Windproof device for allowing cable for data center server rack to pass therethrough

Abstract

The disclosed cable passing windproof device for a data center server rack comprises: a coupling member; a sealing panel member; a sealing panel through-hole; and a detachable sealing member. The present invention is advantageous in that, in a space where a data center server rack is installed in a data center, a cable can be installed to pass through a gap between a frame disposed above the data center server rack and an upper surface of the data center server rack while the gap is blocked, so that leakage of cold air through the gap through which the cable passes is prevented.

Description

Windbreak for passing cables through data center server racks

[0001] The present invention relates to a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack.

[0002] A data center refers to a facility equipped with computer systems, communication equipment, and storage devices; such data centers function as core infrastructure for storing and distributing big data.

[0003] A data center server rack is a cabinet-shaped structure installed in the data center to install and store IT infrastructure components such as servers, network equipment, and storage. It features an internal structure for air circulation, which effectively cools down high-heat-generating equipment and offers excellent space utilization.

[0004] Examples of such data center server racks include Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2363987 (Registration Date: 2022.02.13., Title of Invention: Smart Server Rack with Excellent Safety for Use).

[0005] Since the above data center server rack generates a large amount of heat, a cooling system such as an air conditioner is provided in the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center to air-cool the data center server rack.

[0006] A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack is installed to block the space between the upper structure, such as the ceiling of the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center and the upper surface of the data center server rack, in order to prevent cold air provided by the cooling system from leaking to the outside through the space between the upper structure, such as the ceiling of the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center and the upper surface of the data center server rack.

[0007] The above-described cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack covers the space between the upper structure, such as the ceiling of the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center, and the upper surface of the data center server rack, thereby blocking the leakage of cold air, while allowing cables that connect the outside and the components of the data center server rack to perform data communication, power supply, etc., to pass through the data center server rack cable passage windproof device.

[0008] However, the conventional windproof device for a data center server rack is formed in the shape of a brush with multiple thin fiber strands arranged, and thus a problem occurred in which cold air from the data center to the data center server rack leaked out through the gap formed by the fiber strands spreading apart at the part where the cable passes through the windproof device for a data center server rack.

[0009] One objective of the present invention is to provide a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack that prevents cold air leakage through the part where the cable passes.

[0010] A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a coupling member connected to a frame positioned above the data center server rack in a space where the data center server rack is installed in a data center; a sealing panel member positioned above the data center server rack by being connected to the coupling member, thereby blocking the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack; a sealing panel penetration hole formed in a shape penetrating the sealing panel member; and a detachable sealing member detachably coupled to the sealing panel penetration hole and penetrating in a shape that wraps a cable connected to the data center server rack.

[0011] According to a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one aspect of the present invention, the cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack comprises a coupling member, a sealing panel member, a sealing panel penetration hole, and a detachable sealing member. As a result, a cable can be installed by passing through the space between the upper surface of the data center server rack and a frame positioned above the data center server rack in the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center, while the area is blocked, thereby preventing the leakage of cold air through the part where the cable passes.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A shown in FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view taken from above the front of a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a perspective view looking down obliquely from above on the back of a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cable passing through a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion of a sealed panel penetration hole constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Hereinafter, a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view looking obliquely down from above on the front of a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view looking obliquely down from above on the back of a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cable passing through a detachable sealing member constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 together, the cable passage windproof device (100) for a data center server rack according to the present embodiment includes a coupling member (105), a sealing panel member (110), a sealing panel penetration hole (120), and a detachable sealing member (130).

[0021] The above data center server rack cable passage windproof device (100) may further include a skirt member (115).

[0022] The above connecting member (105) is connected to a frame positioned above the data center server rack in the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center.

[0023] The above sealing panel member (110) is connected to the above coupling member (105) and is positioned above the data center server rack to block the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack.

[0024] The above-mentioned connecting member (105) and the above-mentioned sealing panel member (110) may be formed in the form of panels connected to each other, so that the above-mentioned connecting member (105) and the above-mentioned sealing panel member (110) together block the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack.

[0025] A permanent magnet (105) is installed in the above coupling member (105) so that it can be detachably coupled to the frame.

[0026] The above-mentioned sealing panel penetration holes (120) are formed in a shape that penetrates the sealing panel member (110), and a plurality of them may be formed in the sealing panel member (110) so as to be spaced apart from each other.

[0027] The above-mentioned sealing panel penetration hole (120) includes a main penetration hole (121) that penetrates the interior, spaced apart from the top and bottom of the sealing panel member (110) by a certain distance.

[0028] The main through hole (121) is formed in a shape that penetrates the central part of the sealing panel member (110) from front to back and can be formed in an elliptical shape.

[0029] The above-mentioned sealing panel through-hole (120) may further include an extension through-hole (122) formed to be relatively smaller in size than the main through-hole (121), which penetrates in a manner that connects the main through-hole (121) and the outside of the lower end of the sealing panel member (110).

[0030] The above-mentioned sealing panel through-hole (120) is formed in the shape of a hole drilled to a certain size from the lower part of the main through-hole (121) to the lower part of the sealing panel member (110), with a size relatively smaller than that of the main through-hole (121). Then, the main through-hole (121) is opened to communicate with the lower space of the sealing panel member (110) through the sealing panel through-hole (120).

[0031] A retaining projection (123) of a certain height is formed protruding from the inner surface of the main through hole (121). By the retaining projection (123), the outer surface of the detachable sealing member (130) inserted into the main through hole (121) is caught and forcibly fitted, thereby preventing the detachable sealing member (130) from being arbitrarily detached from the main through hole (121).

[0032] The above detachable sealing member (130) is detachably coupled to the sealing panel penetration hole (120) and penetrates in a manner that wraps the cable (10) connected to the data center server rack.

[0033] In detail, the detachable sealing member (130) includes a detachable sealing body (131), an elastically deformable sealing body (140), and a main cut line (141) on the sealing body side.

[0034] Additionally, the detachable sealing member (130) may further include a sealing body-side cut line (132), an external extension panel (135), an external extension-side cut line (136), a sealing body-side extension cut line (142), and an extension protrusion (133).

[0035] The above detachable sealing body (131) is coupled to the sealing panel through hole (120) in a manner that penetrates the main through hole (121) and is formed with an empty interior.

[0036] The detachable sealing body (131) may be formed in a shape that fills the main through hole (121) and penetrates the main through hole (121). For example, if the main through hole (121) is formed in an elliptical shape, the detachable sealing body (131) is formed in an elliptical shape that can be in close contact with the inner surface of the main through hole (121), and is formed in a long shape so that it can protrude a certain length toward the front and rear of the main through hole (121) while penetrating the main through hole (121). Then, the detachable sealing body (131) is formed in a shape that is stretched so as to protrude toward the front and rear of the sealing panel member (110) by penetrating the main through hole (121).

[0037] The above elastic deformation seal (140) is formed to fill the empty interior of the above detachable seal body (131) and is made of an elastic material such as rubber or an elastic flame-retardant material.

[0038] The main cut line (141) on the sealing body side is formed by cutting a part of the elastic deformation sealing body (140).

[0039] The main cut line (141) on the sealing body side is formed by cutting a certain length from the outer surface of the elastic deformation sealing body (140), where the elastic deformation sealing body (140) contacts the inner surface of the detachable sealing body (131), toward the inside of the elastic deformation sealing body (140). For example, the main cut line (141) on the sealing body side may be formed by cutting a certain length vertically downward from the part of the elastic deformation sealing body (140) that contacts the upper inner surface of the elastic deformation sealing body (140).

[0040] As the cable (10) penetrates the main cut line (141) on the sealing side, the main cut line (141) on the sealing side is elastically deformed and spread apart, and the cable (10) is wrapped by the main cut line (141) on the sealing side in a form that penetrates the detachable sealing body (131), thereby allowing the space between the cable (10) and the detachable sealing member (130) to be sealed.

[0041] The above-mentioned sealing body side cut line (132) is formed in a shape that cuts across the detachable sealing body (131) to communicate with the main sealing body side cut line (141) and the outside of the detachable sealing body (131). For example, the above-mentioned sealing body side cut line (132) may be formed vertically to communicate with the main sealing body side cut line (141).

[0042] The above cable (10) can be connected in a manner that passes through the detachable sealing body (131) and penetrates the interior of the elastic deformation sealing body (140) while sequentially opening the sealing body side cut line (132) and the sealing body side main cut line (141).

[0043] When configured as above, with the sealing panel member (110) already connected to the frame by the connecting member (105), the cable (10) is connected to penetrate the interior of the elastic deformation sealing body (140) through the sealing body side cut line (132) and the sealing body side main cut line (141) of the detachable sealing member (130), which is not yet connected to the sealing panel through hole (120). In such a state, the detachable sealing member (130) through which the cable (10) passes is connected to the sealing panel through hole (120), thereby allowing the portion of the sealing panel member (110) through which the cable (10) passes to be sealed, while also allowing the cable (10) to be easily installed through.

[0044] The external extension panel (135) is formed in the shape of a panel that extends in all directions on the outside of the detachable sealing body (131), and covers a part of the front of the sealing panel member (110) when the detachable sealing body (131) passes through the main through hole (121), thereby doubly sealing the gap between the detachable sealing body (131) and the main through hole (121).

[0045] The above external extension side cut line (136) is formed in a shape that cuts across the external extension panel (135) to connect the outside of the sealed main body side cut line (132) and the external extension panel (135).

[0046] The above cable (10) can be connected in a manner that penetrates the interior of the elastic deformation seal (140) by passing through the external expansion panel (135) and the detachable sealing body (131) while sequentially opening the external expansion side cut line (136), the sealing body side cut line (132), and the sealing body side main cut line (141).

[0047] The above-mentioned sealing-side extension cut line (142) is formed by cutting the elastic deformation seal (140) so that the lower end of the above-mentioned sealing-side main cut line (141) is extended to both sides by a certain length. The above-mentioned sealing-side extension cut line (142) and the above-mentioned sealing-side main cut line (141) can be formed in an inverted T-shape. Then, when the above-mentioned cable (10) is penetrated in multiple ways, the above-mentioned cables (10) can be penetrated across the above-mentioned sealing-side extension cut line (142) and the above-mentioned sealing-side main cut line (141).

[0048] The above-mentioned extension protrusion (133) protrudes from the above-mentioned detachable sealing body (131) and is coupled to the above-mentioned extension through hole (122).

[0049] The above-mentioned extension protrusion (133) protrudes downward from the rear side of the external extension panel (135) toward the detachable sealing body (131) and is coupled to the extension through hole (122), thereby preventing shaking of the detachable sealing member (130) that penetrates the sealing panel through hole (120).

[0050] The skirt member (115) extends from the bottom of the sealing panel member (110) and elastically deforms in contact with the upper surface of the data center server rack, thereby blocking the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack.

[0051] The skirt member (115) is made of an elastic material such as rubber and is bent while touching the upper surface of the data center server rack, thereby blocking the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack.

[0052] In the skirt member (115), a skirt-side communication hole (116) is formed to communicate the extension through hole (122) and the outside of the skirt member (115). Then, when the sealing panel member (110) is inserted into the sealing panel through hole (120), the cable (10), which is already penetrated through the sealing panel member (110), can be inserted into the interior of the main through hole (121) without obstruction through the skirt-side communication hole (116) and the extension through hole (122).

[0053] As described above, the cable passage windproof device (100) for a data center server rack comprises the coupling member (105), the sealing panel member (110), the sealing panel penetration hole (120), and the detachable sealing member (130). Consequently, the cable (10) can be installed by passing through the space above the data center server rack in the data center where the data center server rack is installed, and the upper surface of the data center server rack, while the corresponding part is blocked, thereby preventing the leakage of cold air through the part where the cable (10) passes.

[0054] Hereinafter, a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In carrying out this description, any descriptions that overlap with those already described in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention will be replaced and omitted here.

[0055] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion of a sealed panel penetration hole constituting a cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a catch projection (223) is formed on the inner surface of the main through hole, and an additional gap projection (224) is formed protruding at a certain distance from the catch projection (223).

[0057] The above-mentioned stopper (223) and the above-mentioned additional gap (224) are formed as a pair parallel to each other, protruding from the inner surface of the main through hole.

[0058] A gap maintaining member (225) is connected between the locking member (223) and the gap additional member (224) so ​​that the gap between the locking member (223) and the gap additional member (224) can be maintained even if the locking member (223) and the gap additional member (224) are pressed and deformed when the detachable sealing member is forced-fitted.

[0059] The above spacing members (225) are formed such that a plurality of them are spaced apart from each other, and connect the above-mentioned stopper (223) and the above-mentioned additional spacing member (224) at a plurality of points.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, a cold air leakage prevention hole (226) is formed by being recessed to a certain depth along the portion between the stopper (223) and the additional gap (224).

[0061] As the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) is formed along the portion between the above-mentioned stopper (223) and the above-mentioned additional stopper (224), when the above-mentioned detachable sealing member is joined, the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) is formed in the shape of a long hole that is sealed and blocked from the outside by the above-mentioned detachable sealing member, the above-mentioned stopper (223), and the above-mentioned additional stopper (224), so that the strip-shaped air layer contained in the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) functions as an insulating layer, thereby blocking the leakage of cold air.

[0062] At the bottom of the above cold air leakage prevention hole (226), a deformation prevention connector (227) is formed to connect the side wall on the side of the catch (223) and the side wall on the side of the additional gap (224) among the two side walls of the above cold air leakage prevention hole (226). Then, when the above detachable sealing member is connected, even if the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) is deformed according to the deformation of the catch (223) and the additional gap (224), the deformation of the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) is minimized by the deformation prevention connector (227), and an air layer serving as an insulating layer inside the cold air leakage prevention hole (226) can be maintained.

[0063] The above deformation prevention connectors (227) are formed such that a plurality of them are spaced apart from each other, connecting the two side walls of the cold air outflow prevention hole (226) at a plurality of points.

[0064] The above deformation prevention connector (227) is formed on the bottom of the space between the spacing members (225), and when viewed from above, the deformation prevention connector (227) and the spacing members (225) can be formed in a shape that repeatedly intersects each other.

[0065] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described above with respect to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. However, it should be clearly stated that all such modifications and variations are included within the scope of the present invention.

[0066] According to one aspect of the present invention, a windproof device for a cable passage in a data center server rack can prevent cold air leakage through the part where the cable passes, so its industrial applicability is high.

Claims

1. A connecting member connected to a frame positioned above the data center server rack in the space where the data center server rack is installed in the data center; A sealing panel member that is connected to the above-mentioned coupling member and positioned above the data center server rack to block the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack; A sealing panel penetration hole formed in a shape penetrating the sealing panel member; and A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack comprising: a detachable sealing member that is detachably coupled to the penetration hole of the sealing panel and penetrates in a manner that wraps a cable connected to the data center server rack.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned sealed panel penetration hole is It includes a main through hole penetrating the interior, spaced a certain distance from the top and bottom of the sealing panel member, respectively, and The above detachable sealing member is A detachable sealing body formed with a hollow interior and coupled to the sealing panel through hole in a manner that penetrates the main through hole, and An elastic deformation sealing body formed to fill the empty interior of the above-mentioned detachable sealing body and made of an elastic material, and It includes a main cut line on the sealing body side formed by cutting a part of the elastic deformation sealing body, and A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized in that the main cut line on the sealing side is elastically deformed and spread apart by the cable penetrating the main cut line on the sealing side, and the cable is wrapped by the main cut line on the sealing side in a form penetrating the detachable sealing body, thereby sealing the space between the cable and the detachable sealing member.

3. In Paragraph 2, The main cut line on the sealing body side is formed in a shape that is cut a certain length from the outer surface of the elastic deformation sealing body, where the elastic deformation sealing body contacts the inner surface of the detachable sealing body, toward the interior of the elastic deformation sealing body, and The above detachable sealing member is It further includes a sealing body-side cut line formed by cutting across the detachable sealing body to communicate the main cut line on the sealing body side with the outside of the detachable sealing body, and A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized in that the above cable is connected in a manner that passes through the detachable sealing body and penetrates the interior of the elastic deformation sealing body while sequentially opening the above sealing body side cut line and the above sealing body side main cut line.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above detachable sealing member is An external extension panel formed in the shape of a panel extending in all directions on the exterior of the detachable sealing body, which covers a portion of the front surface of the sealing panel member when the detachable sealing body penetrates the main through hole, thereby blocking the gap between the detachable sealing body and the main through hole; It further includes an external extension side cut line formed by cutting across the external extension panel to communicate the above-mentioned sealed main body side cut line and the outside of the external extension panel, and A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized in that the above cable is connected in a manner that penetrates the interior of the elastic deformation sealing body by passing through the external expansion panel and the detachable sealing body while sequentially opening the external expansion side cut line, the sealing body side cut line, and the sealing body side main cut line.

5. In Paragraph 2, The above detachable sealing member is A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized by including an extension cut line on the sealing side formed by cutting the elastic deformation sealing body so that the lower end of the main cut line on the sealing side is extended to both sides by a certain length.

6. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned sealed panel penetration hole is It further includes an extended through hole that penetrates in a manner that connects the main through hole and the outside of the lower end of the sealing panel member, and is formed with a size relatively smaller than that of the main through hole. The above detachable sealing member is A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized by further including an extension protrusion that protrudes from the above-detachable sealed body and is coupled to the above-detachable through-hole.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above-mentioned cable passage windproof device for data center server racks is It further includes a skirt member that extends from the bottom of the sealing panel member and elastically deforms in contact with the upper surface of the data center server rack to block the space between the frame and the upper surface of the data center server rack. A cable passage windproof device for a data center server rack, characterized in that the skirt member has a skirt-side communication hole formed therein that communicates the extension through hole and the outside of the skirt member.

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