A buffer structure and working method for an immersion server slide rail

Abstract

The present invention relates to a buffer structure and working method for an immersion server slide rail, which belongs to the field of server slide rails. The buffer mechanism consists of a buffer box, a buffer cavity, a small hole, a guide column, an elastic member, and a buffer block. When the slide rail is opened, the elastic member has no compression force, which pushes the guide column and the buffer block to move outward. The server coolant enters the buffer cavity through the small hole at the tail of the buffer box and fills the cavity, and the buffer block stops moving when it abuts against a first limit block. When the slide rail is closed, the tail of the first movable rail abuts against the buffer block to generate an inward thrust, which pushes the buffer block and the guide column to move inward. The guide column squeezes the elastic member and the coolant in the buffer cavity, thereby forming a buffer. Therefore, the present invention has a compact and reasonable structure, is easy to operate, and realizes automatic buffering, so that during operation, it can prevent collision damage caused by excessive impact, thereby reducing accidental damage to the server due to poor operation and increasing the service life of the server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a buffer structure and a working method for an immersion type server slide rail, and belongs to the field of server slide rails. Background Art

[0002] Due to the increasing use of content streaming, cloud computing, and industrial automation, the demand for data has never been greater. This increase in data means higher energy usage and the need to efficiently address heat issues. Immersion cooling solutions can easily accommodate the increasing heat loads of the latest processors while achieving ultra-low power consumption, thereby fulfilling energy conservation and sustainability goals. The global data center liquid cooling market is estimated to reach $6 billion by 2026. This rapid market growth is expected to be driven by the growing demand for green and energy-efficient alternatives. Immersed servers help conserve valuable data center floor space and simplify deployment without sacrificing reliability, availability, or maintainability. As a key accessory, immersible server rails are expected to continue to grow in demand. Unlike traditional air-cooled server rails, liquid-cooled servers are often mounted vertically on the ground. In this scenario, the server can easily impact the mounting point due to operator error after installation, causing internal and external damage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: To provide a buffer structure and working method for an immersion server slide rail to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] Technical solution: In the first aspect, a buffer structure for an immersed server slide rail is provided, which consists of a fixed rail and a movable rail assembly and is immersed in the server coolant; the movable rail assembly includes: a first movable rail and a second movable rail.

[0005] In a further embodiment, the movable rail assembly includes at least a first movable rail and a second movable rail, which can be increased or decreased according to the needs of the workplace.

[0006] In a further embodiment, a buffer mechanism is provided at the end of the fixed rail; the buffer mechanism includes: a buffer box, which is relatively fixedly installed on the fixed rail; a buffer cavity is provided at the head of the buffer box, and the depth of the buffer cavity is not higher than the length of the buffer box; a small hole is provided at the tail of the buffer box, and the small hole is connected to the buffer cavity; a guide column and an elastic member are installed in the buffer cavity, and the elastic member is provided between the bottom of the guide column and the bottom of the buffer cavity; a buffer block is relatively fixed to the head of the guide column.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the first movable rail is located inside the fixed rail, and the fixed rail and the first movable rail are connected by sliding; the second movable rail is located inside the first movable rail, and the second movable rail and the first movable rail are connected by sliding;

[0008] A sliding frame is provided on the inner side of the fixed rail and the inner side of the first movable rail, and a ball bearing is provided on the sliding frame. The ball bearings of the sliding frame on the fixed rail are connected to the slide groove of the fixed rail and the slide groove surface of the first movable rail at the same time, and the ball bearings of the sliding frame on the first movable rail are connected to the slide groove of the first movable rail and the slide groove surface of the second movable rail at the same time;

[0009] The head of the fixed rail and the head of the first movable rail are both provided with a stopper, which contacts the head of the sliding frame.

[0010] In a further embodiment, two fool-proofing blocks are provided on the bottom surface of the buffer box, two fool-proofing grooves are opened on the fixed rail, and the fool-proofing blocks are located in the fool-proofing grooves.

[0011] In a further embodiment, a raised first limit stop is provided on the fixed rail, and when the buffer block is extended, the first limit stop limits the maximum working distance of the buffer block;

[0012] The head of the first movable rail and the head of the second movable rail are both provided with a second limit block protruding inward, which limits the maximum pushing distance of the first movable rail and the second movable rail when the slide rail is closed.

[0013] In a further embodiment, an anti-slip component is provided on the inner side of the tail of the first movable rail and the inner side of the tail of the second movable rail;

[0014] The head of the fixed rail is provided with an inwardly protruding block; the tail of the sliding frame is provided with a boss;

[0015] The anti-slip assembly includes: a paddle mounted on the first movable rail by rivets, the boss located in the paddle hole at the tail of the paddle, the bulge located in the limiting groove at the tail of the paddle, and an elastic pull rod connected between the two pull blocks on the paddle.

[0016] In a further embodiment, the small hole is externally connected to a cooling liquid.

[0017] In a further embodiment, the center of the buffer cavity and the center of the small hole are on the same axis.

[0018] In a second aspect, a working method of a buffer structure for an immersion server slide rail is provided, including two methods of slide rail opening buffer and slide rail closing buffer; the specific steps are as follows:

[0019] Step 1: When the server slide rail opens, the first movable rail moves outward on the fixed rail via the ball bearings on the sliding frame. The elastic member loses pressure, pushing the guide post and the buffer block outward. The server coolant enters the buffer cavity through the small hole at the rear of the buffer box and fills the cavity. When the buffer block hits the first limit stop, the second movable rail also moves outward on the first movable rail via the ball bearings on the sliding frame, thus completing the slide rail opening.

[0020] Step 2. When the server slide rail is closed, the second movable rail is pushed inward, and the second movable rail moves outward on the first movable rail through the ball bearings on the sliding frame. When the second movable rail returns to its position, the first movable rail moves inward on the fixed rail through the ball bearings on the sliding frame. When the tail of the first movable rail moves to the buffer block and contacts it, it continues to move inward. The inward thrust compresses the buffer block, guide column and elastic part, and the guide column pushes the server coolant in the buffer cavity to flow out from the small hole, thereby forming a buffer.

[0021] Beneficial effect: The present invention relates to a buffer structure and working method for an immersion server slide rail, belonging to the field of server slide rails. The present invention is composed of a fixed rail, a first movable rail and a second movable rail; a buffer mechanism is provided at the end of the fixed rail, and the buffer mechanism is composed of a buffer box, a buffer cavity is provided at the head of the buffer box, a small hole is provided at the tail of the buffer box, the small hole is connected to the buffer cavity, and a guide column and an elastic member and a buffer block are arranged in the buffer cavity. When the slide rail is opened, the elastic member has no compression force, pushing the guide column and the buffer block to move outward, and the server cools down. The coolant enters the buffer cavity through the small hole at the rear of the buffer box and fills the cavity, and the buffer block stops moving when it abuts the first limit block. When the slide rail is closed, the rear end of the first movable rail abuts the buffer block to generate an inward thrust, pushing the buffer block and the guide column to move inward, and the guide column squeezes the elastic part and the coolant in the buffer cavity, thereby forming a buffer. Therefore, the present invention has a compact and reasonable structure, is easy to operate, and realizes automatic buffering, so that during operation, it can prevent collision damage caused by excessive impact, thereby reducing accidental damage to the server due to poor operation and increasing the service life of the server. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is an axonometric drawing of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a front view of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a top view of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a top view of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5It is a cross-sectional view of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a front view of the first movable rail of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the anti-slip component of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the fixed rail end of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the tail of the fixed rail and the first movable rail of the present invention.

[0031] Figure numerals: fixed rail 1, first movable rail 2, buffer mechanism 3, buffer box 4, buffer cavity 5, small hole 6, guide column 7, second movable rail 8, elastic member 9, buffer block 11, sliding frame 12, ball 13, stop 14, anti-idiot block 15, anti-idiot groove 16, first limit block 17, second limit block 18, anti-slip assembly 19, protrusion 20, boss 21, paddle 22, paddle hole 23, limit groove 24, elastic pull rod 25. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well known in the art are not described to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0033] A buffer structure for an immersed server slide rail consists of a fixed rail 1 and a movable rail assembly and is immersed in server coolant; the movable rail assembly includes a first movable rail 2 and a second movable rail 8.

[0034] In a further embodiment, the movable rail assembly includes at least a first movable rail 2 and a second movable rail 8, which can be increased or decreased according to the needs of the workplace.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] A buffer mechanism 3 is provided at the end of the fixed rail 1 ; the buffer mechanism 3 comprises a buffer box 4 , a buffer cavity 5 , a small hole 6 , a guide post 7 , an elastic member 9 and a buffer block 11 .

[0037] In one embodiment, the buffer box 4 is relatively fixedly installed on the fixed rail 1; a buffer cavity 5 is provided at the head of the buffer box 4, and the depth of the buffer cavity 5 is not higher than the length of the buffer box 4; a small hole 6 is provided at the tail of the buffer box 4, and the small hole 6 is connected to the buffer cavity 5; a guide column 7 and an elastic member 9 are installed in the buffer cavity 5, and the elastic member 9 is provided between the bottom of the guide column 7 and the bottom of the buffer cavity 5; a buffer block 11 is relatively fixed to the head of the guide column 7.

[0038] In one embodiment, the center of the buffer cavity 5 and the center of the small hole 6 are on the same axis.

[0039] In one embodiment, the small hole 6 is externally connected to a coolant.

[0040] Example 2:

[0041] The first movable rail 2 is located in the fixed rail 1, and the fixed rail 1 and the first movable rail 2 are connected by sliding; the second movable rail 8 is located in the first movable rail 2, and the second movable rail 8 and the first movable rail 2 are connected by sliding.

[0042] In one embodiment, a sliding frame 12 is provided on the inner side of the fixed rail 1 and the inner side of the first movable rail 2, and a ball 13 is provided on the sliding frame 12. The ball 13 of the sliding frame 12 on the fixed rail 1 is simultaneously connected to the slide groove of the fixed rail 1 and the slide groove surface of the first movable rail 2, and the ball 13 of the sliding frame 12 on the first movable rail 2 is simultaneously connected to the slide groove of the first movable rail 2 and the slide groove surface of the second movable rail 8.

[0043] In one embodiment, the head of the fixed rail 1 and the head of the first movable rail 2 are both provided with a stopper 14 , which contacts the head of the sliding frame 12 .

[0044] Example 3:

[0045] The bottom surface of the buffer box 4 is provided with two fool-proof blocks 15 , and the fixed rail 1 is provided with two fool-proof grooves 16 , and the fool-proof blocks 15 are located in the fool-proof grooves 16 .

[0046] In one embodiment, the fixed rail 1 is provided with a raised first limit block 17, and when the buffer block 11 is extended, the first limit block 17 limits the maximum working distance of the buffer block 11; the head of the first movable rail 2 and the head of the second movable rail 8 are both provided with an inwardly protruding second limit block 18, which limits the maximum pushing distance of the first movable rail 2 and the second movable rail 8 when the slide rail is closed.

[0047] Example 4:

[0048] The inner side of the tail of the first movable rail 2 and the inner side of the tail of the second movable rail 8 are both provided with an anti-slip component 19; the head of the fixed rail 1 is provided with an inwardly protruding bump 20; the tail of the sliding frame 12 is provided with a boss 21;

[0049] In one embodiment, the anti-slip assembly 19 includes: a paddle 22, which is installed on the first movable rail 2 by rivets, the boss 21 is located in the paddle hole 23 at the tail of the paddle 22, the protrusion 20 is located in the limiting groove 24 at the tail of the paddle 22, and an elastic pull rod 25 is connected between the two pull blocks on the paddle 22.

[0050] In the above, when the first movable rail 2 and the second movable rail 8 need to be removed, the first movable rail 2 and the second movable rail 8 are pulled out, and the paddle 22 in the anti-detachment component 19 is moved, and the paddle 22 moves downward, thereby driving the paddle hole 23 and the limiting groove 24 at the tail of the paddle 22 to move upward through the elastic pull rod 25, and then pulling out the first movable rail 2.

[0051] A method for operating a buffer structure for an immersion server slide rail includes two methods: slide rail opening buffering and slide rail closing buffering. The specific steps are as follows:

[0052] Step 1: When the server slide rail opens, the first movable rail 2 moves outward on the fixed rail 1 via the ball bearings 13 on the sliding frame 12. The elastic member 9 loses pressure, pushing the guide post 7 and the buffer block 11 outward. The server coolant enters the buffer chamber 5 through the small hole 6 at the rear of the buffer tank 4 and fills the chamber. When the buffer block 11 abuts against the first limit stop 17, the second movable rail 8 also moves outward on the first movable rail 2 via the ball bearings 13 on the sliding frame 12, thereby completing the slide rail opening operation.

[0053] Step 2. When the server slide rail is closed, the second movable rail 8 is pushed inward, and the second movable rail 8 moves outward on the first movable rail 2 through the ball 13 on the sliding frame 12. When the second movable rail 8 returns to its position, the first movable rail 2 moves inward on the fixed rail 1 through the ball 13 on the sliding frame 12. When the tail of the first movable rail 2 moves to the buffer block 11 and contacts it, it continues to move inward. The inward thrust pushes the buffer block 11, the guide column 7 and the elastic member 9 to compress, and the guide column 7 pushes the server coolant in the buffer chamber 5 to flow out from the small hole 6, thereby forming a buffer.

[0054] Working principle: When the present invention is working, first, when the slide rail is opened, the first movable rail 2 and the second movable rail 8 move outward in sequence, and then the first movable rail 2 moves the sliding frame 12 in the fixed rail 1 through the ball 13, and the second movable rail 8 moves the sliding frame 12 in the first movable rail 2 through the ball 13. At the same time, the buffer mechanism 3 also works, the elastic member 9 loses pressure, and pushes the guide column 7 and the buffer block 11 to move outward. The server coolant enters the buffer cavity 5 through the small hole 6 at the tail of the buffer box 4 and fills the cavity. When the buffer block 11 presses against the first limit block 17, the second movable rail 8 also moves outward on the first movable rail 2 through the ball 13 on the sliding frame 12, thereby completing the opening of the slide rail;

[0055] When the slide rail is closed, the first movable rail 2 and the second movable rail 8 move inward in turn, and then the first movable rail 2 moves the sliding frame 12 in the fixed rail 1 through the ball 13, and the second movable rail 8 moves the sliding frame 12 in the first movable rail 2 through the ball 13. When the second limit block 18 at the head of the second movable rail 8 contacts the stop portion 14 of the first movable rail 2, the second movable rail 8 returns to its original position; at this time, the first movable rail 2 moves inward on the fixed rail 1 through the ball 13 on the sliding frame 12, and when the tail of the first movable rail 2 moves to the buffer block 11 and contacts it, it continues to move inward, and the inward thrust pushes the buffer block 11, the guide column 7 and the elastic member 9 to compress, and the guide column 7 pushes the server coolant in the buffer chamber 5 to flow out from the small hole 6, thereby forming a buffer, and when the second limit block 18 at the head of the first movable rail 2 contacts the stop portion 14 of the fixed rail 1, the first movable rail 2 returns to its original position.

[0056] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present invention, various equivalent transformations can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention, and these equivalent transformations all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A buffer structure for an immersion server slide rail, characterized in that: It consists of fixed rail and moving rail assemblies and is immersed in the server coolant; The end of the fixed rail is provided with a buffer mechanism; The buffer mechanism comprises: A buffer box is relatively fixedly installed on the fixed rail; The head of the buffer box is provided with a buffer cavity, the depth of which is no greater than the length of the buffer box; A small hole is provided at the rear of the buffer box, the small hole being in communication with the buffer cavity and in communication with the server coolant fluid around the fixed rail and movable rail assemblies; A guide post and an elastic member installed in the buffer cavity, wherein the elastic member is arranged between the bottom of the guide post and the bottom of the buffer cavity; The buffer block is fixed relative to the guide post head.

2. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable rail assembly includes a first movable rail and a second movable rail; The first movable rail is located inside the fixed rail, and the fixed rail and the first movable rail are connected by sliding; the second movable rail is located inside the first movable rail, and the second movable rail and the first movable rail are connected by sliding; A sliding frame is provided on the inner side of the fixed rail and the outer side of the first movable rail, and a ball bearing is provided on the sliding frame. The ball bearing of the sliding frame is connected to the sliding groove on the inner side of the fixed rail and the sliding groove on the outer side of the first movable rail at the same time; Another sliding frame is provided on the inner side of the first movable rail and the outer side of the second movable rail, and a ball bearing is provided on the sliding frame, and the ball bearing of the sliding frame is connected to the sliding groove on the inner side of the first movable rail and the sliding groove on the outer side of the second movable rail at the same time; The head of the fixed rail and the head of the first movable rail are both provided with a stopper, which contacts the head of the sliding frame.

3. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the buffer box is provided with two fool-proof blocks, and the fixed rail is provided with two fool-proof grooves, and the fool-proof blocks are located in the fool-proof grooves.

4. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed rail is provided with a raised first limit block, which limits the maximum working distance of the buffer block when the buffer block is extended; The head of the first movable rail and the head of the second movable rail are both provided with a second limit block protruding inward, which limits the maximum pushing distance of the first movable rail and the second movable rail when the slide rail is closed.

5. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-slip component is provided on the inner side of the tail of the first movable rail and the inner side of the tail of the second movable rail; The head of the fixed rail is provided with an inwardly protruding block; the tail of the sliding frame is provided with a boss; The anti-slip assembly includes: a paddle mounted on the first movable rail by rivets, the boss located in the paddle hole at the tail of the paddle, the bulge located in the limiting groove at the tail of the paddle, and an elastic pull rod connected between the two pull blocks on the paddle.

6. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center of the buffer cavity and the center of the small hole are on the same axis.

7. The buffer structure for the slide rail of an immersion server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable rail assembly includes at least a first movable rail and a second movable rail, which can be increased or decreased according to the needs of the workplace.

8. A method for operating a buffer structure for an immersion server slide rail, characterized in that: There are two types of buffers: slide rail opening buffer and slide rail closing buffer. The specific steps are as follows: Step 1: When the server slide rail opens, the first movable rail moves outward on the fixed rail via the ball bearings on the sliding frame. The elastic member loses pressure, pushing the guide post and the buffer block outward. The server coolant around the server slide rail enters the buffer cavity through the small hole at the rear of the buffer box and fills the cavity. When the buffer block hits the first limit stop, the second movable rail also moves outward on the first movable rail via the ball bearings on the sliding frame, thus completing the slide rail opening operation. Step 2. When the server slide rail is closed, the second movable rail is pushed inward, and the second movable rail moves outward on the first movable rail through the ball bearings on the sliding frame. When the second movable rail returns to its position, the first movable rail moves inward on the fixed rail through the ball bearings on the sliding frame. When the tail of the first movable rail moves to the buffer block and contacts it, it continues to move inward. The inward thrust compresses the buffer block, guide column and elastic part, and the guide column pushes the server coolant in the buffer cavity to flow out of the small hole and return to the server coolant around the server slide rail, thereby forming a buffer.

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