Fluid Connector With Integrated Filter And Biasing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cooling systems for computer servers in enclosed environments are inefficient, leading to high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, as they rely on traditional air cooling methods that recirculate heated air, which is not effectively managed in densely packed server rooms.
Innovation Solution
The development of fluid connectors with integrated filters and biasing mechanisms that securely connect and disconnect fluid conduits, allowing for efficient coolant flow while preventing contaminant entry, thereby enhancing the cooling efficiency of heat-generating components in servers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional air cooling methods are used to cool servers in enclosed environments, then the cooling system can operate with simple structure, but energy consumption increases significantly and cooling efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from air cooling to liquid cooling by circulating coolant through fluid conduits connected to server components. The fluid connector enables reliable liquid coolant flow through integrated seals and biasing mechanisms, achieving superior heat removal efficiency while managing the increased system complexity through modular design
2Productivity
If fluid connectors are used to enable efficient coolant flow, then cooling efficiency improves, but the risk of contaminant entry and connection failure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates biasing mechanisms that apply pre-compression force to seals before fluid pressure is applied. This beforehand cushioning ensures the seal is already engaged and compressed, preventing contaminant entry and maintaining reliable connection under varying fluid pressure conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The seal acts as an intermediary element between the fluid conduit and the external environment. It mediates the connection by creating a barrier that prevents contaminant entry while allowing fluid flow, and the biasing mechanism ensures this intermediary remains effectively positioned under all operating conditions
3Reliability
If filters are integrated into fluid connectors to prevent contaminant buildup, then system reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the filter function directly into the fluid connector assembly rather than using separate filter components. The filter media is integrated within the connector housing, combining contamination prevention with the connection function in a single unified component, thereby improving reliability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity
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
This solution improves cooling efficiency by preventing contaminant buildup and ensuring a secure fluid connection, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing coolant flow and maintaining system performance.
Implementation Method 1
a first filter configured to prevent the flow of contaminants into the first channel of the first housing
Implementation Method 2
The insert portion may include a biasing mechanism configured to apply a biasing force to the insert valve
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AI summary
A fluid connector (32) including a holding portion (41) including a housing (44) defining a channel, a sleeve (45) disposed in the channel and defining a passage, an adapter (46) disposed in the passage of the sleeve, and a filter (1000) configured to prevent the flow of contaminants into the channel of the housing. The fluid connector also includes an insert portion (40) configured to be inserted into the channel of the housing and secured to the holding portion (41).