A flexible, flame-retardant, crosslinked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable

Abstract

The application discloses a flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulation modular data center interconnection cable, which comprises a positioning strip, a joint assembly and a flexible sheath mechanism, the joint assembly is arranged on a data cable, the data cable can be disconnected through the joint assembly, the length of the data cable can be adjusted through the disconnection and connection with the data cable, the flexible sheath mechanism can be arranged on a plurality of data cables, adjacent wrapping sheaths are flexibly connected, the joint assembly on the data cable penetrating through the wrapping sheaths is arranged between adjacent wrapping sheaths, and gaps exist between a plurality of data cables penetrating through the wrapping sheaths, so that the flexible sheath mechanism can wrap and protect the plurality of data cables while distributing wires of the plurality of data cables, and the technical scheme can solve the problem that the wiring adjustment of the existing modular data center in the prior art has a large amount of wire arrangement work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data cable technology, and more specifically to a flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable. Background Technology

[0002] Modular data centers refer to data centers that integrate multiple functions such as power supply and distribution, cooling, fire protection, cabling, and monitoring into independent units. These units can be assembled and used immediately within the data center, making them a plug-and-play data center solution. Because modular data centers are typically compact and have high integration and high density, multiple servers within them are connected to multiple data cables. These data cables need to be bundled and cabled together before being connected to external devices.

[0003] Because a large number of cables are bundled together in a data center, a lot of heat usually accumulates. Therefore, data cables need to be heat-resistant and highly flexible. At the same time, since each part in a modular data center is modularly set up and can be moved and replaced as a whole, the corresponding cables also need to be adjusted accordingly. However, the existing cabling methods are difficult to sort and replace the bundled data cables, which makes the cabling workload extremely large when adjusting modules in a modular data center. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable, thereby solving the problem of excessive cable management workload when adjusting cabling in modular data centers, as mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable includes a data cable with an insulation layer, a positioning strip, a connector assembly, and a flexible sheath mechanism. The positioning strip is fixedly connected to the insulation layer, and the connector assembly is disposed on the data cable. The data cable can be disconnected and connected via the connector assembly, and its length can be adjusted by disconnecting and connecting the data cable. The flexible sheath mechanism can be fitted onto multiple data cables. The flexible sheath mechanism includes multiple sheaths, with adjacent sheaths flexibly connected. The connector assembly on the data cable passing through the sheaths is disposed between adjacent sheaths. Gaps exist between the multiple data cables passing through the sheaths. The flexible sheath mechanism can protect multiple data cables while also allowing for differentiated wiring of the multiple data cables.

[0006] Preferably, the connector assembly includes a connector one and a connector two, which are detachably connected. Both connector one and connector two are stepped, and they can be staggered together. The data cable contains multiple cores, and the stepped design allows the cores to be connected in layers, thereby reducing the diameter of connector one and connector two after they are connected. At the same time, by placing the connector between the two sheaths, the change in the diameter of the data cable can be avoided from affecting the wiring.

[0007] Furthermore, the flexible sheath mechanism also includes a flexible sheath, the two ends of which are detachably connected to the two wrapping sheaths respectively. The flexible sheath is ring-shaped, and multiple connector assemblies are disposed inside the flexible sheath. Two adjacent wrapping sheaths can be bent around the flexible sheath as an axis.

[0008] Furthermore, the sheath is made of elastic material, and multiple support groups are evenly spaced on the sheath. Each support group consists of multiple I-shaped supports. When the sheath is rolled into a cylindrical shape, adjacent I-shaped supports come into contact. The multiple I-shaped supports in the support group are arranged in a ring, and a circular fixing groove is formed between adjacent I-shaped supports. The data cable is placed in the fixing groove.

[0009] As a further aspect of this application, the sheath is provided with multiple cooling through holes located between two adjacent support groups. The data cables inside the sheath can communicate with the outside through the cooling through holes. The data cables in the sheath are kept at a certain distance from each other by I-shaped supports. The cooling through holes allow the interior of the sheath to breathe, preventing heat accumulation. Furthermore, the I-shaped supports prevent the data cables from contacting each other. Compared to traditional data cables being bundled together, the heat on the data cables can be dissipated more effectively.

[0010] As a further improvement in this application, multiple opening slots are provided in the fixing groove near the edge of the wrapping sheath. A limiting groove is provided in the fixing groove. When the data cable is placed in the fixing groove, the positioning strip can be aligned with the limiting groove. Multiple opening slots are provided at equal intervals on the outer layer of the wrapping sheath. When the wrapping sheath needs to be bent, the opening slots can increase the flexibility of the wrapping sheath. By setting the limiting groove, the posture of the data cable in the fixing groove can be fixed, avoiding uncontrolled twisting of the data cable in the fixing groove during wiring.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable, which has the following advantages: In this invention, by setting connector one and connector two, the diameter of the stepped connector at the connection position is smaller than that of the traditional connector, which facilitates connection. The smaller diameter at the connector can avoid the influence of multiple connectors in the same position on the bending of the data cable. In the process of moving, updating and maintaining different modules in the modular data center, the connection can be completed by disconnecting the connected data cables on the cable rack and then connecting the data cables of matching lengths. There is no need to find the corresponding cable in the bundled cables and replace it, which reduces the workload of the cabling process. In this invention, multiple data cables are fixed by setting up a protective sheath. On the one hand, it fixes data cables that are close to each other on the same device, which facilitates wiring and makes it easier to find the corresponding cable when the line needs to be adjusted. On the other hand, the protective sheath can be made of fireproof material, which can protect the data cable portion it covers, while preventing the data cables from contacting each other, improving heat dissipation efficiency and reducing heat accumulation. This invention, by setting a connector assembly, enables the reconnection of disconnected data cables. When adjusting or moving module units, the connected data cables can be easily replaced with data cables of suitable length by directly disconnecting them, eliminating the need to find the corresponding cable in the bundled cable bundle. Secondly, the sheath allows for gaps between data cables, facilitating heat dissipation and also serving as a flame-retardant sheath. Furthermore, the sheath can bundle multiple data cables, making it easier to organize the cable bundle. Therefore, this flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable simplifies the cabling process through the disconnectable connection characteristic of the data cable. By setting a flexible sheath mechanism, it improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the data cable while classifying and organizing multiple data cables, thus improving the efficiency of subsequent cabling. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in a preferred embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective in a preferred embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the mating of connector one and connector two in a preferred embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the mating of connector one and connector two in a preferred embodiment of this application from another perspective; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector assembly and the protective sheath cooperating in a preferred embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the data cable and the sheath in a preferred embodiment of this application.

[0013] In the diagram: 1. Data cable; 2. Insulation layer; 3. Positioning strip; 4. Wrapping sheath; 5. Connector 1; 6. Connector 2; 7. Flexible sheath; 8. I-shaped support; 9. Fixing groove; 10. Cooling through hole; 11. Opening groove 1; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Opening groove 2. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] Please see Figures 1 to 6 A flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable includes a data cable 1 with an insulation layer 2, a positioning strip 3, a connector assembly, and a flexible sheath 7 mechanism. The positioning strip 3 is fixedly connected to the insulation layer 2. The connector assembly is disposed on the data cable 1, allowing the data cable 1 to be disconnected and connected. The length of the data cable 1 can be adjusted by disconnecting and connecting it. The flexible sheath 7 mechanism can be fitted onto multiple data cables 1. The flexible sheath 7 mechanism includes multiple wrapping sheaths 4, with adjacent wrapping sheaths 4 flexibly connected and penetrating through... The connector assembly on the data cable 1 with the sheath 4 is set between adjacent sheaths 4. There are gaps between the multiple data cables 1 that pass through the sheaths 4. The flexible sheath 7 mechanism can protect the multiple data cables 1 while distinguishing the wiring of the multiple data cables 1. By setting a small connector on the data cable 1, the length of the data cable 1 can be adjusted by disconnecting and reconnecting when the length of the data cable 1 needs to be changed. At the same time, through the cooperation of the flexible sheath 7 mechanism and the data cable 1, the data cable 1 is integrated and protected at the same time.

[0016] The connector assembly includes connector 5 and connector 6, which are detachably connected. Both connectors 5 and 6 are stepped, allowing for staggered mating. The data cable 1 contains multiple conductors; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 3 to 4 The stepped design allows multiple wire cores to be connected in layers, thereby reducing the diameter of connector 5 and connector 6 after they are connected. Figure 5As shown, by placing the connector position between the two sheaths 4, the change in the diameter of the data cable 1 can also be avoided from affecting the wiring. Furthermore, since the diameter of the connector position is smaller than that of the traditional data cable 1 connector, the multiple connector assemblies being in the flexible sheath 7 will not affect the rotation of the two sheaths 4 through the flexible sheath 7 position.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 The flexible sheath 7 mechanism also includes a flexible sheath 7, with both ends of the flexible sheath 7 detachably connected to two wrapping sheaths 4. The flexible sheath 7 is annular in shape, and multiple joint assemblies are disposed inside the flexible sheath 7. Two adjacent wrapping sheaths 4 can be bent around the flexible sheath 7 as an axis. Figure 5 To remove the flexible sheath 7, the two wrapping sheaths 4 are in a state between them. The flexible sheath 7 also serves as a connector between the two wrapping sheaths 4. When it is necessary to adjust the data cable 1, the head-shaped sheath can be removed and the connector 1 5 and connector 2 6 can be disconnected. Multiple data cables 1 can also be branched at this point to facilitate adjustment according to their connection positions.

[0018] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 The sheath 4 is made of elastic material. Multiple support groups are spaced evenly within the sheath 4. Each support group consists of multiple I-shaped supports 8. When the sheath 4 is rolled into a cylindrical shape, adjacent I-shaped supports 8 contact each other. The multiple I-shaped supports 8 in the support group are arranged in a ring, forming a circular fixing groove 9 between adjacent I-shaped supports 8. The data cable 1 is placed in the fixing groove 9. The multiple support groups are arranged along the axial direction of the data cable 1, serving as a clamping control for the data cable 1. The evenly spaced support groups facilitate heat dissipation through the gaps between the support groups and also improve the flexibility of the sheath 4. The opening groove 13 enhances the flexibility of the sheath 4 when it is bent. In use, the sheath 4 is stretched into a flat shape, and the data cable 1 is placed between two adjacent I-shaped supports 8. When the sheath 4 is rolled into a cylindrical shape, a circular fixing groove 9 is formed between adjacent I-shaped supports 8. Figure 2 As shown, a fixing groove 9 can also be set between multiple I-shaped supports 8, and a data cable 1 can be fixed thereon.

[0019] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 6Multiple cooling through holes 10 are provided on the sheath 4 between two adjacent support groups. The data cable 1 inside the sheath 4 can communicate with the outside through the cooling through holes 10. The data cables 1 in the sheath 4 are kept at a certain distance from each other by the I-shaped support 8. The cooling through holes 10 allow the inside of the sheath 4 to be ventilated, preventing heat accumulation. The I-shaped support 8 also prevents the data cables 1 from contacting each other. Compared with the traditional method of bundling data cables 1 together, the heat on the data cables 1 can be better dissipated.

[0020] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, multiple opening slots 11 are provided in the fixing groove 9 near the edge of the wrapping sheath 4. A limiting slot 12 is provided in the fixing groove 9. When the data cable 1 is placed in the fixing groove 9, the positioning strip 3 can be aligned with the limiting slot 12. Multiple opening slots 23 are provided at equal intervals on the outer layer of the wrapping sheath 4. When the wrapping sheath 4 needs to be bent, the opening slots 23 can increase the flexibility of the wrapping sheath 4. The setting of the limiting slot 12 can fix the posture of the data cable 1 in the fixing groove 9, and prevent the data cable 1 from twisting uncontrollably in the fixing groove 9 when wiring. After the wrapping sheath 4 is flattened, the positioning strip 3 is aligned with the limiting slot 12 when connecting the data cable 1, so that when the wrapping sheath 4 is rolled into a cylindrical shape, the positioning strip 3 and the limiting slot 12 are aligned, and the data cable 1 cannot rotate in the fixing groove 9.

[0021] In summary, this flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable allows for easy replacement of the data cable 1 when moving, repairing, or replacing modules in a modular data center. This is achieved by disconnecting connector 1 (5) from connector 2 (6) and replacing the data cable 1 with one of the required lengths, avoiding the need to replace the entire data cable 1. After replacing the data cable 1, the flexible sheath 7 is fitted onto the connector assembly, and the sheath 4 is stretched into a flat state. The data cable 1 is then placed between two adjacent I-shaped supports 8. When the sheath 4 is elastically coiled into a cylindrical shape, the data cable is positioned in the fixing groove 9, and the positioning strip 3 is aligned with the limiting groove 12. At this point, the sheath 4 is aligned with the flexible sheath 7.

[0022] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible, flame-retardant, cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable, comprising a data cable (1), wherein an insulation layer (2) is disposed on the data cable (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Positioning strip (3) is fixedly connected to the insulating layer (2); A connector assembly is provided on the data cable (1), the data cable (1) can be disconnected through the connector assembly, and the length of the data cable (1) can be adjusted by disconnecting and connecting to the data cable (1); The flexible sheath (7) mechanism can be fitted onto multiple data cables (1). The flexible sheath (7) mechanism includes multiple wrapping sheaths (4). Adjacent wrapping sheaths (4) are flexibly connected. The connector assembly on the data cable (1) passing through the wrapping sheath (4) is arranged between adjacent wrapping sheaths (4). There are gaps between multiple data cables (1) passing through the wrapping sheaths (4). The flexible sheath (7) mechanism can protect multiple data cables (1) while distinguishing and wiring multiple data cables (1).

2. The flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector assembly includes connector one (5) and connector two (6), connector one (5) and connector two (6) are detachably connected, connector one (5) and connector two (6) are both set in a stepped shape, and connector one (5) and connector two (6) can be interlocked.

3. The flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible sheath (7) mechanism also includes a flexible sheath (7), the two ends of which are detachably connected to the two wrapping sheaths (4) respectively. The flexible sheath (7) is annular, and multiple connector assemblies are disposed inside the flexible sheath (7).

4. The flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two adjacent wrapping sleeves (4) can be bent around the flexible sleeve (7) as an axis.

5. A flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sheath (4) is made of elastic material. Multiple support groups are arranged at equal intervals on the sheath (4). Each support group consists of multiple I-shaped supports (8). When the sheath (4) is rolled into a cylindrical shape, the adjacent I-shaped supports (8) come into contact. The multiple I-shaped supports (8) in the support group are arranged in a ring. A circular fixing groove (9) is formed between the adjacent I-shaped supports (8). The data cable (1) is placed in the fixing groove (9).

6. A flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sheath (4) is provided with multiple cooling through holes (10) located between two adjacent support groups, and the data cable (1) inside the sheath (4) can communicate with the outside through the cooling through holes (10).

7. A flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple opening slots (11) are provided in the fixing groove (9) near the edge of the wrapping sleeve (4), and a limiting slot (12) is provided in the fixing groove (9).

8. A flexible flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated modular data center interconnect cable according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the data cable (1) is placed in the fixing groove (9), the positioning strip (3) can be connected to the limiting groove (12).

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