Tiered Ladder Rack Wiring and Thermal Shield Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional data center and co-location facility designs face inefficiencies in cooling and wire routing, with ad-hoc wiring methods and lack of effective thermal management, leading to suboptimal temperature control and airflow patterns.
Innovation Solution
An integrated system featuring modular thermal shields, tiered ladder rack supports, and conduit holders to create a hot air containment chamber, while efficiently routing distribution, electronic equipment, and communication wiring, enhancing airflow and cooling efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If ad-hoc wiring methods are used in conventional data centers, then installation flexibility is improved, but wiring organization and cooling efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring system is segmented into modular components including ladder racks, conduit holders, and cable trays that can be independently installed and configured. This segmentation allows flexible installation while maintaining organized pathways that support efficient cooling airflow patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes vertical space by installing ladder racks and conduit holders at multiple heights above cabinet clusters, creating a three-dimensional wiring architecture. This vertical dimensionization allows wiring to be routed overhead without obstructing horizontal cooling airflow paths.
2Temperature
If thermal shields are installed to create hot air containment chambers, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ladder racks and conduit holders serve multiple functions: they support wiring and conduits while simultaneously providing structural support for thermal shields. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity by eliminating the need for separate support structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the wiring support function with the thermal shield support function into a single integrated structure. The ladder racks and conduit holders both carry electrical wiring and provide mounting points for thermal shields, combining multiple support functions into one system.
3Productivity
If wiring is routed above cabinet clusters, then airflow obstruction is reduced, but wiring support requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring support system is designed to be adaptable and adjustable, allowing installation at various heights and configurations above different cabinet cluster arrangements. This dynamic design flexibility accommodates varying airflow requirements while providing adequate wiring support.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient cooling and wire routing, reducing temperatures and improving airflow by recirculating air rapidly, thus enhancing the operational efficiency and environmental sustainability of data centers.
Implementation Method 1
each row of equipment generally forces the heat from the electronic equipment toward a similar area, known as a hot aisle, as that aisle generally contains warmer air that results from the forced heat from the electronics equipment
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is an integrated data center that provides for efficient cooling, as well as efficient wire routing, and in particular a support for a thermal shield, distribution wiring, as well as cabinet cluster wiring.