Integrated Radiator Fluid Tank for Computer Liquid Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid heat exchange systems for computer cooling are cumbersome and prone to leakage, with complex designs that increase installation time and require external reservoirs, making them inefficient for high-performance applications.
Innovation Solution
A computer liquid cooling system with a radiator having a built-in fluid tank and heat exchanger pump, where the fluid tank is integrated to form a cooling loop, reducing the need for external components and minimizing air bubbles, thus enhancing efficiency and reducing installation complexities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional liquid heat exchange systems use external fluid reservoirs and separate components, then the system can provide adequate cooling capacity, but the device complexity increases and installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the fluid reservoir directly into the radiator structure, merging two previously separate components (reservoir and radiator) into a single unified unit. This integration maintains the cooling capacity while reducing system complexity by eliminating external reservoirs and associated mounting hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated radiator-reservoir unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both the heat dissipation radiator and the fluid storage reservoir. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the liquid cooling system.
2Reliability
If conventional liquid heat exchange systems use multiple separate components, then the system can provide adequate cooling, but the installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the reservoir and radiator into a single pre-assembled unit, the patent reduces the number of installation steps. The integrated design allows for quicker mounting compared to installing separate reservoir and radiator components with multiple connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The reservoir and radiator are pre-assembled and pre-connected as a single integrated unit during manufacturing. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need for on-site assembly of multiple components, significantly reducing installation time.
3Ease of operation
If conventional liquid heat exchange systems use external reservoirs with hoses, then the system can operate, but the risks for leakage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of the reservoir into the radiator structure eliminates the need for external hoses and connections between separate reservoir and radiator components. This reduces the number of potential leakage points in the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The design removes the vulnerable external hose connections and external reservoir mounting from the system. By taking out these external connection points, the patent eliminates the primary sources of potential leakage.
4Ease of operation
If conventional liquid heat exchange systems require external reservoirs, then the system can function, but component placement problems increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the reservoir and radiator into a single component, eliminating the need to separately position and mount two distinct components. This integration resolves component placement issues by reducing the number of placement decisions required during system assembly.
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 design decreases installation time, minimizes leakage risks, and improves efficiency by integrating the fluid tank within the radiator, allowing for a self-sustaining cooling loop that accounts for fluid loss and air bubble replacement, thereby enhancing cooling performance.
Implementation Method 1
Heat generated from a heat generating device is transferred to cooling fluid flowing through the heat exchanger pump
Implementation Method 2
The heated cooling fluid flows through the radiator having the built-in fluid tank, cooling along a plurality of heat exchanger fins
Data Source
AI summary
A computer liquid cooling system includes a radiator having a built-in fluid tank, at least one heat exchanger pump and a plurality of fluid conduits. The radiator includes at least one first flow port and at least one second flow port for attachment of the plurality of fluid conduits thereto for actively moving a cooling fluid to and from the at least one heat exchanger pump. Heat generated from a heat generating device is transferred to cooling fluid flowing through the at least one heat exchanger pump, and then output to the radiator. The heated cooling fluid flows through the radiator having the built-in fluid tank, cooling along a plurality of heat exchanger fins. The cooling fluid flows to the heat exchanger pump to once again begin the cooling loop.