Modular Water-Cooling Layout for Compact High-Flow Electronics Cooling
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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, failing to meet the cooling demands of high heat generation from electronic components.
Innovation Solution
A water-cooling device design featuring a modular structure with a water input/output module, pump module, and tubes, utilizing series-connected pumps for increased flow stroke, upright arrangement for enhanced water storage, and integrated fan assembly for improved cooling performance and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional water-cooling device structure is used, then cooling function is provided, but volume is large and structure is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The water-cooling device is divided into separate functional modules: water storage module, pump module, and multiple tube assemblies. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently assembled, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining compact volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump module is positioned within or adjacent to the water storage module, with pumps nested within the water entry room and water drain room spaces. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization, reducing device volume without increasing structural complexity.
2Productivity
If single pump configuration is used, then device structure is simple, but flow stroke is insufficient for high cooling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple pumps are combined in series within the water circulation path, where the discharge of one pump connects to the suction of the next. This series configuration multiplies the flow stroke capability while maintaining a compact integrated structure that does not significantly increase device complexity.
3Quantity of substance
If pumps are arranged horizontally, then assembly is simple, but water storage capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The pumps are arranged in an upright vertical configuration rather than horizontal, utilizing the vertical space within the water storage module. This dimensional change increases water storage capacity by optimizing the three-dimensional space utilization while the modular design keeps assembly complexity manageable.
4Volume of moving object
If compact design is implemented, then device volume is reduced, but cooling area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling function is segmented into multiple independent tube assemblies (first tube assembly, second tube assembly, etc.), each with its own pump. This segmentation allows the cooling area to be expanded by adding more tube assemblies without proportionally increasing the device volume, as each module uses the water circulation path efficiently.
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 design extends the service life of the device, increases cooling area, and enhances cooling performance through increased flow stroke and integrated fan assembly, while maintaining a compact and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Implementation Method 1
The pump module includes a second box, a first pump and a second pump... The first pump and the second pump are uprightly disposed at one end of each of the multiple tubes
Implementation Method 2
By the upright arrangement of the water input/output module and the pump module, the water storage capacity may be increased
Implementation Method 3
Only water-cooling devices using working fluid such as water to implement circular cooling can effectively cool the abovementioned electronic heating elements
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 spacedly arranged with the water input/output module. The pump module includes a second box and pumps in the second box. A lateral side of the second box is disposed with two second openings. Two ends of each tube are separately connected to the first opening and the second opening.