Air cooling structure of case

By designing adjustable baffles and airflow structures within the chassis, the efficiency issues of the air-cooling system caused by changes in server layout have been resolved. This has enabled flexible airflow adjustment and more efficient heat dissipation, thereby improving server compatibility and user experience.

CN223582414UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21WUXI HONGCHUANG SHENGAN TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423096521.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Random changes in the layout of servers within the chassis lead to a decrease in the cooling efficiency of fixed-airflow air-cooling systems, and the fixed airflow limits the flexibility of server layout.

Method used

The design incorporates adjustable baffles and airflow adjustment structures, including rotatable left and right baffles, limiting plates and adjustment holes, multiple co-directional fans, and adjustable air inlets and outlets. These structures allow for adjustments to airflow direction and duct layout to accommodate different server layouts.

Benefits of technology

It achieves more efficient airflow and airflow layout under different server layouts, improves heat dissipation, enhances chassis compatibility and aesthetics, and improves user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an air cooling structure of a case. The air cooling structure comprises a case body, a fan and an adjustable wind shield, an air inlet and an air outlet are formed in the box body; the fan is arranged in the box body, and the fan is arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet; the adjustable wind shield is arranged in the box body; the adjustable wind shield comprises a left baffle and a right baffle; the left baffle plate is rotationally connected with the right baffle plate; the adjustable wind shield further comprises a limiting plate. The limiting plate is connected with the left baffle and the right baffle at the same time. A waist-shaped groove is formed in the limiting plate; at least two adjusting holes are formed in the surface, making contact with the limiting plate, of the right baffle. The angle relation between the left baffle and the right baffle is adjusted, the flowing direction of airflow is limited, and therefore more effective air flowing and reasonable air channel layout are achieved. The reasonable air channel can better guide cold air to flow through the key assembly, hot air is effectively exhausted, and therefore the overall heat dissipation effect is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to server case technical field especially relates to case air cooling mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] The server generates a large amount of heat when running, and the air cooling system of the case can help to quickly discharge these heat. The layout of the air cooling system is an important factor affecting the efficiency of the air cooling system.

[0003] When installing the server in the case, the layout of the server in the case is not always fixed due to the size and shape changes of the processor, memory and storage device. And more and more servers adopt modular design, allowing users to flexibly adjust the layout of the internal components of the case according to the needs, in order to facilitate upgrading or maintenance. In this way, the layout of the server in the case is more random. However, the air inlet, air outlet and fan installation position of the case are fixed at the factory, and with the change of the layout of the server in the case, the cooling efficiency of the fixed air duct air cooling system on the server will be seriously affected. The fixed air duct also limits the layout of the server.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a case air cooling structure to flexibly adjust the air cooling system in the case and adapt to different server layouts.

[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The case air cooling structure comprises a case body, a fan and an adjustable baffle plate; an air inlet and an air outlet are formed on the case body; the fan is arranged in the case body, and the fan is arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet; the adjustable baffle plate is arranged in the case body; the adjustable baffle plate comprises a left baffle plate and a right baffle plate; the left baffle plate is rotatably connected to the right baffle plate; wherein the adjustable baffle plate further comprises a limiting plate; the limiting plate is connected to the left baffle plate and the right baffle plate; a waist-shaped groove is formed on the limiting plate; at least two adjusting holes are formed on the surface of the right baffle plate in contact with the limiting plate.

[0008] A further technical scheme is that the adjustable baffle plate further comprises a connecting plate; one end of the connecting plate is connected to the left baffle plate, and the other end of the connecting plate is connected to the right baffle plate.

[0009] A further technical scheme is that the fan is provided with at least two, and all the fans are arranged in the same direction.

[0010] Further, the limiting plate is connected to the left baffle through a screw; and the limiting plate is connected to the right baffle through a screw.

[0011] Further, two air inlets are arranged on the cabinet.

[0012] Further, an air adjusting structure is arranged on the cabinet at the air outlet; the air adjusting structure comprises a limiting baffle, the limiting baffle is movably arranged on the cabinet; along the moving direction of the limiting baffle, the limiting baffle shields or moves away from the air outlet.

[0013] Further, an air adjusting structure is arranged on the cabinet at the air inlet; along the moving direction of the limiting baffle, the limiting baffle shields or moves away from the air inlet.

[0014] Further, the air adjusting structure further comprises a gear; a rack is arranged on the limiting baffle; and the gear meshes with the rack.

[0015] Further, the air adjusting structure further comprises a driving shaft; the driving shaft is perpendicular to the rack; and the gear is arranged on the driving shaft.

[0016] Further, the rack is provided with two racks, and the two racks are arranged in parallel.

[0017] The beneficial technical effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0018] (1) The cabinet air cooling structure in the utility model, adjustable baffle is designed in the cabinet. The adjustable baffle includes the left baffle and the right baffle connected in rotation. After the layout of the server in the cabinet changes, the angle relationship between the left baffle and the right baffle can be adjusted. With the change of the angle between the left baffle and the right baffle, the adjustable baffle also limits the flow direction of the airflow, so that more effective air flow and reasonable air duct layout are realized. Reasonable air duct can better guide the cold air to flow through the key components, avoid the generation of hot spot area, and effectively discharge hot air, so as to improve the overall heat dissipation effect. The limiting plate is arranged between the left baffle and the right baffle, the angle relationship between the left baffle and the right baffle can be fixed through the limiting plate, and the stability of the air duct in the cabinet is ensured. In addition, the adjusting hole is arranged on the right baffle. The limiting plate can be quickly connected to different positions of the right baffle through the adjusting hole, the right baffle at different rotating angles is fixed conveniently, and adjustment is facilitated.

[0019] (2) Further, multiple fans are arranged in the same direction to enhance the air flow in the cabinet and guarantee the heat dissipation effect of the air cooling system.

[0020] (3) Further, the air inlet and the air outlet are provided with an air adjusting structure, and the size of the air inlet and the air outlet can be adjusted through the air adjusting structure. In different environments, the heat dissipation demand inside the case is different, and at this time, the size of the air inlet and the air outlet is adjusted according to the actual situation, so that different use environments can be adapted. At the same time, the adjustable design is more modern, and more choices and controls are provided for the user, improves the overall compatibility and aesthetics of the case, and helps to improve the overall use experience of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 The internal structure schematic diagram of the case air cooling structure of the utility model is shown.

[0022] Figure 2 The local enlarged view of the case air cooling structure of the utility model at A is shown.

[0023] Figure 3 The local enlarged view of the case air cooling structure of the utility model at B is shown.

[0024] Markings in the drawings:

[0025] 1, box body; 11, air inlet; 12, air outlet; 2, fan; 3, adjustable baffle; 31, left baffle; 32, right baffle; 321, adjusting hole; 33, connecting plate; 34, limiting plate; 341, waist-shaped groove; 35, screw; 4, air adjusting structure; 41, air limiting plate; 411, rack; 42, driving shaft; 43, gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, characteristics and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, please refer to the drawings. It should be known that the structure, proportion, size and the like shown in the drawings attached to the present specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification, so that people skilled in the art can understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions of the implementation of the utility model, so they do not have the technical essence, any modification of structure, change of proportion relationship or adjustment of size, as long as it does not affect the effect and purpose that can be achieved by the utility model, it should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model.

[0027] In the description of the utility model, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the limited terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" is the orientation or positional relationship shown based on the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0028] Figure 1 The internal structure schematic diagram of the case air cooling structure of the utility model is shown. Figure 2 The local enlarged view of the case air cooling structure of the utility model at A is shown. Figure 1 And Figure 2 The case air cooling structure comprises a box body 1, a fan 2 and an adjustable baffle 3. An air inlet 11 and an air outlet 12 are formed in the box body 1. The fan 2 is arranged in the box body 1, and the fan 2 is arranged between the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12. The adjustable baffle 3 is arranged in the box body 1. The adjustable baffle 3 comprises a left baffle 31 and a right baffle (32). The left baffle 31 is rotationally connected to the right baffle (32). After the layout of the servers in the case is changed, the angle relationship between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) can be adjusted. With the change of the angle between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32), the adjustable baffle 3 also limits the flow direction of the airflow, so that more effective air flow and reasonable air duct layout are realized. The reasonable air duct can better guide the cold air to flow through the key components, avoid the generation of hot spot areas, and effectively discharge hot air, so that the overall heat dissipation effect is improved.

[0029] The adjustable baffle 3 further comprises a limiting plate 34. The limiting plate 34 is connected to the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) at the same time. The angle relationship between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) can be fixed through the limiting plate 34, so as to ensure the stability of the air duct in the case. A waist-shaped groove 341 is formed in the limiting plate 34. At least two adjusting holes 321 are formed in the surface of the right baffle (32) in contact with the limiting plate 34. The limiting plate 34 can be quickly connected to different positions of the right baffle (32) through the adjusting holes 321, so as to facilitate the fixation of the right baffle (32) at different rotation angles and facilitate the adjustment.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 And Figure 2The adjustable baffle 3 further comprises a connecting plate 33. One end of the connecting plate 33 is connected with the left baffle 31, and the other end of the connecting plate 33 is connected with the right baffle (32). Specifically, the connecting plate 33 connects the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) through the screw 35. When the angle between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) is adjusted, the screw 35 on the connecting plate 33 is first loosened, and then the screw 35 is tightened to complete the adjustment after the angle between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) is adjusted. The limiting plate 34 is connected with the left baffle 31 through the screw 35. The limiting plate 34 is connected with the right baffle (32) through the screw 35.

[0031] Preferably, the fan 2 is provided with at least two, and all the fans 2 are arranged in the same direction to enhance the air flow in the case and guarantee the heat dissipation effect of the air cooling system.

[0032] More preferably, the air inlet 11 is provided with two. The two air inlets 11 are arranged on opposite sides of the case 1. The air inlets 11 on the opposite sides can promote better air circulation, form an effective air flow path to help heat dissipation, and improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0033] Figure 3 A local enlarged view of the case air cooling structure of the utility model at B is shown. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The case 1 at the air outlet 12 is provided with an air adjusting structure 4. The air adjusting structure 4 comprises a limiting plate 41 movably arranged on the case 1. Along the moving direction of the limiting plate 41, the limiting plate 41 shields or moves away from the air outlet 12. The case 1 at the air inlet 11 is also provided with the air adjusting structure 4. Along the moving direction of the limiting plate 41, the limiting plate 41 shields or moves away from the air inlet 11. The size of the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 can be adjusted through the air adjusting structure 4. In different environments, the heat dissipation demand inside the case will be different. At this time, the size of the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 is adjusted according to the actual situation, which can adapt to different use environments. At the same time, the adjustable design is more modern, and more choices and controls are provided for users, improves the overall compatibility and aesthetics of the case, and helps to improve the overall use experience of users.

[0034] Preferably, the air adjusting structure 4 further comprises a gear 43. A rack 411 is arranged on the limiting plate 41. The gear 43 engages the rack 411. The air adjusting structure 4 further comprises a driving shaft 42. The driving shaft 42 is perpendicular to the rack 411. The gear 43 is arranged on the driving shaft 42. Rotating the driving shaft 42 drives the gear 43 to rotate. The gear 43 and the rack 411 are engaged, and the rotating gear 43 drives the limiting plate 41 to move, so as to conveniently adjust the size of the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12.

[0035] More preferably, the rack 411 is provided with two, the two racks 411 are arranged in parallel to provide better balance, so that the air limiting plate 41 is more stable during movement, reduces the risk of air limiting plate 41 tilting or uneven stress, prolongs the service life of the air regulating structure 4.

[0036] The specific working process of the utility model is as follows:

[0037] After the server arrangement in the case is installed, the screws 35 on the limiting plate 34 and the connecting plate 33 are loosened. The angle between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) is rotated until the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32) change the direction of air flow to form a suitable air duct layout. Then the screws 35 on the connecting plate 33 are tightened to avoid the angle change between the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32). The screws 35 on the limiting plate 34 are tightened to completely fix the left baffle 31 and the right baffle (32). Finally, the air regulating structure 4 at the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 is adjusted, the driving shaft 42 is rotated respectively, the driving shaft 42 drives the gear 43 to rotate, the gear 43 drives the air limiting plate 41 to translate through the meshing rack 411, and the size of the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 is adjusted. The air duct layout in the case is completed.

[0038] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, and in order to make the description simple, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described, however, as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory, it should be considered that it is within the scope of the present application.

[0039] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet air cooling structure, characterized by, The cabinet air cooling structure comprises a cabinet, a fan and an adjustable baffle plate. An air inlet and an air outlet are formed on the cabinet. The fan is arranged in the cabinet and between the air inlet and the air outlet. The adjustable baffle plate is arranged in the cabinet and comprises a left baffle plate and a right baffle plate.

2. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 1, wherein: The left baffle plate is rotatably connected to the right baffle plate.

3. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustable baffle plate further comprises a limiting plate.

4. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting plate is connected to the left baffle plate and the right baffle plate.

5. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 1, wherein: At least two adjusting holes are formed on the surface of the right baffle plate in contact with the limiting plate.

6. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustable baffle plate further comprises a connecting plate.

7. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 6, wherein: One end of the connecting plate is connected to the left baffle plate and the other end of the connecting plate is connected to the right baffle plate.

8. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 6, wherein: The fan is arranged in the cabinet and between the air inlet and the air outlet.

9. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 8, wherein: The limiting plate is connected to the left baffle plate and the right baffle plate by screws.

10. The cabinet air cooling structure according to claim 8, wherein: The air inlet is formed with two air inlets arranged on opposite sides of the cabinet. The cabinet is provided with an air adjusting structure at the air outlet. The air adjusting structure comprises a limiting plate movably arranged on the cabinet. The limiting plate covers or moves away from the air outlet along the moving direction of the limiting plate. The cabinet is also provided with an air adjusting structure at the air inlet. The limiting plate covers or moves away from the air inlet along the moving direction of the limiting plate. The air adjusting structure further comprises a gear. The limiting plate is provided with a rack. The gear engages with the rack. The air adjusting structure further comprises a driving shaft. The driving shaft is perpendicular to the rack. The gear is arranged on the driving shaft. The rack is arranged with two racks arranged in parallel.