Patents by Inventor Shui-Fa Tsai

Shui-Fa Tsai has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220369500
    Abstract: A fixing structure of a heat dissipation device is provided. The fixing structure has a plate portion and at least one fixing set. The plate portion forms an opening and at least one groove. The opening and the groove form through the plate portion. The opening is configured to fix a heat dissipation assembly. The fixing set is mounted through the groove and can be moved in an extending direction of the groove and a direction perpendicular to the plate portion. The shape of the groove may correspond to various locations of the fixing hole on the various substrates. The fixing set can be moved in the groove to align various fixing holes of the substrate. In other words, with the movable fixing sets, the fixing structure can be mounted on various substrates or correspond to the electronic component in various shapes and dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jen-Chih Cheng, Shui-Fa Tsai
  • Patent number: 11497138
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a liquid storage device configured for storing a working liquid and including a casing and a liquid driving device. The casing includes a reservoir and an accommodation part detachably disposed on the reservoir. The reservoir has a reservoir chamber. The liquid driving device is disposed in the accommodation part and forms a liquid chamber. The liquid driving device includes an impeller located in the liquid chamber and configured to force the working liquid to flow towards the liquid chamber from the reservoir chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shui-Fa Tsai, Tsung-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 11474574
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus that includes a base plate including two heat exchange units and a cover coupled to the base plate and enclosing the two heat exchange units. A recess is defined in the base plate and between the two heat exchange units. The cover and the base plate define a heat exchange chamber that includes the two heat exchange units. The cover has a first set of openings and a second set of openings, and is coupled to the base plate such that the first set of openings is above a first heat exchange unit and the second set of openings is above a second heat exchange unit. The cooling apparatus further includes a first pumping unit on the cover and over the first set of openings and a second pumping unit on the cover and over the second set of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shui Fa Tsai
  • Patent number: 11448222
    Abstract: A liquid cooling multi-pumping unit comprising a main body and first and second pumps arranged in series is provided. During operation, cooling fluid is sucked via a cooling fluid inlet into a first fluid chamber and then into a first central chamber opening to a plurality of curved blades of a first impeller assembled in a first pump chamber. From there, the cooling fluid travels and is sucked through a fluid distribution channel into a second fluid chamber and then into a second central chamber opening to a plurality of curved blades of a second impeller assembled in a second pump chamber, before exiting through a fluid outlet. The series arrangement of the first and second pumps increases head pressure, and provides sufficient liquid flak in the case where one liquid cooling pump fails. Additionally, lower energy consumption is achieved die to the lower operating speeds required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shui-Fa Tsai, Ting-Chun Huang
  • Publication number: 20220291727
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes a base plate configured to dissipate heat, a top plate coupled to the base plate, the top plate includes a second opening positioned above the heat exchange chamber, a cover coupled to the base plate, the cover and the base plate defining a heat exchange chamber, the cover is over the second opening, the cover includes a first opening and a third opening defined adjacent to the first opening, the first opening and the third opening positioned above the heat exchange chamber, the first opening in fluid communication with the heat exchange chamber through the second opening, and a pumping unit disposed on the base plate, the pumping unit is over the first opening and the third opening, the pumping unit configured to circulate fluid into and out of the heat exchange chamber
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Shui Fa Tsai, Tsung Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 11428480
    Abstract: A radiator includes a main body, two connecting members and two taps. The two connecting members are disposed on opposite sides of the main body. Each of the two taps is rotatably connected to one of the two connecting members, such that the two taps are rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Cooler Master Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shui-Fa Tsai, Hsin-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 11334126
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus that includes a base plate including two heat exchange units and a cover coupled to the base plate and enclosing the two heat exchange units. A recess is defined in the base plate and between the two heat exchange units. The cover and the base plate define a heat exchange chamber that includes the two heat exchange units. The cover has a first set of openings and a second set of openings, and is coupled to the base plate such that the first set of openings is above a first heat exchange unit and the second set of openings is above a second heat exchange unit. The cooling apparatus further includes a first pumping unit on the cover and over the first set of openings and a second pumping unit on the cover and over the second set of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shui Fa Tsai
  • Patent number: 11320874
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus that includes a base plate including two heat exchange units and a cover coupled to the base plate and enclosing the two heat exchange units. A recess is defined in the base plate and between the two heat exchange units. The cover and the base plate define a heat exchange chamber that includes the two heat exchange units. The cover has a first set of openings and a second set of openings, and is coupled to the base plate such that the first set of openings is above a first heat exchange unit and the second set of openings is above a second heat exchange unit. The cooling apparatus further includes a first pumping unit on the cover and over the first set of openings and a second pumping unit on the cover and over the second set of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shui Fa Tsai
  • Patent number: 11306973
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a liquid cooling heat exchanger, comprising a first cover plate, a second cover plate and a fin, the first cover plate and the second cover plate stacked on each other so as to form a chamber therebetween, the fin disposed within the chamber, the first cover plate made of a composite material, wherein there is a bonding layer between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, and the bonding layer has a melting point lower than melting points of the first cover plate, the second cover plate and the fin. The disclosure also relates to a method for making the liquid cooling heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang-Han Tsai, Shui-Fa Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220087063
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a liquid-cooling device that includes a liquid block and a radiator. The liquid block is in thermal contact with an interface card. The radiator includes a first tank, a second tank, and a heat dissipation channel structure. The first tank and the second tank respectively have a first chamber and a second chamber. The heat dissipation channel structure includes a plurality of liquid transmission components. The first chamber and the second chamber are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the heat dissipation channel structure. Each of the liquid transmission components has an end in fluid communication with the first chamber of the first tank and another end in fluid communication with the second chamber of the second tank. The first chamber and the second chamber are in fluid communication with the liquid block to form a cooling cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shun-Yu SHIH, Shui-Fa TSAI
  • Publication number: 20220065267
    Abstract: A liquid cooling heat exchange apparatus comprising a water block set and pump unit is provided. The water block set has a water block cover having an inlet port, cover diversion channel, cover diversion opening, cover outlet through hole and outlet port, surge directing plate having a plate cover end, and water block. The pump unit has a rotor housing having an impeller cavity comprising an inlet and outlet. The inlet and outlet ports and the cover diversion opening is at a same side, the cover outlet through hole is at an opposite side. During operation, working fluid is sucked via the inlet port, pass the cover diversion channel covered by the plate cover end, through the cover diversion opening and impeller cavity inlet, through the impeller cavity, and outlet, and cover outlet through hole, and through the water block, before exiting through the outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Shui-fa Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220039290
    Abstract: A liquid cooling multi-pumping unit comprising a main body and first and second pumps arranged in series is provided. During operation, cooling fluid is sucked via a cooling fluid inlet into a first fluid chamber and then into a first central chamber opening to a plurality of curved blades of a first impeller assembled in a first pump chamber. From there, the cooling fluid travels and is sucked through a fluid distribution channel into a second fluid chamber and then into a second central chamber opening to a plurality of curved blades of a second impeller assembled in a second pump chamber, before exiting through a fluid outlet. The series arrangement of the first and second pumps increases head pressure, and provides sufficient liquid flak in the case where one liquid cooling pump fails. Additionally, lower energy consumption is achieved die to the lower operating speeds required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shui-Fa TSAI, Ting-Chun HUANG
  • Publication number: 20220030746
    Abstract: A liquid cooling device is configured to be in fluid communication with a heat absorbing component. The liquid cooling device includes a first tank, a second tank, a third tank, and a channel structure. The second tank has a first connector, the third tank has a second connector, and the first connector and the second connector are configured to be in fluid communication with the heat absorbing component via pipes. The second tank and the third tank are in fluid communication with the first tank via the channel structure. Orthogonal projections of the second tank and the third tank onto the first tank do not overlap with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shun-Yu SHIH, Shui-Fa TSAI
  • Publication number: 20210410327
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a flow-rate adjustment component and a liquid cooling device. The flow-rate adjustment component is configured to be in contact with a plurality fins, and every two adjacent fins are spaced by a passageway. The flow-rate adjustment component includes a covering portion and at least one blocking portion. The covering portion has at least one through slot. The covering portion is in contact with the fins to cover the passageways. The through slot is connected to the passageways. The at least one blocking portion is to block one end of at least one of the passageways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shui-Fa TSAI
  • Patent number: 11160191
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a flow-rate adjustment component and a liquid cooling device. The flow-rate adjustment component is configured to be in contact with a plurality fins, and every two adjacent fins are spaced by a passageway. The flow-rate adjustment component includes a covering portion and at least one blocking portion. The covering portion has at least one through slot. The covering portion is in contact with the fins to cover the passageways. The through slot is connected to the passageways. The at least one blocking portion is to block one end of at least one of the passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shui-Fa Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210255676
    Abstract: A serial pump includes a pump body, a first impeller and a second impeller. A first rotor chamber, a second rotor chamber and a connecting channel are formed in the pump body. The first rotor chamber has a first outlet opening, the second rotor chamber has a second inlet opening, and the connecting channel is communicated between the first outlet opening and the second inlet opening. The first impeller is pivotally arranged in the first rotor chamber, and an outer periphery of the first impeller is arranged corresponding to the first outlet opening. The second impeller is pivotally arranged in the second rotor chamber, and a center of the second impeller is arranged corresponding to the second inlet opening. Accordingly, the first impeller and the second impeller are serially arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Shui-Fa TSAI
  • Patent number: 11061450
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus that includes a base plate configured to dissipate heat and including a heat exchange unit, and a cover member coupled to the base plate and at least partially enclosing the heat exchange unit. The cover member and the base plate define a heat exchange chamber that includes the heat exchange unit. The cover member defines a first opening and a second opening, and at least one of the first and second openings are above the heat exchange unit. The cooling apparatus further includes a flow guidance plate disposed on the cover member and a housing disposed on the flow guidance plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shui-Fa Tsai, Fu-Lung Lin
  • Publication number: 20210180703
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a control valve which includes a valve body and a valve gate. The valve gate is movably located inside the inner space. The control valve has a lower flow rate limit which is greater than zero. That is, the lower flow rate limit has no necessary to be zero, thus it is acceptable to have a cylindrical valve gate but not a spherical valve gate. Therefore, the valve gate can be directly installed into the valve body via the opening, which allows the valve body to be made of a single piece so as to simplify the processes of manufacturing and assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shui-Fa TSAI, Sy-Chi KUO, Hsin-Hung CHEN
  • Patent number: 11029738
    Abstract: A serial pump includes a pump body, a first impeller and a second impeller. A first rotor chamber, a second rotor chamber and a connecting channel are formed in the pump body. The first rotor chamber has a first outlet opening, the second rotor chamber has a second inlet opening, and the connecting channel is communicated between the first outlet opening and the second inlet opening. The first impeller is pivotally arranged in the first rotor chamber, and an outer periphery of the first impeller is arranged corresponding to the first outlet opening. The second impeller is pivotally arranged in the second rotor chamber, and a center of the second impeller is arranged corresponding to the second inlet opening. Accordingly, the first impeller and the second impeller are serially arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shui-Fa Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210168968
    Abstract: A liquid cooling heat exchange apparatus has a water block set and a liquid pump module. The water block set has a heat transfer surface configured to exchange heat with a cooling liquid. The liquid pump module is securely mounted on the water block set and has a flow-directing containment area and pumps. The flow-directing containment area forms flow-directing containment recesses and the pumps correspond to the flow-directing containment recesses. Therefore, pumps are connected in series or parallel so that the pumps can juxtapose with each other, which lessens the entire thickness and allows the liquid cooling heat exchange apparatus to be utilized in a narrow space. Besides, with the connected pumps, an amount and a speed of the flow may be increased and dissipate more heat. Even if part of the pumps malfunctions, the remaining pump(s) can maintain a basic amount and speed of the flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shui-Fa TSAI