Server racks and server components

Abstract

This application provides a server rack and a server assembly. The server rack includes a chassis and a manifold, with the chassis and manifold fixedly connected. The manifold has a female end. The server rack also includes a first positioning structure and a mounting assembly. The first positioning structure is fixedly connected to the manifold and is positioned near the female end. The mounting assembly includes a bracket and a second positioning structure, which is slidably connected to the first positioning structure. The second positioning structure and the first positioning structure are used for pre-positioning the bracket, which is fixedly connected to the chassis. The server assembly includes a server host, a joystick, and a server rack. The server host is movably connected to the joystick, and the bracket has a blocking part that is abutting against the joystick. The beneficial effect of this application is that it improves the fitting accuracy between the coolant manifold and the server coolant interface, ensuring a tight connection between the coolant manifold and the server coolant interface, and reducing the risk of coolant leakage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of computer equipment technology, and in particular to server racks and server components. Background Technology

[0002] Existing computer server cooling systems utilize server racks to supply coolant, which is then channeled to the computer servers to cool them. Coolant manifolds are installed on the server rack chassis and connected to the servers, allowing the coolant to circulate within the servers and carry away their heat.

[0003] However, due to manufacturing errors in the chassis and coolant manifold, as well as assembly errors between the chassis and the server, tolerances will arise at the connection between the coolant manifold and the server. When these tolerances exceed the acceptable range, gaps will form at the connection, leading to coolant leakage and reduced coolant flow. How to solve these problems is a matter that those skilled in the art need to consider. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a server rack and server components. The server rack includes a chassis and a manifold, the chassis being fixedly connected to the manifold. The manifold has a female end. The server rack further includes a first positioning structure and a mounting component. The first positioning structure is fixedly connected to the manifold and is disposed near the female end. The mounting component includes a bracket and a second positioning structure, the second positioning structure being disposed at a first end of the bracket, the first end being near the female end. The second positioning structure is slidably connected to the first positioning structure, and the second positioning structure and the first positioning structure are used for pre-positioning the bracket. The bracket is fixedly connected to the chassis.

[0005] In one possible embodiment, the first positioning structure is a boss, which is located at the same height as the female end of the manifold.

[0006] In one possible embodiment, the second positioning structure includes a hanging hole at the first end, and the boss cooperates with the hanging hole to detachably connect the boss to the hanging hole.

[0007] In one possible embodiment, the second positioning structure includes a groove at the first end, the boss cooperating with the groove to detachably connect the boss to the groove, and the boss and the surface of the groove being in separable contact.

[0008] In one possible embodiment, at least two second positioning structures are provided at the first end of the bracket, and the two second positioning structures are arranged along the extension direction of the female end.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the first end includes a reinforcing structure, and the second positioning structure is disposed within the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure includes an integrally connected plane and a vertical surface, the plane and the vertical surface being perpendicular to each other, and the vertical surface being integrally connected to the first end of the bracket.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, a plurality of brackets are arranged in a layered and spaced manner on the same side of the frame, the manifold is fixed to the side wall of the frame in a vertical direction, and a plurality of female ends are arranged in a layered and spaced manner on the same side of the manifold, the female ends being arranged perpendicular to the manifold.

[0011] This application embodiment also provides a server component, including a server host, a joystick, and a server rack. The server host is movably connected to the joystick. The server host is inserted into the bracket. The bracket has a blocking part located at one end relative to the female end. The blocking part is abuttingly connected to the joystick.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the blocking portion has an opening, and the operating lever abuts against the inner wall of the opening.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the side wall of the chassis is provided with mounting holes, the bracket is fixed to the side wall of the chassis through the mounting holes, and a plurality of server hosts are arranged and inserted into the server rack.

[0014] Compared to existing technologies, the server rack and server components provided in this application, by setting a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure, are used to pre-position and fix the installation components and manifold, and then connect the server coolant interface to the female end by using an operating lever, so as to improve the fitting accuracy between the manifold and the server coolant interface, make the manifold and the server coolant interface tightly connected, and reduce the risk of coolant leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the server rack of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of area A of the server rack.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of area B of the server rack.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the server rack along the IV-IV direction.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the second positioning structure of the server rack.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the server component of this application.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram of area C, showing the server host and the rack assembled together.

[0022] Explanation of main component symbols

[0023] Server rack 1

[0024] Frame 11

[0025] Mounting hole 111

[0026] Manifold 12

[0027] Mother end 121

[0028] First positioning structure 13

[0029] Install Component 14

[0030] Bracket 141

[0031] Second positioning structure 142

[0032] First end 143

[0033] Hanging hole 144

[0034] Groove 145

[0035] Reinforced Structure 146

[0036] Plane 1461

[0037] Facade 1462

[0038] Blocking part 147

[0039] Opening 148

[0040] Bottom wall 149

[0041] Server Component 2

[0042] Server host 21

[0043] Operating lever 22

[0044] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following description will refer to the accompanying drawings to provide a more complete picture of the present application. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present application. However, the present application may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. These exemplary embodiments are provided to make the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art. Similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components.

[0046] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. Furthermore, unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a general dictionary should be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the relevant art and the content of this application, and should not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning.

[0048] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments. It should be noted that components depicted in the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale; and identical or similar components will be designated with the same or similar reference numerals or similar technical terms.

[0049] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the server rack 1 of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of area A of server rack 1. The following will... Figure 1 and Figure 2 This will be explained in conjunction with other methods.

[0051] This application provides a server rack 1, including a chassis 11 and a manifold 12. The chassis 11 and the manifold 12 are fixedly connected. The manifold 12 has a female end 121. The server rack 1 also includes a first positioning structure 13 and a mounting assembly 14. The first positioning structure 13 is fixedly connected to the manifold 12 and is disposed near the female end 121. The mounting assembly 14 includes a bracket 141 and a second positioning structure 142. The second positioning structure 142 is disposed at a first end 143 of the bracket 141, which is disposed near the female end 121. The second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13 are slidably connected. The second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13 are used for pre-positioning of the bracket 141, and the bracket 141 is fixedly connected to the chassis 11.

[0052] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of area B of server rack 1. The following will... Figure 3 and Figure 2 This will be explained in conjunction with other methods.

[0053] In one possible embodiment, the first positioning structure 13 is a boss, and the boss and the female end 121 are located at the same height as the manifold 12.

[0054] In one possible embodiment, the first end 143 includes a reinforcing structure 146, and a second positioning structure 142 is disposed within the reinforcing structure 146. The reinforcing structure 146 includes an integrally connected plane 1461 and a vertical surface 1462, which are perpendicular to each other. The vertical surface 1462 is integrally connected to the first end 143 of the bracket 141.

[0055] In one possible embodiment, at least two second positioning structures 142 are provided at the first end 143 of the bracket 141, and the two second positioning structures 142 are arranged along the extension direction of the female end 121.

[0056] Furthermore, the first positioning structure 13 is fixedly connected to the manifold 12, and the manifold 12 directly connects the first positioning structure 13 and the female end 121 as a whole, thereby reducing the assembly relationship of parts and eliminating the assembly error between the first positioning structure 13 and the female end 121.

[0057] The bracket 141 can be slidably connected to the first positioning structure 13 via the second positioning structure 142. The mating position of the second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13 can be adjusted. The second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13 are used for the pre-positioning of the bracket 141, thereby reducing the assembly error between the mounting component 14 and the female end 121.

[0058] By reducing the assembly relationships of parts and the pre-positioning of the second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13, the assembly error between the mounting component 14 and the female end 121 is reduced or eliminated, thereby improving the fitting accuracy between the female end 121 and the mounting component 14, ensuring a tight connection between the female end 121 and the server coolant interface, and reducing the risk of coolant leakage.

[0059] In this embodiment, the server rack 1 is a frame structure comprising multiple compartments, including a chassis 11 and a manifold 12. The chassis 11 and the manifold 12 are fixedly connected. The manifold 12 is located at a vertical corner of the chassis 11, and coolant is introduced into the chassis 11 through the manifold 12. The manifold 12 has multiple female ends 121, each of which is located in each compartment and is used to connect to a coolant interface so that each compartment can receive coolant. The manifold 12 is provided with a first positioning structure 13, and a mounting assembly 14 is fixedly attached to the chassis 11. The first positioning structure 13 can be a boss, which is cylindrical and is located at the same height as the female ends 121 on the manifold 12. The first positioning structure 13 is fixedly connected to the manifold 12 and is located close to the female ends 121, providing positioning for the female ends 121. The mounting assembly 14 includes a bracket 141 and a second positioning structure 142. The bracket 141 is a long, strip-shaped metal mounting rail, with one end designated as the first end 143, which is positioned near the female end 121. A second positioning structure 142 cooperates with the first positioning structure 13; for example, the first positioning structure 13 may be a boss, and the second positioning structure 142 uses this boss as a reference to position and fix the first end 143 to it. The first end 143 includes a reinforcing structure 146, which comprises an integrally connected plane 1461 and a vertical surface 1462. The plane 1461 and the vertical surface 1462 are perpendicular to each other, and the vertical surface 1462 is integrally connected to the first end 143 of the bracket 141 to prevent deformation of the first end 143 and improve its positional accuracy. The second positioning structure 142 is disposed within the reinforcing structure 146 to improve its positional accuracy. The second positioning structure 142 is slidably connected to the first positioning structure 13. The second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13 are used for pre-positioning of the bracket 141, and the bracket 141 is fixedly connected to the frame 11. In the length direction of the bracket 141, two second positioning structures 142 can be provided at the first end 143 of the bracket 141. The two second positioning structures 142 are arranged along the extension direction of the female end 121 to adjust the position of the bracket 141 to adapt to the installation of equipment of different sizes.

[0060] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of server rack 1 along the IV-IV direction. The following will... Figure 2 and Figure 4 This will be explained in conjunction with other methods.

[0061] In one possible embodiment, the second positioning structure 142 includes a hanging hole 144 formed at the first end 143, and the boss cooperates with the hanging hole 144 so that the boss is detachably connected to the hanging hole 144.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second positioning structure 142 is a gourd-shaped through hole, meaning the outline of the through hole is composed of a large and a small circle, and the through hole is located within the plane 1461 of the reinforcing structure 146. The boss is an inverted cone shape, and the surface of the boss and the through hole can be snapped together by an inverted snap. The head of the boss passes through the large circle of the through hole, slides along the outline of the through hole to the small circle position, and hangs upside down on the surface of the small circle of the through hole, thereby connecting the first positioning structure 13 and the second positioning structure 142 together. When disassembling the first positioning structure 13 and the second positioning structure 142, the boss can be separated from the through hole by sliding it from the small circle position to the large circle position.

[0063] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the second positioning structure 142 of the server rack 1. The following will... Figure 2 and Figure 5 This will be explained in conjunction with other methods.

[0064] In one possible embodiment, the second positioning structure 142 includes a groove 145 provided at the first end 143, and the boss cooperates with the groove 145 so that the boss is detachably connected to the groove 145, and the surfaces of the boss and the groove 145 are in separable contact.

[0065] In this embodiment, the second positioning structure 142 can also be a groove 145. A countersunk hole is formed on the plane 1461 to create the groove 145. Compared to the hanging hole 144, the groove 145 has an additional bottom wall 149, which is beneficial to the strength of the second positioning structure 142. Taking the groove 145 structure as an example, the second positioning structure 142 can be a gourd-shaped groove 145, that is, the outline of the groove 145 is composed of a large and a small circular groove. The groove 145 is located within the plane 1461 of the reinforcing structure 146. The boss is inverted conical in shape, and the boss and the surface of the groove 145 can be snapped together by an inverted snap. When the first positioning structure 13 is connected to the second positioning structure 142, the head of the boss passes through the large circle of the groove 145, and the head of the boss slides along the outline of the groove 145 to the small circle position, and hangs upside down on the surface of the small circle of the groove 145. When disassembling the first positioning structure 13 and the second positioning structure 142, the boss can be separated from the groove 145 by sliding it from the small circle position to the large circle position.

[0066] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of server component 2 of this application. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram of area C where the server host 21 and the bracket 141 are assembled. The following will... Figure 6 and Figure 7 This will be explained in conjunction with other methods.

[0067] This application embodiment also provides a server component 2, including a server host 21, an operating lever 22 and a server rack 1. The server host 21 is movably connected to the operating lever 22. The server host 21 is inserted into a bracket 141. The bracket 141 is provided with a blocking part 147. The blocking part 147 is provided at one end relative to the female end 121. The blocking part 147 is abuttingly connected to the operating lever 22.

[0068] In one possible embodiment, multiple brackets 141 are arranged in layers at intervals on the same side of the frame 11, the manifold 12 is fixed to the side wall of the frame 11 in the vertical direction, and multiple female ends 121 are arranged in layers at intervals on the same side of the manifold 12, with the female ends 121 being perpendicular to the manifold 12.

[0069] In one possible embodiment, the side wall of the chassis 11 is provided with mounting holes 111, and the bracket 141 is fixed to the side wall of the chassis 11 through the mounting holes 111. Multiple server hosts 21 are arranged and inserted into the server rack 1.

[0070] In one possible embodiment, the blocking part 147 is provided with an opening 148, and the operating lever 22 abuts against the inner wall of the opening 148.

[0071] Furthermore, the server host 21 is mounted on the bracket 141, and the coolant inlet of the server host 21 and the female end 121 of the manifold 12 are pre-positioned by the second positioning structure 142 and the first positioning structure 13. The server host 21 is pushed into the bracket 141 by the operating lever 22, ensuring a tight connection between the server coolant inlet and the female end 121 of the manifold 12. The mounting component 14 reduces the assembly error between the server host 21 and the female end 121, thereby improving the fitting accuracy of the coolant inlet between the female end 121 and the server host 21, ensuring a tight connection between the female end 121 and the server coolant inlet, and reducing the risk of coolant leakage.

[0072] In this embodiment, a server component 2 is provided, including a server host 21, a joystick 22, and a server rack 1. A knob is provided on the server host 21, and the middle part of the joystick 22 is connected to the knob, allowing the joystick 22 to be movably connected to the server host 21 via the knob. A bracket 141 has a blocking part 147 with an opening 148, and the joystick 22 abuts against the inner wall of the opening 148. The blocking part 147 is located at one end relative to the female end 121 and is abuttingly connected to the joystick 22, used to lock and fix the server host 21 onto the bracket 141 when the joystick 22 is rotated via the knob. The server host 21 is inserted into the bracket 141, and multiple brackets 141 are arranged in a layered, spaced-apart arrangement on the same side of the frame 11. The manifold 12 is fixed vertically to the side wall of the chassis 11. Multiple female terminals 121 are arranged in layers at intervals on the same side of the manifold 12, with the female terminals 121 perpendicular to the manifold 12. The spaced arrangement of the female terminals 121 and the brackets 141 allows for gaps between the server hosts 21, facilitating heat dissipation of the server hosts 21. The side wall of the chassis 11 is provided with mounting holes 111, through which the brackets 141 are fixed to the side wall of the chassis 11. Through each layer of brackets 141, the server hosts 21 can be arranged and inserted into the server rack 1.

[0073] The specific embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and substitutions can be made to the specific embodiments of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. All such changes and substitutions fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A server rack, comprising a chassis and a manifold, wherein the chassis is fixedly connected to the manifold, and the manifold is provided with a female end, characterized in that, It also includes, A first positioning structure is fixedly connected to the manifold. The first positioning structure is located near the female end and is a boss. The boss and the female end are located at the same height as the manifold. as well as The mounting assembly includes a bracket and a second positioning structure. The second positioning structure is disposed at a first end of the bracket, which is located near the female end. The second positioning structure is slidably connected to the first positioning structure to adjust the mating position of the second positioning structure and the first positioning structure. The second positioning structure and the first positioning structure are used for pre-positioning of the bracket. The bracket is fixedly connected to the frame.

2. The server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning structure includes a hanging hole at the first end, and the boss cooperates with the hanging hole to detachably connect the boss to the hanging hole.

3. The server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning structure includes a groove at the first end, and the boss cooperates with the groove so that the boss is detachably connected to the groove, and the surface of the boss and the groove are in separable contact.

4. The server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least two second positioning structures are provided at the first end of the bracket, and the two second positioning structures are arranged along the extension direction of the female end.

5. The server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first end includes a reinforcing structure, and the second positioning structure is disposed within the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure includes an integrally connected plane and a vertical surface, the plane and the vertical surface being perpendicular to each other, and the vertical surface being integrally connected to the first end of the bracket.

6. The server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple brackets are arranged in layers at intervals on the same side of the machine frame. The manifold is fixed to the side wall of the machine frame in the vertical direction. Multiple female ends are arranged in layers at intervals on the same side of the manifold. The female ends are arranged perpendicular to the manifold.

7. A server component, characterized in that, The system includes a server host, a joystick, and a server rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 6. The server host is movably connected to the joystick. The server host is inserted into the bracket. The bracket has a blocking part located at one end relative to the female end. The blocking part is abuttingly connected to the joystick.

8. The server component as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The blocking part has an opening, and the operating rod abuts against the inner wall of the opening.

9. The server component as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The side wall of the chassis is provided with mounting holes, and the bracket is fixed to the side wall of the chassis through the mounting holes. Multiple server hosts are arranged and inserted into the server rack.

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