Temperature detection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature detection device, and belongs to the technical field of temperature detection. The temperature detection device is installed on an installation base, the temperature detection device comprises a guide rail and a temperature detection part, the guide rail is installed on the installation base, the extension direction of the guide rail is parallel to the arrangement direction of all cabinets in a cabinet group, and the temperature detection part is movably arranged on the guide rail. And the temperature detection piece can be used for being close to the memories in the cabinets so as to be used for detecting the temperature of the memories. According to the scheme, the problem that a temperature detection mode related to the related technology is high in production cost can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of temperature detection technology, and specifically relates to a temperature detection device. Background Technology

[0002] Data storage areas typically consist of multiple rows of spaced-apart racks, each row containing multiple racks, each housing multiple memory devices that perform data storage. To prevent memory device failure due to overheating, the temperature of the data storage area needs to be monitored in real time to allow for timely cooling of the memory devices using external cooling equipment. Specifically, temperature sensors are installed in the data storage area, mounted on a base such as a ceiling, mounting rack, or rack. These sensors acquire the temperature of the surrounding area, and when the temperature exceeds a preset threshold, maintenance personnel can perform cooling operations on the memory devices located in the vicinity of the temperature sensor.

[0003] However, since the temperature sensor has a limited sensing range, meaning it can only monitor a portion of the memory located close to it, a large number of temperature sensors would need to be deployed to monitor the temperature of more memory, which would easily increase production costs.

[0004] In summary, the temperature detection methods involved in these technologies suffer from high production costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application discloses a temperature detection device to address the problem of high production costs associated with temperature detection methods in related technologies.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A temperature detection device is installed on a mounting base. The temperature detection device includes a guide rail and a temperature detection element.

[0008] The guide rail is mounted on the mounting base, and the extension direction of the guide rail is parallel to the arrangement direction of each cabinet in the cabinet group. The temperature detection element is movably disposed on the guide rail so that the temperature detection element can be used to approach the memory in each of the cabinets to detect the temperature of the memory.

[0009] The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0010] In this application, since the extension direction of the guide rail is parallel to the arrangement direction of each rack in the rack group, the temperature detection element is movably disposed on the guide rail, allowing it to move closer to the memory in each rack for temperature detection. That is, this application uses a single, movable temperature detection element to monitor the temperature of multiple memories corresponding to multiple racks, eliminating the need for a large number of temperature detection elements and reducing production costs to some extent. Therefore, the temperature detection device disclosed in this application solves the problem of high production costs associated with related temperature detection methods. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the temperature detection device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the temperature detection device disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0015] 100-Guide rail, 110-Slide groove, 120-First mounting plate, 130-Second mounting plate, 140-Connecting plate, 150-Mating surface;

[0016] 200-Temperature detection element, 210-Protective housing, 220-Transparent window, 230-Camera, 240-Temperature sensor;

[0017] 300-Rotating frame, 310-Receiving cavity, 320-Opening, 330-First sidewall, 340-Second sidewall, 350-Annular buckle;

[0018] 400 - First drive mechanism, 410 - First drive source, 420 - First drive shaft;

[0019] 510-Mounting base, 511-Annular groove, 520-First connecting bracket, 530-Second connecting bracket, 540-Pulley;

[0020] 600 - Second drive mechanism, 610 - Second drive source, 620 - Second drive shaft, 630 - Drive wheel;

[0021] 700 - Third drive mechanism, 710 - Third drive source, 720 - Third drive shaft;

[0022] 800-Coupling. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] The temperature detection device disclosed in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This application discloses a temperature detection device, which includes a guide rail 100 and a temperature detection element 200.

[0026] The temperature detection device disclosed in this application is used for installation on an installation base, which can be the roof of a house where the server rack is placed, a mounting rack installed on the ground, or the top of the server rack, etc., as long as the temperature detection device is set relatively close to the server rack.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The guide rail 100 is the basic component of the temperature detection device. The guide rail 100 is used to install on the mounting base, and the extension direction of the guide rail 100 is parallel to the arrangement direction of each rack in the rack group. The temperature detection element 200 is movably mounted on the guide rail 100, specifically, it can move along the extension direction of the guide rail 100 so that the temperature detection element 200 can be used to approach the memory in each rack for detecting the temperature of the memory. At the same time, the temperature detection element 200 can transmit the acquired temperature value of the memory to the monitoring terminal via wired or wireless means. When the temperature value exceeds the preset threshold, the monitoring terminal activates the alarm to remind maintenance personnel to perform cooling operations in a timely manner.

[0028] In this application, since the extension direction of the guide rail 100 is parallel to the arrangement direction of each rack in the rack group, the temperature detection element 200 is movably disposed on the guide rail 100, so that the temperature detection element 200 can move to approach the memory in each rack to facilitate the detection of the memory temperature. That is, this application uses a single movable temperature detection element 200 to monitor the temperature of multiple memories corresponding to multiple racks, which eliminates the need for a large number of temperature detection elements 200, thus reducing production costs to some extent. Therefore, the temperature detection device disclosed in this application can solve the problem of high production costs associated with temperature detection methods in related technologies.

[0029] In addition, the temperature detection component 200 of this application can move back and forth along the extension direction of the guide rail 100 according to a preset program, so as to monitor the temperature of multiple storage devices corresponding to multiple cabinets in real time. That is, this setting method can detect the temperature of multiple storage devices more promptly. For example, once the temperature value of a storage device exceeds the preset threshold, it can be detected more quickly, so as to implement cooling operations more promptly.

[0030] Alternatively, the temperature sensing element 200 may include only the temperature sensor 240, which is used to detect the temperature of the memory.

[0031] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The temperature detection device 200 may also include a camera 230. The camera 230 and the temperature sensor 240 work together to monitor the temperature of each memory and acquire real-time images. This allows maintenance personnel to quickly identify memory devices that are overheating and malfunctioning. During subsequent cooling processes, maintenance personnel only need to shut down the faulty memory device, while the other memory devices can continue to operate normally. Therefore, in this embodiment, maintenance personnel do not need to shut down all the memory devices in the rack group before performing individual cooling checks. This not only improves the overall storage performance of the data storage area but also increases the efficiency of the cooling operation.

[0032] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 To facilitate the protection of the camera 230 and the temperature sensor 240, the temperature detection device 200 may also include a protective shell 210. The camera 230 and the temperature sensor 240 are spaced apart inside the protective shell 210. The protective shell 210 is provided with a transparent window 220 so that the camera 230 can perform shooting operations through the transparent window 220 and the temperature sensor 240 can perform temperature detection operations through the transparent window 220.

[0033] Optionally, the number of the above-mentioned rack groups can be at least two, each rack group can be set at intervals, and each rack can hold at least one memory. The temperature detection device can be located in the space between two adjacent rack groups so that the temperature detection element 200 can be used to detect the temperature of the memory.

[0034] Optionally, the temperature detection device may further include a rotating frame 300, and the temperature detection element 200 is connected to the guide rail 100 through the rotating frame 300. The rotating frame 300 is movably disposed on the guide rail 100 so as to drive the temperature detection element 200 to move relative to the guide rail 100. At the same time, the rotating frame 300 is rotatably disposed on the guide rail 100 so as to drive the temperature detection element 200 to rotate relative to the guide rail 100. That is, the temperature detection element 200 can not only move relative to the guide rail 100, but also rotate relative to the guide rail 100.

[0035] In this embodiment, the rotating frame 300 is rotatably mounted on the guide rail 100 to drive the temperature sensing element 200 toward different rack groups in two adjacent rows of racks. That is, during the rotation of the temperature sensing element 200, it can face different rack groups located on different sides of the temperature sensing element 200 and in two adjacent rows of racks. Therefore, this arrangement facilitates the use of a single temperature sensing element 200 to detect the temperature of more memory devices. Of course, in other embodiments, the temperature sensing device may not include the rotating frame 300.

[0036] Optionally, the rotating frame 300 has a receiving cavity 310 and an opening 320 communicating with the receiving cavity 310. At least a portion of the temperature sensing element 200 may be disposed within the receiving cavity 310, and the temperature sensing element 200 is used to detect the temperature of each memory through the opening 320. Since at least a portion of the temperature sensing element 200 is disposed within the receiving cavity 310, this facilitates the protection of at least a portion of the temperature sensing element 200 by the rotating frame 300. Of course, in other embodiments, the rotating frame 300 may not have a receiving cavity 310.

[0037] Optionally, the temperature detection device may further include a first drive mechanism 400, which connects the temperature detection element 200 and the rotating frame 300. The first drive mechanism 400 can drive the temperature detection element 200 to rotate relative to the rotating frame 300, so that the temperature detection element 200 faces the various memory devices at different heights in the rack. That is, in this embodiment, the same temperature detection element 200 can face each memory device in the same rack through the first drive mechanism 400, thereby detecting the temperature of each memory device. This allows for a direct identification of which memory device in each rack is overheating, facilitating direct cooling. This configuration avoids operators from having to check each memory device in the same rack individually, thus preventing impact on storage efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, the temperature detection device may not include the first drive mechanism 400.

[0038] Optionally, the rotating frame 300 may include a first sidewall 330 and a second sidewall 340 located on opposite sides of the temperature sensing element 200. The first driving mechanism 400 may include a first driving source 410 and a first driving shaft 420 connected together. The first driving source 410 is disposed on the first sidewall 330. One end of the first driving shaft 420 passes through the first sidewall 330 and the temperature sensing element 200, and is rotatably engaged with the second sidewall 340. The first driving shaft 420 can drive the temperature sensing element 200 to rotate. In this embodiment, both ends of the first driving shaft 420 can be supported by the rotating frame 300, which allows the first driving shaft 420 to stably support the temperature sensing element 200, thereby stably driving the temperature sensing element 200 to rotate relative to the rotating frame 300. Of course, in other embodiments, after one end of the first driving shaft 420 passes through the first sidewall 330, it may only be connected to the temperature sensing element 200, that is, one end of the first driving shaft 420 does not rotatably engage with the second sidewall 340.

[0039] Optionally, the rotating frame 300 can be directly connected to the guide rail 100. Since the rotating frame 300 is movable and rotatably mounted on the guide rail 100, that is, the rotating frame 300 is both slidably engaged with the guide rail 100 and rotatably engaged with the guide rail 100, the structure of the engagement between the rotating frame 300 and the guide rail 100 is relatively complex.

[0040] In another embodiment, the temperature detection device may further include a mounting base 510, and the rotating frame 300 is connected to the guide rail 100 via the mounting base 510. That is, one end of the mounting base 510 is connected to the guide rail 100, and the other end of the mounting base 510 is connected to the rotating frame 300. In this embodiment, one end of the mounting base 510 is movably disposed on the guide rail 100 so that the rotating frame 300 can move relative to the guide rail 100, and the rotating frame 300 is rotatably disposed on the other end of the mounting base 510 so that the rotating frame 300 can rotate relative to the guide rail 100. Since the rotating frame 300 only rotates with the mounting base 510, the rotating frame 300 can both move and rotate relative to the guide rail 100, which can simplify the structural complexity of the rotating frame 300 to a certain extent.

[0041] Optionally, the guide rail 100 is provided with a slide groove 110 extending along its extension direction. One end of the mounting base 510 has a first connecting frame 520 and a second connecting frame 530 that are spaced apart. Both the first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530 are provided with a limiting part that is stationary relative to the first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530. The first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530 are located on opposite sides of the guide rail 100. The limiting part is hooked onto the slide groove 110 and slides in cooperation with the slide groove 110 so as to achieve the effect that the mounting base 510 can move relative to the guide rail 100.

[0042] In another embodiment, both the first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530 are provided with pulleys 540, that is, the pulleys 540 can move relative to the first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530. The first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530 are located on opposite sides of the guide rail 100. The pulleys 540 are hooked onto the sliding groove 110, and the pulleys 540 and the sliding groove 110 are in sliding engagement. During the process of the mounting seat 510 moving relative to the guide rail 100, the rotating pulleys 540 can easily engage with the sliding groove 110, that is, the sliding resistance generated between the two is small, so that the mounting seat 510 can move more easily relative to the guide rail 100. That is, this arrangement can ensure the smooth movement of the mounting seat 510.

[0043] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 3 The guide rail 100 may include a first mounting plate 120, a second mounting plate 130, and a connecting plate 140. The extension direction of the first mounting plate 120 is parallel to the extension direction of the second mounting plate 130, and the first mounting plate 120 and the second mounting plate 130 are arranged opposite to each other. The first mounting plate 120 and the second mounting plate 130 are specifically connected by the connecting plate 140. At the same time, the connection of the first mounting plate 120, the second mounting plate 130, and the connecting plate 140 can form two of the above-mentioned sliding grooves 110. The two sliding grooves 110 are located on opposite sides of the connecting plate 140. The pulley 540 on the first connecting frame 520 is slidably engaged with one of the two sliding grooves 110, and the pulley 540 on the second connecting frame 530 is slidably engaged with the other of the two sliding grooves 110. That is, the pulley 540 on the first connecting frame 520 and the pulley 540 on the second connecting frame 530 do not affect each other.

[0044] Optionally, the temperature detection device may further include a second drive mechanism 600. The second drive mechanism 600 may include a second drive source 610, a second drive shaft 620, and a drive wheel 630 connected together. The second drive source 610 is disposed on the first connecting frame 520. The drive wheel 630 is sleeved on the second drive shaft 620, and one end of the second drive shaft 620 passes through the first connecting frame 520 and rotates with the second connecting frame 530. The guide rail 100 has a mating surface 150 facing the mounting base 510, wherein the drive wheel 630 frictionally engages with the mating surface 150 so that the mounting base 510 is movably disposed on the guide rail 100.

[0045] In this embodiment, during the rotation of the drive wheel 630 driven by the second drive shaft 620, the drive wheel 630 engages with the mating surface 150 through frictional contact, resulting in significant friction between them. This allows the drive wheel 630 to move the first connecting frame 520 relative to the guide rail 100 via the second drive shaft 620 and the second drive source 610, thereby moving the mounting base 510 relative to the guide rail 100. Furthermore, to facilitate a large frictional force between the drive wheel 630 and the mating surface 150, both the contact surfaces and the mating surface 150 itself can be relatively rough surfaces. Therefore, the structure of the drive wheel 630 and the mating surface 150 is relatively simple.

[0046] In another embodiment, the mating surface 150 is provided with a rack extending along the extension direction of the guide rail 100, and the drive wheel 630 is a gear that meshes with the rack so that the mounting seat 510 is movably disposed on the guide rail 100. That is, during the process of the second drive shaft 620 driving the drive wheel 630 to rotate, due to the meshing of the gear and the rack, the fit and transmission accuracy between the drive wheel 630 and the mating surface 150 is high, and thus the transmission stability is good. In other words, the drive wheel 630 can drive the first connecting frame 520 to move relative to the guide rail 100 relatively stably through the second drive shaft 620 and the second drive source 610, and thus can drive the mounting seat 510 to move relative to the guide rail 100 relatively stably.

[0047] Optionally, in the above embodiment, since one end of the second drive shaft 620 passes through the first connecting frame 520 and rotatably engages with the second connecting frame 530, the second drive shaft 620 can be stably supported by the first connecting frame 520 and the second connecting frame 530. This allows the drive wheel 630 to fully contact the mating surface 150, thereby enabling the mounting base 510 to move more stably relative to the guide rail 100. Of course, in other embodiments, one end of the second drive shaft 620 may not rotatably engage with the second connecting frame 530.

[0048] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 The temperature detection device may also include a third drive mechanism 700. The third drive mechanism 700 may include a connected third drive source 710 and a third drive shaft 720. The third drive source 710 is embedded in the mounting base 510. One end of the third drive shaft 720 passes through the mounting base 510 and is connected to the top wall of the rotating frame 300 to drive the rotating frame 300 to rotate relative to the mounting base 510.

[0049] In this embodiment, since the third drive source 710 is embedded within the mounting base 510, the distance between the rotating frame 300 and the mounting base 510 can be shortened to some extent, thereby improving the overall structural compactness. Simultaneously, the third drive source 710 is protected to prevent it from being exposed. Of course, in other embodiments, the third drive source 710 can also be located outside the mounting base 510 and connected to it. In this case, the third drive source 710 can separate the rotating frame 300 and the mounting base 510, and the third drive source 710 drives the rotating frame 300 to rotate relative to the mounting base 510 via the third drive shaft 720.

[0050] Optionally, to facilitate one end of the third drive shaft 720 passing through the mounting base 510 and connecting to the top wall of the rotating frame 300, the temperature detection device may also include a coupling 800. Specifically, the coupling 800 may be installed on the inner top wall of the rotating frame 300. One end of the third drive shaft 720 passes through the mounting base 510 and the rotating frame 300 in sequence and is connected to the coupling 800. Specifically, the third drive shaft 720 and the coupling 800 may be detachably connected by a threaded connection to facilitate maintenance or replacement of the third drive shaft 720 and the coupling 800.

[0051] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 One of the mounting base 510 and the rotating frame 300 may be provided with an annular groove 511, and the other of the mounting base 510 and the rotating frame 300 may be provided with an annular buckle 350 protruding out. The annular buckle 350 is sleeved in the annular groove 511. In the height direction of the temperature detection device, the annular buckle 350 and the annular groove 511 are matched to limit the rotation frame 300 from falling off the mounting base 510. That is, the connection stability between the rotating frame 300 and the mounting base 510 can be ensured by the matching of the annular buckle 350 and the annular groove 511.

[0052] In this embodiment, the annular buckle 350 can slide with the annular groove 511 in the circumferential direction, making it easier for the rotating frame 300 to rotate relative to the mounting base 510. That is, through the sliding engagement of the annular buckle 350 and the annular groove 511, the frictional force of the rotating frame 300 relative to the mounting base 510 can be reduced to a certain extent, allowing the rotating frame 300 to rotate more smoothly and stably relative to the mounting base 510. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting base 510 and the rotating frame 300 may not have the annular groove 511 and the annular buckle 350.

[0053] The above embodiments of this application focus on describing the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. For the sake of brevity, they will not be described in detail here.

[0054] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is 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 temperature detection device, installed on an installation foundation, characterized in that, The temperature detection device includes a guide rail (100) and a temperature detection element (200). The guide rail (100) is mounted on the mounting base, and the extension direction of the guide rail (100) is parallel to the arrangement direction of each cabinet in the cabinet group. The temperature detection element (200) is movably disposed on the guide rail (100) so that the temperature detection element (200) can be used to approach the memory in each of the cabinets to detect the temperature of the memory.

2. The temperature detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature detection device further includes a rotating frame (300), and the temperature detection element (200) is connected to the guide rail (100) through the rotating frame (300). The rotating frame (300) is movably disposed on the guide rail (100) and rotatably disposed on the guide rail (100) to drive the temperature detection element (200) toward different cabinet groups in two adjacent rows of cabinet groups.

3. The temperature detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating frame (300) has a receiving cavity (310) and an opening (320) communicating with the receiving cavity (310). At least a portion of the temperature sensing element (200) is disposed in the receiving cavity (310), and the temperature sensing element (200) is used to detect the temperature of each of the memories through the opening (320).

4. The temperature detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The temperature detection device further includes a first drive mechanism (400), which connects the temperature detection element (200) and the rotating frame (300). The first drive mechanism (400) can drive the temperature detection element (200) to rotate relative to the rotating frame (300) so as to make the temperature detection element (200) face the various memories at different heights in the cabinet.

5. The temperature detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating frame (300) includes a first sidewall (330) and a second sidewall (340) located on opposite sides of the temperature sensing element (200). The first driving mechanism (400) includes a first driving source (410) and a first driving shaft (420) connected together. The first driving source (410) is disposed on the first sidewall (330). One end of the first driving shaft (420) passes through the first sidewall (330) and the temperature sensing element (200) and rotates with the second sidewall (340).

6. The temperature detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature detection device also includes a mounting base (510), and the rotating frame (300) is connected to the guide rail (100) through the mounting base (510). One end of the mounting base (510) is movably disposed on the guide rail (100), and the rotating frame (300) is rotatably disposed on the other end of the mounting base (510).

7. The temperature detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide rail (100) is provided with a groove (110) extending along its extension direction. One end of the mounting base (510) has a first connecting frame (520) and a second connecting frame (530) that are spaced apart. Both the first connecting frame (520) and the second connecting frame (530) are provided with pulleys (540). The first connecting frame (520) and the second connecting frame (530) are located on opposite sides of the guide rail (100). The pulleys (540) are hooked onto the groove (110) and slide in cooperation with the groove (110).

8. The temperature detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The temperature detection device further includes a second drive mechanism (600), which includes a second drive source (610), a second drive shaft (620), and a drive wheel (630) connected together. The second drive source (610) is disposed on the first connecting frame (520), and the drive wheel (630) is sleeved on the second drive shaft (620). One end of the second drive shaft (620) passes through the first connecting frame (520) and rotates with the second connecting frame (530). The guide rail (100) has a mating surface (150) facing the mounting base (510), wherein: The drive wheel (630) frictionally engages with the mating surface (150) to allow the mounting base (510) to be movably disposed on the guide rail (100). Alternatively, the mating surface (150) may have a rack extending along the extension direction of the guide rail (100), and the drive wheel (630) may be a gear that meshes with the rack to allow the mounting base (510) to be movably disposed on the guide rail (100).

9. The temperature detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The temperature detection device further includes a third drive mechanism (700), which includes a third drive source (710) and a third drive shaft (720) connected together. The third drive source (710) is embedded in the mounting base (510), and one end of the third drive shaft (720) passes through the mounting base (510) and is connected to the top wall of the rotating frame (300) to drive the rotating frame (300) to rotate relative to the mounting base (510).

10. The temperature detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the mounting base (510) and the rotating frame (300) is provided with an annular groove (511), and the other is provided with an annular buckle (350). The annular buckle (350) is sleeved on the annular groove (511). In the height direction of the temperature detection device, the annular buckle (350) is in a limiting engagement with the annular groove (511), and in the circumferential direction of the annular groove (511), the annular buckle (350) can slide engagement with the annular groove (511) so that the rotating frame (300) can rotate relative to the mounting base (510).

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