Liquid Distribution Module Handle Locking for Quick Unit Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional coolant distribution units in liquid-cooling systems have a laborious and complex assembly process, leading to user inconvenience and impediments to timely replacement and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A fluid distribution module with a handle assembly that allows the fluid driving unit to switch between a free state for easy removal and a fixing state for secure docking, utilizing a pivotally connected handle assembly with a connecting element and holding element to facilitate smooth sliding and locking mechanisms, reducing the force required for assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a conventional coolant distribution unit is used, then the system provides cooling functionality, but the assembly process is laborious and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid distribution module is divided into separable components: a housing, a fluid driving unit, and a handle assembly. The fluid driving unit can be independently assembled into the housing through the handle assembly, allowing for simplified manufacturing and assembly processes while maintaining system functionality.
2Ease of repair
If a conventional coolant distribution unit is used, then the system provides cooling functionality, but timely replacement and maintenance are impeded
Solution Approach 1:
The handle assembly enables dynamic switching between a free state (allowing the fluid driving unit to slide relative to the housing for removal) and a fixing state (securing the fluid driving unit in place for operation). This dynamic mechanism facilitates quick replacement and maintenance by allowing users to easily transition between assembled and disassembled states.
3Reliability
If the fluid driving unit is secured in the housing, then stable operation is achieved, but removal and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The handle assembly provides a dynamic locking mechanism that can switch between a fixing state (where the fluid driving unit is securely docked with the housing for stable operation) and a free state (where the fluid driving unit can slide relative to the housing for easy removal). This resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to have both stability during operation and ease of removal when needed.
4Ease of manufacture
If a simple assembly mechanism is used, then ease of assembly is improved, but secure docking and fixing are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The handle assembly acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fluid driving unit and the housing. It provides a lever arm that amplifies user force to overcome the docking resistance, enabling easy assembly while ensuring secure docking through the force-receiving portion that engages with the housing structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid distribution module includes a housing, a first connecting portion, at least one liquid driving unit and at least one handle assembly. The first connecting portion is disposed in the housing. The fluid driving unit is adapted to be arranged in the housing and includes a second connecting portion. The handle assembly is pivotally connected to the fluid driving unit and adapted to drive the fluid driving unit by force to switch between a free state and a fixing state. When the fluid driving unit is in the free state, the handle assembly is adapted to drive the fluid driving unit to slide relative to the housing. When the fluid driving unit is in the fixing state, the fluid driving unit is fixed in the housing so that the second connecting portion is docked with the first connecting portion.