OVH Groupe has been granted a patent for a data center equipment rack featuring a frame with vertical wall supports and a base structure. The design includes multiple openings for lifting machine access and is configured to securely accommodate servers with vertically spaced mounting rails. GlobalData’s report on OVH Groupe gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on OVH Groupe, Data center cooling systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. OVH Groupe's grant share as of July 2024 was 46%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Data center equipment support rack with lifting machine access
The patent US12041744B2 describes a specialized rack designed for supporting data center equipment, particularly servers. The rack features a robust frame with two lateral ends and front and rear ends, creating a defined structure for server mounting. It includes at least two vertical wall supports that are laterally spaced and equipped with multiple mounting rails for server installation. Each vertical wall support has a lower portion with two parallel vertically-extending flanges, which are mechanically fastened to a base structure. This base structure is integral to the rack's design, featuring openings that allow for the insertion of a lifting machine's fork, facilitating ease of transport. The base structure is further characterized by a middle cavity and side walls that accommodate the vertical flanges, ensuring stability and support.
Additional claims detail the construction and materials of the rack, indicating that the base structure may consist of a single-piece upper base member or a combination of upper and lower base members, with a preference for sheet metal as the primary material. The design emphasizes a width greater than its height, enhancing stability. The cross-sectional profile of the base structure exhibits a step-function shape, contributing to its structural integrity. Furthermore, the rack includes an upper frame member for added support and alignment features for stacking with other racks. The openings in the base structure are strategically placed to facilitate access and functionality, ensuring that the rack meets the operational needs of data centers effectively.
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