Container structure and server cluster

Abstract

The utility model relates to a packaging structure and a server cluster. The packaging structure comprises a box body, and a cold air channel and a hot air channel which are communicated with each other are formed in the box body; the heat exchanger is arranged on the box body and can perform heat exchange on the air output by the hot air channel; the heat exchanger is provided with a heat exchange channel and an air channel which are arranged at intervals; the heat exchange channel communicates with the cold air channel and the hot air channel and can transmit the air subjected to heat exchange to the cold air channel; an air outlet and an air inlet of the air channel are formed in the adjacent side edges of the heat exchanger. According to the embodiment of the invention, the influence of external air on the computing equipment contained in the packaging structure is reduced, so that heat dissipation can be realized on the basis of maintaining stable operation of the computing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of heat dissipation of computing devices, and particularly to an integrated structure and a server cluster. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the heat dissipation method of the integrated structure is an open heat dissipation method. In this open heat dissipation method, usually, outside air is sucked into the interior of the integrated structure by a heat dissipation fan of a computing device from one side of the integrated structure, passes through the computing devices inside the integrated structure, and is output from the other side of the integrated structure. Since the outside air directly enters the interior of the integrated structure, the computing devices inside the integrated structure are easily affected by the outside air, resulting in abnormal operation of the computing devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides an integrated structure and a server cluster, which can reduce the influence of outside air on the computing devices disposed inside the integrated structure.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an integrated structure, including:

[0005] A box body, in which a cold air channel and a hot air channel are formed and communicated with each other;

[0006] A heat exchanger, disposed on the box body, and capable of exchanging heat with the air output from the hot air channel;

[0007] The heat exchanger has a heat exchange channel and an air channel disposed at intervals;

[0008] The heat exchange channel is respectively communicated with the cold air channel and the hot air channel, and is capable of transmitting the heat-exchanged air to the cold air channel;

[0009] An air outlet and an air inlet of the air channel are disposed on adjacent sides of the heat exchanger.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air inlet of the air channel is disposed on a first side and / or a second side of the heat exchanger, and the first side and the second side are two relatively disposed sides of the heat exchanger;

[0011] The air outlet of the air channel is disposed on a third side adjacent to the first side and the second side of the heat exchanger; wherein, the third side is relatively disposed with the side of the heat exchanger close to the box body.

[0012] In some embodiments, after the cold air channel, the hot air channel and the heat exchange channel are communicated, a circular sealed channel is formed.

[0013] In some embodiments, the integrated structure further includes:

[0014] A cooling device is disposed near the air passage and configured to cool the air transmitted through the air passage.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cooling device includes a water curtain;

[0016] The water curtain covers the air inlet of the air passage in the heat exchanger and is configured to reduce the temperature of the air entering the air passage.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cooling device includes a spraying device;

[0018] The spraying device is located inside the heat exchanger and has a spraying port that faces the air passage.

[0019] In some embodiments, a heat exchange fan is disposed at the air outlet of the air passage in the heat exchanger;

[0020] The heat exchange fan is configured to accelerate the flow rate of the air in the air passage of the heat exchanger.

[0021] In some embodiments, the container structure further includes:

[0022] A heater is disposed at the inlet of the cold air passage in the box body and is configured to heat the air flowing into the cold air passage.

[0023] In some embodiments, the heat exchange passage has at least three passage segments, and adjacent two passage segments are connected and form an included angle.

[0024] In some embodiments, the box body forms an air inlet and an air outlet;

[0025] The air inlet is respectively communicated with the cold air passage and the heat exchange passage;

[0026] The air outlet is respectively communicated with the hot air passage and the heat exchange passage;

[0027] Wherein, the air inlet is the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger;

[0028] Or,

[0029] The air inlet is disposed opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is disposed opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger.

[0030] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a server cluster, including:

[0031] The container structure as described in the first aspect above;

[0032] A computing device is disposed inside the box body of the container structure and is disposed between the cold air channel and the hot air channel of the box body.

[0033] In some embodiments, a cooling fan is built in the computing device;

[0034] The cooling fan is configured to transfer the air in the cold air channel to the hot air channel, and transfer the air in the hot air channel to the heat exchange channel of the container structure;

[0035] Or,

[0036] The cooling fan is configured to transfer the air in the cold air channel to the hot air channel;

[0037] The container structure further includes:

[0038] A circulation fan is disposed at the outlet of the hot air channel and is configured to transfer the air in the hot air channel to the heat exchange channel.

[0039] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0040] Through the heat exchanger, the embodiments of the present disclosure can not only realize the heat exchange of the air inside the box body, but also form a circulation of the air inside the box body by communicating with the cold air channel and the hot air channel respectively through the heat exchange channel. That is, the embodiments of the present disclosure achieve heat dissipation through the heat exchanger and the circulation of the air inside the box body, rather than using the outside air to enter the box body to achieve heat dissipation. In this way, on the one hand, the air inside the box body can be made more stable, the influence of the outside air on the computing device disposed inside the container structure can be reduced, and heat dissipation can be achieved on the basis of maintaining the stable operation of the computing device; on the other hand, by circulating and exchanging the heat of the air inside the box body through the heat exchanger, the air inside the box body can flow better, and thus the heat dissipation effect of the computing device disposed inside the box body can be improved.

[0041] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] The accompanying drawings here are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an existing container shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the container structure of the present disclosure shown according to an exemplary embodimentFigure 1 .

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the container structure of the present disclosure shown according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 2 .

[0046] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the position of the water curtain in the container structure of the present disclosure shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the position of the spraying device in the container structure of the present disclosure shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the server cluster of the present disclosure shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0049] Description of reference numerals:

[0050] 11, container; 20, container structure; 21, box body; 22, heat exchanger; 30, computing device;

[0051] 201, cold air channel; 202, hot air channel; 203, heat exchange channel; 204, air channel; 205, cooling device; 205A, water curtain; 205B, spraying device; 206, heat exchange fan; 207, heater; 208, circulation fan. Detailed implementation manners

[0052] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all the implementation manners consistent with the present disclosure. On the contrary, they are merely examples of the devices consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0053] In the related art, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an existing container shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 1 shown by the arrow in, the air directly enters from one side of the container 11 and exits from the other side of the container 11. The temperature, humidity, dust, and corrosive gases carried by the air will all affect the computing device in the container structure, accelerate the failure and damage of the computing device, and further cause the computing device to fail to operate normally.

[0054] Based on this, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a container structure that can achieve heat dissipation without directly using external air to enter the container structure, but by connecting the heat exchange channels of the heat exchanger to the cold air channel and the hot air channel respectively to achieve heat exchange of the air in the box body. As Figure 2 andFigure 3 As shown in Figure 3 , the container structure 20 includes:

[0055] A box body 21, in which a cold air channel 201 and a hot air channel 202 that are connected and communicate with each other are formed;

[0056] A heat exchanger 22, which is arranged on the box body 21 and can exchange heat with the air output from the hot air channel 202;

[0057] The heat exchanger 22 has a heat exchange channel 203 and an air channel 204 that are arranged at intervals;

[0058] The heat exchange channel 203 is respectively connected and communicates with the cold air channel 201 and the hot air channel 202, and can transmit the heat-exchanged air to the cold air channel 201;

[0059] The air outlet and air inlet of the air channel 204 are arranged on adjacent sides of the heat exchanger 22.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the container structure 20 can be a structure for accommodating a computing device 30 and can be assembled by plate bodies. In some embodiments, the container structure 20 can include a container, and the computing device 30 can be installed in the box body of the container to facilitate handling and installation.

[0061] It should be noted that the computing device 30 can perform centralized management of data for efficient operation and can also store data. For example, the computing device 30 can include a mining device, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the interior of the box body 21 has an accommodation space. In addition to accommodating the computing device 30, a cold air channel 201 and a hot air channel 202 can also be formed.

[0063] It should be noted that the shape and size of the box body 21 can be set according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this. For example, the box body 21 can be set as a cuboid or a cube; for another example, the size of the box body 21 can be set according to the size and layout of the computing device 30 accommodated in the box body 21.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cold air channel 201 and the hot air channel 202 can be two isolated channels.

[0065] In some embodiments, the computing device 30 can be arranged in the box body 21, and a cold air channel 201 and a hot air channel 202 are respectively formed on opposite sides of the computing device 30. The air in the box body 21 is transmitted from the cold air channel 201, passes through the computing device 30, and then is transmitted to the hot air channel 202. In this way, heat dissipation of the computing device 30 can be achieved.

[0066] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, in order to achieve better heat dissipation, the air in the cold air channel 201 can be circulated into the hot air channel 202 through the built-in cooling fan of the computing device 30 to take away the heat of the computing device 30; a fan can also be additionally provided in the container structure 20 to circulate the air in the cold air channel 201 into the hot air channel 202.

[0067] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the heat exchanger 22 is used to exchange heat for the air output from the hot air channel 202, that is, it can transfer the heat in the air output from the hot air channel 202 to the air in the air channel 204 of the heat exchanger 22 to achieve the purpose of heat exchange.

[0068] The heat exchange channels 203 of the heat exchanger 22 are respectively connected to the cold air channel 201 and the hot air channel 202. In this way, the heat exchanger 22 can not only obtain the air output from the hot air channel 202 for heat exchange, but also transfer the heat-exchanged air to the cold air channel 201. Thus, the heat exchanger 22 can not only achieve heat exchange for the air in the box body 21, but also form a circulation of air in the box body 21, thereby effectively dissipating the heat of the computing device 30 installed in the box body 21.

[0069] It should be noted that as Figure 2 shown, the arrow at the connection between the cold air channel 201 and the heat exchange channel 203 points to the heat exchange channel 203, and the heat-exchanged air will be output to the cold air channel 201; the arrow at the connection between the hot air channel 202 and the heat exchange channel 203 points to the hot air channel 202, and the air will be output to the heat exchange channel 203.

[0070] That is to say, the air entering the cold air channel 201 is the heat-exchanged air output from the heat exchange channel 203, and it will be transmitted to the hot air channel 202, and then output from the hot air channel 202 to the heat exchange channel 203 of the heat exchanger 22. By repeating this process, a circulation of air in the box body 21 can be formed to achieve heat dissipation. Since the circulation of air in the box body 21 does not utilize the action of external air, the heat dissipation in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not affected by external air, and it can reduce the internal corrosion of the computing device, condensation short circuit, inability to start at low temperature, etc. caused by the moisture, dust, cold air, and corrosive gases of the external air. Therefore, the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve heat dissipation while maintaining the stable operation of the computing device 30.

[0071] Exemplarily, the heat exchanger 22 can also be referred to as a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can include a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, a direct-contact heat exchanger, a regenerative heat exchanger, a double-pipe heat exchanger, etc., and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0072] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air passage 204 has an air inlet and an air outlet. The numbers of the air inlet and the air outlet can be set according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0073] In some embodiments, there is one air inlet. The air inlet and the air outlet can be respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the heat exchanger 22 or on two adjacent sides of the heat exchanger 22.

[0074] Of course, there can also be multiple air inlets, which are respectively arranged on different sides of the heat exchanger 22 or are spaced on the same side, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this. It can be understood that by arranging the air outlet and the air inlet of the air passage 204 on adjacent sides of the heat exchanger 22, more heat exchange can be achieved, and thus the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger can be improved.

[0075] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cold air passage 201 and a hot air passage 202 are formed in the box body 21 of the container structure 20. The heat exchange passage 203 of the heat exchanger 22 is respectively communicated with the cold air passage 201 and the hot air passage 202, and after the air in the cold air passage 201 passes through the hot air passage 202, heat exchange can be performed on the hot air passage 202, and the air after heat exchange is transmitted to the cold air passage 201. That is to say, through the heat exchanger 22, not only can the heat exchange of the air in the box body 21 be realized, but also a circulation of the air in the box body 21 can be formed by the heat exchange passage 203 being respectively communicated with the cold air passage 201 and the hot air passage 202. That is, the embodiments of the present disclosure realize heat dissipation through the heat exchanger 22 and the circulation of the air in the box body 21, rather than using the outside air entering the box body to realize heat dissipation.

[0076] In this way, on the one hand, the air in the box can be made more stable, the influence of the outside air on the computing device placed in the container structure can be reduced, and thus heat dissipation can be realized on the basis of maintaining the stable operation of the computing device; on the other hand, through the heat exchanger to perform circulating heat exchange on the air in the box, the air in the box can flow better, and thus the heat dissipation effect of the computing device placed in the box can be improved.

[0077] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the air inlet of the air passage 204 is arranged on the first side A and / or the second side B of the heat exchanger 22, and the first side A and the second side B are two opposite sides of the heat exchanger 22;

[0078] The air outlet of the air passage 204 is arranged on the third side C adjacent to the first side A and the second side B of the heat exchanger 22; wherein, the third side C is arranged opposite to the side of the heat exchanger 22 close to the box body 21.

[0079] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the side of the heat exchanger 22 close to the box body 21 may be the fourth side D, and the heat exchange inlet and the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchange channel 203 may be arranged at intervals on the fourth side D.

[0080] The third side C of the heat exchanger 22 may be the side where the top of the heat exchanger 22 is located, the fourth side D of the heat exchanger 22 may be the side where the bottom of the heat exchanger 22 is located, and the first side A and the second side B of the heat exchanger 22 may be the sides connecting the top and the bottom.

[0081] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing air inlets on the first side A and the second side B, more external air can be involved in heat exchange, thereby improving the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger.

[0082] It should be noted that multiple air channels 204 can share one air outlet, or one air channel can correspond to one air outlet. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0083] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the cold air channel 201, the hot air channel 202, and the heat exchange channel 203 are connected to form an annular sealed channel.

[0084] The two ends of the heat exchange channel 203 are formed with a first channel opening and a second channel opening. The first channel opening of the heat exchange channel 203 is communicated with the cold air channel 201, and the second channel opening of the heat exchange channel 203 is communicated with the hot air channel 202. The cold air channel 201 and the hot air channel 202 are communicated with each other. Therefore, the cold air channel 201, the hot air channel 202, and the heat exchange channel 203 are interconnected and can form an annular sealed channel.

[0085] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present disclosure, seals can be provided at the positions where the cold air channel 201 is connected to the heat exchange channel 203 and where the hot air channel 202 is connected to the heat exchange channel 203 to improve the sealing effect. Among them. The seal can be set according to actual needs as long as the sealing effect can be achieved. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0086] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air in the box body 21 will circulate in the annular sealed channel formed among the cold air channel 201, the hot air channel 202, and the heat exchange channel 203, that is, the embodiments of the present disclosure adopt a closed internal circulation method to realize the air circulation in the box body.

[0087] It can be understood that by forming an annular sealed channel, it is possible to better reduce the internal corrosion, condensation short circuit, and inability to start at low temperature of the computing device caused by the moisture, dust, cold air, and corrosive gases of the external air, and thus it is possible to better achieve heat dissipation while maintaining the stable operation of the computing device.

[0088] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, as Figure 3 shown, there may be multiple heat exchange channels 203 formed by the heat exchanger 22, and each of the multiple heat exchange channels 203 communicates with the cold air channel 201 and the hot air channel 202. The heat exchanger 22 has an air channel 204; at least a part of the orthographic projection of the air channel 204 onto the heat exchange channel 203 coincides with the heat exchange channel 203;

[0089] It should be noted that the multiple heat exchange channels 203 may be stacked and spaced apart in the housing of the heat exchanger 22. Here, by providing multiple heat exchange channels 203, the heat exchange effect can be improved.

[0090] In some embodiments, the heat exchange channel 203 has at least three channel segments, and adjacent two channel segments are connected and form an included angle.

[0091] The orthographic projections of the above different channel segments onto the air channel 204 in the heat exchanger 22 can at least partially coincide with the air channel 204.

[0092] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing multiple channel segments, the air in more heat exchange channels can exchange heat with the air in the air channel of the heat exchanger, and thus the heat exchange effect can be improved.

[0093] Exemplarily, as Figure 2 shown, the heat exchange channel 203 is formed by sequentially connecting three channel segments, and the shape of the heat exchange channel 203 can be in an inverted U shape.

[0094] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the container structure further includes:

[0095] A cooling device 205, disposed close to the air channel 204 and configured to cool the air transmitted through the air channel 204.

[0096] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the heat of the air in the heat exchange channel 203 can be transferred to the air in the air channel 204, that is, the air in the air channel 204 is heated while absorbing heat, and the air in the heat exchange channel 203 is cooled while releasing heat, thereby realizing the heat exchange between the two channels. Here, the air transmitted through the air channel 204 is external air.

[0097] It should be noted that the heat exchanger 22 may have multiple stacked air channels 204 and multiple stacked heat exchange channels 203, and one heat exchange channel 203 may be stacked between two adjacent air channels 204. Thus, the air in the air channel 204 can better act on the heat exchange channel 203 to achieve a better heat exchange effect.

[0098] Here, the adjacent air channels 204 and heat exchange channels 203 are isolated from each other. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a thermally conductive polymer material may be provided between the adjacent air channels 204 and heat exchange channels 203 to improve the heat exchange effect.

[0099] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the cooling device 205 is disposed close to the air channel 204, and may include: the cooling device 204 is disposed outside the heat exchanger 22 and attached to the entrance of the air channel 204, or may also be disposed inside the heat exchanger 22 and close to the air channel 204. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0100] It can be understood that the cooling device can be used to cool the air transmitted through the air channel to improve the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger.

[0101] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the cooling device 205 includes a water curtain 205A;

[0102] The water curtain 205A covers the air inlet of the air channel 204 in the heat exchanger 22 and is configured to reduce the temperature of the air entering the air channel 204.

[0103] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the water curtain 205A is disposed outside the heat exchanger 22 and may be attached to the side wall where the air inlet of the heat exchanger 22 is located. Here, the size of the water curtain 205A may be set according to the size of the air inlet of the air channel 204. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0104] For example, the size of the water curtain 205A may be set to be greater than or equal to the size of the air inlet so that the water curtain 205A can block the air inlet.

[0105] It should be noted that if the air inlets are disposed on the first side and the second side of the heat exchanger 22, then the water curtain 205A is disposed on the side walls of the first side and the second side of the heat exchanger 22. Thus, by cooling the air at the air inlets disposed on the first side and the second side, the temperature of the air entering the air channel can be better reduced, and the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger can be improved.

[0106] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing the water curtain 205A to cover the air inlet of the heat exchanger 22, the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger 22 can be improved by reducing the temperature of the air entering the air channel 204.

[0107] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the cooling device 205 includes a spraying device 205B;

[0108] The spray device 205B is located inside the heat exchanger 22 and has a spray opening C, and the spray opening C faces the air passage 204.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the spray device 205B is configured to reduce the temperature of the air transmitted in the air passage 204. Here, the spray device 205B can spray a liquid from the spray opening into the air passage 204 to reduce the temperature of the air transmitted in the air passage 204.

[0110] It should be noted that the liquid sprayed from the spray opening can include water or other solutions, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0111] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of spray openings provided in the heat exchanger 22 can be consistent with the number of air passages 204. In this way, one spray opening can face one air passage 204 and can spray the liquid onto the air passage 204 to reduce the temperature of the air in the corresponding air passage 204.

[0112] Of course, the heat exchanger 22 can also be provided with the number of spray openings greater than the number of air passages 204. In this way, multiple spray openings can face the same air passage 204 to better reduce the temperature of the air in the same air passage 204.

[0113] Of course, the heat exchanger 22 can also be provided with the number of spray openings less than the number of air passages 204. In this way, one spray opening can face multiple air passages 204 and spray the liquid onto multiple air passages 204.

[0114] Exemplarily, in addition to the spray opening, the spray device 205B can at least include a pipeline, a water tank, and a pump to enable the pump to output the liquid in the water tank through the pipeline to the spray opening so that the spray opening can spray the liquid.

[0115] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the heat exchange fins of the heat exchanger 22 can enclose the air passage 204. The spray opening can face the air passage by spraying the liquid onto the heat exchange fins. Here, spraying the liquid onto the heat exchange fins can obtain a better heat exchange effect through evaporation.

[0116] It should be noted that the container structure can be provided with both a water curtain and a spray device at the same time, can also be provided with a water curtain without a spray device, and can also be provided with a spray device without a water curtain. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0117] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the container structure can be provided with a water curtain to improve the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger, and can also improve the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger by providing a spray device. In this way, it is possible to more flexibly improve the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger.

[0118] In some embodiments, such asFigure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in Figure 5 , a heat exchange fan 206 is provided at the air outlet of the air passage 204 in the heat exchanger 22;

[0119] The heat exchange fan 206 is configured to accelerate the air flow rate in the air passage 204 of the heat exchanger 22.

[0120] The air inlet of the heat exchange fan 206 faces the air outlet, and the air outlet of the heat exchange fan 206 faces away from the air outlet. The heat exchange fan 206 is used to transfer the air in the air passage 204 of the heat exchanger 22 to the outside of the heat exchanger 22, thereby accelerating the air flow rate in the air passage 204 of the heat exchanger 22.

[0121] It should be noted that if the air outlet of the air passage 204 is provided at the top of the heat exchanger 22, the heat exchange fan 206 is also provided at the top of the heat exchanger 22, and the air inlet of the heat exchange fan 206 is in communication with the air outlet.

[0122] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing a heat exchange fan at the air outlet of the heat exchanger, the air flow rate in the air passage of the heat exchanger can be accelerated by the heat exchange fan, and further the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger can be improved.

[0123] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the container structure further includes:

[0124] A heater 207 is provided at the inlet of the cold air passage 201 and is configured to heat the air flowing into the cold air passage 201.

[0125] The heater 207 may include heating wires, and the air flowing into the cold air passage 201 in the box body 21 is heated by the heating wires.

[0126] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing the heater 207 at the inlet of the cold air passage 201 in the box body 21, the air flowing into the cold air passage 201 can be heated, and the heated air can circulate to different positions in the box body through the annular closed passage. Thus, the computing device in the box body can be safely started and operated in a cold environment.

[0127] In some embodiments, the box body 21 is formed with an air inlet and an air outlet;

[0128] The air inlet is respectively communicated with the cold air passage and the heat exchange passage;

[0129] The air outlet is respectively communicated with the hot air channel and the heat exchange channel;

[0130] Wherein, the air inlet is the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger;

[0131] Or,

[0132] The air inlet is arranged opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is arranged opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger.

[0133] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, if the air inlet is the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger 22 and the air outlet is the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger 22. That is to say, the heat exchanger 22 and the box body 21 can share the air outlets to supply the air in the hot air channel 202 to the heat exchange channel 203, and the heat-exchanged air in the heat exchange channel 203 to the cold air channel 201. In this way, the settings of the air inlet and the air outlet can be reduced, which can not only make the container structure simpler, but also reduce the cost.

[0134] The above air inlet is arranged opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange outlet. Here, the size and shape of the air inlet can be set according to the size and shape of the heat exchange outlet respectively, so that the air inlet and the heat exchange outlet can be better communicated. For example, the size of the air inlet can be set equal to the size of the heat exchange outlet, and the shape of the air inlet is similar to or equal to the shape of the heat exchange outlet.

[0135] Of course, the size and shape of the air outlet can be set according to the size and shape of the heat exchange inlet respectively, so that the air outlet and the heat exchange inlet can be better communicated. For example, the size of the air outlet can be set equal to the size of the heat exchange inlet, and the shape of the air inlet is similar to or equal to the shape of the heat exchange inlet.

[0136] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air inlet is arranged opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is arranged opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger. That is to say, the heat exchanger in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be assembled on the box body, and after assembly, the air inlet is opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is opposite to and communicated with the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger. In this way, the installation and handling of the container structure can be facilitated.

[0137] The embodiment of the present disclosure also proposes a server cluster. Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a server cluster shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The server cluster includes:

[0138] The container structure 20 as described in one or more of the above embodiments;

[0139] The computing device 30 is disposed within the cabinet 21 of the container structure 20, and is disposed between the cold air passage 201 and the hot air passage 202 of the cabinet 21.

[0140] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, spaces of the cabinet 21 on both sides of the computing device 30 can respectively form the cold air passage 201 and the hot air passage 202. In this way, the air in the cold air passage 201 can pass through the computing device and then be transmitted into the hot air passage 202 to achieve heat dissipation of the computing device.

[0141] The server cluster further includes: a mounting rack, which is disposed within the cabinet of the container structure 20, and the computing device 30 is disposed on the mounting rack.

[0142] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the server cluster includes one or more of the above-mentioned container structures. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, heat dissipation is achieved through the heat exchanger in the container structure and the circulation of the air within the cabinet, rather than by allowing external air to enter the cabinet for heat dissipation. In this way, on the one hand, the air within the cabinet can be made more stable, reducing the impact of external air on the computing devices housed within the container structure, and thus heat dissipation can be achieved while maintaining the stable operation of the computing devices; on the other hand, by circulating and exchanging heat of the air within the cabinet through the heat exchanger, the air within the cabinet can flow better, and thus the heat dissipation effect of the computing devices housed within the cabinet can be improved.

[0143] In some embodiments, as Figures 3 to 6 shown, the computing device 30 is internally provided with a heat dissipation fan (not shown in the figure); the heat dissipation fan is configured to transmit the air in the cold air passage 201 to the hot air passage 202, and to transmit the air in the hot air passage 202 to the heat exchange passage 203;

[0144] Or,

[0145] the heat dissipation fan is configured to transmit the air in the cold air passage 201 to the hot air passage 202;

[0146] The container structure further includes:

[0147] a circulation fan 208, which is disposed at the outlet of the hot air passage 202 and is configured to transmit the air in the hot air passage 202 to the heat exchange passage 203 of the container structure.

[0148] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the heat dissipation fan of the computing device 30 can be used to transmit the air in the cold air passage 201 to the hot air passage 202, and to transmit the air in the hot air passage 202 to the heat exchange passage 203. In this way, the function of the heat dissipation fan of the computing device can be made more diverse, and the integration degree of the device is improved.

[0149] It should be noted that the air outlet of the cooling fan of the computing device 30 needs to face the hot air channel 202, so as to better transfer the air in the cold air channel to the hot air channel.

[0150] The above-mentioned circulation fan and cooling fan can be the same fan or different fans, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0151] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, two fans are used to respectively achieve the air circulation to the hot air channel and the heat exchange channel, which can better improve the air circulation and thus improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0152] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. The present disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include known common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are only to be considered as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the claims.

[0153] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container structure, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body, within which a cold air channel and a hot air channel are formed and are in communication with each other; A heat exchanger, disposed on the box body and capable of exchanging heat with the air output from the hot air channel; The heat exchanger has a heat exchange channel and an air channel disposed at intervals; The heat exchange channel is respectively in communication with the cold air channel and the hot air channel, and is capable of transmitting the heat-exchanged air to the cold air channel; The air outlet and the air inlet of the air channel are disposed on adjacent sides of the heat exchanger.

2. The container structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The air inlet of the air channel is disposed on the first side and / or the second side of the heat exchanger, and the first side and the second side are two relatively disposed sides of the heat exchanger; The air outlet of the air channel is disposed on the third side adjacent to the first side and the second side of the heat exchanger; wherein, the third side is relatively disposed with the side of the heat exchanger close to the box body.

3. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cold air channel, the hot air channel and the heat exchange channel are in communication to form an annular sealed channel.

4. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The container structure further comprises: A cooling device, disposed close to the air channel and configured to cool the air transmitted through the air channel.

5. The container structure according to claim 4, wherein The cooling device includes a water curtain; The water curtain covers the air inlet of the air channel and is configured to reduce the temperature of the air entering the air channel.

6. The container structure according to claim 4, characterized in that The cooling device includes a spraying device; The spraying device is located within the heat exchanger and has a spraying port facing the air channel.

7. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A heat exchange fan is disposed at the air outlet of the air channel in the heat exchanger; The heat exchange fan is configured to accelerate the air flow rate within the air channel of the heat exchanger.

8. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The container structure further comprises: A heater, disposed at the inlet of the cold air channel and configured to heat the air flowing into the cold air channel.

9. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The heat exchange channel has at least three channel segments, and adjacent two channel segments are in communication and form an included angle.

10. The container structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The box body forms an air inlet and an air outlet; The air inlet is respectively in communication with the cold air channel and the heat exchange channel; The air outlet is respectively in communication with the hot air channel and the heat exchange channel; Wherein, the air inlet is the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger; Or, The air inlet is disposed opposite to and in communication with the heat exchange outlet of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is disposed opposite to and in communication with the heat exchange inlet of the heat exchanger.

11. A server cluster, characterized in that, Comprising: The container structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10; A computing device, disposed within the box body of the container structure and between the cold air channel and the hot air channel of the box body.

12. The server cluster according to claim 11, wherein The computing device is internally provided with a cooling fan; The cooling fan is configured to transmit the air in the cold air channel to the hot air channel, and transmit the air in the hot air channel to the heat exchange channel of the container structure; Or, The cooling fan is configured to transmit the air in the cold air channel to the hot air channel; The container structure further comprises: A circulation fan, disposed at the outlet of the hot air channel and configured to transmit the air in the hot air channel to the heat exchange channel.

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