Coolant Supply Unit With Integrated Distribution And Merging Chambers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coolant supply systems for electronic devices face challenges in achieving high coolant flow rates and efficient cooling performance, especially when multiple heat-emitting components are involved, due to limitations in pump configurations and system complexity.
Innovation Solution
A coolant supply unit is designed with multiple pumps, a distribution chamber, and a flow merging chamber integrated into a single casing, allowing for efficient coolant distribution and merging, which enhances coolant flow rate and cooling performance while maintaining a compact and versatile structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple pumps are coupled to liquid coolant loop tubing, then coolant flow rate increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the distribution chamber and flow merging chamber into a single integrated unit with a unified casing. This integration reduces the number of separate components and connections required, thereby decreasing device complexity while maintaining the coolant flow rate benefits of multiple pumps
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated chamber serves multiple functions: it distributes coolant to multiple pumps through branch ports and merges coolant flow from multiple pumps through flow merging ports. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate distribution and merging components, addressing the complexity issue while maintaining high coolant flow rate
2Device complexity
If a single pump is used, then device complexity is reduced, but coolant flow rate is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple pumps within a single integrated chamber structure, allowing the system to achieve high coolant flow rates while maintaining relatively simple device architecture through the unified casing and integrated chambers
3Ease of operation
If separate distribution and flow merging chambers are used, then functional requirements are met, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the distribution chamber and flow merging chamber into a single unit with a unified casing, reducing the number of separate components while maintaining distinct functional zones for coolant distribution and merging through internal chamber design
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 configuration ensures high coolant flow rates and efficient cooling performance, even with multiple heat-emitting components, while allowing for flexible adjustment of flow rates and energy consumption, and provides a more compact and efficient cooling unit design compared to traditional systems.
Implementation Method 1
plural pumps; a distribution chamber portion that includes a coolant inlet port and plural branch ports that respectively convey the coolant to the plural pumps
Data Source
AI summary
A coolant supply unit includes a plurality of pumps, a casing that includes a coolant inlet port, a plurality of branch ports that respectively convey coolant to the plurality of pumps, a plurality of flow merging ports through which the coolant from the plurality of pumps merges, and a coolant outlet port; and a separating wall that is provided inside the casing and that separates the inside of the casing into a distribution chamber that is in communication with the inlet port and the branch ports, and a flow merging chamber that is in communication with the flow merging ports and the outlet port.