Cofferdam sensor for water leakage detection of air conditioner in machine room
By designing a water leakage detection dam sensor for computer room air conditioning, and using sensor lines and signal transmission lines in conjunction with a PLC to achieve real-time monitoring and rapid alarm, the problem of water leakage in computer room air conditioning has been solved, improving the safety and intelligent management of the computer room and reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520211555.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
Data center air conditioning may leak water during operation, threatening data center safety and potentially causing equipment damage and data loss. Current technology lacks effective methods for leak detection.
Design a leakage detection dam sensor for computer room air conditioning. It adopts a ring array of sensing lines and signal transmission lines, combined with a programmable logic controller (PLC) to achieve real-time monitoring and rapid alarm. The sensing components are easy to assemble and maintain through a quick-connect structure.
It enables rapid response and handling of air conditioning leaks in the computer room, improves the security and management intelligence of the computer room, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures the flexibility and stability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer room air conditioning technology, specifically a leakage detection dam sensor for computer room air conditioning. Background Technology
[0002] A computer room is a basic engineering facility designed and configured to ensure the safe, stable and reliable operation of critical equipment and devices in a computer room. In the IT industry, a computer room generally refers to a place where telecommunications, network, mobile, dual-line, power, government or enterprise companies store servers, which provide IT services to users and employees.
[0003] As a critical location for data storage and processing, the internal environment of a data center must be maintained at a constant temperature and humidity to ensure the normal operation of equipment. Therefore, data center air conditioners are typically equipped with water supply functions to maintain suitable temperature and humidity conditions. However, if the air conditioner malfunctions during operation, it may lead to water leakage, thereby threatening the safety of the data center and even causing equipment damage and data loss.
[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and proposed a data center air conditioning leakage detection dam sensor. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data center air conditioning leakage detection dam sensor to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a data center air conditioner leakage detection dam sensor, comprising a sensing component and a sub-connector, wherein a connection terminal is installed at one end of the sensing component, the sub-connector is installed on one side of the connection terminal, and a female connector is installed at the end of the sensing component away from the connection terminal; the sensing component comprises a main body, a sensing wire, and a signal transmission line, wherein the sensing wire is wound around the surface of the main body, and the signal transmission line is also wound around the surface of the main body.
[0007] Furthermore, the sensing lines and signal transmission lines are arranged in a circular array with the main body as the center, and six sets of each are installed, with the sensing lines and signal transmission lines closely attached to each other.
[0008] Furthermore, the connection terminal includes a main end body, a connecting structure, and a first sealing sleeve. The connecting structure is provided on the surface of the main end body near the sub-connector, and the first sealing sleeve is connected and installed on the end of the main end body away from the connecting structure.
[0009] Furthermore, the main end body and the connecting structure are integrally formed, and the main end body is fixedly connected to the first sealing sleeve.
[0010] Furthermore, the sub-connector includes a connector body, a connecting end, a limiting ring, and a foolproof structure. The connecting end is installed at one end of the connector body near the connecting terminal, and a limiting ring is installed on the surface of the connector body at the end near the connecting end. Moreover, a foolproof structure is provided on the surface of the connector body.
[0011] Furthermore, the surface structure of one end of the connecting end matches the inner surface structure of the connecting structure, and the connecting end and the connecting structure are movably connected, while the joint body and the connecting end are fixedly connected.
[0012] Furthermore, the female connector includes a secondary end body, a mating plug, a connecting groove, and a second sealing sleeve. The mating plug is installed at the end of the secondary end body away from the sensing component, and the connecting groove is provided inside the mating plug. The second sealing sleeve is installed at the end of the secondary end body away from the mating plug.
[0013] Furthermore, the inner surface structure of the connecting groove is matched with the outer surface structure of the limiting ring and the foolproof structure, and the secondary end body and the docking plug are fixedly connected.
[0014] This utility model provides a data center air conditioning leakage detection dam sensor, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This utility model features sensing wires and signal transmission lines wound around the outer surface of the main body. The sensing wires can monitor for liquid infiltration in real time. Six groups of sensing wires are arranged in a loop, each group working in conjunction with a signal transmission line. This maximizes the accuracy and precision of the entire sensing component. Furthermore, the entire sensing component can be customized using a programmable logic controller (PLC). The signal sent by the leakage detection sensing wires is connected to the existing perforated system in the computer room via the signal transmission line. Through flexible PLC programming, rapid response and processing of leakage signals are achieved. When the leakage detection sensing wires detect liquid leakage, the PLC automatically triggers an alarm signal via the signal transmission line, sending alarm information to management personnel through the perforated system. This allows for timely intervention and effectively prevents losses caused by flooding in the computer room. Using this structure maximizes the safety and stability of the computer room, effectively reducing the risk of flooding due to air conditioning malfunctions. The PLC's customized programming enables rapid response and processing of leakage signals, improving the intelligence level of computer room management.
[0016] 2. This utility model, by providing connecting terminals with sub-connectors and female connectors at both ends of the sensing component, achieves structural docking and assembly through a quick-connect structure between the connector body and the mating plug. Simultaneously, the use of a limiting ring and a foolproof structure in conjunction with the connecting groove ensures the structural stability and accuracy of the sub-connectors and female connectors after docking, as well as the sealing performance between the docked structures. Using this structure, multiple sets of sensing components can be combined and connected as needed to form structural expansion, allowing for arbitrary length combinations to ensure the flexibility of the device. Furthermore, the design of the first and second sealing sleeves ensures the structural stability and sealing performance at the connection points between the sensing component's ends and the connecting terminals and female connectors. Since the connecting terminals and sub-connectors are interconnected using a connecting structure and a movable structure between the connecting ends, the connector body can be quickly replaced after structural damage. By using the sensing component in conjunction with the connecting terminals, sub-connectors, and female connectors to form a modular structure, the overall device structure is simple and convenient to arrange, easy to maintain and replace, and reduces system maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the dam structure of the leakage detection dam sensor for computer room air conditioner according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sensing component structure of a data center air conditioner leakage detection dam sensor according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection terminal of a data center air conditioner leakage detection dam sensor according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sub-connector of a data center air conditioning leakage detection dam sensor according to the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the female connector of a data center air conditioning leakage detection dam sensor according to the present invention.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Sensing component; 101. Main line body; 102. Sensing line; 103. Signal transmission line; 2. Connecting terminal; 201. Main end body; 202. Connecting structure; 203. First sealing sleeve; 3. Sub-connector; 301. Connector body; 302. Connecting end; 303. Limiting ring; 304. Foolproof structure; 4. Female connector; 401. Secondary end body; 402. Butt plug; 403. Connecting groove; 404. Second sealing sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a leakage detection dam sensor for computer room air conditioners includes a sensing component 1 and a sub-connector 3. A connection terminal 2 is installed at one end of the sensing component 1, and the sub-connector 3 is installed on one side of the connection terminal 2. A female connector 4 is installed at the end of the sensing component 1 away from the connection terminal 2. The sensing component 1 includes a main body 101, a sensing wire 102, and a signal transmission line 103. The sensing wire 102 is wound around the surface of the main body 101, and the signal transmission line 103 is also wound around the surface of the main body 101. The sensing wire 102 and the signal transmission line 103 are connected in series. The transmission lines 103 are arranged in a ring array with the main body 101 as the center, and six sets are installed in each array. The sensing lines 102 and signal transmission lines 103 are tightly attached to each other. The sensing lines 102 and signal transmission lines 103 are wound around the outer surface of the main body 101. The sensing lines 102 can monitor whether liquid seeps in in real time. At the same time, six sets of sensing lines 102 are arranged in a ring, and each set is matched with a set of signal transmission lines 103. This ensures the accuracy and precision of the entire sensing component 1 to the greatest extent.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the connecting terminal 2 includes a main body 201, a connecting structure 202, and a first sealing sleeve 203. The connecting structure 202 is provided on the surface of the main body 201 near the sub-connector 3, and the first sealing sleeve 203 is connected and installed on the end of the main body 201 away from the connecting structure 202. The main body 201 and the connecting structure 202 are integrally formed, and the main body 201 and the first sealing sleeve 203 are fixedly connected. The sub-connector 3 includes a connector body 301, a connecting end 302, a limiting ring 303, and a foolproof structure 304. The connecting end 302 is installed on the end of the connector body 301 near the connecting terminal 2, and the limiting ring 303 is installed on the surface of the end of the connector body 301 near the connecting end 302. The foolproof structure 304 is provided on the surface of the connector body 301. The surface structure of one end of the connecting end 302 matches the inner surface structure of the connecting structure 202, and the connecting end 302 and the connecting structure 202 are movably connected. Furthermore, the connector body 301 and the connecting end 302 are fixedly connected. The female connector 4 includes a secondary end body 401, a docking plug 402, a connecting groove 403, and a second sealing sleeve 404. The docking plug 402 is installed at the end of the secondary end body 401 away from the sensing component 1, and the connecting groove 403 is opened inside the docking plug 402. The second sealing sleeve 404 is installed at the end of the secondary end body 401 away from the docking plug 402. The inner surface structure of the connecting groove 403 matches the outer surface structure of the limiting ring 303 and the foolproof structure 304, respectively. The secondary end body 401 and the docking plug 402 are fixedly connected. The connector body 301 and the docking plug 402 are connected by a quick-connect fitting method to achieve structural docking. At the same time, the limiting ring 303 and the foolproof structure 304 are used in conjunction with the structure of the connecting groove 403 to ensure the structural stability and accuracy of the female connector 3 and the female connector 4 after insertion and docking, as well as the sealing performance between the structures after docking.
[0026] In summary, as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, when using this air conditioning leak detection dam sensor, first select an appropriate number of sensing components 1 as needed. Then, use the mating plug 402 with the connecting groove 403 inside to connect the female connector 4 at one end of another set of sensing components 1 to the connecting terminal 2 with the female connector 3 installed at one end of the other set of sensing components 1 in the horizontal direction. Continue until the connector body 301 with the limit ring 303 and the foolproof structure 304 on the surface is fully inserted into the interior of the connecting structure 202, and ensure that the limit ring 303 and the foolproof structure 304 are embedded in the interior of the connecting groove 403, thereby ensuring the stability and firmness of the connection between the female connector 3 and the female connector 4.
[0027] During use, the first sealing sleeve 203 at one end of the main body 201 and the second sealing sleeve 404 at one end of the auxiliary body 401 can ensure the sealing and structural strength of the structural connection and prevent unnecessary structural damage. When the sensing wire 102 wound on the surface of the main body 101 detects liquid leakage, the PLC will automatically trigger an alarm signal using the signal transmission line 103 and send alarm information to the management personnel through the ring hole system so that timely measures can be taken to deal with it.
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. A cofferdam sensor for detecting water leakage of a machine room air conditioner, comprising a sensing assembly (1) and a sub connector (3), characterized in that: One end of the sensing assembly (1) is provided with a connecting terminal (2), the sub connector (3) is installed on one side of the connecting terminal (2), and the other end of the sensing assembly (1) away from the connecting terminal (2) is provided with a female connector (4), the sensing assembly (1) comprises a main line body (101), a sensing line (102) and a signal transmission line (103), the surface of the main line body (101) is wound with the sensing line (102), and the surface of the main line body (101) is also wound with the signal transmission line (103).
2. The cofferdam sensor for detecting water leakage of a machine room air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The sensing line (102) and the signal transmission line (103) are arranged in a circular array with the main line body (101) as the center and are each provided with six groups, and the sensing line (102) and the signal transmission line (103) are closely arranged between each other.
3. The cofferdam sensor of claim 1, wherein, The connecting terminal (2) comprises a main terminal body (201), a connecting structure (202) and a first sealing sleeve (203), the surface of one end of the main terminal body (201) close to the sub connector (3) is provided with the connecting structure (202), and the other end of the main terminal body (201) away from the connecting structure (202) is connected and installed with the first sealing sleeve (203).
4. The cofferdam sensor of claim 3, wherein, The main terminal body (201) and the connecting structure (202) are arranged in an integral structure, and the main terminal body (201) and the first sealing sleeve (203) are fixedly connected.
5. The cofferdam sensor of claim 3, wherein the cofferdam sensor is configured to detect a water leak in a machine room air conditioner. The sub connector (3) comprises a connector main body (301), a connecting end (302), a limiting ring (303) and a foolproof structure (304), the connecting end (302) is installed on one end of the connector main body (301) close to the connecting terminal (2), the surface of one end of the connector main body (301) close to the connecting end (302) is installed with the limiting ring (303), and the surface of the connector main body (301) is provided with the foolproof structure (304).
6. The cofferdam sensor of claim 5, wherein, The surface structure of one end of the connecting end (302) matches the inner surface structure of the connecting structure (202), the connecting end (302) and the connecting structure (202) are movably connected, and the connector main body (301) and the connecting end (302) are fixedly connected.
7. The cofferdam sensor of claim 5, wherein the cofferdam sensor is configured to detect a water leak in a machine room air conditioner. The female connector (4) comprises a secondary terminal body (401), a butt plug (402), a connecting groove (403) and a second sealing sleeve (404), the butt plug (402) is installed on one end of the secondary terminal body (401) away from the sensing assembly (1), the inner part of the butt plug (402) is provided with the connecting groove (403), and the second sealing sleeve (404) is installed on one end of the secondary terminal body (401) away from the butt plug (402).
8. The cofferdam sensor of claim 7, wherein, The inner surface structure of the connecting groove (403) matches the outer surface structure of the limiting ring (303) and the foolproof structure (304) respectively, and the secondary terminal body (401) and the butt plug (402) are fixedly connected.