Data center patch panel wall penetration seal

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of data center technology and provides a data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device, comprising: a protective structure and a guide plate. A portion of the protective structure extends outside the wall and has a first cavity. The bottom surface of the protective structure has multiple first through holes for discharging substances entering the first cavity. The guide plate is disposed within the first cavity, forming a second cavity between the guide plate and the wall of the protective structure. The second cavity is located outside the wall, and the first through holes are located within the second cavity. Cables pass through one side of the protective structure wall, then wind along the guide plate, and exit through the other side of the protective structure wall. This data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device can prevent dust and moisture from entering the first cavity by blocking them with the guide plate, and allow them to exit through the first through holes after entering the second cavity, thus preventing dust and moisture from intruding into the data center and causing damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data center technology, and in particular to a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of data center construction, cable tray sealing devices are commonly used to ensure the safety and environmental isolation of cables passing through wall openings. Traditional technical solutions typically utilize metal profiles such as angle steel and channel steel to weld together a rigid frame structure. This frame is securely installed at the edge of the wall opening using fasteners such as expansion bolts. Its functions are twofold: firstly, to provide a stable installation base for subsequent sealing materials; and secondly, to effectively fix the passing cable bundles, suppressing cable movement caused by airflow or external forces, thereby preventing the sealing structure from loosening and failing due to cable displacement, and ensuring that the entire sealing system possesses the necessary mechanical stability.

[0003] The specific construction process is typically as follows: First, the cable bundles to be laid are threaded through the pre-installed metal frame. Then, flexible sealing materials such as fire-retardant putty and sealant are used to carefully fill all the tiny gaps between the cables and between the cables and the inner wall of the metal frame, forming a continuous flexible sealing layer. The main function of this sealing layer is to prevent harmful substances such as dust and moisture from the external environment from entering the data center through these gaps. Finally, a metal steel plate is placed over the flexible sealing layer, and the edges of the steel plate are sealed to further enhance the overall physical protection and sealing effect.

[0004] However, the traditional sealing devices based on metal frames combined with flexible sealing materials are essentially static sealing structures. Their core sealing performance is highly dependent on the initial state and long-term stability of materials such as fireproof putty and sealant. These materials have significant drawbacks in actual operating environments: they are easily affected by the periodic temperature changes inside the data center, causing them to shrink or expand. Simultaneously, the unavoidable micro-vibrations during cable operation continuously act on the sealing materials. These factors combined cause the fireproof putty, sealant, and other materials to gradually harden, crack, and even detach, ultimately leading to seal failure. Once the sealing layer is damaged, dust, water, and other contaminants can easily enter the data center, causing damage. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a wall-penetrating sealing device for data center cable trays, which solves the defect in the prior art where dust and moisture can easily enter the data center after the static sealing structure fails.

[0006] This utility model provides a data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device, comprising: a protective structure for being embedded in the wall of a container, with a portion of the protective structure extending outside the wall; the protective structure having a first cavity; and a plurality of first through holes on the bottom surface of the protective structure for discharging substances entering the first cavity; a guide plate disposed within the first cavity; a second cavity formed between the guide plate and the wall of the protective structure; the second cavity being located outside the wall; and the first through holes being located within the second cavity; and cables passing through one side wall of the protective structure, winding along the guide plate, and exiting from the other side wall of the protective structure.

[0007] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device is provided, the protective structure includes a first side plate, a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, and a second side plate connected in sequence; the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged in parallel, the first side plate is provided with a first cable passage hole, and the second side plate is provided with a second cable passage hole, through which cables pass; the first bottom plate is arranged perpendicularly to the first side plate, a plurality of first through holes are provided on the first bottom plate, and the second bottom plate is arranged at an angle to the first bottom plate to form an inclined surface.

[0008] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device is provided, wherein the guide plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate connected in sequence; there is a gap between the first plate and the top surface of the protective structure, and the top of the first plate is located above the second cable passage hole; the second plate is inclined relative to the first plate and the third plate to form an inclined surface; the third plate is connected to the first base plate, and a plurality of first through holes are located between the third plate and the second side plate.

[0009] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device is provided, wherein the guide plate further includes a fourth plate and a fifth plate connected together; the fourth plate is connected to the third plate, the fifth plate is connected to the first base plate, and the fourth plate is arranged parallel to the first base plate; a plurality of first through holes are located between the fifth plate and the second side plate, and the fourth plate is located above the plurality of first through holes.

[0010] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device is provided, wherein the guide plate further includes a sixth plate and a seventh plate connected by an arc transition; the sixth plate is connected to the first plate by an arc transition and the two are arranged perpendicularly, the seventh plate is arranged parallel to the first plate, and the first plate, the sixth plate and the seventh plate form a winding part; the seventh plate is provided with a plurality of second through holes along its length direction, and the second through holes are used for binding cables.

[0011] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes: a first sealing plate, which is sealed to the first side plate, the first sealing plate having a first wire groove that communicates with the first wire hole; and a second sealing plate, which is sealed to the second side plate, the second sealing plate having a second wire groove that communicates with the second wire hole.

[0012] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes: multiple sealing strips, wherein the first sealing plate and the second sealing plate are provided with grooves along their circumference, and the sealing strips are embedded in the grooves; and sealant, which is fireproof and expansion-type sealant, filling the first cable tray and the second cable tray.

[0013] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device is provided, wherein there are two first sealing plates, each of which has a through groove. After the two first sealing plates are spliced ​​together, the two through grooves are connected to form the first cable tray; the splice of the two first sealing plates is filled with the sealant.

[0014] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes a frame, which is embedded in the wall, and a protective structure is disposed inside the frame, with a portion of the protective structure extending outside the frame.

[0015] According to the present invention, a data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes a fire-resistant bag, which is filled in the first cavity and the second cavity.

[0016] The data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device provided by this utility model has a guide plate installed in the protective structure and a first through hole on the bottom surface of the protective structure. After dust and water vapor enter the first cavity, the guide plate can block them, and after dust and water vapor enter the second cavity, they can be discharged through the first through hole, thereby preventing dust and water vapor from entering the data center and causing damage to the data center. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of the data center cable tray through-wall sealing device provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A sectional view.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A shown in the image.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a schematic of the protective structure.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the guide vane.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the first sealing plate.

[0024] Figure label: 10. Protective structure; 11. First side plate; 12. First bottom plate; 13. Second bottom plate; 14. Second side plate; 101. First cavity; 121. First through hole; 141. Second cable hole; 20. Guide plate; 21. First plate; 22. Second plate; 23. Third plate; 24. Fourth plate; 25. Fifth plate; 26. Sixth plate; 27. Seventh plate; 271. Second through hole; 201. Second cavity; 30. First sealing plate; 31. U-shaped groove; 32. Through groove; 40. Second sealing plate; 41. Second cable groove; 50. Enclosure frame; 60. Sealing strip; 70. Sealant; 80. Fire arrestor bag; 100. Wall; 200. Cable tray; 300. Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] The following is combined Figures 1-6 This invention describes a data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device includes a protective structure 10 and a guide plate 20. The protective structure 10 is embedded in the wall 100 of the container, and a portion of the protective structure 10 extends outside the wall 100. The protective structure 10 has a first cavity 101, and the bottom surface of the protective structure 10 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 121. The guide plate 20 is disposed in the first cavity 101, and a second cavity 201 is formed between the guide plate 20 and the wall surface of the protective structure 10. The second cavity 201 is located outside the wall 100, and the first through holes 121 are located in the second cavity 201. After the cable passes through one side wall surface of the protective structure 10, it winds along the guide plate 20 and exits through the other side wall surface of the protective structure 10.

[0028] Specifically, the cable tray 200 is installed inside the container and passes through the container wall 100. The cable tray 200 is used to lay and fix the cables 300. After passing through one side wall of the protective structure 10, the cables 300 are routed along the guide plate 20 and then exit through the other side wall of the protective structure 10. In this embodiment, the bottom surface and both sides of the guide plate 20 are welded to the protective structure 10, and there is a gap between the top surface of the guide plate 20 and the top surface of the protective structure 10. A second cavity 201 is formed between the guide plate 20 and one side wall of the protective structure 10. The second cavity 201 is located outside the wall 100. When dust or moisture enters the first cavity 101, the guide plate 20 blocks the dust and moisture; when dust or moisture enters the second cavity 201, the dust and moisture are discharged through the first through hole 121, thereby preventing dust and moisture from entering the data center and causing damage to the data center.

[0029] Optionally, in an embodiment of this utility model, the protective structure 10 can be a cuboid structure with a hollow interior; the guide plate 20 can be a vertical plate or a plate with two bends, which is vertically arranged in the first cavity 101.

[0030] The data center cabling rack through-wall sealing device provided in this embodiment of the utility model, by setting a guide plate inside the protective structure and providing a first through hole on the bottom surface of the protective structure, can block dust and water vapor from entering the first cavity after they enter the first cavity, and discharge them through the first through hole after they enter the second cavity, thereby preventing dust and water vapor from entering the data center and causing damage to the data center.

[0031] like Figure 4As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the protective structure 10 includes a first side plate 11, a first bottom plate 12, a second bottom plate 13, and a second side plate 14 connected in sequence. The first side plate 11 and the second side plate 14 are arranged in parallel. The first side plate 11 is provided with a first wire passage hole, and the second side plate 14 is provided with a second wire passage hole 141. Cables pass through the first wire passage hole and the second wire passage hole 141. The first bottom plate 12 is arranged perpendicular to the first side plate 11, and a plurality of first through holes 121 are provided on the first bottom plate 12. The second bottom plate 13 is arranged at an angle to the first bottom plate 12 to form a slope. This slope allows dust and moisture in the second cavity 201 to flow along the slope and be discharged through the first through holes 121, thereby preventing dust and moisture from accumulating in the second cavity 201 for a long time.

[0032] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this utility model, the protective structure 10 is a cuboid structure, which, in addition to the two side plates and two bottom plates mentioned above, also includes a top plate and a pair of third side plates located between the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 14.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the guide plate 20 includes a first plate 21, a second plate 22, and a third plate 23 connected in sequence. A gap exists between the first plate 21 and the top surface of the protective structure 10. The second plate 22 is inclined relative to the first plate 21 and the third plate 23 to form an inclined surface. The third plate 23 is connected to the first bottom plate 12. In this embodiment, the guide plate 20 is vertically disposed within the first cavity 101, and multiple first through holes 121 are located between the third plate 23 and the second side plate 14. When dust or moisture enters the first cavity 101, the first plate 21 can block some of the dust and moisture, while dust and moisture entering the second cavity 201 can be discharged through the first through holes 121 by the inclined surface of the second plate 22.

[0034] Furthermore, in an embodiment of this utility model, the top of the first plate 21 is located above the second wire hole 141 to prevent dust and moisture from directly drifting to the second wire hole 141.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the guide plate 20 also includes a fourth plate 24 and a fifth plate 25 connected together. The fourth plate 24 is connected to the third plate 23, and the fifth plate 25 is connected to the first base plate 12. The fourth plate 24 is arranged parallel to the first base plate 12. A plurality of first through holes 121 are located between the fifth plate 25 and the second side plate 14, and the fourth plate 24 is located above the plurality of first through holes 121.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, dust and water vapor entering the second cavity 201 can flow along the second plate 22 and the second bottom plate 13 to the first through hole 121 and be discharged through the first through hole 121; while the fourth plate 24 is located above the multiple first through holes 121 and can prevent dust and water vapor from entering the second cavity 201 through the first through holes 121.

[0037] The data center cable tray through-wall sealing device provided in this embodiment accelerates the flow of dust and moisture in the second cavity by setting part of the bottom surface of the protective structure and part of the guide plate as inclined surfaces, which facilitates the rapid discharge of dust and moisture and prevents dust and moisture from entering the data center. At the same time, by setting a fourth plate above the first through hole, dust and moisture can be blocked from entering the second cavity through the first through hole, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the data center.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the present invention, the guide plate 20 further includes a sixth plate 26 and a seventh plate 27 connected together. The sixth plate 26 is connected to the first plate 21 and is arranged vertically. The seventh plate 27 is arranged parallel to the first plate 21. The first plate 21, the sixth plate 26, and the seventh plate 27 form a winding section. The cable 300 enters the first cavity 101 through the first wire through hole, and then is laid along the seventh plate 27, the sixth plate 26, and the first plate 21 before exiting through the second wire through hole 141. The connection between the sixth plate 26 and the seventh plate 27, and the connection between the sixth plate 26 and the first plate 21, are connected by an arc according to the bending radius of the cable 300 to ensure that the cable 300 is not damaged during winding. In this embodiment, the seventh plate 27 is provided with a plurality of second through holes 271 along its length direction. The second through holes 271 are used to bind the cable 300 to achieve neat wiring.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes: a first sealing plate 30 and a second sealing plate 40. The first sealing plate 30 is sealed to the first side plate 11, and the first sealing plate 30 is provided with a first cable groove, which communicates with a first cable passage hole. The second sealing plate 40 is sealed to the second side plate 14, and the second sealing plate 40 is provided with a second cable groove 41, which communicates with a second cable passage hole 141.

[0040] Specifically, the first sealing plate 30 is sealed to the first side plate 11, and the second sealing plate 40 is sealed to the second side plate 14 to improve the sealing performance of the sealing device. The first wire groove and the second wire groove 41 have the same size, and the size of the first wire groove and the second wire groove 41 is smaller than the size of the first wire hole and the second wire hole 141 to avoid a large gap between the cable 300 and the wire groove.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes multiple sealing strips 60 and sealant 70. The first sealing plate 30 and the second sealing plate 40 have grooves along their circumference, and the sealing strips 60 are embedded in these grooves, with the thickness of the sealing strip 60 greater than the depth of the groove. When the first sealing plate 30 is connected to the first side plate 11, and the second sealing plate 40 is connected to the second side plate 14, the sealing strips 60 are deformed by compression to achieve a sealing effect. Optionally, in an embodiment of this invention, the sealing strip 60 is a silicone rubber sealing strip. Silicone rubber sealing strips have stronger resistance to deformation than traditional sealants, are easier to install and maintain, have excellent weather resistance, and a service life of up to 10 years or more, far exceeding the performance of traditional sealants.

[0042] After the cable 300 is threaded through the first cable tray and the second cable tray 41, sealant 70 is filled into the gap between the first cable tray and the second cable tray 41. In this embodiment, the sealant 70 is a fire-retardant, intumescent sealant, which provides basic sealing performance under normal conditions and can rapidly expand in the event of a fire to form a dense fire-resistant protective layer, blocking the entry of heat and smoke from the fire, and providing effective protection for personal and equipment property safety.

[0043] In embodiments of this utility model, the first sealing plate 30 and the second sealing plate 40 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. When it is a separate structure, such as... Figure 6 As shown, there are two first sealing plates 30, which are spliced ​​together and connected to the first side plate 11. In this embodiment, each first sealing plate 30 is provided with a U-shaped groove 31. After the two first sealing plates 30 are joined together, the U-shaped groove 31 forms an annular groove, and the sealing strip 60 is embedded in the annular groove. Each first sealing plate 30 is provided with a through groove 32. After the two first sealing plates 30 are joined together, the two through grooves 32 are connected to form a first groove. After the two first sealing plates 30 are joined together, the gap between them is filled with fire-retardant, expanding sealant.

[0044] It is understandable that when the second sealing plate 40 is a split structure, its specific structure can be set with reference to the first sealing plate 30, and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] In an embodiment of this utility model, the data center cable tray wall-penetrating sealing device further includes a fire-retardant pack 80, which can be filled into the first cavity 101 and the second cavity 201 after the wiring is completed in the first cavity 101, so as to improve the fireproof and flame-retardant performance of the sealing device.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the data center cable tray through-wall sealing device further includes a frame 50, which is embedded within the wall 100. A protective structure 10 is disposed within the frame 50, with a portion of the protective structure 10 extending outside the frame 50 to facilitate the discharge of dust and moisture. The frame 50 serves as the supporting structure for the sealing device and is constructed from four welded rectangular tubes. The frame 50 can be prefabricated in a factory. The frame 50 is fully welded to the corrugated plate of the container body to fix it to the wall 100. The protective structure 10 is constructed from a thick, highly weather-resistant stainless steel plate, bent and welded, and can also be prefabricated in a factory. The outer wall of the protective structure 10 is fully welded to the frame 50 to ensure airtightness.

[0047] The data center cabling rack through-wall sealing device provided in this embodiment can block dust and water vapor from entering the first cavity 101 after the sealing of the first sealing plate 30 fails. After dust and water vapor enter the second cavity 201, the second plate 22 of the guide plate 20 and the second bottom surface of the protective structure 10 can guide the dust and water vapor through the inclined surface, making it easier for the dust and water vapor to be discharged through the first through hole 121. At the same time, the fourth plate 24 of the guide plate 20 can block the dust and water vapor entering through the first through hole 121, preventing the dust and water vapor from entering the container of the data center.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A data center patch panel wall sealant device, comprising: include: A protective structure is used to be embedded in the wall of a container, and a portion of the protective structure extends outside the wall. The protective structure has a first cavity, and the bottom surface of the protective structure is provided with a plurality of first through holes for discharging substances that enter the first cavity. A flow guide plate is disposed in the first cavity, and a second cavity is formed between the flow guide plate and the wall of the protective structure. The second cavity is located outside the wall, and the first through hole is located in the second cavity. After the cable passes through one side wall of the protective structure, it winds around the guide plate and exits through the other side wall of the protective structure.

2. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 1, wherein, The protective structure includes a first side plate, a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, and a second side plate connected in sequence. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged in parallel. The first side plate is provided with a first wire passage hole, and the second side plate is provided with a second wire passage hole. The cable passes through the first wire passage hole and the second wire passage hole. The first base plate is perpendicular to the first side plate, and a plurality of first through holes are provided on the first base plate. The second base plate is inclined to the first base plate to form an inclined surface.

3. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 2, wherein, The guide plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate connected in sequence; There is a gap between the first plate and the top surface of the protective structure, and the top of the first plate is located above the second wire hole; The second plate is inclined relative to the first plate and the third plate to form an inclined surface; The third plate is connected to the first base plate, and a plurality of the first through holes are located between the third plate and the second side plate.

4. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 3, wherein, The guide plate also includes a fourth plate and a fifth plate connected together; The fourth plate is connected to the third plate, the fifth plate is connected to the first base plate, and the fourth plate is arranged parallel to the first base plate; The plurality of first through holes are located between the fifth plate and the second side plate, and the fourth plate is located above the plurality of first through holes.

5. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 3, wherein, The guide plate also includes a sixth plate and a seventh plate with a rounded transition; The sixth plate is connected to the first plate by a rounded transition and the two are arranged perpendicularly. The seventh plate is arranged parallel to the first plate. The first plate, the sixth plate, and the seventh plate form a winding section. The seventh plate has a plurality of second through holes along its length, which are used for binding cables.

6. The data center cable tray wall-thru seal of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: A first sealing plate is sealed to the first side plate. The first sealing plate is provided with a first groove, which is connected to the first wire hole. The second sealing plate is sealed to the second side plate. The second sealing plate is provided with a second groove, which is connected to the second wire hole.

7. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 6, wherein, Also includes: Multiple sealing strips are provided, and the first sealing plate and the second sealing plate are provided with grooves along their circumference, and the sealing strips are embedded in the grooves; A sealant is filled into the first and second grooves. The sealant is a fire-retardant, intumescent sealant.

8. The data center cable tray wall bushing of claim 7, wherein, The number of the first sealing plates is two, and each first sealing plate is provided with a through groove. After the two first sealing plates are spliced ​​together, the two through grooves are connected to form the first groove. The joint between the two first sealing plates is filled with the sealant.

9. The data center cable tray wall-thru seal of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a frame, which is embedded in the wall, and the protective structure is disposed inside the frame, with a portion of the protective structure extending outside the frame.

10. The data center cable tray wall-thru seal of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a flame arrestor bag, which fills the first cavity and the second cavity.

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