Liquid cooling cabinet convenient to combine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of valves, and particularly discloses a liquid cooling cabinet convenient to combine, the liquid cooling cabinet comprises a liquid cooling box unit and a pipeline unit, the liquid cooling box unit comprises a water cooling box and a server cabinet inserted into the water cooling box, and the server cabinet is filled with cooling liquid; the water cooling box comprises a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, and is characterized in that the pipeline unit comprises a main outflow pipeline and a main inflow pipeline, the main inflow pipeline is provided with at least two branch inflow pipes, and the main outflow pipeline is provided with at least two branch outflow pipes; the water inlet pipe of each water cooling box is connected with one branch inlet pipe through a quick connection structure; the water outlet pipe of each water cooling box is connected with one branch branch pipe through a quick connection structure. According to the scheme, different numbers of liquid cooling units can be selected according to needs, and light weight is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of valves, and more particularly to a liquid cooler cabinet that is easy to assemble. Background Technology

[0002] A liquid cooler is a device that uses liquid cooling technology to achieve efficient heat dissipation. It is mainly used to cool electronic equipment, servers, communication equipment, etc.

[0003] Currently, liquid cooling cabinets are generally designed as individual units and cannot be expanded according to needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of expanding liquid coolers as needed, this application provides a liquid cooler that is easy to assemble.

[0005] The liquid cooler provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A conveniently assembled liquid-cooled cabinet includes a liquid-cooled box unit and a piping unit. The liquid-cooled box unit includes a water-cooled box and a server cabinet inserted into the water-cooled box, the server cabinet being filled with coolant. The water-cooled box includes an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The piping unit includes a main outlet pipe and a main inlet pipe, the main inlet pipe having at least two branch inlet pipes, and the main outlet pipe having at least two branch outlet pipes. The inlet pipe and one of the branch inlet pipes of each water-cooled box are connected by a quick-connect structure; the outlet pipe and one of the branch outlet pipes of each water-cooled box are connected by a quick-connect structure.

[0007] Optionally, the quick-connect structure includes a first tube section and a second tube section. The first tube section has a first flange plate, and the second tube section has a second flange plate. The second flange plate has a positioning element. The first flange plate is radially connected to the second flange plate through the positioning element to maintain coaxial arrangement. The liquid cooler cabinet that is easy to assemble also includes a clamping mechanism for pushing the first flange plate to move axially and to abut against the second flange plate.

[0008] The positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate fixed to the U-shaped plate and a first bolt threaded onto the mounting plate. One end of the first bolt has a clamping portion, and the first flange plate is located between the clamping portion and the second flange plate.

[0009] Optionally, the positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate fixed to the U-shaped plate, a moving rod passing through the mounting plate and capable of moving axially along the first pipe section, one end of the moving rod having a clamping part, the first flange plate being located between the clamping part and the second flange plate, and a limiting assembly for limiting the moving rod being rotatably mounted on the first pipe section.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting component includes a fixed shaft fixed to the side wall of the first tube, a cam rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft, a connecting plate fixed to the proximal point of the cam, and a retaining ring fixed to the connecting plate. When the retaining ring is pressed against the outer wall of the first tube, the distal point of the cam abuts against the moving rod.

[0011] Optionally, the positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a movable rod that passes through the first flange plate and the second flange plate and can move relative to the first flange plate and the second flange plate. A first limiting block is fixed to one end of the movable rod, and a second limiting block is fixed to the other end of the movable rod. A through frame is fixed to the second flange plate. The clamping mechanism also includes an insert, one end of which has an insertion block. The insert passes through the through frame until the insertion block is located between the second limiting block and the second flange plate or between the first limiting block and the first flange plate, and at this time, the first limiting block, the second limiting block, the first flange plate, the second flange plate, and the insertion block clamp each other.

[0012] Optionally, the second flange plate is provided with a locking block that can translate axially along the second pipe section, and a return spring is provided between the locking block and the second flange plate.

[0013] Optionally, a limit rod is fixed on the second flange plate, and a limit groove corresponding to the limit rod is opened on the locking block.

[0014] Optionally, the second flange plate is provided with a sliding groove, and the locking block has a sliding portion located in the sliding groove.

[0015] Optionally, the outer surface of the locking block is a guide slope.

[0016] Optionally, the positioning element includes three positioning strips fixed in the circumferential direction of the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting bracket rotatably mounted on the second pipe section and a second bolt threadedly connected to the mounting bracket. When clamped, the second bolt passes through the mounting bracket and abuts against the first flange plate.

[0017] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] The product of this application can be selected with different numbers of liquid cooling units as needed to achieve lightweight design; the quick-connect structure facilitates the rapid combination of liquid cooling box units of different numbers and specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect structure in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect structure in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving rod and the return spring in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect structure in Embodiment 3 of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the movable rod, the first limiting block, and the second limiting block in Embodiment 3 of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the locking block and the limiting rod in Embodiment 3 of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect structure in Embodiment 4 of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a connection diagram of the second pipe section, the second flange plate, and the positioning strip in Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. First pipe section; 2. Second pipe section; 3. First control handle; 4. Second control handle; 5. First flange plate; 6. Second flange plate; 7. First hook; 8. Second hook; 9. Mounting plate; 10. First bolt; 11. Clamping part; 12. Moving rod; 13. U-shaped plate; 14. Limiting part; 15. Return spring; 16. Fixed shaft; 17. Cam; 18. Connecting plate; 19. Snap ring; 20. Movable rod; 21. First limiting block; 22. 23. Second limiting block; 24. Insertion frame; 25. Insertion block; 26. Locking block; 27. Limiting rod; 28. Limiting groove; 29. ​​Guide slope; 30. Mounting bracket; 31. Second bolt; 32. Rotating shaft; 33. Sliding part; 34. Positioning strip; 35. Water cooling box; 36. Server cabinet; 37. Water inlet pipe; 38. Water outlet pipe; 39. Main outlet pipe; 40. Main inlet pipe; 41. Branch inlet pipe; 42. Branch outlet pipe; 43. Quick-connect structure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-9 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] Example 1: Refer to Figure 1A conveniently assembled liquid-cooled cabinet includes a liquid-cooled box unit and a piping unit. The liquid-cooled box unit includes a water-cooled box 35 and a server cabinet 36 inserted into the water-cooled box 35. The server cabinet 36 is filled with coolant (e.g., fluorinated liquid, mineral oil, etc.). The water-cooled box 35 includes an inlet pipe 37 and an outlet pipe 38. The piping unit includes a main outlet pipe 39 and a main inlet pipe 40. The main inlet pipe 40 has at least two branch inlet pipes 41, and the main outlet pipe 39 has at least two branch outlet pipes 42. The inlet pipe 37 and one of the branch inlet pipes 41 of each water-cooled box 35 are connected by a quick-connect structure 43. The outlet pipe 38 and one of the branch outlet pipes 42 of each water-cooled box 35 are connected by a quick-connect structure 43. The quick-connect structure 43 can adopt any of the following structures. This means that the quick-connect structure 43 of the water inlet pipe 37 and one of the branch inlet pipes 41 of each water-cooled box 35 and the quick-connect structure 43 of the water outlet pipe 38 and one of the branch outlet pipes 42 of each water-cooled box 35 can be the same or different.

[0031] The quick-connect structure 43 includes a first pipe section 1 and a second pipe section 2 coaxially connected. The first pipe section 1 and the second pipe section 2 can refer to pipe bodies with valves, which can be ball valves or plate valves. Alternatively, the first pipe section 1 and the second pipe section 2 can simply consist of pipe bodies, which can be understood as part of a branch inlet pipe 41 and a part of an inlet pipe 37, or part of an outlet pipe 38 and a part of a branch outlet pipe 42. The first pipe section 1 has a first flange plate 5, which is fixed to the first pipe section 1. The second pipe section 2 has a second flange plate 6, which is fixed to the second pipe section 2. A sealing ring is provided between the first flange plate 5 and the second flange plate 6. The first pipe section 1 has a rotatably connected first control handle 3, and the second pipe section 2 has a rotatably connected second control handle 4. Both the first control handle 3 and the second control handle 4 are valve switches, connected to the valve core via a connecting rod. Rotating the control handles can drive the valve core to rotate, thereby achieving the switching. The first control handle 3 and the second control handle 4 are offset in the height direction.

[0032] The first flange plate 5 and the second flange plate 6 are joined together to form a movable opening. The first control handle 3 has a first hook 7 that can pass through the movable opening and abut against the second flange plate 6, and the second control handle 4 has a second hook 8 that can pass through the movable opening and abut against the first flange plate 5. The first hook 7 and the second hook 8 are made of elastic rubber material. The easily assembled liquid cooler also includes a clamping mechanism for clamping the first flange plate 5 and the second flange plate 6.

[0033] The clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate 9 fixed to the second flange plate 6 via a U-shaped plate 13, and a first bolt 10 threadedly connected to the mounting plate 9. One end of the first bolt 10 has a clamping portion 11, and the first flange plate 5 is located between the clamping portion 11 and the second flange plate 6. The U-shaped plate 13 is fixed to the second flange plate 6, and the mounting plate 9 is fixed to the U-shaped plate 13.

[0034] Example 2, a liquid cooler that is easy to assemble, differs from Example 1 in that: the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate 9 fixed to the second flange plate 6 by a U-shaped plate 13, and a moving rod 12 that passes through the mounting plate 9 and is axially movable along the first tube section 1. One end of the moving rod 12 has a clamping part 11, and the other end has a limiting part 14. A return spring 15 is sleeved on the moving rod 12, with one end abutting against the limiting part 14 and the other end abutting against the mounting plate 9. The first flange plate 5 is located between the clamping part 11 and the second flange plate 6, and a limiting component that restricts the moving rod 12 is rotatably mounted on the first tube section 1.

[0035] The limiting component includes a fixed shaft 16 fixed to the side wall of the first tube 1, a cam 17 rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft 16, a connecting plate 18 fixed to the proximal point of the cam 17, and a retaining ring 19 fixed to the connecting plate 18. When the retaining ring 19 is pressed against the outer wall of the first tube 1, the distal point of the cam 17 abuts against the moving rod 12.

[0036] Example 3: A liquid cooler that is easy to assemble, differing from Example 1 in that: the positioning component includes a U-shaped plate 13 fixed to the second flange plate 6. The clamping mechanism includes a movable rod 20 that passes through the first flange plate 5 and the second flange plate 6 and can move relative to the first flange plate 5 and the second flange plate 6, a first limiting block 21 fixed to one end of the movable rod 20, and a second limiting block 22 fixed to the other end of the movable rod 20. A through frame 23 is fixed on the second flange plate 6. The clamping mechanism also includes an insert 24, which is a U-shaped structure with insertion blocks 25 at both ends. The insertion blocks 25 are smaller than the inner diameter of the through frame 23. The insert 24 passes through the through frame 23 to the insertion block 25, which is located between the second limiting block 22 and the second flange plate 6 or between the first limiting block 21 and the first flange plate 5, and at this time, the first limiting block 21, the second limiting block 22, the first flange plate 5, the second flange plate 6, and the insertion block 25 are mutually clamped. In this embodiment, the first limiting block 21 is located on one side of the first flange plate 5, the second limiting block 22 is located on one side of the second flange plate 6, the insert 24 passes through the through frame 23 to the insert block 25 located between the second limiting block 22 and the second flange plate 6, and the first limiting block 21, the first flange plate 5, the second flange plate 6, the insert block 25, and the second limiting block 22 are sequentially pressed together.

[0037] The second flange plate 6 is provided with a locking block 26 that can translate axially along the second pipe section 2. Specifically, the second flange plate 6 has a sliding groove that extends axially along the second pipe section 2 and passes through one end of the groove near the insert 24. The locking block 26 has a sliding portion 33 located in the sliding groove. A return spring (not shown) is provided between the locking block 26 and the second flange plate 6, and the return spring connects the locking block 26 and the second flange plate 6. A limit rod 27 is fixed on the second flange plate 6, and the locking block 26 has a limit groove 28 corresponding to the limit rod 27. The outer surface of the locking block 26 is a guide slope 29 to facilitate the insertion of the insert 24. During installation, the first flange plate 5 is first inserted radially into the U-shaped plate 13 along the first pipe section 1, and then the plug 24 is inserted. The insertion block 25 of the plug 24 passes through the through frame 23 to abut against the movable rod 20. During the downward movement of the plug 24, it abuts against the guide slope 29 of the locking block 26, causing the locking block 26 to retract into the slide groove. When the insertion block 25 abuts against the movable rod 20, the return spring drives the locking block 26 to reset, so that the lower surface of the locking block 26 abuts against the upper surface of the plug.

[0038] Example 4: A liquid cooler that is easy to assemble, differing from Example 1 in that: the positioning components include three positioning strips 34 fixed in the circumferential direction of the second flange plate 6, the three positioning strips 34 being evenly distributed along a 270-degree angle, with the remaining 90-degree position serving as an opening for the insertion of the first flange plate 5. The positioning strips are L-shaped. The clamping mechanism includes a mounting bracket 30 rotatably mounted on the second tube section 2 via a rotating shaft 32, and a second bolt 31 threadedly connected to the mounting bracket 30. When clamped, the second bolt 31 passes through the mounting bracket 30 and abuts against the first flange plate 5. Specifically, the rotating shaft 32 is fixed on the second tube section 2, the mounting bracket 30 is approximately of a minor arc shape, and its diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the first tube section 1. A connecting block 33 is integrally formed at the end of the mounting bracket 30, and the connecting block 33 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 32 and can rotate relative to the rotating shaft 32. During radial positioning, the first flange plate 5 is inserted into the groove formed by the three positioning strips 34 and the second flange plate 6.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A conveniently assembled liquid-cooled cabinet, comprising a liquid-cooled box unit and a piping unit, wherein the liquid-cooled box unit includes a water-cooled box and a server cabinet inserted into the water-cooled box, the server cabinet being filled with coolant; the water-cooled box includes an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, characterized in that: The piping unit includes a main outlet pipe and a main inlet pipe. The main inlet pipe has at least two branch inlet pipes, and the main outlet pipe has at least two branch outlet pipes. The inlet pipe of each water-cooled box and one of the branch inlet pipes are connected by a quick-connect structure. The outlet pipe of each water-cooled box and one of the branch outlet pipes are connected by a quick-connect structure.

2. The liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-connect structure includes a first tube section and a second tube section. The first tube section has a first flange plate, and the second tube section has a second flange plate. The second flange plate has a positioning element. The first flange plate is radially connected to the second flange plate through the positioning element to maintain coaxial arrangement. The liquid cooler cabinet, which is easy to assemble, also includes a clamping mechanism for pushing the first flange plate to move axially and abut against the second flange plate.

3. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate fixed to the U-shaped plate and a first bolt threaded onto the mounting plate. One end of the first bolt has a clamping portion, and the first flange plate is located between the clamping portion and the second flange plate.

4. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting plate fixed to the U-plate, a moving rod passing through the mounting plate and capable of moving axially along the first pipe section, one end of the moving rod having a clamping part, the first flange plate being located between the clamping part and the second flange plate, and a limiting assembly for limiting the moving rod being rotatably mounted on the first pipe section.

5. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a fixed shaft fixed to the side wall of the first tube, a cam rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft, a connecting plate fixed to the near point of the cam, and a retaining ring fixed to the connecting plate. When the retaining ring is pressed against the outer wall of the first tube, the far point of the cam abuts against the moving rod.

6. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning element includes a U-shaped plate fixed to the second flange plate. The clamping mechanism includes a movable rod that passes through the first flange plate and the second flange plate and can move relative to the first flange plate and the second flange plate. A first limiting block is fixed to one end of the movable rod, and a second limiting block is fixed to the other end of the movable rod. A through frame is fixed to the second flange plate. The clamping mechanism also includes an insert with an insertion block at one end. The insert passes through the through frame until the insertion block is located between the second limiting block and the second flange plate or between the first limiting block and the first flange plate. At this time, the first limiting block, the second limiting block, the first flange plate, the second flange plate, and the insertion block clamp each other.

7. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second flange plate is provided with a locking block that can translate axially along the second pipe section, and a return spring is provided between the locking block and the second flange plate.

8. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A limit rod is fixed on the second flange plate, and a limit groove corresponding to the limit rod is opened on the locking block; a sliding groove is opened on the second flange plate, and the locking block has a sliding part located in the sliding groove; the outer surface of the locking block is a guide slope.

9. A liquid cooler cabinet for easy assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning components include three positioning strips fixed in the circumferential direction of the second flange plate, and the clamping mechanism includes a mounting bracket rotatably mounted on the second pipe section and a second bolt threadedly connected to the mounting bracket. When clamped, the second bolt passes through the mounting bracket and abuts against the first flange plate.

10. A conveniently assembled liquid cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the inlet pipe is smaller than the diameter of the outlet pipe.

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