An arc-proof isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment

By installing a protective box with metal wires and mesh inside the computer host power supply compartment, combined with heat dissipation components, the problems of charge accumulation and heat dissipation conflict are solved, achieving efficient charge discharge and enhanced insulation, thereby improving the reliability and heat dissipation performance of the power supply system.

CN224439483UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30CHINA CONSTR FOURTH ENG DIV INSTALLATION ENG

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA CONSTR FOURTH ENG DIV INSTALLATION ENG
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The isolation plates in the power supply compartment of traditional computer mainframes cannot actively discharge charges, which can easily lead to secondary arcing due to charge accumulation. Furthermore, there is a conflict between heat dissipation and insulation, resulting in a high risk of arcing and low system reliability.

Method used

The protective box incorporates embedded metal wires and mesh, combined with heat dissipation components, to form a conductive path for efficient grounding and charge discharge. An insulating coating further enhances insulation strength and heat dissipation performance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents secondary arcing caused by charge accumulation, reduces the risk of system downtime, improves the reliability of the power supply system, and enhances heat dissipation performance.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an arc-proof isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment, including a protective box. A third opening is formed through the top of the protective box, and a first heat sink is disposed within the third opening. A metal mesh is laid between the third opening and the first heat sink. Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded inside the protective box, and the metal mesh is connected to the multiple metal wires. A metal sheet is disposed at the bottom of the protective box, and the metal sheet is connected to the metal wires. A crossbeam is horizontally fixed at the third opening, and the first heat sink is mounted on the protective box via the crossbeam. A second opening is formed at one end of the protective box. A first opening is formed on the side of the protective box. A second heat sink is disposed on the first opening. The interconnection of the metal mesh, metal wires, metal sheet, and heat sink forms a pathway, which can efficiently ground and discharge charge, prevent charge accumulation from causing secondary arcs, reduce the risk of downtime due to arc faults, improve the reliability of the power supply system, and enhance its heat dissipation performance by utilizing conductive heat sinks.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of main unit power supply compartment technology, specifically to an anti-arc isolation component for a computer main unit power supply compartment. Background Technology

[0002] As intelligent computing mainframes develop towards higher power density, the electrical load within the power supply compartment increases dramatically, significantly raising the risk of arcing faults. Traditional insulation panels often use a single metal structure or basic insulation material, which has the following drawbacks:

[0003] Passive protection: Relying solely on physical isolation to block the electric arc, it cannot actively discharge the charge and is prone to secondary arcs due to charge accumulation;

[0004] Heat dissipation conflict: Metal partitions obstruct airflow, while adding heat dissipation holes reduces insulation strength, resulting in a vicious cycle of temperature rise and arc risk. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned above in the background technology and to propose an anti-arc isolation component for the power supply compartment of a computer host.

[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] An arc-proof isolation component for a computer power supply compartment includes a protective box. The top of the protective box has a third opening, and a first heat sink is disposed inside the third opening. A metal mesh is laid between the third opening and the first heat sink. Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded inside the protective box. The metal mesh is connected to the multiple metal wires. A metal sheet is disposed at the bottom of the protective box, and the metal sheet is connected to the metal wires.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a crossbeam is fixed laterally at the third opening, and the first heat sink is mounted on the protective box through the crossbeam.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second opening is provided at one end of the protective box.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the protective box has a first opening on its side.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second heat dissipation component is provided on the first opening.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the protective box is also provided with a through hole.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first heat sink is made of metal and is connected to the metal mesh.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the second heat sink is made of metal and is connected to the metal wire inside the protective box.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first heat sink and the second heat sink are heat sinks.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this invention, the surface of the protective box is also coated with an insulating coating.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by interconnecting the metal mesh, metal wire, metal sheet and heat sink, a circuit is formed, which can efficiently discharge the charge to the ground, prevent the charge accumulation from causing secondary arcs, reduce the risk of downtime caused by arc faults, improve the reliability of the power supply system, and enhance its heat dissipation performance by using conductive heat sink. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a bottom view structural diagram of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the protective box of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Protective box; 101. First opening; 102. Second opening; 103. Third opening; 2. Crossbeam; 3. First heat sink; 4. Second heat sink; 5. Metal mesh. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-4As shown, this utility model is an arc-proof isolation component for a computer power supply compartment, including a protective box 1. The top of the protective box 1 has a third opening 103, within which a first heat sink 3 is disposed. A metal mesh 5 is laid between the third opening 103 and the first heat sink 3. Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded within the protective box 1, and the metal mesh 5 is connected to the multiple metal wires. A metal sheet is disposed at the bottom of the protective box 1, and the metal sheet is connected to the metal wires. The protective box 1 is installed inside the computer case, which is made of metal. The metal sheet contacts the metal computer case, which needs to be grounded to form a grounding effect, efficiently releasing charge and preventing charge accumulation that could cause a secondary arc. The surface of the protective box 1 is coated with an arc-resistant ceramic coating such as alumina or silicon nitride to enhance surface insulation strength and delay carbonization.

[0026] Example 2, please refer to Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model is an arc-proof isolation component for a computer power supply compartment, including a protective box 1. The protective box 1 has through holes, allowing it to be installed on the computer case using screws or bolts. A third opening 103 is through the top of the protective box 1, within which a first heat sink 3 is installed. A metal mesh 5 is laid between the third opening 103 and the first heat sink 3. A horizontal beam 2 is fixed at the third opening 103, and the first heat sink 3 is mounted on the protective box 1 via the beam 2. Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded inside the protective box 1, and the metal mesh 5 is connected to these wires. A metal plate is located at the bottom of the protective box 1, connected to the metal wires. The protective box 1 is installed inside the computer case, which is made of metal. The metal plate contacts the metal computer case, which requires grounding to create a grounding effect, efficiently releasing charge and preventing charge accumulation that could trigger a secondary arc.

[0027] Example 3, please refer to Figure 1-4As shown, this utility model is an arc-proof isolation component for a computer power supply compartment, including a protective box 1. The protective box 1 has a through hole, which can be installed on the computer case by screws or bolts. The top of the protective box 1 has a third opening 103, in which a first heat sink 3 is disposed. A metal mesh 5 is laid between the third opening 103 and the first heat sink 3. A crossbeam 2 is horizontally fixed at the third opening 103. The first heat sink 3 is installed on the protective box 1 through the crossbeam 2. The first heat sink 3 is made of metal and is connected to the metal mesh 5. Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded inside the protective box 1. The metal mesh 5 is connected to the multiple metal wires. A metal sheet is disposed at the bottom of the protective box 1, and the metal sheet is connected to the metal wires. The protective box 1 is installed inside the host chassis, which is made of metal. Its metal plate contacts the metal host chassis, and the host chassis needs to be grounded to form a grounding effect, efficiently grounding and releasing the charge to prevent the accumulation of charge from causing a secondary arc.

[0028] The protective box 1 has a second opening 102 at one end. The protective box 1 also has a first opening 101 on its side. A second heat sink 4 is mounted on the first opening 101. The second heat sink 4 is made of metal and is connected to a metal wire inside the protective box 1. Both the first heat sink 3 and the second heat sink 4 are heat sinks. These heat sinks rapidly conduct heat to the outer casing.

[0029] In another embodiment, the surface of the protective box 1 is further coated with an insulating coating. The protective box 1 is installed inside the main unit chassis, which is made of metal. The metal plate of the protective box 1 contacts the metal main unit chassis, and the main unit chassis needs to be grounded to form a grounding effect, efficiently grounding and releasing charge to prevent charge accumulation from causing secondary arcing.

[0030] In another embodiment, the insulating coating of the protective box 1 is alumina ceramic with a thickness of 30-100μm and a breakdown voltage ≥25kV / mm. The protective box 1 is installed inside the main unit chassis, which is made of metal. The metal plate of the protective box 1 contacts the metal main unit chassis, which needs to be grounded to form a grounding effect, efficiently grounding and releasing charge to prevent charge accumulation from causing secondary arcing.

[0031] It should also be added that:

[0032] The protective box 1 is made of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) or high-performance engineering plastics (such as PEEK, PEI), which have higher arc resistance, flame retardancy (UL94V-0) and thermal stability (>150°C).

[0033] The surface of the protective box 1 is coated with an arc-resistant ceramic coating such as alumina or silicon nitride to enhance surface insulation strength and delay carbonization.

[0034] In another embodiment, the metal mesh 5 has a mesh density of 80-200 meshes and a wire diameter of 0.1-0.5 mm. The connection points with the series-connected metal wires are laser-welded. Multiple series-connected metal wires are embedded inside the protective box 1. The metal mesh 5 is connected to these wires. A metal sheet is located at the bottom of the protective box 1, and the sheet is connected to the metal wires. The insulating coating of the protective box 1 is alumina ceramic with a thickness of 30-100 μm and a breakdown voltage ≥25 kV / mm. The protective box 1 is installed inside the main unit chassis, which is made of metal. The metal sheet contacts the metal chassis, which needs to be grounded to create a grounding effect, efficiently releasing charge and preventing charge accumulation that could trigger a secondary arc.

[0035] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but the description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A computing host power pod anti-arcing isolation assembly comprising a shield box (1), characterized in that, The protective box (1) has a third opening (103) through the top. A first heat sink (3) is provided in the third opening (103). A metal mesh (5) is laid between the third opening (103) and the first heat sink (3). Multiple interconnected metal wires are embedded in the protective box (1). The metal mesh (5) is connected to the multiple metal wires. A metal sheet is provided at the bottom of the protective box (1). The metal sheet is connected to the metal wires.

2. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A crossbeam (2) is fixed laterally at the third opening (103), and the first heat sink (3) is installed on the protective box (1) through the crossbeam (2).

3. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (1) has a second opening (102) at one end.

4. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (1) has a first opening (101) on its side.

5. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 4, characterized in that, A second heat sink (4) is provided on the first opening (101).

6. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (1) also has through holes.

7. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first heat sink (3) is made of metal and is connected to the metal mesh (5).

8. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second heat sink (4) is made of metal and is connected to the metal wire inside the protective box (1).

9. The anti-arc isolation component for a computer mainframe power supply compartment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first heat sink (3) and the second heat sink (4) are heat sinks.

10. A computer mainframe power supply compartment arc protection isolation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The protective box (1) is also coated with an insulating coating.