Self-supporting structure for modular data centre system

Abstract

The present innovation relates to the field of modular data centres, and more particularly to structural systems for such data centres, including structures for supporting data rooms, cooling rooms, electrical rooms, redundant electrical rooms, and telecommunications rooms, so as to provide the entire structural framework required to support the assembly of a modular data centre system. This document proposes the development of a new system for the assembly and disassembly of data centres in a modular format, using self-supporting structures that streamline the installation process and allow the data centre to be fully operational within a short period of time, which is not achievable in the prior art through the use of conventional data centre structures built from masonry or rigid frameworks. One of the main advantages of the self-supporting structure for the modular data centre system is its modular configuration, which permits future expansion. The proposed structure is further intended to provide a low-cost solution with quick and easy assembly, while allowing disassembly and reassembly at another location. In addition to the aforementioned advantages, the self-supporting structure enables the entire internal volume of the modular data centre system to remain free of structural columns and beams which, in the prior art, hinder the assembly and positioning of the components.

Description

Self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Field of the invention.

[0001] This innovation belongs to the field of Engineering, specifically in its technological aspect of modular infrastructure, more specifically, in structures developed to support data rooms, cooling rooms, electrical rooms, redundant electrical rooms, telecommunications rooms, and any other type of room used in a modular data center system. However, the invention is not limited to this single field, as the product can be applied in the most diverse areas of Engineering for structural solutions. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The demand for data center facilities has been steadily increasing due to global connectivity deficiencies. This growth directly impacts the capacity for data storage, processing, and control, which can be used in a wide variety of industries, businesses, offices, shopping malls, commercial establishments, and even leisure environments. All the technology applied in these diverse solutions relies on a data center for its operation.

[0003] The demand for data centers available for the completion of construction projects in periods of less than one year is a need that remains unsolved in the current state of the art, with traditional masonry constructions typically taking around three years, depending on the data center's capacity. However, the urgency for data centers to become operational requires that this development and installation time be reduced, potentially reaching a timeframe of less than six months, starting with contracting, then project development, manufacturing, transportation, installation, testing, and activation.

[0004] Another difficulty of the prior art is that modular structures require columns and beams to support all the equipment used within the modular data center system. This makes movement and operation within these environments complex. To solve this problem, a solution was developed that eliminates the need for internal structures. This solution also allows for the expansion of the data center's processing or storage capacity without restrictions, since it eliminates all internal support structures.

[0005] The self-supporting structure developed allows the entire internal volume of the modular data center system to be free for the assembly and installation of data center components. This new form of external structuring allowed the removal of traditional internal structural columns or beams, known in the prior art, which hinder the assembly and positioning of components. In other words, without the presence of internal structures, the internal volume can be much better utilized, significantly increasing the volumetric occupancy within the modular data center system.

[0006] In addition to availability within a short period of time, it is advantageous for the solution to be easy to assemble and disassemble. In other words, the structure needs to be developed to ensure quick and easy assembly, and also to allow for easy and quick disassembly and transport to the new location if relocation of the data center is necessary, without risk of damage to the structure and all the components housed inside.

[0007] Aiming to obtain a solution that resolves all the technical problems listed above, with all their adversities, this document describes a self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with an assembly and transport system capable of allowing the lifting and movement on the ground of each of the parts that make up the final structure.

[0008] In 2021, aiming at the scope of prefabricated data centers, patent application AU2021901677, whose patent family includes the Brazilian patent application BR 11 2023025411-6 entitled "DATA PROCESSING CENTER, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A DATA PROCESSING CENTER AND PREFABRICATED EQUIPMENT MODULE", proposed as a solution to carry out the prefabrication and preassembly of components, outside the final installation site; however, the solution considers the use of building structures for the stacking solution of the data centers.

[0009] With the aim of addressing data center structures, patent application US20210014997, filed in 2020 and titled "transportable data center," described a transportable data center with specific characteristics that can be manufactured in one facility and transported to another location. However, the described solution does not detail which solutions guarantee the transportability requirement, nor does it detail which elements comprise the transport system of the transportable data center. The solution proposed in this document, in addition to addressing the system's transportability requirement, also focuses on providing a self-supporting structural solution for assembling a modular data center system.

[0010] In 2010, patent application PT10618, entitled "METAL STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION," described a modular structure as a solution for use in buildings. The description of the solution clearly shows it to be a simpler solution, for limited use in the construction of traditional masonry buildings, lacking any specificity relevant to the scope of the solution developed in this document, which aims to be a self-supporting structural solution for a modular data center system.

[0011] In short, none of the documents available in the state of the art proposed the development of a self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, capable of being developed and assembled through an easy, agile, and low-cost assembly system. The solution also aims to guarantee all safety requirements, protection against weather such as water, dust, sea air, or contaminants, through a robust and meticulously dimensioned modular system to ensure all these requirements. Another striking solution lies in the versatility of installation, since the modular data center can be quickly transported from different locations where it was initially installed to other locations, through the component solutions that were developed for the self-supporting structural solution of the modular system. OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present innovation aims to develop a self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, capable of allowing the safe operation of a data center in both external and internal environments, whether closed or partially closed, with an assembly system that allows for quick and easy assembly and disassembly, both for relocating the data center and for a possible expansion of the data center through the addition of new rooms, or even for expanding the size of the existing structure.

[0013] The self-supporting structure of the modular data center system also aims to ensure the safety and integrity of each room within the modular system.

[0014] Furthermore, the self-supporting structure also aims to eliminate the need for internal columns or beams in the rooms, which is a problem in the prior art, as it hinders the assembly of the internal components of each room.

[0015] Self-supporting structures have the advantage of being moved from one area to another, which is not possible with structures built of masonry or fixed structures.

[0016] The self-supporting structure has the versatility to be used in various fields of application, as long as there is a demand for a large room, without the need for internal structural installations, and other characteristics of the self-supporting structure developed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] In order to facilitate understanding of the developed system and the method of the present invention, this patent includes the following figures:

[0018] Figure 1 shows a front perspective view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0019] Figure 2 illustrates an enlarged left side view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0020] Figure 3 shows an enlarged right side view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0021] Figure 4 shows an enlarged top view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0022] Figure 5 shows an enlarged bottom view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0023] Figure 6 illustrates an enlarged front view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0024] Figure 7 illustrates an enlarged rear view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0025] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0026] Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0027] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0028] Figure 11 illustrates a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0029] Figure 12 illustrates a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0030] Figure 13 illustrates a perspective view of the column of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0031] Figure 14 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the side bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0032] Figure 15 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0033] Figure 16 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the side bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0034] Figure 17 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0035] Figure 18 shows an enlarged perspective view of the lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0036] Figure 19 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0037] Figure 20 shows an enlarged perspective view of the side bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0038] Figure 21 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the side bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0039] Figure 22 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0040] Figure 23 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0041] Figure 24 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0042] Figure 25 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0043] Figure 26 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0044] Figure 27 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0045] Figure 28 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0046] Figure 29 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0047] Figure 30 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the upper central bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0048] Figure 31 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the tie rod of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0049] Figure 32 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the base of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0050] Figure 33 illustrates an enlarged side view of the family of side locking components for a modular data center system.

[0051] Figure 34 illustrates the enlarged front view, projected through section AA, of the family of side locking components for a modular data center system.

[0052] Figure 35 illustrates the enlarged rear view, projected through section BB, of the family of side locking components for a modular data center system.

[0053] Figure 36 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the tie rod variant of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0054] Figure 37 illustrates an enlarged side view of the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0055] Figure 38 illustrates an enlarged rear view of the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, as designed using section CC.

[0056] Figure 39 illustrates an enlarged rear view of the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, as designed through section DD.

[0057] Figure 40 shows an enlarged side view of the component family for the vertical reinforcement of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, indicating their respective numerical references. Also shown in Figure 40 is section EE.

[0058] Figure 41 illustrates the enlarged rear view, projected through section EE, of the reinforcement of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with the indication of its respective numerical references.

[0059] Figure 42 shows an enlarged side view of the family of components for the horizontal reinforcement of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with their respective numerical references indicated. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0060] The self-supporting structure developed in the present invention aims to develop component modules divided into column and bracing sub-parts, in order to allow optimized transport by road, sea, rail and air, mainly to meet the stricter requirements and legislation for transport in urban areas.

[0061] All sub-parts are structurally self-supporting, and can be coupled and decoupled according to transportation, testing, and commissioning needs. Modularity allows data centers to be built, tested, and pre-commissioned under an industrial process, drastically reducing the cycles required for installation and start-up compared to traditional construction methods. The dimensions of the modules in a modular data center system can vary between 2.5 and 3.5 meters in width, between 5 and 18 meters in length, and from 2.5 to 6 meters in height. Therefore, versatility in dimensions was considered a requirement of the developed self-supporting structure to allow its application in various sizes of modular data center systems.

[0062] The technical problem with conventional data centers is that they have internal support structures, such as beams and columns, which limits and hinders the installation of internal data center components.

[0063] Besides the excessive time required to construct a conventional data center, another problem with the state of the art is that once installed in one location, it is not possible to reinstall the conventional data center in another location. This limits future expansion if the current location is not equipped to handle such expansion, whether due to area limitations or infrastructure limitations, such as limitations on increasing electrical load consumption. This problem is solved by the self-supporting structure, which can be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled in another environment as many times as necessary.

[0064] The front perspective view of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system is shown in Figure 1. This view shows all the components that make up the self-supporting structure, which can be used to support different rooms, such as: data room, cooling room, electrical room, or redundant electrical room. Figure 1 also identifies the orthogonal axes X, Y, and Z. The X-axis indicates the longitudinal direction of the structures, a dimension also known as the length of the structures; the Y-axis indicates the transverse direction of the structures, a dimension also known as the width of the structures; and finally, the Z-axis indicates the direction parallel to the height of the structures.

[0065] The enlarged left side view, illustrated in Figure 2, shows the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system. All visible side bracing is identified in this view.

[0066] The enlarged right side view, illustrated in Figure 3, shows the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. All visible side bracing is identified in this view.

[0067] In order to show how the solution is assembled in the structural part of the modular data center system, Figure 4 is presented, which shows an enlarged top view of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system. Figure 4 also identifies, in addition to the side bracing, the top bracing and the top central bracing, which are some of the components used in assembling the self-supporting structure solution.

[0068] The bottom view shown in Figure 5 depicts the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Figure 5 identifies the side bracing, top bracing, and top center bracing. The top bracing is installed parallel to the Y-axis, while the side bracing is installed parallel to the X-axis.

[0069] The previous view shown in Figure 6 depicts the assembly of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Figure 6 identifies the tie rods and bases, with their respective numerical references.

[0070] The enlarged rear view shown in Figure 7 illustrates the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Figure 7 also identifies the tie rods and bases, with their respective numerical references.

[0071] The perspective view shown in Figure 8 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0072] The perspective view shown in Figure 9 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0073] The perspective view shown in Figure 10 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0074] The perspective view shown in Figure 11 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0075] The perspective view shown in Figure 12 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0076] The perspective view shown in Figure 13 details the column, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0077] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 14 shows the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0078] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 15 illustrates the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0079] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 16 shows the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0080] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 17 shows the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0081] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 18 illustrates the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0082] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 19 shows the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0083] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 20 shows the isolated lateral bracing of the self-supporting structure assembly for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0084] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 21 depicts the lateral bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0085] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 22 illustrates the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated. Also in Figure 22, the interface used for assembly with the central upper bracing can be seen in the central part of the upper bracing. Meanwhile, the interfaces used for assembly with the lateral bracing are located at the extremities.

[0086] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 23 shows the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated. Each end of the upper central bracing is mounted in the central part of the upper bracing.

[0087] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 24 shows the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0088] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 25 depicts the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0089] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 26 shows the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0090] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 27 depicts the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0091] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 28 illustrates the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0092] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 29 shows the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0093] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 30 depicts the upper central bracing, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated.

[0094] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 31 shows the tie rod, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated. Also in Figure 31, the upper part of the view shows the interface used in the assembly with the upper bracing, while the lower part of the view shows the interface used in the assembly with the roof of the modular data center system.

[0095] The enlarged perspective view shown in Figure 32 depicts the base, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for the modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated. The illustrated base is used in the mounting interface with the inner face of the roof of the modular data center system.

[0096] The enlarged side view shown in Figure 33 depicts the family of side bracing components. The symbol in the middle of the figure indicates the variation in length that differentiates each of the side bracing components. Also identified in Figure 33 are sections AA and BB, which were positioned to allow visualization of the profile, preferably used for dimensioning the side bracing.

[0097] The enlarged front view, illustrated in Figure 34, shows the side bracing, designed through section AA and isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system. This view allows visualization of the profile used in the dimensioning of the side bracing.

[0098] The enlarged rear view, illustrated in Figure 35, shows the side bracing, designed through section BB and isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure, for a modular data center system. This view allows visualization of the profile used in the dimensioning of the side bracing.

[0099] The enlarged perspective view illustrated in Figure 36 shows the variant of the tie rod, isolated from the assembly of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Also in Figure 36, the upper part of the view shows the interface used in the assembly with the upper bracing, while the lower part of the view shows the interface used in the assembly with the roof of the modular data center system.

[0100] The enlarged side view shown in Figure 37 illustrates the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, with its respective numerical reference indicated. Also in Figure 37, the CC section is indicated in the center of the upper bracing, and the DD section is indicated at the end.

[0101] The enlarged rear view, illustrated in Figure 38, shows the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, designed through section CC.

[0102] The enlarged rear view, illustrated in Figure 39, shows the upper bracing of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system, designed through section DD.

[0103] The enlarged side view shown in Figure 40 illustrates the family of vertical reinforcement components of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Also in Figure 40, the symbol in the middle indicates the variation in length that differentiates each of the vertical reinforcements, with their respective numerical references indicated. At the end of Figure 40, the EE section is indicated.

[0104] The enlarged rear view shown in Figure 41 illustrates the projection, through section EE, of the reinforcement of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system.

[0105] The enlarged side view shown in Figure 42 illustrates the family of horizontal reinforcement components of the self-supporting structure for a modular data center system. Also in Figure 42, the symbol in the middle indicates the variation in length that differentiates each of the horizontal reinforcements, with their respective numerical references indicated.

[0106] The self-supporting structure (100) was developed with structures with specific dimensions that respect the dimensional limits for different types of transport such as road, rail, sea and air, so that each part can be transported individually and without the need for additional costs with special transport systems. In order for each of the self-transportable structures to be joined together to form the self-supporting structure (100), fastening elements (34) were used, dimensioned to safely support the mechanical load of the self-supporting structure (100), taking into account the extra safety required to guarantee protection against inclement weather, since the self-supporting structure (100) for modular data center systems can be installed in outdoor environments without requiring any additional structure for such protection.

[0107] The self-supporting structure (100) is formed by the column (1), column (2), column (3), column (4), column (5), column (6), side bracing (7), side bracing (8), side bracing (9), side bracing (10), side bracing (11), side bracing (12), side bracing (13), side bracing (14), top bracing (15), top center bracing (16), top center bracing (17), top center bracing (18), top center bracing (19), top center bracing (20), top center bracing (21), top center bracing (22), top center bracing (23), vertical reinforcement (24), vertical reinforcement (25), vertical reinforcement (26), vertical reinforcement (27), horizontal reinforcement (28), horizontal reinforcement (29), horizontal reinforcement (30), horizontal reinforcement (31), tie rod (32), base (33) and fastening element (34).

[0108] In the assembly of the self-supporting structure (100), the columns (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) are positioned in directions parallel to the “Z” axis. Meanwhile, the upper bracing (15) is positioned in directions parallel to the “Y” axis. The side bracing (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14) and the upper central bracing (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23) are positioned in directions parallel to the “X” axis.

[0109] The side braces (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13) and (14) are a family of components, whose variation between each of the braces is in the variation of length, thus figure 33 was represented, whose representation of interruption in the middle of the figure indicates precisely this variation in length, making it clear that the ends are the same and standardized for all side braces (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13) and (14).

[0110] The vertical reinforcements (24), (25), (26) and (27) are positioned in planes parallel to the “XZ” plane. While the horizontal reinforcements (28), (29), (30) and (31) are positioned in planes parallel to the “XY” plane.

[0111] The tie rods (32) have their longest dimension positioned in the direction parallel to the “Z” axis. The bases (33) have their longest face positioned parallel to the “XY” plane and are mounted on the inner face of the roof of the modular data center system, while the tie rods (32) are mounted on the outer face of the roof of the modular data center system. The tie rods (32) are the components responsible for directly supporting the roof of the modular data center system, along with the bases (33).

[0112] Each tie rod (32) is preferably mounted perpendicular to the upper bracing (15). Alternatively, the tie rods (32) may have different heights in order to allow the mounting of a pitched roof of a modular data center system.

[0113] The vertical reinforcements (24), (25), (26) and (27) form the load distribution trusses supported by the self-supporting structure (100) in the support assembly of the modular data center system.

[0114] Likewise, the horizontal reinforcements (28), (29), (30) and (31) also form load distribution trusses supported by the self-supporting structure (100) in the support assembly of the modular data center system.

[0115] In order for each of the transported parts to be joined and complete the self-supporting structure (100) of the modular data center system, it was necessary to develop specific components, such as the tie rod assembly (32) and base (33), which are the interface for joining the self-supporting structure (100) and the modular data center system.

[0116] The self-supporting structure (100) may alternatively allow expansion of the size of the modular data center system to be supported by adding columns, side bracing, top bracing, top center bracing, vertical reinforcement, horizontal reinforcement, tie rods and bases.

[0117] The self-supporting structure (100) can also, alternatively, allow for size reduction by removing columns, side bracing, top bracing, top central bracing, vertical reinforcement, horizontal reinforcement, tie rods and bases.

[0118] The self-supporting structure (100) can alternatively be completely disassembled so that each of the structures can be transported individually, thus ensuring that the permitted width, length and height limits for normal loads are not exceeded, both in road spaces and in urban spaces in general. The importance of the ability to disassemble and reassemble the self-supporting structure (100) also relates to the transport flexibility of the modular data center system, i.e., if it becomes necessary to relocate the modular data center system, the self-supporting structure (100) can also be easily relocated.

[0119] To secure the columns, the side bracing, the top bracing, the top central bracing, the vertical reinforcements, the horizontal reinforcements, the tie rods and the bases, fastening elements (34) are used, which have the flexibility to allow easy and quick assembly and disassembly.

[0120] It is important to highlight that the entire dismantling phase for a possible relocation of the self-supporting structure (100) of the modular data center system is initiated from the inside of the structure, i.e., only a person authorized to pass through the access and security system of the modular data center system will be able to enter the structure and carry out the dismantling. This requirement aims to meet the criteria of security and protection against vandalism or possible break-ins, since the modular data center system can be installed in open outdoor areas, without the need for any other additional structure and still guarantee the security and integrity for the perfect functioning of the self-supporting structure (100) of the modular data center system.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM characterized by the self-supporting structure (100) being formed by column (1), column (2), column (3), column (4), column (5), column (6), side bracing (7), side bracing (8), side bracing (9), side bracing (10), side bracing (11), side bracing (12), side bracing (13), side bracing (14), top bracing (15), top central bracing (16), top central bracing (17), top central bracing (18), top central bracing (19), top central bracing (20), top central bracing (21), top central bracing (22), top central bracing (23), vertical reinforcement (24), vertical reinforcement (25), vertical reinforcement (26), vertical reinforcement (27), horizontal reinforcement (28), horizontal reinforcement (29), horizontal reinforcement (30), horizontal reinforcement (31), tie rod (32), base (33) and fastening element (34);wherein the columns (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) are positioned in directions parallel to the “Z” axis; wherein the upper bracing (15) is positioned in directions parallel to the “Y” axis; wherein the side bracing (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14) and the upper central bracing (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23) are positioned in directions parallel to the “X” axis; wherein the vertical reinforcements (24), (25), (26) and (27) are positioned in planes parallel to the “XZ” plane; wherein the horizontal reinforcements (28), (29), (30) and (31) are positioned in planes parallel to the “XY” plane; wherein the tie rods (32) have their largest dimension positioned in the direction parallel to the “Z” axis; where the bases (33) have their largest face positioned parallel to the “XY” plane.

2. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that each tie rod (32) is mounted perpendicular to the upper bracing (15).

3. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the self-supporting structure (100) provides all the structural support for the modular data center system, and directly, the tie rods (32) provide support for the roof of the modular data center system, together with the bases (33) that are mounted on the inner face of the roof of the modular data center system.

4. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized by the vertical reinforcements (24), (25), (26) and (27) forming load distribution trusses supported by the self-supporting structure (100) in the support assembly of the modular data center system.

5. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal reinforcements (28), (29), (30) and (31) form trusses for distributing the loads supported by the self-supporting structure (100) in the support assembly of the modular data center system.

6. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the self-supporting structure (100) has tie rods (32) with different heights, in order to allow the assembly of a sloping roof, of a modular data center system.

7. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the self-supporting structure (100) of the modular data center system allows for size expansion through the addition of columns, side bracing, top bracing, top center bracing, vertical reinforcements, horizontal reinforcements, tie rods and bases.

8. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the self-supporting structure (100) of the modular data center system allows for size reduction through the removal of columns, side bracing, top bracing, top center bracing, vertical reinforcements, horizontal reinforcements, tie rods and bases.

9. SELF-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the self-supporting structure (100) is completely disassembled and transported individually.

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