Integrated Leak Sensor Layout for Liquid Cooling Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid leakage detection systems for liquid cooling devices require numerous insertion connectors, increasing installation workload and risk of disconnection, and are prone to false detections due to conductive substances in connectors.
Innovation Solution
Integrally forming first and second liquid leakage detection portions, eliminating the need for insertion connectors, and using connection terminals to connect with other sensors or collectors, enhancing structural strength with reinforcement plates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple liquid leakage detectors are connected through insertion connectors, then detection coverage is improved, but installation complexity and disconnection risk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple liquid leakage detection portions into a single sensor unit with an integrated detection element that contacts multiple pipelines simultaneously. This merging approach eliminates the need for multiple separate detectors and insertion connectors, reducing installation complexity while maintaining comprehensive detection coverage across multiple pipelines.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple insertion connectors are used to connect detectors, then detection coverage is improved, but reliability decreases due to disconnection and false detection risks
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple detection portions into one integrated sensor, the patent eliminates multiple connection points (insertion connectors) that could fail. The integrated design ensures reliable detection across multiple pipelines without the reliability penalties associated with multiple separate connections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If insertion connectors are used for connecting detectors, then adaptability is improved, but detection accuracy deteriorates due to conductive substances in connectors
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated detection element directly contacts multiple pipelines without intermediate connectors, eliminating the source of conductive contamination. This merging approach maintains detection accuracy while achieving multi-pipeline coverage that would otherwise require multiple connected detectors.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate detectors are used, then detection coverage is improved, but installation time increases due to workload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent's integrated sensor design allows a single installation unit to cover multiple pipelines simultaneously, dramatically reducing installation time compared to mounting and connecting multiple separate detectors. The integrated detection element is designed to contact multiple pipelines in one installation action.
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
Simplifies installation, reduces disconnection risks, and improves detection accuracy by integrating detection portions, thus enhancing overall performance.
Implementation Method 1
identification of the liquid leakage may be affected if there is a liquid or other conductive substance inside the insertion connectors
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid leakage detection sensor includes a first liquid leakage detection portion and a second liquid leakage detection portion, and the first liquid leakage detection portion and the second liquid leakage detection portion are integrally formed. The first liquid leakage detection portion is arranged at a first liquid leakage detection position of a liquid cooling device to detect liquid leakage at the first liquid leakage detection position, and the second liquid leakage detection portion is arranged at a second liquid leakage detection position of the liquid cooling device to detect liquid leakage at the second liquid leakage detection position. The first liquid leakage detection portion and the second liquid leakage detection portion are integrally formed, and need not to be connected by an insertion connector.