Water-Cooled Container Layout for Leak-Isolated Data Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Data processing devices face increased malfunction risks due to integration with water cooling systems, leading to accelerated aging and safety concerns from water leaks, especially when water pumps malfunction.

Innovation Solution

A water-cooled container system design that separates the data processing device, power distribution cabinet, and control device into distinct spaces using a water barrier plate, with the power distribution cabinet positioned away from the control device to minimize water exposure and ensure safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If data processing devices are integrated with water cooling systems, then cooling efficiency is improved, but safety deteriorates due to water leakage risks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooling efficiencyVSAvoidsafety
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into a first space and a second space by a water barrier plate. The control device (water pump) is placed in the first space, while the data processing devices are placed in the second space. This spatial segmentation ensures that if water leaks from the control device, it cannot directly contact the data processing devices, thus maintaining safety while preserving cooling efficiency through the water cooling system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Temperature

If water cooling systems are used, then heat dissipation is improved, but hardware aging accelerates due to water contact

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipationVSAvoidhardware lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The water barrier plate creates separate zones: the first space for water control components and the second space for data processing devices. This segmentation allows effective heat dissipation through water cooling while preventing water from accelerating hardware aging by contacting the electronic components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The water barrier plate acts as an intermediary element that allows the water cooling system to function effectively while blocking water from reaching the data processing devices. This intermediary structure enables heat dissipation without the harmful effects of water contact on hardware lifespan.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If control devices are placed close to data processing devices, then system integration is improved, but water leakage risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem integrationVSAvoidwater leakage risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains functional integration while physically segmenting the control device from data processing devices using a water barrier plate. The control device remains in the first space and data processing devices in the second space, reducing water leakage risk while preserving system integration through controlled water flow paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enhances waterproof performance and safety by isolating critical components, reducing the risk of water-related failures and improving gravity distribution for stable placement and transportation.

Implementation Method 1

water absorbs heat generated by the data processing device during running

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

water flows from the water inlet pipe into the water cooling cabinet, wherein the water absorbs heat generated by the data processing device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentEP4697873A1Water-cooled container system
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 STRAITDEER PTE LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a water-cooled container system. The water-cooled container system includes a data processing device, a water cooling apparatus, a power supply device, and a power distribution cabinet. The water cooling apparatus is configured to accommodate the data processing device and to dissipate heat for the data processing device. The power supply device is at least configured to supply power to the data processing device. The water cooling apparatus includes a water cooling cabinet, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a control device, and a cooling device. The water-cooled container system has a cuboid body, and a space enclosed by an outer contour of the water-cooled container system is divided by a water barrier plate having a notch into a first space and a second space. The control device is arranged in the first space.