Water Cooling Plate Shock Isolation for Pump Vibration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water cooling devices for computers face issues with vibration transmission from the water pump to the water cooling plate, which affects the stability of heating elements and generates noise.
Innovation Solution
A water cooling device with a shock-absorbing structure is proposed, featuring a splitter plate with a first chamber, a flexible pipeline connecting the first and second chambers, and a shock-absorbing pad between the bottom and upper shells, reducing vibration transmission and improving heat dissipation stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the water pump and water cooling plate are integrated on the same carrier, then the pipeline clutter is reduced and fluid flow rate is stabilized, but the vibration generated by the water pump acts on the water cooling plate affecting heating element stability
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible pipeline is introduced as an intermediary component between the water pump outlet and the water cooling plate inlet. This flexible connection acts as a vibration isolator, allowing the pump and cooling plate to remain integrated for reduced clutter while preventing vibration transmission that would compromise heating element stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated carrier is segmented into distinct functional zones: the water pump chamber, the flexible pipeline connection zone, and the water cooling plate mounting area. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently while maintaining the benefits of integration, particularly isolating the vibration-prone pump from the precision cooling plate.
2Productivity
If the water pump and water cooling plate are integrated on the same carrier, then the fluid flow rate is stabilized, but vibration from the water pump generates noise
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible pipeline serves as a vibration-dampening intermediary that breaks the rigid vibration transmission path from the water pump to the water cooling plate. This reduces the mechanical coupling that amplifies pump-generated noise while preserving the stable fluid flow delivery required for effective cooling.
3Temperature
If the water cooling plate is in direct contact with heating elements, then heat dissipation efficiency is maximized, but long term direct contact impacts the heating elements
Solution Approach 1:
A shock-absorbing pad is installed between the water cooling plate and the heating elements as a preventive measure. This cushioning layer maintains intimate thermal contact for efficient heat dissipation while simultaneously protecting the heating elements from long-term mechanical stress and vibration damage, extending their operational life.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid connection is used between water pump and water cooling plate, then structural stability is improved, but vibration transmission and resonance problems occur
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid connection between the water pump and water cooling plate is replaced with a flexible pipeline. This flexible connection maintains the structural integrity and stability of the integrated assembly while introducing compliance that absorbs vibrations and prevents resonance buildup, eliminating the harmful oscillations that occur with rigid couplings.
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 shock-absorbing structure effectively reduces vibration transmission, enhances the stability of heat dissipation, and minimizes noise generation, improving the overall performance of the water cooling device.
Implementation Method 1
a shock-absorbing pad is provided between the bottom shell and the upper shell
Implementation Method 2
a shock-absorbing pad is provided between the bottom shell and the upper shell, and the middle of the upper shell is provided with a second fluid inlet
Implementation Method 3
one side of the bottom shell is provided with a flexible pipeline, and the first end of the flexible pipeline is connected to the first fluid outlet
Implementation Method 4
the water cooling plate and the splitter plate enclose a first chamber; a first fluid inlet runs through the middle of the splitter plate
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a water cooling device with a shock-absorbing structure, comprising a water cooling plate, a bottom shell, and an upper shell, wherein the upper wall of the water cooling plate is provided with a splitter plate, and the water cooling plate and the splitter plate enclose a first chamber; a first fluid inlet runs through the middle of the splitter plate, and a first fluid outlet is provided outside the splitter plate, one side of the bottom shell is provided with an inlet pipe connecting to the first fluid inlet; one side of the bottom shell is also provided with a flexible pipeline. A shock-absorbing pad between the bottom shell and upper shell effectively reduces the vibration transmission of water pump during start-up or operation to the bottom shell, thereby providing a flexible connection.