Parallel Pump Liquid Cooling Device for Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current liquid cooling devices for electronic components have a monotonous appearance and limited ability to drive working fluid due to the area constraints of copper blocks, which affects their efficiency in heat dissipation.
Innovation Solution
A liquid-cooling heat dissipation device featuring a base with two pumps and tank parts arranged in a parallel configuration, with inclined and light-permeable exposed surfaces, allowing for increased flow speed and reduced space occupancy near the heat source, while providing a unique aesthetic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single pump is used in the liquid cooling device, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to drive working fluid is limited due to area constraints of copper block
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single pump into two separate pumps arranged in parallel on the base. This segmentation allows each pump to independently drive working fluid through separate tank parts, thereby increasing the overall ability to drive working fluid while maintaining a manageable structure through modular parallel arrangement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimensional pump arrangement to a two-dimensional parallel arrangement of two pumps on the base. This dimensional change allows both pumps to operate simultaneously without interfering with each other, increasing working fluid driving capability while distributing the structural complexity across different spatial positions
2Shape
If traditional pump arrangement is used, then the structure is simple, but the appearance is monotonous and not attractive to consumers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric design in the arrangement of the two pumps and their corresponding tank parts on the base. The pumps are positioned at different locations and orientations, creating an visually interesting asymmetric layout that breaks the monotony of traditional symmetric arrangements while maintaining functional efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates light-permeable materials for the tank parts that can change appearance based on lighting conditions. The exposed surfaces of the tank parts allow light transmission, creating visual effects that enhance aesthetic appeal and make the device more attractive to consumers
3Volume of moving object
If the exposed surfaces are arranged parallel to each other, then the structure is simple, but more space near the heat source is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the arrangement of the two exposed surfaces from a parallel two-dimensional configuration to an inclined three-dimensional configuration. The exposed surfaces are positioned at different angles and heights, creating a staggered arrangement that reduces the horizontal space occupied near the heat source while adding vertical dimensionality to the structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces inclined and angled configurations for the tank parts and their exposed surfaces, replacing straight parallel arrangements with curved or angled geometries. This allows the components to occupy less horizontal space near the heat source while maintaining structural integrity and functional performance
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 device effectively dissipates heat by increasing the flow rate and speed of the working fluid, occupying less space near the heat source and offering an unconventional, visually appealing design.
Implementation Method 1
The water pump can pump liquid coolant from the reservoir into the water pump to absorb the heat
Implementation Method 2
a water block is put on the parts required to be cooled... The water pump can pump liquid coolant from the reservoir into the water pump to absorb the heat
Implementation Method 3
the heated coolant is pumped into the radiator where it is cooled
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid-cooling heat dissipation device including a base and two pumps. The base has a first inlet and a first outlet. The two pumps are disposed on the base and connected to the first inlet and the first outlet in a parallel arrangement.