Detachable Pump Module Layout for Water-Cooling Radiators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pump modules for water cooling radiators require complex water channels, leading to higher production and assembly costs, and lack modular integration with radiators.
Innovation Solution
A water-cooling radiator structure with a detachable pump module, featuring a water tank and pump integrated as a unit, allowing for easy installation, maintenance, and customizable fluid flow configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pump and radiator are integrated as separate modules, then ease of installation and maintenance is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional connection components
Solution Approach 1:
The pump module is integrated with the radiator by directly forming the water inlet and outlet of the pump on the water storage tank, eliminating the need for separate connection components. This merging approach maintains modular benefits while reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The water storage tank serves multiple functions: it stores coolant, provides mounting structure for the pump, and integrates the water inlet and outlet channels. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
2Reliability
If water tank capacity is increased to accommodate more liquid, then heat exchange efficiency is improved, but device volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water storage tank is positioned vertically above the radiator, utilizing the vertical dimension rather than expanding horizontally. This allows increased fluid capacity without significantly increasing the horizontal footprint of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump is integrated within the water storage tank structure, with the pump inlet and outlet directly formed on the tank. This nesting approach allows the pump to occupy space within the overall device envelope rather than requiring additional external space.
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
Enhances heat exchange efficiency and simplifies installation and maintenance by accommodating more liquid, enabling easy replacement and adjustment of fluid flow rates.
Implementation Method 1
The water tank is detachable and is equipped with a pump that provides driving force to the fluid within the water tank, so as to enable heat exchange between a hot end and a cold end of the fluid
Implementation Method 2
heat dissipation fins are installed between the water pipes
Implementation Method 3
The heat absorbed by the heat-absorbing part is dissipated to the outside of the main unit through the radiator designed on the back of the chassis
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a water-cooling radiator structure with a pump module, including a radiator and a water tank. The radiator comprises multiple water pipes spaced apart and two water chambers that connect both ends of the water pipes. The two water chambers include the first water chamber and the second water chamber. Heat dissipation fins are installed between the water pipes. The water tank is equipped with a length that matches either the length of the water chamber or the length of the water pipes, and the water tank is located at least at the first water chamber and/or the second water chamber or connects the two water chambers; The water tank is detachable and is equipped with a pump that provides driving force to the fluid within the water tank, thereby enabling heat exchange between the hot end and the cold end of the fluid.