Patent Application
20190239386
This disclosure relates to connecting a metal hose between a radiator and a cold plate that cools a CPU, or similar electronic heat generating component, whereby the metal hose is connected to the radiator with silicon casings. Waterproof spray plates are also provided to direct any water spray away from the electronic components. A tray is positioned beneath the radiator to act as a catch basin for any leakage at the radiator/metal hose interface. The tray is shaped so as to divert any captured spray/water leakage away from the electronic components.
Current water cooling modules present in existing servers use silicon hoses to connect the radiator with the cold plate that cools the heat generating electronic component present in the server, such as a central processing unit (“CPU”). These current water cooling modules utilize a clip to affix the silicon hose to the radiator or cold plate. The use of the current clips with the silicon hose frequently causes water leakage or water spray at the joint, thereby resulting in damage to the heat generating electronic component. Thus, there is a need for a better system to prevent leaks or water spray, and to protect the electronic components within the server.
The present disclosure can limit water leakage or water spray problem. According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the radiator and cold plate are connected by metal hoses, with the use of a silicon casing in proximity only at the connection of the metal hose to the radiator. Thus, there is only one area of the system that is amenable to water leakage or water spray.
Additionally, in order to prevent water flow into the chassis, a water proof spray plate is placed between the hose connection and the heat generating electronic components. Additionally, a water tray is provided beneath the radiator to collect any water leakage or water spray, and to then lead the water outside of the chassis.
These and other objects of the disclosure will be more readily understood when read in conjunction with the following detailed description and appended drawings.
The present invention is described with reference to the attached figures, wherein like reference numerals are used throughout the figures to designate similar or equivalent elements. The figures are not drawn to scale and are provided merely to illustrate the instant invention. Several aspects of the invention are described below with reference to example applications for illustration. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a full understanding of the invention. One having ordinary skill in the relevant art, however, will readily recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details or with other methods. In other instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring the invention. The present invention is not limited by the illustrated ordering of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts or events. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts or events are required to implement a methodology in accordance with the present invention.
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Additionally, applicants provide a waterproof spray plate 32 which isolates radiator 10 (and specifically the connections of the metal hoses 26, 28) from the CPU 14. The waterproof spray plate 32 is formed with an upper end shaped to deflect any water spray away from the electronic component. This shape may comprise a reverse curved upper surface 40 to direct any water spray away from CPU 14.
In order to prevent any water leakage or water spray from the connections of the metal hoses 26, 28 to radiator 10 from reaching chassis 25, an additional water tray 33 is provided. Any water or water spray impinging upon waterproof spray plate 32 is thus collected by water tray 33, and directed outside the chassis 25 through conduit 34. The waterproof spray plate 32 and water tray 33 can be manufactured from suitable plastics and shaped by conventional manufacturing techniques, such as injection molding, casting, pressing, transfer molding, etc. Although plastics are preferred, the waterproof spray plate 32 and/or water tray 33 can also be formed of metal.
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The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “including,” “includes,” “having,” “has,” “with,” or variants thereof, are used in either the detailed description and/or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising.”
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/623,706, entitled “SERVER WATER COOLING MODULES PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE DEVICE” and filed Jan. 30, 2018, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth herein.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62623706 | Jan 2018 | US |
