Integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet

Abstract

The present invention provides an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet, which belongs to the technical field of heat dissipation equipment, and includes a cooling liquid distribution component and a cabinet body; the cabinet body is provided with a receiving tank for containing cooling liquid; the receiving tank includes a first receiving space and a cooling liquid distribution component receiving area; the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area is arranged adjacent to the first receiving space; the cabinet body includes an inner frame arranged in the receiving tank, the inner frame includes a first frame for carrying an external device and a second frame connected to the first frame; the first frame is located in the first receiving space; a heat dissipation channel is provided on the first frame; the second frame is located in the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area; the second frame is used to carry the cooling liquid distribution component. The cabinet realizes the integrated design of the cooling liquid distribution component and the liquid cooling cabinet, greatly improves the reliability of the system, and improves the efficiency of on-site installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of heat dissipation equipment, and in particular relates to an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet. Background Art

[0002] The single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet is a high-performance heat dissipation device that uses single-phase immersion liquid cooling technology. The single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet completely immerses electronic equipment such as servers in single-phase coolant. The heat generated by the electronic equipment during operation is directly transferred to the coolant, which circulates to take away the heat and then dissipates the heat to the external environment through an external heat exchanger, thereby achieving efficient heat dissipation.

[0003] The single-phase immersion liquid cooling system currently available on the market includes a liquid cooling cabinet and a coolant distribution component, as well as a secondary side pipeline and a liquid cooling cabinet for connecting the coolant distribution component and the liquid cooling cabinet. The existing single-phase immersion liquid cooling system has the following defects in actual use: the secondary side pipeline required to connect the coolant distribution component and the liquid cooling cabinet requires a large space for deployment; the use of the secondary side pipeline leads to the need for more coolant; there are many joints on the secondary side pipeline, each joint is a leakage point, and there will be a lot of leakage risks; the secondary side pipeline needs to be constructed on-site, resulting in longer on-site delivery time. The existing single-phase immersion liquid cooling system also has the problem of large volume and space occupation. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet, aiming to solve the technical defects mentioned in the above background.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet, comprising:

[0006] Coolant distribution assembly;

[0007] The cabinet body is provided with a receiving tank for holding cooling liquid; the receiving tank includes a first receiving space and a cooling liquid distribution component receiving area; the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area is arranged adjacent to the first receiving space; the cabinet body includes an inner frame arranged in the receiving tank, the inner frame includes a first frame for carrying an external device and a second frame connected to the first frame; the first frame is located in the first receiving space; a heat dissipation channel is provided on the first frame; the second frame is located in the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area; the second frame is used to carry the cooling liquid distribution component.

[0008] Preferably, the cabinet body further includes:

[0009] An open inner cavity container, with a receiving groove arranged on the upper end surface; the open inner cavity container is connected and fixed to the inner frame;

[0010] A main frame, which is sleeved on the periphery of the open inner cavity container;

[0011] An upper cover is movably connected to the main frame; the upper cover has a first use state and a second use state; in the first use state, the upper cover covers one end of the main frame and seals the open end of the open inner cavity container; in the second use state, the upper cover releases the seal on the open end of the open inner cavity container.

[0012] Preferably, the cabinet body further comprises: a partition plate connected to the open inner cavity container; the partition plate is used to separate the first accommodating space and the cooling liquid distribution assembly accommodating area.

[0013] Preferably, the cabinet body further comprises: a protective door panel connected to the main frame.

[0014] Preferably, the inner frame comprises

[0015] The first frame includes two connecting rods arranged at a certain distance, the connecting rods are connected and fixed to the inner wall surface of the receiving groove, and a plurality of guide groove structures are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the connecting rods; one end of the guide groove structure is connected to the connecting rod, and the other end is connected to the bearing plate; the bearing plate is used to support the external device;

[0016] The second frame is connected to the bearing plate, and the second frame is used to support the coolant distribution assembly.

[0017] Preferably, a guide bar structure is provided on the guide groove structure.

[0018] Preferably, the coolant distribution assembly comprises:

[0019] A heat exchanger having a liquid inlet at the lower end;

[0020] A circulation pump connected to the heat exchanger through a first pipeline;

[0021] a check valve, arranged on the first pipeline;

[0022] an external pipeline, connected to the circulation pump through the exhaust valve;

[0023] The pressure gauge is arranged on the first pipeline.

[0024] Preferably, a touch control component is provided on the main frame; and the touch control component is electrically connected to the coolant distribution component.

[0025] Preferably, one or more of supporting feet and walking wheels are provided at the lower end of the main frame.

[0026] Preferably, a sensor is provided on the open inner cavity container; and the sensor is communicatively connected with the touch control component.

[0027] The beneficial effect of the integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided by the present invention is that compared with the prior art, the integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet of the present invention has better cabinet integrity, no external secondary side pipeline interface, is safer, and supports seamless cabinet installation, saving installation space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at position C is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the guide groove structure;

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the conductor bar structure;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at B is shown;

[0036] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a cooling liquid distribution assembly used in an integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the state when the main frame used in the integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the open inner cavity container (excluding the protective door panel).

[0038] In the figure: 1. main frame; 11. supporting feet; 12. walking wheels; 2. open inner cavity container; 3. inner frame; 31. guide groove structure; 32. guide strip structure; 4. upper cover; 5. protective door panel; 51. first protective door panel; 52. second protective door panel; 6. coolant distribution assembly; 61. heat exchanger; 62. circulating pump; 63. pressure gauge; 64. liquid inlet; 65. check valve; 66. liquid outlet; 67. external pipeline; 68. exhaust valve; 7. partition partition; 8. sensor; 9. touch assembly; 101. coolant distribution assembly accommodating area; 102. internal line accommodating area; 103. equipment area; 104. power distribution area; 105. control area; 106 external line accommodating area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0041] Please also read Figures 1 to 8 , the integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided by the present invention is now described. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet includes a cabinet body and a cooling liquid distribution component 6; the cabinet body is provided with a receiving tank for holding the cooling liquid; the receiving tank includes a first receiving space and a cooling liquid distribution component receiving area 101; the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area 101 is arranged adjacent to the first receiving space; the cabinet body includes an inner frame 3 arranged in the receiving tank, the inner frame 3 includes a first frame for carrying an external device (such as a server and other equipment) and a second frame connected to the first frame; the first frame is located in the first receiving space; the second frame is located in the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area 101; the second frame is used to carry the cooling liquid distribution component 6. The cooling liquid distribution component 6 is immersed in the cooling liquid. A heat dissipation channel is provided on the first frame.

[0042] As a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 9 The cabinet body also includes: an open inner cavity container 2, a main frame 1 and an upper cover 4. The upper end surface of the open inner cavity container 2 is provided with a receiving groove; the open inner cavity container 2 is connected and fixed to the inner frame 3; the first receiving space is respectively an internal wire holding area 102 and an equipment area 103 from top to bottom; a cable connector is arranged on the internal wire holding area 102. The cable connector is used for connecting power supply and communication cables. The internal wire holding area 102 is used to accommodate the internal routing and fixation of the power supply and communication cables of the equipment. The equipment area 103 is used to accommodate external devices. The main frame 1 is sleeved on the periphery of the open inner cavity container 2. The main frame 1 is used to provide bearing and support functions for the entire equipment. The upper cover 4 is movably connected to the main frame 1; the upper cover 4 has a first use state and a second use state; in the first use state, the upper cover 4 covers the upper end of the main frame 1 and seals the open end of the open inner cavity container 2; in the second use state, the connection posture between the upper cover 4 and the main frame 1 changes; the upper cover 4 no longer covers the open end of the matching hole, and the upper cover 4 releases the seal of the open end of the open inner cavity container 2. The coolant distribution component accommodating area 101 and the equipment area 103 are physically independent of each other, and the liquid circulation is connected.

[0043] The open inner cavity container 2 is a sealed shell structure. The open inner cavity container 2 provides a sealed accommodation space for the coolant and the installation of the coolant distribution assembly 6. A plurality of openings are designed on the side wall of the upper portion of the open inner cavity container 2 (i.e., the portion belonging to the internal capacity area 102), and a cable connector is installed on the opening. The cable structure is used for connecting power supply and communication cables. The cable connector is sealed and connected to the opening. The upper cover 4 in the first use state can reduce the volatilization of the coolant and prevent the entry of foreign matter such as external dust and water, thereby protecting the coolant from contamination.

[0044] The main frame 1 is a rectangular frame, which is assembled by multiple horizontal beams and vertical beams. The main frame 1 is provided with a power distribution area 104, a control area 105, and an external wiring area 106. Among them, the power distribution area is used to install the power supply and distribution of the equipment and the power supply and distribution of the coolant distribution component 6 and the touch component 9. The control area includes the installation of system control management equipment and the installation of the touch screen. The external wiring area is used to accommodate the external wiring and fixation of the equipment power supply and communication cables.

[0045] In some feasible embodiments, an observation window is provided on the upper cover 4. The observation window is a transparent window structure, and the setting of the transparent window enables the operation status of the device and the liquid status to be observed without opening the cover. The two large windows in the middle of the upper cover 4 are designed as transparent plates, through which the device status can be observed.

[0046] In some feasible embodiments, one or more of supporting feet 11 and walking wheels 12 are provided at the lower end of the main frame 1 .

[0047] In any feasible embodiment, the lower end of the main frame 1 is respectively provided with support legs 11 and running wheels 12. Specifically, the main frame 1 is a rectangular frame structure. A set of support legs 11 is respectively provided at the four corners of the lower end of the main frame 1. The lower end of the main frame 1 is provided with four sets of running wheels 12. The running wheels 12 correspond to the support legs 11. The running wheels 12 are arranged at a certain distance from the corresponding support legs 11.

[0048] In some feasible embodiments, the cabinet body further includes: a partition plate 7. The partition plate 7 is connected to the open inner cavity container 2. The partition plate 7 is used to separate the first accommodation space and the cooling liquid distribution component accommodation area 101 from the accommodation slot. The use of the partition plate 7 can realize the heat dissipation flow field. The partition plate 7 is used to form a physical isolation between the cooling liquid distribution component accommodation area 101 and the equipment area 103.

[0049] In some feasible embodiments, the cabinet body further includes: a protective door panel 5 connected to the main frame 1. The use of the protective door panel 5 protects the equipment from being touched and the safety of the equipment. At the same time, it is convenient for personnel to open the door for operation and maintenance. Specifically, the protective door panel 5 includes a first protective door panel 51 and a second protective door panel 52. The first protective door panel 51 is movably connected to the main frame 1. The second protective door panel 52 is connected and fixed to the main frame 1. More specifically, the first protective door panel 51 is arranged on the front end surface of the main frame 1 and is rotatably connected to the main frame 1. The second protective door panel 52 is arranged on the side end surface and the rear section of the main frame 1.

[0050] As a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The inner frame 3 includes a first frame for carrying an external device (such as a server or other device) and a second frame connected to the first frame. Specifically, the first frame includes two connecting rods arranged at a certain distance, and the connecting rods are connected and fixed to the inner wall surface of the receiving groove by a bolt structure; each connecting rod is respectively connected to a plurality of guide groove structures 31 along the length direction. The guide groove structure 31 is connected to a bearing plate at one end away from the connecting rod. Specifically, one end of the guide groove structure 31 is connected to the connecting rod, and the other end is connected to the bearing plate. The plurality of guide groove structures 31 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the connecting rod. The gap between adjacent guide groove structures 31 can ensure that the coolant can fully contact the external device. A guide strip structure 32 is provided on the end surface of the guide groove structure 31. The guide strip structure 32 is a rubber strip, and the use of the guide strip structure 32 can effectively improve the stability when the inner frame 3 is connected to the external device. A heat dissipation channel is provided on the bearing plate along the length direction of the bearing plate. The second frame is a plate structure, and the second frame is connected and fixed to one end of the bearing plate. A heat dissipation channel is provided on the second frame. That is, the bottom of the inner frame 3 provides the flow channel required for system heat dissipation, and the heat dissipation channel extends from the coolant distribution component accommodating area 101 to the equipment area 103.

[0051] In any achievable embodiment, the guide groove structure 31 is a plate body, and a "T"-shaped mounting groove is provided on the plate body along the length direction. The guide bar structure 32 is a plate body structure, and the shape of the plate body structure is "T". Part of the guide bar structure 32 can be installed in the "T"-shaped mounting groove. The guide bar structure 32 and the guide groove structure 31 can be connected and fixed by installing part of the guide bar structure 32 in the "T"-shaped mounting groove. The bottom of the inner frame 3 provides the flow channel required for system heat dissipation.

[0052] As a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The coolant distribution assembly 6 includes: a heat exchanger 61, a circulation pump 62, a check valve 65, an external pipeline 67 and a pressure gauge 63. A liquid inlet 66 is provided at the lower end of the heat exchanger 61; the circulation pump 62 is connected to the heat exchanger 61 through a first pipeline; the check valve 65 is arranged on the first pipeline; the external pipeline 67 is connected to the circulation pump 62 through an exhaust valve 68; and the pressure gauge 63 is arranged on the first pipeline.

[0053] In this embodiment, the heat exchanger 61 is connected to the first pipeline through the liquid inlet 64 .

[0054] As a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The main frame 1 is provided with a touch control component 9. The touch control component 9 is electrically connected to the coolant distribution component 6. The control component 9 includes a touch screen, and a preset instruction can be selected on the touch screen. After the selection is completed, the control component 9 will transmit the corresponding work command to the structural component corresponding to the instruction, and the structural component will perform the corresponding work action after receiving the instruction.

[0055] The coolant distribution assembly 6 is installed in the coolant distribution assembly receiving area 101. The equipment is installed in the equipment area 103. The receiving tank is filled with coolant. That is, the coolant exists in both the coolant distribution assembly receiving area 101 and the equipment area 103. The external pipe 67 of the coolant distribution assembly 6 extends into the equipment area 103. The coolant enters the interior through the liquid inlet 66, and after the cooling operation is completed, it is discharged into the equipment area 103 through the external pipe 67 to cool the equipment.

[0056] As a specific implementation of the embodiment of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 8, the device also includes a sensor 8 arranged on the open inner cavity container 2. Specifically, the sensor 8 is arranged in the first accommodating space. The sensor 8 is communicatively connected to the touch control component 9. The sensor 8 includes: one or more of an inlet and outlet liquid temperature sensor, a liquid level sensor, a conductivity sensor, and a pressure sensor. The inlet and outlet liquid temperature sensors are used to monitor the inlet and outlet liquid temperatures, control the monitored liquid temperature, and control the speed of the circulation pump according to the inlet and outlet liquid temperatures to control the liquid flow rate. The liquid level sensor is used to monitor the height of the liquid to ensure that the liquid meets the circulation requirements. The conductivity sensor is used to detect the water content of the liquid to ensure that the liquid is not conductive. The pressure sensor is used to monitor the outlet pressure value of the circulation pump and monitor the status of the circulation pump.

[0057] Compared with the prior art, the integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided by the present invention has better cabinet integrity, no external secondary side pipe interface, is safer, and supports seamless cabinet installation, saving installation space.

[0058] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or terminal device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or terminal device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or terminal device including the elements.

[0060] The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet provided by the present invention is introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and its core idea; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. Integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet, characterized in that: include: Coolant distribution assembly (6); A cabinet body is provided with a receiving tank for containing cooling liquid; the receiving tank comprises a first receiving space and a cooling liquid distribution component receiving area (101); the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area (101) is arranged adjacent to the first receiving space; the cabinet body comprises an inner frame (3) arranged in the receiving tank, the inner frame (3) comprises a first frame for carrying an external device and a second frame connected to the first frame; the first frame is located in the first receiving space; a heat dissipation channel is provided on the first frame; the second frame is located in the cooling liquid distribution component receiving area (101); the second frame is used to carry the cooling liquid distribution component (6).

2. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet body also includes: An open inner cavity container (2) has a receiving groove on its upper end surface; the open inner cavity container (2) is connected and fixed to the inner frame (3); A main frame (1) is sleeved on the periphery of the open inner cavity container (2); An upper cover (4) is movably connected to the main frame (1); the upper cover (4) has a first use state and a second use state; in the first use state, the upper cover (2) covers one end of the main frame (1) and seals the open end of the open inner cavity container (2); in the second use state, the upper cover (4) releases the seal on the open end of the open inner cavity container (2).

3. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cabinet body further comprises: a partition plate (7) connected to the open inner cavity container (2); the partition plate (7) is used to separate the first accommodating space and the cooling liquid distribution component accommodating area (101).

4. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cabinet body also includes a protective door panel (5) connected to the main frame (1).

5. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner frame (3) comprises The first frame comprises two connecting rods arranged at a certain distance, the connecting rods being connected and fixed to the inner wall surface of the containing groove and a plurality of guide groove structures (31) arranged at intervals along the length direction of the connecting rods; one end of the guide groove structure (31) is connected to the connecting rod, and the other end is connected to a bearing plate; the bearing plate is used to support external devices; The second frame is connected to the supporting plate, and the second frame is used to support the cooling liquid distribution assembly (6).

6. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide bar structure (32) is provided on the guide groove structure.

7. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cooling liquid distribution assembly (6) comprises: A heat exchanger (61) having a liquid inlet (66) at its lower end; A circulation pump (62) connected to the heat exchanger (61) via a first pipeline; a check valve (65), arranged on the first pipeline; an external pipe (67) connected to the circulation pump (62) through the exhaust valve (68); A pressure gauge (63) is arranged on the first pipeline.

8. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A touch control component (9) is provided on the main frame (1); the touch control component (9) is electrically connected to the coolant distribution component (6).

9. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower end of the main frame (1) is provided with one or more of a supporting foot (11) and a walking wheel (12).

10. The integrated single-phase immersion liquid cooling cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The open inner cavity container (2) is provided with a sensor (8); the sensor (8) is communicatively connected with the touch control component (9).

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