Internal Connector With Telescopic Pipe for Leak Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Liquid cooling mechanisms in servers face challenges with leakage, as external connectors may not easily disconnect from the supply pipe due to space constraints, leading to continuous leakage.
Innovation Solution
An internal connector with a telescopic supply pipe and manifold design allows for automatic disconnection and reconnection, utilizing sealing members and rib structures to prevent leakage, while maintaining a stable connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the supply pipe is made rigid to maintain stable connection, then connection stability is improved, but the connector cannot disconnect when leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The supply pipe is designed with flexible sections that allow dynamic movement and bending. This enables the pipe to adapt its shape to provide disconnection space when needed, while maintaining stable connection during normal operation. The flexibility allows the system to transition between stable connection state and disconnection state as required.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the supply pipe is made flexible to allow disconnection, then automatic disconnection capability is improved, but connection stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The supply pipe is segmented into rigid sections and flexible sections. The rigid sections provide structural stability and maintain reliable connection, while the flexible sections enable automatic disconnection when leakage occurs. This segmentation allows both contradictory requirements to be satisfied in different parts of the same pipe.
3Volume of moving object
If space is constrained to maintain compact design, then device compactness is improved, but connector cannot disconnect due to insufficient space
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible supply pipe can dynamically change its configuration to create disconnection space when needed, without requiring permanent additional space in the compact design. The pipe bends and moves to provide the necessary space for automatic disconnection, maintaining compactness during normal operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An internal connector has a connecting base with first and second portions. The first portion has a connecting end, closed end and a communication port. A manifold's insertion end extends into the first portion. When the insertion end moves towards the closed end and is covered by the closed end or the manifold's outer wall covers the port, the second portion disconnects from the manifold.