Cold Plate Flow Layout for Low-Profile Server Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heat removal systems for electronic devices face challenges in compactness, cost, and effective heat removal, particularly due to the size and configuration of cooling fluid hardware, which often exceed the dimensions of standard server chassis and hinder access to mechanical mounting hardware.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a heat removal device with enhanced external hose routing and internal flow distribution, featuring fixed fluid risers and conduits oriented to minimize interference with mechanical mounting hardware, allowing for efficient access and integration of larger heat-generating devices within standard server chassis dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional heat removal systems are used, then heat removal effectiveness is achieved, but the system size exceeds standard server chassis dimensions and hinders access to mechanical mounting hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions fluid communication components from vertical extensions on the top surface to lateral integrations along the side walls. Fluid risers are formed as lateral protrusions on vertical side walls rather than vertical protrusions on the top surface, allowing fluid conduits to connect laterally. This dimensional repositioning reduces the vertical profile height while maintaining all necessary fluid communication functions, enabling the system to fit within standard server chassis dimensions and providing clear access to mechanical mounting hardware on the top surface.
2Volume of stationary object
If compact design is implemented to fit standard server chassis, then space utilization is improved, but heat removal effectiveness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates fluid communication components within the existing structural framework of the heat removal system. Fluid risers are formed as lateral protrusions on the side walls, nesting the fluid communication function within the structural boundaries of the heat removal device itself. This nesting approach eliminates the need for separate external fluid connection components, reducing overall system volume while maintaining adequate heat removal capacity through optimized internal fluid flow paths that contact thermally active regions effectively.
3Reliability
If fluid conduits are routed externally, then fluid flow is maintained, but mechanical access is hindered and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fluid communication function with the structural framework of the heat removal device. Fluid risers are integrated directly into the side walls as lateral protrusions, combining the structural support function with the fluid conduit support function. This merging eliminates the need for separate external mounting brackets, hoses, and complex routing arrangements, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining reliable fluid flow communication between the heat removal system and external cooling infrastructure.
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 enables efficient heat removal while maintaining a low profile, facilitating easy access for maintenance and integration of larger components, thus optimizing space utilization and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of fins are configured to channel a fluid from the first fluid aperture to the second aperture through a predetermined flow distribution defined by the one or more heights, the one or more orientations, and the one or more pitches
Implementation Method 2
The plurality of fins are thermally conductive. The plurality of fins are configured to channel a fluid from the first fluid aperture to the second aperture through a predetermined flow distribution
Implementation Method 3
Heat transfer devices and a method are provided for enhance external hose routing and enhancing internal flow distribution
Data Source
AI summary
Heat removal devices and a method for manufacturing heat removal devices. The heat removal devices are configured to enhance external hose routing and enhance internal flow distribution.