Blind mating assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a blind plug assembly, which relates to the technical field of liquid cooling and comprises a refrigerant pipe, a female interface piece and a male interface piece. A liquid supply flow channel and a liquid outlet flow channel are arranged in the refrigerant pipe and used for being communicated with a plurality of liquid pools. The refrigerant pipe is provided with a female connector piece communicating with the liquid supply flow channel and the liquid outlet flow channel. The male connector piece is used for being arranged on the outer surface of the liquid pool, and the male connector piece and the female connector piece are connected in a matched and inserted mode. According to the utility model, the installation process of the liquid pool and the liquid cooling pipeline can be simplified, the installation efficiency is improved, and compared with a pipeline connection structure in the prior art, the structure is simpler, so that the assembly cost can be reduced. And a user can easily complete connection and disconnection operations without complicated tools or skills. And meanwhile, the maintenance cost and the time cost are reduced, and the economic benefit is remarkable especially in equipment needing to be frequently replaced or maintained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid cooling technology, specifically to a blind insertion assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Immersion liquid cooling uses coolant as the heat transfer medium. Liquids have higher thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity, allowing for faster heat conduction and more efficient heat absorption. Simultaneously, by reducing the use of fans and air conditioning, data centers employing immersion liquid cooling technology have lower PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness).

[0003] In related technologies, immersion liquid-cooled cabinets include a cabinet body and multiple liquid pools, which are connected to liquid channels via blind-insertion fluid manipulators. However, the inlet and outlet of the liquid pools are located on opposite sides of the pools, thus requiring two blind-insertion fluid manipulators, which increases the complexity of cabinet installation. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to address one of the technical problems in related technologies to a certain extent. Therefore, this invention provides a blind-fit assembly with the advantage of convenient installation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a blind-insertion assembly, comprising a refrigerant pipe, a female connector, and a male connector; the refrigerant pipe is provided with a liquid supply channel and a liquid outlet channel, which are used to communicate with multiple liquid pools; the refrigerant pipe is provided with a female connector that communicates with the liquid supply channel and the liquid outlet channel respectively; the male connector is used to be disposed on the outer surface of the liquid pool, and the male connector is inserted into the female connector.

[0006] The application of this application has the following beneficial effects: It integrates the liquid supply channel and the liquid outlet channel into a single refrigerant pipe. A male connector is located on the outer surface of the liquid tank, and a female connector is located on the refrigerant pipe. The male and female connectors mate and plug together to achieve a quick connection between the liquid tank and the refrigerant pipe. This quick-connection method simplifies the installation process, improves installation efficiency, and is simpler than existing pipe connection structures, thereby reducing component costs. Connecting multiple liquid tanks simultaneously via the refrigerant pipe significantly shortens installation and disassembly time. The operation is simple and easy, requiring no complex tools or skills; users can easily complete connection and disconnection operations. It also reduces maintenance and time costs, especially in equipment requiring frequent replacement or maintenance, resulting in significant economic benefits.

[0007] Optionally, the female interface component includes an inlet female interface component and an outlet female interface component, wherein the inlet female interface component is connected to the liquid supply channel and the outlet female interface component is connected to the liquid outlet channel;

[0008] The male connector includes a male inlet connector and a male outlet connector corresponding to the female inlet connector and the female outlet connector. The male inlet connector is inserted into the female inlet connector, and the male outlet connector is inserted into the female outlet connector.

[0009] Optionally, the height of the inlet female connector is lower than the height of the outlet female connector.

[0010] Optionally, the inlet female connector and the outlet female connector are offset in the width direction of the refrigerant pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the side wall of the refrigerant pipe is provided with an inlet for liquid to enter the liquid supply channel and an outlet for liquid to flow out of the liquid outlet channel.

[0012] Optionally, the inlet and the outlet are located on the same side of the refrigerant pipe, and the height of the inlet is lower than the height of the outlet.

[0013] Optionally, the inlet is equipped with an inlet valve, and the liquid supply channel is connected to an external liquid supply pipeline through the inlet valve; the outlet is equipped with an outlet valve, and the liquid outlet channel is connected to an external liquid outlet pipeline through the outlet valve.

[0014] Optionally, the refrigerant pipe is one or more combinations of straight pipe, S-shaped pipe, L-shaped pipe and U-shaped pipe.

[0015] Optionally, a baffle is provided inside the refrigerant pipe to divide the interior of the refrigerant pipe into a supply channel and an outlet channel.

[0016] Optionally, a first sealing element is provided between the female inlet connector and the male inlet connector, the first sealing element being sleeved on the female inlet connector, and the first sealing element being used to seal the gap between the female inlet connector and the male inlet connector; a second sealing element is provided between the female outlet connector and the male outlet connector, the second sealing element being sleeved on the female outlet connector, and the second sealing element being used to seal the gap between the female outlet connector and the male outlet connector.

[0017] These features and advantages of this utility model will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments or means of this utility model will be shown in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but are not intended to limit the technical solutions of this utility model. In addition, each of these features, elements and components appearing in the following text and drawings is multiple and is labeled with different symbols or numbers for convenience, but all represent parts with the same or similar structure or function. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model installed on a liquid tank.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerant pipe and female connector of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0022] Among them, 1. Refrigerant pipe; 11. Liquid supply channel; 12. Liquid outlet channel; 13. Baffle; 21. Female connector; 210. Liquid inlet female connector; 211. Liquid outlet female connector; 22. Male connector; 23. Outlet valve; 24. Inlet valve; 3. Liquid tank. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described are intended to explain this utility model and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0024] The terms "an embodiment," "example," or "trademark" used in this specification refer to a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment itself that may be included in at least one embodiment disclosed in this patent. The phrase "in an embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0025] In related technologies, immersion liquid-cooled cabinets include a cabinet body and multiple liquid pools, which are connected to liquid flow channels via blind-plug fluid manipulators. Heating elements are installed within the liquid pools, directly immersed in the cooling liquid, and the heat is carried away by the liquid's flow and thermal conduction properties. In traditional coolant piping systems, the inlet and outlet of the liquid pool are located on opposite sides of the pool, requiring two blind-plug fluid manipulators to connect the coolant piping. This necessitates space for piping and auxiliary equipment, increasing the complexity of cabinet installation.

[0026] In view of this, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a blind-insertion assembly, including a refrigerant pipe 1, a female connector 21, and a male connector 22; the refrigerant pipe 1 is provided with a liquid supply channel 11 and a liquid outlet channel 12, which are used to communicate with multiple liquid pools 3; the refrigerant pipe 1 is provided with a female connector 21 that communicates with the liquid supply channel and the liquid outlet channel; the male connector 22 is used to be disposed on the outer surface of the liquid pool 3, and the male connector 22 is inserted into the female connector 21.

[0027] The male connector 22 and the female connector 21 enable a quick connection between the liquid tank and the refrigerant pipe. This quick connection method simplifies the installation process, improves installation efficiency, and is simpler than the pipe connection structure in the prior art, thereby reducing component costs.

[0028] In this embodiment, the female interface component 21 includes a liquid inlet female interface component 210 and a liquid outlet female interface component 211. The liquid inlet female interface component 210 is connected to the liquid supply channel, and the liquid outlet female interface component 211 is connected to the liquid outlet channel. The male interface component 22 includes a liquid inlet male interface component and a liquid outlet male interface component corresponding to the liquid inlet female interface component 210 and the liquid outlet female interface component 211. The liquid inlet male interface component is inserted into the liquid inlet female interface component 210, and the liquid outlet male interface component is inserted into the liquid outlet female interface component 211.

[0029] In this embodiment, the male connector 22 and the female connector 21 adopt a quick-connect structure, which includes a male connector 22 (plug) and a female connector 21 (socket). The plug has a movable locking sleeve. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the locking sleeve moves forward and locks into the locking groove of the socket, thereby achieving a seal and connection. Disconnection process: By manually or with a tool pushing the locking sleeve backward, it disengages from the locking groove, allowing the plug to be easily pulled out, achieving quick disconnection. Quick connection and disconnection greatly improve work efficiency and convenience. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the type of connector that can be mated with the female connector 211. In practical applications, appropriate connectors can be selected according to the pipe size and shape.

[0030] In some embodiments, the immersion liquid cooling system has two different forms: a horizontal system and a vertical system. In the vertical system, multiple liquid tanks 3 are arranged vertically from bottom to top in the cabinet; in the horizontal system, multiple liquid tanks 3 are arranged horizontally in the cabinet.

[0031] It should be noted that, regardless of whether it is a horizontal or vertical system, the height of the inlet female connector 210 is lower than the height of the outlet female connector 211. Liquid flow at the same height is generally stable, but when the liquid flows to different heights, it will rise or fall, and the water velocity will decrease or rise due to gravity. Therefore, by placing the inlet of the liquid tank at a lower position and the outlet at a higher position, the liquid can flow faster and more smoothly within the tank. During the flow, the liquid can carry away heat from the heat source more quickly and further through circulation, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inlet female connector 210 and the outlet female connector 211 are offset in the width direction of the refrigerant pipe 1, and the distance between the inlet female connector 210 and the outlet female connector 211 is designed according to the width of the refrigerant pipe. Furthermore, the inlet and outlet on the refrigerant pipe 1 are located on the same side of the refrigerant pipe 1, and the height of the inlet is lower than the height of the outlet.

[0033] In this embodiment, the refrigerant pipe 1 is a square flat pipe with a partition 13 inside, dividing the interior of the refrigerant pipe 1 into a liquid supply channel 11 and a liquid outlet channel 12. Both the liquid supply channel 11 and the liquid outlet channel 12 have square cross-sections. The side wall of the refrigerant pipe 1 has an inlet for liquid to enter the liquid supply channel 11 and an outlet for liquid to flow out of the liquid outlet channel 12. An inlet valve 24 is provided at the inlet, and the liquid supply channel is connected to an external liquid supply pipeline through the inlet valve 24. An outlet valve 23 is provided at the outlet, and the liquid outlet channel is connected to an external liquid outlet pipeline through the outlet valve 23. The external liquid supply pipeline and the external liquid outlet pipeline are connected to a circulation pump, and the flow directions of the liquid supply channel 11 and the liquid outlet channel 12 are opposite.

[0034] The refrigerant pipe 1 is designed as a square flat pipe, which occupies less space in the thickness direction of the immersion liquid-cooled cabinet. The inlet channel 11 and the outlet channel 12 are integrated into a single refrigerant pipe 1, allowing for the arrangement of piping and equipment within a smaller space. By integrating the inlet channel 11 and the outlet channel 12, the male connector 22, the female connector 21, and the liquid tank 3, the space utilization within the cabinet is greatly saved. At the same time, the integrated refrigerant pipe 1 design takes into account the difficulty of maintenance and the reliability of equipment, enabling quick partial maintenance and equipment replacement, shortening downtime, and improving the reliability and stability of the piping system.

[0035] In this embodiment, a first sealing element is provided between the male inlet connectors, and the first sealing element is sleeved on the female inlet connector 210. The first sealing element is used to seal the gap between the female inlet connector 210 and the male inlet connector. A second sealing element is provided between the female outlet connector 211 and the male outlet connector, and the second sealing element is sleeved on the female outlet connector 211. The second sealing element is used to seal the gap between the female outlet connector 211 and the male outlet connector.

[0036] This embodiment does not limit the shape of the refrigerant pipe 1. For example, to improve heat exchange efficiency, such as Figure 1As shown, the refrigerant pipe 1 is configured as a straight pipe, and a liquid flow channel 11 and a liquid outlet flow channel 12 extending along the length direction of the refrigerant pipe 2 are provided inside the refrigerant pipe 1. In other embodiments, the refrigerant pipe 1 is one or more combinations of a straight pipe, an S-shaped pipe, an L-shaped pipe, and a U-shaped pipe, and the specific shape of the refrigerant pipe 1 is designed according to the arrangement direction of the multiple liquid pools.

[0037] During the refrigerant transfer process, the fluid flows into the supply channel 11 through the inlet valve 24 of the refrigerant pipe 1. After passing through the supply channel 11, it flows into the liquid pool through the inlet female connector 210 and the inlet male connector corresponding to each liquid pool 3 in sequence. After exchanging heat with the heating element in the liquid pool, it flows into the outlet channel 12 through the outlet female connector 211 and the outlet male connector corresponding to the liquid pool 3 in sequence (the liquid flow direction in the supply channel 11 is opposite to the liquid flow direction in the outlet channel 12), and then flows out of the refrigerant pipe 1 through the outlet valve 23 of the refrigerant pipe 1.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, taking a vertical immersion liquid-cooled cabinet as an example, multiple liquid pools 3 are installed from bottom to top on the frame inside the cabinet, and refrigerant pipes 1 are installed on the internal back panel of the immersion liquid-cooled cabinet; each liquid pool 3 has a male interface corresponding to the female interface on the refrigerant pipe 1 on its back. In order for the male interface to be able to connect smoothly with the female interface, the center lines of the liquid outlet female interface 211 and the liquid outlet male interface need to be on the same horizontal plane and the same vertical plane, and the center lines of the liquid inlet female interface 210 and the liquid inlet male interface need to be on the same horizontal plane and the same vertical plane.

[0039] When assembling the liquid tank, simply push the liquid tank 3 into the immersion liquid cooling cabinet from the front, and connect the liquid tank 3 to the liquid cooling pipeline through the blind-plug structure. This embodiment can connect multiple liquid tanks at once, pushing them simultaneously towards the refrigerant pipe 1. The male connectors on the liquid tanks mate with the female connectors on the refrigerant pipe 1; connection is completed simply by inserting the male connector into the female connector, requiring no tools and making installation very convenient. This connection method is particularly compact when the rear space inside the immersion liquid cooling cabinet is limited, requiring no additional space.

[0040] In summary, integrating the supply and outlet channels into a single refrigerant pipe, with a male connector on the outer surface of the liquid tank and a female connector on the refrigerant pipe, allows for quick connection between the liquid tank and the refrigerant pipe. This quick-connection method simplifies the installation process, improves efficiency, and is simpler than existing pipe connection structures, thus reducing component costs. Connecting multiple liquid tanks simultaneously via the refrigerant pipe significantly shortens installation and disassembly time. The operation is simple and easy, requiring no complex tools or skills; users can easily connect and disconnect. It also reduces maintenance and time costs, offering significant economic benefits, especially for equipment requiring frequent replacement or maintenance.

[0041] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of this utility model will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A blind mating assembly, characterized in that, It includes a refrigerant pipe (1), a female connector (21), and a male connector (22); the refrigerant pipe (1) is provided with a liquid supply channel (11) and a liquid outlet channel (12), which are used to communicate with multiple liquid pools (3); the refrigerant pipe (1) is provided with a female connector (21) that communicates with the liquid supply channel and the liquid outlet channel; the male connector (22) is used to be disposed on the outer surface of the liquid pool (3), and the male connector (22) is inserted into the female connector (21).

2. The blind mating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female interface component (21) includes an inlet female interface component (210) and an outlet female interface component (211). The inlet female interface component (210) is connected to the liquid supply channel (11), and the outlet female interface component (211) is connected to the liquid outlet channel (12). The male interface component (22) includes a male inlet interface component and a male outlet interface component corresponding to the female inlet interface component (210) and the female outlet interface component (211). The male inlet interface component is inserted into the female inlet interface component (210), and the male outlet interface component is inserted into the female outlet interface component (211).

3. The blind mating assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the inlet female connector (210) is lower than the height of the outlet female connector (211).

4. The blind mating assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inlet female connector (210) and the outlet female connector (211) are offset in the width direction of the refrigerant pipe (1).

5. The blind mating assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The side wall of the refrigerant pipe (1) is provided with an inlet for liquid to enter the liquid supply channel (11) and an outlet for liquid to flow out of the liquid outlet channel (12).

6. The blind mating assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inlet and the outlet are located on the same side of the refrigerant pipe (1), and the height of the inlet is lower than the height of the outlet.

7. The blind mating assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inlet is equipped with an inlet valve (24), and the liquid supply channel is connected to the external liquid supply pipeline through the inlet valve (24); the outlet is equipped with an outlet valve (23), and the liquid outlet channel is connected to the external liquid outlet pipeline through the outlet valve (23).

8. The blind mating assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The refrigerant pipe (1) is one or more combinations of straight pipe, S-shaped pipe, L-shaped pipe and U-shaped pipe.

9. The blind mating assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A partition (13) is provided inside the refrigerant pipe (1) to divide the interior of the refrigerant pipe into the liquid supply channel and the liquid outlet channel.

10. The blind mating assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first sealing element is provided between the female inlet connector (210) and the male inlet connector. The first sealing element is sleeved on the female inlet connector (210) and is used to seal the gap between the female inlet connector (210) and the male inlet connector. A second sealing element is provided between the female outlet connector (211) and the male outlet connector. The second sealing element is sleeved on the female outlet connector (211) and is used to seal the gap between the female outlet connector (211) and the male outlet connector.

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