Charging Station Fluid Manifold Layout for Leak-Safe Module Reconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid guiding devices in charging stations are complex and occupy significant space, leading to installation challenges and potential fluid leaks when reconnecting electronic modules, which can damage components.
Innovation Solution
A compact fluid guiding device with a longitudinal channel and transverse fluid connections, allowing for space-efficient fluid distribution and easy reconnection of electronic modules, featuring deformable or rigid channels and plug receptacles to minimize leakage risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex flow path is used to convey fluid to all electronic modules, then all modules can be cooled, but the fluid guiding device occupies a large amount of installation space
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid guiding device is divided into modular components: a main fluid guiding device with a longitudinal channel and multiple detachable fluid connections. Each fluid connection can be independently attached to electronic modules, allowing the system to reach multiple modules without requiring a complex continuous flow path throughout the entire charging station.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional planar layout of fluid channels to a three-dimensional structure with a longitudinal channel extending in the longitudinal direction, with fluid connections branching off transversely. This spatial arrangement allows compact positioning while maintaining access to multiple electronic modules.
2Ease of repair
If electronic modules are disconnected for replacement, then faulty modules can be removed, but fluid may leak and damage electronic components
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid connections are pre-configured with connection elements that can be detachably coupled to electronic modules. This preliminary setup allows for controlled disconnection and reconnection without requiring complex procedures, reducing the risk of accidental fluid leakage during module replacement operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediate connection elements (fluid connections with connection elements) that act as mediators between the main fluid guiding device and electronic modules. These intermediaries provide controlled connection and disconnection points, allowing module replacement while maintaining fluid containment through proper sealing mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If manufacturing inaccuracies or inaccurate positioning occur during reconnection, then establishing a fluid connection becomes difficult, but precise alignment is required for leak-free operation
Solution Approach 1:
The connection elements are designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing for positional compensation during reconnection. The detachable fluid connections can accommodate certain misalignments through flexible coupling mechanisms, making the reconnection process more tolerant of manufacturing inaccuracies while still achieving leak-free operation.
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
The solution reduces the risk of fluid leaks and facilitates easy installation and reconnection of electronic modules, ensuring efficient and safe operation of charging stations while minimizing space usage.
Implementation Method 1
The longitudinal channel connects the at least two first fluid connections in terms of flow in parallel to the at least one second fluid connection
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a fluid guiding device for guiding a fluid in a charging station, wherebythe fluid guiding device has a longitudinal channel, which extends in a longitudinal direction, wherebyat least two first fluid connections, which lead away transversely to the longitudinal direction, are arranged on the longitudinal channel along the longitudinal direction, wherebyat least one second fluid connection is arranged on a first end of the longitudinal channel, wherebythe longitudinal channel is closed on a front side on a second end located opposite the first end, wherebythe longitudinal channel connects the at least two first fluid connections fluidically in parallel to the at least one second fluid connection, as well asa charging station comprising at least two such fluid guiding devices.