Absorbent Leak-Proof Pipe Coupling Device for Liquid-Cooled Electronics

The patent combines three functions into a single integrated leak-proof device: leak detection (via leak detector), liquid absorption (via absorbent layer), and liquid containment (via confined layer). This merging resolves the contradiction by ensuring that when leakage is detected, the liquid is simultaneously contained and absorbed, preventing damage to electronic components while maintaining detection capability.

The patent employs a nested structure where the absorbent layer is disposed inside the confined layer, and the leak detector is positioned within the confined space. The confined layer surrounds and wraps the absorbent layer, creating a hierarchical containment structure that effectively traps leaking liquid while allowing detection, thus resolving the contradiction between detection and containment.

The patent divides the leak detection function into discrete, modular units that are installed at specific pipe-joint assembly locations rather than wrapping extensively around the entire cooling system. This segmentation maintains effective leakage detection coverage at critical points while significantly reducing installation complexity and time.

The patent applies leak detection and containment measures locally at pipe-joint assembly places where leakage most commonly occurs, rather than uniformly across the entire cooling system. This localized approach optimizes detection coverage at critical vulnerability points while minimizing overall device complexity and installation burden.