Liquid Storage and Cooling Computer Case

Abstract

An all Nonferrous metal computer-case whereas the case itself is integrated with high volume liquid storage tanks and heat exchangers. Using existing liquid cooling components, this computer-case will store and cool said liquid. Heat from liquid is removed by pumping of liquid from the lower receiving tank, through the heat exchanger, to the upper distribution tank. Cooler liquid will flow from the upper distribution tank and through the individual distribution tubing connectors to each of the desired heat sources and back to the receiving tank. The flow to each heat source is balanced by the rate of liquid removed from the lower tank, creating an even distribution to each attached heat source. Alternately, a reverse flow configuration can take advantage of the cooler liquid in the lower storage tank. By pumping the liquid into the lower storage tank and forcing the liquid through the individual tubing connectors to each heat source, then through the individual tubing connectors to the upper storage tank. The upper storage tank is connected to the heat exchanger allowing the liquid to flow down through it, removing heat from said liquid. Then back to the pump, and to the lower storage tank. The gravity created from the upper storage tank helps improve the flow of the liquid and pump strain on all configurations. And directional (check valves) valves help keep the liquid from creating pressure in the undesired direction.

Description

(FIG. 1) An all nonferrous metal computer case with a storage tank integrated to the bottom of the case, with 1 outlet tubing connector for the radiator/heat exchanger and 1 inlet tubing connector for each heat source. And a storage tank integrated to the top of the case, with one inlet tubing connector from the radiator/heat exchanger, and with 1 outlet tubing connector for each heat source. A radiator/heat exchanger is integrated into the side panel(s) of the case, with 1 inlet tubing connector at the bottom and 1 outlet tubing connector at the top, connected to the upper storage tank. The top storage tank is to have a fill cap at the highest point. This configuration can be used with a lower volume pump, and take advantage of the gravity feed to the heat source and a quieter operation.

(FIG. 1) An all nonferrous metal computer case with a storage tank integrated to the bottom of the case, with 1 inlet tubing connector, and 1 outlet tubing connector for each heat source. And a storage tank integrated to the top of the case, with 1 inlet tubing connector for each heat source and 1 outlet tubing connector for the radiator/heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is integrated into the side panel(s) of the case, with 1 inlet tubing connector at the top and 1 outlet tubing connector at the bottom. The top storage tank is to have a fill cap at the highest point. This reverse flow configuration can be used with a higher volume pump and will take advantage of the cooler liquid in the lower storage tank.

(FIG. 2) Side panel of the case is also a radiator/heat exchanger. Side panel are made of nonferrous metal with pathways for liquid and heat dissipating fins. Panel has 1 inlet connector at beginning of pathway for liquid and 1 outlet connector at the ending of pathway for liquid.

(FIG. 3) Top of case is also a liquid storage tank made of nonferrous metal. Optional heat dissipating fins can be added to the storage tank. An optional radiator/heat exchanger can be used for the other side panel of case for more heat dissipation.

(FIG. 4) The nonferrous metal body of the case is also a liquid storage and radiator/heat exchanger. Whereas the case itself stores liquid in the lower and upper portion of the case and the side panel(s) of the case have heat dissipating fins with pathways for liquid to circulate through.

Claims

1. An all nonferrous metal computer-case which is also a liquid storage tank and an exposed radiator/Heat exchanger for said liquid. Whereas the bottom of the case and/or the top of the case incorporates a liquid storage tank for distribution and receiving of said liquid. And at least one exposed side of the case incorporates a radiator/heat exchanger for cooling of said liquid. Tubing connectors are attached to the tank(s) and the heat exchanger(s) for configuring the flow of liquid to tank(s), Radiator/heat exchanger and to each heat source. The storage tank(s) have a minimum liquid capacity of 1 liter.