Integrated GPU Water-Cooling Radiator to Prevent Leakage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing external water-cooling radiators for graphics cards are cumbersome to install, pose safety hazards due to water leakage risks, and require complex maintenance, making them unsuitable for ordinary users.
Innovation Solution
An integrated water-cooling radiator design that includes a water pump, water flow channels, and a water cooling structure, where the water cooling structure is fixed to the graphics card motherboard, with a heat dissipation sheet directly attached, and features tooth-shaped heat dissipation plates and closed-loop water flow channels to enhance heat dissipation efficiency and prevent leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If external water-cooling radiator is used, then cooling effect is improved, but installation complexity increases and safety risks arise from water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water-cooling radiator with the graphics card into an integrated unit. The radiator is directly mounted on the graphics card PCB board, with the water pump, water flow channels, and heat dissipation structures integrated together. This eliminates the need for separate external water-cooling systems and complex installation procedures while maintaining effective cooling performance.
2Temperature
If external water-cooling radiator is used, then cooling effect is improved, but safety risks increase due to water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the water-cooling system directly onto the graphics card PCB board, the patent eliminates external water pipes and connecting components that are prone to leakage. The water flow channels are formed directly within the integrated structure, removing potential failure points and improving reliability.
3Temperature
If external water-cooling radiator is used, then cooling effect is improved, but maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated design combines the graphics card and water-cooling radiator into a single unit, eliminating the need for separate maintenance of external components. The water pump, water flow channels, and heat dissipation structures are all integrated, simplifying maintenance procedures and reducing the need for specialized repair knowledge.
4Temperature
If external water-cooling radiator is used, then cooling effect is improved, but space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the water-cooling radiator directly onto the graphics card PCB board, utilizing the existing space within the graphics card assembly. This eliminates the need for separate external radiators and water reservoirs, significantly reducing the overall space occupation while maintaining effective cooling.
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 integrated design improves heat dissipation efficiency, reduces space occupation, and ensures safety by preventing water leakage, making it suitable for ordinary users with simplified installation and maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
water flow flows from the water flow channels through the water tanks on one side to an interior of the cold head to cool down the heat dissipation sheet
Implementation Method 2
the water pump is fixed on one side end of the water flow channels to provide propulsive force to the water flow
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AI summary
Disclosed is a water-cooling radiator for a graphics card, including a fan structure, a water pump, water flow channels, and a water cooling structure; the water cooling structure includes a water storage structure and a cold head, a heat dissipation sheet is disposed on the cold head, the heat dissipation sheet is directly attached to a graphics card motherboard, water tanks on two sides of the water storage structure are communicated with the water flow channels, water flow flows from the water flow channels through the water tanks on one side to an interior of the cold head to cool down the heat dissipation sheet, the water flow then flows out from the water tanks on the other side to enter the water flow channels, and the water pump is fixed on one side end of the water flow channels to provide propulsive force to the water flow.