Slot-Mounted Computer Cooling Frame for Space-Constrained Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cooling circulation devices for computers are inefficient in space utilization due to their complex components, making them difficult to install in host computers with limited space.
Innovation Solution
A frame-type computer cooling device with a slot compartment that houses a cooling circulation system comprising an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve connected by a pipeline filled with coolant, allowing easy installation and efficient heat dissipation from heat-generating sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional cooling circulation devices are used, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but space utilization deteriorates due to complex components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the compressor, condenser, and expansion valve into a single integrated frame structure, reducing the overall volume occupied by these components while maintaining their individual cooling functions. This combination allows the cooling circulation device to achieve efficient heat dissipation with reduced space requirements in the host computer.
2Productivity
If conventional cooling circulation devices are used, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but ease of installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple cooling components into a pre-assembled frame unit with integrated pipelines, the device becomes a single installation module that can be easily mounted in the host computer's slot compartment, significantly improving ease of installation while maintaining high heat dissipation efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, houses the cooling components, and acts as the mounting interface for installation. This multi-functionality simplifies the installation process while ensuring efficient heat dissipation performance.
3Productivity
If cooling circulation devices with multiple components are used, then cooling performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the compressor, condenser, and expansion valve into a unified frame assembly with integrated piping, reducing the number of separate components and connections required. This integration maintains the complete vapor compression cooling cycle while simplifying the overall device structure and reducing installation complexity.
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 solution enables swift and efficient heat dissipation from heat-generating sources in host computers while addressing space utilization challenges, with flexible configurations for multiple heat sources.
Implementation Method 1
The evaporator adjoins the heat-generating source of the host computer
Implementation Method 2
an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve connected to one another by a pipeline filled with a coolant
Implementation Method 3
a condenser... connected to one another by a pipeline filled with a coolant
Data Source
AI summary
A frame-type computer cooling device for installation in a host computer is provided. The host computer has a heat-generating source and a slot compartment. The slot compartment communicates with the inside of the host computer and the outside of the host computer. The frame-type computer cooling device includes a frame and a cooling circulation device. The frame is insertedly disposed in the slot compartment and includes a receiving recess. The cooling circulation device includes an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve connected to one another by a pipeline filled with a coolant. The compressor, the condenser, and the expansion valve are received in the receiving recess. The evaporator adjoins the heat-generating source. Accordingly, the cooling circulation device is easy to install, and heat dissipation of the heat-generating source is swift and efficient.