FLUID COUPLINGS WITH MAGNETIC LATCH ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

hewlett packard enterprise development lp

Inventor(s)

Harvey John Lunsman of Chippewa Falls WI (US)

FLUID COUPLINGS WITH MAGNETIC LATCH ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240256011 titled 'FLUID COUPLINGS WITH MAGNETIC LATCH ASSEMBLY

The abstract describes a pair of fluid couplings for liquid cooling electronic devices, each comprising a magnetic latch assembly to facilitate coupling.

The first fluid coupling has a female coupling interface, while the second fluid coupling has a male coupling interface that couples with the female interface.
Both fluid couplings have a magnetic latch assembly consisting of a shell, magnets, and ramp-and-hook latches that engage with each other during coupling.
The magnets within the latch assemblies attract each other magnetically, reducing the force required for coupling.
The ramp-and-hook latches of one assembly are complementary to the latches of the other assembly, ensuring a secure interlock when the couplings are connected.

Potential Applications: - Liquid cooling systems for electronic devices - Industrial machinery requiring fluid couplings - Automotive cooling systems

Problems Solved: - Simplifying the coupling process for fluid cooling systems - Ensuring a secure and reliable connection between fluid couplings

Benefits: - Reduced force required for coupling - Enhanced reliability and security of connections - Improved efficiency in liquid cooling systems

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Fluid Couplings for Liquid Cooling Systems" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as electronics, automotive, and industrial machinery for efficient liquid cooling applications. The market implications include improved performance and reliability in cooling systems.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to fluid couplings, magnetic latch assemblies, and liquid cooling systems to gain a deeper understanding of the technology's background.

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Questions about Fluid Couplings: 1. How do magnetic latch assemblies improve the coupling process in fluid cooling systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using fluid couplings with magnetic latch assemblies in electronic devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

a pair of fluid couplings for liquid cooling electronic devices comprises a first fluid coupling and second fluid coupling. the first fluid coupling comprises a female coupling interface and the second fluid coupling comprises a male coupling interface to couple with the female coupling interface. each of the fluid couplings comprises a magnetic latch assembly coupled to the coupling interface thereof. each magnetic latch assembly comprises a shell, magnets housed within the shell, and a group of ramp-and-hook latches coupled to the shell. the magnets cause the magnetic latch assemblies to magnetically attract one another during coupling, reducing the force a user may need to apply to complete the coupling. the ramp-and-hook latches of one magnetic latch assembly are complementary to the ramp-and-hook latches of the other magnetic latch assembly, and they are arranged to engage with one another and interlock when the first and second fluid couplings are coupled.