A server cabinet

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of network cabinets, and particularly relates to a server cabinet. It includes a cabinet body, with air-cooling mechanisms arranged on both sides of the cabinet body. The air-cooling mechanisms are used for air-cooling and heat dissipation of the cabinet body. A cleaning mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the cabinet body, and the cleaning mechanism is used to clean the dust at the ventilation holes. A motor is arranged at the lower end of the cabinet body. By setting the cleaning mechanism, the dust on the ventilation plate at the top of the cabinet is swept into the collection tank by a brush, thereby providing a clean operating environment for the server cabinet. By setting the air-cooling mechanism and the water tank, the heat dissipation during the use of the server cabinet is improved by the dual combination of air-cooling and water-cooling, improving the efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of network cabinets, and particularly relates to a server cabinet. Background Art

[0002] A server cabinet is used to integrally install panels, plugins, chassis, electronic components, devices, and mechanical parts and components to form an installation box. The server cabinet is composed of a frame and a cover plate (door), generally having a cuboid shape and placed on the ground. It provides a suitable environment and safety protection for the normal operation of electronic devices.

[0003] Publication No.: CN110730595B discloses a server cabinet, and the specific content is as follows: A server cabinet, the server cabinet includes: a cabinet body, the interior of the cabinet body has a plurality of accommodation spaces configured to accommodate servers; a vertically extending first air guide groove provided in the cabinet body, the first air guide groove includes a plurality of outlets arranged at intervals; a plurality of longitudinally extending second air guide grooves provided in the cabinet body, each of the two ends of the second air guide groove is provided with an air inlet and a wind baffle, and a side surface is provided with an opening facing the outlet or the server; a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device is communicated with the first air guide groove; a controller, the controller includes a temperature sensor and a control switch, the temperature sensor is used to detect the external temperature: the control switch is configured to control the closing of the wind baffle according to the external temperature, the air inlet or the opening facing the outlet and accordingly control the refrigeration device; the cabinet can realize heat dissipation through the second air guide groove when centralized heat dissipation is carried out, and can also realize heat dissipation through the first air guide groove and the refrigeration device when a centralized heat dissipation failure occurs.

[0004] Currently, since server cabinets are not only used indoors, but also outdoor server cabinets such as high-speed ETC server cabinets are relatively common. However, the dust is relatively large outdoors and is easily affected by weather conditions, which will affect the use of server cabinets. Moreover, the above-mentioned invention cannot clean the dust accumulated on the surface of the cabinet when used outdoors and cools down by air cooling, and the cooling efficiency is relatively low. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the following problems:

[0006] 1. When the existing high-speed ETC server cabinet is placed outdoors, dust is easily accumulated on the surface of the cabinet by passing vehicles, which affects the operation of the high-speed ETC server cabinet.

[0007] 2. The existing high-speed ETC server cabinet can only cool down by air cooling outdoors, and the cooling efficiency is relatively low.

[0008] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0009] A server cabinet, including a cabinet body, with air-cooling mechanisms provided on both sides of the cabinet body, the air-cooling mechanisms being used for air-cooling and heat dissipation of the cabinet body, a cleaning mechanism provided at the upper end of the cabinet body, the cleaning mechanism being used for cleaning the dust at the ventilation holes, and a motor provided at the lower end of the cabinet body.

[0010] Preferably, the air-cooling mechanism includes a first air plate, a second air plate, a third air plate, a connecting cloth, an opening and closing cloth, and a spring. The first air plate is fixedly connected to the cabinet body through the opening and closing cloth. By setting the first air plate, the second air plate can drive the first air plate when swinging, causing the opening and closing cloth to open or close. The first air plate is fixedly connected to the second air plate through the connecting cloth, the second air plate is fixedly connected to the third air plate through the connecting cloth, and the third air plate is rotationally connected to the output shaft of the motor. By setting the third air plate, the motor can drive the third air plate to swing. Both sides of the second air plate are fixedly connected to the cabinet body through the spring. By setting the spring, the second air plate can play a buffering role under the linkage of the first air plate.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a flexible shaft and a brush. One end of the flexible shaft is fixedly connected to the first air plate. By setting the flexible shaft, the movement of the flexible shaft can be realized through the opening and closing of the first air plate. The other end of the flexible shaft is rotationally connected with a brush. By setting the brush, the brush can move left and right under the drive of the flexible shaft to clean the dust on the ventilation plate. The brush is located above the ventilation plate, and the ventilation plate is located at the outer top end of the cabinet body.

[0012] Preferably, the air-cooling mechanism is provided with a water tank. By setting the water tank, rainwater can be collected through the through holes on the side close to the cabinet body of the opening and closing cloth in rainy days, and water-cooling and temperature reduction can be achieved through the rainwater. The air-cooling mechanism is provided with a partition layer. By setting the partition layer, the air-cooling mechanism and the water tank can be better separated, facilitating the collection of rainwater. The bottom end of the partition layer is fixedly adhered to the side of the bottom of the cabinet body, and the top end of the partition layer is fixedly adhered to the opening and closing cloth. The top end of the partition layer is located at the middle position of the opening and closing cloth.

[0013] Preferably, a collection groove is provided at the inner top end of the cabinet body. By setting the collection groove, the dust falling from the ventilation plate can be collected.

[0014] Preferably, the opening and closing cloth is provided with through holes above the water tank. By opening the through holes above the water tank, rainwater can be better collected.

[0015] Preferably, the ventilation plate is provided with through holes, and the through holes communicate with the top end of the cabinet body. By providing through holes on the ventilation plate, the dust cleaned by the brush can fall into the collection groove through the through holes.

[0016] Preferably, the partition layer is made of a waterproof material to prevent rainwater leakage and reduce the water-cooling effect.

[0017] Preferably, both the opening and closing cloth and the connecting cloth are made of flexible materials, and the flexibility of the flexible materials is utilized to ensure the opening and closing of the opening and closing cloth and the connection of the connecting cloth.

[0018] Preferably, a base is provided at the lower end of the motor, and the base is used for support.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a server cabinet, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. In the present invention, by providing a cleaning mechanism, the dust on the ventilation plate at the top of the cabinet is swept into the collection tank by a brush, thereby providing a clean operating environment for the server cabinet.

[0021] 2. In the present invention, by providing an air-cooling mechanism and a water tank, the heat dissipation during the use of the server cabinet is improved by the dual combination of air-cooling and water-cooling, thereby improving the efficiency.

[0022] For the parts not involved in the device, they are the same as or can be implemented by the prior art. In the present invention, by providing a cleaning mechanism, the dust on the ventilation plate at the top of the cabinet is swept into the collection tank by a brush, and by providing an air-cooling mechanism and a water tank, the problem of improving the heat dissipation during the use of the server cabinet by the dual combination of air-cooling and water-cooling is solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a server cabinet proposed by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a top view schematic diagram of a server cabinet proposed by the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: cabinet main body 1, air-cooling mechanism 2, first air plate 201, second air plate 202, third air plate 203, connecting cloth 204, opening and closing cloth 205, spring 206, cleaning mechanism 3, flexible shaft 301, brush 302, ventilation plate 4, water tank 5, partition layer 6, collection tank 7, base 8, motor 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0027] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] Referring to Figure 1-2 , a server cabinet, comprising a cabinet main body 1, air-cooling mechanisms 2 are arranged on both sides of the cabinet main body 1, and the air-cooling mechanisms 2 are used for air-cooling and heat dissipation of the cabinet main body 1. A cleaning mechanism 3 is arranged at the upper end of the cabinet main body 1, and the cleaning mechanism 3 is used for cleaning the dust at the ventilation holes. A motor 4 is arranged at the lower end of the cabinet main body 1.

[0030] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the air-cooling mechanism 2 includes a first air plate 201, a second air plate 202, a third air plate 203, a connecting cloth 204, an opening and closing cloth 205, and a spring 206. The first air plate 201 is fixedly connected to the cabinet main body 1 through the opening and closing cloth 205. By arranging the first air plate 201, the second air plate 202 can drive the first air plate 201 when swinging, so that the opening and closing cloth 205 is opened or closed. The first air plate 201 is fixedly connected to the second air plate 202 through the connecting cloth 204. The second air plate 202 is fixedly connected to the third air plate 203 through the connecting cloth 204. The third air plate 203 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 4. By arranging the third air plate 203, the motor 4 can drive the third air plate 203 to swing. Both sides of the second air plate 202 are fixedly connected to the cabinet main body 1 through the spring 206. By arranging the spring 206, the second air plate 202 can play a buffering role under the linkage of the first air plate 201.

[0031] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning mechanism 3 includes a flexible shaft 301 and a brush 302. One end of the flexible shaft 301 is fixedly connected to the first air plate 201. By arranging the flexible shaft 301, the movement of the flexible shaft 301 can be realized through the opening and closing of the first air plate 201. The other end of the flexible shaft 301 is rotatably connected with the brush 302. By arranging the brush 302, the brush 302 can move left and right under the drive of the flexible shaft 301 to clean the dust on the ventilation plate 4. The brush 302 is located at the upper end of the ventilation plate 4, and the ventilation plate 4 is located at the outer top end of the cabinet main body 1.

[0032] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the air-cooling mechanism 2 is provided with a water tank 5. By providing the water tank 5, rainwater can be collected through the through holes on the side close to the cabinet body 1 of the opening and closing cloth 205 on rainy days, and water-cooling can be achieved through the rainwater. The air-cooling mechanism 2 is provided with a partition layer 6. By providing the partition layer 6, the air-cooling mechanism 2 and the water tank 5 can be better separated, facilitating the collection of rainwater. The bottom end of the waterproof cloth is fixedly adhered to the bottom side of the cabinet body 1, and the top end of the waterproof cloth is fixedly adhered to the opening and closing cloth 205. The top end of the waterproof cloth is located at the middle position of the opening and closing cloth 205.

[0033] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, a collection groove 7 is provided at the inner top end of the cabinet body 1. By providing the collection groove 7, the dust falling from the ventilation plate 4 can be collected.

[0034] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, through holes are provided in the opening and closing cloth 205 above the water tank 5. By providing through holes above the water tank 5, rainwater can be better collected.

[0035] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, through holes are provided in the ventilation plate 4, and the through holes communicate with the top end of the cabinet body 1. By providing through holes in the ventilation plate 4, the dust cleaned by the brush 302 can fall into the collection groove 7 through the through holes.

[0036] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the partition layer 6 is made of waterproof fabric, and the waterproof fabric is used to prevent rainwater leakage and reduce the water-cooling effect.

[0037] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, both the opening and closing cloth 205 and the connecting cloth 204 are made of flexible materials, and the flexibility of the flexible materials is used to ensure the opening and closing of the opening and closing cloth 205 and the connection of the connecting cloth 204.

[0038] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, a base 8 is provided at the lower end of the motor 4, and the base 8 is used for support.

[0039] Working principle: When in use, the motor 4 is started, the output shaft of the motor 4 rotates, so that the third air plate 203 swings back and forth at a predetermined angle. The second air plate 202 connected to the third air plate 203 swings back and forth within a predetermined range under the limit of the spring 206. The first air plate 201 connected to the second air plate 202 swings along with the opening and closing of the opening and closing cloth 205 under the limit of the opening and closing cloth 205, performing air-cooling for the cabinet body 1. At the same time, during the swinging process of the first air plate 201, the flexible shaft 301 is driven to move back and forth on the ventilation plate 4. At this time, when the brush 302 rotates, the dust is swept through the through holes and falls into the collection groove 7, ensuring a clean operating environment for the cabinet body. On rainy days, rainwater enters the water tank 5 through the through holes on the side of the opening and closing cloth 205 close to the cabinet body 1, and the rainwater accumulates in the water tank, realizing water-cooling for the cabinet body 1. The combination of air-cooling and water-cooling is used to improve the heat dissipation during the use of the server cabinet and improve the efficiency.

[0040] As described above, it is only the preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its inventive concept, making equivalent substitutions or changes should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A server cabinet, comprising a cabinet main body (1), characterized in that, air cooling mechanisms (2) are arranged on both sides of the cabinet main body (1), the air cooling mechanisms (2) are used for air cooling and heat dissipation of the cabinet main body (1), a cleaning mechanism (3) is arranged at the upper end of the cabinet main body (1), the cleaning mechanism (3) is used for cleaning dust at the ventilation holes, and a motor (9) is arranged at the lower end of the cabinet main body (1); The air cooling mechanism (2) includes a first air plate (201), a second air plate (202), a third air plate (203), a connecting cloth (204), an opening and closing cloth (205) and a spring (206). The first air plate (201) is fixedly connected to the cabinet main body (1) through the opening and closing cloth (205). The first air plate (201) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second air plate (202) through the connecting cloth (204). The second air plate (202) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third air plate (203) through the connecting cloth (204). The third air plate (203) is rotatably connected to the output shaft of the motor (4). Both sides of the second air plate (202) are fixedly connected to the cabinet main body (1) through the spring (206); The cleaning mechanism (3) includes a flexible shaft (301) and a brush (302). One end of the flexible shaft (301) is fixedly connected to the first air plate (201). The other end of the flexible shaft (301) is rotatably connected to the brush (302). The brush (302) is located above the ventilation plate (4). The ventilation plate (4) is located at the outer top end of the cabinet main body (1); The air cooling mechanism (2) is provided with a water tank (5). The air cooling mechanism (2) is provided with a partition layer (6). The bottom end of the partition layer (6) is fixedly adhered to the bottom side of the cabinet main body (1). The top end of the partition layer (6) is fixedly adhered to the opening and closing cloth (205). The top end of the partition layer (6) is located at the middle position of the opening and closing cloth (205); A collection tank (7) is arranged at the inner top end of the cabinet main body (1); The opening and closing cloth (205) is located above the water tank (5) and is provided with through holes; The ventilation plate (4) is provided with through holes, and the through holes communicate with the top end of the cabinet main body (1); The partition layer (6) is made of waterproof material; Both the opening and closing cloth (205) and the connecting cloth (204) are made of flexible materials; A base (8) is arranged at the lower end of the motor (4); The first air plate (201) connected to the second air plate (202) swings along with the opening and closing of the opening and closing cloth (205) under the limitation of the opening and closing cloth (205); at the same time, during the swinging process of the first air plate (201), the flexible shaft (301) is driven to move back and forth on the ventilation plate (4); When in use, start the motor (4). The output shaft of the motor (4) rotates, causing the third air plate (203) to swing back and forth at a predetermined angle. The second air plate (202) connected to the third air plate (203) swings back and forth within a predetermined range under the limitation of the spring (206). The first air plate (201) connected to the second air plate (202) swings with the opening and closing of the opening and closing cloth (205) under the limitation of the opening and closing cloth (205), performing air cooling and heat dissipation on the cabinet main body (1). At the same time, during the swinging process of the first air plate (201), the flexible shaft (301) is driven to move back and forth on the ventilation plate (4). At this time, when the brush (302) rotates, the dust is swept through the through hole into the collection groove (7), ensuring a clean operating environment for the cabinet main body. In rainy days, rainwater enters the water tank (5) through the through hole on the side of the opening and closing cloth (205) close to the cabinet main body (1). The rainwater accumulates in the water tank, realizing water cooling and temperature reduction of the cabinet main body (1). By combining air cooling and water cooling, the heat dissipation during the use of the server cabinet is improved.

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