Integrally-formed liquid collecting box structure and method for manufacturing the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid-cooling radiator assemblies face issues with liquid leakage, complex manufacturing processes, and space inefficiency due to separate design and welding of the liquid injection port and collecting box, which complicates production and arrangement.
Innovation Solution
An integrally-formed liquid collecting box with an internally formed protruding portion containing a threaded hole and stepped hole, combined with a screw and leak-proof sealing ring, where the screw tightens to clamp the sealing ring between the nut portion and stepped hole, preventing leakage and ensuring a compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the liquid injection port and liquid collecting box are manufactured separately and assembled by welding, then the liquid injection port can be connected to the liquid collecting box, but liquid leakage may occur and production efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid injection port is integrally formed with the liquid collecting box as a single piece, eliminating the need for separate manufacturing and welding operations. This merging of components resolves the contradiction by simultaneously improving reliability (no welding joints to leak) and productivity (single-step manufacturing process)
2Ease of manufacture
If the liquid injection port is welded to the liquid collecting box, then the components can be assembled, but the structure becomes complex and time-consuming to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid injection port and liquid collecting box are designed as an integral structure formed in one piece, eliminating the complexity of separate component manufacturing and welding assembly. This single integrated design simultaneously improves ease of manufacture and reduces structural complexity
3Ease of operation
If the liquid injection port protrudes from the liquid collecting box, then the injection function is achieved, but the outer space is occupied and arrangement is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid injection port is nested within the liquid collecting box structure, with the injection port formed as an internal passage or recessed feature rather than a protruding external component. This nesting approach maintains the injection function while eliminating external protrusions, thereby reducing space occupation and improving arrangement flexibility
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 prevents liquid leakage, simplifies production, and provides a compact structure by integrating the liquid injection port within the liquid collecting box, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and reducing external protrusions.
Implementation Method 1
the nut portion squeezes the leak-proof sealing ring so that the leak-proof sealing ring is deformed and clamped between the nut portion and the inner end face of the stepped hole
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AI summary
An integrally-formed liquid collecting box structure and a method for manufacturing the same are presented. The integrally-formed liquid collecting box structure includes an integrally-formed liquid collecting box, a screw, and a leak-proof sealing ring. The leak-proof sealing ring is located between a nut portion of the screw and an inner end face of a stepped hole. The screw is screwed into an internal threaded hole. When the screw is tightened, the nut portion squeezes the leak-proof sealing ring so that the leak-proof sealing ring is deformed and clamped between the nut portion and the inner end face of the stepped hole, so as to prevent leakage.