Liquid cooling server cabinet

Abstract

The utility model relates to a liquid cooling server cabinet, which comprises a rack, a server, a liquid cooling module, a pair of pumps and a plurality of liquid conveying pipes, the server is arranged in the rack, the liquid cooling module is arranged in the rack and comprises a liquid preparation device, a liquid inlet manifold, a liquid outlet manifold, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe, the liquid inlet pipe is connected with the liquid preparation device and the liquid inlet manifold, and the liquid outlet pipe is connected with the liquid outlet manifold. The liquid inlet pipe is connected with the liquid distribution device and the liquid outlet manifold, the liquid outlet pipe is connected with the liquid distribution device and the liquid outlet manifold, one pump is arranged on the liquid inlet pipe and communicated with the liquid distribution device and the liquid inlet manifold, the other pump is arranged on the liquid outlet pipe and communicated with the liquid distribution device and the liquid outlet manifold, and part of the liquid conveying pipes are connected with the liquid inlet manifold and the server. The other liquid conveying pipes are connected with the liquid outlet manifold and the server; therefore, the flow speed of the cooling liquid can be accelerated through the pumps, and the overall heat dissipation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a server rack, and more particularly to a liquid-cooled server rack. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic technology and artificial intelligence (AI), servers are widely used in high-density, high-power, and high-efficiency devices to provide fast and powerful computing capabilities. Multiple servers are typically stacked in server racks. As server performance increases, the heat generated during operation also increases accordingly. Therefore, most server racks on the market have gradually adopted liquid cooling to dissipate heat from the servers.

[0003] However, as the power and performance requirements of servers increase, the heat dissipation efficiency of existing liquid cooling systems is gradually becoming unable to meet the large amount of heat generated by each server. Furthermore, since liquid-cooled server racks have fixed dimensions, how to further improve heat dissipation efficiency within the existing size architecture is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to accelerate the flow rate of coolant through various pumps, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a liquid-cooled server rack, including a rack, a server, a liquid-cooling module, a pair of pumps, and multiple infusion pipes. The server is installed in the rack, and the liquid-cooling module is installed in the rack and includes a liquid dispensing device, a liquid inlet manifold, a liquid outlet manifold, a liquid inlet pipe, and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe connects the liquid dispensing device and the liquid inlet manifold, and the liquid outlet pipe connects the liquid dispensing device and the liquid outlet manifold. One pump is installed in the liquid inlet pipe and connects to the liquid dispensing device and the liquid inlet manifold, and another pump is installed in the liquid outlet pipe and connects to the liquid dispensing device and the liquid outlet manifold. Some of the infusion pipes are connected to the liquid inlet manifold and the server, and the remaining infusion pipes are connected to the liquid outlet manifold and the server.

[0006] In one embodiment of this utility model, a pump disposed on the inlet pipe is connected in series with the inlet pipe.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, a pump disposed on the liquid outlet pipe is connected in series with the liquid outlet pipe.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, a pump disposed on the inlet pipe is connected in parallel to the inlet pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, a pump disposed on the liquid outlet pipe is connected in parallel to the liquid outlet pipe.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, each pump includes a body and a pair of clamps. The two ends of the body are connected to the corresponding inlet pipe or outlet pipe, and each clamp is respectively set at the connection between the body and the corresponding inlet pipe or outlet pipe.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold are located on both sides of the liquid dispensing device.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the liquid preparation device is disposed below the server.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the server is surrounded by a pair of opposing first spaces and a pair of opposing second spaces, and the liquid inlet manifold and the liquid outlet manifold are located in each of the first spaces.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, each infusion tube is located in one of the second spaces.

[0015] This utility model of a liquid-cooled server cabinet uses pumps installed in the inlet and outlet pipes, with one pump connected to the liquid distribution device and the inlet manifold, and the other pump connected to the liquid distribution device and the outlet manifold. Therefore, this utility model of a liquid-cooled server cabinet can accelerate the flow rate of the coolant through the pumps, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection of the pump and the inlet or outlet pipe of this utility model in series.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the parallel connection between the pump and the inlet or outlet pipe of this utility model;

[0019] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0020] 10: Rack

[0021] 101: First Space

[0022] 102: Second Space

[0023] 20: Server

[0024] 30: Liquid cooling module

[0025] 31: Liquid preparation device

[0026] 32: Liquid inlet and outlet manifold

[0027] 33: Liquid outlet manifold

[0028] 34: Inlet pipe

[0029] 35: Discharge tube

[0030] 40: Pump

[0031] 41:Ontology

[0032] 42: Clamp

[0033] 50: Infusion tube. Detailed Implementation

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "front side", "rear side", "left side", "right side", "front end", "rear end", "end", "longitudinal", "lateral", "vertical", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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 be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting conditions of this utility model.

[0035] As used herein, terms such as "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and "fifth" describe various elements, components, regions, hierarchies, and / or parts, which should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, hierarchy, or part from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the use of terms such as "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and "fifth" herein does not imply order or sequence.

[0036] The detailed description and technical content of this embodiment will be explained in conjunction with the following drawings. However, the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this embodiment.

[0037] This embodiment provides a liquid-cooled server rack; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes a rack 10, at least one server 20, a liquid cooling module 30, a pair of pumps 40, and multiple infusion tubes 50. It should be noted that, for ease of description and simplification of the drawings, this disclosure and the drawings only illustrate a single server 20, but this is not intended to limit the liquid-cooled server rack of this embodiment to only a single server 20. Those skilled in the art should be able to increase the number of servers 20 and stack them based on the description and drawings, which will be stated in advance.

[0038] The frame 10 is a frame structure composed of multiple supports (not labeled) connected together. Specifically, in this embodiment, the frame 10 is mainly a rectangular frame composed of eight supports connected together, but this embodiment is not limited to this, and the shape of the frame 10 can be adjusted accordingly according to different needs. In this embodiment, multiple reinforcing ribs (not labeled) are connected between the supports of the frame 10 to enhance the overall structural strength of the frame 10, but no reinforcing ribs are provided on the front and rear sides of the frame 10, so that users can conveniently install internal components and perform maintenance on the front or rear side of the frame 10. Multiple decorative panels (not labeled) are connected to the left, right, top, and bottom sides of the frame 10 to close the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the frame 10. At least one door panel (not labeled) is pivotally connected to the front and rear sides of the frame 10, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0039] Server 20 is disposed within rack 10. Specifically, server 20 may be placed on rails, shelves, or support frames installed within rack 10; this embodiment does not impose further limitations on this. In this embodiment, server 20 has a pair of opposing first spaces 101 and a pair of opposing second spaces 102 formed around its four sides (i.e., left, right, front, and rear) and rack 10, respectively. However, this embodiment is not limited to this; for example, server 20 may also rest against one side of rack 10. Specifically, each first space 101 is located on one of the opposing sides (left and right) of server 20, while each second space 102 is located on the other opposing sides (front and rear) of server 20.

[0040] The liquid cooling module 30 is housed within the rack 10 and includes a liquid distribution unit 31, a cooling distribution manifold (CDM) 32, an outlet manifold 33, an inlet pipe 34, and an outlet pipe 35. The liquid distribution unit 31 is a cooling distribution unit (CDU) used to regulate and control the flow rate of the coolant to maintain the required temperature and flow rate of the liquid cooling system. In this embodiment, the liquid distribution unit 31 is located below the server 20, but this embodiment is not limited to this. Both the inlet manifold 32 and the outlet manifold 33 are cooling distribution manifolds (CDMs). The inlet manifold 32 is used to distribute the coolant to each server 20 for heat dissipation and cooling, while the outlet manifold 33 collects and merges the coolant absorbed by each server 20. Specifically, the inlet pipe 34 connects the liquid distribution device 31 and the inlet manifold 32, while the outlet pipe 35 connects the liquid distribution device 31 and the outlet manifold 33. Therefore, the coolant first flows through the inlet pipe 34 to the inlet manifold 32 by the liquid distribution device 31, then is distributed to each server 20 by the inlet manifold 32, and then flows back to the outlet manifold 33, finally returning to the liquid distribution device 31 through the outlet manifold 33 via the outlet pipe 35 to form a cycle.

[0041] One pump 40 is located in the inlet pipe 34 and is connected to both the liquid distribution device 31 and the inlet manifold 32. The other pump 40 is located in the outlet pipe 35 and is connected to both the liquid distribution device 31 and the outlet manifold 33. Thus, the pump 40 in the inlet pipe 34 further propels the coolant flowing from the liquid distribution device 31, accelerating its entry into the inlet manifold 32 for distribution, thereby increasing the flow rate of coolant into each server 20 and significantly increasing the heat dissipation efficiency of each server 20. Furthermore, the pump 40 in the outlet pipe 35 further propels the coolant flowing from the outlet manifold 33, accelerating its entry into the liquid distribution device 31, thereby mitigating the problem of reduced coolant flow rate due to confluence in the outlet manifold 33 and significantly improving the coolant return rate.

[0042] Each portion of the infusion pipe 50 is connected at both ends to the inlet manifold 32 and the server 20, respectively, while the remaining portions of the infusion pipe 50 are connected at both ends to the outlet manifold 33 and the server 20, respectively. Thus, the server 20 is connected to the inlet manifold 32 and the outlet manifold 33 via the infusion pipes 50, allowing coolant to flow from the inlet manifold 32 through the infusion pipes 50 into the server 20 for cooling, and then through the remaining infusion pipes 50 into the outlet manifold 33. In this embodiment, the number of infusion pipes 50 connecting a single server 20 to the inlet manifold 32 and the number of infusion pipes 50 connecting the same server 20 to the outlet manifold 33 are both five. However, this embodiment is not limited to this; the number and placement of the infusion pipes 50 can be adjusted according to different needs to optimally dissipate heat from one or more heat sources inside the server 20.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the pump 40 installed on the inlet pipe 34 is connected in series with the inlet pipe 34, and the pump 40 installed on the outlet pipe 35 is connected in series with the outlet pipe 35, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing the cost of the inlet pipe 34 and the outlet pipe 35. However, this embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pump 40 installed on the inlet pipe 34 can also be connected in parallel to the inlet pipe 34, or the pump 40 installed on the outlet pipe 35 can also be connected in parallel to the outlet pipe 35, thus facilitating the installation and removal of the pump 40. Specifically, each pump 40 includes a body 41 and a pair of clamps 42. In each pump 40, both ends of the body 41 are connected to the corresponding inlet pipe 34 or outlet pipe 35, and each clamp 42 is respectively installed at the connection between the body 41 and the corresponding inlet pipe 34 or outlet pipe 35, thereby firmly fixing the body 41 to the inlet pipe 34 or outlet pipe 35.

[0044] To further explain, the inlet manifold 32 and the outlet manifold 33 are located on opposite sides of the liquid dispensing device 31. Specifically, since the liquid dispensing device 31 in this embodiment is located below the server 20, the inlet manifold 32 and the outlet manifold 33 are located within the first spaces 101 on the left and right sides of the server 20, respectively. Neither the inlet manifold 32 nor the outlet manifold 33 protrudes from the front or rear sides of the server 20, thereby saving space and facilitating space configuration. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. Furthermore, each infusion pipe 50 is located within one of the second spaces 102, that is, each infusion pipe 50 is located on the front or rear side of the server 20. Since the inlet manifold 32 and the outlet manifold 33 are located within the first spaces 101 on the left and right sides of the server 20, the bending radius of each infusion pipe 50 due to its own flexibility can be avoided, thus preventing an increase in the lateral width or longitudinal depth of the liquid-cooled server cabinet.

[0045] In this embodiment of the liquid-cooled server cabinet, each pump 40 is respectively installed in the inlet pipe 34 and the outlet pipe 35. One pump 40 is connected to the liquid distribution device 31 and the inlet manifold 32, and the other pump 40 is connected to the liquid distribution device 31 and the outlet manifold 33. Therefore, the liquid-cooled server cabinet in this embodiment can accelerate the flow rate of the coolant through each pump 40, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency.

[0046] In summary, the foregoing disclosure of this utility model is intended to enable those skilled in the art to clearly understand the technical content of this utility model and implement it accordingly, and is not intended to limit the scope of patent protection of this utility model. In addition, this utility model may have other embodiments not listed. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art should be able to devise various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model, but all such changes and modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the patent application filed for this utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled server rack, characterized in that, include: One rack; One server is located within this rack; A liquid cooling module is installed in the frame and includes a liquid dispensing device, a liquid inlet manifold, a liquid outlet manifold, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid dispensing device and the liquid inlet manifold, and the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid dispensing device and the liquid outlet manifold. A pair of pumps, one of which is disposed in the inlet pipe and connected to the liquid distribution device and the inlet manifold, and the other of which is disposed in the outlet pipe and connected to the liquid distribution device and the outlet manifold; and Multiple infusion tubes, some of which are connected to the inlet manifold and the server, and the remaining infusion tubes are connected to the outlet manifold and the server.

2. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pump, which is installed on the inlet pipe, is connected in series with the inlet pipe.

3. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pump, which is installed on the outlet pipe, is connected in series with the outlet pipe.

4. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pump, which is installed on the inlet pipe, is connected in parallel to the inlet pipe.

5. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pump, which is installed on the outlet pipe, is connected in parallel to the outlet pipe.

6. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the pumps includes a body and a pair of clamps. The two ends of the body are connected to the corresponding inlet pipe or outlet pipe, and each clamp is respectively disposed at the connection between the body and the corresponding inlet pipe or outlet pipe.

7. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet manifold and the outlet manifold are located on opposite sides of the liquid dispensing device.

8. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid preparation device is located below the server.

9. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The server is surrounded by a pair of first spaces and a pair of second spaces, with the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold located in each of the first spaces.

10. The liquid-cooled server rack as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Each of the infusion tubes is located within one of the second spaces.

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