Liquid Cooling Station Connection Block for Leakage Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high number of components and connections in liquid cooling stations increases the risk of leaks and sealing issues due to numerous joints, which complicates the efficient transfer of cooling liquid and heat management.
Innovation Solution
A connection block with integrated cavities and internal channels reduces the need for external pipes and hoses by compactly connecting pumps, motors, and heat exchangers, minimizing the risk of leaks and enhancing the efficiency of cooling liquid circulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate components and pipe connections are used to connect pumps, motors, and heat exchangers, then the cooling station can be assembled with standard off-the-shelf parts, but the number of joints increases leading to higher leakage risk and sealing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (pumps, motors, heat exchangers, pipe connections) into a single integrated connection block with internal fluid channels. This merging eliminates the need for external pipes and multiple sealing joints, directly reducing leakage risk while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular design
2Ease of operation
If numerous pipe and hose connections are used between components, then flexible routing and installation are enabled, but the number of sealing joints increases complicating the system and increasing leakage risk
Solution Approach 1:
The connection block integrates multiple fluid routing paths within its internal structure, combining what would otherwise require numerous external pipes and hoses. This reduces the number of connections and sealing joints while maintaining the flexibility of fluid distribution through internally designed channels
Solution Approach 2:
The connection block serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a mounting structure for pumps and motors, provides fluid distribution through internal channels, and eliminates the need for separate pipe connections. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity while maintaining operational flexibility
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 cooling liquid leaks and simplifies the cooling process by providing a compact, efficient means of connecting components, thereby improving the reliability and effectiveness of the liquid cooling station.
Implementation Method 1
The liquid cooling station comprises at least one pump and at least one motor connected to the at least one pump for operating the at least one pump to circulate cooling liquid between the cooling station and an object to be cooled
Implementation Method 2
The cooling station also comprises a heat exchanger to transfer the heat away from the cooling liquid flow either to ambient air of the installation site of the liquid cooling station or to separate technical liquid flow intended to receive the heat from the cooling liquid flow
Data Source
AI summary
Liquid cooling station comprises at least one pump and at least one motor connected to the pump for operating the pump to circulate cooling liquid between the cooling station and an object to be cooled, a first cooling liquid outlet port for supplying the cooling liquid towards the object to be cooled and a first cooling liquid inlet port for receiving the cooling liquid from the object to be cooled. The liquid cooling station further comprises at least one connection block, which comprises at least one first cavity for receiving an operating part of the pump, at least one second cavity for an additional operational part, the first cooling liquid inlet and outlet ports and an internal channel system connecting the first cavity to the first cooling liquid inlet and outlet ports.