Arrangement applied to a removable cover for a louvre panel of a door for a rack

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cover (100) for a louvre panel (210) of a door (200) for a rack (RK) of the type recommended for data center environments, comprising a single part having a length (c1) and a width (l2) that correspond to the length (c1') and the width (c2') of each louvre panel (210) and a C-shaped cross-section forming a flat wall (110) from the edge of which extends a peripheral wall (111); near both lateral end portions of the cover (100) and in the surface of the flat wall (110), pairs of slots (112A) are made that are equidistant and from the inner face of which extend flexible catches (120), which pass through the opening (v1) formed by the grid (210A) of the louvre panel (210), and the coplanarity of the cover (100) therein produces the individualized blocking and regulation of the air flow (F1) (200) of the rack (RK).

Description

[0001] "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN A REMOVABLE COVER FOR A RACK DOOR BLIND."

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] This utility model relates to an arrangement introduced in a removable cover for rack door louvers of the type installed in furniture that houses furniture known as racks for storing electronic and computer equipment for servers, networks and similar located in data center environments. Notably, said cover presents innovative constructive characteristics, since it is dimensioned for individual locking of each rack door louver and includes a pair of flexible locks that allow customized mounting on the rack door, enabling the regulation of airflow with the individual closing of each louver, when necessary.

[0004] HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[0005]

[0002] Racks are metal structures, usually in the form of a cabinet or cupboard, designed to house and organize Information Technology equipment, such as servers, switches, routers, and other network devices. They are essential in data centers, server rooms, and even smaller corporate environments, providing numerous benefits to the technological infrastructure.

[0006]

[0003] Closed racks with louvered doors are an excellent option for balancing security and visibility of IT equipment. This combination offers protection to devices against dust, moisture, and unauthorized access.

[0007]

[0004] This louvered door is composed of transverse openings that allow air circulation, aiding in the cooling of equipment and preventing overheating, as well as, through these transverse openings it is possible to monitor the operation of the equipment, indicator lights and other visual elements.

[0008]

[0005] The applicant for the application in question is the holder of document no. 9PL 1107491-4, which deals with a rack door for telecommunications, where servers, patch panels, and switches are installed, requiring a large airflow for equipment cooling and temperature status signaling of the servers installed in the racks. Said rack door provides for at least two louvers fitted together by means of a lower fitting, wherein said louver comprises an air inlet or outlet in the lower portion, a protective grille for solid objects in the rear portion, a lens in the front portion, and a deflector for LED light entry.

[0009]

[0006] Despite all the advantages that louvered rack doors bring, it is a fact that currently, for closing them, the covers are dimensioned for closing the rack in a mounting plane, that is, it is not possible to individually close each louver when there is no equipment, preventing control of the ventilation flow.

[0010] State of the Art Analysis

[0011]

[0007] Research conducted in specialized databases revealed documents relating to server racks with doors fitted with a closing cover, such as that presented in document no. 9 . CN220858688 which features a server cabinet comprising a body with heat dissipation slots formed on the inner walls of both sides; the cabinet door is located at the front; the base is fixedly mounted at the lower end; the cleaning mechanism is used to clean dust from the heat dissipation slot; through the cooperation of the structures, the inner sides of the heat dissipation slots can be conveniently cleaned.

[0012]

[0008] Document no. 9CN220419883 discloses a rack including a fixed base, chassis body, door cover, ventilation filter screen, temperature sensing module, and adjustment device; the chassis body is provided on a fixed base; the chassis door cover hinge joint is provided on the chassis body; the ventilation filter screen passes through the chassis body and is configured; temperature sensing module and adjustment device; the chassis door cover hinge joint is provided with a server mounting rack; the chassis door cover hinge joint is provided with a server mounting rack; temperature sensing module and adjustment device.

[0013]

[0009] Document no. 9 MU 8700653-7 presents a server rack and similar equipment with a mixed sheet metal enclosure and essentially consists of a server rack with an enclosure made of thermoplastic sheet metal, which is anchored to profiles that make up the rack chassis.

[0014]

[0010] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, do not present any of the characteristics of the object now improved, thus guaranteeing that it meets the legal requirements for patentability.

[0015] FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

[0016]

[0011] The functional improvement that the removable cover brings consists of enabling the closing of the rack door louvers as needed, thus eliminating the need to dimension the rack for closing during mounting and making the control of ventilation flow in the rack more efficient and practical.

[0017] Advantages Obtained

[0018]

[0012] One of the advantages of the lid in question is that it has simplified construction features, especially due to the predictability of the pair of flexible latches that extend from the lid's body itself.

[0019]

[0013] Another advantage lies in the fact that the construction of the locks allows for flexibility for a precise and secure adjustment between the grids of each rack door louver, thus enabling practical and quick locking.

[0014] Another advantage lies in the fact that the flexibility of the locks facilitates the installation of the cover on the rack door louvers, as it does not require special tools or complex adjustments.

[0020] DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0021]

[0015] To complement the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the utility model and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached to the description, where, in an exemplary, though not limiting, manner, the following is represented:

[0022]

[0016] Figure IA represents a perspective view of a rack with the door mounted;

[0023]

[0017] Figure 1B shows an exploded perspective view of the door in relation to the rack, as well as a louver and a cover;

[0024]

[0018] Figure 2A shows an exploded perspective view of the lid in relation to the Venetian blind with respective enlarged detail 'A';

[0025]

[0019] Figure 2B represents an exploded perspective view of the lid in relation to the Venetian blind with respective enlarged detail 'A';

[0026]

[0020] Figure 3A shows a top view of the lid;

[0027]

[0021] figure 3B shows a rear view;

[0028]

[0022] Figure 3C represents a side view of the lid;

[0029]

[0023] Figure 4A reveals a longitudinal section AA indicated in Figure 3B;

[0030]

[0024] Figure 4B illustrates an enlarged detail of the latch;

[0031]

[0025] Figure 5A shows a longitudinal sectional view BB of the exploded lid in relation to the rack louvers and door; and

[0032]

[0026] Figure 5B represents a longitudinal sectional view BB of the cover mounted on the rack door louver with respective enlarged detail of the locking mechanism.

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT

[0027] The present utility model refers to a "DISPOSITION INTRODUCED IN REMOVABLE COVER FOR RACK DOOR LOUVER", cover (100) for rack door louver (210) (200) of the type indicated for data center environments for mounting servers, networks and the like.

[0028] According to the present utility model, said cover (100) comprises a single piece made of polymer or other suitable material with length (cl) and width (12) corresponding to the length (cl') and width (c2') of each louver (210) arranged in the door (200) of the rack (RK), said cover (100) having a cross-section in 'C' configuring a flat wall (110) from whose edge a peripheral wall (111) develops, which is provided with a surrounding collar (111a) in an inverted 'L' shape.Near both extreme lateral portions of the cover (100) and on the surface of the flat wall (110) are made pairs of equidistant slots (112A) and from whose inner face develop flexible locks (120), which pass through the gaps (vl) formed by the grid (210A) of the louver (210) and whose coplanar mounting of the cover (100) in this configures the individualized locking and regulation of the airflow (Fl) in the rack (RK).

[0034]

[0029] Each flexible lock (120) comprises a 'U' profile formed by a pair of orthogonal members (121) and (122) spaced apart by a transverse arc wall (123), the longer member (122) passing through the slot (112A) and providing a free 'L' shaped end (122A) which forms a grip for tightening the lock (120).

[0035]

[0030] Said member (122) also provides, close to the transverse wall (123), an oblique thickening (122B) that forms a tooth (DT) for locking the latch (120) in the grid (210A) of the Venetian blind (210).

[0036]

[0031] To mount the cover (100) on the louver (210) of the rack door (200) (RK), the technician simply needs to tighten the claws (122A) and insert the orthogonal members (121) and (122) and cross wall (123) into the gap (vl) of the grid (210A), releasing the claws, and at this moment the teeth (DT) lock the cover (100) onto the louver(s) (210) of the rack door (200) (RK), which can be removed when necessary.

[0037]

[0032] The preferred embodiment of the present utility model has been described, and any modifications and / or alterations should be understood as being within the scope of the utility model presented.

Claims

CLAIMS 1) "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN REMOVABLE COVER FOR RACK DOOR LOUVER", cover (100) for rack door louver (210) (200) of the type indicated for data center environments for mounting servers, networks and the like; characterized in that cover (100) comprises a single piece made of polymer or other material with length (cl) and width (12) corresponding to the length (cl') and width (c2') of each louver (210); said cover having a 'C' shaped cross-section configuring a flat wall (110) from whose edge a peripheral wall (111) develops, which is provided with a surrounding collar (111a); close to both extreme lateral portions of the lid (100) and the surface of the flat wall (110) are made pairs of equidistant slots (112A) and from whose inner face flexible locks (120) develop, which pass through the gap (vl) formed by the grid (210A) of the louvre (210);The cover (100) is individual and coplanar to the louver (210) comprising airflow (Fl) (200) from the rack (RK).; 2) "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN REMOVABLE COVER FOR RACK DOOR VENETIAN BLINDS", according to claim 1, characterized by each flexible latch (120) comprising a 'U' profile formed by two orthogonal members (121) and (122) spaced apart by a transverse wall (123), the longer member (122) passing through the slot (112A) of the flat wall (110) and whose free end in mirrored 1' (122A) forms a clamping claw for the latch (120); said member (122) also provides, near the transverse wall (123), an oblique thickening (122B) that forms a tooth (DT).

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