Floatable pipe connector

Abstract

This application discloses a floating pipe connector, comprising a connector body, a coupling member, a delivery pipe, and two sealing assemblies. The connector body has a mounting channel in the middle, and the delivery pipe is floatingly confined within the mounting channel of the connector body by the coupling member. Each sealing assembly includes a resilient seal and a pressure seal. The resilient seal has a cap portion and at least one extension portion, wherein the extension portion extends from the cap portion and protrudes from the plane of the cap portion, forming at least one through-hole. The pressure seal forms an assembly opening coaxial with the through-hole for the pipe body portion to pass through. The cap portion of the resilient seal of one sealing assembly is installed between the pressure seal and one side top of the connector body, and after the pressure seal is fixed to one side top of the connector body, the cap portion of the resilient seal is pressurized and sealed between the pressure seal and one side top of the connector body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to pipe connection assemblies, and more particularly to a floating pipe connector. Background Technology

[0002] Prior art CN112682602A discloses a pipe assembly with adjustable docking position. This assembly uses a coupling member between a limiting seat and a movable seat to allow the pipe mounted on the movable seat to move relative to the limiting seat. However, this necessitates a gap between the limiting seat and the movable seat for the movable seat to move; otherwise, the movable seat cannot move in the planar direction. This gap allows dust and other foreign objects in the air to easily enter, reducing the pipe's movement space and potentially causing it to lose its function.

[0003] To address this, existing technology CN216789519U designs a dustproof pipeline installation assembly. This dustproof pipeline installation assembly includes a first elastic dustproof component, wherein the first elastic dustproof component is deformably fixed between the limiting seat and the movable seat to cover the gap between the limiting seat and the movable seat. The first elastic dustproof component can prevent dust and other debris from entering the gap between the movable seat and the limiting seat.

[0004] However, this design of the first elastic dustproof component occupies the space for the movable seat to move, thus reducing the correction range of the movable seat. Furthermore, in the prior art, the first elastic dustproof component is installed between the limiting seat and the movable seat using a snap-fit ​​method. The first elastic dustproof component needs to be fastened between the movable seat and the limiting seat. Therefore, when installing the first elastic dustproof component, since both sides need to be pressed against the movable seat, the installation of the first dustproof component is very complex and cumbersome, reducing assembly efficiency.

[0005] Furthermore, if the first elastic dustproof component is misaligned during assembly, and since the first elastic dustproof component is installed in the gap between the limiting seat and the movable seat, and the coupling member is also installed in the gap, this will interfere with the movement of the movable seat, thereby reducing the correction range of the movable seat. In other words, the installation position and shape of the first elastic dustproof component may interfere with the movement of the coupling member.

[0006] On the other hand, since the coupling member is located between the movable seat and the limiting seat, and the gap between the movable seat and the limiting seat is small, and the pipeline mounting assembly is fixedly installed on the limiting seat, it causes trouble for the assembly work.

[0007] Furthermore, existing technologies disclose a second elastic dustproof component for dustproof piping installation assemblies, which is sleeved over a fixed component. Since the spring is elastic, assembling the second elastic dustproof component over the fixed component will inevitably subject the spring to force, causing it to deform. This deformed spring will further complicate the assembly of the second elastic dustproof component. Summary of the Invention

[0008] One advantage of the present invention is that it provides a floating pipe connector, which is easy to assemble, improves assembly efficiency, and also enables the floating pipe connector to achieve a better dustproof effect.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a floating pipe connector that can maintain a high degree of correction while achieving dust protection.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a floating pipe connector, wherein the floating pipe connector can achieve a better dustproof effect while reducing the space occupied and shrinking the size of the floating pipe connector.

[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a floating pipe connector that can occupy a relatively small space while having a large correction displacement.

[0012] To achieve at least one of the above advantages, the present invention provides a floating pipe connector, the floating pipe connector comprising:

[0013] A connector body, wherein the connector body has a mounting channel in the middle;

[0014] A coupling component; and

[0015] A delivery fitting, wherein the delivery fitting is buoyantly confined within the mounting channel of the connector body by the coupling member;

[0016] Two sealing assemblies, each including a resilient seal and a pressure-sealing cap, the resilient seal having a cap portion and at least one extension, wherein the extension extends from the cap portion and protrudes beyond the plane of the cap portion, forming at least one through-hole, the pressure-sealing cap forming a mounting opening coaxial with the through-hole for the tube portion to pass through, the cap portion of the resilient seal of one sealing assembly being mounted between the pressure-sealing cap and one side top of the connector body, and after the pressure-sealing cap is fixed to one side top of the connector body, the cap portion of the resilient seal is pressurized and sealed between the pressure-sealing cap and one side top of the connector body, one of the tube portions One end of the tube passes through the port. Furthermore, the inner wall of the extension forming the port is fitted over the outer wall of one end of the tube body, and the tube body passes through the port. The cap of the resilient seal of another sealing assembly is installed between the pressure cap and the top of the other side of the connector body. After the pressure cap is fixed to the top of the other side of the connector body, the cap of the resilient seal is held in a pressure-sealed manner between the pressure cap and the top of the other side of the connector body. The other end of the tube body passes through the port. Furthermore, the inner wall of the extension forming the port is fitted over the outer wall of the other end of the tube body, and the tube body passes through the port.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the delivery tube includes at least one tube body, wherein at least a portion of the tube body is provided to extend vertically at a predetermined angle to the top surface of the connector body and pass through the mounting channel, and the tube body forms a pair of interfaces at each end of the connector body, wherein a delivery channel is formed between the two pairs of interfaces, the delivery tube includes a mounting plate, wherein the tube body is detachably mounted on the mounting plate, wherein one end of the coupling member is fixed to the mounting plate, and wherein the other end of the coupling member is fixed to the inner wall of the connector body forming the mounting channel.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the coupling member is configured as at least three tension springs.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an annular rib is formed on each side of the connector body that supports the cover portion to support the cover portion.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extension has a bend, the bend having a first bend extending vertically away from the cover portion in a direction away from the connector body and a second bend extending from the first bend toward the top of the connector body, the bottom of the second bend forming the opening, and more preferably, the bottom of the second bend further extending in a direction away from the connector body to form a fitting portion for tightly wrapping the tube portion.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the tube body portion forms an annular groove at the point where it is in contact with the adhesive portion, for attaching and engaging the adhesive portion.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the floating pipe connector further includes at least one set of axial correction components. The connector body extends along at least one mounting through hole perpendicular to the vertical direction of the connector body. The axial correction components are fixed to the mounting through hole. The axial correction components include a movable pin, an elastic element, and a sealing member. The sealing member forms a hidden cavity, an insertion port communicating with the hidden cavity, and an extension port communicating with the hidden cavity. The sealing member is fixed to the mounting through hole. The elastic element is disposed in the hidden cavity and sleeved on the movable pin. One end of the elastic element abuts against the end of the sealing member that forms the insertion port. A first end of the movable pin passes through the hidden cavity and is slidably disposed in the sealing member of the movable pin along the extending direction of the mounting through hole to cover the extension port of the hidden cavity. A second end of the movable pin is pressed against the insertion port outside the hidden cavity of the sealing member. The other end of the elastic element is pressed against the side of the sealing member facing the hidden cavity.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing member is configured as a sliding cylinder, that is, the sealing member has a bottom and a cylinder wall extending from the periphery of the bottom and forming a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the connector body, wherein the cylinder wall better covers the protrusion, thereby preventing dust and other debris from entering the hidden cavity, and a cylinder hole is formed in the middle of the bottom for the first end of the movable pin to pass through, and the first end of the movable pin after passing through forms an enlarged diameter portion with a cross-sectional diameter larger than the cross-sectional size of the cylinder hole, so as to prevent the sealing member from sliding off from the first end.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing component includes a screw cylinder and a screw ring. The screw cylinder has a head and a body, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the head is larger than the cross-sectional size of the mounting through hole, and the body is adapted to pass through the mounting through hole and be threadedly connected to the screw ring. A channel is formed in the middle of the screw cylinder, passing through the head and the body, to form the concealed cavity. The middle of the screw ring has a sleeve channel, wherein the inner wall of the sleeve channel is provided with an internal thread that is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the body, so that the screw cylinder can pass through the sleeve channel and be threadedly connected to the screw ring. In addition, the cross-sectional diameter of the screw ring is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the mounting through hole, so that the sealing component can be fixed in the mounting through hole.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a hollow channel is provided in the middle of the movable pin. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective view of the floating pipe connector of the present invention being connected to a pipe fitting is shown.

[0027] Figure 2 A perspective view of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0029] Figure 4 A top view of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0030] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view in the AA direction of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0031] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view in the BB direction of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0032] Figure 7 An exploded view of another part of the structure of the floating pipe connector described in this invention is shown.

[0033] Figure 8 A perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the floating pipe connector of the present invention is shown.

[0034] Figure 9 The floating pipe connector of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 A perspective view of a portion of the structure in the Chinese embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this invention, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0037] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0038] refer to Figures 1 to 9 A preferred embodiment of the present invention, a floating pipe connector 100, will be described in detail below, wherein the floating pipe connector 100 can be used to quickly mate pipes and / or pipe fittings, and when mating with the pipes and / or pipe fittings in a fixed position, it can automatically adjust its position to align and seal with the pipes and / or pipe fittings in a fixed position.

[0039] Of particular note is that the floating pipe connector 100 can be installed in a battery pack or a new energy electric vehicle to connect or disconnect with the fixed-position pipe and / or pipe joint during battery pack installation or removal, thereby enabling the flow and disconnection of coolant.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the floating pipe connector 100 is capable of sealingly communicating with the pipe fitting 900, thereby allowing coolant to flow back and forth in the floating pipe connector 100 and / or the pipe fitting. When the floating pipe connector 100 can be separated from the pipe fitting, the floating pipe connector 100 and the pipe fitting's respective internal automatic shut-off valve assemblies can shut them off, thereby preventing coolant leakage.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that the floating pipe connector 100 can also be used in other scenarios or to transport other fluids, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0042] Specifically, the floating pipe connector 100 includes a connector body 10, at least one delivery pipe 20, and a coupling member 30. The connector body 10 has a mounting channel 101 at its center, and the delivery pipe 20 is floatingly confined within the mounting channel 101 of the connector body 10 via the coupling member 30. Specifically, the delivery pipe 20 is inclined to move relative to the connector body 10 in a reset manner via the coupling member 30, thereby achieving the floating of the delivery pipe 20.

[0043] It is worth mentioning that the delivery tube 20 can move relative to the connector body 10 in a planar direction formed on the top surface of the connector body 10 or in a vertical direction perpendicular to the top surface of the connector body 10, specifically via the coupling member 30. Those skilled in the art will understand that the delivery tube 20 can also move relative to the connector body 10 in other directions via the coupling member 30.

[0044] Preferably, the delivery pipe 20 has at least one pipe body 21, wherein the pipe body 21 is at least partially arranged to extend vertically at a predetermined angle to the top surface of the connector body 10 and pass through the mounting channel 101, and the pipe body 21 forms a pair of interfaces 2101 at each end of the connector body 10, wherein a delivery channel 2102 is formed between the two interfaces 2101. Preferably, the pipe body 21 is at least partially arranged to extend vertically in a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the connector body 10 for conveying fluid through the delivery channel 2102.

[0045] Preferably, the conveying pipe 20 further includes at least one automatic shut-off valve assembly 22 disposed in the conveying channel 2102, wherein the automatic shut-off valve assembly 22 enables the conveying channel 2102 to switch between two different states: open and closed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the automatic shut-off valve assembly 22 can be configured as a stop-flow component, such as that disclosed in CN112325022A, thereby enabling the automatic shut-off valve assembly 22 to switch between the blocked and open states of the conveying channel 2102 formed by the pipe body 21.

[0046] As an example, the conveying pipe 20 has two pipe body portions 21 spaced apart.

[0047] Those skilled in the art will understand that by moving the delivery fitting 20 relative to the connector body 10, the pipe body 21 can be moved relative to the connector body 10. Therefore, when the floating pipe connector 100 needs to connect to a pipeline, the pipe body 21 mounted on the delivery fitting 20 can automatically adjust its position under external force to align with the externally fixed pipeline connector 900.

[0048] Preferably, the delivery pipe 20 includes a mounting plate 23, wherein the pipe body 21 is detachably mounted on the mounting plate 23, wherein one end of the coupling member 30 is fixed to the mounting plate 23, and wherein the other end of the coupling member 30 is fixed to the inner wall of the connector body 10 forming the installation channel 101.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the coupling member 30 is configured as a plurality of tension springs, wherein the plurality of tension springs are symmetrically distributed between the inner walls of the conveying tube 20 and the connector body 10 forming the mounting channel 101. Preferably, the plurality of tension springs are symmetrically distributed between the mounting plate 23 of the conveying tube 20 and the inner wall of the connector body 10 forming the mounting channel 101, and one end of each tension spring is hooked onto the mounting plate 23, while the other end is hooked onto the inner wall of the connector body 10 forming the mounting channel 101. In this way, the tube portion 21 fixed to the mounting plate 23 can form a predetermined gap with the inner wall of the connector body 10 forming the mounting channel 101, thereby avoiding floating space for the tube portion 21, while the coupling member 30 is held in the mounting channel 101.

[0050] It is worth mentioning that the tube body 21 can be detachably fixed to the mounting plate 23 by means of bolts or other structures, so that the tube body 21 can move as the mounting plate 23 moves.

[0051] As an example, at least one embodiment is described using only four tension springs as an example; preferably, the coupling member 30 is implemented with at least three tension springs. This is not a limitation on the number of coupling members 30. The tension springs are evenly arranged between the inner walls of the delivery tube 20 and the mounting channel 101 of the connector body 10.

[0052] Preferably, the two ends of the tube body 21 forming the interface 2101 can be provided with connection structures for connecting to other pipes, such as bamboo joints, male and female connectors, etc.

[0053] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in this way, the mounting plate 23, the connector body 10, and the coupling member 30 can be assembled first. Since the delivery pipe 20 can be left uninstalled on the mounting plate 23 during assembly, the relatively small mounting plate 23 can be installed within the mounting channel 101 during assembly, thus facilitating the assembly of the floating pipe connector 100.

[0054] The floating pipe connector 100 includes at least one sealing assembly 40, preferably two sealing assemblies 40. The two sealing assemblies 40 are respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the connector body 10 to clamp the connector body 10 between the two sealing assemblies 40. That is, the sealing assemblies 40 do not extend into the mounting channel 101, so that the sealing assemblies 40 do not interfere with the floating of the pipe body 21.

[0055] Specifically, each of the sealing components 40 includes a resilient seal 41 and a pressure cap 42. The resilient seal 41 has a capping portion 411 and at least one extension 412, wherein the extension 412 extends from the capping portion 411 and protrudes from the plane of the capping portion 411, forming at least one opening 4101.

[0056] Accordingly, the pressure sealing cap 42 forms an assembly port 4201 coaxial with the through port 4101 for the tube body portion 21 to pass through. Preferably, the cap portion 411 forms two through ports 4101 at intervals, and the pressure sealing cap 42 forms two assembly ports 4201, for two tube body portions 21 to pass through respectively.

[0057] Specifically, the capping portion 411 of the resilient seal 41 of one of the sealing assemblies 40 is installed between the pressure sealing cap 42 and the top of one side of the connector body 10. After the pressure sealing cap 42 is fixed to the top of one side of the connector body 10, the capping portion 411 of the resilient seal 41 is held in a pressure-sealed manner between the pressure sealing cap 42 and the top of one side of the connector body 10. Meanwhile, one end of the tube body 21 passes through the port 4101. Furthermore, the extension 412 forms the inner wall of the port 4101, which wraps around the outer wall of one end of the tube body 21, and the tube body 21 passes through the port 4101.

[0058] Furthermore, the capping portion 411 of the resilient seal 41 of another sealing assembly 40 is installed between the pressure sealing cap 42 and the other top side of the connector body 10. After the pressure sealing cap 42 is fixed to the other top side of the connector body 10, the capping portion 411 of the resilient seal 41 is held in a pressure-sealed manner between the pressure sealing cap 42 and the other top side of the connector body 10. At the same time, the other end of the tube body 21 passes through the port 4101. In addition, the extension 412 forms the inner wall of the port 4101, which wraps around the outer wall of the other end of the tube body 21, and the tube body 21 passes through the port 4101.

[0059] It is worth mentioning that, in this way, external dust and other dirt are difficult to enter the mounting channel 101 due to the obstruction of the cover portion 411. At the same time, since the inner wall of the extension portion 412 forming the opening 4101 is fitted to the tube body portion 21, there is almost no gap between the extension portion 412 and the tube body portion 21, making it difficult for dust to enter the mounting channel 101 through the gap between the extension portion 412 and the tube body portion 21. Therefore, the coupling member 30 located in the mounting channel 101 is not only not interfered with or obstructed by the sealing component 40, but also effectively prevents external dust from entering the mounting channel 101 and affecting the expansion and contraction of the coupling member 30.

[0060] Preferably, the connector body 10 has an annular rib 11 formed on each side of the cover portion 411 to support the cover portion 411. This not only allows the cover portion 411 to be moved away from the mounting channel 101, but also allows the cover portion 411 to deform under pressure after being pressed by the sealing cap 42, thereby improving the sealing performance between the cover portion 411 and the connector body 10.

[0061] Preferably, the extension 412 has a bend 4121. Specifically, the bend 4121 has a first bend 41211 extending vertically from the cover 411 away from the connector body 10, and a second bend 41212 extending from the first bend 41211 toward the top of the connector body 10. The opening 4101 is formed at the bottom of the second bend 41212. More preferably, the bottom of the second bend 41212 further extends away from the connector body 10 to form a fitting portion 41223 for tightly wrapping the tube body 21.

[0062] It is worth mentioning that, because the extension is provided with the bend 4121, when the delivery tube 20 moves relative to the connector body 10 via the coupling member 30, the bend 4121 can absorb the force generated by the elastic seal 41 being pulled by the delivery tube 20. This makes it easier for the tube body 21 fixed to the delivery tube 20 to move relative to the connector body 10.

[0063] Furthermore, the provided fitting portion 41223 can tightly wrap around the tube body portion 21 in a surface contact manner, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0064] More preferably, the tube body 21 forms an annular groove 2103 at the point where it adheres to the fitting part 41223, for adhering tightly and engaging the fitting part 41223. This improves the sealing effect of the elastic seal 41 and also allows the elastic seal 41 to move with the tube body 21 and remain in contact with it when the tube body 21 floats.

[0065] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Furthermore, the floating pipe connector 100 also includes at least one set of axial alignment components 60. The connector body 10 extends along at least one mounting through-hole 103 perpendicular to the direction perpendicular to the connector body 10, and the axial alignment component 60 is fixed to the mounting through-hole 103. The axial alignment component 60 includes a movable pin 61, an elastic element 62, and a sealing member 63.

[0066] Specifically, the sealing member 63 forms a hidden cavity 6301, an insertion port 6302 communicating with the hidden cavity 6301, and an extension port 6303 communicating with the hidden cavity 6301. The sealing member 63 is fixed to the mounting through hole 103.

[0067] The elastic element 62 is disposed in the hidden cavity 6301 and sleeved on the movable pin 61, and one end of the elastic element 62 abuts against one end of the sealing member 63 that forms the insertion port 6302.

[0068] The movable pin 61 has a first end 6101 that passes through the concealed cavity 6301 and is slidably disposed on the sealing member 64 of the movable pin 61 along the extending direction of the mounting through hole 103 to seal the protrusion 6303 of the concealed cavity 6301. A second end 6102 of the movable pin 61 is pressed against the insertion port 6302 outside the concealed cavity 6301 of the sealing member 63. The other end of the elastic member 62 is pressed against the side of the sealing member 64 facing the concealed cavity 6301.

[0069] It is understood that since the elastic element 62 is disposed in the concealed cavity 6301, dust can be effectively prevented from entering the concealed cavity 6301. Furthermore, when the sealing element 64 on the movable pin 61 is subjected to a force moving towards the insertion port 6302, the sealing element 64 on the movable pin 61 will press against the elastic element 62, causing the elastic element 62 to deform. In this way, the distance between the sealing element 64 on the movable pin 61 and the connector body 10 can be adjusted, and the distance between the end of the movable pin 61 where the sealing element 64 is disposed and the fixed mounting wall can be adjusted, thereby realizing the floating of the pipe connector 100 in the direction perpendicular to the connector body 10. At the same time, it also prevents external dust from entering the concealed cavity 6301. It is worth mentioning that the axial correction assembly 60 is simple to assemble and therefore does not require complex assembly procedures.

[0070] Preferably, the sealing member 64 is configured as a sliding cylinder, that is, the sealing member 64 has a bottom 641 and a cylinder wall 642 extending from the periphery of the bottom 641 and forming in a direction perpendicular to the connector body 10. The cylinder wall 642 better covers the protrusion 6303, thereby preventing dust and other debris from entering the hidden cavity 6301. A cylinder hole 64101 is formed in the middle of the bottom 641 for the first end 6101 of the movable pin 61 to pass through. After passing through, the first end 6101 of the movable pin 61 forms an enlarged diameter portion 611 with a cross-sectional diameter larger than that of the cylinder hole 64101, to prevent the sealing member 64 from sliding off the first end 6101.

[0071] More specifically, the sealing member 63 includes a screw cylinder 631 and a screw ring 632. The screw cylinder 631 has a head 6311 and a body 6312, wherein the diameter of the head 6311 is larger than the cross-sectional size of the mounting through hole 103. The body 6312 is adapted to pass through the mounting through hole 103 and be threadedly connected to the screw ring 6312. A channel is formed in the middle of the screw cylinder 6311 through the head 6311 and the body 6312 to form the concealed cavity 6301.

[0072] The threaded ring 632 has a connecting channel 63201 in its middle, wherein the inner wall of the connecting channel 63201 is provided with an internal thread that connects to the outer wall of the cylindrical body 6312, so that the cylindrical body 631 can pass through the connecting channel 63201 and be threadedly connected to the threaded ring 632. Furthermore, the cross-sectional diameter of the threaded ring 632 is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the mounting through hole 103, so that the sealing member 63 can be fixed in the mounting through hole 103.

[0073] Those skilled in the art will understand that this method not only makes the axial correction assembly 60 easier to assemble, but also effectively prevents external dust from entering the hidden space and affecting the deformation of the elastic element 62. Those skilled in the art will also understand that the elastic element 62 is implemented as a spring.

[0074] More preferably, a hollow channel is provided in the middle of the movable pin 61, allowing the user to insert a bolt of a set specification.

[0075] refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 In a preferred embodiment, the floating pipe connector 100 further includes a detachable guide pin 70. At least one pin hole 104 is provided on the connector body 10 along a vertical direction perpendicular to the top surface of the connector body 10, wherein the detachable guide pin 70 is held in the pin hole 104 and automatically moves out of the pin hole 104 as the connector body 10 moves after either end of the detachable guide pin 70 is subjected to force.

[0076] Specifically, the detachable guide pin 70 has at least two radially moving portions 71 in its middle, wherein the cross-sectional diameter of the two radially moving portions 71 under no force is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the pin hole 104. When the detachable guide pin 70 is inserted into the pin hole 104, the two radially moving portions 71 contract towards each other, and since the radially moving portions 71 of the detachable guide pin 70 tend to return to their original position outward, the detachable guide pin 70 can compress the inner wall of the connector body 10 forming the pin hole 104, thereby allowing the detachable guide pin 70 to be retained in the pin hole 104.

[0077] More specifically, a through hole 701 of predetermined width and length is formed in the middle of the detachable guide pin 70 in the vertical direction, thereby forming two radially moving portions 71 in the middle of the detachable guide pin 70 and on both sides of the through hole 701.

[0078] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the invention. The advantages of the present invention have been fully and effectively realized. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments; any variations or modifications can be made to the implementation of the present invention without departing from these principles.

Claims

1. A floatable pipe connector, characterized in that The floating pipe connector includes: A connector body, wherein the connector body has a mounting channel in the middle; A coupling component; and A delivery fitting, wherein the delivery fitting is buoyantly confined within the mounting channel of the connector body by the coupling member, the delivery fitting comprising at least one tube body portion; Two sealing assemblies, each including a resilient seal and a pressure-sealing cap, the resilient seal having a cap portion and at least one extension, wherein the extension extends from the cap portion and protrudes beyond the plane of the cap portion, forming at least one through-hole, the pressure-sealing cap forming a mounting opening coaxial with the through-hole for the tube body to pass through, the cap portion of the resilient seal of one sealing assembly being mounted between the pressure-sealing cap and one side top of the connector body, and after the pressure-sealing cap is fixed to one side top of the connector body, the cap portion of the resilient seal is held in a pressure-sealed manner between the pressure-sealing cap and one side top of the connector body, the tube body One end of the tube portion passes through the opening, the extension forming the inner wall of the opening wraps around the outer wall of one end of the tube portion, and the tube portion passes through the opening. The capping portion of the resilient seal of another sealing assembly is installed between the pressure sealing cap and the top of the other side of the connector body. After the pressure sealing cap is fixed to the top of the other side of the connector body, the capping portion of the resilient seal is held in a pressure-sealed manner between the pressure sealing cap and the top of the other side of the connector body. The other end of the tube portion passes through the opening, the extension forming the inner wall of the opening wraps around the outer wall of the other end of the tube portion, and the tube portion passes through the opening. The floating pipe connector further includes at least one set of axial correction components. The connector body is provided with at least one mounting through hole extending in a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the connector body. The axial correction components are fixed in the mounting through hole. The axial correction components include a movable pin, an elastic element, and a sealing member. The sealing member forms a hidden cavity, an insertion port communicating with the hidden cavity, and an extension port communicating with the hidden cavity. The sealing member is fixed in the mounting through hole. The elastic element is disposed in the hidden cavity and sleeved on the movable pin. One end of the elastic element abuts against the end of the sealing member that forms the insertion port. A first end of the movable pin passes through the hidden cavity and is slidably disposed in the sealing member of the movable pin along the extension direction of the mounting through hole to cover the extension port of the hidden cavity. A second end of the movable pin is pressed against the insertion port outside the hidden cavity of the sealing member. The other end of the elastic element is pressed against the side of the sealing member facing the hidden cavity. The sealing component includes a screw cylinder and a screw ring. The screw cylinder has a head and a body, wherein the diameter of the head section is larger than the cross-sectional size of the mounting through hole. The body section is adapted to pass through the mounting through hole and be threadedly connected to the screw ring. A channel is formed in the middle of the screw cylinder, passing through the head and the body section to form the concealed cavity. The middle of the screw ring has a sleeve channel, wherein the inner wall of the sleeve channel is provided with an internal thread that is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the body section, so that the screw cylinder can pass through the sleeve channel and be threadedly connected to the screw ring. In addition, the cross-sectional diameter of the screw ring is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the mounting through hole, so that the sealing component can be fixed in the mounting through hole.

2. The floatable pipe connector of claim 1, wherein, The tube portion is at least partially provided to extend vertically at a predetermined angle to the top surface of the connector body and pass through the mounting channel, and the tube portion forms a pair of interfaces at each end of the connector body, wherein a conveying channel is formed between the two interfaces, the conveying tube includes a mounting plate, wherein the tube portion is detachably mounted on the mounting plate, wherein one end of the coupling member is fixed to the mounting plate, and wherein the other end of the coupling member is fixed to the inner wall of the connector body forming the mounting channel.

3. A floatable pipe connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that The coupling member is configured with at least three tension springs.

4. The floatable pipe connector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The connector body has an annular rib formed on each side of the cover portion to support the cover portion.

5. The floating pipe connector of claim 2, wherein, The extension has a bend, the bend having a first bend extending vertically away from the cover portion in a direction away from the connector body and a second bend extending from the first bend toward the top of the connector body, the bottom of the second bend forming the opening, and the bottom of the second bend further extending in a direction away from the connector body to form a snug portion for wrapping the tube portion.

6. The floating pipe connector of claim 5, wherein, The tube body has an annular groove at the point where it is in contact with the adhesive part, which is used to fit and engage the adhesive part.

7. The floating pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing member is configured as a sliding cylinder, that is, the sealing member has a bottom and a wall extending from the periphery of the bottom and in a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the connector body. The wall better covers the protrusion to prevent debris from entering the hidden cavity. A hole is formed in the middle of the bottom for the first end of the movable pin to pass through. After passing through, the first end of the movable pin forms an enlarged portion with a cross-sectional diameter larger than that of the hole to prevent the sealing member from sliding off from the first end.

8. The floating pipe connector according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, A hollow channel is provided in the middle of the movable pin.

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