An easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server
By designing an easy-to-maintain immersed phase-change liquid-cooled server and adopting a detachable box structure and modular design, it solves the problems of complex structure and difficult maintenance of traditional servers, achieving the effect of reducing maintenance costs and improving reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411514418.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-10-29
AI Technical Summary
The traditional immersion phase change liquid-cooled server has a complex structure, and the components are intertwined. Multiple components need to be disassembled during maintenance, resulting in an increase in workload and time cost, and it is easy to cause accidental damage to other components.
An easy-to-maintain immersed phase-change liquid-cooled server is designed. It adopts a detachable box structure. There are condensation components and collection components on the periphery of the box. The box cover is connected to the lifting component to provide the lifting function of the box cover. , which facilitates the installation and removal of the server body.
The modular design reduces the number of components that need to be operated during maintenance, reduces the workload and time cost of maintenance, effectively avoids the risk of accidental damage to other components during maintenance, and improves the reliability and stability of the server. sex.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of servers, and more particularly, relates to an immersion-type phase-change liquid-cooled server that is easy to maintain. Background Art
[0002] Immersed phase-change liquid cooling servers are servers immersed in coolant. During operation, the server generates a lot of heat due to the operation of multiple internal components. When the coolant is in full contact with the server, it absorbs the heat and undergoes a phase change from liquid to gas, effectively removing the heat generated by the server. This heat dissipation mechanism allows the server to operate at a normal temperature, avoiding problems such as performance degradation, component damage, and even server failure caused by overheating. However, traditional immersion phase-change liquid cooling servers are typically complex in structure, with components intertwined. When maintaining a component, multiple components need to be disassembled simultaneously, making installation and disassembly more cumbersome, leading to increased maintenance workload and time costs. Furthermore, during maintenance, it is easy to cause accidental damage to other components, affecting the normal use of the server. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an immersion-type phase-change liquid cooling server that is easy to maintain, so as to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the traditional immersion-type phase-change liquid cooling server has a complex structure, the components are intertwined, and multiple components need to be disassembled during maintenance, resulting in increased workload and time costs; at the same time, it is also easy to cause accidental damage to other components.
[0004] The purpose and efficacy of the easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:
[0005] An easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid-cooling server comprises a box body and a server body, a box cover is provided above the box body, two groups of lifting assemblies are provided in the box body, the box cover is connected to the two groups of lifting assemblies, an installation slot is provided on the box cover, and the server body is clamped in the installation slot; a condensation assembly and a collection assembly are detachably provided on the circumference of the box body, the condensation assembly is connected and communicated with the box body, and the collection assembly is respectively connected and communicated with the condensation assembly and the box body through connecting pipes; a detection assembly is provided on one side of the box body, and the detection assembly is detachably connected to the box body; a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the box body, and an electromagnetic valve is provided at one end of the drain pipe, two groups of turbine rotors are provided in the box body, and a controller is also provided on the box body.
[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the lifting assembly includes a shell and a shell cover, which are connected to form a lifting cavity, and a lifting bracket and an electric cylinder are arranged in the lifting cavity; the lifting bracket is slidably connected to the shell, and a mounting bracket is provided at the shaft end of the electric cylinder, and two sets of bearings are provided on the mounting bracket, and the rotating shaft is passed through the two sets of the bearings, and a first gear is provided between the mounting brackets, and the first gear is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and a first rack is provided on the lifting bracket, and the first gear is meshed with the first rack.
[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the lifting assembly includes a shell and a shell cover, which are connected to form a lifting cavity, and a lifting bracket and an electric cylinder are arranged in the lifting cavity; the lifting bracket is slidably connected to the shell, and a mounting bracket is provided at the shaft end of the electric cylinder, and two sets of bearings are provided on the mounting bracket, and the rotating shaft is passed through the two sets of the bearings, and a first gear is provided between the mounting brackets, and the first gear is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and a first rack is provided on the lifting bracket, and the first gear is meshed with the first rack; second gears are provided on both sides of the mounting bracket and sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft, and two sets of second racks are provided in the lifting cavity, and the second racks are detachably connected to the shell, and the second gear is meshed with the second rack.
[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, two groups of slide rails are provided in the shell, and the lifting bracket is provided with sliders corresponding to the slide rails, and the sliders are slidably connected to the slide rails; two groups of support rods are provided on the lifting bracket, and the shell is provided with lifting through-holes corresponding to the support rods, and the support rods are passed through the lifting through-holes, and a support plate is provided above the shell, and the support plate is connected to the two groups of support rods by screws; a connecting protrusion is provided on the top of the support plate, and a connecting through-groove is provided on the box cover plate, and connecting plates are provided on both sides of the connecting through-groove, the connecting protrusion is passed through the connecting through-groove and is clamped between the two groups of connecting plates, and connecting holes are provided on the connecting plate and the connecting protrusion, and connecting screws are passed through the connecting holes.
[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, a mounting frame is provided in the box body, the mounting frame is detachably connected to the box body, and one end of the server body is inserted into the mounting frame; a plurality of mounting slots are provided on the mounting frame, and a plurality of rubber scrapers are provided in the box body, the rubber scrapers are clamped in the mounting slots, the rubber scrapers are connected to the mounting frame through a plurality of first springs, and the rubber scrapers are in contact with the server body.
[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the condensation assembly includes a condenser and a fan, a first mounting plate is provided on the box body, the condenser is mounted on the first mounting plate, a first bracket is provided on the fan, and multiple groups of fixing holes are provided on the first bracket and the condenser, fixing screws are clamped in the fixing holes, and the fan and the condenser are detachably connected; an exhaust groove is provided on one side of the box body, and an air collecting hood is clamped in the exhaust groove, one end of the fan is connected to the air collecting hood, and the other end is connected to the condenser through the connecting pipe.
[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the collection assembly includes a collection box and two groups of booster pumps, the collection box is detachably connected to the box body, the two groups of booster pumps are located on both sides of the collection box, and a second bracket is provided at the bottom of the booster pump; connecting blocks are provided on both sides of the collection box, and a connecting groove is provided on the connecting block, and a connecting card block is provided at the bottom of the second bracket, and the connecting card block is clamped in the connecting groove, one group of the booster pumps is connected to the condenser through the connecting pipe, and the other group of the booster pumps is connected to the box body through the connecting pipe.
[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the detection assembly includes a detection tank, two groups of connecting sleeves are provided on one side of the detection tank, the two groups of connecting sleeves are arranged vertically, a first connecting tube is provided in the connecting sleeve, and sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the connecting sleeve. The first connecting tube is provided in a limiting groove corresponding to the sliding groove, and the pressing plate passes through the sliding groove and is clamped in the limiting groove, and the first connecting tube and the connecting sleeve are slidably connected; the box body is provided with a mounting sleeve corresponding to the connecting sleeve, the connecting sleeve is clamped in the mounting sleeve, and a second connecting tube is provided in the mounting sleeve, the first connecting tube is sleeved on the second connecting tube, and the box body and the detection tank are connected through the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube.
[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the detection component also includes a refractometer, which is installed on the top of the detection tank. A detection slot is provided on the detection tank, and one end of the refractometer is inserted into the detection slot; a connecting slot is provided on the top of the first connecting tube, and a connecting buckle is clamped in the connecting slot and connected to the first connecting tube through multiple groups of second springs; an assembly slot is provided on the mounting sleeve, and the connecting buckle passes through the connecting sleeve and is clamped in the assembly slot; a third spring is also provided in the connecting sleeve, and the third spring is sleeved on the first connecting tube; a waste liquid pipe is provided at the bottom of the detection tank, and a sealing plug is clamped in the waste liquid pipe.
[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, a second mounting plate is provided on one side of the box body, and a protective cover is detachably provided on the second mounting plate. The protective cover is connected to the second mounting plate to form a protective cavity, and a liquid storage tank and a water pump are provided in the protective cavity. The water pump is respectively connected to the liquid storage tank and the box body through the connecting pipe; a detection through hole is opened on the box body, and a liquid level sensor is provided above the box body, and the liquid level sensor is inserted into the detection through hole.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. The server is provided with a condensing assembly and a collecting assembly on the periphery of the casing, both of which are detachably connected to the casing; the condensing assembly includes a condenser and a fan, which are detachably connected by fixing screws, and the connection between the condenser and the casing is also detachable; the collecting box in the collecting assembly is detachably connected to the two sets of boosting pumps via a connecting structure. When a component fails, there is no need to operate multiple components that are involved with each other. It is only necessary to separately disassemble and replace the module where the failed component is located, thereby reducing the workload and time cost of maintenance. At the same time, in such a modular server, each module is relatively independent of each other; for example, when maintaining the condensing assembly, since its connection with other components is clear and detachable, it will not affect the normal structure of other modules such as the collecting assembly and the detection assembly, thereby effectively avoiding the risk of accidental damage to other components during maintenance and improving the overall reliability and stability of the server.
[0017] 2. A first gear disposed at one end of the electric cylinder in the lifting assembly meshes with a first rack on the lifting bracket. Simultaneously, the lifting bracket is slidably connected to the housing. Driven by the electric cylinder, the lifting bracket extends the shaft end of the electric cylinder, and the rotation of the first gear drives the extension of the first rack, thereby achieving a two-stage lifting operation of the lifting assembly, enabling the lifting and lowering of the box cover. The box cover has a mounting slot into which the server body is positioned. When the server body needs to be installed or removed, the lifting assembly can raise the box cover, providing sufficient operating space. A rubber scraper within the mounting frame provides auxiliary support. One end of the server body is inserted into the mounting frame, and the rubber scraper is positioned within the mounting slot of the mounting frame. The rubber scraper is connected to the mounting frame via a first spring and contacts the server body. During installation and removal of the server body, the rubber scraper provides protection for the server body and effectively scrapes coolant off the server body during the lifting and lowering process, facilitating maintenance and preventing residual coolant from adversely affecting the server body.
[0018] 3. The detection tank in the detection component works together with the refractometer to effectively detect the coolant. The refractometer is installed on the top of the detection tank, and one end of it is inserted into the detection slot of the detection tank. The refractometer is used to detect the refractive index and other optical properties of the coolant. Since the composition and concentration changes of the coolant will affect its refractive index, this detection method can reflect the quality of the coolant, such as whether there are impurities mixed in or whether the effective ingredients are reduced. The detection tank is connected to the box body through the connecting sleeve, the first connecting tube, the installation sleeve and the second connecting tube, so that the coolant level in the detection tank is flush with the liquid level in the box body. The coolant sample can be easily obtained from the box body and put into the detection tank for testing, so as to fully understand the state changes of the coolant during the operation of the server. When the impurities in the coolant increase, it can issue a reminder and replace it in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after assembly;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the present invention is disassembled;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting assembly after disassembly in Example 1;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting assembly of the second embodiment after being disassembled;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the condensation component is disassembled;
[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the collection components are disassembled;
[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the detection components are split;
[0026] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the detection tank;
[0027] Figure 9 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the detection component;
[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of area a in the middle;
[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of area b in the middle;
[0030] Figure 12 It is a structural diagram of the box;
[0031] Figure 13 It is a bottom view of the box;
[0032] Figure 14 It is a structural diagram of the box cover;
[0033] Figure 15 This is the principle block diagram of the controller.
[0034] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the drawing numbers is as follows:
[0035] 11. Box body; 12. Box cover; 13. Mounting slot; 14. Drain pipe; 15. Solenoid valve; 16. First mounting plate; 17. Second mounting plate; 18. Protective cover; 21. Server body; 22. Turbine rotor; 23. Controller; 24. Liquid storage tank; 25. Water pump; 26. Detection hole; 27. Liquid level sensor; 301. Housing; 302. Housing cover; 303. Lifting bracket; 304. Electric cylinder; 305. Mounting bracket; 306. First gear; 307. First rack; 308. Second gear; 309. Second rack; 310. Slide rail; 311. Slider; 312. Support rod; 313. Support plate; 314. Connecting bump; 315. Connecting plate; 316. Mounting frame; 317, mounting slot; 318, rubber scraper; 401, condenser; 402, fan; 403, first bracket; 404, exhaust slot; 405, gas hood; 406, collection box; 407, booster pump; 408, second bracket; 409, connecting block; 410, connecting slot; 411, connecting block; 501, detection tank; 502, connecting sleeve; 503, first connecting pipe; 504, slide slot; 505, limiting slot; 506, pressing plate; 507, mounting sleeve; 508, second connecting pipe; 509, refractometer; 510, detection slot; 511, connecting slot; 512, connecting buckle; 513, assembly slot; 514, waste liquid pipe; 515, sealing plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1:
[0037] like Figures 1 to 15As shown, the present invention provides an immersion-type phase-change liquid-cooled server that is easy to maintain, including a box body 11 and a server body 21. The box body 11 serves as the external frame structure of the server, providing space for accommodating and protecting the various components inside. A box cover 12 is provided above the box body 11. The box cover 12 not only serves to close the upper space of the box body 11, but also is connected to the two sets of lifting components inside the box body 11, so that the box cover 12 can move up and down under the drive of the lifting components, thereby realizing specific functions. A mounting groove 13 is provided on the box cover 12, and the server body 21 is clamped in this mounting groove 13. This not only ensures that the server body 21 can be firmly located under the box cover 12, but also facilitates the operation of the server body 21 when needed. The circumferential side of the housing 11 is detachably provided with a condensing assembly and a collecting assembly. The condensing assembly is connected to and through the housing 11. During the heat dissipation process of the server, the condensing assembly can effectively process the heat generated during the operation of the server through the through connection with the housing 11, and convert the gaseous coolant into liquid coolant, thereby ensuring that the server operates within an appropriate temperature range. The collecting assembly is connected to and through the condensing assembly and the housing 11 respectively through connecting pipes. It can collect and manage the converted coolant, and work in conjunction with the condensing assembly to jointly maintain the normal operating environment of the server. A detection assembly is provided on one side of the housing 11. The detection assembly is detachably connected to the housing 11, so that the detection assembly can be easily removed and installed from the housing 11, facilitating its maintenance or upgrade. The detection assembly is used to detect the coolant. When the impurities in the coolant increase, it can issue a warning and replace the coolant in time. A drain pipe 14 is provided at the bottom of the housing 11, and a solenoid valve 15 is provided at one end of the drain pipe 14. The drain pipe 14 provides a channel for the discharge of liquid from the inside of the housing 11, and the solenoid valve 15 can control the liquid discharge process to ensure that the operation can be carried out in accordance with the predetermined requirements when the liquid needs to be discharged. When the server is maintained, the coolant in the housing 11 can be quickly drained. Two sets of turbine rotors 22 are also provided in the housing 11. The turbine rotors 22 may participate in the circulation of the coolant or other related power transmission processes during the operation of the server. In addition, a controller 23 is also provided on the housing 11. The controller 23 can control and coordinate the various components of the entire server to ensure the coordinated work of the various parts of the server. The controller 23 can adopt an ADAM-6050 controller.
[0038] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 14As shown, the lifting assembly includes a housing 301 and a housing cover 302. These two components are interconnected to form a relatively enclosed lifting chamber. Within the lifting chamber are a lifting bracket 303 and an electric cylinder 304. The lifting bracket 303 is slidably connected to the housing 301, enabling the lifting bracket 303 to slide smoothly up and down within the confines of the housing 301. The electric cylinder 304 serves as the power source and drives the entire lifting process. A mounting bracket 305 is provided at the shaft end of the electric cylinder 304. Two sets of bearings are mounted on the mounting bracket 305, and the rotating shaft passes through these two sets of bearings, ensuring that the rotating shaft can rotate under the support of the bearings. A first gear 306 is disposed between the mounting brackets 305 and is sleeved on the rotating shaft. Furthermore, a first rack 307 is provided on the lifting bracket 303, and the first gear 306 and the first rack 307 mesh with each other. When the electric cylinder 304 is started, the movement of its shaft end drives the movement of the mounting bracket 305, thereby rotating the first gear 306 on the rotating shaft. Through the meshing relationship between the gear and the rack, the lifting bracket 303 is driven to perform a lifting operation in the housing 301.
[0039] To further ensure the smoothness of the lifting process of the lifting bracket 303, two sets of slide rails 310 are provided in the housing 301. The lifting bracket 303 is provided with sliders 311 corresponding to the slide rails 310. The sliders 311 are slidably connected to the slide rails 310. This provides guidance for the lifting and lowering of the lifting bracket 303, avoiding deviation or shaking during the lifting process. In addition, two sets of support rods 312 are provided on the lifting bracket 303. The housing 301 has lifting holes corresponding to the support rods 312, and the support rods 312 are inserted into the lifting holes. A support plate 313 is provided above the housing 301. The support plate 313 is connected to the two sets of support rods 312 by screws. This not only enhances the stability of the connection between the lifting bracket 303 and the housing 301, but also provides reliable support for the connection of the box cover plate 12. The top of the support plate 313 is provided with a connecting protrusion 314. The box cover 12 is provided with a connecting slot, and connecting plates 315 are provided on both sides of the connecting slot. The connecting protrusion 314 is inserted into the connecting slot and is clamped between the two sets of connecting plates 315. The connecting plates 315 and the connecting protrusion 314 have connecting holes, and the connecting screws are inserted into the connecting holes. Through this connection method, the lifting assembly is connected to the box cover 12, thereby accurately driving the box cover 12 to move up and down.
[0040] A mounting frame 316 is also installed within the housing 11. This removable connection facilitates installation, removal, and maintenance of the server 21. One end of the server 21 is inserted into the mounting frame 316, which is provided with multiple mounting slots 317. Multiple rubber scrapers 318 are installed within the housing 11 and snap into place within the slots 317. The rubber scrapers 318 are connected to the mounting frame 316 via multiple sets of first springs and are in contact with the server 21. During operation of the server 21, the rubber scrapers 318 serve multiple functions. Firstly, their soft material and contact with the server 21 provide protection during installation or removal, preventing scratches or collisions when the server 21 enters and exits the mounting frame 316. On the other hand, when the server body 21 moves with the lifting of the box cover 12 during the lifting process, the rubber scraper 318 can effectively scrape the coolant on the server body 21, which helps to avoid the coolant remaining on the server body 21 from splashing around when maintaining the server body 21.
[0041] like Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 12As shown, the condensing assembly includes a condenser 401 and a fan 402. A first mounting plate 16 is provided on the housing 11. The first mounting plate 16 provides a stable mounting position for the condenser 401, allowing the condenser 401 to be installed on the first mounting plate 16. A first bracket 403 is provided on the fan 402. Both the condenser 401 and the first bracket 403 have multiple sets of fixing holes, and fixing screws can be locked in the fixing holes. The fan 402 and the condenser 401 are detachably connected. When the fan 402 or the condenser 401 fails, they can be easily separated and repaired or replaced separately without the need for complex disassembly of the entire condensing assembly, thereby improving maintenance efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. An exhaust groove 404 is provided on one side of the housing 11. The exhaust groove 404 provides an outlet channel for gas circulation inside the server. The gas hood 405 is locked in the exhaust groove 404, which not only ensures the stability of the gas hood 405 but also facilitates installation and removal. One end of fan 402 is connected to gas hood 405, effectively collecting the gaseous coolant within the server. The other end of fan 402 is connected to condenser 401 via a connecting pipe. When fan 402 is running, it draws the gaseous coolant from the server through gas hood 405 and then transfers it to condenser 401 via the connecting pipe. Condenser 401, using its unique heat dissipation structure and principle, dissipates the heat from the gaseous coolant, cooling the gas and converting it into liquid, thereby achieving the server's phase change function. Condenser 401 can utilize a Danfoss DCR series condenser.
[0042] like Figure 2 、 Figure 6 As shown, the collection assembly includes a collection box 406 and two sets of booster pumps 407. The collection box 406 is detachably connected to the housing 11, allowing it to be easily removed from the housing 11 for maintenance, cleaning, or replacement. The two sets of booster pumps 407 are located on either side of the collection box 406. A second bracket 408 is provided at the bottom of the booster pumps 407. Connecting blocks 409 are provided on both sides of the collection box 406. Connecting slots 410 are defined in the connecting blocks 409. Connecting blocks 411 are provided at the bottom of the second bracket 408, which snap into the connecting slots 410. This unique connection structure ensures a secure connection between the booster pumps 407 and the collection box 406. One set of booster pumps 407 is connected to the condenser 401 via a connecting pipe, while the other set of booster pumps 407 is connected to the housing 11 via a connecting pipe. This allows the collection assembly to effectively participate in the server's coolant circulation system. The boost pump 407 can boost the pressure of the coolant, causing the coolant to circulate between the condenser 401 , the housing 11 and the collection tank 406 .
[0043] like Figure 2 、 Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the detection assembly includes a detection tank 501, with two sets of connecting sleeves 502 arranged on one side of the detection tank 501. The two sets of connecting sleeves 502 are arranged in a vertical shape. A first connecting pipe 503 is arranged in the connecting sleeve 502, so that the coolant can be transmitted between the detection tank 501 and the box body 11. A chute 504 is provided on both sides of the connecting sleeve 502. The first connecting pipe 503 has a limiting groove 505 corresponding to the chute 504. The pressing plate 506 passes through the chute 504 and is fixed in the limiting groove 505. The first connecting pipe 503 and the connecting sleeve 502 are slidably connected. This brings convenience to the operation during the detection process. When it is necessary to connect or disconnect the coolant transmission channel, the sliding of the first connecting pipe 503 can be easily controlled by the pressing plate 506.
[0044] The box body 11 is provided with an installation sleeve 507 corresponding to the connecting sleeve 502. The connecting sleeve 502 is clamped in the installation sleeve 507. A second connecting tube 508 is provided in the installation sleeve 507. The first connecting tube 503 is sleeved on the second connecting tube 508, thereby realizing the connection between the box body 11 and the detection tank 501 through the first connecting tube 503 and the second connecting tube 508, ensuring that the coolant can flow smoothly from the box body 11 into the detection tank 501, so as to carry out subsequent detection work.
[0045] The inspection assembly also includes a refractometer 509, which is mounted on top of the inspection tank 501. The tank 501 defines an inspection slot 510, with one end of the refractometer 509 inserted into the slot. Refractometer 509 is a crucial instrument for testing coolant quality. Because changes in the composition and concentration of a coolant affect its refractive index, refractometer 509 can measure optical properties such as the refractive index, thereby reflecting the coolant's quality, such as the presence of impurities or a reduction in the effective ingredient. An example of refractometer 509 is the Anton Paar Abbemat 3000 refractometer.
[0046] A connecting slot 511 is defined at the top of the first connecting tube 503. A connecting buckle 512 is secured within this slot and connected to the first connecting tube 503 via multiple sets of second springs. An assembly slot 513 is defined on the mounting sleeve 507. The connecting buckle 512 passes through the connecting sleeve 502 and is secured within this slot. This ensures a secure connection between the first connecting tube 503 and the second connecting tube 508. The second spring also provides a degree of elastic support for the connecting buckle 512, ensuring its stable engagement within the assembly slot 513. A third spring is also provided within the connecting sleeve 502, sleeved around the first connecting tube 503. This further enhances the stability and operability of the entire connection structure. A protrusion is provided on the opposite surface of the connecting buckle 512 and the connecting sleeve 502. When the detection assembly needs to be removed from the housing 11, the third spring is compressed by pressing the pressing plate 506, and the first connecting tube 503 moves into the detection tank 501. The two protrusions contact each other, squeezing the connecting buckle 512, thereby withdrawing the connecting buckle 512 from the assembly slot 513, and the detection assembly is completely disassembled. A waste liquid pipe 514 is provided at the bottom of the detection tank 501, and a sealing plug 515 is stuck in the waste liquid pipe 514. The waste liquid pipe 514 provides a channel for the discharge of waste liquid after detection. During maintenance, the sealing plug 515 can be easily opened to discharge the waste liquid, and then the detection tank 501 can be cleaned.
[0047] like Figure 2As shown, a second mounting plate 17 is provided on one side of the housing 11. A protective cover 18 is removably attached to the second mounting plate 17. The protective cover 18 and the second mounting plate 17 are connected to each other, forming a protective cavity. Within the protective cavity are a liquid reservoir 24 and a water pump 25. The liquid reservoir 24 can store a certain amount of coolant to meet the server's cooling needs under different operating conditions. The water pump 25 is the power source of the coolant circulation system and is connected to the liquid reservoir 24 and the housing 11 via connecting pipes. The water pump 25 extracts coolant from the liquid reservoir 24 and delivers it to the housing 11, ensuring that the coolant level within the housing 11 remains at an appropriate level to meet the server's cooling requirements. When the coolant level within the server drops due to evaporation, leakage, or other reasons, the water pump 25 activates and replenishes the coolant from the liquid reservoir 24 into the housing 11. A detection hole 26 is provided in the housing 11, providing access for the installation of a liquid level sensor 27. A liquid level sensor 27 is provided above the box body 11, and the liquid level sensor 27 is provided in the detection through hole 26. The liquid level sensor 27 is a key device for monitoring the height of the coolant level in the box body 11. It can sense the changes in the coolant level in the box body 11 in real time and transmit the relevant data to the control system of the server. When the liquid level sensor 27 detects that the coolant level is lower than or higher than the set safety range, the control system will respond accordingly based on the received signal, start the water pump 25 for liquid replenishment operation or issue an alarm to remind the staff to check whether there are any abnormal conditions such as leaks in the coolant system. The presence of the liquid level sensor 27 ensures the stability and safety of the server coolant system, ensuring that the server can operate stably in a suitable coolant environment. The liquid level sensor 27 can adopt the MTS Temposonics R-Series liquid level sensor.
[0048] Example 2:
[0049] Based on the easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server provided in Example 1 of this application, Example 2 of this application proposes an easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server. This Example 2 is merely a preferred embodiment of Example 1, and its implementation will not affect the independent implementation of Example 1. Example 2 of the present invention will be further described below.
[0050] like Figure 4As shown, the lifting assembly includes a housing 301 and a housing cover 302. These two components are interconnected, forming a relatively enclosed lifting chamber. Within the lifting chamber are a lifting bracket 303 and an electric cylinder 304. The lifting bracket 303 is slidably connected to the housing 301, enabling the lifting bracket 303 to slide smoothly up and down within the confines of the housing 301. The electric cylinder 304 serves as the power source and drives the entire lifting process. A mounting bracket 305 is provided at the shaft end of the electric cylinder 304. Two sets of bearings are mounted on the mounting bracket 305, and the rotating shaft passes through these two sets of bearings, ensuring that the rotating shaft can rotate under the support of the bearings. A first gear 306 is disposed between the mounting brackets 305 and is sleeved on the rotating shaft. Furthermore, a first rack 307 is provided on the lifting bracket 303, and the first gear 306 and the first rack 307 mesh with each other. When the electric cylinder 304 is started, the movement of its shaft end drives the movement of the mounting bracket 305, thereby rotating the first gear 306 on the rotating shaft. Through the meshing relationship between the gear and the rack, the lifting bracket 303 is driven to perform a lifting operation in the housing 301.
[0051] A second gear 308 is provided on each side of the mounting bracket 305, and the second gear 308 is mounted on one end of the rotating shaft. Two sets of second racks 309 are also provided within the lifting chamber. The second racks 309 are detachably connected to the housing 301, and the second gears 308 mesh with the second racks 309. When the rotating shaft rotates, the second gears 308 rotate with the rotating shaft, and through the meshing relationship with the second racks 309, the lifting movement of the lifting bracket 303 is further stably controlled. Compared with a single gear rack structure, this dual-gear and dual-rack meshing structure provides more stable lifting control. During the lifting process, it can effectively prevent the lifting bracket 303 from shaking or jamming due to uneven force or other factors, thereby ensuring that other components connected to the lifting bracket 303 can be raised and lowered smoothly and accurately.
[0052] The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the mounting frame 305 meshes with the corresponding second rack 309 through the second gear 308 provided on both sides thereof, thereby forming a meshing structure of double gears and double racks. The meshing structure of double gears and double racks can more stably control the lifting and lowering of the lifting bracket 303. The two gears mesh with the corresponding racks at the same time, evenly transmitting power from both sides, so that the lifting bracket 303 can maintain balance when subjected to forces in all directions. At the same time, when the lifting bracket 303 is rising or falling, the dual gears rotate simultaneously, which can more effectively overcome possible resistance and ensure the continuity of the entire movement process. The remaining conditions are consistent with those of the first embodiment, so they will not be repeated in this embodiment.
[0053] The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.
Claims
1. An immersion-type phase-change liquid cooling server that is easy to maintain, comprising a box (11) and a server body (21), characterized in that: A box cover (12) is arranged above the box body (11), two groups of lifting components are arranged in the box body (11), the box cover (12) is connected to the two groups of lifting components, a mounting slot (13) is provided on the box cover (12), and the server body (21) is stuck in the mounting slot (13); a condensing component and a collecting component are detachably arranged on the peripheral side of the box body (11), the condensing component is connected and connected to the box body (11), and the collecting component is respectively connected and connected to the condensing component and the box body (11) through a connecting pipe; a detection component is arranged on one side of the box body (11), and the detection component The box (11) is detachably connected to the box body (11); a drain pipe (14) is provided at the bottom of the box body (11); a solenoid valve (15) is provided at one end of the drain pipe (14); two sets of turbine rotors (22) are provided in the box body (11); and a controller (23) is also provided on the box body (11); the condensation assembly comprises a condenser (401) and a fan (402); a first mounting plate (16) is provided on the box body (11); the condenser (401) is mounted on the first mounting plate (16); and a first bracket (403) is provided on the fan (402); the first bracket (403) and the fan (402) are connected to each other. The condenser (401) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and fixing screws are clamped in the fixing holes. The fan (402) is detachably connected to the condenser (401). An exhaust groove (404) is provided on one side of the housing (11), and an air collecting hood (405) is clamped in the exhaust groove (404). One end of the fan (402) is connected to the air collecting hood (405), and the other end is connected to the condenser (401) through the connecting pipe. The collecting assembly comprises a collecting box (406) and two sets of booster pumps (407). The collecting box (406) is detachably connected to the housing (11). The two sets of booster pumps (407) are connected to the housing (11). The pressure pump (407) is located on both sides of the collecting box (406), and a second bracket (408) is arranged at the bottom of the boosting pump (407); connecting blocks (409) are arranged on both sides of the collecting box (406), and a connecting groove (410) is opened on the connecting block (409); a connecting card block (411) is arranged at the bottom of the second bracket (408), and the connecting card block (411) is clamped in the connecting groove (410), one group of the boosting pumps (407) is connected to the condenser (401) through the connecting pipe, and the other group of the boosting pumps (407) is connected to the box body (11) through the connecting pipe.
2. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises a shell (301) and a shell cover (302), the two being connected to form a lifting chamber, a lifting bracket (303) and an electric cylinder (304) being arranged in the lifting chamber; the lifting bracket (303) and the shell (301) are slidably connected, a mounting frame (305) is arranged at the shaft end of the electric cylinder (304), two groups of bearings are arranged on the mounting frame (305), a rotating shaft is passed through the two groups of bearings, a first gear (306) is arranged between the mounting frames (305), the first gear (306) is sleeved on the rotating shaft, a first rack (307) is arranged on the lifting bracket (303), and the first gear (306) is meshed with the first rack (307).
3. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises a housing (301) and a housing cover plate (302), the two being connected to form a lifting chamber, a lifting bracket (303) and an electric cylinder (304) being arranged in the lifting chamber; the lifting bracket (303) and the housing (301) being slidably connected, a mounting frame (305) being arranged at the shaft end of the electric cylinder (304), two sets of bearings being arranged on the mounting frame (305), a rotating shaft being inserted into the two sets of bearings, a first gear (306) being arranged between the mounting frames (305), and the first gear (306) being arranged at the shaft end of the electric cylinder (304). The gear (306) is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the lifting bracket (303) is provided with a first rack (307), and the first gear (306) is meshed with the first rack (307); second gears (308) are provided on both sides of the mounting frame (305) and sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft, and two groups of second racks (309) are provided in the lifting chamber, and the second racks (309) are detachably connected to the housing (301), and the second gear (308) is meshed with the second rack (309).
4. An easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: Two groups of slide rails (310) are arranged in the shell (301); the lifting bracket (303) is provided with a slider (311) corresponding to the slide rails (310); the slider (311) is slidably connected to the slide rails (310); two groups of support rods (312) are arranged on the lifting bracket (303); the shell (301) is provided with a lifting through hole corresponding to the support rod (312); the support rod (312) is inserted into the lifting through hole; a support plate (313) is arranged above the shell (301) The support plate (313) is connected to the two groups of support rods (312) by screws; a connecting protrusion (314) is arranged on the top of the support plate (313); a connecting through groove is opened on the box cover plate (12), and connecting plates (315) are arranged on both sides of the connecting through groove; the connecting protrusion (314) is inserted into the connecting through groove and clamped between the two groups of connecting plates (315); connecting holes are opened on the connecting plate (315) and the connecting protrusion (314), and connecting screws are inserted into the connecting holes.
5. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting frame (316) is arranged in the box (11), the mounting frame (316) is detachably connected to the box (11), and one end of the server body (21) is inserted into the mounting frame (316); a plurality of groups of mounting slots (317) are provided on the mounting frame (316), a plurality of groups of rubber scrapers (318) are arranged in the box (11), the rubber scrapers (318) are clamped in the mounting slots (317), the rubber scrapers (318) are connected to the mounting frame (316) via a plurality of groups of first springs, and the rubber scrapers (318) are in contact with the server body (21).
6. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly comprises a detection tank (501), two groups of connecting sleeves (502) are arranged on one side of the detection tank (501), the two groups of connecting sleeves (502) are arranged in a vertical shape, a first connecting tube (503) is arranged in the connecting sleeve (502), both sides of the connecting sleeve (502) are provided with sliding grooves (504), the first connecting tube (503) is provided in a limiting groove (505) corresponding to the sliding groove (504), a pressing plate (506) passes through the sliding groove (504) and is clamped in the limiting groove (505), and the first connecting tube (503) is provided in a first position. The tube (503) is slidably connected to the connecting sleeve (502); the box body (11) is provided with a mounting sleeve (507) corresponding to the connecting sleeve (502); the connecting sleeve (502) is clamped in the mounting sleeve (507); a second connecting tube (508) is provided in the mounting sleeve (507); the first connecting tube (503) is sleeved on the second connecting tube (508); the box body (11) and the detection tank (501) are connected through the first connecting tube (503) and the second connecting tube (508).
7. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detection assembly further comprises a refractometer (509), the refractometer (509) being mounted on the top of the detection tank (501), the detection tank (501) being provided with a detection slot (510), one end of the refractometer (509) being inserted into the detection slot (510); a connection slot (511) being provided on the top of the first connection tube (503), a connection buckle (512) being clamped in the connection slot (511), and being connected to the first connection tube (503) through a plurality of sets of second springs. The detection tank (501) is connected with a detection tube (503), an assembly slot (513) is provided on the installation sleeve (507), and the connection buckle (512) passes through the connection sleeve (502) and is clamped in the assembly slot (513); a third spring is also arranged in the connection sleeve (502), and the third spring is sleeved on the first connection tube (503); a waste liquid pipe (514) is arranged at the bottom of the detection tank (501), and a sealing plug (515) is clamped in the waste liquid pipe (514).
8. The easy-to-maintain immersion phase-change liquid cooling server according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second mounting plate (17) is provided on one side of the box body (11), a protective cover (18) is detachably provided on the second mounting plate (17), the protective cover (18) is connected to the second mounting plate (17) to form a protective cavity, a liquid storage tank (24) and a water pump (25) are provided in the protective cavity, the water pump (25) is respectively connected to the liquid storage tank (24) and the box body (11) through the connecting pipe; a detection through hole (26) is provided on the box body (11), a liquid level sensor (27) is provided above the box body (11), and the liquid level sensor (27) is inserted into the detection through hole (26).
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