Server interface integration module and server

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a server interface integrated module and a server. The server interface integrated module is used for a server, and comprises a shell, an interface module and a moving component. The interface module is located in the shell, and the moving component is located in the shell. The moving component is used for moving the interface module. The moving component comprises a fixed component and a moving component. The fixed component is fixed to the shell. The fixed component comprises a fixed member and a positioning member. The positioning member is arranged on the fixed member. The fixed member is connected to the shell. The moving component comprises a moving member and a matching member connected to the moving member. The moving member can move relative to the fixed member. The moving member is connected to the interface module. The matching member is engaged with the positioning member to position the moving member. The server interface integrated module can conveniently adjust the position of the interface module, thereby being compatible with decoupling adaptation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a server interface integration module and a server. Background Technology

[0002] The server is equipped with a cooling plate for heat dissipation of the main heat-generating components. The cooling plate is connected to an external water supply system via flexible hoses and fluid fittings. The server includes electrical interfaces that connect to an external power supply. The server also includes signal interfaces that connect to external signal devices. However, the different internal layouts of existing servers result in inconsistent locations for the available electrical and water interfaces, hindering proper compatibility and decoupling. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The summary of this application introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This summary is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a server interface integration module is provided for a server, the server interface integration module comprising:

[0005] case;

[0006] An interface module, which is detachably installed into the housing;

[0007] A movable component, located within the housing, is used to move the interface module. The movable component includes:

[0008] A fixing component is fixed to the housing. The fixing component includes a fixing member and a positioning member. The positioning member is disposed on the fixing member, and the fixing member is connected to the housing.

[0009] A movable component, comprising a movable member and a mating member connected to the movable member, the movable member being movable relative to the fixed member, the movable member being connected to the interface module, and the mating member engaging with the positioning member to position the movable member.

[0010] According to the server interface integration module of this application, a server interface integration module is used in a server. The server interface integration module includes a housing, an interface module, and a moving part. The interface module is detachably installed in the housing. The moving part is located in the housing and is used to move the interface module. The moving part includes a fixed component and a moving component. The fixed component is fixed to the housing and includes a fixed member and a positioning member. The fixed member is provided with a positioning member and is connected to the housing. The moving component includes a moving member and a mating member connected to the moving member. The moving member is movable relative to the fixed member and is connected to the interface module. The mating member engages with the positioning member to position the moving member. In this way, the moving member is connected to the interface module and is movable relative to the fixed member. The moving member can drive the interface module to move, so that the interface module can move to different positions. The mating member can engage with the positioning member to position the moving member, thereby positioning the interface module. This allows the position of the interface module to be adjusted, thus achieving good compatibility and decoupling adaptation.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing component is provided with at least two positioning members, the at least two positioning members are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the moving member, and the mating member engages with the positioning members at different positions respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the mating member is movable relative to the positioning member between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the mating member is in the locked position, it engages with the positioning member, and when the mating member is in the unlocked position, it separates from the positioning member.

[0013] Optionally, the moving component further includes a lever member and an operating member, the lever member including a first end and a second end capable of moving in opposite directions, the first end being connected to the moving component and the second end being connected to the operating member.

[0014] Optionally, the movable component further includes an elastic member, one end of which abuts against the second end, and the other end of which abuts against the fixed member.

[0015] Optionally, the second end is movable between a pressed position and a return position, wherein the pressed position corresponds to the unlocked position and the return position corresponds to the locked position.

[0016] The second end, located in the pressing position, moves to the return position under the action of the elastic force of the elastic member.

[0017] Optionally, the interface module includes:

[0018] A housing, connected to the movable member, wherein the housing has an internal receiving portion and a first abutting portion; and

[0019] A connecting member located within the housing, the connecting member comprising a main body and a second abutting portion, the main body corresponding to the receiving portion and the second abutting portion corresponding to the first abutting portion.

[0020] Optionally, the main body is located in the receiving portion, the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion are in contact with each other, and / or,

[0021] The connecting member and the outer shell are spaced apart, and an elastic element is provided between the first abutting part and the second abutting part.

[0022] Optionally, the interface module further includes a fluid interface module, which is detachably installed into the housing. The server includes a fluid mating component, and the fluid interface module is used to connect to the fluid mating component.

[0023] The interface module further includes an electrical interface module, which is detachably installed into the housing. The server includes an electrical mating component, and the electrical interface module is used to connect to the electrical mating component, and / or...

[0024] The interface module further includes a signal interface module, which is detachably installed into the housing. The server includes a signal mating component, and the signal interface module is used to connect to the signal mating component.

[0025] This application also provides a server, which includes the server interface integration module described above.

[0026] According to the server of this application, the server includes the aforementioned server interface integration module. The server interface integration module includes a housing, an interface module, and a moving part. The interface module is detachably installed in the housing. The moving part is used to move the interface module. The moving part includes a fixed component and a moving component. The fixed component includes a fixed member and a positioning member. The fixed member is provided with a positioning member and is connected to the housing. The moving component includes a moving member and a mating member connected to the moving member. The moving member is movable relative to the fixed member. The moving member is connected to the interface module. The mating member engages with the positioning member to position the moving member. In this way, the moving member is connected to the interface module and is movable relative to the fixed member. The moving member can drive the interface module to move, so that the interface module can move to different positions. The mating member can engage with the positioning member to position the moving member, thereby positioning the interface module. This allows the position of the interface module to be adjusted, thus achieving good compatibility and decoupling adaptation. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The following figures are included as part of this application for understanding the application. The figures illustrate embodiments of the application and their descriptions, serving to explain the apparatus and principles of the application. In the figures,

[0028] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of a server according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a fluid interface module according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of a fluid interface module according to another preferred embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a top view of the fluid interface module according to this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is another top view schematic diagram of the fluid interface module according to this application;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a front view schematic diagram of an interface module according to a preferred embodiment of this application.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 100: Server interface integration module; 101: Shell

[0036] 102: Connector; 103: Threaded fixing part

[0037] 110: Interface Module 111: Fluid Interface Module

[0038] 112: Electrical interface module; 113: Signal interface module

[0039] 114: Outer shell 115: First shell

[0040] 116: Second shell 117: Connecting component

[0041] 118: Main body; 119: Hole

[0042] 120: Positioning hole; 121: Elastic element

[0043] 126: First hole 127: Second hole

[0044] 128: Third hole 129: Reception section

[0045] 130: First abutment section; 131: Second abutment section

[0046] 132: Gap 133: First surface

[0047] 134: Second page 135: Third page

[0048] 136: Fourth side 140: Moving parts

[0049] 141: Fixed component 142: Moving component

[0050] 200: Server 201: Fluid Connector Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following description provides numerous specific details to offer a more thorough understanding of this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described to avoid confusion with this application.

[0052] To fully understand this application, detailed portions will be set forth in the following description in order to illustrate it. Obviously, implementation of this application is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below; however, other embodiments may exist besides these detailed descriptions, and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0053] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0054] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this application are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0055] The specific embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate representative embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a server interface integration module 100 for a server 200. The server 200 is used in a data center. Data center delivery models are typically decoupled. The server 200 can be cooled by a cold plate liquid cooling system. The server 200 can be a liquid-cooled server. The server 200 includes a rack, which is connected to the server interface integration module 100. The server interface integration module 100 is used for water, electricity, and signal connections with the rack. The cold plate liquid cooling system cools the main heat-generating components in the server 200 through the flow of a heat exchange medium. The cold plate liquid cooling system includes primary-side piping and secondary-side piping. The primary-side piping refers to the circulating water circuit at the outdoor cold source end, and the secondary-side piping refers to the circulating water circuit at the liquid-cooled rack end. The server interface integration module 100 of this application is mainly used in the secondary-side piping. The main components of the secondary-side piping are a heat exchange unit, a manifold, and a cold plate device, which is located in the server 200. The circulation direction of the heat exchange medium in the secondary side pipeline is: heat exchange unit—water distributor—cold plate—water collector—heat exchange unit.

[0057] The server interface integration module 100 includes a housing 101, which is hollow and has a cuboid structure. The housing 101 is connectable to the server 200. The width and height of the housing 101 are adapted to the server 200. The housing 101 is fixed to the server 200. The housing 101 can be connected to the server 200 using bolts.

[0058] like Figure 1As shown, the rack has a female connector. The female connector is threaded onto the liquid-cooled rack. The housing 101 contains a male connector, and the housing 101 is mounted on the server 200. As the server 200 is installed into the liquid-cooled rack, it is pushed into the L-shaped slide rails of the rack. The housing 101 gets closer and closer to the male connector on the liquid-cooled rack. Once the server 200 is fully installed in the designated position, the female connector on the liquid-cooled rack and the male connector on the housing 101 mate and connect, opening the internal flow channels.

[0059] The server interface integration module 100 also includes an interface module 110, which has a detachable structure. The interface module 110 is detachably installed into the housing 101. Connectors may be provided in the interface module 110. The internal connectors can be replaced after disassembly of the interface module 110. The various components in the interface module 110 can be integrated together. The interface module 110 may include a housing, and all components are located within the housing. The interface module 110 can be integrally installed inside the housing 101. When maintenance is required, the interface module 110 can also be completely removed from inside the housing 101. The interface module 110 can be installed on the backplane side of the server 200 as a detachable component. The interface module 110 can connect to devices in the server 200. Figure 6 As shown, the server interface integration module 100 also includes a movable component 140, which is located within the housing 101. The movable component 140 is capable of moving the interface module 110 to adjust its position. The movable component 140 can move the interface module 110 relative to the housing 101. The interface module 110 can be moved to different positions.

[0060] Specifically, the movable component 140 includes a fixed component 141 and a movable component 142, with the fixed component 141 fixed to the housing 101. The fixed component 141 does not move relative to the housing 101. The fixed component 141 includes a fixing member, which is fixed to the housing 101. The fixing member is connected to the housing 101 by bolts. The fixing member is constructed as a slide rail. The length direction of the slide rail is parallel to the length direction of the interface module 110.

[0061] The movable component 140 also includes a movable assembly 142, which is connected to the interface module 110. The movable assembly 142 is movably disposed to the fixed assembly 141. The movable assembly 142 is movable relative to the fixed assembly 141. The movable assembly 142 includes a movable member, which is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The movable member drives the interface module 110 to move. The movable member is constructed as a slider, which is movably disposed to a slide rail. The slider is movable relative to the slide rail along the length of the slide rail. The interface module 110 is movable relative to the slide rail. The fixed assembly 141 also includes a positioning member, which is provided with the positioning member. The positioning member is used to position the movable component. The movable assembly 142 also includes a mating member, which is connected to the movable component. The positioning member and the mating member engage to position the movable component. This positions the interface module 110.

[0062] One of the positioning member and the mating member can be constructed as a protrusion, and the other as a groove. The protrusion and the groove can engage. The positioning member can be disposed on the surface of the fixed member facing the movable member. The mating member can be disposed on the surface of the movable member facing the fixed member.

[0063] For example, the positioning component can be constructed as a groove, and the mating component can be constructed as a protrusion. The bottom of the moving component faces the fixed component. The protrusion is provided at the bottom of the moving component. The protrusion is connected to the bottom of the moving component. The protrusion is connected to the bottom of the slider. The protrusion protrudes from the lower surface of the slider toward the fixed component. The fixed component is provided with a groove. The slide rail is provided with a groove. The groove is recessed from the upper surface of the slide rail toward the direction away from the moving component. The protrusion and the groove engage to position the moving component, so that the moving component does not move, thereby preventing the interface module 110 from moving.

[0064] The positioning component can also be constructed as a protrusion, and the mating component can be constructed as a groove. The bottom of the moving component faces the fixed component. The bottom of the moving component is provided with a groove. The bottom of the slider is provided with a groove. The groove is recessed from the lower surface of the slider in a direction away from the fixed component. The protrusion is connected to the fixed component. The protrusion is connected to the slide rail. The protrusion protrudes from the upper surface of the fixed frame towards the moving component. The protrusion and the groove engage to position the moving component, so that the moving component does not move, thereby preventing the interface module 110 from moving.

[0065] According to the server interface integration module 100 of this application, it is used for server 200. The server interface integration module 100 includes a housing 101, an interface module 110, and a moving part 140. The interface module 110 is located in the housing 101, and the moving part 140 is located in the housing 101. The moving part 140 is used to move the interface module 110. The moving part 140 includes a fixing component 141 and a moving component 142. The fixing component 141 is fixed to the housing 101 and includes a fixing member and a positioning member. The fixing member is provided with a positioning member and is connected to the housing 101. The moving part 142 includes a moving member and a mating member connected to the moving member. The moving member is movable relative to the fixing member. The moving member is connected to the interface module 110, and the mating member engages with the positioning member to position the moving member. In this way, the moving component is connected to the interface module and can move relative to the fixed component. The moving component can drive the interface module to move, so that the interface module can move to different positions. The cooperating component can engage with the positioning component to position the moving component, and then position the interface module. This allows the position of the interface module to be adjusted, thus achieving good compatibility, decoupling and adaptation.

[0066] To enable the interface module 110 to be positioned in different locations, the fixing component 141 is provided with at least two positioning members, which are spaced apart along the moving direction of the moving component. The at least two positioning members are located at different positions along the length of the fixing component. The moving component moves to different positions. The mating members can engage with the positioning members at different positions. This allows the moving component to be positioned in different locations. Therefore, it is possible to adapt to external devices of different models and locations.

[0067] More specifically, the mating member is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The mating member is movable relative to the positioning member between the locked and unlocked positions. The mating member is movable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the moving member. The mating member is movable along the thickness direction of the fixed member. In the locked position, the mating member engages with the positioning member. In the locked position, the mating member positions the moving member. In the unlocked position, the mating member disengages from the positioning member. In the unlocked position, the mating member allows the moving member to move.

[0068] To allow the mating member to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the moving assembly 142 also includes a lever member and an operating member for moving the mating member. Raising or lowering the lever member controls the raising or lowering of the moving member. The operating member is configured as a button. The button protrudes from the housing 101. Pressing the button raises or lowers the lever member.

[0069] The lever component includes a first end and a second end, which move in opposite directions. The first and second ends are located on opposite sides of the fulcrum of the lever component. The first end moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the moving component. The second end moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the moving component. The first end moves along the thickness direction of the fixed component. The second end moves along the thickness direction of the fixed component. The first end can move away from the fixed component, and the second end can move towards the fixed component.

[0070] The first end is connected to the moving member, and the second end is connected to the operating member. Alternatively, the first end may also be connected to the mating member. The first end is indirectly connected to the moving member. The operating member can control the second end to move towards the fixed member, thereby controlling the first end to move away from the fixed member, which in turn drives the moving member to move away from the fixed member, causing the mating member to move to the unlocked position. The mating member in the unlocked position separates from the positioning member, allowing the moving member to move. Alternatively, the operating member can control the second end to move towards the fixed member along the thickness direction of the fixed member, thereby controlling the first end to move away from the fixed member along the thickness direction of the fixed member, which in turn drives the moving member to move away from the fixed member along the thickness direction of the fixed member, causing the mating member to move to the unlocked position along the thickness direction of the fixed member. The mating member in the unlocked position separates from the positioning member, allowing the moving member to move along the length direction of the fixed member.

[0071] The operating component can control the second end to move away from the fixed component, thereby controlling the first end to move towards the fixed component. This, in turn, causes the moving component to move towards the fixed component, moving the mating component to the locking position. The mating component in the locking position engages with the positioning component, thus fixing the moving component. Alternatively, the operating component can control the second end to move away from the fixed component along the thickness direction of the fixed component, thereby controlling the first end to move towards the fixed component along the thickness direction of the fixed component. This, in turn, causes the moving component to move towards the fixed component along the thickness direction of the fixed component, moving the mating component to the locking position. The mating component in the locking position engages with the positioning component, thus fixing the moving component along the length direction of the fixed component.

[0072] The movable assembly 142 also includes an elastic member located between the second end and the fixed member. The elastic member is capable of elastic deformation in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable member. The elastic member is also capable of elastic deformation along the thickness direction of the fixed member. One end of the elastic member abuts against the second end. The surface of the second end facing the fixed member abuts against one end of the elastic member. The other end of the elastic member abuts against the fixed member. The surface of the fixed member facing the second end abuts against the other end of the elastic member. The elastic member can apply an elastic force to the second end, causing the second end to move and reducing the number of operation steps.

[0073] Specifically, the second end is movable between a pressed position and a return position. The second end in the pressed position is closer to the fixed member than the second end in the return position. The pressed position corresponds to the unlocked position. The second end in the pressed position applies a downward pressure force to the second end, compressing the elastic member. The second end moves toward the fixed member to the pressed position, while the first end moves away from the fixed member, thereby causing the moving member to move away from the fixed member, thus separating the mating member from the positioning member, allowing the moving member to move.

[0074] The return position corresponds to the locking position. No force is applied to the second end when it is in the return position. The second end in the pressing position moves to the return position under the elastic force of the elastic member. The movement of the second end from the pressing position to the return position causes the first end to move towards the fixed member, thereby causing the moving member to move towards the fixed member, thus engaging the mating member with the positioning member, preventing the moving member from moving.

[0075] During operation, pressing the button raises the moving component, allowing it to move left and right. Once the moving component reaches the designated position, releasing the button returns the component to its original position under the action of the elastic component. Releasing the button then engages with the positioning component at that location, fixing the moving component's position again.

[0076] Preferably, the movable component 140 further includes a limiting member for fixing the slider. The limiting member can limit whether the movable component moves. The operator can move the movable component as needed and then fix it by the limiting member, so that the movable component can be fixed in any position. The limiting member can be constructed as a pin, pull pin, or screw, etc., and the fixation is achieved by insertion, pull-out, or threaded connection.

[0077] The server interface integration module 100 also includes a control device for controlling the opening and closing of the lever component.

[0078] Interface module 110 is connected to the moving component. For example... Figure 2As shown, the interface module 110 includes a housing 114 and a connecting member 117, which is connected to the housing 114. The housing 114 is connected to the moving member. The housing 114 is connected to the moving member via a connector 102. The connector 102 can be a bolt or rivet, etc. The housing 114 may be provided with a threaded fixing part 103, which is located at the top of the housing 114. The position of the threaded fixing part 103 can be determined according to actual conditions, such as... Figure 4 The threaded fixing part 103 can be located inside the housing 114. The position of the threaded fixing part 103 can also be adjusted according to actual conditions, such as... Figure 5 The threaded fixing part 103 may be located outside the housing 114.

[0079] The outer casing 114 is fixed to the movable component. The outer casing 114 is hollow. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the connecting member 117 is located within the housing 114. In one embodiment, the fixing component 141 is mounted to the housing 114. The moving component 142 is slidably connected to the fixing component 141. The interface module 110 is mounted to the moving component 142. The interface module 110 is fixedly connected to the moving component 142. The moving component 142 drives the interface module 110 to move horizontally on the fixing component 141. Specifically, the moving component and the fixing component are slidably connected. The interface module 110 is mounted to the moving component. The interface module 110 is fixedly connected to the moving component. The moving component drives the interface module 110 to move horizontally on the fixing component.

[0080] To facilitate the installation of the connecting member 117 into the housing 114, the housing 114 includes a first housing 115 and a second housing 116, which are detachably connected. A cavity is formed between the first housing 115 and the second housing 116. The connecting member 117 is located within the cavity. The first housing 115 and the second housing 116 are connected together by a connector 102. The first housing 115 and the second housing 116 are detachable so that the connecting member 117 can be installed into the housing 114. The connecting member 117 is detachably installed in the housing 114. The connecting member 117 is used for connection with a device. The connecting member 117 is used to fix the device interface. Movement of the movable member can move the housing 114, thereby moving the connecting member 117, so that the connecting member 117 corresponds to the device of the server 200.

[0081] In one alternative embodiment, the connecting member 117 is tightly fitted to the housing 114. The connecting member 117 is movable relative to the housing 114. The connecting member 117 is movable relative to the housing 114 in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the moving member. The connecting member 117 is movable relative to the housing 114 to the outside of the housing 114. In particular, the connecting member 117 is movable relative to the housing 101 to the outside of the housing 101. The connecting member 117 can drive the device to move; for example, if the connecting member 117 is connected to the fluid connector 201, the connecting member can drive the fluid connector 201 to move. Optionally, the device can also move relative to the connecting member 117. The device is movable relative to the connecting member 117 to the outside of the connecting member 117. In particular, the device is movable relative to the housing 101 to the outside of the housing 101. For example, the fluid connector 201 is movable relative to the connecting member.

[0082] One end of the housing 114 is fixed, and the other end has an open opening. The connecting member 117 can enter the housing 114 through the opening at the other end. A positioning member is provided at one end of the housing 114, located inside the housing. When the connecting member 117 moves from the outside of the housing 114 toward the inside, the connecting member 117 contacts the positioning member at the inside end of the housing 114. The positioning member prevents the connecting member 117 from moving further toward the inside of the housing 114.

[0083] The interface module 110 also includes a fastener movably connected to the housing 114. The fastener is movably connected to the other end of the housing 114. The fastener is positioned near an opening in the housing 114. The fastener moves between an open position and a fixed position. In the fixed position, the fastener is located outside the connecting member 117. The fastener in the fixed position is located outside the connecting member 117 along the direction of movement of the connecting member 117. The projection of the fastener in the fixed position along the direction of movement of the connecting member 117 coincides with the connecting member 117. The fastener in the fixed position allows the opening to be either open or completely closed. The fastener in the fixed position prevents the connecting member 117 from moving outwards. The fastener in the fixed position prevents the connecting member 117 from moving outwards from the interior of the housing 114.

[0084] The fastener in the open position allows the opening to be fully exposed. The fastener in the open position is located to the side of the opening. The projection of the fastener in the open position along the moving direction of the connecting member 117 does not coincide with the connecting member 117. The connecting member 117 can move outward through the open opening. The connecting member 117 can be moved outward from inside the housing 114 through the opening.

[0085] like Figure 3As shown, a certain amount of floating can be provided between the connecting member 117 and the housing 114. In particular, a floating amount for a blind-fit connector can be provided. A gap 132 is provided between the connecting member 117 and the housing 114. An elastic element 121 is provided in the gap 132. One end of the elastic element 121 abuts against the connecting member 117. The other end of the elastic element 121 abuts against the housing 114. One elastic element 121 can elastically deform along the moving direction of the moving member. The other elastic element 121 can elastically deform along the width direction of the fixed member. Thus, the position can be adjusted in multiple directions, facilitating the alignment of the connecting member 117 with the equipment.

[0086] The internal structure of the outer casing 114 is a stepped structure. The interior of the outer casing 114 includes a receiving portion 129 and a first abutting portion 130, the first abutting portion 130 being connected to the receiving portion 129. The receiving portion 129 is recessed from the inner surface of the first abutting portion 130 in a direction away from the connecting member 117. The external structure of the connecting member 117 is a stepped structure. To facilitate connection of the connecting member 117 to the device of the server 200, the connecting member 117 includes a body 118, the body 118 having a hole 119. The body 118 is used for connection to the device of the server 200. The hole 119 is used for connection to the device of the server 200. The hole 119 can be configured as a water channel hole, an electrical circuit hole, or a signal hole. The connecting member 117 also includes a second abutting portion 131, the second abutting portion 131 protruding from the body 118 in the radial direction of the hole 119. The second abutting portion 131 is square in shape.

[0087] The first abutting portion 130 includes a first surface 133 and a second surface 134, which are perpendicularly connected. The second abutting portion 131 includes a third surface 135 and a fourth surface 136, which are perpendicularly connected. The first surface 133 faces the third surface 135. The second surface 134 faces the fourth surface 136. The first surface 133 faces the third surface 135 along a first radial direction of the hole 119. The second surface 134 faces the fourth surface 136 along a second radial direction of the hole 119. The first radial direction and the second radial direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0088] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the main body 118 is located within the receiving portion 129. The first abutting portion 130 and the second abutting portion 131 are abutted together. The first abutting portion 130 and the second abutting portion 131 are fixed together. The surface of the first abutting portion 130 is abutted with the surface of the second abutting portion 131. The first surface 133 and the third surface 135 are abutted together. The second surface 134 and the fourth surface 136 are abutted together. Thus, the connecting member 117 and the interior of the outer casing 114 are tightly fitted together, providing good connection strength. Holes are provided at the four corners of the second abutting portion 131 for threaded connection with the outer casing 114.

[0089] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, there is a floating amount between the connecting member 117 and the outer shell 114. The connecting member 117 and the outer shell 114 are spaced apart. A gap 132 exists between the connecting member 117 and the outer shell 114. The main body 118 and the receiving portion 129 are spaced apart. The first abutting portion 130 and the second abutting portion 131 are spaced apart. An elastic member 121 is provided between the first abutting portion 130 and the second abutting portion 131. The first surface 133 and the third surface 135 are spaced apart. An elastic member 121 is provided between the first surface 133 and the third surface 135. The second surface 134 and the fourth surface 136 are spaced apart. An elastic member 121 is provided between the second surface 134 and the fourth surface 136. Thus, a form adaptable to different fluid fitting components can be achieved. During installation, the fluid fitting component installed in the middle of the cylindrical outer shell can be squeezed and fixed, while being fixed front and back by means of the fixing devices at the beginning and end of the cylindrical outer shell.

[0090] Interface module 110 includes multiple modules, and each moving component can be equipped with one module. For example... Figure 6 As shown, interface module 110 also includes fluid interface module 111, which is detachably mounted into housing 101. Fluid interface module 111 includes fluid connector 201 for connection to server 200. Server 200 includes a fluid mating component, with fluid interface module 111 used for connection to the fluid mating component. Specifically, fluid connector 201 is used for connection to the fluid mating component.

[0091] The fluid interface module 111 can be disassembled to replace its internal connector. For example, the fluid interface module 111 can be constructed as a sleeve structure. The opening of the sleeve faces the cold plate direction of the server 200, and the other side faces the external direction (liquid cooling cabinet direction). The sleeve is mounted on a sliding member. The fluid connector 201 is installed inside the sleeve. When a limiting mechanism is provided in the direction of the server 200, the fluid connector 201 is configured to be removable from the outside. When a limiting mechanism is provided in the external direction, the fluid connector 201 is configured to be removable from the inside. Optionally, the limiting mechanism can be a baffle plate welded to the cylinder. The fluid interface module 111 also includes a switching device, which is located in the removable direction. The switching device can be constructed as a latch. When the latch is engaged, the fluid connector 201 cannot be removed and is limited. When the latch is disengaged, the fluid connector 201 can be removed.

[0092] like Figure 1As shown, a female connector of fluid connector 201 is installed on the rack. The female connector is threaded onto the liquid-cooled rack. A male connector of fluid connector 201 is installed in housing 101, and housing 101 is mounted on server 200. When server 200 is installed into the liquid-cooled rack, as server 200 is pushed into the L-shaped slide rail of the rack, housing 101 gets closer and closer to the male connector on the liquid-cooled rack. After server 200 is fully installed in the designated position, the female connector on the liquid-cooled rack and the male connector on housing 101 are mated and connected, and the internal flow channels are connected.

[0093] The fluid interface module 111 includes a first body and a first connecting member, the first connecting member being located within the first body. The first connecting member is used to connect with a fluid mating component. A cylindrical sleeve is provided in the first hole 126, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the fluid mating component. Positioning holes 120 are provided at both ends of the cylindrical sleeve, the positioning holes 120 being used to connect with positioning pins. This restricts the displacement of the fluid mating component relative to the cylindrical sleeve.

[0094] In one scenario, a blind-mating fluid fitting needs to be installed in the fluid interface module 111. The fluid interface module 111 is connected to the liquid-cooled cabinet manifold and also to the cold plate hose of the server 200. The first connecting member in the fluid interface module 111 can provide radial and axial floating range for the blind-mating fluid fitting. Elastic members 121 are installed on the top, bottom, left, right, and rear sides (near the internal components of the server 200) of the first connecting member and the first main body to provide floating range.

[0095] In one implementation, a positioning hole 120 is installed on the first connecting member (the positioning hole 120 is in...). Figure 3 As shown in the diagram, a positioning pin on the rack is inserted during the mating process to correct the position during blind mating of the fluid interface module. During installation, the fluid interface module 111 is first adjusted to the required position and fixed using the moving component, and then the water hose in the server 200 is connected to the rear of the fluid interface module.

[0096] Interface module 110 also includes signal interface module 113, which is detachably installed in housing 101. Server 200 includes a signal mating component, with signal interface module 113 for connection to the signal mating component. Signal interface module 113 connects to an external network interface and also to the interior of server 200. Signal interface module 113 includes a second body and a second connecting member, the second connecting member being located within the second body. A second hole 127 in the second connecting member is used for connection to the signal mating component.

[0097] The signal interface module 113 can be disassembled to replace its internal connector. For example, the signal interface module 113 can be constructed as a sleeve structure. The opening of the sleeve faces the cold plate direction of the server 200, and the other side faces the external direction (liquid-cooled cabinet direction). The sleeve is mounted on a sliding member. The signal connector is installed inside the sleeve. When a limit mechanism is provided in the direction of the server 200, the signal connector is designed to be removable from the outside. When a limit mechanism is provided in the external direction, the signal connector is designed to be removable from the inside. Optionally, the limit mechanism can be a baffle plate welded to the cylinder. The signal interface module 113 also includes a switching device, which is located in the removable direction. The switching device can be constructed as a latch. When the latch is engaged, the signal connector cannot be removed and is limited. When the latch is disengaged, the signal connector can be removed.

[0098] like Figure 1 As shown, a female signal connector is installed on the rack. The female connector is threaded onto the liquid-cooled rack. A male signal connector is installed in housing 101, and housing 101 is mounted on server 200. When server 200 is installed into the liquid-cooled rack, as server 200 is pushed into the L-shaped slide rail of the rack, housing 101 gets closer and closer to the male connector on the liquid-cooled rack. After server 200 is fully installed in the designated position, the female connector on the liquid-cooled rack and the male connector on housing 101 mate and connect, and the internal flow channels are connected.

[0099] Similar to the fluid interface module 111, the signal interface module 113 is implemented through a second main body and a second connecting member. The rear of the signal interface module 113 connects to the signal cable in the server 200. The second connecting member of the signal interface module 113 also connects to the signal cable in the server 200. The front of the signal interface module 113 has a network port for connecting to an external network cable. For blind insertion, the front of the signal interface module 113 has a blind insertion interface for connecting to an external network cable.

[0100] Interface module 110 also includes electrical interface module 112, which is detachably installed in housing 101. Server 200 includes an electrical mating component, and electrical interface module 112 is used to connect with signal mating component. Electrical interface module 112 includes a third body and a third connecting member, the third connecting member being located in the third body. A third hole 128 of the third connecting member is used to connect with the electrical mating component. The arrangement of the third hole 128 can be similar to the arrangement of holes in a socket, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0101] The electrical interface module 112 can be disassembled to replace the internal connector. For example, the electrical interface module 112 can be constructed as a sleeve structure. The opening of the sleeve faces the cold plate direction of the server 200, and the other side faces the external direction (liquid cooling cabinet direction). The sleeve is mounted on a sliding member. The electrical connector is installed inside the sleeve. When a limiting mechanism is provided in the direction of the server 200, the electrical connector is configured to be removable from the outside. When a limiting mechanism is provided in the external direction, the electrical connector is configured to be removable from the inside. Optionally, the limiting mechanism can be a baffle plate welded to the cylinder. The electrical interface module 112 also includes a switching device, which is located in the removable direction. The switching device can be constructed as a latch. When the latch is engaged, the electrical connector cannot be removed and is limited. When the latch is disengaged, the electrical connector can be removed. Of course, the holes in the interface module can also be constructed in other shapes, which are not limited in this application.

[0102] like Figure 1 As shown, a female electrical connector is installed on the rack. The female connector is threaded onto the liquid-cooled rack. A male electrical connector is installed in housing 101, and housing 101 is mounted on server 200. When server 200 is installed into the liquid-cooled rack, as server 200 is pushed into the L-shaped slide rails of the rack, housing 101 gets closer and closer to the male connector on the liquid-cooled rack. Once server 200 is fully installed in the designated position, the female connector on the liquid-cooled rack and the male connector on housing 101 mate and connect, opening the internal flow channels.

[0103] Similar to the fluid interface module 111, the electrical interface module 112 is mounted on a movable component and slides with it. The installation method of the electrical interface module 112 is similar to that of the fluid interface module 111, achieved through a third main body and a third connecting component. The electrical interface module 112 connects to the power supply busbar or power distribution unit, and also to the power module or power conversion module of the server 200. For blind mating, the electrical mating component can be a blind-mating type electrical interface such as a duckbill connector. The electrical interface is fixed inside the third connecting component. The third connecting component also fixes the blind-mating type electrical interface such as a duckbill connector. For manual mating, the third connecting component fixes the socket. A circuit interface is provided on the side of the electrical interface module 112 facing the server 200, allowing connection to the circuitry within the server 200.

[0104] In one implementation, the server-side interfaces of both the water interface module 110 and the electrical interface module 112 use a blind-mating design.

[0105] According to the server interface integration module 100 of this application, it can be adapted to manual or blind-fit fluid mating parts, so that each connecting component 117 can be easily replaced in blind or manual mode. By cooperating with the fixed component, the position of the connecting component 117 of each interface module 110 can be moved and changed. Fluid mating parts can be replaced without professional personnel. There will be no problem of size mismatch during replacement, and there will be no problem of incompatibility between different fluid mating parts of different servers 200 and the same liquid cooling rack.

[0106] According to the server interface integration module 100 of this application, the fluid mating parts, electrical mating parts and signal mating parts in the server 200 can be integrated into a module installed on the server 200, so that the connection positions can be changed, the floating amount of blind plug connectors is provided, the fluid interface module 111 and the electrical interface module 112 are isolated in layers, and each interface module 110 can be easily replaced.

[0107] When the internal layout of the server 200 is different, the position of each interface module 110 can be adjusted by moving the moving components, so that the positions of the water and electricity interfaces are aligned, which can achieve good compatibility, decoupling and adaptation.

[0108] This application also provides a server 200, which includes the server interface integration module 100 described above.

[0109] According to the server 200 of this application, the server 200 includes the aforementioned server interface integration module 100. The server interface integration module 100 includes a housing 101, an interface module 110, and a moving part 140. The interface module 110 is located in the housing 101, and the moving part 140 is located in the housing 101. The moving part 140 is used to move the interface module 110. The moving part 140 includes a fixing component 141 and a moving component 142. The fixing component 141 is fixed to the housing 101 and includes a fixing member and a positioning member. The fixing member is provided with a positioning member and is connected to the housing 101. The moving component 142 includes a moving member and a mating member connected to the moving member. The moving member is movable relative to the fixing member. The moving member is connected to the interface module 110, and the mating member engages with the positioning member to position the moving member. In this way, the moving component is connected to the interface module and can move relative to the fixed component. The moving component can drive the interface module to move, so that the interface module can move to different positions. The cooperating component can engage with the positioning component to position the moving component, and then position the interface module. This allows the position of the interface module to be adjusted, thus achieving good compatibility, decoupling and adaptation.

[0110] Server 200 includes a fluid mating component, and interface module 110 further includes a fluid interface module 111, which is connected to the fluid mating component. Fluid interface module 111 includes a first body and a first connecting member, the first connecting member being located within the first body. The first connecting member is connected to the fluid mating component.

[0111] Server 200 includes a signal mating component, and interface module 110 further includes a signal interface module 113, which is connected to the signal mating component. Signal interface module 113 includes a second body and a second connecting member, the second connecting member being located within the second body. The second connecting member is connected to the signal mating component.

[0112] Server 200 includes an electrical mating component, and interface module 110 further includes an electrical interface module 112, which is connected to the signal mating component. Electrical interface module 112 includes a third body and a third connecting member, the third connecting member being located within the third body. The third connecting member is connected to the electrical mating component.

[0113] This application's server is compatible with various types and models of IT equipment, reducing limitations between the server rack and server 200, and enabling decoupled delivery of the rack and server 200. Addressing the pain points of cold-plate liquid cooling's air and liquid cooling separation, it pioneers a new pipeline connection and control architecture, achieving cabinet-level air-liquid fusion for cold-plate liquid cooling systems. The movable blind-plug bus, through modular design, allows for flexible adjustment of the liquid-cooled rack bus position. The water and electricity blind-plug design enables rapid installation and maintenance at the node level, improving efficiency by over 30%. Through customized interfaces and optimized flow resistance, the PUE is as low as below 1.15. It employs high-reliability technologies, including water and electricity separation, leak detection, drip-free connectors, and long-life hoses. This application's server features asset management, power consumption management, liquid cooling leak detection, power module management, and battery module management functions, supporting on-demand cooling and automatically adjusting the chilled water flow within the node to reduce PUE.

[0114] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Terms such as “part” or “component” appearing herein can refer to a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as “installation” or “installation” appearing herein can refer to one component being directly attached to another component or one component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment herein may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0115] This application has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this application, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A server interface integration module for a server, wherein the server is a liquid-cooled server, characterized in that, The server interface integration module includes: A housing (101) for connecting to the server; An interface module (110) is detachably installed in the housing (101) and is used to connect to a device in the server (200). The interface module includes a housing (114) and a connecting member (117) located in the housing (114). A movable component (140) is located within the housing (101) and is used to move the interface module to adjust the position of the interface module (110). The interface module (110) is capable of moving to different positions. The movable component (140) includes: A fixing component (141) is fixed to the housing (101). The fixing component (141) includes a fixing member and a positioning member. The fixing member is provided with the positioning member and is connected to the housing (101). The moving component (142) includes a moving member and a mating member connected to the moving member. The moving member is movable relative to the fixed member. The moving member is connected to the interface module (110). The housing (114) is connected to the moving member. The connecting member (117) is capable of moving the device. The connecting member (117) is movable relative to the housing (114). The mating member engages with the positioning member to position the moving member.

2. The server interface integration module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (141) is provided with at least two positioning members, the at least two positioning members are arranged at intervals along the moving direction of the moving member, and the mating member engages with the positioning members at different positions respectively.

3. The server interface integration module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mating member is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the positioning member. When the mating member is in the locked position, it engages with the positioning member, and when the mating member is in the unlocked position, it separates from the positioning member.

4. The server interface integration module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The moving component (142) further includes a lever component and an operating component. The lever component includes a first end and a second end that are capable of moving in opposite directions. The first end is connected to the moving component, and the second end is connected to the operating component.

5. The server interface integration module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable component (142) further includes an elastic member, one end of which abuts against the second end, and the other end of which abuts against the fixed member.

6. The server interface integration module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second end is movable between a pressed position and a return position, wherein the pressed position corresponds to the unlocked position and the return position corresponds to the locked position. The second end, located in the pressing position, moves to the return position under the action of the elastic force of the elastic member.

7. The server interface integration module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (114) has an internal receiving portion (129) and a first abutting portion (130). The connecting member (117) includes a main body (118) and a second abutting portion (131). The main body (118) corresponds to the receiving portion (129), and the second abutting portion (131) corresponds to the first abutting portion (130).

8. The server interface integration module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main body (118) is located in the receiving portion (129), the first abutting portion (130) and the second abutting portion (131) are in contact, and / or, The connecting member (117) and the outer shell (114) are spaced apart, and an elastic member (121) is provided between the first abutting part (130) and the second abutting part (131).

9. The server interface integration module according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The interface module further includes a fluid interface module (111), which is detachably installed in the housing (101). The server includes a fluid mating component, and the fluid interface module (111) is used to connect to the fluid mating component. The interface module further includes an electrical interface module (112), which is detachably installed in the housing (101). The server includes an electrical mating component, and the electrical interface module (112) is used to connect to the electrical mating component, and / or, The interface module further includes a signal interface module (113), which is detachably installed in the housing (101). The server includes a signal mating component, and the signal interface module (113) is used to connect to the signal mating component.

10. A server, characterized in that, The server includes a server interface integration module according to any one of claims 1-9.

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