Pipeline fixing structure

Abstract

The invention discloses a pipeline fixing structure which is at least used for fixing a first pipeline and a second pipeline, and the pipeline fixing structure comprises a base plate; positioning matching parts are arranged on the positioning part, the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and the positioning part and the positioning matching parts form positioning matching; the supporting piece at least comprises a first posture and a second posture, when the supporting piece is in the first posture, the supporting piece abuts against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and when the supporting piece is in the second posture, the supporting piece is far away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline. Pre-fixing of the first pipeline and the second pipeline is achieved through positioning matching between the positioning part and the positioning matching part, then fixing of the first pipeline and the second pipeline is completed through the fact that the supporting piece is located in the first posture and abuts against the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and when the first pipeline and the second pipeline are disassembled, the supporting piece is adjusted to the second posture; and the positioning matching between the positioning part and the positioning matching part is released.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of liquid cooling pipelines, and in particular to a pipeline fixing structure. Background Art

[0002] At present, one way to dissipate heat for equipment (such as servers) in a cabinet is liquid cooling, that is, a corresponding liquid cooling pipeline and a liquid cooling terminal (such as a cold plate) connected to the liquid cooling pipeline are set in the cabinet, and the coolant is input into the liquid cooling terminal from the liquid inlet of the liquid cooling pipeline through a power pump. The coolant in the liquid cooling terminal can exchange heat with the equipment, and the coolant after heat exchange flows out of the liquid cooling terminal and finally flows out from the liquid outlet of the liquid cooling pipeline. In this way, the equipment in the cabinet is cooled down. For cabinets using liquid cooling technology, water distributors and water collectors are often set at the rear of the cabinet to realize the centralized distribution and management of the coolant between the power pump and the equipment.

[0003] In the process of implementing the present invention, the inventors found that the prior art has at least the following problems: In the existing system, the installation and fixing method of the water distributor and the water collector in the liquid cooling pipeline is usually to open two rows of vertical slots (or installation holes) on the installation components in the liquid cooling cabinet, and the clips on the water distributor and the water collector are respectively engaged with a row of vertical slots to initially fix the water distributor and the water collector in the cabinet, and then install a baffle in the top space of the liquid cooling cabinet, and the baffle abuts against the water distributor and the water collector to further fix the water distributor and the water collector in the cabinet, prevent the water distributor and the water collector from moving upward, and thus prevent the water distributor and the water collector from falling out of the slot. However, for this fixed structure, once the water distributor and / or the water collector need to be repaired and replaced, the operator needs to remove the baffle first, and then disassemble the water distributor and / or the water collector, which brings great inconvenience to maintenance and inspection. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a pipeline fixing structure, which can improve the problem of cumbersome disassembly of a water distributor and / or a water collector, so as to facilitate the maintenance or repair of the water distributor and / or the water collector.

[0005] The present invention provides a pipeline fixing structure, which is used to fix at least a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The pipeline fixing structure comprises: substrate; A positioning part is provided on the substrate, and a positioning matching part is provided on the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and the positioning part and the positioning matching part can form a positioning match to fix the first pipeline and the second pipeline on the substrate; A support member is arranged on the substrate, and the support member includes at least a first posture and a second posture. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member is respectively against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit the movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When the support member is in the second posture, the support member is away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline to release the restriction of the support member on the first pipeline and the second pipeline.

[0006] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, at least two positioning matching parts are provided on the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and each of the positioning matching parts has a positioning part to form a positioning match therewith.

[0007] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, the positioning portion includes a positioning hole, the positioning matching portion includes a positioning groove, and the positioning hole is engaged with the positioning groove to form a positioning match.

[0008] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the positioning hole includes a first hole and a second hole that are interconnected, the aperture of the first hole is larger than the aperture of the second hole, and after the positioning fitting portion passes through the first hole, the positioning groove is snap-fitted with the second hole.

[0009] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the second hole is located on a first direction side of the first hole, and the first direction is a gravity direction.

[0010] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, in a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is smaller than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the support member includes a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body, the third plate body is detachably connected to the base plate, and when the support member is in the first posture, the support member is located between the first pipeline and the second pipeline, the first plate body is against the first pipeline, and the second plate body is against the second pipeline.

[0012] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, in a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is greater than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0013] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the support member includes a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body, the first plate body, the second plate body and the third plate body together enclose an opening, and the opening faces the substrate, when the support member is in the first posture, the first plate body is against the first pipeline, the second plate body is against the second pipeline, the third plate body is against the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively, and the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both located in the opening.

[0014] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the positioning matching portion includes a first disk body, a second disk body and a connecting portion, the first disk body and the second disk body are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion, the diameters of the first disk body and the second disk body are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion, the positioning groove is formed between the first disk body and the second disk body, and the size of the first disk body is smaller than the aperture of the first hole.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The pipeline fixing structure provided by the present invention realizes the pre-fixation of the first pipeline and the second pipeline by the positioning and matching between the positioning part on the substrate and the positioning and matching part on the first pipeline or the second pipeline, and then the first pipeline and the second pipeline can be fixed by using the support member in the first posture to abut against the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When disassembling the first pipeline and the second pipeline, it is only necessary to adjust the support member to the second posture to release the positioning and matching between the positioning part and the positioning and matching part. The operation is simple and convenient for repairing and replacing multiple pipelines. In summary, the application of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the present invention to the fixed water distributor and / or water collector can improve the problem of cumbersome disassembly of the water distributor and / or water collector, so as to facilitate the maintenance or repair of the water distributor and / or water collector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline fixing structure provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a side view of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a rear view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a top view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a front view of a substrate provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 7 is a front view of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a side view of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the second embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 is a rear view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the second embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 is a top view of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the second embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 is a three-dimensional diagram of a substrate provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention; Fig.12 It is a front view of the substrate provided in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Description of reference numerals: 100-first pipeline, 200-second pipeline; 10-Substrate; 20-positioning portion, 21-positioning hole, 211-first hole, 212-second hole; 30-positioning matching part, 31-positioning groove, 32-first disk body, 33-second disk body, 34-connecting part; 40-support member, 41-first plate body, 42-second plate body, 43-third plate body, 44-opening; D1-first direction, D2-second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the present invention provides a pipeline fixing structure, which is used to fix at least a first pipeline 100 and a second pipeline 200. The pipeline fixing structure includes a base plate 10, a positioning portion 20 and a support member 40, wherein: After the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are fixed to the substrate 10, the substrate 10 can be installed inside a device (eg, a liquid cooling cabinet) as a carrier, thereby installing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 inside the device.

[0020] When fixing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, pre-fixation is required first, so the positioning part 20 is set on the substrate 10, and the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are both provided with a positioning matching part 30. The positioning part 20 and the positioning matching part 30 can form a positioning match, and then the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 can be pre-fixed on the substrate 10.

[0021] The support member 40 is disposed on the substrate 10, and the support member 40 includes at least a first posture and a second posture. When the support member 40 is in the first posture, the support member 40 abuts against the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 respectively, so as to fix the positions of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 on the substrate 10, and prevent the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 from shifting on the substrate 10. When it is necessary to remove the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, the support member 40 is adjusted to the second posture, and the support member 40 is away from the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, so as to release the state where the support member 40 abuts against the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, so that the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 can be removed from the substrate 10. It can be understood that the first pipeline 100 can be a water distributor, and the second pipeline 200 can be a water collector.

[0022] Optionally, at least two support members 40 may be provided on the substrate 10, and the at least two support members 40 are evenly distributed on the substrate 10, and the plurality of support members 40 jointly support the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, which can further improve the stability of fixing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. The plurality of support members 40 and the substrate 10 may be rotatably connected by riveting, hinged connection, or bolt and nut connection, which is not limited here.

[0023] In a feasible implementation manner, the base plate 10 and the support member 40 are both made of aluminum alloy material. Based on the light weight of aluminum alloy material, the weight of the liquid cooling cabinet can be reduced, which is conducive to meeting the lightweight design requirements.

[0024] The pipeline fixing structure of the present application can be used to fix the water distributor and water collector in the liquid cooling pipeline. The positioning and matching parts 30 are provided on the water distributor and the water collector. The water distributor and the water collector are pre-fixed by the positioning and matching of the positioning parts 20 and the positioning and matching parts 30, and then the water distributor and the water collector are abutted against the substrate 10 by the support member 40 for fixing. When the water distributor or the water collector needs to be repaired or replaced, it is only necessary to adjust the support member 40 to the second posture, and then release the positioning and matching of the positioning part 20 and the positioning and matching part 30. Compared with the pipeline fixing structure in the prior art, the pipeline fixing structure provided by the present application is more convenient for disassembly and installation, and can realize the repair and replacement of multiple pipelines, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0025] In order to stably fix the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 on the substrate 10 and prevent the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 from being offset on the substrate 10, in the embodiment provided by the present application, at least two positioning matching parts 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and each positioning matching part 30 has a positioning part 20 to form a positioning match with it. Figure 4 As shown, two positioning matching parts 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and the two positioning matching parts 30 are respectively arranged at the opposite ends of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When the two positioning matching parts 30 are both positioned and matched with the positioning part 20, the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 is fixed along the length direction. Compared with only one positioning matching part 30, at least two positioning matching parts 30 are provided, which can improve the connection stability of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 along the length direction, so as to prevent the position from being offset during installation, thereby affecting the subsequent assembly. In other embodiments, the number and position of the positioning matching parts 30 can be set according to the length of the pipeline and the installation requirements, which are not limited here.

[0026] In a feasible implementation mode, referring to Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the positioning portion 20 includes a positioning hole 21, and the positioning matching portion 30 includes a positioning groove 31. The positioning hole 21 and the positioning groove 31 are engaged to form a positioning match. Optionally, the positioning hole 21 includes a first hole 211 and a second hole 212 that are interconnected, and the aperture of the first hole 211 is larger than the aperture of the second hole 212. When installing the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, after the positioning matching portion 30 passes through the first hole 211, the positioning groove 31 is engaged with the second hole 212 to form a positioning match. When disassembling, the positioning groove 31 is moved out of the second hole 212 and then passed through the first hole 211 (taken out), which is easy to operate.

[0027] To further improve the convenience of installation, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the second hole 212 is arranged on the first direction D1 side of the first hole 211, and the first direction D1 is the gravity direction, that is, the second hole 212 is located below the first hole 211. When installing the pipeline, first pass the positioning matching part 30 through the first hole 211, and the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 can fall to the positioning groove 31 and engage with the second hole 212 under the action of its own gravity, and under the action of gravity, the positioning groove 31 can be stably engaged with the second hole 212, which is convenient for installation.

[0028] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 6As shown, there is a preset angle between the line connecting the center of the first hole 211 and the center of the second hole 212 and the axis of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, that is, the center of the first hole 211 is misaligned with the center of the second hole 212, and the second hole 212 is located obliquely below the first hole 211. After the positioning matching portion 30 passes through the first hole 211, it falls obliquely downward into the positioning groove 31 and engages with the second hole 212 under the action of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200's own gravity. Specifically, the preset angle is 0-45°, and the value of the preset angle can be set according to the shapes of the first hole 211 and the second hole 212, which is not limited here.

[0029] In the embodiments provided in this application, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the positioning matching portion 30 includes a first disk body 32, a second disk body 33 and a connecting portion 34. The first disk body 32 and the second disk body 33 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion 34. The diameters of the first disk body 32 and the second disk body 33 are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion 34, so that the space between the first disk body 32 and the second disk body 33 forms a positioning groove 31. The size of the first disk body 32 is smaller than the aperture of the first hole 211, so that the positioning matching portion 30 can pass through the first hole 211. The second disk body 33 is arranged on the pipeline. When the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 is installed, the first disk body 32 is passed through the first hole 211. Under the action of the self-weight of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, the positioning matching portion 30 falls with the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 to the positioning groove 31 and is engaged with the second hole 212, thereby achieving pre-fixation.

[0030] Several embodiments are listed below to further illustrate the content of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that more positioning parts 20 can be designed according to the following embodiments, and all of them belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] Embodiment 1 Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the positioning portion 20 for fixing the first pipeline 100 and the positioning portion 20 for fixing the second pipeline 200 are symmetrically arranged on the substrate 10, and the first hole 211 and the second hole 212 are connected to each other to form a positioning hole 21 similar to a gourd shape. The angle between the line connecting the center of the first hole 211 and the center of the second hole 212 and the axis of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 is 45°. Two positioning matching portions 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and the two positioning matching portions 30 are respectively arranged at the opposite ends of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0032] In the second direction D2, the distance between two adjacent first holes 211 is smaller than the distance between two adjacent second holes 212. The second direction D2 is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction D1, that is, the width direction of the substrate 10. Figure 5 As shown, the support member 40 includes a first plate body 41, a second plate body 42 and a third plate body 43, wherein the first plate body 41 and the second plate body 42 are respectively vertically connected to opposite ends of the third plate body 43, and the third plate body 43 is detachably connected to the base plate 10. The third plate body 43 and the base plate 10 may be rotatably connected by riveting, hinged connection or bolt and nut connection, which is not limited here.

[0033] When the positioning and fitting parts 30 of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 respectively pass through the corresponding first holes 211, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 respectively fall obliquely downward away from each other, and the support member 40 is located between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When the support member 40 is rotated to the first posture, the first plate body 41 and the second plate body 42 respectively abut against the opposite side walls of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When disassembling, first rotate the third plate body 43 to the second posture to release the support member 40 for the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and then move the positioning and fitting part 30 from the second hole 212 to the first hole 211, and finally pass through the first hole 211.

[0034] Embodiment 2 Reference Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the structure of the positioning portion 20 is similar to that of the first embodiment, except that in the second direction D2, the distance between two adjacent first holes 211 is greater than the distance between two adjacent second holes 212, which is closer than the distance between the two second holes 212 in the first embodiment.

[0035] The first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are both provided with two positioning matching parts 30. After the two positioning matching parts 30 pass through the corresponding first holes 211, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 fall obliquely downward close to each other. Therefore, the distance between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 is closer than the distance between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 in the first embodiment. Since the spacing between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 is small, it is inconvenient to set the support member 40 between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. Fig.10As shown, the support member 40 of this embodiment includes a first plate body 41, a second plate body 42 and a third plate body 43. The first plate body 41 and the second plate body 42 are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body 43. The first plate body 41, the second plate body 42 and the third plate body 43 together enclose an opening 44, and the opening 44 faces the substrate 10. There is a certain distance between the support member 40 and the substrate 10, and the distance is greater than the thickness of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When the support member 40 is in a first posture, the first plate body 41 abuts against the outer wall of the first pipeline 100, the second plate body 42 abuts against the outer wall of the second pipeline 200, and the third plate body 43 abuts against the surfaces of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 away from the substrate 10, respectively, and the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are both located in the opening 44, so that the support member 40 forms a semi-enclosed support structure for the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0036] It is understandable that in this embodiment, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are stably fixed on the substrate 10 by detachably setting the support member 40 on the substrate 10 and then cooperating with the positioning part and the positioning matching part.

[0037] Embodiment 3 Reference Fig.11 as well as Fig.12 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is similar to that of the second embodiment, except that the shape of the second hole 212 is different. The second hole 212 of the positioning portion 20 of this embodiment is an L-shaped hole. After the positioning matching portion 30 passes through the first hole 211, it falls along the L-shaped second hole 212 to the positioning groove 31 and engages with the second hole 212, which can also achieve pre-fixation of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200. After the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are pre-fixed, the same support member 40 in the second embodiment can be used to support and fix the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 in a semi-enclosed support manner to limit the movement of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0038] In other embodiments, the second holes 212 of other shapes may be used to fix the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 , all of which fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] The above describes in detail the structure, features and effects of the present invention based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the drawings. Any changes made according to the concept of the present invention, or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, which still do not exceed the spirit covered by the description and drawings, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline fixing structure, used at least to fix a first pipeline and a second pipeline, characterized in that: The pipeline fixing structure comprises: substrate; A positioning part is provided on the substrate, and a positioning matching part is provided on the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and the positioning part and the positioning matching part can form a positioning match to fix the first pipeline and the second pipeline on the substrate; A support member is detachably arranged on the substrate, and the support member includes at least a first posture and a second posture. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member is respectively against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit the movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When the support member is in the second posture, the support member is away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline to release the restriction of the support member on the first pipeline and the second pipeline.

2. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two positioning matching parts are disposed on the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and each of the positioning matching parts has a positioning part to form a positioning match therewith.

3. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion includes a positioning hole, the positioning matching portion includes a positioning groove, and the positioning hole is engaged with the positioning groove to form a positioning match.

4. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning hole comprises a first hole and a second hole which are connected to each other, the diameter of the first hole is larger than the diameter of the second hole, and after the positioning fitting portion passes through the first hole, the positioning groove is engaged with the second hole.

5. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second hole is located on a first direction side of the first hole, and the first direction is a gravity direction.

6. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: In a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is smaller than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member includes a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body, the third plate body is detachably connected to the base plate, and when the support member is in the first posture, the support member is located between the first pipeline and the second pipeline, the first plate body is against the first pipeline, and the second plate body is against the second pipeline.

8. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: In a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is greater than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support member includes a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body, the first plate body, the second plate body and the third plate body together enclose an opening, and the opening faces the substrate. When the support member is in the first posture, the first plate body is against the first pipeline, the second plate body is against the second pipeline, and the third plate body is against the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively, and the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both located in the opening.

10. The pipeline fixing structure according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that: The positioning matching portion includes a first disk body, a second disk body and a connecting portion, wherein the first disk body and the second disk body are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion, the diameters of the first disk body and the second disk body are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion, the positioning groove is formed between the first disk body and the second disk body, and the size of the first disk body is smaller than the aperture of the first hole.

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