Liquid cooling distribution device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of liquid-cooled distribution devices, and particularly relates to providing a liquid-cooled distribution device, including a hollow shell. The hollow shell has a first mounting area formed on the left side of its inner cavity, a second mounting area formed on the front side of the inner cavity, and a third mounting area formed on the rear side of the inner cavity. A fourth mounting area is formed between the second and third mounting areas. The first mounting area is equipped with a power supply component. The second mounting area, along the length of the hollow shell, is equipped with a heat exchanger and a filter in sequence. The third mounting area, along the length of the hollow shell, is equipped with a drive component, a control component, and a water supply component in sequence. The fourth mounting area, along the length of the hollow shell, is equipped with a pipeline component. This application replaces the horizontal pipeline arrangement with a combination of horizontal and vertical arrangements, thereby reducing the gaps between pipelines. Within a limited space, the water supply component can be installed inside the hollow shell, greatly improving the space utilization rate of the hollow shell's inner cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of liquid cooling distribution devices, and particularly relates to liquid cooling distribution devices. Background Technology

[0002] The cooling capacity distribution unit is responsible for the safe, accurate, and stable distribution of the primary refrigerant (usually chilled water) from a future self-contained cooling source (such as a chiller unit) to one or more terminal devices requiring cooling. In existing technology, the internal structure of the cooling capacity distribution unit consists of horizontally laid circulation pipes inside the outer casing at the bottom of the casing cavity, with functional components fixed to the casing cavity by a support frame and located above the pipes. This structure has the following drawbacks: excessive gaps between pipes result in low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liquid cooling distribution device, which aims to solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the liquid-cooled distribution device provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a hollow shell. A first mounting area is formed on the left side of the inner cavity of the hollow shell, a second mounting area is formed on the front side of the inner cavity, and a third mounting area is formed on the rear side of the inner cavity. A fourth mounting area is formed between the second and third mounting areas. The first mounting area is provided with a power supply component. The second mounting area is provided with a heat exchanger and a filter sequentially along the length of the hollow shell. The third mounting area is provided with a drive component, a control component, and a water supply component sequentially along the length of the hollow shell. The fourth mounting area... The area is provided with a piping assembly along the length of the hollow shell; the heat exchanger is provided with a primary heat exchange section and a secondary heat exchange section; the drive assembly includes a primary circulation pump and a secondary circulation pump; the piping assembly includes a main circulation pipeline and a distribution circulation pipeline; the primary heat exchange section and the primary circulation pump form a main circulation loop with the cold source end through the main circulation pipeline; the secondary heat exchange section, the secondary circulation pump, the filter, and the water supply assembly form a distribution circulation loop through the distribution circulation pipeline; the drive assembly is electrically connected to the power supply assembly through the control assembly.

[0005] Optionally, the hollow shell has a length of x, a width of y, and a height of z; the volume of the first mounting area is 0.2x*y*z; the volume of the second mounting area is 0.8x*0.3y*z; the volume of the third mounting area is 0.8x*0.3y*z; and the volume of the fourth mounting area is 0.8x*0.4y*z.

[0006] Optionally, it further includes a partition plate disposed in the inner cavity of the hollow shell, wherein the left cavity wall of the hollow shell and one side of the partition plate form the first mounting area, and the right cavity wall of the hollow shell and the other side of the partition plate form the second mounting area, the third mounting area and the fourth mounting area.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a grid mesh, which is disposed on the sidewall of the first installation area.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a primary side liquid inlet and a primary side liquid outlet, the primary side liquid inlet and the primary side liquid outlet being respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell, the inner end of the primary side liquid inlet being connected to the input port of the primary side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the primary side liquid outlet being connected to the output port of the primary side circulation pipeline.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a secondary side liquid inlet and a secondary side liquid outlet, the secondary side liquid inlet and the secondary side liquid outlet being respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell, the inner end of the secondary side liquid inlet being connected to the input port of the secondary side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the secondary side liquid outlet being connected to the output port of the secondary side circulation pipeline.

[0010] Optionally, the heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.

[0011] Optionally, the control component includes a controller with a PLC, and the primary circulating pump is electrically connected to the power supply component through the controller. The controller is used to control the opening degree and speed of the primary circulating pump.

[0012] Optionally, the secondary circulation pipe is equipped with a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and a flow meter. The control component includes an information processor, which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, and the flow meter to detect the temperature, pressure, and flow rate of the coolant in the secondary circulation loop.

[0013] Optionally, the water replenishment component includes a water replenishment tank and a water replenishment valve. The inlet port of the water replenishment tank passes through the hollow shell and is connected to an external cooling water source, while the outlet port is connected to the secondary circulation pipeline through the water replenishment valve.

[0014] The liquid cooling distribution device provided in this utility model embodiment has at least one of the following technical effects: the power supply component is assembled in the first installation area, the heat exchanger and filter are assembled in the second installation area, the drive component, control component and water supply component are assembled in the third installation area, the functional components are arranged close to the inner wall of the hollow shell, and the fourth installation area for the installation of the pipeline component is utilized; compared with the prior art, this application replaces the horizontal arrangement of pipelines with a horizontal and vertical arrangement, thereby reducing the gap between pipelines, and the water supply component can be installed in the inner cavity of the hollow shell in a limited space, which greatly improves the space utilization rate of the inner cavity of the hollow shell. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled distribution device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the regional distribution of the hollow shell provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0019] 1—Hollow shell; 11—First mounting area; 12—Second mounting area

[0020] 13—Third Installation Area 14—Fourth Installation Area 15—Bar Grating

[0021] 16—Primary side liquid inlet port; 17—Primary side liquid outlet port; 18—Secondary side liquid inlet port

[0022] 19—Secondary side liquid outlet interface

[0023] 2—Power supply assembly; 3—Heat exchanger; 4—Filter

[0024] 5—Drive component 6—Control component 7—Water replenishment component

[0025] 8—Pipeline components. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which 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 intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "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 drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2As shown, a liquid-cooled distribution device is provided, including a hollow shell 1. A first mounting area 11 is formed on the left side of the inner cavity of the hollow shell 1, a second mounting area 12 is formed on the front side of the inner cavity, and a third mounting area 13 is formed on the rear side of the inner cavity. A fourth mounting area 14 is formed between the second mounting area 12 and the third mounting area 13. A power supply assembly 2 is provided in the first mounting area 11. A heat exchanger 3 and a filter 4 are sequentially arranged in the second mounting area 12 along the length of the hollow shell 1. A drive assembly 5, a control assembly 6, and a water supply assembly 7 are sequentially arranged in the third mounting area 13 along the length of the hollow shell 1. The fourth mounting area 14... The mounting area 14 is provided with a piping assembly 8 along the length of the hollow shell 1; the heat exchanger 3 is provided with a primary heat exchange section and a secondary heat exchange section; the drive assembly 5 includes a primary circulation pump and a secondary circulation pump; the piping assembly 8 includes a main circulation pipeline and a distribution circulation pipeline; the primary heat exchange section and the primary circulation pump form a main circulation loop with the cold source end through the main circulation pipeline; the secondary heat exchange section, the secondary circulation pump, the filter 4, and the water supply assembly 7 form a distribution circulation loop through the distribution circulation pipeline; the drive assembly 5 is electrically connected to the power supply assembly 2 through the control assembly 6. The power supply assembly 2 is assembled in the first mounting area 11, the heat exchanger 3 and filter 4 are assembled in the second mounting area 12, and the drive assembly 5, control assembly 6 and water supply assembly 7 are assembled in the third mounting area 13. The functional components are arranged close to the inner wall of the hollow shell 1, and the fourth mounting area 14 is used for the installation of the pipeline assembly 8. In this embodiment, the horizontal pipeline arrangement is replaced with a combination of horizontal and vertical arrangements, thereby reducing the gap between the pipelines. The water supply assembly 7 can be installed in the inner cavity of the hollow shell 1 within a limited space, which greatly improves the space utilization rate of the inner cavity of the hollow shell 1. Specifically, the primary circulation pipeline is located on the bottom side of the fourth mounting area 14, and the secondary circulation pipeline is suspended and fixed to the top side of the fourth mounting area 14 by a bracket.

[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the hollow shell 1 has a length of x, a width of y, and a height of z; the volume of the first mounting area 11 is 0.2x*y*z; the volume of the second mounting area 12 is 0.8x*0.3y*z; the volume of the third mounting area 13 is 0.8x*0.3y*z; and the volume of the fourth mounting area 14 is 0.8x*0.4y*z. High space utilization efficiency is achieved through a reasonable volume planning and distribution.

[0032] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2As shown, it also includes a partition plate disposed in the inner cavity of the hollow shell 1. The left cavity wall of the hollow shell 1 and one side of the partition plate form the first mounting area 11, and the right cavity wall of the hollow shell 1 and the other side of the partition plate form the second mounting area 12, the third mounting area 13 and the fourth mounting area 14.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, it also includes a grille 15, which is disposed on the side wall of the first mounting area 11. The inner cavity of the first mounting area 11 is connected to the outside through the grille 15 for heat dissipation.

[0034] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, it also includes a primary-side liquid inlet port 16 and a primary-side liquid outlet port 17. The primary-side liquid inlet port 16 and the primary-side liquid outlet port 17 are respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell 1. The inner end of the primary-side liquid inlet port 16 is connected to the input port of the primary-side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the primary-side liquid outlet port 17 is connected to the output port of the primary-side circulation pipeline. Specifically, the cold source is a cooling tower or a chiller unit.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, it also includes a secondary-side liquid inlet port 18 and a secondary-side liquid outlet port 19. The secondary-side liquid inlet port 18 and the secondary-side liquid outlet port 19 are respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell 1. The inner end of the secondary-side liquid inlet port 18 is connected to the input port of the secondary-side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the secondary-side liquid outlet port 19 is connected to the output port of the secondary-side circulation pipeline. Specifically, the equipment end is a server or a cold plate. The heat exchanger 3 is a plate heat exchanger 3.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the control component 6 includes a controller with a PLC. The primary circulation pump is electrically connected to the power supply component 2 through the controller. The controller is used to control the opening degree and speed of the primary circulation pump.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the secondary circulation pipe is equipped with a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and a flow meter. The control component 6 includes an information processor, which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, and the flow meter to detect the temperature, pressure, and flow rate of the coolant in the secondary circulation loop.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-2As shown, the water replenishment component 7 includes a water replenishment tank and a water replenishment valve. The liquid inlet of the water replenishment tank passes through the hollow shell 1 and is connected to an external cooling water source, while the liquid outlet is connected to the secondary circulation pipeline through the water replenishment valve.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled distribution device, comprising a hollow shell, characterized in that: The hollow shell has a first mounting area formed on the left side of its inner cavity, a second mounting area formed on the front side of its inner cavity, and a third mounting area formed on the rear side of its inner cavity. A fourth mounting area is formed between the second and third mounting areas. The first mounting area is equipped with a power supply component. The second mounting area has a heat exchanger and a filter arranged sequentially along the length of the hollow shell. The third mounting area has a drive component, a control component, and a water supply component arranged sequentially along the length of the hollow shell. The fourth mounting area has a piping component arranged along the length of the hollow shell. The heat exchanger has a primary heat exchange section and a secondary heat exchange section. The drive component includes a primary circulation pump and a secondary circulation pump. The piping component includes a primary circulation pipe and a secondary circulation pipe. The primary heat exchange section and the primary circulation pump form a main circulation loop with the cold source end through the primary circulation pipe. The secondary heat exchange section, the secondary circulation pump, the filter, and the water supply component form a distribution circulation loop through the secondary circulation pipe. The drive component is electrically connected to the power supply component through the control component.

2. The liquid-cooled distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow shell has a length of x, a width of y, and a height of z; the volume of the first mounting area is 0.2x*y*z; the volume of the second mounting area is 0.8x*0.3y*z; the volume of the third mounting area is 0.8x*0.3y*z; and the volume of the fourth mounting area is 0.8x*0.4y*z.

3. The liquid-cooled distribution device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a partition plate disposed in the inner cavity of the hollow shell, wherein the left cavity wall of the hollow shell and one side of the partition plate form the first mounting area, and the right cavity wall of the hollow shell and the other side of the partition plate form the second mounting area, the third mounting area and the fourth mounting area.

4. The liquid cooling distribution device of claim 3, wherein: It also includes a grid mesh, which is disposed on the side wall of the first installation area.

5. The liquid-cooled distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a primary side liquid inlet and a primary side liquid outlet. The primary side liquid inlet and the primary side liquid outlet are respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell. The inner end of the primary side liquid inlet is connected to the input port of the primary side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the primary side liquid outlet is connected to the output port of the primary side circulation pipeline.

6. The liquid-cooled distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a secondary side liquid inlet and a secondary side liquid outlet. The secondary side liquid inlet and the secondary side liquid outlet are respectively located on the outer side of the hollow shell. The inner end of the secondary side liquid inlet is connected to the input port of the secondary side circulation pipeline, and the inner end of the secondary side liquid outlet is connected to the output port of the secondary side circulation pipeline.

7. The liquid cooling distribution device of claim 1, wherein: The heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.

8. The liquid cooling distribution device of claim 1, wherein: The control component includes a controller with a PLC. The primary circulation pump is electrically connected to the power supply component through the controller. The controller is used to control the opening degree and speed of the primary circulation pump.

9. The liquid cooling distribution device of claim 1, wherein: The secondary circulation pipe is equipped with a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and a flow meter. The control component includes an information processor, which is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, and the flow meter to detect the temperature, pressure, and flow rate of the coolant in the secondary circulation loop.

10. The liquid-cooled distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water replenishment component includes a water replenishment tank and a water replenishment valve. The inlet port of the water replenishment tank passes through the hollow shell and is connected to an external cooling water source, while the outlet port is connected to the secondary circulation pipeline through the water replenishment valve.

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