Socketed VGA Card Assembly for Replaceable GPU Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional graphics processing units (GPUs) are difficult to upgrade or repair due to the time-consuming and risky process of de-soldering, which can damage the GPU if not performed carefully.
Innovation Solution
A video graphics array (VGA) card assembly with a socket-mounted GPU, a base plate for heat dissipation, and a separable interlocking device comprising studs, screws, and fasteners that allow easy access and removal of the GPU for repair or upgrade, while an effective heat dissipation system using a base plate, fins, heat pipe, and fan ensures efficient cooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If GPU is mounted on VGA card by soldering, then GPU is securely fixed, but GPU becomes difficult to remove and replace
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the GPU mounting system into separate components: a socket on the VGA card and the GPU itself, connected through an intermediary mounting structure with studs and fasteners. This segmentation allows the GPU to be securely fixed during operation while enabling easy removal and replacement by simply unscrewing the fasteners, eliminating the need for de-soldering processes.
2Ease of repair
If de-soldering process is used to remove GPU, then GPU can be removed from VGA card, but process is time-consuming and risks GPU damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-installing a socket structure with studs and fastener mechanisms on the VGA card before GPU installation. This pre-prepared mounting infrastructure allows the GPU to be quickly attached and detached through simple screwing and unscrewing actions, completely eliminating the need for time-consuming and risky de-soldering processes while enabling easy GPU replacement.
3Temperature
If base plate is added for heat dissipation, then cooling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the base plate component: it serves as both the mounting surface for the GPU socket and the heat dissipation interface. The base plate with integrated fins and heat pipe structures combines mechanical support, thermal conduction, and active cooling functions into a single unified component, improving GPU cooling efficiency while minimizing the increase in overall device 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
Facilitates easy GPU replacement and repair while maintaining effective heat dissipation, ensuring stable operation by providing a secure and efficient mechanism for GPU removal and reinstallation, and enhancing cooling efficiency to prevent overheating.
Implementation Method 1
A base plate is located on a VGA card of the assembly and contacts with the GPU, for dissipating heat generated by the GPU
Implementation Method 2
an effective heat dissipation system using a base plate, fins, heat pipe, and fan ensures efficient cooling
Data Source
AI summary
A VGA card assembly comprises a VGA card (10) having a socket (13) thereon. A GPU (11) is attached on the socket. A base plate (22) is located on the VGA card and contacts with the GPU, for dissipating heat generated by the GPU. A back plate (30) is located below the VGA card, for supporting the VGA card. The back plate has studs extend upwardly through the VGA card. Fasteners extend downwardly through the socket to threadedly engage with the studs. Screws extend downwardly through the base plate to threadedly engage with the fasteners. A heat dissipation device including a fan, a heat pipe, fins and a lid is removably mounted on the base plate.