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WO2014073272A1
WO2014073272A1 PCT/JP2013/075354 JP2013075354W WO2014073272A1 WO 2014073272 A1 WO2014073272 A1 WO 2014073272A1 JP 2013075354 W JP2013075354 W JP 2013075354W WO 2014073272 A1 WO2014073272 A1 WO 2014073272A1
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  • the present invention relates to a hanging capping system.
  • the present invention relates to a capping system for capping an upper portion (ceiling opening) of a space such as a hot aisle.
  • Patent Document 1 JP-A-2005-260148
  • Patent Document 2 JP-A-2010-122747
  • Patent Document 1 states that “the air that is installed on both sides of the passage and is supplied from the front surface and exhausts the heated air from the upper surface or the rear surface, and is discharged from the upper surface or the rear surface.
  • a fixing tool provided on each upper surface of the rack on both sides of the passage, and a shielding plate supported at both ends by the fixing tool, The shield plate is fixed on at least one side of the fixtures on both sides. ”(Refer to claim 1).
  • Patent Document 2 states that “a rack row composed of a plurality of racks is arranged opposite to each other, and is installed at a position facing the ceiling portion, the entrance door portion, and the entrance door portion in the inter-rack passage formed between the rack rows.
  • the inter-rack passage shielding structure formed by providing the back surface portion is described (refer to claim 1).
  • Patent Document 1 describes a wraparound prevention device that can sufficiently cool equipment such as a computer and contribute to energy saving in an air conditioning system for a computer room.
  • Patent Document 2 describes a path shielding structure between racks in a server room / data center that can improve the air conditioning efficiency as well as the power saving of the server itself.
  • the present invention can construct a server room of a data center including air conditioning equipment without depending on the size and quantity of the rack, and can easily cope with a change in the size and quantity of the rack.
  • a suspension capping system that can be used is provided.
  • the present invention forms a rack row of one or more rows by adjoining a plurality of racks (for example, server racks) that store devices that generate heat, and the rack rows (two rack rows). Or an upper opening (ceiling opening) in a space such as a hot aisle or cold aisle configured independently between one rack row and a wall or the like (for example, a plurality of polycarbonate resin plates)
  • a capping system that closes the ceiling closing member is characterized in that the ceiling closing member is suspended from the ceiling.
  • the suspension capping system of the present invention is, for example, a data center air conditioner having one or more rack rows connected to a plurality of racks, and when cooling heat from equipment stored in the plurality of racks, A capping system for closing an upper opening of a hot aisle or cold aisle space configured independently by the rack row with a ceiling closing member, wherein the ceiling closing member for closing the upper opening of the space is suspended from the ceiling
  • the suspension device includes a long screw, and is suspended and held via a ceiling closing member support frame that supports the ceiling closing member.
  • the ceiling closing member is composed of a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies, and the plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies are detachably attached to the ceiling closing member support frame.
  • the hanging capping system also includes a plurality of racks arranged adjacent to each other, forming at least one rack row, arranged with the front or back of the plurality of racks facing the front of the rack row, and the rear surface of the rack row.
  • An independent hot aisle or cold aisle space is formed, a capping member is arranged on the ceiling side so as to cover and close the space from above, and the upper part of the space is capped.
  • the suspension device is suspended and held by a suspension device attached to the ceiling so as to be movable in the vertical direction via a closure member support frame that supports the closure member.
  • the closing member is composed of a plurality of polycarbonate resin plates attached to the closing member support frame, and the suspension device is a turnbuckle and a long screw that are suspended from the ceiling and can be adjusted in the vertical direction. It is characterized by comprising.
  • the closing member supporting frame is provided with an upper gap closing member for closing a gap generated between the closing member and the upper portion of the rack row and between the closing member and the door.
  • the upper gap closing member is made of an L-shaped hardware attached to the closing member support frame.
  • a hanging capping system capable of easily constructing a data center including air conditioning equipment without depending on a rack.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing a perspective view of an arrow B-B ′ in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a structure of a closing member support frame of a rack row and a ceiling closing member.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing a portion C in FIG. 4, and is a view showing a structure of a closing device between rack rows. It is a figure which shows the structure of the rack top clearance gap closing apparatus which block
  • a plurality of server racks are arranged next to each other (connected) to form two server rack rows, the two server rack rows are arranged to face each other, and a hot aisle space between the server rack rows
  • a closing member closing member
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration of a hanging capping system according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front view thereof
  • FIG. 3 is a side view thereof
  • FIG. 4 is a top view thereof
  • FIG. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are enlarged views showing a part of the ceiling closing device in an enlarged manner.
  • the suspension capping system has two rack rows 100 and 200, two doors 300 and 400, a closing device 500, and a suspension device 600.
  • the two rack rows 100 and 200 have a plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211 arranged opposite to each other on the free access floor 700 of the server room in the air-conditioned environment. .
  • the plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211 are arranged so that the backs face each other inward and the front faces the outside on the opposite side, and independent hot aisles between the back sides of the rack rows 100 and 200
  • the space 800 is configured.
  • An air conditioner (not shown) is disposed outside the plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211, and the cool air of the air conditioner is located inside the rack from the front located outside the racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211.
  • the air is sucked into the hot aisle space 800 on the back surface located inside the rack.
  • the cold air drawn into the space 800 is discharged from under the free access floor 700.
  • the plurality of racks 101 to 111, 201 to 211 are arranged so that the back sides face each other, and cool air is sucked in from the outside to the inside and discharged from the under floor.
  • the racks are arranged so that the fronts of the racks face each other inside, a cold aisle space is formed between the rack rows, and cold air is sucked inward from the bottom of the floor and discharged outside through the inside of the rack. May be.
  • a single rack row may be arranged facing the wall of the server room, an independent space may be formed between the racks, and the air from the air conditioner may be sucked into the space.
  • the doors 300 and 400 are a front door and a rear door that are attached to the front and rear entrance portions of the space 800 between the rack rows 100 and 200.
  • doors 300 and 400 are physical doors that enter and leave the space 800 and are used for maintenance of equipment such as servers mounted on the rack. However, if they have similar functions, they are air curtains. There may be. Further, the door may be any one of the front door 300 and the rear door 400, and the structure is not particularly limited.
  • the doors 300 and 400 are provided with windows 301 and 401 made of a transparent member so that the inside can be seen through.
  • the windows 301 and 401 may be made of, for example, polycarbonate resin that also functions as a seal.
  • the closing device 500 closes the upper part (ceiling opening) of the hot aisle space 800 formed between the rack rows 100 and 200, and is located on the upper side (ceiling side) of the space.
  • a ceiling closing member 510 for closing the ceiling opening a ceiling closing member support frame 520 for supporting the member, the ceiling closing member 510 / the ceiling closing member support frame 520, the doors 300 and 400, and the upper portions of the rack rows 100 and 200
  • an upper gap closing member 530 see FIG. 5
  • a rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ see FIG. 6
  • the ceiling closing member 510 is made of, for example, a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies 5101 (see FIG. 4), and constitutes a ceiling member that closes the upper portion (ceiling opening) of the space 800.
  • the polycarbonate resin plate-like body 5101 is preferably made of a transparent material so that the inside of the space 800 can be seen from the outside. Further, the polycarbonate resin plate-like body 5101 may be constituted by a plurality of sheets having a width approximately equal to the rack width, for example. Thereby, attachment and detachment to the ceiling closing member support frame 520 is easy.
  • the ceiling closing member 510 is disposed so as to be positioned on the inner ends of the rack rows 100 and 200 and the upper frame portions of the front door 300 and the rear door 400, and the ceiling closing member 510 is arranged. Thus, it arrange
  • the space can be easily closed (shielded).
  • the ceiling closing member support frame 520 that supports the ceiling closing member 510 includes, for example, a plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 and a frame fixing pipe 5202 (see FIG. 6).
  • the plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 and frame fixing pipes 5202 are integrally configured by connecting with frame fixing hardware 5204 and frame fixing hardware screws 5205 as shown in FIG.
  • a ceiling closing member 510 is attached to the plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 with fixing screws 5203 or the like (see FIG. 6).
  • the upper gap closing member 530 closes the upper gap generated between the ceiling closing member 510 (a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies) and the doors 300 and 400. It consists of L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware attached to the closing member support frame 520 with screws 5301 or the like.
  • the closing member may not be a hardware as long as confidentiality can be maintained.
  • the rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ blocks the rack upper gap generated between the ceiling closing member 510 (plurality of polycarbonate resin plates) and the upper portions of the rack rows 100 and 200.
  • it is made of an L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware attached to the support member 520 with screws 5301 or the like.
  • the closing member may not be a hardware as long as confidentiality can be maintained.
  • the rack upper closing member 530 ′ is configured to close the gap between the rack rows 100 and 200 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520.
  • a part of the rack is replaced with a rack having a different height.
  • it is effective to use a closing member attached to the ceiling closing member support frame 520. A method for closing the gap between racks due to rack replacement and rack replacement will be described later.
  • the suspension device 600 suspends the ceiling closing member 510, and includes a plurality of first long screws 610, a plurality of turnbuckles 620 (see FIG. 2), a plurality of ceiling suspension bolt connection pipes 630, It has a plurality of second long screws 640 and a mounting bracket 650 (see FIG. 5).
  • One end of the first long screw 610 is attached to the ceiling 910 (see FIG. 2). Further, the other of the long screws 610 is attached to a ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 with a nut 6301 or the like as shown in FIG. And it is comprised so that the distance of the ceiling 910 and the ceiling suspension bolt connection pipe 630 can be adjusted by rotating the turnbuckle 620.
  • One end of the second long screw 640 is attached to the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 as shown in FIG. Further, the other of the long screws 640 is attached to the frame fixing pipe 5202 of the ceiling closing member support frame 520 via the mounting bracket 650. Then, the mounting nut 6302 is configured so that the distance between the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the support frame 520 can be adjusted.
  • the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 effectively act on the ceiling closing member 510 to close the upper part (space opening) of the space. That is, the ceiling closing member support 520 prevents the ceiling closing member 510 from bending due to its own weight, and the ceiling suspension bolt connection pipe 630 prevents the ceiling closing member 510 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 from bending due to their own weight.
  • the upper portion (ceiling opening) of the space between the rack rows is closed by the ceiling closing member, and the front and rear portions of the space are closed by the doors, etc., for example, the rack rows arranged in two rows Improving the cooling efficiency of the air-conditioning equipment (air-conditioning system) in the space by sending cold air into the area space between the rack rows from the outside (intake air) and exhausting the hot air in the spaces (area) between the rack rows from below Is possible.
  • the free access floor 700 has a discharge port (not shown) for discharging hot air. Note that intake and exhaust may be performed in the reverse flow.
  • the rack replacement operation is performed as follows, for example.
  • the turnbuckle 620 attached to the long screw 610 is rotated to support the sealing member 510. Lift 520 upward and lift.
  • the ceiling closing member 510 is lifted upward from the rack rows 100 and 200, and the ceiling closing member 510 (support frame 520) is lifted away from the upper ends of the rack rows 100 and 200. That is, each rack of the rack rows 100 and 200 can be freely moved without being restricted by the ceiling closing member 510, the ceiling closing member support frame 520, and the like.
  • the ceiling closing member 510 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 are lifted and lifted upward using the long screws 610 and the turnbuckle 620 of the suspension device 600 to such an extent that the rack replacement such as removal and installation of the rack is not hindered. .
  • the rack can be easily replaced by suspending the ceiling closing member (polycarbonate resin plate) 510.
  • the ceiling closing member 510 may be directly suspended, there is a problem that the ceiling closing member 510 is bent by the weight of the ceiling closing member 510 and results in a reduction in the closing effect. Therefore, the ceiling closing member 510 is desirably performed via the support frame 520.
  • the upper gap is closed with a filling or the like in the gap, but the operation is not easy.
  • a rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ is provided on the ceiling closing member support frame 520, a gap is generated between the rack and the ceiling closing member after the rack is replaced. Even so, the upper closing member 530 ′ can close the gap generated between the ceiling closing member and the rack row by simply suspending the suspended ceiling closing member support frame 520, and the gap is easily sealed. be able to.
  • the rack replacement portion is covered with, for example, an L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware having the same dimensions as the rack width.
  • FIG. 8 shows a case where the rack 107 in the rack row 100 is replaced with a rack 107 'shorter than the rack.
  • a large gap is generated between the rack 106 and the rack 108 and between the ceiling closing member support frame 520, but by attaching the closing member 5302 to the ceiling closing member support frame 520 as illustrated, The gap can be easily closed.
  • a capping system can be easily constructed without depending on the size of the rack, and the degree of freedom of rack rearrangement can be increased.
  • the vertical movement adjustment of the ceiling closing member 510 may be performed by the following method.
  • the support frame 520 is adjusted to move upward so that the space between the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the support frame 520 is narrowed. Thereby, replacement of a tall rack can be easily performed with a degree of freedom.
  • the two server rack rows 100 and 200 are arranged so as to face each other, and a space is formed between the rack rows.
  • one server rack row is opposed to a wall or an alternative.
  • an independent space with the wall that is, a space that allows the equipment in and out of the rack to be taken in and out, and the upper part of the space (ceiling opening) is sealed with a ceiling closing device.
  • You may comprise so that a ceiling closing apparatus may be suspended with a suspension apparatus.
  • the ceiling-holding member plural of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies
  • maintains may be sufficient.
  • this invention is not limited to the Example mentioned above, Various modifications are included.
  • the above-described embodiments have been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described.
  • a part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of one embodiment.

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Provided are: a suspended capping system such that the building of air conditioning equipment is possible without depending on the dimensions/quantities of racks, and is capable of easily responding to changes in the dimensions/quantities of racks; and a method for constructing same. The capping system encapsulates a hot aisle by occluding using an encapsulating member (for example, a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate bodies) of the ceiling portion of a plurality of racks (for example, server racks) that house apparatuses that generate heat, and is characterized by the plurality of encapsulating members (polycarbonate resin plate bodies) being suspended and held from the respective ceilings via long, suspended screws.

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吊り下げキャッピングシステムHanging capping system
　本発明は、吊り下げキャッピングシステムに関する。 The present invention relates to a hanging capping system.
　例えば、複数のサーバを収納するサーバラックを設置したデータセンター（サーバ室）の空調設備であって、２列のサーバラック列間、又は１列のサーバラック列と壁との間に独立して構成されるホットアイルなどの空間の上部（天井開口部）をキャッピングするキャッピングシステムに関する。 For example, it is an air conditioner of a data center (server room) in which a server rack for storing a plurality of servers is installed, and is independent between two rows of server racks or between one row of server racks and a wall. The present invention relates to a capping system for capping an upper portion (ceiling opening) of a space such as a hot aisle.
　本技術分野の背景技術として、特開２００５－２６０１４８号公報（特許文献１）および特開２０１０－１２２７４７号公報（特許文献２）などがある。 As background art in this technical field, there are JP-A-2005-260148 (Patent Document 1) and JP-A-2010-122747 (Patent Document 2).
　特許文献１には、「通路を挟んで両側に設置され前面から給気して上面または背面から熱を帯びた空気を排気する機器収容用ラックに設けられ、前記上面または背面から排出された空気の前記前面側への回り込みを阻止する回り込み防止装置において、前記通路を挟んで両側のラックの上面にそれぞれ設けられる固定具と、これら固定具に両端部を支持される遮蔽板とを備え、該遮蔽板は、前記両側の固定具の少なくともいずれか一方側で固定されることを特徴とする回り込み防止装置。」が記載されている（請求項１参照）。 Patent Document 1 states that “the air that is installed on both sides of the passage and is supplied from the front surface and exhausts the heated air from the upper surface or the rear surface, and is discharged from the upper surface or the rear surface. In the sneak preventing device for preventing sneaking to the front surface side, a fixing tool provided on each upper surface of the rack on both sides of the passage, and a shielding plate supported at both ends by the fixing tool, The shield plate is fixed on at least one side of the fixtures on both sides. ”(Refer to claim 1).
　また、特許文献２には、「複数のラックからなるラック列を対向配置し、該ラック列間に形成されるラック間通路に、天井部と入口扉部と該入口扉部対向する位置に設置された背面部を設けて形成されたラック間通路遮蔽構造。」が記載されている（請求項１参照）。 Patent Document 2 states that “a rack row composed of a plurality of racks is arranged opposite to each other, and is installed at a position facing the ceiling portion, the entrance door portion, and the entrance door portion in the inter-rack passage formed between the rack rows. The inter-rack passage shielding structure formed by providing the back surface portion ”is described (refer to claim 1).
特開２００５－２６０１４８号公報JP 2005-260148 A 特開２０１０－１２２７４７号公報JP 2010-122747 A
　前記特許文献１には、電算機室用空調システムにおいて、電算機等の機器を十分に冷却することができるとともに省エネルギーにも貢献する回り込み防止装置が記載されている。また、前記特許文献２には、サーバルーム・データセンターにおいて、サーバ自体の省電力化と共に、空調効率を改善できるラック間通路遮蔽構造が記載されている。 Patent Document 1 describes a wraparound prevention device that can sufficiently cool equipment such as a computer and contribute to energy saving in an air conditioning system for a computer room. Patent Document 2 describes a path shielding structure between racks in a server room / data center that can improve the air conditioning efficiency as well as the power saving of the server itself.
　しかし、これらの装置や構造は、空調システムやサーバルーム・データセンターの遮蔽板や天井パネルを支持する固定具やレール部材を、ラックの上面や側面に取り付けるものであることから、その構築に際して、何れもラックに依存せざるを得ない。 However, these devices and structures are used to attach the fixtures and rail members that support the shielding plates and ceiling panels of air conditioning systems and server rooms and data centers to the top and sides of the rack. Both must be dependent on the rack.
　例えば、最初に同一高さの複数のラックによってラック間通路遮蔽構造を構築した後、ラックの一部を入れ替えたり、ラック数を追加したりする場合がある。 For example, there is a case where, after first building a path shielding structure between racks with a plurality of racks having the same height, a part of the racks is replaced or the number of racks is added.
　このように、一度構築したラックの一部を変更する場合、まずラックに取り付けた固定具やレール部材を取り外してから、入れ替え対象のラックを取り出し、該取り出しラックに替え、新しいラックを装着する必要があった。従って、ラックの取り替え作業が容易でなく、柔軟性に欠ける課題がある。 Thus, when changing a part of the rack once constructed, it is necessary to first remove the fixtures and rail members attached to the rack, take out the rack to be replaced, replace it with the take-out rack, and install a new rack. was there. Accordingly, there is a problem that rack replacement work is not easy and lacks flexibility.
　換言すれば、一度構築したラックの一部を、効率良く、入れ替えたり、増加するような場合については特に考慮されていなかった。 In other words, no particular consideration was given to the case where a part of the rack once constructed is efficiently replaced or increased.
　のみならず、取り替えるラックの背の高さが、既に床に据え付けられているラックの背の高さと異なり、隣同士のラック間に段差が生じると、データセンターの内部の密閉性が低下する。この場合には、空調効率が低下するので、この段差による隙間を塞ぐことが必要となるが、その作業も容易でない。 Not only is the height of the rack to be replaced different from the height of the rack that is already installed on the floor, but if there is a step between adjacent racks, the internal sealability of the data center is reduced. In this case, since the air conditioning efficiency is lowered, it is necessary to close the gap due to the step, but the operation is not easy.
　そこで、本発明は、係る課題に鑑み、ラックの寸法・数量に依存せずに空調設備を含むデータセンターのサーバ室の構築が可能であり、またラックの寸法・数量の変更に対して簡易に対応が可能な吊り下げキャッピングシステムを提供する。 Therefore, in view of such problems, the present invention can construct a server room of a data center including air conditioning equipment without depending on the size and quantity of the rack, and can easily cope with a change in the size and quantity of the rack. A suspension capping system that can be used is provided.
　上記課題を解決するために、本発明は、熱を発生する機器を収納する複数のラック（例えばサーバラック）を隣り合わせて１列以上のラック列を構成し、当該ラック列（２つのラック列）との間、又は１つのラック列と壁などの間に独立して構成されるホットアイル又はコールドアイルなどの空間における上部開口部（天井開口部）を天井塞ぎ部材（例えば、複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）で塞ぐキャッピングシステムであって、当該天井塞ぎ部材を、天井から吊り下げる構成としたことを特徴とするものである。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention forms a rack row of one or more rows by adjoining a plurality of racks (for example, server racks) that store devices that generate heat, and the rack rows (two rack rows). Or an upper opening (ceiling opening) in a space such as a hot aisle or cold aisle configured independently between one rack row and a wall or the like (for example, a plurality of polycarbonate resin plates) A capping system that closes the ceiling closing member is characterized in that the ceiling closing member is suspended from the ceiling.
　本発明の吊り下げキャッピングシステムは、例えば複数のラックを連接した１列以上のラック列を有するデータセンターの空調設備であり、当該複数のラックに収納される機器からの熱を冷却する際に、当該ラック列により独立して構成されるホットアイル又はコールドアイルの空間の上部開口部を天井塞ぎ部材で塞ぐキャッピングシステムであって、前記空間の上部開口部を塞ぐ天井塞ぎ部材は、天井から吊り下げた長ネジを含む吊り下げ装置により、当該天井塞ぎ部材を支持する天井塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して吊り下げ保持することを特徴とすることを特徴とする。 The suspension capping system of the present invention is, for example, a data center air conditioner having one or more rack rows connected to a plurality of racks, and when cooling heat from equipment stored in the plurality of racks, A capping system for closing an upper opening of a hot aisle or cold aisle space configured independently by the rack row with a ceiling closing member, wherein the ceiling closing member for closing the upper opening of the space is suspended from the ceiling The suspension device includes a long screw, and is suspended and held via a ceiling closing member support frame that supports the ceiling closing member.
　前記天井塞ぎ部材は、複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体からなり、当該複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体は、前記天井塞ぎ部材支持枠に着脱可能に装着することを特徴とする。 The ceiling closing member is composed of a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies, and the plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies are detachably attached to the ceiling closing member support frame.
　また、吊り下げキャッピングシステムは、複数のラックを隣り合わせて配置し、少なくとも一つのラック列を構成し、当該ラック列の前面に前記複数のラックの正面又は背面を向けて並べ、当該ラック列の後面に独立したホットアイル又はコールドアイルの空間を構成し、当該空間を上部から覆って塞ぐように天井側に塞ぎ部材を配置し、当該空間の上部をキャッピングするキャッピングシステムであって、前記塞ぎ部材を、天井に取り付けられた吊り下げ装置により、当該塞ぎ部材を支持する塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して上下方向に移動可能に吊り下げ保持することを特徴とする。 The hanging capping system also includes a plurality of racks arranged adjacent to each other, forming at least one rack row, arranged with the front or back of the plurality of racks facing the front of the rack row, and the rear surface of the rack row. An independent hot aisle or cold aisle space is formed, a capping member is arranged on the ceiling side so as to cover and close the space from above, and the upper part of the space is capped. The suspension device is suspended and held by a suspension device attached to the ceiling so as to be movable in the vertical direction via a closure member support frame that supports the closure member.
　前記塞ぎ部材は、前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に装着される複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体からなり、前記吊り下げ装置は、天井から吊り下げられ、上下方向の長さ調整が可能なターンバックル及び長ネジからなることを特徴とする。 The closing member is composed of a plurality of polycarbonate resin plates attached to the closing member support frame, and the suspension device is a turnbuckle and a long screw that are suspended from the ceiling and can be adjusted in the vertical direction. It is characterized by comprising.
　前記ラック列により構成される前記空間の反対側は、壁又は複数のラックを隣り合わせて配置された別のラック列が配置され、前記ラック列の前方部又は／及び後方部に扉を取付け、当該扉と前記塞ぎ部材をもって前記空間の前後部と上部を塞ぐように構成したことを特徴とする。 On the opposite side of the space constituted by the rack row, another rack row in which a wall or a plurality of racks are arranged next to each other is arranged, and a door is attached to the front portion or / and the rear portion of the rack row, The door and the closing member are configured to close the front and rear portions and the upper portion of the space.
　前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に、前記塞ぎ部材と前記ラック列の上部との間及び前記塞ぎ部材と前記扉との間に生じる隙間を塞ぐ上部隙間塞ぎ部材を設けたことを特徴とする。 The closing member supporting frame is provided with an upper gap closing member for closing a gap generated between the closing member and the upper portion of the rack row and between the closing member and the door.
　前記上部隙間塞ぎ部材は、前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に取り付けられるＬ字状金物からなることを特徴とする。 The upper gap closing member is made of an L-shaped hardware attached to the closing member support frame.
　本発明によれば、ラックに依存せずに空調設備を含むデータセンターの構築を容易に行うことが可能な吊り下げキャッピングシステムを提供することができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hanging capping system capable of easily constructing a data center including air conditioning equipment without depending on a rack.
　また、ラックの寸法・数量の変更を含むラックの入れ替えなどに対して簡易に対応が可能で、良好な塞ぎ効果を期待することが可能な吊り下げキャッピングシステムを提供することができる。上述した以外の課題、構成及び効果は、以下の実施形態の説明により明らかにされる。 Also, it is possible to provide a hanging capping system that can easily cope with rack replacement including changes in rack dimensions and quantity and can expect a good closing effect. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of embodiments.
本発明の吊り下げキャッピングシステムの全体構成を示す概略斜視図である。It is a schematic perspective view which shows the whole structure of the hanging capping system of this invention. 本発明の吊り下げキャッピングシステムの正面図である。It is a front view of the hanging capping system of this invention. 本発明の吊り下げキャッピングシステムの側面図である。It is a side view of the hanging capping system of this invention. 本発明の吊り下げキャッピングシステムの天井塞ぎ部材、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠と天井吊り連結部材との位置関係を示す概略上面図である。It is a schematic top view which shows the positional relationship of the ceiling closing member of the suspension capping system of this invention, a ceiling closing member support frame, and a ceiling suspension connection member. 図２のＡ部分を拡大して示す拡大図であって、吊り下げ構造及び塞ぎ構造を示す構成図である。It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the A section of FIG. 2, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows a suspending structure and a closing structure. 図４のＢ－Ｂ’矢印斜視部分を拡大して示す拡大図であって、ラック列と天井塞ぎ部材の塞ぎ部材支持枠の構造を示す構成図である。FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing a perspective view of an arrow B-B ′ in FIG. 4, and is a configuration diagram showing a structure of a closing member support frame of a rack row and a ceiling closing member. 図４のＣ部分を拡大して示す拡大図であって、ラック列間の塞ぎ装置の構造を示す図である。FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing a portion C in FIG. 4, and is a view showing a structure of a closing device between rack rows. ラック間に隙間が生じたとき、その隙間を塞ぐラック上部隙間塞ぎ装置の構造を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structure of the rack top clearance gap closing apparatus which block | closes the clearance gap when a clearance gap arises between racks.
　以下、実施例について図面を用いて説明する。 Hereinafter, examples will be described with reference to the drawings.
　本実施例は、複数のサーバラックを隣り合わせて配置（連接）して２つのサーバラック列を構成し、当該２つのサーバラック列を対向して配置し、当該サーバラック列間にホットアイルの空間を構成し、当該空間の上部（天井開口部）を塞ぎ部材（天井部材）により塞ぐ例である。 In this embodiment, a plurality of server racks are arranged next to each other (connected) to form two server rack rows, the two server rack rows are arranged to face each other, and a hot aisle space between the server rack rows This is an example in which the upper portion (ceiling opening) of the space is closed by a closing member (ceiling member).
　図１は、本発明の一実施例の吊り下げキャッピングシステムの構成を示す概略斜視図、図２は、その正面図、図３は、その側面図、図４は、その上面図、図５は、その吊り下げ装置の一部を拡大して示す拡大図、図６及び図７は、天井塞ぎ装置の一部を拡大して示す拡大図である。 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration of a hanging capping system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, FIG. 3 is a side view thereof, FIG. 4 is a top view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are enlarged views showing a part of the ceiling closing device in an enlarged manner.
　これらの図において、吊り下げキャッピングシステムは、２つのラック列１００、２００と、２つの扉３００、４００と、塞ぎ装置５００と、吊り下げ装置６００と、を有する。 In these drawings, the suspension capping system has two rack rows 100 and 200, two doors 300 and 400, a closing device 500, and a suspension device 600.
　２つのラック列１００、２００は、図１に示す如く、空調環境にあるサーバ室のフリーアクセス床７００の上に２列に対向して配置された複数のラック１０１～１１１、２０１～２１１を有する。 As shown in FIG. 1, the two rack rows 100 and 200 have a plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211 arranged opposite to each other on the free access floor 700 of the server room in the air-conditioned environment. .
　複数のラック１０１～１１１、２０１～２１１は、その背面同士が内側に対向し、正面がその反対側の外側に向くように配置し、ラック列１００、２００の背面側同士間に独立したホットアイルの空間８００を構成する。 The plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211 are arranged so that the backs face each other inward and the front faces the outside on the opposite side, and independent hot aisles between the back sides of the rack rows 100 and 200 The space 800 is configured.
　複数のラック１０１～１１１、２０１～２１１の外側には、空調機（図示せず）が配置され、当該空調機の冷気がラック１０１～１１１、２０１～２１１の外側に位置する正面から、ラック内部を通して、ラックの内側に位置する背面のホットアイルの空間８００に吸気する。この空間８００に吸気された冷気は、フリーアクセス床７００の下から排出する。 An air conditioner (not shown) is disposed outside the plurality of racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211, and the cool air of the air conditioner is located inside the rack from the front located outside the racks 101 to 111 and 201 to 211. The air is sucked into the hot aisle space 800 on the back surface located inside the rack. The cold air drawn into the space 800 is discharged from under the free access floor 700.
　本実施例では、複数のラック１０１～１１１、２０１～２１１の背面側同士が内側に対向するように配置し、冷気を外側から内側に吸気し、床下側から排出するものであるが、これは複数のラックの正面同士が内側に対向するように配置し、ラック列間にコールドアイルの空間を構成し、冷気を床下側から内側に吸気し、ラックの内部を通して外側に排出するように構成しても良い。また、一列のラック列をサーバ室の壁に対向して配置し、壁との間に独立した空間を構成し、当該空間に空調機の冷気を吸気するように構成しても良い。 In this embodiment, the plurality of racks 101 to 111, 201 to 211 are arranged so that the back sides face each other, and cool air is sucked in from the outside to the inside and discharged from the under floor. The racks are arranged so that the fronts of the racks face each other inside, a cold aisle space is formed between the rack rows, and cold air is sucked inward from the bottom of the floor and discharged outside through the inside of the rack. May be. Alternatively, a single rack row may be arranged facing the wall of the server room, an independent space may be formed between the racks, and the air from the air conditioner may be sucked into the space.
　扉３００、４００は、ラック列１００、２００間の空間８００の前後の出入り口部分に取付けられた前扉、後扉である。 The doors 300 and 400 are a front door and a rear door that are attached to the front and rear entrance portions of the space 800 between the rack rows 100 and 200.
　これらの扉３００、４００は、空間８００に出入りし、ラックに搭載されるサーバ等の機器をメンテナンスするときに利用する物理的ドアであるが、同様な機能を有するものであれば、エアーカーテンであっても良い。また、扉は前扉３００、後扉４００の何れか１つであっても良く、その構造は特に問わない。扉３００、４００は、例えば、内部の様子が透けて見えるような透明部材からなる窓３０１、４０１が設けられている。この窓３０１、４０１は、例えば、密閉性を兼ねたポリカーボネット樹脂により構成するとよい。 These doors 300 and 400 are physical doors that enter and leave the space 800 and are used for maintenance of equipment such as servers mounted on the rack. However, if they have similar functions, they are air curtains. There may be. Further, the door may be any one of the front door 300 and the rear door 400, and the structure is not particularly limited. For example, the doors 300 and 400 are provided with windows 301 and 401 made of a transparent member so that the inside can be seen through. The windows 301 and 401 may be made of, for example, polycarbonate resin that also functions as a seal.
　塞ぎ装置５００は、ラック列１００、２００間に構成されるホットアイルの空間８００の上部（天井開口部）を塞ぐものであって、当該空間の上側（天井側）に位置し、当該空間上部（天井開口部）を塞ぐ天井塞ぎ部材５１０と、当該部材を支持する天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０と、当該天井塞ぎ部材５１０／天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０と扉３００、４００及びラック列１００、２００の上部との間に生じる隙間を塞ぐ上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０（図５参照）及びラック上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０’（図６参照）と、を有する。 The closing device 500 closes the upper part (ceiling opening) of the hot aisle space 800 formed between the rack rows 100 and 200, and is located on the upper side (ceiling side) of the space. A ceiling closing member 510 for closing the ceiling opening), a ceiling closing member support frame 520 for supporting the member, the ceiling closing member 510 / the ceiling closing member support frame 520, the doors 300 and 400, and the upper portions of the rack rows 100 and 200 And an upper gap closing member 530 (see FIG. 5) and a rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ (see FIG. 6).
　天井塞ぎ部材５１０は、例えば、複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体５１０１（図４参照）からなり、空間８００の上部（天井開口部）を塞ぐ天井部材を構成する。ポリカーボネート樹脂板状体５１０１は、透明材とし、外部から空間８００の中が見えるようにするとよい。また、ポリカーボネート樹脂板状体５１０１は、例えば、ラック幅と同程度の幅を有する複数枚で構成するとよい。これにより、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０への着脱が容易である。 The ceiling closing member 510 is made of, for example, a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies 5101 (see FIG. 4), and constitutes a ceiling member that closes the upper portion (ceiling opening) of the space 800. The polycarbonate resin plate-like body 5101 is preferably made of a transparent material so that the inside of the space 800 can be seen from the outside. Further, the polycarbonate resin plate-like body 5101 may be constituted by a plurality of sheets having a width approximately equal to the rack width, for example. Thereby, attachment and detachment to the ceiling closing member support frame 520 is easy.
　また、天井塞ぎ部材５１０は、図１に示すようにラック列１００、２００の内側端部及び前扉３００、後扉４００の上部枠部分の上に位置するように配置し、当該天井塞ぎ部材５１０により、空間８００の上部（天井開口部）を覆うように配置する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the ceiling closing member 510 is disposed so as to be positioned on the inner ends of the rack rows 100 and 200 and the upper frame portions of the front door 300 and the rear door 400, and the ceiling closing member 510 is arranged. Thus, it arrange | positions so that the upper part (ceiling opening part) of the space 800 may be covered.
　このように空間の上部（天井開口部）を覆うように配置することにより、当該空間を容易に塞ぐ（遮蔽する）ことができる。 Thus, by arranging so as to cover the upper part (ceiling opening) of the space, the space can be easily closed (shielded).
　天井塞ぎ部材５１０を支持する天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０は、例えば、複数の連結用角パイプ５２０１と、枠固定パイプ５２０２と、を有する（図６参照）。 The ceiling closing member support frame 520 that supports the ceiling closing member 510 includes, for example, a plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 and a frame fixing pipe 5202 (see FIG. 6).
　複数の連結用角パイプ５２０１と枠固定パイプ５２０２とは、図６に示すように、枠固定金物５２０４及び枠固定金物用ネジ５２０５により連結し、一体的に構成する。複数の連結用角パイプ５２０１には、天井塞ぎ部材５１０を固定ネジ５２０３などにより取付ける（図６参照）。 The plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 and frame fixing pipes 5202 are integrally configured by connecting with frame fixing hardware 5204 and frame fixing hardware screws 5205 as shown in FIG. A ceiling closing member 510 is attached to the plurality of connecting square pipes 5201 with fixing screws 5203 or the like (see FIG. 6).
　上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０（図５、図７参照）は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０（複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）と扉３００、４００との間に生じる上部隙間を塞ぐものであって、例えば、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０にビス５３０１などにより取付けられるＬ字状やクランク状の金物からなる。この塞ぎ部材は、機密性を保てるものであれば、金物でなくてもよい。 The upper gap closing member 530 (see FIGS. 5 and 7) closes the upper gap generated between the ceiling closing member 510 (a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies) and the doors 300 and 400. It consists of L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware attached to the closing member support frame 520 with screws 5301 or the like. The closing member may not be a hardware as long as confidentiality can be maintained.
　また、ラック上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０’（図６参照）は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０（複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）とラック列１００、２００の上部との間に生じるラック上部隙間を塞ぐものであって、例えば、支持部材５２０にビス５３０１などにより取付けられるＬ字状やクランク状の金物からなる。この塞ぎ部材は、機密性を保てるものであれば、金物でなくてもよい。 The rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ (see FIG. 6) blocks the rack upper gap generated between the ceiling closing member 510 (plurality of polycarbonate resin plates) and the upper portions of the rack rows 100 and 200. For example, it is made of an L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware attached to the support member 520 with screws 5301 or the like. The closing member may not be a hardware as long as confidentiality can be maintained.
　なお、通常時には、このラック上部塞ぎ部材５３０’をもってラック列１００、２００と天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０との間の隙間を塞ぐ構成としているが、ラックの一部を、高さの異なるラックに入れ替えたりする場合には、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０に取り付けされる塞ぎ部材を用いると有効である。ラックの入れ替え及びラック入れ替えに伴うラック間の隙間を塞ぐ方法に関しては後述する。 Normally, the rack upper closing member 530 ′ is configured to close the gap between the rack rows 100 and 200 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520. However, a part of the rack is replaced with a rack having a different height. In such a case, it is effective to use a closing member attached to the ceiling closing member support frame 520. A method for closing the gap between racks due to rack replacement and rack replacement will be described later.
　吊り下げ装置６００は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０を吊り下げるものであって、複数の第１の長ネジ６１０と、複数のターンバックル６２０（図２参照）と、複数の天上吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０と、複数の第２の長ネジ６４０と、取付金具６５０（図５参照）と、を有する。吊り下げ装置６００の補強の意味では、図２の一点鎖線で示す補強長ネジ６１１を設けるとよい。 The suspension device 600 suspends the ceiling closing member 510, and includes a plurality of first long screws 610, a plurality of turnbuckles 620 (see FIG. 2), a plurality of ceiling suspension bolt connection pipes 630, It has a plurality of second long screws 640 and a mounting bracket 650 (see FIG. 5). In terms of reinforcement of the suspension device 600, it is preferable to provide a reinforcing long screw 611 indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG.
　第１の長ネジ６１０は、その一方を天井９１０（図２参照）に取り付ける。また、長ネジ６１０の他方は、図５に示す如く、天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０にナット６３０１などにより取り付ける。そして、ターンバックル６２０を回転することにより、天井９１０と天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０との距離を調整できるように構成する。 One end of the first long screw 610 is attached to the ceiling 910 (see FIG. 2). Further, the other of the long screws 610 is attached to a ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 with a nut 6301 or the like as shown in FIG. And it is comprised so that the distance of the ceiling 910 and the ceiling suspension bolt connection pipe 630 can be adjusted by rotating the turnbuckle 620.
　第２の長ネジ６４０は、その一方を図５に示す如く、天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０に取り付ける。また長ネジ６４０の他方は、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０の枠固定パイプ５２０２に取付金具６５０を介して取り付ける。そして、それらの取り付け用ナット６３０２をもって天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０と支持枠５２０との間の距離の調整が可能に構成する。 One end of the second long screw 640 is attached to the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 as shown in FIG. Further, the other of the long screws 640 is attached to the frame fixing pipe 5202 of the ceiling closing member support frame 520 via the mounting bracket 650. Then, the mounting nut 6302 is configured so that the distance between the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the support frame 520 can be adjusted.
　ここで、天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０及び天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０により、空間の上部（空間開口部）を塞ぐ上で、有効に作用する。即ち、天井塞ぎ部材支持部５２０は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０の自重による撓みを防ぎ、天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０及び天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０の自重による撓みを防ぐ。 Here, the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 effectively act on the ceiling closing member 510 to close the upper part (space opening) of the space. That is, the ceiling closing member support 520 prevents the ceiling closing member 510 from bending due to its own weight, and the ceiling suspension bolt connection pipe 630 prevents the ceiling closing member 510 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 from bending due to their own weight.
　以上述べたように、ラック列間の空間の上部（天井開口部）を天井塞ぎ部材により塞ぎ、空間の前方及び後方部分を扉などにより、塞ぐ構成とし、例えば２列に配置されたラック列の外側からラック列間のエリア空間に冷気を送り込み（吸気）、ラック列間の空間（エリア）の熱気を床下側から排出することにより、空間における空調設備（空調システム）による冷却効率を向上することが可能となる。 As described above, the upper portion (ceiling opening) of the space between the rack rows is closed by the ceiling closing member, and the front and rear portions of the space are closed by the doors, etc., for example, the rack rows arranged in two rows Improving the cooling efficiency of the air-conditioning equipment (air-conditioning system) in the space by sending cold air into the area space between the rack rows from the outside (intake air) and exhausting the hot air in the spaces (area) between the rack rows from below Is possible.
　フリーアクセス床７００には、熱気を排出する排出口（図示せず）を有する。なお、吸気、排気は、その逆の流れで行っても良い。 The free access floor 700 has a discharge port (not shown) for discharging hot air. Note that intake and exhaust may be performed in the reverse flow.
　次に、ラック列１００、２００のラックの一部を入れ替える場合について説明する。ラックの入れ替え作業は、例えば以下のようにして行う。 Next, the case where a part of the racks 100 and 200 is replaced will be described. The rack replacement operation is performed as follows, for example.
　例えば、入れ替えるラックが他のラックより寸法が大きい場合、つまり背が低いラックを背が高いラックに入れ替える場合には、長ネジ６１０に装着されたターンバックル６２０を回転し、密閉部材５１０の支持枠５２０を上方に吊り上げ、持ち上げる。 For example, when the size of the rack to be replaced is larger than that of the other racks, that is, when replacing a short rack with a tall rack, the turnbuckle 620 attached to the long screw 610 is rotated to support the sealing member 510. Lift 520 upward and lift.
　これにより、天井塞ぎ部材５１０は、ラック列１００、２００の上方向に吊り上げられ、天井塞ぎ部材５１０（支持枠５２０）がラック列１００、２００の上端部から離れ、上方向に吊り上げられる。つまり、ラック列１００、２００の各ラックは、天井塞ぎ部材５１０や天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０などに制約されることなく、自由に移動可能な状態になる。 Thus, the ceiling closing member 510 is lifted upward from the rack rows 100 and 200, and the ceiling closing member 510 (support frame 520) is lifted away from the upper ends of the rack rows 100 and 200. That is, each rack of the rack rows 100 and 200 can be freely moved without being restricted by the ceiling closing member 510, the ceiling closing member support frame 520, and the like.
　即ち、ラックの取り出しや設置などのラック入れ替えに支障がない程度に天井塞ぎ部材５１０や天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０を吊り下げ装置６００の長ネジ６１０、ターンバックル６２０を利用して上方向に吊り上げ持ち上げる。 That is, the ceiling closing member 510 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520 are lifted and lifted upward using the long screws 610 and the turnbuckle 620 of the suspension device 600 to such an extent that the rack replacement such as removal and installation of the rack is not hindered. .
　この天井塞ぎ部材支持枠の吊り上げにより、入れ替え対象のラックを取り出し、該取り出した部分に新たなラックを設置し、ラックの入れ替えを自由に行うことが可能である。入れ替え後は、天井塞ぎ部材５１０及び天井塞ぎ部材支持部材５２０を元の位置まで戻るように下側に吊り下げる。 It is possible to take out the rack to be exchanged by lifting the ceiling closing member support frame, install a new rack at the taken out part, and freely replace the rack. After the replacement, the ceiling closing member 510 and the ceiling closing member support member 520 are suspended downward so as to return to their original positions.
　また、入れ替えるラックが他のラックより寸法が小さい場合、つまり背が高いラックを背が低いラックに入れ替える場合も同様にして行う。 Also, when the size of the rack to be replaced is smaller than the other racks, that is, when the tall rack is replaced with the short rack, the same operation is performed.
　このように、天井塞ぎ部材（ポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）５１０を吊り下げる構成にすることによって、ラックの入れ替えを容易に行うことができる。 Thus, the rack can be easily replaced by suspending the ceiling closing member (polycarbonate resin plate) 510.
　なお、天井塞ぎ部材５１０を直接吊り下げる構成としても良いが、天井塞ぎ部材５１０の自重により、天井塞ぎ部材が撓み、その塞ぎ効果を減少させる結果を招く問題が生じる。従って、天井塞ぎ部材５１０は、その支持枠５２０を介して行うことが望ましい。 Although the ceiling closing member 510 may be directly suspended, there is a problem that the ceiling closing member 510 is bent by the weight of the ceiling closing member 510 and results in a reduction in the closing effect. Therefore, the ceiling closing member 510 is desirably performed via the support frame 520.
　また、ラックの入れ替え作業時に従来技術の如く、ラックに取り付けた固定具やレール部材をラックから取り外すような作業は必要としない。 Also, it is not necessary to remove the fixtures and rail members attached to the rack from the rack as in the prior art when replacing the rack.
　また、このとき、同一大きさのラックの入れ替えを行う場合には、特に問題ないが、上述したように大きさの異なるラックの入れ替えに際しては、入れ替え後、ラックの上面と天井塞ぎ部材（ポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）５１０や天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０との間に大きな隙間が生じることになる。この隙間により冷却効率が低下する。 At this time, there is no particular problem when replacing racks of the same size, but when replacing racks of different sizes as described above, the top surface of the rack and the ceiling closing member (polycarbonate resin) are replaced after replacement. A large gap is formed between the (plate-like body) 510 and the ceiling closing member support frame 520. This gap reduces the cooling efficiency.
　従って、このような場合には、一般には、この隙間部分に詰め物などにより、上部隙間を塞ぐことが考えられるが、その作業が容易でない。 Therefore, in such a case, it is generally considered that the upper gap is closed with a filling or the like in the gap, but the operation is not easy.
　本発明によれば、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０にラック上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０’を設けたものであることから、ラックの入れ替え後に、例えラックと天井塞ぎ部材との間に隙間が生じるような場合であっても、吊り上げた天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０を吊り下げるだけで上部塞ぎ部材５３０’により、天井塞ぎ部材とラック列間に生じる隙間を塞ぐことが可能であり、隙間の密閉も容易に行うことができる。 According to the present invention, since a rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ is provided on the ceiling closing member support frame 520, a gap is generated between the rack and the ceiling closing member after the rack is replaced. Even so, the upper closing member 530 ′ can close the gap generated between the ceiling closing member and the rack row by simply suspending the suspended ceiling closing member support frame 520, and the gap is easily sealed. be able to.
　もし、このラック上部隙間塞ぎ部材５３０’で不十分の場合には、例えば図８に示す如く、そのラック取替え部分に、例えば、ラック幅と同一寸法のＬ字状やクランク状の金物からなる塞ぎ部材５３０２を天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０にネジ等の固定具５３０３により取り付けることにより、容易にラック間の隙間を塞ぐことができる。 If the rack upper gap closing member 530 ′ is insufficient, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the rack replacement portion is covered with, for example, an L-shaped or crank-shaped hardware having the same dimensions as the rack width. By attaching the member 5302 to the ceiling closing member support frame 520 with a fixture 5303 such as a screw, the gap between the racks can be easily closed.
　図８は、ラック列１００のラック１０７を、当該ラックよりも背が低いラック１０７’に入れ替えた場合を示すものである。この場合、ラック１０６とラック１０８との間及び天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０との間に大きな隙間が生じることになるが、天井塞ぎ部材支持枠５２０に塞ぎ部材５３０２を図示の如く、取り付けることにより、当該隙間を容易に塞ぐことができる。 FIG. 8 shows a case where the rack 107 in the rack row 100 is replaced with a rack 107 'shorter than the rack. In this case, a large gap is generated between the rack 106 and the rack 108 and between the ceiling closing member support frame 520, but by attaching the closing member 5302 to the ceiling closing member support frame 520 as illustrated, The gap can be easily closed.
　換言すれば、ラックの大きさに依存せずにキャッピングシステムを容易に構築することができ、ラックの配置替えなどの自由度を増すことができる。 In other words, a capping system can be easily constructed without depending on the size of the rack, and the degree of freedom of rack rearrangement can be increased.
　また、天井塞ぎ部材５１０の上下方向の移動調整は、以下のような方法で行っても良い。 Further, the vertical movement adjustment of the ceiling closing member 510 may be performed by the following method.
　即ち、長ネジ６４０により、天井吊りボルト連結パイプ６３０と支持枠５２０との間隔が狭くなるように支持枠５２０を上方に移動するように調整する。これにより、背の高いラックの入れ替えを、自由度をもって容易に行うことができる。 That is, with the long screw 640, the support frame 520 is adjusted to move upward so that the space between the ceiling suspension bolt connecting pipe 630 and the support frame 520 is narrowed. Thereby, replacement of a tall rack can be easily performed with a degree of freedom.
　上記実施例においては、２つのサーバラック列１００、２００を対向するように配置し、ラック列間に空間を構成したものであるが、１つのサーバラック列を壁やそれに代わるものに対向して配置し、壁との間に独立した空間を構成し、つまりラック内の機器の出し入れが可能な程度の空間を構成し、当該空間の上部（天井開口部）を天井塞ぎ装置により密閉し、当該天井塞ぎ装置を吊り下げ装置により吊り下げるように構成しても良い。 In the above embodiment, the two server rack rows 100 and 200 are arranged so as to face each other, and a space is formed between the rack rows. However, one server rack row is opposed to a wall or an alternative. And an independent space with the wall, that is, a space that allows the equipment in and out of the rack to be taken in and out, and the upper part of the space (ceiling opening) is sealed with a ceiling closing device. You may comprise so that a ceiling closing apparatus may be suspended with a suspension apparatus.
　また、天井塞ぎ部材（複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）の吊り下げ保持は、天井塞ぎ部材（複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）を直接保持する構成であっても、該天井塞ぎ部材（複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）を保持する天井塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して間接的に保持する構成であっても良い。 Moreover, even if the ceiling-holding member (plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies) is configured to hold the ceiling-closing member (plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies) directly, The structure which hold | maintains indirectly via the ceiling closing member support frame which hold | maintains (resin plate-shaped body) may be sufficient.
　なお、本発明は上述した実施例に限定されるものではなく、様々な変形例が含まれる。例えば、上述した実施例は本発明を分かりやすく説明するために詳細に説明したものであり、必ずしも説明した全ての構成を備えるものに限定されるものではない。また、ある実施例の構成の一部を他の実施例の構成に置き換えることが可能であり、また、ある実施例の構成に他の実施例の構成を加えることも可能である。また、各実施例の構成の一部について、他の構成の追加・削除・置換をすることが可能である。 In addition, this invention is not limited to the Example mentioned above, Various modifications are included. For example, the above-described embodiments have been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described. Further, a part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of one embodiment. Further, it is possible to add, delete, and replace other configurations for a part of the configuration of each embodiment.
１００、２００　ラック列
１０１～１０９、２０１～２０９　サーバラック
３００、４００　扉
５００　天井塞ぎ装置
５１０　天井塞ぎ部材（ポリカーボネート樹脂板状体）
５２０　支持部材
６３０　天井吊りボルト連結パイプ
６００　吊り下げ装置
６１０、６４０　長ネジ
６２０　ターンバックル
７００　フリーアクセス床
８００　空間 100, 200 Rack rows 101 to 109, 201 to 209 Server rack 300, 400 Door 500 Ceiling closing device 510 Ceiling closing member (polycarbonate resin plate)
520 Support member 630 Ceiling suspension bolt connection pipe 600 Suspension device 610, 640 Long screw 620 Turnbuckle 700 Free access floor 800 Space

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  1. 　複数のラックを連接した１列以上のラック列を有するデータセンターの空調設備であり、当該複数のラックに収納される機器からの熱を冷却する際に、当該ラック列により独立して構成されるホットアイル又はコールドアイルの空間の上部開口部を天井塞ぎ部材で塞ぐキャッピングシステムであって、
    　前記空間の上部開口部を塞ぐ天井塞ぎ部材は、天井から吊り下げた長ネジを含む吊り下げ装置により、当該天井塞ぎ部材を支持する天井塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して吊り下げ保持することを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     A data center air conditioning system having one or more rack rows connected to a plurality of racks, and is independently configured by the rack rows when cooling heat from equipment stored in the plurality of racks. A capping system for closing an upper opening of a hot aisle or cold aisle space with a ceiling closing member,
    The ceiling closing member that closes the upper opening of the space is suspended and held by a suspension device including a long screw suspended from the ceiling via a ceiling closing member support frame that supports the ceiling closing member. A hanging capping system.
  2. 　請求項１に記載の吊り下げキャッピングシステムにおいて、前記天井塞ぎ部材は、複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体からなり、当該複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体は、前記天井塞ぎ部材支持枠に着脱可能に装着することを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。 2. The suspension capping system according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling closing member includes a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies, and the plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies are detachably attached to the ceiling closing member support frame. A hanging capping system characterized by that.
  3. 　複数のラックを隣り合わせて配置し、少なくとも一つのラック列を構成し、当該ラック列の前面に前記複数のラックの正面又は背面を向けて並べ、当該ラック列の後面に独立したホットアイル又はコールドアイルの空間を構成し、当該空間を上部から覆って塞ぐように天井側に塞ぎ部材を配置し、当該空間の上部をキャッピングするキャッピングシステムであって、
    　前記塞ぎ部材を、天井に取り付けられた吊り下げ装置により、当該塞ぎ部材を支持する塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して上下方向に移動可能に吊り下げ保持することを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     A plurality of racks are arranged next to each other to form at least one rack row, and the front or back surfaces of the plurality of racks are arranged in front of the rack row, and independent hot aisles or cold aisles on the rear surface of the rack row. A capping system in which a capping member is arranged on the ceiling side so as to cover and cover the space from above, and capping the top of the space,
    A suspension capping system, wherein the closure member is suspended and held by a suspension device attached to a ceiling so as to be movable in a vertical direction via a closure member support frame that supports the closure member.
  4. 　請求項３に記載の吊り下げキャッピングシステムにおいて、
    　前記塞ぎ部材は、前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に装着される複数のポリカーボネート樹脂板状体からなり、前記吊り下げ装置は、天井から吊り下げられ、上下方向の長さ調整が可能であって、前記塞ぎ部材支持枠を介して前記塞ぎ部材を吊り下げるターンバックル及び長ネジを含むことを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     The suspension capping system according to claim 3,
    The closing member includes a plurality of polycarbonate resin plate-like bodies mounted on the closing member support frame, and the suspension device is suspended from a ceiling and can be adjusted in length in the vertical direction. A suspension capping system comprising a turnbuckle and a long screw for suspending the closing member via a member support frame.
  5. 　請求項３又は４に記載の吊り下げキャッピングシステムにおいて、
    　前記ラック列により構成される前記空間の反対側は、壁又は複数のラックを隣り合わせて配置された別のラック列が配置され、前記ラック列の前方部又は／及び後方部に扉を取付け、当該扉と前記塞ぎ部材をもって前記空間の前後部と上部を塞ぐように構成したことを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     The suspension capping system according to claim 3 or 4,
    On the opposite side of the space constituted by the rack row, another rack row in which a wall or a plurality of racks are arranged next to each other is arranged, and a door is attached to the front part or / and the rear part of the rack row, A suspension capping system configured to close the front and rear portions and the upper portion of the space with a door and the closing member.
  6. 　請求項３乃至５の何れか１項に記載の吊り下げキャッピングシステムにおいて、
    　前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に、前記塞ぎ部材と前記ラック列の上部との間及び前記塞ぎ部材と前記扉との間に生じる隙間を塞ぐ上部隙間塞ぎ部材を設けたことを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     The suspension capping system according to any one of claims 3 to 5,
    A suspension capping system characterized in that an upper gap closing member for closing a gap generated between the closing member and the upper part of the rack row and between the closing member and the door is provided on the closing member support frame. .
  7. 　請求項６に記載の吊り下げキャッピングシステムにおいて、
    　前記上部隙間塞ぎ部材は、前記塞ぎ部材支持枠に取り付けられるＬ字状金物からなることを特徴とする吊り下げキャッピングシステム。     The suspension capping system according to claim 6,
    The suspension capping system according to claim 1, wherein the upper gap closing member is made of an L-shaped hardware attached to the closing member support frame.
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