Pipeline fixing device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a pipeline fixing device and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of cooling. The pipeline fixing device comprises a supporting seat and a clamping piece, the clamping piece is rotatably arranged on the supporting seat, and a clamping cavity is defined between the clamping piece and the supporting seat; the clamping piece is configured to be pushed by the pipeline to rotate to the opening position for enlarging the clamping cavity when the pipeline is inserted into the clamping cavity, the clamping piece is further configured to be rotated to the clamping position under the driving of external force after the pipeline is inserted in place, and the clamping piece and the supporting base clamp the pipeline at the clamping position. According to the pipeline fixing device, the clamping piece is rotatably arranged on the supporting seat, the clamping piece is pushed by the pipeline to rotate relative to the supporting seat to the opening position for enlarging the clamping cavity, after the pipeline is inserted in place, the clamping piece is driven by external force to rotate relative to the supporting seat to the clamping position, and the clamping piece and the supporting seat clamp the pipeline. The insertion of the pipeline is combined with the rotation action of the clamping piece, so that the fixing efficiency of the pipeline is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooling technology, and more particularly to a pipe fixing device and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid cooling technology has become the mainstream solution in the heat dissipation systems of electronic devices. As the core heat dissipation component of liquid cooling devices, liquid cooling pipelines need to extend from inside the chassis to the outside to connect with external cold sources or circulation systems.

[0003] Currently, the fixing of pipelines passing through the chassis uses a combination of mounting brackets and U-shaped clamps. During installation, the connection end of the pipeline extends to the outside of the chassis through the mounting holes; then, the position of the mounting bracket is adjusted according to the pipeline's location, and the mounting bracket is installed on the chassis; next, the U-shaped clamps are placed on the outside of the pipeline, and the positions of both ends of the U-shaped clamps are adjusted; finally, bolts are used to connect both ends of the U-shaped clamps to the mounting bracket in sequence, thereby clamping the pipeline between the mounting bracket and the U-shaped clamps.

[0004] The position of the mounting bracket on the chassis needs to be adjusted multiple times, and both ends of the U-shaped fixing clamp also need to be adjusted separately to align with the connection points on the mounting bracket, resulting in low pipeline fixing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a pipe fixing device and electronic equipment to solve the problem of low pipe fixing efficiency.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a pipe fixing device, comprising:

[0007] Support base, which is used to connect to an external carrier;

[0008] A clamping member, rotatably disposed on the support base, wherein a clamping cavity is defined between the clamping member and the support base;

[0009] The clamping member is configured such that, when the pipe is inserted into the clamping cavity, it is pushed by the pipe and rotates relative to the support to a position that increases the opening of the clamping cavity. The clamping member is also configured such that, after the pipe is inserted into the position, it rotates relative to the support to a clamping position under the drive of an external force. In the clamping position, the clamping member and the support clamp the pipe.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a locking element is also included for locking the clamping element in the current position at the clamping location.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the locking member is used to detachably connect the clamping member to the support base.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the support base and the clamping member are respectively provided with grooves, and in the clamping position, a clamping hole is defined between two corresponding grooves on the support base and the clamping member, the clamping hole being used to match the pipeline.

[0013] In one possible implementation, an elastic buffer is further included, which is disposed in each of the grooves, and in the clamping position, the elastic buffer is clamped between the pipeline and the support or between the pipeline and the clamping member.

[0014] In one possible implementation, a connector is further included, which is connected to the support base and has a connecting portion for connecting the support base to the external carrier.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the support base is used to insert into the mounting slot within the external carrier, the connector extends along the insertion direction of the support base, and the connecting portion is used to engage with the external carrier.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the support base includes two side plates and an end plate, the side plates being two oppositely arranged, the end plate being connected between the two side plates, and the clamping member being a clamping plate rotatably connected to the two side plates. The clamping plate and the end plate are used to clamp the pipeline.

[0017] In one possible implementation, an electromagnetic shielding element is further included, which is disposed on the clamping member and serves to form electromagnetic shielding between the clamping member and the external carrier.

[0018] On the other hand, this application provides an electronic device including a chassis, a cooling device having pipes, and a pipe fixing device as described in any of the above embodiments, the pipe fixing device being used to clamp the pipes, and a support base of the pipe fixing device being connected to the chassis.

[0019] The pipe fixing device and electronic equipment provided in this application provide space for pipe installation by rotatably mounting a clamping member on a support base and defining a clamping cavity between the clamping member and the support base. When the pipe is inserted into the clamping cavity, the clamping member is pushed by the pipe and rotates relative to the support base to an open position that increases the clamping cavity. After the pipe is fully inserted, the clamping member rotates relative to the support base to a clamping position under external force, and in the clamping position, the clamping member and the support base clamp the pipe. This combines the insertion of the pipe and the rotation of the clamping member, which, compared to a scheme where the two ends of the fixing clamp are positioned and connected on a fixing frame respectively, improves the fixing efficiency of the pipe on the external carrier. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pipeline fixed on the pipeline fixing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view in the image;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the central pipeline fixing device from one perspective;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central pipeline fixing device from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle support base;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle clamping component;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe fixing device in the chassis according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the middle chassis.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100-Support base; 110-Side plate; 120-End plate; 130-Base plate; 140-Clamping cavity; 150-Limiting hole; 160-Oblong hole; 170-Inner flange; 180-Groove; 181-Upper groove; 182-Lower groove;

[0031] 200 - Clamping element; 210 - Rotating shaft; 220 - Outer flange; 230 - Clamping hole;

[0032] 300 - Piping; 310 - Manifold; 320 - Distribution pipe;

[0033] 400 - Locking component;

[0034] 500 - Elastic cushioning element; 510 - Upper silicone pad; 520 - Lower silicone pad;

[0035] 600 - Connector; 610 - Clip;

[0036] 700 - Electromagnetic shielding components;

[0037] 800 - Chassis; 810 - Mounting slot.

[0038] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0042] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or components is not necessarily limited to those steps or components that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to those processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0044] Electronic devices primarily rely on liquid cooling systems for heat dissipation, especially in data center server chassis, industrial computing equipment, or high-performance computing clusters. Liquid cooling systems efficiently conduct heat through a liquid medium, significantly outperforming traditional air cooling methods. Piping, typically the core heat dissipation component of a liquid cooling system, extends from inside the chassis to the outside to connect to an external cold source or circulation system.

[0045] Currently, most pipeline fixing solutions use a combination of rigid supports and U-shaped clamps. During installation, the pipeline is first installed, then the mounting brackets are adjusted and installed, and finally, the pipeline is restrained between the U-shaped clamps and the mounting brackets by connecting the two ends of the U-shaped clamps to the brackets.

[0046] The position of the mounting bracket on the chassis needs to be adjusted multiple times, and the two ends of the U-shaped fixing clip need to be aligned and adjusted with the corresponding connection points on the mounting bracket, resulting in low pipeline fixing efficiency.

[0047] Based on this, this application proposes a pipe fixing device and electronic device to improve the pipe fixing efficiency. The structure of the pipe fixing device will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pipeline fixing device of this application embodiment includes a support base 100 and a clamping member 200. The support base 100 is used to connect to an external carrier. The clamping member 200 is rotatably disposed on the support base 100, and a clamping cavity 140 is defined between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100.

[0049] The clamping member 200 is configured to be pushed by the pipe 300 and rotate relative to the support 100 to an open position that enlarges the clamping cavity 140 when the pipe 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 140. The clamping member 200 is also configured to rotate relative to the support 100 to a clamping position under external force after the pipe 300 is inserted into place, in which the clamping member 200 and the support 100 clamp the pipe 300.

[0050] The pipe fixing device of this application embodiment provides space for the installation of the pipe 300 by rotatably mounting the clamping member 200 on the support base 100 and defining a clamping cavity 140 between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100. When the pipe 300 is inserted into the clamping cavity 140, the clamping member 200 is pushed by the pipe 300 and rotates relative to the support base 100 to an open position that increases the size of the clamping cavity 140. After the pipe 300 is inserted into place, the clamping member 200 rotates relative to the support base 100 to a clamping position under external force, and in the clamping position, the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 clamp the pipe 300. This combines the insertion of the pipe 300 with the rotation of the clamping member 200, which improves the fixing efficiency of the pipe 300 compared to the scheme of positioning and connecting the two ends of a U-shaped fixing clamp separately.

[0051] In addition, the rotatable clamp 200 simplifies the installation process of the pipe 300, eliminating the need to adjust the position of the fixing bracket and U-shaped fixing clamp one by one, thereby reducing the complexity of fixing the pipe 300.

[0052] It should be noted that the external carrier in this embodiment can be the chassis 800 of an electronic device. The electronic device can be a computer, server, or communication equipment, etc. The pipe 300 specifically refers to the pipe 300 of the cooling device in the electronic device.

[0053] As an example structure of the support 100, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support base 100 of this embodiment includes a side plate 110 and an end plate 120. Two side plates 110 are arranged opposite each other, and the end plate 120 is connected between the two side plates 110. The clamping member 200 is a clamping plate, which is rotatably connected to the two side plates 110. The clamping plate and the end plate 120 are used to clamp the pipeline 300.

[0054] The support base 100, composed of two side plates 110 and an end plate 120, has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation. The clamping member 200 is configured as a clamping plate that rotates between the two side plates 110. The clamping plate and the end plate 120 work together to clamp the pipe 300, which helps to distribute the clamping force circumferentially along the pipe 300, improving the clamping stability of the pipe 300. It also helps to ensure the consistency and repeatability of the clamping plate's rotation trajectory, further enhancing the reliability of the clamping action.

[0055] To facilitate the rotation of the clamping member 200 on the two side plates 110, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a rotating shaft 210 is provided on the top of each of the two side plates 110, and an outward flange 220 is provided on both sides of the top of the clamping member 200. The two outward flanges 220 are rotatably connected to the two side plates 110 through the corresponding rotating shafts 210. In addition, to ensure the overall consistency of the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 in the clamping state, a groove corresponding to the outward flange 220 is provided on each side plate 110. In the clamping position, the outward flange 220 is located in the groove, and the outer surfaces of the outward flange 220 and the side plate 110 are coplanar.

[0056] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the support base 100 in this embodiment of the application also includes a base plate 130, and the bottoms of the two side plates 110 and the end plate 120 are connected together through the base plate 130. This helps to further improve the structural stability of the support base 100.

[0057] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pipe fixing device in this embodiment of the application further includes a locking member 400, which is used to lock the clamping member 200 in the current position. The locking member 400 securely holds the clamping member 200 in the working position, effectively ensuring the connection strength between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100, thus keeping the clamping member 200 in the clamping position and improving the reliability of the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 for the pipe 300.

[0058] In this embodiment, the locking member 400 is used to detachably connect the clamping member 200 to the support base 100. This facilitates the removal of the locking member 400 according to usage requirements, thereby making it easier to adjust the position of the clamping member 200 and, consequently, to install or remove the pipeline 300.

[0059] As a structural example, the locking element 400 of this application is a bolt or screw, and the support base 100 has a threaded hole corresponding to the locking element 400. The locking element 400 is locked onto the support base 100 through the threaded connection between the locking element 400 and the threaded hole. The bolt, screw, and threaded hole have a simple structure, facilitating connection and disassembly.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, the clamping member 200 and the end plate 120 are used to clamp two pipes 300. At this time, the locking member 400 can be one located between the two pipes 300. Corresponding to the locking member 400, a threaded hole is provided on the end plate 120. The clamping member 200 can be locked onto the support base 100 by connecting only one locking member 400 and one threaded hole, and it has good connection reliability.

[0061] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the locking member 400 and the support base 100 can be connected by a thread or a magnetic connection. In this case, the permanent magnet can be mounted on the end plate 120, and the iron block can be mounted on the clamping member 200. The magnetic connection also facilitates installation and disassembly. Of course, it is also feasible to use a connection method that facilitates disassembly between the locking member 400 and the support base 100.

[0062] Furthermore, the number of pipes 300 located between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 can be adaptively increased or decreased according to usage requirements. In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support base 100 and the clamping member 200 are respectively provided with grooves 180. When in the clamping position, the corresponding grooves 180 on the support base 100 and the clamping member 200 define a clamping hole 230, which is used to match the holding pipe 300.

[0063] Here, "matching" the clamping hole 230 with the pipe 300 means that they have the same specifications, that is, the pipe 300 and the clamping hole 230 have the same shape and size. Two corresponding grooves 180 form a clamping hole 230 that matches the outer diameter of the pipe 300, allowing the pipe 300 to be clamped and wrapped radially. The clamping member 200 and the support base 100 restrict the axial and radial displacement of the pipe 300, thereby improving the stability and reliability of clamping the pipe 300.

[0064] In terms of specific structure, the cross-section of the pipe 300 is circular. When two pipes 300 are clamped, the clamping member 200 is provided with two grooves 180, and the end plate 120 is provided with two grooves 180. For easy distinction, the groove 180 on the clamping member 200 is called the upper groove 181, and the groove 180 on the end plate 120 is called the lower groove 182.

[0065] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, both the upper groove 181 and the lower groove 182 are semi-circular, and the corresponding upper groove 181 and lower groove 182 define a complete clamping hole 230 to facilitate clamping the circular pipe 300. In this embodiment, the lower groove 182 can guide the insertion of the pipe 300 into the clamping cavity 140, thereby further improving the fixing efficiency of the pipe 300.

[0066] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4As shown, the pipe fixing device in this embodiment of the application also includes an elastic buffer 500. The elastic buffer 500 is respectively disposed in each groove 180. In the clamping position, the elastic buffer 500 is clamped between the pipe 300 and the support 100 or between the pipe 300 and the clamping member 200.

[0067] The elastic buffer 500 here prevents direct contact between the pipe 300 and the support 100 and the clamp 200, while limiting the displacement of the pipe 300. This effectively absorbs and disperses the stress generated by the pipe 300 due to assembly tolerances, thermal expansion and contraction, or external impacts, thereby reducing the peak stress transmitted to the connection interface of the pipe 300, and thus reducing leakage problems caused by loosening of the connection interface and failure of the seal due to excessive stress.

[0068] Secondly, the elastic buffer 500 can adapt to the micro-unevenness of the surface of the pipe 300 after compression, which helps to ensure that the clamping force forms a continuous pressure distribution along the circumference of the pipe 300, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the pipe 300 caused by stress concentration, and thus improving the service life and reliability of the pipe 300.

[0069] In terms of specific structure, such as Figure 4 As shown, the elastic buffer 500 is made of silicone material and includes an upper silicone pad 510 and a lower silicone pad 520. The upper silicone pad 510 is disposed in the upper groove 181, and the lower silicone pad 520 is disposed in the lower groove 182. The shapes of the upper silicone pad 510 and the upper groove 181 are adapted to each other, and the shapes of the lower silicone pad 520 and the lower groove 182 are adapted to each other; both are semi-circular. The elastic buffer 500 has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to position and install in the groove 180. The silicone material has both good elasticity and aging resistance, providing good protection, buffering, and dust prevention for the pipeline 300.

[0070] Of course, besides silicone pads, the elastic cushioning element 500 can also be other elastomers with similar functions. For example, the elastic cushioning element 500 can also be a fluororubber ring, etc.

[0071] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pipeline fixing device in this embodiment of the application further includes a connector 600, which is connected to the support base 100. The connector 600 has a connecting portion for connecting the support base 100 to an external carrier. By providing a connector 600 with a connecting portion, it is advantageous to connect the support base 100 to the external carrier.

[0072] The support base 100 in this embodiment is used to insert into an external carrier, namely the mounting slot 810 inside the chassis 800. The connector 600 extends along the insertion direction of the support base 100, and the connecting part is used to snap onto the chassis 800. This snap-on installation method, where the connecting part snaps onto the chassis 800, only requires inserting the support base 100 into the mounting slot 810, and the connector 600 will snap onto the chassis 800, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the support base 100 on the chassis 800.

[0073] The chassis 800 typically has multiple mounting slots 810, which can be used to install components such as fans and power supplies. In this embodiment, the piping fixing device is installed in the mounting slot 810, which also facilitates the arrangement of the piping fixing device within the chassis 800. In specific implementations, by installing the piping fixing device in the mounting slot 810, there is no need to set up separate mounting structures for different chassis 800s, thus reducing manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0074] In addition, the pipe fixing device is compatible with the specifications of the mounting groove 810, which also helps to improve the versatility of the pipe fixing device. In specific implementation, the specifications of the pipe fixing device are adapted to match the specifications of the mounting groove 810.

[0075] As a structural example of connector 600, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connector 600 is an elastic connecting piece. One end of the connector 600 is connected to the side plate 110, and the connecting part is located at the other end of the connector 600, with the connecting part facing the groove wall of the mounting groove 810. To connect the connector 600 to the side plate 110, an elongated hole 160 is provided at the end of the side plate 110 away from the end plate 120, and the elongated hole 160 extends along the length direction of the side plate 110.

[0076] like Figure 4 As shown, one end of the connector 600 is connected to the side plate 110 by two fasteners, which pass through the connector 600 and the elongated hole to connect the connector 600 to the side plate 110. The connecting part consists of two clips 610 located at the other end of the connector 600, with the two clips 610 positioned outside the end plate 120. In the thickness direction of the side plate 110, the two clips 610 extend beyond the outer side of the side plate 110.

[0077] During the process of inserting the support 100 into the mounting slot 810, the side wall of the mounting slot 810 can squeeze the locking head 610, causing the end of the connector 600 with the locking head 610 to flip into the support 100 until the support 100 is installed in place. Then the connector 600 elastically resets, so that the locking head 610 is engaged in the slot on the mounting slot 810 or hooked onto the partition used to limit the mounting slot 810.

[0078] Still refer to Figure 3 As shown, an inwardly folded flange 170 is provided at the end of the side plate 110 away from the end plate 120, which folds inward toward the support base 100. A limiting hole 150 is provided on the inwardly folded flange 170, through which the connector 600 passes, and the connector 600 moves in the width direction of the limiting hole 150. The inwardly folded flange 170 facilitates the connection between the connector 600 and the chassis 800, resulting in a better connection.

[0079] In other embodiments, the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 are interference-fitted, in which case the locking member 400 is not required between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100. That is, when the clamping member 200 is rotated to the clamping position, the interference fit between the clamping member 200 and the support base 100 fixes the clamping member 200 to the support base 100. As the pipeline fixing device is installed in the mounting groove 810, the top wall of the mounting groove 810 can limit the clamping member 200 in the clamping position, thereby further constraining the clamping member 200 to the support base 100, and thus keeping the clamping member 200 in the clamping position.

[0080] In this embodiment, by rotatably mounting the clamping member 200 on the support base 100, it is convenient to install and disassemble the pipeline 300 between the support base 100 and the clamping member 200, thereby facilitating the installation of the pipeline 300, reducing the maintenance time of the pipeline 300, and thus improving the overall operation and maintenance efficiency.

[0081] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the pipe fixing device in this embodiment of the application further includes an electromagnetic shielding component 700. The electromagnetic shielding component 700 is disposed on the clamping component 200 and is used to form electromagnetic shielding between the clamping component 200 and the external carrier. Here, the electromagnetic shielding component 700 fills the gap between the clamping component 200 and the external carrier (i.e., the chassis 800), which helps to reduce electromagnetic leakage between the clamping component 200 and the chassis 800, thereby improving the electromagnetic shielding effect of the chassis 800.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the electromagnetic shielding element 700 is an electromagnetic shielding spring. The electromagnetic shielding spring is typically made of a metallic material with excellent conductivity and elasticity. When the clamping member 200 is in the clamping position, the electromagnetic shielding spring establishes tight physical contact with the groove wall surface of the chassis 800. The elastic restoring force of the electromagnetic shielding spring can effectively resist stress relaxation, providing relatively stable shielding performance.

[0083] like Figure 2 As shown, the electromagnetic shielding component 700 is specifically connected to the top surface of the clamping component 200, and the electromagnetic shielding component 700 is connected to the clamping component 200 by screws.

[0084] During installation, the pipe fixing device of this application embodiment first inserts the two pipes 300 on the water distributor 310 into the clamping cavity 140 under the guidance of the lower groove 182 of the support base 100. The clamping member 200 is pushed by the pipes 300, so that the clamping member 200 rotates upward to the open position until the pipes 300 are inserted into the installation position.

[0085] Next, downward pressure is applied to the clamping member 200, causing it to rotate to the clamping position. Finally, the locking member 400 locks the clamping member 200 onto the end plate 120, thus completing the fixation of the pipeline 300 on the pipeline fixing device. Finally, the support base 100 is inserted into the mounting slot 810 inside the chassis 800 until the connecting part on the connector 600 is engaged with the mounting slot 810, thus completing the fixation of the pipeline 300 inside the chassis 800.

[0086] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the electronic device of this application embodiment includes a chassis 800, a cooling device having a pipe 300, and a pipe fixing device as described in any of the above embodiments. The pipe fixing device is used to clamp the pipe 300, and the support base 100 of the pipe fixing device is connected to the chassis 800.

[0087] The chassis 800 serves as the external carrier described above. The cooling device includes a water distributor 310, two pipes 300, and multiple water distribution pipes 320. All the multiple water distribution pipes 320 are connected to the water distributor 310, one end of each of the two pipes 300 is connected to the water distributor 310, and the other end of each of the two pipes 300 is located outside the chassis 800. The cooling device is used to cool the heat-generating components of the electronic equipment.

[0088] The electronic device can be a computer, and the heat-generating component can be a chip in the computer. In other embodiments, the electronic device can also be a server or a communication device, and the heat-generating component can be a memory module of the server or a power amplifier of the communication device.

[0089] The electronic device of this application embodiment, by setting the above-mentioned pipeline fixing device, facilitates the application of liquid cooling technology in electronic devices.

[0090] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0091] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipe fixing device, characterized in that, include: A support base (100) is used to connect to an external carrier; A clamping member (200) is rotatably disposed on the support base (100), and a clamping cavity (140) is defined between the clamping member (200) and the support base (100). The clamping member (200) is configured such that when the pipe (300) is inserted into the clamping cavity (140), it is pushed by the pipe (300) and rotates relative to the support (100) to an open position that increases the opening of the clamping cavity (140). The clamping member (200) is also configured such that after the pipe (300) is inserted into place, it rotates relative to the support (100) to a clamping position under the drive of an external force. In the clamping position, the clamping member (200) and the support (100) clamp the pipe (300).

2. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking element (400) for locking the clamping element (200) in the current position at the clamping position.

3. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking member (400) is used to detachably connect the clamping member (200) to the support base (100).

4. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base (100) and the clamping member (200) are respectively provided with grooves (180). When in the clamping position, a clamping hole (230) is defined between the corresponding grooves (180) on the support base (100) and the clamping member (200). The clamping hole (230) is used to match the pipeline (300).

5. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic buffer (500), which is respectively disposed in each of the grooves (180). In the clamping position, the elastic buffer (500) is clamped between the pipe (300) and the support (100) or between the pipe (300) and the clamping member (200).

6. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a connector (600) which is connected to the support base (100). The connector (600) is provided with a connecting part for connecting the support base (100) to the external carrier.

7. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support base (100) is used to insert into the mounting slot (810) in the external carrier, the connector (600) extends along the insertion direction of the support base (100), and the connector is used to engage with the external carrier.

8. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base (100) includes a side plate (110) and an end plate (120). The side plates (110) are two oppositely arranged, and the end plate (120) is connected between the two side plates (110). The clamping member (200) is a clamping plate, which is rotatably connected to the two side plates (110). The clamping plate and the end plate (120) are used to clamp the pipeline (300).

9. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an electromagnetic shielding component (700), which is disposed on the clamping component (200) and serves to form electromagnetic shielding between the clamping component (200) and the external carrier.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, The device includes a chassis (800), a cooling device having pipes (300), and a pipe fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the pipe fixing device being used to clamp the pipes (300), and a support (100) of the pipe fixing device being connected to the chassis (800).

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