Parallel Quick-Release Coupling With Leakproof Female Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional couplings used in fluid cooling applications for IC chips lack a leakproof arrangement in male connectors, leading to leakage issues when connecting or disconnecting female and male connectors, which affects the efficiency of the cooling process.
Innovation Solution
A parallel quick release coupling design featuring axially hollow male and female connectors with annular flanges, spring-loaded plunger assemblies, and sealing rings that allow for simultaneous connection and disconnection of female connectors while preventing leaks by using a sleeve assembly and plunger assemblies to control fluid flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a leakproof arrangement is provided in the female connector, then leakage is prevented, but the internal space of the male connector is occupied, resulting in a decrease of cooling water flow
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling system is divided into separate male and female connectors with distinct sealing mechanisms. The female connector contains the leakproof arrangement (O-ring seal) while the male connector maintains its hollow structure for water flow, separating the sealing function from the flow path to avoid space occupation conflicts.
Solution Approach 2:
A water guide structure acts as an intermediary component that directs cooling water from the male connector to the female connector without requiring the male connector to contain sealing elements. This intermediary structure enables leakproof connection while preserving the male connector's internal water flow capacity.
2Quantity of substance
If no leakproof arrangement is provided in the male connector, then cooling water flow is maintained, but leakage occurs when connecting or disconnecting female and male connectors
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling design enables the female connector to provide the sealing function independently through its O-ring seal, while the male connector focuses on maintaining water flow. The male connector's hollow structure serves its own purpose of water transport without being burdened by sealing components, achieving functional specialization.
Solution Approach 2:
The water guide structure is pre-configured in the female connector to direct water flow before connection occurs. This preliminary arrangement ensures that when connectors join, water flow is immediately established through the correct path without requiring the male connector to have complex internal sealing mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If female and male connectors are disconnected, then quick release is achieved, but hot water leaks out of the disconnected portion
Solution Approach 1:
The O-ring seal in the female connector and the water guide structure are positioned to prevent water leakage before disconnection actually occurs. As the connectors separate, the seal maintains its position and the water guide redirects flow, creating a preliminary protective action that prevents leakage during the transition state of disconnection.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling system incorporates dynamic elements including spring-loaded locking mechanisms and flexible sealing components that adapt during connection and disconnection. The water guide structure dynamically redirects water flow as connectors move between connected and disconnected states, preventing leakage while enabling quick release operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design ensures leakproof connections and disconnections of female and male connectors, maintaining efficient fluid flow and preventing water leakage during operation, thereby enhancing the cooling efficiency for IC chips and other heat-generating devices.
Implementation Method 1
the plunger assemblies are spring loaded
Data Source
AI summary
A quick release coupling includes male and female connector assemblies releasably secured together. The male connector assembly includes two parallel male connectors and the female connector assembly includes two parallel female connectors. A sleeve assembly is releasably connected to one ends of the female connectors. A plunger assembly is provided in each of the sleeve assembly and female connector. A sleeving assembly is provided on each of the female connector and the sleeve assembly. The parallel female connectors can be disconnected from the parallel male connectors or connected together at the same time. After the female connectors have disengaged from the male connectors, leakproof arrangements in the female connector assembly act to prevent water in the female connector assembly from leaking.