Modular Water Cooling Assembly with Dual-Pump Backup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water-cooling devices for electronic products face issues with large volume, complex structure, limited scope of use, and short service life, which hinder their effectiveness in high-performance cooling applications.
Innovation Solution
A modular design comprising a water input/output module, pump module, and tubes, with series-connected pumps and upright arrangement, enhanced by a fan assembly for improved cooling performance and extended service life, and increased cooling area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional water-cooling device structure is used, then cooling function is achieved, but volume is large and structure is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water storage function and pump housing into a single integrated box structure. The box serves as both the water storage chamber and the housing for the pump assembly, eliminating the need for separate containers and reducing overall device volume and structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The box structure performs multiple functions simultaneously: it stores water, houses the pump mechanism, provides structural support, and serves as the outer casing. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing device volume and simplifying the overall structure.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If single pump configuration is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but service life is short and cooling performance is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs two pumps that can operate in a dynamic configuration where one pump can serve as a backup to the other. This dynamic redundancy ensures that if one pump fails, the system can continue operating with the remaining pump, thereby extending the overall service life of the cooling device.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual pump configuration allows for one pump to be used while the other serves as a standby backup. When the active pump degrades or fails, it can be replaced or recovered, ensuring continuous operation and extending the effective service life of the cooling system.
3Volume of moving object
If compact design is implemented, then device volume is reduced, but cooling area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes vertical space by arranging the heat exchange plates in a stacked configuration within the box. This three-dimensional arrangement allows multiple cooling surfaces to be stacked vertically, increasing the total cooling area without significantly increasing the horizontal footprint of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat exchange plates are nested within the box structure, with multiple plates arranged in a compact stacked formation. This nesting arrangement maximizes the cooling surface area within the limited volume of the box, allowing extensive cooling area to be contained within a compact device envelope.
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 solution enhances cooling performance and extends the service life of the device by increasing the cooling area and integrating a more compact, aesthetically pleasing design.
Implementation Method 1
The pump module includes a second box, a first pump and a second pump. The first pump is arranged between the water entry room and the water delivery room. The second pump is arranged between the water delivery room and the water drain room.
Implementation Method 2
The cooling device further comprises multiple cooling fins and a fan assembly. The cooling fins are used for water cooling a processor. The fan assembly is disposed over the cooling fins.
Data Source
AI summary
A water-cooling device includes a water input/output module, a pump module, and multiple tubes. The water input/output module includes a first box, a water input connector, and a water output connector. The first box is divided into a water input chamber and a water output chamber by a separator plate. The water input connector communicates with the water input chamber. The water output connector communicates with the water output chamber. A lateral side of each of the water input chamber and the water output chamber is disposed with first openings. The pump module is arranged with the water input/output module at an interval. The pump module includes a second box and pumps in the second box. A lateral side of the second box is disposed with second openings. Two ends of each tube are separately connected to the first opening and the second opening.