Cloud equipment, heat energy control and management device and replaceable fluid control module thereof

Abstract

A cloud device comprises a cabinet, a cooling waterway group, a heat energy control device and a heat source module. The heat source module is fixed in the cabinet. The cooling water path group is distributed in the cabinet and is thermally connected with the heat source module so as to remove heat energy of the heat source module. The heat energy control and management device comprises a case and a removable fluid control module. The replaceable fluid control module comprises a module body and a lifting handle. The module body can be inserted into a mounting groove of a case in a removable manner. The module body is provided with a front end face, a rear end face and two side plates, the front end face and the rear end face are opposite to each other, and the side plates are opposite to each other. The front end face is adjacent to the side plates and is exposed from the installation groove. The lifting handle is pivoted to the side plates of the module body through a pivot piece, so that the lifting handle can rotate relative to the front end face of the module body. Through the structure, the replaceable fluid control modules with different liquid supply flows can be replaced according to various different requirements, so that the liquid supply flows are regulated and controlled, and proper heat dissipation capability is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fluid control module, in particular to a replaceable fluid control module and a thermal energy control device and cloud equipment having the fluid control module. Background Art

[0002] Typically, cloud devices (such as computer devices or server cabinets) are equipped with various internal components, including computing modules, power supply modules, hard drive modules, and heat dissipation modules, depending on their functional purposes. To meet the cooling requirements of cloud devices, industry players employ reservoir pump units (RPUs) to dissipate heat for each of these modules.

[0003] However, because cloud devices of different specifications have different heat dissipation requirements, the default liquid storage pump unit can only meet the default specifications of cloud devices and cannot adjust the liquid supply flow to cope with various cloud devices of different specifications, resulting in insufficient heat dissipation capacity.

[0004] Therefore, how to effectively solve the above-mentioned inconveniences and defects is one of the important research and development topics and has become a goal that needs to be improved in the current related fields. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention proposes a cloud device, a thermal energy control device and a replaceable fluid control module thereof to solve the problems of the prior art.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a removable fluid control module is adapted for removable insertion into a chassis of a thermal management device and comprises at least one pivot member, a module body, and a handle. The module body has a front face, a rear face, and two side panels. The front face and rear face are opposed to each other, the side panels are opposed to each other, and the front face abuts the side panels. The handle is pivotally connected to the side panels of the module body via a pivot member, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the front face of the module body.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-mentioned replaceable fluid control module, the module body further has a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the front surface is further adjacent to the top surface and the bottom surface. The pivot member is closer to one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the module body.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the aforementioned replaceable fluid control module, the pivot member includes two pivot members. The carrying handle includes a grip rod and two lateral rods. The grip rod connects the lateral rods. Each lateral rod has a pivot portion. These pivot portions are pivotally connected to the side panels of the module body via pivot members. When the carrying handle is attached to the front face of the module body, the grip rod covers a portion of the front face of the module body.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the aforementioned replaceable fluid control module, a locking hole is formed on the front surface of the module body. The handle further includes a locking bolt. The locking bolt is movably positioned on the handle bar. When the locking bolt is inserted and locked into the locking hole, the handle bar is fixed to the front surface of the module body.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the replaceable fluid control module further includes a pump, a water inlet connector, and a water outlet connector. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively connected to one side of the pump and extend from the rear end of the module body.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a thermal energy control device includes a chassis and at least one removable fluid control module. The chassis has at least one first mounting slot. The removable fluid control module includes at least one first pivot member, a module body, and a first handle. The module body is removably inserted into the first mounting slot. The module body has a front face, a rear face, and two side panels. The front face and the rear face are opposite to each other, the side panels are opposite to each other, the front face is adjacent to the side panels, and is exposed from the first mounting slot. The first handle is pivotally connected to the side panels of the module body via a first pivot member, allowing the first handle to rotate relative to the front face of the module body.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the thermal management device, the module body further has a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the front surface is adjacent to the top surface and the bottom surface. The first pivot member is closer to one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the module body.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the thermal energy management device, the first pivot member includes two first pivot members, and the first handle includes a grip rod and two lateral rods. The grip rod connects the lateral rods. Each lateral rod has a pivot portion. These pivot portions are pivotally connected to the side panels of the module body via pivot members. When the first handle is attached to the front face of the module body, the grip rod covers a portion of the front face of the module body.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-mentioned thermal energy control device, the front end surface of the module body has a locking hole, and the first handle further has a locking bolt, which is movably located on the handle rod. When the locking bolt is inserted into and locked in the locking hole, the handle rod is fixed to the front end surface of the module body.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the thermal energy management device further includes a card insertion device. The card insertion device includes a device body, a second handle, and at least one second pivot member. The chassis further includes a second mounting slot parallel to the first mounting slot. The device body is removably inserted into the second mounting slot. The second handle is pivotally connected to the front side of the device body via a second pivot member, allowing for movement toward and away from the front side of the device body.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the thermal energy management device, the replaceable fluid control module further includes a pump, a water inlet connector, and a water outlet connector. The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively connected to one side of the pump and extend from the rear end of the module body.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cloud device includes a cabinet, a cooling water circuit assembly, the aforementioned thermal energy management device, and multiple heat source modules. These heat source modules are each secured within the cabinet. The cooling water circuit assembly is distributed within the cabinet and thermally connected to the heat source modules to remove heat from the modules. The chassis of the thermal energy management device is secured within the cabinet, and the module bodies are connected to the cooling water circuit assembly within the cabinet.

[0018] In this way, through the above architecture, the cloud equipment, thermal energy control device and its replaceable fluid control module of this invention can replace the replaceable fluid control module with different liquid supply flow rates in response to various different needs, thereby regulating the liquid supply flow rate to provide heat dissipation capacity that meets appropriate needs.

[0019] The above description is only used to illustrate the problems that this creation aims to solve, the technical means to solve the problems, and the effects produced, etc. The specific details of this creation will be introduced in detail in the implementation methods and related diagrams below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] To make the above and other purposes, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more clearly understood, the accompanying drawings are described as follows:

[0021] Figure 1 A partial exploded view of a cloud device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the thermal energy control device.

[0023] Figure 3for Figure 2 Exploded view of the replaceable fluid control module.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Operation diagram of the first handle.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A side perspective view of a replaceable fluid control module.

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A partial exploded view of the card insertion device.

[0027] The description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0028] 10: Cloud devices

[0029] 100: Cabinet

[0030] 110: Opening

[0031] 120: Partition

[0032] 130, 130A: Accommodation area

[0033] 140: Heat source module

[0034] 200: Cooling water channel group

[0035] 300: Thermal energy control device

[0036] 310: Chassis

[0037] 320: First installation slot

[0038] 330: Second installation slot

[0039] 400: Replaceable fluid control module

[0040] 410: Module body

[0041] 411: Front face

[0042] 412: Back end

[0043] 413: Top

[0044] 414: Bottom

[0045] 415: Side panels

[0046] 416: Locking hole

[0047] 420: First handle

[0048] 421: Grip Rod

[0049] 422: Lateral rod

[0050] 423: Pivotal Ministry

[0051] 430: Locking bolt

[0052] 440: First pivot member

[0053] 450: Housing

[0054] 460: Support frame

[0055] 470: Pump

[0056] 471: Water inlet connector

[0057] 472: Water outlet connector

[0058] 500: Card insertion device

[0059] 510: Device body

[0060] 511: front side

[0061] 512: Shaft lug

[0062] 520: Second handle

[0063] 521: plate body

[0064] 522: Pivot rib

[0065] 530: Second pivot member

[0066] X, Y, Z: Axis DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] The following diagrams disclose various embodiments of the present invention. For the sake of clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these practical details are not essential to some embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition, to simplify the diagrams, some commonly used structures and components are depicted in a simplified schematic manner. In addition, for the reader's convenience, the dimensions of the components in the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0068] Figure 1 This is a partial exploded view of the cloud device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1As shown, the cloud device 10 includes a cabinet 100, a cooling water circuit group 200, a thermal energy control device 300 and a plurality of heat source modules 140. These heat source modules 140 are respectively fixed in the cabinet 100, and these heat source modules 140 are, for example, processing modules, power supply modules and hard disk modules. The cooling water circuit group 200 is distributed in the cabinet 100 and thermally connected to these heat source modules 140 to remove heat energy from the heat source modules 140. More specifically, for example, a plurality of partitions 120 are provided in the cabinet 100, and these partitions 120 are sequentially spaced along a vertical direction (such as the Z axis). Each partition 120 separates two accommodating areas 130. These heat source modules 140 are respectively fixed in these accommodating areas 130, and the thermal energy control device 300 can be installed in the bottom accommodating area 130A. The cabinet 100 further has an opening 110 formed on the front side of the cabinet 100 and connected to the lowermost accommodating area 130A, thereby exposing one side of the thermal energy control device 300. The thermal energy control device 300 is connected to the cooling water circuit assembly 200 to control the flow of coolant in the cooling water circuit assembly 200 to the heat source modules 140.

[0069] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the thermal energy control device 300. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the thermal energy control device 300 includes a chassis 310 and a plurality of replaceable fluid control modules 400. The chassis 310 is fixed within the cabinet 100. For example, the chassis 310 is installed into the lowermost accommodating area 130A through the opening 110 and is exposed from the opening 110 of the cabinet 100. A plurality of first mounting slots 320 and a plurality of second mounting slots 330 are defined on one side of the chassis 310. The first mounting slots 320 are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction (e.g., the X-axis), and the second mounting slots 330 are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction (e.g., the X-axis) and are parallel to the first mounting slots 320. The height of each first mounting slot 320 is smaller than the height of each second mounting slot 330.

[0070] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each removable fluid control module 400 includes a module body 410, a first handle 420, and two first pivot members 440. The module body 410 is removably inserted into one of the first mounting slots 320. The module body 410 is connected to the cooling water circuit assembly 200 within the cabinet 100, allowing cooling liquid to be delivered into the cooling water circuit assembly 200 by the removable fluid control module 400, thereby removing heat energy generated by the heat source modules 140.

[0071] More specifically, Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded view of the replaceable fluid control module 400. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the module body 410 has a front face 411, a rear face 412, a top face 413, a bottom face 414, and two side panels 415. The front face 411 and the rear face 412 are opposite to each other, the top face 413 and the bottom face 414 are opposite to each other, and the side panels 415 are opposite to each other. The front face 411 is adjacent to the top face 413, the bottom face 414, and these side panels 415, and is exposed from the first mounting groove 320. The rear face 412 is adjacent to the top face 413, the bottom face 414, and these side panels 415, and is connected to the cooling water channel assembly 200 ( Figure 1 The first handle 420 is pivotally connected to the side panels 415 of the module body 410 via these first pivot members 440, allowing the first handle 420 to rotate relative to the front surface 411 of the module body 410. In this embodiment, these first pivot members 440 are closer to the bottom surface 414 of the module body 410. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the position of these pivot members may be redesigned to be closer to the top surface 413 of the module body 410.

[0072] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Operation diagram of the handle. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the user rotates the first handle 420 away from the front end surface 411 of the module body 410, the user can use the first handle 420 to pull the replaceable fluid control module 400 out of the thermal energy control device 300; Figure 2 As shown, when the user rotates the first handle 420 to the module body 410 , the first handle 420 is attached to the front end surface 411 of the module body 410 , and the first handle 420 is stored in the replaceable fluid control module 400 .

[0073] More specifically, if Figure 3 As shown, the first handle 420 is U-shaped and includes a grip rod 421 and two lateral rods 422. The two opposite ends of the grip rod 421 are respectively connected to one end of the lateral rods 422. The other end of each lateral rod 422 has a pivot portion 423. These pivot portions 423 are respectively pivotally connected to the side panels 415 of the module body 410 through the first pivot member 440. In this way, when the first handle 420 is attached to the front end surface 411 of the module body 410, the grip rod 421 covers a portion of the front end surface 411 of the module body 410 ( Figure 2 ).

[0074] In addition, if Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the front end surface 411 of the module body 410 has a locking hole 416. The first handle 420 further has a locking bolt 430. The locking bolt 430 is movably located on the grip rod 421 of the first handle 420. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the locking bolt 430 is inserted into and locked in the locking hole 416, the gripping rod 421 of the first handle 420 is fixed to the front end surface 411 of the module body 410. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the locking bolt 430 is disengaged from the locking hole 416, the user can rotate the first handle 420 away from the front end 411 of the module body 410. However, the invention is not limited to the locking form of the first handle 420, and other embodiments may also be redesigned to be magnetic or similar.

[0075] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A side perspective view of the replaceable fluid control module 400. Figure 5 As shown, the replaceable fluid control module 400 includes a housing 450, a support frame 460, a pump 470, a water inlet connector 471 and a water outlet connector 472. The support frame 460 is located in the housing 450. The pump 470 is fixed to the support frame 460 in the housing 450. The water inlet connector 471 and the water outlet connector 472 are respectively connected to one side of the pump 470, and extend from the rear end surface 412 of the module body 410 to the module body 410. The water inlet connector 471 and the water outlet connector 472 can be quick connectors or water pipes. One end of the water inlet connector 471 is connected to the above-mentioned cooling water circuit group 200 ( Figure 1 One end of the water outlet connector 472 is connected to the cooling water channel group 200 ( Figure 1 ), however, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0076] It should be understood that, for example, the above-mentioned cabinet 100 is a heat recovery unit (HRU); the thermal energy control device 300 is a cooling distribution unit (CDU); and the replaceable fluid control module 400 is a coolant distribution unit or a reservoir pump unit (RPU). However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0077] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the thermal energy control device 300 further includes a plurality of card devices 500. Each card device 500 can be inserted into one of the second installation slots 330 and electrically connected to the above-mentioned heat source module 140 ( Figure 1 ) or at least one of them is electrically connected to the above-mentioned replaceable fluid control module 400.

[0078] Figure 6 for Figure 2 More specifically, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the card insertion device 500 includes a device body 510, a second handle 520, and a second pivot member 530. The device body 510 is removably inserted into the second mounting slot 330 and has a front side 511. The second handle 520 is pivotally connected to the front side 511 of the device body 510 via the second pivot member 530 to cover and keep away from the front side 511 of the device body 510.

[0079] For example, a pivoting lug 512 is protruding from the front side 511 of the device body 510. The second handle 520 is I-shaped or L-shaped, comprising a plate 521 and two opposing pivoting ribs 522. These pivoting ribs 522 are located on opposite sides of the plate 521. These pivoting ribs 522 are pivotally connected to the pivoting lug 512 via a second pivot member 530, allowing the second handle 520 to rotate toward or away from the front side 511 of the device body 510. The card insertion device 500 is, for example, a signal transmission device, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0080] In this way, through the above architecture, the cloud equipment, thermal energy control device and its replaceable fluid control module of this invention can replace the replaceable fluid control module with different liquid supply flow rates in response to various different needs, thereby regulating the liquid supply flow rate to provide heat dissipation capacity that meets appropriate needs.

[0081] Finally, the embodiments disclosed above are not intended to limit this invention. Anyone skilled in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention, and all of these modifications and improvements will be protected by this invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention shall be determined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A replaceable fluid control module, characterized in that: Suitable for being removably inserted into a thermal energy control device, comprising: at least one pivot member; a module body having a front face, a rear face, and two side panels, the front face and the rear face facing each other, the two side panels facing each other, and the front face adjacent to the two side panels; and A handle is pivotally connected to the two side plates of the module body through the pivot member so that the handle can rotate relative to the front end surface of the module body.

2. The replaceable fluid control module according to claim 1, wherein: The module body further comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the front surface is further adjacent to the top surface and the bottom surface. The pivot member is closer to one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the module body.

3. The replaceable fluid control module according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one pivot member includes two pivot members, The handle includes a grip rod and two lateral rods, the grip rod is connected to the two lateral rods, each of the two lateral rods has a pivot portion, and the pivot portion is pivotally connected to the two side plates of the module body through the two pivot members. When the handle is attached to the front end surface of the module body, the handle rod covers a portion of the front end surface of the module body.

4. The replaceable fluid control module according to claim 3, wherein: The front end of the module body has a locking hole, and the handle has a locking bolt that is movably located on the handle rod. When the locking bolt is inserted into and locked in the locking hole, the handle rod is fixed to the front end surface of the module body.

5. The replaceable fluid control module according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: One pump; a water inlet connector; and a water outlet connector; The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively connected to one side of the pump and extend out of the module body from the rear end surface of the module body.

6. A thermal energy control device, characterized in that: Include: A chassis having at least one first mounting slot; and At least one replaceable fluid control module, comprising: at least one first pivot member; a module body that is removably inserted into the first mounting slot, the module body having a front face, a rear face, and two side panels, the front face and the rear face facing each other, the two side panels facing each other, the front face adjacent to the two side panels, and exposed from the first mounting slot; as well as A first handle is pivotally connected to the two side plates of the module body through the first pivot member, so that the first handle can rotate relative to the front end surface of the module body.

7. The thermal energy control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The module body further comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the front surface is adjacent to the top surface and the bottom surface. The first pivot member is closer to one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the module body.

8. The thermal energy control device according to claim 6, wherein: The at least one first pivot member includes two first pivot members, the first handle includes a grip rod and two lateral rods, the grip rod is connected to the two lateral rods, each of the two lateral rods has a pivot portion, and the pivot portion is pivotally connected to the two side plates of the module body through the two first pivot members respectively. When the first handle is attached to the front end surface of the module body, the handle rod covers a portion of the front end surface of the module body.

9. The thermal energy control device according to claim 8, wherein: The front end of the module body has a locking hole, and the first handle has a locking bolt that is movably located on the handle rod. When the locking bolt is inserted into and locked in the locking hole, the handle rod is fixed to the front end surface of the module body.

10. The thermal energy control device according to claim 6, wherein: Also includes: A card insertion device comprises a device body, a second handle, and at least one second pivot member. The chassis further comprises a second mounting slot parallel to the first mounting slot. The device body is removably inserted into the second mounting slot. The second handle is pivotally connected to a front side surface of the device body via the second pivot member for moving closer to and away from the front side surface of the device body.

11. The thermal energy management device according to claim 6, wherein: The replaceable fluid control module further comprises: One pump; a water inlet connector; and a water outlet connector; The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector are respectively connected to one side of the pump and extend out of the module body from the rear end surface of the module body.

12. A cloud device, characterized in that: Include: One cabinet; A plurality of heat source modules are respectively fixed in the cabinet; a cooling water circuit group, distributed in the cabinet and thermally connected to the plurality of heat source modules, for removing heat energy from the plurality of heat source modules; as well as The thermal energy control device according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the chassis is fixed in the cabinet, and the module body is connected to the cooling water circuit assembly in the cabinet.

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