Modular radiator assembly and air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same, which can reduce development costs and product costs. [Solution] The radiator assembly includes a housing 10, a heat exchanger module 20, an upper fan unit 30, and a lower fan unit 40. The heat exchanger module is housed in the housing space 100 at an angle to the lower wall 14. The upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are positioned between the upper wall 13 and the lower wall 14, respectively, connected between the two side walls, and adjacent to an air inlet or air outlet. The upper fan unit is positioned adjacent to the upper wall, and the lower fan unit is positioned adjacent to the lower wall. The airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units is drawn in through the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger module, and is discharged through the air outlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a radiator assembly structure. In particular, by integrating and minimizing modular radiator assemblies, different numbers of modular radiator assemblies can be installed in an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the customer's heat dissipation wattage requirements, thereby shortening the development time of the radiator and reducing the development cost and product cost. The present invention relates to a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same.

Background Art

[0002] In the current market, an air / liquid (ATL) cooling solution can provide the heat dissipation wattage required by customers, and suppliers can design corresponding heat sink or radiator assembly structures according to demand. However, in many cases, different heat sinks or radiators need to be designed to meet different heat dissipation requirements in watts. However, the components in such an assembly structure have low versatility, require many R & D personnel, are difficult to manage quality, and do not lead to cost reduction. On the other hand, as the demand for heat dissipation wattage increases, the size and volume of the heat sink also need to increase, making the transportation and assembly of the radiator assembly structure more difficult and the design of the flow path seal more complex.

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the drawbacks of the prior art, there is a need to provide a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same, which can shorten the development time of the radiator and reduce the development cost and product cost by integrating and minimizing the modular radiator assemblies and installing different numbers of modular radiator assemblies in the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the customer's heat dissipation wattage requirements.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same, which, by integrating and minimizing the modular radiator assembly, can reduce development time for the radiator and lower development and product costs by installing different numbers of modular radiator assemblies in the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the customer's heat dissipation wattage requirements.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same, which enables the application of an air-assisted liquid cooling cabinet by easily and quickly installing multiple modular radiator assemblies on multiple mounting seats on the rear side panel of an air / liquid cooling cabinet to correspond to heat exchangers in the cabinet. Each modular radiator assembly includes a heat exchanger module positioned diagonally within the housing, which, in combination with an upper fan unit and a lower fan unit, forms a closed flow path within the housing's accommodating space, reducing flow resistance in the limited space. To maximize heat dissipation capacity within the limited height of the accommodating space, the heat exchanger module is designed to have an inclination angle with respect to the lower wall of the housing, and the upper fan unit is designed to have a different inclination angle with respect to the lower fan unit. This allows airflow to flow over the large bottom and top surfaces of the heat exchanger module, and the number of fans in the modular radiator assembly can be further increased to increase the maximum airflow rate. The diagonally positioned heat exchanger module can be fixed to the two side walls of the housing by sheet metal on both sides. The upper and lower fan units can be fixed to the two side walls of the housing by fan sheet metal bent to the design angle in advance. Furthermore, when adjusting the relative tilt angle between the upper and lower fan units, a guide plate can be installed between the heat exchanger module and the upper fan unit to optimize the closed flow path. This allows each modular radiator assembly to optimize the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchanger within the limited height of the space, resulting in a heat dissipation capacity of 20kW to 40kW. When applied to air / liquid cooling cabinets with air-assisted liquid cooling, the modular radiator assemblies can be installed in various combinations and quantities as needed. Installation is completed by connecting each modular radiator assembly to the coolant distribution unit, effectively reducing development time and product costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a modular radiator assembly comprising a housing, a heat exchanger module, an upper fan unit, and a lower fan unit. The housing comprises an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper wall, a lower wall, and two side walls, the upper and lower walls facing each other, the two side walls connected between the upper and lower walls, the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls assembled to form a housing space, the housing space communicating between the air inlet and the air outlet. The heat exchanger module is connected to the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls, and the heat exchanger module is housed in the housing space at an angle to the lower wall. The upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are positioned between the upper and lower walls, connected between the two side walls, and adjacent to the air inlet or air outlet, respectively. The upper fan unit is positioned adjacent to the upper wall, and the lower fan unit is positioned adjacent to the lower wall. The upper fan unit is positioned at a first angle to the lower fan unit and connected between the two side walls. The airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units is drawn in through the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger module, and is discharged through the air outlet.

[0007] In one embodiment, the heat exchanger module includes a main body, a hot water inlet pipe, and a chilled water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and chilled water outlet pipe being located at the rear end of the main body and adjacent to the air outlet, the upper fan unit and lower fan unit being located at the front end of the main body and adjacent to the air inlet, and the rear end of the main body being connected to the lower wall.

[0008] In one embodiment, the lower fan unit is positioned perpendicular to the lower wall and connected between the two side walls, with a first angle in the range of 90° to 180°.

[0009] In one embodiment, the modular radiator assembly further includes a guide plate, which is connected between the front end of the main body and the upper edge of the upper fan unit and between the two side walls.

[0010] In one embodiment, the heat exchanger module includes a main body, a hot water inlet pipe, and a chilled water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and chilled water outlet pipe being located at the front end of the main body and adjacent to the air inlet, the upper fan unit and lower fan unit being located at the rear end of the main body and adjacent to the air outlet, and the rear end of the main body being connected to the lower wall.

[0011] In one embodiment, the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are positioned perpendicular to the lower wall and connected between the two side walls.

[0012] In one embodiment, the main body is housed diagonally within the storage space at a second angle, where the second angle is in the range of 20° to 45°.

[0013] In one embodiment, the airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units enters the main body from the bottom and is discharged from the top of the main body.

[0014] In one embodiment, the hot water inlet pipe and the chilled water outlet pipe of the heat exchanger module are further connected to a coolant distribution unit.

[0015] In one embodiment, the hot water inlet pipe of the heat exchanger module is positioned above the chilled water outlet pipe.

[0016] In one embodiment, a closed channel is formed between the upper fan unit, the lower fan unit, and the heat exchanger module, and the closed channel is located within the housing space.

[0017] In one embodiment, the airflow generated by the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit passes through the heat exchanger module from the bottom surface of the heat exchanger module and is discharged from the top surface of the heat exchanger module.

[0018] In one embodiment, the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are pre-positioned on the fan sheet metal, and the fan sheet metal is fixed to the two side walls of the housing.

[0019] In one embodiment, the fan sheet metal is bent at a first angle so that the upper fan unit is positioned at a first angle relative to the lower fan unit and connected between the two side walls, where the first angle is in the range of 90° to 180°.

[0020] In one embodiment, the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit each include multiple fans, which are detachably arranged on a fan sheet metal.

[0021] To achieve the above objective, the present invention further provides an air / liquid cooling cabinet comprising a side panel and a plurality of modular radiator assemblies. The side panel extends along a first direction. The plurality of modular radiator assemblies are arranged on the side panel along the first and / or second direction and penetrate the side panel along a third direction, the first, second and third directions being orthogonal to each other. Each of the plurality of modular radiator assemblies is removably disposed on the side panel and comprises a housing, a heat exchanger module, an upper fan unit and a lower fan unit. The housing comprises an air inlet and an air outlet, an upper wall, a lower wall and two side walls, the upper and lower walls facing each other, the two side walls connected between the upper and lower walls, the upper wall, the lower wall and the two side walls assembled to form a housing space, the housing space communicating between the air inlet and the air outlet. The heat exchanger module is connected to the top wall, bottom wall, and two side walls, and is housed in the containment space at an angle to the bottom wall. The upper and lower fan units are positioned between the top and bottom walls, respectively, connected between the two side walls, and adjacent to either an air inlet or an air outlet. The upper fan unit is positioned adjacent to the top wall, and the lower fan unit is positioned adjacent to the bottom wall. The airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units is drawn in through the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger module, and is discharged through the air outlet. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0022] The following detailed description of the present invention and schematic diagrams of embodiments are provided to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the above content and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the modular radiator assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] [Figure 2] It is an exploded view of the modular radiator assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of the modular radiator assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] [Figure 5] It is a front view of the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] [Figure 6] It is a perspective view of the modular radiator assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] [Figure 7] It is an exploded view of the modular radiator assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] [Figure 8] It is a cross-sectional view of the modular radiator assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] [Figure 9] It is a perspective view of the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] [Figure 10] This is a front view of an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] [Figure 11] This is a structural perspective view of a modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] [Figure 12] This is an exploded view of the structure of a modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] [Figure 13] This is a cross-sectional view of a modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] Several typical embodiments illustrating the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. The present invention can be modified in various ways in different embodiments, none of which will depart from the scope of the invention, and the description and drawings are used essentially for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the invention. For example, where the following description of this disclosure mentions placing a first feature above or above a second feature, it indicates that embodiments include those in which the placed first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, and also includes those in which an additional feature is placed between the first and second features, thereby preventing the first feature from directly contacting the second feature. Furthermore, duplicate reference numerals and / or symbols may be used in different embodiments of this disclosure. These duplicate reference numerals and / or symbols are for the purpose of simplification and clarity and are not used to restrict the relationships between each embodiment and / or the aforementioned external structures. Additionally, spatial terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” and similar terms may be used to briefly describe the relationship between components or feature elements in the drawings. In addition to the orientations shown in the drawings, spatial terminology is used to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. The device may be positioned separately (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or positioned in other orientations), and the descriptions of spatial terminology used should be interpreted accordingly. Furthermore, when one component is said to be “connected” or “joined” to another component, it may be directly connected or joined to the other component, or there may be an intervening component. The broad range of numerical values ​​and parameters in this disclosure are approximations, but numerical values ​​are described as accurately as possible in specific examples. Furthermore, terms such as “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in the claims to describe different components, but these components should not be limited by these terms, and it should be understood that these components described in embodiments are indicated by different component symbols. These terms are for distinguishing different components.For example, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as the first component, without departing from the scope of the embodiment. The term "and / or" in the specification includes any or all of one or more of the enumerated items.

[0037] Figure 1 is a structural perspective view of a modular radiator assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the modular radiator assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a modular radiator assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a structural perspective view of an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a front view of an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a modular radiator assembly 1 and an air / liquid cooling cabinet 9 using the same. Multiple modular radiator assemblies 1 can be easily and quickly mounted on multiple mounting seats on the rear side panel 91 of the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9, enabling the application of air-assisted liquid cooling (AALC). In this embodiment, the modular radiator assembly 1 includes a housing 10, a heat exchanger module 20, an upper fan unit 30, and a lower fan unit 40. The housing 10 includes an air inlet 11, an air outlet 12, an upper wall 13, a lower wall 14, and two side walls 15, 16 on the left and right sides. The upper wall 13 and the lower wall 14 face each other, and the two side walls 15 and 16 are connected between the upper wall 13 and the lower wall 14, respectively. The upper wall 13, the lower wall 14, and the two side walls 15 and 16 are assembled to form a housing space 100, which is connected between the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12. The heat exchanger module 20 is connected to the upper wall 13, the lower wall 14, and the two side walls 15 and 16. The main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 is housed in the housing space 100 at an angle to the lower wall 14 of the housing 10. The upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 are positioned between the upper wall 13 and the lower wall 14, respectively, connected between the two side walls 15 and 16, and adjacent to the air outlet 12. The upper fan unit 30 is positioned adjacent to the upper wall 13, and the lower fan unit 40 is positioned adjacent to the lower wall 14. The upper fan unit 30 is positioned diagonally to the lower fan unit 40 at a first angle A1 and is connected between the two side walls 15 and 16.In this embodiment, the airflow generated by the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 is drawn in through the air inlet 11, passes through the heat exchanger module 20, and is discharged through the air outlet 12.

[0038] In this embodiment, the heat exchanger module 20 includes a main body 21, a hot water inlet pipe 22, and a chilled water outlet pipe 23, the hot water inlet pipe 22 and the chilled water outlet pipe 23 being located at the rear end 212 of the main body 21 and adjacent to the air outlet 12. The hot water inlet pipe 22 of the heat exchanger module 20 is located above the chilled water outlet pipe 23. In one embodiment, the sheet metal on both sides of the main body 21 is fixed to the two side walls 15, 16 of the housing 10 by means such as screws. In this embodiment, the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 is housed diagonally in the housing space 100 at a second angle A2 of, for example, 30°. In other embodiments, the second angle A2 is in the range of 20° to 45°. In this embodiment, the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 are located at the front end 211 of the main body 21 and adjacent to the air inlet 11, and the rear end 212 of the main body 21 is connected to the lower wall 14. In this embodiment, the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 each include five fans detachably arranged on a fan sheet metal 50. The fan sheet metal 50 is fixed to two side walls 15, 16 of the housing 10 by means such as screws and is connected to the front end 211 and bottom surface 213 of the main body 21. In this embodiment, the fan sheet metal 50 may be pre-bent at a first angle A1, so that the upper fan unit 30 is positioned diagonally to the lower fan unit 40 at a first angle A1 of, for example, 110°, and connected between the two side walls 15, 16. In other embodiments, the first angle A1 is in the range of 90° to 180°. When the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 are connected to the two side walls 15 and 16 of the housing 10 via the fan sheet metal 50, the lower fan unit 40 is positioned perpendicular to the lower wall 14 and connected between the two side walls 15 and 16, while the upper fan unit 30 is positioned at an angle A1 relative to the lower fan unit 40 and connected between the two side walls 15 and 16, with the first angle A1 ranging from 90° to 180°. This creates a closed flow path C located within the housing space 100 of the housing 10 between the upper fan unit 30, the lower fan unit 40, and the heat exchanger module 20.In this embodiment, the cold airflow F1 generated by the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 enters the closed channel C from the air inlet 11, passes through the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 from the bottom surface 213, undergoes heat exchange, and forms a warm airflow F2. The warm airflow F2 is discharged from the top surface 214 of the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20. Because the flow area is large when the cold airflow F1 and warm airflow F2 pass through the main body 21, the flow resistance within the limited containment space 100 is reduced, and the number of fans in the modular radiator assembly 1 can be further increased to increase the maximum airflow rate. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0039] In this embodiment, each modular radiator assembly 1 can achieve optimal heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchanger within a limited height of the housing space 100, and each modular radiator assembly 1 has a heat dissipation capacity of 20kW to 40kW. When applied to an air / liquid cooling cabinet 9 with air-assisted liquid cooling, the modular radiator assemblies 1 can be installed in various combinations and quantities as needed. In this embodiment, the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9 includes a cabinet body 90 and four modular radiator assemblies 1'. The structure of the four modular radiator assemblies 1' is similar to that of the modular radiator assembly 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3, the difference being that the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 have four fans each. See Figures 3 to 5. In this embodiment, the four modular structures M1, M2, M3, and M4 of the modular radiator assembly 1' can be easily and quickly attached to multiple mounting seats on the rear side panel 91 of the cabinet body 90, enabling the application of air-assisted liquid cooling. In this embodiment, the rear side panel 91 of the cabinet body 90 extends along a first direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction). In this embodiment, the four modular structures M1, M2, M3, and M4 are inverted so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the first direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction). The first modular structure M1 and the second modular structure M2 are stacked along the second direction (i.e., the Y-axis direction), the third modular structure M3 and the fourth modular structure M4 are stacked along the second direction (i.e., the Y-axis direction), the first modular structure M1 and the third modular structure M3 are stacked along the first direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction), and the second modular structure M2 and the fourth modular structure M4 are stacked along the first direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction). This allows four modular structures M1, M2, M3, and M4 to be positioned on the rear side panel 91, and the modular radiator assembly 1' penetrates the rear side panel 91 along the third direction (i.e., the X-axis direction). The first, second, and third directions are orthogonal to each other.After installing the four modular radiator assemblies 1' on the rear side panel 91, the installation can be completed by connecting the hot water inlet pipe 22 and cold water outlet pipe 23 of each modular radiator assembly 1' to the Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) 92. This arrangement minimizes the size of each modular radiator assembly 1', allowing different numbers of modular radiator assemblies 1' to be installed in the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9 according to the customer's heat dissipation wattage requirements, without the need to design other heat sinks or radiators. This reduces the development time for radiators suitable for the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9, effectively reducing development time and product costs.

[0040] Figure 6 is a structural perspective view of a modular radiator assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is an exploded view of the modular radiator assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a modular radiator assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a structural perspective view of an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a front view of an air / liquid cooling cabinet according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the structure of the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9a and modular radiator assembly 1a is similar to that of the air / liquid cooling cabinet 9 and modular radiator assemblies 1 and 1' shown in Figures 1 to 5, and the same reference numerals represent the same components, structures, and functions, and their description is omitted here. In this embodiment, the modular radiator assembly 1a further includes a guide plate 51, which is connected between the front end 211 of the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 and the upper edge of the upper fan unit 30, and is connected between two side walls 15 and 16. In this embodiment, the fan sheet metal 50 may be pre-bent at a first angle A1, so that the upper fan unit 30 is positioned diagonally to the lower fan unit 40 at a first angle A1 of, for example, 135°, and connected between the two side walls 15 and 16. In this embodiment, the fan sheet metal 50 is connected to the front end 211 and bottom surface 213 of the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 via a guide plate 51. In this way, no matter how the first angle A1 between the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 is adjusted, the connection of the guide plate 51 forms a closed flow path C between the upper fan unit 30, the lower fan unit 40, the guide plate 51, and the heat exchanger module 20, and the closed flow path C can be optimized. As a result, each modular radiator assembly 1a can achieve optimal heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchanger within the height of the limited accommodation space 100, and each modular radiator assembly 1a has a heat dissipation capacity of 20kW to 40kW. When applied to an air / liquid cooling cabinet 9a using air-assisted liquid cooling, modular radiator assemblies 1a can be installed in various combinations and quantities as needed.Since installation can be completed by connecting each modular radiator assembly 1a to the coolant distribution unit 92, development time and product costs are effectively reduced.

[0041] In this embodiment, four modular structures M1, M2, M3, and M4 are arranged horizontally. The upper fan unit 30 and lower fan unit 40 of each modular radiator assembly 1a each include five removable fans. The first modular structure M1, the second modular structure M2, the third modular structure M3, and the fourth modular structure M4 are stacked along a first direction (i.e., the Z-axis direction) and can be quickly and easily installed on the rear side panel 91, while the modular radiator assembly 1a penetrates the rear side panel 91 along a third direction (i.e., the X-axis direction). After installing the four modular radiator assemblies 1a on the rear side panel 91, the installation can be completed by connecting the hot water inlet pipe 22 and the cold water outlet pipe 23 of each modular radiator assembly 1a to the coolant distribution unit 92, thereby effectively reducing development time and product costs. Of course, the number of fans in the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40, and the arrangement of the multiple modular radiator assemblies 1a can be adjusted according to the requirements of the actual application, and the present invention is not limited thereto, nor is it repeated here.

[0042] Figure 11 is a structural perspective view of a modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is an exploded view of the modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the modular radiator assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the structure of the modular radiator assembly 1b is similar to that of the modular radiator assembly 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3, and the same reference numerals represent the same components, structure and function, and their explanation is omitted here. Refer to Figures 11 to 13. In this embodiment, the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 of the modular radiator assembly 1b are arranged adjacent to the air outlet 12. The hot water inlet pipe 22 and the chilled water outlet pipe 23 of the heat exchanger module 20 are located at the front end 211 of the main body 21 and are adjacent to the air inlet 11. The rear end 212 of the main body 21 is connected to the lower wall 14 of the housing 10. The main body 21 is also housed diagonally in the housing space 100 at a second angle A2 of, for example, 30°. In other embodiments, the second angle A2 is in the range of 20° to 45°. In this embodiment, the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 are positioned perpendicular to the lower wall 14 and connected between the two side walls 15 and 16. That is, the upper fan unit 30 is inclined with respect to the lower fan unit 40 at a first angle A1 of, for example, 180°. The upper edge of the rear end 212 of the main body 21 (i.e., one end of the top surface 214) can be connected to the lower wall 14 of the housing 10 via a connecting plate 52. This forms a closed flow path C located within the housing space 100 of the housing 10 between the upper fan unit 30, the lower fan unit 40, and the heat exchanger module 20. In this embodiment, the cold air flow F1 generated by the upper fan unit 30 and the lower fan unit 40 enters the heat exchanger module 20 from the air inlet 11, through the bottom surface 213 of the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20, and undergoes heat exchange.The formed warm airflow F2 is discharged from the top surface 214 of the main body 21 of the heat exchanger module 20 into the closed flow path C. Because the flow area is large when the cold airflow F1 and warm airflow F2 pass through the main body 21, the flow resistance within the limited containment space 100 is reduced, and the number of fans in the modular radiator assembly 1b can be further increased to increase the maximum airflow rate. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0043] The modular radiator assemblies 1, 1', 1a, and 1b can be combined and arranged within air / liquid cooling cabinets 9 and 9a, depending on the actual application requirements. The combination and arrangement of multiple modular radiator assemblies 1, 1', 1a, and 1b within air / liquid cooling cabinets 9 and 9a are not limited to a single type. The present invention is not limited thereto and is not repeated herein.

[0044] As described above, the present invention provides a modular radiator assembly and an air / liquid cooling cabinet using the same. By integrating and minimizing the modular radiator assembly, it is possible to reduce radiator development time and lower development and product costs by installing different numbers of modular radiator assemblies in the air / liquid cooling cabinet according to the customer's heat dissipation wattage requirements. Multiple modular radiator assemblies can be easily and quickly installed on multiple mounting seats on the rear side panel of the air / liquid cooling cabinet to correspond to the heat exchangers inside the cabinet, thereby realizing the application of an air-assisted liquid cooling cabinet. Each modular radiator assembly includes a heat exchanger module positioned diagonally within the housing, and together with an upper fan unit and a lower fan unit, it can form a closed flow path within the housing's accommodating space, reducing flow resistance in a limited space. To maximize heat dissipation capacity within the limited height of the accommodating space, the heat exchanger module is designed to have an inclination angle with respect to the lower wall of the housing, and the upper fan unit is designed to have a different inclination angle with respect to the lower fan unit. This allows airflow to flow over the large bottom and top surfaces of the heat exchanger modules, further increasing the number of fans in the modular radiator assembly to increase the maximum airflow. The angled heat exchanger modules can be fixed to the two side walls of the housing by sheet metal on both sides. The upper and lower fan units can be fixed to the two side walls of the housing by fan sheet metal bent to the design angle. Furthermore, when adjusting the relative tilt angle between the upper and lower fan units, guide plates can be installed between the heat exchanger module and the upper fan unit to optimize the closed flow path. As a result, each modular radiator assembly can optimize the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchanger within the limited height of the space, and each modular radiator assembly has a heat dissipation capacity of 20kW to 40kW.When applied to air / liquid cooling cabinets using air-assisted liquid cooling, modular radiator assemblies can be installed in various combinations and quantities as needed. Installation is completed by connecting each modular radiator assembly to a coolant distribution unit, effectively reducing development time and product costs.

[0045] The present invention can be modified or altered in various ways by those skilled in the art, and such modifications or alterations will not deviate from those protected by the appended claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0046] 1, 1', 1a, 1b: Modular radiator assembly 10: Housing 11: Air Inlet 12: Air outlet 13: Upper wall 14: Lower wall 15, 16: Side wall 100: Containment space 20: Heat exchanger module 21: Main body 211: Front end 212: Rear end 213: Bottom 214:Top surface 22:Hot water inlet pipe 23: Cold water outlet pipe 30: Upper fan unit 40: Lower fan unit 50: Fan sheet metal 51: Guide plate 52: Connecting plate 9, 9a: Air / Liquid Cooling Cabinet 90: Cabinet body 91: Rear side panel 92: Coolant distribution unit A1: First angle A2:Second angle C: Closed channel F1: Cold air flow F2: Hot air flow M1, M2, M3, M4: Modular structure X, Y, Z: Axes

Claims

1. A modular radiator assembly comprising a housing, a heat exchanger module, an upper fan unit, and a lower fan unit, The housing includes an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper wall, a lower wall, and two side walls, wherein the upper wall and the lower wall face each other, and the two side walls are connected between the upper wall and the lower wall, respectively, and the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls are assembled to form a housing space, and the housing space is in communication with the air inlet and the air outlet. The heat exchanger module is connected to the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls, and is housed in the housing space at an angle to the lower wall. The upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are each positioned between the upper wall and the lower wall, connected between the two side walls, and adjacent to the air inlet or air outlet. The upper fan unit is positioned adjacent to the upper wall, and the lower fan unit is positioned adjacent to the lower wall. The upper fan unit is positioned at a first angle to the lower fan unit and connected between the two side walls. The airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units is drawn in through the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger module, and is discharged through the air outlet. Modular radiator assembly.

2. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heat exchanger module includes a main body, a hot water inlet pipe, and a chilled water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the chilled water outlet pipe being located at the rear end of the main body and adjacent to the air outlet, the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit being located at the front end of the main body and adjacent to the air inlet, and the rear end of the main body being connected to the lower wall.

3. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2, wherein the lower fan unit is positioned perpendicular to the lower wall and connected between the two side walls, and the first angle is in the range of 90° to 180°.

4. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a guide plate, the guide plate being connected between the front end of the main body and the upper edge of the upper fan unit and between the two side walls.

5. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the heat exchanger module includes a main body, a hot water inlet pipe, and a chilled water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the chilled water outlet pipe being located at the front end of the main body and adjacent to the air inlet, the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit being located at the rear end of the main body and adjacent to the air outlet, and the rear end of the main body being connected to the lower wall.

6. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 5, wherein the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are positioned perpendicular to the lower wall and connected between the two side walls.

7. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2 or claim 5, wherein the main body is housed diagonally within the housing space at a second angle, and the second angle is in the range of 20° to 45°.

8. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2 or 5, wherein the airflow generated by the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit enters from the bottom surface of the main body and is discharged from the top surface of the main body.

9. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2 or 5, wherein the hot water inlet pipe and the chilled water outlet pipe of the heat exchanger module are further connected to a coolant distribution unit.

10. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 2 or 5, wherein the hot water inlet pipe of the heat exchanger module is positioned above the chilled water outlet pipe.

11. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 1, wherein a closed channel is formed between the upper fan unit, the lower fan unit, and the heat exchanger module, and the closed channel is located within the housing space of the housing.

12. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the airflow generated by the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit passes from the bottom surface of the heat exchanger module through the heat exchanger module and is discharged from the top surface of the heat exchanger module.

13. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 1, wherein the upper fan unit and the lower fan unit are pre-positioned on a fan sheet metal, and the fan sheet metal is fixed to the two side walls of the housing.

14. The modular radiator assembly according to claim 13, wherein the fan sheet metal is bent at the first angle so that the upper fan unit is positioned at the first angle relative to the lower fan unit and connected between the two side walls, the first angle being in the range of 90° to 180°.

15. An air / liquid cooling cabinet comprising side panels and multiple modular radiator assemblies, The aforementioned side plate extends along the first direction, The plurality of modular radiator assemblies are arranged on the side plate along the first and / or second direction, and penetrate the side plate along the third direction, the first, second and third directions being orthogonal to each other, and each of the plurality of modular radiator assemblies is detachably disposed on the side plate and includes a housing, a heat exchanger module, an upper fan unit, and a lower fan unit. The housing includes an air inlet, an air outlet, an upper wall, a lower wall, and two side walls, wherein the upper wall and the lower wall face each other, and the two side walls are connected between the upper wall and the lower wall, respectively, and the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls are assembled to form a housing space, and the housing space is in communication with the air inlet and the air outlet. The heat exchanger module is connected to the upper wall, the lower wall, and the two side walls, and is housed in the housing space at an angle to the lower wall. The upper and lower fan units are each positioned between the upper wall and the lower wall, connected between the two side walls, and adjacent to the air inlet or air outlet, with the upper fan unit positioned adjacent to the upper wall and the lower fan unit positioned adjacent to the lower wall, and the airflow generated by the upper and lower fan units is drawn in through the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger module, and is discharged through the air outlet. Air / liquid cooling cabinet.

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