Collapsible Data Center Modules for Rapid Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The rapid change in computing capacity needs in data centers often requires extensive and time-consuming infrastructure expansions, which are resource-intensive and labor-intensive, involving sequential installation by specialized workers, leading to prolonged completion times.
Innovation Solution
The use of collapsible and expandable data center infrastructure modules that can be pre-assembled off-site, transported in a compact state, and quickly expanded on-site to provide comprehensive infrastructure support, including power, networking, and air containment, thereby reducing the critical path for construction and commissioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional sequential installation methods are used for data center infrastructure, then installation can be performed with standard procedures, but construction and commissioning time is prolonged and labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete infrastructure modules (including power distribution units, cable trays, and support structures) in a controlled manufacturing environment before transport to the data center site. This allows infrastructure components to be prepared in advance, eliminating on-site assembly time and enabling rapid deployment when the modules are delivered and installed as complete units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple infrastructure functions into integrated modules that combine power distribution, cable routing, structural support, and grounding systems into single deployable units. This consolidation allows simultaneous installation of multiple infrastructure systems, reducing the overall construction timeline and eliminating sequential installation delays.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized crafts people are deployed for sequential installation, then comprehensive infrastructure coverage is achieved, but labor requirements and resource intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple infrastructure systems (power distribution, cable trays, grounding, structural support) into single integrated modules that can be installed by a reduced workforce. The modular design maintains comprehensive infrastructure coverage while simplifying the installation process from multiple specialized tasks into a unified deployment operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The infrastructure modules are designed with universal applicability, where each module contains multiple functional components that serve different purposes (power distribution, cable routing, structural support). This multi-functionality allows a single module type to address multiple infrastructure needs, reducing the variety of specialized installation procedures required.
3Adaptability or versatility
If infrastructure is installed on-site in sequential manner, then customization to specific site requirements is possible, but construction time and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs site-specific customization through preliminary action by configuring modules to match specific site requirements during the pre-assembly phase in the manufacturing environment. This allows customization without on-site delays, as modules are adapted to specific data center layouts, power requirements, and routing specifications before delivery, maintaining both customization and installation efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
A data center infrastructure module enables multiple data center infrastructure systems to be simultaneously installed in a data center (as opposed to sequentially installing the respective data center infrastructure systems). The data center infrastructure module includes a collapsible frame and one or more data center infrastructure system components coupled to the collapsible frame. The data center infrastructure module may be pre-assembled remotely from a data center location and may be transported to the data center location in a collapsed state. At the data center location, the pre-assembled data center infrastructure module may be expanded and installed between self-standing frames.