Automatic leveling immersion cooling box system

Abstract

Various embodiments of the utility model relate to a system. The system comprises a coolant box in which a coolant is stored. One or more electronic components that generate thermal energy during operation are stored in the coolant tank and submerged (e.g., partially submerged or fully submerged) within the coolant to reduce thermal energy generated during operation. The one or more sensors are configured to, in operation, monitor at least one of or both of a surface level of the coolant and a location of the coolant tank such that the one or more electronic components remain properly submerged (e.g., partially submerged or fully submerged) within the coolant. One or more actuation structures, which may be active or passive in operation, mechanically cooperate with the coolant tank and are configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation to maintain the one or more electronic components properly submerged within the coolant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic components such as servers, GPUs, CPUs, or other similar or related types of electronic components that generate heat during use (e.g., during simulations or computations) are placed in a coolant tank and immersed or submerged in a liquid coolant stored within the tank. For example, when a controller (e.g., a processor or microprocessor) initiates operation of the electronic components to perform, for example, intensive simulations or computations, the electronic components generate heat, which is dissipated by the liquid coolant immersing or submerging the electronic components. In some cases, as the coolant heats up (e.g., its temperature rises), the liquid coolant transforms into vapor or gas (i.e., evaporates), which can be referred to as two-phase immersion cooling. Alternatively, in some cases, as the coolant heats up (e.g., its temperature rises), the hot liquid coolant is removed from the tank before transforming into vapor or gas, and cooler new coolant is introduced; this can be referred to as single-phase immersion cooling. Generally, the cooling tank is placed on the ground. However, if the ground is slightly uneven, some parts of the electronic components will not be fully submerged or completely submerged in the coolant when placed in the coolant tank. In other words, these parts of the electronic components may extend outwards from the surface of the liquid coolant stored in the coolant tank. Similarly, if there is an external disturbance such as an earthquake, the coolant tank may become uneven, causing some parts of the electronic components to no longer be fully submerged or completely submerged in the coolant stored in the tank. When electronic components are not fully submerged or completely submerged in the coolant present in the coolant tank, the efficiency of maintaining the operating temperature of the electronic components is generally reduced. When electronic components are not fully submerged or completely submerged due to uneven coolant, the uneven coolant may also cause an imbalance in the coolant flow between the coolant tank and the electronic components, resulting in reduced heat dissipation performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] One embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system includes a coolant tank with a cavity for storing coolant. The coolant tank is configured to receive one or more electronic components during operation, immersing the one or more electronic components in the coolant. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system also includes one or more sensors configured to monitor at least one of the coolant surface level or the position of the coolant tank during operation. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system further includes one or more actuating structures mechanically cooperating with the coolant tank, configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank during operation.

[0004] Another aspect of this utility model provides a method for operating an automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system. The method includes using one or more sensors to detect at least one of the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank. The method further includes using a microprocessor to process one or more sensor signals output by one or more sensors to determine the orientation of the zenith relative to the coolant tank. The method further includes outputting a control signal from the microprocessor based on the orientation of the zenith relative to the coolant tank to adjust the position of the coolant tank using one or more actuating structures. The method also includes using one or more actuating structures to adjust the position of the coolant tank containing the coolant.

[0005] Another aspect of this utility model provides an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system includes a coolant tank configured to store coolant during operation and to house one or more electronic components within the coolant tank. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system also includes a balancing ring frame mechanically coupled to the coolant tank, the balancing ring frame having one or more degrees of freedom, and the balancing ring frame configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank relative to the surface supporting the balancing ring frame during operation.

[0006] To make the above-mentioned features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below, and detailed descriptions are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1A This is a side view of the coolant tank.

[0008] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A The cross-sectional view shown is of the coolant tank tilted.

[0009] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the coolant tank under external force.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a cooling system according to some embodiments.

[0011] Figure 3 It is based on some implementations, for example Figure 2 The diagram shows a three-dimensional view of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system of the cooling system.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0013] Figure 5A This is a block diagram of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0014] Figure 5B It is based on some implementations, for example Figure 5A A three-dimensional view of the characteristics of the coolant tank monitored by one or more sensors shown in the block diagram.

[0015] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0016] Figure 7 It is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of the coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0017] Figure 8 It is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of the coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0018] Figure 9A It is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, the coolant tank including a cover that is removed from the coolant tank.

[0019] Figure 9B This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, wherein the cover is mounted to, as shown in the figure. Figure 9A The coolant tank shown.

[0020] Figure 10A This is a side cross-sectional view of a coolant tank, including a cover removed from the coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0021] Figure 10B This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, wherein the cover is mounted to, as shown in the figure. Figure 10A The coolant tank shown.

[0022] Figure 11 It is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of the coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0023] Figure 12This is a flowchart of a method for adjusting the position of a coolant tank using an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, according to some embodiments.

[0024] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to some embodiments.

[0025] Figure 14 This is a flowchart of a method for adjusting the position of a coolant tank using an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, according to some embodiments.

[0026] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to some embodiments.

[0027] Figure 16 This is a flowchart of a method for adjusting the position of a coolant tank using an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, according to some embodiments.

[0028] Figure 17 This is a side cross-sectional view of an automated immersion cooling tank system according to some embodiments.

[0029] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of an automated immersion cooling tank system according to some embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0030] This utility model provides numerous different embodiments or examples of various features for implementing this utility model. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below to simplify the utility model. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For instance, the following description of a first component being formed on or on a second component may include embodiments in which the first and second components are formed in direct contact, and may also include embodiments in which additional components may be formed between the first and second components, thereby potentially preventing direct contact between the first and second components. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in various instances of this utility model. Such repetition is for the purpose of brevity and clarity, and is not intended to indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0031] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and similar expressions may be used herein to describe the relationship between one component or feature and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, these spatially relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use or operation. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0032] The term "transverse" means that a surface, sidewall, or similar structure or feature is at an angle, any angle, relative to another corresponding surface, sidewall, or similar structure or feature. For example, if the first surface is transverse to the first sidewall, then the first surface can be at an angle of 25 degrees, 35 degrees, 45 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees, etc., relative to the first sidewall.

[0033] Figure 1A This is a side sectional view of the coolant tank 100. The coolant tank 100 includes one or more side walls 102 and a bottom end 104, which are based on... Figure 1A The orientation is shown. The bottom end 104 extends laterally to and between one or more sidewalls 102. For example, when the coolant tank 100 has a rectangular prism shape or profile, the one or more sidewalls 102 include four sidewalls. Alternatively, when the coolant tank 100 has a cylindrical shape or profile, the one or more sidewalls 102 may include only a single sidewall. In other words, the number of sidewalls 102 will depend on the three-dimensional (3D) shape and profile of the coolant tank 100.

[0034] The cavity 106 of the coolant tank 100 is defined by one or more side walls 102 and a bottom end 104. Coolant 108 is stored within the cavity of the coolant tank 100. Coolant 108 can be a liquid dielectric or a non-conductive coolant. One or more electronic components or devices 110 are stored within the coolant tank 100 and immersed in the coolant 108. Figure 1AAs shown, when the entirety of each corresponding electronic component 110 is below the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, one or more electronic components 110 are completely submerged in the coolant 108 stored within the cavity 106 of the coolant tank 100. The one or more electronic components 110 may be one or more servers, one or more GPUs, one or more CPUs, or some other suitable or similar type of electronic component, or a combination of suitable or similar types of electronic components that can be used to perform simulations or calculations. For example, when performing complex simulations or calculations using one or more electronic components 110, the one or more electronic components 110 will generate heat. When the coolant 108 is heated by this heat, the liquid coolant 108 will dissipate the heat generated by the one or more electronic components 110. When a two-phase immersion process is used to dissipate heat generated by one or more electronic components 110, at least some of the liquid coolant 108 can be converted from a liquid state to a vapor or gaseous state (not shown) as it evaporates upon exposure to the heat generated by the one or more electronic components 110 immersed or submerged within the coolant 108. Alternatively, when a single-phase immersion process is used to dissipate heat generated by one or more electronic components 110, the coolant 108 remains liquid and does not convert to vapor or gaseous state when it is removed from the coolant tank 100, and is replaced by new coolant through flow (see, for example, this disclosure). Figure 2 ).

[0035] Gravity (F) g (Indicated by arrow 114.) Gravity 114 is the force exerted by gravity on the coolant tank 100, coolant 108, and one or more electronic components 110.

[0036] like Figure 1A As shown, the liquid coolant 108 stored in the cavity 106 of the coolant tank 100 is substantially horizontal relative to the coolant tank 100, such that the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 is substantially horizontal and flat. When the coolant tank 100 is properly leveled so that the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 is horizontal and flat, the surface level 112 is perpendicular or orthogonal (i.e., at ninety (90) degrees) to one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. This relationship between the surface level 112 and one or more sidewalls 102 typically occurs when the ground surface 116 on which the coolant tank 100 rests is substantially horizontal and flat. In other words, in Figure 1A In the middle, the bottom end 104 is substantially parallel to the ground surface 116, such that the angle between the bottom end 104 and the ground surface 116 is substantially equal to zero (0) degrees, and the angle between the surface level 112 and the corresponding inner surface of one or more sidewalls 102 is substantially equal to ninety (90) degrees.

[0037] like Figure 1B As shown, the liquid coolant 108 stored in the cavity 106 of the coolant tank 100 is substantially non-horizontal relative to the coolant tank 100, such that although the surface level 112 may be substantially horizontal and flat, the surface level 112 forms an angle of less than or greater than ninety (90) degrees with respect to the respective sidewalls of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. The angle 118 between the ground surface 116 and the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100 is greater than zero (0) degrees. When the angle 118 becomes too large, a portion 120 of the liquid coolant 108 overflows from the coolant tank 100 when the surface level 112 extends beyond the respective ends 122 of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. In other words, as Figure 1B As shown, the coolant tank 100 is inclined. However, in some cases, when the angle 118 is relatively small such that the surface level 112 does not extend beyond the corresponding ends 122 of one or more sidewalls 102, thus preventing coolant 108 from overflowing from the coolant tank 100, the likelihood of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 may be increased when subjected to external forces (e.g., earthquakes, employee collisions with the coolant tank 100, or some other similar or comparable type of external force applied to the coolant tank 100).

[0038] When the coolant tank is 100 Figure 1B When tilted as shown, corresponding portions 124 of corresponding electronic components in one or more electronic components 110 extend outward from the surface level 112 of the coolant 108. For example, some of these corresponding portions 124 are circled by dashed circles 126, such as... Figure 1B As shown.

[0039] like Figure 1C As shown, when the coolant tank 100 is subjected to an external force (e.g., an earthquake, an employee colliding with the coolant tank 100, or some other similar or comparable type of external force applied to the coolant tank 100), a portion 120 of the coolant 108 may overflow from the coolant tank 100. For example, the external force 128 could be a vibration 128 caused by an earthquake. When this vibration 128 becomes sufficiently large that it exceeds a vibration threshold, even if the coolant tank 100... Figure 1A As shown, the coolant 108 is horizontal, and a portion 120 of the coolant 108 may still overflow from the coolant tank 100. Similarly, if the coolant tank 100 is as... Figure 1B As shown, if the angle is tilted at 118 degrees, the vibration threshold decreases, making it more aligned with the coolant tank 100. Figure 1A Compared to the level shown, a smaller vibration 128 will cause a portion 120 of the coolant 108 to overflow from the coolant tank 100.

[0040] In view of the above Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1CThe present disclosure relates to one or more embodiments of an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system and one or more embodiments of a method for operating or controlling the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, in order to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank and to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 not covering one or more electronic components.

[0041] This disclosure relates to one or more embodiments of an autoleveling immersion cooling tank system that automatically levels itself such that the coolant (e.g., a dielectric or non-conductive coolant) within the coolant tank appropriately immerses one or more electronic components, allowing heat generated by the electronic components during operation to be dissipated. For example, in some cases, appropriate immersion may involve partially submerging one or more electronic components in the coolant, while in other cases, appropriate immersion may involve completely and thoroughly submerging one or more electronic components in the coolant. In other words, the electronic components are automatically and appropriately immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant by the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in dissipating heat generated by one or more electronic components during operation. For example, the one or more electronic components may be a server, GPU, CPU, or some other suitable or similar type of electronic component, or a combination of suitable or similar types of electronic components that can be used to perform simulations or calculations. This disclosure also relates to a method for operating or controlling an automatically leveling immersion cooler, such that electronic components remain fully submerged or completely submerged in the coolant.

[0042] For example, at least one embodiment of an automatically leveling immersion coolant tank system disclosed herein can be summarized as including a coolant tank, the coolant tank including a cavity therein for storing coolant. The coolant tank is configured to receive one or more electronic components in operation to immerse one or more electronic components in the coolant. One or more sensors are configured to monitor at least one of the surface level of the coolant and the position of the coolant tank in operation. One or more actuating structures mechanically cooperate with the coolant tank, said actuating structures being configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation.

[0043] For example, at least one embodiment of a method for operating or controlling an automatically leveling immersion coolant tank system disclosed herein can be summarized as including using one or more sensors to detect at least one of the following: the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank and the position of the coolant tank. A microprocessor processes one or more sensor signals output from one or more sensors to determine the orientation of the zenith of gravity relative to the coolant tank. Based on the orientation of the zenith of gravity relative to the coolant tank, a control signal is output from the microprocessor to adjust the position of the coolant tank via one or more actuation structures. The position of the coolant tank containing the coolant is adjusted using one or more actuation structures.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a cooling system 200 according to some embodiments. The same or similar features present in the cooling system 200 will be provided as previously referenced herein. Figures 1A to 1C The same or similar features discussed are indicated by reference numbers. For the sake of brevity and conciseness, the details of these same or similar features will not be reproduced in full herein.

[0045] The cooling system 200 includes an auto-leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 and a coolant distribution unit (CDU) 202. The auto-leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 includes a coolant tank 100 in fluid communication with the CDU 202 via a first coolant line 204 and a second coolant line 206. The first coolant line 204 may be a corresponding coolant line for hot coolant 108, which may be in a liquid, vapor, or gaseous state, or both, and is conveyed from the coolant tank 100 to the CDU 202, and the second coolant line 206 may be a corresponding coolant line for cold coolant 108, which may be in a liquid state and is conveyed from the CDU 202 back to the coolant tank 100. In other words, the coolant tank 100, CDU 202, first coolant line 204 and second coolant line 206 form a circulation system through which coolant 108 can circulate when heat generated by one or more electronic components 110 present in the coolant tank 100 is dissipated.

[0046] The flow of coolant 108 through the first coolant line 204 and the second coolant line 206 is indicated by arrow 208. Given this flow indicated by arrow 208, the first coolant line 204 serves as the coolant outlet of the coolant tank 100 and the coolant inlet of the CDU 202, and the second coolant line serves as the coolant outlet of the CDU 202 and the coolant inlet of the coolant tank 100.

[0047] CDU 202 is configured to receive coolant 108 in operation via a first coolant line 204, the coolant 108 being in a hot state (i.e., a first temperature) after dissipating heat from one or more electronic components 110 in operation. CDU 202 receives the hot coolant 108 and cools it back to a cold state (i.e., a second temperature below the first temperature). The cold coolant 108 is then returned to the coolant tank 100 of the auto-leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 via a second coolant line 206. In some embodiments, CDU 202 may include a cooling device or structure (not shown) to cool the coolant 108 from the hot state (i.e., the first temperature) to the cold state (i.e., a second temperature below the first temperature). In some embodiments, CDU 202 may include a filter through which the coolant 108 passes to remove any specific substances or debris that may be present in the coolant 108. This procedure is executed cyclically when one or more electronic components 110 are performing simulations or calculations and generating heat, wherein the heat is dissipated by liquid coolant 108 present in the coolant tank 100 of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201.

[0048] Although Figure 2 Not shown, but the coolant tank 100 may be connected to one or more actuating components, structures or devices (see, for example, the contents of this disclosure). Figure 11 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 Mechanical coordination, which will be discussed in detail later in this article. Although Figure 2 Not shown, but may refer to a single sensor or multiple sensors, including different combinations of different types of sensors (see, for example, the contents of this disclosure). Figure 3 , Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9A , Figure 9B (and Figure 10) monitors the characteristics of coolant 108 (e.g., surface level), the position of coolant tank 100, or some other types of characteristics that can be used to automatically level coolant tank 100, which will be discussed in detail later in this document.

[0049] When the cooling system 200 is used to perform a two-phase immersion cooling process, the coolant 108 changes from a liquid state to a vapor or gaseous state. Once the coolant 108 is in a vapor or gaseous state, it travels through the first coolant line 204 to the CDU 202. Upon reaching the CDU 202, the CDU 202 cools the coolant 108 back down, causing it to return to a liquid state. The now-liquid coolant 108 then returns to the coolant tank 100 through the second coolant line 206. This two-phase immersion cooling process is continuously performed to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components 110 submerged or immersed in the coolant 108.

[0050] Alternatively, when cooling system 200 is used to perform a one-phase or single-phase cooling process, coolant 108 does not change from a liquid to a vapor or gaseous state; instead, coolant 108 remains liquid for the entire process. For example, once some of the liquid coolant 108 is heated by heat generated by one or more electronic components 110, the hot coolant 108 reaches CDU 202 through first line 204. Once the hot and liquid coolant 108 reaches CDU 202, CDU 202 cools the liquid coolant 108. Once the coolant 108 cools down, the still liquid coolant 108 returns to coolant tank 100 through second line 206. This single-phase immersion cooling process is continuously performed to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components 110 submerged or immersed in coolant 108.

[0051] Given the above discussion regarding the flow of coolant 108 through the cooling system 200, when the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 102 is not horizontal, the flow of coolant 108 through the coolant tank 102 may not be optimized when passing one or more electronic components 110, thereby reducing the overall efficiency of the coolant 108 in dissipating the heat generated by the one or more electronic component devices 110. Therefore, if the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 remains horizontal even under external disturbances, the flow of coolant 108 through the coolant tank 102 and the cooling system 200 will be optimized, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the coolant 108 in dissipating the heat generated by the one or more electronic components 110. The improved efficiency achieved by maintaining the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 102 can be readily applied to both two-phase immersion cooling processes and single-phase immersion cooling processes using the cooling system 200.

[0052] Figure 3 It is based on some implementations, for example Figure 2 A perspective view of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 of the cooling system 200 shown. Figure 3 The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 is shown relative to Figure 2 Additional details about those features shown. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201 includes one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, which are configured to be actuated in operation to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 to level the coolant tank 100 such that the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100 is substantially horizontal (e.g., the surface level 112 is perpendicular or orthogonal to one or more side walls 102 of the coolant tank 100 and parallel to the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100). Figure 3 As shown, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c work together with one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to rotate, move and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100, as indicated by arrow 213.

[0053] In such Figure 3 In this embodiment of the automatically leveling immersion coolant tank system 201 shown, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c are pistons whose length can be adjusted to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100. In some alternative embodiments, brake 212 may be some other type of brake suitable for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100. In some embodiments, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c may be some other similar or analogous type of linear brake. In some embodiments, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c are robotic arms. In some embodiments, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c may be configured as a combination or type of alternative to some other brakes (e.g., rotary brakes, hydraulic brakes, magnetic brakes, torsional brakes, or any other suitable type of brake) to rotate, move, or reposition the coolant tank 100 in operation, such that the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 is horizontal. For the purposes of the following discussion in this paper, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c will be discussed as one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c being linear brakes.

[0054] One or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c are mechanically coupled to one or more brakes 212. One or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c provide power so that the corresponding lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c can be adjusted to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100.

[0055] In such Figure 3In this embodiment of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 shown, one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c include a first brake 212a, a second brake 212b, and a third brake 212c, and one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c include a first motor 214a, a second motor 214b, and a third motor 214c. The first motor 214a mechanically engages with the first brake 212a, the second motor 214b mechanically engages with the second brake 212b, and the third motor 214c mechanically engages with the third brake 212c. Although this embodiment of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 has three motors and three brakes, it is readily understood that in alternative embodiments of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201, there may be only one motor and only one brake, two motors and two brakes, or any combination of any number of brakes and any number of motors for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100. In other words, any number of brakes or motors can be used to move, rotate, or reposition the coolant tank 100 to maintain the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 102 in a horizontal state.

[0056] When energized, the first motor 214a adjusts the first length L1 of the first brake 212a. When energized, the second motor 214b adjusts the second length L2 of the second brake 212b. When energized, the third motor 214c adjusts the third length L3 of the third brake 212c. The first motor 214a, the second motor 214b, and the third motor 214c can be controlled to adjust the first length L1, the second length L2, and the third length L3 by different amounts, thereby adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100.

[0057] One or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c and one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c communicate electrically with an analog-to-digital (A / D) converter 216. The A / D converter 216 converts the analog signals into digital signals, which are then provided to a microprocessor 218. The microprocessor 218 communicates electrically with the A / D converter 216. The microprocessor 218 can then process the digital signals based on the analog signals output by the one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to determine whether to supply power to the one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c or to start a selected motor among the one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c. For example, an external power source (not shown) can be coupled to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to provide power to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c, and the microprocessor can output control signals so that the external power source provides power to only individual motors among one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to adjust the lengths L1, L2, L3 of the brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, thereby adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100.

[0058] although Figure 3 Not shown, but one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c may include one or more brake sensors configured to monitor characteristics during operation, such as the respective lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. These brake sensors are in electrical communication with an A / D converter 216, enabling the A / D converter to convert analog signals into digital signals, which are then provided to a microprocessor 218. The microprocessor 218 then processes the digital signals based on the analog signals output by the brake sensors to determine the respective lengths L1, L2, L3 of the brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, which can be used to determine whether to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100. Although Figure 3 Not shown, but one or more sensors (see, for example) monitor various characteristics of the coolant tank 100 (e.g., the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other characteristics relative to the coolant tank 100). Figure 4 , Figure 5A , Figure 5B , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9A , Figure 9B , Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 11It communicates electrically with the A / D converter 216. Given that the following relates to the contents of this disclosure herein... Figure 4 , Figure 5A , Figure 5B , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9A , Figure 9B , Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 11 The discussion will make the various options and combinations of options for these one or more sensors obvious.

[0059] Although Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the A / D converter 216 is disposed between each sensor and the microprocessor 218. However, in some alternative embodiments, the A / D converter 216 may be part of the microprocessor 218 itself, or the microprocessor 218 may be able to directly receive analog signals, thus eliminating the need for the A / D converter 216.

[0060] The A / D converter 216 can be wired or wirelessly connected to one or more brake sensors of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c, and one or more sensors that monitor characteristics relative to the coolant tank 100.

[0061] The microprocessor 218 can monitor various characteristics of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c and one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c relative to the coolant tank 100 to control the position of the coolant tank 100, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100. For example, when the coolant tank 100 is not level due to the grounding surface 116 being uneven, the microprocessor 218 can determine that the position of the coolant tank 100 will be adjusted to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 or to keep one or more electronic components 110 properly immersed or submerged in the coolant 108. The microprocessor 218 executes this determination in real time, keeping the coolant tank 100 level, thereby keeping the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 level within the coolant tank 100.

[0062] The microprocessor 218 can monitor various characteristics of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c and one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c relative to the coolant tank 100 to control the position of the coolant tank 100, thereby improving the immersion of one or more electronic components 110 present within the coolant tank 100. For example, when the coolant tank 100 is subjected to an external force that generates vibration 128 (e.g., an earthquake, an employee colliding with the coolant tank 100, or some other similar or analogous type of external force applied to the coolant tank 100), the microprocessor 218 can determine that the position of the coolant tank 100 will be adjusted to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100, or to keep one or more electronic components 110 properly immersed or submerged in the coolant 108. The microprocessor 218 executes this decision in real time, keeping the coolant tank 100 horizontal, thereby keeping the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 horizontal within the coolant tank 100.

[0063] This real-time monitoring by the microprocessor 218 to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 prevents or reduces the possibility of creating a hazardous working environment within a semiconductor manufacturing plant (FAB). This real-time monitoring by the microprocessor 218 to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 reduces operating costs because coolant 108 is not wasted due to overflow from the coolant tank 100, which would require the introduction of new coolant into the cooling system 200 to maintain proper heat dissipation efficiency.

[0064] Maintaining one or more electronic components 110 properly submerged or submerged in coolant 108 sustains or enhances the efficiency of the cooling system 200 in dissipating heat generated by the one or more electronic components 110 during operation. Optimizing the efficiency of the cooling system 200 in dissipating heat generated by the one or more electronic components 110 reduces operating costs because less total energy or power is required to operate the cooling system 200.

[0065] In other words, based on the above discussion, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 prevents or reduces the risks associated with the conditions discussed in detail earlier in this document. Figure 1A and Figure 1B The possibilities of the issues discussed.

[0066] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the coolant tank 100 of an automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 according to some embodiments. Figure 4As shown, the g-sensor 220 (gravity sensor) is mounted to a corresponding sidewall of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. In some embodiments, the g-sensor 220 may be mounted to different corresponding sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100, may be mounted to the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100, or may be mounted to a cover coupled to the coolant tank 100 to isolate the cavity 106 from the external environment (see, for example, the contents of this disclosure). Figure 9A , Figure 9B , Figure 10A and Figure 10B The g sensor 220 is configured to measure gravity 114 and the direction of gravity 114 relative to the coolant tank 100 during operation.

[0067] g-sensor 220 is in electrical communication with A / D converter 216. g-sensor 220 may communicate with A / D converter 216 via wired or wireless communication. In some embodiments, when A / D converter 216 is part of microprocessor 218 or when A / D converter 216 is not present because microprocessor 218 can process the analog signal output by g-sensor 220, g-sensor 220 may communicate directly with microprocessor 218.

[0068] The g-sensor 220 outputs an electrical signal representing the measured value of gravity 114 and the direction of gravity 114 relative to the coolant tank 100. The microprocessor 218 then uses these electrical signals, transmitted via an A / D converter 216, to determine a zenith 222, whose direction is opposite to that of gravity 114, indicated by arrow 114, as discussed earlier herein. For example, once the zenith 222 is determined, the microprocessor can utilize the zenith alone or in conjunction with other information collected and processed by the microprocessor 218 (e.g., the lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, the surface level of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or other similar or related information concerning the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201). The microprocessor 218 outputs one or more control signals, causing a corresponding motor among one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to provide power to a corresponding brake among one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. The microprocessor 218 makes various decisions and outputs various control signals in real time to automatically adjust one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c based on the zenith 222, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 200, while maintaining the temperature of one or more electronic components 110 immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant 108. The microprocessor 218 can execute this program in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor 218 executes this program continuously in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor 218 executes this program discontinuously in real time.

[0069] Figure 5A This is a block diagram 224 of one or more sensors that monitor the characteristics of the coolant tank 100 of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 according to some embodiments. Figure 5B According to some embodiments, such as Figure 5A A three-dimensional view of the characteristics of the coolant tank monitored by one or more sensors, as shown in the block diagram.

[0070] like Figure 5A As shown in block diagram 224, a tilt sensor 226 and a gyroscope or accelerometer 228 are coupled to the coolant tank 100. The tilt sensor 226 is configured to monitor the tilt (e.g., pitch and rotation) of the coolant tank 100 during operation, and the gyroscope 228 is configured to monitor the angular motion of the coolant tank 100 during operation. Although not shown, the gyroscope 228 may include one or more magnetic or magnetometer sensors to monitor the angular motion of the coolant tank 100 about one or more axes (e.g., the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). For example, the gyroscope 228 may include three magnetic sensors to monitor angular motion about three different axes (e.g., the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis).

[0071] In some embodiments, the gyroscope 228 may be replaced by one or more accelerometers or acceleration sensors to detect motion, such as the angular motion of the coolant tank 100.

[0072] Tilt sensor 226 and gyroscope 228 are in electrical communication with A / D converter 216. Tilt sensor 226 outputs one or more tilt signals 230a, 230b and gyroscope 228 outputs one or more angular motion signals 232a, 232b, 232c. In this embodiment, the one or more tilt signals 230a, 230b include those indicating pitch direction (see, for example...). Figure 5B The first tilt signal 230a, representing the tilt direction (arrow 234 shown), and the tilt measurement on the arrow (see example) representing the rotation direction (see...) Figure 5B The second tilt signal 230b is a tilt measurement on the arrow 235 (shown as the direction of rotation).

[0073] The tilt detected and measured by tilt sensor 226 may be due to the grounding surface 116 not being level, as previously mentioned herein. Figure 1B The angular motion and tilt detected and measured by the gyroscope 228 and tilt sensor 226, respectively, may be due to vibration 128, as previously mentioned herein. Figure 1C The discussion.

[0074] The tilt sensor 226 and gyroscope 228 output tilt signals 230a, 230b and angular motion signals 232a, 232b, 232c representing the measured tilt and angular motion of the coolant tank 100. The microprocessor 218 then uses these electrical signals, transmitted via the A / D converter 216, to determine the tilt, position, or both of the coolant tank 100, and to determine whether the coolant tank 100 is currently experiencing any angular motion. For example, once the tilt, position, and angular motion of the coolant tank 100 are determined, the microprocessor 218 can use this information alone, or in conjunction with other information collected and processed by the microprocessor 218 (e.g., the lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, the surface level of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or other similar or related information concerning the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201), to output one or more control signals that cause a corresponding motor among one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to supply power to a corresponding brake among one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. The microprocessor 218 makes various judgments and outputs various control signals in real time to automatically adjust one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c according to the tilt and angular movement of the coolant tank 100, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 200 while maintaining the temperature of one or more electronic components 110 immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant 108. The microprocessor can execute this program in real time based on tilt and angular movements that may occur in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program continuously in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program discontinuously in real time.

[0075] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank, according to some embodiments.

[0076] like Figure 6As shown, one or more level sensors 234a, 234b are coupled to the coolant tank 100. In this embodiment, the one or more level sensors 234a, 234b include a pair of level sensors 234a, 234b, which includes a first level sensor 234a and a second level sensor 234b. The first sensor 234a and the second level sensor 234b are located at corresponding upper ends 122 of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. The first level sensor 234a is located at a first upper end of a first sidewall of one or more sidewalls 102, and the second level sensor 234b is located at a second upper end of a second sidewall of one or more sidewalls 102, the second sidewall of one or more sidewalls being transverse to the first sidewall of one or more sidewalls. In some embodiments, one or more level sensors 234a, 234b may be disposed along the respective upper ends 122 of one or more sidewalls 102, along the respective inner and outer surfaces of one or more sidewalls 102, and along the respective inner and outer surfaces of the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100. In some embodiments, only one level sensor may be present, rather than a pair of level sensors or more level sensors. In some embodiments, multiple level sensors may be disposed close to or spaced apart from each other along the same axis, such that multiple measurements of the levelness of the coolant tank 100 can be collected to improve the accuracy of the results output by the microprocessor 218.

[0077] The levelness detected and measured by one or more level sensors 234a, 234b may be due to the grounding surface 116 being non-level, as mentioned earlier in this article. Figure 1B The levelness detected and measured by one or more level sensors 234a, 234b may be due to vibration 128, as discussed earlier in this article. Figure 1C The discussion.

[0078] One or more level sensors 234a, 234b are in wired or wireless electrical communication with A / D converter 216. The level sensors 234a, 234b output one or more level signals representing measurements of the levelness of the coolant tank 100. These level signals may be similar to the one or more tilt signals 230a, 230b discussed earlier herein with respect to one or more tilt sensors 226. The microprocessor 218 then uses these electrical signals transmitted through A / D converter 216 to determine the levelness, position, or both of the coolant tank 100. For example, once the level and position of the coolant tank 100 are determined, the microprocessor 218 can use this information alone or in conjunction with other information collected and processed by the microprocessor 218 (e.g., the lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, the surface level of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or other similar or related information concerning the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201) to output one or more control signals, causing the corresponding motor among one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to supply power to the corresponding brake among one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. The microprocessor 218 makes various judgments and outputs various control signals in real time to automatically adjust one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c according to the level of the coolant tank 100, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 200 while maintaining the temperature of one or more electronic components 110 submerged (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant 108. The microprocessor can execute this procedure in real time based on the possible real-time level of the coolant tank 100. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this procedure continuously in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this procedure discontinuously in real time.

[0079] Figure 7 This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0080] like Figure 7 As shown, the first transceiver 236 and the second transceiver 238 are located on the inner surfaces of opposite sidewalls of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. The first transceiver 236 can be a transmitter that emits laser 240, while the second transceiver 238 can be a detector that detects the laser 240 emitted by the first transceiver 236. The first transceiver 236 and the second transceiver 238 are aligned with each other such that when the first transceiver 236 emits laser, the second transceiver 238 can easily receive and detect the laser 240.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first transceiver 236 and the second transceiver 238 may be some other suitable type of optical sensor.

[0082] A laser 240 is generated to detect when the surface level 112 or a portion 120 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100 enters the path of the laser 240. Coolant 108 entering the path of the laser 240 interrupts the laser 240, preventing it from being received by the second transceiver 238. When the laser 240 is interrupted, an interruption signal can be output by either the first transceiver 236 or the second transceiver 238 and sent to the A / D converter 216. This interruption signal can then be processed by the A / D converter 216 and transmitted to the microprocessor 218 for further processing. Based on this detection of the interruption of the laser 240, the microprocessor 218 uses this indication to determine whether to output a control signal to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to activate one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, 212c to rotate and move the coolant tank 100. In this determination, the microprocessor 218 may use this information alone or in conjunction with other information collected and processed by the microprocessor 218, such as the lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, the surface level of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or other similar or related information concerning the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201. Once the microprocessor 218 outputs one or more control signals, the corresponding motor among one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c receives power to drive the corresponding brake among one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. The microprocessor 218 makes various judgments and outputs various control signals in real time to automatically adjust one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c according to the interruption of the laser 240, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 200 while maintaining the temperature of one or more electronic components 110 immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant 108. The microprocessor can execute this program in real time based on the possible real-time interruption of the laser 240. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program continuously in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program discontinuously in real time.

[0083] Figure 8 This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments.

[0084] like Figure 8As shown, transceiver 242 and reflector 244 are located on the inner surfaces of opposite sidewalls of one or more sidewalls 102 of coolant tank 100. Transceiver 242 may include a laser emitter (not shown) and a laser detector (not shown). When reflector 244 is aligned with transceiver 242, the laser emitter of transceiver 242 emits a emitted laser 246 at reflector 244. The emitted laser 246 is reflected by reflector 244 and becomes a reflected laser 248 guided back to transceiver 242. The reflected laser 248 is detected by laser detector of transceiver 242. In some embodiments, transceiver 242 may be a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor.

[0085] Emitting laser 246 and reflecting laser 248 are generated to detect when the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 in the coolant tank 100 or a portion 120 of the coolant 108 enters the path of the emitting laser 246 and the reflecting laser 248. Coolant 108 entering the path of the emitting laser 246, the reflecting laser 248, or both interrupts the reflecting laser 248, preventing it from being received by the photodetector of the transceiver 242. When the reflecting laser 248 is interrupted, preventing it from being received by the photodetector of the transceiver 242, an interruption signal can be output by the transceiver 242 and sent to the A / D converter 216. This interruption signal can then be processed by the A / D converter 216 and transmitted to the microprocessor 218 for further processing. Based on this detection of the interrupt signal in the reflected laser 248 received by the photodetector of transceiver 242, microprocessor 218 uses this indication of the interrupt signal in the reflected laser 248 received by the photodetector of transceiver 242 to determine whether to output a control signal to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to drive one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c to rotate and move the coolant tank 100. In this determination, microprocessor 218 may use this information alone or in conjunction with other information collected and processed by microprocessor 218 (e.g., the lengths L1, L2, L3 of one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c, the surface level of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100, the position of the coolant tank 100, or other similar or related information concerning the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201). Once the microprocessor 218 outputs one or more control signals, the corresponding motors among the one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c receive power to drive the corresponding brakes among the one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c. The microprocessor 218 makes various judgments and outputs various control signals in real time to automatically adjust the one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c according to the interruption of the reflected laser 248, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 200 while maintaining the temperature of the one or more electronic components 110 immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged) in the coolant 108. The microprocessor can execute this program in real time based on the possible real-time interruption of the laser 240. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program continuously in real time. In some embodiments, the microprocessor executes this program discontinuously in real time.

[0086] Figure 9A This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, the coolant tank including a cover that is removed from the coolant tank. Figure 9B This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, wherein the cover is mounted to, as shown in the figure. Figure 9A The coolant tank shown.

[0087] like Figure 9A As shown, the cover 250 can be mounted to the coolant tank 100. For example, the cover 250 can be mechanically engaged with the upper end 122 of one or more side walls 102 of the coolant tank 100, such that the cavity 106 of the coolant tank 100 is sealed closed to prevent coolant 108 from overflowing from the coolant tank 100. A first wave sensor 252 is coupled to the inner surface of the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100, and a second wave sensor 254 is coupled to the inner surface of the cover 250. For example, as Figure 9B As shown, when the cover 250 is installed into the coolant tank 100, the coolant 108 occupies the first part of the cavity 106 and the air occupies the space 255, which occupies the second part of the cavity 106.

[0088] like Figure 9B As shown, when the cover 250 is installed into the coolant tank 100, the cavity 106 is defined by the inner surfaces of one or more side walls 102 of the coolant tank 100, the inner surface of the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100, and the inner surface of the cover 250. When the cover 250 is installed into the coolant tank 100, the second wave sensor 254 is spaced apart from and above the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 stored in the coolant tank 100. In other words, the first wave sensor 252 is located within the coolant 108, and the second wave sensor 254 is located within the air present in the space 255 between the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 and the inner surface of the cover 250.

[0089] The first wave sensor 252 outputs one or more first waves 256. The second wave sensor 254 outputs one or more second waves 258. The first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 communicate with the A / D converter 216 via wired or wireless ground. The first wave sensor 252 generates one or more first waves 256 and detects reflected waves. The second wave sensor 254 generates one or more second waves 258 and detects reflected waves.

[0090] In operation, the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 are used to determine the position of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 by determining the position of the interface between the air and the coolant 108 within the space 255. The interface between the air and the coolant 108 within the space 255 is located at the surface level 112 of the coolant 108.

[0091] In operation, the first wave sensor 252 generates one or more first waves 256, which are guided away from the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100 and toward the interface at surface level 112. After generation, when the one or more first waves 256 reach the interface at surface level 112, they are reflected completely or partially from the interface at surface level 112. These reflected waves (not shown) leave the interface at surface level 112 and return to the first wave sensor 252. Once these reflected waves reach the first wave sensor 252, the first wave sensor 252 detects the reflected waves and outputs a signal to the A / D converter 216. The A / D converter 216 processes the signal output by the first wave sensor 252 and outputs a signal to the microprocessor 218, which processes this signal to determine the position of surface level 112.

[0092] In operation, the second wave sensor 254 generates one or more second waves 258, which are guided away from the cover 250 of the coolant tank 100 and toward the interface at surface level 112. After generation, when the one or more second waves 258 reach the interface at surface level 112, they are reflected completely or partially from the interface at surface level 112. These reflected waves (not shown) leave the interface at surface level 112 and return to the second wave sensor 254. Once these reflected waves reach the second wave sensor 254, the second wave sensor 254 detects the reflected waves and outputs a signal to the A / D converter 216. The A / D converter 216 processes the signal output by the second wave sensor 252 and outputs a signal to the microprocessor 218, which processes this signal to determine the position of surface level 112.

[0093] The microprocessor 218 uses information collected from the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254, respectively, to determine the position of the surface level 112. If the microprocessor 218 determines that the surface level 112 is in a position where one or more electronic components 110 are properly submerged (e.g., partially or completely submerged in coolant 108, depending on the depth of coolant 108 present in the coolant tank 100), the microprocessor 218 does not output any control signals to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c. In another scenario, if the microprocessor determines that the surface level 112 is in a position where one or more electronic components 110 are not properly submerged (e.g., partially or completely submerged in the coolant 108, depending on the depth of the coolant 108 present in the coolant tank 100), then the microprocessor 218 indeed outputs one or more control signals to one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 such that the surface level 112 is adjusted into place and one or more electronic components 110 are properly submerged (e.g., partially or completely submerged in the coolant 108, depending on the depth of the coolant 108 present in the coolant tank 100) within the coolant 108 present in the coolant tank 100.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 may be ultrasonic sensors that propagate ultrasonic waves. In some embodiments, the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 may propagate waves different from ultrasonic waves. In some embodiments, the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 may generate waves with the same or similar wavelengths. In some embodiments, the first wave sensor and the second wave sensor may generate waves with different wavelengths. For example, the waves generated by the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 may be ultrasonic waves, electromagnetic waves, radar waves, or some other suitable type of wave with suitable wavelengths, used to detect the position of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108.

[0095] In some embodiments, only one of the first wave sensor 252 and the second wave sensor 254 may be provided and present (see this disclosure). Figure 10A and Figure 10B In some embodiments, multiple wave sensors, including a first wave sensor 252 and a second wave sensor 254, are positioned at different locations along the inner surface of the cavity 106 defining the coolant tank 100 to provide further and more accurate feedback regarding the position of the surface level 112.

[0096] Figure 10A This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, the coolant tank including a cover that is removed from the coolant tank. Figure 10BThis is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors for monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments, wherein the cover is mounted to, as shown in the figure. Figure 10A The coolant tank is shown. (As shown) Figure 10A and Figure 10B As shown, only the second wave sensor 254 is present on the inner surface of the cover 250. In an alternative embodiment, the second wave sensor 254 is not present on the inner surface of the cover 250; instead, the first wave sensor 252 is present on the inner surface of the bottom end 104.

[0097] like Figure 10A and Figure 10B The function of the second wave sensor 254 shown is the same as described above. Figure 9A and Figure 9B The function of the second wave sensor 254 described herein is the same as or similar to that described herein. Therefore, for the sake of brevity and conciseness of this disclosure, the description of the function of the second wave sensor 254 during operation will not be repeated here.

[0098] Figure 11 This is a side cross-sectional view of one or more sensors monitoring the characteristics of a coolant tank according to some embodiments. For example... Figure 11 As shown, the surface level sensor 260 extends into and is immersed in the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100. In this embodiment, the surface level sensor 260 extends at least upward from the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100 to the upper end 122 of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100. In this embodiment, the surface level sensor 260 includes a probe 262 and a probe 264. The probe 262 may include active and passive electronic components for outputting signals to the A / D converter 216. The probe 264 extends into and is immersed in the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100.

[0099] The surface level sensor 260 can be a capacitive surface level sensor, which forms a capacitor 266 between the probe 264 and a corresponding sidewall of one or more sidewalls 102 immediately adjacent to the probe 264. In this embodiment, the corresponding sidewall of one or more sidewalls 102 immediately adjacent to the probe 264 is Figure 11The corresponding sidewall on the right side of one or more sidewalls 102. As the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 aligned with and covering the probe 264 increases (i.e., the depth of the coolant 108 increases), the capacitance of capacitor 266 increases; conversely, as the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 aligned with and covering the probe decreases (i.e., the depth of the coolant 108 decreases), the capacitance of capacitor 266 decreases. Microprocessor 218 can monitor these changes in the capacitance of capacitor 266 to determine the position of the surface level, and then decide whether one or more control signals need to be provided to power one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c to drive one or more brakes 212a, 212b, 212c to move, rotate, and adjust the position of coolant tank 100, thereby improving the immersion of one or more electronic components 110 in coolant 108.

[0100] exist Figure 11 In the embodiment shown, only a single surface level sensor 260 is provided. In some alternative embodiments, multiple surface level sensors 260 may be provided at various locations within the coolant tank 100, adjacent to corresponding sidewalls of one or more sidewalls 102 of the coolant tank 100, so that the microprocessor can more accurately determine the position and depth of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 by providing additional data points at different locations.

[0101] As mentioned above Figure 4 , Figure 5A , Figure 5B , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9A , Figure 9B , Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 11The various sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 discussed can be combined in various ways to optimize the function of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201. In other words, various combinations of the various sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 at different selected locations along the coolant tank 100 can provide different types of information and data to the microprocessor 218, which can then process the information to adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 in real time, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility of overflow, or improving or maintaining the immersion or submersion of one or more electronic components 110 within the coolant tank 100. By providing different numbers, types, and combinations of these sensors along the coolant tank 100, the microprocessor can more accurately determine the position of the surface level 112 and the position of the coolant tank 100, and accurately and quickly move, rotate, and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 to improve the overall efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201, while preventing or reducing the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100.

[0102] Figure 12 According to some embodiments, it utilizes, for example Figure 2 and Figure 3 The flowchart 300 shows a method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201. The flowchart 300 of the method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 includes a first step 302, a second step 304, and a third step 306.

[0103] In the first step 302, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 detect various characteristics of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other suitable quantity, property, or characteristic of the coolant 108 and the coolant tank 100 that the microprocessor 218 can utilize to determine whether to move, rotate, and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 to optimize the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201, and to prevent or reduce the possibility of the coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100. In this first step 302, each of the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, 260 collects data that they are configured to detect in operation and outputs one or more sensor signals.

[0104] In the first step 302, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 detect various characteristics of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other suitable quantity, property, or characteristic relating to the coolant 108 and the coolant tank 100 that the microprocessor 218 can utilize to monitor the position of the coolant tank 100 and the position of the surface level 112, in order to monitor the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201 and the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100. In this first step 302, each of the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, 260 collects data that they are configured to detect in operation and outputs one or more sensor signals.

[0105] In the second step 304, one or more sensor signals output by the respective sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 are output to the A / D converter 216. The A / D converter 216 then converts or processes any analog signals as needed. The digital signals and any other signals transmitted through the A / D converter 216 are output to the microprocessor 218. Once the microprocessor 218 receives the signals output from the A / D converter 216, it further processes these signals and determines whether the position of the coolant tank 100 needs to be moved, rotated, or adjusted to optimize the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201 and to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on it.

[0106] In the third step 306, when the microprocessor 218 determines that the coolant tank 100 does not need to be moved, rotated, or repositioned, the microprocessor 218 may not output any control signals, so that the coolant tank 100 remains in the same position. Alternatively, when the microprocessor 218 determines that the coolant tank 100 does need to be moved, rotated, or repositioned, the microprocessor 218 outputs one or more control signals, causing at least one of the motors 214a, 214b, 214c to be powered to actuate at least one of the brakes 212a, 212b, 212c to move, rotate, and reposition the coolant tank 100. This optimizes the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201 and prevents or reduces the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100.

[0107] In some embodiments, steps 302, 304, and 306 can be executed consecutively, causing the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 to continuously move, rotate, and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 in real time. This optimizes the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 and prevents or reduces the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on it. Alternatively, in some alternative embodiments, steps 302, 304, and 306 can be executed at user-selected discontinuous time periods. For example, the method in flowchart 300 is executed whenever a user-selectable time period elapses.

[0108] Based on the above discussion, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 is an active system controlled by one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c.

[0109] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of an automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 according to some embodiments.

[0110] In such Figure 13 In the embodiment shown, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 can be used as described in this disclosure. Figure 2 and Figure 3 An alternative to the automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 201 shown includes a gimbal 401 comprising a base 402 and a gyroscope frame 404, the gyroscope frame 404 comprising one or more gimbal structures 406. In this embodiment, the one or more gimbal structures 406 include three gimbal structures, such that the gimbal 401 is a multi-axis gyroscope.

[0111] In this embodiment, one or more balance ring structures 406 are mechanically coupled to one or more motors 408, which communicate electrically with the A / D converter 216 via wired or wireless means. The motors 408 provide power to rotate and move the balance ring structures 406, thereby rotating, moving, and adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100. This optimizes the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 400 and prevents or reduces the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on it.

[0112] The balance ring 401 includes three degrees of rotation about three different axes. For example, these three different axes are the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. In other words, each of the three axes is transverse to the other corresponding axes of the three different axes. These rotational angles allow one or more motors 408 to actively rotate and move one or more balance ring structures 406 to reposition the coolant tank 100.

[0113] In some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include only a single balance ring frame structure 406, such that there is only one degree of freedom (e.g., rotation only about one of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). In some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include only a pair of balance ring frame structures 406, such that there are only two degrees of freedom (e.g., rotation only about two of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). In some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include more than three balance ring frame structures 406 to provide more precise control over the position of the coolant tank 100.

[0114] Figure 14 According to some embodiments, it utilizes, for example Figure 13 The flowchart 410 shows a method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100 using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400. The flowchart of the method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100 using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 includes a first step 412, a second step 414, and a third step 416.

[0115] In the first step 412, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 detect various characteristics of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other suitable quantity, property, or characteristic of the coolant 108 and the coolant tank 100 that the microprocessor 218 can utilize to determine whether to move, rotate, and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 to optimize the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 400, and to prevent or reduce the possibility of the coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100. In this first step 412, each of the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, 260 collects data that they are configured to detect in operation and outputs one or more sensor signals.

[0116] In the first step 412, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 detect various characteristics of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other suitable quantity, property, or characteristic relating to the coolant 108 and the coolant tank 100 that the microprocessor 218 can utilize to monitor the position of the coolant tank 100 and the position of the surface level 112, in order to monitor the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 400 and the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100. In this first step 412, each of the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, 260 collects data that they are configured to detect in operation and outputs one or more sensor signals.

[0117] In the second step 414, one or more sensor signals output by the respective sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 are output to the A / D converter 216. The A / D converter 216 then converts or processes any analog signals as needed. The digital signals and any other signals transmitted through the A / D converter 216 are output to the microprocessor 218. Once the microprocessor 218 receives the signals output from the A / D converter 216, it further processes these signals and determines whether the position of the coolant tank 100 needs to be moved, rotated, or adjusted to optimize the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 400 and to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on it.

[0118] In the third step 416, when the microprocessor 218 determines that the coolant tank 100 does not need to be moved, rotated, or repositioned, the microprocessor 218 may not output any control signals, so that the coolant tank 100 remains in the same position. Alternatively, when the microprocessor 218 determines that the coolant tank 100 does need to be moved, rotated, or repositioned, the microprocessor 218 outputs one or more control signals, so that at least one of the corresponding motors 408 is powered to actuate one or more balance ring frame structures 406 of the balance ring frame 401 to move, rotate, and reposition the coolant tank 100, thereby optimizing the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 400 and preventing or reducing the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100.

[0119] In some embodiments, steps 412, 414, and 416 can be executed sequentially, causing the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 to continuously move, rotate, and adjust the position of the coolant tank 100 in real time. This optimizes the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 and prevents or reduces the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on it. Alternatively, in some alternative embodiments, steps 412, 414, and 416 can be executed at user-selected discontinuous time periods. For example, the method in flowchart 410 is executed whenever a user-selectable time period elapses.

[0120] In some embodiments, after performing the first step 412, the second step 414 and the third step 416, the microprocessor 218 may use one or more sensors to check at least one of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 stored in the coolant tank 100 and the position of the coolant tank to confirm that the coolant tank 100 is properly positioned and that one or more electronic components 110 are properly immersed (e.g., partially or completely submerged, depending on the depth of the coolant 108 and the desired result).

[0121] Based on the above discussion, similar to the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 is an active system controlled by one or more motors 408.

[0122] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of an automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 according to some embodiments. (See also...) Figure 15 The automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 shown has the same features as... Figure 13 The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400 shown has several features that are the same or similar to those of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400. These features of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600, which are the same or similar to those of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400, have been provided with the same or similar reference numerals. For the sake of brevity of this disclosure, in view of the previous provisions... Figure 13 A detailed discussion of these features will not repeat the details of these identical or similar features.

[0123] Unlike the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600, which is an active system comprising one or more motors 408 to actively control one or more balance ring structures 406, the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600, which is a passive system, does not have one or more motors 408. Instead, the one or more balance ring structures 406 of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600 are passively controlled by the force of gravity 114, since the balance ring 401 includes three degrees of freedom, in which one or more balance ring structures 406 can rotate freely about said three degrees of freedom. Even when the grounding surface 116 is not horizontal, this free rotation of one or more balancing ring structures 406 allows the coolant tank 100 to remain horizontal, and the one or more balancing ring structures will passively position (e.g., not controlled by one or more motors 214a, 214b, 214c, 408) the coolant tank 100, so that the coolant tank 100 remains horizontal and one or more electronic components 110 are properly submerged. Furthermore, when subjected to vibration 128, the one or more balancing ring structures 406 can passively react and reposition the coolant tank 100 so that coolant 108 does not overflow from the coolant tank 100. For example, Figure 15 In the passive system of the self-leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 shown, the center of mass of the coolant tank 102 when filled with coolant 108 and electronic components 110 (e.g., server, GPU, CPU or some other suitable electronic component) is below the gimbal axis of the balance ring 401.

[0124] However, it is readily understood that if a large external force is applied to one or more of the balancing ring structures 406, the coolant tank 100 may overturn or violently deviate from its position. To avoid this, although not shown, in... Figure 15 In some embodiments of the automatic leveling immersion cooler system 600 shown, if the microprocessor 218 determines that a fault has occurred or a large external force has occurred, the microprocessor 218 can output a potential fault signal to engage a brake (not shown), which stops various operations of the automatic leveling immersion cooler system 600 to prevent a large amount of coolant 108 from overflowing from the coolant tank 100 or to prevent damage to one or more electronic components 110 inside the coolant tank 100.

[0125] In such Figure 15In this embodiment of the self-leveling immersion coolant tank system 600 shown, similar to the embodiment of the self-leveling immersion coolant tank system 400 discussed earlier herein, the balance ring frame 401 similarly includes three balance ring frame structures 406. However, in some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include only a single balance ring frame structure 406, such that only one degree of freedom exists (e.g., rotation is possible only about one of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). In some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include only a pair of balance ring frame structures 406, such that only two degrees of freedom exist (e.g., rotation is possible only about two of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). In some embodiments, the balance ring frame 401 may include more than three balance ring frame structures 406 to provide more precise control over the position of the coolant tank 100.

[0126] Figure 16 According to some embodiments, it utilizes, for example Figure 15 The flowchart 700 shows a method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100 using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600. The flowchart 700 of the method for adjusting the position of the coolant tank 100 using the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 includes a first step 702, a second step 704, and a third step 706.

[0127] In the first step 702, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 detect various characteristics of the surface level 112 of the coolant 108, the position of the coolant tank 100, or some other suitable quantity, property, or characteristic relating to the coolant 108 and the coolant tank 100. In this first step 702, the sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, and 260 collect data configured to be detected in operation and output one or more sensor signals.

[0128] In the second step 704, the A / D converter 216 and the microprocessor 218 process the collected data to monitor the position of the coolant tank 100 and the position of the surface level 112, in order to monitor the efficiency of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 600 and the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed on the coolant tank 100.

[0129] In the third step 706, the microprocessor 218 monitors the position of the coolant tank 100 and the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 within the coolant tank 100. Monitoring the position of the coolant tank 100 and the surface level 112 of the coolant allows the microprocessor to determine whether the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600 is operating at optimized efficiency and to monitor for a high probability of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is not installed. Although not shown, in some embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600, if the microprocessor 218 determines that a malfunction is occurring, the microprocessor 218 can send a warning signal to employees at the semiconductor manufacturing plant (FAB), thereby providing employees with information about potential malfunctions or problems that may cause the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 600 to fail to operate optimally.

[0130] In view of the above discussion, and in relation to the content of this disclosure Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 13 Unlike the active control embodiments of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank systems 201 and 400 shown, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 is a passive system controlled by one or more motors 214a, 214b, and 214c. In other words, although the position of the coolant tank 100 is controlled by one or more motors 214a, 214b, and 214c, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600 is controlled only by passively responding to gravity and other external forces.

[0131] Although the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 400, as an active system, and the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 600, as a passive system, are described as being mounted to the grounded surface 116, in alternative cases, these leveling immersion cooling tank systems 400, 600 can be slightly reoriented to be mounted to a wall surface or a ceiling surface. In other words, the leveling immersion cooling tank systems 400, 600 can be mounted to any surface, whether the surface has a vertical orientation (e.g., a wall surface) or a horizontal orientation (e.g., a grounded surface or a ceiling surface).

[0132] Furthermore, it will be readily understood that the autoleveling immersion cooling tank system 201, including any number of the corresponding sensors or control options discussed herein, can be configured to be mounted on a grounded surface, a wall surface, or a ceiling surface. In other words, the embodiments of the various autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600 disclosed herein can be mounted on any surface, whether the surface has a vertical orientation (e.g., a wall surface) or a horizontal orientation (e.g., a grounded surface or a ceiling surface).

[0133] Figure 17This is a cross-sectional view of an automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 800 according to some embodiments. The automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 800 includes a balance ring frame 802, to which a coolant tank 100 is coupled. The balance ring frame 802 includes one or more mounting structures 804 and balance ring frame structures 806.

[0134] The coolant tank 100 is mounted to one or more mounting structures 804. In this embodiment, only one mounting structure 804 exists, and the mounting structure 804 is coupled to the outer surface of the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100. In some alternative embodiments, the one or more mounting structures 804 may include more than one mounting structure coupled to the respective outer surfaces of one or more sidewalls 102 and the bottom end 104 of the coolant tank 100.

[0135] The balance ring structure 806 is coupled to one or more mounting structures 804 and to a grounding surface 116. The balance ring structure 806 mechanically engages with one or more motors 408, and the one or more motors 408 are in wired or wireless electrical communication with an A / D converter 216. A microprocessor 218 is in wired or wireless electrical communication with the A / D converter. Although not shown, selected sensors from the individual sensors 220, 226, 228, 234a, 234b, 236, 238, 242, 244, 252, 254, 260 are present along the coolant tank 100 and are in wired or wireless electrical communication with the microprocessor 218. The balance ring structure 806 includes one or more actuation points 808 that can be actuated by one or more motors 408. For example, when the microprocessor 218 determines that the position of the coolant tank 100 needs to be moved, rotated, or adjusted, one or more motors 408 can be energized to actuate one or more actuation points to reposition the coolant tank 100. In this embodiment, only one actuation point 808 is shown. In some alternative embodiments, there may be more than one actuation point 808, so that the coolant tank 100 can be adjusted into place more quickly and easily compared to when only one actuation point 808 is present.

[0136] The balance ring mount 802 operates in the same or similar manner as the balance ring mount 401. However, although the balance ring mount 401 is a multi-axis gyroscope, the balance ring mount 802 is more similar in function and form to a camera balance ring mount. Therefore, the function of the balance ring mount 802 will not be discussed in detail here.

[0137] Based on the above discussion, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 800 is an active system controlled by one or more motors 408, similar to the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201.

[0138] Although not shown, in some embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600, and 800 of this disclosure, if the microprocessor 218 determines that a fault has occurred, the microprocessor 218 may send a warning signal to employees at the semiconductor manufacturing plant (FAB). Although not shown, in some embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600, and 800 of this disclosure, if the microprocessor 218 determines that a fault has occurred, the microprocessor 218 may output a potential fault signal to engage a brake (not shown), which stops the operation of the various embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600, and 800 of this disclosure.

[0139] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of an automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 900 according to some embodiments. The automatically leveling immersion cooling tank system 900 includes a balance ring frame 802, to which a coolant tank 100 is coupled. The balance ring frame 802 includes one or more mounting structures 902 and a balance ring frame structure 806. The one or more mounting structures 902 are similar to... Figure 17 One or more mounting structures 804 are shown. However, unlike the one or more mounting structures 804 configured to support the coolant tank 100 when the balance ring frame 802 is mounted to the ground surface 116, one or more mounting structures 902 have a first portion 904 and one or more second portions 906. The first portion 904 is a straight portion, while the one or more second portions 906 have an L-shaped shape, such as... Figure 18 As shown in the sectional view. In other words, the function of the self-leveling immersion cooling tank system 900 is very similar to that of the self-leveling immersion cooling tank system 800, but the self-leveling immersion cooling tank system 900 is configured to be mounted on the ceiling surface 908 instead of the ground surface 116.

[0140] Although not shown in each embodiment of the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system 201, 400, 600, 800, 900 disclosed herein, a corresponding cover may be provided and coupled to the coolant tank 100 to further prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100.

[0141] Although not shown, in some embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600, 800, and 900 of this disclosure, the corresponding sensors of one or more sensors of these corresponding systems 201, 400, 600, 800, and 900 include at least one of the following: one or more gyroscopes, one or more accelerometers, one or more surface level sensors, one or more magnetometer sensors, one or more laser sensors, one or more optical sensors, one or more level sensors, one or more position sensors, and one or more wave detection sensors. Although not shown, various embodiments of the autoleveling immersion cooling tank systems 201, 400, 600, 800, and 900 of this disclosure can be reconfigured or adapted to be mounted on any number of surfaces having various orientations (e.g., wall surfaces, grounded surfaces, ceiling structures, or some other surfaces having other orientation types).

[0142] In view of the foregoing discussion within this disclosure, the microprocessor 218 can monitor various characteristics, quantities, and properties relating to the coolant tank 100 to control the position of the coolant tank 100 using various embodiments of the automatic leveling immersion coolant tank system 201, 400, 600, 800, 900, thereby improving the immersion of one or more electronic components 110 present within the coolant tank 100 and preventing or reducing the likelihood of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 when the cover 250 is absent. For example, when the coolant tank 100 is subjected to an external force that generates vibration 128 (e.g., an earthquake, an employee colliding with the coolant tank 100, or some other similar or analogous type of external force applied to the coolant tank 100), the microprocessor 218 can determine that the position of the coolant tank 100 will be adjusted to prevent or reduce the likelihood of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100, or to keep one or more electronic components 110 properly immersed or submerged in the coolant 108. The microprocessor 218 executes this decision in real time, keeping the coolant tank 100 level, thereby keeping the surface level 112 of the coolant 108 level within the coolant tank 100.

[0143] This real-time monitoring by the microprocessor 218 to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 prevents or reduces the possibility of creating a hazardous working environment within a semiconductor manufacturing plant (FAB). This real-time monitoring by the microprocessor 218 to prevent or reduce the possibility of coolant 108 overflowing from the coolant tank 100 reduces operating costs because coolant 108 is not wasted due to overflow from the coolant tank 100, which would necessitate the introduction of new coolant into the cooling system 200 to maintain proper heat dissipation efficiency.

[0144] At least one embodiment of the system disclosed herein can be summarized as including a coolant tank, the coolant tank including a cavity therein for storing coolant, the coolant tank being configured to receive one or more electronic components in operation to immerse one or more electronic components in the coolant; one or more sensors being configured to monitor at least one of the surface level of the coolant or the position of the coolant tank in operation; and one or more actuating structures mechanically cooperating with the coolant tank, the one or more actuating structures being configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation.

[0145] In some embodiments, the one or more sensors are at least one of one or more gyroscopes, one or more accelerometers, one or more surface level sensors, one or more magnetometers, one or more laser sensors, one or more optical sensors, one or more level sensors, one or more position sensors, or one or more wave detection sensors. In some embodiments, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system further includes a microprocessor coupled to one or more sensors, the microprocessor being configured to collect data from the one or more sensors during operation to determine whether to adjust the position of the coolant tank. In some embodiments, each of the one or more actuation structures is configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank in response to a control signal output by the microprocessor during operation. In some embodiments, each of the one or more actuation structures is a linear brake. In some embodiments, each of the one or more actuation structures includes a motor mechanically coupled to a piston. In some embodiments, one or more actuation structures are one or more robotic arms. In some embodiments, one or more actuation structures are a balance ring frame including one or more degrees of freedom.

[0146] At least one embodiment of the method disclosed herein can be summarized as including using one or more sensors to detect at least one of the surface level of coolant stored in a coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank; using a microprocessor to process one or more sensor signals output by one or more sensors to determine the orientation of the zenith relative to the coolant tank; outputting a control signal from the microprocessor based on the orientation of the zenith relative to the coolant tank to adjust the position of the coolant tank using one or more actuation structures; and adjusting the position of the coolant tank containing the coolant using one or more actuation structures.

[0147] In some embodiments, adjusting the position of the coolant tank containing the coolant using one or more actuating structures further includes adjusting the surface level of the coolant to improve the immersion of one or more electronic components submerged in the coolant stored in the coolant tank. In some embodiments, adjusting the surface level of the coolant to improve the immersion of one or more electronic components submerged in the coolant stored in the coolant tank further includes completely submerging one or more electronic components in the coolant stored in the coolant tank. In some embodiments, the method further includes, after adjusting the position of the coolant tank containing the coolant using one or more actuating structures, using one or more sensors to check at least one of the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank. In some embodiments, checking at least one of the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank using one or more sensors further includes confirming that one or more electronic components are at least partially submerged in the coolant stored in the coolant tank. In some embodiments, checking at least one of the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank using one or more sensors further includes confirming that one or more electronic components are completely submerged in the coolant stored in the coolant tank. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are at least one of one or more gyroscopes, one or more accelerometers, one or more surface level sensors, one or more magnetometers, one or more laser sensors, one or more optical sensors, one or more level sensors, one or more position sensors, or one or more wave detection sensors.

[0148] At least one embodiment of the system disclosed herein can be summarized as including a coolant tank configured to store coolant in operation and to house one or more electronic components within the coolant tank; and a balance ring frame mechanically cooperating with the coolant tank, the balance ring frame including one or more degrees of freedom, the balance ring frame being configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank relative to a surface supporting the balance ring frame in operation.

[0149] In some embodiments, one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring frame include at least one free rotation axis, which is configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank during operation. In some embodiments, one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring frame include a first free rotation axis and a second free rotation axis, which are configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank during operation, and the first free rotation axis is transverse to the second free rotation axis. In some embodiments, one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring frame include a first free rotation axis, a second free rotation axis, and a third free rotation axis, which are configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank during operation, and the first free rotation axis is transverse to the second and third free rotation axes, the second free rotation axis is transverse to the first and third free rotation axes, and the third free rotation axis is transverse to the first and second free rotation axes. In some embodiments, the automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system further includes one or more sensors configured to monitor, during operation, at least one of the surface level of the coolant stored in the coolant tank or the position of the coolant tank; and a microprocessor electrically communicating with the one or more sensors, the microprocessor being configured to collect and process signals output by the one or more sensors during operation.

[0150] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, characterized in that, include: A coolant tank, including a cavity therein for storing coolant, the coolant tank being configured to receive one or more electronic components in operation, such that the one or more electronic components are immersed in the coolant; One or more sensors are configured to monitor, during operation, at least one of the surface level of the coolant or the position of the coolant tank; as well as One or more actuating structures, mechanically cooperating with the coolant tank, are configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank during operation.

2. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The one or more sensors are at least one of one or more gyroscopes, one or more accelerometers, one or more surface level sensors, one or more magnetometers, one or more laser sensors, one or more optical sensors, one or more level sensors, one or more position sensors, or one or more wave detection sensors.

3. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a microprocessor coupled to the one or more sensors, the microprocessor being configured to collect data from the one or more sensors during operation to determine whether to adjust the position of the coolant tank.

4. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the one or more actuation structures is configured to adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation in response to a control signal output by the microprocessor.

5. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the one or more actuation structures is a linear brake.

6. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The one or more actuation structures are balance ring frames containing one or more degrees of freedom.

7. An automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system, characterized in that, include: A coolant tank is configured to store coolant during operation and to house one or more electronic components within the coolant. as well as A balance ring bracket, mechanically cooperating with the coolant tank, the balance ring bracket having one or more degrees of freedom, the balance ring bracket being configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank relative to the surface supporting the balance ring bracket during operation.

8. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring include at least one free rotation axis, which is configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank.

9. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring frame include a first axis of free rotation and a second axis of free rotation, the first axis of free rotation and the second axis of free rotation being configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank in operation based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank, and the first axis of free rotation being transverse to the second axis of free rotation.

10. The automatic leveling immersion cooling tank system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The one or more degrees of freedom of the balance ring frame include a first axis of free rotation, a second axis of free rotation, and a third axis of free rotation. The first axis of free rotation, the second axis of free rotation, and the third axis of free rotation are configured to passively adjust the position of the coolant tank based on one or more external forces on the coolant tank during operation. The first axis of free rotation is transverse to the second axis of free rotation and the third axis of free rotation, the second axis of free rotation is transverse to the first axis of free rotation and the third axis of free rotation, and the third axis of free rotation is transverse to the first axis of free rotation and the second axis of free rotation.

Images