Server Liquid Cooling Quick-Connect Layout for Space and Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid-cooled servers face challenges with low space utilization rate and inefficient heat dissipation due to the arrangement of quick-connects and power supply components on the rear window, which also complicates maintenance and increases operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
A server-side liquid cooling structure with a liquid cooling module and quick-connect module that allows for sliding engagement and disengagement of cooling pipe connectors, and a power supply module with a quick-connect module that rotates for connection and disconnection, both located on the side of the server mounting part, enabling efficient space utilization and simplified maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If quick-connects and power supply components are arranged on the rear window of the server, then the server can be connected to external cables, but the space utilization rate decreases and heat dissipation performance is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the quick-connect module from the rear window (2D plane) to the side wall of the server chassis (3D space utilization). This dimensional transition allows the cooling liquid inlet and outlet to be positioned on the side, freeing up the rear window for optimal cable management and improving overall space utilization while maintaining connection functionality.
2Ease of operation
If quick-connects and power supply components are arranged on the rear window, then external connections are enabled, but heat dissipation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the quick-connect module from the rear window assembly and positions it separately on the side wall. This separation removes the heat-generating connection components away from the rear window area, allowing for improved airflow and heat dissipation pathways without compromising connection functionality.
3Ease of operation
If signal cables are arranged at the rear of the chassis, then connections are established, but installation and maintenance become inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
By relocating the quick-connect module to the side wall, the patent creates better accessibility for maintenance personnel. The side-mounted position allows easier approach and manipulation during installation and maintenance operations compared to the constrained rear window area, improving operational convenience without losing connection capability.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are a server-side liquid cooling structure, a server-side power supply and liquid cooling structure, and a device. The server-side liquid cooling structure includes a liquid cooling module and a liquid cooling quick-connect module. The liquid cooling module includes at least one first liquid cooling pipe connector, the first liquid cooling pipe connector being fixed on one side of a server mounting part and connected to an external cooling circulation system. The liquid cooling quick-connect module includes: a second liquid cooling pipe connector, fitted with the first liquid cooling pipe connector; and a sliding assembly, connected to the second liquid cooling pipe connector and used to drive the second liquid cooling pipe connector to approach or move away from the first liquid cooling pipe connector along a preset sliding path.