Interface Card Cooling Fixing Device for Leak Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water cooling devices for electronic interface cards are prone to loose connections and water leaks during assembly, leading to potential electrical failures and inefficiencies in heat management due to the complexity of connecting multiple pipes in a small space.
Innovation Solution
A fixing device for a fluid cooling structure on interface cards, featuring quick connectors on hot and cold drainage tubes and a fixing structure to secure these tubes in place, preventing loose connections and leaks, while allowing easy connection to other cooling devices or radiators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional water cooling devices are assembled on interface cards, then cooling function is provided, but pipes are easy to loose and leak water due to incomplete connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a fixing device as an intermediary component between the pipes and the interface card. This fixing device includes a fixing body that can be mounted on the interface card and fixing members that secure the pipes in place, acting as a mediator to ensure reliable connection without complex assembly procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device is pre-configured with fixing members such as clips or clamps that are designed to securely hold the pipes before actual connection. The fixing body is prepared in advance with mounting structures that facilitate preliminary positioning and securing of the cooling device components, preventing loose connections before water flow begins
2Reliability
If multiple pipes are connected to plurality of water cooling devices, then cooling coverage is improved, but water leaking risk increases due to more connection points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple pipe connection functions into a single integrated fixing device. The fixing body provides a centralized mounting location where multiple pipes can be secured together or in close proximity, reducing the number of separate connection points and thereby reducing overall leak risk while maintaining cooling coverage for multiple devices
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device is designed with universal applicability to accommodate multiple types and sizes of pipes through adjustable fixing members. This multi-functional design allows the same fixing device to secure various cooling device pipes, standardizing the connection approach and reducing complexity across multiple connection points
3Productivity
If quick connectors are used on drainage tubes, then connection speed with radiators is improved, but connection security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device acts as an intermediary security mechanism between the quick connectors and the cooling system. While quick connectors enable rapid connection and disconnection of drainage tubes with radiators, the fixing device provides continuous security by mechanically securing the tubes to the interface card, preventing accidental loosening even when quick connectors are engaged
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
Ensures stable operation of interface cards by preventing water leaks and facilitating efficient heat exchange through secure tube fixation and rapid connection capabilities, enhancing the reliability and convenience of water cooling systems.
Implementation Method 1
cooling fluid is guided into the inlet pipe and guided out through the drainage pipe after absorbing the heat generated from electronic elements. Thereafter, the temperature of the cooling fluid absorbing the heat of electronic elements is lowered through a radiator
Implementation Method 2
cooling devices may generally be configured on them, thereby speeding cooling... by means of hot and cold air convection
Data Source
AI summary
A fixing device for a card fluid cooling structure of an interface includes: a water cooling device, adapted to cool an interface card; a cold drainage tube, configured on the water cooling device; a hot drainage tube, configured on the water cooling device and positioned at one side of the cold drainage tube; a first quick connector, configured on one end of the cold drainage tube far away from the water cooling device; a second quick connector, configured on one end of the hot drainage tube far away from the water cooling device; and a fixing structure, configured on one side of the interface card for the fixation of the hot and cold drainage tubes in position. Whereby, a user uses the fixing structure to fix the hot and cold drainage tubes in position, and the water cooling device can then be installed on the interface card conveniently.