Rope Leak Sensor Holder Segment for Liquid-Cooled Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rope leak sensors in liquid-cooled computing systems often kink or buckle, failing to lie flat in the drain pan, which hinders early and accurate leak detection, and access issues in large systems complicate the removal and replacement of defective sensors.
Innovation Solution
A rope leak sensor holder segment with an elongated track and channel, retaining tabs, and flexible portions that maintain the sensor straight and flat, allowing for secure placement and easy installation and removal, while flexible sections facilitate maneuvering around corners and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the rope leak sensor is laid bare in the drain pan, then it can detect leaks, but it kinks or buckles and fails to lie flat
Solution Approach 1:
A holder segment is introduced as an intermediary component between the drain pan and the rope leak sensor. This holder provides structural support to maintain the sensor in a flat, extended state while allowing it to remain in contact with the drain pan surface for effective leak detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder segment incorporates a flexible channel that can bend and conform to the drain pan geometry, particularly around corners, while still maintaining the sensor in a flat state within the channel. This flexibility allows the system to adapt to various drain pan configurations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the rope leak sensor is secured to the drain pan, then it remains in position, but access for removal and replacement becomes difficult in large systems
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple separable holder segments that can be independently attached and detached from the drain pan. This segmentation allows individual segments to be accessed and removed without requiring access to the entire sensor assembly, significantly improving maintenance accessibility in large systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates flexible portions that allow dynamic adjustment and movement of the sensor assembly. This flexibility enables the sensor to be maneuvered into position while maintaining stable attachment, and facilitates easier removal when needed.
3Area of stationary object
If the rope leak sensor is extended to cover large drain pans, then detection coverage is improved, but the sensor becomes difficult to maneuver and install
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple holder segments that can be separately installed and then connected to form an extended assembly. This allows the sensor coverage area to be expanded by adding more segments rather than handling a single long, difficult-to-manage piece.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates flexible, curved portions that allow the sensor assembly to bend and conform to the geometry of large drain pans, particularly around corners. This curvature capability makes installation much easier while maintaining full detection coverage.
Data Source
AI summary
Example implementations relate to a rope leak sensor holder segment. For example, in an implementation, a rope leak sensor holder segment includes an elongated track and a channel to accept a rope leak sensor. The rope leak sensor holder segment includes a retainer to secure the rope leak sensor within the channel.