Pipeline fixing structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline fixing structure, which is at least used for fixing a first pipeline and a second pipeline, and comprises a base plate, positioning matching parts are arranged on the positioning part, the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and the positioning part and the positioning matching parts form positioning matching; the supporting piece at least comprises a first posture and a second posture, when the supporting piece is in the first posture, the supporting piece abuts against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and when the supporting piece is in the second posture, the supporting piece is far away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline. Pre-fixing of the first pipeline and the second pipeline is achieved through positioning matching between the positioning part and the positioning matching part, then fixing of the first pipeline and the second pipeline is completed through the fact that the supporting piece is located in the first posture and abuts against the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and when the first pipeline and the second pipeline are disassembled, the supporting piece is adjusted to the second posture. And the positioning matching between the positioning part and the positioning matching part is released.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid cooling pipelines, in particular to a pipeline fixing structure. Background Art

[0002] Currently, one method of dissipating heat from equipment (such as servers) within a cabinet is liquid cooling. This involves installing liquid cooling pipes and a liquid cooling terminal (such as a cold plate) connected to the pipes within the cabinet. A power pump pumps coolant from the liquid inlet of the pipes into the terminal. The coolant in the terminal exchanges heat with the equipment, flows out of the terminal, and ultimately out of the liquid outlet of the pipes, continuing the cycle to cool the equipment within the cabinet. Cabinets using liquid cooling often feature a manifold and manifold at the rear of the cabinet to centrally distribute and manage coolant between the pump and the equipment.

[0003] In the process of realizing the present invention, the inventors discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0004] In existing systems, the installation and fixing method of the water distributor and water collector in the liquid cooling pipeline is usually to open two rows of vertical slots (or mounting holes) on the mounting components in the liquid cooling cabinet. The clips on the water distributor and the clips on the water collector are respectively connected with a row of vertical slots to initially fix the water distributor and water collector in the cabinet. Then, a baffle is installed in the top space of the liquid cooling cabinet. The baffle abuts against the water distributor and water collector to further fix the water distributor and water collector in the cabinet, prevent the water distributor and water collector from moving upward, and thus prevent the water distributor and water collector from falling out of the slots. However, with this fixing structure, once the water distributor and / or water collector need to be repaired or replaced, the operator needs to remove the baffle first and then disassemble the water distributor and / or water collector, which brings great inconvenience to maintenance and inspection. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a pipeline fixing structure, which can improve the problem of cumbersome disassembly of a water distributor and / or a water collector, so as to facilitate maintenance or repair of the water distributor and / or the water collector.

[0006] The utility model provides a pipeline fixing structure, which is used to fix at least a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The pipeline fixing structure includes:

[0007] substrate;

[0008] A positioning portion is provided on the substrate, and a positioning matching portion is provided on each of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. The positioning portion and the positioning matching portion can form a positioning match to fix the first pipeline and the second pipeline on the substrate;

[0009] A support member is provided on the substrate, and the support member includes at least a first posture and a second posture. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member respectively abuts against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit the movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When the support member is in the second posture, the support member is away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline to release the restriction of the support member on the first pipeline and the second pipeline.

[0010] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, at least two positioning fitting parts are provided on each of the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and each of the positioning fitting parts has a positioning part to form a positioning fit therewith.

[0011] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, the positioning portion includes a positioning hole, the positioning matching portion includes a positioning groove, and the positioning hole and the positioning groove are engaged with each other to form a positioning match.

[0012] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the positioning hole includes a first hole and a second hole that are interconnected, the aperture of the first hole is larger than the aperture of the second hole, and after the positioning fitting portion passes through the first hole, the positioning groove is snap-fitted with the second hole.

[0013] As described above, in a pipeline fixing structure, optionally, the second hole is located on a first direction side of the first hole, and the first direction is the direction of gravity.

[0014] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, in a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is smaller than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0015] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the support member includes a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body, and the third plate body is detachably connected to the base plate. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member is located between the first pipeline and the second pipeline, the first plate body is against the first pipeline, and the second plate body is against the second pipeline.

[0016] In the pipeline fixing structure as described above, optionally, in a second direction, the distance between two adjacent first holes is greater than the distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0017] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the support member includes a first plate, a second plate and a third plate, the first plate and the second plate are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate, the first plate, the second plate and the third plate together enclose an opening, the opening faces the base plate, when the support member is in the first posture, the first plate is against the first pipeline, the second plate is against the second pipeline, the third plate is against the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively, and the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both located in the opening.

[0018] A pipeline fixing structure as described above, wherein, optionally, the positioning matching portion includes a first disk body, a second disk body and a connecting portion, the first disk body and the second disk body are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion, the diameters of the first disk body and the second disk body are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion, the positioning groove is formed between the first disk body and the second disk body, and the size of the first disk body is smaller than the aperture of the first hole.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The pipeline fixing structure provided by the present invention realizes the pre-fixation of the first pipeline and the second pipeline by the positioning cooperation between the positioning part on the base plate and the positioning cooperation part on the first pipeline or the second pipeline, and then the first pipeline and the second pipeline are fixed by the support member being in the first posture and abutting against the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When the first pipeline and the second pipeline are disassembled, it is only necessary to adjust the support member to the second posture and release the positioning cooperation between the positioning part and the positioning cooperation part. The operation is simple and convenient for repairing and replacing multiple pipelines. In summary, the application of the pipeline fixing structure provided by the present invention to the fixed water distributor and / or water collector can improve the problem of cumbersome disassembly of the water distributor and / or water collector, so as to facilitate the maintenance or repair of the water distributor and / or water collector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a front view of the substrate provided in Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a front view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a side view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a rear view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a top view of the pipeline fixing structure provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a substrate provided in Example 3 of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a front view of the substrate provided in Example 3 of the present utility model.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 100-first pipeline, 200-second pipeline;

[0035] 10-Substrate;

[0036] 20-positioning portion, 21-positioning hole, 211-first hole, 212-second hole;

[0037] 30-positioning matching portion, 31-positioning groove, 32-first disk body, 33-second disk body, 34-connecting portion;

[0038] 40-support member, 41-first plate, 42-second plate, 43-third plate, 44-opening;

[0039] D1-first direction, D2-second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 12As shown, the present invention provides a pipeline fixing structure, which is used to fix at least a first pipeline 100 and a second pipeline 200. The pipeline fixing structure includes a base plate 10, a positioning portion 20 and a support member 40, wherein:

[0042] After the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are fixed to the substrate 10 , the substrate 10 can be installed inside a device (eg, a liquid cooling cabinet) as a carrier, thereby achieving installation of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 inside the device.

[0043] When fixing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, pre-fixation is required first, so the positioning part 20 is set on the substrate 10, and the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are both provided with a positioning matching part 30. The positioning part 20 and the positioning matching part 30 can form a positioning match, and then the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 can be pre-fixed on the substrate 10.

[0044] The support member 40 is disposed on the substrate 10 and has at least a first posture and a second posture. When in the first posture, the support member 40 abuts against the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, respectively, thereby fixing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 on the substrate 10 and preventing them from shifting. When the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 needs to be removed, the support member 40 is adjusted to the second posture, moving away from the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. This releases the abutment between the support member 40 and the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, allowing the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 to be removed from the substrate 10. It is understood that the first pipeline 100 can be a water distributor, and the second pipeline 200 can be a water collector.

[0045] Optionally, at least two support members 40 may be provided on the base plate 10, and the at least two support members 40 are evenly distributed on the base plate 10. The multiple support members 40 jointly support the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, which can further improve the stability of the fixation of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. The multiple support members 40 and the base plate 10 can be rotatably connected by riveting, hinged connection, or bolt and nut connection, which is not limited here.

[0046] In a feasible embodiment, the base plate 10 and the support member 40 are both made of aluminum alloy. Since aluminum alloy is lightweight, it can reduce the weight of the liquid cooling cabinet, which is conducive to meeting lightweight design requirements.

[0047] The pipeline fixing structure of the present application can be used to fix the water distributor and water collector in the liquid cooling pipeline. A positioning and fitting portion 30 is provided on each of the water distributor and the water collector. The positioning and fitting portion 20 and the positioning and fitting portion 30 are used to pre-fix the water distributor and the water collector, and then the water distributor and the water collector are fixed against the base plate 10 by the support member 40. When the water distributor or water collector needs to be repaired or replaced, the support member 40 only needs to be adjusted to the second posture and the positioning and fitting portion 20 and the positioning and fitting portion 30 are released. Compared with the pipeline fixing structure in the prior art, the pipeline fixing structure provided by the present application is more convenient for disassembly and installation, and can realize the repair and replacement of multiple pipelines, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0048] In order to ensure that the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 can be stably fixed on the substrate 10 and avoid the position of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 on the substrate 10 from being offset, in the embodiment provided by the present application, at least two positioning matching parts 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and each positioning matching part 30 has a positioning part 20 to form a positioning match therewith. Figure 4 As shown, two positioning and fitting portions 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. The two positioning and fitting portions 30 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When both positioning and fitting portions 30 are positioned and fitted with the positioning portion 20, the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 is fixed along its length. Compared to having only one positioning and fitting portion 30, the provision of at least two positioning and fitting portions 30 can improve the connection stability of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 along its length, thereby preventing position shifting during installation, which could affect subsequent assembly. In other embodiments, the number and position of the positioning and fitting portions 30 can be set according to the length of the pipeline and installation requirements, and are not limited here.

[0049] In a feasible embodiment, referring to Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the positioning portion 20 includes a positioning hole 21, and the positioning mating portion 30 includes a positioning groove 31. The positioning hole 21 and the positioning groove 31 are engaged to form a positioning fit. Optionally, the positioning hole 21 includes a first hole 211 and a second hole 212 that are interconnected, and the diameter of the first hole 211 is larger than the diameter of the second hole 212. When installing the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, after the positioning mating portion 30 is passed through the first hole 211, the positioning groove 31 and the second hole 212 are engaged to form a positioning fit. When disassembling, the positioning groove 31 is removed from the second hole 212 and then passed through the first hole 211 (removed), which is convenient to operate.

[0050] To further improve the convenience of installation, refer to Figure 6As shown, the second hole 212 is arranged on the first direction D1 side of the first hole 211. The first direction D1 is the direction of gravity, that is, the second hole 212 is located below the first hole 211. When installing the pipeline, first pass the positioning matching part 30 through the first hole 211. The first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 can fall into the positioning groove 31 and engage with the second hole 212 under the action of its own gravity. Under the action of gravity, the positioning groove 31 can be stably engaged with the second hole 212, which is convenient for installation.

[0051] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 6 As shown, a predetermined angle is formed between the line connecting the center of the first hole 211 and the center of the second hole 212 and the axis of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200. That is, the center of the first hole 211 is misaligned with the center of the second hole 212, and the second hole 212 is located obliquely below the first hole 211. After the positioning and fitting portion 30 passes through the first hole 211, it falls obliquely downward into the positioning groove 31 under the action of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200's own weight and engages with the second hole 212. Specifically, the predetermined angle is 0-45°. The value of the predetermined angle can be set according to the shapes of the first hole 211 and the second hole 212, and is not limited here.

[0052] In the embodiments provided in this application, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the positioning fitting portion 30 includes a first disc body 32, a second disc body 33 and a connecting portion 34. The first disc body 32 and the second disc body 33 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion 34. The diameters of the first disc body 32 and the second disc body 33 are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion 34, so that the space between the first disc body 32 and the second disc body 33 forms a positioning groove 31. The size of the first disc body 32 is smaller than the aperture of the first hole 211, so that the positioning fitting portion 30 can pass through the first hole 211. The second disc body 33 is arranged on the pipeline. When installing the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200, the first disc body 32 is passed through the first hole 211. Under the action of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200's own gravity, the positioning fitting portion 30 falls with the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 to the positioning groove 31 and engages with the second hole 212, thereby achieving pre-fixation.

[0053] Several embodiments are listed below to further illustrate the contents of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that more positioning portions 20 can be designed based on the following embodiments, and all of them fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0054] Example 1

[0055] Reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, the positioning portion 20 for fixing the first pipeline 100 and the positioning portion 20 for fixing the second pipeline 200 are symmetrically arranged on the substrate 10, and the first hole 211 and the second hole 212 are connected to each other to form a positioning hole 21 similar to a gourd shape. The angle between the line connecting the center of the first hole 211 and the center of the second hole 212 and the axis of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200 is 45°. Two positioning matching parts 30 are provided on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and the two positioning matching parts 30 are respectively arranged at the opposite ends of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0056] In the second direction D2, the distance between two adjacent first holes 211 is smaller than the distance between two adjacent second holes 212. The second direction D2 is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction D1, that is, the width direction of the substrate 10. Figure 5 As shown, the support member 40 includes a first plate 41, a second plate 42, and a third plate 43. The first plate 41 and the second plate 42 are respectively connected perpendicularly to opposite ends of the third plate 43. The third plate 43 is detachably connected to the base plate 10. The rotational connection between the third plate 43 and the base plate 10 can be achieved by riveting, hinged connection, or bolt and nut connection, which is not limited here.

[0057] When the positioning and fitting parts 30 of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 respectively pass through the corresponding first holes 211, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 respectively fall obliquely downward away from each other, and the support member 40 is located between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When the support member 40 rotates to the first posture, the first plate body 41 and the second plate body 42 respectively abut against the opposite side walls of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When disassembling, first rotate the third plate body 43 to the second posture to release the support of the support member 40 for the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200, and then move the positioning and fitting part 30 from the second hole 212 to the first hole 211, and finally pass through the first hole 211.

[0058] Example 2

[0059] Reference Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the structure of the positioning portion 20 is similar to that of the first embodiment, except that in the second direction D2, the distance between two adjacent first holes 211 is greater than the distance between two adjacent second holes 212, which is closer than the distance between the two second holes 212 in the first embodiment.

[0060] The first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are each provided with two positioning matching portions 30. After the two positioning matching portions 30 pass through the corresponding first holes 211, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 fall obliquely downward close to each other. Therefore, the distance between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 is closer than the distance between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 in the first embodiment. Since the distance between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 is small, it is inconvenient to set the support member 40 between the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. Figure 10 As shown, the support member 40 of this embodiment includes a first plate body 41, a second plate body 42 and a third plate body 43. The first plate body 41 and the second plate body 42 are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate body 43. The first plate body 41, the second plate body 42 and the third plate body 43 jointly enclose an opening 44, and the opening 44 faces the substrate 10. There is a certain distance between the support member 40 and the substrate 10, and the distance is greater than the thickness of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200. When the support member 40 is in the first posture, the first plate body 41 abuts against the outer wall of the first pipeline 100, the second plate body 42 abuts against the outer wall of the second pipeline 200, and the third plate body 43 abuts against the surfaces of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 away from the substrate 10, respectively, and the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are both located in the opening 44, so that the support member 40 forms a semi-enclosed support structure for the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0061] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 can be stably fixed on the substrate 10 by detachably setting the support member 40 on the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 on the substrate 10, and then cooperating with the positioning part and the positioning matching part.

[0062] Example 3

[0063] Reference Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is similar to that of the second embodiment, except for the shape of the second hole 212. The second hole 212 of the positioning portion 20 of this embodiment is L-shaped. After the positioning mating portion 30 passes through the first hole 211, it falls along the L-shaped second hole 212 to the positioning groove 31 and engages with the second hole 212, thus achieving pre-fixation of the first pipeline 100 or the second pipeline 200. After the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 are pre-fixed, the same support member 40 as in the second embodiment can be used to support and fix the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 in a semi-enclosed support manner to limit the movement of the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200.

[0064] In other embodiments, second holes 212 of other shapes may be used to fix the first pipeline 100 and the second pipeline 200 , all of which fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0065] The above describes in detail the structure, features and effects of the present invention based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of implementation of the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the drawings. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, which do not exceed the spirit covered by the description and drawings, should be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline fixing structure, used for fixing at least a first pipeline and a second pipeline, characterized in that: The pipeline fixing structure includes: substrate; A positioning portion is provided on the substrate, and a positioning matching portion is provided on each of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. The positioning portion and the positioning matching portion can form a positioning match to fix the first pipeline and the second pipeline on the substrate; A support member is detachably arranged on the substrate, and the support member includes at least a first posture and a second posture. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member is respectively against the first pipeline and the second pipeline to limit the movement of the first pipeline and the second pipeline. When the support member is in the second posture, the support member is away from the first pipeline and the second pipeline to release the restriction of the support member on the first pipeline and the second pipeline.

2. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two positioning matching parts are provided on the first pipeline and the second pipeline, and each positioning matching part has one positioning part to form a positioning match therewith.

3. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion includes a positioning hole, the positioning matching portion includes a positioning groove, and the positioning hole is engaged with the positioning groove to form a positioning match.

4. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning hole includes a first hole and a second hole that are connected to each other. The diameter of the first hole is larger than the diameter of the second hole. After the positioning fitting portion passes through the first hole, the positioning groove is engaged with the second hole.

5. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second hole is located on a first direction side of the first hole, where the first direction is the direction of gravity.

6. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: In a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is smaller than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member includes a first plate, a second plate and a third plate, the first plate and the second plate are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate, and the third plate is detachably connected to the base plate. When the support member is in the first posture, the support member is located between the first pipeline and the second pipeline, the first plate is against the first pipeline, and the second plate is against the second pipeline.

8. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: In a second direction, a distance between two adjacent first holes is greater than a distance between two adjacent second holes, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The pipeline fixing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support member includes a first plate, a second plate and a third plate, the first plate and the second plate are respectively vertically connected to the opposite ends of the third plate, the first plate, the second plate and the third plate together form an opening, and the opening faces the base plate. When the support member is in the first posture, the first plate is against the first pipeline, the second plate is against the second pipeline, and the third plate is against the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively, and the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both located in the opening.

10. The pipeline fixing structure according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that: The positioning and fitting portion includes a first disk body, a second disk body and a connecting portion, wherein the first disk body and the second disk body are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the connecting portion, the diameters of the first disk body and the second disk body are both larger than the diameter of the connecting portion, the positioning groove is formed between the first disk body and the second disk body, and the size of the first disk body is smaller than the aperture of the first hole.

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