Pump-Driven Coolant Filling Device for Live Circuit Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for adding, removing, or changing liquid coolant in closed-loop liquid-cooled electronics systems require powering down the electronics, leading to undesirable downtime and risk of spillage, which can cause damage and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
A pump-driven coolant filling device with a container and base featuring integrated quick connect hose fittings and a pump that allows for positive or negative pressure-driven coolant flow, enabling coolant circulation without shutting down the system and minimizing spillage through efficient hose connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional methods are used to add or change coolant, then the coolant can be replaced, but the electronics must be powered down causing downtime
Solution Approach 1:
A transfer pump serves as an intermediary device between the coolant container and the closed-loop cooling circuit. This mediator enables coolant transfer without requiring system shutdown, as the pump can operate independently while the cooling system remains active. The transfer pump acts as a bridge that facilitates coolant replacement while maintaining system continuity.
2Quantity of substance
If conventional pouring methods are used to add coolant, then the coolant can be transferred, but spillage occurs causing damage and safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The manual pouring action is replaced with a pump-driven fluid transfer system. Instead of relying on gravity and manual pouring (which cause spillage), an electric or motor-driven pump mechanically controls the coolant flow. This mechanical substitution provides precise flow control, eliminates spillage, and safely transfers coolant from the container to the cooling circuit.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a pump (hydraulic device) to control coolant transfer through pressurized fluid flow. The pump creates controlled pressure differential to move coolant through hoses and fittings, replacing the uncontrolled gravitational flow of pouring methods. This hydraulic approach ensures complete containment of the liquid coolant throughout the transfer process.
3Ease of manufacture
If the system is shut down for coolant maintenance, then coolant can be safely handled, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system continues to operate throughout the coolant maintenance process. The transfer pump enables coolant replacement while the cooling system remains active, maintaining continuous heat dissipation. This eliminates the interruption of useful action (cooling) that occurs during system shutdown, thereby preserving operational efficiency while still enabling safe coolant handling through the controlled pump system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and safe filling of coolant circuits while the system remains operational, reducing downtime and spillage risks, thus improving operational efficiency and safety.
Implementation Method 1
the pump may be activated to provide positive pressure driven or negative pressure driven coolant flow to the fluid circuit
Data Source
AI summary
A system for cooling a circuit component on an electronic device includes a closed-loop cooling circuit and a coolant filling device. The closed-loop cooling circuit includes a coolant block, a first pump and a radiator. The coolant filling device includes a container, a base and a second pump disposed inside the base. The coolant filling device is configured for attachment to the cooling circuit. In some embodiments, when the coolant filling device is attached to the cooling circuit, coolant may be circulated from the coolant filling device to the cooling circuit while the cooling circuit circulates coolant. In further embodiments, when the coolant filling device is attached to the cooling circuit, coolant may be circulated from the coolant filling device to the cooling circuit while the electronic device remains powered on.