Modular data center

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of data centers, and discloses a modular data center which comprises a machine room, a cabinet, a support, a rotating shaft and an exhaust fan. The machine room comprises a strip-shaped hole formed in the roof of the machine room in the length direction of the machine room. In the using process, the multiple exhaust fans are controlled to work, and then hot air in the heat isolation channel can be continuously sucked. And hot air in the heat isolation channel is discharged through the strip-shaped holes, so that heat in the machine room is driven, and the plurality of cabinets are cooled. Moreover, under the driving of external force, the plurality of rotating shafts can rotate in a reciprocating manner relative to the plurality of supports, so that the orientations of the plurality of exhaust fans are continuously changed, and the suction areas of the plurality of exhaust fans are further increased. And compared with the mode that the exhaust fans are fixedly installed, the temperature uniformity in the machine room can be guaranteed, and meanwhile the use number of the exhaust fans can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of data centers, for example, to a modular data center. Background Art

[0002] Related technology (Announcement No.: CN218336891U) discloses a modular data center comprising a container. The container is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. An air inlet fan is provided at the air inlet, and an air outlet fan is provided at the air outlet. The air inlet fan is used to draw air from outside the container into the container, while the air outlet fan is used to exhaust air from the container out of the container.

[0003] In the process of implementing the above embodiments, it was found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0004] Modular data centers use exhaust fans to exhaust air from containers to the outside. However, due to the large space inside the container, exhaust fans can only quickly draw air from the area they face. Therefore, when multiple exhaust fans are spaced far apart, the area between adjacent exhaust fans experiences poor extraction efficiency, leading to locally high temperatures. To ensure temperature uniformity, a large number of exhaust fans must be evenly spaced throughout the container, resulting in an excessive number of exhaust fans.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not intended to be an extensive review, nor to identify key / critical elements or to delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a modular data center to reduce the number of fans used.

[0008] In some embodiments, a modular data center includes: a computer room, the computer room including a strip hole opened on its roof along its length; cabinets, evenly placed on the floor of the computer room along the length of the computer room, and multiple cabinets are located on both sides of the strip hole along the width of the computer room, and a thermal isolation channel is formed between the multiple cabinets on both sides, which is located directly below the strip hole; supports, evenly installed on the roof of the computer room along the length of the computer room; a rotating shaft, rotatably provided on each of the supports along the width of the computer room; exhaust fans, respectively installed on each of the rotating shafts, multiple exhaust fans are located directly above the strip hole, and the exhaust port of each exhaust fan faces the thermal isolation channel; wherein, multiple rotating shafts can be controlled to rotate to drive multiple exhaust fans to swing back and forth.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes: guide rails, installed on the roof of the machine room along the length direction of the machine room, and located on both sides of the machine room; sliders, slidably installed on the guide rails on both sides; pads, installed on the sliders on both sides; racks, installed on the pads on both sides along the length direction of the machine room; gears, installed on the multiple rotating shafts, and the multiple gears are respectively engaged with the racks on both sides; wherein the racks on both sides can be controlled to slide to drive the multiple gears to swing back and forth.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes: a motor installed on the roof of the machine room and located between the guide rails on both sides; a cam installed at the rotating end of the motor; and a tension spring installed between the pads on both sides; wherein, under the tension of the tension spring, the opposite ends of the racks on both sides are against the cam.

[0011] Optionally, it further includes: rollers, which are respectively installed on opposite ends of the racks on both sides, and the rollers at both ends are in contact with the cam.

[0012] Optionally, it further comprises: pillars respectively installed on the pads on both sides, and both ends of the tension spring are respectively suspended on the pillars on both sides.

[0013] Optionally, it further includes: air inlets, which are evenly arranged on the wall of the machine room along the length direction of the machine room, and along the width direction of the machine room, multiple air inlets are located on both sides of the strip hole.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes: a compressor; an evaporator tube, one end of which is connected to the return air port of the compressor; a condenser tube, one end of which is connected to the exhaust port of the compressor; a capillary tube installed between the other end of the evaporator tube and the other end of the condenser tube; a fan, blowing toward the evaporator tube; wherein the cold air generated by the fan blowing toward the evaporator tube enters the interior of the multiple air inlets respectively.

[0015] Optionally, it further includes: bearing seats, which are respectively mounted on the multiple rotating shafts and respectively installed on the multiple supports.

[0016] Optionally, it further includes: a filter screen, which is detachably installed inside the strip-shaped hole.

[0017] The modular data center provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] A modular data center provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a computer room, cabinets, supports, a rotating shaft, and exhaust fans. The computer room includes a strip-shaped hole in its roof along its length for passing hot air. Cabinets are evenly spaced on the floor of the computer room along its length and are used to store computers and related control equipment. Along the width of the computer room, multiple cabinets are located on either side of the strip-shaped hole. A thermal isolation channel is formed between the cabinets on both sides, located directly below the strip-shaped hole. The thermal isolation channel is used to contain hot air generated after cooling the cabinets with cold air. Supports are evenly mounted on the roof of the computer room along its length and are each used to support a rotatable rotating shaft. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided through each support along the width of the computer room, and the multiple rotating shafts can rotate relative to the multiple supports. An exhaust fan is mounted on each rotating shaft, and the multiple exhaust fans are driven by the multiple rotating shafts. The plurality of exhaust fans are located directly above the strip-shaped hole, and the exhaust port of each exhaust fan is directed toward the thermal isolation channel, so as to be able to draw hot air from the thermal isolation channel and discharge the hot air from the thermal isolation channel through the strip-shaped hole. The plurality of rotating shafts can be controlled to rotate to drive the plurality of exhaust fans to swing back and forth.

[0019] The modular data center provided by the disclosed embodiment can continuously extract the hot air in the thermal isolation channel by controlling the operation of multiple exhaust fans. The hot air in the thermal isolation channel is discharged through the strip holes to drive the heat in the computer room and cool down multiple cabinets. In addition, driven by an external force, the multiple rotating shafts can rotate back and forth relative to the multiple supports, thereby continuously changing the orientation of the multiple exhaust fans and increasing the suction area of ​​the multiple exhaust fans. Compared with the method of fixedly installing the exhaust fans, this method can reduce the number of exhaust fans used while ensuring the temperature uniformity in the computer room.

[0020] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are considered similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation. In addition,

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a top view of a modular data center provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 is a top-down cross-sectional schematic diagram of a modular data center provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at the middle BB;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at C in the middle

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cold air supply principle of a modular data center provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 1: Computer room; 2: Cabinet; 3: Support; 4: Rotating shaft; 5: Exhaust fan; 6: Guide rail; 7: Slider; 8: Spacer; 9: Rack; 10: Gear; 11: Motor; 12: Cam; 13: Tension spring; 14: Roller; 15: Pillar; 16: Air inlet; 17: Compressor; 18: Evaporating tube; 19: Condenser; 20: Capillary tube; 21: Fan; 22: Bearing with seat; 23: Filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0031] In the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as in the accompanying drawings, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish similar items and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure herein. In addition, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to having a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediary, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0036] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0037] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0038] Combine Figures 1 to 5As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a modular data center comprising a computer room 1, cabinets 2, supports 3, a rotating shaft 4, and exhaust fans 5. The computer room 1 includes a strip-shaped hole in its roof along its length for passing hot air. The cabinets 2 are evenly spaced on the floor of the computer room 1 along its length and are used to store computers and related control equipment. Along the width of the computer room 1, multiple cabinets 2 are located on either side of the strip-shaped hole. A thermal isolation channel is formed between the cabinets 2 on either side, directly below the strip-shaped hole. The thermal isolation channel is used to contain hot air generated by cooling the cabinets 2 with cold air. The supports 3 are evenly mounted on the roof of the computer room 1 along its length and are each used to support a rotatable rotating shaft 4. The rotating shaft 4 is rotatably provided through each support 3 along the width of the computer room 1. The multiple rotating shafts 4 can rotate relative to the multiple supports 3. An exhaust fan 5 is mounted on each rotating shaft 4, and the multiple exhaust fans 5 are driven by the multiple rotating shafts 4. Multiple exhaust fans 5 are located directly above the strip-shaped holes, with the exhaust port of each exhaust fan 5 facing the thermal isolation channel, so as to absorb the hot air in the thermal isolation channel and discharge the hot air in the thermal isolation channel through the strip-shaped holes. The multiple rotating shafts 4 can all be controlled to rotate, driving the multiple exhaust fans 5 to swing back and forth.

[0039] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a modular data center that controls the operation of multiple exhaust fans 5 to continuously extract the hot air in the thermal isolation channel. The hot air in the thermal isolation channel is discharged through the strip holes to drive the heat in the computer room 1 and cool down the multiple cabinets 2. In addition, driven by an external force, the multiple rotating shafts 4 can rotate back and forth relative to the multiple supports 3, thereby continuously changing the orientation of the multiple exhaust fans 5, thereby increasing the suction area of ​​the multiple exhaust fans 5. Compared with the method of fixedly installing the exhaust fans 5, it is possible to reduce the number of exhaust fans 5 used while ensuring the temperature uniformity in the computer room 1.

[0040] Optionally, combined Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 Hezhi Figure 5As shown, the machine room 1 also includes guide rails 6, sliders 7, pads 8, racks 9, and gears 10. The guide rails 6 are installed on the roof of the machine room 1 along the length of the machine room 1 and are located on both sides of the machine room 1. The guide rails 6 on both sides are used to support the sliding sliders 7. The sliders 7 are slidably installed on the guide rails 6 on both sides. The guide rails 6 and sliders 7 on both sides jointly serve as guides and supports. Pads 8 are installed on the sliders 7 on both sides, respectively, to provide support and elevation. The racks 9 are installed on the pads 8 on both sides along the length of the machine room 1. Under the guidance and support of the guide rails 6 and sliders 7 on both sides, the racks 9 on both sides can move along the length of the machine room 1. Gears 10 are installed on multiple rotating shafts 4. The multiple gears 10 are meshed with the racks 9 on both sides, and together they convert rotational motion into linear motion. The racks 9 on both sides can slide in a controlled manner to drive the multiple gears 10 to swing back and forth.

[0041] In the embodiment disclosed herein, driven by external force and guided by the guide rails 6 and sliders 7 on both sides, the racks 9 on both sides can move back and forth along the length of the machine room 1. Then, under the meshing action between the teeth, the multiple gears 10 can swing back and forth. This in turn drives the multiple shafts 4 to rotate back and forth, and ultimately drives the multiple exhaust fans 5 to rotate back and forth, thereby increasing the suction range of a single exhaust fan 5. Moreover, by driving the two racks 9 to move, the swing function of multiple exhaust fans 5 can be realized, reducing the number of driving sources.

[0042] Optionally, combined Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 Hezhi Figure 5 As shown, the system also includes a motor 11, a cam 12, and a tension spring 13. The motor 11 is mounted on the roof of the machine room 1 and located between the two guide rails 6 to provide driving force. The cam 12 is mounted at the rotating end of the motor 11 and rotates under the drive of the motor 11. The tension spring 13 is mounted between the two side pads 8 to provide tension. Under the tension of the tension spring 13, the opposite ends of the racks 9 on both sides are pressed against the cam 12.

[0043] In the disclosed embodiment, controlling motor 11 rotates cam 12. Subsequently, under the tension of tension spring 13 and the guiding support of guide rails 6 and sliders 7, racks 9 on either side reciprocate, ultimately achieving the reciprocating oscillation function of multiple exhaust fans 5. Using a single motor 11, multiple exhaust fans 5 can be oscillated, reducing costs.

[0044] Optionally, combined Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 Hezhi Figure 5As shown, it also includes a roller 14. The roller 14 is respectively installed on the opposite end of the rack 9 on both sides, and the rollers 14 at both ends are against the cam 12.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the rollers 14 on both sides are used to reduce the friction between the racks 9 on both sides and the cam 12 , thereby reducing wear and damage between the racks 9 on both sides and the cam 12 .

[0046] Optionally, combined Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 Hezhi Figure 5 As shown, it also includes pillars 15. The pillars 15 are respectively installed on the pads 8 on both sides, and the two ends of the tension spring 13 are respectively suspended on the pillars 15 on both sides.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the two side pillars 15 are respectively used to support the two ends of the tension spring 13 so as to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the tension spring 13 .

[0048] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes air inlets 16. The air inlets 16 are evenly arranged on the wall of the machine room 1 along the length direction of the machine room 1, and along the width direction of the machine room 1, multiple air inlets 16 are located on both sides of the strip hole.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the multiple air inlets 16 on both sides respectively transport cold air to the interior of the computer room 1 from both sides to dissipate heat for the multiple cabinets 2 on both sides of the computer room 1 and form a cold isolation channel.

[0050] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, the system further includes a compressor 17, an evaporator tube 18, a condenser tube 19, a capillary tube 20, and a fan 21. One end of the evaporator tube 18 is connected to the return air port of the compressor 17. One end of the condenser tube 19 is connected to the exhaust air port of the compressor 17. The capillary tube 20 is installed between the other ends of the evaporator tube 18 and the other end of the condenser tube 19. The fan 21 blows air toward the evaporator tube 18. The cool air generated by the fan 21 blowing toward the evaporator tube 18 enters the interior of the multiple air inlets 16.

[0051] In the disclosed embodiment, the refrigerant sequentially flows through the compressor 17, condenser 19, capillary tube 20, and evaporator to achieve a cooling effect. Simultaneously, the fan 21 is controlled to generate cool air. This cool air is then piped to multiple air inlets 16, ultimately dissipating heat for the multiple cabinets 2 on both sides of the computer room 1.

[0052] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a bearing block 22. The bearing blocks 22 are respectively mounted on the plurality of rotating shafts 4 and are respectively installed on the plurality of supports 3.

[0053] In the disclosed embodiment, the plurality of seated bearings 22 are respectively used to reduce the friction between the plurality of supports 3 and the plurality of rotating shafts 4 and to improve the rotation accuracy of the plurality of rotating shafts 4 relative to the plurality of supports 3 .

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the filter screen 23 is further included. The filter screen 23 is detachably installed inside the strip-shaped hole.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the filter 23 is used to filter and prevent debris from entering the interior of the machine room 1 through the strip holes.

[0056] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless expressly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A modular data center, characterized in that: include: A machine room, the machine room comprising strip holes opened on its roof along its length; The cabinets are evenly placed on the floor of the computer room along the length direction of the computer room, and along the width direction of the computer room, a plurality of the cabinets are located on both sides of the strip hole, and a thermal isolation channel is formed between the plurality of cabinets on both sides and located directly below the strip hole; Supports are evenly installed on the roof of the machine room along the length direction of the machine room; A rotating shaft is rotatably provided on each of the supports along the width direction of the machine room; An exhaust fan is installed on each of the rotating shafts, wherein the plurality of exhaust fans are located directly above the strip-shaped holes, and the exhaust port of each exhaust fan faces the thermal isolation channel; Wherein, the plurality of rotating shafts can be controlled to rotate to drive the plurality of exhaust fans to swing back and forth.

2. A modular data center according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Guide rails are installed on the roof of the machine room along the length direction of the machine room and are located on both sides of the machine room; Slide blocks are slidably mounted on the guide rails on both sides; Pads are installed on the sliders on both sides respectively; Racks are respectively installed on the pads on both sides along the length direction of the machine room; Gears are respectively mounted on the plurality of rotating shafts, and the plurality of gears are respectively meshed with the racks on both sides; The racks on both sides can slide in a controlled manner to drive the multiple gears to swing back and forth.

3. A modular data center according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The motor is installed on the roof of the machine room and is located between the guide rails on both sides; a cam mounted on the rotating end of the motor; A tension spring is installed between the pads on both sides; Wherein, under the pulling force of the tension spring, the opposite ends of the racks on both sides abut against the cam.

4. A modular data center according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The rollers are respectively installed on the opposite ends of the racks on both sides, and the rollers at both ends are against the cams.

5. The modular data center according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The pillars are respectively installed on the pads on both sides, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively suspended on the pillars on both sides.

6. The modular data center according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The air inlets are evenly arranged on the wall of the machine room along the length direction of the machine room, and along the width direction of the machine room, a plurality of the air inlets are located on both sides of the strip hole.

7. A modular data center according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: compressor; an evaporating pipe, one end of which is connected to the return air port of the compressor; a condenser, one end of which is connected to the exhaust port of the compressor; a capillary tube, installed between the other end of the evaporation tube and the other end of the condensation tube; a fan blowing toward the evaporation tube; The cold air generated by the fan blowing toward the evaporation tube enters into the interiors of the plurality of air inlets respectively.

8. A modular data center according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: The seat bearings are respectively mounted on the plurality of rotating shafts and respectively installed on the plurality of supports.

9. A modular data center according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: The filter screen is detachably installed inside the strip-shaped hole.

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