Patent ID: 7506898
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A fluid cooling system for an electronic component comprising: at least one fluid manifold; and at least one connector assembly including: a substantially cylindrically-shaped first spray shield half, the first spray shield half having an open end and including: a male quick-release connector disposed at least partially within the first spray shield half and in flow communication with the at least one fluid manifold; a substantially cylindrically-shaped second spray shield half insertable between the first spray shield half and the male quick-release connector; a female quick-release connector disposed at least partially within the second spray shield half, the female quick-release connector in flow communication with the electronic component and connectable to the male quick-release connector and including a release feature, wherein articulation of the sled toward the female quick-release connector is capable of activating the release feature and disconnecting the male quick-release connector from the female quick-release connector; a spring is disposed in the first spray shield half and is connected to the spray shield sled to bias a position of the spray shield sled away from the open end of the first spray shield half; and a pull tab in operable communication with the sled, the pull tab capable of articulating the sled when pulled.