A chassis and server device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a kind of chassis and server equipment, the chassis can include: box and flow guide structure, the first passage and the second passage are in the box;The flow guide structure is arranged in the box, at least part can be relative to the box active, to have first use mode and second use mode;The first use mode, the flow guide structure avoids the first passage and the second passage;The second use mode, at least part of the flow guide structure is located in the first passage, and / or, at least part of the flow guide structure is located in the second passage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of chassis technology, and more particularly to a chassis and server equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The chassis is equipped with multi-node devices, and the heat dissipation structure can simultaneously dissipate heat from each node of the multi-node devices.

[0003] In related technologies, when a single node in a multi-node device is pulled out / removed, the airflow delivered by the heat dissipation structure changes from delivering airflow to multiple nodes separately to concentrating airflow into the space of the pulled-out / removed node. This results in wasted airflow, and the heat of other components that have not been pulled out / removed rises in temperature because they cannot dissipate heat in time, thus affecting the normal operation of the overall device. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a chassis and server equipment, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a chassis, which may include: a chassis body and a flow guiding structure, wherein the chassis body has a first channel and a second channel; the flow guiding structure is disposed in the chassis body and is at least partially movable relative to the chassis body to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode; in the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure avoids the first channel and the second channel; in the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the first channel, and / or, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the second channel.

[0006] In some embodiments, when the first target object is assembled in the first channel and the second target object is assembled in the second channel, the flow guiding structure is in the first usage mode; when the first target object is not assembled in the first channel and / or the second target object is not assembled in the second channel, the flow guiding structure is in the second usage mode.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flow guiding structure includes: a first movable member and a second movable member; the first movable member is disposed within the housing and is movable relative to the housing to switch between avoiding the first channel and blocking the openings at both ends of the first channel; the second movable member is disposed within the housing and is movable relative to the housing to switch between avoiding the second channel and blocking the openings at both ends of the second channel.

[0008] In some embodiments, the flow guiding structure further includes: a fixing member located between the first channel and the second channel; one end of the first movable member being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing or the fixing member; and one end of the second movable member being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing or the fixing member.

[0009] In some embodiments, the fastener is provided with an assembly through hole connecting the first channel and the second channel; when the first movable member avoids the first channel, it is located in the assembly through hole and closes the assembly through hole; when the second movable member avoids the second channel, it is located in the assembly through hole and closes the assembly through hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the first movable member closes the assembly through hole, the first movable member abuts against the first region of the fixing member corresponding to the first channel; when the second movable member closes the assembly through hole, the second movable member abuts against the second region of the fixing member corresponding to the second channel; wherein the first region and the second region are two regions on the fixing member that are opposite to each other and positioned opposite each other.

[0011] In some embodiments, the flow guiding structure further includes: a rotating shaft, a first torsion spring, and a second torsion spring; the rotating shaft is connected to the fixed member, and the first movable member and the second movable member are both rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; the first torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft and provides a first force to the first movable member to rotate toward the first channel; the second torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft and provides a second force to the second movable member to rotate toward the second channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the first channel opposite to the rotating shaft is provided with a first stop block, and when the first movable member blocks the first channel, the end of the first movable member away from the rotating shaft abuts against the first stop block; the inner wall of the second channel opposite to the rotating shaft is provided with a second stop block, and when the second movable member blocks the second channel, the end of the second movable member away from the rotating shaft abuts against the second stop block.

[0013] In some embodiments, the two ends of the first channel are a first inlet and a first outlet, respectively; the two ends of the second channel are a second inlet and a second outlet, respectively, the second inlet corresponds to the first inlet on the first side of the housing, and the second outlet corresponds to the first outlet on the second side of the housing; wherein, the first side of the housing is the air inlet side and the second side is the air outlet side.

[0014] Secondly, this disclosure provides a server device, which may include: a target object and a chassis; the target object may include: a first target object and a second target object; the chassis may include: a housing and a flow guiding structure, the housing having a first channel and a second channel, the first channel being used to assemble the first target object, and the second channel being used to assemble the second target object; the flow guiding structure is disposed within the housing and is at least partially movable relative to the housing to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode; in the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure avoids the first channel and the second channel; in the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the first channel, and / or, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the second channel.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this disclosure. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this disclosure 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 only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure provided in this disclosure (both the first and second channels are unobstructed);

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the server equipment provided in this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure provided in this disclosure (both the first and second channels are not unobstructed). Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure provided in this disclosure (both the first and second channels are not unobstructed). Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the chassis provided in this disclosure (first channel is unobstructed, second channel is obstructed);

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the chassis provided in this disclosure (first channel is blocked, second channel is open);

[0023] Figure 7A partially enlarged structural diagram of the chassis provided in this disclosure. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 8 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the chassis provided in this disclosure. Figure 2 .

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 10. Chassis; 11. Enclosure; 111. First channel; 1111. First inlet; 1112. First outlet; 1113. First stop block; 112. Second channel; 1121. Second inlet; 1122. Second outlet; 1123. Second stop block; 12. Airflow guide structure; 121. First moving part; 122. Second moving part; 123. Fixing part; 1231. Assembly through hole; 1232. Second area; 124. Rotating shaft; 20. First target object; 30. Second target object; 40. Air outlet assembly; 100. Server equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this disclosure by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0028] These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0029] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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 disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0031] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0032] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0033] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0034] The chassis is equipped with multi-node devices, and the heat dissipation structure can simultaneously dissipate heat from each node of the multi-node devices.

[0035] In related technologies, when a single node in a multi-node device is pulled out / removed, the airflow delivered by the heat dissipation structure changes from delivering airflow to multiple nodes separately to concentrating airflow into the space of the pulled-out / removed node. This results in wasted airflow, and the heat of other components that have not been pulled out / removed rises in temperature because they cannot dissipate heat in time, thus affecting the normal operation of the overall device.

[0036] The inventors of this disclosure have discovered that a chassis and server device can be configured. The chassis may include a housing and a flow guide structure. The housing has a first channel and a second channel. Two openings on the same side of the first and second channels correspond to the air inlet side, and the other two openings correspond to the air outlet side, allowing the first and second channels to form two independent air ducts. The first and second channels are used to assemble a first target object and a second target object, respectively. The flow guide structure is disposed within the housing and can move relative to the housing to switch between a first usage mode and a second usage mode. In the first usage mode, the flow guide structure avoids the first and second channels, so that both the first and second channels are in a connected state, allowing airflow to flow through the two channels respectively and cool the target objects in their respective channels. In the second usage mode, the flow guide structure can block at least one of the first and second channels, so that at least one channel is in a disconnected state, thereby blocking the airflow in that channel while keeping the unblocked channel in a connected state, so as to cool the target objects in the connected channel. Here, the air ducts of the first and second channels are independent of each other and do not interfere with each other. When the target object in one of the channels is disassembled, the air guiding structure can block the channel without affecting the smooth flow of the air duct in the other channel, so that the air duct in the channel where the target object has not been disassembled can guide the air normally and not affect the cooling of the target object.

[0037] First aspect

[0038] This disclosure provides a chassis 10, see [link to relevant documentation] Figures 1 to 8 The chassis 10 may include a housing 11 and a flow guiding structure 12. The housing 11 has a first channel 111 and a second channel 112. The flow guiding structure 12 is disposed within the housing 11 and is at least partially movable relative to the housing 11 to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode. In the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure 12 avoids the first channel 111 and the second channel 112. In the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the first channel 111, and / or, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the second channel 112.

[0039] The housing 11 is provided with a first channel 111 and a second channel 112. The two ends of the first channel 111 can be a first inlet 1111 and a first outlet 1112, respectively. The two ends of the second channel 112 can be a second inlet 1121 and a second outlet 1122, respectively. The first inlet 1111 and the second inlet 1121 correspond to the air inlet side, and the first outlet 1112 and the second outlet 1122 correspond to the air outlet side, so that the airflow can enter the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 simultaneously through the first inlet 1111 and the second inlet 1121, respectively, and be sent out from the corresponding first outlet 1112 and the second outlet 1122, respectively. The first channel 111 is used to assemble the first target object 20. The first target object 20 can be assembled into the first channel 111 via the first inlet 1111 and cooled by the airflow entering through the first inlet 1111, or it can exit the first channel 111 via the first inlet 1111. The second target object 20 is used to assemble the second target object 30. The second target object 30 can be assembled into the second channel 112 via the second inlet 1121 and cooled by the airflow entering through the second inlet 1121, or it can exit the second channel 112 via the second inlet 1121. The first target object 20 and the second target object 30 may be the same or different. The first channel 111 and the second channel 112 can be configured as follows: Figures 1 to 6 The lines shown are parallel to each other, but they may not be parallel to each other.

[0040] The flow guiding structure 12 is movably connected to the internal structure of the housing 11 (such as the inner wall, other internal components, etc.) to switch between a first usage mode and a second usage mode after activation. In the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure 12 is neither within the first channel 111 nor the second channel 112, ensuring that both the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 are unobstructed. In the second usage mode, the flow guiding structure 12 blocks the connection between either the first channel 111 or the second channel 112. Specifically, in the first usage mode, the first channel 111 can be fitted with a first target object 20, and the connection between the openings at both ends of the first channel 111 allows airflow to pass through the first target object 20 to cool it. The second channel 112 can be fitted with a second target object 30, and the connection between the openings at both ends of the second channel 112 allows airflow to flow through the second target object 30 to cool it. In the second usage mode, a portion of the flow guiding channel can move relative to the housing 11 to be located within the first channel 111 and block the connection of the first channel 111; or, a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 can move relative to the housing 11 to be located within the second channel 112 and block the connection of the second channel 112; or, a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 can move relative to the housing 11 to be located within the first channel 111 and block the connection of the first channel 111, while another portion of the flow guiding structure 12 can move relative to the housing 11 to be located within the second channel 112 and block the connection of the second channel 112.

[0041] See one example. Figures 1 to 8 The chassis 10 may include a housing 11 and a flow guiding structure 12. The housing 11 has a first channel 111 and a second channel 112, which are arranged in parallel. The cross-sectional dimension of the first channel 111 is equal to that of the second channel 112, so that the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 can accommodate target objects of the same size. The flow guiding structure 12 is disposed within the housing 11 and is at least partially movable relative to the housing 11 to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode. For the first usage mode, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The flow guiding structure 12 avoids the first channel 111 and the second channel 112, so that both the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 are unobstructed; for the second usage mode, see Figures 3 to 5 At least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the first channel 111, and / or at least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the second channel 112.

[0042] In this embodiment, the chassis 10 may include a housing 11 and a flow guide structure 12. The housing 11 is provided with a first channel 111 and a second channel 112. Two openings on the same side of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 correspond to the air inlet side, and the other two openings correspond to the air outlet side, thereby forming two independent air ducts. The first channel 111 and the second channel 112 are each used to assemble target objects. The flow guide structure 12 is disposed inside the housing 11 and can move relative to the housing 11 to switch between a first usage mode and a second usage mode. In the first usage mode, the flow guide structure 12 avoids the first channel 111 and the second channel 112, so that both channels remain connected, allowing airflow to flow through their respective channels to cool the target objects within the channels. In the second usage mode, the airflow guiding structure 12 can block at least one of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112, making them disconnected (i.e., the channel where the target device is unplugged / removed), thereby blocking the airflow inside. Simultaneously, it ensures that the unblocked channel remains connected (i.e., the channel where the target device is not unplugged / removed). The blocked airflow can flow to the unblocked channel to increase the airflow rate, enabling more efficient heat dissipation of the target object within the unplugged / removed channel (such as the first channel 111 or the second channel 112). Furthermore, the air outlet component 40 (such as a fan) detects the temperature decrease and its rotation speed also decreases, thereby reducing the power consumption and noise of the air outlet component 40. Since the air ducts of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 are independent and do not interfere with each other, when the target object in one channel is removed, the airflow guiding structure 12 can seal off that channel without affecting the unobstructed airflow of the other channel, thus ensuring that the heat from the unplugged target object can be continuously and effectively dissipated.

[0043] In addition, it can reduce noise and power consumption caused by the increased airflow of the air outlet component 40 on the air outlet side in order to effectively dissipate the heat of the undisassembled target object.

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the first target object 20 is assembled in the first channel 111 and the second target object 30 is assembled in the second channel 112, the flow guiding structure 12 is in the first usage mode; see also Figures 3 to 5 When the first target object 20 is not installed in the first channel 111, and / or when the second target object 30 is not installed in the second channel 112, the flow guiding structure 12 is in the second usage mode.

[0045] In the first usage mode, the first target object 20 is installed in the first channel 111 via the first inlet 1111. When airflow enters through the first inlet 1111 and exits through the first outlet 1112, it can carry away the heat of the first target object 20 to cool it down. Similarly, the second target object 30 is installed in the second channel 112 via the second inlet 1121. When airflow enters through the second inlet 1121 and exits through the second outlet 1122, it can carry away the heat of the second target object 30 to cool it down.

[0046] In the second usage mode, the first channel 111 is not equipped with the first target object 20, and a portion of the flow guiding structure 12, after moving relative to the housing 11, is located within the first channel 111 to block the unobstructed flow of the first channel 111. Meanwhile, the flow guiding structure 12 is not located within the second channel 112, and the second channel 112 is equipped with the second target object 30, so that the second channel 112 remains unobstructed and can cool the second target object 30 within the second channel 112 through airflow; or, the flow guiding structure 12 is not located within the first channel 111, and the first channel 111 is equipped with the first target object 20, so that the first channel 111 remains unobstructed. The first target object 20 in the first channel 111 can be cooled by airflow, while the second target object 30 is not installed in the second channel 112, and a part of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the second channel 112 after moving relative to the box 11, so as to block the smooth flow of the second channel 112; or, the first target object 20 is not installed in the first channel 111, and a part of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the first channel 111 after moving relative to the box 11, so as to block the smooth flow of the first channel 111, while the second target object 30 is not installed in the second channel 112, and a part of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the second channel 112, so as to block the smooth flow of the second channel 112.

[0047] In this embodiment, when the flow guiding structure 12 is in the first usage mode, the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 are respectively equipped with the first target object 20 and the second target object 30, so that the airflow can enter the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 respectively, and cool the first target object 20 and the second target object 30 respectively; when the flow guiding structure 12 is in the second usage mode, at least one of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 is not equipped with the corresponding target object, for example: one channel is empty and its smooth flow is blocked by the flow guiding structure 12, and the target object in the other channel can be cooled by the airflow, or both channels are empty and both are blocked by the flow guiding structure 12 so that they are not smooth.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 8The flow guiding structure 12 may include: a first movable member 121 and a second movable member 122; the first movable member 121 is disposed inside the housing 11 and is movable relative to the housing 11 so as to switch between avoiding the first channel 111 and blocking the two openings of the first channel 111; the second movable member 122 is disposed inside the housing 11 and is movable relative to the housing 11 so as to switch between avoiding the second channel 112 and blocking the two openings of the second channel 112.

[0049] The housing 11 may have a first inner wall and a second inner wall opposite to each other, and a third inner wall located between the first inner wall and the second inner wall and connected to the first inner wall and the second inner wall respectively. A portion of the first inner wall and the third inner wall corresponds to the inner wall forming the first channel 111, and another portion of the second inner wall and the third inner wall corresponds to the inner wall forming the second channel 112. A first movable member 121 is disposed within the first channel 111. One end of the first movable member 121 can be rotatably connected to the first inner wall (or the third inner wall), allowing the other end of the first movable member 121 to rotate relative to the first inner wall (or the third inner wall) to block or not block the first channel 111. Alternatively, one end of the first movable member 121 can... The first movable member 121 is fixedly connected to the first inner wall (or the third inner wall), and the other end of the first movable member 121 can extend and retract relative to the first inner wall (or the third inner wall) to block or not block the first channel 111; the second movable member 122 is disposed within the second channel 112, and one end of the second movable member 122 can be rotatably connected to the second inner wall (or the third inner wall), so that the other end of the second movable member 122 can rotate relative to the second inner wall (or the third inner wall) to block or not block the second channel 112, or one end of the second movable member 122 can be fixedly connected to the second inner wall (or the third inner wall), and the other end of the second movable member 122 can extend and retract relative to the second inner wall (or the third inner wall) to block or not block the second channel. Here, the movable arrangement of the first movable member 121 relative to the housing 11 can be the same as or different from the movable arrangement of the second movable member 122 relative to the housing 11.

[0050] Stainless steel has good strength, hardness and corrosion resistance. Therefore, the first moving part 121 and the second moving part 122 can be made of stainless steel so that the first moving part 121 and the second moving part 122 are not easily damaged during long-term use and can withstand a certain external force, thereby extending the service life of the first moving part 121 and the second moving part 122.

[0051] In this embodiment, the flow guiding structure 12 may include a first movable member 121 and a second movable member 122. The first channel 111 can be blocked or opened by the movement of the first movable member 121 relative to the housing 11, and the second channel 112 can be blocked or opened by the movement of the second movable member 122 relative to the housing 11, so that the connection state of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 can be controlled by the corresponding first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 respectively, so as to reduce the probability of mutual interference.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 8 The flow guiding structure 12 may further include: a fixing member 123, which is located between the first channel 111 and the second channel 112; one end of the first movable member 121 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 11 or the fixing member 123; and one end of the second movable member 122 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 11 or the fixing member 123.

[0053] The fixing member 123 of the flow guiding structure 12 can be located inside the housing 11, dividing the housing 11 into a first channel 111 and a second channel 112; the fixing member 123 can be a support beam inside the housing 11 that connects to the top wall and bottom wall of the housing 11 respectively. One end of the first movable member 121 can be rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 11 or to the fixing member 123; one end of the second movable member 122 can be rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 11 or to the fixing member 123.

[0054] In this embodiment, the flow guiding structure 12 may include a fixing member 123, which can divide the internal space of the housing 11 into a first channel 111 and a second channel 112; the first movable member 121 can be connected to either the inner wall of the housing 11 or the fixing member 123, while the second movable member 122 can be connected to either the inner wall of the housing 11 or the fixing member 123, so as to have multiple options.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The fixing member 123 is provided with an assembly through hole 1231 connecting the first channel 111 and the second channel 112; the first movable member 121 is located in the assembly through hole 1231 and closes the assembly through hole 1231 when avoiding the first channel 111; the second movable member 122 is located in the assembly through hole 1231 and closes the assembly through hole 1231 when avoiding the second channel 112.

[0056] In other words, the fixing member 123 has an assembly through hole 1231. One end of the assembly through hole 1231 is open to correspond to the first channel 111, and the other end is open to correspond to the second channel 112, so that the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 can be connected through the assembly through hole 1231. In the first use mode of the flow guiding structure 12, the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 can both correspond to the assembly through hole 1231 and close the assembly through hole 1231, so that the first movable member 121, the second movable member 122 and the fixing member 123 can cooperate to form the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 without interference. In the second use mode of the flow guiding structure 12, one of the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 disconnects the connection in the corresponding channel, while the other still closes the assembly through hole 1231, so that the channel for removing the target object will not affect the cooling of the target object in the channel for not removing the target object.

[0057] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 When the first movable member 121 closes the assembly through hole 1231, the first movable member 121 abuts against the first region of the first channel 111 corresponding to the fixing member 123; when the second movable member 122 closes the assembly through hole 1231, the second movable member 122 abuts against the second region 1232 of the second channel 112 corresponding to the fixing member 123; wherein, the first region and the second region 1232 are two regions on the fixing member 123 that are opposite to each other and have opposite positions.

[0058] Alternatively, the fixing member 123 has a first region and a second region 1232 facing away from each other. The first region corresponds to the first channel 111, and the second region 1232 corresponds to the second channel 112. When the first movable member 121 avoids the first channel 111, the first movable member 121 abuts against the first region to reduce the probability of the first movable member 121 rotating towards the second channel 112 through the mounting through hole 1231. When the second movable member 122 avoids the second channel 112, the second movable member 122 abuts against the second region 1232 to reduce the probability of the second movable member 122 rotating towards the first channel 111 through the mounting through hole 1231.

[0059] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The flow guiding structure 12 may further include: a rotating shaft 124, a first torsion spring, and a second torsion spring; the rotating shaft 124 is connected to the fixed member 123, and the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 are both rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 124; the first torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft 124 and provides a first force to the first movable member 121 to rotate toward the first channel 111; the second torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft 124 and provides a second force to the second movable member 122 to rotate toward the second channel 112.

[0060] The rotating shaft 124 is connected to the fixed member 123. The first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 are rotatably connected to the fixed member 123 through the rotating shaft 124, so that the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 can rotate relative to the fixed member 123 around the axis of the rotating shaft 124, thereby opening or closing the connection of the first channel 111 and the connection of the second channel 112 respectively.

[0061] The first torsion spring is mounted on the rotating shaft 124. Its torsion arm can abut or connect with the surface of the first movable member 121 near the second movable member 122, thereby applying a constant preload force, i.e., a first force, to the first movable member 121 to rotate toward the first channel 111. This first force can cause the first movable member 121 to automatically return to the position of closing the first channel 111 (or, in other words, cause the first movable member 121 to automatically return to the first channel 111) when no external force is applied. For example: see Figure 6 During the process of the target object being pulled out / removed in the first channel 111, the first movable part 121 can automatically close the first channel 111 under the action of the first torsion spring to block the airflow in the first channel 111. The blocked airflow can enter the channel of the target object that has not been pulled out / removed (such as the second channel 112) and reduce the temperature of the target object inside.

[0062] The second torsion spring is mounted on the rotating shaft 124. Its torsion arm can abut or connect with the surface of the second movable member 122 near the first movable member 121, thereby providing a preload force, i.e., a second force, to the second movable member 122 to rotate toward the second channel 112. This second force ensures that the second movable member 122 can automatically return to the position of closing the second channel 112 when no external force is applied (or in other words, that the second movable member 122 automatically returns to the second channel 112). For example: see Figure 5 During the process of the target object being pulled out / removed in the second channel 112, the second movable part 122 can automatically close the second channel 112 under the action of the second torsion spring to block the airflow in the second channel 112, and the blocked airflow can enter the channel of the target object that has not been pulled out / removed (such as the first channel 111) and reduce the temperature of the target object inside.

[0063] In this embodiment, by setting a first torsion spring and a second torsion spring on the same rotating shaft 124, when the first target object 20 is pulled out from the first channel 111 and the second target object 30 is pulled out from the second channel 112, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring can independently provide a reset force for the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122 respectively (e.g., the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring can simultaneously provide a reset force for the first movable member 121 and the second movable member 122). This allows the first movable member 121 to reset to the first channel 111 and disconnect the connection of the first channel 111, and the second movable member 122 to reset to the second channel 112 and disconnect the connection of the second channel 112. This enables the two movable members to respond independently, improving the reliability and response speed of the flow guiding structure 12. At the same time, the elastic effect of the torsion spring helps to buffer the impact of movement and extend the service life of the structure.

[0064] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The inner wall of the first channel 111 opposite to the rotating shaft 124 is provided with a first stop block 1113. When the first movable member 121 blocks the first channel 111, the end of the first movable member 121 away from the rotating shaft 124 abuts against the first stop block 1113. The inner wall of the second channel 112 opposite to the rotating shaft 124 is provided with a second stop block 1123. When the second movable member 122 blocks the second channel 112, the end of the second movable member 122 away from the rotating shaft 124 abuts against the second stop block 1123.

[0065] The first stop block 1113 is set so that when the other end of the first movable member 121 rotates relative to the fixed member 123 and blocks the first channel 111, the first movable member 121 can abut against the first stop block 1113 and cannot rotate further, thus maintaining the state of blocking the first channel 111.

[0066] The second stop block 1123 is configured such that when the other end of the second movable member 122 rotates relative to the fixed member 123 and blocks the second channel 112, the second movable member 122 can abut against the second stop block 1123 and cannot rotate further, thus maintaining the state of blocking the second channel 112.

[0067] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 6 The first channel 111 has two openings, namely a first inlet 1111 and a first outlet 1112; the second channel 112 has two openings, namely a second inlet 1121 and a second outlet 1122. The second inlet 1121 corresponds to the first inlet 1111 on the first side of the housing 11, and the second outlet 1122 corresponds to the first outlet 1112 on the second side of the housing 11. The first side of the housing 11 is the air inlet side, and the second side is the air outlet side.

[0068] The first inlet 1111 and the second inlet 1121 can be set flush or not flush; the first outlet 1112 and the second outlet 1122 can be set flush or not flush.

[0069] In this embodiment, the airflow on the air inlet side can enter the first inlet 1111 and the second inlet 1121 respectively, and after flowing through the first channel 111 and the second channel 112, it is sent out through the first outlet 1112 and the second outlet 1122 respectively. When the first target object 20 is installed in the first channel 111, the airflow entering the first channel 111 can cool the first target object 20. When the second target object 30 is installed in the second channel 112, the airflow entering the second channel 112 can cool the second target object 30.

[0070] Second aspect

[0071] This disclosure provides a server device 100, see [link to documentation]. Figure 2 The server device 100 may include a target object and a chassis 10. The target object may include a first target object 20 and a second target object 30. The chassis 10 may include a housing 11 and a flow guiding structure 12. The housing 11 has a first channel 111 and a second channel 112. The first channel 111 is used to assemble the first target object 20, and the second channel 112 is used to assemble the second target object 30. The flow guiding structure 12 is disposed within the housing 11 and is at least partially movable relative to the housing 11 to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode. In the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure 12 avoids the first channel 111 and the second channel 112. In the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the first channel 111, and / or, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure 12 is located in the second channel 112.

[0072] The first target object 20 can be a single node of the server, a storage device, or other devices. The second target device 30 can be a single node of the server, a storage device, or other devices.

[0073] In this embodiment, the air ducts of the first channel 111 and the second channel 112 of the server device 100 are independent of each other and do not interfere with each other. When the target object in one of the channels is disassembled, the air guiding structure 12 can block the channel without affecting the smooth flow of the other channel, thereby ensuring that the heat of the undisassembled target object can be continuously and effectively dissipated.

[0074] It should be noted that the chassis in the server equipment provided in this disclosure is similar to the chassis embodiments described above, and has similar beneficial effects. For technical details not disclosed in the server equipment embodiments of this disclosure, please refer to the description of the chassis embodiments in this disclosure for understanding; they will not be repeated here.

[0075] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0076] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A chassis, characterized in that, include: The enclosure has a first channel and a second channel inside; A flow guiding structure is disposed within the housing and is at least partially movable relative to the housing to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode; In the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure avoids the first channel and the second channel; In the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the first channel, and / or at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the second channel.

2. The chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first target object is assembled in the first channel and the second target object is assembled in the second channel, the flow guiding structure is in the first usage mode; When the first target object is not assembled in the first channel, and / or when the second target object is not assembled in the second channel, the flow guiding structure is in the second usage mode.

3. The chassis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure includes: a first movable component and a second movable component; The first movable component is disposed inside the housing and is movable relative to the housing so as to switch between avoiding the first channel and blocking the openings at both ends of the first channel; The second movable component is disposed within the housing and is movable relative to the housing to switch between avoiding the second channel and blocking the openings at both ends of the second channel.

4. The chassis according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure further includes a fixing member, which is located between the first channel and the second channel; One end of the first movable component is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box or the fixed component; One end of the second movable component is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box or the fixed component.

5. The chassis according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with an assembly through hole connecting the first channel and the second channel; When the first movable component avoids the first channel, it is located in the assembly through hole and closes the assembly through hole; The second movable component, while avoiding the second channel, is located in the assembly through hole and closes the assembly through hole.

6. The chassis according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the first movable part closes the assembly through hole, the first movable part abuts against the first area of ​​the fixed part corresponding to the first channel; When the second movable member closes the assembly through hole, the second movable member abuts against the second area of ​​the fixed member corresponding to the second channel; The first region and the second region are two regions on the fastener that are opposite to each other and positioned opposite each other.

7. The chassis according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure also includes: a rotating shaft, a first torsion spring, and a second torsion spring; The rotating shaft is connected to the fixed component, and both the first movable component and the second movable component are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; The first torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft and provides a first force to the first movable member to rotate toward the first channel; The second torsion spring is disposed on the rotating shaft and provides a second force to the second movable member to rotate toward the second channel.

8. The chassis according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first channel opposite to the rotating shaft is provided with a first stop block. When the first movable member blocks the first channel, the end of the first movable member away from the rotating shaft abuts against the first stop block. The inner wall of the second channel opposite to the rotating shaft is provided with a second stop block. When the second movable member blocks the second channel, the end of the second movable member away from the rotating shaft abuts against the second stop block.

9. The chassis according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first channel has a first inlet and a first outlet at its two ends, respectively. The two ends of the second channel are a second inlet and a second outlet, respectively. The second inlet corresponds to the first inlet on the first side of the housing, and the second outlet corresponds to the first outlet on the second side of the housing. The first side of the housing is the air inlet side, and the second side is the air outlet side.

10. A server device, characterized in that, include: The target objects include: the first target object and the second target object; The chassis includes: The housing has a first channel and a second channel, the first channel being used to assemble the first target object and the second channel being used to assemble the second target object. A flow guiding structure is disposed within the housing and is at least partially movable relative to the housing to have a first usage mode and a second usage mode; In the first usage mode, the flow guiding structure avoids the first channel and the second channel; In the second usage mode, at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the first channel, and / or at least a portion of the flow guiding structure is located in the second channel.

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