Quick dismounting fluid joint for computer heat dissipation

Abstract

The application relates to a quick dismounting fluid joint for computer heat dissipation, which comprises a straight pipe-shaped male connector pipe, the front end of the male connector pipe is formed with an outer rotary sleeve, a rubber sealing sleeve is inserted on the male connector pipe at the rear side of the outer rotary sleeve, the front end of the rubber sealing sleeve is inserted and fixed in the outer rotary sleeve of the male connector pipe, the rear end of the rubber sealing sleeve is inserted and fixed in a locking sleeve, the locking sleeve is inserted on the male connector pipe; a front positioning stop ring is inserted and fixed on the male connector pipe at the rear side of the locking sleeve, guide insertion grooves are formed on the two sides of the front positioning stop ring, guide arms are formed on the rear end faces of the two sides of the locking sleeve, the rear end of the guide arm is hinged with a front connecting rod through a front hinge pin shaft via the guide insertion grooves of the front positioning stop ring, and the rear end of the front connecting rod is hinged with a rear connecting rod through a rear hinge pin shaft. The fluid joint can realize plug-in connection, the connection strength and sealing effect are good, meanwhile, the length of the fluid joint can be adjusted, and the plug-in connection of the fluid joint on the liquid cooling heat dissipation assembly of the computer is facilitated.

Description

Technical fields:

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of fluid connectors, and more specifically to a quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation. Background technology:

[0002] The computational demands of computer systems are becoming increasingly enormous, with multiple circuit boards often housed within a single chassis to handle different tasks, such as image processing and signal processing. For rapid heat dissipation, the cooling structure is crucial for the stability of computer systems, and the application of liquid cooling systems within chassis is becoming increasingly widespread. The main component of a liquid cooling structure is the liquid cooling heat dissipation assembly, which includes heat-absorbing components that rest against the heat-generating elements on the circuit board and rapid heat exchange components installed in available space within the chassis. The rapid heat exchange components and heat-absorbing components are connected by piping, which has fluid connectors. These fluid connectors are inserted and fixed into the liquid cooling sockets of the rapid heat exchange components or heat-absorbing components. Currently, fluid connectors are mainly fixed using threaded connections. However, given the limited space inside the computer case, threaded connections make installation and removal of fluid connectors cumbersome. Therefore, a fluid connector that allows for quick installation and removal is needed. Summary of the Invention:

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation. This fluid connector allows for plug-in and plug-out connections with good connection strength and sealing effect. In addition, the length of this fluid connector is adjustable, facilitating plug-in and plug-out connections on computer liquid cooling components.

[0004] A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation includes a straight tubular connecting pipe. An outer rotating sleeve is formed at the front end of the connecting pipe. A rubber sealing sleeve is inserted into the connecting pipe on the rear side of the outer rotating sleeve. An arc-shaped annular groove is formed on the inner wall of the middle portion of the rubber sealing sleeve. The front end of the rubber sealing sleeve is inserted and fixed inside the outer rotating sleeve of the connecting pipe, and the rear end of the rubber sealing sleeve is inserted and fixed inside a locking sleeve, which is fitted onto the connecting pipe. A front positioning retaining ring is inserted and fixed on the connecting pipe on the rear side of the locking sleeve. Guide slots are formed on both sides of the front positioning retaining ring. Guide arms are formed on the rear end faces of both sides of the locking sleeve. The rear ends of the guide arms pass through the guide slots of the front positioning retaining ring and are hinged to a front connecting rod via a front hinge pin. The rear ends of the front connecting rods are hinged to a rear connecting rod via a rear hinge pin.

[0005] A rear positioning retaining ring is fixedly inserted into the moving pipe on the rear side of the front positioning retaining ring. Openings opposite to the guide arm are formed on both sides of the rear positioning retaining ring. The rear end of the rear connecting rod is inserted into the opening of the rear positioning retaining ring and a positioning pin is inserted therein. The two ends of the positioning pin are inserted and fixed on the rear positioning retaining ring. A paddle is inserted into the positioning pin inside the opening and the paddle is fixedly connected to the rear end of the rear connecting rod.

[0006] A fixed sleeve is inserted into the moving pipe on the rear side of the rear positioning retaining ring. The inner wall of the rear end of the fixed sleeve is formed with pipe threads. A front limiting retaining ring is formed on the inner wall of the front end of the fixed sleeve. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front limiting retaining ring and presses against the outer wall of the moving pipe. A rear limiting retaining ring is formed on the outer wall of the rear end of the moving pipe, which is opposite to the front limiting retaining ring.

[0007] Preferably, a guide head with a semi-circular cross-section is formed between the front end of the outer rotating sleeve and the front end of the moving pipe. The front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve are respectively formed with annular connecting sleeves. An annular groove is formed on the front end face of the locking sleeve. The connecting sleeves at the front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve are respectively inserted and fixed in the outer rotating sleeve and the groove of the locking sleeve. The outer wall of the rubber sealing sleeve, the outer wall of the outer rotating sleeve, and the outer wall of the locking sleeve are all in the same cylindrical surface.

[0008] Preferably, the diameter of the inner wall of the locking sleeve is equal to the diameter of the outer wall of the moving pipe, and a gap is provided between the moving pipe and the front positioning retaining ring.

[0009] Preferably, the rear end of the guide arm on the locking sleeve is formed with a groove, the front end of the front connecting rod is inserted into the groove of the guide arm and a front hinge pin is inserted therein, and the two ends of the front hinge pin are respectively inserted and fixed on the guide arm; the rear end of the front connecting rod is inserted with a rear hinge pin, and the two ends of the rear hinge pin are inserted and fixed on the two ends of the rear connecting rod; the paddle is inserted and fixed between the rear connecting rods and is perpendicular to the rear connecting rods.

[0010] Preferably, a protective sleeve is fixed to the front positioning retaining ring, and the front end of the protective sleeve is fixed to the rear end face of the front positioning retaining ring; a rubber anti-slip sleeve is fixed to the protective sleeve, and the rubber anti-slip sleeve and the protective sleeve are respectively formed with clearance openings opposite to the front connecting rod, the rear connecting rod and the paddle.

[0011] Preferably, the diameter of the outer wall of the rear limiting retaining ring at the rear end of the moving pipe is equal to the diameter of the inner wall of the fixed sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the pipe thread on the fixed sleeve is located on the rear side of the moving pipe, and there is a gap between the front limiting ring of the fixed sleeve and the rear limiting ring of the moving pipe. The length of the fixed sleeve inserted on the moving pipe is greater than the length of the rubber sealing sleeve.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0014] This fluid connector allows for plug-in and plug-out connections with good connection strength and sealing effect. In addition, the fluid connector itself is length-adjustable, is less affected by heat dissipation pipes, and facilitates plug-in and plug-out connections of the fluid connector on the liquid cooling heat dissipation components of the computer. Attached image description:

[0015] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the part of the invention without a protective sleeve.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Moving pipe; 11. External rotating sleeve; 12. Rear limit retaining ring; 2. Rubber sealing sleeve; 21. Ring groove; 3. Front positioning retaining ring; 31. Guide slot; 4. Rear positioning retaining ring; 41. Opening; 5. Locking sleeve; 51. Guide arm; 52. Groove; 6. Front connecting rod; 7. Rear connecting rod; 8. Paddle; 9. Positioning pin; 10. Fixed sleeve; 101. Front limit retaining ring; 20. Sealing ring; 30. Protective sleeve; 40. Rubber anti-slip sleeve. Detailed implementation method:

[0020] Example: See Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation includes a straight pipe-shaped movable connector 1. The front end of the movable connector 1 is formed with an outer screw sleeve 11. A rubber sealing sleeve 2 is inserted into the movable connector 1 on the rear side of the outer screw sleeve 11. An arc-shaped annular groove 21 is formed on the inner wall of the middle part of the rubber sealing sleeve 2. The front end of the rubber sealing sleeve 2 is inserted and fixed inside the outer screw sleeve 11 of the movable connector 1, and the rear end of the rubber sealing sleeve 2 is inserted and fixed inside a locking sleeve 5, which is fitted onto the movable connector 1. A front positioning retaining ring 3 is inserted and fixed on the movable connector 1 on the rear side of the locking sleeve 5. Guide inserts are formed on both sides of the front positioning retaining ring 3. The locking sleeve 5 has guide arms 51 formed on its rear end faces on both sides. The rear end of the guide arm 51 passes through the guide slot 31 of the front positioning retaining ring 3 and is hinged to the front connecting rod 6 via a front hinge pin. The rear end of the front connecting rod 6 is hinged to the rear connecting rod 7 via a rear hinge pin. When the front connecting rod 6 and the rear connecting rod 7 are aligned (the front connecting rod 6 and the rear connecting rod 7 are on the same straight line, and the included angle between them is 180 degrees), the locking sleeve 5 can be driven to move forward. The locking sleeve 5 will compress the rubber sealing sleeve 2, and the outer wall of the part of the rubber sealing sleeve 2 with the annular groove 21 will deform and change into an annular convex retaining ring a. Figure 3 As shown;

[0021] A rear positioning retaining ring 4 is inserted and fixed on the moving pipe 1 on the rear side of the front positioning retaining ring 3. The rear positioning retaining ring 4 has openings 41 on both sides that are opposite to the guide arm 51. The rear end of the rear connecting rod 7 is inserted into the opening 41 of the rear positioning retaining ring 4 and a positioning pin 9 is inserted. The two ends of the positioning pin 9 are inserted and fixed on the rear positioning retaining ring 4. A paddle 8 is inserted on the positioning pin 9 in the opening 41 and the paddle 8 is fixed to the rear end of the rear connecting rod 7.

[0022] A fixed sleeve 10 is inserted into the movable pipe 1 on the rear side of the rear positioning retaining ring 4. The inner wall of the rear end of the fixed sleeve 10 is formed with pipe threads. The inner wall of the front end of the fixed sleeve 10 is formed with a front limiting retaining ring 101. A sealing ring 20 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front limiting retaining ring 101. The sealing ring 20 is pressed against the outer wall of the movable pipe 1. A rear limiting retaining ring 12 is formed on the outer wall of the rear end of the movable pipe 1, which is opposite to the front limiting retaining ring 101.

[0023] A semi-circular guide head is formed between the front end of the outer rotating sleeve 11 and the front end of the moving pipe 1. The front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve 2 are respectively formed with annular connecting sleeves. An annular groove is formed on the front end face of the locking sleeve 5. The connecting sleeves at the front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve 2 are respectively inserted and fixed into the outer rotating sleeve 11 and the groove of the locking sleeve 5. The outer walls of the rubber sealing sleeve 2, the outer walls of the outer rotating sleeve 11, and the outer walls of the locking sleeve 5 are all within the same cylindrical surface. Therefore, the front end of this fluid connector can be smoothly inserted into the liquid coolant of the computer host. Inside the socket of the thermal component; the socket on its liquid cooling heat dissipation component can be a straight socket, the optimal socket is a hole with a stepped surface, that is, the socket has two sections, the diameter of the section of the hole near the socket outlet is smaller than the diameter of the other section of the hole away from the socket outlet, then there is a stepped surface between the two sections of the hole, and the rubber sealing sleeve 2 on this fluid connector moves into the section of the hole inside the socket. When the rubber sealing sleeve 2 deforms, the retaining ring a will press against the inner wall of the hole, and at the same time, the stepped surface inside the socket can restrict the outward movement of the retaining ring a.

[0024] The diameter of the inner wall of the locking sleeve 5 is equal to the diameter of the outer wall of the movable pipe 1. There is a gap between the movable pipe 1 and the front positioning retaining ring 3. Only with a gap between the two can the locking sleeve 5 be driven to move axially on the movable pipe 1.

[0025] The rear end of the guide arm 51 on the locking sleeve 5 is formed with a slot 52. The front end of the front connecting rod 6 is inserted into the slot 52 of the guide arm 51 and a front hinge pin is inserted therein. The two ends of the front hinge pin are respectively inserted and fixed on the guide arm 51. The rear end of the front connecting rod 6 is inserted with a rear hinge pin. The two ends of the rear hinge pin are inserted and fixed on the two ends of the rear connecting rod 7. The paddle 8 is inserted and fixed between the rear connecting rods 7 and is perpendicular to the rear connecting rods 7.

[0026] A protective sleeve 30 is inserted and fixed on the front positioning retaining ring 3, and the front end of the protective sleeve 30 is fixed on the rear end face of the front positioning retaining ring 3; a rubber anti-slip sleeve 40 is inserted and fixed on the protective sleeve 30, and the rubber anti-slip sleeve 40 and the protective sleeve 30 are respectively formed with clearance openings opposite to the front connecting rod 6, the rear connecting rod 7 and the paddle 8. The main function of the protective sleeve 30 is to facilitate the gripping of this fluid connector.

[0027] The diameter of the outer wall of the rear limiting ring 12 at the rear end of the moving pipe 1 is equal to the diameter of the inner wall of the fixed sleeve 10.

[0028] The pipe thread on the fixed sleeve 10 is located on the rear side of the moving pipe 1. There is a gap between the front limiting ring 101 of the fixed sleeve 10 and the rear limiting ring 12 of the moving pipe 1. The moving pipe 1 can move telescopically within the fixed sleeve 10. The length of the fixed sleeve 10 inserted into the moving pipe 1 must be at least greater than the length of the rubber sealing sleeve 2. This also allows the rubber sealing sleeve 2 on the moving pipe 1 to be fully inserted into the socket of the liquid cooling heat dissipation component on the computer host.

[0029] Working principle: This invention is a quick-release fluid connector. The structure of the quick-release fluid connector is shown in the attached figure. The fluid connector in the attached figure is a schematic diagram of the locked state. The rubber sealing sleeve 2 has a deformed retaining ring a, which can be locked into the insertion hole of the liquid cooling heat dissipation component. The self-locking structure composed of the rear connecting rod 7 and the front connecting rod 6 can restrict the locking sleeve 5 from moving back on the moving pipe 1, thereby preventing the retaining ring a from disappearing.

[0030] When it is necessary to disconnect the fluid connector, by moving the lever 8, the rear connecting rod 7 is driven to rotate around the positioning pin 9 to both sides of the moving pipe 1. The rotation of the rear connecting rod 7 can drive the front connecting rod 6 to rotate and move. The front connecting rod 6 can pull the locking sleeve 5 and move it, thereby straightening the rubber sealing sleeve 2. After the rubber sealing sleeve 2 is deformed, the retaining ring a will disappear. Then the moving pipe 1 is moved as a whole, and the moving pipe 1 can retract into the fixed sleeve 10, so that the fluid connector can be removed from the liquid cooling heat dissipation assembly.

[0031] The embodiments described are illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the invention should be as set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation, comprising a straight-tube-shaped dynamic connector (1), characterized in that: The front end of the movable connector (1) is formed with an outer rotating sleeve (11), and a rubber sealing sleeve (2) is inserted into the movable connector (1) at the rear end of the outer rotating sleeve (11). An arc-shaped annular groove (21) is formed on the inner wall of the middle part of the rubber sealing sleeve (2). The front end of the rubber sealing sleeve (2) is inserted and fixed in the outer rotating sleeve (11) of the movable connector (1), and the rear end of the rubber sealing sleeve (2) is inserted and fixed in the locking sleeve (5). The locking sleeve (5) is inserted into the movable connector (1); the locking sleeve (5) A front positioning retaining ring (3) is fixed on the rear end moving pipe (1). Guide slots (31) are formed on the left and right sides of the front positioning retaining ring (3). Guide arms (51) are formed on the rear end surfaces of the left and right sides of the locking sleeve (5). The rear end of the guide arm (51) passes through the guide slot (31) of the front positioning retaining ring (3) and is hinged to the front connecting rod (6) through the front hinge pin. The rear end of the front connecting rod (6) is hinged to the rear connecting rod (7) through the rear hinge pin. A rear positioning ring (4) is fixedly inserted on the moving pipe (1) at the rear end of the front positioning ring (3). The left and right sides of the rear positioning ring (4) have openings (41) opposite to the guide arm (51). The rear end of the rear connecting rod (7) is inserted into the opening (41) of the rear positioning ring (4) and a positioning pin (9) is inserted. The two ends of the positioning pin (9) are inserted and fixed on the rear positioning ring (4). A paddle (8) is inserted on the positioning pin (9) in the opening (41). The paddle (8) is fixed to the rear end of the rear connecting rod (7). A fixed sleeve (10) is inserted into the movable pipe (1) at the rear end of the rear positioning retaining ring (4). A pipe thread is formed on the inner wall at the rear end of the fixed sleeve (10). A front limiting retaining ring (101) is formed on the inner wall at the front end of the fixed sleeve (10). A sealing ring (20) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front limiting retaining ring (101). The sealing ring (20) presses against the outer wall of the movable pipe (1). A rear limiting retaining ring (12) is formed on the outer wall at the rear end of the movable pipe (1) opposite to the front limiting retaining ring (101).

2. The quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A semi-circular guide head is formed between the front end of the outer rotating sleeve (11) and the front end of the moving pipe (1). The front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve (2) are respectively formed with annular connecting sleeves. The front end face of the locking sleeve (5) is formed with annular grooves. The connecting sleeves at the front and rear ends of the rubber sealing sleeve (2) are respectively inserted and fixed in the outer rotating sleeve (11) and the grooves of the locking sleeve (5). The outer wall of the rubber sealing sleeve (2), the outer wall of the outer rotating sleeve (11) and the outer wall of the locking sleeve (5) are in the same cylindrical surface.

3. The quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the inner wall of the locking sleeve (5) is equal to the diameter of the outer wall of the moving pipe (1), and there is a gap between the moving pipe (1) and the front positioning retaining ring (3).

4. A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the guide arm (51) on the locking sleeve (5) is formed with a groove (52). The front end of the front connecting rod (6) is inserted into the groove (52) of the guide arm (51) and a front hinge pin is inserted therein. The two ends of the front hinge pin are respectively inserted and fixed on the guide arm (51). The rear end of the front connecting rod (6) is inserted with a rear hinge pin. The two ends of the rear hinge pin are inserted and fixed on the two ends of the rear connecting rod (7). The paddle (8) is inserted and fixed between the rear connecting rods (7) and is perpendicular to the rear connecting rods (7).

5. A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective sleeve (30) is inserted and fixed on the front positioning retaining ring (3), and the front end of the protective sleeve (30) is fixed on the rear end face of the front positioning retaining ring (3); a rubber anti-slip sleeve (40) is inserted and fixed on the protective sleeve (30), and the left and right sides of the rubber anti-slip sleeve (40) and the protective sleeve (30) are respectively formed with clearance openings opposite to the front connecting rod (6), the rear connecting rod (7) and the paddle (8).

6. A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the outer wall of the rear limiting retaining ring (12) at the rear end of the moving pipe (1) is equal to the diameter of the inner wall of the fixed sleeve (10).

7. A quick-release fluid connector for computer heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe thread on the fixed sleeve (10) is located on the rear side of the moving pipe (1). There is a gap between the front limiting ring (101) of the fixed sleeve (10) and the rear limiting ring (12) of the moving pipe (1). The length of the fixed sleeve (10) inserted on the moving pipe (1) is greater than the length of the rubber sealing sleeve (2).

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