Liquid cooling water distribution pipe assembly capable of being rapidly installed

Abstract

A liquid-cooling water distribution pipe assembly capable of being rapidly installed comprises a liquid inlet unit, a liquid outlet unit, a water distribution unit, a water distribution unit, a water distribution unit, a water distribution unit, a water distribution unit, a water distribution unit and a water distribution unit, wherein the liquid inlet unit comprises a large-scale rapid-plug socket and an adapter; the liquid outlet unit comprises a water distribution pipe, a first fixing block, a second fixing block and a plurality of liquid distribution quick-plug plugs, the fixing blocks are respectively mounted at two ends of the water distribution pipe, the plurality of liquid distribution quick-plug plugs are uniformly distributed on the water distribution pipe, the liquid outlet unit is hermetically connected with the liquid outlet unit through the first fixing block, and the liquid outlet unit is hermetically connected with the exhaust unit through the second fixing block; and the exhaust unit is in sealed connection with the liquid outlet unit through a second fixing block. According to the liquid-cooling water distribution pipe assembly capable of being rapidly installed, the structures of the liquid inlet part and the liquid distribution part are improved, welding is changed into a sealing assembly type structure, and meanwhile, quick-plug connectors of different specifications and models are applied, so that point positions needing to be welded of the water distribution pipe are basically omitted, and the problem that cooling liquid leaks at the connecting part is solved.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid cooling equipment technology, and in particular to a liquid cooling water distribution pipe assembly for a liquid cooling equipment. [Background Technology]

[0002] With the accelerated pace of global digital transformation, computing power has been integrated into various aspects of production and daily life. Whether it's the research and development of high-end technology projects or the operation of everyday shopping software, powerful computing support is essential. As the physical carrier of computing power, data centers provide support and guarantees for data transmission and information exchange, data processing and analysis through centralized storage, processing and management of data. They are a key information infrastructure for the digital and intelligent development of industries.

[0003] Large data centers operate day and night, handling massive amounts of stored and transferred data. One of the most obvious problems is severe heat generation. Motherboards, control centers, and hard drives generate significant heat under high-speed operation, and this combined effect leads to persistently high temperatures throughout the data center, necessitating efficient cooling and control. Compared to traditional air cooling, liquid cooling has a specific heat capacity thousands of times higher, significantly improving heat dissipation efficiency. Liquid cooling technology, with its outstanding advantages in energy saving and carbon reduction in cooling and heat dissipation, is gradually becoming the mainstream solution for data center heat dissipation.

[0004] Currently, practical liquid cooling systems require a Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) to deliver coolant to the cold plates corresponding to the heat-generating elements, thus removing the heat generated during operation. Simultaneously, the heated coolant flows back into the CDU for further cooling, forming a circulating water path. A typical liquid cooling rack houses multiple sets of components to be cooled, necessitating the distribution of coolant from the CDU across the rack via a water distribution pipe assembly. However, most connections in conventional water distribution pipe assemblies are achieved through welding.

[0005] Using conventional integral welded manifold assemblies requires welding at multiple points, such as the inlet, outlet, and vent. The high temperatures and heat buildup during welding can cause deformation of the manifold, necessitating straightening after welding. Since the entire manifold needs to remain sealed to prevent leakage of pressurized coolant flowing within its cavity, poor welding can lead to pinholes and cracks, increasing the risk of leakage due to multiple welds.

[0006] Improvements and refinements are needed for the welded water pipe assembly to prevent leaks and other problems caused by poor welding. [Summary of the Invention]

[0007] This invention addresses the above-mentioned problems by proposing a quick-installable liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly. The structure of the liquid-cooled water distribution pipe is improved by changing the structure of the liquid inlet and distribution units to a sealed assembly structure. Simultaneously, various specifications and models of quick-connect fittings are used, essentially eliminating the need for welding points on the water distribution pipe, avoiding coolant leakage at the connection points, and enabling quick disassembly and assembly. This significantly reduces operation time during component replacement.

[0008] A quick-installable liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly, characterized in that the water distribution pipe assembly comprises,

[0009] Liquid inlet unit: includes a large quick-connect socket and an adapter, wherein the adapter is connected to the liquid outlet unit via a thread;

[0010] Liquid dispensing unit: includes a water distribution pipe, a first / second fixing block and several liquid dispensing quick-connect plugs, wherein the first fixing block and the second fixing block are respectively installed at both ends of the water distribution pipe, and several liquid dispensing quick-connect plugs are evenly distributed on the water distribution pipe, and the liquid dispensing unit is sealed to the liquid dispensing unit through the first fixing block, and the liquid dispensing unit is sealed to the exhaust unit through the second fixing block;

[0011] And an exhaust unit, wherein the exhaust unit is sealed to the liquid outlet unit via a second fixing block.

[0012] The exhaust unit includes an automatic exhaust valve, an exhaust valve adapter, a quick-connect socket, a quick-connect plug, and a quick-connect adapter. The pneumatic exhaust valve is connected to the exhaust valve adapter. The exhaust valve adapter is assembled to the quick-connect adapter through a mating structure of the quick-connect socket and the quick-connect plug. The quick-connect adapter is connected to the second fixing block through a threaded fastening seal.

[0013] When the liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly is installed vertically, its liquid inlet unit is below the liquid outlet unit, its venting unit is above the liquid outlet unit, the first fixing block is the lower fixing block, and the second fixing block is the upper fixing block.

[0014] When the liquid inlet unit is below the liquid outlet unit, the adapter in the liquid inlet unit is a bent pipe adapter.

[0015] The large quick-connect socket is a self-sealing quick-connect socket. The large quick-connect socket is sealed to one end of the bent tube adapter through a threaded pair, while the other end of the bent tube adapter is sealed to the first fixing block through a threaded pair.

[0016] Several quick-connect plugs for dispensing liquid are evenly distributed on the water distribution pipe of the liquid dispensing unit. Each quick-connect plug is installed together with the water distribution pipe through a sealed installation structure.

[0017] The sealing installation structure includes a quick-connect recessed threaded hole, a plug mating thread, a sealing groove, and a sealing ring. The quick-connect recessed threaded hole is evenly distributed on the wall of the water distribution pipe and has an external thread inside. The insertion end of the quick-connect plug has a matching internal thread. The mating surface outside the external and internal threads also has a sealing groove, in which the sealing ring is inserted.

[0018] There are multiple mounting holes on both the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

[0019] The present invention relates to a quick-installable liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly, which improves the structure of the liquid inlet and distribution parts by changing the welding to a sealed assembly structure. At the same time, it uses various specifications and models of quick-connect connectors, which eliminates the need for welding points in the water distribution pipe, avoids the problem of coolant leakage at the connection points, and enables quick disassembly and assembly, which can significantly save operation time when replacing the component. [Attached Image Description]

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly that can be quickly installed according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the exhaust unit structure of a liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly that can be quickly installed, as described in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the quick-connect sealing structure of a liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly that can be installed quickly, as per this utility model.

[0023] Among them: 10. Liquid inlet unit; 11. Large quick-connect socket; 12. Adapter;

[0024] 20. Dispensing unit; 21. Dispensing pipe; 22. First fixing block; 23. Second fixing block; 24. Dispensing quick-connect plug; 25. Mounting hole;

[0025] 30. Exhaust unit; 31. Automatic exhaust valve; 32. Exhaust valve adapter; 33. Quick-connect socket; 34. Quick-connect plug; 35. Quick-connect adapter;

[0026] 40. Sealed installation structure; 41. Quick-connect recessed threaded hole; 42. Plug mating thread; 43. Sealing groove; 44. Sealing ring.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0027] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the 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 below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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 limitations on this utility model.

[0029] This utility model mainly relates to a liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly. Previously, water distribution pipe assemblies used welding to connect multiple parts, such as the fixed end and the water outlet. The high temperature and accumulated heat during welding could cause deformation of the water distribution pipe. After welding, the water distribution pipe also needed to be straightened. Because the water distribution pipe is internally sealed and pressurized, any problem could lead to leakage. Poor welding, resulting in pinholes and cracks, could also cause leakage, and multiple welds would increase the risk of leakage. Therefore, this utility model improves and applies this technology to address these shortcomings. For water distribution pipes used in liquid-cooled connections, the application of various self-sealing components prevents coolant leakage in liquid-cooled applications, allows for quick installation, and saves time during component replacement.

[0030] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 ~Appendix Figure 3 The illustration shows a quick-installation liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly, which includes the following components:

[0031] Liquid inlet unit 10: includes a large quick-connect socket 11 and an adapter 12, wherein the adapter 12 is connected to the liquid outlet unit 20 by a thread;

[0032] Liquid dispensing unit 20: includes a water distribution pipe 21, a first fixing block 22, a second fixing block 23, and a plurality of liquid dispensing quick-connect plugs 24. The first fixing block 21 and the second fixing block 22 are respectively installed at both ends of the water distribution pipe 21. A plurality of liquid dispensing quick-connect plugs 24 are evenly distributed on the water distribution pipe 21. The liquid dispensing unit 20 is sealed to the first fixing block 21 and sealed to the exhaust unit 30 through the second fixing block 23.

[0033] And an exhaust unit 30, wherein the exhaust unit 30 is sealed to the liquid outlet unit 20 via a second fixing block 23.

[0034] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the exhaust unit 30, which includes an automatic exhaust valve 31, an exhaust valve adapter 32, a quick-connect socket 33, a quick-connect plug 34, and a quick-connect adapter 35. The pneumatic exhaust valve 31 is connected to the exhaust valve adapter 32. The exhaust valve adapter 32 is assembled to the quick-connect adapter 35 through the mating structure of the quick-connect socket 33 and the quick-connect plug 34. The quick-connect adapter 35 is connected to the second fixing block 23 by a threaded fastening seal.

[0035] When the liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly is installed vertically, its inlet unit 10 is below the outlet unit 20, the venting unit 30 is above the outlet unit 20, the first fixing block 22 is the lower fixing block, and the second fixing block 23 is the upper fixing block. Most water distribution pipe assemblies are installed vertically, but they can also be scaled down and installed horizontally according to actual needs.

[0036] When the inlet unit 10 is below the outlet unit 20, the adapter 12 in the inlet unit 10 is a bent pipe adapter. As shown in the attached diagram, the large quick-connect socket 11 of the inlet unit is horizontally set, while the water distribution pipe of the outlet unit is vertically installed. Therefore, an adapter 12 that can realize a turning water path is needed, so a bent pipe adapter was chosen.

[0037] The large quick-connect socket 11 is a self-sealing quick-connect socket. The large quick-connect socket 11 is sealed to one end of the bent tube adapter 12 through a threaded pair, while the other end of the bent tube adapter 12 is sealed to the first fixing block 22 through a threaded pair.

[0038] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 3 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the connection between the quick-connect liquid dispensing plug 24 and the water dispensing pipe 21. Several quick-connect liquid dispensing plugs 24 are evenly distributed on the water dispensing pipe 21 on the liquid dispensing unit 20. Each quick-connect liquid dispensing plug 24 is installed together with the water dispensing pipe 21 through a sealing installation structure 40.

[0039] The sealing installation structure 40 includes a quick-connect recessed threaded hole 41, a plug mating thread 42, a sealing groove 43, and a sealing ring 44. The quick-connect recessed threaded hole 41 is evenly distributed on the wall of the water distribution pipe 21 and has an external thread inside. The insertion end of the liquid distribution quick-connect plug 24 has a matching internal thread. The mating surface outside the external and internal threads also has a sealing groove 43, in which the sealing ring 44 is inserted.

[0040] Multiple mounting holes 25 are present on both the first fixing block 22 and the second fixing block 23.

[0041] In use: The liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly can be mounted on the liquid-cooling rack and secured using the mounting holes 25 on the first / second fixing blocks. The CDU (coolant distribution unit) of the liquid-cooling system has a large quick-connect plug on its cold water end, allowing direct and quick connection to the large quick-connect socket on the inlet unit. The inlet-side hose of the cold plate on the liquid-cooling rack also has a quick-connect socket, allowing direct and quick connection to the quick-connect plug on the outlet unit. Symmetrical liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assemblies are located on the outlet side of the cold plate, ultimately returning to the hot water end of the CDU, creating a complete flow path for the entire liquid-cooling system. Coolant leakage is prevented during connection and disconnection. During installation and operation, excess gas in the pipes is discharged through the venting unit.

[0042] The present invention relates to a quick-installable liquid-cooled water distribution pipe assembly, which improves the structure of the liquid inlet and distribution parts by changing the welding to a sealed assembly structure. At the same time, it uses various specifications and models of quick-connect connectors, which eliminates the need for welding points in the water distribution pipe, avoids the problem of coolant leakage at the connection points, and enables quick disassembly and assembly, which can significantly save operation time when replacing the component.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled bulkhead assembly that can be quickly installed, characterized in that, The water diversion pipe assembly comprises, The liquid inlet unit comprises a large quick plug socket and an adapter, wherein the adapter is connected to the liquid outlet unit by a threaded connection; The liquid outlet unit comprises a water diversion pipe, a first / second fixing block and a plurality of liquid distribution quick plug sockets, wherein the first and second fixing blocks are respectively installed at the two ends of the water diversion pipe, and the plurality of liquid distribution quick plug sockets are uniformly distributed on the water diversion pipe, the liquid outlet unit is connected to the liquid outlet unit by the first fixing block, and the liquid outlet unit is connected to the exhaust unit by the second fixing block. The exhaust unit is connected to the liquid outlet unit by the second fixing block.

2. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 1, wherein, The exhaust unit comprises an automatic exhaust valve, an exhaust valve adapter, a quick plug socket, a quick plug socket and a quick plug adapter, wherein the pneumatic exhaust valve is connected to the exhaust valve adapter, the exhaust valve adapter is assembled to the quick plug adapter through the matching structure of the quick plug socket and the quick plug socket, and the quick plug adapter is connected to the second fixing block by a threaded fastening seal.

3. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 2, wherein, When the liquid cooling water diversion pipe assembly is installed vertically, the liquid inlet unit is below the liquid outlet unit, the exhaust unit is above the liquid outlet unit, the first fixing block is the lower fixing block, and the second fixing block is the upper fixing block.

4. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 3, wherein, When the liquid inlet unit is below the liquid outlet unit, the adapter in the liquid inlet unit is a bent pipe adapter.

5. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 4, wherein, The large quick plug socket is a self-sealing quick plug socket, the large quick plug socket is connected to one end of the bent pipe adapter by a threaded pair, and the other end of the bent pipe adapter is connected to the first fixing block by a threaded pair.

6. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of liquid distribution quick plug sockets are uniformly distributed on the water diversion pipe of the liquid outlet unit, and each liquid distribution quick plug socket is installed with the water diversion pipe by a sealing installation structure.

7. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 6, wherein, The sealing installation structure comprises a quick plug lower concave threaded hole, a plug butt thread, a sealing groove and a sealing ring, wherein the quick plug lower concave threaded hole is uniformly arranged on the wall surface of the water diversion pipe, has an external thread inside, the insertion end of the liquid distribution quick plug socket has a matching internal thread, the interface outside the external thread and the internal thread has a sealing groove, and the sealing ring is clamped in the sealing groove.

8. The quick-mountable liquid-cooled header assembly of claim 3, wherein, There are a plurality of mounting holes on the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

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