Base, liquid cooling unit and energy storage system

Abstract

This application discloses a base, a liquid-cooled unit, and an energy storage system, belonging to the technical field of liquid-cooled units. The base includes: a frame comprising multiple side beams connected end-to-end; a first support beam, laterally connected between two opposing side beams, for fixing and supporting the water circuit components of the liquid-cooled unit; a second support beam, laterally connected between two opposing side beams and separated from the first support beam, for fixing and supporting the compressor and liquid receiver of the liquid-cooled unit; and a third support beam, extending longitudinally and installed on the first support beam, for fixing and supporting the heat exchanger of the liquid-cooled unit; wherein the multiple side beams, the first support beam, the second support beam, and the third support beam are welded together. Using this structure reduces the weight of the base, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs, increasing assembly speed, and thus improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of liquid cooling unit technology, and particularly relates to a base, a liquid cooling unit and an energy storage system. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid chillers play a crucial cooling role in numerous fields, such as data centers and industrial cooling, providing essential temperature protection for stable equipment operation. The base, as a vital supporting component of the liquid chiller, directly impacts the overall operational performance, ease of transportation, and installation costs.

[0003] Currently, the base design of liquid cooling units generally suffers from the following problems: First, the base is usually made of a solid structure or a heavy metal plate. Although this design ensures the strength of the base to a certain extent, it leads to a significant increase in the overall weight, increasing transportation costs. Moreover, it requires more manpower and equipment during installation, thus increasing installation costs. Second, the assembly process of the base requires a lot of manual operation, such as the precise docking and fixing of multiple parts, which increases the workload of assembly and thus affects assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a base, a liquid cooling unit, and an energy storage system, which reduces the weight of the base, lowers transportation and installation costs, increases assembly speed, and improves overall production efficiency.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a base for use in liquid-cooled units, comprising: The frame includes multiple edge beams connected end to end; The first support beam is connected laterally between the two opposite side beams and is used to fix and support the water circuit assembly of the liquid cooling unit. The second support beam is connected laterally between the two opposite side beams and is separated from the first support beam. It is used to fix and support the compressor and liquid receiver of the liquid cooling unit. The third support beam extends longitudinally and is installed on the first support beam to fix and support the heat exchanger of the liquid cooling unit; wherein the plurality of side beams, the first support beam, the second support beam and the third support beam are welded together with each other.

[0006] According to the base of this application, by adopting a beam structure instead of the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, the weight of the base is significantly reduced, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the welding design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves overall production efficiency.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the frame is symmetrically provided with forklift holes for cooperating with forks along two laterally opposite outer side walls.

[0008] According to the base of this application, the forklift holes allow for easy cooperation between the forklift and the base. The forks can be quickly and accurately inserted into the forklift holes, enabling easy lifting and movement of the base. This greatly improves handling efficiency and reduces the labor intensity and time cost of manual handling. At the same time, the symmetrically arranged forklift holes ensure that the forks are evenly stressed when using a forklift to move the base, effectively reducing safety accidents such as base tilting and slippage caused by uneven stress.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the base further includes: An auxiliary beam is laterally connected between two opposing side beams and is laterally opposite to at least a portion of the forklift holes for engaging with forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the first support beam is arranged laterally opposite to at least a portion of the forklift holes for engaging with forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the base further includes: An extension plate is provided in the corner area of ​​the frame; The casters are detachably mounted to the frame and the extension plate.

[0012] According to the base of this application, the aforementioned extension plate and casters, on the one hand, can meet the transportation needs of the liquid cooling unit at different stages, improving work efficiency and enhancing the flexibility and practicality of the liquid cooling unit; on the other hand, the detachable assembly design of the casters allows them to be removed during long-distance transportation of the liquid cooling unit, thereby reducing potential damage or inconvenience caused by the casters during transportation, and thus lowering maintenance and replacement costs during transportation; furthermore, the extension plate not only increases the installation contact area of ​​the casters, improving the stability and reliability of the caster assembly, but also enhances the structural strength of the frame corner area to a certain extent, significantly reducing the risk of deformation or damage to the frame corner due to excessive force.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the frame is provided with a temporary fixing structure for detachably connecting to the transport packaging material.

[0014] According to the base of this application, the aforementioned temporary fixing structure achieves a stable connection between the base and the transport packaging material during transportation. This effectively restricts the movement and shaking of the liquid cooling unit during transportation, reducing damage to the base and liquid cooling unit caused by collisions and vibrations, thereby improving the safety of product transportation and reducing repair and replacement costs due to product damage. At the same time, it makes the connection and disassembly process between the base and the transport packaging material more convenient and quick. Operators can complete the fixing and disassembly of the base in a short time, reducing loading and unloading time, improving transportation efficiency, and thus reducing the manpower, material resources, and time costs during transportation, thereby reducing the overall transportation cost.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the side beam, the first support beam, the second support beam, and the third support beam are all sheet metal beam structures.

[0016] According to the base of this application, the use of sheet metal technology for the aforementioned side beams, first support beam, second support beam and third support beam reduces the manpower and equipment required for installation, lowers installation costs, simplifies the processing flow, greatly improves production efficiency, shortens the processing time per unit product, and thus reduces production costs. At the same time, the sheet metal technology allows the beam structure to further reduce the weight of the base while meeting strength requirements, thereby minimizing transportation costs.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the base further includes: The first reinforcing beam is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam and the side beam; The second reinforcing beam is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam and the second supporting beam.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the first reinforcing beam and the second reinforcing beam are arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal direction.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the base further includes: A support plate, arranged vertically on the upper surface of one of the side beams, is used to fix and support the inlet and outlet pipes of the water circuit assembly.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this application, the base further includes: Rib beams are installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam.

[0021] Secondly, this application provides a liquid cooling unit, which includes: The base as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0022] According to the liquid cooling unit of this application, the above-mentioned base setting replaces the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, which significantly reduces the weight of the base, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the welding design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases the assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0023] Thirdly, this application provides an energy storage system, which includes: Such as the liquid-cooled unit mentioned above.

[0024] According to the energy storage system of this application, the liquid cooling unit replaces the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, significantly reducing the weight of the base, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the welding design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases the assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the base provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the base provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the base provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the liquid cooling unit provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a top view of the liquid-cooled unit provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure label: Base 10; Frame 11, side beam 11a, forklift hole 111, temporary fixing structure 112; First support beam 121, second support beam 122, third support beam 123; Auxiliary beam 13, extension plate 14, caster wheel 15; First reinforcing beam 161, second reinforcing beam 162; Support plate 17, rib beam 18; Water circuit component 20, inlet pipe 21, outlet pipe 22; Compressor 30, liquid receiver 40, heat exchanger 50. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0029] Unless otherwise specified, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this application, the vertical direction is the X direction in the figure; the horizontal direction is the Y direction in the figure; and the vertical direction is the Z direction in the figure.

[0030] This application discloses a base 10, which is applied to a liquid cooling unit.

[0031] The following is for reference. Figures 1-5 Describes the base 10 according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 includes: a frame 11, a first support beam 121, a second support beam 122 and a third support beam 123.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the frame 11 includes multiple side beams 11a connected end to end; a first support beam 121 is connected laterally between two opposite side beams 11a, and the first support beam 121 is used to fix and support the water circuit assembly 20 of the liquid cooling unit; a second support beam 122 is connected laterally between two opposite side beams 11a, and the second support beam 122 is separated from the first support beam 121, and the second support beam 122 is used to fix and support the compressor 30 and the liquid receiver 40 of the liquid cooling unit; a third support beam 123 extends longitudinally and is installed on the first support beam 121, and the third support beam 123 is used to fix and support the heat exchanger of the liquid cooling unit; wherein, the multiple side beams 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122 and the third support beam 123 are welded to each other.

[0034] Multiple side beams 11a are interconnected to form a closed or nearly closed frame structure, serving as the outer boundary of the base 10 and providing the basic shape and preliminary support frame for the entire base 10. Here, "multiple" means two or more.

[0035] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame 11 includes four side beams 11a connected end to end, and the four side beams 11a form a rectangular frame 11.

[0036] The water circuit assembly 20, as one of the core components of the liquid cooling unit, is responsible for the circulation of the cooling medium. Specifically, the water circuit assembly 20 may include, but is not limited to, a water tank, a water pump, and pipes; this embodiment does not impose such limitations.

[0037] The first support beam 121 extending laterally can provide stable and reliable support for the water circuit assembly 20 so that the water circuit assembly 20 will not be displaced or damaged due to vibration or other reasons during operation.

[0038] The water channel component 20 can be installed on the first support beam 121 by means including but not limited to threaded connection, snap-fit ​​or riveting, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0039] The first support beam 121 can be set in one or more ways, where "multiple" means two or more.

[0040] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first support beam 121 can be provided in two spaced apart along the longitudinal direction.

[0041] The compressor 30 is the power source of the liquid-cooled unit, while the liquid receiver 40 is used to store and regulate the amount of cooling medium. The second support beam 122, which extends laterally, can provide stable support for the compressor 30 and the liquid receiver 40, and maintain the normal operation of the compressor 30 and the liquid receiver 40.

[0042] The compressor 30 and the liquid receiver 40 can be installed on the second support beam 122 by means including but not limited to threaded connection, snap-fit ​​or riveting, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0043] The second support beam 122 can be set in one or more ways, where "more" means two or more.

[0044] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one second support beam 122 can be provided.

[0045] The heat exchanger is a key component in the liquid cooling unit to achieve heat exchange. The third support beam 123, in cooperation with the first support beam 121, can provide a suitable installation position and stable support for the heat exchanger, so that the heat exchanger can transfer heat efficiently.

[0046] The heat exchanger can be installed on the third support beam 123 by means of threaded connection, snap-fit ​​or riveting, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0047] Among them, the third support beam 123 can be set one or more, where multiple means two or more.

[0048] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, two first support beams 121 can be arranged longitudinally at intervals, and two third support beams 123 can be arranged transversely at intervals, with both third support beams 123 connected between the two first support beams 121.

[0049] The side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122 and the third support beam 123 can be made of metal materials through sheet metal processing; or, the side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122 and the third support beam 123 can also be made of plastic materials through injection molding or adsorption processes, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0050] It should be noted that, in actual implementation, the specifications and dimensions of the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 are specifically designed according to the load-bearing requirements of the water circuit component 20, the compressor 30, the liquid receiver 40, and the heat exchanger.

[0051] For example, since the compressor 30 and the liquid receiver 40 are relatively heavy, and the liquid cooling unit of the energy storage system adopts a dual compressor 30 and dual liquid receiver 40 design, the support surface of the second support beam 122 is much larger than that of the first support beam 121 and the third support beam 123; and since the water circuit assembly 20 has a large number of components and a large volume, the first support beam 121 is provided with two side beams 11a that extend laterally to both sides; furthermore, since the heat exchanger has the smallest relative volume, the length of the third support beam 123 is much smaller than that of the first support beam 121 and the second support beam 122, and it is only connected between the two separated first support beams 121.

[0052] The entire base 10 is welded with a beam structure as the skeleton, so that the entire base 10 forms a whole and jointly bears the weight of each component of the liquid cooling unit and various forces during operation.

[0053] The welding process may include, but is not limited to, carbon dioxide gas shielded welding, argon arc welding, laser welding or ultrasonic welding, etc., and the embodiments of this application do not limit it.

[0054] The frame 11, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122 and the third support beam 123 can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel or aluminum alloy, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0055] Understandably, on the one hand, since the side beams 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 all adopt beam structures, compared with the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate base 10, the amount of material used is greatly reduced, thus significantly reducing the weight of the base 10. This not only facilitates the transportation of the liquid cooling unit, reducing energy consumption and costs during transportation, but also makes the installation process more convenient, reducing the difficulty and cost of installation. On the other hand, since all the beam structures are welded together to form the base 10, the assembly process of the base 10 is simpler. Multiple side beams 11a are connected by welding, side beams 11a are connected to the first support beam 121 and the second support beam 122 by welding, and the third support beam 123 is connected to the first support beam 121 by welding. This reduces a large amount of manual operation and complex connector installation in the traditional base 10 assembly process. The welding connection method is fast and strong, and can quickly assemble all sheet metal beam structures into a whole, greatly shortening the assembly time, improving production efficiency, and reducing the workload and time cost of assembly.

[0056] The base 10 provided in this application embodiment adopts a beam structure instead of the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, which significantly reduces the weight of the base 10, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the welding design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves overall production efficiency.

[0057] In some embodiments, the side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 are all sheet metal beam structures. It should be noted that sheet metal work is a comprehensive cold processing technology that involves cutting, stamping, and bending metal sheets to create parts of various shapes. Sheet metal beam structures have advantages such as light weight, high strength, easy processing and forming, and relatively low cost, which can meet the strength and lightweight requirements of the base 10.

[0058] In some embodiments, the side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 all adopt a single bending structure. For example, a metal plate is bent into an "L" shape or a "U" shape by one-time sheet metal bending. By bending in different directions, the strength and rigidity of the beam are increased to meet the requirements of supporting various components of the liquid cooling unit.

[0059] In other embodiments, the side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 adopt a multi-stage bending structure, such as bending a metal plate multiple times into a shape similar to a "Z" shape, a "□" shape, or a more complex shape, further improving the strength and anti-deformation ability of the beam, and at the same time, a targeted structural design is carried out according to the support requirements of different components.

[0060] In still other embodiments, a part of the side beam 11a, the first support beam 121, the second support beam 122, and the third support beam 123 adopts a single bending structure, and the other part adopts a multi-stage bending structure.

[0061] It can be understood that due to the complex structure of the traditional base structure using a solid structure or thick metal plates, it often requires multiple processing steps, such as cutting, drilling, milling, etc. The processing technology is cumbersome, increasing the processing cost. The sheet metal bending process can be mass-produced through automated equipment, improving production efficiency. Compared with the complex processing technology of the traditional base 10, it reduces the processing steps and the required time, thus reducing the production cost. At the same time, due to the reduction in the amount of material used, the material cost is further reduced.

[0062] Furthermore, the metal material forms a beam structure through sheet metal processes such as shearing, stamping, and bending. On the premise of maintaining a certain strength, the amount of material used is further reduced, thereby further reducing the weight of the base 10. In this way, it is not only more conducive to the transportation of the liquid cooling unit, further reducing the energy consumption and cost during transportation, but also making the installation process more convenient, and尽可能 reducing the installation difficulty and cost.

[0063] The base 10 provided by the embodiments of the present application, through the above-mentioned side beam 11a, first support beam 121, second support beam 122, and third support beam 123 all adopting sheet metal processes, reduces the manpower and equipment required for installation, reduces the installation cost, simplifies the processing process, greatly improves production efficiency, shortens the processing time of a unit product, thus reducing the production cost. At the same time, the sheet metal process enables the beam structure to further reduce the weight of the base 10 on the premise of meeting the strength requirements, thereby minimizing the transportation cost.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 3 和 Figure 4As shown, the frame 11 has forklift holes 111 symmetrically arranged along the two opposite outer side walls for engaging with the forks.

[0065] In other words, the position, shape, and size of the forklift holes 111 on the two horizontally opposite outer walls of the frame 11 are mutually corresponding. This symmetrical design ensures that the forklift handling base 10 can maintain balance and stability regardless of which side the forks are inserted from, reducing tilting or damage caused by uneven force.

[0066] The shape and size of the forklift hole 111 match the forks, allowing the forks to be inserted and removed smoothly. Through the cooperation of the forklift hole 111 on the two laterally opposite outer walls of the frame 11, the base 10 can be easily moved and transported, facilitating the operation of the liquid cooling unit in production, transportation and installation.

[0067] The shape of the forklift hole 111 can be, but is not limited to, rectangular, oval, or circular, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit it.

[0068] One or more forklift holes 111 may be provided on each of the outer side walls of the frame 11 along the horizontal direction, wherein "multiple" means two or more.

[0069] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, two forklift holes 111 are provided on each of the outer side walls of the frame 11 along the horizontal direction.

[0070] In some embodiments, the forklift hole 111 can be positioned to maintain balance during fork handling, based on the center of gravity of the liquid cooling unit. By appropriately adjusting the position of the forklift hole 111, the base 10 can be kept level during handling, reducing the occurrence of accidents caused by center of gravity shift. For example, as... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the center of gravity of the base 10 is biased to one side, the position of the forklift hole 111 can be adjusted appropriately on that side so that the forks can better support the liquid cooling unit.

[0071] In other embodiments, where multiple forklift holes 111 are provided on each outer side wall, these forklift holes 111 can be evenly distributed on the outer side wall of the frame 11.

[0072] The base 10 provided in this application embodiment, through the setting of the forklift hole 111, enables the forklift to easily cooperate with the base 10. The forks can be quickly and accurately inserted into the forklift hole 111, realizing easy lifting and movement of the base 10, thereby greatly improving the handling efficiency and reducing the labor intensity and time cost of manual handling. At the same time, the symmetrically arranged forklift holes 111 ensure that the forks are evenly stressed when using a forklift to move the base 10, effectively reducing safety accidents such as tilting and slipping of the base 10 caused by uneven stress.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 10 also includes an auxiliary beam 13.

[0074] The auxiliary beam 13 is laterally connected between two opposite side beams 11a. The auxiliary beam 13 is laterally opposite to at least part of the forklift holes 111. The auxiliary beam 13 is used to engage with the forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes 111.

[0075] In some implementations, all forklift holes 111 are equipped with auxiliary beams 13.

[0076] In other implementations, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a portion of the forklift holes 111 are equipped with auxiliary beams 13.

[0077] It should be noted that the auxiliary beam 13 can also be a sheet metal beam structure, so that the auxiliary beam 13 has the characteristics of being lightweight, high strength and easy to process and form, which is consistent with other parts of the base 10 that adopt sheet metal beam structure, and is conducive to overall design and manufacturing.

[0078] Specifically, the structural form of the auxiliary beam 13 may include, but is not limited to, "L" shape, "U" shape, "Z" shape, "U" shape or more complex shape, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0079] For example, in order to improve overall consistency and simplify the overall assembly process, the auxiliary beam 13 can also be connected to the two opposite side beams 11a by welding.

[0080] In actual operation, when the forks are inserted into the forklift hole 111 for handling, the auxiliary beam 13 can contact the forks and provide additional support and restraint to prevent the forks from swaying or shifting during handling, thus maintaining the stability of the handling. Since the fork lengths of different forklift models may vary, the traditional base 10 may not meet the requirements for stable handling when the forks are short. Specifically, when the fork length is insufficient to pass through the forklift hole 111 on the other side, relying solely on the cooperation between the forklift hole 111 on one side and the forks, the forks are prone to swaying and tilting during handling, affecting the safety and stability of the handling. The auxiliary beam 13, however, abuts against the forks passing through the corresponding forklift hole 111, providing additional support points for the forks, limiting the range of fork swaying, and enabling the forks to maintain a relatively stable state during handling, greatly improving the safety of the handling.

[0081] The base 10 provided in this embodiment significantly enhances handling stability through the aforementioned auxiliary beam 13, reducing the risk of damage to the liquid cooling unit due to shaking or tilting during handling, lowering equipment maintenance and replacement costs, improving handling efficiency, reducing handling time and labor costs, thereby reducing overall handling costs, and adapting to the handling requirements of forks of different lengths, solving the handling difficulties caused by incompatible forklift models, expanding the application range of the base 10, and improving the versatility of the base 10. In addition, the auxiliary beam 13 adopts a sheet metal beam structure, which is consistent with the structural form of other components of the base 10, facilitating overall design and manufacturing. At the same time, the sheet metal beam structure is lightweight and will not add too much extra weight to the base 10, thus helping to maintain the lightweight design of the base 10.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first support beam 121 and at least a portion of the forklift holes 111 are arranged laterally opposite each other for engaging with the forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes 111.

[0083] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, one part of the forklift holes 111 is equipped with the aforementioned auxiliary beam 13, and the other part of the forklift holes 111 and the first support beam 121 are arranged laterally opposite each other.

[0084] In other embodiments, all forklift holes 111 are provided with first support beams 121 in a laterally opposite manner.

[0085] In actual operation, when the forks are inserted into the forklift holes 111 corresponding to the first support beam 121 for handling, the first support beam 121 can contact the forks and provide additional support and constraint to prevent the forks from swaying or shifting during handling, thus maintaining the stability of the handling. Since the fork lengths of different forklift models may vary, the traditional base 10 may not meet the requirements for stable handling when the forks are short. Specifically, when the fork length is insufficient to pass through the forklift hole 111 on the other side, relying solely on the cooperation between the forklift hole 111 on one side and the forks, the forks are prone to swaying and tilting during handling, affecting the safety and stability of the handling. However, the first support beam 121, by engaging with the forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes 111, provides additional support points for the forks, limiting the range of fork swaying and enabling the forks to maintain a relatively stable state during handling, greatly improving the safety of the handling.

[0086] The base 10 provided in this application embodiment, through the structural design of the first support beam 121 and at least a portion of the forklift holes 111 arranged laterally opposite each other, achieves the contact and cooperation between the first support beam 121 and the fork, providing additional support points for the fork, reducing the risk of the fork shaking or shifting due to uneven force or external interference during handling, thereby reducing the risk of equipment damage caused by unstable handling, and thus improving the safety and reliability of handling. At the same time, it directly utilizes the existing first support beam 121 to achieve the auxiliary fork operation function, which not only reduces the number of required auxiliary beams 13, lightens the weight of the base 10, and reduces material costs, processing costs, and transportation costs, but also simplifies the assembly process of the base 10, reduces assembly time and labor costs, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 also includes an extension plate 14 and casters 15.

[0088] The extension plate 14 is located in the corner area of ​​the frame 11; the caster wheel 15 is detachably mounted on the frame 11 and the extension plate 14.

[0089] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the extension plate 14 is an extension of the frame 11 structure. Its main function is to provide additional installation positions for the caster 15, increase the flexibility and stability of the installation of the caster 15, and at the same time, it can also enhance the structural strength of the corner area of ​​the frame 11 to a certain extent, so as to prevent the corner area of ​​the frame 11 from being damaged during the installation and use of the caster 15.

[0090] The shape of the extension plate 14 can be, but is not limited to, a triangle, a rectangle, or a trapezoid, etc., and this application embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0091] The connection method between the extension plate 14 and the frame 11 may include, but is not limited to, welding, threaded connection or riveting, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0092] The casters 15 have the characteristic of omnidirectional rotation, which allows the base 10 to move and turn freely and flexibly on the plane, facilitating short-distance transfer of the liquid cooling unit between different locations and meeting the needs of frequent mobile equipment movement during pre-delivery commissioning and testing.

[0093] The connection method between the caster wheel 15 and the frame 11 and the extension plate 14 may include, but is not limited to, threaded connection or snap-fit ​​connection, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0094] Multiple casters 15 can be provided, and multiple casters 15 are provided one-to-one in multiple corner areas of the frame 11. "Multiple" means two or more.

[0095] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, four universal wheels 15 are installed in corresponding positions on the four corner areas of the frame 11.

[0096] In actual implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, during the commissioning and testing phase before the liquid chiller unit leaves the factory, it is necessary to frequently move the equipment to different test locations. At this time, without the need for large handling equipment, the casters 15 allow workers to easily push the liquid chiller unit to the designated location for testing, greatly shortening the equipment movement time, reducing manpower and time waste, and improving the efficiency of commissioning and testing. When the liquid chiller unit is transported long distances, the casters 15 can be removed. Specifically, the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during long-distance transportation may damage the casters 15, affecting its normal use. After removing the casters 15, the unit can be transferred using the forklift holes 111 on the base 10. Using professional transportation equipment and packaging methods can better protect the liquid chiller unit and the base 10, preventing potential damage or inconvenience to the casters 15 during transportation.

[0097] The base 10 provided in this embodiment, through the aforementioned extension plate 14 and casters 15, can, on the one hand, meet the transportation needs of the liquid cooling unit at different stages, improving work efficiency and enhancing the flexibility and practicality of the liquid cooling unit; on the other hand, the detachable assembly design of the casters 15 allows them to be removed during long-distance transportation of the liquid cooling unit, thereby reducing potential damage or inconvenience during transportation and lowering maintenance and replacement costs; furthermore, the extension plate 14 not only increases the installation contact area of ​​the casters 15, improving the stability and reliability of the caster assembly, but also strengthens the structural strength of the corner areas of the frame 11 to a certain extent, significantly reducing the risk of deformation or damage to the corners of the frame 11 due to excessive force.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the frame 11 is provided with a temporary fixing structure 112, which is used to detachably connect with the transport packaging material.

[0099] The temporary fixing structure 112 can be a threaded structure, a snap-fit ​​structure, a hook, or a strap hole, etc., and can be adjusted and optimized according to different transportation methods and packaging requirements. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0100] In this embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, threaded holes are pre-drilled on the frame 11 as temporary fixing structures 112, and corresponding through holes are provided on the transport packaging material. Bolts are passed through the through holes in the transport packaging material and screwed into the threaded holes in the frame 11 to achieve a temporary connection between the base 10 and the transport packaging material.

[0101] In other embodiments, protruding buckles are provided on the frame 11 as temporary fixing structures 112, and corresponding slots are provided on the transport packaging material. When the base 10 is placed into the transport packaging material, the buckles are inserted into the slots, thereby temporarily fixing the base 10 to the transport packaging material.

[0102] In some other embodiments, strap fixing points are provided on the frame 11 as temporary fixing structures 112, such as hooks, strap holes, etc. The straps are passed through the fixing positions on the transport packaging material and then fixed to the strap fixing points on the frame 11 to bind the base 10 to the packaging material.

[0103] The base 10 provided in this embodiment, through the aforementioned temporary fixing structure 112, achieves a stable connection between the base 10 and the transport packaging material during transportation. This effectively restricts the movement and shaking of the liquid cooling unit during transportation, reducing damage to the base 10 and the liquid cooling unit caused by collisions and vibrations, thereby improving the safety of product transportation and reducing repair and replacement costs due to product damage. At the same time, it makes the connection and disassembly process between the base 10 and the transport packaging material more convenient and quick. Operators can complete the fixing and disassembly of the base 10 in a short time, reducing loading and unloading time, improving transportation efficiency, and thus reducing the manpower, material resources, and time costs during transportation, thereby reducing the overall transportation cost.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 10 also includes a first reinforcing beam 161 and a second reinforcing beam 162.

[0105] The first reinforcing beam 161 is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam 121 and the side beam 11a; the second reinforcing beam 162 is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam 121 and the second supporting beam 122.

[0106] It should be noted that the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 can also be sheet metal beam structures, so that the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 have the characteristics of being lightweight, having high strength and being easy to process and form, which is consistent with other components of the base 10 that adopt sheet metal beam structures, and is beneficial to the overall design and manufacturing.

[0107] Specifically, the structural forms of the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 may include, but are not limited to, "L" shape, "U" shape, "Z" shape, "U" shape or more complex shapes, etc., and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0108] For example, in order to improve overall consistency and simplify the overall assembly process, the first reinforcing beam 161 can also be connected between the first supporting beam 121 and the side beam 11a by welding, and the second reinforcing beam 162 can also be connected between the first supporting beam 121 and the second supporting beam 122 by welding.

[0109] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first reinforcing beam 161 can enhance the connection strength between the first supporting beam 121 and the side beam 11a and the overall structural stability. It can also distribute and transfer the load borne by the first supporting beam 121 and the side beam 11a, so that the base 10 has better resistance to deformation in the longitudinal direction.

[0110] The first reinforcing beam 161 can be set in one or more ways, where "multiple" means two or more.

[0111] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a first reinforcing beam 161 is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam 121 and the side beam 11a.

[0112] Similarly, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the second reinforcing beam 162 can enhance the connection strength and overall structural stability between the first supporting beam 121 and the second supporting beam 122, and can distribute and transfer the load borne by the first supporting beam 121 and the second supporting beam 122, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and structural rigidity of the base 10 in the corresponding area and helping to cope with complex stress conditions.

[0113] Among them, the second reinforcing beam 162 can be set one or more, where multiple means two or more.

[0114] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a second reinforcing beam 162 is longitudinally connected between the first support beam 121 and the second support beam 122.

[0115] The base 10 provided in this embodiment of the application greatly enhances the overall structural strength of the base 10 through the arrangement of the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162. During the operation of the liquid cooling unit, the base 10 needs to bear the weight of the equipment, vibration and external impact loads. The first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 can effectively distribute the load and alleviate structural deformation or damage caused by local stress concentration, thereby greatly improving the stability and reliability of the base 10. At the same time, the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 adopt a sheet metal beam structure, which is consistent with the structural form of other components of the base 10, so as to facilitate the overall design and manufacturing. The first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 are lightweight and will not add too much extra weight to the base 10, thus helping to maintain the lightweight design of the base 10.

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 are arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal direction.

[0117] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, both the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 can be located in the central region of the two side beams 11a along the transverse direction. The transverse width of the second reinforcing beam 162 can be greater than the transverse width of the first reinforcing beam 161. The first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 are in corresponding positions. Specifically, the central axis of the first reinforcing beam 161 and the central axis of the second reinforcing beam 162 can be aligned. In this way, the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 can form a cooperative relationship in structure, jointly enhancing the structural performance of the base 10 in the longitudinal direction.

[0118] The base 10 provided in this application embodiment, through the structural design of the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, enables the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 to form a stable support system in the longitudinal direction. When subjected to longitudinal load, the first reinforcing beam 161 and the second reinforcing beam 162 can play a role at the same time and jointly resist deformation, thereby greatly improving the structural stiffness of the base 10 in the longitudinal direction and reducing the longitudinal bending and deformation of the base 10.

[0119] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 10 also includes a support plate 17.

[0120] The support plate 17 is arranged vertically on the upper surface of one of the side beams 11a. The support plate 17 is used to fix and support the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 of the water circuit assembly 20.

[0121] The connection method between the support plate 17 and the side beam 11a may include, but is not limited to, welding, threaded connection or riveting, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0122] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support plate 17 extends vertically, which makes full use of vertical space and allows for reasonable installation positions of the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 in the vertical direction. The support plate 17 is installed on the upper surface of the side beam 11a on the side away from the compressor 30 and the liquid reservoir 40. The side beam 11a provides a reliable foundation for the support plate 17 and also facilitates the connection of the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 to the external water system. The support plate 17 can be securely fixed to the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 by setting slots, threaded holes, through holes, etc., reducing the probability of the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 shaking, displacing or falling off during equipment operation, and maintaining the stable operation of the water system.

[0123] The base 10 provided in this embodiment provides stable support and fixation for the inlet pipe 21 and outlet pipe 22 through the setting of the support plate 17. This effectively reduces the shaking, displacement or detachment of the water pipes caused by factors such as vibration, impact or their own weight during equipment operation, reduces water leakage and poor water flow caused by water pipe problems, maintains the normal operation of the liquid cooling unit, and significantly reduces the risk of damage to the electronic components inside the energy storage system caused by water leakage, thereby improving the reliability of the energy storage system. At the same time, the support plate 17 is arranged vertically, making full use of the vertical space above the side beam 11a, so that the water pipes have a reasonable installation position in the vertical direction, optimizing the internal space layout of the base 10, improving space utilization, and making the structure of the entire liquid cooling unit more compact.

[0124] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 also includes: rib beams 18.

[0125] Rib 18 is installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam 122.

[0126] It should be noted that the rib beam 18 can also be a sheet metal beam structure, so that the rib beam 18 has the characteristics of being lightweight, high strength and easy to process and form, which is consistent with other parts of the base 10 that adopt sheet metal beam structure, and is conducive to overall design and manufacturing.

[0127] Specifically, the structural form of the rib beam 18 may include, but is not limited to, "L" shape, "U" shape, "Z" shape, "U" shape or more complex shape, etc., and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0128] For example, to improve overall consistency and simplify the overall assembly process, the rib beam 18 can also be installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam 122 by welding.

[0129] Among them, one or more ribs 18 can be set, where multiple means two or more.

[0130] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, two ribs 18 are installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam 122. The two ribs 18 are distributed laterally and each rib 18 extends longitudinally.

[0131] Understandably, the second support beam 122, as a key load-bearing component in the base 10 used to support the compressor 30 and the liquid reservoir 40, often has a bottom surface that bears large bending moments and shear forces. Furthermore, due to the large area of ​​its support surface, a reinforcing rib beam 18 is added. Figure 2As shown, by connecting the rib beam 18 to the bottom of the second support beam 122, the rib beam 18 extends longitudinally, which can help the second support beam 122 share part of the load, directly enhance the bending resistance of the second support beam 122 in the vertical direction, reduce the deformation and stress concentration of the second support beam 122, and improve the stability of the entire base 10 structure.

[0132] The base 10 provided in this application embodiment, through the arrangement of the rib beam 18 installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam 122, can effectively increase the moment of inertia of the second support beam 122, thereby improving the bending resistance of the second support beam 122, reducing the deformation and stress concentration of the second support beam 122, and thus improving the stability and reliability of the entire base 10 structure. At the same time, the rib beam 18 adopts a sheet metal beam structure, which is consistent with the structural form of other components of the base 10, so as to facilitate the overall design and manufacturing. The rib beam 18 structure is lightweight and will not add too much extra weight to the base 10, thereby helping to maintain the lightweight design of the base 10.

[0133] This application also discloses a liquid cooling unit.

[0134] In some embodiments, the liquid cooling unit includes a base 10 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0135] The liquid cooling unit provided in this application embodiment, by setting the base 10 as described above, replaces the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, which significantly reduces the weight of the base 10, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the welding design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases the assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0136] This application also discloses an energy storage system.

[0137] In some embodiments, the energy storage system includes a liquid-cooled unit as described above.

[0138] The energy storage system provided in this application embodiment, by setting up the above-mentioned liquid cooling unit, replaces the traditional solid structure or heavy metal plate design, which significantly reduces the weight of the base 10, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Combined with the splicing design between the beam structures, there is no need for complex component docking and fixing operations, which not only reduces the skill level requirements of operators, but also increases the assembly speed, shortens the production cycle, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0139] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0140] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0141] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0142] In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more.

[0143] In the description of this application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them.

[0144] In the description of this application, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0145] Other configurations of the embodiments of this application, such as ... and ..., and operations, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0146] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0147] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A base (10) for use in a liquid-cooled unit, characterized in that, include: The frame (11) includes multiple side beams (11a) connected end to end. The first support beam (121) is connected laterally between the two opposite side beams (11a) for fixing and supporting the water circuit assembly (20) of the liquid cooling unit. The second support beam (122) is connected laterally between the two opposite side beams (11a) and is separated from the first support beam (121) for fixing and supporting the compressor (30) and the liquid receiver (40) of the liquid cooling unit. The third support beam (123) extends longitudinally and is installed on the first support beam (121) for fixing and supporting the heat exchanger (50) of the liquid cooling unit; wherein the plurality of side beams (11a), the first support beam (121), the second support beam (122) and the third support beam (123) are welded together with each other.

2. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (11) is symmetrically provided with forklift holes (111) for cooperating with forks along two opposite outer side walls.

3. The base (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: An auxiliary beam (13) is laterally connected between two opposing side beams (11a) and is laterally opposite to at least a portion of the forklift holes (111) for engaging with forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes (111).

4. The base (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first support beam (121) is arranged laterally opposite to at least a portion of the forklift holes (111) for engaging with forks passing through the corresponding forklift holes (111).

5. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An extension plate (14) is provided in the corner area of ​​the frame (11); The caster wheel (15) is detachably mounted on the frame (11) and the extension plate (14).

6. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (11) is provided with a temporary fixing structure (112) for detachably connecting to the transport packaging material.

7. The base (10) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The side beam (11a), the first support beam (121), the second support beam (122) and the third support beam (123) are all sheet metal beam structures.

8. The base (10) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Also includes: The first reinforcing beam (161) is longitudinally connected between the first supporting beam (121) and the side beam (11a); The second reinforcing beam (162) is longitudinally connected between the first support beam (121) and the second support beam (122).

9. The base (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first reinforcing beam (161) and the second reinforcing beam (162) are arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction.

10. The base (10) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The base (10) also includes: A support plate (17) is arranged vertically on the upper surface of one of the side beams (11a) for fixing and supporting the inlet pipe (21) and outlet pipe (22) of the water circuit assembly (20). And / or, The base (10) also includes: Rib (18) is installed on the bottom surface of the second support beam (122).

11. A liquid-cooled unit, characterized in that, include: The base (10) as described in any one of claims 1-10.

12. An energy storage system, characterized in that, include: The liquid cooling unit as described in claim 11.

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