Water Block With External Pipe And Integrated Pump For CPU Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water-cooling CPU radiators have inefficiencies in heat dissipation, complex installation, and potential coolant leakage issues, leading to instability and maintenance challenges.
Innovation Solution
A water block design comprising an upper and bottom shell connected by an external pipe, a water pump with an electromagnetic coil and impeller, and radiating fins, facilitating efficient coolant circulation and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional water-cooling CPU radiator with a closed system and water pump unit is used, then coolant circulation is achieved, but installation time increases and radiating efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The water block is divided into an upper shell and a bottom shell as separate components. The bottom shell with the water pump can be pre-assembled and tested independently, then quickly connected to the upper shell and radiator components during installation. This segmentation allows for modular assembly, reducing overall installation time while maintaining the complete water cooling function for efficient heat dissipation.
2Reliability
If a conventional water-cooling CPU radiator with a closed system is used, then coolant circulation is achieved, but air tightness is poor and coolant leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The water pump unit is extracted from the traditional closed-system integration and placed within the bottom shell as a separate, accessible component. This extraction allows for easier installation of sealing elements and connection interfaces, improving air tightness and preventing coolant leakage. The pump can be independently serviced or replaced without disassembling the entire cooling system, reducing maintenance complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bottom shell integrates multiple functions: it houses the water pump unit, provides structural support, and incorporates connection interfaces for the upper shell and radiator components. By merging these elements into a single integrated bottom shell assembly, the design simplifies the overall system while improving sealing reliability through dedicated sealing surfaces and interfaces.
3Ease of repair
If a conventional water-cooling CPU radiator with complex assembly is used, then coolant circulation is achieved, but maintenance requires complicated disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The water block is segmented into an upper shell and a bottom shell with the water pump. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to access and service the water pump by simply removing the bottom shell, without needing to disassemble the entire water cooling system. The modular design significantly reduces maintenance complexity while the complete assembly remains functionally integrated for coolant circulation.
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 design enhances heat dissipation efficiency, reduces installation complexity, and minimizes maintenance requirements while allowing for versatile platform use.
Implementation Method 1
The water pump includes a motor and an impeller, the motor is provided with an electromagnetic coil and a rotor, the rotor and the impeller are fixed together and are arranged in the first cavity. The electromagnetic coil is arranged in an accommodating space between the shell body and the bottom shell, and the motor is used for driving the impeller to rotate
Implementation Method 2
the upper end of the housing is provided with a round opening, a plurality of radiating fins are arranged around the external pipe inside the housing, the bottom ends of the plurality of radiating fins are fixed together with the upper end of the upper cover through connecting pieces
Implementation Method 3
a plurality of radiating fins are arranged around the external pipe inside the housing
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a water block for a water-cooling CPU radiator. The water block includes an upper shell, a bottom shell, an external pipe and a water pump. The upper shell includes a shell body and an upper cover. The shell body is provided with a first cavity, a side wall of the shell body is provided with a water outlet. The upper cover is provided with a water inlet, and both the water inlet and the water outlet are in fluid communication with the first cavity. The bottom shell is arranged at the lower end of the shell body and is provided with a second cavity, and the two sides of the bottom shell are provided with an upper water port and a water inlet, respectively, which are communicated with the second cavity. The external pipe is arranged outside the upper shell and the bottom shell.