Cabinet assembly for data centers with quick-release cold aisle side panels

Abstract

The application provides a cabinet assembly with quick-release cold aisle side plates for a data center, belonging to the technical field of data center cabinets, comprising a cabinet frame and a cold aisle side plate. The bottom of the cold aisle frame in the cabinet frame is provided with a clamping groove opening upward, and the side of the cold aisle frame is provided with a frame locking hole; the cold aisle side plate is used to cover the side of the cold aisle frame, the bottom of the cold aisle side plate is provided with a buckle matched with the clamping groove, and the cold aisle side plate is further provided with a side plate locking hole above the buckle, the side plate locking hole corresponds to the frame locking hole, so that the cold aisle side plate and the cold aisle frame are locked through a locking piece penetrating the side plate locking hole and the frame locking hole. During installation and disassembly, the cold aisle side plate does not need to be lifted, and the installation and disassembly process does not need to be assisted by multiple people. After the cold aisle side plate is clamped in place, the side plate locking hole and the frame locking hole are immediately aligned, without the need for repeated adjustment, and the efficiency of the disassembly and assembly of the cold aisle side plate is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of data center cabinet technology, and more specifically, relates to a data center cabinet assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels. Background Technology

[0002] The side of a data center rack facing the cold aisle not only has air inlets but also an internal cold aisle (or cold air chamber). This internal cold aisle has a crucial impact on whether the servers receive sufficient cooling. The data center rack utilizes its frame, top panel, side panels, bottom panel, and front door to form the internal cold aisle. Side panels typically need to be secured to the frame with screws. During installation, one worker needs to hold the side panel in place while others tighten the screws. Disassembly also requires one person to hold the side panel while another removes it; both installation and disassembly require multiple people working together. Furthermore, due to the large area of ​​the side panels, their position relative to the frame needs repeated adjustments during installation, making the process time-consuming and impacting efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a data center rack assembly with a quick-release cold aisle side panel, which aims to solve the problem that the disassembly and assembly of cold aisle side panels in existing data center racks is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to improve the efficiency of operations.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: This application provides a data center rack assembly with a quick-release cold aisle side panel, comprising: The cabinet frame includes a cold aisle frame and an equipment mounting frame arranged sequentially from front to back. The bottom of the cold aisle frame is provided with an upward-opening slot, and the side of the cold aisle frame is provided with a frame locking hole. A cold aisle side panel is used to cover the side opening of the cold aisle frame. The bottom of the cold aisle side panel is provided with a buckle that engages with the buckle slot. The cold aisle side panel is also provided with a side panel locking hole located above the buckle. The side panel locking hole corresponds to the frame locking hole, so that the cold aisle side panel and the cold aisle frame can be locked by a fastener that passes through the side panel locking hole and the frame locking hole.

[0005] Cold aisle side panels are relatively large, and typically have numerous mounting holes along their edges. These holes correspond to the mounting holes on the frame, and are secured with screws or other fasteners. During installation, one worker needs to lift and adjust the cold aisle side panel to prevent it from tipping over, ensuring the mounting holes on the side panel align with those on the frame, while another worker secures it with screws or other fasteners. Similarly, disassembly requires one worker to lift the side panel while another removes the fasteners one by one. Therefore, both assembly and disassembly require multiple workers, consuming significant manpower.

[0006] Furthermore, due to the large size of the cold aisle side panels, aligning the mounting holes on the side panels with those on the frame is challenging, often requiring repeated adjustments to achieve proper alignment. This alignment process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a lengthy assembly process. During disassembly, it is also necessary to maintain the cold aisle side panels in their designated positions to prevent them from sagging and jamming the locking fasteners, which would prevent the fasteners from being easily removed from the mounting holes, further prolonging the disassembly process.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the solution shown in this application involves aligning the clips on the lower part of the cold aisle side panel with the slots at the bottom of the cold aisle frame during installation. The cold aisle side panel is then moved downwards, gradually inserting the clips into the slots. As the side panel moves downwards, it gradually conforms to the cold aisle frame, and after the clips are engaged, the side panel is completely flush with the frame. The slots support the side panel vertically, limiting its position in this direction. The clips and slots also limit its position in the front-back direction, preventing the side panel from moving forward or backward. Thus, the positions of the side panel and the frame are restricted in the vertical, front-back, and left-right directions. The locking holes on the side panel correspond to the locking holes on the frame, allowing the operator to hold the side panel with one hand and use the locking fasteners to secure it to the frame with the other. For disassembly, one hand holds the side panel while the other unlocks the fasteners.

[0008] The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels in this application does not require lifting the cold aisle side panels during installation and disassembly. The loading and unloading process does not require multiple people to cooperate. After the cold aisle side panels are snapped into place, the locking holes of the side panels and the locking holes of the frame are immediately aligned, eliminating the need for repeated adjustments. This improves the efficiency of the cold aisle side panel installation and disassembly operations.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the cold aisle frame includes a cold aisle vertical beam, a cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam, and a top locking longitudinal beam; the front end of the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam is connected to the bottom end of the cold aisle vertical beam, the top locking longitudinal beam is located above the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam and its front end is connected to the upper part of the cold aisle vertical beam, and the rear ends of both the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam and the top locking longitudinal beam are connected to the equipment mounting frame; The slot is located on the bottom longitudinal beam of the cold aisle, and the outer side of the top locking longitudinal beam is provided with the frame locking hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cold aisle frame further includes a middle locking longitudinal beam located between the top locking longitudinal beam and the bottom longitudinal beam of the cold aisle, the front end of the middle locking longitudinal beam being connected to the middle of the cold aisle vertical beam, and the outer side of the middle locking longitudinal beam being provided with the frame locking hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the frame locking holes on the top locking longitudinal beam are aligned vertically with the frame locking holes on the middle locking longitudinal beam.

[0012] In some embodiments, the frame locking hole on the top locking longitudinal beam is located at the center of the top locking longitudinal beam, and the frame locking hole on the middle locking longitudinal beam is located at the center of the middle locking longitudinal beam.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the slot is spaced apart from the outer wall of the bottom longitudinal beam of the cold aisle, and the outer side of the buckle is located on the inner side of the outer surface of the cold aisle side plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the buckle includes a latch plate, the surface of which is perpendicular to the left-right direction, and the lower end of the latch plate is provided with a guide slope.

[0015] In some embodiments, the guide ramps are provided on the front and rear sides of the lower end of the card plate, and the two sets of guide ramps are arranged symmetrically front to back.

[0016] In some embodiments, the buckle further includes a snap-fit ​​extension plate, the surface of which is perpendicular to the vertical direction, the outer edge of which is connected to the cold aisle side plate, and the inner edge of which is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cold aisle side plate is provided with an inwardly extending first inner flange on each of its four edges, and the inner edge of the snap-fit ​​extension plate is connected to the inner edge of the first inner flange. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a data center rack assembly with a quick-release cold aisle side panel provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the mid-rack frame; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B; Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part C; Figure 6 Exploded view of a data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part D; Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part E.

[0020] In the diagram: 100, Cabinet frame; 110, Cold aisle frame; 111, Cold aisle vertical beam; 112, Cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam; 113, Top locking longitudinal beam; 114, Middle locking longitudinal beam; 1141, Middle connecting flange; 115, Cold aisle top longitudinal beam; 116, Cold aisle top horizontal beam; 117, Cold aisle bottom horizontal beam; 118, Clearance groove; 1181, Clearance connecting flange; 119, Locking block; 120, Equipment mounting frame; 200, Cold aisle side panel; 210, First inner flange; 220, Second inner flange; 230, Connecting reinforcement; 300, Slot; 400, Frame locking hole; 500, Buckle; 510, Clip plate; 5101, Guide slope; 520, Clip extension plate; 600, Side panel locking hole; 700, Side panel accommodating space. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other element. It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0023] 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "a few" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] Cold aisle side panels are relatively large, and typically have numerous mounting holes along their edges. These holes correspond to the mounting holes on the frame, and are secured with screws or other fasteners. During installation, one worker holds and adjusts the cold aisle side panel to prevent it from tipping over, ensuring the mounting holes align with those on the frame, while another worker secures it with screws or other fasteners. Similarly, disassembly requires one worker to hold the side panel while another removes the fasteners one by one. Therefore, both assembly and disassembly require multiple workers, consuming significant manpower.

[0025] Furthermore, due to the large size of the cold aisle side panels, aligning the mounting holes on the side panels with those on the frame is challenging, often requiring repeated adjustments to achieve proper alignment. This alignment process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a lengthy assembly process. During disassembly, it is also necessary to maintain the cold aisle side panels in their designated positions to prevent them from sagging and jamming the locking fasteners, which would prevent the fasteners from being easily removed from the mounting holes, further prolonging the disassembly process.

[0026] To resolve the above issues, please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 8The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels provided in this application will now be described. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels includes a rack frame 100 and a cold aisle side panel 200. The cabinet frame 100 includes a cold aisle frame 110 and an equipment mounting frame 120 arranged sequentially from front to back. The bottom of the cold aisle frame 110 is provided with an upward-opening slot 300, and the side of the cold aisle frame 110 is provided with a frame locking hole 400. The cold aisle side plate 200 is used to cover the side opening of the cold aisle frame 110. The bottom of the cold aisle side plate 200 is provided with a buckle 500 that engages with the slot 300. The cold aisle side plate 200 is also provided with a side plate locking hole 600 located above the buckle 500. The side plate locking hole 600 corresponds to the frame locking hole 400, so that the cold aisle side plate 200 and the cold aisle frame 110 can be locked by fasteners that pass through the side plate locking hole 600 and the frame locking hole 400.

[0027] In this embodiment, the locking device can be implemented in ways including but not limited to bolts, rivets, and direct-insertion buckles 500. Taking bolts as an example, the side plate locking hole 600 is a through hole, and the frame locking hole 400 is a screw hole.

[0028] In the front-to-back direction, a clip 500 is provided at the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown), in this case, the buckle 500 is preferably located in the middle of the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 to ensure that the buckle at the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 receives uniform force. Alternatively, the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 may have at least two buckles 500, which are symmetrically arranged front and back at the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 to ensure that the buckle at the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 receives uniform force.

[0029] If the bottom of the cold aisle side panel 200 has only one buckle 500, with the front and rear length of the buckle 500 as L1 and the front and rear length of the bottom edge of the cold aisle side panel 200 as L2, the ratio of L1 to L2 is 1:4 to 1:3 (for example, 1:3.5). By reasonably setting the length of the buckle 500, the contact area between the buckle 500 and the cold aisle frame 110 is increased, the locking force is stronger, and it is not easy to loosen under vibration or external force.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cold aisle side plate 200 and the clip 500 can be integrally connected without any seam, resulting in a stronger bond between the clip 500 and the cold aisle side plate 200. Furthermore, the cold aisle side plate 200 and the clip 500 are made of the same material, such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy, giving them sufficient structural strength and preventing the clip 500 from breaking during assembly.

[0031] In this embodiment, if the cold aisle side panel 200 needs to be frequently disassembled, the clip 500 should not be too tight, otherwise disassembly will be difficult and the clip 500 will be easily damaged. Therefore, the clip and the slot 300 are fitted with a clearance. To ensure that the clip 500 has a reliable limiting effect in the front-back and left-right directions, the gap between the clip 500 and the front and rear side walls of the slot 300 is no greater than 0.3mm (e.g., 0.2mm, 0.1mm), and the gap between the clip 500 and the left and right side walls of the slot 300 is no greater than 0.3mm (e.g., 0.2mm, 0.1mm).

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels provided in this application allows for the following installation process: First, align the clips 500 below the cold aisle side panel 200 with the slots 300 at the bottom of the cold aisle frame 110, and then move the cold aisle side panel 200 downwards so that the clips 500 gradually insert into the slots 300. As the cold aisle side panel 200 moves downwards, it gradually fits against the cold aisle frame 110. After the clips are in place, the cold aisle side panel 200 is completely fitted against the cold aisle frame 110. The slot 300 supports the cold aisle side panel 200 in the vertical direction, thus limiting its position. The buckle 500 and the locking groove also limit its position in the front-back direction, preventing the cold aisle side panel 200 from moving in that direction. In this way, the positions of the cold aisle side panel 200 and the cold aisle frame 110 are restricted in the vertical, front-back, and left-right directions. The side panel locking hole 600 corresponds to the frame locking hole 400. The operator only needs to hold the cold aisle side panel 200 with one hand and use the locking fasteners with the other to lock the cold aisle side panel 200 and the cold aisle frame 110. For disassembly, simply hold the cold aisle side panel 200 with one hand and unlock the locking fasteners with the other.

[0033] The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels of this application does not require lifting the cold aisle side panel 200 during installation and disassembly. The loading and unloading process does not require the cooperation of multiple people. After the cold aisle side panel 200 is snapped into place, the side panel locking hole 600 and the frame locking hole 400 are immediately aligned without repeated adjustments, which improves the efficiency of the installation and disassembly of the cold aisle side panel 200.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 6The cold aisle frame 110 includes a cold aisle vertical beam 111, a cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112, and a top locking longitudinal beam 113; the front end of the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112 is connected to the bottom end of the cold aisle vertical beam 111, the top locking longitudinal beam 113 is located above the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112, and its front end is connected to the upper part of the cold aisle vertical beam 111; the rear ends of both the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112 and the top locking longitudinal beam 113 are connected to the equipment mounting frame 120; a slot 300 is provided on the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112, and a frame locking hole 400 is provided on the outer side of the top locking longitudinal beam 113.

[0035] Each hole and its corresponding fastener has its own manufacturing tolerance and installation clearance. These tiny errors accumulate as the number of holes increases. When the accumulated error exceeds the fit clearance between the fastener and the hole, the fastener cannot pass smoothly into all the holes, resulting in assembly difficulties. External force is required to pry or pull. In order to align all the holes, the cold aisle side plate 200 will be forced to undergo elastic or even plastic deformation, thereby generating assembly stress. The middle part of the cold aisle side plate 200 may bulge or separate, affecting the performance and lifespan of the cold aisle side plate 200. In this embodiment, the frame locking holes 400 on the top locking longitudinal beam 113 correspond to the top of the cold aisle side plate 200. They cooperate with the buckle 500 to limit the position of the cold aisle side plate 200 at both the upper and lower ends, effectively fixing the position of the cold aisle side plate 200. The number of frame locking holes 400 is relatively small, eliminating the need for a large number of mounting holes around the cold aisle side plate 200. By reducing the number of frame locking holes 400, the cumulative error is reduced, thereby improving the problem that the cold aisle side plate 200 is prone to generating large assembly stress after assembly, extending the service life of the cold aisle side plate 200, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0036] Optionally, the bottom longitudinal beams 112 of the cold aisles on the left and right sides can extend and connect to form a single unit, such as... Figure 7As shown, the integrated structure offers the following advantages: First, the one-piece design allows forces (such as pressure, tension, and torque) to be transmitted more evenly and smoothly along the continuous material, avoiding stress concentration. Second, no base plate is needed between the bottom longitudinal beams 112 of the cold aisle on both sides, eliminating the need for bolts and other components between the base plate and the bottom longitudinal beams 112 of the cold aisle, directly reducing the weight of these components and achieving lightweighting while meeting the same strength requirements. Third, since the bottom longitudinal beams 112 of the cold aisle on both sides are a single unit, the deformation of the structure is more controllable when affected by temperature and humidity changes, and internal stress or deformation will not occur due to differences in the coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction of different parts. Fourth, when subjected to impact or vibration loads, the one-piece structure can more effectively absorb and disperse energy throughout the frame, preventing any single connection point from bearing the entire impact, thereby improving the overall impact resistance, significantly enhancing fatigue resistance, and extending service life. Fifth, the one-piece structure typically has a smoother and simpler appearance, without obvious seams and bolt holes, making it easier to achieve good sealing (such as waterproofing and dustproofing).

[0037] Optionally, both ends of the top locking longitudinal beam 113 extend away from the cold aisle side panel 200 to form an L-shaped top connecting flange. The front top connecting flange can fit against the rear side and opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 and is locked to the mounting holes on the opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 using fasteners. The rear top connecting flange can fit against the front side and opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 and is locked to the mounting holes on the opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 using fasteners. The opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 refers to the opposite side of two sets of cold aisle vertical beams 111, and the opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 refers to the opposite side of two sets of cabinet frames 100. Because the top connecting flange is L-shaped, it can restrict the displacement of the top locking longitudinal beam 113 in both the front-back and inside-out directions, facilitating the positioning of the top locking longitudinal beam 113.

[0038] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The cold aisle frame 110 also includes a middle locking longitudinal beam 114 located between the top locking longitudinal beam 113 and the bottom longitudinal beam 112 of the cold aisle. The front end of the middle locking longitudinal beam 114 is connected to the middle of the cold aisle vertical beam 111, and the outer side of the middle locking longitudinal beam 114 is provided with a frame locking hole 400. In this embodiment, by setting the middle locking longitudinal beam 114, a frame locking hole 400 that can connect to the middle of the cold aisle side plate 200 is added in the vertical direction, which can effectively prevent the middle of the cold aisle side plate 200 from bulging. In addition, the top locking longitudinal beam 113 and the middle locking longitudinal beam 114 also form supports between the cold aisle vertical beam 111 and the equipment mounting frame 120, respectively, effectively preventing the cold aisle vertical beam 111 from deforming and improving the structural stability of the cold aisle frame 110.

[0039] Optional, see below Figure 5 The two ends of the central locking longitudinal beam 114 extend away from the cold aisle side plate 200 to form an L-shaped central connecting flange 1141. The front central connecting flange 1141 can fit against the rear side and opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 and is locked to the mounting holes on the opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 by fasteners. The rear central connecting flange 1141 can fit against the front side and opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 and is locked to the mounting holes on the opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 by fasteners. The opposite side of the cold aisle vertical beam 111 refers to the opposite side of two sets of cold aisle vertical beams 111, and the opposite side of the equipment mounting frame 120 refers to the opposite side of two sets of equipment mounting frames 120. Because the central connecting flange 1141 is L-shaped, it can restrict the displacement of the central locking longitudinal beam 114 in the front-back direction and the inside-out direction, facilitating the positioning of the central locking longitudinal beam 114.

[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The frame locking holes 400 on the top locking longitudinal beam 113 are aligned vertically with the frame locking holes 400 on the middle locking longitudinal beam 114. Correspondingly, the side plate locking holes 600 located on the upper part of the cold aisle side plate 200 are aligned vertically with the side plate locking holes 600 located in the middle part of the cold aisle side plate 200. In this embodiment, the frame locking holes 400 and side plate locking holes 600 are more regularly distributed, making the assembly force on the cold aisle side plate 200 more uniform and avoiding increasing the assembly stress of the cold aisle side plate 200.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The cold aisle frame 110 also includes a top longitudinal beam 115, which is located above the top locking longitudinal beam 113. The front end of the top longitudinal beam 115 is connected to the top of the cold aisle vertical beam 111, and the rear end of the top longitudinal beam 115 is connected to the equipment mounting frame 120. The top longitudinal beam 115, the equipment mounting frame 120, the bottom longitudinal beam 112, and the cold aisle vertical beam 111 enclose a side panel accommodating space 700. The cold aisle side panel 200 is placed in the accommodating space, and the outer surface of the cold aisle side panel 200 does not protrude from the front side of the cold aisle frame 110. In this embodiment, the cold aisle side panel 200 does not protrude from the cold aisle frame 110 after installation, resulting in a cleaner appearance and making it easier to achieve a seal between the air duct side panel and the cold aisle frame 110.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6The cold aisle frame 110 also includes a top crossbeam 116 and a bottom crossbeam 117. The two ends of the top crossbeam 116 are connected to the top ends of the corresponding vertical beams 111 on the same side, and the two ends of the bottom crossbeam 117 are connected to the bottom ends of the corresponding vertical beams 111 on the same side. The top crossbeam 116 and the bottom crossbeam 117 form lateral supports between the vertical beams 111 on both sides, maintaining the structural stability of the cold aisle frame 110 in the left-right direction and improving the overall structural strength of the cold aisle frame 110. Furthermore, the cooperation between the top crossbeam 116 and the bottom crossbeam 117 and the vertical beams 111 facilitates assembly and sealing with cabinet doors.

[0043] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The frame locking hole 400 on the top locking longitudinal beam 113 is located at the center of the top locking longitudinal beam 113, and the frame locking hole 400 on the middle locking longitudinal beam 114 is located at the center of the middle locking longitudinal beam 114; correspondingly, the side plate locking hole 600 located on the upper part of the cold aisle side plate 200 is located at the center of the upper part of the cold aisle side plate 200, and the side plate locking hole 600 located in the middle part of the cold aisle side plate 200 is located at the center of the middle part of the cold aisle side plate 200. This embodiment utilizes the relatively narrow front and rear width of the cold aisle side plate 200 to centrally position the frame locking hole 400 and the side plate locking hole 600, further reducing the number of frame locking holes 400 and side plate locking holes 600. In this way, while meeting the locking requirements of the cold aisle side panel 200, the front and rear edges of the cold aisle side panel 200 will not warp, allowing the cold aisle side panel 200 to fit snugly against the cold aisle frame 110, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and also enabling the edges of the cold aisle side panel 200 to effectively seal and cooperate with the cold aisle frame 110.

[0044] It should be noted that the edges of the cold aisle side plate 200 contact the sides of the cold aisle vertical beam 111, the equipment mounting frame 120, the cold aisle top longitudinal beam 115, and the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam 112 facing the side plate accommodating space 700 to achieve a seal.

[0045] In practice, in order to minimize the number of openings, a frame locking hole 400 is provided at the center of the top locking longitudinal beam 113, a frame locking hole 400 is provided at the center of the middle locking longitudinal beam 114, a side plate locking hole 600 is provided at the center of the upper part of the cold aisle side plate 200, and a side plate locking hole 600 is provided at the center of the middle part of the cold aisle side plate 200.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The top locking longitudinal beam 113 has an outwardly opening relief groove 118 that extends along the length of the top locking longitudinal beam 113. A locking block 119 is provided on the opening side of the relief groove 118, spanning the opening in a vertical direction. A frame locking hole 400 is provided on the locking block 119. The locking fastener is connected to the locking block 119, and its end extends into the relief groove 118. This design satisfies the fastener assembly requirements while reducing the material usage of the top locking longitudinal beam 113, achieving a lightweight design.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The central locking longitudinal beam 114 has an outwardly opening relief groove 118 that extends along the length of the beam. A locking block 119, which spans the opening of the relief groove 118 in a vertical direction, is provided on the opening side of the relief groove 118. A frame locking hole 400 is provided on the locking block 119. The locking fastener is connected to the locking block 119, and its end extends into the relief groove 118. This design satisfies the fastener assembly requirements while reducing the material usage of the central locking longitudinal beam 114, achieving a lightweight design.

[0048] Based on the above embodiments, see Figure 4 The upper and lower sides of the opening end of the clearance groove 118 are respectively provided with clearance connecting flanges 1181. The clearance connecting flanges 1181 on the upper and lower sides are spaced apart. The upper and lower ends of the locking block 119 are respectively fitted and connected to the clearance connecting flanges 1181 on the corresponding sides. The middle part of the locking block 119 is provided with a frame locking hole 400, which corresponds to the spaced area of ​​the two clearance connecting flanges 1181.

[0049] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 7 The slot 300 is provided on the bottom longitudinal beam 112 of the cold aisle frame 110. The outer wall of the slot 300 is spaced apart from the outer wall of the bottom longitudinal beam 112. The outer side of the buckle 500 is located on the inner side of the outer panel of the cold aisle side plate 200. In this embodiment, the buckle 500 is hidden inside the cold aisle side plate 200 after assembly, making full use of the bottom longitudinal beam 112 of the cold aisle to support the cold aisle side plate 200, improving the uniformity and reliability of the force on the cold aisle side plate 200, and also improving the aesthetics.

[0050] In some embodiments, see Figure 7The buckle 500 includes a latching plate 510, the surface of which is perpendicular to the left-right direction. A guide slope 5101 is provided at the lower end of the latching plate 510. This embodiment uses the latching plate 510 design to improve the structural compactness of the buckle 500 in the left-right direction. The slot 300 is designed to conform to the shape of the latching plate 510, forming a rectangular slot. Furthermore, because the lower end of the latching plate 510 has the guide slope 5101, the latching plate 510 has a design that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, making it easier to enter the slot 300. Under the guidance of the guide slope 5101, the latching plate 510 gradually aligns with the slot 300, making the insertion of the latching plate 510 smoother.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, see Figure 7 The lower end of the card plate 510 has guide ramps 5101 on both the front and rear sides, and the two sets of guide ramps 5101 are symmetrically arranged. By setting guide ramps 5101 on both sides, the symmetry of the card plate 510 structure is improved, so that both the front and rear sides of the card plate 510 can play a guiding role, making it easier to insert the card plate 510 and improving the reliability of the card plate 510 aligning with the card slot 300.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The snap fastener 500 also includes a snap-fit ​​extension plate 520. The surface of the snap-fit ​​extension plate 520 is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The outer edge of the snap-fit ​​extension plate 520 is connected to the cold aisle side plate 200, and the inner edge is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 510. In this embodiment, the snap fastener 500 is built into the cold aisle side plate 200 by setting the snap-fit ​​extension plate 520. The snap-fit ​​extension plate 520, the snap-fit ​​plate 510, and the cold aisle side plate 200 can be integrally bent and formed. The overall structure of the snap fastener 500 is simpler and more compact, and the bonding strength with the cold aisle side plate 200 is higher.

[0053] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The cold aisle side plate 200 has inwardly extending first inner flanges 210 on each of its four edges, and the inner edge of the snap-fit ​​extension plate 520 connects with the inner edge of the first inner flange 210. The first inner flange 210 effectively adds a reinforcing beam to the edge of the cold aisle side plate 200, increasing the moment of inertia of the section, thus making the cold aisle side plate 200 less prone to bending deformation and increasing the critical load for the cold aisle side plate 200 to withstand in-plane pressure and shear force without buckling. Furthermore, the first inner flange 210 forms a smooth transition area, effectively dispersing localized high stress to other areas, enabling smoother stress transfer and preventing the formation of destructive high-stress zones at the edge of the cold aisle side plate 200. Overall, by incorporating the first inner flange 210, the destructive effect of assembly stress on the cold aisle side plate 200 is effectively mitigated, extending the lifespan of the cold aisle side plate 200.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The inner edges of the first inner flange 210 on both the front and rear sides extend toward the center area of ​​the cold aisle side plate 200 to form the second inner flange 220, which further strengthens the cold aisle side plate 200 in the length direction where bending and torsion are more likely to occur, thereby improving the structural stability of the cold aisle side plate 200.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 The cold aisle side plate 200 is provided with an inwardly recessed connecting reinforcement portion 230, and the side plate locking hole 600 is provided on the inner wall plate of the connecting reinforcement portion 230. In this embodiment, the connecting reinforcement portion 230 forms a drawbar, which plays a reinforcing role in the area where the side plate locking hole 600 is located, and avoids deformation and cracking of the plate in this area due to the assembly stress of the locking fastener.

[0056] Optionally, the connecting reinforcement 230 is a truncated cone structure with the inner and outer diameters gradually decreasing from the outside to the inside and outside.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A data center cabinet assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels, characterized in that, include: The cabinet frame (100) includes a cold aisle frame (110) and an equipment mounting frame (120) arranged sequentially from front to back. The bottom of the cold aisle frame (110) is provided with an upward-opening slot (300), and the side of the cold aisle frame (110) is provided with a frame locking hole (400). A cold aisle side panel (200) is used to cover the side opening of the cold aisle frame (110). The bottom of the cold aisle side panel (200) is provided with a buckle (500) that engages with the slot (300). The cold aisle side panel (200) is also provided with a side panel locking hole (600) located above the buckle (500). The side panel locking hole (600) corresponds to the frame locking hole (400) so that the cold aisle side panel (200) and the cold aisle frame (110) can be locked by fasteners that pass through the side panel locking hole (600) and the frame locking hole (400).

2. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cold aisle frame (110) includes a cold aisle vertical beam (111), a cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam (112), and a top locking longitudinal beam (113); the front end of the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam (112) is connected to the bottom end of the cold aisle vertical beam (111), the top locking longitudinal beam (113) is located above the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam (112), and its front end is connected to the upper part of the cold aisle vertical beam (111); the rear ends of the cold aisle bottom longitudinal beam (112) and the top locking longitudinal beam (113) are both connected to the equipment mounting frame (120). The slot (300) is provided on the bottom longitudinal beam (112) of the cold aisle, and the outer side of the top locking longitudinal beam (113) is provided with the frame locking hole (400).

3. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cold aisle frame (110) also includes a middle locking longitudinal beam (114) located between the top locking longitudinal beam (113) and the bottom longitudinal beam (112) of the cold aisle. The front end of the middle locking longitudinal beam (114) is connected to the middle of the cold aisle vertical beam (111), and the outer side of the middle locking longitudinal beam (114) is provided with the frame locking hole (400).

4. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The frame locking hole (400) on the top locking longitudinal beam (113) is aligned vertically with the frame locking hole (400) on the middle locking longitudinal beam (114).

5. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The frame locking hole (400) on the top locking longitudinal beam (113) is located at the center of the top locking longitudinal beam (113), and the frame locking hole (400) on the middle locking longitudinal beam (114) is located at the center of the middle locking longitudinal beam (114).

6. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the slot (300) is spaced apart from the outer wall of the bottom longitudinal beam (112) of the cold aisle, and the outer side of the buckle (500) is located on the inner side of the outer plate of the cold aisle side plate (200).

7. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The buckle (500) includes a buckle plate (510), the surface of which is perpendicular to the left and right direction, and the lower end of the buckle plate (510) is provided with a guide slope (5101).

8. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The guide ramps (5101) are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the lower end of the card plate (510), and the two sets of guide ramps (5101) are symmetrically arranged front and rear.

9. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The buckle (500) also includes a snap-fit ​​extension plate (520), the surface of which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The outer edge of the snap-fit ​​extension plate (520) is connected to the cold aisle side plate (200), and the inner edge is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate (510).

10. The data center rack assembly with quick-release cold aisle side panels as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The cold aisle side plate (200) has inwardly extending first inner flanges (210) on its four sides, and the inner edge of the snap-fit ​​extension plate (520) is connected to the inner edge of the first inner flanges (210).

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