Server cabinet

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of server technology and discloses a server rack, including a rack body, a data storage bracket, a limiting plate, water-cooling pipes, and a liquid cooling circulation mechanism. The data storage bracket is disposed inside the rack body, and the top of the data storage bracket has at least one installation interface suitable for installing a hard drive. The limiting plate extends along a second direction and is slidably connected to the data storage bracket along a first direction. Two limiting plates are respectively arranged opposite each other on both sides of each installation interface along the first direction. The two opposite limiting plates have installation positions close to each other and separation positions far apart from each other. Each limiting plate has a water-cooling pipe on the side near the installation interface, and the water-cooling pipe is suitable for abutting against the side of the hard drive along the first direction. The two ends of the water-cooling pipe are respectively connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism through two first spring tubes. This invention enhances the heat dissipation effect of the hard drive while ensuring smooth installation of the hard drive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of server technology, and more specifically to server racks. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of network technology, the amount of data generated is increasing, and future computer applications will inevitably revolve around big data. Big data will challenge enterprise storage architecture and data center infrastructure. Big data technology involves data volumes so massive that current mainstream software tools cannot capture, manage, process, and organize the required data within a reasonable timeframe.

[0003] As server applications continue to expand and performance requirements continue to rise, the need for server cooling is growing rapidly. In highly intensive computing environments, the power consumption of internal server components increases dramatically, leading to increasingly significant heat buildup. To ensure stable server operation under high loads and prevent performance degradation, system crashes, or even hardware damage caused by overheating, cooling technology has become a key factor determining server performance and reliability.

[0004] In related technologies, in order to improve the heat dissipation of server hard drives, two sets of water cooling pipes are usually installed on both sides of the hard drive. However, when the two sets of water cooling pipes are arranged too closely, it will not only significantly increase the difficulty of hard drive installation, but also may cause physical scratches or impacts to the delicate surfaces of the hard drive or water cooling pipes due to space constraints, thereby shortening the service life of the hard drive or water cooling pipes and increasing maintenance costs. When the two sets of water cooling pipes are far apart, the water cooling pipes cannot directly contact the surface of the hard drive, affecting the heat dissipation of the hard drive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a server rack to solve the problems that when the two sets of water cooling pipes are arranged too compactly, it will not only increase the installation difficulty, but may also shorten the service life and increase the maintenance cost; while when the two sets of water cooling pipes are far apart, it will affect the heat dissipation effect.

[0006] This invention provides a server rack, including a rack body, a data storage bracket, a limiting plate, water-cooling pipes, and a liquid cooling circulation mechanism. The data storage bracket is disposed inside the rack body, and the top of the data storage bracket is provided with at least one mounting interface, which is suitable for installing a hard drive. The limiting plate extends along a second direction and is slidably connected to the data storage bracket along a first direction. Two limiting plates are respectively arranged opposite each other on both sides of each mounting interface along the first direction, and the two oppositely arranged limiting plates have a close mounting position and a far separation position. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Each limiting plate is provided with a water-cooling pipe on the side near the mounting interface, and the water-cooling pipe is adapted to abut against the side of the hard drive along the first direction. The two ends of the water-cooling pipe are respectively connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism through two first spring tubes.

[0007] Beneficial effects: Since the installation interface has two limiting plates on opposite sides along the first direction, and the water-cooling pipe is located on the side of the limiting plate near the installation interface, and the two limiting plates have installation positions close to each other and separation positions far apart, when installing a hard drive, the two limiting plates are first moved to the separation position. After the hard drive is installed, the two limiting plates are then moved to the installation position. This allows for the installation and fixing of hard drives of different specifications, with a wide range of applications. Furthermore, during hard drive installation, direct contact between the water-cooling pipe and the hard drive is avoided, ensuring the integrity of both the water-cooling pipe and the hard drive surface. After the hard drive is installed, the water-cooling pipe can directly contact the hard drive surface, ensuring the hard drive's heat dissipation effect and limiting the hard drive's position, ensuring the stability of the hard drive installation and enhancing its stability during use. Moreover, since the water-cooling pipe is connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism via a first spring tube, when the water-cooling pipe moves with the limiting plate, the first spring tube can stretch or contract accordingly, allowing the water-cooling pipe to move with the limiting plate even when connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, the server rack body has a door on one side in the second direction, and the server rack further includes an adjustment assembly, which includes a bidirectional screw, a first worm gear, and a first worm. The bidirectional screw is threadedly connected to two limiting plates that are oppositely disposed on both sides of the mounting interface. The first worm gear is disposed at the end of the bidirectional screw. The first worm gear is rotatably connected to the data storage bracket and extends along the second direction, with one end located on the side where the door is located and the other end meshing with the first worm gear.

[0009] Beneficial effects: Since the two limiting plates, which are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the mounting interface, are connected by a bidirectional screw, the two limiting plates can move closer to or further away from each other as the bidirectional screw rotates. Furthermore, since the end of the bidirectional screw is equipped with a first worm gear, which cooperates with a first worm, the first worm gear drives the bidirectional screw to rotate as the first worm rotates, thereby enabling the limiting plates to slide. Additionally, since one end of the first worm is positioned on the side where the cabinet door is located, it allows the operator to directly move the limiting plates from the cabinet door location, enhancing operational convenience.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the end of the limiting plate is provided with a through hole; the adjusting assembly further includes a slide rod, which passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the limiting plate.

[0011] Beneficial effect: The sliding rod can guide and limit the position of the limiting plate, ensuring its stability during the sliding process.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the adjustment assembly further includes two supports, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the data storage bracket along the first direction. Each support has a first through hole, and the end of the bidirectional screw passes through the first through hole. The slide rod is spaced apart from the bidirectional screw, and its two ends are respectively fixedly connected to the two supports.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The support can provide support and fixation for the double-acting screw and slide bar, ensuring their stability.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, a support frame and a sliding mechanism are further included; the support frame is disposed below the data storage bracket, spaced apart from the data storage bracket, and fixed inside the cabinet body; the sliding mechanism is fixedly connected to the data storage bracket and slidably connected to the support frame along the second direction.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The support frame and sliding mechanism enable a sliding connection between the data storage rack and the main cabinet body. The data storage rack can be directly moved out of the main cabinet body, making it easier for operators to inspect and maintain the installation interfaces on the data storage rack, thus increasing the efficiency of maintenance of the installation interfaces.

[0016] In one optional embodiment, the cabinet body has a second through hole on one side along the first direction; the sliding mechanism includes two long plates, a rotating rod, two gears, a second worm gear, and a second worm; the two long plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the support frame along the first direction and slidably connected to the support frame along the second direction; the data storage bracket is fixedly connected to the long plates; and the long plates are provided with racks; the rotating rod extends along the first direction; the two gears are respectively disposed at both ends of the rotating rod and mesh with the two racks respectively; the second worm gear is disposed on the outside of the cabinet body, one end of the rotating rod protrudes from the gear and passes through the second through hole to connect with the second worm gear; the second worm gear is disposed on the outside of the cabinet body, rotatably connected to the cabinet body, and extends along the second direction, one end is located on the side where the cabinet door is located, and the other end meshes with the second worm gear.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The long plate not only achieves a fixed connection with the data storage bracket but also a slidable connection with the support frame; by driving the second worm gear to rotate the second worm wheel, the rotating rod is rotated, and the rotating rod can drive the gear to rotate. The gear cooperates with the rack on the long plate. When the gear rotates, the rack can slide, thus achieving the sliding drive of the long plate.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, the liquid cooling circulation mechanism includes a first connecting pipe, a first insertion pipe, a water supply pipe, a water pump, a second connecting pipe, a second insertion pipe, a return water pipe, a radiator, and a liquid storage tank; the first connecting pipe is located on the side away from the cabinet door and is connected to one end of the water cooling pipe via a first spring tube; the first insertion pipe is located on the side away from the cabinet door and is connected to the first connecting pipe; the water supply pipe is located above the first insertion pipe and is connected to the first insertion pipe; the water pump is located on the side of the cabinet body away from the cabinet door and is located outside the cabinet body; the water supply pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump; the input end of the water pump is connected to an inlet pipe; one end of the second connecting pipe is located on the side of the cabinet door... On one side, and connected to the other end of the water-cooling pipe through another first spring tube, the other end extends away from the cabinet door; the second connector is located on the side away from the cabinet door, spaced apart from the first connector, and connected to the second connecting pipe; the return water pipe is located below the second connector and connected to the second connector; the radiator is located on the side of the cabinet body away from the cabinet door and outside the cabinet body; the input end of the radiator is connected to the return water pipe; the liquid storage tank is located on the side of the cabinet body away from the cabinet door and outside the cabinet body, the output end of the radiator is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the inlet pipe of the water pump extends into the interior of the liquid storage tank.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The first and second connecting pipes enable communication between the liquid cooling circulation mechanism and the water cooling pipes; the first connector enables communication between the first connecting pipe and the water supply line; the second connector enables communication between the second connecting pipe and the return line; the water pump allows liquid to be supplied to the water supply line; the radiator cools the liquid in the return line before transferring it to the storage tank, ensuring rapid cooling of the liquid within the liquid cooling circulation mechanism; the storage tank ensures a continuous supply of liquid to the water supply line and collects liquid from the return line, guaranteeing the recycling of liquid within the liquid cooling circulation mechanism; and the storage tank, radiator, water pump, and other structures are all located on the outside of the main cabinet, avoiding encroachment on the internal space of the main cabinet and improving the utilization rate of the internal space.

[0020] In one optional embodiment, the data storage bracket has an installation cavity, and both the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are disposed within the installation cavity; the limiting plate and the water-cooling pipe are both located outside the installation cavity and are disposed at the top of the data storage bracket, and the top of the data storage bracket has two elongated holes, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the water-cooling pipe, and the elongated holes extend along the first direction and communicate with the installation cavity; one end of the first spring tube is connected to the water-cooling pipe, and the other end passes through the elongated hole and is connected to the first connecting pipe or the second connecting pipe.

[0021] Beneficial effects: The installation cavity enables the placement of the first and second connecting pipes; since the top of the data storage bracket has an elongated hole that communicates with the installation cavity, the first spring tube can be inserted into the elongated hole, thus enabling communication between the water cooling pipe and the first and second connecting pipes; and since the elongated hole extends along the first direction, interference between the elongated hole and the first spring tube is avoided when the water cooling pipe moves along the first direction with the limiting plate, ensuring that the first spring tube can move freely with the movement of the water cooling pipe.

[0022] In one optional embodiment, the water supply pipe is connected to the first connector via a second spring tube; the return water pipe is connected to the second connector via a third spring tube; the liquid cooling circulation mechanism further includes two sets of limiting components, which are respectively configured to correspond to the first connector and the second connector. Each limiting component includes a limiting frame, a slider, and an elastic element; the limiting frame is fixed inside the cabinet body; the slider is slidably connected inside the limiting frame and connected to the end of the first connector away from the first connecting pipe, or to the end of the second connector away from the second connecting pipe; the elastic element is disposed at the top of the slider, with one end connected to the limiting frame and the other end connected to the slider.

[0023] Beneficial effects: Since the first and second connecting pipes are installed inside the data storage rack, during server operation, the first and second connecting pipes vibrate with the data storage rack. Under the action of the second spring tube and elastic element, the first insertion pipe can drive the slider to slide within the limiting frame, thereby achieving synchronous vibration of the first insertion pipe with the first connecting pipe, ensuring a stable connection between the first connecting pipe and the first insertion pipe, as well as a stable connection between the first insertion pipe and the water supply pipe; under the action of the third spring tube and elastic element, the second insertion pipe can drive the slider to slide within the limiting frame, thereby achieving synchronous vibration of the second insertion pipe with the second connecting pipe, ensuring a stable connection between the second connecting pipe and the second insertion pipe, as well as a stable connection between the second insertion pipe and the return water pipe.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, a fan assembly is also included, disposed within the main body of the cabinet and spaced apart from the data storage rack.

[0025] Beneficial effects: By installing fan components inside the main cabinet body, the heat dissipation efficiency inside the cabinet body is improved, further enhancing the heat dissipation effect on the hard drives.

[0026] In one alternative implementation, a controller is also included, located on the side where the cabinet door is located, mounted on the cabinet body, and electrically connected to both the water pump and the fan assembly.

[0027] Beneficial effects: The controller settings make it easy for operators to control the operation of fan components or water pumps.

[0028] In one optional implementation, the main body of the cabinet is provided with an air inlet, which corresponds to the location of the fan assembly.

[0029] Beneficial effect: By setting up the air inlet, the fan assembly can introduce cool air from the outside into the cabinet body, ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the fan assembly.

[0030] In one alternative embodiment, the fan assembly is disposed at the bottom of the main body of the cabinet and spaced apart from the data storage bracket, and the data storage bracket is provided with ventilation holes.

[0031] Beneficial effects: When the fan assembly is located at the bottom of the main rack, the ventilation holes on the data storage rack ensure that the cool air introduced by the fan assembly can flow to the location of the hard drive, thus ensuring the ventilation and heat dissipation effect of the hard drive. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a front view of a server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the data storage bracket and the water cooling pipe in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the data storage bracket and the sliding mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the limiting plate, the water-cooling pipe and part of the liquid cooling circulation mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 1. Cabinet body; 101. Cabinet door; 2. Data storage rack; 201. Mounting interface; 202. Mounting cavity; 203. Elongated hole; 204. Ventilation hole; 3. Limiting plate; 4. Water cooling pipe; 5. Liquid cooling circulation mechanism; 501. First connecting pipe; 502. First insertion pipe; 5021. First sealing gasket; 503. Water supply pipe; 5031. Main water supply pipe; 5032. Sub-water supply pipe; 504. Water pump; 505. Second connecting pipe; 506. Second insertion pipe; 5061. Second sealing gasket; 507. Return water pipe; 5071. Main return water pipe; 5072. Sub-water return pipe; 508. Radiator; 509. Liquid storage tank; 5091. Liquid filling pipe; 5092. 510. Threaded cap; 511. Second Bourdon tube; 512. Third Bourdon tube; 513. Limiting assembly; 514. Limiting frame; 515. Slider; 516. Elastic element; 6. First Bourdon tube; 7. Adjusting assembly; 701. Bidirectional screw; 702. First worm gear; 703. First worm; 704. Slide rod; 705. Support; 706. First support seat; 8. Support frame; 801. Limiting groove; 9. Sliding mechanism; 901. Long plate; 9011. Rack; 9012. Connector; 9013. Limiting rod; 902. Rotating rod; 903. Gear; 904. Second worm gear; 905. Second worm; 906. Second support seat; 10. Fan assembly; 11. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] The following is combined Figures 1 to 7 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a server rack is provided, including a rack body 1, a data storage bracket 2, a limiting plate 3, a water-cooling pipe 4, and a liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5; the data storage bracket 2 is disposed inside the rack body 1, and the top of the data storage bracket 2 is provided with at least one mounting interface 201, the mounting interface 201 being adapted to install a hard drive; the limiting plate 3 extends along a second direction and is slidably connected to the data storage bracket 2 along a first direction; two limiting plates 3 are respectively arranged opposite each other on both sides of each mounting interface 201 along the first direction, and the two oppositely arranged limiting plates 3 have a mounting position close to each other and a separation position far apart from each other; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; each limiting plate 3 is provided with a water-cooling pipe 4 on the side near the mounting interface 201, the water-cooling pipe 4 being adapted to abut against the side of the hard drive along the first direction; the two ends of the water-cooling pipe 4 are respectively connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 through two first spring tubes 6.

[0045] Since the mounting interface 201 has two limiting plates 3 on its two opposite sides along the first direction, and the water-cooling pipe 4 is located on the side of the limiting plate 3 near the mounting interface 201, and the two limiting plates 3 have installation positions close to each other and separation positions far apart, when a hard drive needs to be installed, the two limiting plates 3 are first moved to the separation position, and after the hard drive is installed, the two limiting plates 3 are moved to the installation position. This allows for the installation and fixation of hard drives of different specifications, and has a wide range of applications. Furthermore, during the hard drive installation process, it avoids interference between the water-cooling pipe 4 and the hard drive. Direct contact ensures the integrity of the water-cooling pipe 4 and the hard drive surface. After the hard drive is installed, the water-cooling pipe 4 can directly contact the surface of the hard drive, ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the hard drive. It can also limit the hard drive, ensuring the stability of the hard drive installation and enhancing the stability of the hard drive during use. Furthermore, since the water-cooling pipe 4 is connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 through the first spring tube 6, when the water-cooling pipe 4 moves with the limiting plate 3, the first spring tube 6 can be stretched or contracted accordingly, so that the water-cooling pipe 4 can move with the limiting plate 3 even when connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5.

[0046] Specifically, one or more installation interfaces 201 may be provided, and the plurality of installation interfaces 201 are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0047] Specifically, the limiting plate 3 is a hollow frame structure, which can enhance the heat dissipation of the hard drive.

[0048] In one embodiment, the server rack body 1 is provided with a cabinet door 101 on one side in the second direction. The server rack also includes an adjustment assembly 7, which includes a bidirectional screw 701, a first worm gear 702, and a first worm 703. The bidirectional screw 701 is threadedly connected to two limiting plates 3 that are disposed on both sides of the mounting interface 201. The first worm gear 702 is disposed at the end of the bidirectional screw 701. The first worm 703 is rotatably connected to the data storage bracket 2 and extends along the second direction, with one end located on the side where the cabinet door 101 is located and the other end meshing with the first worm gear 702.

[0049] Since the two limiting plates 3, which are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the mounting interface 201, are connected by a bidirectional screw 701, the two limiting plates 3 can move closer to or further away from each other as the bidirectional screw 701 rotates. Furthermore, since the end of the bidirectional screw 701 is provided with a first worm gear 702, which cooperates with a first worm 703, the first worm gear 702 drives the bidirectional screw 701 to rotate as the first worm 703 rotates, thereby enabling the limiting plates 3 to slide. Moreover, since one end of the first worm 703 is located on the side where the cabinet door 101 is located, it is convenient for the operator to directly operate the movement of the limiting plates 3 at the location of the cabinet door 101, enhancing the ease of operation.

[0050] In a specific implementation, the first worm gear 703 is rotatably connected to the data storage bracket 2 via the first support 706.

[0051] Specifically, when there are multiple mounting interfaces 201, there are also multiple bidirectional screws 701. The two limiting plates 3 respectively arranged on both sides of each mounting interface 201 along the first direction are connected to one bidirectional screw 701. The multiple bidirectional screws 701 are connected end to end in sequence. The first worm gear 702 is set at the end of the integral structure composed of multiple bidirectional screws 701. Through the cooperation of the first worm gear 702 and the first worm 703, the multiple bidirectional screws 701 can be driven to rotate simultaneously.

[0052] In one embodiment, the end of the limiting plate 3 is provided with a through hole; the adjusting assembly 7 further includes a slide rod 704, which passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the limiting plate 3.

[0053] By setting the slide bar 704, the limiting plate 3 can be guided and limited, ensuring the stability of the limiting plate 3 during the sliding process.

[0054] In one embodiment, the adjustment assembly 7 further includes two supports 705, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the data storage bracket 2 along the first direction. Each support 705 has a first through hole, and the end of the bidirectional screw 701 passes through the first through hole. The slide rod 704 is spaced apart from the bidirectional screw 701, and its two ends are respectively fixedly connected to the two supports 705.

[0055] The support 705 provides support and fixation for the bidirectional screw 701 and slide bar 704, ensuring their stability.

[0056] In one embodiment, the system further includes a support frame 8 and a sliding mechanism 9; the support frame 8 is disposed below the data storage bracket 2, spaced apart from the data storage bracket 2, and fixed inside the cabinet body 1; the sliding mechanism 9 is fixedly connected to the data storage bracket 2 and slidably connected to the support frame 8 along the second direction.

[0057] By setting up the support frame 8 and the sliding mechanism 9, a sliding connection can be realized between the data storage bracket 2 and the cabinet body 1. The data storage bracket 2 can be directly moved out of the cabinet body 1, which makes it easier for operators to inspect and maintain the installation interface 201 on the data storage bracket 2, and increases the maintenance efficiency of the installation interface 201.

[0058] In one embodiment, the cabinet body 1 has a second through hole on one side along the first direction; the sliding mechanism 9 includes two long plates 901, a rotating rod 902, two gears 903, a second worm gear 904, and a second worm 905; the two long plates 901 are respectively disposed on both sides of the support frame 8 along the first direction and are slidably connected to the support frame 8 along the second direction; the data storage bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the long plates 901; and the long plates 901 are provided with racks 9011; the rotating rod 902 extends along the first direction; the two A gear 903 is respectively disposed at both ends of the rotating rod 902 and meshes with the two racks 9011 respectively; a second worm gear 904 is disposed on the outside of the cabinet body 1, one end of the rotating rod 902 protrudes from the gear 903 and passes through the second through hole to connect with the second worm gear 904; a second worm 905 is disposed on the outside of the cabinet body 1, rotatably connected to the cabinet body 1, and extends along the second direction, one end is located on the side where the cabinet door 101 is located, and the other end meshes with the second worm gear 904.

[0059] The long plate 901 achieves both a fixed connection with the data storage bracket 2 and a slidable connection with the support frame 8. By driving the second worm gear 905 to rotate the second worm wheel 904, the rotating rod 902 is rotated. The rotating rod 902 can drive the gear 903 to rotate. The gear 903 engages with the rack 9011 on the long plate 901. When the gear 903 rotates, the rack 9011 can slide, thus achieving a sliding drive for the long plate 901.

[0060] In a specific implementation, a connector 9012 protrudes from one side of the long plate 901 along the height of the main body 1 of the cabinet. The data storage bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the long plate 901 via the connector 9012. That is, the data storage bracket 2 and the long plate 901 are spaced apart along the height direction of the main body 1 of the cabinet. The rotating rod 902 is located between the data storage bracket 2 and the long plate 901, making the structural layout more compact and saving space inside the main body 1 of the cabinet. Furthermore, the spaced arrangement of the rotating rod 902 and the connector 9012 prevents interference between the rotating rod 902 and the connector 9012 when the long plate 901 drives the data storage bracket 2 to slide towards the side where the cabinet door 101 is located. Preferably, the rotating rod 902 is located on the side of the connector 9012 away from the cabinet door 101, increasing the sliding path length of the data storage bracket 2 when sliding towards the side where the cabinet door 101 is located, ensuring that the data storage bracket 2 can slide out of the main body 1 of the cabinet to a greater extent.

[0061] Specifically, each end of the long plate 901 along the second direction is provided with two connectors 9012, that is, the data storage bracket 2 is connected to the two long plates 901 through four connectors 9012, which further enhances the stability of the connection between the long plate 901 and the data storage bracket 2; the two connectors 9012 near the cabinet door 101 are the first connector group, and the two connectors 9012 away from the cabinet door 101 are the second connector group; the rotating rod 902 is located between the first connector group and the second connector group, and is located on the side closer to the first connector group, and is spaced apart from the second connector group; this can ensure the sliding path length of the data storage bracket 2, and also avoid interference between the rotating rod 902 and the connectors 9012.

[0062] Specifically, the connector 9012 is a damper. During the operation of the server, the data storage bracket 2 will vibrate. By setting the connector 9012 as a damper, the vibration energy can be absorbed and dissipated, the vibration amplitude of the data storage bracket 2 can be reduced, and the stability and reliability of the system can be improved.

[0063] Specifically, the support frame 8 is provided with a limiting groove 801 on the side near the long plate 901, and the long plate 901 is provided with a limiting rod 9013 on the side near the support frame 8. The slidable connection between the support frame 8 and the long plate 901 is achieved through the cooperation of the limiting rod 9013 and the limiting groove 801.

[0064] Specifically, the limiting groove 801 is a convex groove, and the limiting rod 9013 is a convex rod. Through the cooperation of the convex groove and the convex rod, a stable connection between the support frame 8 and the long plate 901 can be achieved, preventing the long plate 901 from falling off the support frame 8, and ensuring the sliding cooperation between the support frame 8 and the long plate 901.

[0065] In a specific implementation, the second worm gear 905 is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 1 via the second support base 906.

[0066] In an alternative embodiment, the sliding mechanism 9 may include a rotating handle, which is disposed on the outside of the cabinet body 1 and fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod 902 that protrudes from the outside of the cabinet body 1; the rotating rod 902 is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating handle.

[0067] In one embodiment, the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 includes a first connecting pipe 501, a first insertion pipe 502, a water supply pipe 503, a water pump 504, a second connecting pipe 505, a second insertion pipe 506, a return water pipe 507, a radiator 508, and a liquid storage tank 509; the first connecting pipe 501 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101 and is connected to one end of the water cooling pipe 4 through the first spring pipe 6; the first insertion pipe 502 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101 and is connected to the first connecting pipe 501; the water supply pipe 503 is located above the first insertion pipe 502 and is connected to the first insertion pipe 502; the water pump 504 is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 away from the cabinet door 101 and is located outside the cabinet body 1; the water supply pipe 503 is connected to the output end of the water pump 504; the input end of the water pump 504 is connected to an inlet pipe; one end of the second connecting pipe 505 is located on the side ... connected to the first spring pipe 6; the first insertion pipe 502 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101 and is connected to the first spring pipe 506; the first insertion pipe 506 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101 and is connected to the first spring pipe 507; the first insertion pipe 507 is connected to the first spring pipe 508; the second insertion pipe 508 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101 and is connected to The cabinet door 101 is located on one side, and is connected to the other end of the water-cooling pipe 4 through another first spring pipe 6, with the other end extending away from the cabinet door 101; the second connector 506 is located on the side away from the cabinet door 101, spaced apart from the first connector 502, and connected to the second connecting pipe 505; the return water pipe 507 is located below the second connector 506 and connected to the second connector 506; the radiator 508 is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 away from the cabinet door 101 and is located outside the cabinet body 1; the input end of the radiator 508 is connected to the return water pipe 507; the liquid storage tank 509 is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 away from the cabinet door 101 and is located outside the cabinet body 1, the output end of the radiator 508 is connected to the liquid storage tank 509, and the inlet pipe of the water pump 504 extends into the interior of the liquid storage tank 509.

[0068] The connection between the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 and the water cooling pipe 4 is achieved through the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505; the connection between the first connecting pipe 501 and the water supply pipe 503 is achieved through the first insertion pipe 502; the connection between the second connecting pipe 505 and the return water pipe 507 is achieved through the second insertion pipe 506; the water pump 504 enables the delivery of liquid into the water supply pipe 503; and the radiator 508 vents the water in the return water pipe 507. After being cooled, the liquid is transported to the liquid storage tank 509, ensuring rapid cooling of the liquid in the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5. The liquid storage tank 509 can not only ensure a continuous supply of liquid to the water supply pipe 503, but also collect the liquid in the return water pipe 507, ensuring the recycling of the liquid in the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5. Furthermore, the liquid storage tank 509, radiator 508, water pump 504 and other structures are all located on the outside of the main cabinet 1, avoiding the occupation of the internal space of the main cabinet 1 and improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the main cabinet 1.

[0069] In a specific implementation, the first connecting pipe 501 is an L-shaped pipe, and the first section of the first connecting pipe 501 is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 away from the cabinet door 101 and extends along the first direction, which can ensure the connection with multiple water-cooling pipes 4; the second section of the first connecting pipe 501 is connected to the first section of the first connecting pipe 501 and is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 along the first direction, and extends away from the cabinet door 101, which ensures the connection between the first connecting pipe 501 and the first plug pipe 502.

[0070] Specifically, the first connecting pipe 501 is plugged into the first insertion pipe 502; and a first sealing gasket 5021 is provided at the connection between the first connecting pipe 501 and the first insertion pipe 502 to prevent liquid leakage.

[0071] In a specific implementation, the second connecting pipe 505 is an L-shaped pipe, and the first section of the second connecting pipe 505 is spaced apart from the first section of the first connecting pipe 501. It is located on the side of the cabinet body 1 near the cabinet door 101 and extends along the first direction, which can ensure the connection with multiple water-cooling pipes 4. The second section of the second connecting pipe 505 is connected to the first section of the second connecting pipe 505 and is opposite to the second section of the first connecting pipe 501. It is located on the other side of the cabinet body 1 along the first direction and extends away from the cabinet door 101, which ensures the plug-in connection between the second connecting pipe 505 and the second plug-in pipe 506.

[0072] Specifically, the second connecting pipe 505 is plugged into the second insertion pipe 506; and a second sealing gasket 5061 is provided at the connection between the second connecting pipe 505 and the second insertion pipe 506 to prevent liquid leakage.

[0073] In an alternative embodiment, the first connecting pipe 501 and the first insertion pipe 502 can be connected by a fourth spring tube; the second connecting pipe 505 and the second insertion pipe 506 can be connected by a fifth spring tube; when the data storage bracket 2 is located inside the cabinet body 1, the fourth and fifth spring tubes are in a retracted state; when the data storage bracket 2 slides outward from the cabinet body 1, the fourth and fifth spring tubes are in a stretched state; regardless of whether the data storage bracket 2 slides relative to the cabinet body 1, it can be ensured that the first connecting pipe 501 and the first insertion pipe 502 can always maintain a connection state, and the second connecting pipe 505 and the second insertion pipe 506 can always maintain a connection state, avoiding the risk of liquid leakage caused by frequent insertion and connection between the first connecting pipe 501 and the first insertion pipe 502.

[0074] In a specific implementation, one or more data storage brackets 2 may be provided, and the multiple data storage brackets 2 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the height direction of the cabinet body 1. When multiple data storage brackets 2 are provided, the water supply pipeline 503 of the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 includes a main water supply pipeline 5031 and multiple water supply sub-pipelines 5032. The multiple water supply sub-pipelines 5032 correspond one-to-one with the multiple data storage brackets 2. One end of each water supply sub-pipeline 5032 is located inside the cabinet body 1 and connected to the first connector 502, and the other end is located outside the cabinet body 1 and connected to the main water supply pipeline 5031. The main water supply pipeline 5031 is located on the outside of the cabinet body 1. It is connected to the water pump 504; the return water pipe 507 includes a main return water pipe 5071 and multiple return water pipes 5072, each of which corresponds to a multiple data storage bracket 2. One end of each return water pipe 5072 is located inside the cabinet body 1 and is connected to the second connector 506, while the other end is located outside the cabinet body 1 and is connected to the main return water pipe 5071. The main return water pipe 5071 is located on the outside of the cabinet body 1 and is connected to the radiator 508.

[0075] In a specific embodiment, a liquid filling pipe 5091 is installed on the top of the liquid storage tank 509, and a threaded cap 5092 is threadedly connected to the top of the liquid filling pipe 5091. The threaded cap 5092 can prevent external impurities from entering the interior of the liquid storage tank 509 through the liquid filling pipe 5091.

[0076] In one embodiment, the data storage bracket 2 is provided with an installation cavity 202, and the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505 are both disposed in the installation cavity 202; the limiting plate 3 and the water cooling pipe are both located outside the installation cavity 202 and disposed on the top of the data storage bracket 2, and the top of the data storage bracket 2 is provided with two elongated holes 203, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the water cooling pipe 4, and the elongated holes 203 extend along the first direction and communicate with the installation cavity 202; one end of the first spring tube 6 is connected to the water cooling pipe 4, and the other end passes through the elongated hole 203 and is connected to the first connecting pipe 501 or the second connecting pipe 505.

[0077] The installation cavity 202 enables the placement of the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505. Since the top of the data storage bracket 2 has an elongated hole 203 that communicates with the installation cavity 202, the first spring tube 6 can be inserted into the elongated hole 203, thus enabling the water cooling pipe 4 to communicate with the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505. Furthermore, since the elongated hole 203 extends along the first direction, when the water cooling pipe 4 moves along the first direction with the limiting plate 3, interference between the elongated hole 203 and the first spring tube 6 is avoided, ensuring that the first spring tube 6 can move freely with the movement of the water cooling pipe 4.

[0078] In one embodiment, the water supply pipe 503 is connected to the first connector 502 via a second spring tube 510; the return water pipe 507 is connected to the second connector 506 via a third spring tube 511; the liquid cooling circulation mechanism 5 further includes two sets of limiting components 512, which are respectively configured to correspond to the first connector 502 and the second connector 506. Each limiting component 512 includes a limiting frame 5121, a slider 5122, and an elastic element 5123; the limiting frame 5121 is fixed inside the cabinet body 1; the slider 5122 is slidably connected inside the limiting frame 5121 and connected to the end of the first connector 502 away from the first connecting pipe 501, or to the end of the second connector 506 away from the second connecting pipe 505; the elastic element 5123 is disposed at the top of the slider 5122, with one end connected to the limiting frame 5121 and the other end connected to the slider 5122.

[0079] Since the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505 are installed inside the data storage bracket 2, during server operation, the first connecting pipe 501 and the second connecting pipe 505 will vibrate with the data storage bracket 2. Under the action of the second spring tube 510 and the elastic element 5123, the first insertion pipe 502 can drive the slider 5122 to slide within the limiting frame 5121, thereby realizing the synchronous vibration of the first insertion pipe 502 with the first connecting pipe 501, ensuring a stable connection between the first connecting pipe 501 and the first insertion pipe 502, as well as a stable connection between the first insertion pipe 502 and the water supply pipe 503; under the action of the third spring tube 511 and the elastic element 5123, the second insertion pipe 506 can drive the slider 5122 to slide within the limiting frame 5121, thereby realizing the synchronous vibration of the second insertion pipe 506 with the second connecting pipe 505, ensuring a stable connection between the second connecting pipe 505 and the second insertion pipe 506, as well as a stable connection between the second insertion pipe 506 and the return water pipe 507.

[0080] Specifically, the slider 5122 is a cross slider 5122; the elastic element 5123 is a return spring.

[0081] In one embodiment, a fan assembly 10 is also included, disposed within the cabinet body 1 and spaced apart from the data storage bracket 2.

[0082] By installing a fan assembly 10 inside the main cabinet 1, the heat dissipation efficiency inside the main cabinet 1 is improved, further enhancing the heat dissipation effect on the hard drive.

[0083] In one embodiment, a controller 11 is also included, located on the side where the cabinet door 101 is located, and is mounted on the cabinet body 1, and is electrically connected to both the water pump 504 and the fan assembly 10.

[0084] The controller 11 allows operators to easily control the operation of the fan assembly 10 or the water pump 504.

[0085] In one embodiment, the cabinet body 1 is provided with an air inlet, which corresponds to the location of the fan assembly 10.

[0086] By setting up the air inlet, the fan assembly 10 introduces cool air from the outside into the cabinet body 1, ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the fan assembly 10.

[0087] In one embodiment, the fan assembly 10 is disposed at the bottom of the cabinet body 1 and spaced apart from the data storage bracket 2, and the data storage bracket 2 is provided with ventilation holes 204.

[0088] When the fan assembly 10 is located at the bottom of the rack body 1, the ventilation holes 204 on the data storage bracket 2 ensure that the cool air introduced by the fan assembly 10 can flow to the location of the hard drive, thus ensuring the ventilation and heat dissipation effect of the hard drive.

[0089] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A server rack, characterized in that, include: The main body of the cabinet (1) has a cabinet door (101) on one side in the second direction. A data storage rack (2) is disposed inside the main body of the cabinet (1), and the top of the data storage rack (2) is provided with at least one installation interface (201), the installation interface (201) being suitable for installing a hard disk; The limiting plate (3) extends along the second direction and is slidably connected to the data storage bracket (2) along the first direction; each of the mounting interfaces (201) has two limiting plates (3) respectively arranged opposite to each other on both sides along the first direction, and the two limiting plates (3) arranged opposite to each other have a mounting position close to each other and a separation position far apart from each other; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; Water cooling pipe (4), each of the limiting plates (3) is provided with a water cooling pipe (4) on the side near the mounting interface (201), the water cooling pipe (4) is adapted to abut against the side of the hard disk along the first direction; The liquid cooling circulation mechanism (5) is provided with the two ends of the water cooling pipe (4) connected to the liquid cooling circulation mechanism (5) through two first spring tubes (6); The adjustment assembly (7) includes a bidirectional screw (701), a first worm gear (702), and a first worm (703); the bidirectional screw (701) is threadedly connected to the two limiting plates (3) opposite to each other on both sides of the mounting interface (201); the first worm gear (702) is located at the end of the bidirectional screw (701); the first worm (703) is rotatably connected to the data storage bracket (2) and extends along the second direction, with one end located on the side where the cabinet door (101) is located, and the other end meshing with the first worm gear (702); the rotation of the first worm (703) drives the bidirectional screw (701) to rotate, so that the two limiting plates (3) move closer to each other or further away from each other; A support frame (8) is disposed below the data storage bracket (2), spaced apart from the data storage bracket (2), and fixed inside the cabinet body (1); The sliding mechanism (9) is fixedly connected to the data storage bracket (2) and slidably connected to the support frame (8) in the second direction, for moving the data storage bracket (2) out of the cabinet body (1).

2. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the limiting plate (3) is provided with a through hole; the adjusting component (7) also includes a slide rod (704), which passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the limiting plate (3).

3. The server rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (7) further includes two supports (705), which are respectively arranged on both sides of the data storage bracket (2) along the first direction. Each support (705) has a first through hole, and the end of the bidirectional screw (701) passes through the first through hole. The slide rod (704) is spaced apart from the bidirectional screw (701), and both ends are fixedly connected to the two supports (705).

4. The server rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet body (1) has a second through hole on one side along the first direction; the sliding mechanism (9) includes: Two long plates (901) are respectively disposed on both sides of the support frame (8) along the first direction and are slidably connected to the support frame (8) along the second direction; the data storage bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the long plate (901); and the long plate (901) is provided with a rack (9011). Rotary rod (902) extends along the first direction; Two gears (903) are respectively disposed at both ends of the rotating rod (902) and mesh with the two racks (9011) respectively; The second worm gear (904) is located on the outside of the cabinet body (1). One end of the rotating rod (902) protrudes from the gear (903) and passes through the second through hole to connect with the second worm gear (904). The second worm gear (905) is located on the outside of the cabinet body (1), is rotatably connected to the cabinet body (1), and extends along the second direction. One end is located on the side where the cabinet door (101) is located, and the other end is engaged with the second worm wheel (904).

5. The server rack according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or 4, characterized in that, The liquid cooling circulation mechanism (5) includes: The first connecting pipe (501) is located on the side away from the cabinet door (101) and is connected to one end of the water cooling pipe (4) through the first spring pipe (6); The first insertion pipe (502) is located on the side away from the cabinet door (101) and is connected to the first connecting pipe (501); A water supply pipe (503) is installed above the first connector (502) and is connected to the first connector (502); A water pump (504) is located on the side of the cabinet body (1) away from the cabinet door (101) and outside the cabinet body (1); the water supply pipe (503) is connected to the output end of the water pump (504); the input end of the water pump (504) is connected to a water inlet pipe. The second connecting pipe (505) has one end located on the side where the cabinet door (101) is located, and is connected to the other end of the water cooling pipe (4) through another first spring pipe (6), and the other end extends away from the cabinet door (101). The second insertion pipe (506) is located on the side away from the cabinet door (101), spaced apart from the first insertion pipe (502), and connected to the second connecting pipe (505); The return water pipe (507) is located below the second connector (506) and is connected to the second connector (506); The radiator (508) is located on the side of the cabinet body (1) away from the cabinet door (101) and outside the cabinet body (1); the input end of the radiator (508) is connected to the return water pipe (507); The liquid storage tank (509) is located on the side of the cabinet body (1) away from the cabinet door (101) and outside the cabinet body (1). The output end of the radiator (508) is connected to the liquid storage tank (509), and the water inlet pipe of the water pump (504) extends into the interior of the liquid storage tank (509).

6. The server rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The data storage bracket (2) is provided with an installation cavity (202), and the first connecting pipe (501) and the second connecting pipe (505) are both disposed in the installation cavity (202); The limiting plate (3) and the water-cooling pipe (4) are both located outside the mounting cavity (202) and are set on the top of the data storage bracket (2). The top of the data storage bracket (2) has two elongated holes (203). The two elongated holes (203) are respectively set at both ends of the water-cooling pipe (4). The elongated holes (203) extend along the first direction and communicate with the mounting cavity (202). One end of the first spring tube (6) is connected to the water-cooling pipe (4), and the other end passes through the elongated hole (203) and is connected to the first connecting pipe (501) or the second connecting pipe (505).

7. The server rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water supply pipe (503) is connected to the first insertion pipe (502) via a second spring pipe (510); the return water pipe (507) is connected to the second insertion pipe (506) via a third spring pipe (511); the liquid cooling circulation mechanism (5) further includes two sets of limiting components (512), which are respectively configured to correspond to the first insertion pipe (502) and the second insertion pipe (506), and the limiting components (512) include: The limiting frame (5121) is fixed inside the main body of the cabinet (1); The slider (5122) is slidably connected within the limiting frame (5121) and is connected to one end of the first insertion tube (502) away from the first connecting tube (501), or to one end of the second insertion tube (506) away from the second connecting tube (505); An elastic element (5123) is disposed at the top of the slider (5122), with one end connected to the limiting frame (5121) and the other end connected to the slider (5122).

8. The server rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a fan assembly (10), which is disposed inside the main body of the cabinet (1) and spaced apart from the data storage bracket (2).

9. The server rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a controller (11), located on the side where the cabinet door (101) is located, and is installed on the cabinet body (1), and is electrically connected to the water pump (504) and the fan assembly (10); And / or, the cabinet body (1) is provided with an air inlet, the air inlet being located in a position corresponding to the fan assembly (10); And / or, the fan assembly (10) is disposed at the bottom of the cabinet body (1) and spaced apart from the data storage bracket (2), and the data storage bracket (2) is provided with ventilation holes (204).

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