Cooling system leak detector
First Claim
1. A device for detecting and absorbing coolant spilled or leaked in an electronic system comprising:
- an absorbent material disposed in the electronic system for absorbing leaks or spills of coolant; and
wherein the material absorbs coolant leaked or spilled and provides an indication of the leak or spill.
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Abstract
A leak or spill detector for a system utilizing coolants is presented. A number of embodiments are presented. Each embodiment includes an absorbent material disposed in the system preferably below potential areas for leaks or spills, although other locations as suited to particular application may be used. If a spill or leak occurs, the coolant is absorbed by the absorbent material leaving an indication that leakage occurred chemically or visually. In another embodiment, if a spill or leak occurs, the coolant is absorbed by the compressed absorbent material expanding its size. This expansion of size remains even if the fluid absorbed evaporates, thereby indicating a spill or leak. Detection circuitry can be added to provide a more immediate notification of a leak or spill and/or the severity of the leak or spill.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for detecting and absorbing coolant spilled or leaked in an electronic system comprising:
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an absorbent material disposed in the electronic system for absorbing leaks or spills of coolant; and
wherein the material absorbs coolant leaked or spilled and provides an indication of the leak or spill. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of absorbing and detecting coolant spilled or leaked in an electronic system comprising the steps of:
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absorbing the coolant leaked or spilled in absorbent material; and
detecting the coolant spilled or leaked and providing and indication of such leak or spill in the absorbent material. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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