Integrated Liquid-Cooled Reservoir for Electronic Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional liquid-cooled heat dissipation systems for electronic equipment face issues with liquid leakage, high space requirements, and poor installation flexibility due to numerous joints and separate components.

Innovation Solution

An integrated liquid-cooled heat dissipation system featuring a water reservoir with internal inflow and outflow tanks, a pumping device integrated with the reservoir, and pipelines connecting the reservoir to heat absorption and dissipation devices, allowing for efficient heat dissipation and reduced space occupation through unified liquid circulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the water reservoir and power system are integrated in structure, then the device occupies less space and installation is simplified, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace occupationVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The water reservoir and power system are merged into a single integrated structure, eliminating the need for separate components and external connecting pipes. This reduces the overall space occupation and simplifies installation while maintaining the functional independence of both subsystems through internal integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Productivity

If the water reservoir is divided into inflow and outflow tanks with multiple water inlets and outlets, then the heat dissipation efficiency is improved through uniform liquid distribution, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat dissipation efficiencyVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The water reservoir is segmented into distinct inflow and outflow tanks with multiple water inlets and outlets. This segmentation enables uniform liquid distribution to multiple heat absorption devices, improving heat dissipation efficiency while organizing the complexity through functional zonation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the water reservoir are assigned different functions: the inflow tank region handles liquid intake and distribution, while the outflow tank region handles liquid return. This local quality differentiation optimizes heat dissipation performance in each region while managing overall structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If multiple heat absorption devices are connected through the integrated water reservoir, then the system can handle more heat sources and improve heat dissipation performance, but the risk of liquid leakage increases due to more connection points

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat dissipation performanceVSAvoidliquid leakage risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple heat absorption devices are connected to the integrated water reservoir through internal passages rather than external pipes. This merging of connection points into a unified structure eliminates multiple external joints, reducing liquid leakage risk while maintaining the capability to serve multiple heat sources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Ease of operation

If the pumping device is integrated with the water reservoir, then the installation flexibility is improved and space is saved, but the ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidmaintenance difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The pumping device is integrated with the water reservoir into a unified structure, improving installation flexibility and saving space. The design maintains ease of repair by ensuring the pumping device remains a distinct, accessible component within the integrated structure, allowing for potential replacement or maintenance without dismantling the entire system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 reduces space requirements, simplifies installation, and enhances heat dissipation efficiency by uniform liquid distribution and customizable configurations for various electronic equipment needs.

Implementation Method 1

The heat-absorption device is connected to the heat-emitting body... liquid-cooled heat dissipation system... efficient heat dissipation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeat transfer: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS10697704B2Liquid-cooled heat dissipation system and water reservoir thereof

Publication Date: 2020.06.30 APALTEK CO LTD

AI summary

The invention discloses a water reservoir of a liquid-cooled system. The water reservoir is integretedly interconnected to the power system. The water reservoir is partitioned into a water inflow tank and a water outflow tank in a top-bottom or left-right manner. The water inflow tank and the water outflow tank are both provided with at least two water inlets and water outlets. Also, the present invention discloses a liquid-cooled system made by using the above-mentioned water reservoir, which includes a heat dissipation device and a heat absorption device connected to the water reservoir. The heat dissipation device is integratedly connected to the water reservoir. The heat absorption device is connected to the water reservoir through pipes.