Compact External Liquid Cooling Device for Notebooks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional external liquid cooling devices for notebooks are large and cumbersome, making them difficult to carry and ineffective in efficiently dissipating heat due to limited internal space in compact notebook computers.
Innovation Solution
A portable external liquid cooling device design featuring a radiator with airflow generators and a water block positioned on opposite sides, connected via a mount head module with piping, allowing for compact size and efficient heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the external liquid cooling device uses a conventional layout with components arranged in a traditional configuration, then the heat dissipation function is adequate, but the device size becomes large and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a conventional linear or planar arrangement to a three-dimensional spatial configuration where the water block is positioned above the radiator and the mount head module is positioned below, utilizing vertical space to reduce the device's horizontal footprint while maintaining effective heat dissipation pathways
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple components into a nested or layered structure where the water block sits on top of the radiator, the mount head module is positioned beneath, and piping connects them through the intermediate space, creating a compact stacked arrangement that minimizes overall volume
2Reliability
If the notebook computer internal space is increased for heat dissipation, then the cooling effectiveness improves, but the portability and compactness of the notebook is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the liquid cooling components (water block, radiator, mount head module, and piping) from the notebook's internal space and positions them as an external attachment, allowing the notebook to maintain its compact form factor while still providing effective cooling through the externalized cooling system
3Reliability
If the external liquid cooling device components are arranged to optimize heat dissipation, then the cooling performance improves, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water block, radiator, and mount head module into a tightly integrated assembly where components are positioned in immediate proximity to each other (water block above radiator, mount head module below), reducing the need for extensive piping and complex interconnections while maintaining effective heat transfer pathways
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively cools notebook computers while being portable, achieving efficient heat dissipation with a smaller volume by optimizing the placement of components for reduced size and enhanced airflow.
Implementation Method 1
at least one radiator
Implementation Method 2
at least one radiator
Implementation Method 3
at least one airflow generator
Implementation Method 4
water block
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to an external liquid cooling device including at least one radiator, at least one airflow generator, a water block and a mount head module. The at least one airflow generator and the water block are respectively disposed at two adjacent sides of the at least one radiator. The mount head module includes two connectors which are respectively connected to the at least one radiator and the water block via piping. The mount head module and the water block are respectively located at two opposite sides of the at least one radiator.