Liquid Cooling Inlet Sensor Assembly for Leak-Safe Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of temperature sensors in liquid cooling mechanisms is complicated and prone to water leakage, leading to instability and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A liquid inlet detection assembly is designed with a connection column, temperature sensor, and data transmission line, sealed with waterproof glue and a sealing ring, allowing for quick and stable mounting on a water separator with enhanced waterproof performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the temperature sensor is directly mounted on the liquid cooling mechanism, then the temperature monitoring function is achieved, but the assembly process becomes complicated and water leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
A dedicated temperature sensor mounting structure is introduced as an intermediary component between the temperature sensor and the liquid cooling mechanism. This mounting structure includes a mounting hole that fits onto the liquid cooling mechanism, providing a stable platform for the temperature sensor while simplifying the assembly process and preventing water leakage paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature sensor assembly is segmented into distinct components: the temperature sensor itself, the mounting structure, and the connecting components. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently and assembled in a standardized manner, reducing overall assembly complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If the temperature sensor is directly mounted on the liquid cooling mechanism, then the temperature monitoring function is achieved, but water leakage occurs at the mounting position
Solution Approach 1:
A sealing ring made of flexible material is used to create a waterproof barrier at the mounting position. The sealing ring can deform to accommodate slight manufacturing tolerances and ensure complete sealing between the mounting structure and the liquid cooling mechanism, preventing water leakage while maintaining assembly simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure serves as an intermediary that provides integrated sealing features, eliminating the need for separate sealing operations and making the assembly process more convenient while ensuring waterproof performance.
3Ease of operation
If a simple mounting method is used for the temperature sensor, then the assembly process is simplified, but the mounting position becomes prone to water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing ring provides a simple yet effective waterproof solution that integrates into the mounting structure, preventing water leakage without complicating the assembly process. The flexible nature of the sealing ring allows it to be easily installed while providing reliable sealing.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing function is merged into the mounting structure itself, combining the mechanical mounting function with the waterproof sealing function in a single integrated component. This eliminates the need for separate sealing operations and prevents water leakage while maintaining assembly simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
A cooling mechanism and a computing device are provided. The cooling mechanism includes a liquid cooling assembly including a water separator, a water outlet pipe, and a liquid cooling plate connected to the water separator through the water outlet pipe, and the water separator being configured to accommodate a coolant; and a liquid inlet detection assembly provided on the water separator and being configured to detect an inflow temperature of the coolant flowing into the water separator.