Four-unit server liquid cooling case

By designing a four-unit server liquid-cooled chassis and adopting liquid-cooled circulation and frame structure, the heat dissipation problem of high-power consumption equipment in the on-board environment is solved, efficient heat dissipation and signal transmission are achieved, and the stability and life of the equipment are improved.

CN223155477UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25CENT PLAINS INST OF SCI & TECH +1
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Application Number
CN202422442844.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional air-cooling systems cannot meet the heat dissipation needs in high-power electronic devices, especially when space is limited in the vehicle environment, more efficient heat dissipation solutions are needed.

Method used

A four-unit server liquid-cooled chassis is designed, including a box, a liquid distributor and a liquid collector, which realizes liquid-cooled circulation through cooling runners and fluid connectors, and combines the chassis frame and panel structure to provide fixed support and heat dissipation functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the heat dissipation efficiency and service life of electronic components, and at the same time realizes the transmission of photoelectric signals, which is suitable for stable and reliable operation in the on-board environment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a four-unit server liquid cooling case, which comprises a case body, the case body comprises a front panel, a case frame and a rear panel, a plurality of server modules are arranged on one side, close to the front panel, in the case body, and a water segregator is arranged on one side, close to the rear panel, in the case body; the water separator comprises a liquid separator, a liquid collector and a connecting plate, the liquid separator and the liquid collector are independently arranged, the connecting plate is used for connecting the liquid separator and the liquid collector, a liquid separation channel is formed in the liquid separator, a liquid collection channel is formed in the liquid collector, an LRM connector plug and a cooling flow channel are arranged on the server module, and the two ends of the cooling flow channel are communicated with the liquid separation channel and the liquid collection channel respectively. The connecting plate is provided with an LRM connector socket used for installing an LRM connector plug, and the rear panel is provided with a fluid inlet connector and a fluid outlet connector side by side, wherein the fluid inlet connector and the fluid outlet connector are communicated with the liquid separating channel and the liquid collecting channel respectively. The liquid cooling heat dissipation device provides liquid cooling heat dissipation for the vehicle-mounted server, improves the heat dissipation efficiency of electronic components, prolongs the service life of the electronic components, and meanwhile achieves transmission of photoelectric signals.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of liquid cooling systems. More specifically, the utility model relates to a liquid cooling chassis for a four-unit server. Background Art

[0002] With the substantial increase in the power consumption density of electronic devices, traditional air-cooling systems can no longer meet the heat dissipation requirements. Liquid cooling has higher heat dissipation efficiency and stability, can accommodate more heat dissipation capacity in a smaller space, and has relatively low noise. This is particularly important for the on-vehicle environment where both volume and space are limited.

[0003] The main function of the reinforced four-unit chassis is to provide liquid cooling for on-vehicle servers, improve the heat dissipation efficiency and service life of electronic components, and at the same time solve the problem of air pressure difference between inside and outside the vehicle, ensure the safe, stable and reliable operation of the equipment, and at the same time realize the transmission of optical and electrical signals. The reinforced four-unit server chassis provides installation support for liquid cooling modules, fluid connectors, optical jumpers, LRM connectors, power supplies, filters, etc., and is a key component in the liquid cooling system. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a liquid cooling chassis for a four-unit server, which provides liquid cooling for on-vehicle servers, improves the heat dissipation efficiency and service life of electronic components, and at the same time realizes the transmission of optical and electrical signals.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve this technical problem is: a liquid cooling chassis for a four-unit server is provided, including: a box body, the box body includes a front panel, a chassis frame and a rear panel, several server modules are installed on one side of the box body close to the front panel, and a water distributor is installed on one side close to the rear panel;

[0006] The water distributor includes a liquid distributor and a liquid collector which are independently arranged and a connecting plate connecting the two. A liquid distribution channel is arranged inside the liquid distributor, a liquid collection channel is arranged inside the liquid collector. LRM connector plugs are arranged on the server modules, and cooling channels with two ends respectively communicating with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel are arranged. LRM connector sockets for installing LRM connector plugs are arranged on the connecting plate, and an inlet fluid connector and an outlet fluid connector respectively communicating with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel are arranged side by side on the rear panel.

[0007] Preferably, for the liquid cooling chassis of the four-unit server, the chassis frame includes an upper panel, a right panel, a lower panel and a left panel which are connected in sequence. A plurality of guide rails for installing server modules are preset on the inner sides of the left panel and the right panel.

[0008] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, the panels of the chassis frame are fixed together by screws, and the server module is fixedly connected to the front end of the chassis frame by non-loosening screws.

[0009] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a number of threaded holes are reserved on the outer side walls of the left panel and the right panel.

[0010] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, the front panel is connected to the chassis frame by a hinge.

[0011] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a first metal wire mesh is provided on the front panel, and the first metal wire mesh is connected to the front panel by screws.

[0012] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, handle panels are vertically installed on both sides of the chassis frame close to the front panel, and handles are vertically installed on the handle panels.

[0013] Preferably, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a filter, a switch, a fuse holder, an optical fiber interface, a network interface, a second metal wire mesh and a guide pin are further provided on the rear panel.

[0014] The present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The rear panel provides installation support for optical and electrical connectors, etc., and at the same time realizes the function of ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0016] 2. The front panel mainly plays the role of ventilation and heat dissipation, and at the same time has a certain electromagnetic shielding and dust-proof function.

[0017] 3. The main functions of the chassis frame: fix and support the server module, and at the same time play a certain guiding role when the server module is inserted into the water distributor through the guide rail.

[0018] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present utility model will be partially reflected by the following description, and partially will also be understood by those skilled in the art through the research and practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a front sectional view of a four-unit server liquid cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a rear view of a four-unit server liquid cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of a four-unit server liquid cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an elevation view of a four - unit server liquid - cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the chassis frame in a four - unit server liquid - cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the water distributor in a four - unit server liquid - cooling chassis of the present utility model;

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, front panel; 11, first metal wire mesh; 12, hinge; 2, chassis frame; 21, upper panel; 22, right panel; 23, lower panel; 24, left panel; 25, guide rail; 3, rear panel; 31, inlet fluid connector; 32, outlet fluid connector; 33, filter; 34, switch; 35, fuse holder; 36, fiber optic interface; 37, network interface; 38, second metal wire mesh; 39, guide pin; 4, server module; 5, water distributor; 51, liquid distributor; 52, liquid collector; 53, connecting plate; 54, LRM connector socket; 55, water connection seat; 6, handle panel; 61, handle; 7, fluid connector. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can implement it according to the description in the specification.

[0027] The following description is used to disclose the present utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the present utility model. The preferred embodiments described below are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious deformations. The basic principles defined in the following description can be applied to other implementation schemes, deformation schemes, improvement schemes, equivalent schemes, and other technical schemes that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the present utility model, the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above - mentioned terms should not be construed as limitations on the present utility model.

[0029] It will be understood that the term "a" should be construed as "at least one" or "one or more". That is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in other embodiments, the number of the element may be more than one. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the number.

[0030] As Figure 1-6 shown, a preferred embodiment of the present utility model provides a four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, including: a box body, the box body includes a front panel 1, a chassis frame 2 and a rear panel 3, a plurality of server modules 4 are installed on one side of the box body close to the front panel 1, and a water distributor 5 is installed on one side close to the rear panel 3; the server module 4 and the water distributor 5 are installed in a pluggable manner. In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that the front panel 1 and the rear panel 3 are provided with conductive adhesive grooves to install conductive adhesive strips to achieve the electromagnetic shielding effect.

[0031] The water distributor 5 includes a liquid distributor 51 and a liquid collector 52 which are independently arranged and a connecting plate 53 connecting the two. The liquid distributor 51 is internally provided with a liquid distribution channel, and the liquid collector 52 is internally provided with a liquid collection channel. The server module 4 is provided with an LRM connector plug and a cooling flow channel with both ends communicating with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel respectively. The connecting plate 53 is provided with an LRM connector socket 54 for installing the LRM connector plug. The rear panel 3 is provided with an inlet fluid connector 31 and an outlet fluid connector 32 which are respectively communicated with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel in parallel.

[0032] In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that both ends of the cooling flow channel are connected to the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel through a fluid connector 7. Both ends of the cooling flow channel are communicated with a water connector. The water distributor 5 is provided with a plurality of water connection seats 55 communicated with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel. The water connector is docked and communicated with the water connection seat 55;

[0033] The coolant enters the liquid distributor 51 through the inlet fluid connector 31, and the coolant is distributed to each branch of the server module 4 through the liquid distribution channel. The coolant enters through the fluid connector 7 at one end of the cooling flow channel, circulates in the cooling flow channel, and then flows out from the fluid connector 7 at the other end of the cooling flow channel into the liquid collector 52. The coolant is taken out through the outlet fluid connector 32 through the liquid collection channel, and so on, circulating back and forth to take away the heat dissipated by the electronic components in the server module 4, so as to achieve the effect of efficient cooling.

[0034] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, the chassis frame 2 includes a top panel 21, a right panel 22, a bottom panel 23, and a left panel 24 that are connected in sequence. A plurality of guide rails 25 for installing server modules 4 are preset on the inner sides of the left panel 24 and the right panel 22. In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that four guide rails 25 are vertically arranged in sequence on the inner sides of the left panel 24 and the right panel 22. The guide rails 25 are formed by opening guide grooves on the inner sides of the left panel 24 and the right panel 22. The server module 4 is fixed through non-loosening screw holes on the left panel 24 and the right panel 22, and 4 server modules 4 can be installed inside the chassis.

[0035] In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that the external dimensions of the chassis are: 424 mm (width) × 203 mm (height) × 522 mm (depth) (excluding liquid cooling water connectors, etc.). The chassis can be installed on a 19-inch standard cabinet. The installation method on the rack is to hang the guide rail on the side, and the handle panel 6 is fastened to the cabinet through non-loosening screws.

[0036] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, the panels of the chassis frame 2 are fixedly connected by screws, and the front end of the server module 4 and the chassis frame 2 are fixedly connected by non-loosening screws. The chassis frame 2 plays a role in fixing and supporting the server module 4, and at the same time plays a certain guiding role when the server module 4 is inserted into the water distributor 5 through the guide rail 25.

[0037] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a plurality of M5 threaded holes are reserved on the outer side walls of the left panel 24 and the right panel 22. These threaded holes are external guide rail installation holes. The chassis is installed in an inserted manner with the cabinet through the external guide rail, positioned by the guide pins 39 on the rear panel 3, and locked by the screws on the handle panel 6.

[0038] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, the front panel 1 and the chassis frame 2 are connected by a hinge 12, which is convenient for opening and closing the front panel 1.

[0039] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a first metal mesh 11 is provided on the front panel 1, and the first metal mesh 11 is connected to the front panel 1 by screws. In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that the holes of the first metal mesh 11 are small enough to have a certain electromagnetic shielding and dust-proof function while playing a role in ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0040] Further, for the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, handle panels 6 are vertically installed on both sides of the chassis frame 2 close to the front panel 1, and handles 61 are vertically installed on the handle panels 6. The handles 61 play a role in assisting insertion and extraction.

[0041] Further, in the four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, a filter 33, a switch 34, a fuse holder 35, an optical fiber interface 36, a network interface 37, a second wire mesh 38, and a guide pin 39 are further provided on the rear panel 3. In this embodiment, a preferred implementation is that a fan is provided on the server module 4, and a first wire mesh 11 and a second wire mesh 38 are respectively provided on the front panel 1 and the rear panel 3, so that the chassis has the dual functions of liquid cooling and air cooling.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. It can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the field, additional modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the equivalent scope, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and the illustrated examples here.

Claims

1. A four-unit server liquid cooling chassis, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body, the box body includes a front panel, a chassis frame and a rear panel, several server modules are installed on one side of the box body close to the front panel, and a water distributor is installed on one side close to the rear panel; The water distributor includes a liquid distributor, a liquid collector and a connecting plate connecting the two, which are independently arranged. The liquid distributor is internally provided with a liquid distribution channel, and the liquid collector is internally provided with a liquid collection channel. The server module is provided with an LRM connector plug and a cooling flow channel with two ends respectively communicating with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel. The connecting plate is provided with an LRM connector socket for installing the LRM connector plug, and the rear panel is provided with an inlet fluid connector and an outlet fluid connector respectively communicating with the liquid distribution channel and the liquid collection channel in parallel.

2. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 1, wherein The chassis frame includes an upper panel, a right panel, a lower panel and a left panel connected in sequence. A plurality of guide rails for installing server modules are preset on the inner sides of the left panel and the right panel.

3. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 2, wherein The panels of the chassis frame are fixedly spliced with screws, and the front end of the server module is fixedly connected to the chassis frame through non-loosening screws.

4. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 2, wherein A plurality of threaded holes are reserved on the outer side walls of the left panel and the right panel.

5. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel is connected to the chassis frame through a hinge.

6. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 1, wherein A first wire mesh is arranged on the front panel, and the first wire mesh is connected to the front panel through screws.

7. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 1, wherein, Handle panels are vertically installed on both sides of the chassis frame close to the front panel, and handles are vertically installed on the handle panels.

8. The four-unit server liquid cooling chassis according to claim 1, wherein The rear panel is also provided with a filter, a switch, a fuse holder, an optical fiber interface, a network interface, a second wire mesh and a guide pin.