Network equipment cabinet with high safety
By designing flame-retardant and protective mechanisms in the network equipment cabinet, effective buffering and rapid fire suppression against external impacts and fires are achieved, solving the safety issues of existing cabinets in these two aspects and improving the safety and reliability of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423141392.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing network equipment cabinets lack effective buffering and shock absorption functions when facing external impacts, and lack rapid response fire extinguishing capabilities, resulting in high equipment damage and fire risk.
A network equipment cabinet comprising a flame-retardant mechanism and a protective mechanism was designed. The flame-retardant mechanism enables rapid fire extinguishing through a support plate, storage bag, instantaneous sleeve, discharge sleeve, and triggering mechanism. The protective mechanism consists of a multi-layered protection system composed of a mounting plate, airbag, damper, and buffer block to ensure equipment safety.
It effectively solves the safety problems of the cabinet in the face of external impact and fire, improves the impact resistance and fire extinguishing efficiency of the equipment, and significantly enhances the safety and reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network equipment cabinet technology, and more specifically, it relates to a highly secure network equipment cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] In locations such as data centers and communication equipment rooms, network equipment cabinets need to provide comprehensive protection for the high-value equipment inside. However, existing cabinet designs lack effective buffering and shock absorption functions when facing external impacts, making the equipment vulnerable to damage. When the cabinet is subjected to an accidental impact, the internal equipment may be displaced, collided, or even damaged, causing not only hardware losses but also data interruptions and business paralysis, resulting in huge economic losses for enterprises.
[0003] In high-density network equipment environments, the heat generated by equipment operation and potential electrical faults may cause fire hazards. Existing server racks generally lack rapid response fire suppression capabilities. Once a fire occurs, it cannot be effectively controlled and extinguished in a timely manner. This passive safety protection method not only threatens equipment safety but may also cause the fire to spread, affecting the safe operation of the entire data center. At the same time, traditional fire protection systems often have a delayed response, making it difficult to achieve early fire warnings and rapid response, increasing the risk to the safe operation of equipment. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a highly secure network equipment cabinet to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the lack of effective buffering and shock absorption functions and the lack of rapid response fire extinguishing capabilities.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-security network equipment cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, wherein a flame-retardant mechanism is provided inside the cabinet body. The flame-retardant mechanism includes a support plate, a storage bag, an instantaneous sleeve, a support sleeve, a discharge sleeve, a discharge hole, a central rod, and a triggering mechanism. The support plate is installed inside the cabinet body, the storage bag is installed on the support plate, the instantaneous sleeve is installed on the storage bag, the support sleeve is installed inside the instantaneous sleeve, the discharge sleeve is installed at the top of the instantaneous sleeve, the discharge hole is located on the outer wall of the discharge sleeve, the central rod is installed between the discharge sleeve and the support sleeve, and the triggering mechanism includes a trigger sleeve, a limiting rod, a fusible block, and a push spring. The trigger sleeve slides on the central rod, and multiple sets of limiting rods are installed on the trigger sleeve with their tops extending out of the discharge sleeve. The fusible block is installed at the top of the multiple sets of limiting rods, and the two ends of the push spring are respectively connected to the trigger sleeve and the discharge sleeve.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the central rod is a polygon and slidably connected to the trigger sleeve, thereby ensuring the stability and guiding accuracy of the trigger sleeve's movement.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that multiple sets of the fusible blocks are made of plastic material, thereby improving the sensitivity of fire response and the reliability of triggering.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the storage bag is filled with carbon dioxide, which enables rapid and effective fire extinguishing without causing secondary damage to the equipment.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the discharge holes are provided in several groups and are respectively distributed on the outer wall of the discharge sleeve to ensure uniform spraying of the extinguishing medium and improve the extinguishing efficiency.
[0010] The present invention is further provided that the cabinet body is provided with a cabinet door, and the cabinet door is provided with an observation window, so as to facilitate real-time observation of the equipment operating status and improve maintenance efficiency.
[0011] This utility model is further configured such that a protective mechanism is provided on the outer wall of the cabinet. The protective mechanism includes a mounting plate, a damper, a protective plate, an airbag, a stop block, a buffer block, and a return spring. The mounting plate is mounted on the outer wall of the cabinet. Multiple sets of dampers are mounted on the mounting plate. The protective plate is mounted on the top of the damper. The airbag is mounted on the outer wall of the protective plate. Multiple sets of stop blocks are mounted on the inner side of the protective plate. The buffer block is located between the mounting plate and the protective plate. Multiple sets of return springs are provided, with both ends connected to the mounting plate and the protective plate respectively. This effectively solves the problem of insufficient impact resistance of traditional cabinets and significantly improves the safety and reliability of the equipment.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the buffer block is made of polyurethane material, which improves the impact absorption effect and enhances the protective performance.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a highly secure network equipment cabinet with the following advantages:
[0014] 1. The design of fixing the storage bag and the instantaneous sleeve with the support plate, together with the sealed structure formed by the support sleeve and the discharge sleeve, achieves reliable storage of carbon dioxide. The multiple discharge holes set on the outer wall of the discharge sleeve ensure the uniform spraying of the extinguishing medium. The guide structure between the central rod and the support sleeve ensures the stability and reliability of the entire fire extinguishing system, effectively solving the problem of traditional cabinets lacking active fire extinguishing capabilities.
[0015] 2. The design employs a sliding fit between the trigger sleeve and the polygonal center rod, combined with the cooperation mechanism of the limit rod and the fusible block, enabling rapid detection of fire. After the fusible block made of plastic melts at high temperature, the push spring can quickly push the trigger sleeve to move, forming a flow space, ensuring the timely activation and rapid response of the fire extinguishing system, and greatly improving the efficiency and reliability of fire prevention and control.
[0016] 3. Through the combined design of the mounting plate and the protective plate, along with the synergistic effect of the airbag, damper, abutment block, polyurethane buffer block and return spring, a multi-layer protection system is formed. The airbag provides initial cushioning, the damper and buffer block absorb the impact force, and the return spring ensures the reliable reset of the protective plate. This effectively solves the problem of insufficient impact resistance of traditional cabinets and significantly improves the safety and reliability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a highly secure network equipment cabinet according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the instantaneous firing sleeve in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective mechanism in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the triggering mechanism in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage bag in this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Support plate; 3. Storage bag; 4. Instantaneous release sleeve; 5. Support sleeve; 6. Discharge sleeve; 7. Discharge hole; 8. Center rod; 9. Trigger sleeve; 10. Limit rod; 11. Fusible block; 12. Push spring; 13. Carbon dioxide; 14. Cabinet door; 15. Observation window; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Damper; 18. Protective plate; 19. Airbag; 20. Abutment block; 21. Buffer block; 22. Return spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-5 A high-security network equipment cabinet includes a cabinet body 1, characterized in that: a flame-retardant mechanism is provided inside the cabinet body 1, the flame-retardant mechanism including a support plate 2, a storage bag 3, an instantaneous sleeve 4, a support sleeve 5, a discharge sleeve 6, a discharge hole 7, a central rod 8, and a triggering mechanism. The support plate 2 is installed inside the cabinet body 1, the storage bag 3 is installed on the support plate 2, the instantaneous sleeve 4 is installed on the storage bag 3, the support sleeve 5 is installed inside the instantaneous sleeve 4, the discharge sleeve 6 is installed at the top of the instantaneous sleeve 4, the discharge hole 7 is located on the outer wall of the discharge sleeve 6, the central rod 8 is installed between the discharge sleeve 6 and the support sleeve 5, and the triggering mechanism includes a trigger sleeve 9, a limiting rod 10, a fusible block 11, and a push spring 12. The trigger sleeve 9 slides on the central rod 8, the limiting rod 10 is provided with multiple sets installed on the trigger sleeve 9 with the top end extending out of the discharge sleeve 6, the fusible block 11 is installed at the top of the multiple sets of limiting rods 10, and the push spring 12 is connected at both ends to the trigger sleeve 9 and the discharge sleeve 6 respectively.
[0027] The center rod 8 is configured as a polygon and is slidably connected to the trigger sleeve 9. The center rod 8 of the polygon and the trigger sleeve 9 form an anti-rotation sliding fit structure.
[0028] Multiple sets of fusible blocks 11 are made of plastic. The plastic fusible blocks 11 melt rapidly at high temperatures, releasing the restriction on the trigger sleeve 9.
[0029] The storage bag 3 is filled with carbon dioxide 13, and the pressurized carbon dioxide 13 in the storage bag 3 serves as the extinguishing medium.
[0030] Several sets of vent holes 7 are provided and distributed on the outer wall of the vent sleeve 6. Multiple sets of vent holes 7 are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the vent sleeve 6.
[0031] The cabinet 1 is equipped with a cabinet door 14, and the cabinet door 14 is equipped with an observation window 15 for internal status monitoring.
[0032] In this embodiment, the storage bag 3 is filled with carbon dioxide 13 and a certain pressure is applied. The instantaneous sleeve 4 is provided with a support sleeve 5 and a discharge sleeve 6 to form a sealed structure. The outer wall of the discharge sleeve 6 is provided with multiple sets of discharge holes 7. The central rod 8 is installed between the discharge sleeve 6 and the support sleeve 5 to form a guide structure. When a fire occurs, the fusible block 11 made of plastic melts when heated, releasing the restriction on the trigger sleeve 9. Under the action of the push spring 12, the trigger sleeve 9 moves upward along the central rod 8 quickly, so that a flow space is formed between the discharge sleeve 6 and the trigger sleeve 9. The carbon dioxide 13 is sprayed evenly through the discharge holes 7 to achieve rapid fire extinguishing.
[0033] Please see Figure 3As one implementation of the protective mechanism: a protective mechanism is provided on the outer wall of the cabinet 1. The protective mechanism includes a mounting plate 16, a damper 17, a protective plate 18, an airbag 19, a stop block 20, a buffer block 21, and a return spring 22. The mounting plate 16 is installed on the outer wall of the cabinet 1. Multiple sets of dampers 17 are installed on the mounting plate 16. The protective plate 18 is installed on the top of the damper 17. The airbag 19 is installed on the outer wall of the protective plate 18. Multiple sets of stop blocks 20 are installed on the inner side of the protective plate 18. The buffer block 21 is located between the mounting plate 16 and the protective plate 18. Multiple sets of return springs 22 are provided, and their two ends are respectively connected to the mounting plate 16 and the protective plate 18.
[0034] The buffer block 21 is made of polyurethane, which has good shock absorption and energy absorption properties.
[0035] More specifically, when the cabinet 1 is subjected to an external impact, the airbag 19 first disperses the impact force initially. Then, the impact force is squeezed by the protective plate 18 against multiple sets of dampers 17 and return springs 22, and contacts the buffer block 21 through multiple sets of abutment blocks 20. The impact force is absorbed by the multiple sets of dampers 17 and buffer blocks 21, and then the return spring 22 elastically resets and pushes the protective plate 18 to pop out and reset.
[0036] In summary, during the use or operation of the overall equipment: the storage bag 3 is filled with carbon dioxide 13 and a certain pressure is applied; the instantaneous sleeve 4 is equipped with a support sleeve 5 and a discharge sleeve 6 to form a sealed structure; the outer wall of the discharge sleeve 6 is provided with multiple sets of discharge holes 7; the central rod 8 is installed between the discharge sleeve 6 and the support sleeve 5 to form a guide structure; when a fire occurs, the fusible block 11 made of plastic melts when heated, releasing the restriction on the trigger sleeve 9; under the action of the push spring 12, the trigger sleeve 9 moves rapidly upward along the central rod 8, so that a flow space is formed between the discharge sleeve 6 and the trigger sleeve 9; carbon dioxide 13 is evenly sprayed through the discharge holes 7 to achieve rapid fire extinguishing.
[0037] When cabinet 1 is subjected to an external impact, airbag 19 first disperses the impact force. Then, the impact force is squeezed by the protective plate 18 against multiple sets of dampers 17 and return spring 22, and contacts the buffer block 21 through multiple sets of abutment blocks 20. The impact force is absorbed by the multiple sets of dampers 17 and buffer block 21. Then, the return spring 22 elastically resets and pushes the protective plate 18 to pop out and reset.
[0038] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A highly secure network equipment cabinet, comprising a cabinet body (1), characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is equipped with a flame-retardant mechanism, which includes a support plate (2), a storage bag (3), an instantaneous sleeve (4), a support sleeve (5), a discharge sleeve (6), a discharge hole (7), a center rod (8), and a triggering mechanism. The support plate (2) is installed inside the cabinet (1), the storage bag (3) is installed on the support plate (2), the instantaneous sleeve (4) is installed on the storage bag (3), the support sleeve (5) is installed inside the instantaneous sleeve (4), the discharge sleeve (6) is installed at the top of the instantaneous sleeve (4), and the discharge hole (7) is provided. On the outer wall of the discharge sleeve (6), the central rod (8) is installed between the discharge sleeve (6) and the support sleeve (5). The triggering mechanism includes a trigger sleeve (9), a limiting rod (10), a fusible block (11), and a push spring (12). The trigger sleeve (9) slides on the central rod (8). The limiting rod (10) is provided with multiple sets installed on the trigger sleeve (9) and its top end extends out of the discharge sleeve (6). The fusible block (11) is installed on the top end of the multiple sets of the limiting rods (10). The two ends of the push spring (12) are respectively connected to the trigger sleeve (9) and the discharge sleeve (6).
2. The high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central rod (8) is configured as a polygon and is slidably connected to the trigger sleeve (9).
3. A high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple sets of the fusible blocks (11) are made of plastic.
4. A high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage bag (3) is filled with carbon dioxide (13).
5. A highly secure network equipment cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The discharge holes (7) are provided in several groups and are distributed on the outer wall of the discharge sleeve (6).
6. A high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is provided with a cabinet door (14), and the cabinet door (14) is provided with an observation window (15).
7. A high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the cabinet (1) is provided with a protective mechanism, which includes a mounting plate (16), a damper (17), a protective plate (18), an airbag (19), a stop block (20), a buffer block (21), and a return spring (22). The mounting plate (16) is installed on the outer wall of the cabinet (1). Multiple sets of the damper (17) are installed on the mounting plate (16). The protective plate (18) is installed on the top of the damper (17). The airbag (19) is installed on the outer wall of the protective plate (18). Multiple sets of the stop block (20) are installed on the inner side of the protective plate (18). The buffer block (21) is located between the mounting plate (16) and the protective plate (18). Multiple sets of the return spring (22) are provided, and both ends are connected to the mounting plate (16) and the protective plate (18) respectively.
8. A high-security network equipment cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buffer block (21) is made of polyurethane.