Floating Liquid Cooling Connector With Elastic Anti-Rotation Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current floating connectors for liquid cooling modules face challenges in small spaces and can be damaged due to improper force application during connection, as they lack complete fixation and are prone to rotation.
Innovation Solution
A connecting device comprising a floating connector, a case, and an elastic sheet, where the elastic sheet includes a first extending structure affixed to the case, a second extending structure connected to the floating connector, and a curved structure connecting these structures, providing support and allowing for limited movement to facilitate connection in tight spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a floating connector is used to allow positioning adjustment, then adaptability to positioning deviations is improved, but the connector becomes prone to rotation and damage due to incomplete fixation
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic sheet transforms the rigid fixed structure into a dynamic flexible structure that can adapt to positioning deviations while maintaining connection stability. The elastic sheet deforms elastically to accommodate floating connector movement, providing both adaptability and anti-rotation capability simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an elastic sheet (flexible thin film structure) to connect the first and second connecting parts. This flexible structure allows the connector to adapt to positioning deviations through elastic deformation while the curved structure geometry provides inherent anti-rotation stability, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability
2Reliability
If the connector structure is made rigid to prevent rotation, then reliability is improved, but the ability to adapt to positioning deviations in small spaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic sheet provides dynamic adaptability through elastic deformation, allowing the connector to adjust to positioning deviations in small spaces while the curved geometry maintains anti-rotation reliability. This dynamic flexibility resolves the contradiction between rigidity for stability and flexibility for adaptability
3Strength
If the connector is completely fixed to prevent rotation, then resistance to damage is improved, but the ease of operation for connection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic sheet creates a dynamic connection that is easy to operate during assembly through floating movement, yet provides strong resistance to damage from improper force through elastic recovery and curved structure geometry. This resolves the contradiction between complete fixation for strength and operational ease
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 ensures that the floating connector can be positioned accurately and securely connected, even in small spaces, without risking damage from improper force application, while maintaining the ability to float and adjust to deviations in fluid supply positioning.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic sheet (300) including a first extending structure (310), a second extending structure (320), and a curved structure (330)... The head end and the tail end of the curved structure are respectively connected to the first extending structure and the second extending structure
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AI summary
A connecting device includes a floating connector, a case, and an elastic sheet. The floating connector has a channel configured to let a liquid pass through it. The elastic sheet includes a first extending structure, a second extending structure, and a curved structure. The first extending structure is affixed to the case. The second extending structure is connected to the floating connector. The head end and the tail end of the curved structure are respectively connected to the first extending structure and the second extending structure.