Water Cooling Assembly for Server Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional server designs face challenges in installing water cooling radiators due to limited inner space, making it difficult to effectively dissipate heat from high-performance electronic devices without compromising assembly convenience.
Innovation Solution
A water cooling assembly that includes a mounting plate with a plugging portion, allowing the water cooling radiator to be inserted into existing electrical connectors on a circuit board, reducing the space required and eliminating the need for additional fastening components, thereby saving space and simplifying installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a conventional water cooling radiator is additionally provided in a server casing, then heat dissipation effect is improved, but the limited inner space makes it difficult to install and complicates assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is integrated with the water cooling radiator to form a unified assembly. The mounting plate includes a mounting portion for fastening the radiator and a plugging portion that interfaces with the electrical connector, merging two separate functions (mounting and cooling) into one integrated component that simplifies installation
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a fastening structure for the water cooling radiator, provides a plugging interface for electrical connection, and serves as a mounting base for the interface card. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate fastening components and simplifies the overall assembly process
2Temperature
If a conventional water cooling radiator is additionally provided in a server casing, then heat dissipation effect is improved, but the inner space of the server is limited and cannot accommodate additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The water cooling radiator is nested within the space defined by the mounting plate, which itself is integrated into the electrical connector interface. The mounting plate's plugging portion fits into the existing electrical connector cavity, and the radiator is mounted on the mounting portion, effectively nesting the cooling system within the existing structural envelope without requiring additional external space
3Reliability
If multiple fastening components are used to install the water cooling assembly, then reliability of fixation is improved, but the complexity of assembly increases and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate combines the fastening function and the interface function into a single component. The mounting portion provides secure attachment for the radiator while the plugging portion provides the electrical interface, eliminating the need for separate fastening components and reducing overall assembly 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
This solution effectively reduces space occupancy within the server, enhances heat dissipation efficiency by increasing the flow channel length for cooling liquid, and improves assembly convenience by using a small-sized mounting plate that integrates seamlessly with existing connectors.
Implementation Method 1
the water cooling radiator is in fluid communication with the water cooling heatsink via pipes
Implementation Method 2
a water cooling radiator is usually adopted for a better heat dissipation effect
Data Source
AI summary
A water cooling assembly is configured to be mounted at an electrical connector of a circuit board. The water cooling assembly includes a mounting plate and a water cooling radiator. The mounting plate includes a mounting portion and a plugging portion. The plugging portion is connected to a side of the mounting portion, and the plugging portion is configured to be inserted into the electrical connector of the circuit board. The water cooling radiator is fastened to the mounting portion of the mounting plate.