Water-cooling cabinet system

By introducing a water-cooled cabinet system into the switch cabinet, the power modules are deployed between the water-cooled heat dissipation components, and the water-cooling medium is used for heat dissipation, which solves the problem of low efficiency of air-cooled heat dissipation and achieves a high-efficiency heat dissipation effect.

CN224191508UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SICHUAN HANGQI TECH DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN HANGQI TECH DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

The existing switchgear heat dissipation structure uses air cooling, which has the problem of low heat dissipation efficiency.

Method used

The system adopts a water-cooled cabinet system, which contains power modules and water-cooled heat dissipation components. Each power module is deployed between two water-cooled heat dissipation components, and water cooling medium is injected through the water inlet and outlet units for heat dissipation.

Benefits of technology

This achieves rapid cooling of the power module and improves heat dissipation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of switch cabinets, and discloses a water-cooling cabinet system, which comprises a cabinet, a plurality of power supply modules are arranged in the cabinet, each power supply module comprises a plurality of water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies and a plurality of power supply modules, and the power supply modules in each group of power supply modules are arranged between two adjacent water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies; the cabinet is also internally provided with a water feeding and discharging unit, and the water feeding and discharging unit is used for injecting a water-cooling medium into the water-cooling heat dissipation assembly and conveying the water-cooling medium discharged by the water-cooling heat dissipation assembly. According to the utility model, each power supply module is arranged on the two water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies, and then the water-cooling medium is injected into the water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies by using the water inlet and outlet units, so that heat generated by the two side surfaces of the power supply module can be transmitted to the water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies, and the heat is taken away by the water-cooling medium flowing through the water-cooling heat dissipation assemblies; therefore, each power supply module can be rapidly cooled, and the structure has the advantage of high heat dissipation efficiency.
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Description

A water-cooled cabinet system Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch cabinets, specifically to a water-cooled cabinet system. Background Technology

[0002] Honeycomb switchgear is a new type of electrical equipment, mainly used in power distribution networks in power systems. Its design concept originates from the honeycomb structure, and it features compact structure, convenient installation, simple maintenance, and high safety.

[0003] Honeycomb switchgear adopts a modular design, with an internal structure resembling a honeycomb, composed of multiple independent units. Each unit can install components such as circuit breakers, contactors, and fuses, facilitating combination and expansion. This structure makes the switchgear more flexible and convenient to install and maintain.

[0004] Existing switchgear often uses air-cooled heat dissipation structures, which suffer from low heat dissipation efficiency in practical applications. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water-cooled cabinet system that solves the problem that the heat dissipation of existing switch cabinets often adopts an air-cooled heat dissipation structure, which has the problem of low heat dissipation efficiency in practical applications.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This utility model provides a water-cooled cabinet system, the system including: a cabinet, the cabinet is provided with a plurality of power modules, each power module includes a plurality of water-cooled heat dissipation components and a plurality of power modules, and the power modules in each group of power modules are deployed between two adjacent water-cooled heat dissipation components;

[0008] The cabinet is also equipped with an inlet and outlet drainage unit, which is used to inject water-cooling medium into the water-cooled heat dissipation components and to transport the water-cooling medium discharged by the water-cooled heat dissipation components.

[0009] Preferably, each of the water-cooled heat dissipation components includes: a heat dissipation plate, a serpentine groove on one side of the heat dissipation plate, a heat dissipation pipe inside the serpentine groove, and the heat dissipation pipe being connected to the water inlet and outlet unit.

[0010] Preferably, the water inlet and drainage unit includes: a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe, the water inlet end of all heat dissipation pipes is connected to the water inlet pipe, the drain end of all heat dissipation pipes is connected to the drain pipe, the water inlet pipe is equipped with a water inlet main valve, the drain pipe is equipped with a drain main valve, and both the water inlet pipe and the drain pipe are equipped with a water pressure gauge.

[0011] Preferably, a flow meter is provided on the water inlet pipe, and the flow meter is used to monitor the flow rate of the water cooling medium in the water inlet pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the water inlet pipe includes: a main water inlet pipe and multiple first water inlet branch pipes, all of which are connected to the main water inlet pipe. Each first water inlet branch pipe is connected to multiple second water inlet branch pipes. The end of each second water inlet branch pipe away from the first water inlet branch pipe is connected to the water inlet end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe. A water inlet branch valve is provided on the second water inlet branch pipe.

[0013] The drain pipe includes: a main drain pipe and multiple first drain branch pipes, all of which are connected to the main drain pipe. Each first drain branch pipe is connected to multiple second drain branch pipes. The end of each drain branch pipe away from the first drain branch pipe is connected to the drain end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe. A drain branch valve is provided on the second drain branch pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the cabinet is provided with a mounting frame, and each power module further includes: a housing, the housing being detachably connected to the mounting frame, the bottom of the housing having multiple fixing strips distributed along the length of the heat sink, each fixing strip having multiple first limiting grooves corresponding to the heat sink, the bottom of each heat sink being placed in the corresponding first limiting groove, the top of the housing also having a limiting plate, the limiting plate having multiple second limiting grooves corresponding to the heat sink, the top of the heat sink being placed in the corresponding second limiting groove.

[0015] Preferably, a third limiting groove is provided between two adjacent first limiting grooves on each fixing bar, and the bottom of the power module is placed in the third limiting groove.

[0016] Preferably, each heat sink has several spring plates on the other side.

[0017] Preferably, the front of the housing is provided with a plurality of first insertion ports for inserting the power module;

[0018] The back of the housing is provided with several second insertion ports for inserting heat sinks, and a cover plate is detachably connected to the back of the housing.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0020] This invention deploys each power module on two water-cooled heat dissipation components, and then uses an inlet and outlet water-cooling unit to inject water-cooling medium into the water-cooled heat dissipation components. At this time, the heat generated on both sides of the power module can be transferred to the water-cooled heat dissipation components, and the heat is then carried away by the water-cooling medium flowing through the water-cooled heat dissipation components, thereby achieving rapid cooling of each power module. This structure has the advantage of high heat dissipation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cabinet of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the deployment of the power supply module and water inlet / drainage unit of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the power module of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the power module of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of one side of the heat dissipation plate of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the other side of the heat dissipation plate of the water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 is an overall structural perspective view of a water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Legend: 1. Cabinet; 2. Power module; 3. Heat sink; 4. Serpentine groove; 5. Heat pipe; 6. Main inlet valve; 7. Main drain valve; 8. Water pressure gauge; 9. Flow meter; 10. Main inlet pipe; 11. First inlet branch pipe; 12. Second inlet branch pipe; 13. Inlet branch valve; 14. Main drain pipe; 15. First drain branch pipe; 16. Second drain branch pipe; 17. Drain branch valve; 18. Mounting bracket; 19. Cabinet; 20. Fixing strip; 21. First limiting groove; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Second limiting groove; 24. Third limiting groove; 25. Spring plate; 26. First insertion port; 27. Cover plate; 28. Pull ring; 101. Cabinet; 102. Base; 103. Front door; 104. Right side; 105. Dust cover. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the present utility model will be briefly introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and descriptions of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following description of the structure of the accompanying drawings is only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on this utility model.

[0031] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a water-cooled cabinet system provided in one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, this embodiment provides a water-cooled cabinet system, which includes a cabinet 1. The main structure of the cabinet 1 is shown in Figures 1 and 7. The cabinet 1 includes a cabinet body 101 and a base 102. The cabinet body 101 is mounted on the base 102. A front door 103, a left door, a right side 104, and a rear door are respectively provided around the cabinet body 101. The front door 103, the left door, the right side 104, and the rear door can all be transparent to facilitate observation of the internal components of the cabinet 1.

[0032] A ventilation mesh is provided on the top of the cabinet 101, and a dust cover 105 is provided above the ventilation mesh. The dust cover 105 can prevent dust from entering the cabinet 101.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cabinet 1 is equipped with several power modules, which are distributed vertically inside the cabinet 1. A mounting frame 18 is deployed on the inner wall of the cabinet body 101 of the cabinet 1. The mounting frame 18 is composed of longitudinal beams, transverse beams and columns to install the power modules in the cabinet 1. DC copper busbars and other connectors are provided in the cabinet 1 behind the power modules for the current output of each power module and for connection with other devices (such as circuit breakers, controllers, and switching power supplies). The DC copper busbars and other devices are commonly used devices in switch cabinets. Their specific deployment structure and connection relationship are existing technologies and are not described in detail in this embodiment.

[0034] Each power module includes multiple water-cooling heat dissipation components and multiple power modules 2. In each power module group, the power modules 2 are deployed between two adjacent water-cooling heat dissipation components. The power module 2 can be a battery.

[0035] The cabinet 1 is also equipped with an inlet and outlet drainage unit, which is used to inject water cooling medium into the water cooling heat dissipation component and to transport the water cooling medium discharged by the water cooling heat dissipation component. The water cooling medium is tap water directly.

[0036] Therefore, each power module 2 is deployed on two water-cooled heat dissipation components, and water-cooling medium is injected into the water-cooled heat dissipation components using the water inlet and outlet units. At this time, the heat generated on both sides of the power module 2 can be transferred to the water-cooled heat dissipation components, and the heat is then carried away by the water-cooling medium flowing through the water-cooled heat dissipation components, thereby achieving rapid cooling of each power module 2. This structure has the advantage of high heat dissipation efficiency.

[0037] As a further optimization of this embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, each of the water-cooled heat dissipation components includes: a heat dissipation plate 3, a serpentine groove 4 on one side of the heat dissipation plate 3, a heat dissipation pipe 5 inside the serpentine groove 4, and the heat dissipation pipe 5 connected to the water inlet and outlet unit; wherein, the heat dissipation plate 3 and the heat dissipation pipe 5 are both made of metal materials such as copper, and both the heat dissipation plate 3 and the heat dissipation pipe 5 have thermal conductivity, which can quickly transfer the heat generated by the power module 2 to the heat dissipation plate 3 and the heat dissipation pipe 5, and then be carried away by the water cooling medium flowing inside the heat dissipation pipe 5, thereby achieving efficient heat dissipation of the power module 2.

[0038] As a further optimization of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the water inlet and drainage unit includes: a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe. The water inlet end of all heat dissipation pipes 5 is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the drain end of all heat dissipation pipes 5 is connected to the drain pipe. The water inlet pipe is equipped with a water inlet main valve 6, and the drain pipe is equipped with a drain main valve 7. Both the water inlet pipe and the drain pipe are equipped with a water pressure gauge 8.

[0039] As a further optimization of this embodiment, a flow meter 9 is provided on the water inlet pipe. The flow meter 9 is used to monitor the flow rate of the water cooling medium in the water inlet pipe. The flow meter 9 and the water pressure gauge 8 can be commonly used devices on the market.

[0040] In this embodiment, the water inlet and drainage unit is deployed inside the rear side of the cabinet 1. By opening the rear door of the cabinet 101, the water inlet main valve 6 and the water outlet main valve 7 can be opened or closed, and the water pressure value detected by the water pressure gauge 8 and the flow rate and flow rate measured by the flow meter 9 can be viewed.

[0041] As a further optimization of this embodiment, the water inlet pipe includes: a main water inlet pipe 10 and multiple first water inlet branch pipes 11. The multiple first water inlet branch pipes 11 are all connected to the main water inlet pipe 10. Multiple second water inlet branch pipes 12 are connected to each first water inlet branch pipe 11. The end of each second water inlet branch pipe 12 away from the first water inlet branch pipe 11 is connected to the water inlet end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe 5. A water inlet branch valve 13 is provided on the second water inlet branch pipe 12.

[0042] The drain pipe includes a main drain pipe 14 and multiple first drain branch pipes 15. The multiple first drain branch pipes 15 are all connected to the main drain pipe 14. Multiple second drain branch pipes 16 are connected to each first drain branch pipe 15. The end of each drain branch pipe away from the first drain branch pipe 15 is connected to the drain end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe 5. A drain branch valve 17 is provided on the second drain branch pipe 16.

[0043] In this embodiment, the number of battery modules in the cabinet 1 is preferably set to 4 layers, which requires 4 first water inlet branch pipes 11 and 4 first drainage branch pipes 15; the number of battery modules in each battery module is preferably set to 5, then the corresponding heat sink 3 has 6. At this time, 6 second water inlet branch pipes 12 need to be connected to the same first water inlet branch pipe 11, and 6 second drainage branch pipes 16 need to be connected to the same first drainage branch pipe 15.

[0044] In this embodiment, the drain branch valve 17 and the inlet branch valve 13 can independently shut off the water inlet and drainage of a certain heat sink 3. When a certain power module 2 is not in use, the heat sink 3 that needs to be put into operation can be selected by using the drain branch valve 17 and the inlet branch valve 13, thereby improving the flexibility of the heat dissipation structure.

[0045] As a further optimization of this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, each power module further includes: a housing 19, which is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 18. The bottom of the housing 19 is provided with multiple fixing strips 20, which are distributed along the length of the heat sink 3. Each fixing strip 20 is provided with multiple first limiting grooves 21 corresponding to the heat sink 3. The bottom of each heat sink 3 is placed in the corresponding first limiting groove 21. The top of the housing 19 is also provided with a limiting plate 22, which is provided with multiple second limiting grooves 23 corresponding to the heat sink 3. The top of the heat sink 3 is placed in the corresponding second limiting groove 23.

[0046] In this embodiment, the back of the housing 19 is provided with several second insertion ports for inserting heat sink 3, and a cover plate 27 is detachably connected to the back of the housing 19; each heat sink 3 can be inserted into the housing 19 through the second insertion port on the rear side of the housing 19 along the first limiting groove 21; the cover plate 27 is provided with through holes corresponding to the second drain branch pipe 16 and the second water inlet branch pipe 12, the second drain branch pipe 16 and the second water inlet branch pipe 12 extend through the through holes into the housing 19, and are respectively connected to the drain end and the water inlet end of the heat sink 5.

[0047] As a further optimization of this embodiment, a third limiting groove 24 is provided between two adjacent first limiting grooves 21 on each fixing bar 20. The bottom of the power module 2 is placed in the third limiting groove 24. At the same time, a plurality of first insertion ports 26 for inserting the power module 2 are provided on the front side of the housing 19. The power module 2 can be inserted into the housing 19 along the first insertion ports 26, and the power module 2 is limited by the third limiting groove 24. A pull ring 28 is provided on the end face of the power module 2 to facilitate the removal or insertion of the power module 2.

[0048] As a further optimization of this embodiment, a number of spring plates 25 are provided on the other side of each heat sink 3. The spring plates 25 can press against the outer wall of the power module 2 to limit and clamp the power module 2, so that the power module 2 will not move inside the housing 19 and be displaced.

[0049] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A water-cooled cabinet system, characterized in that, The system includes: a cabinet (1), which is provided with several power modules. Each power module includes multiple water-cooled heat dissipation components and multiple power modules (2). The power modules (2) in each power module are deployed between two adjacent water-cooled heat dissipation components. The cabinet (1) is also provided with an inlet and outlet unit, which is used to inject water-cooling medium into the water-cooled heat dissipation components and to transport the water-cooling medium discharged by the water-cooled heat dissipation components. Each water-cooled heat dissipation component includes: a heat dissipation plate (3), which is provided with a serpentine groove (4) on one side. The serpentine groove (4) is provided with a heat dissipation pipe (5), which is connected to the inlet and outlet unit. The inlet and outlet unit includes: an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The inlet end of all heat dissipation pipes (5) is connected to the inlet pipe, and the outlet end of all heat dissipation pipes (5) is connected to the outlet pipe. The inlet pipe is provided with an inlet main valve (6), and the outlet pipe is provided with an outlet main valve (7). The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are provided with water pressure. Table (8); The water inlet pipe includes: a main water inlet pipe (10) and multiple first water inlet branch pipes (11), all of which are connected to the main water inlet pipe (10). Each first water inlet branch pipe (11) is connected to multiple second water inlet branch pipes (12). The end of each second water inlet branch pipe (12) away from the first water inlet branch pipe (11) is connected to the water inlet end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe (5). The second water inlet branch pipe (12) is provided with a water inlet branch valve (13); The drain pipe includes The system includes a main drainage pipe (14) and multiple first drainage branch pipes (15), all of which are connected to the main drainage pipe (14). Each first drainage branch pipe (15) is connected to multiple second drainage branch pipes (16). The end of each drainage branch pipe away from the first drainage branch pipe (15) is connected to the drainage end of the corresponding heat dissipation pipe (5). Each second drainage branch pipe (16) is equipped with a drainage branch valve (17). Several spring plates (25) are provided on the other side of each heat dissipation plate (3).

2. The water-cooled cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow meter (9) is installed on the water inlet pipe, and the flow meter (9) is used to monitor the flow rate of the water cooling medium in the water inlet pipe.

3. The water-cooled cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet (1) is provided with a mounting frame (18). Each power module also includes a housing (19). The housing (19) is detachably connected to the mounting frame (18). The bottom of the housing (19) is provided with multiple fixing strips (20). The multiple fixing strips (20) are distributed along the length of the heat sink (3). Each fixing strip (20) is provided with multiple first limiting grooves (21) corresponding to the heat sink (3). The bottom of each heat sink (3) is placed in the corresponding first limiting groove (21). The top of the housing (19) is also provided with a limiting plate (22). The limiting plate (22) is provided with multiple second limiting grooves (23) corresponding to the heat sink (3). The top of the heat sink (3) is placed in the corresponding second limiting groove (23).

4. The water-cooled cabinet system according to claim 3, characterized in that, A third limiting groove (24) is provided between two adjacent first limiting grooves (21) on each fixing bar (20), and the bottom of the power module (2) is placed in the third limiting groove (24).

5. The water-cooled cabinet system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front of the enclosure (19) is provided with several first insertion ports (26) for inserting the power module (2); the back of the enclosure (19) is provided with several second insertion ports for inserting the heat sink (3); and a cover plate (27) is detachably connected to the back of the enclosure (19).