fitting portion 120 includes a through hole 121 that passes through the bottom 112. The sensing component 130 is disposed on the water tray body 110 and is used to sense liquid. The sensing component 130 can be located in the depression in the bottom 112. Thus, the water collection module 100 can collect or receive liquid leaked from the cooling system and enables tool-free installation or removal of the water collection module 100, thereby improving its convenience.

[0028] For example, when liquid leaks in the cooling system, the water receiving module 100 can collect or receive the leaked liquid. The slope guides the flow of the liquid, allowing it to easily flow to the sensing component 130. When the sensing component 130 detects the liquid, it can send a signal to notify maintenance personnel, enabling them to perform timely maintenance and preventing damage to nearby electronic components. This improves the reliability and convenience of the water receiving module 100 and reduces the manpower cost of inspecting equipment.

[0029] The sensing component 130 may include a sensing cable 131 and a sensor 132. The sensing cable 131 is partially located at the bottom 112 of the water receiving tray body 110, and the sensor 132 is connected to one end of the sensing cable 131. By configuring the sensing cable 131 and the sensor 132, the sensing accuracy and efficiency of the sensing component 130 can be improved. It is worth noting that the sensing function of the sensing cable 131 is not limited to any part of the sensing cable 131; the entire sensing cable 131 may have a sensing function. Therefore, this application is not limited to this.

[0030] The water receiving module 100 may include a positioning structure 150, which is detachably connected to the water receiving tray body 110. Specifically, the positioning structure 150 can position the sensing component 130 by clamping, engaging, or abutting, etc. The embodiments provided in this application are only preferred embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0031] The positioning structure 150 may include multiple positioning ribs 151 and a receiving groove 152. The positioning ribs 151 are used to position the sensing cable 131 and prevent the sensing cable 131 from becoming tangled. Specifically, the positioning ribs 151 may protrude from one surface of the positioning structure 150, and by providing multiple positioning ribs 151, a routing channel is formed, allowing the sensing cable 131 to be routed along the routing channel. The positioning ribs 151 can be changed according to the actual routing requirements of the sensing cable 131, and the sensing cable 131 may be partially exposed on the positioning structure 150. The receiving groove 152 is used to receive the sensor 132, and each side of the receiving groove 152 may have a channel, which facilitates the routing of the sensing cable 131. By providing the positioning ribs 151 and the receiving groove 152, the sensing cable 131 and the sensor 132 can be prevented from falling off or shifting due to shaking.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the positioning structure 150 may also include two clamping parts 153, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the receiving groove 152. The clamping parts 153 can be used to clamp the sensor 132 to reduce the possibility of it falling off or shifting. In detail, maintenance personnel can remove the sensor 132 from the receiving groove 152 by manipulating the clamping parts 153.

[0033] For example, the positioning structure 150 can be detachably connected to the water receiving module 100 by fastener 154, or the positioning structure 150 can be detachably connected to the water receiving module 100 by a snap-fit ​​structure (not shown), thereby improving the connection strength between the positioning structure 150 and the water receiving module 100. This application is not limited to this.

[0034] In typical scenarios, existing cooling systems leak approximately 5 ml of liquid, while the volume of the drip tray body 110 can be greater than 5 ml. Furthermore, the volume of the drip tray body 110 can range from 0 ml to 20 ml. This improves the reliability of the drip module 100.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet module 100 along section line 4-4. Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet module 100 along section line 5-5.

[0036] The water receiving module 100 may also include at least one assembly structure 140, integrally formed on the water receiving tray body 110. The assembly structure 140 includes a locking part 141. By providing the locking part 141, the water receiving module 100 can be locked onto the device to be installed, so that the installation process of the water receiving module 100 does not require the use of fasteners. Furthermore, by providing the assembly structure 140, the connection strength between the water receiving module 100 and the device to be installed can be improved. Further, a groove 142 can be formed between the assembly structure 140 and the water receiving tray body 110. When maintenance personnel disassemble the water receiving module 100, the groove 142 can provide the force space to manipulate the assembly structure 140, thereby improving the ease of disassembly of the water receiving module 100.

[0037] The positioning structure 150 may also include an extension 155, which extends toward the bottom 112 of the groove 111. The extension 155 can position the sensing cable 131 in the low-lying area of ​​the bottom 112, thereby improving the real-time sensing performance of the liquid by the sensing cable 131. For example, the positioning structure 150, positioning rib 151, receiving groove 152, clamping part 153, and extension 155 can be integrally formed, thereby improving the structural strength of the positioning structure 150 and the ease of manufacturing the positioning structure 150.

[0038] like Figure 5As shown, the circumferential wall of the water tray body 110 has a first height H1, and the fitting part 120 has a second height H2, with the first height H1 being greater than the second height H2. This prevents liquid from splashing out of the water tray body 110, thereby improving the reliability of the water receiving module 100. Furthermore, the assembly structure 140 may have a third height H3, which may be greater than the first height H1. This facilitates maintenance personnel in gripping, pressing, or manipulating the assembly structure 140 to remove the water receiving module 100 from the aforementioned device, thereby reducing the difficulty of disassembling the water receiving module 100.

[0039] The perforation 121 has a first aperture D1 and a second aperture D2. The first aperture D1 is located at the end away from the bottom 112, and the second aperture D2 is located at the end adjacent to the bottom 112. The first aperture D1 is smaller than the second aperture D2. Specifically, the fitting part 120 can fit onto a joint in the cooling system. The joint can be composed of two pipes or connectors of different diameters. By providing the first aperture D1 and the second aperture D2, the fitting part 120 can fit more closely to the pipe or connector to be installed, thereby increasing the reliability and application versatility of the water receiving module 100.

[0040] The fitting portion 120 may also include a sealing element 122, which is located on an inner wall of the fitting portion 120. In detail, the sealing element 122 can be used to fill the gap between the fitting portion 120 and the device to be installed, thereby improving the reliability of the water receiving tray body 110.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a usage scenario for the water inlet module 100. Figure 7 for Figure 2 Another usage scenario diagram of the water receiving module 100. For example, the fitting part 120 is used to fit into a cooling system 900, wherein the cooling system 900 may include a cooling plate 910, a quick connector 920, and a locking hole 930. By providing the fitting part 120, the water receiving module 100 can fit into an opening 911 of the cooling plate 910, and the quick connector 920 is detachably connected to the opening 911. Thus, when liquid leaks from the cooling system 900, the water receiving module 100 can be used to collect or catch the leaked liquid from the cooling system 900.

[0042] The engaging part 141 can engage with the engaging hole 930, allowing the water receiving module 100 to be installed or removed without the need for fasteners, simplifying the work of maintenance personnel and thus improving the convenience of the water receiving module 100. In addition, the third height H3 can be greater than the first height H1, which makes it easier for maintenance personnel to hold, press or turn the assembly structure 140 to remove the water receiving module 100 from the aforementioned device, thereby reducing the difficulty of disassembling the water receiving module 100.

[0043] It is worth noting that the water-receiving module of this application can be applied to fields such as wafer-level systems, but this application is not limited thereto.

[0044] In summary, the water receiving module of this application can be installed or disassembled without the need for tools, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of installation and disassembly. Furthermore, by incorporating sensing components, a liquid leakage signal can be promptly transmitted to maintenance personnel, enabling timely repairs and improving the reliability of the water receiving module while reducing the manpower costs of equipment inspection.

[0045] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water receiving module, characterized in that, include: The water receiving tray body has a groove, and the bottom of the groove has at least one inclined surface; A fitting portion, protruding from the bottom, the fitting portion for fitting into a cooling system, the fitting portion including a through hole extending through the bottom; and A sensing component is disposed on the body of the water receiving tray, and the sensing component is used to sense liquid.

2. The water receiving module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one assembly structure is integrally formed on the water receiving tray body, and the assembly structure includes a locking part.

3. The water receiving module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body has a first height, and the fitting part has a second height, wherein the first height is greater than the second height.

4. The water receiving module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fitting part further includes: A sealing element is located on the inner wall of the fitting portion.

5. The water receiving module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The perforation has a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture being located at the end away from the bottom, and the second aperture being located at the end closer to the bottom, wherein the first aperture is smaller than the second aperture.

6. A water receiving module, characterized in that, include: The water receiving tray body has a groove, and the bottom of the groove has at least one inclined surface; A fitting portion protrudes from the bottom and is used to fit into a cooling system. The fitting portion includes a through hole that passes through the bottom. At least one assembly structure is disposed on the water receiving tray body; A sensing component for sensing liquid, the sensing component including a sensing cable and a sensor, the sensing cable portion being located at the bottom of the water receiving tray body, and the sensor being connected to one end of the sensing cable; as well as The positioning structure is detachably connected to the water receiving tray body, and the positioning structure includes a receiving groove and multiple positioning ribs, the multiple positioning ribs being used to position the sensing cable; the receiving groove being used to receive the sensor.

7. The water receiving module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning structure also includes: Two clamping parts are provided on opposite sides of the receiving groove.

8. The water receiving module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body has a first height, and the fitting part has a second height, wherein the first height is greater than the second height.

9. The water receiving module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fitting part further includes: A sealing element is located on the inner wall of the fitting portion.

10. The water receiving module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The perforation has a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture being located at the end away from the bottom, and the second aperture being located at the end closer to the bottom, wherein the first aperture is smaller than the second aperture.

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