Twisted Air Cooling Insert for DIMM Thermal Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information handling systems face challenges in efficiently cooling components, such as dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), due to limitations in air flow enhancement technologies.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an air cooling insert with a top portion and an insert portion that includes multiple supports and twists, where the twists have opposite directional rotations, to enhance air flow and cooling efficiency within the information handling system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If traditional open channel air flow is used for component cooling, then the air flow path is simple and device complexity is low, but cooling efficiency is insufficient and component temperatures are high
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling insert is divided into multiple discrete components including top portion, insert portion, supports, and twists. This segmentation allows each element to perform a specific function in enhancing air flow while keeping the overall structure manageable and manufacturable
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs twisted structures with curved geometries instead of straight linear elements. These twists create rotational air flow patterns that enhance mixing and heat transfer efficiency, directly addressing the cooling effectiveness issue while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
2Temperature
If high air flow rate is used to cool components, then cooling efficiency improves, but energy consumption increases and system productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the need for high-velocity forced air flow (mechanical solution) with a passive structural solution consisting of twists and supports that generate effective air flow enhancement through geometry alone. This reduces reliance on high power fans while achieving superior cooling
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling insert modifies the physical parameters of air flow including velocity distribution, flow direction, and turbulence characteristics through its geometric features. These parameter changes enhance heat transfer coefficients without requiring proportionally higher air flow rates, improving overall system efficiency
3Temperature
If complex air flow enhancement structures are implemented, then cooling performance improves, but manufacturing difficulty increases and ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the cooling insert into modular segments (top portion, insert portion, supports, twists), the design becomes easier to manufacture using standard fabrication processes. Each segment can be produced independently and assembled, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the sophisticated cooling performance
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling insert structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it enhances air flow, provides structural support, and guides air distribution. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall manufacturing process while achieving effective cooling
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
This solution effectively enhances air flow and cooling efficiency, reducing surface temperatures of components by up to 30°C compared to open channels, while also reducing the required air flow by up to 4 times.
Implementation Method 1
The twists include first and second twists. The first twist may have a first directional rotation, and the second twist may have a second directional rotation. The second directional rotation may be opposite the first directional rotation.
Implementation Method 2
An air cooling insert for an information handling system includes a top portion and an insert portion. The insert portion may be in physical communication with the top portion.
Data Source
AI summary
An air cooling insert for an information handling system includes a top portion and an insert portion. The insert portion is in physical communication with the top portion. The insert portion includes multiple supports and multiple twists. Each of the supports extends downward from the top portion. Each of the twists extends between two or more of the supports. The twists include first and second twists. The first twist has a first directional rotation, and the second twist has a second directional rotation. The second directional rotation is opposite the first directional rotation.