Computer Case Cooling Structure with Partitioned Spaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer cases suffer from inefficient heat dissipation due to centralized heat generation and interference among components, leading to overheating and aesthetic issues with a short front edge that obstructs visibility into the case.
Innovation Solution
A computer case cooling structure featuring a partition plate to divide the case into separate cooling spaces for CPU and interface cards, a rotatable cover body, and a movable cooling door assembly with fans, allowing independent cooling and enhanced heat discharge, while enabling the case to be placed transversely for user observation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If all heat generating elements are gathered in the same space due to standardized motherboard limitations, then the computer case structure is simplified, but heat dissipation efficiency deteriorates and regional heat accumulation occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the computer case interior into multiple independent cooling spaces using partition plates. Each cooling space contains specific heat-generating components and has dedicated cooling channels and fans. This segmentation allows independent heat dissipation for each region, preventing heat accumulation while maintaining structural organization.
2Device complexity
If heat generating elements are gathered in the same space, then the computer case design is simplified, but mutual interference among heat sources causes continuous temperature rise and low cooling efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements separate cooling spaces for different heat-generating components (CPU, graphics card, hard drives, power supply). Each space has its own cooling channels and fans, eliminating thermal interference between components and ensuring reliable cooling for each subsystem independently.
3Volume of moving object
If the front of the computer case is a short edge side, then the computer case placement is compact, but the case protrudes and appears ugly while obstructing visibility into the case interior
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a rotatable cover body that can rotate between a closed position (for compact appearance) and an open position (for visibility and maintenance). This dynamic design allows the case to adapt between aesthetic requirements and functional needs, enabling users to observe internal components while maintaining a compact form factor.
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
This design enhances cooling efficiency by isolating heat sources and providing additional cooling pathways, while allowing users to visually inspect internal components, thus preventing overheating and improving the appearance of the computer case.
Implementation Method 1
a first fan assembly (5), configured on the case body (1) and corresponding to the first cooling space (141); and a second fan assembly (6), configured on the case body (1) and corresponding to the second cooling space (142)
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AI summary
A computer case cooling structure, including: a case body; at least one control element, configured on a long edge side of the case body; a partition plate, configured inside the case body, thereby dividing the inside of the case body into a first cooling space and second cooling space; a cover body, coupled pivotally to one side of the cover body, thereby rotatable around a shot edge side of the case body; a cooling door assembly, configured movably on the case body; a first fan assembly, configured on the case body and corresponding to the first cooling space; and a second fan assembly, configured on the case body and corresponding to the second cooling space. Whereby, the heat generated from interface cards can be discharged through the first cooling space, and the heat generated from a central processing unit the second cooling space, achieving independent cooling without interference.