Liquid cooling exchange system

Abstract

A liquid cooling exchange system is used for solving the problem that a liquid cooling exchange device of an existing server heat dissipation unit is not easy to replace. Comprising a shell which is provided with a plurality of separators which divide the interior of the shell into a plurality of liquid cooling exchange device accommodating grooves; and the at least one liquid cooling exchange device is detachably positioned in the liquid cooling exchange device accommodating groove. Therefore, the server can be effectively cooled, so that the server has better working efficiency.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a heat dissipation device, especially a liquid cooling exchange system which exchanges heat with water. BACKGROUND

[0002] Please refer to Figure 1 It is a kind of existing server heat dissipation unit 9, the existing server heat dissipation unit 9 has a server array 91, a liquid cooling exchange device 92 and a water tank 93.The liquid cooling exchange device 92 can drive a cooling liquid to flow through the server array 91, so that the cooling liquid can be backflowed to the liquid cooling exchange device 92 after absorbing the heat generated by the operation of the server array 91, and the cooling liquid and the water liquid of the water tank 93 are exchanged. In this way, the liquid cooling exchange device 92 can drive each cooling liquid to circulate between the server array 91 and the liquid cooling exchange device 92, and between the water tank 93 and the liquid cooling exchange device 92, so as to achieve the effect of cooling the server array 91.

[0003] In the above-mentioned existing server heat dissipation unit 9, the server array 91 and the liquid cooling exchange device 92 are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the liquid cooling exchange device 92 can exchange cooling liquid for the server array 91. However, when the liquid cooling exchange device 92 is damaged, the damaged liquid cooling exchange device 92 cannot perform cooling operation for the server array 91, which leads to the server array 91 having to suspend operation, thereby affecting the working efficiency of the server array 91.

[0004] Therefore, the existing server heat dissipation unit still needs to be improved. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a liquid cooling exchange system, which can modularly replace the liquid cooling exchange device to maintain normal heat dissipation operation of the liquid cooling exchange system.

[0006] The directionality or its approximate phrases in the whole text of the utility model, such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "up (top)", "down (bottom)", "inside", "outside", "side" and the like, mainly refer to the direction of the attached drawings, and each directionality or its approximate phrase is only used to assist in describing and understanding each embodiment of the utility model, and is not used to limit the utility model.

[0007] The quantifier "one" or "a" used for the elements and components recorded in the whole text of the utility model is only for the convenience of use and provides the general meaning of the scope of the utility model; In the utility model, it should be interpreted as including one or at least one, and the single concept also includes multiple cases, unless it obviously means other meanings.

[0008] The terms "combination," "integration," or "assembly" used throughout this utility model mainly include those that allow for separation without damaging the components after connection, or those that make the components inseparable after connection. Those skilled in the art can choose the appropriate term based on the material of the components to be connected or the assembly requirements.

[0009] The liquid cooling exchange system of this utility model includes: a housing having a plurality of partitions that divide the housing into a plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots; and at least one liquid cooling exchange device detachably located in the liquid cooling exchange device receiving slot.

[0010] Therefore, the liquid cooling exchange system of this utility model, through the liquid cooling exchange device detachably located in the liquid cooling exchange device housing tank of the housing, allows for immediate replacement of the liquid cooling exchange device in case of failure, or the use of multiple liquid cooling exchange devices for switching between each other, thereby maintaining the cooling of the server's heat source, enabling the server to operate stably and perform tasks with optimal computing efficiency. Furthermore, when the server is expanded, for example, multiple liquid cooling exchange devices can be added to the liquid cooling exchange device housing tank to meet sufficient heat dissipation requirements, thereby achieving efficient heat dissipation of the server and improving its operating efficiency.

[0011] The housing has a lower end plate, an upper end plate, and two side plates to surround and form the several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks. In this way, the lower end plate, the upper end plate, and the side plates can prevent external dust from entering the several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks.

[0012] The partitions are arranged sequentially and at intervals from the lower end plate to the upper end plate, so that the liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots are arranged perpendicularly side by side in the direction from the lower end plate to the upper end plate. In this way, the liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots are vertically distributed, avoiding the liquid cooling exchange system of this utility model occupying too much lateral area.

[0013] The housing has an inlet that connects to the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks. This allows at least one liquid cooling exchange device to be easily inserted into the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks.

[0014] The housing has a connection port that connects to the accommodating tanks of the plurality of liquid cooling exchange devices. Thus, the connection port allows the pipe assembly to be connected to at least one liquid cooling exchange device.

[0015] The housing has at least one closable door located at the inlet or connection port. This facilitates the installation of at least one liquid cooling exchange device within the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks.

[0016] The at least one liquid cooling exchange device is connected to a pipe assembly. Thus, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device can deliver coolant through the pipe assembly.

[0017] The at least one liquid cooling exchange device has a heat source output port, a heat source return port, a water source return port, and a water source receiving port. The pipe assembly is respectively connected to the heat source output port, the heat source return port, the water source return port, and the water source receiving port. In this way, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device can drive the coolant to circulate between the heat source and the liquid storage device, thereby achieving the effect of cooling the heat source.

[0018] The piping assembly includes a heat source output pipe connected to the heat source output port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, a heat source return pipe connected to the heat source return port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, a water source return pipe connected to the water source return port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, and a water source receiving pipe connected to the water source receiving port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger. Thus, the at least one liquid cooling exchanger can drive the coolant to circulate between the heat source and the liquid storage device, thereby achieving the effect of cooling the heat source.

[0019] The pipe assembly comprises several pipe fittings, each consisting of several diameter segments connected from one end to the other. These diameter segments can have different diameter dimensions.

[0020] Each pipe segment has a single diameter, and the diameters of any two segments are different. The diameters of these segments are arranged from smallest to largest. In this way, by gradually increasing the diameter of this pipe assembly, a gradually increasing liquid volume can be supplied for flow, thereby providing a stable liquid flow.

[0021] Each pipe fitting has several connectors, the number of which corresponds to the number of liquid cooling exchanger receiving tanks. Each of the several diameter sections has one connector, corresponding to one liquid cooling exchanger receiving tank. Thus, when at least one liquid cooling exchanger is placed in any liquid cooling exchanger receiving tank, the corresponding connectors can be connected to achieve the function of coolant delivery. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 : A diagram of an existing liquid cooling exchange system;

[0023] Figure 2 : An exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 : A preferred embodiment of the liquid cooling exchange device of this utility model is shown in the following diagram;

[0025] Figure 4 : A schematic diagram of the pipeline connection of a preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] [This utility model]

[0028] 1: Shell

[0029] 1a: Lower end plate

[0030] 1b: Top plate

[0031] 1c: Side panel

[0032] 11: Divider

[0033] 12: Place the entrance

[0034] 13: Connection Port

[0035] 14: Door panel

[0036] 2: Liquid cooling exchange device

[0037] 21: Heat source output port

[0038] 22: Heat source return port

[0039] 23: Water return port

[0040] 24: Water source receiving port

[0041] S: Liquid cooling exchange unit container tank

[0042] T: Pipe Fittings Assembly

[0043] T1: Heat source output pipe

[0044] T2: Heat source return pipe

[0045] T3: Water return pipe

[0046] T4: Water source receiving pipe

[0047] T5: Interface

[0048] H: Heat source

[0049] L: Liquid storage equipment

[0050] M: Liquid cooling exchange system

[0051] ﹝existing﹞

[0052] 9: Liquid cooling exchange system

[0053] 91: Server Array

[0054] 92: Liquid cooling exchange device

[0055] 93: Water tank. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings; in addition, those symbols that are marked with the same symbols in different drawings are considered to be the same and their descriptions will be omitted.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, it is a preferred embodiment of the liquid cooling exchange system M of the present invention, including a housing 1 and at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2, which is detachably located in the housing 1.

[0058] The housing 1 can be formed by stacking several frames or plates. The housing 1 is used to mount the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2, so that the housing 1 can serve as a frame for the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2, allowing the housing 1 to hold the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2. The housing 1 can be movable (e.g., with wheels) or fixed (e.g., placed in a predetermined position). The housing 1 can be positioned appropriately for connecting, for example, a server array requiring heat dissipation, via piping. The housing 1 can have several liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S, which can be used to house the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2. In detail, the housing 1 may have several partitions 11, which divide the interior of the housing 1 into several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks S. The partitions 11 may be several baffles, so that the several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks S formed by the partitions 11 can be disconnected from each other. Alternatively, the partitions 11 may be several support frames, so that the several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks S formed by the partitions 11 can be connected.

[0059] In this embodiment, the housing 1 may have a lower end plate 1a, an upper end plate 1b, and two side plates 1c to surround and form the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S. The plurality of partitions 11 are sequentially spaced from the lower end plate 1a toward the upper end plate 1b, so that the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S can be arranged perpendicularly side by side in the direction from the lower end plate 1a to the upper end plate 1b. Furthermore, the housing 1 may have an inlet 12 communicating with each liquid cooling exchange device receiving slot S. The housing 1 may also have a connection port 13. Preferably, the connection port 13 and the inlet 12 are located on opposite sides of the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S, respectively. In addition, the housing 1 may have at least one door 14 that can be opened and closed and located at the inlet 12 or the connection port 13, which facilitates the installation of at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 into the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S. Furthermore, the housing 1 may have several cooling fans or vents to help the several liquid cooling exchange device housings S dissipate heat.

[0060] At least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 is detachably located within the plurality of liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks S. The operator can install an appropriate number of liquid cooling exchange devices 2 according to heat exchange requirements. The at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can be, for example, a cooling distribution unit (CDU), and can have a driving component such as a pump to drive the transfer of fluids such as coolant. Specifically, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can be inserted into one of the liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks S through the inlet 12. The at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can be supported by the plurality of partitions 11, thereby ensuring that the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 is stably located within the liquid cooling exchange device receiving tank S.

[0061] Furthermore, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can be connected to a pipe assembly T, which is used to output or input coolant from the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2. Specifically, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 may have a heat source output port 21 for supplying cooling coolant to a heat source (e.g., a server array), a heat source return port 22 for receiving high-temperature coolant returning from the heat source, a water source return port 23 for returning high-temperature exchange fluid to a storage device, and a water source receiving port 24 for receiving cooled exchange fluid from the storage device. The aforementioned heat source output port 21, heat source return port 22, water source return port 23, and water source receiving port 24 are preferably connected to the connection port 13 located on the housing 1. The pipe assembly T can be connected to the heat source output port 21, heat source return port 22, water source return port 23, and water source receiving port 24 respectively through the connection port 13.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the pipe assembly T can connect the heat source output port 21 and the heat source return port 22 to a heat source H, which can be, for example, an electronic device that generates heat, such as a server array. It also connects the water source return port 23 and the water source receiving port 24 to a liquid storage device L. Thus, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can drive coolant to flow through the heat source H, allowing the coolant to absorb the heat energy (e.g., heat generated by the server array) and return to the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2. The coolant undergoes heat exchange and cooling in the liquid cooling exchange device 2, transferring the heat energy to the exchange liquid drawn from the liquid storage device L. The cooled coolant can then be reintroduced into the heat source H. Alternatively, the heat-absorbing exchange liquid can be returned to the liquid storage device L for cooling before being reintroduced into the liquid cooling exchange device 2. Thus, the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 can drive the liquid to circulate between the heat source H and the liquid storage device L, thereby achieving the effect of cooling the heat source H. Furthermore, since the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 is detachably located in the liquid cooling exchange device housing S, if the at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 fails, the faulty liquid cooling exchange device 2 can be replaced immediately. Alternatively, when there are several liquid cooling exchange devices 2, the coolant can be continuously exchanged through the unfailed liquid cooling exchange devices 2 to maintain the cooling of the heat source H.

[0063] Please continue reading. Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, there can be multiple liquid cooling exchange devices 2, and the pipe assembly T can have four pipes. Furthermore, the pipe assembly T may include a heat source output pipe T1 connected to the heat source output port 21 of each liquid cooling exchange device 2, a heat source return pipe T2 connected to the heat source return port 22 of each liquid cooling exchange device 2, a water source return pipe T3 connected to the water source return port 23 of each liquid cooling exchange device 2, and a water source receiving pipe T4 connected to the water source receiving port 24 of each liquid cooling exchange device 2. Preferably, the diameter of each pipe in the above-mentioned pipe assembly T (i.e., the heat source output pipe T1, the heat source return pipe T2, the water source return pipe T3, and the water source receiving pipe T4) can gradually widen from one end to the other. Furthermore, each pipe can be formed by connecting several diameter segments from one end to the other. In this embodiment, each pipe has four diameter segments, each diameter segment can have a single diameter, and the diameters of any two diameter segments can be different.

[0064] The diameters of the several diameter segments can be arranged, for example, from top to bottom in an increasing order, so that the several diameter segments can be connected to form the aforementioned gradually expanding pipe fittings. The several liquid cooling exchange devices 2 can be sequentially connected to positions of different diameters of each pipe fitting. More specifically, each pipe fitting can have several mating interfaces T5, and the number of mating interfaces T5 can correspond to the number of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S. Thus, when at least one liquid cooling exchange device 2 is placed into any liquid cooling exchange device receiving slot S, the corresponding mating interface T5 can be connected. In this embodiment, when the number of liquid cooling exchange device receiving slots S is four, each pipe fitting can have four mating interfaces T5, and these four mating interfaces T5 can be located in the four diameter segments, that is, each of the four diameter segments can have one mating interface T5, corresponding to one liquid cooling exchange device receiving slot S.

[0065] For example, the four ports T5 of the heat source output pipe T1 are respectively connected to the heat source output port 21 of each liquid cooling exchanger 2. The four ports T5 of the heat source return pipe T2 are respectively connected to the heat source return port 22 of each liquid cooling exchanger 2. The four ports T5 of the water source return pipe T3 are respectively connected to the water source return port 23 of each liquid cooling exchanger 2. The four ports T5 of the water source receiving pipe T4 are respectively connected to the water source receiving port 24 of each liquid cooling exchanger 2. Thus, when only a single liquid cooling exchanger 2 is used for operation, only a small amount of coolant needs to be driven, so a liquid cooling exchanger 2 connected to a small diameter position can be selected. However, when multiple liquid cooling exchangers 2 are used for operation (for example, when a server is running at full capacity and generating a large amount of heat), the amount of coolant driven will gradually increase according to the number of liquid cooling exchangers 2 in operation, and the gradually increasing liquid volume can be supplied sequentially through the gradually widening diameter of the pipe assembly T, thereby providing a stable liquid flow.

[0066] In summary, the liquid cooling exchange system of this invention, through the detachable liquid cooling exchange device housing located within the housing, allows for immediate replacement of the liquid cooling exchange device in case of failure. Alternatively, multiple liquid cooling exchange devices can be installed and switched between each other to maintain cooling of the server's heat source, thereby enabling the server to operate stably and perform tasks with optimal computing efficiency. Furthermore, when the server is expanded, for example, multiple liquid cooling exchange devices can be added to the liquid cooling exchange device housing to meet sufficient heat dissipation requirements, thereby achieving efficient heat dissipation of the server and improving its operating efficiency.

[0067] Although the present invention has been disclosed using the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and alterations made by those skilled in the art to the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall still fall within the technical scope protected by the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall include all changes within the meaning and equivalent scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled heat exchange system, characterized in that, include: A housing having several partitions that divide the interior of the housing into several liquid cooling exchange device accommodating tanks; and At least one liquid cooling exchange device is detachably located in the liquid cooling exchange device receiving tank.

2. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a lower end plate, an upper end plate, and two side plates to surround and form the housing of the plurality of liquid cooling exchange devices.

3. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The several partitions are arranged sequentially and at intervals from the lower end plate to the upper end plate, so that the several liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks are arranged vertically side by side in the direction from the lower end plate to the upper end plate.

4. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has an inlet that connects to the accommodating tanks of the plurality of liquid cooling exchange devices.

5. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The housing has a connection port that connects to the several liquid cooling exchange device housings.

6. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The housing has at least one door that can be opened and closed located at the inlet or the connection port.

7. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one liquid cooling exchange device is connected to a pipe assembly.

8. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The at least one liquid cooling exchange device has a heat source output port, a heat source return port, a water source return port and a water source receiving port, and the pipe assembly is respectively connected to the heat source output port, the heat source return port, the water source return port and the water source receiving port.

9. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The fitting assembly includes a heat source output pipe connected to the heat source output port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, a heat source return pipe connected to the heat source return port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, a water source return pipe connected to the water source return port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger, and a water source receiving pipe connected to the water source receiving port of the at least one liquid cooling exchanger.

10. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The fitting assembly has several fittings, each of which is formed by connecting several diameter sections from one end to the other.

11. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 10, characterized in that, Each diameter segment has a single diameter width, and the diameter widths of any two diameter segments are different. The diameter widths of these diameter segments are arranged from smallest to largest.

12. The liquid-cooled exchange system as described in claim 10, characterized in that, Each pipe fitting has several mating interfaces, the number of which corresponds to the number of liquid cooling exchange device receiving tanks. Each of the several diameter sections has one mating interface, corresponding to one liquid cooling exchange device receiving tank.

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