A data center inspection device

Abstract

The application discloses a data center inspection device, which comprises an inspection camera and a base, a positioning ring is arranged on the top of the base, a centrally staggered telescopic support rod is arranged through the positioning ring, a closed-loop transmission belt is supported outside the centrally staggered telescopic support rod and penetrates the inner cavity of the positioning ring, a retracting part is slidably connected to the bottom of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod and the sliding direction is along the length direction of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod, and the retracting part is used for retracting and releasing the closed-loop transmission belt. In the application, the centrally staggered telescopic support rod, the closed-loop transmission belt, the driver, the retracting part and the guide limiting seat are arranged, so that the device can extend into the space to be detected from a narrow entrance, the operation function of the closed-loop transmission belt is avoided after the centrally staggered telescopic support rod is elongated, the inspection camera can patrol back and forth in the space to be detected, the internal elements can be inspected in a wide range without frequent movement of the base, and the internal elements are not damaged and the stability of line connection is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data center inspection equipment technology, and in particular to a data center inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] A data center is a facility specifically designed for storing, processing, and managing large amounts of data. It typically contains numerous computer servers, network equipment, and storage devices, along with related management and monitoring systems. Data centers can be used for various purposes, such as enterprise data storage, cloud computing, big data processing, and artificial intelligence. They usually employ a highly integrated architecture, offering high reliability, scalability, and flexibility. They typically possess substantial computing and storage resources and can be connected to external devices and users via networks. Data centers also require a high level of security and confidentiality to protect the sensitive data stored within, often necessitating regular manual inspections of internal components during operation.

[0003] During regular inspections, a person typically holds a camera and inserts it into a confined space (such as a cabinet with dense wiring or a narrow space inside the cabinet). The camera is then manually moved to inspect different locations. However, this inspection method has several drawbacks: 1. Manual movement during inspection is prone to shaking, which greatly reduces the smoothness of the camera's movement in confined spaces. This means that the camera is more likely to bump into internal components and cables, potentially damaging them or causing loose cable connections. 2. Internal inspections require a 360-degree view, and the confined space makes it difficult for the camera to move in all directions, thus affecting the comprehensiveness of the inspection.

[0004] Therefore, this invention proposes a data center inspection device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data center inspection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A data center inspection device includes an inspection camera and a base. A positioning ring is located at the top of the base, and a centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod is inserted through the positioning ring. A closed-loop transmission belt, penetrating the inner cavity of the positioning ring, is supported on the outside of the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod. A retractable part is slidably connected to the bottom of the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod, with the sliding direction along the length of the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod. This retractable part is used to retract and extend the closed-loop transmission belt. A guide limiting seat, which is fixedly connected to the closed-loop transmission belt, is slidably connected to the top of the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod. The inspection camera is located at one end of the guide limiting seat. A driver for controlling the operation of the closed-loop transmission belt is provided on the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod. A control assembly for controlling the rotation of the centrally located, staggered telescopic support rod is provided on the base.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The centrally located staggered telescopic strut includes a ring seat, a strut shaft, and a central limiting part. The ring seat is sleeved inside the positioning ring and is rotatably connected. A guide sleeve is fixedly connected inside the ring seat. There are two strut shafts, which are coaxially mounted inside the guide sleeve. A central limiting part is connected between the two strut shafts and the guide sleeve. The central limiting part is used to control the opposite ends of the two strut shafts to be equidistant from the center of the guide sleeve.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The driver includes a control motor and a transmission pulley. The two opposing ends of the support shafts are rotatably connected to the transmission pulleys. One side of each of the two support shafts is fixedly connected to an output shaft and a control motor that is fixedly connected to the transmission pulleys. The transmission pulleys are wound around a closed-loop transmission belt.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The outer peripheral wall of the support shaft is provided with a guide plane and a limiting plane near the transmission pulley. The guide planes on the two support shafts are parallel and opposite to each other. A guide shaft is fixedly connected to the limiting plane. A guide hole coaxial with the guide shaft is provided at the end of the support shaft away from the transmission pulley. The centrally located staggered telescopic support rod includes a support spring. The support spring is sleeved in the guide hole and one end of it abuts against the guide shaft.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The take-up and release section includes a slide, a take-up and release motor, and a take-up and release roller. The top of the slide and two support shafts are slidably engaged. The take-up and release motor is fixedly mounted on the slide and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the take-up and release roller. The outer peripheral wall of the take-up and release roller has a positioning hole that is fixedly connected to the closed-loop drive belt body.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The central limiting part includes an intermediate gear and a rack. The intermediate gear is rotatably connected in the guide sleeve. The outer peripheral wall of the support shaft has a rectangular channel that connects to the limiting plane. The rack is fixedly set on one side of the rectangular channel and meshes with the intermediate gear. The racks on the two support shafts are located on both sides of the intermediate gear.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The control assembly includes a drive motor, a transmission gear, and a driven gear ring. The driven gear ring is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ring seat. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on a base, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to a transmission gear that meshes with the driven gear ring.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] The base has a foot fixedly installed at the bottom near the corner, and the bottom of the foot is equipped with a suction cup.

[0022] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] 1. In this invention, by setting up a centrally located staggered telescopic support rod, a closed-loop transmission belt, a driver, a retraction part, and a guide limit seat, the device can extend into the space to be inspected from a narrow entrance. After the staggered telescopic support rod extends, in conjunction with the function of avoiding the operation of the closed-loop transmission belt, the inspection camera can patrol and inspect back and forth in the space to be inspected. It can inspect a wide range of internal components without frequently moving the base, and will not damage the internal components or affect the stability of the circuit connection.

[0024] 2. In this invention, a central limiting part is provided in the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod. The central limiting part makes the two support shafts move synchronously and in opposite directions relative to the base when they extend and retract. Moreover, when the closed-loop transmission belt moves to move the inspection camera and the retraction part, it can ensure that the center of gravity of the device is approximately in the middle of the base, thus improving the stability of the inspection.

[0025] 3. In this invention, by setting a positioning ring and a control combination, the ring seat can rotate around the positioning ring. When the positioning ring rotates, it can drive the entire centrally interlaced telescopic support rod to rotate, which in turn can drive the inspection camera to revolve around the axis of the positioning ring. This setting enables the device to have the function of circumferential inspection. Combined with the closed-loop transmission belt, the device can have the function of omnidirectional inspection in place. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a data center inspection device proposed in this invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the retraction and extension section of a data center inspection device proposed in this invention;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram after removing the ring seat;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the support spring and the centering limit part after removing the support shaft;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a single support shaft of a data center inspection device proposed in this invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the base of a data center inspection device proposed in this invention.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Inspection camera; 2. Base; 21. Foot pad; 211. Suction cup; 3. Positioning ring; 4. Centered staggered telescopic support rod; 41. Ring seat; 411. Guide sleeve; 42. Support shaft; 421. Guide plane; 422. Limiting plane; 4221. Guide shaft; 423. Rectangular channel; 424. Guide hole; 43. Support spring; 44. Centered limiting part; 441. Intermediate gear; 442. Rack; 5. Closed-loop transmission belt; 6. Take-up and release part; 61. Carriage; 62. Take-up and release motor; 63. Take-up and release roller; 631. Positioning hole; 7. Driver; 71. Control motor; 72. Transmission pulley; 8. Control assembly; 81. Drive motor; 82. Transmission gear; 83. Passive gear ring; 9. Guide limiting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] Please see Figure 1-6 A data center inspection device includes an inspection camera 1 and a base 2. The inspection camera 1 is used to acquire images of the connections between cabinets or between components and cables inside the cabinets within the data center, and to determine the status of the internal components and cables based on the acquired images. The base 2 serves to support the device.

[0037] In this technical solution, a positioning ring 3 is provided on the top of the base 2. The top of the positioning ring 3 is fixedly connected to the base 2 through a bracket. A centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4 is provided through the positioning ring 3. The centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4 has a telescopic function. A closed-loop transmission belt 5 that passes through the inner cavity of the positioning ring 3 is supported on the outside of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4. Here, the closed-loop transmission belt 5 with a straight waist shape passes through the positioning ring 3 with gaps. The bottom of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4 is slidably connected to a retractable part 6 and the sliding direction is along the length direction of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4. The retractable part 6 is used to retract the closed-loop transmission belt 5. That is to say, the function of the retractable part 6 is to keep the closed-loop transmission belt 5 in a taut state.

[0038] The top of the centrally interlaced telescopic strut 4 is slidably connected to a guide limit seat 9 which is fixedly connected to the closed-loop transmission belt 5. The inspection camera 1 is set at one end of the guide limit seat 9. Thus, when the closed-loop transmission belt 5 is running, it can drive the inspection camera 1 to run, so that the inspection camera 1 can move in the opposite direction along the length of the centrally interlaced telescopic strut 4. This arrangement can increase the inspection coverage of the inspection camera 1. When the centrally interlaced telescopic strut 4 is retracted, it can reduce the space occupied by the device, making it easier to insert the device into the space to be inspected through a narrow space. After the device enters the space to be inspected, the centrally interlaced telescopic strut 4 is extended, and then the closed-loop transmission belt 5 is operated to inspect the components and cables in the area to be inspected over a wide area.

[0039] The centrally located staggered telescopic strut 4 includes a ring seat 41, a strut 42, and a central limiting part 44. The ring seat 41 is sleeved inside the positioning ring 3 and is rotatably connected. The ring seat 41 and the positioning ring 3 are coaxial and a bearing is provided between them. A guide sleeve 411 is fixedly connected inside the ring seat 41. In specific implementation, the inner wall of the ring seat 41 is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve 411 through a connecting plate. The guide sleeve 411 and the ring seat 41 are coaxial. There are two struts 42, which are coaxially sleeved inside the guide sleeve 411. The struts 42 and the guide sleeve 411 are axially slidably connected. A central limiting part 44 is connected between the two struts 42 and the guide sleeve 411. The central limiting part 44 is used to control the opposite ends of the two struts 42 to be in an equidistant state relative to the middle of the guide sleeve 411. That is to say, the two struts 42 are in a state of synchronous opposite movement.

[0040] A driver 7 for controlling the operation of the closed-loop transmission belt 5 is provided on the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod 4. Specifically, the driver 7 includes a control motor 71 and a transmission pulley 72. The two support shafts 42 are rotatably connected to the opposite ends of the transmission pulleys 72. The output shaft and the control motor 71 are fixedly connected to one side of the two support shafts 42. The transmission pulley 72 and the closed-loop transmission belt 5 are wrapped around each other. The transmission pulley 72 is a round belt. The control motor 71 provides driving force to the rotation of the transmission pulley 72.

[0041] Specifically, the outer peripheral wall of the support shaft 42 is provided with a guide plane 421 and a limiting plane 422 near the transmission pulley 72. The guide planes 421 on the two support shafts 42 are parallel and opposite to each other. In specific implementation, the limiting planes 422 on the two support shafts 42 are in a coaxial state after they are in contact. Among them, a guide shaft 4221 is fixedly connected to the limiting plane 422. The end of the support shaft 42 away from the transmission pulley 72 is provided with a guide hole 424 coaxial with the guide shaft 4221. The guide shaft 4221 and the guide hole 424 are slidably engaged. The centrally located staggered telescopic support rod 4 includes a support spring 43. The support spring 43 is sleeved in the guide hole 424 and one end of it abuts against the guide shaft 4221. The support spring 43 plays the role of pushing the two support shafts 42 apart in opposite directions with elastic force, so that the closed-loop transmission belt 5 is in a taut state.

[0042] The bottom of the guide limiting seat 9 is equipped with a slider, and the guide planes 421 of the two support shafts 42 are provided with opposing and separable sliding grooves. Thus, the guide limiting seat 9 can slide along the two support shafts 42 individually and simultaneously, thereby stabilizing and limiting the movement of the inspection camera 1. Moreover, the guide sleeve 411 is composed of two semi-circular sleeves, and a clearance channel is provided between the two semi-circular sleeves to facilitate the passage of the guide limiting seat 9.

[0043] In this embodiment, the take-up and release unit 6 includes a slide 61, a take-up and release motor 62, and a take-up and release roller 63. The top of the slide 61 and the two support shafts 42 are slidably engaged. The slide 61 is a portal frame structure. The sliding engagement method here is the same as the sliding engagement method between the guide limit seat 9 and the support shafts 42. The take-up and release motor 62 is fixedly mounted on the slide 61 and the output shaft is fixedly connected to the take-up and release roller 63. In specific implementation, a support plate is welded to the bottom of the slide 61. The take-up and release motor 62 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the support plate. The take-up and release roller 63 is located above the support plate. The outer peripheral wall of the take-up and release roller 63 has a positioning hole 631 that is fixedly connected to the closed-loop transmission belt 5. That is to say, the belt of the closed-loop transmission belt 5 passes through the positioning hole 631. When the take-up and release roller 63 rotates, it will wrap around the closed-loop transmission belt 5. At this time, the closed-loop transmission belt 5 shortens and drives the two support shafts 42 to move in opposite directions. The support spring 43 is compressed, and the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod 4 retracts as a whole, reducing the space occupied by this device.

[0044] The base 2 is equipped with a control assembly 8 for controlling the rotation of the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod 4. When the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod 4 rotates relative to the positioning ring 3, it will generate the characteristic of the inspection camera 1 revolving around the axis of the positioning ring 3, thereby enabling the device to have the function of omnidirectional large-range inspection in place.

[0045] Specifically, the control assembly 8 includes a drive motor 81, a transmission gear 82, and a passive gear ring 83. The passive gear ring 83 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ring seat 41. The drive motor 81 is fixedly mounted on the base 2, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the transmission gear 82 that meshes with the passive gear ring 83. When the transmission gear 82 rotates, it can drive the passive gear ring 83 to rotate, thereby driving the ring seat 41 to rotate.

[0046] In this embodiment, the central limiting part 44 includes an intermediate gear 441 and a rack 442. The intermediate gear 441 is rotatably connected inside the guide sleeve 411. In specific implementation, a limiting hole can be opened in the inner peripheral wall of the guide sleeve 411. A limiting shaft with both ends rotatably connected to the limiting hole is fixedly connected to the middle part of the intermediate gear 441. A rectangular channel 423 communicating with the limiting plane 422 is opened in the outer peripheral wall of the support shaft 42. The rack 442 is fixedly arranged on one side in the rectangular channel 423 and meshes with the intermediate gear 441. The racks 442 on the two support shafts 42 are located on both sides of the intermediate gear 441. Thus, when one support shaft 42 moves, the other support shaft 42 will move passively under the transmission of the rack 442 and the intermediate gear 441. This arrangement can make the center of gravity of the device approximately located in the middle of the base 2, improving the stability of the base 2 after placement.

[0047] The bottom of the base 2 is fixedly provided with a foot 21 near the corner. The bottom of the foot 21 is provided with a suction cup 211. The suction cup 211 can further improve the stability of the device after it is placed.

[0048] Working principle: Taking the inspection of components inside the cabinet as an example, when the entrance space of the area to be inspected inside the cabinet is narrow, the take-up and release motor 62 is started to drive the take-up and release roller 63 to rotate. The take-up and release roller 63 winds around the closed-loop transmission belt 5, the two support shafts 42 move in opposite directions, the support spring 43 is compressed, and the distance between the transmission pulleys 72 at both ends of the centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4 is reduced, thus reducing the overall space occupied by the device. Then, the base 2 is held and placed into the space to be inspected through the narrow entrance. The take-up and release motor 62 is started to drive the take-up and release roller 63 to reverse, the closed-loop transmission belt 5 is released, the centrally staggered telescopic support rod 4 is extended, the control motor 71 is started to drive the transmission pulley 72 to rotate, the closed-loop transmission belt 5 runs and drives the guide limit seat 9 to move, thereby driving the inspection camera 1 to move and realize axial inspection. Then, the drive motor 81 is started, which drives the passive gear ring 83 to rotate through the transmission gear 82. At this time, the entire ring seat 41 rotates, so that the inspection camera 1 can perform revolution inspection, realizing the function of the device for large-range in-situ omnidirectional inspection.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A data center inspection device, comprising an inspection camera (1) and a base (2), characterized in that, A positioning ring (3) is provided at the top of the base (2). A centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4) is provided through the positioning ring (3). A closed-loop transmission belt (5) that passes through the inner cavity of the positioning ring (3) supports the outside of the centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4). A retractable part (6) is slidably connected to the bottom of the centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4) and the sliding direction is along the length direction of the centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4). The retractable part (6) is used to retract the closed-loop transmission belt (5). A centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4) is slidably connected to the top of the centrally located staggered telescopic support rod (4). A guide limit seat (9) is fixedly connected to the closed-loop transmission belt (5). The inspection camera (1) is set at one end of the guide limit seat (9). A driver (7) for controlling the operation of the closed-loop transmission belt (5) is set on the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod (4). A control assembly (8) for controlling the rotation of the centrally interlaced telescopic support rod (4) is set on the base (2). The centrally interlaced telescopic support rod (4) includes a ring seat (41), a support shaft (42), and a centrally limiting part (44). The ring seat (41) is sleeved on the positioning... The ring (3) is rotatably connected, and a guide sleeve (411) is fixedly connected inside the ring seat (41). There are two support shafts (42) that are coaxially fitted inside the guide sleeve (411). A centering limiting part (44) is connected between the two support shafts (42) and the guide sleeve (411). The centering limiting part (44) is used to control the opposite ends of the two support shafts (42) to be equidistant from the center of the guide sleeve (411). The outer peripheral wall of the support shaft (42) is provided with a guide plane (421) and a guide plane close to the guide sleeve. The limiting plane (422) of the drive pulley (72) has parallel and opposite guide planes (421) on the two support shafts (42). A guide shaft (4221) is fixedly connected to the limiting plane (422). A guide hole (424) coaxial with the guide shaft (4221) is opened at one end of the support shaft (42) away from the drive pulley (72). The centrally interlaced telescopic support rod (4) includes a support spring (43). The support spring (43) is sleeved in the guide hole (424) and one end of it abuts against the guide shaft (4221).

2. The data center inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driver (7) includes a control motor (71) and a transmission pulley (72). The two support shafts (42) are rotatably connected to the opposite ends of the transmission pulleys (72). The output shaft and the control motor (71) which is fixedly connected to the transmission pulleys (72) are fixedly connected to one side of the two support shafts (42). The transmission pulleys (72) and the closed-loop transmission belt (5) are wound around each other.

3. The data center inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The take-up and release section (6) includes a slide (61), a take-up and release motor (62), and a take-up and release roller (63). The top of the slide (61) and two support shafts (42) are slidably engaged. The take-up and release motor (62) is fixedly mounted on the slide (61), and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the take-up and release roller (63). The outer peripheral wall of the take-up and release roller (63) is provided with a positioning hole (631) that is fixedly connected to the closed-loop transmission belt (5).

4. The data center inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central limiting part (44) includes an intermediate gear (441) and a rack (442). The intermediate gear (441) is rotatably connected in the guide sleeve (411). The outer peripheral wall of the support shaft (42) is provided with a rectangular channel (423) that connects to the limiting plane (422). The rack (442) is fixedly set on one side of the rectangular channel (423) and meshes with the intermediate gear (441). The racks (442) on the two support shafts (42) are located on both sides of the intermediate gear (441).

5. A data center inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control assembly (8) includes a drive motor (81), a transmission gear (82) and a passive gear ring (83). The passive gear ring (83) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ring seat (41). The drive motor (81) is fixedly mounted on the base (2) and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the transmission gear (82) that meshes with the passive gear ring (83).

6. A data center inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (2) has a foot (21) fixedly installed at the bottom near the corner, and a suction cup (211) is installed at the bottom of the foot (21).

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