Trapped Tube Technology (TTT) Rad Mount in Production - Overclock.net

*CyberDruid* · 08-03-09

I want to announce an innovation in radiator mounting. Trapped Tube Technology

The prototype:

Please note that the kit varies from the prototype depicted above in that the tubes are smaller diameter and powdercoated, the threaded rod and stop nut will be different than those depicted, and the spacer for the fan is smaller in diameter, and will require no modification to open ear fan frames, and acorn nuts and washers will replace the thumb screws.

I call this the Trapped Tube Mount (TTM). Each kit will provide a printed instruction sheet (in English

) 4 precision cut structural (T-5) 6063 Aluminum Tube Sections Powdercoated (Black), 4 precision cut metric or SAE threaded rods, 4 spacers, 4 Black-Oxide Stop Nuts, 4 Washers, 4 Acorn Nuts and a .2 oz tube of Red Loctite. The TTM is a complete and universal kit to mount any radiator to any case simply and easily over any 120mm fan hole. The mount is assembled with nothing more than a pair of pliers or any other tool suitable for tightening a few nuts.

The idea is simple. So simple I should probably patent it

. 4 tubes space the radiator off the back of the PC case. 4 threaded rods attach to the radiator with stop nuts and red loctite. 4 optional spacers brace the fan frame between the ears to take the load of the radiator (some fans have closed mounting ears and do not require these spacers) and 4 acorn nuts and washers secure the assembly against the fan frame. Once tightened down the threaded rods trap the tubes between radiator and case and offer great resistance to cantilevered load. This assembly is strong enough to support any triple radiator.

Trapped Tubes are incredibly rigid and can support a significant side load without deflecting. I've demonstrated this in a number of recent inventions (like my WaterBoard and Case Stand) and more significantly in the Antec 1200 Mod for Funtion 13 where I mounted a PA120.3 over one of the exhaust fans using a prototype of this mounting system. (see pictures above).

Each mounting kit will ship complete and is tailored to either a metric or SAE threaded radiator. No drilling or tapping is required except for Thermochill radiators which only need to be tapped (as they ship from TC with no threading...just pilot holes for self tapping screws). PC radiators currently in production are either M4 (like the XSPC 480 and HW Labs GTX 360) or SAE 6-32 (like the XSPC RX360 or the MCR320) except for Thermochill which uses #6 self tapping screws. If you have any doubt as to which kit to use check the MFR website: they will have that information in the Radiator specifications.

For TC rad mounts I will provide a 6-32 tap at cost for those customers unable or unwilling to purchase one from their local HW store. You will still need either a tap handle or any low speed drill (corded or cordless) to spin the tap into the existing holes in the TC rad. The instruction sheet will cover how to do this safely and easily.

The kits will etail for $40 shipped. Kits will ship 1st Class USPS in a padded envelope.

Please let me know if you are interested in this new product and whether you would need SAE or Metric threading for your application.

KingCuddles · 08-09-09

Way ahead of you buddy

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How stable is it in reality?

Can you do it for bigger / smaller Rads?

Sorry for the trouble

meticadpa · 08-09-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingCuddles

Way ahead of you buddy

.

How stable is it in reality?

Can you do it for bigger / smaller Rads?

Sorry for the trouble

You're gonna be going bigger than a 480 rad?

*CyberDruid* · 08-09-09

I'll be posting a vid showing the strength of the the design. It'll support any rad out there.

For the test I will make a plate drilled with 4 holes like a fan/rad and I will mount that to a case using the tubes and with a postage scale I'll apply upward force until I exceed the 50 pound limit of the scale or I destroy the case. Stay tuned.

KingCuddles · 08-09-09

Ohhh my bad thought it was 360 rad :@

Its late ok not my fault

l4n b0y · 08-09-09

raw, i feel $40 shipped is to much, maybe $25-30.

However, powder-coated is a whole other story. I feel as though this is a GREAT alternative to the swiftechs rad-box. If i had a case, and the application called for this sort of mounting, id be PM'ing you. I think it looks like a fantastic product. Personally though, i would rather have acrylic tubes, with powder-coated bolts, thats would be sweet!

*not thread crapping, consider it, constructive criticism.

Mjg1675 · 08-09-09

If I had a loop, I would do this. XD

*CyberDruid* · 08-09-09

Well I appreciate constructive input. If you think it's too much to pay then don't pay it. Buy the tube, the threaded rod, the nuts the washers, the acorn nuts, the loctite then spend some more to get the tools you will need to cut the tube, cut the threaded rod and clean up the threads with a Die. Then take your parts to a powder coating facility and spend more money. Then spend just a little bit more money to get the padded envelopes and set aside some more money to pay all that shipping and then if you are a real glutton for punishment try and sell it on a forum where everyone thinks they know more than you do...despite the fact you are the one doing the work.

I think by the time you do all that you'd not be giving them away at cost...you'd want compensation for both the idea and the work it took to bring that idea into an actual product.

meticadpa · 08-09-09

CyberDruid...

I'm wondering if you'd ship overseas with this? (Providing I covered the extra cost), and how much d'you think it'd be to ship to the UK?

*CyberDruid* · 08-09-09

That's the beauty of USPS 1st class. Anything up to 4 pounds can go relatively cheap to the UK or Canada.

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