Floating structure and blind-mating fluid connector

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a floating structure and a blind-mating fluid connector, and the floating structure comprises an elastic floating element located between a floating base and an outer housing, and the elastic floating element is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base. The elastic floating element enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base and the outer shell. According to the blind-mating fluid connector, the problem that the matching reliability of the plug module and the socket module of the blind-mating fluid connector is difficult to guarantee in the related technology is solved, and the mounting effect of the blind-mating fluid connector is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of liquid cooling, and in particular, to a floating structure and a blind-plug fluid connector. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic design automation technology, the computing power of processors in data centers has increased rapidly, and the current air cooling technology has gradually been replaced by liquid cooling systems with higher heat dissipation efficiency. In addition, due to factors such as the large size of the nodes of the fully blind plug liquid cooling cabinet and the large number of blind plug points, the overall guidance requirements for the installation of the liquid cooling system are high.

[0003] However, in the related art, it is generally difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual matching between the plug module and the socket module of the fluid connector, relying on the guidance of the fluid connector itself, especially when the floating base of the socket module and the outer shell are fixedly connected.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve the fluid connector to enhance the installation effect of the fluid connector. Summary of the invention

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention provide a floating structure and a blind-mating fluid connector to at least solve the problem in the related art that it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual mating between the plug module and the socket module of the blind-mating fluid connector.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a floating structure, comprising:

[0007] An elastic floating element is located between the floating base and the outer shell, wherein the elastic floating element is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base, and the elastic floating element enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base and the outer shell.

[0008] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a blind-mate fluid connector is provided, comprising the floating structure as described above.

[0009] According to the present invention, since the elastic floating element is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base, there is a floating gap between the floating base and the outer shell. Therefore, when the plug module and the socket module are connected, the elastic floating element can adjust and adapt to the mismatch between the two to a certain extent, provide a certain fault tolerance space, and increase the reliability of the mutual matching of the plug module and the socket module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a floating structure and a floating base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure installed on a floating base at a first viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure installed on a floating base at a second viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the connection between a plug module and a socket module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0018] Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Fig.10 is an exploded schematic diagram of a socket module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Fig.11 is an exploded schematic diagram of an elastic floating element according to an embodiment of the present invention being elastic foam or rubber;

[0021] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of a socket module in which the elastic floating element is installed on a floating base when the elastic floating element is elastic foam or rubber according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Elastic floating element; 11. Main body connecting part; 111. Yield groove; 12. Elastic contact; 121. Elastic connecting part; 122. Elastic abutting part; 2. Floating base; 3. Outer shell; 4. Blind-plug fluid connector; 41. Plug module; 411. Male mounting base; 412. Male adapter; 413. Fluid connector male; 414. Pipe connector; 42. Socket module; 421. Pagoda head; 422. Fluid connector female; 5. Guide pin; 6. Guide hole; 7. Guide pin positioning screw; 8. Fluid pipeline. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded view of a floating structure and a floating base 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure installed on a floating base 2 at a first viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 2 is a schematic diagram of a structure in a second viewing angle in which a floating structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a floating base 2. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown,

[0026] In this embodiment, a floating structure is provided, including: an elastic floating element 1 located between a floating base 2 and an outer shell 3 , wherein the elastic floating element 1 is arranged on an outer side wall of the floating base 2 , and the elastic floating element 1 creates a floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 .

[0027] In the related art, the reliability of the inter-matching between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 of the fluid connector mainly depends on the guidance of the fluid connector itself. However, when the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 of the socket module 42 are fixedly connected, it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the inter-matching between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 due to some factors, such as large node size and many blind plug points.

[0028] The elastic floating element 1 introduced in the present invention is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base 2, so that there is a floating space between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3. Therefore, when the plug module 41 is connected to the socket module 42, the elastic floating element 1 can adjust and adapt to the mismatch between the two to a certain extent, provide a certain fault tolerance space, and increase the reliability of the mutual matching of the plug module 41 and the socket module 42.

[0029] By using the floating structure of the present invention, there is a certain floating space between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, which can better adapt to plug modules 41 of different sizes and shapes. In particular, in large-sized, multi-node liquid cooling cabinets, the demand for blind plugging of nodes is particularly prominent. The use of the floating structure of the present invention is conducive to blind plugging guidance between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, and improves the reliability of mutual matching. At the same time, the floating structure can also reduce the installation error caused by factors such as large node size and multiple blind plugging points, further improving the installation effect of the blind plug fluid connector 4.

[0030] In summary, the technology of the present invention solves the problem in the related art that it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual matching between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 of the blind-plug fluid connector 4 by introducing a floating structure, thereby improving the installation effect of the blind-plug fluid connector 4.

[0031] Furthermore, the elastic floating element 1 comprises:

[0032] The main body connection part 11 is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base 2;

[0033] At least one group of elastic contacts 12 has one end connected to the main body connection portion 11 and the other end used to abut against the inner wall of the outer shell 3. In particular, the number of elastic contacts 12 can be selected according to actual conditions, and this solution does not limit it.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0035] Shock absorption and impact absorption effect: When the outer shell 3 is impacted or vibrated, at least one group of elastic contacts 12 can reduce the impact force transmitted to the main connecting part 11 by abutting against the inner wall of the outer shell 3 and absorb part of the vibration.

[0036] Increased connection flexibility: at least one set of elastic contacts 12 can be freely bent and rotated within a certain range, so that the connection between the main connecting portion 11 and the outer shell 3 is more flexible and can adapt to outer shells 3 of different angles and shapes.

[0037] Adjustable size and adaptability: Due to the presence of the elastic contact 12, the floating element can be adjusted and adapted according to the size and shape of the outer shell 3, thereby ensuring the tightness and stability of the connection.

[0038] Dispersed and uniform force effect: When the outer shell 3 is subjected to external force, the elastic floating element 1 can effectively reduce the force exerted on a single contact through the dispersed force effect of at least one group of elastic contacts 12, so that the force is more evenly dispersed on the entire floating element.

[0039] In summary, the elastic floating element 1 can achieve the effects of shock absorption, impact absorption, flexible connection, size adjustment and uniform force dispersion through the design of the main connecting part 11 and at least one group of elastic contacts 12, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the element.

[0040] Furthermore, the elastic contact 12 includes:

[0041] The elastic connection part 121 has one end connected to the main body connection part 11 and the other end inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11;

[0042] The elastic abutting portion 122 is disposed at one end of the elastic connecting portion 121 away from the main connecting portion 11 , and is used for abutting against the inner wall of the outer shell 3 .

[0043] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0044] Elastic connection effect: The design of the elastic connection part 121 allows the contact to bend and rotate freely within a certain range, thereby achieving a more flexible and reliable connection with the outer shell 3. The inclined setting of the elastic connection part 121 can provide the contact with better elasticity and flexible connection ability.

[0045] Elastic abutment effect: The design of the elastic abutment portion 122 can enable the contact to closely abut against the inner wall of the outer shell 3, thereby effectively dispersing the force and resisting external impact. The elastic abutment portion 122 can absorb and reduce the impact force of the outer shell 3 through its own elasticity.

[0046] Adjustment and adaptability: The design of the elastic contact 12 can be adjusted and adapted according to the shape and size of the outer shell 3, thereby ensuring the tightness and stability of the connection. The tilted setting of the contact can compensate for the possible mismatch or misalignment between the shape of the outer shell 3 and the contact connection part.

[0047] Dispersing and evenly distributing the force: The design of the elastic contact 12 can disperse and evenly distribute the external force through the elastic connection part 121 and the abutment part, which can reduce the force on a single contact, thereby protecting the component and increasing its life.

[0048] In summary, the design of the elastic contact 12 can achieve connection flexibility, impact resistance, adjustment adaptability and force dispersion effects through the provision of the elastic connecting portion 121 and the elastic abutting portion 122, thereby improving the reliability, stability and durability of the component.

[0049] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the main body connecting portion 11 is integrally formed and can be bent into a ring-shaped structure.

[0050] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0051] Tight connection effect: The one-piece design of the main connecting part 11 can ensure a tighter and stronger connection between the connecting part and the floating base 2. At the same time, when the main connecting part 11 is bent into a ring structure, a ring-shaped tight connection can be formed, which increases the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0052] Flexible size adjustment: Since the main body connecting portion 11 can be bent, the diameter and shape of the ring can be adjusted as needed to adapt to floating bases 2 of different sizes and shapes. This can improve the adaptability and flexibility of the component.

[0053] Elastic shock-absorbing effect: The main connecting portion 11 of the annular structure has a certain elasticity, which can absorb and reduce the impact force when the outer shell 3 is impacted or vibrated, and provide a certain shock-absorbing effect.

[0054] Dispersing force: When the outer shell 3 is subjected to external force, the main connecting portion 11 of the annular structure can disperse the force and evenly distribute the force to different parts of the ring, thereby reducing the pressure on a single connection point and improving the stability of the connection.

[0055] In summary, bending the main connecting portion 11 into a ring-shaped structure can achieve tight connection, flexible size adjustment, elastic shock absorption effect and force dispersion, thereby improving the reliability, adaptability and stability of the floating element.

[0056] Furthermore, a plurality of groups of the main body connection parts 11 are provided, each group of the main body connection parts 11 is provided with at least one group of elastic contacts 12 , and the plurality of groups of the main body connection parts 11 are respectively mounted on the outer side walls of the floating base 2 .

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, taking the floating base 2 as a rectangular parallelepiped as an example, after each group of main body connecting parts 11 is provided with at least one group of elastic contacts 12, each group of main body connecting parts 11 is sequentially installed on the four sides of the floating base 2 so that the main body connecting parts 11 and the elastic contacts 12 are located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3.

[0058] Furthermore, the main body connecting portion 11 may be bent.

[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, taking the floating base 2 as a rectangular parallelepiped, two groups of main body connection parts 11 can be selected. The two groups of main body connection parts 11 can be bent into a structure with an "L"-shaped cross section. Each group of main body connection parts 11 is used to surround two sides of the floating base 2. Alternatively, one group of main body connection parts 11 can be bent into a structure with a "U"-shaped cross section, and the other group of main body connection parts 11 can be selected to have a "U"-shaped cross section. One group of main body connection parts 11 is used to surround three sides of the floating base 2, and the other group of main body connection parts 11 is used to surround one side of the floating base 2.

[0060] In summary, the main connecting part 11 can be bent into different shapes according to the shape of the floating base 2, and the main connecting parts 11 of different shapes can be combined so that the main connecting part 11 and the elastic contact 12 are located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3.

[0061] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the main body connecting portion 11 is configured as an open ring structure.

[0062] By adopting the above technical solution, since the main body connection part 11 is set as an open ring structure, the main body connection part 11 can have two movable ends. By changing the distance between the two movable ends, the degree of fit between the main body connection part 11 and the floating base 2 is adjusted, thereby changing the connection strength between the main body connection part 11 and the floating base 2.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, after the main connecting portion 11 is installed on the floating base 2, the main connecting portion 11 can be kept in an open ring state, so that the degree of fit between the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2 can be adjusted and the main connecting portion 11 can be replaced.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, after the main body connection part 11 is installed on the floating base 2, the opening of the main body connection part 11 can be fixed by riveting or welding to improve the stability of the connection between the main body connection part 11 and the floating base 2. When the main body connection part 11 is impacted by an external force, the main body connection part 11 and the floating base 2 are effectively prevented from becoming loose due to the relative displacement of the opening of the main body connection part 11.

[0065] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, adjacent elastic connection parts 121 are staggered in the length direction of the main body connection part 11 .

[0066] In a specific embodiment, two groups of elastic connection parts 121 are provided, one group is located on the left side of the main body connection part 11, and the other group is located on the right side of the main body connection part 11. The elastic connection part 121 located on the left side extends from the left side to the right side of the main body connection part 11, and the elastic connection part 121 located on the right side extends from the right side to the left side of the main body connection part 11. The directions of two adjacent elastic connection parts 121 in the two groups are opposite. When the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, the elastic connecting part 121 on the left side forms a row of supporting points on the right side of the outer shell 3 through the elastic abutting part 122, and the elastic connecting part 121 on the right side forms a row of supporting points on the left side of the outer shell 3 through the elastic abutting part 122. The supporting effect of the two rows of supporting points can not only strengthen the connection strength between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, but also make the supporting force of the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 more balanced, thereby avoiding the problem of unbalanced supporting force between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 due to the use of one row of supporting points, thereby causing the main connecting part 11 to tilt to the left or right.

[0067] Furthermore, the plurality of groups of elastic connection parts 121 may be arranged to be inclined toward the same side of the main body connection part 11 .

[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 are all inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11. Further, when the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 are all inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11, the angles between two adjacent elastic connection parts 121 may be the same or different.

[0069] Furthermore, the plurality of groups of elastic connection parts 121 are respectively arranged obliquely toward both sides of the main body connection part 11 .

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment, two groups of elastic connection parts 121 are provided, one group of elastic connection parts 121 is inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11, and the other group of elastic connection parts 121 is inclined in a direction close to the main body connection part 11. Of course, the angles between two adjacent elastic connection parts 121 in one group can be the same or different.

[0071] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the elastic abutting portion 122 is inclined toward the direction close to the main body connecting portion 11 .

[0072] Since the elastic connection part 121 is inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11, in order to fix the floating base 2 in the outer shell 3 by the elastic potential energy of the elastic connection part 121 after the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, it is necessary to make the distance from the end of the elastic connection part 121 away from the main body connection part 11 to the main body connection part 11 greater than the distance from the inner wall of the outer shell 3 to the main body connection part 11. Therefore, in the process of installing the floating base 2 in the outer shell 3, the elastic connection part 121 will inevitably play a hindering role. The elastic abutment part 122 is inclined in a direction close to the main body connection part 11, which can play a guiding role, making it easier for the elastic abutment part 122 to enter the inner wall of the outer shell 3, and is conducive to the elastic abutment part 122 sliding on the inner wall of the outer shell 3.

[0073] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the main body connecting portion 11 is provided with a plurality of groups of paving grooves 111 , and each group of paving grooves 111 extends from the connection position between the elastic contact 12 and the main body connecting portion 11 to a direction close to the elastic abutting portion 122 .

[0074] By adopting the above technical solution, when there is a protruding portion extending toward the floating base 2 on the inner wall of the outer shell 3, the protruding portion may squeeze the elastic abutting portion 122 or the elastic connecting portion 121. By setting the clearance groove 111, it is convenient to provide clearance space for the elastic abutting portion 122 or the elastic connecting portion 121, thereby reducing the deformation of the elastic abutting portion 122 and the elastic connecting portion 121 due to strong external force. Secondly, when there is a protruding portion on the outer wall of the floating base 2, the clearance groove 111 will also play a role in giving way to the protruding portion, thereby reducing the probability that the protruding portion squeezes the main connecting portion 11 and causes the main connecting portion 11 to deform.

[0075] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the relief groove 111 is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact 12 .

[0076] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121 may be deformed when subjected to external force. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove 111 is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact 12, within a certain deformation range, the clearance groove 111 can still accommodate the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121, thereby playing a buffering and avoidance role for the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121. Secondly, if the cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove 111 is larger, it can also accommodate a larger protruding portion, thereby improving the adaptability to the floating base 2.

[0077] Furthermore, the main body connection part 11 and the elastic connection part 121 are integrally formed, and the elastic connection part 121 is bent out by a stamping process. Specifically, the elastic connection part 121 and the clearance groove 111 are formed by a stamping process.

[0078] In an exemplary embodiment, after the elastic connection part 121 and the clearance groove 111 are formed by a stamping process, the connection part between the elastic connection part 121 and the main body connection part 11 is bent in the direction in which the elastic connection part 121 is inclined, and then the elastic connection part 121 is bent in the opposite direction so that the elastic connection part 121 is bent and inclined in the direction away from the main body connection part 11, and then the elastic abutment part 122 is bent in the direction close to the main body connection part 11. Since the elastic abutment part 122 is bent in the direction close to the main body connection part 11, it is beneficial for the elastic abutment part 122 to slide on the inner wall of the outer shell 3 during the process of installing the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 into the interior of the outer shell 3, thereby guiding the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1. Since there is an angle between the elastic connection part 121 and the main body connection part 11, the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 are pressed and pushed from the outside to the inside of the outer shell 3, so that the elastic abutment part 122 slides on the inner wall of the outer shell 3, and the elastic connection part 121 is elastically deformed in the direction close to the main body connection part 11 under the pressure, so that the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 are easily installed in the outer shell 3. After the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 are installed in the fixed position of the outer shell 3, the thrust on the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 is removed. At this time, the elastic connection part 121 recovers its deformation, thereby forming a supporting force between the main body connection part 11 and the elastic abutment part 122, so that the floating base 2 is easily fixed in the outer shell 3. Therefore, the elastic connection part 121 can be located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, and the elastic deformation ability of the elastic connection part 121 can be used to make the floating base 2 float in the horizontal direction or vertical direction in the outer shell 3 when subjected to external force.

[0079] Therefore, the floating amount and floating force can be adjusted by adjusting the number, size and material of the elastic connecting parts 121.

[0080] Furthermore, the elastic floating element 1 is made of elastic foam or rubber.

[0081] An elastic floating element 1 made of elastic foam or rubber is sleeved on the outer wall of the floating base 2, and then the floating base 2 is placed in the outer shell 3. By utilizing the elastic deformation ability of the elastic foam or rubber, when the floating base 2 is subjected to external force, the floating base 2 floats in the horizontal direction or vertical direction in the outer shell 3.

[0082] In this embodiment, a blind-mate fluid connector 4 is also provided, including the floating structure as described above.

[0083] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown,

[0084] Furthermore, the blind-plug fluid connector 4 includes a plug module 41 and a socket module 42. The plug module 41 is used to connect the pipeline of the manifold, and the socket module 42 is used to connect the pipeline of the liquid cooling device. By connecting the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, the connection between the pipeline of the manifold and the pipeline of the liquid cooling device is achieved.

[0085] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , Figure 8 FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .like Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown,

[0086] Furthermore, the plug module 41 includes a male mounting base 411 , a male adapter 412 , a fluid connector male 413 , and a pipe connector 414 .

[0087] In an exemplary embodiment, two groups of male adapters 412, male fluid connectors 413, and pipe connectors 414 are provided. The male mounting base 411 is provided with two mounting holes for mounting the male adapter 412, two groups of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 are located on the right side of the male mounting base 411, and two groups of pipe connectors 414 are located on the left side of the male mounting base 411. One group of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 are located on the front side of the right side of the male mounting base 411, and the other group of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 are located on the rear side of the right side of the male mounting base 411. One group of pipe connectors 414 are located on the front side of the left side of the male mounting base 411, and the other group of pipe connectors 414 are located on the rear side of the left side of the male mounting base 411. One end of the male adapter 412 passes through the positioning hole and is connected to the pipe connector 414, and the other end of the male adapter 412 is connected to the fluid connector male 413, and the other end of the fluid connector male 413 is used to connect the socket module 42, so that the plug module 41 is connected to the socket module 42. The other end of the pipe connector 414 is connected to the fluid pipeline 8, and the other end of the fluid pipeline 8 is connected to the pipeline of the manifold.

[0088] Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.10 FIG. 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of a socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 , Fig.10 As shown,

[0089] The socket module 42 includes a floating base 2, an outer shell 3, a pagoda head 421, a fluid connector female head 422, and the above-mentioned floating structure.

[0090] In an exemplary embodiment, the floating structure is sleeved on the outer peripheral side wall of the floating base 2, so that after the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, a supporting force is provided for the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, thereby fixing the floating base 2 in the outer shell 3. When the floating base 2 is subjected to an external force in the vertical direction, it can float in the vertical direction. When the floating base 2 is subjected to an external force in the left and right directions in the horizontal direction, it can float in the left and right directions in the horizontal direction.

[0091] There are two groups of pagoda heads 421 and fluid connector female heads 422. The floating base 2 is provided with two groups of mounting holes for mounting the pagoda heads 421. The two groups of pagoda heads 421 are located on the right side of the floating base 2, and the two groups of fluid connector female heads 422 are located on the left side of the floating base 2. One group of pagoda heads 421 is located on the front side of the right side of the floating base 2, and the other group of pagoda heads 421 is located on the rear side of the right side of the floating base 2. One group of fluid connector female heads 422 is located on the front side of the left side of the floating base 2, and the other group of fluid connector female heads 422 is located on the rear side of the left side of the floating base 2. One end of the pagoda head 421 is connected to the fluid connector female head 422 through the mounting hole, and the other end of the pagoda head 421 is connected to the fluid pipeline 8, and the other end of the fluid pipeline 8 is connected to the pipeline of the liquid cooling device. The other end of the fluid connector female head 422 is connected to the fluid connector male head 413 of the plug module 41 , thereby connecting the plug module 41 to the socket module 42 , and further connecting the pipeline of the manifold and the pipeline of the liquid cooling device together through the blind plug fluid connector 4 .

[0092] Furthermore, the plug module 41 further includes a guide pin 5 , and the floating base 2 of the socket module 42 further includes a guide hole 6 which is plugged and matched with the guide pin 5 .

[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, two groups of guide pins 5 and guide holes 6 are provided, the two groups of guide pins 5 are located between the two groups of male adapters 412, and the two groups of guide holes 6 are located between the two groups of pagoda heads 421. The two groups of guide pins 5 are parallel to each other and are fixed to the side wall on the right side of the male mounting base 411 by guide pin positioning screws 7. In order to facilitate the insertion of the guide pin 5 into the positioning hole, the end of the guide pin 5 away from the male mounting base 411 is chamfered. In order to improve the connection strength of the guide pin 5, the cross-sectional area of ​​the part of the guide pin 5 inserted into the guide hole 6 in the vertical direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the part of the guide pin 5 not inserted into the guide hole 6 in the vertical direction. In order to further facilitate the insertion of the guide pin 5 into the guide hole 6, the guide hole 6 is set to a truncated cone shape, and the aperture of the guide hole 6 on the side close to the fluid connector female 422 is larger than the aperture of the guide hole 6 on the side away from the fluid connector female 422. Through the provision of the guide pin 5 and the guide hole 6, it is convenient to connect the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 together.

[0094] To summarize, when the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 need to be connected together, the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 are first aligned through the guide pins 5 and the guide holes 6. In the process of bringing the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 closer together, the floating structure allows the floating base 2 to float in the vertical direction and on the left and right sides of the horizontal direction inside the outer shell 3. Therefore, the efficiency of blindly plugging the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 together is improved, thereby improving the installation effect of the fluid connector.

[0095] Fig.11 is an exploded schematic diagram of an elastic floating element 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is elastic foam or rubber. Fig.12 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module 42 in which the elastic floating element 1 is mounted on a floating base 2 when the elastic floating element 1 is made of elastic foam or rubber according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.11 , Fig.12 As shown,

[0096] In the case where the elastic floating element 1 is made of elastic foam or rubber, the elastic floating element 1 can be set as an annular structure and sleeved on the outer peripheral side wall of the floating base 2. When the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, the side wall of the elastic floating element 1 away from the floating base 2 abuts against the inner wall of the outer shell 3, and the side wall of the elastic floating element 1 away from the outer shell 3 abuts against the side wall of the floating base 2. Not only can the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 be provided with supporting force, but also the floating base 2 can float in the vertical direction when subjected to external force in the vertical direction; when subjected to external force in the horizontal direction in the left and right directions, the floating base 2 can float in the horizontal direction in the left and right directions.

[0097] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating structure, characterized in that: include: An elastic floating element (1) is located between a floating base (2) and an outer shell (3), wherein the elastic floating element (1) is arranged on an outer side wall of the floating base (2), and the elastic floating element (1) enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base (2) and the outer shell (3).

2. The floating structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic floating element (1) comprises: A main body connection portion (11) is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base (2); At least one group of elastic contacts (12) has one end connected to the main body connection portion (11) and the other end used to abut against the inner side wall of the outer shell (3).

3. The floating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic contact (12) comprises: An elastic connection part (121), one end of which is connected to the main body connection part (11), and the other end of which is inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part (11); The elastic abutment portion (122) is arranged at one end of the elastic connection portion (121) away from the main body connection portion (11), and is used for abutting against the inner side wall of the outer shell (3).

4. The floating structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Adjacent elastic connecting portions (121) are arranged alternately in the length direction of the main body connecting portion (11).

5. The floating structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic abutment portion (122) is arranged to be inclined in a direction close to the main body connection portion (11).

6. The floating structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The main body connecting portion (11) is provided with a plurality of groups of paving grooves (111), and each group of the paving grooves (111) extends from a connection position between the elastic contact (12) and the main body connecting portion (11) towards a direction close to the elastic abutting portion (122).

7. The floating structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove (111) is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact (12).

8. The floating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body connecting portion (11) is integrally formed and can be bent into a ring-shaped structure.

9. The floating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body connection parts (11) are provided in multiple groups, each group of the main body connection parts (11) is installed with at least one group of elastic contacts (12), and the multiple groups of the main body connection parts (11) are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the floating base (2).

10. The floating structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main body connecting portion (11) can be bent.

11. The floating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body connecting portion (11) is configured as an open ring structure.

12. The floating structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic floating element (1) is made of elastic foam or rubber.

13. A blind-mate fluid connector, characterized in that: Comprising a floating structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12.

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