Vertically-installed water segregator suitable for liquid cooling server

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vertical water segregator suitable for a liquid cooling server, which comprises a water segregation pipe group, the water segregation pipe group is composed of main pipelines, a liquid inlet and outlet hose assembly and a quick pipe connecting head, at least two main pipelines are used as one group, and two adjacent main pipelines are fixedly connected through a plurality of connecting seats. A sanitary chuck is welded to the outer side of each connecting base, the sanitary chucks are connected with one end of the liquid inlet and outlet hose assembly, the quick pipe connectors are connected with the other end of the liquid inlet and outlet hose assembly, and the two quick pipe connectors located at the same horizontal position are connected with the same server standard machine. According to the vertically-mounted water segregator suitable for the liquid-cooled server, the main pipeline, the water inlet and outlet main path and the branch path are subjected to a chuck welding process, compared with other trepanning and tapping processes, the flatness of an interface is easier to control, and the problem that the thread depth of an inner thread is not enough due to the fact that the wall thickness of a standard square pipe profile is too thin can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid-cooled server heat dissipation technology, specifically a vertical water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers. Background Technology

[0002] The vertical water distributor includes a stainless steel square tube body, main inlet and outlet water hoses, quick-connect fittings for liquid supply and quick-connect fittings for liquid return.

[0003] In the existing technology, a single water distributor can only be used for liquid-cooled servers of the same specification. Due to the different models of quick connectors, once the project is changed, the flow requirements and quick connector specifications will be different, and the old water distributor cannot be reused, resulting in material waste.

[0004] Therefore, a vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers is proposed to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers. It can achieve convenient maintenance of branch pipes by connecting the main body and branch pipes with quick-install sanitary clamps.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: it includes a water distribution pipe assembly, which consists of a main pipe, an inlet / outlet liquid hose assembly, and a quick-connect fitting.

[0007] Furthermore, the main pipes are used in groups of at least two, and adjacent main pipes are fixedly connected by a number of connectors.

[0008] Furthermore, a sanitary chuck is welded to the outside of each of the aforementioned connectors. The sanitary chuck is connected to one end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly, and the quick-connect fitting is connected to the other end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly.

[0009] Both quick-connect fittings on both sides of the two main pipes are connected to a standard server machine, and the two quick-connect fittings located at the same horizontal position are connected to the same standard server machine.

[0010] Preferably, both main pipes are vertically distributed, and the sanitary chucks on one side of the main pipes are vertically and uniformly arrayed.

[0011] Preferably, the sanitary chuck is welded to the side of the main pipe, and the sanitary chuck has a diameter of 25.4 mm.

[0012] Preferably, the sanitary clamps on both sides of the two main pipes are distributed at the same interval, and one side of the main pipe forms an inlet pipe through the sanitary clamp, the inlet / outlet hose assembly, and the quick-connect fitting, while the other side forms an outlet pipe with the quick-connect fitting, the inlet / outlet hose assembly, the sanitary clamp, and the main pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the water distribution pipe assembly further includes an automatic vent valve for venting support, a manual drain valve for draining support, and a regulating valve for coolant flow control support.

[0014] Preferably, the automatic air vent valve is installed at the upper end of the main pipe, and the manual drain valve is installed at the lower end of the main pipe.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting pipe is installed on the upper half of the outer side of the main pipe, and a regulating valve is connected to one end of the connecting pipe. The regulating valve is connected to a cooling capacity distribution controller through a connecting pipe, and the cooling capacity distribution controller is connected to both main pipes at the same time.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This vertical water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers uses a welding chuck process for the main pipe, inlet and outlet water mains and branch lines. Compared with other drilling and tapping processes, it is easier to control the flatness of the interface and can solve the problem of insufficient internal thread depth caused by the thin wall thickness of standard square tube profiles.

[0018] 2. This vertical water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers uses stainless steel square tubes and standard sanitary chuck interfaces, all of which are standard products on the market. The raw materials are readily available, compatible with various customized needs, and the sanitary chuck surface is safe, reliable, and easy to maintain.

[0019] 3. This vertical water manifold, suitable for liquid-cooled servers, solves the problem that traditional water manifolds cannot simultaneously accommodate various quick-connect fittings. When replacing old projects with new ones, the original main pipeline can be reused, saving material costs.

[0020] 4. This vertical water distributor, suitable for liquid-cooled servers, uses an automatic air vent valve at the top of the distributor to expel air from the server's cold plate channels into the secondary water system as soon as possible.

[0021] The bottom of the distributor is equipped with a manual drain valve. After the distributor is connected to the CDU main pipeline, it can be depressurized by draining, providing a safe and reliable environment for replacing the inlet and outlet hose assemblies. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting surface structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main pipe; 2. Connecting seat; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Regulating valve; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Sanitary chuck; 7. Inlet / outlet hose assembly; 8. Automatic air vent valve; 9. Manual drain valve; 10. Quick-connect fitting. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example:

[0029] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 In this embodiment, a vertical water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers includes a water distribution pipe assembly, which consists of a main pipe 1, an inlet and outlet liquid hose assembly 7, and a quick-connect fitting 10.

[0030] Furthermore, the main pipes 1 are used in groups of at least two, and adjacent main pipes 1 are fixedly connected by several connecting seats 2;

[0031] Furthermore, each connector 2 is welded with a sanitary chuck 6 on its outer side. The sanitary chuck 6 is connected to one end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7, and the quick connector 10 is connected to the other end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7.

[0032] The quick-connect fittings 10 on both sides of the two main pipes 1 are connected to the server standard machine, and the two quick-connect fittings 10 located at the same horizontal position are connected to the same server standard machine.

[0033] First, use multiple connectors 2 to connect and fix the two main pipes 1, and then perform positioning and installation. Then, connect one of the main pipes 1 to the sanitary chuck 6, the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7, the quick connector 10, and the standard server machine. Then, connect the standard server machine to the other one through the quick connector 10, the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7, and the sanitary chuck 6 in that order, so that the two main pipes 1 are connected to the cooling part inside the standard server machine through the sanitary chuck 6, the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7, and the quick connector 10 to form a closed loop.

[0034] Furthermore, by installing multiple sanitary clamps 6 on the two main pipes 1, it can achieve the effect of using the main pipe and multiple branch pipes in combination. This allows the main pipe 1, sanitary clamps 6, inlet and outlet hose assemblies 7, and quick connectors 10 to be used together to form a pipeline network, thereby improving the full and efficient utilization of the branch pipe group.

[0035] The quick-connect fitting 10 and the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7 are combined to facilitate easy replacement and adjustment when connecting to the standard server unit. Compared to the traditional, more fixed connection method, when replacing the standard server unit, the model of the quick-connect fitting 10 can be changed accordingly, and the corresponding inlet / outlet hose assembly 7 can be replaced at the same time to adapt to the new and old requirements without replacing the original main pipeline 1, thus improving the convenience of the device in replacement and adjustment.

[0036] Both main pipes 1 are vertically distributed, and the sanitary chucks 6 on one side of the main pipe 1 are vertically and uniformly arrayed.

[0037] The sanitary chuck 6 is welded to the side of the main pipe 1, and the sanitary chuck 6 has a diameter of 25.4mm.

[0038] The sanitary clamps 6 on both sides of the two main pipes 1 are distributed at the same interval, and one side of the main pipe 1 forms an inlet pipe through the sanitary clamp 6, the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7, and the quick connector 10, while the other side forms an outlet pipe with the quick connector 10, the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7, the sanitary clamp 6 and the main pipe 1.

[0039] First, several sanitary clamps 6 with a specification of 25.4mm are welded to the wall of the main pipe 1. They have good sealing performance, effectively prevent bacterial and impurity contamination, and are easy to maintain.

[0040] Secondly, one end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly 7 is a sanitary chuck 6 connected to the main pipe 1, and the other end is equipped with a quick-connect fitting 10 that can be plugged into the server standard machine. Liquid can flow from one quick-connect fitting 10 to the other quick-connect fitting 10.

[0041] Furthermore, all quick-connect fittings 10 are self-sealing fittings, which are in a sealed state when not plugged together, preventing liquid from flowing out;

[0042] The standard terminal server is replaced, and the quick-connect connector model 10 is also changed. At that time, the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7 will be replaced to adapt to the new and old requirements, and the main pipeline 1 can be reused.

[0043] By setting two sets of sanitary chucks 6, inlet / outlet hose assemblies 7, and quick-connect fittings 10 at the same horizontal position at the inlet and outlet of the cooling section of the server standard machine, the cooling material flows into the sanitary chucks 6, inlet / outlet hose assemblies 7, and quick-connect fittings 10 through the main pipe 1, then flows into the server standard machine. After circulating within the server standard machine, it flows out through the quick-connect fittings 10, inlet / outlet hose assemblies 7, and sanitary chucks 6 to another main pipe 1, creating a heat dissipation effect within the resetter standard machine. Thus, the sanitary chucks 6, inlet / outlet hose assemblies 7, and quick-connect fittings 10 at the same horizontal position are used in a circulating manner. With the combined use of multiple sanitary chucks 6, inlet / outlet hose assemblies 7, and quick-connect fittings 10 at different heights on the main pipe 1, the water distribution pipe group forms a dual main pipe and multi-branch pipe circulating heat dissipation pipeline network, enabling the device to achieve a highly efficient circulating heat dissipation effect.

[0044] Furthermore, by connecting the quick-connect pipe 10, the pipe connection on a single branch can be replaced individually, enabling it to be quickly and synchronously adjusted in sync with the replacement of the server standard machine.

[0045] The water distribution pipe assembly also includes an automatic vent valve 8 for vent support, a manual drain valve 9 for drain support, and a regulating valve 4 for coolant flow control support.

[0046] Automatic air vent valve 8 is installed at the upper end of main pipe 1, and manual drain valve 9 is installed at the lower end of main pipe 1;

[0047] A connecting pipe 3 is installed on the upper part of the outer side of the main pipe 1. One end of the connecting pipe 3 is connected to a regulating valve 4. The regulating valve 4 is connected to a cooling capacity distribution controller through a connecting pipe 5. The cooling capacity distribution controller is connected to both main pipes 1 at the same time.

[0048] By distributing the high-flow-rate coolant at room temperature from the Cooling Distribution Controller (CDU) to each branch via the water distribution pipe assembly, a stable, safe and reliable low-flow-rate coolant at room temperature is provided to each terminal server standard machine. After the server heats up, the low-flow-rate coolant flows through the sanitary chuck 6, the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7, and the quick connector 10, and is sent back to the CDU after being heated to a high-temperature, high-flow-rate coolant, thus completing the coolant circulation within the server rack.

[0049] The currently implemented water distribution pipe system has branch lines with diameters of DN15-25.4mm6, and supports quick-connect fittings 10 with a diameter of DN15 and below. The following quick-connect fittings have been confirmed to be compatible:

[0050] The TSC / D-4 series has an equivalent fluid diameter of 4mm.

[0051] UQD series equivalent fluid diameter (3mm, 5mm, 7mm, 10mm).

[0052] DAG series equivalent fluid diameter (3mm, 6mm, 9mm).

[0053] SCG series equivalent fluid diameters (3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm), etc.

[0054] Furthermore, each series of quick couplings has a wide range of end connector specifications, covering G thread, UNF thread, pagoda tail plug, quick-tightening structure, etc.

[0055] Therefore, by using the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7, one end is designed with a 25.4mm sanitary clamp 6 to connect and fix to the main pipe 1, and the other end is designed with a custom connector to fasten to the quick-connect fitting 10, which can achieve greater overall compatibility and more convenient connection, so that the water distribution pipe assembly can meet the installation and use requirements of various quick-connect fittings 10.

[0056] The traditional method of replacing the entire water distributor has been optimized to replacing only a portion of the inlet and outlet hose assemblies, greatly reducing operating costs and improving the system's sustainable utilization capability.

[0057] Meanwhile, the top of the main pipe 1 is equipped with an automatic exhaust valve 8, which immediately removes the air from the server cold plate channel into the secondary drainage system.

[0058] The bottom of the main pipeline 1 is equipped with a manual drain valve 9. By rotating the regulating valve 4, the connection between the main pipeline 1 and the CDU main pipeline is disconnected. The pressure can be released by draining water, providing a safe and reliable environment for the replacement of the inlet and outlet hose assembly 7.

[0059] The installation method, connection method, or setting method disclosed in this embodiment are all common mechanical connections.

[0060] Any connection method that can achieve its beneficial effect can be implemented, so the specific structural composition and working principle will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0061] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0062] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers, comprising a water distribution pipe assembly, characterized in that: The water distribution pipe assembly consists of a main pipe (1), an inlet and outlet hose assembly (7), and a quick-connect fitting (10); Furthermore, the main pipes (1) are used in groups of at least two, and adjacent main pipes (1) are fixedly connected by several connecting seats (2); Furthermore, a sanitary chuck (6) is welded to the outside of each of the connecting seats (2). The sanitary chuck (6) is connected to one end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly (7), and the quick connector (10) is connected to the other end of the inlet / outlet hose assembly (7). Both quick-connect fittings (10) on both sides of the two main pipes (1) are connected to a server standard machine, and the two quick-connect fittings (10) located at the same horizontal position are connected to the same server standard machine.

2. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both main pipes (1) are vertically distributed, and the sanitary chucks (6) on one side of the main pipes (1) are vertically and uniformly arrayed.

3. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sanitary chuck (6) is welded to the side of the main pipe (1), and the sanitary chuck (6) has a specification of 25.4mm.

4. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sanitary chucks (6) on both sides of the two main pipes (1) are distributed at the same interval, and one side of the main pipe (1) forms an inlet pipe through the sanitary chuck (6), the inlet and outlet hose assembly (7), and the quick connector (10), while the other side of the quick connector (10), the inlet and outlet hose assembly (7), the sanitary chuck (6), and the main pipe (1) form an outlet pipe.

5. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution pipe assembly also includes an automatic vent valve (8) for venting support, a manual drain valve (9) for draining support, and a regulating valve (4) for coolant flow control support.

6. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 5, characterized in that: The automatic exhaust valve (8) is installed at the upper end of the main pipe (1), and the manual drain valve (9) is installed at the lower end of the main pipe (1).

7. A vertically mounted water distributor suitable for liquid-cooled servers according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting pipe (3) is installed on the upper part of the outer side of the main pipe (1). One end of the connecting pipe (3) is connected to a regulating valve (4). The regulating valve (4) is connected to a cooling capacity distribution controller through a connecting pipe (5). The cooling capacity distribution controller is connected to both main pipes (1) at the same time.

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