Liquid Cooling Pipe Connection Assembly for Pressure Drop Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pipe connection assemblies in liquid cooling systems experience uncontrollable pressure changes due to the inserted connection manner of connectors and connection pipes, limiting their application scope.

Innovation Solution

A pipe connection assembly with a first connector and a first connection pipe, where the connecting section has a smaller inner diameter than the sealing section, to control pressure loss and pressure drop, facilitating use in both ordinary and special situations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If the inner diameter of the connecting section is made equal to or greater than that of the sealing section, then the pressure loss and pressure drop are reduced, but the application scope is limited to ordinary pipe communication only

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure lossVSAvoidapplication scope
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection pipe is designed with different inner diameters in different sections: the sealing section has a larger inner diameter for reduced pressure loss, while the connecting section has a smaller inner diameter to increase pressure drop for flow control. This local differentiation of geometric properties allows the single connection pipe to achieve both energy efficiency and flow regulation functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the geometric parameter (inner diameter) along the length of the connection pipe to achieve different functional effects. By making the inner diameter of the connecting section smaller than that of the sealing section, the system can control pressure drop and flow rate, thereby expanding application scope to include both ordinary and special situations requiring flow control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the inner diameter of the connecting section is made smaller than that of the sealing section, then the pressure drop is increased for flow control, but the pressure loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication scopeVSAvoidpressure loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The connection pipe is designed with different inner diameters in different sections: the sealing section has a larger inner diameter for reduced pressure loss, while the connecting section has a smaller inner diameter to increase pressure drop for flow control. This local differentiation of geometric properties allows the single connection pipe to achieve both energy efficiency and flow regulation functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The connection pipe is segmented into two functional sections: the sealing section and the connecting section. Each section serves a distinct purpose - the sealing section minimizes energy loss through its larger diameter, while the connecting section provides flow control through its smaller diameter. This segmentation allows the system to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If a uniform inner diameter is used throughout the connection pipe, then the structure is simple, but the pressure drop cannot be controlled for special applications

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestructureVSAvoidapplication scope
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection pipe is designed with different inner diameters in different sections: the sealing section has a larger inner diameter for reduced pressure loss, while the connecting section has a smaller inner diameter to increase pressure drop for flow control. This local differentiation of geometric properties allows the single connection pipe to achieve both energy efficiency and flow regulation functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the geometric parameter (inner diameter) along the length of the connection pipe to achieve different functional effects. By making the inner diameter of the connecting section smaller than that of the sealing section, the system can control pressure drop and flow rate, thereby expanding application scope to include both ordinary and special situations requiring flow control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 or increases pressure loss as needed, expanding the application scope and improving heat dissipation effects in liquid cooling systems.

Implementation Method 1

the friction between particles is intensified, which can further increase the pressure loss of the liquid and the pressure drop

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20250266527A1Pipe connection assembly, liquid cooling system, battery and electric apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.08.21 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

A pipe connection assembly, a liquid cooling system, a battery and an electric apparatus are provided. The pipe connection assembly includes a first connector and a first connection pipe, the first connector is configured to communicate with a liquid cooling plate; the first connection pipe includes a sealing section and a connecting section communicating with each other, the sealing section hermetically communicates with the first connector, and an inner diameter of the connecting section is less than that of the sealing section. The first connector is hermetically inserted into the sealing section; the sealing section is provided in a quantity of two and the two sealing sections are respectively disposed at two ends of the connecting section; and the first connector is provided in a quantity of two and the two first connectors are inserted into the two sealing sections in one-to-one correspondence.