Adjustable Liquid Level Detection Mechanism for Coolant Height Testing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional liquid level detection mechanisms in immersion liquid cooling systems are fixedly mounted, making it difficult to repeatedly adjust the position for testing high and low liquid level standards, leading to inefficient and complicated testing processes.

Innovation Solution

A liquid level height detection mechanism with movable first and second detection assemblies mounted on a distance adjusting base, allowing for convenient adjustment of detection positions to accommodate different application scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the detection assembly is fixedly mounted, then the structure is simple and stable, but the position cannot be adjusted frequently for testing different liquid level standards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability of detection positionVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection assembly is transformed from a fixed mounting to a movable mounting on the distance adjusting base. The mounting bracket can slide along the base and be positioned at different locations using the adjusting mechanism, enabling dynamic repositioning for testing different liquid level standards while maintaining structural simplicity through guided linear motion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The distance adjusting base serves multiple functions: it provides a mounting platform for the detection assembly, enables position adjustment along the base, and allows the detection assembly to test both high and low liquid level standards. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate fixed mounting structures for different test scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If the detection assembly position is changed constantly during testing, then different liquid level standards can be tested, but the traditional fixed mounting affects detection efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoidease of position adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The detection assembly is made dynamically repositionable through the movable mounting bracket on the distance adjusting base. The adjusting mechanism allows quick repositioning between test points without complex operations, thereby improving detection efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive sliding and locking actions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The distance adjusting base is pre-configured with multiple possible positions and adjustment mechanisms ready for use. The mounting bracket can be quickly repositioned to predetermined locations for testing different liquid level standards, eliminating the need for time-consuming reinstallation or complex adjustments during the testing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If a movable mounting system is implemented, then position adjustment becomes easy, but the mounting structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of position adjustmentVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure uses a simple linear sliding mechanism with a locking feature on the distance adjusting base. The mounting bracket moves along a guided rail and can be locked at different positions, providing ease of operation through intuitive sliding and locking actions while keeping the structural complexity minimal through the use of a single-degree-of-freedom adjustment mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is segmented into modular components: the distance adjusting base, the movable mounting bracket, and the detection assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be independently optimized and assembled, simplifying the overall structure while enabling easy position adjustment through the modular interface between the base and bracket.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient and convenient testing of liquid level standards by allowing easy adjustment of detection assembly positions, improving test efficiency and simplifying the overall structure.

Implementation Method 1

a first liquid level sensor, a first mounting portion, and a first transmission line, the first liquid level sensor is connected to the first mounting portion, and the first transmission line is electrically connected to the first liquid level sensor and is configured to transmit detection data from the first liquid level sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLiquid level detection:

Data Source

PatentUS20250358958A1Liquid level height detection mechanism and computing device
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 SQ TECH (SHANGHAI) CORP
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AI summary

A liquid level height detection mechanism and a computing device are provided. The liquid level height detection mechanism includes a first mounting bracket and a first detection member mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the first detection assembly being configured to detect a first height of a liquid level of coolant; a second detection assembly comprising a second mounting bracket and a second detection member mounted on the second mounting bracket, and the second detection assembly being configured to detect a second height of the liquid level of the coolant; and a distance adjusting base, wherein the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are both movably mounted on the distance adjusting base, and the first detection assembly is located higher than the second detection assembly.